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• Tiico fuel rail spewing solved
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 12:10:56 EDT
  ...I have to wonder if my intake manifold was miscast or improperly drilled, or has some other hidden defect. I had lots of trouble...
• Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:05:38 -0800
  ...WOT >caused three things to occur; it dropped the intake manifold vacuum to >retard the timing closer to normal, fooled the ECU in thinking...
• Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:52:28 -0600
  ...The second tee's off into a pipe running from the intake manifold forward (sorry not sure what it does). When I start the...
• 87 HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 15:03:46 -0800
  ...fuel pump & filter, ignition coil, spark plug wires, distributor, rotor, 02 sensor, air intake manifold, air intake sensor, and magic sensor harness. Also, just...
• Re: Seeing Red
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 4 Jul 2020 18:56:27 -0700
  ...I immediately began working on replacing the manifold intake > hose / boots. This included repainting the manifold, cleaning the top of > the block, inspecting fuel...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:18:11 -0700
  ...I don't know if the AEG intake manifold would clear the deck. > > Dnia 27.10.2015 o godz. 15:40 Neil N <musomuso...
• Re: Carbs on my '91 Westie Syncro---"The Story"
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 08:55:13 -0800
  ...Plus if someone can come up with an aftermarket intake manifold for a performer type application or even a RV/Mileage application that fits...
• More stuff for sale. Gas and Diesel. New and used.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 22:13:24 -0400
  ...when using golf/jetta manifolds.) > 9/ Exhaust system & brackets to mount it. > 10/ Intake and exhaust manifolds. > 11/ Airbox. > 12/ Snorkel air intake & cyclon...
• Re: Fast idle Vanagon 1991
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 13:39:17 -0500
  ...At least on my Jetta, the idle stabilizer is a cylindrical-lookin' thing that sits on the intake manifold with hoses 'n' stuff running...
• coolest of the cool (engine that is)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 13:39:33 -0700
  ...Dual-port heads, manifold, tin. 3. "cool tin" under the cylinders. (does this really make much difference?) 4. Full flow oil filter with option...
• Re: Soliciting VW Engine Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:13:12 -0800
  ...from the "crossflow" intake > manifold. This is why most use the 1.8 8V head. It has a "counterflow" > intake which puts it on...
• Re: Syncro running terrible
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 12 May 1998 07:29:25 -0400
  ...DO you really think this guys intake manifold would clog and then unclog when cold! TO try to help is one thing...but to...
• 73 (pancake motor) twin carbs and smog parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Robb Lightfoot
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 20:39:55 -0700
  ...Intake manifolds for these same carbs WITH the smog valve on them I've also got a couple of other valves that go with...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 22:54:30 -0700
  ...it comes out of the throttle body just >behind (rear is rear) the #4 cylinder's intake manifold, then swings >forward and through the...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 22:30:38 -0400
  ...ignition system which includes distributor, etc. > (pre-installed on engine)intake / exhaust manifold and custom exhaust pipe (pre-installed > on engine)4 wire oxygen...
• Re: Gasoline Grade?
  Historical mailing list - Leavitt
  Thu, 13 Mar 1997 16:41:12 -0500
  ...It works the same way as the old method of people dropping a glass of water down their intake manifold while revving the engine...
• Re: My 5cyl T4...How about Audi's S4 in there?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 08:48:12 +0200
  ...There are some modifications because of the different engine compartment, specially a different intake manifold. But using T4 5 Cyl. accessories and an Audi...
• Re: 1.8T was (Subaru vs. VW Swap)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 21 May 2000 13:26:23 -0400
  ...get a real good look at the transverse > mounted engine's intake manifold (the one used in the NB, > Golf and Jetta). I know...
• Re: Suburu/Golf debate
  Historical mailing list - Carolyn Kitzmann
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 09:45:28 -0500
  ...The big headache I have found with the Golf conversion is getting the intake manifold to fit and the placement of the Cis-e...
• Re: Know any good, fast mechanics in Austin Texas?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 17:44:35 -0600
  ...After TDC #4) Tighten the intake manifold bolts. #5) Clean the inside and outside of the distributor cap. #6) Wipe off the top of...
