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  • Re: 1991 vanagon running issue need help
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Wed, 5 May 2004 17:20:35 +0000
    ...sensor that fixed my cooling fan issue but the loss of power it got me. I'm >about ready to replace the air meter...
  • newbie questions '84 digijet
    Historical mailing list - Harry Ruble
    Wed, 23 Oct 2002 01:03:31 -0500
    ...The engine runs when you spray gas into the air intake. Purrs like a kitten..till it uses up the gas, so that rules...
  • Re: It's ALIVE!!!
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:35:55 -0600
    ...gauge ist working? Possibly more air to bleed out of the system. >> Now to build exhaust and intake >> >> >> Velma 82 na diesel westy >> On...
  • Re: Fuel Filter or Bad Gas? Or more?
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
    Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:43:38 -0700
    ...If you have air and fuel, try disconnecting the O2 sensor. Maybe your fuel/air mixture is messed up along the line. You can...
  • Hesitation - temp 2 FIX Done Revise - Computer Resetting?
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 23 Jul 2006 23:23:42 -0400
    ...2) intake leak at the head to the runner! basic fit issues resolved with a matabo. Other then that everything after the rev and...
  • Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
    Historical mailing list - jes poynter
    Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:55:25 -0800
    ...temp sensors, > cleaning the grounds, checking the coolant system for any air/making sure > there was adequate coolant and reconnecting the O2 sensor we...
  • Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
    Historical mailing list - jes poynter
    Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:28:16 -0800
    ...temp sensors, >> cleaning the grounds, checking the coolant system for any air/making sure >> there was adequate coolant and reconnecting the O2 sensor we...
  • Re: [Fwd: [Fwd: [Syncro] Westy/vanagon floorplans? + heater!!]]
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Thu, 11 May 2000 12:41:12 -0700
    ...They have pressure sensors, flame sensors, and > > heat sensors that shut off the heater when something goes wrong. They are > > also designed and tested...
  • Re: 85 Vangon revs drops, revs drops, revs drops, and then dies after a few minutes of this cycle
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:52:59 -0800
    ...throttle switch , timing too advanced, air intake leaks, weak AFM, dead oxygen sensor, poor Temp sensor II etc. but ......if you want it to...
  • Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 16 Jun 2015 12:02:02 -0700
    ...to go > with the air. > > on that one I found really ..at least 10 tiny air leaks at the intake > runners..the plenum ..and...
  • Re: Some Questions about the ECU Chip Upgrades- Answered....
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Sun, 6 Aug 2000 23:36:12 PDT
    ...discussed- air filter, muffler, ratio rockers, >quad >tip plugs, synthetic oil in engine and tranny. Still not enough, when >rebuild >time > port intake, exhaust...
  • Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
    Fri, 6 Nov 2020 07:47:43 -0800
    ...If you need a harness and also > suffering from worn throttle body and/or air flow sensor those costs do > help a lot with...
  • Re: Engine analyzer/tach recco?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:08:45 -0400
    ...We checked fairly carefully for air leaks into the intake system. Putting a scope on the O2 sensor showed the ECU operating in closed...
  • Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
    Historical mailing list - Scott
    Tue, 10 May 2016 13:37:45 -1000
    ...lol..as far as I'm concerned ...like in engine air intake ....the piston going down is SUCKing in air .. Sucking .. just like the...
  • Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
    Historical mailing list - Travis Newhouse
    Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:02:04 -0800
    ...temp sensors, >> cleaning the grounds, checking the coolant system for any air/making sure >> there was adequate coolant and reconnecting the O2 sensor we...
  • Re: COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 1 Aug 2005 20:08:40 -0700
    ...am not sure... > > Regards, Ben > > Dennis Haynes wrote: > >The temp 2 sensor has one wire to the sensor, the other goes to ground. A...
  • Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:28:14 -0400
    ...The >Haltech coolant temp and air temp sensors are only 3 months old, so I >don't suspect them. The timing is right on...
  • Re: Thoughts on Mr. Heater Buddy?
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:39:01 -0500
    ...but if you are looking for a heat alternative while family camping not much beats a vented forced air SAFE furnace style heater.. theres...
  • Behr AC; Air Leaks; Alarms; Scope Creep
    Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
    Wed, 5 Jul 2000 11:12:56 -0600
    ...On the air-cooled Vanagons, the condenser is also mounted > > > > in the front, behind the plastic radiator grille and fresh air intake. > > > > The receiver...
