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• Intermittent Miss on one cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 18:03:07 -0500
  ...I can drive it around the block but it is obviously down on power. It tends to fire on all 4 if I take...
• Re: The New Rear-Engined VW UP!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:59:52 -0400
  ...Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > He said '1.8' .....which would be a 100 hp 8 valve 'ordinary/common' 1.8 gas > rabbit/jetta engine...
• Re: White smoke?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:17:24 -0400
  ...Haven't driven it since then >until today: I fixed the hoses finally, started it up, idles fine, drive >it around the block, starts...
• Re: Coolant leak. Rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 07:58:16 -0700
  ...They are under designed for the use they get over 10 to 15 years, primarily because most of the time the valve is left...
• Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:05:26 -0600
  ...I have in my under the drivers seat > box. > _Click here: TD22-12 Tempest Deep Cycle AGM, Valve Regulated, > Maintenance Free, Sealed Lead Acid...
• Re: Questions on Repairs
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 21:06:54 -0400
  ...Plan on buying expansion valve and drier in addition to compressor. Also refrigerant such as Freeze 12 and probably also a drive belt. All...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 engine swap Q's
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 13:18:32 -0500
  ...my 85s one is a big valve engine looks just like a 1.9 until you drive it Bob Donalds http://www.bostonengine.com...
• Re: Heart vs. Head
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:19 -0800
  ...Some owners have had troubles with that driveshaft - something that no car should really have, a 2 and a half foot long driveshaft from...
• Re: Recent Trip - FWIW
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 08:01:21 -0600
  John, When the valve seat dropped, the van had a noticeable loss of power. I recall that I was trying to get back on...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:24:11 -0700
  ...So maybe better would be some kind of flotation valve that purges if there is no liquid? To simply run a hose back to...
• Final - 91 bucking and Digitool
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:36:20 -0800
  ...Only problem I had was I apparently pulled the throttle cable to tight and on my test drive it some how tightened up and...
• Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 18:27:55 -0400
  > I agree, that's why i turnoff valve on fuel line from tank to engine > when i drive, i don't want gasoline spilled...
• Re: Roadhaus - Trip Report to Bus Fusion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:45:28 -0500
  ...valve seat likely more recessed > broken alternator brackets > over heating > blow water lines > bad oil leaks > > Stores galore. > > MN state police > AZ drivers license...
• rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 22:08:09 -0700
  ...drive shaft in wrong, but from what I understand, that doesn't matter because you can turn the distributor any way to compensate. Valves...
• Gravity vapor valve New VW part
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:33:04 -0400
  ...This email if for one gravity vent valve. This goes in the top of the vapor tank that sits about your front tires. They...
• Re: Clakity-Clack
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 16:46:53 -0500
  ...Can I continue to drive it with this happening or will I likely have catastrophic results? > > Peace, JB Put in a quart of Marvel...
• Re: Propane tank restore or replace
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:47:50 -0400
  ...Bleeder valve looks good as does the fill > > valve but I noticed that the rubber gasket in the inside end has a > > small gap...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:10:15 -0800
  ...there's also the same space on the driver's side too... On Sun, Feb 23, 2020 at 9:03 AM Alistair Bell <albell...
• '89 Jetta auto into '90 VANAGON Y/N?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 21:07:08 -0500
  ...Available to me free is a '89 Jetta autobox, replaced for a bad final drive (ring gear chipped). Boy do all them watercooled (including...
• Re: compression
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 4 Oct 2000 20:51:06 EDT
  ...to burn a valve. I would take care of that. Otherwise a head job would not help worn rings. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken...
• Air in the coolant system 87
  Historical mailing list - brian Honan
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 23:35:23 +0000
  ...I have ben driveing around untill it is hot, park on a hill nose up and crack the bleeder valve and let some bubbles...