• Re: Considering I4 swap: 1.8 89 Golf vs. 1.8 VW Fox (90?)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 22:35:46 -0700
  ...You should look into getting a A1 Series (Rabbit / Scirocco etc) intake manifold for the Diesel conversion kit as it will not interfere with...
• Re: Seeing Red
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 4 Jul 2020 18:30:10 -0700
  ...I immediately began working on replacing the manifold intake > hose / boots. This included repainting the manifold, cleaning the top of > the block, inspecting fuel...
• Re: Need a bit more help...
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 16:56:24 +0000
  >The first depicts a plastic manifold, just downstream of the air filter, >that has cracked and should be replaced. I need a name or...
• Re: Golf engine conversion runs
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 15:57:29 -0500
  ...e fuel distributer on the driver's side and feeds the intake > manifold by a short 90 degree hose. Also allows for the use...
• My toughest Vanagon problem yet finally solved!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 10:15:24 -0800
  ...Air was leaking into the crankcase (and getting sucked into the intake manifold as unmeasured air though the crankcase ventilation system) around a hardened...
• Calling all air-heads.....
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 00:43:46 -0700
  ...2nd, what is the connector that comes from under the intake manifold (pass. side at the throttle body area) through the tranny/engine connection...
• Re: I win!!! the worse ever "westy part" picture...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 13:16:51 -0600
  ...a coated surface Aids in cooling heat sensitive parts Excellent for intake manifolds, brake components, oil pans etc. Very good chemical and corrosion resistance...
• Re: Manifold measuring - is this right?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:16:12 -0700
  ...Bentley's > > doesn't give > > >> a procedure for checking intake manifold vacuum so I'm winging > > it. I let > > >> the engine warm up so...
• LVC: Cutting Metal (sheet, plate, box, tube)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 2 May 2014 09:46:07 -0700
  ...It would be fun to learn of things like intake manifold alterations, copying diesel vanagon carriers, etc. Thanks much, Neil. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil...
• FS: Complete Digifant Setup
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 17:52:04 -0400
  ...However the air distribution manifold and the throttle body are not included as they are still in use in that application the intake runners...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Mar 2018 21:57:19 -0500
  ...Once the valve is open, it allows the intake plenum to pull vapors out of the canister by pulling filtered air over the charcoal...
• Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Engineering
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 15:59:32 -0800
  ...The stock air filter - throttle body - intake manifold system is > capable > of flowing enough air for the stock engine up to redline. True, but...
• Re: Fuel tank problem solving (Almost)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 3 Apr 2018 02:07:27 -0400
  ...at 2.5 bar (36 psi) over the pressure in the intake manifold at any given moment. However this has little effect on the...
• Re: how to check Bug engine is a 1.3 or 1.6 externally
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 08:18:01 -0500
  Andrew the 40 hp engine has no letter before the serial numbers and the intake manifold bolts to the head straight down not at...
• Re: AW: Water deliberately added to gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 16:08:10 -0800
  ...You would hook it up to the intake manifold, and then you got twice the fuel mileage and 3 times the engine longevity. I...
• 1991 2.1L Wasserboxer engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 21:01:39 -0400
  ...This engine spent all of it's life in Oklahoma until 11/03, and light use since, so no rust on the intake runners...
• Re: Dying FI etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Feb 1995 01:53:34 -0400
  ...He was pouring raw gas into the intake 'manifold' to make it run for a few seconds trying to diagnose it. A bad day...
• Re: Carb conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:50:11 -0400
  ...c-ya Jonce >www.CIP1.com has some air intake manifolds & carbs for the air-cooled. I've been told that these >do not...
• Re: RoadHaus - Escaping Air Sound?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 18:37:38 -0600
  ...A huge charge of the stuff went into the engine, through the intake manifold, past the intake valves into the engine, and in a...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 09:47:25 -0700
  On 6/14/2005 8:19 AM John Bange wrote: >The intake manifold seems to be just a big hollow can, so >theoretically the...
