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• Re: i done did fixxed it/88 vanagon that was missing
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 02:01:34 +0000
  ...it was missing at lower >revs. it would continue >to do this until i tached the motor up. the other day when i was...
• Re: 1985 FAST idle
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 08:29:20 -0500
  ...Step on the gas and it revs right up with no misses or backfire. When I lift my foot from the gas pedal the...
• Re: 5 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS FOR SALE ON THE SAMBA
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:29:10 -0700
  ...no? They have a tall 5th? So what's your revs at 70mph in 5th? On > my manual 4-speed that's 4K. > > On...
• Re: Popes out of 4th gear
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Wed, 1 May 2019 21:54:57 -0400
  ...I'd wind it real high before shifting to 4th, and then keep there revs very steady... it almost never popped under those circumstances...
• Re: '84 California water-cooled fuel probs
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 07:53:58 -0500
  ...After doing this a few > times (about 5-10 good revs in both 2nd and 3rd gear), the acceleration > became clean and fine. I...
• Re: 1.9L exhaust system comments
  Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 14:08:46 -0700
  ...My 2.1 with an auto transmission revs at about 3600-3800 rpms just to go 65mph. It would be near the redline if...
• Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 09:04:20 -0500
  ...and now it's doing something weird - it idles >>> fine, and >>> revs >>> fine, but won't idle after revving, just stalls. >> >> They work fine...
• sometimes it just won't go...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 21:19:28 -0600
  ...Have to keep touching the gas pedal until it revs UP a bit instead of slowing, then I can go again. If I manage...
• Re: transmission for I4 conversion--will a DK fit?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 06:52:07 -0500
  ...and want to > > try a DK aircooled transmission, because the high revs with the diesel > > transmission at highway speeds make us a little crazy...
• Re: Thanks on the amps/voltage explain..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:52:47 -0500
  ...on but the alternator will not kick in until some high revs are reached or not at all. Note that the relay ground is...
• Re: stoplight drag races
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 20:43:05 -0700
  ...I know all the tricks, watching the other lights, and timing the >yellow, keeping the revs low until the last second, leaning back and...
• Re: semi-urgent auto transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 11 Sep 2010 11:15:31 -0700
  ...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: VANAGON DRAG RACES!......which is actually a faster Vanagon.. ..th e 1.9L timed at 5 degrees BTDC or the 2.1L.......is the re a noticable dif ference?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 22:29:41 -0500
  ...The '89's engine revs noticeably better with seemingly higher power at upper RPM, while my 1.9 just doesn't seem that eager...
• Re: How do anti-ping additives work?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 18 May 1999 15:16:47 -0400
  ...An engine turning at 6000 rpm will make 100 revs/second, or 10 milliseconds/rev, or 5 milliseconds/stroke. Each 10 degrees of ignition...
• Re: UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:11:23 -0600
  ...When the harness is reattached it drops revs 200k, and gets very rough and stumbles badly when throttle applied. Does this tell you anything...
• Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 17:04:38 -0800
  ...Though Frank says letting 'er spin with high revs is fine, even beneficial. Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon...
• Re: Loss of power while underway, second occurrence
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:10:39 -0500
  ...want to have it die and not be able to restart. Revs varied wildly and the tach needle swung from 0 to about 3...
• Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 May 2010 11:08:37 -0700
  ...It's spot on at 2K rpm but as the revs increase the > timing stays rock steady at 5 degrees BTDC. > > According to http...
• Re: Oil Leaks and Leak Down Test
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 3 May 2002 10:12:26 -0500
  ...Slight blue smoke on acceleration. > 3 I have monitored the air coming from the breather at idle > and higher > revs and it is not...
• Re: 89 Syncro Westy - Finally running right - Thank you
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:20:34 -0700
  ...Here were the symptoms: starts fine, idles fine, revs up fine without a load.  With a load it dies out at about 3200 RPM...
