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• Re: Add-on Oil Coolers
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 May 1995 17:39:40 -0400
  ...It could also suck bubbles of air in on the intake side. also the pressure can go way too high with a melling, too...
• Re: 88 Vanagon air flow meter question
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 19:34:25 -0400
  ...Where is the air flow meter located? >> The air flow meter is under the drivers seat, next to the Fetzer Reticulation Valve. (Just kidding...
• Re: why does #3 pist/cyl always go bad first?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 13:29:01 -0400
  ...The fact that all Fuel Injected type IV engines have asymetrical (un-equal >path lengths from exhaust valves to tail pipe) exhaust systems can...
• Re: High Idle, Fuel Pressure Test Results and Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 01:23:12 -0800
  When you restart after 10 minutes, the idle is higher because the aux air valve may have cooled enough to reopen. A lot of...
• Re: Dometic woes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:31:00 -0700
  ...intake tube *absolutely* clear? >> >> Do you mean the clear plastic tube between the pump and the brass >> valve? > > > No.The big air intake tube...
• Re: Air mass meters Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:57:05 -0800
  ...s really needed for wbxr's is OHC 4 valve heads of course, > then intake and exhaust could be matched to take advantage of...
• I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:23:07 -0700
  ...I just about have my hands on an 85 jetta 1.8 8 valve Digifant. The van's previous might-become-the-new owner...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:24:37 -0300
  ...I would look to see if the Temp 2 sensor is working and connected (wiring check), throttle position switch setting and Intake air sensor...
• 85 vanagon-takes gas, klacks like a diesel
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Callahan
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 23:43:41 +0000
  ...Nearest Thing I can track it down to now is I can *feel the rapid mayhem right at the intake air distributor box. It...
• Re: Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Wed, 14 May 2003 05:50:21 -0700
  ...I don't think I fully understand what and how the Air Auxiliary Valve works, the one that sits below the passenger side intake...
• Re: 1.9 engine breather/coolant hoses and exhaust gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:27:56 -0400
  ...breather tower to the intake. (large diameter breather - reinforced?) 2.) the bypass hoses to/ from the idle air control valve. (standard breather hose?) 3...
• Re: 1.9 Head replacement (was lifter collapse / smog issue)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:02:10 -0400
  ...The valve adjuster tip (intake, cyl 1) sheared off so > I > replaced it and adjusted the valves. > The exhaust valves on 3 & 4 failed...
• 1982 Diesel Vanagon engine parts 4 sale
  Historical mailing list - jamie foust
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 17:08:38 +0000
  ...Flywheel $75.00 Air Box / Intake Manifold $65.00 Exhaust Manifold $35.00 Oil Pump w/ pickup $40.00 **NEW** Crank & Water Pump Pulley...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - dooley
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 12:56:48 -0500
  ...the pistons are pulling against a vacuum in > >the intake tract. The big air valve in the throttle body provides the seal > >when pressure...
• Re: Cause of smoke upon startup after van sits several days?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 May 2005 06:12:38 -0400
  ...If not, could be oil getting past the intake valve guides. Heavy gray smoke is oil. White smoke could be coolant getting through head...
• Re: need I -4 stuff
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 00:25:58 EDT
  ...5 mm in diameter less than the port diameter at the intake valve opening. Almost theoretical charge filling! Anyway, I would use the Audi...
• Vanagon lifter noise.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 22:50:30 -0500
  ...valve seats very good it does not collapse the little internal helper spring in the lifter and the lifters stay primed below the intake...
• Re: Parts quality question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 5 May 2005 11:27:56 -0600
  ...I saw Federal-Mogul bearings and PEP > intake and exhaust valves (from Israel, distributed out of Las Vegas). > > I questioned the owner about the...
• Re: Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:58:05 -0500
  ...the air leak coming out of the intake manifold tells me I've got intake valves open when they should be closed. So, if...
• Re: Rain and bad idle / no start
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:42:22 -0700
  ...The TPS clicked as it > should, but the idle control valve didn't buzz. > > Since I had a spare idle control module, I thought...
