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Re: Aircooled lifter noise
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 26 Jan 2002 08:56:40 -0600
...Set both #1 intake and exhaust. Turn the engine until and set the next pair of valves and so on until all are set...
Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 18:14:45 -0400
...box, and most rubber hoses. > - changed temp sensor II > - adjusted valves > - looked for exhaust leaks under the van, but couldn't find any >obvious...
Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:30:53 -0700
...It is also used to adjust valves on some engines. > (particularly 1972 and later aircooled.) > > I do see 12mm exhaust nuts often, but as...
Re: Losing valve lash just after adjustment-why?
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 06:16:05 -0500
...Followed his >instructions and adjusted the valves to .006 inch valve lash. I >adjusted both intake and exhaust when engine cold. Just to be...
Re: Passed Smog Test!
Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
Thu, 08 Feb 1996 07:51:18 -0500
...Evaporative Controls > Exhaust Gas Recirculation > Ignition Spark Controls > Carburetor > Air Injection Pump > Air Pump Belt > Air Injection Plumbing > Air Diverter Valve > Vacuum Line Connections...
Re: purging propane tank
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 12 Jun 2016 05:39:35 -0400
...the bleeder valve for 20 seconds or so, and then fill the > rest of the way. > > I imagine this would exhaust the vast majority...
FS:85 Westy
Historical mailing list - b1ipda88
Mon, 19 Nov 2001 22:06:59 -0500
...Rebuilt heads ,new gaskets,seals,tires,rear exhaust pipes,front radiator,rear heater core,propane tank valve replaced this year.Some rust on driver...
Re: rust, nuts, and bolts
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Wed, 31 Aug 94 20:27:39 PDT
Sami Dakhlia writes: > > Just tried to remove the old exhaust system from my 75 bus, but --as > usual-- got stuck on trivial and not...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:58:05 -0500
...in the >> lifter keeping a valve open. That will also keep some unburned fuel >> going into the exhaust. >> >> Shortly after a major engine repair...
Re: why does #3 pist/cyl always go bad first?
Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
Tue, 25 Aug 1998 20:32:03 -0500
...The fact that all Fuel Injected type IV engines have asymetrical > (un-equal > >path lengths from exhaust valves to tail pipe) exhaust systems can...
True cost of AMC heads for 1.9L and 2.1L: bare for $240 to $216!
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 9 Jan 2001 02:11:58 EST
...get the heads bare and use your German valves (if you have the sodium filled exhaust can reuse once) Any shops want to buy...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:51:23 -0500
...in >> the lifter keeping a valve open. That will also keep some unburned >> fuel going into the exhaust. >> >> Shortly after a major engine repair...
Re: hydraulic problem
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Sun, 25 Nov 2001 15:01:02 -0500
...Now at this point there is no pressure at all on the valve stems. Do they line up the same on intake and exhaust...
Re: Heat exchanger for hot showers
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:53:27 -0400
I thought of doing this some time back, but using copper tubing wrapped around the exhaust manifold rather than the heater hoses. Advantage would...
Re: How does a leak down tester work???
Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:11:02 -0500
...When pressure is applied, if hissing occurs at either the intake or exhaust manifolds, it may be a valve face or seat carbon deposit...
Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
Sat, 27 Nov 2004 17:10:48 -0700
...Anything any further is going to need valve work. With the correct valve work and intake and exhaust work you can add as much...
Re: Engine Replacement Options
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:37:02 -0400
...The real problem of worn valve guides is worn intakes can cuase oil to get sucked in and worn exhausts will allow exhaust into...
Re: 90+ Fox engine @ 54 degrees
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 23:32:41 -0700
...the exhaust manifold that makes the low 81hp output of these > motor. The compression ratio is 8.5:1 and the valve sizes are...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:17:34 -0500
...48 ABDC > exhaust open: 50 BBDC > exhaust close: 0 ATDC > > Valve dimensions > > inlet diameter: 40 mm > exhaust diameter: 34mm > > Tuning and Emission > > ignition coil...
Re: Emissions failure Nox
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:06:10 -0400
...Before you do anything, check all your exhaust system flanges and gaskets. Any leak creates an air pulse which fools your O2 sensor and...
putting gas into my diesel
Historical mailing list - Steven Broomhead
Wed, 13 May 1998 18:19:47 -0500
...I "spit" some gas into the cold start valve opening and turned the key. Dead battery, what else. I hooked up a charger and...
