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• heads for 2.0 l type IV
  Historical mailing list - William H. Hollings
  Sat, 29 Apr 1995 13:33:20 -0700 (PDT)
  ...dreaded "dropped seat syndrome" and believes at least two of the exhaust valve seats must go---- also a couple of little cracks there which...
• Re: resealing heads - found missing metal on top of valves
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:15:49 -0400
  ...resealing heads - found missing metal on top of valves I'm working on a 1985 Vanagon with a stock 1.9L gas engine. It...
• Re: Need Advice - New Motor in '76 Won't Run
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 23:52:12 -0700
  ...valves - turning the engine over, TDC will be at the spot about halfway between when the intake valve closes and the exhaust valve opens...
• Re: #3 is way low
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 23:15:19 -0700
  ...exhaust pipe (uhoh), and perhaps >a hint (I could be wrong about this one) coming out the carb. > >I also took the valve cover...
• Re: Adjusting Valves 78 Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 13:26:57 -0600
  ...I'm right with you that zero lash could probably burn the exhaust valves and render the intakes leaking. The van owner didn't...
• Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 22:17:25 -0500
  ...1) Sticker from kit, P/N 025 198 102A, mfg by Elring 2) Valve Cover Gasket, may be attached to valve cover with most...
• Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 24 May 2012 15:13:17 -0400
  ...all have upgrades -- intake flow enhancement, > exhaust headers, sparkin' plugs, reworked heads, super charger kits, > lightweight rods/pistons, larger valves, and (oh my!) nitrous? > >
• guess a gasket quiz
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 08:03:33 -0800
  ...the dripping large gasket and the orange fuel injection gasket, valve cover and exhaust head gaskets but what of the many others. Pick one...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:57:16 EDT
  ...that the heat produced in the exhaust pipe from the 120 volt heater rises up that exhaust pipe causing a convection current that inducts...
• Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 7 Sep 2024 19:03:05 -0700
  ...This works fine on the exhaust valves (which I believe are the ones on the ends) and I screwed them down by 1.5...
• Re: Was running like crap....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:35:45 -0400
  ...On all the waterboxer engines that I take the heads off of, the exhaust valves........at least 2 or the 4 usually are leaking...
• Re: Valve guide removal / replacement
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 21:48:00 -0800
  ...Valve guide removal / replacement > > The valve guides do wear out especially the exhaust side. > The intakes run cooler and do not wear as quickly...
• Re: Thanks to the list and a very brief 2.3L WBX writeup
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 11:07:16 -0700
  ...Boston Bob Donalds (an indespensible engine build resource) -Ceramic coating of combustion chamber & exhaust valves/port through Stan Wilder. Miscommunication left gasket sealing surface...
• Re: Head Gasket Repair 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 12:59:01 -0800
  I also find that the exhaust valves are leaking a little.... or one of them per head is common. A low tech way to...
• Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 18:59:03 +0200
  ...and it comes >from the rear exhaustvalvearea, righthandside. > >Either it is a valve that hangs (broken valvespring?) I guess, or a lifter. > >Any ideas...
• Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 00:24:53 -0400
  ...Valves were zero lash or 1 turn in, no valve noise, timing dead on 2. Manifold vacuum is 12� Hg with �1� tick (should...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:46:54 -0700
  ...problem of worn valve guides is worn intakes can cuase oil to get > sucked in and worn exhausts will allow exhaust into the crankcase...
• Re: EGR question
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 16:49:59 -0500
  ...The part >of it inside the engine compartment is still intact but the part >where it connects to the exhaust pipe on the driver...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 14:25:51 PST
  ...There just isn't much chance for heat transfer from, say, the exhaust valve seat area to the oil. The oil gets heated up...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:18:42 -0400
  ...14mm > wrenches or sockets on a Vanagon? (Besides possibly bleeder valves or > exhaust nuts on some applications). > > Ed > 7mm are used on the top...
