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• Re: towing with a vanagon in an emergency. . .
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:46:22 -0700
  It had 98k when we bought it last September and it has about 102k now, we mostly drive the Vanagon. I had, of course...
• Re: blow-by to the limit ... what limits?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Nov 1994 13:07:58 -0500 (EST)
  ...My valves were bent, so Valve Job is required on NuBus. grr. Matthew drahzal@convex.com
• Re: 85 WBX stalling; A/C related part needed
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 30 May 2000 17:34:42 EDT
  ...The only thing that I wonder about is if the PS >valve is >full time hot and it is just grounded through the switch...
• Roadhaus - Trip Report to Bus Fusion
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 18:40:44 -0400
  ...one valve seat likely more recessed broken alternator brackets over heating blow water lines bad oil leaks Stores galore. MN state police AZ drivers...
• Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:01:52 -0400
  ...Also most DOHC 4 valves are simpler > >than SOHC 4 valve which usually require rockers or oddly shaped lobes to > >achieve, and the SOHC...
• Re: [WetWesties] Air Cooled 2.0 : High Hydrocarbon (smog) Parts Check?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:54:40 -0800
  ...air valve is capped as is a hose at "T" at brake booster vacuum pipe. I assume the aux. air valve vacuum hose connects...
• Re: boxer six driver
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 2 May 2010 19:57:42 +1200
  ...a 20-valve 9000rpm 165HP Toyota Carib
• [Diesel] Timing Belt Rubbing Against Edge of Pulley...
  Historical mailing list - Milo
  Sat, 20 Oct 2001 13:10:49 -0500
  Volks, Popped the timing cover off last night to get a better view on the valve gasket cover (yup, it's leaking... :-) But anyway...
• Westy (2.1w/digifant) running rich? when warm
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 00:46:45 -0700
  ...However, if I only drive a couple or three miles, then shut it down for a while (grocery store run), it starts hard, blows...
• FS 86 Vanaogn in Reno, NV $900
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 27 Nov 2005 19:41:15 -0600
  ...Need to sell PRICE REDUCED - $900 1986 VW Vanagon watercooled Hasn't been driven in the last 7 months, needs new battery and valve...
• Re: Any Websites? - Auto Tranny Repair/Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 22:30:04 -0500
  ...Could be as simple as valve body needing a good cleanout. John On Sun, 2008-11-09 at 00:40 -0600, John Rodgers wrote...
• Re: Help... Engine troubles, rapid backfiring under load.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 05:12:55 -0400
  ...Yesterday I went for a short drive and about > 5 mins into it, it sounded like the engine was banging around when I > would...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 19:17:30 EDT
  ...As far as check valves the Sanden already has them built in. I believe all piston compressors, just by their nature, have reed valves...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 09:44:15 -0800
  ...I find it interesting that GW was able to make an OBD2 system work with the older style PWM idle control valve and AFM...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 11 May 2016 18:49:10 -0700
  ...To isolate a valve body problem from a clutch-piston problem. The valve body can be removed and compressed air can be used in...
• Re: Cold Engine/high idle
  Historical mailing list - Katy
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 11:03:17 -0500
  ...Pull into the driveway and she's revving again when I put it in park. Shut her down. So I poked around the accelerator...
• getting started, TDC, hyd. lifters
  Historical mailing list - Eric Baden
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 07:32:29 -0500 (EST)
  ...I suspect it is possible that my distributor drive shaft is 180 degrees off and I'm trying to check with #1 cylinder at...
• Re: TDC, AC
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 11:08:16 -0800
  ...The distributor is your best guide for TDC because the spark plug is only fired when both valves are closed, which is the position...
• Re: under driver's seat batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:46:27 -0500
  ...I have in my under the drivers seat > > box. > > _Click here: TD22-12 Tempest Deep Cycle AGM, Valve Regulated, > > Maintenance Free, Sealed Lead Acid...
