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• Re: Checking Propane level
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 00:41:27 -0800
  ...They are actually designed for voiticle (verticle) >>tanks, >> but would give you *some* idea of what's in the tank. > >According to my experience...
• Engine Parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 14:45:51 -0700
  ...Everything is located in Fremont, CA 94536: ~2.1 ECU - guaranteed not DOA $125 ~Idle Stabilizer control valve - $75 ~Idle Stabilizer control unit - $125...
• Re: '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:24:34 -0700
  ...Gauge will read almost > normal at idle, will go into a "Pressure" reading at about 2000 RPM's. You > will get pressure from crankcase...
• Freeze-12 Status report
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 17:52:11 EDT
  ...I had the van sitting at idle with the A/C on for an extended period today (at the bank drive-thru window today...
• Re: ABS on a Vanagon ... wha'???
  Historical mailing list - Duncan Cameron
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 10:48:07 -0600
  ...The components internally are "PFM" (pure friggin magic, meaning: unfixable to mortals), but are diagnostically not too bad, with basically the brain, the metering...
• Re: What Parts are need for Inline 4 conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Schaefer
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 00:13:02 -0800
  ...The diesel engine mounts, oil pump, and oil-filler tube, and fly wheel, are the key components that you don't currently have and...
• 2.1 engine, other parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 17:54:22 -0600
  ...All engine related components. alternator, p/s pump, a/c compressor, engine wiring, ECU, coolant distributor pipe, coolant distributor block, engine mount beam, air...
• Ok... the cold start rich running condition part three......
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 22:14:45 -0500
  ...Checked all fuel injection components.... as per Bentley... everything checks out. 3. Checked plugs for fouling.. all is ok there.. 4. Timing and all...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 15:55:06 -0800
  ...Replacing components one by one might get expensive so i > was hoping on narrowing it down on what it **could be. > > Idle is fine...
• Fixed: rough idle...
  Historical mailing list - steve vitale
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 18:44:06 -0500
  ...I adjusted it and now it idles smoothly. I'm also going through the other sensors, hoses, etc and generally having a great time...
• Re: ECU for CA
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 23:27:32 -0700
  ...Question can this ECU be repaired by identifying the faulty electronic component and replace it? I also purchased a used but good computer but...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 28 Apr 2016 09:31:53 -0700
  Classic symptoms of a failed idle stabilizer control unit: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_434_755/idle-stabilizer-control-unit-r...
• Re: Living in a van
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 23 May 2002 11:36:37 -0700
  ...This allows the microbes in the ground to break down the phosphates and other sudsing components of the detergent. -Brent ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill...
• Re: Brake bleeding problems
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:54:27 -0700
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=2392&category_id=&category_parent_id= >> >>These cylinders have an expansion spring in them, unlike...
• Re: Headlight Warning Buzzer??
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 01:42:45 -0400
  ...component or does a 1986 Vanagon Gl Syncro not ship with a > > headlight warning buzzer?. Any suggestions (beyond the obvious >> > > > > All the ideas as...
• Re: ongoing problems please help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:07:33 -0600
  ...Also a sniffer test to reveal the presence of exhaust components in the coolant. Sorry for the bad news. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver...
• Re: Longest lived clutch, was: Clutch Use
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 07:26:14 -0700
  ...It has > ~95K on the ORIGINAL > >clutch (all components). I do drive conservatively, > and have always > >"tapped" the transmission into neutral upon coming > to...
• Re: Fox engine in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 09:45:15 -0500
  ...I think they're both 1.8 liter (?) If they're different any ideas why I wouldn't want the Fox engine? Sure I...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 23:49:34 -0400
  ...bad idea? > Anyone used them before? Have any feedback? > > Secondly is there anything regarding the rebuild that is a must to > replace component wise...
• Re: Fuel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 16 May 2001 22:10:32 -0800
  ...If your engine is warm the idle stabilizer in not operation, it only for cold engine warm up. The idle stabilizer in fact adjusted...
• Re: Diagnostic Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 19:09:56 +0000
  ...It is also ignored as the engine goes to idle after being over run, (close throttle switch while going down hill), and full throttle...
• Re: Tristar legal finally!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 03:49:00 -0500
  ...Sometimes they even dug out their repair books trying to identify a >smog component as a non original equipment. Of course they never succeeded...
• Re: Westie Audio Woe
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Jul 1996 10:42:49 +0000
  ...That's > where my speaker placement ideas failed to measure up to high-end > standards and I'm not ready to spend the money...
• Re: It's a mystery
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 10:19:09 -0500
  ...At start up the engine runs fine but deteriorates to a rough idle after it is warmed up. I don't notice any problem...
• RE: What next? ... GREMLINS STILL OCCUPY 80 CA VANAGON
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Thu, 30 Jan 97 16:19:00
  ...I'm running out of ideas. since I've taken it to two vw shops(one >being the dealer! @#$%^%$##@@!) and have gotten very different...
• Re: Misbehaving in the wet
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 17:01:30 -0800
  ...understand these components only matter while the engine is cold or if you have AC. > > In case it is related, my idle is erratic...
• Re: 84 vs 85 Digijet
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 22:40:44 -0700
  ...The idle switch is closed at idle throttle position and the full throttle switch is closed when at full throttle position So the two...
• Re: Fwd: Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 18:07:00 -0700
  ...Nevertheless, the gas consumption is still the same, too high >to travel. > >Do you have an idea of what can I do? Mechanics here...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:36:55 -0700
  ...It starts up and idles, but is > running real rough, no backfiring though. Its almost as if there is a > fouled plug or bad...
