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• valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 08:50:17 -0800
  For solid lifter there is a gap at tdc but with the hydralic lifter the valve is set slightly open at tdc???? Is the...
• Re: where is the expansion valve for A/C located
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 12:51:48 -0500
  ...where is the expansion valve for A/C located I own an 84 Vanagon 7 passenger van with overhead A/C. I am guessing...
• auto stop valve rebuild
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:08:23 -0700
  Hello, I finally tried to order a rebuild kit for the auto stop valve.Manchester tank, the maker of this kit, wont sell directly...
• Re: front heater valve troubles?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:58:55 -0400
  ...front heater valve troubles? 1991 vanagon westy Hi all, Summer heat combined with front heater valve not shutting off is causing the blues here...
• Automatic transmission woes on 84 2WD vANAGON
  Historical mailing list - john
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 08:36:42 -0400
  ...1- Remove pan, drain fluid and completely clean valve body. Remove each little piston and clean. 2- While the valve body is out, remove...
• Re: Cold Morning Puzzlement Part Deux
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 21:42:45 EST
  ...It could be that you are having vacuum leaks down at the warm up air valve or that the valve itself is no longer...
• Re: LP tank valve? problems...
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 21:19:35 -0600
  ...If you have the original AutoStop fill valve, you should replace it with an ordinary fill valve and a bleeder valve. Most propane guys...
• Re: Brake bleeding tools
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 08:10:49 -0400
  ...I made > a pressure bleeder like this: > > 1) Get spare brake fluid reservoir LID from junkyard > 2) Get a tire valve with a nut...
• Westy propane tank fill valve fix
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:48:31 +0000
  Thanks to everyone who replied when I reported my fill valve gave out on the way to DC last week. Since it was so...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Mar 2003 (#2003-281)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 08:09:01 -0800
  ...valve adjustment question > > For solid lifter there is a gap at tdc but with the > hydralic lifter the valve is set slightly open at...
• Re: checking propane leaks
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 1 Jul 2017 14:12:37 -0700
  This is what I'd do, and please bear in mind that I'm being overly retentive on this: - close propane valve at panel...
• Re: '86 Valve job question - details
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 07:42:26 -0700
  ...Dad is not a mechanic but he has > been driving cars for 55 years and to him, it sounds like valve clatter. > For what...
• Re: Minor Oil pump leak and minor valve cover leak
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 17:14:30 -0500
  ...Take a big screw driver and insert it between the valve cover and the hold down spring. Then just slide it up over the...
• Re: NVC: '97 Jetta Check Engine Codes
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 19:05:56 -0500
  ...http://gti-vr6.net/library/engine/P5150220_EVAP_valve+PCV_valve.jpg You can also get a P0440 if the gas cap doesn't...
• Enlightment needed Valves Question WBX 1.9
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:24:15 -0400
  Hello List, It was suggested to me that the valves on my Vanagon are causing the lack of smooth idle and then the subsequent...
• Re: FS. Idle Stabilizer Valve (86-91)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 17:23:10 -0700
  ...Idle Stabilizer Valve (86-91) > Well Folks- > My Screw up is your gain... I got frustrated by a surging Idle/crappy running > situation on...
• Re: Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 09:42:41 -0700
  ...Replacing the stock heater valve is not that big of a deal. I have replaced dozens of them without later needing to constantly or...
• Maintenance database Was Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 10:37:58 -0600
  Mike Collum wrote: > It even made reference to a PCV valve, an EGR > valve, and a cold start valve and we all know that...
• Re: AC Retrofit
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:34:38 -0400
  The replacement valves from VW are designed for the R-134A. I am installing one now. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• better than stickers /f
  Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot
  Wed, 07 Feb 1996 15:28:05 EST
  You know, right after I sent my last post I realized that "valve lashing" doesn't make a damn bit of sense because it...
• Propane tank valve problem on '83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - James, Daniel
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 12:51:07 -0800
  ...I've tried several filling stations and the consensus seems to be that the valve is jammed. Has this been a historical problem? Any...
• WTB: valve adjusting tools
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 19:12:26 EST
  I need to adjust the valves on a 84 Jetta and a 79 Rabbit. Both are diesels. Does anyone have the tools for sale...
• 1982 EGR valve
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 15:10:46 -0400
  Is it really necessary to have the EGR valve working on a 1982 aircooled vanagon? Other than keeping emissions in check what good does...
• source for replacement propane valve on westy stove
  Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 13:00:11 EST
  Hi List, Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement propane valve (the one that controls the propane flow to the burner on...
• Type IV miss
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 1 May 95 15:39:19 PDT
  ...Could this be a problem with my EGR valve. As far as I know the valve works fine, but I do not have the...
• valves -> rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 13:03:35 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Yikes!! A couple of days ago, I mentioned that the valves were *way* out of adjustment after only 200 miles. Bob Hoover cautiously hypothesized...
• Re: New Email and Dyno update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 7 Jan 2004 09:26:04 -0700
  > RIGHT! > I'm sure the "Clip on Aluminum valve covers" and the > "Monza Single tip resonator" does a great job to increase > performance! Am...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 16:09:29 -0500
  ...You need to turn the valve fully counter clockwise to retract the piercing pin away from the can. Then you screw the valve tap...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 16:31:46 -0500
  ...I had one guy at an RV place tell me the valve was bad 'cause he couldn't fill the tank. Tried another place...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:00:27 -0400
  The seating of all the valves is not the only thing that must be checked, when choosing to rebuild a head. You haven't...
• RECIPE FOR PERFORMANCE
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 21:23:34 PDT
  ...Combustion chamber, exhaust: (valve, radius, stem, port), piston top and side, sealing surface (eliminate head corrosion problem), entire exhaust system. -Match port complete exhaust...