Re: vanagon Digest - 26 Apr 2007 to 27 Apr 2007 - Special issue (#2007-436)
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:32:12 -0700
...If an exhaust valve is too loose, the cylinder will not completely evacuate during the exhaust stroke, and the cylinder will be abnormally pressurized...
Re: Valve guide removal / replacement
Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
Tue, 30 Mar 2004 19:39:22 -0400
...Valve guide removal / replacement The valve guides do wear out especially the exhaust side. The intakes run cooler and do not wear as quickly...
2.1 CORE for sale
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Fri, 24 Sep 2004 09:08:28 -0400
...whats for sale is the LONG BLOCK ONLY, none of the wiring, not the computer or AFM, just the long block valve cover to...
Re: Lifter/Valve question
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 4 May 2000 12:13:27 -0400
...Have you found the need for head re-torque/valve adjust/exhaust > re-torque to be true? Am I just carrying mental baggage from...
Re: Lifter/Valve question
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 4 May 2000 12:41:56 -0400
...Have you found the need for head re-torque/valve adjust/exhaust > > re-torque to be true? Am I just carrying mental baggage from...
Re: Lifter/Valve question
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 4 May 2000 13:09:48 -0400
...Have you found the need for head re-torque/valve adjust/exhaust > re-torque to be true? Am I just carrying mental baggage from...
Re: 060412 smog tests
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Wed, 12 Apr 2006 09:43:19 -0400
...One of the times my 86 failed was due to a burnt exhaust valve. Also, right before a smog test I always change the...
Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:54:29 EDT
...TD22-12 Tempest Deep Cycle AGM, Valve Regulated, Maintenance Free, Sealed Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery_ (http://www.batteryspec.com/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?action...
Re: Causes for low propane pressure to stove
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:37:16 EDT
...Cleaning of the burners, you do have that funny looking U shaped tool that came with the van for this ? The valves. The regulator...
Refrigerator fan replacement
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:13:08 -0400
...the upside down treatment, the valve, working cooling fans and a general clean up. Do all of the exhaust gaskets have to be replaced...
Re: driving w/ bad valve,+ Death in the Valley for the engine
Historical mailing list - -------------
Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:46:05 -0500
...I got a hold of an engine that dropped a valve seat. This in turn broke the valve off. The valve in turn got...
Re: 89 2.1 compression questions
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Tue, 16 Mar 2004 05:15:04 -0500
...if it is the valves you should hear or feel air coming out of the exhaust or intake manifold/throttle body. if its the...
Re: Losing valve lash just after adjustment-why?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 08:07:44 -0400
...Followed his instructions and adjusted the valves to .006 inch valve lash. I adjusted both intake and exhaust when engine cold. Just to be...
Re: Engine start-up trouble - Idle Stabilizer Valve
Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
Wed, 14 Aug 2002 10:31:04 -0400
John seems to implying here that the idle stabilizer valve stops operating once the Temp II sensor reaches operating temperature and passes off to...
Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A (repost)
Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:14:47 -0600
...I'd say exhaust (metal gasket) (???) >13) ??? Thermostat Housing Outlet Flanged Nipple to Head, Gasket. 1.9L >14) Exhaust manifold gaskets. No sealant >15...
Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:32:02 -0700
...It is also used to adjust valves on some engines. > (particularly 1972 and later aircooled.) > > I do see 12mm exhaust nuts often, but as...
Waterboxer hop-up vs. swap
Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
Wed, 10 Mar 1999 22:25:54 +0000
...ratio rockers, chip work, flowed heads (and polished), maybe bigger valves, camshaft, perf. exhaust, better intake, even lighter connecting rods for higer RPMs and...
How can I tell if the crankcase vent is clogged?
Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
Fri, 4 Jun 1999 15:08:52 -0700
...Some responses said exhaust gases in the oil, but most responses indicated a clogged crankcase vent. The crankcase vent is the PCV valve isn...
I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:10:13 -0500
...Valve diameter = 41mm intake / 34mm Exhaust Bore and Stoke = 93mm bore / 66mm for stroke Case = AW014863 Head # = 021-101-371S (still not sure of...
