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• Re: Driving a Vanagon or any RV fast.
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 08:37:36 -0600
  ...The revs are more suited if i need to travel on interstate now but suffering more of the lack of oomph! Checking out the...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:18:24 -0400
  Actually, With the engine off, fluid will drain from the torque converter and give a really high reading on the stick. Then the fluid...
• entertainment: 1956 road test
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 09 Jan 95 16:10:18 CST
  ...38.0 Engine revs/mile ............ 3920 50 mph ................. 48.1 Piston Travel, ft./mi. ...... 1650 60 mph ................. 58.2 Mph @ 2500 fpm .............. 91.0...
• Some Engine Conversions (fomerly "TO WATERBOXER OR NOT"??)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 00:16:12 -0800
  ...I tell him it sounds rather like the stock engine at idle. He laughs and reaches into the engine compartment and gives it some...
• Re: The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 11:34:34 -0700
  ...and dumped a bottle of fuel cleaner in and poked the engine at the next gas station. No dice, of course. Got to Yellowstone...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:13:55 -0500
  ...Allow warm up time and keep the revs down until the engine gets some heat. Some real damage can occur here. Excessive oil pressure...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:42:22 -0400
  I checked in Park with engine off. 5-10 min after running. on 7/20/06 10:31 PM, Mike Collum at collum@VERIZON...
• Fwd: Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:16:14 -0500
  ...and I had to pump the accelerator pedal to keep the revs up to get her to a parking spot. When we came back...
• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack? (+ crossing the creek)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 14:35:29 -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: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:20:56 -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: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:39:14 -0400
  ...But, you're 'speed'=setting is less accurate, as it's tied to engine rpm, which on my automatic can vary due to the...
• Re: Two failed tires... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:14:40 -0400
  ...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: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 17:04:06 -0400
  ...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: semi-urgent auto transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:34:21 -0700
  ...they just taped into engine vaccuum to get the suction .. and you pull out say, a couple inches of ATF into the bottle. I...
• Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:32:40 +0000
  ...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: 094 5 Speed Kit Diesel Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 3 Jan 2017 21:55:11 -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: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:27:38 -0400
  ...While >>>> the engine is still hot I check the ATF level, I see a hair on the > end, but >>>> it was pretty try. >>>> >>>> So...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sat, 12 May 2007 13:55:27 -0700
  ...With a cold engine the same, and also >>>>> when i >>>>> rev above 2600 rpms everything is fine. BUT when the engine is hot >>>>> and...
• Re: Subaru 2.5 issues
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Mon, 26 Oct 2020 23:28:17 -0500
  ...I did not need taller gears, those engines will happily spin up to 6,000 revs, hitting peak power at 5,600. So, if...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:08:49 -0400
  ...Tranny driven at least a couple blocks, engine running. Park or neutral does not matter. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: semi-urgent auto transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:47:27 -0400
  ...Step on >> the gas and it revs freely up to about 2500 then the van takes off >> with a thud. For about the first...
• Re: Subaru 2.5 issues
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:16:08 -0400
  ...I did not need taller gears, those engines will happily spin up to 6,000 revs, hitting peak power at 5,600. > > So, if...
• Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:31:58 -0400
  Were you checking the ATF level with the engine running and while in park or neutral? Mike robertmstewart wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I have a...
• Back from Washington / Oregon Coast Trip -
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 19:57:37 -0700
  ...This morning with all the gear out of the way I opened the engine hatch and had a quick look. Everything look pretty normal...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:59:31 -0400
  ...The only things related to the cruise control, that can be seen in the engine compartment, are the wire to the coil, the vacuum...
• New Motor completed, leaks oil, burns, smoke fills cockpit, recovers!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 22:01:20 -0400
  ...futz with the timing a bit more, giving a few slight revs now and then. And all seems at peace in my life once...
• Road Test 1989 VW SA Caravelle Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:30:27 CST
  ...16,13 Engine revs per km .... 2216 Odometer error ........ 10,7 per cent under (* Consumption at 100 plus 40%) TEST RESULTS: VW CARAVELLE SYNCRO...
• Re: Update on Waterboxer vs Transplant Power Options
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 21:27:19 -0800
  ...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: My AT Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 20:00:11 -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...
• Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
  ...R52 685 R55 790 R45 785 R79 420 Engine size (cc) ............ 2237 2109 1997 2480 power (kW)/revs ...... 70/4600 82/4800 74/5500...
