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• Re: 87GL, Cold Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:14:51 -0700
  Check your cold start air enrichment valve. It is buried under the hoses on the right side of the engine, and one of those...
• 1989 White Westfalia for Sale
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 08:27:45 -0500
  ...2.1 wasserboxer Custom machined Manley heads and valve guides (44mm exhaust x 37.5mm intake). Stainless Manely Valves, 022D ECU with Vee Dub...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 15 May 2022 20:43:58 -0400
  ...Carbon in the intake ports and back of the intake valves can also cause running problems. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon...
• Re: Wolfie mods
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 21:09:44 PDT
  ...Matched ported complete exhaust system and air runners to intake on heads. 11. Mildly, ported New AMC head with sodium filled exhaust valves. 3...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities ***** Just 1 old guy thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Tue, 14 May 2013 08:40:41 -0500
  ...I also had to make and air intake tubing, to tie in air intake with the Fuel Distributer. The only thing I farmed out...
• Great info: Vanagon head leaks and Fuel injection problems
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 17:44:43 -0700
  ...They tend to be laying in the intake area and upon disassembly they are all corroded, one was actually full of water. I would...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem The buzzer!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 09:26:16 -0500
  ...mcneely > > ---- Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > > I've never been clear about what the heck an anti drain back valve > > does > on an...
• Re: ThreadJack: MY Rebuilt Engine is another saga...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:42:40 -0600
  ...One thing that > rebuilders do sometimes to gain efficiency is replace the valves with bigger > valves, this can allow the system to breath more...
• About the Solex's VS Weber, mechanical trip report & dealer bashing!
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 12:39:15 -0500
  ...new intake manifold gasket with sealant (Thanks to the Type2 list!!!) brand new muffler, new electric regulated (100$) fuel pump, All valve at .006...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:12:45 -0800
  ...Since the #1 intake runner was getting warm I started there. I removed the rocker cover and there was the intake valve spring lying...
• Re: A/C drain plugged up?
  Historical mailing list - Deaner K. Lawless Jr.
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 15:15:52 -0400
  ...The pinched end has a slit which functions as a check valve. Condensate can drain through it but air is stopped. West Coast Metric...
• Re: Why plug the dash air intake screen?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 6 Aug 2008 11:01:00 -0700
  ...Another cable that used to control the hot air flap under ledge to cab, can be used for the heat control valve....... after I...
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 May 2025 11:16:41 +0000
  ...intake runners and the fuel/air mixture waits in each runner until it gets sucked into the head when the corresponding intake valve opens...
• Spiralmax (et al)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 11:31:26 EDT
  ...Any restriction in the intake of an engine DECREASES horsepower. That is why people go with the K & N filters to try and get...
• Re: Isolating an idle problem?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 06:49:33 -0500
  ...valve is seeing dust I hate to think >> what the engine is ingesting. Same for any oily deposits or good. Oil in >> the intake...
• Re: Propex heater and rear heater removal pros/cons in colder climates
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sat, 7 May 2016 08:22:59 -0700
  ...And had to drill thru floor to route intake and exhaust and gas line. This was on a syncro so no gas tank to...
• Re: it's cold in MT and my van won't start
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:22:50 -0700
  ...I'd suggest checking the Idle Air Control valve, Temp II sensor, run some injector cleaner and gas treatment through. Go back over your...
• Re: A new project..inline 4 VW van
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 19:37:33 -0700
  ...It has the whole intake, the AC is complete, the PS pump is mounted, alternator, IAC valve in place, almost new silicone plug wires...
• Re: Deep Water Driving
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 23:39:02 -0500
  ...valve, >etc. (looks like this didn't happen to you on this occasion but ---). The syncro comes equipped with a snorkel air intake like...
• Re: I am considering installing an auxiliary oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:17:01 -0700
  ...in thermostatic control valve, efficient stacked-plate cooler, pre-built Parker hoses with spin-on fittings, custom support structure, engine intake air ducting, and...
