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• Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:55:29 -0500
  ...Nor did I check ignition timing or even play with that in > > > two years. > > > > > > Thanks for your reply as I contemplate my next step...
• Re: Update Re: Engine died, March 31 update and maybe ecu smoking gun?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:47:59 -0700
  ...BUt installed made no change, cranks and no timing light flash. >>> >>> I was getting pretty disheartened. Back to work and out by midnight . >>> >>> Today...
• Spring Maintenance...(long)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 08:12:08 +0000
  ...I then installed the battery (charged monthly when in storage) into the freshly waxed battery box :) Put the key in the ignition, turned the...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 13:05:44 -0700
  ...The only tools the Vanagon engine has to control NOX is the low compression and the moderate ignition timing curve. Proper timing is extremely...
• Re: Help! I've got Vanagon Gremlins!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 10 Sep 2013 20:43:44 -0700
  ...but ignition electronics. He/she/it may not want to leave you, seems like. Those gremlins can getcha every time ! Try burning incense inside...
• Re: New Engine Wanted: 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 May 2012 19:33:04 -0400
  Fuel delivery, ignition timing, exhaust restriction. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jon Durham Sent...
• Bench Testing an L-jetronic Fuel Injected engine
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:01:13 -0500
  ...I tweaked the timing and checked over the vacuum lines and before long it roared to life. I quickly shut it down as I...
• Re: 1.9 Digifant with poor milage and low top-end power.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:01:58 -0800
  ...ignition timing advance on a 1.9 ... I'm afeared that many 1.9 waterboxer vanagon owners might be unaware of the need to...
• Re: Anyone have a '93 EV MV?
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 21:29:22 -0500
  ...me. > > $225 new transmission mount > $320 ignition switch > $220 dist. cap and plugs > $610 front brakes > $580 timing belt and tensioner > plus some other...
• Re: Can't adjust idle (was High RPM miss)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 21:27:02 EDT
  ...electronic = >ignition, O2 sensor, cat., etc.). > >2. Do you think that my high RPM misfire could be the result of this >= >problem? I was...
• Re: Wiring harness to distributor plug
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 14:22:27 -0700
  ...I just got it running last week and was in > the process of dialing in the idle and timing when this happened. I'm...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:17:48 -0500
  ...This controls hydrocarbons being released into the air from evaporating fuel. > Do not over advance the ignition timing or during rebuild consider engine modifications...
• Vanagon Still Won't A Go-Go!!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Hayden
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 12:51:49 -0500
  ...I hooked the timing light up to each of the plug wires and no spark was present. Next, I checked the power relay and...
• Re: Wiring harness to distributor plug
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 05:34:05 -0700
  ...I just got it running last week and was in the process of dialing in the idle and timing when this happened. I'm...
• Re: Find the gremlin in my 2.1L engine, and get a cash prize
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 May 2003 21:28:34 -0400
  ...Retarded ignition timing or swapped-defective wires may also be a cause. My first bet though is that something is not right with the...
• Some neat new tools
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 22:42:36 +0000
  ...First from Harbor Freight (actually used and ordered off their www page) Their advance timing light $50. This gets you your typical chrome metal...
• Engine turns - Fails to start - Trouble Shooting
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 10:36:48 -0500
  ...The Hall sender sends a timing signal to the ECU that tells the ECU when to pulse the injectors and when to pulse the...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 05:44:44 EST
  ...oil filter, oil plug. Timing belt and V-belt. Water pump and spare 45A alternator. Points and condensor ignition system with four fresh spark...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:41:16 -0400
  ...2016, at 9:38 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> >> wrote: >>>> >>>> Ignition timing also effects emissions, especially the formation of >>>> NOx. I know many...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:40:20 -0700
  ...I timed this "franken-motor" by ear, and now I am > > incrementally > > working the timing back, little by little (advancing the ignition spark > > timing...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:40:56 -0800
  ...The only other thing I might suggest somewhere down the road is to pick up one of the electronic ignitions such as Petronix or...
• Vanagon Specifications Sheet
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
  ...4) Throttle valve switch turned off 5) Idle stabilizer OK 6) Ignition timing OK 7) Connector for idle stabilizer control valve disconnected 8) Oxygen...
• easy test of Hall unit and ignition spark system
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:49:11 -0800
  ...the dizzy is down all the way and in it's timing slot 13. put back cap and center wire 14. wait 5 minutes...
• Re: 2.1wbx into 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 22:13:09 -0500
  ...The Digifant does have some control on ignition timing, I guess to control ping or NOx emissions but you won't notice the difference...
• Fwd: Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Wed, 14 May 2003 03:04:59 -0700
  ...All checked out good. >>>>> Checked the ignition timing. Swapped out the ECU, removed the >>>>> catalytic >>>>> converter. >>>>> All didn't make a difference. I just...
• Re: Engine log, part 100
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 11:12:32 -0700
  ...I measured how much the 009 advances the timing- around 28 degrees. >That would make for 35.5 deg total davance. I have heard...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:22:32 -0400
  ...up mixture, when to go into O2 sensor operation and some ignition timing trim. It is also used by the idle stabilizer to modify...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 05:42:28 -0500
  ...The spark timing is broken off the firewall... I broke it off while putting the plugs together to use a timing light on it...
• Re: AFM adjustment; clockwise or anticlockwise? NOx
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:38:08 -0400
  ...Over advanced ignition timing and increasing compression also increase NOx production. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• 83 Fuel Injection fixed (I think):TY
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 04:05:59 -0400 (EDT)
  ...So I replaced the 02 sensor with the bosch unit and set the timing. And, well it runs pretty darn well. Not quite 100...
