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• Re: Why is this Here?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 06:50:13 -0700
  ...The original oil pressure switch only checks for the minimum oil pressure the engine needs at idle.As soon as this small pressure is...
• Re: My Westfalia has a "frog-powered" engine - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 12:09:12 -0800
  ...Sometimes, the surging will go away for a while and I can pick = >up some speed. However, even with the speed the engine seems...
• Re: Engine warm-up troubles
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 22:23:09 -0500
  ...correct idle speed. John Rodgers 88GL Driver AL Ferguson wrote: > I am having a little trouble in the morning with warming the engine of...
• Re: I need help, please
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 4 Dec 2022 08:41:25 -0800
  ...BT On Saturday, December 3, 2022, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > The Stabilizer is supposed to kick up idle speed on a cold...
• Re: 85-H20 loss of coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Travis Newhouse
  Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:55:16 -0700
  ...Can you describe the procedure? Can I let the engine idle with the expansion cap off (without making a mess)? Or, can the sniffer...
• Re: Erratic idle solved with rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:21:39 -0500
  ...Erratic idle solved with rebuild > > For the past year or so, I've written a few times to get help with an > erratic idle...
• alternator
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Mitch Daughtry
  Fri, 8 Nov 1996 14:06:29 -0500
  ...After engine running, the voltage at the battery is about 12.8 V w/ engine speed at about 2000 - 2500 rpm. At idle, engine...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Oct 2014 10:40:59 -0400
  ...after engine running. That is part of the procedure to set the timing. Reconnect the snsor to then set the idle speed. Dennis -----Original...
• IT'S ALIVE (and it's a turbo-diesel)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Sun, 28 Jun 1998 18:32:13 -0400
  ...Top speed / (so far) 75mph! Comfortable Cruising speed / 65 - 70 mph Speed in gears 1st / 18 mph, 2nd / 35 mph, 3rd / 55 mph, 4th...
• Re: Radiator fan- '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 05:11:18 -0400
  ...engine run at idle for 15 minutes to 1/2 hour and the rad fan should come on and off on the LOW speed...
• Re: Linkage broke to the accelerator pedal
  Historical mailing list - Frank Goodrick
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 20:55:04 -0500
  ...some linkage broke between the accelerator pedal and the engine...it races at >top speed. I realize this baby can't be driven as...
• Temps in the 100s today, need ideas on extra cooling
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 19:19:15 -0700
  ...When I left the inland area (temps in the 100s) the high speed level of the fan would come on if I sit at...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Ramon Hill
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:46:37 -0500
  ...If I took my foot off, the idle speed would drop to zero & it would die. No real problem with being smooth running or...
• Re: Digifant 21. MV High Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 May 2009 18:29:45 -0400
  ...The engine idles reasonably well, goes on high idle when started cold and drops to a steady 750 when warm. No stalling problems. My...
• Re: Should I really bother with oil pressure test?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 21:16:38 -0700
  ...I've seen high miles engines idle at almost no psi, hot. Like 5 psi at a hot idle on a warn engine is...
• Re: I need help, please
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 4 Dec 2022 13:54:31 -0800
  ...So I looked at the engine and scratched > > my > > > head... > > > > > > Then on impulse I disconnect the idle control valve (fat thing on on > the...
• Re: Still running rich
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 19 May 2001 22:00:53 EDT
  <<<Measured fuel pressure: �36 psi at idle with vacuum connected. �42 psi (at any engine speed) with vacuum line disconnected. �If increase engine speed...
• Re: Can this do that?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 22 May 2011 21:46:31 -0400
  ...This means at low speeds, like around town when your oil fan is not running, your engine is sucking hot air rising from the...
• Re: Vacuum question. Another continuing saga.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 23:54:18 -0400
  When the vacuum retard hose is disconnected the timing should advance and the engine speed should increase drastically. If warm, on the 1.9L...
• Re: Coolant temp at idle questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 06:47:16 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Coolant temp at idle questions > Ryan, > Sounds like the radiator fan is not achieving top speed. It's very loud. > You would...
