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• take a look a jeff's pictures
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 08:01:50 -0800
  ...The van dropped an intake valve seat on #1 cylinder when I was doing compression testing in the driveway. Very lucky. The van/engine...
• Re: noisy lifter: Marvel mystery oil??
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 13:05:46 -0700
  ...Any connecting to a slight oil leak from the middle of the crank case or worn valve guide seals (exhaust blows smoke sometimes after...
• Re: black smoke pouring out exhaust?!?!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 18 Feb 95 16:14:12 CST
  ...i'd bet on a valve spring collapse or a broken rocker arm. any noise?? how bout loss of power (or were you not...
• Bill$ Mounting and still no power-Help!
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 16:36:38 -0400
  ...His next steps are to start replacing things, check for exhaust obstruction, pressure test etc. Anyone ever experience this problem before? Please let me...
• 1987 Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Gray
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 18:28:03 -0700
  ...Heads and valves re-done after I purchased at 92k (Volk's Cafe). Upgraded to VW factory alloy wheels at 105k (balanced, alignment). Has...
• Re: Air in my coolant - part deux
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 May 1998 15:37:13 -0400
  ...Most of the time, cracks are between the exhaust and intake valves and you'll see low compression on the guilty cylinder. Good luck...
• Re: Fuel additives...Friday (Is this for real?)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 20:31:34 EST
  ...the exhaust, >the van runs much better afterwards and I can stand 15-20 behind the van >and feel those neat exhaust gas "pulses...
• Re: Questions for the Engine Builders Re: high lift rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 11:13:00 -0400
  ...stress only reduced stress on engine... > > > Heads > Cam > Exhaust > Crankshaft > Flywheel > Fuel pressure regulator > Lightened valve train > Ratio rockers > Use of synthetic oils > Friction...
• Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 28 Mar 2005 21:52:12 -0800
  ...1) Sticker from kit, P/N 025 198 102A, mfg by Elring 2) Valve Cover Gasket, may be attached to valve cover with most...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:49:20 -0700
  ...be the dreaded crack in a head between an intake and exhaust > valve. Thanks. I'll search up on that possibility. Shameful part is...
• Diesel Westy FS in OH [hill_man43@hotmail.com: ]
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 18:55:28 -0500
  ...westy having compression problems....good news it was just a stuck exhaust valve. we replaced it and now its all good. it is for...
• 25hp and 36hp Motors revisited
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 10:16:05 -0800
  ...In the later engines the rocker arms are made at different angles for the intake and exhaust valves. In fact there are many stuble...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:20:53 -0700
  ...at the rear heater valve O ring to core. There are kits available to test coolant for signs of exhaust. If coolant is getting...
• Re: [T2] [BP] What is this-Is it a compressor??
  Historical mailing list - Ian X
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 11:26:13 -0800
  ...more > questions: > > 1) I don't see any valve train! > > 2) Where is the exhaust system? > > 3) All of that electrical system, and no...
• Re: head gasket leaking exhaust into cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:02:54 -0800
  ...head gasket leaking exhaust into cooling system My husband discovered yesterday that there's coolant leaking alll over the inside of the van. It...
• Re: Zetec Using oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:13:21 -0800
  ...Consider valve seals....not even sure if they have valve seals. I suppose one could do a leak down test..that may or maynot...
• I-4 owner experrience
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Mon, 13 May 2013 14:39:00 -0700
  ...I did have to replace the oil pan gasket and the valve cover gasket. The original exhaust header broke and had to replaced do...
• Re: Replace 1.9 with a 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:21:19 -0800
  ...Glad to hear that I can use the 1.9 exhaust. But if I come across a 2.1 exhaust system I will use...
• Re: Low idle, hard cold starting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:28:12 -0500
  ...Oil here indicates bad valve guides. An oil scraper ring can be installed on the intake valve stems to stop oil from being sucked...
• Re: An oddball fitting to fit a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:40:55 -0400
  ...Then from the 90 degree go to a ball shut off valve and voila you have a valve there that's up out of...
• Re: engine temperature
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Aug 94 18:24:13 EDT
  ...engine for another month until the no 3 exhaust valve started... tick tick tick. That valve now sits on my desk warped and with...
• Re: Regular maintenance list-contributions.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 21:50:01 -0500
  ...check brake fluid - lubricate sliding door mounting points - adjust valve clearance and replace valve cover gaskets - check dust seals on ball joints and tie...
• Re: VANAGON digest 622
  Historical mailing list - ray hale
  Mon, 25 Sep 95 09:27:19 EST
  ...easterwood!) and then on sunday i retorqued the heads, adjusted valves, changed the oil and reassembled (with help!). the left side (#3 &4) head...
• Re: Check my head?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:08:53 -0600
  ...Last week I wrote about some rusty exhaust issues and was going to replace the exhaust while replacing a waterpump. Well, that all went...
• Re: 1.9L TD update,`82 D-Westy conversion!
  Historical mailing list - Russell T. Neyhart
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 13:51:32 -0700
  ...The unit came with a factory > exhaust pipe which will have to be cut and redirected but no problem, > just > having the flange was...
• Progress Report and Some More Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 17:02:37 EDT
  ...The #3 cylinder has a burnt exhaust valve and the #4 cylinder has a loose intake valve seat. That clears up my low compression...
• Re: Ratio rockers was (dyno results from Boston Bobs) or true con fessions of a gear head
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 17:35:01 -0600
  ...6) larger valves, not too large to affect the amount of material between intake and exhaust valves...... 7) extrusion honing of intake plenums and...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:16:42 -0700
  ...the first has pretty > basic > > > > formulas for designing an exhaust system based on displacement, > valve size, > > > > etc. If anyone is interested, I'll dig...
