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Re: Gas Mileage Improvements?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:14:01 -0700
...and the engine revs up, then shut it off.. lots of things wrong with that .. you're running the engine unnessarily ..and shutting it...
Re: Auto transmission
Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
Wed, 5 Jan 2000 17:27:28 -0400
...overnight) when I put it in Drive or > > > reverse, take the parking brake off, and put my foot on the gas, the revs go...
Re: Digijet timing ATDC or BTDC? compare air cooled AFM
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Sun, 29 Apr 2001 22:15:21 -0400
...850 rpm * 4 cylinders / 2 (only fires once every > two revs) /60 seconds = 28.333333333333333333333333333333333etc. You can > record this on a MD or CD...
Re: Hall Sender
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 10 May 2004 21:07:14 -0500
...OK. > > > > 4) Once I got off the freeway and let the revs down it had gotten worse > > and the motor died. > > > > 5) I was...
Re: Fast German Auto chip--let's test it!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 14:39:08 -0500
...The chip could certainly limit the revs to a lower number than the current 5600 or so. How this all fits together at high...
Re: My auto transmission troubles
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:45:46 -0400
...I try >lower revs vs going into 2nd and having the revs up around >3500-4000. It seems to be about the same. (Now...
Re: For Aircooled crowd only...Revs to MPH + crusing spd
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:47:23 -0800
I suspect part of the problem is the quality of new heads. One rebuilder I know won't use AMC heads. He scrounges around...
Oregon Trip Report
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:56:12 -0700
...I lowered the tire pressure to 18psi and aimed the van straight up the dune in granny gear at high revs. She climbed 3...
Re: Front heater won't give heat
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:26:57 -0700
...tank, put the cap back on the tank and cut the revs back to idle. A couple of cool-down/heat up cycles on...
Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub vs. Tiico (was The problem with TIICO) <F>
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 29 Mar 2002 22:27:29 EST
...Rev it up, slip the clutch, use the trans, keep revs above 4K, it was a nice peppy vehicle. Little loud with the broken...
More 89 Bluestar questions
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:06:00 -0500
...When starting from cold, its clear that the idle mixture is not right as I have to keep the revs up a bit for...
Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:20:58 -0800
...on the clock. > > Symptoms are that it start fine, idles fine, revs up fine without a load > and with a load it dies out...
Re: Vangon Fan Housing
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 2 Aug 94 11:11:10 PDT
...I just set the idle up. > A good of rule of thumb so I was told is 10 psi per 1000 revs. However I...
Re: Yer torquin me....<grin>
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 17 Jan 2002 21:36:46 EST
...The maximum torque delivered by the NA Vanagon diesel at 3400 rpm (DZ trans, 4th, 185SRx14 tires (821 revs/mile), 50 mph) is 71...
Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:21:13 -0400
...It still revs > >>up to about 2K and at least it oscillates back and forth. I turned on the > >>air conditioning and it really...
Re: MORE 12v fridge not working info
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:46:53 -0700
...the alternator light doesn't go off until you get the > > revs a little about idle, then the light goes out and stays out...
Re: New tranny for a 1.6l TD westy...
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Thu, 12 Oct 2000 18:32:21 -0700
...With the original tranny, i find that the engine really revs too fast on top gear. I guess it must be running at about...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:35:01 -0800
...is not on my van) are >> probably to avoid low engine revs before they happen. Perhaps the >> impact >> on engine speed happens so quickly...
Re: Help on buying '87 Westy
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 20 Dec 1995 19:19:00 PDT
> >-Power at low revs (ie: 1500-2500) is very poor and 'rough' - it > >lurches when pulling away in second at around 2000. Accel. through...
Re: Michelin XCA
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 19 Aug 2002 20:39:27 -0700
...Diam. ><http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/tirespecskey.html#overalldiamete >r> >Revs >Per >Mile <http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/tirespecskey.html#rpm> > > > Michelin...
Re: Rough running till warmed up
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:47:28 -0700
...above that closer to 1000+, both just as smooth, just higher revs. > I tried getting them all to the same rpm while they were...
