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• Re: Clutch slave cylinder and leaking coolant
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 19:38:03 -0800
  ...at > the valve. I > have not yet tested the expansion tank for cracks but will do so > eventually. > Today (still very cold) I looked...
• Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:25:15 -0500
  ...must be done on a cold engine and quickly. Here is the procedure again. Engine cool. Open heater valves and bleeder on top of...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:34:10 -0600
  ...shows a longblock, does not show source. >> This thing only started leaking when cold weather arrived. �Some seem to >> think that is simply a...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:01:03 -0800
  ...Starter (Go Westy gear reduction) Alternator Alternator wiring to starter (Go Westy kit) Grounds: Cleaned connections in engine compartment, replaced battery ground strap and...
• Re: Daily First Start Hard
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 20 May 2003 20:32:00 -0700
  ...The cold start valve sprays fuel into the air plenum and it can flood the engine since it is actuated for the full starter...
• Re: Bubble in cooling system? '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - W.R. Transue
  Tue, 23 Jul 96 23:36:20 -0500
  ...Coolant starts to run out of the radiator valve bleed > > nut (a bit bubbly but seems to subside), but no water which I added...
• Vanagon Syndrom - still, or is it???
  Historical mailing list - Ed Hinchey
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 09:31:57 -0400
  ...The engine starts and idles fine when cold, but after reaching operating temperature it cuts out at stops - like traffic lights. The engine responds...
• Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 20:31:26 -0400
  ...is this with the engine cold or >> >> hot/warm? the valves do >> >> not chatter now and havent since they shut up on its maiden...
• Re: Danger from the cold
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 21:54:47 -0600
  ...When the temps get really down there, the weaknesses start to > show. And in a really cold climate like Alaska, Canada, and some of...
• Re: diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 19:21:27 -0600
  ...You will also need the accumulator, as well as all the parts on the engine, control pressure regulator, auxiliary air regulator, cold start valve...
• Re: Leaky valve cover tip of iceberg
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 16:07:33 +0000
  ...Let's hope. > > To find out more, start the car in the morning (or sometime it is completely > cold) and let it run for...
• FW: Diesel No Start?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 19:13:48 -0400
  ...it will not start up when the > engine is warm. > > When the engine is cold it starts within a few seconds of turning the...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:14:29 -0700
  ...The ice starts to collect at the opening of the expansion valve and > eventually blocks the opening completely. The system shuts down. Water > also...
• Re: Question about HAMMERING, new 1.9l NA motor, today
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 18:29:30 -0700
  ...I feel this is hammering, pulling the cold start level should make it worse. What do we need to do, move the pump and...
• Aircooled Running Problems
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 19:28:43 -0600
  ...I have checked the cold start valve, the fuel pressure (only 1psi above the high end of the acceptable range), injectors and resistor impedence...
• Re: 87GL rebuild update (oil pressure)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 15:25:07 -0800
  ...different oil cooler, stretched the relief valve springs, all other parts well inside of tolerances, oilpressure at cold, but not at warm. Everything that...
• Re: No Clutch....
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:33:46 +0000
  ...to start it as well. Put my foot on the clutch and > > >> straight > > >> > to > > >> > > the floor, no resistance. It is very cold, dark, and...
• Re: 88 Newbie makes trouble for self
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 19:09:45 -0600
  ...unsteady at that RPM, though) With > the stabilizer valve and all else reconnected, it cold-starts at 2K and > drifts down to the RPM...
• Re: go to this link for pic- throttle spring adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 22:13:33 -0600
  ...If the engine is cold and the idle stailizor is disconnected, the engine simply will not idle. It will start, but it will die...
• Re: Westy fridge won't light
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 21:47:01 -0800
  ...Westy fridge won't light > Here is my method for starting the "Demonic" fridge: > > First the obvious: > 1) turn on the gas valve under...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 6 May 2008 13:15:21 -0500
  ...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: AC Freezing/Not working
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 19:27:58 -0700
  ...Sometimes it will take up to > 15 or 20 minutes and then suddenly it will start blowing cold air only > to then act as...
• Fuel Lines (Plastic Ones)
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:29:41 -0600
  ...the fire (I am pretty sure it was near the cold start valve). So I have slowly been pulling the old lines off (those...
• DAS BOOT HAS ENGINE RUNNING!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 21:02:07 -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: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:25:41 -0700
  ...Do the water cooled vans have a thermo-time switch, aux air valve, or cold start injector? These are all temp sensitive items in...
• Re: '81.5 Diesel 1.6, Won't start II
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:29:18 -0700
  ...Lots of info there on starting troubles. > > Starter batteries for diesels are typically have a lot more cold > cranking amps. But your troubles sound...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:56:52 -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: Knocking noise from lifters
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 09:11:13 -0500
  ...when cold. Take a look at your oil pressure gauge if you have one--it pegs at 85 to 90 psi at start-up...
• Re: Oil change frequency?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 08:28:05 -0500
  ...to oil, and the hydraulic valve lifters, the Vanagon has a "Syndrome". One day you are going to start the engine and you are...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:27:16 -0700
  ...What is too much oil pressure in a waterboxer? Is it 65 psi, 70 psi? > > On startup, cold, 20W50 Castrol (I hate the company...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 13:46:18 -0600
  ...Hit the switch and the engine started right up. It ran >> a bit rough - I expected that - it had been sitting a while. Valves...
