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• Re: Experiment
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 20:43:06 -0700
  ...Jim >>> Vanagonians, >>> >>> I want to experiment (just for fun) with doing water injection, such >>> as a >>> mister into the intake manifold. Can any harm...
• Re: misfire - diagnosis of problem?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 14:03:17 -0400
  ...oil filler to try and determine if the leak is an intake or exhaust valve or rings. Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab 60...
• Re: Oetiker clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 22:28:44 -0400
  ...Oetiker clamps Does anyone know where to get the OE crimp type hose clamps? I'm putting new boots on my intake and would...
• Re: 89 backfires, sputters when warm. MYSTERY problem!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 14:54:54 -0700
  ...Just as it gets warm it starts > coughing and backfiring through the air intake when you press on the gas > like > if you would...
• Re: turbo?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 15:47:46 -0400
  ...It looks like you've reoriented the 'S' hose and piped the intake air to the bottom left (driver's side) where you've...
• Re: The Subi conversion pictures...
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Wed, 2 May 2007 09:50:31 -0600
  ...Simply >unbelievable. > >Oh, i forgot, the powder coated red intake/valve covers... i have "rights" >on it... he he, i nice touch by Vanaru...
• Re: Manifold measuring - is this right?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:34:34 -0700
  ...Mark Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott wrote: > Hi, I'm looking for leaks in the intake manifold. Bentley's doesn't give > a procedure...
• Mike's TP switch question from digest
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:16:00 -0700
  ...I'm not familiar with the emission control system on your WBX motor, but most vehicles dump the blowby into the intake in order...
• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:37:13 -0700
  ...that ran to the base of the driver's side air intake. >> >> you can see a pic here on my old neglected website >> http...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:49:11 -0400
  ...air regulator intake hose. The other was an exhaust leak right at the flange where the two exhaust header pipes combine into one. This...
• Need factory cruise vacuum unit and linkage for throttle
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 7 Aug 2014 08:25:14 -0400
  I need a good used vacuum unit, the mounting parts that mounts it to the air intake and the linkage piece that goes to...
• Thermo System Inc. Phone Number Update
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 10:55:24 -0700
  ...It includes the heater, a thermostat, exhaust and intake vents. Ivan 85' Westfalia
• Re: '81 Westy for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Tue, 21 May 2002 23:40:21 -0400
  ...Question for the list----the rear engine air intake vents are not the black plastic insert type found on '81 and later air cooled...
• source for fridge exhaust rubber seal - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Tue, 20 May 2003 11:58:44 -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...
• Re: GOOP
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 07:06:09 -0500
  ...Edward At 04:59 PM 12/13/2005, you wrote: >i have used this stuff to fix cracked air intake boots, rubber hoses, etc...
• Re: fuel pump replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:24:07 -0500
  ...If I pour a little fuel in >the intake it fires up immediately! If you have power at *both* the pump terminals, then fix...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:22:05 -0800
  On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 3:51 PM, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > Don't overlook the other features of the 3.0...
• Re: [VW-TDI] HELP - I keep going into limp home mode (00575)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 21:22:48 -0700
  ...00575 Intake Manifold Pressure Control Difference 17-00 Before I got the intake manifold hose problem fix (they would pop off under boost) this...
• Re: Idle and Timing /Joel Walker
  Historical mailing list - Mike Plickys
  12 Jan 95 20:43:56 EST
  ...Looks like I may have to spend some time looking at all the grounds and electrical contacts, and possibly remove the entire air intake...
• aftermarket oil cooler question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 10:19:07 -0400
  ...I have an empty spot on the passenger side air intake. I'm thinking about mounting it around or in the air intake cavity...
• Re: Air intake
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 21 May 2008 13:48:12 -0400
  ...off the snorkel cavity from >>> the engine compartment? Then run the intake through this flange, with >>> the filter at the base of the cavity...
