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Re: Back in Sac ... was Stuck in Redding
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 4 Apr 2011 10:42:22 -0500
...person job -- one to add coolant >and the other keep the engine revs at about 2K rpm -- while the relief valve >at the top...
Re: engine efficiency, I4s, subies, etc
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 3 Nov 2001 17:35:38 +1200
...That puts a lot of stress on the >engine. That's why they are less tolorant of higher revs. I've had na 1...
Re: 5spd tranny
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 17 Dec 2001 16:48:14 -0800
...The gearing is pretty standard in them but the r+p options vary depending on what engine they were originally attached to. Some have...
Open Letter to GEX
Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
Fri, 25 Aug 2000 09:39:28 -0500
...in nature; the revs were limited at 4300; the tin was tight; the car was never raced; and overall the engine was treated like...
Re: auto vs. manual
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Thu, 10 Sep 1998 10:29:14 -0400
...do that later if the golf box (sans oil cooler) croaks. Revs are a bit higher BTW, 70mph will cruise you right over the...
Re: 1.9L Gutless when first started
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:50:28 -0400
...After 30 seconds or so, the engine "wakes up" and revs properly. If I don't wait until it has woken up before driving...
Re: Air cooled head temps. Help!
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:15:39 -0700
...I can tell by "pitch" of engine. Thanks for pointer re: cooling. As one lister pointed out a while back, keeping the revs up...
Re: UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:18:32 -0500
...REMOVED FROM AIR FLOW SENSOR THE ENGINE IDLES SMOOTHLY. > When the harness is reattached it drops revs 200k, and gets very rough and > stumbles...
Re: My auto transmission troubles
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:35:26 -0400
...Open the engine cover and it is also spraying the ATF up inside the engine compartment. Nothing catches fire. After 15 minutes, things have...
Re: For Aircooled crowd only...Revs to MPH + crusing spd
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:47:06 -0500
...If a gauge had been a cost-effective method to prevent engine failure then I am certain the German engineers at the factory would...
Re: low pressure on 87 rebuild...the saga continues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 4 Aug 1998 14:23:52 -0400
...Unfortunately, only fix is to completely tear down the engine to clean/replace the screen. At this point, change all bearings. Check case for...
Re: Gearing and 15" Wheels....
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 2 Jul 2003 17:49:50 -0700
...Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most...
Re: Strange Idle behavior: Cause found
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:03:13 -0500
...This might make the engine idle a little touchy when cold, but > it will keep the idle revs low enough to drive the van...
Re: Neil's Engine Conversion. Progress Update.
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:54:42 -0700
...wrote: >> >> Hi all. >> >> I was so excited to hear the Jetta engine run with the exhaust all >> mounted, (homemade + Walker "Quiet" model Vanagon style...
Re: Inductive Tach for tuning
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 26 Dec 2013 23:20:07 -0800
I 'suppose' if one wanted to say, make sure a 1.9 wbxr engine with purely mechanical controls for timing advance ( centrifugal and vacuum...
Idle stabilizer control unit
Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
Fri, 17 Jul 1998 22:44:55 EDT
...Plug it back in and it immediately revs high. A new idle stabilizer valve did the same. I have searched the archives and have...
Re: Vangon Fan Housing
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 2 Aug 94 11:11:10 PDT
...told is 10 psi per 1000 revs. However I > recall David S. saying that he shuts his engine down after reaching 30 > psi on...
Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:21:13 -0400
...If that doesn't work I swap over the valve on top of the engine. > Still bad? I was scratching my head on this...
Re: Haka CS- gearing effects of larger tires
Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
Sat, 10 Jun 2006 15:31:59 -0400
...My experiences are all with Syncro Vanagons with Subaru 2.2L and 2.5L engines....but you can use the spreadsheet for an autobox...
Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Thu, 1 Mar 2018 18:54:44 -0800
...I can pretty much hear the speed of my engine revs and guess my tachometer. If I get a audible oil temp and presure...
Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sat, 13 Feb 2016 15:20:10 -0800
...On upgrades, I downshift as needed to maintain appropriate revs, and try to keep at a speed that feels good to me for that...
Re: Standard to Automatic...Yes !!
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:18:40 -0700
...the added strain on the braking system, > > plus the higher revs on the engine. I guess that's the price you pay for > > convenience...
Re: Rough running till warmed up
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:47:28 -0700
...Idle > setting has an implication to engine gas mileage. But engine performance > will suffer if the idle was set to too low. I made...
Re: 1985 FAST idle
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 08:29:20 -0500
...the engine slows a little bit and begin to idle very roughly. Never dies though. Step on the gas and it revs right up...
Re: Diesel - too much oil saga
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 6 Aug 2010 09:17:59 -0700
The idea to go to the manual and get the proper capacity from the specs, then fill the engine and mark the dipstick...that...
sometimes it just won't go...
Historical mailing list - Grungy
Sun, 6 Mar 2011 21:19:28 -0600
...Have to keep touching the gas pedal until it revs UP a bit instead of slowing, then I can go again. If I manage...
Re: 1.9L Gutless when first started
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:24:50 -0400
...There might be a soft cough or two (backfires?). >After 30 seconds or so, the engine "wakes up" and revs properly. >If I don...
Re: Odds and Sods, too long
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Jul 94 23:53:28 ADT
...2) Engine swaps After someone posted KEP phone # I got their catalog. And the winner is..... a 2.2 litre Subaru Legacy motor, 130HP...
thanks, update, and more questions
Historical mailing list
Tue, 11 Jun 1996 09:18:38 +0000
...My engine starts up easily when it is cold, but it doesn't after driving it. It revs 10-12 times, then finally kicks...
Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:41:30 -0500
...If that doesn't work I swap over the valve on top of the engine. > Still bad? I was scratching my head on this...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:24:56 -0800
...my van) are > probably to avoid low engine revs before they happen. Perhaps the impact > on engine speed happens so quickly that they need...
Possible FAQ? (warning: kinda long)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Aug 97 12:06:12 -0700
...At any rate, if your LED/buzzer come on immediately and consistently once the engine revs over ~2000 RPM, you either have a serious...
Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
Historical mailing list - --------------------
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:51:05 -0400
...If that doesn't work I swap over the valve on top of the engine. > Still bad? I was scratching my head on this...
Re: UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:11:23 -0600
...REMOVED FROM AIR FLOW SENSOR THE ENGINE IDLES SMOOTHLY. When the harness is reattached it drops revs 200k, and gets very rough and stumbles...
Re: Why did this mod increase my fuel economy?
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 28 Mar 2000 22:59:02 EST
...While at idle, the engine has to over come friction and other forces of motion that decrease as the engine revs, momentum and other...
Digijet timing ATDC or BTDC? compare air cooled AFM
Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
Sun, 29 Apr 2001 22:45:03 -0300
...With this you can generate a tone of 28.333 hz which is what your engine should sound like at 850 rpm as per...
Re: Aircooled Running Problems
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:21:18 -0700
...However, when blipping the throttle when parked, the engine hesitates as if mis-firing until the RPM gets high enough and then it revs...
Re: No heat at stoplights.
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Wed, 6 Jan 2010 21:21:28 -0600
...The engine is way in the back, the heater is way in > the front. The transfer tubes from rear to front are exposed to...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:35:01 -0800
...my van) are >> probably to avoid low engine revs before they happen. Perhaps the >> impact >> on engine speed happens so quickly that they need...
Re: Transmission upgrade
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:39:35 -0700
...at high revs for extended time. High 1st means more clutch work starting up steep hills. (but compared to a gas engine the Diesel...
Re: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentatio
Historical mailing list
Tue, 16 Jul 1996 08:42:53 -0600
...There are stark differences in the oil cooling systems, the loads placed on the engines, and the way the engines are designed to deliver...
Re: Open Letter to GEX
Historical mailing list - Grotz, Kurt
Fri, 25 Aug 2000 11:30:14 -0400
...in nature; the revs were limited at 4300; the tin was tight; the car was never raced; and overall the engine was treated like...
Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Thu, 27 May 2010 23:10:22 -0400
...Digifant timing/tuning help needed Hi Volks, My 1.9L digifant engine has been sluggish ever since I put it into the bus back...
Zetec Syncro Westy hits the road..yee haw
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:35:04 -0700
...Don't notice the revs and it seems natural after a short while to not have to worry about revving it up. Did I...
Re: Oil Pressure Advice
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Sun, 7 Sep 2003 22:45:26 -0700
...When cold It idles at 45psi and revs up to 55psi. > >Back in the aircooled days I would run 50W in my 69 stroked...
Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:03:02 -0700
...wet sleeves for cylinders and of course > the high revs all help these little engines accomplish so much. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing...
Re: regearing a manual trans
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Fri, 4 Sep 2015 09:01:20 -0700
...The Waterboxer is a short stroke engine developing horsepower at higher speeds and more designed to operate at higher speeds for longer periods of...
Re: Expansion tank under pressure when cold?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:09:36 -0500
...My mechanic revs the engine up to bring the level down, add > the coolant and put on the cap presto.. > -- m.
some observations on the power of an inline VW 1.8 liter (Rabbit, Golf, Jetta) gas..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:37:33 -0800
...If I shift back to 4th it takes my revs right into the "meat" of the power..about 3700 at 55mph..The motor seems...
Re: Runs great--for a minute or two ??
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:48:40 -0600
...I found that the brown wire that comes up from under the engine and past the distributor (Temp II?) was crushed under a corner...
Step up the idle
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:45:43 -0700
...The engine has stalled a > few > > >>times and the rpm takes too long to stabilize off revs. > > >> > > >>I haven't looked at the Bently...
Re: Sad and depressed
Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
Tue, 5 Apr 2016 18:01:19 -0400
...replaced engine oil, diff oil and gasket and coolant as well > as > > threw in some atf. > > > > Just moved the van. It revs really high...
Re: Standard to Automatic...Yes !!
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:24:01 -0700
...the added strain on the braking system, >> plus the higher revs on the engine. I guess that's the price you pay for >> convenience...
Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:33:44 -0500
...Check the hose from the Crankcase vent on top of the engine over to the AFM. These will rot out on the bottom and...
Re: WTB: 5 speed transmission
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Thu, 13 Feb 2003 19:53:38 -0800
...Does the SA5 speed have a <DIV></DIV>>freeway-cruising-at-low-engine-revs-gear or a climb-up-the-goat-trail <DIV...
Re: Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 23:49:59 EST
...This "high pressure" switch is used by the Oil Pressure System when the engine revs above 2,000 RPM. If you question whether the...
Re: Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 23:45:56 EST
...This "high pressure" switch is used by the Oil Pressure System when the engine revs above 2,000 RPM. If you question whether the...
Re: newbie - where is the gas???
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Tue, 7 Jun 2005 12:05:12 -0700
...When engaging clutch, one should try to avoid high revs in order to save the clutch from burning off or over heating the steel...
Re: Tire question
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Mon, 16 May 2011 16:03:40 -0700
...engine ...1.9 TD at least I would >>> > expect ? >>> > >>> > if running a conventional pre-chamber TD engine .. >>> > those are 5,000 rpm engines .........and...
More 89 Bluestar questions
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:06:00 -0500
...The clutch feels good and the engine seems to pull fine, and the change to second gear was smooth. I have a problem with...