• 1.9L engine parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 09:16:41 -0700
  ...Camshaft ECM (computer) + wiring harness set of 4 pistons & sleeves Air intake runner setup & fuel lines w/4 injectors front exhaust header pipe (2...
• Re: Rocker arm question
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:50:27 -0400
  ...has the most lift at .366 intake and 347 lift for the exhaust as measured at the valve stem B Bob ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: AMC Heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:20:02 -0700
  what price are you getting on vavles from TRW ? there are two grades of exhaust valves I believe............. whether they are sodium filled or...
• Re: More Newbie '81 Hyd. Lifter questions... (Aircooled)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 15:51:21 -0600
  ...Set the valves on #1. #5. Rotate the engine until the rotor arm has moved 90 degrees from the #1 location, set that valve...
• Re: vanagon 1.9l diesel oil blow by in air filter issue?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:16:55 -0800
  ...connections on the intake manifold (downstream from the air filter) to a "T", and then a single hose into the valve cover. The hose...
• Re: 85 Uneven idle again
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 22:50:02 -0500
  ...My intake manifold gaskets were leaking and I had a hose off. Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Douglas Miller" <Dugbare@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• '76, FI Bus: problems with smoke
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Apr 1996 16:54:02 -0700
  ...I would guess it would have to do with the PCV valve incorrectly passing blow by into the intake. There are a couple of...
• re. Calling all turbo charger / Diesel experts!!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 12:57:47 -0700
  ...Then install the intercooler and do the same drive again and monitor the intake temps. In theory the intake temps will be lower due...
• Re: Tiico convert question.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 20:15:24 -0500
  ...The TiiCo engine is a 2 liter 8 valve passenger car engine. It's not a lumpy cammed, high compression fire breathing rally car...
• Re: Is it normal...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 21:45:58 -0500
  ...But if you get massive amounts into the intake track, something is wrong. Keep the oil level between the marks on the dipstick Do...
• Re: fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:52:59 -0700
  ...It was not secured properly, had fallen down > and was chafed between the edge of that groove and the Subie air > intake. When my...
• Re: Oil.Where's it go? Now: Sheesh! It goes into the coolant, as of this evening.....
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:35:04 -0700
  ...the outlet in the valve cover where the PCV valve >> usually sits.... I plugged up the hole into the intake and went off for...
• Junkyards and Rialtas
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 09:22:18 -0800 (PST)
  ...2 carbs 2 manifolds throttle linkage crossbar manifold crosspipe air cleaner housing and mounts air intake preheater valve misc. hoses, elbows, solenoids, hardware I...
• Was Techron, now MMO
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:13:56 -0500
  ...I told a friend about this procedure after looking under his valve covers & seeing serious sludge. He drained the oil, poured in 4 quarts...
• Re: Parts for sale - cleaning garage
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 20:58:11 -0500
  ...Genuine 2.1 l VW Head with valves. Looks very clean. Pulled off a > > motor with crosshatch marks still in the barrels! :-) > > 9. Genuine...
• Re: waterboxer overhaul
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 07:47:25 -0400
  ...What can be done to improve performance? > (larger valves? different camshaft? > or: Kompressor also called blower to precharge intake air, would Digifant > recognize and...
• Re: Just one head?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 22:41:11 -0400
  ...I took the passenger side cylinder head off and found a crack that ran from the exhaust valve seat to the intake valve seat...
• Re: bastard model 235
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 11:55:53 -0400
  ...valve covers (only if you use "bastard" heads) 28PCI carb. (manual chock) intake manifold (only if you use "bastard heads) distributor. VJR 4 BR25...
• Re: Some dometic notes
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 2 Jul 2019 08:10:39 -0700
  ...The owner's manual actually states that the vehicle should not be driven with the propane valve open. mcneely On Tue, Jul 2, 2019...
• Re: Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - davidb
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 08:38:45 -0700
  ...2) Match port the intake runners to the intake opening.(The runners ID was about 2mm smaller than the intake opening ID- to improve...
• Wasserboxer engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 13 May 1998 23:14:37 -0700
  ...I found a home for my wiring harness and computer but the rest still remains: - 2.1L wasserboxer, no leaks, needs new valve cover...