• Re: Subaru Conversion Comments
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 19:42:23 -0800
  ...Much quieter engine with 5 mains, overhead cams, cast intake manifolds > and cast valve covers. > Estimates his total cost at about $3200. > Did not...
• Re: 5 cyl conversion mail list
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 02:02:12 EST
  ...The Eurovan intake manifold would have to be used for the injectors. The cold start valve would have to be wired the same as...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 08:38:50 -0400
  ...The fuel is simply available when the intake valves open. Mike Raymond Paquette wrote: > Scott > > Can you explain this? It would seem to me...
• Re: Brrr - is it always so cold in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 06:40:44 EST
  ...2) Make sure the hot coolant control valve opens fully with the sliding lever. 3) I installed an aux coolant pump used on Swedish...
• Idle test for digifant.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 1997 12:45:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...With the ignition on the stabilizer valve should vibrate and hum. If not check for continuity through valve. place multimeter on valve plug contacts...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 22:23:02 -0500
  ...If the ISV were a motor, of course there would be, but I wonder if it is more like a pneumatic valve - and the...
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 10 May 2025 09:48:58 -0600
  ...intake runners and the fuel/air mixture waits in each runner until it gets sucked into the head when the corresponding intake valve opens...
• Questions re. Audi 3A engine swap (after searching the archives)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Wed, 5 May 2004 11:30:37 -0400
  ...I plan to install an 8 valve Audi 3A with used diesel mounts and diesel bellhousing and to modify the intake manifold injector ports...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:35:21 -0700
  ...foot taken off gas pedal, throttle valve switch and butterfly closes, IF very little or no air came through the AFM air bypass, the...
• Exhaust popping??
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 17:54:10 -0500
  ...did the valve adjustment, just to make sure that it was right after the lifters got pumped up. One, the intake on #3, which...
• Water injection and long term damage
  Historical mailing list - Peter W. Stein
  Sat, 20 Dec 1997 17:42:34 -0800
  ...the ineptness of the dealer's mechanic that left my air intake snorkel unconnected and exposed. They recently did the recall work on the...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 May 2022 23:14:39 -0500
  ...Carbon in the intake ports and back of the > intake valves can also cause running problems. > > > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon...
• Re: Diesel questions/engine swaps etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Nov 1996 07:00:42 +0000
  ...Same code used for hydr, look for sticker on valve cover to indicate hydraulic. Also 1V engine code used for "eco-diesel". I don...
• AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:58:58 -0800
  ...If you look at the heads at their installed position the upper side has the intake and spark plug holes. The bottom side has...
• Re: It continues - Engine RPM Hunting 200-500 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:23:40 -0400
  ...Bad intake valves are worse than vacuum leaks. Compression/leak down! For vacuum leaks inspect the manifolds if any signs of rust. They can...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:10:03 -0700
  ...I adjust the first #1 intake and exhaust valves to > one turn after > the > rocker arm just touches the valve stem. Or use Bobs...
• interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:40:36 -0400
  ...so i pulled the valve covers and adjusted to 0.00 lash on the 1/3 valves for intake and exhaust. **rechecked the compression...
• Re: selecting a compression tester
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:48:45 -0600
  ...If you hear it at the intake, > then > it's leaking from the intake valve; if you hear it at the tailpipe, it's...
• Re: No Oil filler cap=poor idle..observation on Digifant..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:12:56 -0400
  Your PCV system routes blow-by gases back into the intake. It only works correctly with a closed and properly sealed system. ----- Original Message...
• Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:16:11 -0800
  ...For that matter, the length of the intake is designed to tune the engine as well. I have book on tuning 4 stroke engines...
• Vice?; Ideas on "missing"; a coolant leak discovery
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 09:04:44 -0700
  ...Can an intake lifter fail so miserably that the valve won't open? A final warning. I have gotten the impression that the wasserboxer...
• