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Re: New 2001 EV details
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 18:00:30 +1200
> So, for 2001, the 2.8L VR6 has gone from 12 to 24 valves, Due to its oddball SOHC design, the VR6 cannot be...
Re: what are ratio rockers?
Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
Mon, 3 Aug 1998 16:26:22 -0700
>| Correct me if I'm wrong, but as I recall, rocker ratio combined with the >| design of the cam grind determine when the valves...
Half lilley was Boston Bobs AMC rantings
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Mon, 20 Nov 2000 14:38:02 -0500
...the total valve lift of the stock 2.1 intake valve is .360ths at the retainer that's why the higher ratio rockers are...
Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:34:42 -0500
In my archival searches for information on adjusting the Vanagon 2.1 engine's valves, I see a plethora of information about setting them...
front heater valve troubles?
Historical mailing list - Kevin P Gilleran
Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:21:26 -0700
1991 vanagon westy Hi all, Summer heat combined with front heater valve not shutting off is causing the blues here in CA. Two questions...
Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:54:34 -0600
On Sep 27, 2011, at 8:32 AM, Alistair Bell wrote: > valve timing adjustment is one of the reasons I decided not to install...
Re: '84 Westy: Does Air Conditioner Boost Idle?
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:49:03 -0700
...At 06:44 PM 7/26/2011, David Beierl wrote: >The power steering has a pressure switch that activates a valve >allowing additional air...
valves getting looser: how much is too much?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 30 Mar 1996 12:57:48 -0500
...I did a valve adjustment yesterday, and in the past 1,000 miles or so my valves went from .006 to .008-.009 each...
Re: Need a/c hose for 87 Westy Gl
Historical mailing list
Sat, 11 Jul 1998 07:15:18 EDT
In a message dated 98-07-10 21:16:59 EDT, harald_nancy@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << I was wondering if a stuck "expansion valve...
ticking engine / valve adjustment?
Historical mailing list - joe lucca
Tue, 29 Oct 2002 14:53:23 -0500
...I added a product made by Gunk that quiets the valves, and it worked for a short time, but the noise is back. Does...
Puzzling valves...
Historical mailing list - zolo
Wed, 7 Jan 2004 17:26:11 -0800
...Adjusted valves again and again until there was nothing to adjust anymore. Then there was compression but not very good. I was wondering if...
Re: Bad Valve
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Mon, 2 May 2005 16:02:10 -0700
You don't have to do a leak-down test to determine if you have bad rings or a valve problem. You have done...
Re: engine noises
Historical mailing list - Jim
Mon, 23 Jun 2003 20:04:24 -0700
...Properly adjusted hydraulic lifters will have no clearance between the rocker and the valve. Run the engine. Jim Dan Erlandson wrote: >>That "rock hard...
Idle valve and ISCU
Historical mailing list - Germain
Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:11:29 -0400
Hi all After opening my ISCU and changing the transistor and the 56 ohms resistor, the idle valve is humming. I have noticed that...
Re: Head question?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:03:29 -0400
What failed? the valves itself? how are the seats? Yes, you can put tow 2.1L heads on a 1.9L, but the CR...
Front heater valve cable Clip
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Tue, 25 May 2010 15:14:17 -0700
Hi, My front heater valve cable clip is missing and want to hear if anyone has found a better replacement that would be easier...
Wanted: idle control valve
Historical mailing list - Graham Benoit
Sat, 31 May 2003 16:50:32 -0500
Hi, I need an idle control valve, part number 035133455F, for a 1986 Vanagon. If anyone has one for sale, please e-mail me...
Westy stove burner valve needed
Historical mailing list - BajaLeo
Sun, 25 Jan 2004 18:50:37 -0800
...Anybody got a spare burner valve they'd like to sell? Leo San Juan Capistrano
valve lash adjustments
Historical mailing list - Andy
Thu, 3 Feb 2000 20:34:55 -0800
I have eben adjusting valves for years but a VW 2.0 is unique. Because the engine is mounted horizontal you really have to...
Re: True cost of AMC heads for 1.9L and 2.1L: bare for $240 to$216!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 9 Jan 2001 13:36:41 -0500
...They say the heat >transferred up the valve causes more valve guide wear and thus problems >because they heat transferred up the valve stem...
