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Re: Expansion tank under pressure when cold?
Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:37:24 +0000
...My mechanic revs the engine up to bring the level down, add > > > the coolant and put on the cap presto.. > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > m. > > > >
Re: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:50:07 -0700
...Weird idle problem continues Stuart I recently encountered an H2OBoxr that did not want to IdleDown ~ don't remember how high the Revs were...
Re: Expansion tank under pressure when cold?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:34:04 -0800
...My mechanic revs the engine up to bring the level > > down, add the coolant and put on the cap presto.. > > > > > > -- > m. >
Re: digijet FI adjustments
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:10:17 -0400
...Basic setting are as follows: >> >>Engine close to operating temp. >>With engine off, disconnect 02 sensor and bypass idle stabilizer. >>Check throttle plate adjustment...
Re: SMB Hailwood - genius on 2 wheels
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Sat, 16 Nov 2002 13:23:11 -0000
...Being Japanese and 'proud' of their engineers they were horrified at the shame as he shouted '...now put some decent bloody shockers on it...
Re: [Syncro] Help needed with engine running poorly
Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:40:29 -0500
...1 Liter gasoline engine with about 20K miles on the clock. Symptoms are that it start fine, idles fine, revs up fine without a...
Re: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:07:58 -1000
...Weird idle problem continues > > Stuart > > I recently encountered an H2OBoxr that did not want to > IdleDown ~ don't remember how high the Revs were...
Re: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 20 Oct 2014 08:39:14 -0700
...T2 voltage drops from 4.98 > to 1 volt when I plug it in with the engine barely warm, measured with > my Fluke meter...
Re: A Comment on TDi Engine rpm vs. Longevity and Economy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:39:31 -0500
...Larger tire (fewer revs per mile) but same gear ratio and final drive requires more torque from the engine to maintain a given amount...
Visser From SA to Attend Mid Atlantic Bus Van Fest
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 3 Dec 2002 12:29:33 -0500
...You suggest  - and I agree- that tires with a minimum of 740 revs per mile are the largest make sense for stock geared...
Re: digijet FI adjustments
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:50:25 -0400
Remember that if the idle speed exceeds 1400 rpm when engine in warm, the ECU cuts off the fuel until the idle speed drops...
Big snow tires on automatic westie
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Tue, 18 Jan 2000 18:23:18 -0800
...The engine revs significantly slower, because of the larger diameter of the wheels. Measuring the circumference of the two tires one finds 75.75...
Re: Front heater won't give heat, workin on it.
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Thu, 23 Aug 2018 21:02:49 -0700
...After running the engine little over 2000 rpm, doing the bleeding procedure without success to have heat, noticed the reservoire getting more and more...
Re: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:42:31 -0500
...T2 voltage drops from 4.98 > > to 1 volt when I plug it in with the engine barely warm, measured with > > my Fluke meter...
Air Flow Meters. -or-
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Fri, 2 Feb 1996 16:21:28 CST6CDT
...Test drive reveals a wonderfully running engine! I *think* it WAS the AFM but i'm not convinced. It is the only 'fixing' i...
Re: Two failed tires... :-(
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:35:26 -0700
...They can push the engine rpm down low enough to > really put it under strain and gas mileage can actually plummet. The 215/65...
Re: Load vs fuel consumption..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 10:11:53 -0700
...when I was abusing the motor with high loads and low revs to see if it was knocking....However, the Gurus at Techtonics Tuning...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
Wed, 3 Jan 2018 22:41:54 -0600
...This is about 795 revs/mile. The reading between the tachometer and speedometer does not change with tire size, only how far or fast...
Re: Diesel vs Gas Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:16 -0500
...On the other hand with todays manufacturing technology an engine should EASILY go well over 100,000 miles with normal care. Even the 1...
Re: Thanks and a "Service Bulletin"
Historical mailing list
Mon, 23 Jun 1997 12:52:17 EDT
...When attaching the cable onto the Alternator after installing the engine, I did notice that it was far enough away from the Throttle Body...
