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• Timing/Distributer question
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:57:16 -0400
  ...Finally, after lots of items with my last mechanic he finally pulled the vacuum line to the front of the distributer, stuck and screw...
• fuel/air mixture diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 09:03:25 -0700
  ...I may tap it into my vacuum hose system tonight for a test. Where Should I connect it? I can't detect any vacuum...
• Cruise (more) blues.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 18:33:56 -0400
  ...The next step will be to try standard vacuum cruise. Don't ask me why this wasn't done in the first place...but...
• What is normal vacuum spec on 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 13:05:28 -0500
  Anyone ever put a vacuum gauge to their 2.1L? I'm just wondering what a normal reading should be? My old reference material...
• Re: Running Rich - O2 sensor reading low?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 00:45:02 EST
  ...When it showed 36 psi with vacuum/40 without, I thought I had the problem by the ying yangs. Unfortunately, substituting a tested regulator...
• FS: inst. cluster w/ tach/digi clock, & factory Cruise Control setup
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 May 2005 12:02:55 EDT
  ...pedal switches, rubber vacuum line, vacuum pump by engine, etc. the only thing that i dont have is the linkage piece and diaphram that...
• Re: Oil dipstick pushed out of the tube
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 21:16:58 -0700
  ...There's a reed valve up there than shuts when there's more than a certain amount of vacuum in the intake plenum. Given...
• Power Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 00:06:13 -0800
  ...It is so much easier to do with a Mityvac vaccum bleeder ____________________________________________ Can you use the Mityvac vacuum bleeder on the hydraulic clutch line...
• I need an oil filler tube
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 13:24:51 -0400
  Hey, if anyone has one that isn't cracked and will not cause vacuum leaks I would like to buy if from you. let...
• Re: i-4
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 22:28:46 -0500
  Sounds like a vacuum leak. Had same problem with mine turned out that the injector seals were leaking. Have also heard problems with the...
• Re: Power brake booster on Type II
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Mon, 1 Jan 1996 22:20:28 -0600 (CST)
  ...I've already > >purchased the servo (yow! that was expensive!) the master cylinder and > >vacuum line check valve. I figure I'll have to...
• Re: gas leak update, coupled with questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 May 2010 22:41:36 -0400
  ...Compressor apparently missing. #5 -- I believe that should go to the vapor-recovery vacuum switch on right side forward, and/or the distributor. #6...
• Re: Desperately seeking mechanical Vac-Advance
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 2 Mar 1995 08:06:10 -0800 (PST)
  Mark Sabourin writes: > > Has anyone changed their Vacuum Advance on the Distributor to a > mechanical one as St. Muir suggests? If so, where can...
• Re: noise from master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:02:03 -0700
  ...The manifold vacuum on one side of the diaphragm allows the 14.7psi on the other side to help push on the pedal. Kind...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:30:59 -0500
  ...On gasoline engines it's > > >actually VACUUM braking, i.e. the pistons are pulling against a vacuum in > > >the intake tract. The big air...
• Re: 98 Eurovan Front Airvent not closing
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:18:14 +0200
  ...I stripped the glove box and behind it seems to be some sort of vacuum pump, that connect to a small vacuum switch, but...
• Re: Slow throttle response on 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 19:10:03 -0600
  Scott, The air flap is a possibility, but it really sounds like a small vacuum leak. As the engine heats up, the rubber expands...
• won't start
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dyer
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 12:36:44 -0700
  ...sounds like it's either a vacuum leak/old vacuum lines; or perhaps fuel vaporization. With the latter, fuel lines get too close to...
• Re: vacuum bleeding?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 10:41:08 -0500
  ...to bleed the cooling system on a Vanagon by using a vacuum pump? Would it be possible to hook up an electric pump of...
• Searching for a 1.9 distributor or vac pod
  Historical mailing list - Karl - Westy Ventures
  Sat, 1 Jun 2024 12:35:13 -0700
  I'm trying to find a 1.9 vacuum / retard pod or complete distributor for a 1.9 waterboxer to help out a friend...
