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• Re: Having a problem with a starter (solved!)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 17:08:21 -0400
  ...The engine would not idle when >cold, run rough and backfire on top of the slow turning over starter. I >checked through all of...
• Re: Coolant Light
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 23:08:00 -0500
  ...I didn't realze that the valve was off until we turned on the blower last week and got only cold air. I've...
• Re: 82 now cranks but stil won't start when hot.
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 07:58:55 -0500
  ...More likely fuel trouble, some things to check- leaky injectors, leaky cold start valve, bad cold start switch. Do you have a manual? You...
• Re: help , video to help diagnose my Westphalia air cool 1993 problem.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 23:55:21 -0400
  ...It sounds like it is starting on the cold start valve and then running out of fuel. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• 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: No heat from my 84
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 17:59:33 -0700
  John, You can get to the cable and the valve it attaches to by removing the spare tire and getting at it from below...
• Re: Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:38:18 -0500
  ...Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50 Impressive. Where are you measuring the oil pressure? At the pump from the bypass plate to...
• More Newbie '81 Hyd. Lifter questions... (Aircooled)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 13:39:09 -0600
  ...or leak-down tested the motor yet (I don't have a gauge), but it has no trouble hot-starting or cold-starting for...
• Re: Oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 31 Oct 2010 13:04:14 -0800
  ...Especially in colder months. (cranking engine cold) Dennis Haynes has written lots about oil and filters. :) Neil. On 10/31/10, Don Hanson <dhanson928...
• Re: Idle Control Valve '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 09:45:19 +0200
  ...idle valve measures 4.5 Ohms. I spent some time replacing 2 resistors (one looked burnt) and only then did that baby start vibrating...
• Fast Idle Problem & Timing Advance
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 13:37:58 -0400
  ...when the problem started happening (engine warm or cold), I took a quick look at things, pulled the idle control valve, cleaned it and...
• Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 3 Mar 2014 19:46:35 -0800
  ...Engine cold, it always starts the first time and drives fine. If I drive it til it is up to temp, shut engine off...
• Re: Lifter Noise
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 08:57:20 -0400
  ...In the morning, engine cold, remove valve cover gasket, check gap (if any), put an oil pan under head, start engine, listen for noise...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 13:43:57 -0800
  ...idle air valve when: >>> --the engine is cold, the starter is engaged, and the coil is >> shorted >>> --the engine is cold & running >>> --the engine...
• Re: Stumblin' and misfiren'
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 15 Jul 94 16:52:58 CDT
  ...I _never_ have the problem when >I first start driving, although it will usually start within 30 >seconds or minute of driving. Cold weather...
• Re: Alternate manufacturers of AFM's?????
  Historical mailing list - Access Systems
  Tue, 3 Aug 1999 21:24:06 -0400
  ...haven't bought a AFM from em but have bought cold start valve and temp sensor and both worked fine. YMMV Bob
• Re: [Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 14:52:43 MDT
  ...It's kind of an anvil shaped doohickey that allows extra air into the engine on cold starts (the logic of which escapes me...
• Re: 5 cyl conversion mail list
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 02:02:12 EST
  ...The cold start valve would have to be wired the same as the old rabbits (thermo time switch receiving power from the start circuit...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:24:11 -0600
  ...The only time I missed the ISV was on cold >> starts, say below 40-50F. Granted, I have no AC or PS. After a...
• Hard start, cold and warm (1.9)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 11 May 2006 21:47:43 -0400
  ...new wires. -AC and PS unit are working fine -the "Cold air valve"... well, i didn't check this one. Anyway, i did a...
• Re: Front heater: low heat at highway speed
  Historical mailing list - Inua
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:09:38 -0600
  ...If I was starting down the road with engine relatively cold, I would not turn on the heat until the engine was thoroughly warm...
• Re: intermittant cross-cylinder miss on I4 GX engine
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 22:30:29 -0800
  ...Cold-start, thermo-time switch are both working correctly, new rotor, cap, and wires, no vacuum leaks from manifolds or injector seals. It's...
• Re: The value of instrumentation
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 27 Oct 2018 18:20:13 -0700
  ...After that, engine cold first start, oil pressure appeared instantly. When the oil pressure issue happens i can hear a subtle noise at the...
• Re: Racing idle in the cold (1995 2.2)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 10 Nov 2016 17:22:05 +0000
  ...Butterfly valve must close all the way.  Sean G From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Thursday, November 10...
• Re: Danger from the cold
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 21:12:34 -0600
  ...When the temps get really down there, the weaknesses start to show. And in a really cold climate like Alaska, Canada, and some of...
• Another 2.0 L Rebuilt Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Ernest
  Thu, 02 May 96 08:27:00 PDT
  ...start up attempt the hose from the deceleration valve to the T-connection into the intake air distributor (above the cold start valve) blew...
• Re: Noisy Valve lifters
  Historical mailing list - Ted Baird
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 02:48:46 +0000
  ...Noisy Valve lifters Sitting for long periods often contributes to noisy lifters for a little while after you start it up. I have also...
• Re: cold start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:50:13 -0700
  ...cold start >> >> I have just returned from a successful post re-build road trip with 1400 >> miles on the clock. My only issue seems...
• Re: oil filter for 2.1 l WBX?
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 14:21:24 -0800
  ...My motor will rattle the valves for about a second or so in the morning on a cold > start up regardless of the brand...
• Re: 88 GLstarts, stalls immediately -- possible solution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 2 Nov 2005 18:13:37 -0600
  ...While is is not a cold start valve, it does kick the engine rpm up on a cold start to make it run smooth...
• Re: How lifters work and Two turns to set valves?