• Propane Tank/Valve for 87 Adventurewagen
  Historical mailing list - Sean Reifschneider
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 15:02:27 -0700
  Well, it seems that the monolithic valve as used on my 87 AdventureWagen is made by a company that's now out of business...
• Re: Help Vanagon stuck in Chico, CA
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 13:43:16 EST
  ...I would just adjust the valves to zero lash (the adjuster screws just touching the end of the valve). Do this on all four...
• will I need to bleed-replacing 1.9 hose junction/bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:15:42 -0400
  I broke off the small hose fitting on the bleeder valve/hose junction that sits on the firewall and will have to replace the...
• Re: rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 08:24:00 -0400
  I just replaced my leaking heater core and the seal, but I had the same thought as you about the valve and doing it...
• Flushing brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 22:39:06 -0500
  ...Any clues on how the ATE calipers are properly flushed? Do I flush using the lower "drain" valve, then bleed using the upper one...
• Re: Newbie - Getting Ready for Cross Country Trip
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:54:54 -0600
  On Apr 4, 2008, at 7:34 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: ................................ > There is no reason that the A"rebuilt" enigne should reqiure a valve...
• Re: Thoughts on Cracks between Valves on Heads?
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:04:54 -0300
  ...Anyways, after cleaning the area between the valves with brake cleaner, however, I discovered the famous cracks between the valves. Interestingly enough, the heads...
• Re: sodium valve idea
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 20:50:13 -0500
  ...sodium valve idea No way #2. Sorry, but Wright Aeronautical (as in Wilbur & Orville) had the first sodium valves in the mid '20s. Cheers...
• subaru engine list, 1990-2000 models
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 09:34:02 -0800
  ...bill '87 syncro westy (to be subarized in the future!) -------------- SVX 1992-1997 3.3 liter 6 cylinder 24 valve DOHC Boxer engine, Horsepower...
• Re: Fix tank expansion system without a complete rework?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 10:57:01 -0800
  ...It didn't last in part because I'd shunted in a piece of fuel hose to repair the nylon hose at valve. When...
• Re: REAR HEATER VALVE - 'Not' Understood (Sorry Zoltan)
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 23:27:26 -0800
  ...Soooo, as I was looking at the > > valve I dicovered that it is difficult to tell what part of the valve > > should be pointing...
• hydraulic problem
  Historical mailing list - David White
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 09:13:02 -0800
  ...i took the valve cover off and looked at the valves on cylinders 1+2. i can move the rocker arm of the intake...
• Re: cracked AMC heads question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:36:02 -0700
  The valves AMC have used over the years has changed so you could be referring to older heads that had these problem or to...
• Re: Looking for drain valve 701070823A
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 Aug 2014 17:29:04 -0400
  ...Drain valve (scratches head) Any more data? Radiator? Heater? Engine? It's something to do with the camper freshwater system. It's listed but...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 05:02:36 -0500
  ...Valve Adjustment > > Excellent results so far with the zero-lash valve adjustment. I want to go > to about 1/4 turn to see if...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 1 Jul 2021 00:39:30 +0000
  ...I went inside the cabin, dropped the glove box, clamped off the two hoses going down to the heater valve,removed the hoses and...
• Re: AMC Heads (My views)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 19:14:03 -0400
  Ron I think your misstating valve guides when you mean valves I strip lots of cores some with AMC heads and I have seen...
• Re: 90 v'gon GL. only hot air from dash vents
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 18:24:47 EDT
  ...I had a friend move the temp lever in the dash while I looked at the valve and it seemed to move okay. In...
• Re: Coolant leak. Rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - James Sperl
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 20:51:04 -0600
  ...I've heard of more people having problems with the core and gasket than the valve itself. But since you're back there, you...
• 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 08:06:37 -0700
  ...2.1 Stock Valve Upgrade Upgrade: $2725 + core Upgrades for the 2.1 consist of: . increased valve spring pressure . high flow valve job . minor...
• Re: too much propane?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 21:34:19 -0600
  ...when i > open the > valve to the regulator, I get wooshing clouds of white vapor, until > the > valve is all the way open. Same...
• Re: Heater valve leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 03:20:06 -0500
  ...While having theold one out and new one in hand, I closed both valves and blew on the hose barb on both valves on...
• Re: Cold start valve
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 10:15:16 -0700
  ...That buzzing thing in the center of the idle is the idle control valve. It get power when the ignition switch is turned on...
• Re: Stripped bleeder bolt!
  Historical mailing list - Psychic Trucker
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 02:28:30 +0500
  ...so when you need to bleed, you can open the valve and close it easily, instead of having to screw a screw into a...
• Re: Coolant Leak INSIDE my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 03:43:06 -0700
  At 05:05 PM 10/20/98 EDT, you wrote: >Is it possible to use the water ball valve on the heating core??? > >James...
• Re: A/C evaporator drainage solution
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 09:13:00 -0700
  ...Thanks! One thought about the rear heater valve. I have a converted diesel Westy, and just happen to have a cold-start cable installed...
• Re: Engine swappers: How low can your engine go and keep you going?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 23:49:27 EST
  ...Added some mild porting and a racing valve job: 3 angle on seats and 2 angle on valve. Stronger Cromoly valve spring retainers, stronger...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:23:48 -0700
  First thing is to replace the regular heater valve, which might not be working. Or, put a couple of drops of oil in the...
• Dometic Fridge thermocouple general info
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 14:12:27 -0400
  Finally got to take a look at a thermocouple gas valve -- I've always maintained they were impossible, and I was right! First of...