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• Re: repairing the idle stabilizer unit?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 16:05:36 -0600
  Does anyone have any pictures of the Idle Stabilizer Valve disassembled? I would surely love to see that. John Rodgers 88 Gl Driver Matthew...
• Re: Fast Forward's "undercover" TDI project for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 07:51:11 -0800
  ...What's the story behind the valve cover mods--breather/filler? On 3/30/06, David Marshall <mailinglist@fastforward.ca> wrote: > Hi Volks, > > I...
• Re: Fridge pilot going out
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:13:40 -0400
  ...Any idea why? << That's quite a common occurrence and I think it's a warning to not drive the van with the fridge...
• Re: Master Cylinder - Help!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:05:41 -0500
  Sounds like you need to open the bleeder valves on the back of the wheel and have someone pump the brake pedal while you...
• Re: Charcoal Filter & Valve workings
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 14:46:18 -0600
  ...The valve is connected to the manifold so it recieves a vacuum signal as the throttle is opened. This open the valve allowing air...
• Re: lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 12:11:58 -0700
  ...cam reground to different specs you have not driven my van with a big valve engine it is far from a waste of money...
• Re: rear heater core, drip drip ooze
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 21:51:36 -0500
  ...It fit perfectly in the depression space provided on the valve side of the connector. I hope I just need to tighten it a...
• Re: Noisy Valve lifters
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 23:47:45 -0800
  ...a >>> week or more before I fire it up and drive it, the valve lifters have >>> clacked on several occasions while the engine is...
• Re: Emissions shuffle - quick fix for test
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Andrew Burczyk
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 01:11:25 -0700
  ...Once the test is over you can just close the airbleed valve and drive normally until the next test. Normally I set my weber...
• Re: VANAGAIN
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 06:09:57 -0800
  ...Lower the van and test drive, after the engine is warm, open the heater valves and drive somemore. Re-check the coolant level in...
• Re: Frydaye Follies - BMW question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 18:14:24 -0700
  ...I suspect this is the expansion valve acting >> up, but don't know for sure. I have been told that is where the valve...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 11:00:03 -0600
  ...No power, > >the > >> >valve is thight closed, with power, the valve open (No humming because > >the > >> >ISCU is the solid state unit which can...
• Re: Lilley engine - specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:20:15 -0700
  ...VALVE LOCKS $10.95 decrease or eliminate valve stem groove wear 1503 Chromoly Valve Spring Retainers, set of 8 $17.95 Stronger than stock...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:55:42 -0400
  ...As I understand it the engine should be warm when you do the valve adjusting. This should allow the lifters to pump up to...
• Re: Westy (2.1w/digifant) running rich? when warm
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 05:53:14 -0600
  ...Fuel Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Karl Wolz wrote: >Hello all, > >My Westy w/ 2.1L w/ Digifant is running fine when cold...
• Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 23:56:21 -0400
  ...This is also shown in section 24.53( picture 24- > 187) and is identified as "Idle stabilizer valve". The valve housing can be > see...
• Re: Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 21:00:05 -0500
  ...I haven't adjusted the valves (preloaded) yet. Since it's likely air is present in lifter(s), I will do as Bentley says...
• Re: towing with a vanagon in an emergency. . .
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kirstein
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:40:32 -0400
  ...It's also our first car payment, lame when I have to > write that check this month while its torn apart in the driveway...
• FS:85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - b1ipda88
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 22:06:59 -0500
  ...Rebuilt heads ,new gaskets,seals,tires,rear exhaust pipes,front radiator,rear heater core,propane tank valve replaced this year.Some rust on driver...
• Re: Engine rebuild - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Sat, 30 Aug 2014 17:10:25 -0500
  ...Sounds like your going to find either a burnt piston, galled cylinder, stretched valve, or all of the above. All these things require a...
• Re: Not Downshifting
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 22:04:18 -0500
  ...Valve in valve body sticking. The last one seems most likely to me, but it is also the most challenging to fix. The experts...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 20:47:04 -0700
  ...The 2 on the passenger side cross and the 2 on the drivers side don't. If you put them in simple order the...
• Re: Digifant start up question> RPMs 'hunt around'
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:49:11 -0700
  ...valve guides, wear valve seals get old and don't work well... a 'valve job' is part of a 'deluxe tune up' actually. you...
• Re: semi-urgent auto transmission question, update
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:40:11 -0400
  ...valve. This can make >reverse say engaged after it is de-selected. Simple test, can the van roll >while you attempt to use "drive...
• Re: Speed bleeders? Not me
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:03:19 -0700
  ...The problems I've seen and heard of come when they do get dirt into the ball valve seat or a spring fails. The...
• Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Wed, 24 May 2006 12:58:28 -0400
  ...Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved! Well, Pablo, things didn't quite turn out like I thought. While my test drive yesterday...
• Re: toyota 2C diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:14:50 +1200
  ...The 2C is an SOHC 8-valve crossflow engine, valves inline; though I am told there were identical-appearing demonstrator-only enticers (even Toyota...
• Re: Diff Lock Stuck On!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:32:48 -0400
  ...Today I was working on fixing the driveline vibration and finally got around to hopefully fixing the diff lock. The diff lock has never...
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:54:01 -0500
  ...Place helper in the driver seat. Have helper top off the reservoir Have helper pump brake pedal while you bleed each bleeder valve at...
• Re: Audiovox CCS-100 Cruise Control Installation
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 19 May 2002 13:51:30 EDT
  ...I've added valved vacuum reserve canisters - helped. Unfortunately the high engine compartment temperatures invariably lead to failure of the vacuum diaphragm and/or...
