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• Re: valve clearance
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 13:56:31 -0500
  ...valve clearance > Hello all . > > I know this has been posted but I cant seem to find an > awnswer . ... > > what is the valve clearnace between...
• Re: 2.1 w/solid lifters - Frankenstein's Monster Lives!
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:49:59 -0400
  Hi Jeff, I'd suggest that valve adjustment should be the same interval as on aircooled engines; 3,000 miles/5,000KM. But you...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:43:22 -0500
  ...I will either do that, or will take the thing to a shop for the whole shootin' match, valve replacement and cable lubing both...
• Re: Fuel Expansion Tank Valve Grommet: Use PCV Grommet?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:49:29 -0700
  I just got a valve out of an '82 in the boneyard. Cost $5. It's grommet had turned to goo, but I�m...
• IMPORTANT INFO on Oil Filter- Conundrum no more.
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 12:03:19 -0800
  ...The by-pass valve and the "anti-drain" or anti-flow back valve is critical to our engine. 1. The by-pass valve. You...
• Re: Part request...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 23:02:36 -0400
  The deceleration valve bypasses the throttle plate when the manifold vacuum is high such as when going down hill with the throttle closed or...
• Re: fuel pump relief valve?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 05:17:54 -0400
  ...The relief valve is shown, as is the check valve which holds pressure in the system after the pump shuts off. No pumps without...
• Re: Idle update
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 22:04:28 -0500
  ...That would be a definitive way to test the idle stabilizer valve. In my case, the valve is buzzing as it should, I cleaned...
• info needed on crancase ventilation systems (mostly I4)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 02:04:51 -0500
  ...2.) On most VWs the vent seems to be just a hose running from the valve cover to the air filter, with a large...
• Re: valve cover gasket replacement
  Historical mailing list - Isaiah
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 23:37:55 -0600
  On each of my buses...I prefer to use Hylomar on the valve cover gaskets. Well... I haven't done them on the 91...
• Back to that Auto-Stop LPG valve subject...
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 30 May 2007 15:39:25 -0700
  ...And that while some some on this list said that the Auto-Stop valve is a common, ordinary valve that propane guys deal with...
• Re: more propane questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 17:38:25 -0400
  At 04:34 PM 10/18/2002, Stan Wilder wrote: >All high pressure cylinders have a double seat valve. >In other words they must...
• Cylinder head repair question
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 12:56:59 -0800
  ...I have a lapping tool and compound.A spring compressor to remove all valves. My question is valve guides? Can these be changed by...
• FS - Autostop Gas Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 11:38:50 -0400
  For Sale one Marshall Brass Model 530 (all brass) Autostop fill valve for Westy LP tanks. These are no longer made. This one is...
• Looking for propane filler valve
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Fri, 28 May 1999 17:42:54 -0500
  I'm looking for a filler valve that will work with an original propane tank from a '87 Westy. Thanks. ** Please remove NOSPAM from...
• valve cover gasket
  Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 12:56:19 -0500
  How much should valve cover gaskets be? ___________________________________________________________________ Why pay more to get Web access? Try Juno for FREE -- then it's just $9.95...
• finding TDC
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 11:15:45 -0600
  ...I know there is a trick like popping the left valve cover and watching the valves open/close. Something like just before #3 exhaust...
• A/C cold start valve
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 09:21:22 -0500
  you wrote: "Cold start valve??? Mine is not functional and does not start easily. If I manually actiate it - the van starts immediately. Chris...
• where is the expansion valve for A/C located
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 09:50:35 -0500
  ...I am guessing the expansion valve for my A/C unit is up above in the rear passenger overhead unit. Am I correct?
• Tool for removing Waterboxer Valve Springs
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 02:31:54 +0100
  ...I need to remove some stuck valves from a waterboxer head, and need a spring compressor tool. Is a VW-specific tool required, or...
• Re: propane tank questions
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 22 Aug 2006 22:20:17 -0600
  ...But for the AutoStop to work, > the valve that seems to be a bleeder valve (but isn't > exactly) needs to be open ALL...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:23:11 -0700
  ...This compression force comes from the valve spring. If the pluger is too low oil will be pumped into the lifter body. So lifter...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 12:53:49 -0400
  ...The really good lifters will push the valve open slightly. After adjusting the valves, wait an hour or so before starting the engine so...
• Re: idle and black tower
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 4 May 2006 03:06:07 -0400
  ...pcv valves are essentially one way valves, like check valves, except that they partially shut off in the forward direction if the forward pressure...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 18:27:41 -0600
  ...The AMC valves that came with it were replaced with TRW valves. Seats retouched for three faces, valves snd seats hand lapped together. There...
• Two turns to set valves?
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 18:10:27 -0800
  I am forever confused about the valve setting of 'two turns'. The two turns meant to be two more once there is resistance, as...
• Re: idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 13:51:49 EDT
  ...A closable valve at the inlet and outlet of the hermetic unit might be feasible. You would still need schrader valves to check the...
• Fw: new propane fill valve - VW warranty?!
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 21:02:27 -0500
  ...Anyone know if this service warranty would still be | in effect (HA!)? The Auto Stop valve on my '87 Westy was replaced for the...
• Re: Why are the lifters so hard?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 00:19:29 -0400
  ...If I just put on even a quarter turn, the valve would leak, would not close. Is there a pressure release valve that is...
• Re: possible propane leak...
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 17:08:35 -0600
  ...test first with the valve in the fully closed position. then slowly open the valve and see if any leakage appears around the valve...
• Re: fuel pump relief valve?
