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• Re: oil from pushrod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 13:43:10 -0500
  ...In addition there are wire retainers inside the valve cover area that hold the pushrod tubes in the right position. If this wire retainer...
• Re: Engine Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 24 May 2014 15:42:58 -0700
  ...net> wrote: > >> If it was in my driveway the test would now be to loosen the valve >> adjusters a full turn on that low...
• Rumba Runs! (Rebuild Complete!)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Aug 96 17:44:18 EDT
  ...just a few things to work out...valve cover gasket is leaking a tiny bit...will fix at 300 miles when the valves are...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:39:59 -0700
  ...I can of course change the valve timing by adjusting the valve pulley. I didn't loosen it now assuming I would get the...
• Re: Lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 18:25:23 -0500
  ...Regularly scheduled oil changes will also healp against valve clatter. The WBX is particularly snsitive to this issue. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver...
• Idle Stabilization parts Costs
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:36:02 -0600
  ...I find I apparently will need an idle stabilizer valve and the idle stabilizer control box that goes in front of the right hand...
• Timing question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 21:11:22 GMT
  ...Per an archived message from the list, I fired it up and disconnected the Idle Stablizer Control Valve, reved her up around 2000-2500...
• Transmission Woes (Auto)
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 23:09:29 -0400
  ...The rebuilder said he tried to adjust the selector at the valve body, but could not. (When I first picked it up, reverse gear...
• '81 Has 13 MPG--last mo. 18 MPG???
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 21:15:20 -0500
  ...I am running original injectors, newer thermo time switch and cold start valve. I also notice a very slight jerky acceleration, together with equal...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 12 Jun 2011 (#2011-488)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:11:51 -0400
  ...Pretty sure you have bad compression on that number 4 cylinder, probably a bad valve or valve guide with all that oil that was...
• Re: Leaky valve cover tip of iceberg
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:39:33 -0500
  ...The oil leak at the valve head still leaks after replacing the > gaskets, at least on the driver's side. I did notice a...
• Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 10:46:34 -0600
  ...When one puts the pedal to the metal, the opening of the butterfly valve in the carburetor throat permits more air through it. In...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 16:01:26 -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: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 22:27:33 -0500
  ...Most T4's fail at the valve seat... I'd guess 90% drop a valve seat, or (sometimes) burn a valve or a piston...
• Re: New brakes and pedal question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 9 Sep 2014 22:06:53 -0700
  You can also change the proportioning, dunno if a Vanagon has a proportioning valve, but there are adjustable ones available inexpensively...Realize that most...
• Re: Rebuild time
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Wed, 4 Dec 1996 19:34:41 +0000
  ...The 1.9L has no valve stem seals. My valve guides, to my surprise, were within wear specifications. > Finally, any random advice, horror stories...
• Re: Low Idle/Stalling when cold
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:24:06 -0500
  ...If all the cylinders are the same, I would check your aux idle valve. I don't know if they're the same on...
• Re: Valve cover oil leak..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:52:19 -0600
  ...But > the problem is that when I open the valve cover, oil continue to > drip for > over 5 minutes on the driver side of...
• Re: Misc. dumb questions
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 01:34:10 +0000
  Goldenroad@aol.com wrote: > *I'm having trouble convincing my boyfriend that we want to drive around in > the heat with a chemical toilet...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:56:04 -0700
  ...Proportioning valve. All replaced parts still ok. > > Over last few years (calipers + related not long ago) > > - Booster, (check valve too IIRC) pedal cluster rebuilt...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 21 May 2015 10:07:36 -0500
  Great! When's the test drive? On May 21, 2015 7:38 AM, "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > Progress!! Put the...
• Fw: 62 bus question- NVC My $.02
  Historical mailing list - Evil Pig
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 03:11:14 -0800
  ...setting the valves wasn't a real big deal and could be done in 15 -20 min with a screw driver, jack and lug...
• Re: towing with a vanagon in an emergency.(NVC) . .
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:00:13 -0700
  ...A leak down test will tell you, but it is a safe bet that > one or more valves have bent. If you are going...
• Re: Valve seat drop on 81 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:50:47 -0700
  ...The VW Type 4 engine is notorious for dropping exhaust valve seats at either high mileage or when severely overheated. However, normal operation should...
• Cylinder rebuild questions (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 23:21:32 -0500
  ...The van dropped an intake valve seat on #1 cylinder when I was doing compression testing in the driveway. Very lucky. The van/engine...
• Lunch with Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 14:07:08 PST
  ...The sensor operates neither below 300 degrees C nor when turned off at full throttle by a microswitch on the throttle valve housing." So...
• Idle issues...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 16:46:59 -0400
  ...s instructions for the big valve engine. It was off. It ran better, and I was able to drive it home, but the idle...
• Re: SA van images
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:41:34 -0800
  ...on sick days" is an upgrade to the stupid cable-driven flaps and valves on the Vanagon climate control system. I have all sorts...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:03:54 -0300
  ...Rinse >>>> and repeat. >>>>>>> I unplugged the 12v from the idle control valve and the engine >>>> remained at idle. I removed the idle control valve...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:20:07 -0800
  ...Should the valve be closed during starting? Should the valve be closed when the van is going down the road at 3200 rpm? Should...
• Re: Potential New Survey [LONG!]
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:33:24 -0500
  ...20,000 km, 09/88, leak from drivers side boot 99,000 mi, 12/92 rack fell off 1987: 127,000 mi, 03/98...
