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• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 18:02:20 -0800
  ...My initial plan was to desolder the parts off one of 'em and map the PC board traces, then add in the components to...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:35:21 -0700
  ...are doing their job right, ( and all > ignition components - though for me , good Bosch igniton components last > almost definitely. ) > 'usually' a combination of Air...
• Re: FS: '90 wolfsburg Syncro TDI
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:20:52 -0800
  ...To get on our schedule we require a 50% deposit up front so we can assemble and acquire the majority of the components before...
• Re: HORN
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Fri, 28 Jul 1995 08:59:00 -0400
  ...I am looking for something simple, and compact(ie not be >mounted on the hood or fenders) components could go in the trunk if...
• Re: temp gauge and fuel injection
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 21:46:58 -0500
  ...i think mine may be bad b/c it idles rough and hesitates occasionally on accelertation, i think it may be the fuel pressure...
• Warning - Avoid Fiberglass Wrapping Air Cooled Headers
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:57:11 -0500
  ...When I installed my Boston Bob 2.0 Air-Cooled motor last year I went over every component and replaced/refurbished as best I...
• Idle Problems, update, kinda long
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 16:32:17 -0500
  ...summary of all that info is that the following are implicated in idle/performance problems: throttle switch, idle stabilization controls, Temp II sensor, and...
• Re: Won't start (tries) (coughs)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 May 2011 13:54:27 -0500
  ...is pretty long really. > besides tired components like say ...spark plug wires, hall sender in > distributor .. > idle switch not making contact ................shorted oxygen sensor...
• Re: water tank level indicator
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 19:30:18 -0700
  ...had blown one or two) and by having one of the components on the indicator light circuit board replaced. I figure I had shorted...
• PETRONIX MELTDOWN Was: 82 cold starts fine; stalls after 5 min.
  Historical mailing list - Kw
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 18:19:28 -0700
  ...I opened the distributor cap for a quick inspection and voila, the reak of melted electrical components and plastic. My Petronix pointless ignition is...
• Re: Suburu Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 May 2001 09:45:45 -0500
  ...identification series that I should be looking for? I've been made aware of the wireloom, control head and endless list of components that...
• Camano Camp VW Van Appraisals by John Kincl June 2
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Sat, 5 May 2018 08:14:02 -0700
  ...Since I am driving over from North Idaho, I thought it would be great to combine the two. I have wanted an appraisal so...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:19:21 -0700
  ...the vertical component of the pattern For an ideal system the pattern covers just what you want to see, not the oncoming drivers windscreen...
• Re: Vanagon-Bug Motor Parts (shared)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 1 Dec 94 11:52:52 PST
  ...It might be a good idea to > have it posted to the net. > > derekdrew@aol.com > There are some resemblances between the wasserboxer and...
• overland 5cyl conversion
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 09:20:45 -0500
  ...though I think it's a grand idea. I do all of my wrenching and I have a small supply of used VW 4...
• Re: hard starrting when warm
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 10:41:40 -0700
  Before you start swapping components you will want to narrow down where the problem is - spark or fuel. When it won't start check...
• Re: 1`985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 06:54:06 -0500
  ...The original engine wiring for the new engine was kept, along with ECU, Idle adjust etc, all electrical components and wiring. Evidently there is...
• Re: repairing the idle stabilizer unit?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 06:26:49 EST
  ...idle stabilizer unit? > Funny thing is I have one on my desk also that I just opened up and see some burnt components. Must...
• Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 14:16:37 -0400
  ...idle_______ 4000 RPM_______ ___ _____ P/S, Alt, & A/C Belts not cracked, not frayed, deflection correct ___ _____ Check water pump for leak at weep hole, pump...
• Dreaded Vanagon Sydrome
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Johnson
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 10:08:20 -0800
  ...With a new engine and many new components (see below) on my '90 Carat I've got intermittent loss of power, missing and hesitation...
• Re: 1.9l-strange throttle response
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 06:11:11 -0800
  ...your problem is in the > cold-start/cold-idle > part of the system. > and there are three major components ... > - the coolant temp sensor. my...
• Digifant II problems in my 86 Syncro - HELP
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 20:18:37 -0800
  ...So to recap, all components have been changed with known to work components, all grounds are good, all electrical is OK, all sensors are...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:53:11 -0800
  ...I can't say whether their results are definitive, but they determined that the "thermite dope" idea was busted. "Using the same compounds used...
• Re: Dreaded Vanagon Sydrome
  Historical mailing list - Schmidt
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 14:20:46 -0500
  ...and the idle is now great. WooHoo! Jay >Any help appreciated with the following: > >With a new engine and many new components (see below...
• Re: Front end ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 May 2007 07:51:14 -0400
  ...The main idea is that when a side gust hits, you really want the the front and rear to be effected somewhat evenly. Otherwise...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Morning Starting Issues...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 07:35:58 -0400
  ...Once she has started, she idles > and runs fine all day, and easily catches and starts for the rest of the > day. As we...
• Re: 83 westy overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 11:56:10 PST
  ...I discarded the idea of retorquing. As many pointed out that I should take the heads apart, have them resurfaced and reinstalled with new...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:46:41 -0700
  ...better here. > > First, page 24.48 shows the injection system components including the > idle stabilizer control unit. > Next to it is shown the wiring...
• Re: Difference between North American Engines and European Engines
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:07:41 -0500
  ...Are the other components all the same? Crank? Rods? Cam? > Lifters? Push rods? I have heard the heads are also different - is that > true...
