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• Re: 81 won't start in Colorado - FROM Z
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 04:17:32 -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: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 22:11:21 -0500
  ...Some fuel injection systems use a valve to bypass air around the throttle plate for idle, and the working end of this valve can...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 01:01:24 -0600
  The valve prevents the oil from draining out of the oil galleries when you turn the car off. The theory is that if you...
• Westy Fridge while driving and lighting tip(long)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 15:37:29 -0700
  ...Once there is new air in the tubes AS SOON as you press the thermocouple valve hit the PIZO this will only let a...
• Need Advice - New Motor in '76 Won't Run
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 08 Jun 1996 11:48:21
  ...He tried everything he could think of, and is now suggesting that an intake valve is hanging up, or there is a cam problem...
• Re: 1.9 Head replacement (was lifter collapse / smog issue)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:08:42 -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...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:32:29 -0400
  If the engine is turning enough air is being pulled through the intake to move the AFM. With the throttle closed enough air goes...
• Re: Westy Gutless Until Warmed Up
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 05:55:03 -0600
  ...delivery-spray patterns, excessive carbon deposits > especially behind the intake valves or leaking valves, or an engine with > compression problems leave their indications during...
• Re: 81 aircooled won't start when cold
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 09:59:27 -0600
  Is that something that Bentley forgot tomention? I've found cold start injectors on 1.9 WBXs intake plenums and scavenged then for use...
• Engine power loss
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 06:50:44 EDT
  ...Sooooooo........I start following the air intake track to the outside. Well, friends, that really well German engineered PAPER and wire flex ducting that...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 16 May 2022 22:38:31 -0400
  ...Carbon in the intake ports and back of the intake valves can also cause running problems. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon...
• ECU/Ratio Rocker Info
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 20:14:36 -0700
  Derek Drew wrote: >We need to have some additional discussion of these points of Dennis Haynes: >The down side of this is increased valve...
• Re: rebuild or 5 cyl?
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 08:56:15 -0700
  ...Our '85 westy is spewing oil from a valve stem > > seal. (I think) Lost about 1 quart in 160 miles on the highway. Most...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:41:00 -0800
  ...The > front core has two hose nipples parallel to each other, the rear has the > valve, and it's nipples are perpendicular to the...
• Re: Refrigerator: Fup...Fup............Fup
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 22:16:39 -0400
  ...Obviously, it needs to fit tightly enough to prevent sucking of the exhaust back through into the fresh air intake. I guess then my...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 10:14:13 -0400
  ...Carbon in the intake ports and back of the intake valves can also cause running problems. For the Waterboxer, getting a smooth, nice sounding...
• Re: Heating the van (was misc.)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Aug 94 19:14:15 EDT
  ...a) an annular pressure valve piston with extra strong spring (claimed 15% drop in oil temps) and b) a dial-in pressure adjuster that...
• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:49:02 -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...
• Re: 2.1L Power-Up Grade- Tranny info
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 16:53:31 PST
  ...and valves coated, and if you decided to do > other parts such as the crank etc. I decided to coat the intake stems. The...
• Vanagon syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 May 2021 01:18:20 +0000
  ...Bad intake valves and worn guides present the same problems as vacuum leaks with the addition of burning combustion gasses. Think of stuck EGR...
• Re: Is THIS the "boxer" transplant we've been waiting for?
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Thu, 8 Mar 2018 11:09:43 -0600
  ...Feussner <ray@v6bus.de> wrote: > The adjusting valves would disappear. > > So how can you control intake/outtake strokes? You would need to > modify the...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:31:00 -0700
  ...They will keep oil from getting sucked down the intake guides. >> > and that would help prevent the valves and cylinder getting filthier? > > > > You need...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 16 May 2022 14:15:28 -0400
  ...Carbon in the intake ports and back of the intake valves can also cause running problems. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon...
• Re: Dometic woes
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:37:46 -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: 85 engine question
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 25 May 2001 20:06:55 -0500
  That's your knuter (pronounced kah-noo-ter) valve. The lid should always be on, and your crank case breather hose always firmly attached...
• Re: Throttle body/idle stabilizer woes...
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:36:15 -0400
  ...So I got a good used idle stabilizer valve - it was working and you could hear it trying to do its job, but it...
• 85mph, my 1.7L will kick your 2.1L (he he he)
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 09:15:56 -0400
  ...The result: -2 intake valves had to be re-adjudsted, a bit tight (Back fire, now ok) -2 pushrod tube were leaking, fixed. (most...
• VW parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 21:08:09 GMT
  ...109 601 4 Intake valve 40 HP Brazil 113 109 601B 4 Intake valve Brazil 311 109 601 1 Intake valve 1500-1600 Brazil...
• Re: Aux. heater questions.
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 13 Oct 1994 18:37:21 EST
  ...For instance, if the heater valves (flapper boxes) are in bad shape, or unattached, or not adjusted so they open all the way, or...
• Re: morning sickness
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 08:36:02 -0400
  ...injectors (spray pattern) or carbon deposits on the back of the intake valves. It is also caused by an ECU programming bug. The hesitation...
• Re: idle and vacuum diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 15:44:47 -0700
  ...A vibration > movement, worn guide, 2 points of movement slow, worn plugs, occasion > drop, valve /intake leak, constant low, vacuum leak/ timing issue. That...
• vanagon 1.9l diesel oil blow by in air filter issue?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sant
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:24:37 -0800
  ...So, then I took it into a shop and had them look it over, they said that maybe it need the valve and cam...
• Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:17:22 -0400
  ...It makes for less spinning of the engine between valves and it works out just the same. I do three valves on one side...
• Re: selecting a compression tester
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:01:04 -0500
  ...If you hear it at the intake, then it's leaking from the intake valve; if you hear it at the tailpipe, it's...
• Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:24:14 -1000
  ...Great compression, no intake leaks, starts nicely, idles just fine , goes farily well ...just has this one issue....once warm it just won't...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 19:46:55 -0700
  Well, I think they were used in the old days to cap the valve stem when a divot was worn in it by the...
• Re: Plugs & Compression testing
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Nov 1996 18:09:32 +0200
  ...With the plugs pulled the >intake manifold is effectively at atmospheric pressure regardless of the >position of the throttle plate. >I've heard it...
• Re: New engine, was Re: Ecu fix addendum
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:00:46 -0700
  ...Of note, I regret not having the head re-valved on my ABA rebuild; it only saw new valve seals (by machine shop). But...
• Re: Another operating temp question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 15:42:11 -0500
  ...Compression ratios do affect engine temps as does load, fuel air ratios, air temps, cooling fan intake temps, timing, RPM, road heat, the amount...
• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:14:14 -0700
  ...Length of intake and exhaust is designed by formula starting with the cam . The pressure wave is timed to return to the valve just...
• Re: 2.1WBX running rich
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 15 Jan 2015 09:27:42 -0800
  ...Check that your idle control valve is humming, and then find an ICU to borrow, they are expensive. If it fixes it find a...
• Re: 91 runs rough cold
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Wed, 27 Nov 1996 22:25:03 -0700
  ...There's a sensor for the intake temperature and the water temperature that tell the EMU to activate the cold start valve (5th injector...
• Re: slow throttle response
  Historical mailing list - Scott Atkinson
  Mon, 05 May 1997 13:35:08 +0900
  ...so now I'm thinking it's in my intake air sensor or >throttle valve.. > >Could you please tell me what if anything fixed...
• Re: Holding off on Engine swaps?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 20:07:06 -0400
  ...or Chrysler designed the bracket, and the carburetor where the float-valve suspension tabs *wore through* from vibration, and the curious arrangement that made...
• Re: coolant fairies...(long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 12:38:47 EDT
  ...In hot weather, a properly operating system will intake-discharge continuously. I noticed this recently on a trip to Central Oregon where it was...
• Re: Trying to light fridge!
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 10:40:07 -0700
  ...But the fridge just doesn't seem to want to light. > I have checked the air intake and the exhaust pipes and they are...
• Re: vanagon 1.9l diesel oil blow by in air filter issue?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:51:02 -0800
  Well, I always wanted to try a fire extinguisher down the air intake to see if that would kill a runaway. -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Starts strong Now No Start HMMM
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 21 Apr 2014 10:13:31 -0600
  ...Did the lifters >> > overcharge and the valves are just floating?? >> > >> > Very weird. >> > >> > Did not look deep. Just spun like no pistons were connected to...
• Re: Inter-coolers?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 16:01:52 -0500
  ...Intercoolers, they are nothing more that an intake air manifold radiator. They are designed to cool this now compressed air to increase the pressure...
• Idle stablilizer system testing
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 04:34:57 -0500
  ...to > > cycle the stabilizer > > valve and upset the idle speed causing your symptom. > > Also make certain > > there are NO intake air leaks and that...
• Re: Big Valves for me?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:19:03 -0700
  ...Going to keep 2.1 intake, but run 1.9 cooling and FI systems (going in my '84 westy). New hoses all the way...
• Re: Oil sprays all over my rear ...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Sep 1994 09:15:46 -0400 (EDT)
  ...valve and into the air-filter, and then the oil from the air-filter can be drawn into the cyclinders during the intake stroke...
• Re: 88 Vanagon gl "issues": replacing fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 13:12:11 -0600
  ...Bad >> > injectors, vacuum leak, valves, etc can be the problem. The idle >> valve >> > simply stabilizes the idle speed by opening a bypass around the...
• 1.9l TD swap, Was: Re: VW I-4 Engine Blowout
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 18:43:15 -0500
  ...Michael Avrea <> > << 1.9 Turbo Diesel longblock with 1.6 intake ports (for putting > 1.9l TD into the diesel Vanagon) $1500 >> > I have...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:55:50 -0700
  ...Lower than that speed, efficiency is reduced by pumping losses due to the low intake manifold pressure. At the higher end, frictional losses and...
• FS: Vanagon parts (Diesels & all vanagons + one Syncro snorkel)
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 15:27:01 -0700
  ...B. �1.9l Diesel Intakes w/attached lower air box �(have two - make offer) C. �1.9l Diesel upper air box (one - make offer...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:43:13 -0500
  ...They will keep oil from getting sucked down the intake guides. >>> >>> and that would help prevent the valves and cylinder getting filthier? >> >> >> >> You need...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:26:45 -0500
  Deposits on the intake valves due to age and a lot of bad gas over the years (a common VW problem); bad injector spray...
• Re: Dead and dying WBX- What's a Subie transplant cost?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:00:20 -0600
  ...It's basically the racing Cosworth, dual overhead cam, 16 valve engine. Good torque and HP and is VERY tuneable with the Bostig Kit...
• Re: Take a second look at the Dyno Tests Kyle provided ....
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 09:24:26 -0700
  ...Fuel pressure regulator >Lightened valve train >Ratio rockers >Use of synthetic oils >Friction reducing coatings >Throttle body >Match porting intake and exhaust >Air filter...