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• Re: Ignition Coil and Hall sender (resolved)
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sat, 29 May 2004 10:21:37 -0400
  ...I said usually, but that doesn't rule out all ignition > related components and wiring. > > Second, have you considered that the ignition switch (electrical...
• Re: Cooling system drivel (getting shorter...)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Feb 95 10:58:34 PST
  ...mine is an 89) might have plastic components that cannot be rodded out. Anybody have any ideas here? Finally, if I do decide to...
• Re: Adventure Wagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 08:56:59 -0700
  ...They did a nice "land yacht" conversion using teak veneer plywood and utilized many ideas from small boat interiors. They were all made to...
• Re: 1.9 Stumbles When Damp
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:41:55 -0800
  ...I'd want some extra components to swap in too............ecu, air flow meter etc. But mainly, I'd concentrate on ignition to start...
• Idle test for digifant.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 1997 12:45:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...At this point my idle was back to normal. There are more test for each component. The pages listed above should help guide you...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Mon, 2 Feb 2015 14:01:32 -0700
  ...For the idle hunt this is sometimes common. What is the >> idle speed with the idle valve unplugged? This should be about 800 on...
• Re: Modified carriage bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 13 May 2011 12:37:05 -0700
  ...be an option with a third component, like some sort of washer with....a square hole (ID) to fit your bolt but a rectangular...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:22:16 -0800
  ...They are both mounted solidly to the "frame" of the van, with no energy absorption between components. The only issue I can see is...
• For Sale:83.5 Westy Vanagon Low Miles , One Owner
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:26:43 -0700
  ...I have posted an ad at http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=336023 if you want to see some pictures. 1983...
• Re: 2nd battery...an alternative??
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 14:45:00 -0700
  ...Also, doesn't cost any more than the Optima battery, and you save the cost of the other components and labor involved with a...
• Re: Hard starting 84 vanagon - stumped
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 14:58:58 -0500
  ...Check hall unit Check grounds Check fuel pump is running Check fuel pump has back pressure Check idle stabilizer Maybe a valve isn't...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 19:49:29 -0700
  ...for the syncro rear...only Boges are available for the syncro >front.) > >The suspension basically has three components. Compression dampening, >when the shock is...
• Re: [Syncro] Pauter vs. Berg Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 10:31:03 -0800
  ...Maybe a quote for 10-15-20 sets of > 1.25-1.30 arms would be a good idea. > > bye, Tim > > If you would...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 18:16:54 -0400
  ...The second idea worked well and is a real solution. The open > underside of the > vanagon is a real drag component. We got a...
• Re: [Syncro] Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:36:51 -0800
  ...I doubt the idle control unit is causing the problem .. no harm in trying another one. I don't see that the throttle switch...
• Re: Adjusting the idle on '82 AC Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:25:41 -0400
  Hello Samantha, As stated, the approximately dime size flat headed screw looking thing is what you turn to adjust the idle. This screw will...
• Re: Fusible links (was PS pump switch, engine ...)
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:18:18 -0500
  ...For these ideas, I am grateful to the whole crew on this list - you have both educated and empowered me. James Ottawa, ON '91...
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:30:26 -0500
  ...Regardless of the part(s) that need to be replaced, it is always a good idea to clean the grounds. A happy ground point...
• Re: ac compressor removal
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 30 May 2003 08:04:09 -0400
  ...Bonus is when I turn the AC on now, I get a fast idle and the fan runs on low. Good for "stuck in...
• Re: Diesel Westy Water pump replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 21:53:36 -0700
  ...covers. (The 1.9TD has a lower one also) > Realized the idler pulley is in the way of some of the water pump bolts...
• Re: fuel line components
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 3 May 2008 23:41:09 -0700
  ...In terms of the potential design, I also worry about long term movement of the fuel hose, as it moves with motor, (idle, torque...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:18:42 -0500
  ...I'm rolling around the idea of switching my engine out. I >> have a 90 GL that I am extremely attached to. Its got...
• Re: GoWesty 2.4 L Engine
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:50:35 -0400
  ...Mixing and matching components is not plug-and-play going between digifant and digijet. I've been lurking on the Bostig google group for...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 11:41:17 -0700
  ...bad idea? Anyone used them before? Have any feedback? Secondly is there anything regarding the rebuild that is a must to replace component wise...
• Re: was: Friction, any extra wear 'n tear?
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:21:37 -0700
  ...Of course I'm not going to change, but my first thought is, wouldn't this cause extra wear on components? Some of these...
• Re: solar setups?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:10:09 -0800
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23897&category_id=&category_parent_id= Some things to remember: MPPT is the most efficient...
• Re: Rislone Ring Seal and Other Oil Pressure Thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 09:05:44 -0400
  ...What is the idle speed? Low idle will also cause the light to flicker. Should be around 900 rpm. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:33:06 -0400
  ...guides >> on >> the sway bar (which is not even a required component), and a skull on the >> roof. >> >> No chance i'd even try...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 17:21:49 -0800
  ...Having leaking fuel...that is just a Bad Idea...trying to decide how it will ignite the vehicle...who cares how....when you have...
• Re: Fwd: Re: ECU Testing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 15:05:49 -0400
  ...I don't know whether the new ones do that but it's a good idea, as is making them detachable in case of...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:40:20 -0700
  ...space vacated by the WBX airbox and idle control unit." Of course, with my waterboxer, those components are essential. DMc ---- Jonathan Berg <jonbergga@GMAIL...