• Re: lifter chatter any concerns?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 3 Jul 2015 13:59:53 -0700
  ...I think it's a problem with worn check valves in the lifter, but replacing the lifters is expensive and potentially can create worse...
• 78 bus making strange sounds at startup
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jul 1996 21:01:01 -0500
  ...It hasn't been driven since 1991 (it has the plates to prove it). The only problem we saw was that it made a...
• Re: Valves lifter knocking
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 13:51:34 -0800
  ...Having the lifters knock on startup after a car has not been driven for awhile is fairly normal (especially as an engine starts to...
• Re: Engine Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 24 May 2014 12:57:31 -0400
  ...Check the valve adjustment, it may be off and you can restore that cylinder with a bit of tune up. -craig > On May 24...
• Tips on sealing heater box flaps, and while the dash is out . . .
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 14:52:12 -0700
  Gotta pull the dash on Tuesday to replace the cable that operates the flaps the send air to the driver and passenger feetsies. While...
• Re: gizmos/toys for the trip
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 3 Aug 94 8:25:12 PDT
  > > push/pull valve to be impossible to close with soapy hands, so be > warned! I was thinking of adding a pinch type thingie that...
• RE: Tach for '84
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Sat, 4 May 1996 13:48:28 -0400
  ...just need to get a gas engine to drive that tach..... TomC tcarrington@relitech.com 82 Westy (blown diesel) 65 Notchback (Burnt valve..grrr)
• Re: Need a/c hose for 87 Westy Gl
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 11:29:23 EDT
  ...Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC> On Sat, 11 Jul 1998 07:25:50 -0700 Lund <wlund@CCIS.COM> writes: >Just had...
• Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 22:23:47 EST
  ...idle stabilizer valve and lubricating. Do not use silicone. Check for vacuum leaks. What does it idle at when warmed up? Drive Safely & Good...
• Re: 85 Waser Boxer Question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 16 May 2003 08:09:37 -0400
  I would take off the valve covers, pinch off the crankcase ventilation hose coming off the breather tower (it will idle poorly other wise...
• Idea for engine-fire warning/control system
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 23:36:57 +1200
  ...To it wire a fuel-shutoff valve at the tank end of the fuel line. Rig it to kill the fuelpump. Rig a siren...
• Re: Front heat always!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 16 May 2008 22:51:14 -0400
  ...On May 16, 2008, at 10:34 PM, Slloth wrote: > Well I looked above to tire carrier and saw that valve. It wasn't...
• Re: Starts strong Now No Start HMMM
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 21 Apr 2014 09:38:53 -0700
  ...of points. > Lots of Noises Valves etc. Etc. > > let run for 30- 40 min. Drove up the drive and back a few times, > Brakes...
• Re: Callaway Vanagon quote And other words of wisdom!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Nov 2013 18:46:01 -0500
  ...Along with the no turbocharging clause, do not advance ignition timing, increase compression, increase valve lift, etc. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• pushrod tube fix
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 May 1997 11:29:37 -0300 (ADT)
  ...There is no adjustment of the hydraulic valve lifters BTW (hasn't been since 1978). I hope this mechanic is experienced in wasserboxers??? If...
• Re: Loud clackety sound on start up?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:43:02 -0700
  ...My engine makes 1-2 seconds of slight valve noise upon starting up if I drive it everyday. This is normal. 5-10 seconds...
• Re: new motor for '87 synchro westi
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 06:34:53 -0700
  ...Maybe you have a bad valve or broken ring. I would next have a leak down test performed and have the oil pressure tested...
• RE: Heat handling design error help
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 09:39:30 -0700
  ...An extending tube leading to another as high or higher final valve? Repositioning the current valve to accept a through-the-grill removable extention...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 12:22:08 -0400
  ...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: weak engine power after van sits - recently changed lifters
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 08:43:35 -0700
  ...there is low power and > > very load valve clatter for the first 20 minutes of a drive. If I > > start the van up the...
• AC Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 22:45:22 -0500
  I finally got my engine idle, and idle stabilizer valve to co-operate and can now run my airconditioner with the engine at idle...
• 20 psi oil pressure on freeway. Worry?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda's Personal email
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 13:34:56 -0700
  ...Should I still drive the van around with the family, or is this oil pressure so low that I should be taking apart the...
• Re: best gasoline to use
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 16:13:11 -0400
  ...have rebuilt engines by now, and presumably the rebuilds have hardened valve seats. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org \__, |\__,_|_|_| "There is something...
• Re: Need help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 May 2005 13:58:40 -0500
  ...Great Stuff!! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jere Hawn wrote: >I was using Castrol 20/50 at the time this occurred > >Jere > >-----Original Message...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:59:47 -0700
  ...Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 20:05:29 -0400
  ...s got some leaking valves. No surprise this rig is worn out, I >> assumed it was, but I could drive it home at least...
• Brain failure?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 16:58:56 -0800
  ...Almost 50 relays on the main fuse panel alone and close to 80 fuses..3 different ways the computer told the driver that the...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:21:50 -0400
  ...Also you might want to check your valve adjustment. If the valves adjustment is too tight this can cause low manifold pressure (vacuum) and...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 07:29:29 -0800
  ...Initially I assumed that since the tachometer in the instrument cluster is driven by the coil primary signal, that the tach info to the...