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• Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:29:38 -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...
• Advice Needed -- 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gary Meier
  Fri, 6 Jan 2012 00:35:55 -0500
  ...1 -- Found disintegrated EGR valve which will be replaced my question concerns the EGR Filter. How do check this component and/or what criteria...
• Re: Looking for QUIET air cooled 2liter muffler
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 11:08:30 -0400
  > The PO converted the stock exhaust to a header. I purchased a bugpack > muffler for it that bolts on the header via a triangular...
• air cooled 2 liter
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Jun 1995 07:27:26 -0400
  ...exhaust ports - the local machinist much prefers the older style with oval ports - he says they're less likely to crack or drop valves...
• Re: 1.9L exhaust smoke after sitting for 30 days
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:39:29 -0800
  ...Maybe the valve guides and letting oil drip > down. If it clears and there are no other problems or excessive oil > consumption, don't...
• Re: Losing valve lash just after adjustment-why?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:21:13 -0400
  ...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: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:00:57 -0800
  ...48 ABDC >>> exhaust open: 50 BBDC >>> exhaust close: 0 ATDC >>> >>> Valve dimensions >>> >>> inlet diameter: 40 mm >>> exhaust diameter: 34mm >>> >>> Tuning and Emission >>> >>> ignition coil...
• Re: 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 2 Feb 2014 03:19:11 -0800
  ...of removing the exhaust pipes and intakes from the cylinder heads, followed by loosening all the cylinder head bolts, removing valve gear, pushrods and...
• Re: CO adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 18:02:00 -0600
  ...the exhaust by a reproducible amount. I spent way too much time fooling around with aquarium pumps, hoses, bleeder and mixer valves etc. without...
• Re: sticking lifter cure?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 07:51:10 -0700
  ...sounds like an > exhaust leak (can't seem to find an obvious one), but I still think there is > some valve noise. The van...
• Re: Michelin Tire Sale at Costco - $60-$80 discount per set
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 06:56:15 EDT
  ...I got a set of 5 Michelin Agilis 205/65R15s with mounting, balancing, valve stems, disposal fee, lifetime rotations, etc. for $615, not including...
• Re: Just one head?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 22:41:11 -0400
  ...I took the passenger side cylinder head off and found a crack that ran from the exhaust valve seat to the intake valve seat...
• Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:44:31 -0500
  ...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: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 18:28:29 -0400
  ...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: Exhausts...tuning.(was loud identity crisis)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 12:12:47 +0100
  ...mixture that has been tempted down the exhaust pipe back into the cylinder just before the valve closes and /or increase fill pressure. But...
• Re: Need Advice - New Motor in '76 Won't Run
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 8 Jun 1996 14:48:24 -0500
  ...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: resealing heads - found missing metal on top of valves
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:32:12 -0700
  ...resealing heads - found missing metal on top of valves Pictures would help. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Fridge question ---(Sorry)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 8 May 2000 11:46:52 -0400
  ...The ignitor sparks nicely and the intake and exhaust chimneys are all nice and clean. I hooked it up to the barbecue tank (I...
• Re: Lifter/Valve question
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 4 May 2000 13:42:46 -0400
  ...Have you found the need for head re-torque/valve adjust/exhaust > re-torque to be true? Am I just carrying mental baggage from...
• FS: 1974 HighTop Camper (Fla) 5.850.00 obo
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 21:59:04 +0000
  ...New Cyls and Mahle pistons/Rings., New Bronze valve guides on exhaust with new exhaust valves, Weber progressive carb with K and N air...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:48:31 -0500
  ...Theres a > >valve flap in the exhaust manifold they close and the pistons have to > >compress air against that on the exhaust stroke. On...
• Re: I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 01:48:07 -0500
  ...changing the pushrods tubes O-Ring, > after many measurement: > Valve diameter = 41mm intake / 34mm Exhaust > Bore and Stoke = 93mm bore / 66mm for stroke > Case...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 20:05:29 -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: I-4 owner experrience
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 13 May 2013 19:46:25 -0600
  ...I did have to replace the oil > pan > > gasket and the valve cover gasket. The original exhaust header broke and > > had to > > replaced do...
• 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 1 Feb 2014 19:50:38 -0500
  ...of removing the exhaust pipes and intakes from the cylinder heads, followed by loosening all the cylinder head bolts, removing valve gear, pushrods and...
• Re: Start up, back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 May 2015 09:29:18 -0400
  Assuming there are no exhaust leaks, look for an injector leaking down and filling a cylinder and the remote possibility of a valve lot...
• Re: 719/5 vs 719/12
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:06:18 EDT
  ...I thought that was the anti-drainback valve= . The 719/12 looks like an ordinary Fram when looking inside.=20 I've got both...
• Re: head gasket replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2003 19:29:18 -0400
  ...If head are replaced this time goes down as it includes inspecting and re-facing valves and seats, (Mitchell calls in "Valve Grind Complete...
• Wasserboxer Performance
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 27 Feb 1998 17:41:13 -0500
  ...Ported Big Valve Head ($369 ex., Mark Stevens High Performance 805-822-5678), 1.25 Ratio Rocker Arms, Exhaust Header; (picture does not appear...
• Re: 85 Westy - need more POWER
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 20:16:55 EDT
  ...Their response suggested an exhaust header system, high ratio rocker arms, Bosch Platinium +4's, and a K&N air filter to get a...
• Re: heads - anti-corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 02:39:15 -0400
  Todd Francis wrote: > They say some of the heat that would be absorbed into the head > will be blown out the exhaust if you...
