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• Re: Intermittent hot start problem - check all connections!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:41:56 -1000
  ...it's not 'always' A Component at all. >>> As someone who teaches electronics for a living, and has spent all of his driving lifetime...
• Re: Ecu & Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Feb 95 9:00:44 EST
  I had the idle stabilizer replaced on our 82 at a VW dealership in Palo Alto. The engine would cut out after a high...
• Re: wisdom of DOT 5 brake fluid
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 11:38:05 EST
  ...Another is how to swab the brake hoses which have end fittings with a smaller ID than the ID of the hose to which...
• Re: distributor spring
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 12:16:57 -0500
  ...In short it keeps your engine from surging and keeps the drive components in what VW considers the ideal location for proper function and...
• Re: Instrument Pod rebuild questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 06:47:01 -0700
  ...Problem is it has the blue lense attached to it to make the high > beam idiot light glow blue. This is the one that...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 28 May 2020 15:23:03 -0700
  ...Before the cooler, the oil pressure would drop to 5 psi or sometimes even lower when dropping to idle after a long run at...
• Goodly type news
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
  Wed, 8 Feb 1995 09:40:20 -0600
  ...relay from discrete components? Ever found one for very cheap? Or a wiring harness? Oh, someone asked about an idle stabilizer. I don't...
• Re: Mechanic in Amarillo??
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 11:53:45 -0500
  ...If this stuff never happened with your old moter, the problem is probably in the reinstallation of the components that were reused.And probably...
• [Fwd: Gas in my Oil???]
  Historical mailing list - David L. Chasteen
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 14:10:58 -0700
  Message-ID: <3367B4C5.4912@gte.net> Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 14:08:21 -0700 >From: "David L. Chasteen" <dchaz@gte.net> Reply-To...
• Re: Exhaust fastener sizes needed
  Historical mailing list - tolga
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 01:27:43 -0500
  ...Exhaust fastener sizes needed > >I use to make up and sell hardware kits for this purpose with the following >components: > >Cylinder Head Kit (Both...
• Re: Westy Shower Solution --- now on Sale
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:42:51 -0700
  ...ve posted this before -- but I happened to notice that the components are > on sale at Cabela's. Here are the details: > > http://doug...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sun, 13 Sep 2015 20:50:16 -0400
  ...it's not 'always' A Component at all. >> >> On 9/13/2015 7:28 AM, Eric Caron wrote: >>> Hi Folks, >>> >>> Any ideas what could...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:24:46 -0400
  ...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: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:19:25 -0800
  ...I'm just not accustomed to the idea. I may be wrong. Image of suppression component: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vCPFjWDwWyw/URLRuT7232I/AAAAAAAAGzc/W6AxiYxxQgw...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel oil pan drain plug needed
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:16:32 -0400
  ...they use > for components may have confused me. > > http://www.greaseworks.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=24_66&products_id=541 > > Thanks to...
• FW: [Vanagon-Westfalia] The Possible Answer to A Bunch of Vanagon Problems
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 10:16:17 -0500
  ...Sometimes it had an erratic idle--but not all the time, and at best it would cruise at no more than 75 mph and...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:14:39 -0700
  ...He had to put > all the components back on. > > So what are your thoughts? > > He is telling me this is going to cost me...
• No current at FI injector plug
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:08:30 -0800
  ...1" failed to yield useful results.<br> <br> Any ideas as to what component could have failed or where to find <u>AFC Troubleshooting...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Upper suspension are/wishbone bushings at spindle
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 9 Oct 2007 14:09:18 -0400
  ...The savings is often substantial; I have seen the identical part from the identical factory sell for $200 from VW and $35 from the...
• Tinkering with the Digifant Fuel Injection to make it better...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 08:46:42 EDT
  ...component. ...You are starting to lose a little power in the engine, so you adjust the timing/air flow meter/ turn the idle adjustment...