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 02:05:45 -0800
  ...valves start tapping. > > You can do the same thing with the hydraulic lifter. Treat it like a > solid and give it .006 cold, and...
• Voltage Regulator Test 80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Rankin
  Thu, 14 Dec 95 17:21:54 -0500
  ...Replace Valve Cover gaskets 2. Purchase Bentley Manuals for less than $60 3. Cold cranking problems a. Check starter bolts b. Install ByPass solonoid...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:24:16 -0700
  ...I had her look at the engine and the lever on the injection pump for the cold start cable. It wasn't there. duh...
• Re: hyd valve adj. & gas
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 11:20:20 -0400
  ...hot starts low manifold vacuum and loss of power. I think its a good idea to adjust the lifters to 006th cold and then...
• Re: Noisy lifter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 18:46:09 -0400
  ...Its usually worst when cold and first started - it does improve somewhat after driving a few hundred miles, but I can still hear the...
• Re: A/C not blowing cold
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 20:40:16 -0700
  ...You all led my in the right direction to the "low" side valve. (with the blue cap) So nice and accessible. But I put...
• Found the mysterious problem with the golf conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 22:03:24 -0500
  Hey everybody, Finally fiqured out the, mysterious, no starting problem with my Golf engine conversion. Turned out to be the cold start valve. The...
• Porsche water cooling (was Re: longivity of coversion engines)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 15:03:40 -0800
  ...Porsche had problems with emissions, particularly cold-start emissions, because air-cooled engines run "loose" before everything expands to its proper tolerance. New air...
• Re: Aux. Heater Problems
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 16:53:36 +0000
  ...all fuses look fine, any idea where I should check next? > Hey Everyone, > Since it's starting to get cold where i live...decided...
• '81 Westy, fuel pump won't work.... why do I bother...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Wed, 26 May 1999 10:39:37 -0230
  ...The vehicle will start for a second or so, then die. I suspect it is runnning on the cold start valve only. So, is...
• Re: I need help, please
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 4 Dec 2022 13:54:31 -0800
  ...If the valve fails, it can be disconnected and if > the > > engine is warm it should run just fine, although a cold start may...
• Re: Coolant Temp Sensor Test. Generic vs VW.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 21:30:06 -0700
  ...No cold start valve. Running richer makes sense. Always seemed "flooded" if hard to start warm. I should pull a spark plug or two...
• Update: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 22:55:16 -0400
  ...has sat hot to see if these are causing the problems. (Cold start injectors does not leak and Thermo time switch works to spec...
• Re: Coolant Thermostat Question
  Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 19:04:52 -0700
  ...Its acting like my 77 >bus did >> when the cold start valve wouldn't shut off. In looking at the >"pro >> manual" it say...
• oil filter application
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 09:31:53 -0800
  ...the valve design as I recall several times with my late 1973 audi 100ls would clatter a bit on startup on cold days until...
• Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:54:53 -0700
  ...a stuck valve.............. > >Any good suggestions on a quick diagnosis and fix? > >It is not just the normal valve clatter when cold - it is...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:45:37 -0800
  ...The only time I missed the ISV was on cold >> starts, say below 40-50F. Granted, I have no AC or PS. After a...
• Re: coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 13:31:53 -0600
  ...3) Open thermostat bypass valve and valves to both heater cores. 4) Fill main reservoir as much as possible. Allow time for as much...
• Engine noise?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:54:10 -0700
  ...124k miles, which included a valve grind, new push rods, new lifters, etc., when the engine is started cold, there is a noise best...
• Re: Intermittent smoking and rough running.. Inline 4 conversion engine, long..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 21:26:02 -0400
  ...the way over once, then smoked like a cold deisel for a few seconds after starting..that made me think some oil was finding...
• Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 21:11:11 -0700
  ...COLD at the shop on propane. I brought her home and tried to fire up the fridge on propane this afternoon. (Yes, the valve...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:10:00 -0800
  ...Engine Cold, Key On, Engine Off 34.0% 9 Engine Warm, Key On, Engine Off 29.4% 9 @ 157 mA Engine Cold & Starter cranking...
• Hydraulic Lifter Lore Is True!
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 10:29:41 -0400
  ...The cold start was much better than before--no stalling. It idled a little faster than before. After looking for valve cover leaks, I...
• Re: Vanagon idle hunting --FIX
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 19 Apr 94 10:01:39 CDT
  ...what the idle valve (seems like there is another name for it) does is to keep a pipe closed when cold, and open up...
• Gasping and bucking fixed! On the road again! Thanks Listees
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 20:05:35 -0800
  ...I had a spare unit and cleaned it up and replaced the existing idle valve in the van. It started right up as always...
• bosch info: vanagons 1980-1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 14 Aug 94 20:05:53 CDT
  ...0 280 200 030 Auxiliary Air Valve 0 280 140 101 0 280 140 101 Cold Start Valve 0 280 170 026 0 280...
• Re: Tooooooooooooo ritch a startup...com on guys!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 19:16:16 -0400
  Temp 2 sensor, ignition or valve problem? O2 sensor does not affect start up. Now are you talking during warm up or shortly after...
• RE: Bad Temp Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Neidhardt
  Mon, 28 Apr 1997 16:56:40 -0400
  ...When the engine is cold, it starts and drives OK. >But as it warms up (either the weather or the engine) it begins to...
• semi-urgent auto transmission question, update
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 10:45:07 -0400
  ...It does seem like a valve or something is sticking when cold and once it starts moving it works properly. Edward >-----Original Message----- >From...
• Re: Tough to start on cold mornings
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 19:06:29 -0800
  ...Tough to start on cold mornings >Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2002 17:50:39 -0600 > >Solid oil at -47??? Prol'ly! > >It's interesting...