• Re: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Raceing Cajun
  Sat, 16 May 2015 13:15:54 -0500
  ...on exhaust side ..... "Ignition" induced problem ! After the first backfire always check for "blown "off" vacuum hoses, etc.. Skipper >Subject: Start up,back fire?
• Gas powered refrigerator installed
  Historical mailing list - Carlota
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 13:32:12 -0500
  ...This device uses one inlet for gas and another for a vacuum, No Outlets....... Regards, Javier
• Syncro Differential Lock Stuck?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Work
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 21:43:39 EDT
  ...There are no vacuum leaks. I have traced the problem to the operating rod? It seems frozen in place. Does anyone have any suggestions...
• Re: 88 GLstarts, stalls immediately
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:15:23 EDT
  In a message dated 10/28/05 10:50:48 AM, bearsvw2000@YAHOO.COM writes: << I would look for a vacuum line off somewhere...
• Re: 71 bus, brakes, front end
  Historical mailing list - Chris Venema
  Mon, 15 May 1995 14:54:07 -0500 (CDT)
  ...You must have the vacuum tubes from the manifold attached or the brakes won't work worth a flip. BUT, if you attach the...
• Re: Any good car vacs out there?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:55:38 +0000
  ...I had a 12 VDC vacuum once...pretty pitiful.  Gave it away; never missed it since. Rich San Diego From: Jack R <jack007@COMCAST...
• Re: Stalling at Idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 22:37:17 +0000
  Thanks Joel, I forgot to mention that I did check for vacuum leaks, the only piece of rubber hose is about 2 inches long...
• Adding Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 20 Dec 2018 01:50:57 +0000
  ...Adding Cruise Control   I've been very happy with the "old school" (that is using manifold vacuum for the servo) Audiovox CCS100 cruise control...
• one more question...
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Sat, 30 Sep 1995 21:44:27 -0800 (PST)
  ...the vacuum hoses from that area are the only ones i neglected to label before i dropped the engine. anyone know how they go...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 12 May 2015 09:21:09 -0700
  ...It seemed to us that the oil pump was not being driven by the vacuum pump. There was some small damage around the slot...
• Re: Never brag (and please help get my van started...)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 21:39:35 -0400
  ...Spray it on various intake/vacuum junctions between throttle body and intake and listen for a change in idle. Just be careful and don...
• Re: fuel pressure regulator questions
  Historical mailing list - t
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 21:11:01 -0700
  ...like you might still have a vacuum leak. Just my thoughts on the subject. tim o'brien Matthew Pollard wrote: > > I am trying to...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome??
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 19:28:53 -0600
  ...Try it sometime, put your vacuum gauge in place and plug the tail pipe with a rag or what ever, 2000 RPM'S and...
• Re: need help- what is this hose?
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:49:22 -0700
  ...This is the vacuum hose going to the brake servo drum in the front of the car. But right under the pipe, there is...
• Re: brake system vacuum leak
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Feb 1995 22:37:00 -0600 (CST)
  ...Make sure you have a good pump, that is drawing plenty of vacuum. The diaphram within the pump sometimes goes bad. Start the engine...
• Re: Binding when turning
  Historical mailing list - Peter Pistner
  Sun, 5 Oct 1997 22:37:36 -0700
  ...Can the diff lock engage by itself? Heat? Vacuum leak? If the diff lock is engaged without using the vacuum actuator, would the light...
• Re: 2.1 stumbling on startup
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 21 Jul 2012 22:53:20 +0000
  My '85 did this too, until I changed out ALL the old vacuum lines. Jeff Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > My 91 2.1 will...
• Re: Click type torque wrench
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 09 May 1995 09:43:38 -0500
  ...Mick Owens Space Vacuum Epitaxy Center Office: (713)743-3626 Fax: (713)747-7724 E-mail: owens@uh.edu or svec13@jetson.uh.edu
• Re: Defeating '75 bus self-destructs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 18:08:19 -0500 (CDT)
  ...So a non-vacuum distributor is acceptable. Sami -- Sami Dakhlia Dept. of Economics Washington-University-in-St.Louis dakhlia@wuecona.wustl.edu
• Re: Getting rid of interference from distributor?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 15:43:41 -0400
  ...It is integrated with the vacuum servo that controls the accelerator. Lisa -- Lisa Quinn at cp682@cleveland.freenet.edu
• Re: Oil Filler Neck
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 08:38:36 EST
  ...Should I replace this?? >> Yes, it is a vacuum leak.
