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• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:46:00 -0800
  ...Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used To: "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Complete 2.1l motor for $1200
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 13:31:02 EDT
  ...Complete means, complete with good exhaust system, wiring harness, ECU, alternator, intake setup everything you just drop out your old motor and pop this...
• GETTING STARTED
  Historical mailing list - Russ Gunter
  Sat, 19 May 2001 19:07:03 EDT
  ...I can spray some gas into the intake manifold and it will fire off and run great for a few seconds and then die...
• WTB Diesel Parts Needed
  Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 23:14:34 -0700
  ...I'm looking for muffler brackets in good shape & a top section of the snorkel air intake (drvier's side type). If you have...
• Re: Diesel Rings!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 13:28:14 -0500
  Believe me, you havent had BAD blowby until the breather going to the intake is so oil laden the engine takes off. This will...
• Re: 3.4liter v6 to 1.9liter turbo4 conversion in progress.
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 00:07:17 -0400
  ...The intercooler will most likely be in the left side intake duct thing. (might use a water mist a-la sti intercooler mister to...
• Re: Seattle solution for Vanagon Fire Season
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jun 2012 11:24:58 -0700
  ...might have been about stopping a runaway diesel engine by shooting Halon into the intake.. that doing that produces a poison gas out the...
• Re: FS SubaruVanagon conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 12:48:02 -0700
  ...Good luck, Jake On 8/2/07, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote: > > The harness, intake, sensors & such if you wanted to use a JDM...
• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:14:14 -0700
  Neil, The main reason for going with a 1.8 head and intake manifold when using the Diesel hardware is is to fit the...
• Re: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Tue, 10 May 2016 20:10:34 -0400
  ...Very obvious when the hose end is very close to even a tiny intake air leak. Scott On 05/10/2016 01:43 PM...
• Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 23:07:31 -0600
  ...Removed the throttle housing from the intake air distributor (remove intake air hose....plus 2 screws--see Bentley p 24.47) then cleaned some...
• Re: Rough Cost of Engine Rebuild??
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 16:22:54 -0800
  ...The head work > includes mild porting behind the intake valve and some reshaping of the > chamber. I also use the serti style cutters for...
• Propex Furnace Install Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 12:59:55 -0700
  ...This unit has three vent/intake hoses. Heat Output Fresh Air Input Exhaust Output This question concerns the Fresh Air Intake Hose. All the...
• 2.1 power loss mystery solved (GP 18)
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 09:24:43 -0400
  ...Searched the archives, and found a few articles about a 'hidden' ground wire on the driver's head under the intakes - Ground Point 18...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 15:08:23 -0800
  ...If the Intake, motor mounts > and oil pan were available , there would be a lot more conversions. Even the > ECU and harness should be...
• Re: diesel to gas swap
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 18 May 1999 11:36:06 -0700
  ...As is, the intake manifold and dipstick are higher than the deck (approx. 6cm). Other listmembers have proposed that the Motronic head be replaced...
• Inter-coolers?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 06:46:15 -0700
  ...Does this pre-cool intake air to make it more dense? Are they available? Any info is appreciated, Bob Bellanca `81 Diesel Rabbit `82...
• Re: 2.1 L Wasserboxer Rebuild/ New air intake system
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 15:03:41 EDT
  Thats why when you ask the people at the parts super store about Slick50, et al they say, "I can't recommend any engine...
• Re: Fear of Max Cool
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 06:24:09 -0400
  ...Little switch provides extra air to the intake manifold. If this switch (idle stabilizer valve) is not activating something may be electronically kaput. Or...
• Parts WTS and WTB
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:40:30 -0400
  ...Digifant ECU, idle controller relay, Syncro airflow meter and airbox (with good air cleaner, too), syncro air intake snorkel & all assorted bits. Engine and...
• Re: Syncro "factory" vacuum source
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 12:09:29 -0700
  ...Can someone explain exactly where the > intake manifold vacuum source is "supposed to be" for the Syncro locking > differential vacuum system? The Bentley doesn...
