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• Re: Running rich
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Wed, 9 May 2001 02:02:21 -0700
  ...Swapped out the air flow meter for another (used but serviceable) one. No significant change in behavior. Examined the spark plugs. All four were...
• Re: Running without a cat
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 23:11:54 -0400
  ...Generally you won't see any significant improvement in > > power when removing the cat unless you also do something that NEEDS > > the extra flow...
• Help! I need an AFM
  Historical mailing list - by way of Ron Lussier
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 16:17:44 -0700
  I have been looking for awhile for an air-flow meter for my 81 vanagon. Someone said it makes a difference if it is...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:30:49 -0800
  ...A couple people recommended > > this sounds like a mass air flow meter problem. Anyone have > > experiences with these types of problems? Any pointers on...
• LMMU was: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Engineering
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 11:02:18 -0800
  ...It is a comlpete intake/air meter replacement kit, not just a mass air convertor box(as someone pointed out is commercially available). It...
• Re: Help Needed, On the Road
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:14:01 -0500
  ...Air Flow Meters in general are a weak link because it is where something > mechanical meets something electrical....always a potential weak area - > the...
• BDSM. oops, I mean Re: MS not VW
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 20:38:34 -0500
  ...I pried the cover off of the air flow sensor and cleaned the contacts. There was some crud towards the left (full throttle) end...
• Re: The further adventures of my $#@! fuel supply problem
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 19:04:05 -0700
  ...Turns out at the tip of the metal arm that the float for the level sensor is a little rubber bumper that hits the...
• permanent fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 17:56:48 -0500
  ...fuel pressure AND flow? Is your CHT sensor good? You can check that with a meter at different temps (ambient air vs. after a...
• FW: FS:'87 Syncro Westy, '86 Syncro, '83 Westy, Subaru 2.5L
  Historical mailing list - Meiborg, John R
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 12:09:06 -0800
  ...conversion parts, 597 miles! (from > rollover), complete from mass air flow meter to O2 sensors!, ECU, > alternator, A/C compressor, power steering pump, Subaru...
• FW: FS:'87 Syncro Westy, '86 Syncro, '83 Westy, Subaru 2.5L
  Historical mailing list - Meiborg, John R
  Tue, 24 Feb 1998 09:52:53 -0800
  ...conversion parts, 597 miles! (from > rollover), complete from mass air flow meter to O2 sensors!, ECU, > alternator, A/C compressor, power steering pump, Subaru...
• Re: Help Needed, On the Road
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:40:12 -0700
  ...Air Flow Meters in general are a weak link because it is where something mechanical meets something electrical....always a potential weak area - the...
• Re: need I -4 stuff
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 00:25:58 EDT
  ...You could feed the system with the RV air flow meter and be within its design margin. Wouldn't use the Vanagon part because...
• Re: running hot....any ideas, caveats?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 15:03:15 -0800
  ...Check for air leaks. Use an infrared sensor to measure the temperatures of various components. Inexpensive at Radio Shack. Stay cool...
• Re: Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan--Radiator/Coolant Hell
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 14:02:12 -0700
  ...If theres anymore air in > the hoses Ill sh*t a brick. > > I am going nuts and after getting coolant splashed in > my eyes...
• stranded in san francisco...need watercooled westy tech help (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 08:19:40 -0600
  ...have good spray pattern....basic electrical checks on coil, air flow meter, oxygen sensor, and computer seem to indicate all is well.... the engine...
• Re: Formerly Rich Running 1.9l WBX Now Running Hot
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 31 May 2010 10:41:05 -0400
  ...9) When fairly steady flow of coolant comes out of bleeder, close it. Does not have to be perfectly air free but should be...
• Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:49:56 -0500
  ...Temp II sensor - new 5. Air Flow Meter – swap PS (I have the Vanagon Syndrome capacitor soldered into the AFM plug) 6. Air intake...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:36:53 -0700
  ...If air can't get in > coolant won't flow out. > Prep new sensor with O-ring. > Remove clip. > Quickly remove sensor, look for...
