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• Re: power locks: + mode, - mode or vacuum?? wireless entry system install
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:01:39 -0700
  RE: A+ vs A- General rule: Switch the ground side of the load. Downside is wiring to the device is hot
• Re: Need Help with Engine Speed Wildly Surging at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 26 Nov 2006 06:13:59 -0500
  since the idle speed screw has little effect, trouble may be significant vacuum leak, perhaps at the throttle body/intake manifold interface.
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:33:03 -0400
  I blow the lines out and then put a vacuum pump on the reassembled A/C system. The pump draws out all the moisture.
• Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:33:30 -0300
  ...When working with carburettors it's convenient to think > in terms of vacuum; for fuel injection it's more convenient to think > in terms...
• Re: Brake light sensor switch adj.
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:56:08 -0400
  ...They're vacuum release valves, in parallel with the cruise vacuum actuator. When you step on either pedal, you're basically opening up the...
• Re: WBX big valve heads and flow bench results
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 08:11:50 -0400
  Dave the flow bench uses vacuum to pull air threw the heads. the vacuum is calibrated in inches of water the flow bench used...
• cruise control problems
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 22:01:10 EST
  ...I will of course check the diaphragm and vacuum lines for leaks and also the vacuum pump for grounding issues and proper operation. Maybe...
• need parts sources around Ottawa, Canada
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 17:27:55 EDT
  ...Any mechanic the Ottawa list members can suggest for this job? 3) Need a vacuum pump for the diesel engine ('82 / '83). The vacuum...
• slow pressure buildup [diesel]
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 17:01:06 +0200
  ...The weird thing is that the brakes don't have vacuum as long as the light is flashing. Then suddenly there is a slight...
• 2.0 litre vacuum conections
  Historical mailing list - mty016
  Fri, 14 Oct 1994 13:33:06 +0100 (MET DST)
  ...Firstly, what is the correct way to connect all the vacuum points on the engine. I've got the vaccumm from the left hand...
• Re: Brake Booster - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 14:35:43 -1000
  it's possible to have a vacuum leak between engine and booster.. and a check valve issue as noted. there is a classic test...
• synchro
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 15:20:48 EDT
  ...Right now it doesn't seem to be getting any vacuum so I'll start there first. BTW the dash has three green lights...
• Re: WTB A/C gauges and vacuum pump
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 07:08:11 +800
  ...looking for a used set of A/C gauges and a vacuum pump for doing my >> own A/C work on my car. >> Bobby...
• Re: New motor questions
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 17:31:14 -0600
  Check and recheck ALL your vacuum connections. One is not connected for sure. Does it die out sooner if you try to give it...
• EGR Valve removal???
  Historical mailing list - Mike Hunter
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 10:15:40 -0500 (CDT)
  Anyone know what needs to be done to remove and disconnect the EGR Valve in a 2 Litre FI Bus engine? Any vacuum lines...
• Re: Stumble/stall/high idle '91 carat
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 16:09:50 -0700
  Look very closley for a vacuum leak. Phil __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 May 2015 08:01:10 -0500
  ...But now, reading your post about the vacuum pumps, I wonder about that. I have rebuilt more than a few of these diesels and...
• More on the '81 -- vacuum leaks
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 16:19:01 -0400
  Hey all, Today I headed up to the local VW FLAPS for some vacuum hoses & stuff. I wound up buying the 4 intake manifold...
• Re: Clutch can only go half way ...
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Thu, 15 May 2014 07:51:48 -0500
  The clutch has a vacuum booster? I thought that was the brakes. Dave B. On 05/14/14, Stuart MacMillan wrote: Only thing left...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon airflow sensor ?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Aug 1997 21:19:13 -0400 (EDT)
  ...If you want a confirmation, hook up your vacuume gauge... what... okay... go BUY a vacuume gauge, ($ about 35.00) and follow the instructions...
• Trouble bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list - Roger Donahe
  Wed, 19 May 2004 12:33:27 -0700
  ...I've read in the Bentley that on vehicles with a brake booster (mine looks like it has this) that the vacuum line needs...
• CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:19:08 -0400
  ...Also, a good local mechanic found that the vacuum retard port on the distributer had been disconnected and that the timing was set at...
• More Syncro DIff-lock Questions
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:27:22 +0000
  ...Is it possible to hook up a manual (choke like) cable to the diff-lock unit ?? 2) What is the advantage of a vacuum...
• mold maker
  Historical mailing list - mark
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 23:18:39 -0800
  ...Also, I have access to a fairly large vacuum forming machine. It might be possible to utilize that for making reproductions. Regards, John Rodgers...
• Braided Vacuum Hose Size
  Historical mailing list - Dominic Provini Jr.
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:43:13 -0400
  Hello, Does anyone happen to know off hand the size of these three hoses I have labeled in this photo ? http://www.picupine.com...
• Re: van dies ands idles rough
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 18:03:49 -0800
  Sounds just like a vacuum line is off, check them all.. Phil __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http...
• Re: aerodynamic westy non luggage rack front thing.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 03:21:32 -0600
  Looks like a Vacuum Former project to me!!! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Robert Smythe wrote: > Lose a luggage rack, gain a sunroof? > > Robert...
• Re: Need Vacuum hose connector part
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 07:34:51 -0700
  ...Need Vacuum hose connector part > Hey folks, > > I discovered why my van wouldn't idle with the AC running--a step down > connector for...
• Re: coolant pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 19:59:20 EST
  ...Evacuate the other hose with a small handheld vacuum pump (one man brake bleeder again) as far as you can (gauge will read vacuum...
• Re: Emissions: Vacuum Leak ID'd 82 aircooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:24:36 -0400
  ...A sizeable vacuum leak near one cylinder can cause that cylinder to run lean leading to a burned valve or piston. The air cooled...