• Re: air intake boot repair
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 22:55:57 -0700
  ...At VWG/Airhead we've been prototyping this very same Air Intake Boot for the 80-83.5 as a repro replacement and as...
• Re: Some dometic notes
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 30 Jun 2019 17:15:32 -0500
  ...I wasn't the only owner-operator to > > have misaligned the intake and exhaust tubes a little during fridge > > removal, re install. > > > > The other...
• Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 18:29:41 -0600
  ...fuel pump switch) when the flapper in the AFM opens from intake vacuum. If your thermo time switch (activates a time sequence in the...
• Sale Prices for Parts
  Historical mailing list
  2 Nov 95 11:54:52 -0600
  ...241P set of 4 intake manifold hoses 1.8l, 2.0l $9.95 039.133.241BP set of 4 intake manifold hoses 1.7l...
• Front Heater Fan Lube Tube
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Wed, 7 May 2014 15:38:59 -0700
  ...I also used a barbed 1/4" hose fitting in the dust cap to about 18" of tubing led out the ram air intake...
• Re: Video: TVS Test Light Driving. Discovered Whistle Sound? What is it?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 08:34:23 -0400
  The source of said whistle on my truck was between the intake runner and the head. One of the long hold down bolts had...
• Re: Audi 5cyl into Vanagon UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 10:36:32 -0500
  JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > .... > they will slightly lower the eng, and modify intake.... Does a syncro engine sit lower in the compartment than a...
• Re: ATF
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 09:22:20 EDT
  ...clamps (RIN) Inspect fuel lines and clamps (RIN) Inspect vaccuum lines, intake hoses, boots and seals (RIN) Have Fun, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain...
• Re: fresh air vents
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 12:56:11 -0500
  ...Remove the headligh grill assembly and put a piece of tape over the intake area. I use the 2" foil tape that is used...
• Re: Cool air, K+N, and chips(was: Tiico convert question)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 13:02:20 -0500
  Cooler intake temps and engine compartment temps always makes more power Shine racing service in Walpole Ma has been making chips for some time...
• Re: aircooled intake elbow
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 11:37:17 -0400
  > I am also looking for a good speedometer > cable, the upper cable that connects from the > egr box to the speedometer - but I need...
• Re: Do you know that your vanagon air duct may be clogged?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 28 Oct 2014 11:34:33 -0700
  ...On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 10:58 AM, Chris S. <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > Air intakes are vestigial bits from air cooled days...
• Re: Charcoal canister on 2.1 digifant engines?, page 20.33
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:56:55 +1000
  ...When the vehicle is running, the vapors are pulled out of the canister by the engine's vacuum, into the >intake manifold where they...
• Upright AUDI 5 Cylinder in Vanagon? Kevin Disse asked.
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 14:56:39 +0200
  ...Another reason is the large intake manifold. Even I used an 90 degree angled rubber duct out of another AUDI, this is very closed...
• Re: FS: 2.1 WBX engine, runs good
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 14:25:56 -0500
  ...It has probably been rebuilt > because it has AMC heads, and they looked nice and shiny through the intake ports. > I am selling it...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 10:39:52 -0500
  ...as a fine mist, blasted in and down the >>> air intake. >>> The intake comes out right next to the coil, with nothing actually >>> stopping...
• Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 28 Mar 2005 21:52:12 -0800
  ...21) Another intake/head gasket? For 1.9 engine maybe? 22) Another intake/head gasket? (???) Thanks for helping complete the list! --tabe johnson/'87...
• Re: IF Fire What Do?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 27 Sep 1998 16:51:46 -0400
  ...flames shooting up the side air intakes -melting the syncro air intake lines and melting the air intake lovers/grills and then singeing the...
• Re: Porsche 914 heads on Vanagon motor...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 21:52:18 -0700
  ...You have already noted the 3-bolt intake manifold. In addition, the 914 2.0 uses solid lifters and later examples use a specific...