• Re: [NVC] Coffee brewing and cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 08:09:52 -0700
  ...Coffee Makers The only method not mentioned in this thread has been the old Silex vacuum coffe makers. Now one of those would be...
• Re: Projektzwo Foglight Project - Bad News
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:57:15 -0600
  I won't be able to vacuum form it myself now, but if a mold can be constructed, the people here at the vacuum...
• Re: Late 1.9l vacuum system was Ground Cleaning time...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:05:06 -0700
  ...Late 1.9l vacuum system was Ground Cleaning time... > At 11:33 AM 10/18/2009, Richard Koerner wrote: >>By the way, when I...
• Advice on VW power/RPM range 2.1 l
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Jun 1997 10:05:09 -0400
  ...Ie if your rig's motor is good and you pull more or less than average vacuum, then your improvements or --err-- problems would...
• Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 16 May 2004 11:47:42 -0400
  On Sat, 15 May 2004, David Marshall wrote: > As a potential solution to this, I though of perhaps installing a spring > on the vacuum...
• Re: Chrome Muffler Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 15:11:03 -0700
  Maybe a new part? Lower Idle Stabilizer Bearing? Sounds like someone was playing with the vacuum system for some reason. Is there normally any...
• Re: Brake pedal/high idle issue
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:24:19 -0700
  ...I realize I may have been > screwing up the vacuum supply/demand chain there, but is this > something indicating a repair down the road...
• Re: Aftermarket Cruise questions . . .
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 09:24:00 -0400
  ...A varient on this is the diaphramor a hose may have a leak , so that low vacuum exacerbates the problem of insuffcient vacuum. The...
• Re: future is looking bleak....(no Fish content)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 16:14:34 -0500
  It could be something as simple as the vacuum retard on the distributor or a leaking vacuum line on your distributor. I'm an...
• Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:51:56 -0700
  I also found one of my small vacuum lines disconnected at the throttle body...Purple one, I think it goes to the charcoal cannister...
• Re: Vacuum question. Another continuing saga.
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 15:29:18 -0700
  Another thing you my try when it is hunting is to remove the oil filler cap. I'd bet that it will stop hunting...
• Cruise control issues
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Wed, 20 May 2009 12:06:57 -0400
  ...Do you think this could be vacuum related. Thanks Merv.
• Need distributor for 2 liter ac motor vacuum advance
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 21:17:47 -0400
  Volks, I need the stock dizzy for an acvw with fuel injection...any one have one on the shelf, reasonable? I will paypal. Adam...
• 2 liter vanagon dizzy needed, new or rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Tarheel
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 11:42:02 -0400
  Need the vacuum advance dizzy for my 2 liter vanagon. Tried bus boys not listed. Any help appreciated. Tarheel 81 westy (2 of them...
• Re: Removing old window tint film
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 08:27:52 -0700
  ...Use a vacuum to clean it up immediately, the residue of plastic film is a mess. Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com
• update to south african parts group purchase page
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 09:21:52 -0800
  i have updated the page with information about the decoupler vacuum setup and lugnuts for the alloy wheels. http://members.cruzio.com/~cikasper/sa...
• A/C help needed
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 19:23:18 -0400
  ...Any ideas as to make/model number/source of vacuum pump that will do the job? John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 7-passenger
• Re: What symptoms from leaking AFM boot?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 20:12:36 -0400
  ...A vacuum leak. Mike
• Looking for a restrictor
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Wed, 7 May 2008 08:37:14 -0400
  Hi, I'm looking for the restrictor that goes in the vacuum line between the charcoal canister valve and the distributor advance mechanism. I...