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• Re: Huffer motors..Turbo and SC...
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 11:18:12 -0400
  ...The speed of a belt-driven supercharger (and hence the > > boost) is set by the diameters of the drive & driven pulleys. > > >
• Re: Oil light flickering-Subaru cold start noises.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:28:19 EST
  ...new ones will bend the valves , old 1.8L OHC just dies, seemed to always be the dizzy drive belt that breaks on them...
• Re: Vanagon advice needed
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jul 1996 07:58:10 -0700
  ...My Vanagons sometimes do this, particularly if they've not been driven for a week or so, and all the oil drains out of...
• Re: REPOST after List hiccup (AC high pressure line adaptor valve VAG 1637?)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:02:05 -0700
  ...number to call "BR 549" > > Howard > > > Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler #22 (216k) '84 300D...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 15:31:06 -0600
  ...to design >> the circuitry and program the microcontroller to drive the idle air valve. >> >> >> >> And once a prototype is built, we will need a...
• Re: All Is Not Well in Air Conditioning Land
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:07:32 -0500
  ...If you can affect the idle > speed by pinching the hose with it un plugged the valve is no good. > Connecting the valve and...
• Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 19:49:32 -0700
  Yup, a gear driven cam and side-valves too on their little flathead motors. A low efficiency design, not used much in cars or...
• Re: Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 14:33:04 -0500
  ...check the valve guides using gas (I used > parts cleaner instead of gas with no signs of leaking along the valve > guides) and reinstalled...
• Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 23:03:01 EST
  ...ALL rotating parts, including pressure plate > lightened flywheel > Racing valve job: Three angle valve cut on seats and two angle on valves > Cromoly push...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:32:06 -0800
  ...I think archives says that many > contemporary vw transmissions(minus final drive) fit these vanagons(same > with the valve bodys). Now aircooled is different...
• Re: MPH and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 29 May 97 22:28:00 CDT
  ...the injectors and the back of the valves, so the engine gets cleaner as you drive ... resulting in better use of the fuel. so...
• Re: How much did you pay for a rebuilt engine, installed?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 09:47:22 -0700
  Engine with new AMC heads, 1.25 ratio rockers, 3-angle valve grind, new pistons/cylinders, new oil pump, new lifters, and machined/rebuilt...
• Re: LP tank refurb
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 22:08:26 -0600
  ...Syncro drivetrain. > I put a flare fitting at each end. Upon connecting everything, I could test everything > but the new fill/bleeder valves in...
• Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 14:49:10 -0400
  ...Their conclusion is that the valves are bad on cylinders 1 &2. Not ever having driven an air cooled van in its prime, I...
• Re: My 5cyl T4...How about Audi's S4 in there?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 08:48:12 +0200
  ...or a head (would the crank >pulley on a T4 drive a 20 valve head with the right belt?) could such a >contraption be...
• Some Info & a Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 09:41:54 -0500
  ...She pulled in my driveway on the afternoon of the 11th and left early yesterday morning. Her 83 diesel Vanagon was humming right along...
• Re: Driving with no exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:39:46 -0800
  Neil, there won't be valve damage, but there will be flames out the exhaust ports! Backfiring results in flames coming out the intake...
• Toasted head
  Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 18:34:56 -0500
  ...I just finished pulling the head from the drivers side. During removal I found a push rod for the exhaust valve bent bent. I...
• Re: Last gasp: low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:51:49 -0700
  Hi Roland, Even if you can get it through a smog check or get a waver, it's not very good to drive it...
• Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 17:35:05 -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: Heater Cable
  Historical mailing list - Carl Smith
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 04:37:46 EST
  ...I couldn't move the valve by hand with the cable attached, > it > > did move when I held things in place up top. > > > > Looks...
• Re: Two Oil Change Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 14:22:27 -0500
  ...so the valve lifters won't lose pressure with resulting valve rattle on startup. Good luck, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Dave Baker wrote...
• Re: 87 Westfalia - Running hot?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 6 Oct 2023 17:49:08 +0000
  ...but dropped quickly back to 120�, lower on the drivers side. Cracked the bleeder valve, immediately squirting coolant, closed it back. It�s interesting...
• Re: Just interesting observation & More Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 15:33:03 -0600
  ...MMO seems to remove any stickyness within the valve train. and particularly in the lifters. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Matthew C. Huntley...
• Re: High idle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Apr 2016 09:38:50 -0400
  ...High idle Well I unplugged the Idle control valve and my rpms dropped to about 900, and I've been able to drive without...
• Re: Dist Driveshaft Installation ?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 18:52:16 -0800
  >| If your engine is at TDC, and ... >| >| if you install your distributor driveshaft 180 degrees out, can you simply >| change the placement of your...
• Re: Power Steering Pump Wiring Question?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 2 Oct 1998 14:02:14 EDT
  ...directly to the valve. On a digifant system the connection may be different but the function would be the same. Drive Safely & Good Luck...
• Re: Starts strong Now No Start HMMM
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 21 Apr 2014 10:13:31 -0600
  ...of points. >> > Lots of Noises Valves etc. Etc. >> > >> > let run for 30- 40 min. Drove up the drive and back a few times, >> > Brakes...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:45:27 -0700
  ...cycle of movement happens in the drive train > that pulls on the accelerator cable, causing the throttle valve switch to > open when decelerating. I...
• Re: No cold idle, More details found.
  Historical mailing list - John Hawk
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 06:33:37 -0600
  ...There is a small adjustment bolt through the body of my valve unit. If memory serves me, I sighted though the unit and adjusted...
• Re: Coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 15:32:42 -0800
  ...Also, the unit containing the bleed > valve had failed. I > decided to improve on the placement of the hoses by > building a manifold out...