• Re: Running cold...
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:41:21 -0500
  ...I sensor which is in the air flow meter. With the van > cold, first thing in the morning, both of these sensors should have...
• Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 20:11:39 -0400
  ...The temp sensor relies on the coolant flowing past it. No coolant flow, no reading until such time that the coolant is hot enough...
• Re: Severe coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:35:03 -0400
  ...With the coolant temperature sensor relying on the proper flow of coolant you can't completely rely on it if the system can't...
• Re: Is there a better Upgraded compressor for the 88 up 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 05:59:39 -0700
  ...fit in the stock location) This will get a bit > more air flowing over the > condenser. Sounds like a good idea. Also make sure...
• Re: 86 hot temp gauge---RESOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:40:43 -0500
  ...You > don't have a problem here. > > As the resistance of the temp sensor drops the current flow through it > increases, lowering the voltage...
• Re: Bubble in cooling system? '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Jul 1996 09:02:16 -0700
  ...The level sensor is in the top of that tank (inside is a "well" to get this thing to blink when there is gas...
• Re: Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:51:58 -0400
  ...Ignition miss fire Lean miss fire due to bad injector(s), vacuum leak, cylinder air flow unbalance due to cylinder, rings, or valve problem...
• Re: Request for Help - Overheating Problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 21:07:26 -0600
  ...Once warm, observe the coolant level in the over flow tank. Should be higher than minimum. If the coolant sensor light comes on, Shut...
• Re: Digifant 21. MV High Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 18 May 2009 15:33:03 -0700
  ...No stalling problems. > > My only thought is the Mass Air Flow sensor may be out and or the air > temperature sender in the MAF...
• Re: VDO Coolant Temp Gauge Sender...where to put???
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 12 Jul 2003 09:37:43 -0500
  When I was installing the Haltech FI system on my Vanagon, their temp sensor was a generic one, so I took a standar brass...
• update - Rocky's results - was Westy Karma, was stuck in Custer
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 22:50:52 -0600
  ...Running too rich, black smoke coming out, lots of misfiring and lurching and stuff like that. - check air flow meter. Swapped out my air...
• Re: Still running rich
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 21 May 2001 06:15:41 -0400
  ...Swapped out the air flow meter for another (used but serviceable) one. No significant change in behavior. Examined the spark plugs. All four were...
• Re: Cold Start Unsolved: Help
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 13:03:00 -0400
  ...removed, cleaned and verified as > functional, new battery, new oxygen sensor, Air Flow Meter cap popped and > resistive trace cleaned. So, yesterday I removed...
• EGR Purpose in Life
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 06:06:08 -0500
  ...The heart of this system is the "Oxyge= n Sensor". Some late model cars use multiple sensors to provide even mor= e control. =0D...
• Newer updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:54:33 -0400
  ...Here are the items available: *Metal bracket (stamped steel, black) with adjusting slots, possibly for air conditioning compressor (looks new)-$5 *Timing sensor (senses...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome TSB 92-02: Also Applies To Digijet ?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Jun 2017 15:09:37 -0700
  ...This harness provides improved signal voltage >> >> stabilization. * remove electrical connector from air flow sensor >> >> * install wire harness, Part No. 025 906 302, between main...
• Re: Turbocharge your Westy fridge fan
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 01:23:24 -0800
  ...the new fan is noticeably quieter, with a >smoothness >unlike the original, and you can actually FEEL the air flowing out >of the >vents...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 16 May 2022 22:38:31 -0400
  ...Valve timing and overlap effects the flow and the way the air flow pulses. The engine management is set up based on certain assumptions...
• Re: Hesitatation - GOOD NEWS !
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 15:32:38 EST
  ...So I let it run for about 15 minutes and watched the air flow meter work, pretty cool ! Everything seemed fine so I put...
• Re: AFM ADJUSTING
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 18:17:05 -0800
  ...Air flow, Air temp, water temp, amount of hydro >>carbons in the exhaust stream, if the engine is at idle or wide open >>throttleor...
