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• Re: Flooding
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 08:26:43 -0500
  I'd start looking for about five problems: 1) Fuel Pressure Regulator. 2) Stuck Cold Start Valve 3) By Passed full throttle switch 4...
• Re: Cold Start problems: Pressure regulator?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 06:41:48 EST
  ...An oil filled gauge might have helped here but instead I added a cutoff valve inline with the new gauge. It is convenient to...
• '87 w/ surging idle
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 15:31:50 -0500
  ...to 3,000 RPM over 5-10 minutes from a cold start. Starts just fine, but as the idle speed builds you can't...
• Victor Reinz full gasket kit concern (2.1 wbx)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 19:41:38 -0700
  ...So when I finally started the engine I had very low oil pressure. Cold idle was 25 psi, cold max pressure was 60 psi...
• Re: WBX bashing
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 09:32:23 -0400
  ...on it and I only have done to the > valves, and fuel pump, and starter. > I do not think the Van would do this...
• Re: 1.9 aux air valve
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 22:14:22 -0400
  ...have a valve that is controlled by a bimetallic spring heated by a 12V coil. It is supposed to start off cold fully closed...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 13:12:22 -0500
  ...and >PowerHouse engines love running on alcohol! Valves and plugs stay clean, >and there is no more knocking, but cold starting can be somewhat...
• Re: Poor performance. Need results
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 08:44:52 -0500
  First thing; Check your injector ground wires, the cold start valve gives it enough fuel to start and run for about a minute then...
• Re: Still need HELP with hot start problem 84 Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 21:25:35 -0400
  ...Cold start is not a problem. No problems at all. If I drive about 20 miles and go in a store, when I return...
• Re: Wondering about coolant physics
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 19:53:47 -0600
  ...This is from cold, no starting or running whatsoever. > > How can this be? There's obviously a small leak somewhere around the reservoir, maybe...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 20:24:04 -0500
  ...Hit the switch and the engine started right up. It ran a bit rough - I expected that - it had been sitting a while. Valves...
• Re: 82 now cranks but stil won't start when hot.
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 15:15:28 -0800
  ...I would pay particularly close attention to the cold start valve. Make sure it isn't leaking. Also, make sure that the auxillary air...
• Re: Coolant Light
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 15:56:57 -0500
  ...So I started her back up to see what > might happen and the light never returned. No signs of actual over > heating. > > So my...
• Re: Strange Auto Trans Behavior
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 May 2010 18:44:02 -0400
  ...The fact that it works when cold and then stops indicates an internal fluid leak or valve problem. The typical culprits after a repair...
• Re: Spare 2.1 engine - how big can I make it?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 10:50:20 -0800
  ...Plus it has what Subaru calls "normal" piston slap > and > rattle on cold weather cold starts (I bought it in the summer), it doesn...
• Re: Update on stalling '87
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 18:58:34 -0500
  ...disconnect the injectors to prevent starting and check the signal while cranking the starter. Compare the readings when cold and when it is in...
• Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:07:48 -0800
  ...wrote: > >>>>>> > >>>>>> I've got a cold weather issue going on. > >>>>>> When I start the car and it's cold (around freezing) the idle hits...
• Re: hard to start in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 5 Nov 2016 11:11:02 -0700
  ...Since then I've not had a cold start issue. I suspect that the interior of the distributor had gotten dirty and just gummed...
• Re: Overheating problem 91 2.1
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 11:03:51 -0800
  ...had a persistent overheating problem like this. > > When I start the car from cold, the temperature needle climbs steadily > and slowly up past the...
• Re: Advance Auto AC recharge kit
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 23:29:08 -0400
  ...Now go feel the ice cold air blowing > from the vents. Ahhhhh! > > If you want they also sell a reasonalby priced tire valve style...
• Re: Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 10:44:15 -0700
  ...During a cold start, when the temp is low and the oil is thick, it will not transverse the filter elements very much..which...
