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• Re: Cruise Control Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 10:31:25 -0700
  ...Disconnect the vacuum line at the pump port, collapse the vacuum servo that pulls on the throttle, then put your finger over the end...
• valve cover and vacuum question -1.8 Gas conversion
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 16:52:48 -0700
  ...8 BTDC. (Currently it's at about 8 ATDC.) For all of these reasons, I assumed I had a vacuum leak somewhere, but after...
• Re: slow pressure buildup [diesel]
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 12:10:19 +0200
  ...Then check the gear after removing the vacuum pump. I hope it's the first ... I will let you know what I find out...
• Re: VANAGON digest 869
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Mar 96 11:02:01 PST
  ...If any of the vacuum hoses fall off their fittings or leak it'll absolutely kill the idle. Check for any vacuum lines that...
• Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:04:07 -0800
  ...One way to check for leaks is pressurize the tailpipe with a vacuum cleaner. Blow some smoke into the vacuum cleaner intake, and see...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:42:47 -0700
  n 18 Nov , 2016, at 4:55 AM, David Beierl wrote: > even if engine vacuum changed 1:1 1:1 What ?
• Re: Extreme high idle
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 18:48:35 -0700
  Hmm, things that come to my mind are stuck air flow meter flap bad o2 sensor, bad temperature senders vacuum leaks dirty distributor Joe
• Re: found some hidden vacuum leaks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 20:28:30 +0000
  My ignorance is plain here but could the cruise control system not working be a potential source of vaccuum leak? Robert 90MV
• Re: tiico question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:59:17 EDT
  Here is what I did on the two 85 Vanagon conversions I did (86-91 vacuum hose setups are slightly different but the same...
• Re: Brakes: out of the frying pan, and into the fire!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:25:52 -0500
  ...Part of that line includes the vacuum check valve. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: How do explain this?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:11:06 -0700
  ...Sometimes the vacuum type bleeder will suck air in between valve and body threads causing bubbles to show up and lower vacuum. Please keep...
• Re: A/C - what it the purpose of the vacuum check
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 08:57:23 -0500
  ...A/C - what it the purpose of the vacuum check > >> > >> What does this vacuum check do for the system in terms of servicing the...
• '91 Carat - Again!! Runaway RPM
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 May 2017 22:33:47 -0500
  ...I seem to remember it was some vacuum issue but unable to be certain. The engin runs good, smooth, has good power (now that...
• esoteric question about 1.9 distributor
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Fri, 17 Oct 2014 08:31:09 -0400
  anybody graft a hall sensor into a type 1 distributor to get rid of the vacuum nightmare of the 1.9 distributor? mike
• Distributer wanted
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:07:24 -0400
  Does anybody have any good used distributors for an early 1.9? I really need just the vacuum unit but nobody has them in...
• Re: Probable Area for vacuum leak
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 10:24:22 -0700
  Be careful not to get the WD40 near the oxygen sensor... it is sensitive to silicone and will die!! Madeline '90 Syncro Westie
• Oil Filler Tube Question
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 13:07:57 -0500
  Is it true that a hole in the oil filler tube will cause the engine to poorly?? Is it like some sort of vacuum...
• Diff lock question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 18:40:08 -0700
  Can anyone tell me where the vacuum bottle is mounted for the diff-lock on a syncro ? A photo would be particularly helpfull. thanks...
• Re: Strange vacuum leaks 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Apr 2016 09:37:33 -0400
  ...Strange vacuum leaks 1.9 A 85 Westy 1.9 with auto, a/c & power steering. Is it possible to have vacuum leaks at...
• Fuel Pressure Test. Gauge Needle Wiggles at Idle?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 18:34:52 -0700
  ...FPR vacuum hose CONnected: 32 PSI (Bentley says: 29) FPR vacuum hose DISconnected: 38 PSI (Bentley says: 36) System held pressure at 36 PSI...