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:19:55 -0500
  > Does anyone out there know if an '86 vanagon fuel pump has a > built-in > pressure relief valve? If it does, what should maximum...
• Re: GoWesty Aluminum Valve Covers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:07:09 -0700
  ...Just your basic bug valve covers. You can probably pick them up at your local VW bug parts store (if you have one). Cheers...
• Rear heater system, 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Mon, 27 Oct 1997 11:49:23 -0700
  ...One weak link is the connection of the inbound coolant hose to the valve- the valve housing leaks, it is plastic, it seems weak...
• Re: [WetWesties] 82 Westy issues (frustrated)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 12:54:54 EST
  ...Auxiliary Air regulator Cylinder temp sensor injectors Exhaust gas recirculation Deceleration air valve Full Throttle Switch Air flow Sensor cold start valve Poor performance...
• Re: fuel pressure question-Again!!
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Thu, 24 May 2001 06:49:45 EDT
  My understanding of the leak down pressure is this; there is a check valve in the after section of your fuel pump. If your...
• Rear heater on off coolant valve
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:25:32 -0800
  My rear heater coolant on and off valve located on the passenger side of the heater unit under the back seat is leaking. It...
• Fuel pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 18:22:10 -0500
  I bought a fuel pressure tester today, but it's designed for American cars that have Schrader valves on them. I'm thinking the...
• UPDATE -- '84 Vanagon in DeLand, FL
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 1 Dec 2011 10:20:14 -0800
  ...Intake valve on #1 cylinder is stuck in valve guide. He said valve was worn down 0.060 to 0.080 where it would...
• Re: Losing valve lash just after adjustment-why?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 08:07:44 -0400
  Run it for a while before re-adjusting the valves. Just long enough to get it warm, but not hot. This will allow the...
• Valve Adjustment during head installation?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 10:09:13 -0700
  ...Do I have to adjust my valves during a cylinder head installation? I did not remove the springs. However, I also did not put...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 18:05:19 -0700
  ...Got a new valve installed - was able to have IB Motors swap a new one in for me - very nice of them. It wasn...
• I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:10:13 -0500
  Good day guys, i hope you can help me....because am very confuse in regard of a valves adjustment on an engine that am...
• Re: resealing heads - found missing metal on top of valves
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:35:28 EDT
  ...They will check for internal cracking, check and replace the valves, valve guides and valve seats if they are needed. Have them give you...
• Re: Oil Drain Plug Seal
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  04 Sep 96 23:39:22 EDT
  >Has anyone had any experience with oil drain petcocks (valves)? Ken and all: I ran a petcock on a '88 Plymouth Colt Wagon (not...
• Re: Help!, Something funny with Valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 22:06:16 -0600
  ...This event means you need to readjust the valves again. It often takes ten minutes for the lifters and valve train to quieten after...
• 5/8" heater hose questions (searched archive)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:36:11 -0700
  ...Do I need to use the shorter molded hoses from heater core to valve etc. AND the FLAPS stuff, or can I just use...
• A Friday thought
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 19:25:23 -0500
  ...They were testing existing threads and designing improved threads for the refueling valves. I noticed that all of the castings for the valves said...
• Re: Compression, Valve Adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:46:39 -0400
  ...If I set the valves to 1-2 turns in (per the Bentley) it runs like absolute dog crap. Only by setting the valves...
• FS: new valves
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:25:33 -0400
  I have four each brand new intake and exhaust valves from brand new 2.1 AMC heads. $5.00 ea. plus shipping. If there...
• Auto-Stop Fill Valve Kits and Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 14:50:22 CST6CDT
  ...they also rebuild the valves for $19.90. this is done out of Linwood, CA. call 'em for details.
• bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 09:21:14 -0700
  the little bleeder valve in my engine comparment doesn't bleed. Is there a cheap and suitable fix? thanks matthew 84 Matthew Pollard http...
• Bleeder vlave repair?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 17:21:48 EDT
  Can the bleeder valve in the engine compartment be cleaned out or repaired? There is a piece adjacent to the knurned head that looks...
• Re: shipping a used propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 29 Dec 2005 15:27:48 -0700
  > Maybe, but can they ship a *used* propane tank (with it's pressurized, > flammable contents)? Remove the fill valve or the shut-off valve...
• Re: Manual Pages Needed: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 3 Apr 1995 09:23:23 -0700 (PDT)
  ...lool on one side on top for larke > > bleeder valve, looks like a tire valve but big, like an A/C fill > > valve, press...
• Re: Vacuum Line Routing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 13:21:28 -0800
  ...I also don't know what > device connects to the vacume inlet on the throttle valve. The Bently > manual does not show a routing...
• Re: brake proportioning valve (was: badly rusted mystery part)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:17:36 -0800
  I installed an adjustable racing brake proportioning valve on an SVX Syncro Vanagon , and I put it in the stock location, so one could...
• Re: Help!, Something funny with Valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 07:41:22 -0500
  This will probably gain groans from some, but I've given up on ALL fussy methods of adjusting the valves on our 1982. I...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What about the t...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 11:41:42 EDT
  ...When you add ratio rockers the valve travel more, puts more pressure on the rocker arms (the arms are at an @45 degree angle...
• Unplugged Idle Speed Ctrl Valve
  Historical mailing list - Chris Arnold
  Sun, 14 May 2000 04:09:27 -0500
  ...The PO of our '87 GL (2WD) apparently unplugged the idle speed ctrl valve. I can't feel any vibration but haven't put...
• Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 08:02:59 -0700
  ...I'm also having very infrequent but associated with the buzzer episodes a split second valve clatter like once a year, but it will...