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• Re: 85 GL No Spark-No Start
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 10:42:47 +0100
  ...Is >that a mistake? The hall sensor can kill your van stone-dead. Our old '81 airsucker had this problem. There's a really...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:00:55 -0700
  ...let enough air in . > Sometimes pulling one of those air breather hoses out of the air intake > book > will let enough air into to...
• Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 17 May 2021 11:44:45 -0600
  ...prevent fresh air from > entering the exhaust stream. Unless there is a gross exhaust piping wall > failure upstream of the O2 sensor - none observed...
• Re: engine stalls when oil cap is off, is this normal?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 29 May 2001 23:58:43 -0500
  When you take the oil cap off you are letting a lot of unmetered air into the intake manifold via the crankcase vent. In...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:06:35 -0700
  ...the mostly closed AFM flapper won't let enough air in . Sometimes pulling one of those air breather hoses out of the air intake...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:08:39 -0500
  ...The compression and power strokes sort of cancel > eachother out, > but the intake stroke has to try to pull air into the cylinder > past...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:07:42 -0600
  ...new O2 sensor >>> -checked fuel pressure--ok >>> -no vacuum leaks >>> -checked air intake system, verified that I had no false air issues >>> -replaced idle...
• Re: COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 22:28:46 -0400
  The temp 2 sensor has one wire to the sensor, the other goes to ground. A wire may be broken in the harness. Try...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:34:53 -0700
  ...it was getting >>>>> the >>>>> air, but no fuel to go with it. >>>>> I found about a dozen intake air leaks on that engine ....... >>>>> and...
• Re: 2.1 Syncro; Failed Emissions "Say it ain't so Joe:" :o)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:27:28 +0000
  ...After the CAT, no effect on emissions. > > > > Check ALL your vacuum hoses for tight and proper fit. > > > > Check for air leaks by the intake...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:45:21 -0700
  ...I think that was on the intake runners somewhere. > > I'm sure you must know about engine torque-induced air leaks.. > Say on decel...
• Re: 5-cylinder conversion mail list (1)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 00:56:23 EST
  ...The Eurovan intake manifold would have to be used for the injectors. The cold start valve would have to be wired the same as...
• FS: 2.1L in northern CA. *$550* No ship!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 16:28:36 -0700
  ...intake manifold, all injection parts, AFM, airbox, etc, including ECU. (But no wiring harness) Complete exhaust system including muffler, cat, and O2 sensor. Exhaust...
• Re: Urban Legend RE: NO starting when cold and Gasahol?(long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:30:30 -0500
  ...I moved the air temp sensor to the >big air box where all the air heads to the 4 air intake >ports. There's...
• Re: Fuel Mileage and Upholstry and o2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:38:05 -0400
  ...There is also a pre-sensor or something on the intake. I have tried different combo's of connection of pre-sensor connected and...
• Re: Best placement for outside air temperature sender?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 11:01:56 -0700
  ...I was thinking maybe in the forward section of >the rear intake tunnel for the engine air... >David Marshall > >Fast Forward Automotive Inc. >4356...
• Re: Timing
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 19 May 2004 10:26:28 -0500
  ...I have tested the sensors, the air intake plate, the >deacceleration switch and the full throttle enrichment switch, and they test >good. Tested the...
• Re: Front Blower Doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:00:34 -0500
  ...Going in thru the front air intake, it is possible (not easy) to see the fan with a very small camera and give it...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - jonathan waters
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:34:56 -0700
  ...it was getting >>>>>> the >>>>>> air, but no fuel to go with it. >>>>>> I found about a dozen intake air leaks on that engine ....... >>>>>> and...
• Re: Update on stalling '87
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 13:16:30 -0700
  ...That tells me that the air/fuel mixture >> is not right for warm idle. >> >> Check for air leak in the intake system, especially between...
• Re: 25 MPG Wasserboxer!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:36:31 -0400
  ...The O2 > sensor was disconnected. > > I haven't accurately checked the gas mileage since getting here as I've > been using the air conditioner...
• Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 16:21:21 EST
  ...in the intake air would further >introduce more >humidity > > It may be that the ECU is making the maximum correct adjustment to >compensate for...
• Re: Low idle, hard cold starting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:28:12 -0500
  ...air regulator, bad ground, Temp II sensor, O2 sensor, cat, muffler. All these have been checked or replaced. Guesses: Hall Sender going bad? Fuel...
• Re: No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 12:37:16 -0600
  ...air. Normal blow by from the rings usually don’t have much O2 but a >> piston-ring problem or bad or sticking intake valve...
• Severe coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Ian Stewart
  Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:11:52 -0700
  ...When I parked it after a two-mile crosstown jaunt, steam was coming out of the driver side air intake, and a big puddle...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX - here you go
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:39:35 -0800
  ...air runners to the intake port on the heads? The air runners have about a @2 mm smaller opening. This allows for slightly more...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 07:47:12 -0500
  ...connectors (three of four, #1 is not easily reachable under the air intake). Then, the engine started immediately and, of course, died soon after...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:20:16 -0800
  ...every time things don't make sense............go back and check the basics, timing belt alignment, compression, intake leaks, intake air boot, wiring and...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 20:07:07 -0700
  ...compression ratio with an anti >knock sensor > >all engine mountings and brackets (pre-installed on engine)air cleaner >systemengine compartment wiring harnessthrottle body (pre...
• Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:11:26 -0800
  ...idle (since the WOT sensor and idle position sensor are the same > switch) > >and allowed a lot of air in to clear the flooding...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:39:55 -0700
  ...compression ratio with an anti knock sensor all engine mountings and brackets (pre-installed on engine)air cleaner systemengine compartment wiring harnessthrottle body (pre...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:27:39 -0800
  ...MAP and TPS > - Only the signal from the existing intake air temperature (IAT) > sensor within the AFM is re-used > � Idle control unit (ICU...
• Re: Sluggish 90
  Historical mailing list - Scott Atkinson
  Wed, 16 Apr 1997 07:26:16 +0900
  ...sensor that we hear so much about. But mine is not consistant. Sometimes it's fine hot, which may point to the air flow...
• Re: Won't start cold
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:34:37 -0400
  Could also be the air bypass under the afm intake area, Hard to get to. Also has elec contact make sure it works. My...
• Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 17 May 2021 17:24:29 -0600
  ...prevent fresh air from > > entering the exhaust stream. Unless there is a gross exhaust piping > > wall failure upstream of the O2 sensor - none observed...
• Re: 25 MPG Wasserboxer!
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:06:23 -0400
  ...The O2 > sensor was disconnected. > > I haven't accurately checked the gas mileage since getting here as I've > been using the air conditioner...
• Re: Subject: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:29:27 -0800
  ...And, is that an air intake temp sensor on there ? Looks like it. Is it throttle by wire ??? ( or uses a throttle cable ) and...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Mar 2018 21:57:19 -0500
  ...Once the valve is open, it allows the intake plenum to pull vapors out of the canister by pulling filtered air over the charcoal...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:42:22 -0700
  ...happy no intake leaks , no 'false air' leaks ....( leaks between AFM and throttle body ) I got a new 2.1 Hall Sensor to install...
• Re: HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 19:26:33 -0400
  ...In the meantime, he said to open up > the intake to let it air out. His first guesses would be coolant temp > sensor, AFM...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:05:22 -0700
  ...connectors (three of four, #1 is not easily reachable under the air intake). Then, the engine started immediately and, of course, died soon after...
• Re: Three Items
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:31:38 -0500
  ...VOM - Pass > * Big hose between air cleaner and throttle body OK. > * Little hoses (idle switch etc) on the intake side: OK. > > > -- > > *Best Regards, > Jon...
• Re: Update on stalling '87
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 13:28:32 -0700
  ...That tells me that the air/fuel mixture >>> is not right for warm idle. >>> >>> Check for air leak in the intake system, especially between...
• Re: winter cross country trip?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 03:02:23 -0600
  ...This is why >most motors today preheat the intake air, etc. > > > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro > Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:17:53 -0400
  ...air intake boot, via that hose with > the little > heater thingey one it. > > on running rich..... > right away ? or after warmed up ? > oxygen sensor...
• Re: Moral qestion--Case in point
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:18:41 -0500
  So with a leaking intake valve, there's no way the mixture can ever be set right. That's partially why I ran the...
• Re: 2.1 Syncro; Failed Emissions "Say it isnt so Joe:" :o)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:44:10 -0700
  ...After the CAT, no effect on emissions. > > Check ALL your vacuum hoses for tight and proper fit. > > Check for air leaks by the intake...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:58:32 -0700
  ...air intake boot, via that hose with the little heater thingey one it. on running rich..... right away ? or after warmed up ? oxygen sensor...
• Re: It's ALIVE!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:10:21 -0700
  ...gauge ist working? Possibly more air to bleed out of the system. >> Now to build exhaust and intake >> >> >> Velma 82 na diesel westy >> On...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:07:47 -0800
  ...TDI (which uses a lot of air). - The oil on K+N filters destroy MAFs and other sensors. The most restructive part of the...
• Tiico: a2 fuel rail installation HOW TO
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 11:25:42 -0700
  ...The map sensor (on the bottom of the tbody) will be snug agains the end of the fuel rail. Put the air-intake elbow...
• Re: 2.1 High idle/stumbling when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:42:30 -0500
  ...At around the middle of the engine compartment you will see the throttle body attached to the metal air distributor for the intake. Use...
• Re: hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 12:41:11 -0400
  ...after that i will check to see if any of the intake runners get a little hotter. from it venting to the intake. From...
• 1.9 available WA state
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:16:48 -0700
  ...This is the whole engine, engine harness, computer, hoses, mounts, alternator, AC compressor, water pipes, "H" pipe, hoses, clutch assy, O2 sensor, air intake...
• Refrigerator Self Discovery
  Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 15:57:25 PDT
  ...The second pipe that runs to the flu vent (and is hidden from direct view from the outside)s is the fresh air intake...
• My Turbo Audi 2.0 Project (not short)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 05:24:17 EDT
  ...Liquid to air intercooler between turbo output and the intake (recirculating pump, VW Golf coolant reservoir mounted at frame on wheel well, with Mazda...
• Re: Engine analyzer/tach recco?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:43:43 -0700
  ...you tried turning in the air bypass screw on the throttle body ? and you've checked very carefully for air intake leaks ? and there...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 08:37:08 -0400
  ...to the >> coolant level sensor with nowhere to go. Wire colors are black and beige. >> The label says "air intake hose switch". >> It seems...
• Re: it's cold in MT and my van won't start
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:22:50 -0700
  ...I'd suggest checking the Idle Air Control valve, Temp II sensor, run some injector cleaner and gas treatment through. Go back over your...
• Re: Severe coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:00:45 -0700
  ...When I > parked it after a two-mile crosstown jaunt, steam was coming out of the > driver side air intake, and a big puddle...