• Re: CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:36:16 -0500
  ...2.2 bar >>> PASS >>> With vacuum hose (2) DISconnected spec: approx 2.5 bar, measured: 2.2 >>> bar HUH? >>> >>> The pressure did not change...
• Distributors revisited
  Historical mailing list - Jon Ulrigg (Rho)
  Tue, 8 Nov 94 13:55:33 PST
  Hi All, So I managed to locate a vacuum advance distributor for my '70 bus. Now I have another question. I have a Solex...
• Re: Timing solution
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 13:26:22 -0400
  ...However it runs incredibly better if the vacuum retard is disconnected along with the vacuum to the fuel pressure regulator. Then you can set...
• Brake booster problem
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 15:30:15 -0400
  ...I have a vacuum gauge attached to the booster line, and when i come to a stop vacuum goes all the way to zero...
• VDO Fuel Pressure sender?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 17:46:41 -0500
  ...Now if I can just get a toggle switch to make the vacuum gauge read volts(yes, I'm taking that too far). thanks...
• Re: Rough idling 87'Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 13:40:44 -0400 (EDT)
  That sounds like a vacuum leak. Have you tried listenening with a "stethescope" made of about 4 feet of garden hose? run the motor...
• Re: Help with 1980 dizzy please
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 10:07:42 -0700
  sean, i believe that... look at the 009 body and you'll see a plug over where the vacuum advance would normally go. -M
• Re: Nice WBX....
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:37:16 -0700
  ...Mark Todd Last wrote: > He is also offering a vacuum controlled throttle switch to replace the factor mechanical/electric one. > > Todd > >
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:54:21 -0800
  ...stove (car starts fine.) No > vacuum leaks--vacuum tests around 13 inches, and I've pulled the vacuum > lines time and again to check...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 4 Oct 2020 15:36:14 -0500
  ...besides electrical wiring, there are > vacuum pump, vacuum switch under the pedals, switch on the steering column, > vacuum diaphragm linked the throttle body at...
• Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:56:46 -0600
  So the hose from the intake manifold that the booster pump is teed in to is a brake vacuum line then? Any idea what...
• Cruise Control - Diesel
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Feb 1997 13:28:52 -0500
  ...I went to the original local supplier but they only have vacuum operated units now. There is not a lot of vacuum in a...
• Re: WTB: Synchro Locking Differential Switch
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 22:47:07 -0500
  ...project, but I need the dash mounted switch, > vacuum tubing, and the transaxle mounted vacuum canister from the a synchro > to do it. Any...
• Re: Fuel Injectors Improvement Maintanence
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 01:48:18 EST
  ...W 7mm Barb 79.95 Responds to vacuum changes better than stock to match change in vacuum produced with MODIFIED duration in the camshaft...
• Re: Help, 84 Vanagon Brake Diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 09:43:54 -0400
  ...the only components left are the proportion valve and brake vacuum booster. The VW mechanics I have talked to say that the vacuum boosters...
• Anyone to hand hold some electrical questions, cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 22:42:06 -0400
  ...I tried the easy fix of the vacuum brake cutoff switch replacement but that didn't help. Vacuum solenoid appears to hold vacuum and...
• # AFM problem analysis...
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 19:51:14 -0800
  ...connect an adjustable vacuum source (e.g. vacuum cleaner with adjustable electronic speed control) and connect it to the AFM output port (going to...
• Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:43:31 -0500
  ...I believe the vacuum former uses polystyreen? Which I remember to be pretty inexpensive. So the real cost goes into the time to vacuum...
• Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:59:34 -0400
  ...I measured fuel pressure at the T both with and without vacuum connected. Both are at spec. However, under load, both with and without...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:29:56 -0400
  ...I put a new eye on the ground for good measure. > > > > I measured fuel pressure at the T both with and without vacuum > connected...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Nov 2016 06:50:55 -0500
  ...I'm not experienced with high-altitude operation, but I wouldn't expect vacuum readings/manifold pressure to be greatly affected relative to ambient...
• Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:45:41 -0400
  ...Of what possible use could it be? It slows down the response of the vacuum valve that controls charcoal canister flushing, so that it...
• Re: cruise controll
  Historical mailing list - Malone, Pat
  Sun, 18 Oct 1998 09:03:33 -0700
  ...I also had to connect the extra >vacuum cannister they recommended (extra part&cost). > When driving up hill, that small cannister could not maintain...
• Re: Is it about time for Sandblasting?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 07:52:05 -0800
  ...A hose bundle delivered the abrasive to a head unit which looked much like a circular brush attacthment for a vacuum cleaner. The bristles...
• autovox criuse control
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 00:38:18 -0700
  ...Check the vacuum line for leaks. Bill 84 westy
• Re: Brake Vacuum Booster Replacement Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 10:02:10 -0700
  Nah. Whoever it is is using a yahoo mail account. RC/TK only uses webtv. > Is this Cardo??????? > > --- SUBSCRIBE vanagon Anonymous > <male95219@YAHOO.COM...
• Re: YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWW - and a theory..... :)
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 13:11:36 -0800
  ...the WBX is 29psi w/vacuum and 34psi or so w/o vacuum. The problem is that the 2 manuals (WBX Bently vs. RSA...
• Re: Vacuum line diagram for 1985 vanagon need
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:37:05 -0400
  ...I got it.....well my vacuum lines are connected correctly according to this. I will spray carb cleaner around and see what gives. Thanks...
• Re: Mystery module. what the heck is it? '72
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  20 Sep 96 09:54:11 EDT
  ...It is in regards to the vacuum advance cutoff switch mounted above the engine with the heater blower on 1972, 73 and auto trans...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome/AFM Mounting Orientation?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Fri, 7 Feb 2020 09:40:33 -0800
  ...Vacuum test brake booster system from manifold connection Vacuum test fuel pressure regulator from manifold connection Possibly try running with vacuum lines/PCV plugged...
• Re: Fuel tank problem solving (Almost)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 3 Apr 2018 02:07:27 -0400
  > > But another issue was a failing vacuum > hose to the fuel pressure regulator; mine was probably original and no > longer stiff enough to hold...
• Re: High idle
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 12:05:22 -0800
  ...Check for vacuum leaks first. First, do a visual inspection for any obvious loose, cracked or missing hoses. You might even remove the bigger...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 12 May 2015 07:53:18 -0500
  ...It seemed to us > that the oil pump was not being driven by the vacuum pump. There was some > small damage around the slot...
• Re: No Oil filler cap=poor idle..observation on Digifant..
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:10:53 -0400
  ...All the vacuum hoses and connections were good so I looked at the rubber plug on the dipstick, the O-ring seal at the...
• Re: 87 Help AGAIN
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 16:26:42 -0800
  ...I haven't followed the entire thread on you problems but from what I have read, you haven't checked for vacuum leaks yet...
• Re: LOW POWER 84GL
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Mon, 07 Apr 1997 11:23:55 -0500
  ...You might also look into the vacuum system. If the lines haven't been replaced in the last 4 or so years, might as...
• Vacuum Advance Connection??
  Historical mailing list - David
  Thu, 4 May 2000 10:07:15 -0400
  I recently noticed that the engine in my 82 has a vacuum advance on the distributor with TWO vaccum connections. It was bought new...
• Re: Black Vapor and Rattle
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 8 Nov 2014 08:15:21 -0500
  Are you sure that it's pressure in the tank and not vacuum? The tank should vent thru the charcoal canaster. Larry A. > > Sent...
• Re: Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:01:43 +1200
  ...I inquired! However I didn't ask about the vacuum-operated one, but this may be endangered also.
• Re: Van stalled out today.
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sat, 21 May 2005 11:55:03 -0700
  Make sure all the vacuum lines are on.. Phil __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http...