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• Re: gerry's thermostat and translation pblm
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Nov 94 15:20:46 EST
  ...on the thermostat presses the valve-plate again in the 'closed' direction and blocks the flow of cold water until the operational temperature prevails...
• Re: How long does it take your Vanagon to warm up?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 19:02:38 -0400
  ...bypass valve is closed. You can check the t-stat by observing where the gauge reads when the hoses to the radiator start to...
• thermal storage in wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 11:16:56 CST6CDT
  ...I can stop the van and 15 > minutes later, (after not running), I can start it again, and it is > registering COLD. I realize...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 22:01:52 -0400
  ...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: Still need HELP with hot start problem 84 Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 19:42:16 -0600
  ...Cold start is not a problem. No > problems at all. If I drive about 20 miles and go in a store, when > I return...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 21:35:23 -0800
  ...Hit the switch and the engine started right up. It ran > a bit rough - I expected that - it had been sitting a while. Valves...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Mar 2018 21:57:19 -0500
  ...through a tiny (.006") orifice, starts to pull open that vacuum-operated valve you mentioned. Once the valve is open, it allows the intake...
• Re: Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 14:55:29 -0500
  ...these >days. >>My 87 Westy with 156K miles has the evil cold start bucking and stalling problem as well. It >>feels like it is...
• Re: 2.1 fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 07:15:12 -0400
  ...At cold startup it >seems to be running perfectly, no black smoke, when the engine warms up, you can >hear it change rhythm, the...
• Re: COOLANT PROCEDURE AND AMOUNTS
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 10:47:34 -0700
  ...This is done only then the engine is cold. Coolant, when heated up to running temps, will give you a good burn. I lift...
• Re: Engine stops running at red lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 21:42:23 -0600
  ...probably due to a faulty idle stabilizer valve. The stabilizer keeps the engine idling on cold starts and under certain other conditions, like when...
• the never-ending engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 16:01:45 -0800
  ...I've checked the thermo-time swicth, cold-start, aux. air reg., control pressure regular, injectors, and fuel pressure and all are within Bentley...
• Re: Aircooled Westy - fuel problems?
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 15:58:45 -0500
  ...I towed him back to his place and we started checking things out. Several times we used the 'bleed, start, stall, bleed, ...' method to...
• Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 18:44:47 -0400
  ...to a shop and insisted that they adjust the valves to zero lash cold, per Bob Donalds. I've since had the same done...
• Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:44:22 -0500
  ...With cap off start engine. If coolant immediately blows and bubbles out you have a head or gasket problem. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: head gasket problem ?
  Historical mailing list - Calvin Bruce
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 16:02:49 -0700
  ...On a cold start, especially on a cold >day, the thermostat keeps the coolant from flowing to the radiator, >until the water circulating in...
• Digifant 21. MV High Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 18 May 2009 19:21:33 -0300
  ...The engine idles reasonably well, goes on high idle when started cold and drops to a steady 750 when warm. No stalling problems. My...
• Temperature Related Performance Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Sep 1995 13:30:16 -0500
  ...The throttle valve switch occasionally sticks on this car (i.e. is not always at continuity at cold start) but can be freed by...
• Re: Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Tue, 13 May 2003 22:18:58 -0700
  ...Maybe my cold start auxiliary valve is shot, but all the test per Bentley worked out, though she idles real poorly. Have not done...
• Idle Stabilizer 2nd check (regulator)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 10:34:56 -0600
  ...Van is a little hard to start at time, it idles down and eventually stalls both when its cold and warm, probably worse when...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:05:40 -0300
  ...Rinse and repeat. >>> >>> I unplugged the 12v from the idle control valve and the engine remained at idle. I removed the idle control valve...
• Coolant leak! Decision time....
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 09:42:29 -0600
  ...salt starts being spread around, but i do start it and fully warm (45 minutes +) it every weekend. Yeah, its been cold... and yes...
• Re: Clutch makes Vanagon die
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 10:27:59 -0500
  ...Clutch makes Vanagon die > 84 vanagon dies periodically > 160k > > At cold start, the rpms increase until I touch the gas, > and after I touch...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
  Fri, 29 May 2020 12:14:18 -0700
  ...avoid a shock of cold oil suddenly coming back. Properly designed and installed they work as a mixing valve. The sandwich adapter thermostats tend...
• Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 10:22:21 -0600
  ...as determined by the engineers, and a timing of the engine using the cold clearances on the valves. If the timing is correct using...
• Re: IS THIS IT? Coolant level fluctuations in '91 Westie.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Sep 1997 14:51:46 UT
  ...I would check the pressure cap to make the relief valve is holding. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon mailing list On Behalf Of Barbara...
• Re: need afm to throttle body hose aircooled,
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 22:36:11 EDT
  ...it the correct way on the other side of the Cold start valve. Anyway anybody know the correct part # for the dizzy on an...
• Re: 2.1 High idle/stumbling when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:42:30 -0500
  ...Now put everything back together and start the van. It should idle properly at around 950 rpms. Some folks try to work around this...
• Re: Vanagon Hot Shower on Demand
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 6 Feb 2023 01:47:15 +0000
  For me, it was an evolution.  It all started with me and my cousin doing Mountain Bike riding in the western Sierras in the...
• Exhaust popping??
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 17:54:10 -0500
  ...air regulator (?? -- is that the right name, it controls the cold start valve -- a bad vacuum leak that I never could see before) and...