• Oil pressure warning
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 23:23:56 -0500
  ...If the hot engine idle speed is below specification, the hot oil pressure will also be lower................ Regards, John
• Re: Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 02:44:57 +0000
  ...I got a lot of response out of the engine when I did this (engine died and/or changed idle, etc. when I modestly...
• Re: Westie luggage area
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Thu, 18 May 2000 13:51:52 -0700
  ...I have VB3 all > around my engine compartment. I can barely hear my motor at idle and even > at highway speeds noise is damped...
• Re: Fuel system...follow up
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 08:57:13 -0500
  ...Set your idle speed correctly. Warm the engine, shut it off, disconnect the Idle Stabilizer Valve, Start the engine, turn the big flat common...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 21:59:55 -0600
  ...cold WBX engine (without >>> dle controller) was from my observations on my ML430 SUV. When I start it >>> cold the idle speeds up to...
• Euro-Drive: UPDATE 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Surge
  Historical mailing list - "Robert Philp III (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 23:18:53 -0500
  ...4-speed Standard Transaxle Mileage: 150,000 mi VIN: WV2B0252FH050867 Symptoms: Surge Occurs: Always _________________________ UPDATE: __________________________ Meanwhile, back at the van. I replaced the idle...
• Re: Clues to the cold start/running problem- my test
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 19:22:51 -0500
  ...Revved the engine OK cold and it would idle and not die (It might >just mean that my control unit was OK after all...
• Re: Confessions of a Emissions Passer
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 23 May 2001 10:15:58 -0400
  ...I adjust the distributor housing to bring the reading to the case half mark and the engine drops in speed. The exhaust immediatly turns...
• Re: 85 wbx miss at idle...update =)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:21:49 -0600
  ...it goes to BTDC when the engine goes to speed and the spark advances. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Erin Randolph wrote: >Hello...
• Re: Engine overheats after spark plug change
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 22:30:40 -0400
  ...no power at the lower speeds and the Van is definitely getting hotter then normal when at an idle.</font><br> &nbsp;<br> <font...
• Re: 90 Syncro engine power probs
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 8 Apr 2012 08:02:03 -0700
  ...the engine at all, rpm at idle no matter > where the gas. Dropped to 3rd and was able to keep up the speed with...
• Re: 2.1 Oil light on at low speeds
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 07:07:40 -0400
  ...finding > that > > the oil light comes on and off at Idle once the engine is fully warmed > up. > > What's the best proceedure for...
• Re: Bogging 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:15:20 -0700
  ...The engine idles fine, even when very hot outside (+32 C here today). > when you try to accelerate from a stop the engine bogs...
• Re: [Syncro] Engine overheating - Need Advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 22:43:15 -0500
  ...Idled engine for 20 minutes .... no problem. Took test drive at highway speed .... 20 minutes ... no problem. Back to the shop .... idled another 10...
• Re: strange idling
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 15:13:14 -0700
  ...SO, i > > somehow > > > > found a combination of timing and idle speed setting that actually > > runs > > > > pretty well. So, i plugged the idle control unit...
• Boston Bob Engine, Low Compression and Low Vacuum - Update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 18:48:11 -0000
  ...An unlit propane torch carefully waved around all of the rubber parts in the engine compartment didn't cause the engine idle to change...
• Re: Flickering alternator light at higher RPM's
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 23:29:27 -0500
  ...At speeds in your weather the belt may slip if worn or misadjusted; at idle, following a drive, the ambient temps can climb in...
• Re: oil pressure diagnosis.
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:20:20 -0700
  ...then they used a pressure gauge - pressure low at idle, OK at running speed. Not sure how warm the motor was when they read...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:06:12 -0500
  ...speed) I've wondered > > >>> about the seemingly pretty high cold oil and engine oil > > >>> pressure... > > >>> > > >>> After hard use on a hot day, my idle...
• Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 16:45:29 -0400
  ...pumps out less heat at idle, though, making any problems less obvious. The last time my low-speed fan came on, it was about...