• Euro-Drive: 89 Volkswagen Vanagon, Qua, Emissions/Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - "Christian P Malacrea (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 09:47:42 -0500
  ...the O2 sensor was replace a year ago, i Have check all the basic, connector to air flow and Temp sensor, ground Any help...
• Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons (clarification)
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 08:09:40 -0600
  Will this system work on air cooled models?and if so does it eliminate the crossover pipe? TIA Rob Wright 82 westy KENWILFY@AOL...
• Re: Re.Spillage when filling the gas
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 11:56:25 -0700
  ...I suspect that the trip sensor is vaccuum driven > > by > > > the passing fuel and at low flow rates, it just isn't adjusted to...
• Re: OSX light on
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 22:27:19 -0400
  ...Temp 2 sensor, Air flow meter tampered with, or other problem such as injector balance causing a miss fire. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Troubleshooting Question
  Historical mailing list - Denys Mueller
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 18:30:16 -0700
  ...OX2 sensor is disconnected and timimg advanced to 8-10 degrees Spare Parts on hand 1. Fuel pump 2. Air Flow Meter 3. Ignition...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 10:14:13 -0400
  ...Air delivery includes not having any vacuum leaks, or un metered sir flow. As the Waterboxer does not use a PCV valve or other...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 17 May 2022 06:59:33 -0700
  ...Valve timing and overlap effects the > flow and the way the air flow pulses. The engine management is set up based > on certain assumptions...
• Re: 1.9 engine HELP!!! UPDATE---
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:30:22 -0800
  ...I tried swapping out most everything I could (air flow meter, plug wires, throttle body, coil, ECU, and more) but I got some advice...
• Re: 85 Westy stumbling?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:47:30 -0700
  ...I have also cleaned > his mass air flow sensor track and moved it slightly. His grounds also appear > to be in good shape. This...
• Re: head gasket problem ?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 12:33:51 -0500
  ...The other > coolant tank has an air pocket. So I get a water bottle, slowly > loosen the cap, let out the pressure and top...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 22:52:42 -0500
  ...almost uniquely I believe, uses full time heater > circuit flow . But nowhere is air mixed into the heater circuit. > That's a quite bizarre...
• Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:57 -0700
  ...It enriches the mixture until the O2 sensor "bangs" over >> into a rich reading, and then leans it out until the sensor "bangs" >> back...
• Re: Engine warm-up troubles
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 22:23:09 -0500
  ...check from the archives: > > Checked Temp sensor 1 with ohm meter - it reads in spec. The air flow > meter was just replaced about 3...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:33:47 -0800
  ...Let's say you want the idle air valve partially open. It's actually kinda hard (re: expensive) to limit the current flow to...
• Re: permanent fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 18:58:05 -0500
  ...fuel pressure AND flow? Is your CHT sensor good? You can check that with a meter at different temps (ambient air vs. after a...
• running rich
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Rokus
  Sat, 05 Jul 1997 03:50:50 -0700
  ...The adjustment involved the AIR FLOW SENSOR. sometimes called the Air box Looking into the engine compartment you will see it between the air...
• COLD START WOES (long)
  Historical mailing list - Rob Lebo
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 12:59:44 +0000
  ...hot wiring to 12VDC and checked again with the engine running, Air Flow Meter cap removed and resistive trace cleaned, resistance changes over full...
• Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:35:12 -0500
  ...Temp II sensor - new > 5. Air Flow Meter – swap PS (I have the Vanagon Syndrome capacitor > soldered into the AFM plug) 6. Air intake...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 13:52:28 -0700
  ...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: Help with stalling van
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 May 2010 13:07:43 -0700
  ...man, does it help to have another van to test-run parts, like say the Air Flow Meter on, or a known-good air...
• Re: Backfiring. How to proceed?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 17:15:25 -0500
  ...engine running lean - look over your air filter >> housing, any gaskets or rubber boots between the air-flow meter and >> the heads, etc. > > Been...