• Re: Valve Adjustment-Help! (and Digijet Timing)
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 23:02:14 -0700
  ...If there's a squishy lifter this can throw you - be sure to get the starting point right. Every valve gets the same treatment...
• Re: Fire Investigation Type IV engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 19:17:43 -0500
  ...I've never seen an 80-83 Air Cooled distribution > > manifold without this tree mounted under the cold start valve. > > #2) The Magnesium fan...
• Re: Cold Engine/high idle
  Historical mailing list - Katy
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 08:25:24 -0500
  Hi Loretta, Thanks so much for writing! Great description for the stabilizer valve, I found it. It's working fine again today after piddling...
• Re: Westy (2.1w/digifant) running rich? when warm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 22:56:20 -0500
  ...Westy (2.1w/digifant) running rich? when warm Hello all, My Westy w/ 2.1L w/ Digifant is running fine when cold, and also...
• Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 25 May 2005 12:02:50 -0600
  ...the pilot while >> you're driving, causing the fridge to start, stop, >> then start again. >> >> i, and many others, believe it to be a...
• RE: '83 Vanagon woes
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 02 Jan 1996 08:46:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Tell me, have you done any LONG runs from a cold start? An intermittent in your ignition switch? Maybe when temps are low and...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:30:19 -0700
  ...just the cold engine. So today I drove it until > > > it was completely at operating temp quick thoughts on where to start > > > or what...
• Re: 87 Westy Syncro running hot
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:16:32 -0700
  ...these valves on a vanagon radiator ....that's how little I find myself messing with the rad bleed screw. if it's cold, and...
• Re: Weird "idle" problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:50:13 -0700
  ...The valve pulses, (hums) as the controller varies the valve by changing the percent of time it provides current. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 12:44:48 -0700
  ...not sure if the rating on the label is start amps or continuos. Thoughts? Be Cool, Doug Fayne 87 dove blue (hot) syncro with...
• Re: My R134a experience
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 12:08:36 -0700
  ...R134a valve and a R12 valve. > So you would have at the start 2 - R12 valves, next you would have two > R134a valves, then...
• The Dying 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hammerdorfer
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 11:02:07 -0600
  ...that this butterfly valve opens when the engine sucks air, but I seem to get this loud slapping when it starts to die. I...
• Answer, was: Just back from the mechanic, HELP!!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 8 May 2000 20:01:40 -0400
  ...Cold start valve. (Guessing here) $30 from a list vendor. 10 minute install. If you don't have the $$ after all of the above...
• Re: More Newbie '81 Hyd. Lifter questions... (Aircooled)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 09:11:11 -0600
  ...the valves should quieten in less than a minute after a cold start in the mornings. For other minor problems arising here is a...
• Re: Query - Idle Stabilier Trouble Shoot
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 21:25:16 -0500
  ...connect it back up since 1) it stabilizes the engine on cold > starts, 2) boosts the rpm when the power steering limit switch kicks...
• Re: automatic trans
  Historical mailing list - John H. Zouck
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 14:12:00 -0500
  ...it and in cold weather (northern wisconsin cold) the trans dosen't want > to engage when it is first started. What I mean is...
• won't start-follow-up
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 16:53:39 -0700
  ...1-fuel lines--not finished yet, but most are done 2-cold start valve-melted 3-ignition wiring harness-melted 4-FI wiring harness...
• Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:49:04 -0500
  ...wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I've got a cold weather issue going on. >>>>>> When I start the car and it's cold (around freezing) the idle hits...
• Re: (TIICO) ridiculous oil pressures
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 17:20:12 -0400
  My WBX 2.1L has about 60psi at start up, cold and idling 1000rpm. When underway at (say) 2500rpm pressure goes up to about...
• Re: Won't start (tries) (coughs) (smokes)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 6 May 2011 14:24:56 -0700
  ...If they are I'd change the temp2 sensor. > A LOT of the won't start when hot or cold issues come back to...