• Bargain Basement Blowout! Everything MUST GO!
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 15 Aug 2003 21:40:53 -0700
  ...The smaller one with all the rubber dampers on it. -Intake boot. Used, excellent condition -Intake boot. New. -Exhaust manifold (everything except muffler - J...
• Re: Radio DIN for 1982 camper
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:28:06 -0600
  I've thought of using a shorty racing muffler on my intake hose between the air filter housing and the snorkel. Its all steel...
• turbo or supercharger addition?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 May 1997 13:06:13 -0700
  ...I know they compress air going thru the intake manifold thereby increasing the amount of fuel and air that will burn in the same...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:41:39 -0800
  ...There may be a cold air intake available for Vanagons which have an exemption via EO (Executive Order) which would be legal in California...
• 1.9L cracked heads
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 May 1997 23:19:57 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Has anyone had problems with cracked heads on the 1.9L? The hairline cracks I have found are between the intake and exhaust valves...
• Weber carbs for VW bus (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 09:37:08 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Weber carbs for VW bus I have two Weber 34ICT carbs with linkage and intake manifold. These will fit 72-74 VW buses for...
• 83 vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 18:19:44 EDT
  hi all- selling parts from my subaru conversion parts are: > wiring harness- engine compartment $25.00 ; intake manifolds-center section and throttle body-$60...
• Re: Fuel Additive
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 15:57:48 -0400
  ...The intake manifold had a couple of runners that were almost 2 feet long.The fuel had more time to vaporize and mix with...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:51:21 -0400
  ...purge valve diaphragm fail open allow fuel vapours to >flood the intake and cause a hard arm start? Seems extremely unlikely, especially since the...
• Re: Hesitation - temp 2 FIX Done Revise - Computer Resetting?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:29:14 -0400
  ...Hesitation - temp 2 FIX Done Revise - Computer Resetting? > > 2) intake leak at the head to the runner! basic fit issues resolved with a > matabo...
• Re: Lumberyard carb conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 13:54:46 -0700
  ...The duals generally have no problems since they sit right on top of the hot heads, and there are no bends in the intake...
• Re: Has anyone installed an ABA-based engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 19:32:24 +0000
  With Roberts setup, depending on which intake manifold you use, you will have to either section or indent the body on the drivers side...
• Heating the van (was misc.)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Aug 94 18:51:48 EDT
  ...It fits nicely in the "cardboard insulated tube" but not the plastic intake at the point near the vent at the front. You do...
• I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:10:13 -0500
  ...Valve diameter = 41mm intake / 34mm Exhaust Bore and Stoke = 93mm bore / 66mm for stroke Case = AW014863 Head # = 021-101-371S (still not sure of...
• Re: unknown Westy secrets
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 14:04:20 -0500
  ...A customer tried that, didn't work too well, severely cooked the engine.....maybe he didn't open the 'air intake' soon enough. > Also...
• Re: Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 14:15:07 -0500
  ...I checked the resistance on the old temp 2 sensor and the air intake sensor (temp 1- terminals 1 and 4 on the MAF...
• Re: Seafoam--> Anyone use this
  Historical mailing list - Kath Gene
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 08:40:25 -0600
  ...If you suck it up in through an intake line it seems to work best--follow the directions carefully. The engine will smoke like...
• Re: Oil dipstick pushed out of the tube
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 12:08:45 -0700
  ...Oil dipstick pushed out of the tube >>> Look at the hose between the black plastic breather tower and the >>> black intake elbow. It tends...
• Re: Febi Val Lifters!
  Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
  Tue, 7 Jun 2016 21:30:24 -0400
  ...I did find a slightly bent push rod tube on the intake valve of # 3 cylinder � I straightened it as much as I could...
• Re: Fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 15:47:59 -0500
  ...please redo and seal those wires real >good - those wires are very close to the intake manifold Add a 7.5 amp fuse in...