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  • Re: removing upper engine tin?
    Historical mailing list - dr
    Sun, 5 Oct 2003 08:46:00 -0400
    ...I first removed the engine seal, then just started removing all the screws in each piece of tin. Other things I had to remove...
  • Westfalia Parts $350
    Historical mailing list - Ron & Marianne Mighton
    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:24:39 -0400
    ...control valve PN 025906457A One air flow meter PN025906301C One new water tank fill inlet & gasket One new rear hatch window seal One new...
  • Re: More new parts for your winter projects!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 8 Feb 2024 17:49:22 +0000
    ...seals now. | | | | Front Door Seal Kits Front door seal kit with chrome- right Front door seal kit with chrome- left Front door seal kit...
  • Re: All engines have issues...
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 23 May 2010 17:12:23 -0400
    ...Those early engines also had problems with valves >guides and seals and head bearing issues. Ask any older mechanic about the >smoking rabbits. > >Another...
  • Re: What's a Hall sender do?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 8 Apr 2013 18:54:08 -0400
    ...The distributor output also feeds rpm and rough timing info to the ECU so it can compute and time the injection pulses. On the...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
    Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:01:41 -0800
    ...All new injection harness and power delivery harnesses:   • Replaces old, corroded, prone-to-moisture intrusion and NLA harness   • All modern completely sealed connectors (no...
  • VW parts for sale
    Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
    Mon, 5 Feb 1996 21:08:09 GMT
    ...Part # Quantity Description Comments 111 101 483 2 Valve cover gaskets 36 HP 113 101 483 2 Valve cover gaskets 40 HP 021 101...
  • Preparations for Rough Roads
    Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
    Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
    ...Unfortunately for me, it was pre-fuel injection and pre-syncro. So, I'm attempting to settle on a list of parts - this being...
  • index of tech bulletins affecting vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:35:27 CDT
    ...Fuel Injection 1986 System System Cleaning and Intake on Valve Decarbonization Vanagon ALL 88-N09 Fuel Throttle Switch Adjustment Ti Vanagon ALL 30-89...
  • Re: Feedback wanted: SA stainless tanks last year
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:42:01 -0700
    ...The difference being the refuel tanks still feed through the existing fuel lines and not directly to injection system. > > Wondering what sort of fuel...
  • Re: Going back to fuel injection...
    Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 11:23:08 -0600
    ...We're talking really simple! Fuel injectors, cold start valve, pressure regulator, steel fuel lines, and hoses gluing the whole mess together. The biggest...
  • Re: CS diesel block with turbo-charger
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 8 Dec 1996 02:06:46 -0500
    ...During a trip the past summer from California to Oregon, climbing the long steep grades @ 90 F outside temp., the rear main seal decided...
  • Re: Fireworks for the Fourth-in my engine bay
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 2 Jul 2011 17:50:57 -0700
    ...my diesel. > > I had a spare fuel injection setup and took my time replacing all the > seals > and old stuff with nice new stuff...
  • VW Parts For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
    Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:13:21 GMT
    ...Part # Quantity Description Comments 111 101 483 2 Valve cover gaskets 36 HP 113 101 483 2 Valve cover gaskets 40 HP 3 Self...
  • VW parts for sale
    Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
    Tue, 26 Mar 1996 21:47:59 GMT
    ...Part # Quantity Description Comments 111 101 483 2 Valve cover gaskets 36 HP 113 101 483 2 Valve cover gaskets 40 HP 3 Self...
  • VW Parts and equipment for sale (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
    Fri, 13 Dec 1996 12:23:22 -0800 (PST)
    ...Part # Quantity Description Comments 111 101 483 2 Valve cover gaskets 36 HP 113 101 483 2 Valve cover gaskets 40 HP 3 Self...
  • Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
    Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
    Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:18:24 -0700
    ...Unfortunately for me, it was pre-fuel injection and > pre-syncro. So, I'm attempting to settle on a list of parts - this being...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:27:39 -0800
    ...All new injection harness and power delivery harnesses: > � Replaces old, corroded, prone-to-moisture intrusion and NLA harness > � All modern completely sealed connectors (no...
  • Re: No Oil filler cap=poor idle..observation on Digifant..
    Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
    Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:09:57 -0300
    ...Started it up and had a really poor > idle...very similar to what was going on just before I replaced my Idle > control valve...