Re: Engine braking with a turbo...
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 9 Jun 2008 18:22:36 -0700
...some engine braking? Perhaps a > butterfly valve on the intake system along with a blow off valve to ensure > there isn't massive turbo...
Re: Wheres Waldo (EGR or no EGR)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 6 Dec 2003 20:50:08 -0500
...In theory, exhaust gas is inert and that is the basis for EGR operation. During normal operation, some exhaust gas is routed into the...
Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 24 Aug 2006 06:50:22 EDT
...If it's not a Mann/Mahle, it won't have the proper valves. Neither will a Bosch. I'm, sorry to sway your...
Re: Unreal oil consumption on diesel Vanagon
Historical mailing list - olmcons
Wed, 27 Aug 1997 19:18:05 -0400
...I would always replace the valve guides & seals when doing rings. Replacing the exhaust valves is also a good idea at this time. -- Diesel...
Re: Braking power
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Thu, 19 Mar 1998 08:42:10 -0800
...It's the hill thing that wigs me out, that's where many VW boxers fry their exhaust valves where I live. > They are...
Re: head update (still bad) and a question and voting
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 14 Mar 2005 09:06:34 -0500
...If your old heads have cracks between the valves you can kiss your core charge good bye. If your heads didn't have cracks...
Re: Engine braking with a turbo...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 9 Jun 2008 22:17:44 -0700
...this afternoon - they insisted that any > vehicle with hydraulic valves should not use an exhaust brake... > > David Marshall > > http://www.hasenwerk.ca > Box 4153...
New way to bleed wasserboxer?
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Sun, 13 Apr 1997 09:32:50 -0700 (PDT)
>While checking for exhaust gases in my coolant, I got lots of air in the >system. I have not enjoyed following the bleeding procedure...
Re: Adjusting valves on '91 Carat?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 8 Apr 2001 16:07:18 -0500
...from the mark on the edge, but it appears > that the > exhaust valve is still open. The push rod won't seat as far...
Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 23:01:51 -0400
...box, and most rubber hoses. > - changed temp sensor II > - adjusted valves > - looked for exhaust leaks under the van, but couldn't find any >obvious...
How I spent my weekend
Historical mailing list
Tue, 30 Oct 2001 15:40:31 -0500
...the exhaust system bolts every couple of weeks since they seem to be working themselves loose. Finally installed the aluminum bolt-on valve covers...
Re: propane on/off valve source
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 06:26:46 EDT
...If the tank is not leaking then the regulator, fill valve, service valve or bleeder valve may be at fault. The regulator and valves...
Re: Black Vapor and Rattle. And other stuff.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 8 Nov 2014 08:04:01 -0800
More likely you have a bad idle speed controller or possibly the valve. This is common way for the controllers to fail. Slight thread...
Re: Last gasp: low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:29:06 -0700
--snip-- Does anybody have a comment on setting the idle higher for the smog test and therefore reducing the number of low compression misses...
Re: Valve cover gasket replacement
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:36:45 -0700
Hi Dan - this might sound strange but how rusty are your valve covers? When I first bought my Syncro a number of years back...
Re: AMC valves, Boston Bob
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Tue, 26 May 2009 15:33:17 -0400
...We never leave the original exhaust valves in AMC heads when we rebuild an engine. Just not worth the risk. Just my experience... Cheers...
On I4 and TIICO Exhaust Fixes
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 02:13:39 EDT
...The temperature of exhaust components depends on engine load, timing, fuel mixture and valve timing (and many other things) and can range from 350...
Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 14:15:58 -0700
...box, and most rubber hoses. > > - changed temp sensor II > > - adjusted valves > > - looked for exhaust leaks under the van, but couldn't find any > > obvious...
Re: 90+ Fox engine @ 54 degrees
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 19:40:20 -0700
...the exhaust manifold that makes the low 81hp output of these motor. The compression ratio is 8.5:1 and the valve sizes are...
FS - 1984 Vanagon Engine (Rebuilt 2.1L), Stand, Hoist, & Parts
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:33:00 -0700
...coolant leak from head gasket external seal (no exhaust into coolant), has typical ticking valve lifter after sitting for a week but goes away...