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• Re: removing engine studs: more questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Apr 2005 17:58:21 -0400
  Operating the engine with the exhaust pipes missing is a great way to warp valves and possibly cause a fire. Have it towed. If...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:26:22 -0800
  ...exhaust >> output of right heater box and it sucks as much as blows. Check lifter >> preload and the lifters aren't holding valves open...
• HELP! Exhaust screw fell outHELP!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Oct 96 16:01:14 EDT
  hey now, well, on the way to work the exhaust screw on cylinder #3 came out again. it's happened before but i managed...
• Re: Idle control valve and very cold weather?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 21:23:37 -0800
  is it the electronically controlled type of Idle Valve ? ( not just an Auxiliary Air Regulator - which is just a mechanical device with a temp...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:54:47 -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: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 20:31:26 -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: 82 AC Westy running troubles (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 09:35:06 -0700
  ...What temp do you mean when "cold?" The cold-start valve/thermo-time switch isn't used below 68 F. That is, above 68...
• Re: ECU Chip Upgrade Info/Dennis Haynes concerns
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 23:51:19 -0400
  Another consideration, do these rockers rotate the valves as the stock ones do? I am still interested in trying this kit. I think this...
• Re: Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 8 Sep 2024 00:23:37 -0700
  ...This works fine on the exhaust valves (which I believe are the ones on the ends) and I screwed them down by 1.5...
• Re: purging propane tank
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 12 Jun 2016 10:18:48 +0000
  ...the bleeder valve for 20 seconds or so, and then fill the > rest of the way. > > I imagine this would exhaust the vast majority...
• low compression
  Historical mailing list - Steve Jevne
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 22:25:49 EDT
  ...I bled the hydraulic lifters, put new seals on, and I reseated #3 exhaust valve because that was the only cylinder that had a...
• WBX gauge value
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 19:07:13 +0000
  ...Consequently exhaust valve burning and loose seats don't happen. I have an '86 Syncro with a 4 digital gauge panel, two of which...
• Re: Huffer motors..Turbo and SC...
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 18:55:35 -0400
  Maybe he's talking about superchargers with a bypass valve that is not vacuum operated? Sudhir On 6/1/07, Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff...
• low compression problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 01:05:50 -0800
  ...sticky valve. The mechanic was troubleshooting something else and found that air shot into the #2 cylinder was coming out the exhaust. The compression...
• Re: 1985 1.9 Hesitation at higher RPM (kind of long)
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 7 Jun 2012 16:34:54 -0400
  On my '84, sticking intake valve on #1 cylinder had same symptoms before total failure. John On Thu, 2012-06-07 at 12:56...
• Re: conversion -Opinions Please
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:36:46 -0500
  On the Fun Bus, I had to replace the valve covers last year. They rusted out and the pin holes started leaking oil. The...
• Flat lifters
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Nov 1996 23:32:10 -0800
  ...rotate the valves? Any of this stuff make it into VW's? (duh -- everthing makes it into VWs) My airplane exhaust valves have mechanical...
• Re: low compression problem
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 12:04:19 -0500
  ...sticky valve. The mechanic was troubleshooting something else and found > >> that air shot into the #2 cylinder was coming out the exhaust. The > >> compression...
• water in exhaust after fresh heads installed
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Company
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 09:13:38 -1000
  ...slight resurfacing with JB weld on head mating surface, replaced all cylinder O-rings, new piston ring set, valves lapped. Engine is running great...
• Re: Some basic TypeIV engine help, please
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 12:26:48 -0700
  ...The intake valve may not be closing all the way, or the exhaust valve, and so a loss of power. When you get tho...
• Re: Indications of a clogged catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 12:23:15 -0700
  ...obstuction in the exhaust. If you have confirmation that this is the case, act IMMEDIATELY. Don't risk your valves and rings in the...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 9 May 2013 14:45:50 -0700
  ...Hardest > part is usually the exhaust. I use bolts at all the exhaust to head > connections. That way if only one head needs to...