• Re: newbies questions...
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 01:33:22 -0700
  ...Any more ideas? You can check the valve opening angle by using a leakdown tester which injects low-pressure air into a cylinder as...
• Type 4 FI performance questions.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 22:16:46 -0500
  ...One more odd question to tag along, on the '79 core I recently picked up from Steve Dolan the No 1 intake had pounded...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 20:05:29 -0400
  ...Valves were zero lash or 1 turn in, no valve noise, timing dead on >> >> 2. Manifold vacuum is 12� Hg with �1� tick (should...
• Re: GoWesty Engine - Follow-up
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 16:18:12 -0400
  ...Sources for waterboxers "The broken valve adjustment screw you experiences is a first. This just has not happened EVER. We had one intake valve...
• '89 Westfalia for Sale (dialed!)
  Historical mailing list - Clark, Patrick, NLNS
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 19:18:00 -0500
  ...2.1 wasserboxer Custom machined Manley heads and valve guides (44mm exhaust x 37.5mm intake). Stainless Manely Valves, 022D ECU with Vee Dub...
• Re: Intake Questions on a '74
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Sun, 4 Feb 1996 21:26:45 -0800 (PST)
  ...When the engine is running, the >combination of engine vacuum,(that valve on the air cleaner), and the >cooling fan, send these vapors into...
• Re: [vanagon] Another "Pro" tech nees help
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 19:50:01 -0600
  Jim, Did you do a compression test? Eliminate possibility of leaky intake valve? Tim Marciniak At 12:45 PM -0800 3/11/99, Jim...
• Re: 81 won't start in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 16:37:52 -0800
  ...didn't start. > >There is fuel coming from the little test valve. We can smell gas >and the spark plugs are wet after we...
• Re: replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control p...
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 18:34:03 EST
  ...It definitely smoothed things out with the valves though and made an improvement in the overall running of the vehicle. I recommend this to...
• Re: Parts for sale - cleaning garage
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:00:12 -0500
  ...Genuine 2.1 l VW Head with valves. Looks very clean. Pulled off a motor with crosshatch marks still in the barrels! :-) 9. Genuine...
• Re: Waterboxer hop-up vs. swap
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 09:43:42 PST
  ...rockers, > chip work, flowed heads (and polished), maybe bigger valves, camshaft, > perf. exhaust, better intake, even lighter connecting rods for higer > RPMs and lest...
• Re: Vanagon Flat Spot Woes (84, 1.9)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:19:48 -0700
  ...acceleration, I have replaced relays, fuel pump, all intake gaskets, refurbished the idle air valve, vacuum can on the distributor, every vacuum hose, and...
• Old bus sighting, Value? and Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - J. Stutsman
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 10:56:17 -0800 (PST)
  ...In a moment of weakness I decided to upgrade the intake valves on my heads, $30 per head, was this a waste of money...
• Re: GOOP
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:05:33 -0800
  ...GOOP > JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > >i have used this stuff to fix cracked air intake boots, rubber hoses, etc.. > >its called "GOOP" Automotive sealant...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:08:39 -0500
  ...the pistons are pulling against a > vacuum in > > >the intake tract. The big air valve in the throttle body > provides the > seal > > >when pressure...
• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:56:01 -0700
  ...of intake and exhaust is designed by > > > formula starting with the cam . The > pressure wave > > > is timed to return to the valve just as...
• Questions for the Engine Builders Re: high lift rocker arms
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 03:03:20 MDT
  ...Fuel pressure regulator Lightened valve train Ratio rockers Use of synthetic oils Friction reducing coatings Throttle body Match porting intake and exhaust Air filter...
• Re: RPMs constant, but pulsing vibration at idle
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:00:55 -0700
  ...idle control valve idle control module throttle body throttle switch vacuum lines/hoses checked for intake leaks, none motor mounts transmission mount 02 sensor...
• Re: Brrr - is it always so cold in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 22:45:46 -0500
  ...2) Make sure the hot coolant control valve opens fully with the sliding lever. 3) I installed an aux coolant pump used on Swedish...