• Re: propane tank dilemma solved
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 09:25:05 -0700
  ...In those 10 years, she had driven it less than 3000 miles, and had never used the sink, stove, of fridge. She carried a...
• Re: sticking lifter cure?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 10:26:09 -0400
  ...regularly > > The above actions nearly always eliminates the valve clatter. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver I have done this in the past and...
• Re: My R134a experience
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 12:08:36 -0700
  ...both the R134a and the R12 valves. Not sure for > why though. > > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver. > > Michael Diehr wrote: >> My 85 westy...
• Re: WAS: OBD Reader.... NOW: High and Low Voltage Wires. Problem Solved??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:49:59 -0700
  ...worn valve guides or seals, carbon deposits on the top side of the intake valves .. things like that. I never hear of it anymore...
• P/S into air cooled Van?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Mar 1997 22:27:37 +0000
  ...What I'm looking for is a bit of conjecture as to the addition of another drive pulley and a place to mount the...
• Re: Coolant light Flashing--'87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 10:16:09 -0800
  ...wire, fill the bottle half way with coolant, open the bleeder valve, drive carefully around the block while checking coolant). This will take all...
• Re: Increasing horsepower
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 11:44:56 +0100
  ...In contrast, Bristol Hercules and Centaurus sleeve-valve radials would run quite happily for 3,000 hours between overhauls - quite unheard of elsewhere. I...
• Re: Post winter storage sticky valve noise
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Sat, 11 Apr 2015 15:57:55 -0400
  ...Just drive the thing a half hour or so or > some distance until they pump up. The noise goes away! > > John >> On Apr 11...
• Re: Continuing saga 82 aircooled 2.0l westy emission failure issues update
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jul 2012 13:19:42 -0400
  A leak down test will identify your valve problem. Yes AMC heads had their problems years ago. They have become much better. Regardless of...
• Re: My R134a experience
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 16:31:21 -0700
  ...both the R134a and the R12 valves. Not sure for > why though. > > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver. > > Michael Diehr wrote: >> My 85 westy...
• Re: Oxygen sensor questions...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 15:38:36 EST
  ...If that does not do it let me know, there is a way to adjust the idle stabilizer valve. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken...
• Re: Strange clacking (valve Lifter?) noise.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 19:47:41 -0500
  ...Simple application of term MMO has me confused? Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver with an occasional Clack!!
• Re: New lifter Valve clearance
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 31 May 2005 10:08:06 -0400
  ...for every engine after a re-sealed/rebuilt...after a solid drive/test, compression test...i go back to 1 turn IN. Compression test...
• Re: How expensive to fix these problems?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:29:59 -0500
  ...If it speaks to you, drive it home. Pour in a can of Seafoam trans tune and step back!! It should clean the valve...
• Re: Valve cover gasket replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:37:59 -0700
  ...oil leak around the valve cover on my 1988 2.1 GL vanagon > > 2wd. It’s on the driver’s side so not a...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 15:54:20 -0500
  So Scott, you are telling us that replacing the OEM valve will do no good, that it is the cable that needs attention. Being...
• turning air-cooled Heater Off
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 17:23:13 -0400
  Frank, Since you are already familiar with the flapper valves, you are aware of the source of the heat. Cool air passes through the...
• Re: Opinions Please
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 18:07:05 -0800
  ...I don't even do compression check anymore, i look at the engine, drive the van, touch the engine for vibration and i know...
• Valve Cover Gasket Leak
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:26:43 -0600
  ...Got out, smelled burning oil, so checked under the car, and oil was almost gushing from the valve cover gasket where they had put...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:46:56 -0800
  ...even it has the valve it will leak. > Mine leaks. So by the time you jump off from the driver > seat to get to...
• Re: 89 syncro westy air conditioning blockage
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 17:03:46 EDT
  ...Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe -------------------------------------------------- On Tue, 1 Aug 2000 09:24:39 -1000 Mick...
• Re: loud engine noise/water in the tail pipe
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:08:20 -0400
  Take a very long screw driver, or any kind of metal rod, now, go each side of the engine, anywhere you can put one...
• Re: 1990 waterboxer heads - a popular topic....
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 17:52:27 EDT
  ...I replaced #3 & #4's exaust valves (due to low compresion) in one weekend. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW...
• Re: Auto Tranny question...slipping,shudder
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 14:57:22 -0500
  ...fluids" from the final drive into the ATF >(a common problem) The heavier gear lube creates havoc within the valve >body/clutches in the...
• Re: Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 21:52:21 -0500
  ...Remove the valve covers, and setting the engine like you would for a valve adjustment, the soft lifter is easily found. Just replace it...
• Re: Valve seat drop on 81 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 15:34:51 -0700
  ...Valve seat drop on 81 vanagon > Hi all > > Last week I lost compression on one piston on my air cooled van > because of a...
• Oil.. Where's it go?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 17 Oct 2017 09:44:06 -0700
  84 5sp w/ABA hybrid inline motor...93 jetta block with crossflow 8 valve head and Digifant..no cat exhaust. I've driven this...
• 1.9 Plastic Bleeder Valve Part
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:27:17 -0800
  ...I could see that the little hose going to the bleeder valve was wet so I got out a screw driver and started to...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:49:55 -0500
  ...I don't own or drive a diesel so I don't tend to think in those terms, though I probably should since they...
• Re: Diagnosing a low (8-10 inches) vacuum gauge reading
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 15:51:54 -0400
  ...I like the idea of the small valve on one of the cloth hoses, I was thinking about an >automatic pressure relief valve. > >About...