  • Re: 1981 Questions
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Thu, 14 Feb 2002 22:47:59 -0500
    ...If money is an issue, over-sized rings, honing, and an el-cheapo valve job could buy you a couple years trouble free, but...
  • Re: bay window vs waterboxer westy (long)
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Wed, 16 Oct 2002 14:49:19 -0400
    ...First lets talk about power and engine maintenance! If in good shape! The FI (fuel injection) 2.0L found in the 76 and later...
  • Re: No Oil filler cap=poor idle..observation on Digifant..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:31:01 -0700
    ...I was thinking my Idle Control Valve may have failed again ($). Anyone else encounter this "Other" Vanagon Syndrome , illustrated (sort of) by this incident...
  • Plug fouling & gas in oil problem....
    Historical mailing list - Alan Cady
    Wed, 21 Dec 2005 08:03:00 -0800
    ...The motor is fresh, With all new parts, Including; Pistons & Cylinders Lifters Valve parts Seals Bearings Oil pump H20 pump Clutch kit, etc... Jim...
  • Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:01:54 -0400
    ...AFM AFM boot Adjusted throttle switch Replaced idle control valve and module Replaced seals on gas tank Replaced all fuel lines, vacuum lines, and...
  • Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:30:59 -0500
    ...The big air valve in the throttle body provides the > seal > > >when pressure is taken off the gas pedal. Dunno what might be the...
  • gas smell fixed?
    Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
    14 May 96 15:00:42 EDT
    ...I removed the charcoal canister (mine's in a weird place), the decel valve, the voltage regulator, the series resistance block and double relay...
  • Fuel leaks/fuel lines/clamps, etc., 82 westy
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
    Tue, 4 May 1999 11:28:05 -0600
    Hi Volks, I am having a dilemma with fuel injection leaks around my connections that is making me paranoid to drive. Last year I...
  • Re: Timing Belt, Tools and etc.
    Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
    Thu, 28 Dec 2000 07:43:50 -0600
    ...the valves. The o ring is behind the carrier for the intermediate shaft, replace it by all means. Also the oil seal for the...
  • Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 22 Aug 2002 21:19:07 -0400
    ...Oil can seal a valve as well as the rings. The fact that you have one cylinder different than the other three is an...
  • Urgent Bus SOS!!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 May 1996 16:47:49 -0600 (MDT)
    ...Today, I again checked the points (seem fine), then the valves (again, fine), then I replaced a vaccum tube that I had duct-taped...
  • Had our heads replaced (long)
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove
    Fri, 7 Jul 1995 10:28:16 -0400 (EDT)
    ...He adjusted the fuel injection because someone had tried to adjust in the past. We suspect the dealer because we had no reason to...
  • Vice?; Ideas on "missing"; a coolant leak discovery
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 7 Oct 1997 09:04:44 -0700
    ...Can an intake lifter fail so miserably that the valve won't open? A final warning. I have gotten the impression that the wasserboxer...
  • Re: Fuel leaks/fuel lines/clamps, etc., 82 westy
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 5 May 1999 09:57:08 -0400
    ...After temperature cycling, it is no longer resilient enough to hold a seal. When you remove it, you will probably see the inner tube...
  • Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
    Historical mailing list - dooley
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 19:49:07 -0500
    ...The big air valve in the throttle body provides the > seal > > >when pressure is taken off the gas pedal. Dunno what might be the...
  • Re: Mazda RX7 oil cooler on Westy
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 22 Feb 2002 08:47:15 -0600
    ...web site, replace the valve cover gaskets. http://www.bostonengine.com/articles/print/hydraulicll.html #7. Replace the little seals at the base of...
  • Re: Parting out advice
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 21 Apr 2003 19:37:52 -0500
    ...7) Engine sheet metal (contact Boston Bob, he's an occasional buyer) 8) Heater boxes, flapper valves 9) Heads if they are good (worth...
  • Re: oil leak from crankcase vent?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Oct 1996 0:54:36 +0000
    ...It doesn't seem to be coming from the pushrod or valve cover area. I thought it was the rear main seal at first...
  • Re: Moral qestion--Case in point
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:18:41 -0500
    ...ones >> at the AAR. >> Removed, cleaned throttle body, sealed at inlet, no light shines >> throughbutterfly valve. Changed oil, used Marvel Mystery in >> hopes that...
  • Parts! In Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:49:59 -0700
    ...chair Bosch Digifant ECU from a '91 2.1l Complete Digifant injection system (less injectors themselves) from airfilter to injectors. Includes working air mass...