• Re: 1.9 L Head needed
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 7 Jul 2007 09:35:40 -0700
  ...the stem not the valve seat and they never crack to the point that they leak coolant into the exhaust or intake ports send...
• Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 23:00:47 -0700
  ...box, and most rubber hoses. > > - changed temp sensor II > > - adjusted valves > > - looked for exhaust leaks under the van, but couldn't find any > > obvious...
• Re: Losing valve lash just after adjustment-why?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:35:16 -0500
  ...Followed his >instructions and adjusted the valves to .006 inch valve lash. I >adjusted both intake and exhaust when engine cold. Just to be...
• Re: GEX update (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 18:46:26 -0700
  ...The exhaust valve is pushed about 1/2" into the head. On a single cylinder, I would expect this to be caused by too...
• Re: How much did you pay for a rebuilt engine, installed?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 09:47:22 -0700
  Engine with new AMC heads, 1.25 ratio rockers, 3-angle valve grind, new pistons/cylinders, new oil pump, new lifters, and machined/rebuilt...
• '90 Vanagon runs rough/rich when warm
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 05:55:17 -0700
  ...It runs when cold, as it warms up it runs very rough and rich, black exhaust, etc. He has checked the engine ground, the...
• Re: Bug tune up - No vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 18:13:52 +0100
  ...It had sucked an exhaust > valve (good ole #3 cylinder) that was imbedded in the piston which I > discovered as I rebuilt it. Drove...
• Re: Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 23:41:19 -0400
  ...to cylinder, rings, or valve problem. > Valve problem-exhaust. > Oil carry over from overfilling, worn guides, or intake valve stem > seals missing. > Improperly adjusted...
• Re: WBX 1.9 or 2.1... what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 20:04:29 -0500
  ...Getting a fairly complete one with exhaust is a deal clincher. 1.9 exhaust is becoming difficult to get and the early bracket system...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:50:46 -0700
  ...The > second is extreemly engineering technical, the first has pretty basic > formulas for designing an exhaust system based on displacement, valve size, > etc. If...
• Re: The Head is Off, Assume Cracked?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 7 Apr 2014 20:14:00 -0500
  ...Anything that leaks without going past a valve is a problem. > Then stand the head up and test each exhaust port. > > I have seen...
• Re: lifter problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 May 2004 12:46:43 -0500
  ...Not Good!! If it is an exhaust valve then you have a cylinder holding pressue far longer than it should, and reduced scavenging of...
• Fw: Rebuild Question...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Sanford
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 13:18:33 -0800
  ...As I am pulling out the valves one >of the valve seats well out like a loose ring on a skinny finger. my first...
• The Adventure of the Thrown Rod
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sun, 09 Jun 1996 16:25:22 -0600
  ...I was hoping really hard it was a loose exhaust header, or a valve that had thrown itself way out of adjustment, but neither...
• Passed Smog Test!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 5 Feb 96 12:03:01 PST
  ...Evaporative Controls Exhaust Gas Recirculation Ignition Spark Controls Carburetor Air Injection Pump Air Pump Belt Air Injection Plumbing Air Diverter Valve Vacuum Line Connections...
• Re: Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:44:38 -0800
  Scott is kinda right here...improving the exhaust without improving the intake is unlikely to be very effective. Motors are " integrated systems" not just...
• Re: RECIPE FOR PERFORMANCE
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 11:28:13 PDT
  ...But the exhaust was gonna be the high flow from S & S > > Now your makin me nervous ! > > I ordered the system when it arrived...
• Re: How long to do a valve job and replace the seats?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 18:18:49 -0500
  ...Listen to the exhaust pipe. If it is loud, then exhaust > valve > > is leaking. If soft,(you can't hear it as good through...
• Re: Fuel ponderings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 11:55:47 -0600
  ...chambers, exhaust ports, exhaust valves and your entire exhaust system. You'll have hotter burning combustion chamber, cooler running pistons, heads, valves, better fuel...