• Re: <No subject given>
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 06:59:29 EDT
  ...Just replace that screwy fill valve with a standard fill valve and outage valve. Check the archives it been covered a gazillion times. Cheers...
• Re: valve lash adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 09:57:51 -0000
  ...and exhaust > valves depending the service manual procedure. Then a simple rotation of 180 > degrees will allow you to adjust the remaining valves. Does...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:23:11 -0700
  ...The exhaust valve, however was leaking a lot, > based on what was coming out the tailpipe, relative to the intake, and > it had no...
• interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:40:36 -0400
  ...i pulled the valve covers and adjusted to 0.00 lash on the 1/3 valves for intake and exhaust. **rechecked the compression and...
• Re: Help with starting problem.
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 08:40:26 -0400
  ...Could be valve-related. A collapsed lifter could prevent the exhaust valve from opening. Any lifter noise? Check out Boston Bob's lifter adjustment...
• Re: o2 sensor question again sorry
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 20:55:38 -0500
  Patrick and fellow vanagon types I have found that when starting a new engine it is easy to load up the exhaust with unburned...
• Re: I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 11:41:20 -0700
  ...changing the pushrods tubes O-Ring, > after many measurement: > Valve diameter = 41mm intake / 34mm Exhaust > Bore and Stoke = 93mm bore / 66mm for stroke > Case...
• Re: New Email and Dyno update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 7 Jan 2004 11:13:25 -0800
  ...the valve cover area and route it into the stock breathing system. >> The Monza tip simply changes the tone of the exhaust and quietness...
• Re: Breadloaf.EGR_warning_light.what_does_it_mean?
  Historical mailing list - Nato Dean
  Sun, 03 Mar 1996 17:09:39 -0600
  ...David, The EGR light (in all buses after 1975) automatically comes on every 15,000 miles as a reminder to check the Exhaust Valve...
• Re: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more), in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 18:19:53 EDT
  ...Heads Cam Exhaust Crankshaft Flywheel Fuel pressure regulator Lightened valve train Ratio rockers Use of synthetic oils Friction reducing coatings Throttle body Match porting...
• Re: Dometic Fridge propane operation stuff
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:19:02 EDT
  ...Here are some links that help explain a couple of the key parts to this system, the thermocouple and safety valve. The explanations relate...
• Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:49:34 -0600
  ...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: Head Gasket sealant sorry 1 more time
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:29:05 EST
  ...then did a getto leakdown test yup looks like a poached exhaust valve, so now I guess I can become a real vanagonite I...
• mo' motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Barb Houg
  Mon, 11 Aug 1997 07:15:18 -0700
  ...gerry?> due to some valve timing overlap that a far eastern manufacturer wouldn't accept. you'll see the exhaust system bouncing up and...
• Re: RECIPE FOR PERFORMANCE
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 11:22:55 -0400
  ...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: Techron
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:27:36 -0400
  ...marine engine (L-head) has an unpleasant tendency to develop sticky valves. There's a strong consensus in the A-4 community that a...
• Re: Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 18:16:14 -0500
  ...in the > lifter keeping a valve open. That will also keep some unburned fuel > going into the exhaust. > > Shortly after a major engine repair...
• Clear A/C drain valve, or have a smelly swamp
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 22:46:32 -0700
  ...the valve can be easily checked and kept clean. Not too hard on the left (while avoiding dribbling on O2 sensors, exhaust pipes, etc...
• Re: leak down verdict
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:02:58 -0400
  ...Machine shop guy said the exhaust valve seats were a little warped but he fixed that. Valves were still in good shape with no...
• Re: Clicking sounds
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 10:31:44 -0500
  ...Sometimes it sounds like valve noise, and other times it sounds like an exhaust leak. I had the oil changed today (Castrol 20W-50...
• Re: Wanted: comments on my compression test results
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 19:50:41 EDT
  ...throttle body area your intake valve is leaking // If you hear air coming out the exhaust your exhaust valve is leaking // Take off the...
• Re: Eurospec Conversion, Kyle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 02:18:15 EDT
  ...I'm real curious what a chip, rocker, filter, heads with bigger valves and exhaust upgrade will do horsepower wise for the waterboxers. I...
• Re: 76 Type II valve & "O" ring answers and questions
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 22 May 1996 18:07:51 -0700 (PDT)
  ...0.006" and 0.008" feeler gauges (set valves to 0.006" intake and exhaust on the 1976 2.0L engine) - rags to clean...
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  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Fri, 25 Dec 2020 17:22:20 -0500
  ...It had a burned > exhaust valve cylinder #2. It had 248k and the heads were replaced at 148k. > > So after replacing the valve, set...
• Central VA, where's a GREAT engine installer?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 22:22:47 -0400
  ...valve engines and need somebody with lots of experience, loves to work on Vanagons, knows how to tune them well, has an exhaust gas...
• Re: Parts for sale - cleaning garage
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 20:58:11 -0500
  ...Will update pics > > with rest of parts tonight. > > > > http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/Parts/ > > > > Exhaust: > > 1. Complete 2.1l exhaust header in...
• Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A (repost)
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 15:12:48 -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: '81 Engine work
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 09:50:22 -0700
  ...VITON!), and possibly new valve cover gaskets. FWIW ;). Oh, and I like the earlier post about removing the bails from the side by prying...
• Re: How do I get this EGR filter on??? Fixed! But.....
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 07:53:17 -0500
  ...My 83 Air Cooled has passed every exhaust gas emissions test > without the > > square cannister, EGR valve. Took them off eight years ago. > > Texas...