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• Re: help , video to help diagnose my Westphalia air cool 1993 problem.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 10:00:11 -0700
  ...In Bentley diagrams, I see 50 from ignition switch also connects to the fuel pump relay. I assume that when cranking the engine, power...
• Re:vanagon stalling/propex heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Oct 1996 10:42:16 -0400
  ...cap, C02 sensor, and had checked timing alignment, flushed coolant, changed oil, you name it! Well, I had 2 last resorts, (I had a...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:45:03 -0600
  ...of high HC are "lean Misfire", bad �valves, pistons, > ignition miss, or ignition timing way off. > > If your van does not have an O2...
• Re: Low Compression after Spark Plug Incident
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 23:28:03 -0500
  ...the broken plug is suspicious, and it would definitely make sense to check that ignition timing is correct. sometimes plug wires test ok in...
• Re: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 09:10:16 -0400
  ...You could just turn the ignition on with the key. Then open the engine lid push the button and bang. Motor started. I put...
• Re: Lowering Coolant Pressure for Headgaskets
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sun, 17 May 1998 20:00:22 -0500
  ...Anything lower than this and the ECU would try to compensate by for instance changing ignition timing to achieve the desired or anticipated O2...
• Need Help with Engine Speed Wildly Surging at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 23 Nov 2006 20:17:31 +0100
  ...The idle stabilizer valve on top of the engine hums and vibrates when the ignition is on, as it should. It and the idle...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:11:23 -0400
  ...On the >crankshaft, if the timing mark is at TDC, does that mean that the #1 >cylinder is at TDC? YES, BUT NOT NECESSARILY...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Aug 2017 21:54:57 +0000
  ...There is some adjustment for ignition timing based on temperature but that is very limited. Besides the spark plugs bad ignition wires, the resisters...
• Diaganosing Fuel Injection Systems
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Feb 97 09:41:08 -0800
  ...1) What systems control the fuel mixture (airflow meter?, does the ECU control only the spark and timing or is it also tied into...
• No Start Phenomenon - then corrected!
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 03:05:13 +0000
  ...Said it may be the "starter motor pinion jammed", starter solenoid defective, even ignition switch. Replaced lot's of new stuff over the winter...
• Re: Starting From Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Thu, 5 Dec 1996 16:31:56 -0500 (EST)
  ...go there..today has been as real bad day with my ignition systemm...:( <read the post i will eventually make onthe t2 list to...
• Re: 1.9 engine tune up
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 17 May 2022 09:56:23 -0700
  ...Once I got all components in specification (air, ignition > including timing, fuel) that went completely away and has never reappeared. > > > > On Mon, May 16...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:17:26 -0700
  ...The Vanagon only has mild >ignition timing, valve timing, and reduced compression and the Cat as NOx >control. Most other cars use Exhaust Gas...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 16:00:06 -0700
  ...We'll see how that goes. >> >> But what does not bode well is the fact that the week before that, I >> installed an ignition...
• Engine o2 out of spec
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Bergey
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 20:34:26 -0800
  ...If not other causes of this problem could be a vac leak, timing, fuel psi, fuel injector, and head sensor, which all check good...
• Re: [WetWesties] 87 Westy running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Tue, 20 May 2003 07:00:05 -0700
  ...My fuel > pump pressure is to spec both with & without the vacuum hose connected. > My timing was almost perfect. About half the width of...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 11:45:01 -0600
  ...ignition pulses to the Hall Control unit. The reason for this would be to provide some signal conditioning that evens out the timing between...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 23 Dec 2013 01:20:17 -0600
  ...You have to > respect it for sure ...but neither 12 volts or an ignition will > particularity hurt you ...jerking because you saw a spark...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 20:24:04 -0500
  ...Set the timing mark on the large pulley to the split in the case. Set the distributor finger to the marke on the distributor...
• Re: Idle hunts except when in gear
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:03:50 -0400
  ...On the 1.9l the ECU only handles fuel control - ignition timing is by a conventional distributor with centrifugal and vacuum advance and vacuum...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:54:07 -0800
  ...Its almost as if there is a > fouled plug or bad ignition on one of the cylinders Or its running way > too rich. I...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Multivan rebuilt motor hiccoughs
  Historical mailing list - G r e g o r y V. R o b i n s o n
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 12:06:06 -0600
  ...Ground wires have > been checked. > > C o 2 has been set, timing good, all tune up done to specs, > > No mechanic seems able to...
• Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:44:52 -0500
  ...Nor did I check ignition timing or even play with that in >> two years. >> >> Thanks for your reply as I contemplate my next step...
• Re: STP Gas Treatment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:20:31 -0500
  ...Pump 87 octane is fine unless you over advanced the ignition timing, modified the engine, or something else is wrong. With the price of...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 18:38:45 -0700
  ...Complete ignition tune up and timing. I've also got an air-flow meter ordered as the one on the bus has been "compromised...