• Update: Why's One Side Hotter?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Wed, 27 Dec 1995 17:02:09 -0600 (CST)
  ...Had to pull the engine to get the generator out, so I decided to retorque my heads, fix some exhaust leaks, and generally look...
• Re: Evaluating a "Found" Engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 15:12:28 -0800
  ...badly leaking exhaust valve. Super easy to tell with a leak down tester. I recommend new head gaskets and a basic valve job on...
• still not starting..
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Hecht
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 17:18:00 -0500
  ...I've taken the plugs out, disconnected hoses from the intake air distributor to let it dry out, disabled the cold start valve, everything...
• Re: Truly Vanagon Content (no swill, dung, offal, vomit or ...)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 18:23:30 -0800
  ...seen :p (makes me want to put a > whistletip in my exhaust and drive around ) > > ~suds > Sudsie, My new 1.9TD is so quiet...
• FRIDAY for sure: Fried wire--the possible Vanagon recipes don't stop there
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 1 Nov 2013 07:28:34 -0500
  ...Valves Lithium Grease Cake Fall-offel with P.I.T.A Bread Crusty No-bake Floor Pan Nuggets Frozen Blower Rear Hatch Drops Exhaust...
• LVC. MIG welding tip for beginners
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:36:11 -0700
  ...close tank valve, then reg, release wire tensioner, turn on, press gun trigger. Each I released wire tensioner I must have been decreasing (turning...
• Re: 85-H20 loss of coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:51:39 -0400
  ...This was tough as the only symptom was coolant in the exhaust but since the crack was after the exhaust valve did not show...
• Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:33:02 -0700
  ...and it comes >>from the rear exhaustvalvearea, righthandside. >> >>Either it is a valve that hangs (broken valvespring?) I guess, or a >>lifter. >> >>Any ideas...
• Re: Febi Diesel Vanagon Oil Pump Quality?
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 20:08:04 -1000
  ...ANY engine . >> the hottest parts are the piston tops and the exhaust valves.. >> they can use all the help they can get. >> >>> > -- > Neil n...
• Re: '90 Vanagon runs rough/rich when warm
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 10:34:07 -0400
  Sounds like your valves are not adjusted properly to me. Try backing off the adjusters to zero lash (just touching) and see if this...
• Re: Problem with 1991 Vanagon cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 20:57:01 -0700
  ...for one ..I can promise you right now some of the exhaust valves are not sealing perfectly anymore. On every last 2.1 waterboxer...
• Re: Emmissions problems/exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Wed, 16 May 2001 13:43:28 -0600
  ...I had some very small exhaust leaks in the connection between the exhaust manifold Y. When I replaced the gaskets and filled the seams...
• Re: Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 8 Sep 2024 08:31:49 -0700
  ...This works fine on the exhaust valves (which I believe are the ones on the ends) and I screwed them down by 1.5...
• fuming van
  Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
  Sun, 15 Nov 1998 20:58:03 EST
  ...The exhaust is rich and gives a vapor. Being it is cold, but above 30, I am confuse. I replaced the plugs, cap, and...
• Re: Wasserboxer engine for sale:
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 17:45:26 -0700
  ...1 > > Comes with all of the following EXCEPT AC. > > Exhausts, muffler, AC, throttle valve, EFM, air > filter, ECU, distributor, > injectors, air distr. and manifolds...
• 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...
• Re: Valve clearance not at tdc?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 20:28:43 -0400
  ...Adjust valves. Replace valve covers, re-install distributor cap, and have a beer or cup of coffee. Wait! You should be good to go...
• Re: 1.9L exhaust smoke after sitting for 30 days
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:17:02 -0600
  ...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: EGR question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 10:15:26 -0800
  ...hole to transmit exhaust gasses, not the full tube inside diameter. The test of operation is to open the EGR valve when the engine...