• Fuel mixture too rich?
  Historical mailing list - Barb Ourada
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:03:58 -0500
  ...Sitting still, and slowly increasing engine speed, it hunts at 1500 to 2000 rpm, then revs rapidly after passing that sticky range. From a...
• Re: Marvel Mystery oil... Should I add it to oil or gas tank (Was: Help! Engine Tapping Noise in Air Cooled Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 13:06:29 -0500
  ...It is quite rythmic and increases or decreases depending on the > revs. It > > almost sounds like the license plate is loose and it is...
• Re: Back in Sac ... was Stuck in Redding
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 08:16:32 -0700
  ...job -- one to add > coolant > and the other keep the engine revs at about 2K rpm -- while the relief > valve > at the top of...
• FI Vacuum leak 83 Westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 04:45:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The idle isn't steady and it rocks pretty good when it idles.On the highway and at higher revs it runs steady with...
• Re: Mystery Loss of Power At Startup
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 11:43:49 -0400
  ...Once >rolling, but accelerating very slowly, and the revs get to about 2k, >everything is great, runs fine, plenty of power. If I had...
• Re: '84 Westy call on Car Talk
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:12:22 -0700
  ...Then, when the cable was all seized up with ice I could keep the revs under control during shifts....Lift foot, pull string, depress...
• Re: Runs great--for a minute or two ??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:48:40 -0600
  ...I can pull the throttle to keep it running as long as >> I want, but if I don't keep the revs above 2000...
• Re: Emissions: Vacuum Leak ID'd 82 aircooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:24:36 -0400
  ...It revs slightly when I hit it with starting fluid. I tried to simply tighten the intake manifold bolts a bit but that didn...
• Re: 5spd tranny
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 17 Dec 2001 16:48:14 -0800
  ...If you merely want better cruising revs and are a true flat > > lander Weddle has a couple taller 4th gears available, doesn't help...
• Thanks and a "Service Bulletin"
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 07:16 -0600 (MDT)
  ...At "idle", the revs easily peaked past 3500, so I put it in "D"rive and headed up the hill. I had to ride...
• Re: Load screeching sound from leaving lights on?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 09:11:54 -0600
  ...running over a puddle and then goes away as the engine revs up a little. Could this be a similar problem? Jim Snyder www...
• Re: Tire size
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:11:09 -0700
  ...70-14 is the same size as the� 27x8.5, exact revs/mile, and is readily available. It carries a higher max load at...
• LESLIE, New to Vanagon Mysteries
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 21:56:18 -0700
  ...I typically idle the engine with occasional revs for about 15 > minutes. Do you think I see no evidence of coolant leakage because > there...
• Re: New Engine - No Power
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 20:41:51 -0400
  ...The engine revs ok when I pull the accelerator > linkage. Sometimes I hear a sort of thump when I shut the engine down. > > I...
• Tire Matrix Creation Task Force - Proposal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 09:06:51 -0700
  ...Sizes, Max load, Max Inflation, Revs Per Mile etc. Then of course you have ... Wheel Well Clearances, Performance Decreases, Speedometer Errors etc. Some of...
• Re: [Syncro] Feedback on gearing options, TDI converted vans
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:01:39 -0800
  ...If I bought more horsepower and revs I'd probably wish I had the .70. --- Karl Mullendore <groups@WESTYVENTURES.COM> wrote: > I think the...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 17:11:51 -1000
  ...Throttle and cable were not binding. > I disconnected the idle stabilizer and the revs dropped to 800. While > checking things out, I noticed that...
• Re: 87GL, Cold Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list - Brad Snyder
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 12:46:04 -0400
  ...Trying to keep the revs up slightly does not help. > >It usually requires 10 or 12 startups and 10 or more minutes to get...
• Re: Zetec Syncro Westy hits the road..yee haw
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:17:29 -0400
  ...Don't notice the revs and it seems natural after a short while to not > have to worry about revving it up. Did I...
• Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:17:04 -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: '89 2.1i digifant cutting out. Really need some help on thisone...
  Historical mailing list - John S. Klun
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 11:39:04 -0600
  ...If the revs are low, such as when I pull away at a nasty juction this can cause it to die. This morning at...
• Re: '80 air-cooled power loss
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:17:38 -0600
  ...afm to throttle body > > symptoms: > van idles and starts up great, revs up really good and returns to idle. > Engine sounds good and runs...
• Re: 82 won't start when hot
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:35:18 -0700
  ...I have to feather the pedal a little more until the revs get up and then it's OK. If it were a carb...
• Re: Odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 22:43:15 -0500
  ...I'll need to know the revs per mile there below the trip meter. Example 806, 820 etc. If you want them turned back...
• Re: Sad and depressed
  Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 17:25:29 -0400
  ...It revs really high. Like 3500 high before it > moves. > >> It > >>> feels like it's stuck in a high gear. Usually it clunks a...
• Re: Oil pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Richard Stevens
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 08:36:24 +0100
  ...With my T25 1989 2.1l the alarm blips in around the 2000 rpm mark and can be instantly reset if the revs are...
• Re: My auto transmission troubles
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:46:48 -0400
  ...I try >lower revs vs going into 2nd and having the revs up around >3500-4000. It seems to be about the same. (Now...
• Only 5V at Temp II sensor?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sat, 27 May 2017 14:45:30 -0400
  ...With the temp II disconnected and not jumpered, the idling motor revs to 1800 RPM. When the wires are jumpered, RPMs drops to "normal...
• Re: Aircooled Running Problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:07:29 -0500
  ...However, when blipping the throttle when parked, the engine hesitates as if mis-firing until the RPM gets high enough and then it revs...
• Re: Quick troubleshooting question
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:31:40 -0400
  ...t change anything and the van starts and idles just fine, revs in > neutral just fine, but as soon as I start driving off...
• Re: Bobo Iceskater
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Nov 1994 15:19:51 -0800
  ...Anyway, the bus seemed to be loosing power, and I had to keep revs up on this winter trip. Returning, thankfully below the snow...
• Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 1 Mar 2018 20:48:18 -0800
  ...I can pretty much hear the speed of my engine revs and guess my tachometer. If I get a audible oil temp and presure...
• Re: Help! Weird noises after installing injectors...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 13:55:19 -0400
  ...This place is about 5 miles from my house, but I didn't have the revs up that high for that trip. It's...
• Re: Rough running till warmed up
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:01:57 -0700
  ...above that closer to 1000+, both just as smooth, just higher revs. >I tried getting them all to the same rpm while they were...
• Re: Diesel - too much oil saga
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 09:17:59 -0700
  ...Max revs, > > first a blue cloud and then a black one, and then she finally stopped. > > > > Now she's very hard to start, appears...
• Re: Low power 1 min after start?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 21:59:23 -1000
  ...With the gas even >> > floored! SLOWLY it gathers speed, and seems to gain more power as the revs >> > come up. Then it seems mostly...
• Re: Diesel - too much oil saga
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 09:21:22 -0400
  ...Max revs, first a blue cloud and then a black one, and then she finally stopped. Now she's very hard to start, appears...
• Inspection Horror Story!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Dunn
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 16:28:23 EDT
  ...Its chained down to this treadmill, its blowhole has a pipe stuck to it, and a guy runs it through its gears and revs...
• Re: At long last protype waterbox bleeding, draining and purging installed and operating
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 22:14:54 PDT
  ...when the revs again were raised to 4000 to 4300 the >temperature dropped to 20% of gauge... > >These tests extended over several days and...
• Re: engine efficiency, I4s, subies, etc
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 17:35:38 +1200
  ...That's why they are less tolorant of higher revs. I've had na 1.5 >and 1.6 vw diesels and they didn...