• Re: Replacing copper propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:11:36 -0400
  ...That is why even though it was made in Germany, it uses US propane system components. Some state even required the RVIA seal to...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 19 Jan 2015 23:33:36 -0800
  ...Perhaps a washer, of similar thickness and same ID, welded in > place. I have to suggest that this is a very forgiving area. This...
• Re: Modified carriage bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 12 May 2011 18:44:40 -0700
  ...be an option with a third component, like some sort of washer with....a square hole (ID) to fit your bolt but a rectangular...
• Re: Digifant ECU: Corrosion? And.... Rosin or Heat Damage? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 13:25:15 -0700
  ...The idea being that vibrations from the "rap" may cause a better connection between the offending component(s) and the PCB, Caveat: I'm...
• Re: short, sudden, recuring loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 02:31:32 +0000
  ...The tach gets its signal from the coil, by way of the ECU, and a bad solder joint or failing component will cause exactly...
• Re: 87 vanagon quit while driving
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:59:50 -0700
  ...any ideas? thanks mark d -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Intermittent Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - James Foust
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 12:10:50 -0500
  ...Any ideas before I get soaked another few hundred bucks I don't have? > > Donna, 1987 Wolfsburg, etc. >
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:04:55 -0700
  ...He had to put >> all the components back on. >> >> So what are your thoughts? >> >> He is telling me this is going to cost me...
• Re: Black Smoke and Poor Performance Intermitent
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 04:46:55 -0700
  ...After I replaced that, my idle was steady and smooth, and my milage is now on the high side of 17 MPG. I did...
• Re: Very squeaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 18:34:21 -0500
  ...Anyone >have any experience with this? Any ideas of how to make it stop? It is >starting to feel like fingers on a chalk...
• Re: Strange Static Buzzing Noise Coming From The Dash?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 09:46:18 -0800
  ...I have heard what electrical shorts sound like before and > it has a different sound. > >> > >> All the electrical components are working fine. It just...
• Re: Fuel Master
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Mon, 5 May 2003 20:41:17 -0400
  ...I'm not an idiot. A friend of mine's mechanic has had this thing on his car for 6 months and has no...
• Re: Pre 85 dash cluster foils
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 30 Dec 2023 12:56:38 -0800
  ...It is almost identical to the original foil and thus installs within minutes. Today I picked another of Greg's 'inventions'. This is an...
• Re: how to keep that annoying a.c. duct on the ceiling - COVERED BY RECALL
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Tue, 18 May 1999 08:50:24 -0700
  ...NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 93V175000 Component: AIR CONDITIONER:HOSE:DUCT:AIR Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Mfg. Campaign #: SU Year: 1989 Make: VOLKSWAGEN TRUCK...
• Re: adoptin ac from a 7 passenger into a westy
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 27 Nov 2005 16:23:39 -0500
  that is a very interesting idea. i was also wondering about using the 7seater ductwork for the front but taking out the middle section...
• Re: Idle Stabilization Valve
  Historical mailing list - Sylvie et Germain
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 19:46:46 -0400
  Thank you guies However do you know if this valve is fail closed or fail open? Is there anything to adjust the idle manually...
• Re: MUCH more than we needed to know
  Historical mailing list - Dadeeo
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 15:28:35 -0500
  ...experimentation is the key to new and/or better idea's. > > > 5. Wake up before you respond to any messages on the list. Another...
• Re: You light up my life...and my van
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 16:51:09 -0700
  ...bullet on a railroad car full of > these components, I'd like to have an idea if in fact there is any > interest in...
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 19:14:05 -0700
  ...NO idea about the Subie installation in a Westy but if it has already been done, feel sure it performs much better than the...
• Re: Insurance?!?!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 00:20:22 -0400
  ...At a local shop who frequently upgrades various components, he made the comment that there really isn't any upgrades for what I have...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Box
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 14:31:54 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers John Bange wrote: >> Has - or is - anyone working on reverse engineering the idle stabilizer >> control using modern digital processor technology? >> >> Seems...
• 87 Westy dash controls
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 21:46:37 -0400
  ...But I have no idea where and how the lights attach. How many are there, where do they go, and how do they attach...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:27:02 -0700
  ...I love the sound too! I have a much better idea now of what should happen. The explanation of how the ECU works in...
• Re: ac compressor removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Thu, 29 May 2003 21:49:44 -0700
  ...Probably a good idea to pull whatever fuse powers it as another safety measure. Hey, you could get creative and wire up a little...
• Re: And now for something Completely Different
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 18:36:34 -0400
  ...up front? What other Ideas could be done? > > Just puting my .02 out there. > > Matt Considering the number of components that make a hybrid...
• Re: Warning - Avoid Fiberglass Wrapping Air Cooled Headers
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:11:23 -0500
  ...2.0 Air-Cooled motor last year I went over > every component and replaced/refurbished as best I could. That work > included wrapping the...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:51:16 -0700
  ...mechanic bought all the parts and rebuilt all engine components... he even raised the oil cooler up into the air cooler off #1 cylinder...
• Re: fuel cutout
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:45:11 -0800
  ...will sputter then idle extremely low and no throttle response. if i'm rolling along and keep it in gear and stomp on it...
• FS: Lot of Vanagon parts,2 engines in Southern Wisconsin
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 16:44:21 -0500
  ...All engine related components. alternator, p/s pump, a/c compressor, engine wiring, ECU, coolant distributor pipe, coolant distributor block, engine mount beam, air...
• Re: ONE MAN only out of many
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:38:01 -0800
  ...But it all has to start with > an > idea. > > OK...commence with the "this guy is an idiot" posts! :) > > -Ben > > > On 11/29/07...
• Re: Dreaded Vanagon Sydrome
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 10:36:45 -0800
  ...Darrell Johnson wrote: > > Any help appreciated with the following: > > With a new engine and many new components (see below) > on my '90 Carat I...