Re: Diesel vs Gas Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:54:54 -0800
Hey, that gave me a smile ! - 'we have arrived at the disposable engine.' ! -----Original Message----- From: Allan Streib [mailto:streib@cs.indiana.edu] Sent...
Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:34:30 -0400
...So, the concept here is that the 87 C t-stat will allow the engine to warm up to operating temp more quickly, right...
More on the VW inline 4 (Long post in reply to numerous digests)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:56:05 -0700
...The little 1.8 liter 8 valve is pretty strong...you have to keep the revs up some for best performance, but with my...
Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 10 Oct 2013 22:54:28 -0700
...that is a 'sport engine' ... optimzed for max power, which, especially in engines without variable valve timing means more oomph at higher rpms. for...
Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:16:42 -0700
...Van vibrates badly when clutch is starting to move the van ( clutch chatter ) Clutch slips when accelerating or going up hills ( engine revs increase...
Re: Front heater won't give heat, workin on it.
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:44:46 -0500
...Check it out if it's any good. > > > > Fill up the pressure tank as much as I can, engine running idle, put cap > > back...
Re: Tire sales-people (rant + info .... long)
Historical mailing list - azsun99
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 10:55:39 -0700
...25.5 > > Revs/per Mile: 824 > > Fits in Stock Clamshell: Yes > > > > Meets Specifications: No " > > > > Oddly, I didn't see it on the Canadian Michelin...
Re: 094 5 Speed Kit Diesel Conversions
Historical mailing list - Jason
Tue, 3 Jan 2017 17:39:00 -0500
...While it works short term for hatchbacks and > sedans keeping that engine under sustained load/turbo boost is not good for > long engine life...
Re: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:51:09 -0700
...Weird idle problem continues The ECU thinks the engine is really cold. Try changing the connector. It is the same as for the injectors...
Re: Golf II instruments fit Vanagon cluster? White faces?Backlighting?
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 20 Mar 2001 16:08:11 -0800
...The 2WD Vanagons need about 800 cable revs per mile. This is marked right on the face of the speedos (805). The Golfs I...
F/ Bus sighting story
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Dec 1995 09:23:14 -0600 (CST)
...The new one will pull it quite easily in third once I get the revs up in second. All of this is, of course...
Re: My AT Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 3 Jul 2010 21:53:54 -0700
...when cold, start engine and put in reverse right away, slipping sensation. engine revs but rearward motion is limited. It did that again today...
Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:28:39 -0500
...With the other engines you have to get to high revs before you get the same torque if at all. I do not seem...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:42:44 -0700
...You also don't need any clutch switch, because the CCS100 has a rev limiter feature that will disconnect when it over-revs. > This...
Re: Tire sales-people (rant + info .... long)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 10:17:24 -0800
...25.5 >> > Revs/per Mile: 824 >> > Fits in Stock Clamshell: Yes >> > >> > Meets Specifications: No " >> > >> > Oddly, I didn't see it on the Canadian Michelin...
Re: More 89 Bluestar questions
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:21:08 -0500
...Hopefully you do have the correct rear > support! Otherwise the rear of the engine will sit too low putting the oil > sump and the...
Re: Update on Waterboxer vs Transplant Power Options
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 4 Jun 2001 14:45:45 EDT
...for any given engine output. Another correction of up to 10% needs to be made for different tire diameters (compare revs per mile) to...
Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
Historical mailing list - David M
Sun, 21 Jul 2013 13:05:44 -0700
...The engine cut out once when idling and once while driving. This was not a gradual lowering of the revs until it stalled but...
Re: 094 5 Speed Kit Diesel Conversions
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Wed, 4 Jan 2017 18:16:02 -0400
...While it works short term for hatchbacks and >> sedans keeping that engine under sustained load/turbo boost is not good for >> long engine life...
Clutch Dead in Orillia Ontario / Algonquin Park - Does anyone know Valle Shell?
Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 10:48:12 -0400
...I usually leave the westy in gear after I shut down the engine, then push the clutch when starting the engine. This morning when...