• Re: AFM failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:56:57 -0700
  ...Being obsessed that it was a timing or ignition problem, and not stepping back and rethinking. >> >> Alistair >
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 18:17:18 -0700
  ...2016, at 9:38 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> Ignition timing also effects emissions, especially the formation of >> NOx. I know many...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 16 May 2022 14:15:28 -0400
  ...If setting timing at idle confirmation is needed that the vacuum retard is in fact fully retarded. Warm, engine, disconnect O2 sensor and use...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:48:56 -0700
  ...Complete ignition tune up and timing. I've also got an air-flow meter ordered as the one on the bus has been "compromised...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 15:28:03 -0600
  ...Its almost as if there is a > fouled plug or bad ignition on one of the cylinders Or its running way > too rich. I...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:37:01 -0700
  ...Carburetor instead of fuel injection, > ignition timing, Valve timing, O2 sensor, compression ratios, even gear > ratios. All these items can have an effect on...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:12:41 -0800
  ...if that engine is fully up to spec...............good timing chain, good compression, injection pump and timing right..........there is just *no way* it...
• Re: Fw: Spillage when filling the gas
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 22:38:27 -0400
  ...octane does nothing for you unless you >have an ignition system that can adjust timing on the fly based on knock >sensors. > >Just what...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 08:06:02 -0500
  ...When the ignition is first turned on the warning should blink for a few seconds as the bulb check. The circutry for that function...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:42:11 -0700
  ...Then look for ignition or lean miss fire. Then basic settings such as ignition timing. Dennis > Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:36:00...
• Re: 88 Vanagon gl "issues"
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:27:10 -0500
  ...At idle, the miss is usually due to an ignition problem or a cylinder getting a slightly different mixture than the others. Bad injectors...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:57:40 -0600
  ...repair kit an induction type strobe timing light. With this you can clip it around an ignition wire and it will fire the strobe...
• Re: Sputtering still !!!!!
  Historical mailing list - zaranski
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 17:21:20 -0500
  >John Parson wrote: > >It sounds to me like your timing may be off. Blue smoke is oil, white smoke is water - >I don't...
• Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 19:07:51 -0400
  ...Recent maintenace included replacing the ground strap from block to ignition coil, cleaning up contacts on the ignition coil, new rotor, distributor cap, new...
• Re: Fast idle and stumble
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:57:51 -0700
  ...Checked for vacuum leaks and not finding them. > Tried to check timing but idle too high about 1,000 rpm and now and then...
• Re: Knock & Ping?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 20:47:44 -0500
  ...First thing to check is the ignition timing. That is the most likely cause. Next, make sure coolant is flowing through all the hoses...
• Re: Ignition problem now worse
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:50:42 -0800
  ...to correct cylinder (#1) at TDC, am getting good >> spark, set timing at 7 degrees BTDC while turning it over, Tried different >> coil. HT...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 17:01:32 -0400
  ...We'll see how that goes. > > > > But what does not bode well is the fact that the week before that, I > > installed an ignition...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:14:31 -0400
  ...This controls hydrocarbons being released into > the air from evaporating fuel. > Do not over advance the ignition timing or during rebuild consider > engine modifications...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 12:14:53 -0500
  ...I timed this "franken-motor" by ear, and now I am > > incrementally > > > > working the timing back, little by little (advancing the ignition spark > > > > timing...
• Re: Right turn into driveway kills engine (1.9L '84 2-WD)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:30:35 -0700
  ...ignition timing .. throttle switch making contact at zero throttle.. oxygen sensor, and 02 sensor wiring .. on and on. ground connections etc. I would look...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:37:06 -0400
  ...Do not over advance the ignition timing or during rebuild consider engine modifications such as cam-valve lift/timing or increasing compression. These changes...
• Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 13:28:43 -0800
  ...These cars had a very simple ignition system. The hall sender > style distributor was attached to a little black box in the rain tray...
• Oxygen sensors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 18:22:31 -0400
  ...The Vanagon engine relies on the combination of low compression, piston design, conservative ignition timing, etc. along with the cat to achieve the NOx...
• Re: van 'stutters' and runs rich
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:17:40 -0700
  ...Either you > are > loosing supply voltage or the hall sensor is bad or possibly the ECU. > Anyway, the ignition pulses also triggers the injectors...
• Re: California catalytic converter needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:32:51 -0400
  ...The next question is why? The high NOx also tells me the ignition timing is probably over advanced to make it run better and...
• Re: Rotor Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 16:38:52 -0600
  ...Jim On Jan 10, 2005, at 4:08 PM, Jeffrey Schwaia wrote: > An ignition rotor for a diesel??? Hmmm..... > > Jeff > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:19:54 -0700
  ...up mixture, when to go into O2 sensor operation and some ignition timing trim. It is also used by the idle stabilizer to modify...
• A long strange ECU story ...
  Historical mailing list - Beutler, Art (AZ75)
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 09:59:53 -0700
  ...Ignition timing and dwell were found to be widely varying (this with brand new hall sensor) sometimes enough to cause the engine to stop...
• Re: High speed hiccup and noise in 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - Walter E. Stephens
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 13:05:25 -0700
  ...This time I will replace the ignition coil and rebuild the distrubtor. Then engine had 176K miles on it. The engine is now under...
• Re: Stalling 1.9l Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 11:39:02 -0800
  ...It seems ignition > related because of the spike on the tach. I may have the idle screw/CO > settings too far off for the...
• My 85 is Stuttering
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 13:55:01 EDT
  ...I'm having problems with (what I'm assumming) the ignition? I never had the experience of a hall unit going bad. Can some...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 21:25:56 -0600
  ...Set the timing mark on the large pulley to the > split in the case. Set the distributor finger to the marke on the > distributor...
• Re: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test? Passed Emissions w/o It !
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 8 May 2012 23:09:32 -0700
  ...One possible factor in these results could be the ignition timing. I played with it a little to see if that would improve the...