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• Questions about Bent Pushrods and Repair
  Historical mailing list - Cary
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 01:23:08 GMT
  ...I also noticed that there was suddenly a bad oil leak under the driver's side pushrod tin. I removed the tin, to discover...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:38:00 -0500
  ...Most diesels emply some type of rearder such as an exhaust brake, or leaving exhaust valves closed, or even using hydrualics in the transmission...
• What the ideal wateboxer engine would be like -
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:03:09 -0700
  ...all the engine needs is ........4 valves per cylinder, and a closed deck block, and flat bottomed heads, with 'real' head gaskets. and better...
• Re: "people who have time on their hands......"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:30:44 -0600
  And I actually liked the valve burner 1500's - you just had to run premium fuel in them. Problem is, most didn't and...
• Re: Introduction and knocking problem on a 82 Diesel vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 15:01:34 -0400
  ...Family loves it, drive it about another 250 miles and on > my way to work Tuesday morning it dies at an intersection. Starts back...
• Re: towing with a vanagon in an emergency. . .
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:48:15 -0700
  ...It's also our first car payment, lame when I have > to > >> write that check this month while its torn apart in the driveway...
• Re: Meltdown temp? ...Max Cuising Speed for AC
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:28:17 -0500
  Along similar lines...regarding the temp - I've been hesitant to drive mine faster than 105Kmh (65mph) ...but my wife asks me if we...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 15:56:35 -0300
  The “aftermarket” proportioning valve fitted to the ’66 Westy, when I changed the brakes from a single cylinder master to a dual cylinder has...
• for sale: 82 vanagon w/ 2.0L Inline 16V motor
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 16:28:22 EST
  ...1982 Vanagon 2.0 Liter 16 Valve 7:29 PM 12-6-2003 This is a 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon with a 4-speed manual...
• Re: coolant system pressure
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:51:49 -0700
  re "cooling system reaches approximately 15 PSI on every drive that is sufficiently long to heat the engine and coolant to full operating temperature...
• Idle Gremlins & Radiator Frogs
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:54:41 EST
  ...Held idle ok, better in park than at stop in drive....wanted to die coming to a stop, then didn't. Engine is warm...
• Re: The New Vanagon Bentley Manual is Awesome!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 6 Mar 2012 14:42:26 -0500
  ...I tell them to calm down, drive the van around for about 30 mins and then call me back. They call me back and...
• Re: Which Vanagon to get?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Tucci
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 18:18:55 -0500
  ...The pin that holds the valve had worn out at it's base, so the valve couldn't secure properly, allowing excess air in...
• anybody interested???
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 21:02:27 -0600
  ...28 Nov 1998 21:48:53 GMT > > 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon (Minivan) Syncro (4 Wheel Drive), 7 pass, 4 spd w/low > gear, hi miles...
• Re: Need a Propane Tank Regulator Protector Plate
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 14:14:50 -0700
  I can tell you why it is missing, that 20% fill valve is a b**ch to get at with it on. I've...
• Re: Oil Light Warning buzzer problem...help?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 May 2002 21:09:28 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Fuel expansion?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:28:50 -0400
  ...The top valve and seal are both available as replacement parts. I did some repairs to mine to fix a broken outlet tube, and...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 10:31:37 +0200
  ...and > bounces off the next exhaust valve about to open. At that point you may > actually have a vacuum at the valve resulting in...
• Re: GW metal valve not sealing to new rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:47:16 -0500
  ...Currently I’m not dripping just a mist that appears around the seam after a drive. I wipe clean then it appears after the...
• Re: strange cut off problem with wbx vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 00:23:21 -0500
  ...go for a drive and see if problem goes away, or at least is less severe. i inserted a conventional PC valve into breather...
• Re: Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 16:17:58 -0800
  ...In fact I lost power for a short bit. > (valves not opening properly I'm sure). Noise happens > through entire RPM range. Oil must...
• Re: left hand to right hand.
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 22:31:21 -0500
  ...If I remember correctly, with EVERYTHING out, you can see that body is set up for both left and right hand drive, if only...
• Re: Bleeding question
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 31 May 2001 11:44:10 -0700
  ...Drive up a driveway so the nose is a foot to a foo and a half higher than the tail. Take off the grill...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 06:25:38 -0400
  ...The wind >resistance is the same, the drive-line loss is the same, other friction >like tires are the same. But it takes more...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:25:18 -0600
  ...to design >>>> the circuitry and program the microcontroller to drive the idle air >>>> valve. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> And once a prototype is built, we will need a...
• Sounds of dying Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 15:40:22 -0500 (EST)
  ...I was having some > nagging valve noise so used some hyd. lifter cleaner in crankcase on advise > from this list. > > After loading up the...
• More Oil Leaks - Any Advice Greatly Appreciated
  Historical mailing list - David Hunt
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 23:17:43 EST
  ...She said her mechanic told her it was leaking oil at the valve covers. I told her to have her mech fix the valve...
• Looking for "Safety Plug" for A/C system
  Historical mailing list - Woten, Rodney
  Mon, 10 May 2004 08:47:29 -0500
  ...It appears that the safety plug that sits atop the receiver/dryer, in the driver's side rear wheelwell, has blown it's plug...
• Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 13 May 2005 02:05:55 -0700
  ...The low pressure line is a short piece that runs between the expansion valve and the compressor thru the driver's side rear pillar...
• Re: Idle Issues with my 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 18:06:37 -0700
  ...You may have a valve stuck open or maybe even a push rod fell out. Check there also. > Right Eric? > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message----- > From...