• FW: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 18:48:27 -0400
  ...When I drive, I drive with the AC on. That's just how I roll. So, the problem for me is that the 2...
• Re: what heads should I order?
  Historical mailing list
  08 Jul 96 11:34:10 PDT
  ...Actually a defective valve spring broke. I was't the only one, just amongst the first. I can't recall the maker but check...
• Re: Vanagon Window Dimensions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 14:42:46 -0500
  ...a project and need to know. > > Thanks > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver in Birmingham, Alabama where the cold is killing my vans > systems one...
• Re: OK to disconnect Heater core ?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 May 2001 15:08:45 -0700
  Get yourself a new in-line valve from one of the list vendors for about $10. Replacing yours, which has aged and doesn't...
• Re: aiding cooling system by turning on heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 16 May 2001 12:54:45 -0500
  ...occupants, has long been used by rally car drivers. Besides, when you open the heater valve, you instantly dump whatever cold coolant is in...
• a/c condensation
  Historical mailing list - James Vidal
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 08:23:00 -0400
  I just had a a/c hose replaced on my 91 carat.(leaking) I also had a new expansion valve, and dryer installed with...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 19:36:17 -0700
  ...Could you elaborate on that? > > Zero valve lash cold was Bob Donalds' spec for his big valve engine. I > don't know enough about...
• Re: Replacement propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 20:05:45 -0700
  ...There is a pressure relief valve in the bottles for a > purpose. If that valve were to open up inside your van with a...
• Re: Size of allen wrench for final drive?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 22:26:06 -0400
  ...I've been seeing a small drip coming from the pressure relief valve. So I replaced the valve, the spring, the gasket, and the...
• 87 Syncro - new engine/same problem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Mar 1996 11:30:25 -0500
  ...He agreed to reimburse me for both valve adjustments. Question: Does a new remanufactured need a Valve adjustment? Who do you think is at...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:16:34 -0700
  ...I seldom find a bad heater valve. like 'never'. it's the cables, and it's a dumb design, but we can compensate for...
• Re: cracked AMC heads question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 20:32:25 -0700
  You're talking about the cracks between the two valves ? Totally normal. You 'could' get them pressure tested if you're worried, You can...
• Re: Road trip and mechanics litany of issues
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:07:02 -0400
  ...I guess the scare was a bit over rated! Thanks for the help and encouragement - Andree > > >> So...I need to drive from Seattle to...
• Fwd: [BP] BRRR 28 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 20:18:19 -0500
  ...com Begin forwarded message: > Dateline Daytona > Hard freeze tonight.. > What??? > Nice drive today, but gassing up was a cold event every time upper > 30...
• Re: Stumblin' and misfiren'
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 15 Jul 94 16:52:58 CDT
  ...on the intake valves. they can soak up the first bunch of gasoline sprayed on acceleration and can cause driveability problems. get some Chevron...
• Re: Noisy Valve lifters
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 11:54:33 -0800
  ...It's best to drive at a decent speed until the lifters pump up, like on the freeway. It can take my '85 20...
• Re: help! ('75 Fuel Injection Problem)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 95 20:52:07 -0500
  ...Decel valve above the engine with the other end plugged (not right). The free port that needs a line is on the driver's...
• Vacum gauge on syncro
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 00:16:25 -0700
  ...Well my experiment with the vacum gauge connected before the check valve was a failure. The gauge readings were not matching the descriptions as...
• Emissions Ethics
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 19:02:39 -0700
  ...Replaced that heater valve today! (5) > 2. emission ethics > 3. Failed Emissions Check (2) > 4. Transmission Question > 5. Brown Westy at Hotel Roanoke > 6...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:22:50 -0700
  ...You will be able to distinguish which cable housing contains the heater valve control. You can also sometimes see through the ashtray hole...but...
• Re: Coolant leak. Rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 22:13:14 -0400
  ...O-ring, rear heater core to valve, 82-91 Vanagon $2.29 861 819 297 Rear Heater Core,82-91 Vanagon - (also order O...