Femco drain valve was Re: Lazy mans way to oil changes-Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve
Historical mailing list - TC
Tue, 7 Feb 2006 15:47:54 -0800
...Lazy mans way to oil changes-Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve > I dont why I never heard of these little gadgets > http://www.fumotovalve...
Re: more propane questions
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 18 Oct 2002 17:10:37 -0500
my welding tanks don't make any noise while shifting the valve. ------------------ Don't get me wrong on this subject, there are situations where...
LP fill valve busted?
Historical mailing list - Rob MacLeod
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 22:17:57 -0600
...After replacing the LP regulator last year on my '87 Westy (red), I went to get the tank refilled and the tank fill valve...
Valve-timing-by-wire
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Sun, 12 Aug 2018 14:09:46 -0500
<https://newatlas.com/camcon-digital-iva-valve-system/55827/> Interesting implications and benefits, being able to digitally control any single valve at any point...
Re: FS - Autostop Gas Valve
Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
Sat, 5 Jun 1999 22:14:08 -0400
>For Sale one Marshall Brass Model 530 (all brass) Autostop fill valve for >Westy LP tanks. These are no longer made. This one is...
Re: Right-side head removal,2.1L
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Wed, 14 Feb 2001 06:21:48 EST
...valve crap back together? >> You've over -rev'd your 2.1 and the valve hit the piston and bent..the bent valve, jammed...
Re: valve hanging up
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 25 Aug 2002 08:29:19 -0500
...If that doesn't do the trick, re-adjust the valves per Boston Bob. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Clarence J Falarski wrote: > Good...
Propane fill valve rebuild
Historical mailing list - Roger Donahe
Thu, 1 Apr 2004 08:21:44 -0800
Good morning all, I have an '87 Westy with the brass auto-stop propane fill valve. It crapped out at the end of last...
Re: Anti-Drain Back Valve in Oil Filters??
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 2 May 2005 05:28:29 -0500
tabe johnson wrote: >OK --- can someone please explain how and why >the anti drain back valves in the Mahle and Mann >filters work so...
Re: Leaking heater control valve
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 17:57:36 -0700
...Got a new valve installed - was able to have IB Motors swap a new one in for me - very nice of them. It wasn...
Re: Need help with propane valve
Historical mailing list - WERNER SCHIRMER
Thu, 09 Jan 1997 13:32:42 -0800
...The problem is that the on/off valve on the > tank is leaking. It seems to be leaking past the seals in the valve...
Re: Compression losses
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Tue, 5 Jan 1999 11:24:16 -0600
...The valves are called "poppet valves." They're shaped rather like the common valve that pops up from the bottom of typical bathroom sinks...
Re: too much propane?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 06:42:29 -0600
...Let the main valve leak for about 30 minutes at 1/2 open position or run your stove top for an hour. Stan On...
Re: Oil filter question
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 1 Nov 2010 12:54:10 -0500
...Re: [VANAGON] Oil filter question > > > FWIW, almost all oil filters have anti-drain back valves, and bypass > > valves as well. It is the quality...
cruise control help please
Historical mailing list
Thu, 28 May 1998 12:18:29 EDT
...when i bought the van the plug that would be for the clutch vacuum valve was jumped with a jumper wire. the reason being...
Re: 1.9 heads on a 2.1 motor?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:33:01 -0700
...And of course 4 valve heads. NOW THAT would be worth looking into - 4 valve heads for a waterboxer. THIS I CAN GET exited...
Re: Need help with propane filling! Can the fill valve stick?
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 20 Mar 2002 15:30:15 -0500
...Small bleed valve thingy w/ spin dial on side of fill valve will release gas. Lightly pushing red cap on other side of the...
Re: rebuilding your own heads
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Mon, 29 Dec 2003 15:28:53 -0500
...Next I install a much harder valve seats like the ones I use in the propane engines and my big valve heads because I...
Re: Valve adjustment
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Mon, 20 Dec 1999 09:24:44 -0500
...Valve adjustment > > > Shortlidge D Joel wrote: > > > > > > What is the easiest way to adjust the valves of the wasser > leaker? What > > > should I do if...