• Re: Cold Weather Oil: What should I use?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 06:12:58 EST
  ...I plan to start running Mobil 1 Sythetic 15W50 = > on the next oil change. =20 > Use the synthetic 15W50 all year round. Used that...
• Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 22:59:21 -0700
  ...It would > usually start back up and run fine after that. When the weather got > colder, the problem seemed to occur less, but I...
• noisy lifter update (1.5k later)
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Fri, 11 Apr 1997 23:15:59 -0700 (PDT)
  ...seconds after startup. Heres what I did: first, I added a can of "Justice Bros additive, for sticky lifters and valves" (thanks Volks Cafe...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 2 Jan 2016 13:15:08 -0600
  ...When cold at startup (like now) the gauge reads 70 - 75 psi. Following the owner's manual and previous advice, I drive it without...
• Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:57:47 -0700
  ...Started the engine and drove up onto ramps, raising the nose > about 8". > 2) Opened front and back heaters. > 3) Opened bleeder valve on...
• Re: Valve cover oil leak..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:52:19 -0600
  ...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 do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:22:20 -0700
  Engine warmed-up, cold, doesn't matter? Counting number of strokes -- is that the number of wuh-wuh-wuh sounds the starter makes? -- Mike...
• Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:59:07 -0700
  ...Got to have a remote starter switch or a cheater wire in the engine compartment at least..........especially for dark cold or wet nights...
• Re: weak engine power after van sits - recently changed lifters
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 12:43:02 -0400
  ...If I > > start the van up the next day, the power is fine and there is less > > valve clatter. > > > > I recently changed 2 lifters...
• Re: Not idling up when AC turned on
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 23:08:23 -0500
  ...1) boost rpm on a cold start to prevent stalling 2) boost engine rpm with the AC on to prevent stalling. Most noticeable at...
• Re: 2.3L WBX replies... (pretty darn long - again)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 12:34:36 -0500
  ...Essentially stock cam, rockers, and >valve train. Pistons, rods, etc. statically balanced. >1) The starter is indeed the original starter in the >van. Never...
• Re: The Vanagon Syndrome and Outside Air Temperature
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 18:55:28 -0800
  Hello all, My bucking and hesitation problem started on my 89 syncro westy right after Thanksgiving here in Western New York. The outside temp...
• Re: (TIICO) ridiculous oil pressures
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 13:13:02 -0700
  ...My 1.9 Turbo Diesel (basically same setup as your 2.0L) is 6 to 7 BAR first thing on a cold morning and...
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:59:10 -0700
  ...non zetec van. > Hoses are in stock position. > Bleeder valve closed. > > Yes, It's cold here in western PA, but not unreasonably so. About...
• Re: 84 Vanagon GL Intake Air sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:20:41 -0700
  Chad - In regards to your cold start idle problems, check your Auxilary Air Valve. This has to be working correctly to allow for proper...
• Re: AC System Repair/ Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:50:24 -0500
  ...Remove the schraeder valve from your high-pressure port and screw on the new one (these are in the conversion kit) Start the car...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:54:47 -0600
  ...to tighten the rocker arm, so that the valve never closes? The engine is certainly cold. I am not adverse to finishing the testing...
• Re: High idle issues
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:36:29 -0600
  ...though one thing worried us. > > It's hart to start. When it's cranked cold, it has a bit of a delay before > kicking...
• Re: hesitation off the line
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 18:59:27 -0400
  ...After determining that my Temp II sender was doing its job, I started disconnecting stuff and taking short rides to see what was going...
• Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:30:20 -0500
  ...Incidentally, it's running WAY smoother since I had the shop > adjust the valve last to 0, cold, according to Bob Donalds' specs. > And...
• Re: Exhaust popping??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 21:58:24 -0400
  ...air regulator (?? -- is that the right name, >it controls the cold start valve -- a bad vacuum leak that I never could >see before) and...
• Re: 2.1 fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 06:27:49 -0400
  ...At cold startup it seems to be running perfectly, no black smoke, when the engine warms up, you can hear it change rhythm, the...
• Re: rear heater blowout - stranded
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:32:31 -0700
  ...If there is flow in the heater circuit, or if there is non-regulated full time flow ( like replacing rear heater core and valve...
• Re: Fuel pump folly (little Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:38:17 -0500
  ...weather to improve, and that's when the new Vanagon heat valve started > leaking. So, the breakdown was fortuitous, since I likely would have...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 18:35:51 -0700
  If you have the rear heater valve open, most of the hot coolant goes through the rear heater. Try closing the rear heater and...
• Re: Does Idle Stabilizer Constantly Stay On?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 12:47:15 -0700
  Don't forget to check the throttle valve switch. Todd '88 Westy John Rodgers wrote: > If you change out the ISV or the ISCU...
• Re: Cooling and heating anomolies 84 w/I-4 transplant..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:08:35 -0800
  ...That pretty much > solved all, for a while..But today, my front heater started blowing > cold..."Uh oh" says I, "My coolant is low...
• Just Gotta Be A Vacuum Leak!!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 20:36:49 -0500
  ...Sure, low compression and fuel injection issue come in 2nd and 3rd, but I don't have hot and cold start issues which both...
• Fuel Injectors/Oil Cooler Leak
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:19:23 -0600
  ...She has been sluggish when I start her initially also. I have replaced the fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump, fuel filter, spark plug wires...