• Newsflash: "Cooling System Troubles Caused by Owner"...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 13:12:53 -0800
  ...NOT inadvertently leave your engine compartment bleeder valve open (not even a little bit) while you drive. Doing so will prevent the system from...
• Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 1 May 2010 10:17:53 -0700
  ...1 cylinder - insert drive shaft so that off-set slot in top of drive shaft is pointing toward tapped hole (arrow) - smaller segment points...
• Re: The Head is Off, Assume Cracked?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Apr 2014 20:11:01 -0400
  ...Leaky valves will be evident. If the cleaner goes into the coolant chamber test is done. Then for the valves that hold, turn the...
• Re: Engine running COLD
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:01:57 -0600
  ...The cable that operates the heater valve can be kinked, and the heater valve itself may not close properly whether the cable is kinked...
• Re: Coolant leak from...
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:47:04 -0700
  Aaron, like Dave said, that's the oil pressure relief valve. Leave that alone. Only a couple of reasons to ever go in there...
• Re: '84 Westfalia A/C resurrection-expansion valve
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 1 May 2001 15:36:08 EDT
  ...The expansion valve is of very common manufacture of the period and probably has an orifice,seals most suitable for R12. It is located...
• Heat exchanger wierdness
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Dec 1995 22:20:15 -0800
  ...The heat exchangers from Little Martha (70 single cab) have no arms to operate the flap valves. Its apparent that the arms have been...
• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 20:33:15 -0600
  ...drive it a >couple of blocks and then check. > >I've never heard of a problem like this coming from the brake >proportioning valve...
• Re: Subie engine prices
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:10:16 -0500
  ...YOU CAN'T DESTROY A SUBI interference engine EVEN if the piston hit valves. Do you guys need pictures???????? You know i have many...
• Re: Interior Heater Flaps, 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 11:28:03 -0500
  ...years, but the bus isn't a daily driver. Also, make sure that yer heater valve is closing completely. George/ATL '89 Westy, Wernher...
• Re: Passat 2.0L engine questions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 13:09:00 -0600
  ...isn't it possible that all the valves have been driven into the piston tops as a result of a running-engine-belt-failure...
• Re: Continuing saga 82 aircooled 2.0l westy emission failure issues update
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 29 Jul 2012 11:27:44 -0500
  ...Bad exhaust valve. He based this on the sounds and pulsing of the exhaust gases. It would puff when the bad valve opened too...
• Re: Blinking Temp Light
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:39:45 -0700
  ...They found and replaced a leaking heater valve, and all is good now. I guess the heater valve wasn't one of the parts...
• Re: help my bucking Westphalia!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 22:19:40 -0500
  ...helpful and appreciated. > Matt You might check your idle stabilizer valve. Disconnect it, Drive it a while. If the bucking is gone, then you...
• Re: Fresh air fan enhancements?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 12:18:50 -0500
  ...Has anyone come up with a "fresh air vent fan system" for a non-A/C Westy that helps cool the driver and passenger...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:07:41 -0700
  ...When the piston is descending on the intake stroke, with the intake valve open, it wouldn't matter if the intake valve guide was...
• more home engine repair adventures: new oil pressure valve
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Fri, 30 Mar 2001 13:41:47 -0800
  ...I just did a 30 mile drive. I think I would have got a light with the old valve, but that's a hunch...
• Re: Strange Auto Trans Behavior
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 May 2010 23:27:59 -0400
  ...Once the noise goes away, drive is gone from all gears 1,2,3&R. There is no noise when the engine is off...
• Re: NVC: Re: interference engines.....was Re: How much would this cost
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 14:14:30 -0600
  ...the extra $4K to > drive away from the showroom with with a VR6, > > tim.. '97 jettas wont bend valves if you break the TB...
• Re: diesel questions
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 18:42:00 -0600
  ...Then it was re insert inner valve springs and twist its tail!!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Oct 6, 2011 7:20...