  • FS Last Call Before E* bay air cooled parts, Engine, Transmissions
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 15 Jun 2002 08:02:18 -0500
    ...a fuel injection system. The parts are listed below: Electronic Control Unit (JETRONIC) s Part # 039-906-021C Auxiliary Air Valve Part # 0.280...
  • Forwarded: Re: oil leak from crankcase vent?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 23 Oct 1996 17:52:58 +0000
    ...It doesn't seem to be coming from the pushrod or valve cover area. I thought it was the rear main seal at first...
  • Moral qestion--Case in point
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:23:47 -0500
    ...Removed, cleaned throttle body, sealed at inlet, no light shines through butterfly valve. Changed oil, used Marvel Mystery in hopes that would help lifters...
  • Factory Tools List Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:42:22 -0500
    ...BRAKES US1020, 23, valve spring, removing/installing Engine US1020/1, 96, valve springs, removing/installing Engine US1023/4, 130, clamp for holding piston while...
  • Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:15:22 +0000
    ...AFM AFM boot Adjusted throttle switch Replaced idle control valve and module Replaced seals on gas tank Replaced all fuel lines, vacuum lines, and...
  • Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
    Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
    Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:39:01 -0700
    ...1) oil pressure relief valve could be sticking when the motor is cold. 2) too high oil pressure may compromise the oil seals- flywheel...
  • Re: Aircooled lifter noise
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 26 Jan 2002 20:52:14 -0600
    ...In every case that I get involved in discussions about lifter settings I provide a link to Boston Bobs excellent tutorial on valve settings...
  • Re: Moral qestion--Case in point
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:50:33 +0000
    ...ones > at the AAR. > Removed, cleaned throttle body, sealed at inlet, no light shines > throughbutterfly valve. Changed oil, used Marvel Mystery in > hopes that...
  • Re: My 1981 again
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 15 Feb 2002 10:03:23 -0600
    ...minute oil leaks around strainer cover plate or from push rod seals, valve covers tranny hard shifting when its cold sink water pump requires...
  • Re: Diesel swap
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Theodore B. Hoekman
    Fri, 30 May 1997 11:58:56 +0000
    ...on it, >replacement of timing belt, new cam seal, new idler pulley seal, new valve > cover gasket, and adjustable cam gear. > The engine is...
  • Re: YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil... [follow-up]
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 13 Sep 2000 10:16:39 -0700
    ...The silcone seal was likely > the real culprit here, as it formed plugs beautifully. The valve was > very jammed up, and it took him...
  • Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:00:51 -0700
    Setting lifter adjustment to 0 turn the lifter will not be able to self adjust to take up the valve clearance when the valve...
  • Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 23:19:50 -0500
    ...The big air valve in the throttle body > provides the > > seal > > > >when pressure is taken off the gas pedal. Dunno what might be > the...
  • 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: Engine temp and emissions testing
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 5 Feb 2007 15:41:54 +0000
    ...So weather you have an 80C or 87C thermostat, the fuel injection will pretty much work the same. Of course, actual efficiency and oil...
  • Re: Valve Adjustment
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 6 Jun 2003 17:50:00 -0700
    ...While all this is going on the sealer that sticks my new valve cover gaskets to the valve covers is setting. #10. Just follow...
  • Re: 52 degree Inline 4 hydraulic lifters leaking down
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:19:04 -0700
    ...pressure relief valve could be sticking when the motor is cold. > > 2) too high oil pressure may compromise the oil seals- flywheel and at...
  • Updated for sale list
    Historical mailing list - W Monk
    Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:12:47 -0400
    ...Brand new in box,the lifter themselves are still sealed in the own little plastic bags: 100.00 set 8 New never used aluminum...
  • Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
    Historical mailing list - Oxroad
    Sat, 12 May 2012 17:20:00 -0700
    ...would fuel injection hose rather than the low-pressure braided hose be a better choice for Vanagon gas tank venting-- would the Fuel Injection...
  • YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil... [follow-up]
    Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
    Wed, 13 Sep 2000 08:49:20 -0700
    ...The pressure relief valve was clogged up with bits of silicone seal and assorted small metal frags including some small chunks of brass. All...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:32:04 -0500
    ...All new injection harness and power delivery harnesses: >> � Replaces old, corroded, prone-to-moisture intrusion and NLA harness >> � All modern completely sealed connectors (no...