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• High idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Rene Ditton
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:02:33 -0700
  ...It's hart to start. When it's cranked cold, it has a bit of a delay before kicking over (a fraction of a...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 12:38:31 -0500
  ...If you want experiment replace that oil with a conventional 20w-50 and start the engine cold and immediately rev it up and watch...
• Re: 81 Vanagon Type 4 Motor Timing
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 09:35:42 -0400
  ...This moved the dizzy away from the cold start valve to > give me room for future adjustments as the points rubbing block wears. All...
• sparkless!!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Clay
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 21:16:30 EST
  ...Oil light stop coming on after hw speeds, cruise control fixed (leaking valves). This morning started off just as well, started up as easily...
• Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 20:31:26 -0500
  ...body) Air distribution manifold with cold start valve Part # 0.280.170.026 (may not have EGR valve, it will be blocked off) 4...
• Re: Bleeding the front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 12:57:46 -0700
  ...Pre-mixing will make it easier to > > keep proper ratio. > > > > 3) Open thermostat bypass valve and valves to both heater cores. > > > > 4) Fill main...
• 80 Vanagon Stalling when cold or damp
  Historical mailing list - Eric and Marica
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 23:36:17 -0600
  ...It starts fine every time (ok it was rough at -20c for a bit but Edmonton will do that to anything) - but by the...
• bad thermotime switch symptoms???
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 18:13:40 -0500
  ...I replaced a leaky cold start valve last fall (definitely fuel coming from that) but it's still damp in the area of ahead...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 11:16:40 -0500
  ...the time it > takes for the temp gauge to start moving from the cold pin (Mrs > Elliott's Subaru comes up a lot sooner...
• Re: It continues - Engine RPM Hunting 200-500 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Oct 2010 18:33:44 -0700
  ...The crankcase vent host is new. > > I disconnected the idle stabilizer valve after warm up, and restarted. > It was a little rough to start...
• Re: STUPID QUESTION?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 13:24:09 -0400
  ...have 40wt and starting to get this > noise near the drivers side rear > that sounds like a howl near the valve cover or main...
• FIXED runs well for a minute or two
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:27:36 -0600
  ...It's fairly cheap to double-up this connection with a > second > ground braid. > > - The most common failure point in the cold-start to...
• Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 20:55:56 -0600
  ...It even made reference to a PCV valve, an EGR > valve, and a cold start valve and we all know that an '85 doesn...
• Re: Vanagon Hot Shower on Demand
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Sun, 5 Feb 2023 18:29:18 -0800
  ...It all started with me and my cousin doing > Mountain Bike riding in the western Sierras in the early 90's. Sure, we > got...
• Re: white clouds out of the exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:24:24 -0700
  ...Eventual cause of not starting..... blocked oil >> pressure relief valve- high oil pressure- hydraulic lifters- open valves- >> no >> compression. Nothing to do with the...
• Diff. Lock 86 Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Holmdahl
  Fri, 22 Nov 96 12:29:00 CDT
  ...This morning when I started her cold (about 25 degree F) the light was on and I was unable to turn it off as...
• Re: (long)Re: Diesel Westy Gearing Swaps
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 01:21:53 EST
  ...smoking (which is minimal except for about 20 seconds on a cold start). I'm not dying to go faster but it would be...
• Re: Fan not working , would this screw it up too ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 05:52:54 -0800
  ...what does that little valve do its hooked up to the 2 big hose that come off the rad .. there at the back with...
• Re: It's a mystery
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 10:19:09 -0500
  ...Be fast and only do this when the engine is cold! If you were fast you shouldn't have to bleed the coolant system...
• Re: Diesel Heat
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 19:35:25 -0900
  ...Diesel Heat Mine gets plenty warm, but then southern California isn't exactly known for cold weather. It's a long way from the...
• vanagon problems update
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 17:21:48 -0600
  ...cold last >night, I went out to warm up the van ('87 Vanagon), it started up, >idled and then the coolant light started blinking...
• Re: Help with oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:06:08 -0500
  ...Another possibility is maybe the oil pressure relief valve stuck open. Since your problem started with the oil change you may have a problem...
• Re: Noisy Valve lifters
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 11:05:29 -0800
  ...Noisy Valve lifters >>>> >>>> Sitting for long periods often contributes to noisy lifters for a little while after you start it up. >>>> >>>> I have also...
• Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:49:34 -0600
  ...The motor is cold. Last driven a few days ago...Having a horrible time getting exact TDC. Off by a few degrees, and the...
• Ideal oil filter by-pass pressure/oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 18:07:58 -0400
  ...But here's where I'm not sure of something- when the oil is cold at start-up, does that increase or decrease the...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 6 May 2008 20:24:54 +0200
  ...If it does put out cold air then > just use it until it starts losing it's charge again. If you want to > find...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:02:32 -0400
  ...just the cold engine. �So today I drove it until > it was completely at operating temp quick thoughts on where to start > or what...
• Re: diesel engine not start when cold but great once warm
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:19:17 -0400
  ...Pull handle on dash (which reminds me of a decompression valve) put stick in neutral turn key to engage starter the engine winds ... (sometimes...
• Re: Bleeding Coolant on a 2.1L syncro
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 06:35:21 EST
  ...Start the engine from cold, open the bleeder valve on the top of the thermostat housing, open the main coolant tank and while the...
• Re: Heater flap foam replacement detail-Lever 4
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:01:08 -0500
  ...Ideally ........you want it under some load cold, so it can warm up. a really bad mode would be you live where you start...