• Re: Shopping list or kit for Molotov fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 3 Dec 2014 14:34:21 -0800
  ...anyway. > > I'm surprised to see you still have the original intake manifold > tubes, they usually rot and leak by now! Those are ancient...
• Carb conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:16:16 -0400
  ...The fuel will sort of puddle in the manifold. Can we say flat spot? Oh, no intake air preheat either. You drive along for...
• Re: . Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 14 Mar 2015 19:45:44 -0600
  ...This because the gasoline portion of the fuel/air mixture tends to stick to cold manifold surfaces rather than make it past the intake...
• If you are putting the alternator back in........ lesson
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Rogers
  Wed, 14 May 2014 09:23:26 -0400
  ...Wiring harness, throttle body, intake manifold (well paint anyways...), alternator, distributor seal, I took notes, wrote thing down and had it all back together...
• Re: Golf/Jetta engine in gas Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 12:49:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Other than that, a little fabricating of the > intake to the manifold and you have a very nice running Vanagon. > > We've played with...
• Westy Center Single Seat, Trailer hitch, Mud flaps, Diesel exhaust system, etc. For Sale
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 06:30:24 CDT
  ...Also intake manifold. 1.9L Waterboxer flywheel Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes, collector, cat. convertor, tailpipe. 2.1 crossover pipes and collector, muffler...
• Re: Whats it called??
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:02:08 -0400
  ...rubber hose on the ends, at the breather tower, > and the intake manifold adapter. Has done well over the past 5 years of > daily...
• Re: FYI - Venting for mobile refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 11:05:23 -0700
  ...I don't know how much heat you can extract from the air by passing it through mysterious ducting and manifolds buried in the...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Centre_of?= =?UTF-8?Q?_Rear_Wheels?=
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 28 Oct 2017 09:24:13 -0700
  ...Thanks Jim! > > I'm diving into making a custom lower profile intake manifold. Establishing > engine position obviously plays into the process. > > This should be...
• Re: Power steering boost valve?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 07:22:09 -0700
  ...to it. > > It takes filtered air and puts it into the intake manifold. > > From the Bentley it appears it is the power steering boost...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:55:50 -0700
  ...Lower than that speed, efficiency is reduced by pumping losses due to the low intake manifold pressure. At the higher end, frictional losses and...
• Re: turbo?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 14:07:15 -0700
  ...across the > > back of the compartment to stuff it into the intake manifold. Simple > > and effective, and safe too, in that all the ECU...
• Re: Considering I4 swap: 1.8 89 Golf vs. 1.8 VW Fox (90?)
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 14:42:09 -0700
  ...to effect clearance? If there's not much room for the intake manifold, how does your mechanic expect to stuff carbs and such in...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:45:21 -0500
  ...The adapter manifold was bolted to the VW manifold using a spare gasket). I then setup a Dwyer differential pressure gauge measuring 0-15...
• Re: 83 westy overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 11:56:10 PST
  ...I renmoved the intake manifold and a rocker shaft from one cylinder head so that all head bolts (nuts) were exposed. I quickly found...
• Re: Using Gunk or other engine cleaning solvents!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 21:34:34 -0600
  ...or Crud its that semi liquid, > gummy stuff on Chevy V8 intake manifolds that holds the Moths, > Butterflies, leaves, acorns and rat droppings. > It...
• Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 3
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 18:35:07 -0700
  ...Also I sprayed WD-40 on the exhaust manifold bolts in anticipation of swearing at them later. One final note--diesel intake manifolds are...
• Re: Fuel flow regulator
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:55:16 -0500
  ...is a vacuum line to the intake > >> manifold. The purpose is to adjust fuel pressure to match manifold > absolute > >> pressure, aka vacuum. > >> > >> Dennis > >> > >> > >> -----Original...
• Re: Losing valve lash just after adjustment-why?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 08:07:44 -0400
  ...Van has ran pretty well since them but lately I have developed a lumpy idle and low manifold vacuum (10-12). I researched everything...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 23:43:51 -0800
  ...IIRC, he took a stock European spec T3 (Vanagon) intake manifold and substituted a Weber in his older Syncro. -- BenT