• Re: Gerry's (illness)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 22 May 1999 00:05:10 -0700
  Too many times I've purchased one component from one Co. and another from another, only to have something go wrong and each Co...
• Re: Fuel pump stops.
  Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 16:05:22 -0400
  ...It runs and >> the engine starts and >> runs. >> >> Any idea where to start looking for a bad component or bad >> connection? >> >> >> >> >> > > >
• Re: New engine time?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 23:36:53 -0500
  ...I recommend you install a 2.1 engine set up as if its a 1.9 and use all the stock 84 components that...
• Re: Idle update
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 22:04:28 -0500
  ...That would be a definitive way to test the idle stabilizer valve. In my case, the valve is buzzing as it should, I cleaned...
• Re: steering feedback
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 21:21:51 -0700
  ...did an alignment - they said the rest of the front end > components looked OK). The front end shop told me there was no camber...
• Re: Bucking Vanagon again
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 17:25:40 -0500
  ...components, etc. about 1/2 throttle position it bogs down, driving or sitting with a spare temp sensor two installed, o2 sensor disconnected, idle...
• Re: Won't accelerate
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 5 Nov 2011 14:06:04 -0700
  if the throttle switch is making contact at idle, and the throttle is a little far open when it clicks off .. say at 10...
• Re: ECU: burned parts. PICS (Jetta Engine in Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 09:39:14 -0700
  Another idea, is there a German equivalent for an electronic component that starts with B? -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro...
• Re: SA HD Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Wendell Hovey
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 11:03:08 -0600
  ...The only weight the springs do not support is the weight of the components that contact the bottom of the springs. Since the Vanagons...
• Re: LOW POWER 84GL
  Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
  Sun, 06 Apr 1997 11:33:57 -0400
  ...I might think this is normal except for > the fact that I have an 83 that is identical except for the xmision (4spd > manual...
• Re: Brake upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:00:54 -0400
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3670&search_phrase=brake%20cal ipers&start= The front brake hoses can make a world...
• Re: camper closet removal?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 22:47:31 +0000
  ...In '86 and newer, there is a hose junction and electrical > components you will need to build a cover for. Earlier A/C has...
• Re: Pumped Water Leak to City Water Hook-Up?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:03:12 -0500
  It's been a long time since I've had the components apart, but I'd say the problem is in the check valve...
• brake master cylinder; mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - Carol Sussman
  Thu, 9 May 2002 01:37:49 -0400
  ...Asked Ken what gets dripped on when adding brake fluid--- "delicate electrical components" !!#$%. This is superior German engineering?) Anyone have any idea what the...
• Re: intermittent starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 20:02:02 -0500
  ...Some components of the ignition system are heat sensitive when they start to fail (like the Hall generator). After you turn off the engine...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 14:39:23 -0400
  ...bad idea? >>>>>>> Anyone used them before? Have any feedback? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Secondly is there anything regarding the rebuild that is a >>>>>>> must to >>>>>>> replace component wise...
• Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 15:59:14 -0500
  ...In as much as I'm having idling problems, I got out the Digifant Fuel Injection System manual to study. I found interesting remarks...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:06:01 -0800
  ...idle but at about 850 rpm and a little bit > > lumpy. > > My question of the collective experience is: what is the most likely > > component...
• Re: EGR on '81 Vanagon Westie
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 19:01:59 -0700
  On Tue, 9 Sep 1997, Lon Herman wrote: > Amy 81 Westie came without a catalytic converter, and the requisite exhaust > components to tie the...
• Single-disc CD players & component locations
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 23:16:44 +1200
  ...Subwoofer...in a particleboard box stuffed under a back seat, disguised as a cardboard box! These ideas are all provisional, as the bus is...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:43:33 -0800
  ...idle but at about 850 rpm and a little bit > lumpy. > My question of the collective experience is: what is the most likely > component...
• Re: "On the cheap" tune-up
  Historical mailing list - David Baker
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 22:49:15 -0500
  ...no idea if the interval between "touch-ups" is equivalent to > the interval between replacing the cap and rotor with new components. > Perhaps it...
• Re: Rims for 1989 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 13 May 2014 06:28:19 -0700
  ...should be OK though not ideal. On a 2wd, there may be clearance issues around the steering components. 9mm spacers can bring you back...
• Re: (NVC) '91 Cabriolet Loses Pwr, Bucks, Stalls, Won't Restart
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:39:30 -0500
  ...I know fuel some fuel system and exhaust components have been replaced. After $2000 it's time for an answer or a new car...
• Re: did i do that
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:45:32 -0800
  ...I use it on all bolts that have a >> > component of vibration involved, especially those alternator bolts. > Don Hanson > > > ----- > No virus found in this...
• Re: Toilet seat for 5 gal bucket
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 06:02:54 -0700
  ...The idea of taking a d*mp inside my car, whether it is a Vanagon or not, and whether it is into a plastic...
• Re: Help - Red Hot Cat (meltdown?) !!!
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 07:11:52 -0700
  ...cleaning air intake components and throttle. > > I found an air leak at the throttle gasket, fixed it, adjusted idle screw, > idles nicely at around...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 13 May 2015 00:22:35 -0700
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1687914 Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" Full...
• Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:48:58 -0700
  ...Considerably less appealing than before. > > On 6/15/06, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > The 7's might touch the steering components un...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:32:29 -0400
  ...With the throttle closed enough air goes through for the engine to run at idle. Over running the engine such as when costing will...
• Re: idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 13:12:42 EDT
  Jeff & The List - For the 80-85 models, I do carry NEW, Original Idle Stabilizers and at VERY affordable prices: 251-906-083 (My...