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• EeziBleed for changing brake fluid
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Mackenzie
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 17:04:29 -0700 (PDT)
  ...One, called EZBleed, is a one-way valve > that you put on the bleed valve dso you can pump the brakes yourself. > That's...
• Re: Egg on face
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:06:24 -0700
  ...she's doing, but this is > an old valve and I have chosen to drive about in an old vehicle. What > does Bob Hoover...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:00:51 -0700
  Setting lifter adjustment to 0 turn the lifter will not be able to self adjust to take up the valve clearance when the valve...
• Re: Coolant hose replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 17 Jul 2015 20:34:33 +0000
  ...Should I relieve pressure by > the valve with light blue cap over the valve? Etc. > > > > Dennis Jowell > > Scotch Hollow Farm > > Newbury, Vermont >
• Re: SA van images
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:02:55 -0800
  ...on sick days" is an upgrade to the stupid cable-driven flaps and valves on the Vanagon climate control system. I have all sorts...
• Re: towing with a vanagon in an emergency. . .
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:45:22 -0700
  ...its an interference engine, it is foked. Head job. Valve changes, etc. Often people drive it beyond the timing belt's life. And it...
• Engine Still Overheating - Need Advice / Problem Found
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 06:45:14 -0700
  ...Left side head cracked on the small land between the two valve sets. Both heads had valves leaking, not sealing correctly. Here' the previous...
• Re: Front heat always!
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 19 May 2008 10:29:32 -0700
  Any idea what the valve ID is? I'm still learning to read 'vanagon' with me Bentley. I've the same problem, possibly not...
• Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:01:33 -0500
  ...Blue or Blue-white Smoke - Usually an oil problem - rings, bad valve guides, scored cylinder wall. A compression check is in order on this...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 23:15:58 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Stan Wilder wrote: >Take those three empty cans and that Chinese can tapper back to Wal Mart. >They...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:59:16 -0700
  ...Rinse > and repeat. > >>> > >>> I unplugged the 12v from the idle control valve and the engine > remained at idle. I removed the idle control valve...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 09:15:35 -0400
  ...and bounces off the next exhaust valve about to open. At that point you may actually have a vacuum at the valve resulting in...
• Re: timing belt?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Sep 94 10:53:46 bst
  ...BTW there is a rallycross Beetle in the UK with Subaru 4-valve heads, a turbo, four wheel drive and, wait for it, 500...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:45:49 -0500
  ...I may be able to hook up an amplifier to the generator and actually drive the valve at operating levels, but in the meantime...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:22:26 -0700
  ...http://www.drivesmartbc.ca/rvs/operating-rvs-propane as for fan on back, its wired so it will come on even if ign off...
• Re: Noisy Valve lifters
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 09:39:04 -0800
  ...a >> week or more before I fire it up and drive it, the valve lifters have >> clacked on several occasions while the engine is...
• Re: Running on Tap Water
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 10:55:32 -0400
  ...It actually worked very well, because you could have full timing advance for better low end driveability and gas mileage. It had two vacuum...
• Re: 2.1 w/solid lifters - Frankenstein's Monster Lives!
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:02:58 -0700
  ...often well we need to adjust the valves? > > > This was fun and if anyone wants to drive a Frankenstein's monster that > kicks ass...
• Re: AT question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 9 Dec 2014 15:47:43 -0500
  ...time since it was last driven. When I get time, I suspect that I will try cleaning the valve body or perhaps swapping it...
• Re: Motive Bleeder Recs
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:42:22 -0800
  ...I really want is servo valves on the cylinders so I can do it all > from the driver's seat. Who wants to get...
• Aux. Heater Problems
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 10:50:20 -0700
  ...A phillips screw driver will get you to it and about the only other tool necessary is a pair of pliers for the hose...
• 1984 vanagon 68,000 original miles for sale
  Historical mailing list - Brent Berisford
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 21:02:55 +0000
  ...I have driven this van and it is like brand new inside and out. Needs the cable that opens the heater valve on the...
• Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:10:44 -0500
  As an aside, I had a timing belt fail and crash the valves without the belt breaking. I had a late '80s Nissan 200SX...
• Re: AMC valves, Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 27 May 2009 11:29:32 -0700
  ...AMC valves, Boston Bob > >>>> > >>>> Jeff, > >>>> OK, let's pretend that you are going to replace your exhaust valves > with > >>>> "better" ones that are around...
• tapping, removing valve covers
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 20:10:15 -0500
  ...Must you drain the oil from the 1.9L engine before you remove the valve covers? 2. About 1 week ago my engine started...
• Re: Confused about valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 17:22:46 -0400
  ...3 and 4 is on the driver's side. 1 and 3 is in front. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Dan Erlandson [mailto:danoer1@eclipse...
• Inspect those tire valve stems
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:29:27 -0700
  ...On my return, the tire jockey told me it was a valve stem that needed replacing and which they fixed. Fast forward to this...
• Re: Valve Cover Gasket Leak
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 17:58:43 -0400
  Iy has been my exsperiance that the new air cooled AMC heads have a problem with the flange for the valve cover gasket it...
• Re: oil leaking from valve cover 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 08:39:48 -0400
  The covers are sometimes ruined by "mechanics" who pry off a stuck cover with a screw driver. Make sure the cover is straight and...
• hot weather driving
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  18 May 96 16:03:31 EDT
  ...I just took it for a test drive today, some steady cruising, some hills, some stop-and-go. Got back to do the dipstick...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:23:08 -0500
  ...More than one but less than two turns something with cam gear, cam shaft, or valve train. On water boxers common valve train issues...
• Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:49:34 -0600
  ...Last driven a few days ago...Having a horrible time getting exact TDC. Off by a few degrees, and the air pressure just pushes...
• Re: Fwd: Westfalia refrigerator issues
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 May 2011 22:52:13 -0400
  ...purge the combustion chamber, spark, hold the gas valve open with the button, hold the gas valve open with the thermocouple (and incidentally light...
• used 2.1l waterboxer FS $800
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 23:47:25 EST
  ...This is just the longblock (valve cover to valve cover, no: accessories, exhaust stuff, injection stuff, intake, wiring harness, sender's, etc.) It will...
• Re: Hot Foot Syndrome...what is solution?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:15:48 -0500
  ...Drop the spare tire, reach up and turn the valve that controls the coolant flow through the front heater core. The control wires get...
• Re: A/C Red Tek upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:50:36 -0400
  ...hoses, Expansion valve and Red Tek with all new o rings. Better than expected and makes my 88 Wolfsburg easy to drive in the...
• Re: Distabator wobble
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Feb 1995 01:59:54 -0400
  ...Bad valves cause vacuum fluctuation also. Disconnect the vacuum and see if it settles down, if it doesn't then the distributer gear may...
• Re: Sunday drive wonderings
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 22:12:27 -0500
  ...I had my 1.8 GTI powered Vanagon serviced for the valves to be adjusted, once in Laguna Ca. and here in the mid...
• Re: Can I put an aircooled engine in a water cooled 91?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 02:07:46 EDT
  In a message dated 99-07-03 20:40:46 EDT, gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM writes: << load, drive fast for long periods of time...
• Re: Ezee Brake bleeder kit from IPD
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 22:16:10 -0700
  ...front driver's side tire to 20 PSI ensure the tire stem is at 12 O'clock It has a pressure regulation valve and...
• Re: New to List, Best Bus?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 21:48:25 -0400
  ...Could it be that those experiencing marginal performance have heater valves that are not opening all the way? Mike
• Re: valve lash adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 15:08:25 -0700
  Jay et al., Your original post describing your success with the Boston Bob valve lash adjustment inspired me to give it a try. I...
• surge/hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Martin
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 16:58:30 -0600
  ...It starts and drives nicely for a short time, then it bucks, hesitates,and the idle goes anywhere from 600 to 2000 +. It may...
• Re: A/C troubleshooting...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 08:12:00 -0400
  ...the previous > owner.) >> >James the high pressure valve should be under the plastic cover on the >driver's side in the opening of the...
• Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 18:21:48 -0400
  ...agree, that's why i turnoff valve on fuel line from tank to engine >when i drive, i don't want gasoline spilled from...
• Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:20:06 -0500
  ...could this be? due to wear or missadjustments or ?? if > >> i adjust > >> my valves to 0 lash on each cylinder after valves are charged...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 May 2016 21:00:28 -0400
  ...To isolate a valve body problem from a clutch-piston problem. The valve body can be removed and compressed air can be used in...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:05:27 -0700
  I took another look at the regs alluded to in a BC govt website (http://www.drivesmartbc.ca/rvs/operating-rvs-propane) about driving...
• Re: [DIESEL] [Diesel] Injector Pump is leaking...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 20 Oct 2001 10:59:59 -0700
  ...The cold start lever seal is an easy driveway fix. Fuel valve block is a job for the pros. Mike Snow > > Hi Volks, > > Looks...
• Re: cracked AMC heads question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 22:53:37 -0700
  ...I usually find at least one exhaust valve > > leaking. > > Then I have a machine shop do a valve job. > > > > And what I wanted to...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:22:19 -0600
  ...drive the valve at operating levels, but in the meantime, using a DC > supply with max 1300 mA output: > On increasing voltage valve jumps...
• Q: AC modification
  Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 09:42:56 -0700
  ...between the driver and passenger seat. Basically this would be an air handler unit consisting of a solenoid valve, expansion valve, evaporator coil, fan...
• Re: valve lash adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 05:26:02 -0500
  ...valve lash adjustment > Jay et al., > > Your original post describing your success with the Boston Bob valve lash > adjustment inspired me to give it...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 14:25:51 PST
  ...on extra coolers, drive with reckless abandon and just can't understand why they are dropping valve seats and burning valves. Overheatedly yours, Dave...
• Re: sigh..... lifter adjustments?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 18:52:10 -0700
  ...I was in doubt as to how to adjust the valve on the lifter in question. I did this: Ran engine until lifter was...
• Re: Need drivers side cyl head for '78 westy 2.0L
  Historical mailing list - balance
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 10:52:23 -0400
  ...Need drivers side cyl head for '78 westy 2.0L :i need a good used, or rebuilt drivers (left) side cyl head for a...
• AC pressure question
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 11 Sep 1999 08:48:09 EDT
  ...pressure switch, that drives the stage 2 radiator fan, is constantly on as a result. I'm having the expansion valve replaced today. Gary...
• Re: Desperate for a High Top!
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 18:53:16 -0800
  ...Coupled with almost no defrosting it was interesting to drive in icy weather. I often had to use an ice scraper on the inside...
• Re: Front heat always!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 17 May 2008 06:36:02 -0500
  The most common failure mode of that valve is when it is in "closed" position but still lets enough hot coolant thru to produce...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:25:47 -0500
  ...but '82 owners book makes no mention of it but in > fact BC regs seem to forbid it. > > http://www.drivesmartbc.ca/rvs/operating...