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• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 01:21:22 -0400
  ...you warm it up for the test, every time you start from cold you're going to be gushing for a bit till light...
• Dometic Fridge Mod Update
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:13:22 -0700
  ...Not cold enough during warm daytime temps, would not start on LP very easily, fan in the back was not working at all, lots...
• Re: Oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 12:38:26 -0800
  ...hotter weather. >> >> The starter wiring is fine. It spins real good with the thinner oil. >> Only spun slower when dead cold w/15w40. >> >> NEil...
• Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 21:57:50 -0500
  ...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: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 20:32:44 +0000
  ...30 psi The engine starts a little bit easier, but it still seems overly rich on start up: a little black smoke on start...
• Re: Proper recovery from coolant loss while driving
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 May 2011 15:11:07 -0700
  ...Did the same start the engine for short runs a few times > and then start it and let it idle. I was now only...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 13:53:34 -0700
  ...to a shop and > insisted that they adjust the valves to zero lash cold, per Bob Donalds. > I've since had the same done...
• Re: Aircooled Running Problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:07:29 -0500
  ...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: won't start-follow-up
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 16:59:25 -0700
  ...fuel lines--not finished yet, but most are done >2-cold start valve-melted >3-ignition wiring harness-melted >4-FI wiring harness-melted...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 18:28:11 -0800
  ...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: Break-in.......new engine (your opinion?)
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 13:51:05 -0400
  ...Now it's time (when cold) to make a second lifter / valve clearance check. 7),ake some small 50-100 miles trip inside your...
• Re: Digifant 21. MV High Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 18 May 2009 15:33:03 -0700
  ...problem. > > The engine idles reasonably well, goes on high idle when started cold and > drops to a steady 750 when warm. No stalling problems...
• Re: Oil change frequency?
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 14:32:30 +0000
  ...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: FrontFire?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 21 May 2006 19:29:49 -0700
  ...From a cold start, the low idle only seems to happen after about 1-2 minutes, then goes away after about 5 minutes. So...
• Re: Engine hesitation in the afternoon, No problem in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 09:37:15 -0400
  ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Barrett Willet wrote: > '88 2.1l Vanagon Wolfsburg > > Recently started having troubles with hesitation during acceleration...
• Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 18:59:48 -0500
  ...The radiator loop starts at the coolant distributor, goes through one main cooling hose to the radiator, through the radiator, back through the other...
• I am scared of my Dometic 182B on LP mode
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 10:29:31 -0400
  ...It staid cold for a few hours and I shut it down. It did start back this morning easily without the fridge being primed...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 07:16:42 -0800
  ...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 still stalls!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 24 May 2002 15:32:47 -0400
  ...By your description, it is hard to tell where you are talking about, but it could be your cold-start valve. I'd suggest...
• Re: Start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 4 Aug 2015 06:49:31 -0400
  ...Now when I start the > engine wether the engine is cold or hot it stumbles for the first minute or > so. Just like it...
• Re: It continues - Engine RPM Hunting 200-500 rpm
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Oct 2010 20:47:06 -0500
  ...The crankcase vent host is new. >> >> I disconnected the idle stabilizer valve after warm up, and restarted. >> It was a little rough to start...
• Looking for A/C system
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:13:48 -0700
  ...Once the compressor kicked in, it started to blow REALLY cold. I gotta say, the 4 dash mounted vents may not cool the whole...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 08:44:46 -0800
  ...the time it > takes for the temp gauge to start moving from the cold pin (Mrs > Elliott's Subaru comes up a lot sooner...
• Heat in Aircooled van, one last time: Putting a water cooled engine in an 82?!?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 09:46:34 -0500
  ...and cover ALL of your heater ducting, from the flapper valves forward. Start with the heater noise dampers, all the way to the front...
• Re: Coolant priming question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 18:35:42 -0500
  ...3) Open thermostat bypass valve and valves to both heater cores. 4) Fill main reservoir as much as possible. Allow time for as much...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 11:19:42 -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: 90 Carat: A/C Dying Diagnosis Confirm Please
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 23 May 2000 22:25:03 -0500
  ...Otherwise, you'll just be throwing you R-134a into the atmosphere, and be right back where you started. Really. Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:45:03 -0600
  ...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: Vanagon Hot Shower on Demand
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 6 Feb 2023 02:42:06 +0000
  ...run back and turn Ball Valve off and on.  So, via Amazon, I got one of those motorized valves, and I found a switch...
• Re: Fuel system...follow up
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 07:57:39 -0700
  ...Allow to get cold for a >> cold start. Start engine, ISV should kick up rpm to 1000-1200 rpm and >> then drop back to...
• Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:18:33 -0400
  ...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: 88 GL Newbie Needs Direction
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 21:21:05 -0600
  ...Idle Stabilizer Valve (ISV for short) at one end. At the end of the cylinder is an electrical connection. Disconnect it. Start the engine...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:41:20 -0500
  ...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: Advance Auto AC recharge kit
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 14:01:58 -0700
  ...Now go feel the ice cold air > blowing > from the vents. Ahhhhh! > > If you want they also sell a reasonalby priced tire valve style...
• Re: RedTek and the Sight Glass
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 22:05:03 -0400
  ...You need to measure both the high and low side pressures to make sure the compressor and expansion valve is working. The gauge set...
• Re: '81 Air cooled fuel injection control unit cable
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 09:20:26 -0500
  ...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: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:39:42 -0700
  ...I tried the $30 R-134 kit from Advance Auto without any other changes (o-rings, receiver/dryer, etc.) and while not super cold...
• Re: Just Gotta Be A Vacuum Leak!!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 18:58:32 -0700
  ...Sure, low compression and fuel injection issue come in 2nd and > 3rd, but I don't have hot and cold start issues which both...
• Observations on the old '74
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Sep 95 08:34:32 EDT
  ...changing spark plugs is about the most adventuerous i've gotten...today:...check the valves. wowowo yup, gonna make sure the engine is cold...
• Re: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 18:36:29 -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: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:31:51 -0600
  ...I suppose it make sense, it actually does seem to run good for several more minutes if its started cold...? On Fri, Feb 27...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 07:33:18 -0500
  ...puzzles me though is why I can get it to start from cold with a >> little >> throttle. I then have to hold it at...
• Re: Refrigerator Fans
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:18:47 -0700
  Was the food COLD before you put it into the fridge? If it was not cold, then it would make sense that the temp...
• HELP NEEDED - Cooling System Flushing
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 02:16:28 -0500
  ...Front and rear heate valves were fully open. The engine was run long enough for the thermostadt to open, with the temp guage showing...
• Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:52:37 -0700
  ...from the wrong oil viscosity in cold weather. Even on non VWs. Modern engines can usually start no matter what now. Have oil that...
• Re: Bleeding the front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 12:06:51 -0500
  ...3) Open thermostat bypass valve and valves to both heater cores. 4) Fill main reservoir as much as possible. Allow time for as much...
• Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:24:14 -1000
  ...it starts and runs cold just fine. The lopng block happens to be a 1.9 rebuilt engine with new reground camshaft and new...
• Re: 90GL oil pressure (what's that sound?)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 23:43:31 -0500
  ...If you have really cold winters, you might want to go to a llittle ighter wt oil in colder weather. Good luck. John Rodgers...
• Re: I'm stumped! (misfire)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 23 May 1998 09:09:58 -0500
  ...The auxiliary air regulator seems to be fine. >The cold start valve is fine. >13. The EGR is disconnected and plugged. >14. I did...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:00:51 -0700
  Setting lifter adjustment to 0 turn the lifter will not be able to self adjust to take up the valve clearance when the valve...
• Re: An Auxiliary Air Regulator puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:15:32 -0700
  ...Then start the engine (the > > engine must be cold). If you cover the hose (during warm-up), the > > engine should slow down. After several...
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 2 Feb 2013 15:18:56 -0500
  ...When I first built this bus, for whatever reason I seem to have forgot to deal with the grounds? My chronically slow starting condition...
• Re: still not starting..
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Hecht
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 18:41:11 -0500
  ...starting. > > I've taken the plugs out, disconnected hoses from the intake air distributor > to let it dry out, disabled the cold start valve...
• Re: Overheating problem 91 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 14:01:25 -0500
  ...had a persistent overheating problem like this. > > When I start the car from cold, the temperature needle climbs steadily > and slowly up past the...
• Re: FI Weirdness -- please help
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 00:38:39 -0600
  ...Hunch/scenario - the engine starts to run with fuel provided by the cold start valve, but when the thermo-time switch cuts off the...
• Re: Coolant coughing up?
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sun, 9 May 2004 16:17:59 +0200
  ...There might also be a bleeding valve on top of the housing........ Start with this and if it doesn�t help we�ll go...
• Re: 85 Vanagon starts hard
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Apr 1995 00:49:27 -0500 (EDT)
  ...The second is that there's something screwed up in the > >FI system that's causing the starting mixture to be richer the colder...
• Re: 91 Carat - Auto Tranny - 2.1L WBX - RPM Hunting
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:29:46 -0400
  ...It hunts up and down. >>> >>> Today, I disconnected the O2 sensor, started the engine. On a cold >>> start, engine started rough, but did run...
• Re: Coolant Leaking, ok to drive?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Wedenoja
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 21:05:54 -0500
  ...Got progressively worse--as winter came on (the local parts shop says they leak more when the temperature is cold). Got to where I...
• Re: Oil changing engine damage
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 08:13:16 +1100
  ...And as far as synthetics and quick cold starts, what about mixing Redline with Kendal. If my understanding is right, Redline is a type...