Re: Gas versis catalytic converter
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Fri, 16 Jul 1999 00:51:53 -0700
...By > that I mean it revs up a little and then settles back down to normal. > > William >
Re: Going to Myrtle Beach
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Wed, 7 May 2014 11:07:04 -0500
...but when connected, the bus revs up, then down and dies. Keith thinks the cpu is fried, but in a way that is not...
Re: preparing for engine rebuild or replacement
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Thu, 3 Mar 2005 17:33:40 -0800
...as few people as possible! I'm not heavy on the revs otherwise. So, my questions are: 1. How many more miles am I...
Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 28 May 2010 05:45:41 -0400
...It's spot on at 2K rpm but as the revs increase the > timing stays rock steady at 5 degrees BTDC. > > According to http...
Possible FAQ? (warning: kinda long)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Aug 97 12:06:12 -0700
...When the "L" board senses the revs above ~2000 and the high pressure switch shut off, it believes that the oil pressure has dropped...
Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:03:02 -0700
...the full wet sleeves for cylinders and of course > the high revs all help these little engines accomplish so much. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From...
Re: 1.9L exhaust system comments
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Sun, 28 Apr 2002 19:03:51 -0500
...My 2.1 with an auto transmission revs at about 3600-3800 rpms just to go 65mph. It would be near the redline if...
Re: The Sounds of $$$ ? (longish)
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Thu, 10 Oct 2002 21:58:52 -0400
...not stopping - I'd give gas to >accelerate and the engine revs and gas peddle feedback feel like the car is >in neutral for...
Re: throttle position sensor was-bucking in parking lots
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:38:34 -0500
...The motor revs up and down. When idling it runs fairly smooth but sometimes it does this also when idling. Otherwise the motor seems...
Re: semi-urgent auto transmission question, update
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 12 Sep 2010 14:26:09 -0700
...Step on >>the gas and it revs freely up to about 2500 then the van takes off >>with a thud. For about the first...
Re: '84 California water-cooled fuel probs
Historical mailing list - CalvinBruce
Sun, 5 Aug 2001 09:08:06 -0700
...After doing this a few >times (about 5-10 good revs in both 2nd and 3rd gear), the acceleration >became clean and fine. I...
Re: Air cooled head temps. Help!
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:04:35 -0700
...As one lister pointed out a while > back, keeping the revs up really helps cooling. I do. And not keeping > the "pedal to the...
Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:41:30 -0500
...It >>> still revs >>> up to about 2K and at least it oscillates back and forth. I turned >>> on the >>> air conditioning and it really...
Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sun, 30 May 2010 11:57:02 -0400
...It's spot on at 2K rpm but as the revs increase the >> timing stays rock steady at 5 degrees BTDC. >> >> According to http...
Re: SMOKE! After I turn off my BA6 Gas Heater
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Mon, 20 May 2002 18:01:05 -0400
...REALLY >>Hesitating at low revs all of a sudden, and the brake light >>also is coming on at low revs. Plus I just installed...
Re: Opinions on old diesels with AT
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Sat, 26 Feb 2005 07:47:01 -0500
...automatic than a manual, it >>would still be louder and higher revs because the AT is only 3-speed. I have the >>chance to...
Re: 1.9L Gutless when first started
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:50:28 -0400
...After 30 seconds or so, the engine "wakes up" and revs properly. If I don't wait until it has woken up before driving...
Re: Tire sales-people (rant + info .... long)
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Sat, 8 Nov 2008 20:05:59 -0800
...25.5 > Revs/per Mile: 824 > Fits in Stock Clamshell: Yes > > Meets Specifications: No " > > Oddly, I didn't see it on the Canadian Michelin...
Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Thu, 1 Mar 2018 22:35:13 -0700
...I can pretty much hear the speed of my engine revs and guess my tachometer. If I get a audible oil temp and presure...
Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
Historical mailing list - --------------------
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:51:05 -0400
...It >>> still revs >>> up to about 2K and at least it oscillates back and forth. I turned >>> on the >>> air conditioning and it really...