• Re: auto tranny swaps
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 14:22:44 -0700
  NH Series = 1.9 83.5-85 Vanagon NK Series = 2.1 86-91 Vanagon There are differences, such as the valve body, but...
• Re: Slow pump up lifters any harm?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 10:29:49 -0400
  ...Is this slow pump up doing anything serious to the valves or drive train? Thanks for any advice. > Spencer
• Re: [BP] BRRR 28 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 17:45:29 -0800
  ...com > > > > Begin forwarded message: >> Dateline Daytona >> Hard freeze tonight.. >> What??? >> Nice drive today, but gassing up was a cold event every time upper >> 30...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 06:18:30 -0400
  ...Tomorrow will work on changing the front heater valve with the new expensive GOWESTY heater valve. Dennis J Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow Farm Newbury...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:10:03 -0700
  ...While > you're adjusting the valves inspect the valve stems > for chips and the > adjusting screws for heavy pitting. Either of these > signs can...
• Re: Automatic Trasmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:44:27 -0700
  ...I'll be interested to see this thread play out.. > > someone else suggest a dirty valve body, but I havent had time to drop...
• Re: prop/driveshaft bad vibes; also A/C
  Historical mailing list - Bill Fryer
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 21:00:46 -0700
  I drive an '86 Syncro. Can the vibration related to u-joints on the front/rear driveshaft come and go. I have a vibration...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 09:38:47 -0700
  ...s got some leaking valves. No surprise this rig is >>>>> worn out, I assumed it was, but I could drive it home at least...
• Re: drip drip rear heater core continued
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 4 Jan 2015 20:46:13 -0500
  typo allert!!! On sale at Van Cafe is a a heater core and valve and ring for less then $120.00. Is good compared...
• Re: Excessive fuel tank pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 May 2013 01:33:12 -0400
  ...Also make sure the venting valve is working. It is vacuum operated. You can usually hear it click as the throttle is opened. The...
• Re: Loud clackety sound on start up?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:11:38 -0500
  Vanagon Leaking Valve Lifter Syndrome - discussion of this is all through the archives. Not serious. You may want to get a beter quality oil...
• Re: Beds, Valves, Advice
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Oct 94 10:22:08 PDT
  ...This is sure a hell of a lot friendlier than rec.bicycles.* Regarding the valves & oil. I'm running 20/50 weight oil. And...
• Re: Bleeding the clutch.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 15:11:52 -0600
  ...Just be sure your assistant sitting in the driver seat has a turkey baster with clear plastic tube and a can/bottle of brake...
• I'm stumped! (misfire)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Schmedlin
  Sat, 23 May 1998 05:23:33 -0700
  ...Don't know how may miles on the engine but am guessing around 50k from the looks inside the valve covers. So far to...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -0800
  but kids, it's STILL just an 8 valve pushrod engine with a joke head gasket system. Numerous more modern engines are massively advanced...
• Re: hyd. lifter adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 09:10:21 -0800
  ...Set per Bentley, then check again after you've driven it around the block. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Blotz" <Mike.Blotz@PEARLIZUMI.COM> To...
• Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 22:55:44 -0700
  ...Seems simple enough from >> the picture, but it eludes me. >> It is on the end of the idle stabilizer control valve (the solenoid air...
• Was: Oil.Where's it go? Now: Sheesh! It goes into the coolant, as of this evening.....
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 18 Oct 2017 20:37:49 -0700
  In pursuit of some available performance , I fiddled around with my inline ABA/8 valve motor's venting system this morning, doing a preliminary...
• Re: Failed Ca Smog due to Evaporative leak
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 3 Apr 2012 09:25:40 -0400
  ...The driver (left side) is where the cannister is. On Apr 3, 2012, at 12:40 AM, KKALnSF wrote: > Thanks Dennis, > > I noticed the...
• Re: Wife wants a Vanagon - mileage question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 10:50:25 -0500
  ...drives daily 50 miles round trip at between 70 and 75 mph. It uses very little oil most of which leaks out the valve...