• Re: REQ - Dead Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Donation
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 02:12:35 -0700
  ...My conclusion is that emulating that crazy thing at the component level is doing it the hard way. The best way to approach it...
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  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 26 May 2017 11:09:23 -0700
  Has anyone else possibly adjusted other engine components to compensate (unknowingly) for the incorrect engine timing? I know you want to set timing at...
• Re: Coil Draining Battery?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Sun, 17 Dec 1995 05:04:20 -0600 (MDT)
  ...File the points flat or put new ones in when you notice this. > > I fired up the bus and let her idle in the...
• Re: Wasatch Vanagoners parts cache
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Fri, 11 May 2001 20:39:17 -0600
  ...I have a pretty good on-hand stock of all critical components if anyone needs a part for troubleshooting or while waiting for a...
• Getting a handle on Idle problems...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 23:11:02 EDT
  ...This goes for the rest of the FI components. The Idle control valve: - Is simply a fan that pumps air into the center plenum...
• Mobil1 15-50 and setting a new piston ring
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 16:03:21 -0700
  Hey Listies, I finally got my 2.1L long block with components from my 1.9L finished and It's Alive! It actually works...
• Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:41:28 -0700
  ...if the idea is to raise both ends of the van .. I 'suppose' if all four tires on are ramps , with nice round dips...
• 1600cc Vanagon: Oh well...
  Historical mailing list - Ian E. Abbott 225-1793
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 12:31:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...It shares most internal components with the Type I/II/III engine, but has a Type IV style cooling system to accomodate the Vanagon...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:13:12 -0700
  ...under the vehicle where it encounters front suspension components etc. This would be more ideal for the taller '84-'85 Vanagons than the later...
• Re: "On the cheap" tune-up
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 03:03:44 +0100
  ...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: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 07:46:46 -0400
  ...I have received a single shipment of the identical part number in the identical box (not Conti specifically) that contained parts which were absolutely...
• OK, got it working..........Turbo Soobie 2.5 on Cosworth dyno
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 19:37:48 -0800
  ...on there ) But check out '2008 EJ2557B Component Development." ........ http://www.cosworthusa.com/blog/default.asp?idpage=16 and there is your monster turbo...
• care of our Wasserboxer/WaterLeaker engines
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Sun, 20 Aug 2000 10:59:44 MDT
  ...The problem is that there are >so many components to it. If you research the problem you'll find that there are 4 major...
• Re: Friday NVC: Long-neglected valve adjustment question?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:44:34 -0500
  ...I also noticed the brake boost is noticeably > lower at idle, which I guess is a sign of weak vacuum from the intake > valves...
• Re: NVC: '97 Jetta Check Engine Codes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:17:59 -0800
  ...Bentley says basic checks begin with visual inspection of the evap system hoses, components..... fuel cap and seal. If you can get your hands...
• Re: camper heating
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 14:25:14 -0700
  ...Alternatively, some enterprising soul could use the components from something like that to cobble together a custom application. Is it the owner of the...
• Re: steering feedback
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 13:44:39 +1200
  ...did an alignment - they said the rest of the front end >components looked OK). The front end shop told me there was no camber...
• Prestone Website Comment
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 15:17:26 EDT
  ...by tmphb104.allied.com with Internet Mail Service (5.5.2448.0) id <2LJL6S3V>; Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:28:23 -0700 Message-Id...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:20:03 -0500
  ...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: '84 WBX: H pipe broke..questions
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 08:05:57 EDT
  ...He shit-canned the complete idle air bypass circuit then cranked in a bunch of turns on the throttle plate stop screw. Oh, he...
• Oil Pressure Light LED Trouble Shooting and Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:20:30 +0000
  ...Any ideas on a local place, like Radio Shack used to be, that carries stuff like this? Also, how do you know which leg...
• Re: design ideas for small garage
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 21:20:08 -0500
  ...They can get components such as doors much cheaper than you can buying retail. Examples: In 1990 I had a company called Coach House...