• Re: 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 2 Feb 2014 09:51:13 -0500
  ...of removing the exhaust pipes and intakes from the cylinder heads, followed by loosening all the cylinder head bolts, removing valve gear, pushrods and...
• Help Timing Diesel after replacing head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Steven E. Broomhead, Sr.
  Sun, 24 Nov 1996 21:46:29 -0800
  ...I set the engine to TDC and the camshaft, IMHO, was properly set (I didn't put a valve thru a cylinder). The injector...
• Re: reset? OS2 indicator light
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 09:09:52 -0500
  ...Your EGR valve shouldn't be leaking exhaust out the backside...if it is, it may be time to replace? G. Matthew Bulley Bulley...
• Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 17 Oct 2017 09:52:02 -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...
• The Head is Off, Assume Cracked?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Smith
  Mon, 7 Apr 2014 10:45:20 -0400
  ...I did manage to get the passenger side head off, going slowly and carefully and with the expected pain points (exhaust system, etc.). The...
• Re: Intermittent smoke after stop signal wait...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 13:27:55 -0400
  ...I have > also noticed that on start up, then coasting down a longer hill the exhaust > will backfire....I do have an air leak...
• Re: Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Mon, 9 Sep 2024 09:38:44 -0700
  ...This works fine on the exhaust valves (which I believe are the ones on the ends) and I screwed them down by 1.5...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:34:10 -0800
  ...exhaust >> output of right heater box and it sucks as much as blows. Check lifter >> preload and the lifters aren't holding valves open...
• RE:Troubleshooting Overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 11:35:41 -0700 (PDT)
  ...not use stock heater boxes or exhaust with a big valve head. I would put an extractor exhaust on any big engine. Keep that...
• Re: 83-85 vanagon rear bleeder screw housing mod or repair?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:31:21 -0800
  hiTony and all, I don't believe the bleed valve closes off the flow in the nipple . I've seen them repaired all kinds...
• 85 westi problem found
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 31 May 2004 09:28:40 -0400
  ...all grounds were great and even added a briaded ground to the exhaust to body. took care of the capacitor fix in the AFM...
• Re: VW supplied reman. 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 05:41:19 EST
  ...The heads usually have oversized valve guides. Don't know if valves are new or reground. Flywheel, pulley, push rod tin, oil cooler and...
• Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 May 2021 16:37:41 +0000
  ...Adding lift this way increases pressure on the valve train and side load on the valve stems. Also the slider rockers and lash caps...
• RE: Emissions Problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Mar 97 04:47:14 UT
  ...crankcase and exhaust system. Did you originally fail on Hydrocarbons or CO? CO is mixture related, HC is ignition or valve problem. Lean Miss...
• Re: Piston squirters?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 18 May 2012 11:19:30 -0500
  ...color of the metal) and the head will have sodium filled exhaust valves. Any late model head will do, I think. Jim On Fri...
• Re: Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 22:23:21 -0700
  I have two "Exhaust systems" possibles. Could be that, since the PO who did the conversion cut and re-welded the down pipe to...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 07:45:04 -0800
  ...situations: (A) the intake valve (2nd from front) is opening and the exhaust valve (frontmost) is closing. (B) both valves are closed. In my...
• Re: valves -> rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Oct 1995 01:21:46 -0500
  ...Check the condition of the valve adjustment screws. If they're battered where they touch the ends of the valves, replace them. Don't...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:26:56 -0700
  ...If there is no crack on the heads give them a good valve job and test them for valve seating as it will be...
• Re: Leak Down Test
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:55:24 -0700
  ...On the face of it, that would imply a leaking intake valve, plus possible head gasket or head thing. what are the compression readings...
• Re: HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 19:26:33 -0400
  ...With so much gas that it came out the exhaust, you probably got a fair amount past your rings and into the crankcase. Good...
• Re: '85 Cluster
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 21:29:38 -0500
  ...Front exhaust pipe Keep in mind, I did ALL labor myself, the shop was at a military base. The heads, valves, valve guides, etc...
• WOW! That's a lot of smoke!
  Historical mailing list - VW Vanagon
  Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:16:20 -0800
  ...Got out and looked, and it was oil burning back from the exhaust-ish area. Just had the valve gasket jiggy-mabobs (that IS...
• Re: '90 Vanagon runs rough/rich when warm
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:24:07 -0500
  ...It runs when cold, as it warms up it runs >very rough and rich, black exhaust, etc. He has >checked the engine ground, the...
• Re: It's back together and it runs.COM
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 20:39:14 -0800
  ...the exhaust > on yesterday.� This morning filled with fluids and fired it > up.� > > Looks like I may need to adjust the valves again since...
• help from you breadloafers or former ones...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 17:28:43 EDT
  ...He said on a trip, the exhaust valves stuck open. He took out the motor, took off the head put on new valves and...
• Noisy Failure Response
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 22:46:35 -0600
  ...The black smoke at the time of the "final" gasp and the soot in the exhaust port are, IMHO, the great clues. I suspect...
• Re: lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:10:49 -0400
  ...could this be? due to wear or missadjustments or ?? if > i adjust > my valves to 0 lash on each cylinder after valves are charged...
• Re: '78 F.I. Problems.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 06:33:10 -0700
  ...When I checked the spark plugs they were black and sooty yet no smoke out the exhaust pipe. The points looked good and so...
• Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:11:19 -0700
  ...No drips anywhere-engine plumbing, heads, transmission cooler, radiator, or front heater valve. No evidence of coolant mixing with either the transmission fluid or...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 12:22:08 -0400
  In order for there to be so much clearance that the adjusting screws can't reach the valve stem one of two things has...
• Re: exhaust gasket question 2.1
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:10:27 -0700
  ...I can reuse the exhaust gaskets but with the new ones > > I will get the nice exhaust sound like a new Vanagon. If copper...