• Re: Update: More idle issues for idle hands and minds
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:31:41 -0600
  ...outside was not as cold as it usually is in the > mornings when I start the van, 40 degrees F, so the results may...
• Re: Baldwin oil filters
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 21 Oct 2016 09:21:28 -0600
  ...With a 30 psi bypass you may get oil > starvation during cold starts or when the filter loads up. As our engines > often have...
• Re: a/c causing rpms to drop when turned on.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Nov 2003 15:58:28 -0600
  ...limits of rotation, 3) Kicing up the idle rpm on a cold start. Often the one unit or the other will give trouble. If...
• Re: new listee - new van - oil pressure on TD
  Historical mailing list - OOMKES Robin
  Fri, 2 Jan 2004 18:47:06 +0100
  David Brodbeck wrote: > OOMKES Robin wrote: > > The only thing that really worries me a bit is that after a cold > > start (just above freezing...
• Re: Auto trans - not shifting into 3rd when cold?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 17:17:10 -0500
  ...Mine started acting up after changing the fluid, I thought I was doing a good thing. I then cleaned and replaced the governor, unlikely...
• Re: No heat at stoplights.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 16:47:20 -0800
  ...here's an important trick, I hope most cold weather vanagon operators know - if the heater temp valve ( and thus coolant flow ) is full...
• Re: My R134a experience
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:54:01 -0500
  ...So you would have at the start 2 - R12 valves, next you would have two R134a valves, then when you are done, and install...
• Re: Diesel good idea? Engine idling!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 6 Jun 2013 20:30:33 -0500
  ...I think I could understand in very cold weather it >> would be a little harder to start. >> But idling all night? >> >> Howard >> >> >> When it...
• Re: 87 Idle Stabilizer Problem
  Historical mailing list - J. C.
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 12:34:13 -0800
  ...This started in cold weather, just > like now. Turned out > that it was the Idle Stab. Cont. Unit behind the > right taillight. After > replacing...
• Re: '72 oil cooler seals blown
  Historical mailing list - Nato Dean
  Mon, 04 Mar 1996 18:35:42 -0600
  ...valves last week and changed the oil/filter (replaced > with a FRAM - smaller outside diameter, but same seal). Started OK next > morning (cold - 35...
• Re: Westy fridge won't light
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 11:10:09 -0400
  ...Malcolm '91 Lawrence wrote: > Here is my method for starting the "Demonic" fridge: > > First the obvious: > 1) turn on the gas valve under the...
• Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:33:02 -0700
  ...a stuck >> >valve.............. >> > >> >Any good suggestions on a quick diagnosis and fix? >> > >> >It is not just the normal valve clatter when cold - it is...
• FS: 1984 Westy in Calgary, Canada
  Historical mailing list - Dan Meeking
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 16:33:10 -0700
  ...Fuzzy starts fine in the cold weather, but I just don't like driving a 17 year old camper through the snow and ice...
• Re: gerry's thermostat problem .... now in english!
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 22 Nov 94 11:37:00 CST
  ...If the coolant temperature falls, a spring in the thermostat pushes the valve into the "closed" position and seals off the cold water inflow...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:43:33 -0800
  ...Seemingly coincident with the aforementioned powerwashing escapade, > the engine will not cold start without applying some throttle and will > not > hold idle without holding...
• Re: Idle Control Unit (not valve)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 21:58:48 +0200
  ...Hopefully someone on the list will eventually start making them from scratch in their basements and giving them to list members for free... that...
• Re: Lifter adjustment VOODOO
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:20:13 -0400
  Maybe you need to check your oil pressure on the engine when cold. A jammed relief valve can cause the presure to go high...
• Re: Wondering about coolant physics
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 16:28:30 -0800
  ...This is from cold, no starting or running whatsoever. How can this be? There's obviously a small leak somewhere around the reservoir, maybe...
• Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together ~ Now ~ BIG Oooops
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 14 Jan 2015 21:16:51 -0700
  ...my > engine after starting and restart to get the blinking light to go off. This > gets worse as it gets colder to the point...