• Re: Air Cond Duct Recall - Part question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 12:27:44 -0800
  ...VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93V175000 Recall Date : OCT 25, 1993 Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Potential Number Of Units Affected...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:15:01 -0400
  ...He had to put > all the components back on. > > So what are your thoughts? > > He is telling me this is going to cost me...
• Re: troubleshooting intermittency - long
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:53:23 -0800
  ...I do find tired, weak, or non fucnitoning components now and then . Just saw an oxygen sensor on one side of an SVX vanagon...
• Re: UPDATE - Won't idle but getting combustion-'88 2.1L (Long)
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 12:48:04 EDT
  ...What electrical components control fuel delivery and which ones are likely culprits during startup. I haven't received much response from the list on...
• Re: FW: [Vanagon-Westfalia] The Possible Answer to A Bunch of VanagonProblems
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 12:06:16 -0400
  ...believe may be > the cure to a multitude of "Vanagon Syndrome" idiosyncrasies. > > My 87 Westy ran pretty good--but suffered from real poor fuel...
• Sick engine
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 20:48:26 -0500
  ...As you all know, I've replaced every component on this engine and I just can't seem to get it to run right...
• Re: No current at FI injector plug
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:33:13 -0500
  ...Any ideas as to what component could have failed or where to find AFC Troubleshooting Guide (pg 7) catalog no. US 42-00-5955...
• Re: Rejected posting to vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:57:40 -0800
  ...That is, a message with identical text (but possibly with different mail headers) has been posted to the list recently, either by you or...
• Re: A different camper van... MB Marco Polo
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 18:01:22 -0500
  ...D/C import the RV components for the Vito converted EuroVans, and supply ther dealer network with spares 5. D/C imports partial EuroVans...
• Re: bus bars for bus (engine conversion wiring questions)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:50:58 -0800
  ...called or where to get one? My idea is to provide clear runs to > each engine component to make it easier to troubleshoot problems...
• Re: 2.1 conversion warning-more solution comments
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 07:54:44 -0700
  ...Not to mention that the 2.1 components are more costly and offer identical performance. Tapping the water pump and tstat housing and using...
• Re: FW: [Vanagon-Westfalia] The Possible Answer to A Bunch of Vanagon Problems
  Historical mailing list - James Walldow
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 21:11:02 -0800
  ...believe may be >the cure to a multitude of "Vanagon Syndrome" idiosyncrasies. > >My 87 Westy ran pretty good--but suffered from real poor fuel...
• Re: hoses for pipes
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jun 97 12:49:26 EDT
  ...Your idea of just replacing the bad parts with hose sounds excellent. Let me guess: the pipes are rusted only in the exposed parts...
• Re: kappa tweeters in the dash? - speaker grille modification
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Tue, 24 Feb 2004 13:17:21 -0800
  ...Does anyone of pictures of this. >> >> I'm getting ready to replace the door speakers and not sure if I want >> to go component...
• Re: Update Re: Engine died, March 31 update and maybe ecu smoking gun?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:47:59 -0700
  ...Now I have now idea of hall sensor in this unit ok. BUt installed made no change, cranks and no timing light flash. >>> >>> I...
• Re: ebay mystery doka
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 06:42:41 -0600
  ...i think it's just the frame and some of the body components that are original, and imported from japan. http://www.tlcicon.com...
• Re: Engine replaced but still the same symptoms???--Someone stick me in the eye with a dirty spark plug
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 15:38:21 -0700
  ...It > has a constant surge in the idle. I replaced the entire motor with ALL the > components from the donor (ECU included-although I...
• Re: Has anyone ever replaced a later WBX engine with an earlier air-cooled Vanagon engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:25:57 -0700
  I think that's a fine idea .. run the Type IV air-cooled engine while you work on your waterboxer one. Nothing 'easy and...