• Thinking of selling the van...Anyone Interested in So Cal area?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 14:55:50 -0800
  ...1990 White 2.1 L motor with some modifications, intake, exhaust, ignition, and ratio rockers... 4spd tranny 16" Ronal R28 Wheels Grey Cloth/Grey...
• Re: High idle woes
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 05:09:43 EST
  Check for vacuum leaks on the intake side and exhaust leaks. I had an exhaust leak and my idle would drift. Todd wrote: I...
• Re: PCV Tube
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 00:16:36 -0400
  ...that scetion of tubing that connects the PCV > to the air intake duct on a 1990 Vanagon? Thanks in advance. > > -- > Tim > Barnegat, NJ > 1990...
• Re: Gutter Leak Down
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 4 May 2005 22:48:54 -0500
  I get this really obnoxious tapping sound that comes from the water dripping in through the passenger side air intake vent. I have performed...
• Re: 1985 1.9 Hesitation at higher RPM (kind of long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Jun 2012 19:13:16 -0400
  ...1985 1.9 Hesitation at higher RPM (kind of long) On my '84, sticking intake valve on #1 cylinder had same symptoms before total...
• Placement of vacuum line from aircleaner to???
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:24:37 +0200
  ...It looks lige one of them goes to the thermostat-flap on the air-intake - beforethe airfilter. But where does the other one go...
• Re: Nice WBX....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:12:53 -0400
  ...he thought the 1.9 and 2.1 plenums and air intakes were the same size. Apparently, he has no 1.9 experience. Mike...
• Re: What IS Vanagon Syndrome, exactly?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 15:50:29 -0700
  ...that'll change the air intake dynamics for sure. If that made VS go away ...then yes it could be. I always read it...
• Two Questions
  Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 23:31:25 -0800
  ...I want to be able to put a digifant intake on my I-4 Conversion and need to know what years to look at...
• Re: VW's Diesel vs. Gas
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 13:10:29 -0800
  ...With a few quick > performance mods (chip, > >injectors/nozzles, intake and exhaust) you can end > up well over 150hp. > > Gimme one of those with...
• Re: Valve clearance not at tdc?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 22:01:17 -0500
  ...As cylinder #1 begins its intake stroke the exhaust valve will remain closed while the intake valve will be open. As the piston rises...
• Dipstick out, rough run explained was: Update: 81 Air-Cooled Vanagon Stalling at Warm Idle
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 08:30:01 -0400
  ...At the tippy-top of your motor, you will see a round black gizmo with a fat hose running to the intake. The black...
• Re: Fridge blows out on propane
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Sun, 6 May 2001 09:07:04 -0600
  ...The idea is that combustion air should come in only from the air intake hole (the one off center), and not through any cracks...
• Re: Vacuum
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:00:53 -0600
  Usually source is somewhere on intake manifold between throttle body and cylinder heads, it powers the brake booster and probably a few other components...
• Re: Do you know that your vanagon air duct may be clogged?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 Oct 2014 12:59:24 -0400
  ...in the driver's side? I believe the plastic cover is to prevent heated engine-compartment air from entering the air intake. Yours, David
• Maintaining the Vanagon: Hidden stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jul 94 9:31:48 PDT
  ...But what really got me thinking about this was the little "dust-catcher" that sits under the air-intake box that directs fresh air...
• TIICO...Diesel brake booster hose needed
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 3 Oct 2001 17:20:51 -0700
  ...booster hose (ridgid plastic hose with one-way valve, goes from intake manifold to driver's side of firewall). I was thinking that maybe...
• Re: will a 2.1L long block wrk with 1.9L FI and hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 17:17:19 -0800
  what about the air-intake? I though they were different. (the pipes on the top of teh engine that goes from the throttle body...
• Re: ENGINE SWAP QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 14:57:10 EDT
  ...It appears to be essentially the same as any inline 4 VW except >for the intake manifold. Yeas, nays or comments.. Check the archives...