• Road trip and mechanics litany of issues
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 27 May 2008 23:39:00 -0400
  So...I need to drive from Seattle to Aracta, CA and took my van in to a mechanic for an oil change, belt change...
• Re: Floorpan rust
  Historical mailing list - ian Butler
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 09:11:43 -0400
  ...This means > it is likely that the driver side panel or window is leaking water. Now, > if your van is this rusty this is...
• Re: Coolant leak. Rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 20:49:29 -0600
  ...Rear heater control valve? Hi, The Bus Depot lists the following parts to replace the the rear heater core plus the plastic end housing...
• Re: Rear heater core during summer
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 22:52:50 EDT
  ...Before you depart, tie a string long enough to reach the driver's seat to the rear heater control valve lever. Don't run...
• Re: gerry's thermostat and translation pblm
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Nov 94 15:20:46 EST
  ...It would help if I knew what ventilteller (butterfly valve?) and O:ffnunghub (capacity of opening?) are. But here goes: The thermostat Stated simply...
• Re: Engine Rebuild at Last!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 20:57:02 -0600
  ...There was no evidence that > the cylinder failure had caused any valve or head damage. A clean up and > a performance valve job with...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 13:52:28 -0700
  ...performance off idle at ~ 2000 RPM (and maybe fuel efficiency?), > I'd be curious if using the OE WBX idle control valve and AFM...
• help from you breadloafers or former ones...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 17:28:43 EDT
  ...He said on a trip, the exhaust valves stuck open. He took out the motor, took off the head put on new valves and...
• Re: A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:00:59 -0400
  ...contact with the expansion valve, it will now freeze. A few degrees higher , and this wont happen.You can drive slower or add refrigerant...
• Re: '84 won't start after used for awhile
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 02:09:29 -0700
  ...Feels like it's flooded. (Jetta engine conversion) I suspect the purge valve is staying open and letting gas fumes to gather at intake...
• Re: Power Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 12:22:11 EST
  In a message dated 12/8/00 11:26:37 AM, CTONLINE@webtv.net writes: << VW doesn't have a proportioning valve? >> Terry, Both...
• Re: low pressure in #3
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 16:02:34 -0500
  ...Youse makes your choices and youse takes youse chances!!! Good luck, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Johnny DeVilla wrote: > Hi all, I just had...
• Re: Any have a Good Used Condition Brake Pressure Regulator for an 88?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 20:30:46 -0500
  Basically, when the valve goes bad, the rear brakes do not work. Unlike front heavy, front wheel drive cars, the rear brakes do a...
• Re: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 15:32:31 -0500
  ...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: Proper Tire valve stems?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 20 Aug 2015 16:13:03 -1000
  ...I've also seen a tow truck driver change a flat for a Vanagon owner .. and put on an Original, Actively Failing Contentnetal tire...
• Re: Advice of list would be appreciated -- driving after head repaired and reinstalled
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 19:28:17 -0600
  ...Ron had head rebuilt after #1 intake valve dropped two weeks > ago and has reinstalled the head. > > I plan on driving back tomorrow keeping...
• AC mounting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 2 May 2005 22:28:10 -0500
  ...will be turned upside down, with the filler valve on the bottom instead of on the top. Is this going to present any kind...
• FOR SALE: 82 Diesel Westfalia and 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 10 May 2008 08:31:44 -0700
  ...engine ate a valve other than that in good shape, BC registration. http://hasenwerk.ca/85vanagon4sale/ I have never personally driven either of the...
• neuspeed kompressor was ->Re: Engine conversions; Waterboxer to:
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 20:56:17 -0700
  ...that is on a solid rebuilt 8 valve. you will get less of a performance upgrade if you use a 16 valve. also, if...
• Re: WAS: OBD Reader.... NOW: High and Low Voltage Wires. Problem Solved??
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:26:32 -0700
  ...control valve, would this affect it's behavior? > engines are just air pumps after all. They're like an air pump driven by > internal...
• vennelayshun
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 May 94 11:48:41 PDT
  a few things that i have discovered... '82 diesel check the heater valve to the left of the glove box. it weeps when old...
• Re: Porsche's SUV
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 20:35:13 +1300
  ...Bad reseating was a sure sign that >the valve stem was going to rip out of the tube and kill a driver along >with...
• Re: Addendum: Boston Bob Big Valve Engine Update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 14:26:11 -0500
  ...Anybody heard anything on either of these projects?? Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver. Joseph Fortino wrote: >*rotflol* i love the bat out of...
• Re: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 20:16:29 +0000
  ...My ex had a belt failure on 1996 Jetta at 51,000 miles resulting in extensive valve train damage (4 cylinder-8 valve engine...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:16:42 -0800
  ...ground strap is on the LEFT side of the engine (driver's side in the US) ;) Jon On Thu, 15 Feb 2007, jon wrote...
• Re: Adjusting Valves 78 Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 08:47:25 -0500
  ...Adjusting Valves 78 Air Cooled Well Dennis .......... take it lightly, I was just ribbing you. I adjusted the valves at 1 turn down, cranked...
• Re: vw dealers refuse (conspiracy)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 17 Jan 95 9:32:23 PST
  ...there are valves to burn, seats to drop, oil to leak, wasserboxers to laugh at <and die for>......I learned to drive in a...
• Re: 87 Burning Oil
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 13:10:21 -0500 (EST)
  ...This started recently, I > Dave (snip) I read in the FAQ's this my be a oil pressure relief valve that is stuck. ERic...
• Re: WTB<76> propane tank
  Historical mailing list
  20 Dec 96 07:02:37 PST
  ...a propane tank complete with valves for his 76 Westy. He > wants to mount it on the driver's side. I do not know...