Does the WBX suck valves?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 9 Sep 2012 11:46:51 -0700
...Since I've got leaky valves, particularly the exhaust valves which were notorious for snapping off "BWBX" (before the water boxer). Anyone remember the...
Re: Propane Scare.
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 5 May 1998 08:06:35 -0700
Sounds like you have a leaking valve. If so, they can't be repaired and must be replaced. Go to an RV dealer or...
Re: Frustrating hubcaps!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 14 Jul 2000 16:15:38 -0500
There is a slot in the stock hubcap that allows the valve stem to stick out far enough to get to with the air...
Re: Throttle Valve Housing for 1986 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 18 Jun 2004 10:11:35 -0400
...Throttle Valve Housing for 1986 Vanagon Does anyone have a good used Throttle Valve Housing and Throttle valve switch for an '86 Vanagon GL...
Re: 87 rebuild update
Historical mailing list - Paul B.
Tue, 14 Jul 1998 19:43:28 -0400
...Loosen the valve adjusting screw until it just touches the pushrod - then tighten two full turns. Do this for each cylinder. The first cylinder...
Re: WHile we are on the topic of the 1lb green coleman propane tanks
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 7 May 2012 21:03:01 -0400
At 08:42 PM 5/7/2012, Larry Alofs wrote: >How do you safely remove the valves? I'd imagine that a tire valve...
coolant bleeder
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Jun 1996 09:18 EDT
...I tried it to see if any air was in there but when I unscrewed the valve nothing happened, no air and no drop...
Propane tank fill valve
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 8 Sep 2012 19:53:18 -0400
So, anybody have any idea how much pressure it takes to open the fill valve to let the propane in? Would that pressure be...
Valves?
Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
Wed, 26 May 1999 00:12:32 -0700
...Could it be the valves? Alain Thibault Westfalia 1991
Re: valve cover gasket
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 22 Dec 1999 01:51:02 +0100
Shortlidge D Joel wrote: > How much should valve cover gaskets be? In case you didnt know it, they are the same as Beetles (not...
FS: Exhaust valve, guide, collets
Historical mailing list - jon
Tue, 2 Sep 2003 13:41:36 -0700
I have a brand new exhaust valve for Vanagon 2.0L engine. It comes with guide and spring collets. Make me an offer. (Don...
Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 22 May 2018 14:38:51 -0700
...Additionally, the idle valve functions using a ‘test box’ designed to operate it. Also, Peter at VanCafe loaned me a new Stabilizer Module a...
Re: 2.1 Electronic Idle Control valve
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 01:26:31 -0600
...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > Electronic Idle control valves operate with a 'duty cycle' I believe. > > It's most definitely...
Re: Boston Bobs Big Valve Engine Option III, and Engine Option II
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 4 May 2002 21:40:55 -0400
...Robert Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET> > >Mark >the changes in the valve job and valve size size does not change the >ability of the...
Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
Wed, 16 May 2007 06:53:59 -0700
I read (on this list) a post that you should always leave the rear heater valve cracked a bit so that a little coolant...
Re: Tight valves!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 14 Jun 2001 08:46:35 -0400
...Tight valves! Well, I finally got around to adjusting the valves in the '88. Up till this afternoon, I had been under the assumption...
Re: Idle Air Valve from a Jetta
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Wed, 11 Feb 2004 06:28:08 +0000
...Here's the description: > > > > VW JETTA/Golf/Gti IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE > > > > Description > > This valve is off a volkswagen Jetta 1990 but will fit...
Re: need rear heater assy for 1986 Syncro
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Sat, 25 Jun 2005 11:02:06 -0700
...It is quite normal for these rear heaters to leak at the heater valve O-ring or at the heater valve. If you do...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:36:44 -0500
...Could a valve/guide problem developed while I was handling the head? (I didn't remove the valves). > or the base of the cylinders...
Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 31 Dec 2015 05:36:35 -0600
Stuck valve likely but I'm saying that because it is all I can think of. Test for that by removing the rockers and...
Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 12 Oct 1998 08:49:06 -0700
At 10:53 AM 10/12/98 -0400, you wrote: > The Bentley diagram shows the "Idle Stabilizer Control Valve Connector" to be a >single...