• Re: Spanish Heads Good & Bad
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 May 1996 02:54:35 -0400
  ...Oh and yes, I spent the moola and installed Sodium Filled Exhaust Valves (about $60-$70 EACH-YIPES!). But in the long run they...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Oct 2004 - Special issue (#2004-1025)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 21:33:39 -0500
  ...4 -- 135 There is a moderate amount of fouling aound the exhaust valve springs. My plans are to replace the rings and have the...
• Digest response to Supercharger thread
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 17:58:06 -0700
  The supercharger applications I have seen have a boost knob or lever that controls a by-pass valve, I guess. So, yeah, the supercharger...
• Re: Last gasp: low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:59:59 -0700
  ...low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog >I never had inspectors disconnect the idle stab unit back when the van had >a > 1...
• Re: 719/5 vs 719/12
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:09:17 EDT
  ...NOT -- all filter manufactures as far as I know make a filter with the anti-drain back valve for the Vanagon. Then you need...
• emissions equip for 73 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 20 Oct 94 14:31:34 PDT
  ...beyond > exhaust pipes, and has a single Weber-style carb. I also have a 74 914 > engine that does have an EGR valve, but...
• Re: Demographics
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 03:06:14 -0400
  ...My ugly beastie did two things for me, got me around for a while, and introduced me to exhaust valve #3. I felt pretty...
• A question about PTO's engine picture
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:54:19 -0700
  ...Owsianowski wrote: > Just had to report: > > Been soaking a stuck head bolt on and off waiting for a valve press to be > delivered. Got...
• Re: AMC Heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:20:02 -0700
  what price are you getting on vavles from TRW ? there are two grades of exhaust valves I believe............. whether they are sodium filled or...
• Anyone gots a spare screw-type supercharger?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 01:05:20 +1300
  ...and as a result do not need a huge exhaust to dump heat so as not to dump valves or precombustion chambers. Roots, the...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:55:42 -0400
  ...The exhaust valve, however was leaking a lot, > based on what was coming out the tailpipe, relative to the intake, and > it had no...
• Re: Broke down in Omaha
  Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:52:17 -0400
  ...Is ignition timing advanced too much? Well, the exhaust smells like unburned hydrocarbons, and I imagine it wouldn't smell like that if it...
• Re: Automatic transmission woes on 84 2WD vANAGON
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 06:25:05 -0400
  ...There also may be one or more sticking or dirty valves in the valve body. All of this work can be done with the...
• Re: AMC valves, Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 26 May 2009 17:06:02 -0230
  ...heads over the past 10 years. > > We never leave the original exhaust valves in AMC heads when we > rebuild an engine. Just not worth...
• Re: Digifant start up question> RPMs 'hunt around'
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:49:11 -0700
  ...valve guides, wear valve seals get old and don't work well... a 'valve job' is part of a 'deluxe tune up' actually. you...
• Re: Check my head?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:18:05 -0800
  ...Slightly leaking valves don't seem to hurt much....like that 118 compression reading might indicate. I commonly find one valve of 8 on...
• Re: New Engine Question
  Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 20:39:40 -0000
  Jason, what year, I assume Vanagon, do you have? But a quick answer may be one of the exhaust gaskets. -----Original Message----- From: Jason...
• Free 1.9L motor parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 07:57:34 -0700
  ...So at least that takes off the pressure to rebuild it! I think I'm gonna go with the Tiico engine, after exhaustively studying...
• Re: Running without a cat
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 14:05:43 -0700
  ...do something that NEEDS the extra flow, like porting or bigger valves. On 7/18/05, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote: > This is...
• FS Vanagon Air Cooled Engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Jun 2004 04:20:48 -0500
  ...In the process I ceramic coated the piston tops, cylinder walls, combustion chambers / exhaust and valves. Stan Wilder http://www.engineceramics.com/
• Re: CA SMOG, Fred's Garage, and valves
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 18:16:02 -0700
  ...have exhaust equipment and I'm running > out of time. > > I'm still wondering about the exhaust pulse and if a valve is out...