• Re: Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:22:17 -0500
  ...Exhaust Design > > >> Here's a good read with pics on a tuned system. >> >> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=270833&highlight...
• Is there a market for my VanaJetta Westy?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:19:39 -0700
  ...Custom exhaust, but new O2 sensor/cat/Walker "Vanagon" muffler/tailpipe and new diesel Vanagon style hand-made exhaust mount brackets and hangers. No...
• Re: EGR question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Nov 1994 13:43:16 -0600 (CST)
  ...that the tight valve (exhaust? {usually}) was never >getting completely seated. This allowed a little gas/air mix out the >exhaust unburned. The EGR...
• Re: problem 86 camper weekender
  Historical mailing list - Jack Pronovost
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 12:22:01 -0800
  ...Replaced the idle stabilizer valve(it needed it}. What are some of the more logical things to take a look at? How does one...
• problems 86 westy camper weekender
  Historical mailing list - aj
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 22:05:56 -0800
  ...smoke at the exhaust. Compression is good and timing and idle are at specs. I've changed the idle stabilizer valve (it needed it...
• Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 16:21:01 -0700
  ...Anything any further is going to need valve work. With the correct valve work and intake and exhaust work you can add as much...
• Big Engine For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Nov 94 14:27:57 PST
  ...653" valve dia. > o Valve pocket port and contouring > o Stellite hardened exhaust valve seats (for unleaded fuel) > o Hone-fitted bronze valve guides...
• Re: HELP! Coins in the laundry and Power Loss???
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 21:52:09 +0100
  Better not be pinking or detonation - if exhaust has gone, mixture will be weak, exhaust valves at risk. Take care! Clive '88 Syncro Transporter...
• Re: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 01:08:28 -0400
  You may have a head cracked in one of the exhaust ports. Pressurize the cooling system and let it sit overnight under pressure. If...
• Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:12:17 -0700
  ...Found a ***tiny*** leak at the exhaust where it meets the combustion box. Pulled things apart, cleaned, checked the jet, (could blow a steady...
• Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:38:28 -0400
  ...Inspect radiator, water pump, belt, coolant level, heads, heaters, valves, hoses, connections, temperature sensors. (air-cooled): tin covers, thermostat, flap, foam insulation. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____ Intake...
• Re: HELP! Coins in the laundry and Power Loss???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 18:31:36 -0400
  ...HELP! Coins in the laundry and Power Loss??? Better not be pinking or detonation - if exhaust has gone, mixture will be weak, exhaust valves...
• Re: Bug tune up - No vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 08:24:28 -0800
  ...It had sucked an exhaust > valve (good ole #3 cylinder) that was imbedded in the piston which I > discovered as I rebuilt it. Drove...
• sandblasting
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 16:12:30 -0800
  ...I have never sandblasted before and am kind of warying of this (I will practice on the flanges and two cracks in my exhaust...
• Re: More Newbie '81 Hyd. Lifter questions... (Aircooled)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 09:11:11 -0600
  ...The VW emblem goes up on the valve covers and the gaskets need to be glued to the valve covers. #5. Put hose clamps...
• Re: Stalling at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 07:15:10 -0500
  ...The 85 GL had the 1.9L WBX with the Digijet FI, not the Digifant, and consequently no Idle Stabilizer Valve. Regards, John Rodgers...
• Re: cams and lifters and more power wasRe: lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 22:52:57 EST
  ...bigger valves would be needed if the stroke or bore is much increased beyond a small increase. I have also changed the exhaust and...
• Re: exhaust gasket question 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:24:29 -0700
  ...Copper sheet may be not soft enough as a material for exhaust gaskets unless the exhaust flange is perfectly parallel to the joint surface...
• rebuild again?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Tue, 24 Sep 1996 08:44:39 -0400
  ...sent heads back to mark stephens, they did a valve job, replaced exhaust guides, and flycut heads (no charge except shipping, although what i...