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Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:56:39 -0800
...my van) are > > probably to avoid low engine revs before they happen. Perhaps the impact > > on engine speed happens so quickly that they need...
Re: vanagon Digest - 24 Feb 2008 - Special issue (#2008-238)
Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:24:11 -0800
...Larger tire (fewer revs per mile) but same gear ratio and final drive requires more torque from the engine to maintain a given amount...
Re: VANAGON DRAG RACES!......which is actually a faster Vanagon.. ..th e 1.9L timed at 5 degrees BTDC or the 2.1L.......is the re a noticable dif ference?
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Tue, 23 Apr 2002 22:29:41 -0500
...The '89's engine revs noticeably better with seemingly higher power at upper RPM, while my 1.9 just doesn't seem that eager...
Re: Open Letter to GEX
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Fri, 25 Aug 2000 12:57:22 -0500
...in nature; the revs were limited at 4300; the tin was tight; the >car was never raced; and overall the engine was treated like...
Re: Oil Leaks and Leak Down Test
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Thu, 2 May 2002 20:15:26 -0400
...mile engine. Slight blue smoke on acceleration. 3 I have monitored the air coming from the breather at idle and higher revs and it...
Re: Progress with my 89 Bluestar project
Historical mailing list - George
Mon, 30 Dec 2013 20:07:35 -0600
Steve, The flashing red light is a low level indicator of the expansion tank, not an indicator of engine temp. The needle is indicator...
Re: carburator for a '73 bus
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 Jul 95 8:54:51 MDT
...You should be able to put a clean hose end on the engine end of the vacuum line and apply mouth suction with no...
Re: Low idle, hard cold starting
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:12:33 -0500
...Cold >starts hard, with RPM dropping to very low or zero and engine stalling if I >don't keep revs up to 2500 or...
Help needed with engine running poorly
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:07:06 -0800
...1 Liter gasoline engine with about 20K miles on the clock. Symptoms are that it start fine, idles fine, revs up fine without a...
Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 2 Jan 2010 17:04:38 -0800
...Though Frank says letting 'er spin with high revs is fine, even beneficial. Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon...
Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 28 May 2010 11:08:37 -0700
...Digifant timing/tuning help needed > > Hi Volks, > > My 1.9L digifant engine has been sluggish ever since I put it into the > bus back...
Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:33:01 -0700
Mark, In October 2017 I had similar symptoms with my 2.1l WBX engine. I turned the ignition key on a cool morning and...
Re: Break-in.......new engine (your opinion?)
Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
Wed, 16 Jun 2004 20:51:47 +0200
...When I started the Volvo I4 up for the first time I let the starter turn the engine for a couple of seconds before...
Re: 89 Syncro Westy - Finally running right - Thank you
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:20:34 -0700
...Here were the symptoms: starts fine, idles fine, revs up fine without a load. With a load it dies out at about 3200 RPM...
Help on buying '87 Westy
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
Wed, 20 Dec 1995 09:19:01 PDT
...and seems to have pretty good power, but: -Power at low revs (ie: 1500-2500) is very poor and 'rough' - it lurches when pulling...
Re: Tire question
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 16 May 2011 17:02:54 -0700
...engine ...1.9 TD at least I would >>>>> expect ? >>>>> >>>>> if running a conventional pre-chamber TD engine .. >>>>> those are 5,000 rpm engines .........and...
Re: Back in Sac ... was Stuck in Redding
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 4 Apr 2011 08:16:32 -0700
...person job -- one to add > coolant > and the other keep the engine revs at about 2K rpm -- while the relief > valve > at the top...
'80 air-cooled power loss
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:45:55 -0700
...symptoms: > van idles and starts up great, revs up really good and returns to idle. > Engine sounds good and runs good, no missing. > When...
Re: Advice on 92 Eurovan
Historical mailing list - Kristin G. Burke
Sat, 20 Mar 2004 12:30:37 -0500
...diagnose for sure? Engine seemed OK, no funny noises and no smoke I could see of any colour - tried high revs in 1st gear...
Re: Mystery Loss of Power At Startup
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 11 Apr 2006 11:43:49 -0400
...Once >rolling, but accelerating very slowly, and the revs get to about 2k, >everything is great, runs fine, plenty of power. If I had...
Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 10 Oct 2013 21:57:58 -0700
...My 2.0 inline VW begins to make power at about 2500 revs and keeps getting stronger till about 5000, with it's best...
Re: Automatic vs Manual
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 May 2012 00:14:46 -0400
...During that time it cost me a tranny rebuild, two clutches, > > slave cylinder and eventually an engine. (Though the engine > > replacement had noting to...
Re: oil
Historical mailing list - Dr. D.W. Carment
Wed, 13 Jul 1994 21:22:35 -0400 (EDT)
...The engine was pulling 20 psi at speed prior to installation but afterwards oil pressure increased by 10 to 20 psi (depending on the...
Re: Tire size
Historical mailing list - David Vickery
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:11:09 -0700
...big as I would go on a 2wd with a stock engine. � In any case, the 27x8.5 tire is almost a dynosaur with...
Found my Syncro project.
Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
Sun, 7 Jun 2009 12:42:00 -0700
...I didn't see any receipts for a new engine or rebuild, so at 164K, the chances that this engine is due some rebuild...
Re: [Syncro] Feedback on gearing options, TDI converted vans
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:01:39 -0800
...75 fourth, which is fine with the stock engine. If I bought more horsepower and revs I'd probably wish I had the .70...
Re: Digijet timing ATDC or BTDC? compare air cooled AFM
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Sun, 29 Apr 2001 22:15:21 -0400
I advanced the timing on my '84 more by the sound of the engine than anything else as I did not want to mess...
TJ Hannink does it again! Throttle Switch Adjustment
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:24:26 -0500
...Even though we went through every step, When the idle stabilizer valve connector is connected to the ISV, the engine over revs. Disconnect it...
Re: Aircooled Westy - fuel problems?
Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
Mon, 7 Jan 2002 15:58:45 -0500
...strong revs, but after it warms up a bit (2 - 3 minutes), idle becomes errattic and touching the pedal causes the engine to bog...
Clutch Problems / Brake Fluid Replacement
Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 15:52:21 -0400
...I usually leave the westy in gear after I shut down the engine, then push the clutch when starting the engine. This morning when...
Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 13 Feb 2016 21:26:27 -0500
...I get a sick feeling in my stomach when my foot is on the floor and the revs drop to below 3500 in 3rd...
Re: 68: What is this damnable noise???
Historical mailing list
Wed, 3 Apr 1996 20:12:37 -0700
...that would tend to make more noise at higher revs. G) Reved up the engine (steady) while standing still and while moving and in...
Re: My auto transmission troubles
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:45:46 -0400
...Open >the engine cover and it is also spraying the ATF up inside the engine >compartment. Nothing catches fire. After 15 minutes, things have...
Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 4 Jul 2014 22:21:39 -0700
...Shut off the engine, and checked the engine. Throttle and >> cable were not binding. I disconnected the idle stabilizer and the >> revs dropped to...
Re: Tire question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 16 May 2011 19:28:41 -0700
...engine ...1.9 TD at least I would >>> > expect ? >>> > >>> > if running a conventional pre-chamber TD engine .. >>> > those are 5,000 rpm engines .........and...
Re: Zetec Syncro Westy hits the road..yee haw
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:17:29 -0400
...Don't notice the revs and it seems natural after a short while to not > have to worry about revving it up. Did I...
Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 6 Oct 2012 19:36:17 -0700
...I always recommend against sitting with it idling cold, to 'warm it up.' There's no load on the engine ....just bad for the...
Re: Found my Syncro project.
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Sun, 7 Jun 2009 13:56:09 -0700
...Don't write off the engine too soon, I have a 2.1 with 270k that still does ok. Your oil pressure indication problem...
Re: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
Historical mailing list - Scott
Tue, 10 May 2016 15:04:44 -1000
...Same engine as yours. I open the throttle ...and it moans from idle. .. like throttle is opening ...engine is pulling in air, but no...
Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:17:04 -0500
...and I had to pump the accelerator pedal to keep the > revs up to get her to a parking spot. When we came back...
Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:42:44 -0500
...Excess oil level, wrong viscosity, worn valve guides/rings excessive high revs and engine braking all lead to some oil passing through to the...
Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 4 Sep 2014 19:04:57 -0600
...original engine >> >> Van for the most part runs well, bit of a loping idle and off idle bog but >> runs decent at revs. Certainly...
Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:20:58 -0800
...1 Liter gasoline > engine with about 20K miles on the clock. > > Symptoms are that it start fine, idles fine, revs up fine without a...
Re: Yer torquin me....<grin>
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 17 Jan 2002 21:36:46 EST
...The maximum torque delivered by the NA Vanagon diesel at 3400 rpm (DZ trans, 4th, 185SRx14 tires (821 revs/mile), 50 mph) is 71...
Re: MORE 12v fridge not working info
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:46:53 -0700
...don't goose the engine, the fridge LED doesn't come on. > > > > As soon as I goose the engine to get the alternator light...
87 Wolfy Running Rich, -Idle Stab Removed, AFM checked, O2 New, Temp2 New, and on and on...
Historical mailing list - Eric Nettles
Mon, 7 May 2001 21:11:20 -0700
...Problem is when I start the > engine, it revs up to about 3500 to 4000 and wants to stay there. I'm > driving with...
Re: Sad and depressed
Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
Wed, 6 Apr 2016 17:25:29 -0400
...replaced engine oil, diff oil and gasket and coolant as > well > >> as > >>> threw in some atf. > >>> > >>> Just moved the van. It revs really high...
Re: Help on buying '87 Westy
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 20 Dec 1995 19:19:00 PDT
> >-Power at low revs (ie: 1500-2500) is very poor and 'rough' - it > >lurches when pulling away in second at around 2000. Accel. through...
Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 28 May 2010 05:45:41 -0400
...Digifant timing/tuning help needed Hi Dennis, I did say that it was a 1.9, but this particular engine is wearing the 1987...
Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Thu, 1 Mar 2018 20:48:18 -0800
...I can pretty much hear the speed of my engine revs and guess my tachometer. If I get a audible oil temp and presure...
Re: Boiling Point
Historical mailing list - David Clark
Sun, 16 Jan 2000 22:22:04 -0000
...when you guys with syncros go up steep inclines, surely the engine revs must rise and the water not flow to the front of...
Re: throttle position sensor was-bucking in parking lots
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:38:34 -0500
...All it really does is provide fuel cut off at closed throttle and over running the engine. If it fails to open when the...
Re: Tiico: Harmonic balancing pulley
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 11:12:54 -0700
...pipe or muffler and > pushing down (reasonably) as an assistant revs the > engine. He claimed that > if this dampened the resonances, then the suspension...
Re: Tire question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 16 May 2011 16:09:32 -0700
...I sure would not be modifying the trans gear until I had the engine in hand that I'm going to use .. and even...
Re: Front heater won't give heat
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Wed, 22 Aug 2018 11:40:58 -0500
...Check it out if it's any good. > > Fill up the pressure tank as much as I can, engine running idle, put cap > back...
More wear index
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Tue, 29 Nov 94 10:43:04 PST
...gears" VW Bus Relative Wear Index Year | Top Gear | Final Drive | Engine Revs | Stroke | Piston Travel | Ratio | Ratio | /Mile | | /Mile ________________________________________________________________________ Micro | | | | | 1200 | 0.82...
Re: The Sounds of $$$ ? (longish)
Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
Sat, 12 Oct 2002 07:40:27 -0400
...but not stopping - I'd give gas to > >accelerate and the engine revs and gas peddle feedback feel like the car is > >in neutral...
Re: � � � Re: aerodynamics, was : 101 MPH Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 18 Oct 2004 12:32:02 EDT
...If time permits, I'll run the c urves for the waterboxer engines and the 1.6L NA diesel for completeness. In a message...
Re: Loss of power while underway, second occurrence
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:39:35 -0800
Maybe have a quick inspection of all the small ground connections in the engine bay to see if there is any sign of corrosion...
Re: Engine Cutout
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Thu, 3 Jan 2002 16:54:33 -0500
...Engine Cutout After continuing to work the usual cures for my persistent problems with engine stumbling or hesitation, the problem has only gotten worse...