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• Re: Another tired WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 19:36:09 -0700
  ...How does it drive. Over time you will continue to lose compression. At some point you will decide the power loss is too significant...
• Re: Front Heater shutoff options
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 23 May 2012 20:32:10 -0400
  ...my hot summer feets were not due > to a partially-open heater valve at all, but because (a) the main > footwell flappers didn't...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 21:03:27 -0700
  ...the driver didn't know about it until he began to wonder why he was smelling propane. unless the fridge is on and in...
• Re: Clacking in engine!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 07:45:27 -0600
  ...Set the valves initially at just touching the rocker to the valve stem, just for the purpose of cranking it. Set the valves after...
• Re: Valve adjustments
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Fri, 9 Jun 1995 11:19:52 -0400 (EDT)
  ...They are not "really" hydraulically actuated, they are being driven by the Cams and, ofcourse, once the inlet hole is covered and they are...
• Re: GM junk
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 00:08:35 -0500
  ...The GM 2.8 & 3.8s seem to me to be damn smooth running engines, at least in the GM products I've driven...
• Orphan Wire Needs Help
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 14:07:31 -0600
  ...a male connector way under the throttle valve switch, accessable only be reaching in from the driver's side and under the intake air...
• Re: Reassembly has begun
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 19 Jul 2016 12:22:44 -0700
  ...If the grommet at "roll over" valve is bad, missing or otherwise messed up, water and debris will get in that tank and likely...
• Re: rebuilding throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 18 May 2001 11:14:14 -0400
  ...throttle position switch because the valve does > > not > > always return to the same position. This seriously affects > > driveability of > > the van around town (still...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:32:31 -0700
  ...Rinse >> and repeat. >> >>> >> >>> I unplugged the 12v from the idle control valve and the engine >> remained at idle. I removed the idle control valve...
• Re: engine knock
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 May 2001 20:36:43 -0500
  ...The rattlety/clackety would be valve related. Most likely the hydraulic lifters wheich tend to leak down. A knock would most likely be a...
• Re: Bent valve push rod
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 09:36:14 -0400
  ...Well Ed, don't drive it to far! before you change that rod. Check compression on that cylinder before and after the change. Monitor...
• Re: My R134a experience
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 12:54:32 -0700
  ...both the R134a and the R12 valves. Not sure for >> why though. >> >> >> Casey > Olympia, WA > Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" > '87...
• Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels2100-2300, 3400- 4000r...
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 15:36:50 -0400
  ...and have worked on and driven some others. > power is 'ok'............the engine is smooth ....... > but ...............an 8 valve 1.8 does not have...
• Re: A/C not blowing cold
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 17:58:06 -0400
  The low side fitting is probably behind the plastic in the pillar on the left side (drivers side) of the D pillar (i.e...
• Re: Help! 85 coolant circulation question...
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 10:34:20 -0500
  ...Since then I have driven it without any leaks (including a two week trip to Newfoundland). But I did purchase a used one on...
• Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 22:59:21 -0700
  ...Valve Update? Not really... (LONG) > Hi y'all, > > I've been away for quite a while, mostly working on my new daily driver, > an...
• Re: Serious question
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 22:24:42 -0500
  ...Matthew Bulley" > <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM> writes: > > If you want to talk about devious... > > > > ...this veteran slow-car driver/right-lane driver/tailgater-hater...
• Re: interference engines.....was Re: How much would this cost
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 18:02:20 -0800
  ...the extra $4K to drive away from the showroom with with a VR6, tim.. '97 jettas wont bend valves if you break the TB...
• Re: The '85 needs a diaper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:59:56 -0700
  ...I have motor oil seeping from seemingly everywhere, most > notably at the valve head cover, driver's side, after I opened it once. I...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 12:14:20 -0500
  ...I think that this would provide all the information needed to design the circuitry and program the microcontroller to drive the idle air valve...
• Re: Auto Tranny question...slipping,shudder
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 14:36:55 EST
  ...fluids" from the final drive into the ATF (a common problem) The heavier gear lube creates havoc within the valve body/clutches in the...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 6 Nov 2010 18:39:07 -0500
  There is no reason to have the propane valve ON when driving. Just because earlier versions of the camper manual failed to provide this...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 6 Nov 2010 19:22:24 -0600
  How about a solenoid operated, normally open, SDV (shut down valve.) The coil becomes energized when the ignition is on and, voila!, the tables...
• Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 14:22:30 -0700
  ...Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve I have been contemplating this also. I suspect that due to its size the stock valve may not...
• Leaking diesel injector pump info needed
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 13:43:56 -0700
  ...There is discussion of a leaking gasket between the body and throttle block, and a discussion of a leak from the cold start valve...
• Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:56:58 -0400
  ...It will help dampen power pulses from the crank however, which contributes to longer wearing on valvetrain parts. The valve timing event placement is...
• Re: The New Vanagon Bentley Manual is Awesome!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 6 Mar 2012 11:47:52 -0600
  ...Are you saying that that indicates the valves are out of adjustment? It runs very well, and gets around 20 mpg at highway running...
• 197WTB: 1977 bus parts
  Historical mailing list - Mark E Ingles
  Wed, 06 Jul 1994 00:50:05 CDT
  I'm hunting for a few parts for a 1977 bus: * throttle valve housing (2.0 liter fuel injection) * intake air sensor (2.0...
• Re: Clicking Noise
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 8 Sep 1996 13:04:57 -0400 (EDT)
  ...So, could it be valves, or push > rods? Would taking a rubber mallet to it help? Any help would be great. > > thanks > Matt My...
