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• Re: Waterboxer rebuild survey Update! (more data please!)
  Historical mailing list - Dom
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 16:28:37 +1000
  ...A classic example is lugging up a hill at low revs with your foot flat to the floor in a high gear. Change down...
• Factory Cruise Control Behavior Query: posting answer to my own question
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 20:49:40 -0400
  ...the engine revs immediately up to its maximum RPM. I assume this is limited by the ECU, but I suppose it could also be...
• Re: Inline 4 - new transmission
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 30 May 2007 14:56:46 -0600
  ...I've always thought it'd be nice to have> lower revs at 70 mph......> > Anyone running and inline 4 with the regeared transmission...
• Re: EV fuel econ. Q
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Jan 1997 07:29:35 -0500 (EST)
  ...its torque curve doesn't really kick in until the high revs. The EV engine has been "tuned" to act like a workhorse...not...
• Re: 87GL, Cold Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:14:51 -0700
  ...Trying to keep the revs up slightly does not help. > > It usually requires 10 or 12 startups and 10 or more minutes to get...
• Lost ALL gears, then they came back, then it was fine, then shifting got wierd, then it was fine
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 13:24:53 -0500
  ...That said, I did have some symtoms a while back where I would accelerate but the revs increased much faster that the van accelerated...
• GoWesty 2.3 Engine , Good Experience
  Historical mailing list - Bill Prats
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:39:27 -0800
  ...Well after two years its still running very nice, smooth, torques away from the signal lights and on a few occassions, revs freely to...
• Re: Those 20 Aussie Power Chips out there...How do you like it??
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 11:57:26 -1000
  ...Sure I still have to keep the revs up a bit, but she's a lot more fun to drive... kinda sporty... a far...
• Re: Step up the idle
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:54:58 -0700
  ...The engine has stalled a few >>times and the rpm takes too long to stabilize off revs. >> >>I haven't looked at the Bently...
• Iron Butt/Iron Bus, or 750 miles in 3 days with a new Tii conversion (long)
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:35:03 -0400
  ...Starts instantly, idles well, revs willingly. Looks like VW put it in there (until you notice the slight bandsaw marks on the adapter plate...
• Re: start/stall problems
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 19:53:05 -0700
  I'm no expert, but I think my '87 has a sensor on the power steering pump to prevent stalling at low revs when...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Why reduce engine speed -- vacuum guage -- small car header
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 02:52:54 +0100
  ...The sfc curve (specific fuel consumption) is the exact inverse of the toque curve, so if you know the revs and road speed, this...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 01:01:55 -0400
  ...I just need to find some > tires. > Thanks for any help. > George > '85 Westfalia > PS Does anyone know the revs/mile or kilometer for...
• Re: Automatic transmission advice needed
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:00:56 -0400
  ...instead you can just rev it up and nothing > |happens (just revs). I have a good used transmission I can put in place > |of...
• Re: 79 Bus with 81 engine - Hot Start issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:33:24 -0400
  ...The timing is set right (8.5 btdc) and the engine starts and revs right up when cold. It does rev a bit high...
• Re: Diesel to Gasoline Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:50:18 -0700
  ...A joke really > > but .....the 1.8 inline four, being pretty oversquare ( bore larger than > stroke is long ) loves revs. > Like even if it...
• Re: Thought problem for Friday
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:46:48 +0000
  ...could it be ~distributor noise in the wiring loom if the engine revs just a tiny bit ? I know you can sometimes hear a...
• Re: Sad and depressed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Apr 2016 08:40:06 -0400
  ...It revs really high. Like 3500 high before it moves. It feels like it's stuck in a high gear. Usually it clunks a...
• Re: irregular idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 09:46:06 -0400
  ...it revs (or surges) every 3 or > 4 seconds. <snip> Does any one have any thoughts? <snip>
• Help! - strange noise, was 1.9l oil pump
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 21:31:05 EST
  ...It *does NOT* !!! change pitch with engine rpm, but tends to get drowned out as the revs go up. When idling down, the noise...
• Re: VANAGON DRAG RACES!......which is actually a faster Vanagon....th e 1.9L timed at 5 degrees BTDC or the 2.1L.......is there a noticable dif ference?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 20:32:11 -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: Speedometer Ok -Odometer and trip meter dead!?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 18 May 2006 18:46:26 -0700
  ...The number (usually "805" or "807" on US-spec Vanagons) refers to the tire - revs - per - mile count. Should not be a problem, but...
• Re: Bogging 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:21:32 -0400
  ...the engine bogs down and has a >hard time gaining any revs. Once it speeds up and clears itself it >has lots of power...
• Re: <no subject> was piston wear, should be conversion issues
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:09:09 -0500
  ...Take your time, and downshift if the revs start to drop. Lugging the engine reduces oil flow and cooling fan rpms. - Install a cylinder...
• Re: Diesel to Gasoline Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:00:28 -0700
  ...If this Westy has the original diesel Vanagon tranny, you may find the gearing too high. (engine revs higher than needed. Especially at highway...
• Re: right sized tires, wrong speed indication
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 14:38:24 -0500
  ...However -- this is all based on 805 revs/mile, which is low for a 185-series tire; so in practice they all read a...
• Re: stealth camping. Truck stop showers?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 19:25:10 -0400
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• Re: Billy won't run
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 07:36:21 -0600
  ...This morning > when I > tried to start it, it starts, revs up, then immediately dies. No > way to > keep it running. I pulled the...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 10:23:34 -0600
  ...Also, if I start it, turn the key to "on" and bring the revs up, quickly turn the key to "off" and back to...
• Re: O2 Sensor problem
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Sun, 22 Mar 2020 12:31:06 -0500
  ...It s my first water boxer rebuild and Im happy to say it is running. > After starting it idles well and revs up normally...