Re: Big snow tires on automatic westie
Historical mailing list - Johnson, Darrell
Wed, 19 Jan 2000 07:55:51 -0800
...The engine revs significantly slower, because of the larger diameter of the wheels. Measuring the circumference of the two tires one finds 75.75...
Re: [Syncro] Help needed with engine running poorly
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:36:51 -0800
...1 Liter gasoline engine with about 20K miles on the clock. Symptoms are that it start fine, idles fine, revs up fine without a...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Thu, 4 Jan 2018 08:50:00 -0800
...This is about 795 revs/mile. The reading between > the tachometer and speedometer does not change with tire size, only how far > or fast...
Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
Historical mailing list - Vanagon
Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:45:26 -0700
...van ( clutch > chatter ) > Clutch slips when accelerating or going up hills ( engine revs increase, but > van does not gain speed ) > > those are the common...
Re: The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
Tue, 30 Sep 2003 13:28:26 -0700
...As the vanagon would loose power, the afm reading, of course, would get lower, as the engine sucked in less air. The signal went...
Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
Historical mailing list - steve meassick
Sat, 3 Mar 2018 02:29:19 +0000
...I can pretty much hear the speed of my engine revs and guess my tachometer. If I get a audible oil temp and presure...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:12:48 -0400
...after the engine was warm. I guess I read that wrong. That would surely explain the burping of the excess fluid. Thanks again, Rob...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:54:54 -0400
Proper checking is done on a level plane, while hot, engine running, and with the shifter in park or neutral. If you were seeing...
Re: Engine Performance vs Tire Size/Comments Redux
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 16 Dec 2002 21:24:54 -0800
...Michelin - No Change Engine Power Increase Second Replacement Tire Set ... Current Tires 215/75R15 / 8.5" / 27.7" / 755 ... Michelin LTX 0% Engine Power...
Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack? (+ crossing the creek)
Historical mailing list - jbclem1
Tue, 8 Apr 2008 14:18:27 -0700
...to where it affects the running of the engine. I would just keep the revs up and go slowly through the creek (unless the...
Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sat, 2 Jan 2010 04:26:25 -0500
...Of course one can buy into the standard list wisdom of regearing to drop cruising revs. This will shorten the life of the engine...
Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 2 Jan 2010 12:17:52 -0800
...Of > course one can buy into the standard list wisdom of regearing to drop > cruising revs. This will shorten the life of the engine...
Re: [Syncro] Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:47:05 -0500
...With the other engines you have to get to high revs before you get the same torque if at all. I do not seem...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:21:09 -0400
...It's been about 14 years since I looked at the dipstick with the engine off. Mike Dennis Haynes wrote: > Actually, > With the engine...
this is how bad it gets folks , on $ 9K 86 Westy for sale
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 12 May 2008 20:04:36 -0700
...The 2.1 engine shakes badly at idle too. So I drive it. Very stumbly under 2,000 rpm, after that revs out nicely...
Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack? (+ crossing the creek)
Historical mailing list - Phil Stanhope
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:10:27 -0700
...to where it > affects the running of the > engine. I would just keep the revs up and > go slowly through the creek (unless the...
Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 2 Jan 2010 09:00:11 -0800
...Of > course one can buy into the standard list wisdom of regearing to drop > cruising revs. This will shorten the life of the engine...
Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 21:10:07 -0400
...The engine cut out once when idling and once while driving. This was not a gradual lowering of the revs until it stalled but...
Re: 094 5 Speed Kit Diesel Conversions
Historical mailing list - Jason
Thu, 5 Jan 2017 20:08:43 -0500
...While it works short term for hatchbacks > and > >> sedans keeping that engine under sustained load/turbo boost is not good > for > >> long engine life...
Problem Solved: Was Metallic sound when depressing the clutch---Now happens in neutral when depressing accelerator
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Tue, 7 Jul 2009 14:15:19 -0400
...The metallic squeal was still there sporadically when I shifted gears, at idle when revving the engine and sometimes at around 30-40 miles...