More wear index
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Tue, 29 Nov 94 10:43:04 PST
...VW Bus Relative Wear Index Year | Top Gear | Final Drive | Engine Revs | Stroke | Piston Travel | Ratio | Ratio | /Mile | | /Mile ________________________________________________________________________ Micro | | | | | 1200 | 0.82 | 4...
91 Westy, low idle stall, low power ....help!
Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
Thu, 21 Jul 2005 22:31:54 -0400
...I can pull the throttle to keep it running as long as I want, but if I don't keep the revs above 2000...
Re: Automatic vs Manual
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sat, 26 May 2012 12:06:02 -0600
...The highway revs are a little high in that third gear, but this is only troubling at lower elevations (I live and play at...
Re: Tire question
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Mon, 16 May 2011 16:03:40 -0700
...is already too large >>>> >> really. >>>> >> >>>> >> So I wondered how much the revs could be decreased at highway speeds >>>> [and >>>> >> all others] using the tallest...
Re: � � �Oil Temps and TDi rp m
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:30:26 EST
...as well, and if so, running the tdi at those high > revs sounds a bit dicey. Oil coolers and DK trans here I come...
Re: Tire Side wall info request
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:45:13 -0500
...Probably still desirable for the stiffer sidewalls. > This will be a 27.7 inch tire, 730 revs per mile. Drop engine RPM another ~100...
Re: Our rigs ain't pigs (caution: major argument)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:46:06 -0800
...is at 4500 RPM, with relatively little power available at lower revs. Those who have installed Golf motors in their Vanagons get 22-25...
Visser From SA to Attend Mid Atlantic Bus Van Fest
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 3 Dec 2002 12:29:33 -0500
...You suggest  - and I agree- that tires with a minimum of 740 revs per mile are the largest make sense for stock geared...
Re: Oil pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 28 Aug 2001 10:02:07 -0400
...With my T25 1989 2.1l the alarm blips in around the 2000 rpm mark and can be instantly reset if the revs are...
Open Letter to GEX
Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
Fri, 25 Aug 2000 09:39:28 -0500
...One was used; the tune-ups were religious in nature; the revs were limited at 4300; the tin was tight; the car was never...
Re: Tire sales-people (rant + info .... long)
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 11:47:38 -0700
...25.5 Revs/per Mile: 824 Fits in Stock Clamshell: Yes Meets Specifications: No " Oddly, I didn't see it on the Canadian Michelin...
Re: Only 5V at Temp II sensor?
Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
Sat, 27 May 2017 14:53:52 -0400
...With the temp II disconnected and not jumpered, the > idling motor revs to 1800 RPM. When the wires are jumpered, RPMs drops to > "normal...
Found my Syncro project.
Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
Sun, 7 Jun 2009 12:42:00 -0700
...Starts, idles great, revs good. Idles fine. Oil light again. The oil pressure light is supposed to come on under low pressure conditions over...
Re: Gas mileage query for bostig converts
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:30:46 -0900
...Speed is also the big mileage > > killer of all Vans > > > > I have found, plus the Zetec does better when the revs are kept up...
Clutch Problems / Brake Fluid Replacement
Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 15:52:21 -0400
...It didn't feel like slipping like clutch problems I've had in other vehicles where the revs climb and the vehicle doesn't...
Re: radiator bleeding valve
Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
Fri, 12 Jan 2007 03:33:49 -0500
...Now just stand at the back of the van and pour more coolant into the expansion tank as needed, increasing the revs on the...
Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 13 Feb 2016 21:26:27 -0500
...I get a sick feeling in my stomach when my foot is on the floor and the revs drop to below 3500 in 3rd...
Re: Installing Golf/Jetta/Fox Speedo in a Syncro w/ Oil Pressure Buzzer
Historical mailing list - dylan
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:45:01 -0700
...1575 revs and 1600revs are not equal. Bernard makes reference to the differences between the 2wd and Syncro speedos in the description. This is...
Re: 68: What is this damnable noise???
Historical mailing list
Wed, 3 Apr 1996 20:12:37 -0700
...small leaks that would tend to make more noise at higher revs. G) Reved up the engine (steady) while standing still and while moving...