• Re: lifter leakdown (was oil change)
  Historical mailing list - Pilgrim
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 10:53:38 -0700
  ...A mechanic told me to use GUNK Valve Medic. Now when I change the oil I put in a bottle. If I am going...
• Head Update (getting worse)
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 16:30:11 -0800
  ...heads, gaskets, adjusted the valves etc.. and she started right up and purred!!! Then White smoke (steam) during test drive. Today I took the...
• Re: the diameter of front heater lines?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 15 May 2007 09:22:24 -0700
  ...which vendor. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > Justin & Gia wrote: > > want to make a shutoff valve to put inline on the front heater...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:48:48 -0500
  I've had two bad heater valves over the years. Like "take them out and blow through them and still get lots of air...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:45:10 -0400
  ...No power, >the >> >valve is thight closed, with power, the valve open (No humming because >the >> >ISCU is the solid state unit which can...
• Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 19:49:56 -0700
  ...I couldn't get the dizzy drive shaft to drop back down into the drive shaft gears while the pulley was 90 degrees ATDC...
• OK!! I got my wasserboxer complete.. distributor drive is okey dokey NOW I HAVE NO OIL PRESSURE AT IDLE!
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 13:57:44 -0500
  rrThanks for all your help with my distributor drive gear problems.. that all worked out without splitting the case... NOW I have NO oil...
• Re: ticking engine / valve adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 21:18:13 -0600
  ...Driver joe lucca wrote: > Hello all, > My engine is making a ticking sound. I added a product made by Gunk that > quiets the valves...
• Re: My R134a experience
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:54:01 -0500
  ...both the R134a and the R12 valves. Not sure for why though. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver. Michael Diehr wrote: > My 85 westy...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 00:23:21 -0400
  ...s got some leaking valves. No surprise this rig is worn >> out, I assumed it was, but I could drive it home at least...
• Re: Portland, OR to the Everglades in a '71 Westy - advice, please
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 19:46:44 -0500
  ...valve cover gaskets, feeler gauges, teflon tape, electrical tape, cheap continuity tester - maybe spare spark plug wire ( used OK), 4 way screw driver, 10...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 19:00:23 -0800
  ...To test my theory, I disconnected the > hose that runs to the valve on the brake pedal. In > other words, my cruise control setup...
• Rod Knocking....
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 16:48:43 -0800
  ...I am thinking about getting a Tiilco, so I just need to figure out whether I could patch it up enough to drive it...
• Re: looking for an engine
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 01:05:49 -0400
  ...Most likely you have a burnt exhaust valve. That was my case, one weekend fix, in the driveway and I had all the parts...
• Seattle mechanic recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Christopher J. Fryer-Edwards
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 06:17:18 +0000
  Hi all A friend's '85 Weekender developed terrible valve (?) noise, problems running and exhaust that has an unburned gas odor. There is also...
• Re: 1.9 L WBX Heads on a 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 07:00:23 -0400
  ...boost in compression I have unshrouded the chambers around the intake valve but that's allot of work by new heads Bob Donalds ----- Original...
• Two Automatic Transmission Questions
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 22:27:04 +0200
  ...I need the following info, and informed opinion. (1)What is the approximate shipping weight of a Vanagon automatic transmission, with final drive assembly...
• Re: Accessing the A/C Expansion Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 11:30:39 -0400
  ...Accessing the A/C Expansion Valve I need to replace the expansion valve in my '88GL. In reading the Bentley, looking at the ETKA...
• WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:08:57 -0600
  ...a few months of "hot-foot relief so I put a valve on the heater hose behind and to the left of the glove...
• Re: '88 engine knock diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 11:48:45 -0400
  ...If my calculations are correct, its frequency is about 1/2 the >crank speed at 5-6 times a second at normal idle (valve...
• Re: rear heater core, drip drip ooze
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 19:58:08 -0500
  The seal between the valve and the core is not a regular O-ring. It is a square cut ring gasket. While a real...
• Re: Oil Filters, huh??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 23:24:27 -0500
  ...Driver Anonymous Digest wrote: > A few days ago, this appeared during the semi annual oil filter discussion: > > > >>2. Anti-Drain/Anti-backflow valve. Here...
• Re: Noisy Valve lifters
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:20:53 -0600
  ...a > > week or more before I fire it up and drive it, the valve lifters have > > clacked on several occasions while the engine is...
• Re: 81 Vanagon makes loud ticking noise near center of engine?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 18:56:03 -0500
  ...If it doesn't go away, adjust the valves, and drive it 25 more miles. Still doesn't go away, the lifters can be...
• Re: Starts strong Now No Start HMMM
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 21 Apr 2014 08:50:30 -0400
  ...of points. > Lots of Noises Valves etc. Etc. > > let run for 30- 40 min. Drove up the drive and back a few times, > Brakes...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 May 2016 20:38:17 -0500
  ...To isolate a valve body problem from a clutch-piston problem. > The valve body can be removed and compressed air can be used in...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: Common problems with Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 20:27:33 -0600
  If you start out with a pair of new heads and drive responsibly you can get 140K out of a pair of heads. I...
• Re: Front heat always!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 19 May 2008 13:24:10 -0500
  ...On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 12:29 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote: > Any idea what the valve ID is? > > I'm still...
• Re: low compression problem
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 07:23:04 -0500
  ...Assuming you don't have a stuck oil pressure relief valve. I would drive it as stated. In time if other problems don't...
• Vanagon A/C Fun
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 2000 18:13:29 EDT
  ...Then I remembered that on all the other '84-85 Vans I had seen with A/C that they had a valve mounted on...