• Re: Ill start from the beginning (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 16:04:09 -0500
  ...in all cylinders except #3 which reads 0! Removing the valve cover shows all normal, except the valves on #3 seem to be moving...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
  ...On 12/20/08, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > but kids, it's STILL just an 8 valve pushrod engine with a...
• Can any one help find my oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 20:54:35 -0800
  ...I have an oil leak I and I cannot locate the source. -it appears to be in the forward (toward driver) area of the...
• Re: Help Timing Diesel after replacing head gasket
  Historical mailing list - will wood
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 21:02:17 -0700
  ...I set the engine to >TDC and the camshaft, IMHO, was properly set (I didn't put a valve thru >a cylinder). > >The injector...
• Re: bleed valve
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 10:45:24 EDT
  ...Good Luck & Drive Safely Ken Lewis , Kernersville NC <Heart of the Triad> 86 VW Transporter Three Door Pickup (168K) 60 Porsche T5 Coupe 85...
• Re: Advice - New Motor
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 17 May 1998 15:58:13 EDT
  ...Check the valve train adjustment. The BGB (Big Green Book) calls for two turns after adjuster contact, I have heard there are those who...
• running a log splitter from a power steering pump???
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 11:18:10 -0700
  ...I've liberated a hydraulic cylinder and valve and now just need a hydraulic pump... what is the volume and pressure of the power...
• Query - Idle Stabilier Trouble Shoot
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 09:40:26 -0500
  ...When I disconncted the ISV (idle stabilizer valve) the jerking stops. Re-seating the ISC (idle stabilizer control) - behind the right rear tail-light...
• Re: Truly Vanagon Content (no swill, dung, offal, vomit or ...)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 18:23:30 -0800
  ...makes me want to put a > whistletip in my exhaust and drive around ) > > ~suds > Sudsie, My new 1.9TD is so quiet that you...
• 85 GL with basic westy interior FS $1800
  Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 21:41:38 -0400
  ...Worst is the one on the driver's B-pillar. Some seam rust too. A/C needs to be charged. Driver's inside CV...
• Re: The Berg and springs
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 21:45:30 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Has anyone installed a tach from another car into their Van? > Berg has done thousands of tests and drives and has driven buses of...
• Loud Engine
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:21:50 -0700
  ...The only thing I could think of was maybe a valve adjustment issue... maybe an valve opening late? The only thing I found suspect...
• Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 09:49:03 -0700
  ...One thing especially intriguing, that is a special tool that goes between the driver’s seat and the brake pedal. It’s just and...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:08:28 -0800
  ...Spark plug wires correct? Are both valves closed on #1 when rotor at #1? Is there an inspection hole to look for TDC indicator...
• Re: Strange clacking (valve Lifter?) noise.
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 17:19:15 -0700
  ...The "clacking" does not happen very often and never if I drive it all day. Thanks for the feedback you all. Seems like it...
• Re: Air-cooled Vanagon history
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 13:44:12 EST
  ...but it still has no heat, no power, and i had to replace the drivers side head (typical #3 valve seat came loose). When...
• Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Moritz, Thomas W NWW
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 16:25:20 -0700
  ...I'm prepared to replace the master cylinder, brake lines, proportioning valve, metering valve and pressure switch if necessary. I would also appreciate your...
• FS: Vanagon parts (Diesels & all vanagons + one Syncro snorkel)
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 15:27:01 -0700
  ...E. �Square headlight pieces - have both buckets, both lenses (driver's side), extra driver's side low beam, passenger's high beam. �AND a...
• FS: 85 GL with basic Westy interior
  Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 15:45:14 -0400
  ...Worst is the one on the driver's B-pillar. Some seam rust too. A/C needs to be charged. Driver's inside CV...
• Re: Vanagon fuel requirement
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 08:29:35 CDT
  ...Please pass this information on to customers who have experienced driveability problems that may be caused by carbon deposits on intake valves or fuel...
• Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Pete Owsianowski
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:54:08 -0500
  ...driver side had no compression. But you could hear blowing into the crankcase. "UH-OH!" At TDC with both intake and exhaust valves closed...
• Engine Still Overheating
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 12:44:04 -0800
  ...Left side head cracked on the small land between the two valve sets. Both heads had valves leaking, not sealing correctly. Here' the previous...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 19:46:55 -0700
  ...s got some leaking valves. No surprise this rig is worn >> out, I assumed it was, but I could drive it home at least...
• Re: Rear heater - stay or go?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 7 Apr 2007 22:50:27 -0500
  ...If you replace the core, be sure and put in a new summer/winter control valve as well. Taht way you will have a...
• Re: Oil Filters, huh??
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 21:55:22 -0700
  ...Anti-Drain/Anti-backflow valve. Here is the CRITICAL difference. The > >Rabbit/Golf oil filter do NOT have anti-drain valve. Neither does most...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 13:48:24 -0800
  ...or PS, or from a belt driven coffee grinder accessory that someone has installed. If the throttle valve is closed, then adjust the idle...
• Re: Cracked exhaust pipe
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:35:19 -0500
  ...Do not drive with this condition. Fire hazard plus the air sucking back in can warp the exhaust valve. Just replace it and be...
• Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Klun John
  Wed, 19 May 2004 21:07:05 -0600
  ...filled valves. I've got over 60k on the engine now and I use this baby for my daily commute. I drive 100 miles...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:19:00 -0400
  ...Could you elaborate on that? > > Zero valve lash cold was Bob Donalds' spec for his big valve engine. I > don't know enough about...
• Charcoal Filter & Valve workings
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 13:35:21 -0600
  ...I know something isn't correct, because when I take the gas cap off after a drive, I get a great hissing as air...