• RE: Speaking of heater fans...
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 09 Jan 1995 19:59:12 EST
  ...In summary, it gives you the heat at idle and around-town speeds that you would otherwise have only at cruising speeds. Also slams...
• Re: Symptom of vacuum line collapse or leaks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 23:10:20 -0500
  ...Hills caused a >major speed loss and from stop signs a took a while to reach 90 km/h. It >almost felt the engine...
• Re: setting yout timing
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 1 May 2001 23:24:42 -0500
  As long as you can average her, You'll probably have to close the idle speed screw on the throttle body down almost all...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:03:53 -0800
  ...starts easily, idles easily, but upon attempted >>> acceleration it bucks, kicks, snorts, hiccups, coughs - finally >>> smoothing out at speed. >>> >>> Warm engine: starts easily, idles...
• Re: Still running rich
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 21 May 2001 06:15:41 -0400
  ...36 psi at idle with vacuum connected. 42 psi (at any engine speed) with vacuum line disconnected. If increase engine speed (with vac. connected...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:49:24 -0400
  ...speed) I've wondered > >>> about the seemingly pretty high cold oil and engine oil > >>> pressure... > >>> > >>> After hard use on a hot day, my idle...
• Re: Prius question with vanagon content-Electric air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:21:38 -0400
  ...Engine driven systems are often less efficient due to the engine speed being determined by the driving needs, not the AC so the system...
• Re: Vangon Fan Housing
  Historical mailing list - Dr. D.W. Carment
  Tue, 2 Aug 1994 12:48:11 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The thing is, the engine oil light never comes on at idle no matter how much we drive it (we covered about 450-500...
• Re: '87 w/ surging idle
  Historical mailing list - chad knutson
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 14:45:13 -0600
  ...As I understand it, the idle stabilizer keep the idle up while the engine is cold. Good think it's getting warm out . . . Chad...
• Re: Timing
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 20:42:11 -1000
  ...rotating the engine and seeing which mark comes first. To adjust the timing, disconnect the idle stabilizer and set the idle speed to 850...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 15:42:55 -0500
  ...When it gets real bad, the engine will > occasionally backfire, especially > when decelerating. The idle speed becomes erratic > and it sometimes dies when > idling...
• Re: 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Eats Water Pumps
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Sep 1996 11:59:12 -0400
  ...idle, reset your idle speed with the screw in the throttle housing, then fine tune the co to remain at 2% at idle w...
• Re: failed SMOG, cylinder misfiring?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 7 Sep 2003 22:06:57 -0700
  ...makes no difference at idle speeds. I haven't driven on the highway yet to test. I turned the engine off and disconnected cylinder...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 19 Oct 2014 21:12:01 -0700
  ...after engine running. That is part of the procedure to set the timing. Reconnect the snsor to then set the idle speed. Dennis -----Original...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 18:27:33 -0400
  ...from about 63psi at highway speeds when hot to about 60psi over the past few years, and the idle pressure has declined from 23...
• Euro-Drive: UPDATE 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Surge
  Historical mailing list - "Robert Philp III (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:02:39 -0500
  ...1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Engine: 1.9 L / 4 cyl / Gas / OHV Fuel: Fuel Injection Ignition: Distributor-Breakerless Trans: 4-speed Standard Transaxle Mileage: 150...
• Re: Radiator Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 14:18:46 -0500
  ...The fan should only run at standing idle or slow speed and when the A/C is on. Even at idle my cooling fan...
• Re: I need help, please
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Dec 2022 23:18:50 -0600
  The Stabilizer is supposed to kick up idle speed on a cold start then shut off after warm up. And if I remember correctly...
• Re: It's cold out there
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 12:32:17 -0500
  ...of 31F, front levers to right and fan speed two, rear blower speed two. At idle with gauge needle inside the left half of...
• Re: User Friendly?? Pronounciation of "diesel"
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 22:51:21 +1300
  ...They don't clatter above idle. The newer common-rail diesels don't clatter at any engine speed, I believe. >I like diesels. Especially...