• Re: CDIs
  Historical mailing list - Brian M. Miller
  Fri, 1 Mar 96 9:48:40 PST
  ...The discharge time constants of both a CDI and IDI ignition are strongly influenced by the presence of the coil inductance. I contend that...
• Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 19:43:31 -0500
  ...The injectors are recently serviced, and a vacuum leak check showed no leaks (used propane to see if the idle rose). The O2 sensor...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:14:01 -0800
  ...2.1 Boston Engine installed in MAR 2008 > New AFM > New Idle Control Unit > New 02 sensor > New Distributor and Hall sensor > New ECU...
• Re: Fuel Master
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 May 2003 22:45:54 -0400
  ...I'm not an idiot. > >A friend of mine's mechanic has had this thing on his car for 6 months and >has no...
• Re: DM: Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 05:22:49 -0800
  ...Drive each 100K miles, under identical conditions. At this >point you will discover that the waterboxer head gasket problem is caused >not by the...
• Re: Intermittent Power Loss - '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Sun, 21 May 2017 08:44:27 -0400
  ...Next day, they started the vehicle and left it > idling > for an hour or so, without problems. Subsequent test drives also went > without problems...
• Re: It is possible to make a 2WD into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 10:21:20 -0500
  ...It is possible to make a 2WD into a Syncro? > Even with free labour swapping components to a 2wd is not an option. Here...
• Re: Fuel ponderings
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 11:39:55 -0800
  ...With iron or steel components we are limited to around 50% efficiency in the engine itself, but we should be able to build ceramic...
• Re: 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 05:29:23 -0800
  ...so to stop the intermittent light banging, > > which is just at idle. > > > > At this point I have seen some some slight coolant leakage coming...
• Fwd: RE: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 1 Jan 2017 20:41:43 -0800
  ...The idea of going through every light circuit wire looking at resistance is daunting, but you're right. I replaced several corroded or loose...
• Re: Mobil1 15-50 and setting a new piston ring
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 08:07:18 -0400
  ...Mobil1 15-50 and setting a new piston ring Hey Listies, I finally got my 2.1L long block with components from my 1...
• Re: Westfalia Noise
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 15:41:45 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Any more ideas? > >-- >David Shepherdson > >------------------------------ >
• Re: souping up the 1.9L or 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 20:44:24 -0500
  ...you > like it, does it help keep the motor compartment and components > cooler?......any problems? > 7) anyone using a #91 grind on their wasserboxer...
• Re: One More 'Fridge Thread
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:02:16 -0700
  ...I've come to the > conclusion that there is > some combination of internal adjustments and/or > components that have to be > exactly right for...
• Re: Moral qestion--Case in point
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:50:33 +0000
  ...Going > forward,here's a case in point. > > The stumbling idle on my '84 1.9 is driving me nuts. No matter > what I...
• (Part II) Clutch Dies in Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 08:48:21 -0700
  ...Unfortunately...I'm not sure this rules out any particular components. I guess it could be the slave leaking...it could be the clutch...
• Re: Brakes...no van content.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 17 May 2007 06:43:40 -0700
  ...As you apply braking force, the center of gravity (may not be the proper term, but you get the idea) shifts dramatically to the...
• Re: de-rating tires? - was tire circumference -
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:29:36 -0500
  ...If it's a LT tire the max load capacity is clearly identified. If it's a p-metirc or passenger car tire, the...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:09:05 -1000
  ...These are all pushing 30 years old, and the >>> internal components are failing. >>> >>> Stuart >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Mobil1 15-50 and setting a new piston ring
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 18:21:03 -0500
  ...But it is spewing blue smoke, I figured > it would but I have no idea what a reasonable time it should take to stop...
• Re: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 31 Aug 2022 20:51:28 +0000
  ...That is just an easy way to identify the later version, the other=20 improvements it offers are more significant. Mark On 8/31...
• Re: Weird Stuff----
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 09:27:39 -0800
  ...t be----no rhyme, nor reason. > > > > Mind you, every electrical control component has been replaced within > > the last two years, and now that it...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 21 Mar 2007 (#2007-311)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 22 Mar 2007 08:45:17 -0700
  ...A-weighted sound measurements do not measure the low-frequency component of sound. It's meant to mimic human hearing at soft levels, but...
• Fwd: What IS Vanagon Syndrome, exactly?
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 16:57:03 -0700
  ...I believe that the harness from VW contains >> active components (like transistors), not just a capacitor. In any case, >> the idea is to filter...
• Re: AC causes engine reduction in performance and stalling
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 May 2012 18:11:44 -0400
  ...idle stabilizer, but that was for a 1.9l. Does that exist on the 2.1? Given the symptoms above, could that component be...
• Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 11:15:46 -0800
  ...You might kill your O2 sensor if you run it rich for too long, but if you can get it running off of idle...
• Re: Anyone widened a VW van? Yes, they did...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 09:22:59 -0700
  ...The T3 suspension would be > easier to widen, as none of the major components are bilateral; the > T1/2 torsionbars and housings are bilateral...
• Woody's wiring problems solved, he hopes
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 09:14:39 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, since I have replaced so many components and didn't have the skills or time to do it as systematically as Doktor Tim...
• Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 11 Feb 2016 17:46:02 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > There are many wires and even components on the vanagon that are not protected from over current or shorted circuits...