• Oil breather "thing"
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 16:57:28 -0700
  ...This is the right angle gizmo the connects to a hose, which then connects to the rubber intake elbow right next to the deceleration...
• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 19:54:11 -0500
  ...the spark plug holes and listen where it comes out--exhaust, intake, or coolant. Why do you need even to measure the pressure? Are...
• Re: 1.25 or 1.4 rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 21:32:59 -0400
  ...Flow bench test results 1 stock AMC head intake port 2 ported and polished AMC head stock valve intake port 3 Boston Bobs big...
• Re: Bad intake valve @ 30,000 miles????
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 09:01:58 -0500
  ...On the low cylinder only I heard obvious >leakage at the intake manifold. So the leak is through the intake valve. >I >tried to...
• '82 Westy idle speed too high
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Balfanz
  Wed, 22 May 96 13:09:04 -0500
  ...I am sure that it is mechanical wear in the intake butterfly valve. It won't consistantly seat in the same spot, so the...
• Extra air pipe outlet? Secret battery door?
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Tue, 14 May 1996 09:14:00 -0400
  ...The right one goes to the air intake 'Nose', and I am assuming this has a thermostatically controlled flap to draw in warmed air...
• Re: it's raining in my van!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 11:05:50 -0300
  ...it >is probably due to water coming in the air intake vent. There is no opening from the engine intake to the interior, at...
• Re: Snorkle on a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 10 May 1999 10:54:53 PDT
  ...You might try to find a wrecked one and salvage the air intake system. MM >From: Mark Mages <wasserbox@YAHOO.COM> >Reply-To: Mark...
• Re: 1.9 and 2.1 Parts Interchangability
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:12:00 -0400
  ...you don't want to use a 2.1L intake!!!! not the same > diameter at all! > > Ben > http://www.benplace.com/ >
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:01:45 -0800
  ...Most "cold air intakes," which by design are really warm air intakes. Of course, there's always the traditional fuzzy dice, curb feelers, and...
• Re: Converting EFI to Carberator
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 17:19:11 -0800
  ...The trick to conversion (EFI to carb) is to get a good intake manifold. Try CIP1.com They have set ups for aircooled vans...
• Coolant Level Lightfix
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 01:02:37 -0700 (PDT)
  ...sits just about on top of the driver side fresh air intake duct. If you reach you hand up there you can just feel...
• Re: Syncros
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Sat, 18 May 1996 12:46:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Aren't the air intakes > approximately 5 feet off the ground? Does ignition get flooded out 1st? > I've had an inch ov water...
• Syncro: What is the oil breather heater for?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Wed, 10 May 2000 12:47:14 -0700
  On a Syncro there is a little component inserted into the hose that leads from the oil breather to the air intake. The component...
• Re: 91 Vanagon GL Top Speed?
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 13:22:37 -0500
  ...It's mostly stock except for headers, intake and it's balanced. My '61 bus on the other hand has been up to 66...
• 84 vanagon cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barone
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 22:57:39 EST
  ...Took the radiator off and it seema to be clear, water goes in and out all four holes,intake , outlet, bleeder, and temp sensor...
• TIICo - engine oil cooler and gauges
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 14:55:16 -0400
  ...to do so? I was thinking up in the passenger-side intake plenum area. Or, as suggested to my by Dennis Haynes, up in...
• FS Vanagon carbereutors
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 20:22:25 -0400
  ...Linkage is included along with the intakes. I've got two covers, but am missing one filter and base. Pictures can be emailed. I...
• anyone want a 1.9 engine???
  Historical mailing list - PNC Allen
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 15:02:20 -0400
  ...it. block, heads, exhaust, flywheel clutch all on. alt, starter off. intake, inj, both off. it ran well, but smoked blue after warm up...
• source for fridge exhaust rubber seal - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Wed, 14 May 2003 20:01:14 -0400
  Acquired the dreaded seam rust from water entry behind the rubber seal where the fridge air intake exhaust seal meets the van exterior. Does...