• Re: 87 Vanagon Emission failure -No Va
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 08:39:17 -0800
  ...According to the lessons at ATR , High HC , normal to low CO, and high CO2 ae indications of mechanical and ignition misfire. High HC...
• Re: low compression\rough cold idle-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 21:15:37 +0000
  ...Have you checked the resistance of the coolant temp sensor? Is the air flow meter good? How about your ignition timing settings after you...
• Aircooled Running Problems
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 19:28:43 -0600
  ...The entire ignition system, including distributor is brand new and timing has just been set. I have checked everywhere for leaks in the injection...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 10:30:30 -0800
  ...As I recall.the fuel pressure should remain above 20 psi for ten minutes after you turn off the ignition, The fuel pressure leak...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:50:25 -0400
  ...The Digijet requires very specific set up for the throttle >>plate, ignition timing, idle speed and CO. The adjustment on the AFM is >>only...
• Re: super vs. regular?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Sep 1994 07:52:39 -0400
  ...Another thing which makes considerable difference, on which fuel you can use, besides your compression ratio, is your ignition timing. You might have a...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 22:52:48 -0700
  ...I've done all of the vacuum hoses that I could find. > Complete ignition tune up and timing. I've also got an air...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:16:42 -0700
  ...Then > look for ignition or lean miss fire. Then basic settings such as ignition > timing. > Dennis > >> Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:36:00...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 22:30:38 -0400
  ...wiring harness, ECU, manifolds, flywheel, motor mounts, water hoses, expansion tank, ignition system, oxygen sensor, hardware, etc. You will retain your alternator, AC compressor...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:25:13 -0700
  ...The Vanagon only has mild >>> ignition timing, valve timing, and reduced compression and the Cat as NOx >>> control. Most other cars use Exhaust Gas...
• Re: Coolant Temps
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 07:34:06 -0400
  ...Knocking down these hot spots allows increased ignition timing without knock, higher turbo boost pressure without knock etc. Evans is not snake oil. It...
• Re: ECU firmware location
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:48:00 +0200
  ...software > that was never incorperated into the van Yup, it added ignition control to the Digijet Fuel injection only. But why didn't those...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 15:50:46 -0400
  ...up mixture, when to go into O2 sensor operation and some ignition timing trim. It is also used by the idle stabilizer to modify...
• Re: Smog test failed - here is my plan
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:11:51 -0400
  ...It can also be caused by ignition issues, a valve or ring problem or a simple vacuum leak. Over advanced ignition timing on the...
• Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 09:22:25 -0600
  ...the fuel pump, oxygen sensor, catalytic converter (found no blockage) and ignition timing. He and I have searched for kinks or leaks in the...
• Re: 88 Vanagon gl "issues"
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:01:40 -0800
  ...At idle, the miss is usually due to an ignition problem or a > cylinder getting a slightly different mixture than the others. Bad > injectors...
• Re: The King's English
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 14:33:04 -0500
  ...ignition the points should be inspected and adjusted to .016/. 020, this will get you within the required dwell range. Rule: Dwell changes timing...
• RE: Go with the split
  Historical mailing list - Bob R. Kenyon
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 18:00:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...People there are changing everything from ignition timing and exhaust bits to installing turbos, superchargers, and any manner of suspension modifications, in addition to...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 17:13:16 -0400
  ...Otherwise look for an ignition miss. Dennis Date: Fri, 13 May 2016 14:07:39 -0700 Subject: Re: Miss at idle? From: tyler@seraph...
• Re: Vanagon minds lend me your ears?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 17 May 2009 10:25:44 -0500
  ...the distributor, cap, and rotor for signs of wear and have timing checked. Will be following this thread to see what others say. Good...
• Running rich
  Historical mailing list - Mike Vanderzanden
  Tue, 8 May 2001 22:58:07 EDT
  ...Checked/adjusted ignition timing. Was retarded. Now correct (at least close). Made no difference. Measured fuel pressure: 36 psi at idle with vacuum connected...
• Re: VW FOX - Been driving one since Feb. but have not seen one other than mine. Why?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:24:17 -0400
  ...cars > history,ect. Lights , exc would come on, but no cranking. Timing > belt intact. About 50K miles , and looked it. Maybe less miles.dont...
• Re: '88 Westy Vacuum leak diagnosis input
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Sun, 8 Sep 2024 22:23:43 -0600
  ...a while back, initially thought it was a > > timing/misfire issue. > > New plugs, cap, rotor, ignition wires all needed to happen anyway, but > > didn...
• Hard start, cold and warm (1.9)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 11 May 2006 21:47:43 -0400
  ...sender, distributor, ignition module, 2 injectors, fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump... and so on...) Fuel pressure is fine, many test done, timing and all...
• Re: Fast idle and stumble
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:51:28 +0000
  ...Checked for vacuum leaks and not finding them. > Tried to check timing but idle too high about 1,000 rpm and now and then...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:39:22 -0800
  ...Its almost as if there is a >> fouled plug or bad ignition on one of the cylinders Or its running >> way >> too rich. I...
• Re: emissions inspection failure(Utah)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 21:59:41 -0400
  ...DCM makes a few assumptions-have these been checked? Basic ignition distributor timing correct- 6*btdc No unmetered air leaks- what is the manifold...
• Re: Starter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 08:51:15 -0400
  ...If the problem happens more on a warm engine than cold another possibility is over-advanced ignition timing. What is happening is that the...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 22:28:56 -0600
  ...When the ignition is first turned on the warning should blink for a few seconds as the bulb check. The circutry for that function...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:45:35 -0700
  ...This controls hydrocarbons being released into > the air from evaporating fuel. > Do not over advance the ignition timing or during rebuild consider > engine modifications...