• Pulsating idle on 87
  Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 20:47:14 -0800
  ...valve, the pulsating stops. Any clues? Thanks in advance, Chris 87 Vanagon 99 New Beetle Turbo ( but I don't get to drive it...
• 89 westy fs. 11K. 60K miles.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 16:17:54 -0700
  ...1 item of note - Front spoiler is missing on driver side front. Auto, AC (Needs charging) all Westy items in good shape, plastic headlight...
• Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 22:54:38 -0500
  ...I'd guess 90% drop a valve seat, or > (sometimes) burn a valve or a piston, almost all due to overheating. The > trick to...
• 89' Vanagon GL sputtering, stalling
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Oct 1996 20:15:35 -0400
  ...I've got a new ECU, I've changed coolant temp sensor, new fuel filter, and Idle stabilizer valve is working okay.... where's...
• Re: Propane tank restore or replace
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 15:19:27 -0300
  ...In Canada AMSE tanks are to be inspected and have the new valve as well. On 07-Oct-2015, at 13:37, Rob wrote...
• DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:36:40 -0500
  ...4/overhead valve production run: 2/1985 - 10/1992 output: 82kW - 112bhp DIN @4800 RPM torque: 174Nm - 128 lb-ft @2800 RPM bore: 94...
• Re: '84 1.9l knocking rattle left sd of engine
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 9 May 2000 06:38:00 EDT
  ...replacement or could one of my valves be stuck? >? >? >I am almost positive it's my driver's side cyl heads causing this >rattle...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 21:59:55 -0600
  ...Rinse >>>> and repeat. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I unplugged the 12v from the idle control valve and the engine >>>> remained at idle. I removed the idle control valve...
• Re: Engine Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 24 May 2014 16:49:54 -1000
  I would not drive much at all with a weak cylinder like that. no matter what...operating with something out of spec like that...
• 1987 Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Gray
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 18:28:03 -0700
  ...Heads and valves re-done after I purchased at 92k (Volk's Cafe). Upgraded to VW factory alloy wheels at 105k (balanced, alignment). Has...
• WTB: known good Idle Stabilizer Valve - UPDATE: problem solved!
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Tue, 23 May 2006 19:49:52 -0600
  ...I had convinced myself that the valve was terminally sticky, not even considering that the Idle Control Module was the culprit. Well, fortuneately, I...
• Mud Flap - Drivers Side 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wynn
  Wed, 21 May 1997 11:20:23 -0600
  ...Makes it kinda crappy to turn the shutoff/on valve. quack VWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVW Michael Wynn - mwynn@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca Multimedia Producer @ Jang & Willson Communications...
• Re: HELP! I need a screw size
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 20:10:21 -0800
  ...I even let the van roll backwards (I have > a sloped driveway) and then slammed on the brakes, hoping to dislodge it > from its...
• NVC: Re: interference engines.....was Re: How much would this cost
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 9 Jan 2006 12:03:02 -0500
  ...the extra $4K to drive away from the showroom with with a VR6, tim.. '97 jettas wont bend valves if you break the TB...
• Re: Windage, Ullage, Oil Temps
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 10:27:19 -0600
  ...lightened valves, shaved all traces of the valve guides out of the intake and exhaust ports, Teflon valve stem seals, lightweight valve spring retainers...
• 85 For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Daivd Janzen
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 22:05:54 EDT
  ...heads valves checked, has had oil change every 3000 miles doesn't use oil. What it needs Front heater blower motor, drivers seat bottom...
• What is lurking under you fuel expansion tank?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 20:48:16 EDT
  ...It would not fit into the drivers side of the fuel tank, so I pulled and pulled and it still would not fit into...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 13:43:57 -0800
  ...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: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 4 Oct 2014 14:07:59 -0500
  ...But the sound itself did make me think it was engine, not chassis or drive system. It actually was more on the order of...