• Re: It's not moving...UGH!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 14:24:18 -0500
  ...Now my Vanagon has had some recent transmission problems where when >you step on the accelerator, it just revs and then accelerates very slowly...
• Re: Compression Question
  Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 09:38:03 -0400
  ...d have to >downshift to keep it running and get the revs up - but huge clouds of >blue >smoke would come pouring out the...
• Syncro Gearbox synchromesh
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 09:48:26 -0700
  ...Later, can't get into 3rd without changing at exactly the right revs or = double-de-clutching. 4th gear starts to feel a bit...
• tire circumference
  Historical mailing list - Robert Mac Dowell
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:09:54 -0400
  ...I then did the math for RPM (revs per mile) Unweighted 803 RPMs weighted 820 RPMs This explains my speedo error of 5 mph...
• Re: trans fluid
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:56:07 -0800
  ...When this happened last fall, I drove it 25 miles home and did not have any problems other than I had to match revs...
• Re: oil pressure diagnosis.
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:50:33 -0700
  ...Usually these engine will run fine on 10w-40 unless you are > getting > > things really hot form hi revs or high load. Also be...
• Re: Fuel Injection Help NEEDED!
  Historical mailing list
  02 Jul 96 09:21:19 PDT
  ...One hour later, > it started normally, although it seems to be reving fairly high (2000rpm?). > THis is faster than it normally revs when starting...
• Re: transmission for I4 conversion--will a DK fit?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 22 Mar 2014 22:07:19 -0700
  ...and want to > try a DK aircooled transmission, because the high revs with the diesel > transmission at highway speeds make us a little crazy...
• Re: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentatio
  Historical mailing list - VW Nut
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 12:59:02 PDT
  ...with 1st & 2nd gear travel for prolonged periods, even when keeping revs up to maintain coolant flow. I often stop too cool off after...
• Sad story - HELP please (idle)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 10:09:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...They adjusted it high - when cold it revs to 2500-3K, but when warms drops to 800-1500 and ranges bak and forth in...
• Re: Auto Tranny vs. Manual?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 21:19:44 -0500
  ...But in general it seems to me the auto acts just a tad lower, higher revs at 70 (the slip I guess), but holds...
• Help! loosing idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 17:31:08 -0400
  ...Throttle body recently cleaned. -I'm not using the Idle stabilizer; when connected the engine revs to 2500 or 3000 and just sits there...
• Re: lifter chatter any concerns?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 21:08:18 -0500
  ...Freeway travel, or around town in a lower gear to keep the revs around 3000. > > In theory, this minimizes the lifter banging as hard...
• Re: Now: Thanks! (+ Report. Long.) Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? (and fuel press. regulator)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:04:28 -0500
  ...It revs up great. The blue smoke cleared > up, ( I assume it was smoke resulting from a rich mixture due to a > lack of...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:18:03 -0800
  ...is not on my van) are > probably to avoid low engine revs before they happen. Perhaps the impact > on engine speed happens so quickly...
• Re: Fryeday Sociology
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:30:36 -0700
  ...BusGirl is still teaching music in Moraga, Nathan Rubin http://www.sfcv.org/arts_revs/rubintribute_10_18_05.php is fiddling around up...
• re: Engine Whistle
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 1995 11:03:13 -0400
  ...It occurs in all gears (well, I'm sure of /2-4, but the engine revs in 1st might drown it out) but does...
• Re: Mystery Loss of Power At Startup
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 19:36:57 -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: suddenly idles
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Sun, 12 Jul 1998 21:03:29 -0400
  ...Or, >pump the accelerator till the revs come back up, then all is fine. >Until the next time. > >Similar trouble-on freeway- floor it...
• Re: No heat at stoplights.
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 12:13:15 -0700
  ...Pick up the revs and you do two things. Add more fuel to the fire (gasoline) and pump hot fluid faster and in greater...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:02:21 -0600
  ...As long as I kept the revs up it would cripple me home, but lower rpms it wouldn't want to run. It(the...
• Re: Strange Idle behavior: Cause found
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:49:55 -0500
  ...This might make the engine idle a little touchy when cold, but it will keep the idle revs low enough to drive the van...
• Re: Bad heads and a noise
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 18:55:47 -0500
  ...there's a badd tapping sound that keeps time with the revs of the engine. >Speculation has been that the valves are getting hit...
• Re: SOMETIMES IT WILL, OTHER TIMES IT WON'T
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:46:16 -0400
  ...Can't >>> get but 3000 revs out of it sometimes. Other times he can go to the top >>> of >>> the green on the tach...
• Re: Low power 1 min after start?
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 20:36:10 -0700
  ...With the gas even > > floored! SLOWLY it gathers speed, and seems to gain more power as the revs > > come up. Then it seems mostly...
• Removed A/C - Now Rad Fan is Dead '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 20:47:48 +0200
  ...good and hot for about 15 minutes (mostly 3rd gear, high revs) and returned home. I let it idle in the driveway for another...
• Re: maybe too much information is worse...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 17 May 2006 22:16:12 -0700
  ...Just drive gently and avoid high revs until the temp gauge > clears the white bar. Before the inline engines had hydraulic lifters, > those engine...
• Re: nasty AMC exhaust valve, photos here
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Sun, 24 May 2009 10:01:36 -0700
  Wondering if just before the rpm where the valves actually float, if the "speed" of the valve at high revs increases the inertia and...
• Vanagon Trip to South Dakota from Ann Arbor
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 18:45:28 -0400
  ...much but there were alot of hills and bogging up hills. Revs and idle problem was i think a factor in usage also it...
• Re: Camping Battery
  Historical mailing list - olmcons
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 19:16:14 -0400
  ...I have a diesel, and when the engine starts the alternator regulator does not cut in until I put a few revs on the...