  • Fwd: Fuel System or Electronic?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
    Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:16:14 -0500
    ...Bridged terminals on temp II sensor - no change. Connected plugs on idle stabilizer - no change. Resistance on intake air sensor plug was 580 ohms...
  • Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
    Historical mailing list - jes poynter
    Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:36:28 -0800
    ...my concern is that the temp sensor II i got here is actually for the other temp sensor... they aren't the same part...
  • Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!, LONG
    Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
    Thu, 7 Oct 1999 00:09:06 -0400
    ...The air temp sensor also responds correctly with a negative temp coefficient, and appropriate resistance. The coolant temp sensor measured correctly, although I didn...
  • 85 westi FS for a 78 westi
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:39:57 -0500
    ...from Radiator to tail pipe new OX sensor, exhaust header, muffler,intake seals,air filter tune up stuff. raised the rear end from sagging...
  • ASIAN: Fixed! VW Vanagon No Start - Floods
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 17 Dec 1996 21:47:25 -0800
    ...9 ohms. >Intake air temp sensor - Ok. >Power good to all injectors and will pulse noid night on crank. > >The air flow meter is...
  • Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
    >ENGINE >Inserts for intake air cleaner > K&N Air Filter.......... *** I prefer the paper ones >2 engine oil filters.... *** 25k miles/3000 = 8 oil...
  • DJ Compression Ratio
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:13:22 -0700
    ...The O2 > > sensor was disconnected. > > > > I haven't accurately checked the gas mileage since getting here as > I've > > been using the air conditioner...
  • Freeze plugs & parts failure / 88 Wolfsburg No Start / Golf clubs
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
    Wed, 26 May 2004 11:26:37 -0700
    ...Does anyone have a good idea which one of the sensors, relays, or switches I should attack first? I realize that's a pretty...
  • Re: WBX in HOT weather
    Historical mailing list - 2wheel
    Mon, 1 Jul 2002 10:26:22 -0700
    ...I'm still debating on an oil cooler or a water misting system in the air intake duct up the side of the van...
  • Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
    Historical mailing list - turbotransporter
    Fri, 6 Nov 2020 08:38:36 -0800
    ...If you need a harness and also >> suffering from worn throttle body and/or air flow sensor those costs do >> help a lot with...
  • Re: Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:19:52 -0400
    ...at idle, air that is bypassed into intake plenum via ISV is closed off as the throttle opens. (throttle switch input?) Regardless if engine...
  • Re: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Mon, 5 Jun 2000 09:41:32 -0700
    ...The air Intake to the Fuel injector just after the air filter has two plugs in it. It seems like these would blow out...
  • Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:58:52 -0400
    ...Not as smooth, burns more gas....but still runs all right. > Air intake boot ..if I have one of those ...I carry that. > and...
  • Re: Vanagon Re-power cheap and reliable...Reply from digest
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:29:46 -0700
    ...of the manifold flange in a crude > manner. > > > The intake from the stock Vanagon air cleaner is made from large > aluminum > > > sprinkler pipe, but...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Tue, 26 Nov 2013 20:59:06 -0800
    ...do, as the amount of air being > admitted is only a small fraction of the total air intake when the > waterboxer is working.) Thanks...
  • sometimes it just won't go...
    Historical mailing list - Grungy
    Sun, 6 Mar 2011 21:19:28 -0600
    ...I've noticed a crack in the rubber hose between the intake pipe on #3 and the air accumulator on top of the engine...
  • Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:34:30 -0400
    ...This didn't have any effect on the van, nor did spraying any of the air intake parts. So either this doesn't work...
  • Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Sat, 22 Jan 2000 10:10:47 EST
    ...I then increased the flow of air through the engine from the intake to the exhaust tip. Then I add other T1 HP parts...
  • Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:37:53 -0800
    What happens if Damon disconnects the vacuum line from the distributor, plugs the end that goes into the air intake distributor and then leaves...
  • Re: 5 cyl conversion mail list
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Thu, 12 Nov 1998 02:02:12 EST
    ...The Eurovan intake manifold would have to be used for the injectors. The cold start valve would have to be wired the same as...
  • Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:16:56 -0700
    ...Not > as smooth, burns more gas....but still runs all right. > Air intake boot ..if I have one of those ...I carry that. > and...
  • Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:02:15 -0500
    ...Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no! Personally I think the K+N filters...
  • Re: air cooled flooding
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:40:11 -0800
    ...I'd consider the tenp sensor that talks the ecu. Screwed into the left head I believe. They can get corrosion there, and cause...
  • Re: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:51:07 -0700
    ...fuel injection. > >Not so Positive things: >The air Intake to the Fuel injector just after the air filter has two plugs >in it. It...
  • Re: AFM upgrade using 16 volt tantalum capacitor
    Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
    Sun, 20 Jan 2002 09:11:48 -0700
    ...2) This is just conjecture, but from what I've heard, there is the possiblity that static can build up in the air intake...
  • Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Wed, 23 Jan 2002 01:54:12 -0600
    ...of time > depends on the air temp, load and we could also say fan intake air temp, > air fuel ratio and some other stuff...
  • Engine Tests Interpretation ?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
    Wed, 11 Dec 1996 14:21:23 -0800 (PST)
    ...heads (remanufactured, from GEX in L.A., Cal), oil pump, air flow sensor, clutch, pressure plate, etc. All stock parts. This was my first...
  • Re: '88 lurching at 2500-3000 rpm
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
    Mon, 11 Mar 1996 19:57:19 PDT
    ...it's the little gizmo located on the air intake > plenum (the silver "spider" just to the left of the air flow meter) and...
  • Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
    Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:33:01 -0700
    ...In the Bentley I found instructions for measuring electrical resistance on what I believe is an air intake temperature sensor. I can't remember...
  • Re: FS: Westy Eberspacher heater CHEAP!
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 10 Jan 2003 11:04:17 -0600
    ...It came of an 80 Westy Air Cooled. The parts required are: Special intake for rear fan (heater crossover), Fan, Duct, Inside Duct cover...
  • Re: Vanagon Re-power cheap and reliable...Reply from digest
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:53:24 -0400
    ...of the manifold flange in a crude manner. > > The intake from the stock Vanagon air cleaner is made from large aluminum > > sprinkler pipe, but...
  • Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:10:05 -0700
    ...Not as smooth, burns more gas....but still runs all right. >> Air intake boot ..if I have one of those ...I carry that. >> and...
  • Re: it's cold in MT and my van won't start
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Thu, 3 Nov 2011 09:06:27 -0700
    ...gets really cold. > > I'd suggest checking the Idle Air Control valve, Temp II sensor, run some > injector cleaner and gas treatment through. Go...
  • Re: SMOG TEST failure
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:07:08 -0500
    ...poorly designed intake system. Over advanced ignition timing will also add to this as the advance timing will require much less air and fuel...
  • Great info: Vanagon head leaks and Fuel injection problems
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Tue, 16 Apr 2002 17:44:43 -0700
    ...best you can, the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit located behind the air intake cover, behind the right rear tail light, and to be sure...
  • Re: Is a Porsche 911 engine too powerful for a Vanagon and/or Syncro Drivetrain?
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Mon, 14 May 2001 07:57:21 -0500
    ...The Porsche motor has no turbos, no variable intakes, no catalytic converters, no knock sensors, no water cooling, just plain damn good engineering meant...
  • Re: mystery parts again
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
    Tue, 16 Apr 2002 09:07:14 -0700
    ...but it could still be a vacuum leak ... > sometimes a crack in a rubber hose will allow air to get sucked in > when the...
  • Re: TiiCo California Smog Legal!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 14 Jan 2004 20:34:38 -0800
    ...There is no air flow meter but a MAP sensor. System pressure is around 30 PSI. There is no interchangeable parts on these two...
  • Re: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Mon, 5 Jun 2000 17:28:10 -0500
    ...fuel injection. >> >>Not so Positive things: >>The air Intake to the Fuel injector just after the air filter has two plugs >>in it. It...
  • Re: SMOG TEST failure
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:11:36 -0800
    ...poorly designed intake system. Over advanced >> ignition timing will also add to this as the advance timing will require >> much less air and fuel...
  • HOW TO--Fuel line replacement, FI Bus
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Jun 96 13:34:05 PDT
    ...Remove the air cleaner snorkel from the air intake sensor by loosening the phillips head clamp that holds it on. Set all the air...