• Re: Subaru 2.5 issues
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:23:45 +0000
  ...I did not need taller gears, those engines will happily spin up to 6,000 revs, hitting peak power at 5,600. So, if...
• another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
  ...rear engine/rear drive Mph/1000 rpm (4th gear) ...... 18.2 Body/frame ............. unit steel Engine revs/mi (60 mph) ...... 3300 Brake system, 10...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 15:16:32 -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: Rebuilding manual steering rack? (+ crossing the creek)
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:37:59 -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: Syncro tire dia. spec. - tolerances? Ask Mr. Science!
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 16:53:00 -0400
  ...if I had to take into account tire load and its influence on revs per mile *so would someone with brand new tires* - so...
• Article about the ECU Chip upgrade from Vintage Vee Dub
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 06:34:54 EDT
  ...To me, the prospect of nearly 50 per cent increase in engine power at full revs, reduced fuel consumption and the possibility of longer...
• Re: The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 18:45:51 -0600
  ...The problem with all these pot based systems is that we tend to run the engine at just a few airflow rates for most...
• Re: Problem Solved: Was Metallic sound when depressing the clutch---Now happens in neutral when depressing accelerator
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 16:38:36 -0700
  ...The metallic squeal was still there sporadically when I shifted gears, at idle when revving the engine and sometimes at around 30-40 miles...
• We went to Mammoth Lakes for a few days too....
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:49:05 -0700
  ...Only real problem was up at 7-8000 ft., the engine kept dyeing when cold (or even after the engine had been shut off...
• Story: Most improved vw bus (1966)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 09 Feb 95 15:12:11 CST
  ...Non-stock items include such things as the fire engine (yes, the VW truck can be had as a fully equpped fire engine) under...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 19 Oct 2014 08:59:06 -0400
  ...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: My AT Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 16:23:19 -0400
  ...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: Why do you like your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 16:30:01 EDT
  ...Even better, the guy couldn't stand the revs the engine turned at on the highway, and couldn't tolerate the acceleration/speed. So...
• Re: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentation)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 14:25:34 -0400
  ...I have not intended any of my comments to apply to diesel engined vans - I have no experience with them. The engines are SO...
• Re: Syncro tire dia. spec. - tolerances? Ask Mr. Science!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 18:58:26 -0400
  ...if I had to take into account tire load and its influence on revs per > mile *so would someone with brand new tires* - so...
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  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:26:48 -0400
  ...To me, the prospect of nearly 50 per cent increase in engine power at full revs, reduced fuel consumption and the possibility of longer...
• AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:52:49 -0400
  ...At the stop light with the brake on I can see the rpm�s go from about 875 and revs to about 1,000...
• Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:01:15 -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: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Oct 2014 10:40:59 -0400
  ...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: gas prices and fuel economy ... another slant :)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:06:31 -0500
  ...Among hot tips are shutting down the engine at appropriate opportunities; run up and coasting; running really high tire pressures, refueling in a most...
• Jetta Woes and Vanagon Waves (long winded)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:10:19 -0500
  ...November 1, the wife mentioned to me that her engine was "making a noise"; so I test drove it. At cold low revs there...
• Syncro tire dia. ad nauseam(F)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 16:53:52 -0700
  ...if I had to take into account tire load and its influence on > revs per mile *so would someone with brand new tires* - so...
• Re: FW: Article about the ECU Chip upgrade from Vintage Vee Dub
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 09:38:05 +1000
  ...To me, the prospect of nearly 50 per cent increase in engine power at full revs, reduced fuel consumption and the possibility of longer...
• Re: Syncro tire dia. spec. - tolerances? Ask Mr. Science!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 15:53:30 -0700
  ...if I had to take into account tire load and its influence on revs per mile *so would someone with brand new tires* - so...
• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack? (+ crossing the creek)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:03:56 -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: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 19 Oct 2014 21:12:01 -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: vanagon Digest - 12 Jun 2008 (#2008-626)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:35:49 -0700
  ...You could probably also make those..but not so easy as the engine > carrier bars... The Kennedy Engineering adapter plate...again not too > expensive...
• road test: 1986 vanagon camper syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 06 Feb 95 15:11:22 CST
  ...If the revs drop too low, the engine pauses a moment to rest, but its overall feel is one of purpose, not concession. Its...
• Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:24:59 -0500
  ...I do drive into the back in it with my (2WD) Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile with 2.1 engine and 4 speed manual transmission...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:47:34 -0500
  ...The latest episodes, which now occur daily, involve the engine completely cutting out. The tach crashes *hard* to zero and the engine is *dead...