• Re: Noisy Valve lifters
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 12:44:10 -0600
  ...Noisy Valve lifters > >> > >> Sitting for long periods often contributes to noisy lifters for a little while after you start it up. > >> > >> I have also...
• Re: Westy fridge won't light
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 21:14:57 -0500
  Here is my method for starting the "Demonic" fridge: First the obvious: 1) turn on the gas valve under the van. 2) turn the...
• Re: I need help, please
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 2 Dec 2022 15:42:48 -0500
  ...Temp sensors and related wiring will usually cause the most grief getting the engine started. > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry...
• Re: rear heater blowout - stranded
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:04:32 -0400
  ...Since for most of us (me, for one) the cooling system seems to have the opposite problem (running too hot, not too cold), .... , my...
• Re: STUPID QUESTION?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 10:15:21 -0700
  ...have 40wt and starting to get this noise near the drivers side rear that sounds like a howl near the valve cover or main...
• Re: Heater flap foam replacement detail
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:01:57 -0800
  ...Ideally ........you want it under some load cold, so it can warm up. a really bad mode would be you live where you start...
• Help! '87 Westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:18:34 -0400
  ...Incidentally, it's running WAY smoother since I had the shop adjust the valve last to 0, cold, according to Bob Donalds' specs. And...
• Re: extreme idle from hell results...air flow meter!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 09:48:39 -0800
  Hi Adam, I am troubleshooting a similar problem, only when it is cold kinda thing. What I am wondering is how is you clean...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:34:30 -0400
  ...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: pressure testing cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 19:36:20 -0800 (PST)
  ...Then you start looking for leaks and watching the pressure guage. For very slow leaks, you can leave it pumped up all day until...
• Re: Now...Water and Oil idiot lights? Doh!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:32:29 -0400
  ...known good guage? A cold engine, (overnight cold) should start off with oil pressure high against the relief valve at 50 psi+. After warm...
• 1985 FAST idle
  Historical mailing list - Ignace Speybrouck
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 22:16:05 -0500
  ...When I start it cold, it start willingly and settle to a very regular fast idle. When the temp needle begin to move, the...
• Re: Shaft and compression
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 07:14:38 -0500
  ...So what do > you think? valves? rings? bad reading? > I will e-mail once the shaft is installed. > > PS. E-mail me directly I...
• Re: Coolant Temp Sensor Test. Generic vs VW.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 22:18:15 -0700
  ...No cold start valve. > > Running richer makes sense. Always seemed "flooded" if hard to start warm. > > I should pull a spark plug or two...
• Re: Remedy requested for Suspected "rich-running" 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sun, 5 May 2002 15:37:19 -0500
  ...I do suspect my aux air regulator - as the van doesn't start really great when it's cold. I'' hafta look at Bentley...
• Re: How long does it take your Vanagon to warm up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 May 2005 21:23:17 -0400
  ...stalling quite often right after it starts.. doesnt seem to matter if the engine is hot or cold, and doesnt happen every time. It...
• Just back from the mechanic, HELP!!
  Historical mailing list - David
  Mon, 8 May 2000 18:27:05 -0400
  ...Cold start valve leaks?? All told its $1000 for labour and between $500-$1000 for parts. I am VERY tempted to use a $170...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 23:04:33 -0500
  ...idle air valve when: >>> --the engine is cold, the starter is engaged, and the coil is >> shorted >>> --the engine is cold & running >>> --the engine...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:42:55 -0400
  ...I'll check the charcoal filter valve. I've not ventured into that >realm yet. I'll pay you a dollar if that has...
• Re: Maybe some VC
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:58:36 -0800
  ...sounds like your engine thinks it is always cold and hence is very difficult to start when hot.� Check the sensor and also check...
• Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:27:14 -0700
  ...an uncorrectable rich condition. > > You might also try unplugging the cold start valve (aka "fifth > injector"). If that's always on for some reason...
• Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:43:07 -0400
  ...I turned the cold engine to TDC#1, and backed off the valves on #1 cylinder until they were sloppy loose. Then I tightened...
• pesky throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 13:07:38 -0700
  ...The problem occurs mostly when the >engine is cold started. Once it reaches operating temperature, the problem >goes away. I have traced the problem...
• extreme idle from hell results...air flow meter!
  Historical mailing list - Adam Behle
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 06:23:59 -0800
  ...All this has resulted in no change of cold idle stalling/bucking behavior. The oxygen sensor doesn't participate in the cold idle loop...
• Hello again, Brakes, No-Start, Coolant bleeder, 1985 GL
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Banks
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 14:43:05 -0500
  ...years ago is the No-start symptoms. This happens at any temperature, but more frequently when it is cold outside. I turn the key...
• Coolant leak! Decision time
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 12:48:36 -0800
  ...salt starts being spread around, but i do start it and fully warm (45 minutes +) it every weekend. Yeah, its been cold... and yes...
• Pre-purchase inspection tips
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 12:01:42 -0600
  ...when started cold, the van should idle somewhere between 1000 rpm and around 1500 rpm, and then drop to under 1000 rpm once warn...
• Re: Overheating problem 91 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 11:19:39 -0800
  ...hot engine and cold radiator .. ( and you know it's not the t-stat or a leak somewhere .) . you start to think about exhaust...
• Re: coolant fairies...(long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 12:38:47 EDT
  ...When the engine was started, the flow reversed. The cap regulates the flow-when a certain pressure is reached, the cap valve open, releasing...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 01:28:18 -0400
  ...From flickering oil light to valves clacking Valves are quiet this morning. Almost like she's ready for the 850 mile journey home! Wish...