• Re: Aurgh! Vanagon climate controls make me mental
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Fri, 08 Mar 1996 14:12:32 -0800
  ...Under the rear seat there is a valve that you can adjust for > warm, and warmer air. It's quite efficient. Move the lever...
• Re: Need AC chart expected measurements...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:00:28 -0700
  ...Also the low side metal pipe coming out of > the compressor will start to get cold and stay cold when the system is > about...
• Re: Update on stalling '87
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:44:58 +0000
  ...disconnect the > injectors to prevent starting and check the signal while cranking the > starter. Compare the readings when cold and when it is in...
• Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:34:13 -0500
  ...It could be an option > if you decide to try it. > > #7) After adjusting the valves your engine may be hard to start. Give...
• Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:37:34 -0500
  ...It would usually start back up and run fine after that. When the weather got colder, the problem seemed to occur less, but I...
• Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:00:36 -0700
  ...Incidentally, it's running WAY smoother since I had the shop > adjust the valve last to 0, cold, according to Bob Donalds' specs. > And...
• I4 conversion; engine bay wiring; oil leaks
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:05:32 -0700
  ...Suggestions? B)power supply to coil from fuse block C) power from fuse block to and , interconnections between cold start valve, thermo time switch...
• Update: I recently started assembling my engine, and FOR the love of GOD!! Could someone help me???
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 03:31:09 -0400
  ...Now, I lapped the valves on the heads, did the "JB Weld" on them. I use Genuine VW sealant (black and the yellow). Installed...
• DAS BOOT HAS ENGINE RUNNING!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 20:45:01 -0600
  ...tail light.) I am starting to think it would be better to replug the ISCU and unplug the stabilizer valve. I don't feel...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:40:41 -0800
  ...valve supposed to behave outside of the normal idle conditions. Is it supposed to be closed, partially open, or fully open during engine startup...
• Re: Diesel Westy Water pump replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 21:53:36 -0700
  ...From stone cold, run the engine one minute, even half a minute, shut is off, remove cap, watching for pressure there as you do...
• Re: 81' New Owner To Do
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 May 2004 23:17:11 -0500
  ...It could be an option if you decide to try it. #7) After adjusting the valves your engine may be hard to start. Give...
• Re: How tight is too tight, new TypeIV starting
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 09:30:04 -0500
  ...I started my new engine with 1.5 turns, it seemed practical to lessen the loading on the new valve train while performing the...
• Re: It's doing it again . . . additional symptom
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:51:56 -0800
  ...not > particularly cold > (mid > 30's [F]). > > On more than one occasion the engine ran like poo-poo after > being > started. > Was gutless; and...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 18:53:11 -0500
  ...If you want experiment replace that oil with a conventional 20w-50 and start the engine cold and immediately rev it up and watch...
• Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 10 May 2001 09:17:27 -0700
  ...This last year I started having coolant leak problems at 135K miles and battery/starter problems and now it stalls somewhere between cold and...
• Re: lifter problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 May 2004 12:46:43 -0500
  ...If you still have the clattering on startup after all that, then you have problems in the valve train and the cold valve clearance...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 10:50:07 -0500
  ...cold - engine starts and idles well. >>> >>> Conditions - ISV disconnected due to Idle issues >>> O2 Sensor Disconnected to put ECU in default mode. >>> >>> Cold engine...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:30:10 -0500
  ...If you want experiment replace that oil with a conventional 20w-50 and start the engine cold and immediately rev it up and watch...
• Re: Euro-Drive: UPDATE 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, dies
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:55:41 -0500
  ...cold so try a compression test cold and hot have the heads been replaced the low vacuum could be valve problems or valves not...
• Re: Still need HELP with hot start problem 84 Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 20:01:01 -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: ISC troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:23:16 -0800
  ...R/BK = 12v from STARTER R/W = 12v from ignition switch ON W/Y = Power Steering (12v on pressure switch close) BR = Ground GY...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:07:08 -0500
  ...That is why there are winter fuel blends and we need enrichment to get cold engines started. If the CO is in limits, the...
• Re: Fast Idle Problem & Timing Advance
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 16:43:17 -0400
  ...when the problem started happening (engine warm or cold), I took a quick look at things, pulled the idle control valve, cleaned it and...
• Re: Idle issues...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 21:45:53 -0400
  ...asked > them to set the valve lash to zero, cold, per Boston Bob's > instructions for the big valve engine.� It was off.� It...
• Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 11:47:31 -0500
  ...This is from a cold start. However, when driving, and in traffic, stopping and starting, at stop lites etc., it never drops below 2000...
• Re: I need help, please
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 3 Dec 2022 18:49:31 -0800
  ...When I went out it cranked but didn't start.. after some more tries it started... But when I got it on gas it...
• Re: '88 Vanagon poor idle when engine is first started
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:03:28 -0500
  ...warmed up, it > restarts with no startup idle issues. > > So - I suspect something related to a 'cold idle' system. I've recently > changed sparkplugs...
• Bosch injection fittings was: '81 Air cooled fuel injection control unit cable
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 08:52:44 -0800
  ...I need to replace connectors on my cable--thermo time >switch and cold start valve ones have cracked--FLAPS said they are not >available...
• Re: oil pressure at startup in diesel swapped inline 4
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 21:11:53 -0700
  ...In my Golf TD it take about 10 seconds for 2 BAR to happen - more if it is cold out side. David Marshall Fast...