• Preparing for running issues West River Tech presentation
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 1 Jul 2022 14:22:26 -0400
  ...New plugs New plug wires New distributer and Router Vacuum line small 4 vacuum line short fat hoses to Throttle body Rescue tape Temp...
• Re: Personalized License Plates (vacuum advance p.s.)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Schmidt
  Fri, 15 Mar 1996 16:20:48 -0600 (CST)
  ...Greg '71 Westy 'Patience' p.s.) I tried to check my vacuum advance by the suck-on-the-greasy-hose method, but it barely...
• Re: Clogged charcoal canister
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 13:39:19 -0700
  ...1) It's normal to have a slight vacuum in the fuel tank. Most vanagon fuel tanks don't have a vacuum, because the...
• Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:35:25 -0700
  I suspect you are talkiing about a black plastic vacuum line , about 1./2 inch outside diameter. one end is connected to the middle...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 23:20:29 -0700
  ...The oil pump shaft runs through the block before it gets to the vacuum pump. You cannot access the inside of the oil pump...
• Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 06:11:11 -0500
  ...I added a later model Golf/ Jetta vacuum reservoir along with all the lines and vacuum check tee line, trimming everything to length for...
• Re: Help, 84 Vanagon Brake Diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 22:23:48 -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...
• Re: Wondering about coolant physics
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 11:51:48 -0800
  ...Works like a charm, showing vacuum overnight and system pressure when underway! Good for low coolant diagnosis and cap seal issues. Frank Grunthaner Sent...
• Re: Still trying to diagnose an off idle stumble.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 2 Nov 2014 23:40:31 -0700
  ...I have replaced the malfunctioning vacuum advance. The > two relays are new. Idle stab is doing its thing. No terrible vacuum leaks. > I also...
• Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:31:31 -0400
  ...The other connection through a much smaller orifice to the throttle body only opens the vacuum valve to allow this when the throttle plate...
• Re: Engine lopes at idle
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:48:35 -0600
  Two votes for vacuum cleak. . Besides, it's MUCH cheaper to fix than the idle stabilizer!! DM&FS At 05:43 PM 2/14...
• Brake and Clutch fluid change in 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 00:15:26 -0700
  I want to change my brake fluid (long overdue unfortunately) and I don't have a pressure bleeder or even a vacuum device. I...
• Re: Excessive Idle
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 16:22:38 -0500
  Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but there has to be a vacuum leak or your valves are too tight. Stan Wilder...
• I-4 rough idle
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 08:19:13 -0800
  ...air and vacuum lines look good. Here's the item list wisdom may help me clean up before I take all the air and...
• Mysterious Air Control Valves, 1985-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - David Gunning
  Fri, 19 May 2006 06:00:42 -0400
  There are two air (vacuum?) control valves on the 85 1.9L nestled way up in the uppermost right hand corner of the engine...
• Instructions on lubricating distributor on '84 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:53:58 -0400
  ...What is procedure and lubricant to be used on vacuum advance mechanism? John
• Re: Vacuum forming
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 13:23:24 -0500
  How 'bout some of the black plastic wheel arches like the 16" Syncro versions....which are rediculously expensive...for what they are. Almost every...
• Re: 88 GLstarts, stalls immediately
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 07:41:09 -0700
  Erik, I would look for a vacuum line off somewhere, this is what it sounds like to me. Phil __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors...
• Re: Last question of the night
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 08:37:46 -0800
  ...As the Vanagon regulator has a vacuum fitting, I would hazard a guess that like the Isuzu, it utilized vacuum to regulate or in...
• Rough running engine update, sorta, was Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 18:17:38 -0500
  ...Anyway, is anyone aware of a way that one could borrow a fuel pressure tester and/or vacuum tester? Do places like Autozone do...
• Re: Digijet timing
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 12:41:11 -0400
  I didn't see any difference in timing when I disconnected the vacuum lines. Did you? Haynes says to disconnect them when setting the...
• Cutting out on acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 10:56:26 -0800
  ...The pressure regulator is operated by vacuum, so methinks that could explain how at higher vacuum /rpm the engine runs OK? What do you...
• cruise control help please
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 May 1998 12:18:29 EDT
  ...when i bought the van the plug that would be for the clutch vacuum valve was jumped with a jumper wire. the reason being...
• Re: fuel tank problems
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 4 May 2000 00:14:18 -0400
  ...Air is sucked >in through that port to relieve the vacuum until fuel or foam reaches it. >Then the unrelieved vacuum moves a diaphragm...
• Re: help! power doorlock problem (2nd try, try again)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 12:27:18 -0600
  ...If the wire or the switch is bad, > >the central locks will still function normally from any other switch because > >the vacuum pump still...
• Running issue 84
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:06:46 -0400
  ...He also says he is pretty sure he can hear a vacuum leak. I was surprised with the vacuum leak as we had sprayed...
• Re: Moral qestion--Case in point
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:50:33 +0000
  ...If you think vacuum leaks can be bad, imagine a vacuum leak with some combination of burnt fuel mixture. Confuses the air flow meter...
• Re: Desperately seeking mechanical Vac-Advance
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 2 Mar 1995 13:58:57 -0600 (CST)
  ...Desperately seeking mechanical Vac-Advance > Mark Sabourin writes: > > > > Has anyone changed their Vacuum Advance on the Distributor to a > > mechanical one as St. Muir...
• Re: MC and Slave Bleeding Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:11:41 -0500
  Whenever bleeding any system this way (or with the vacuum-type 'one-man brake bleeders"), it is necessary to first completely remove the bleeder...
• Re: 2.1 idle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 12:25:01 -0600
  ...If I do have a vacuum leak, do I really want to suck water into my combustion chambers? I would think carb cleaner, or...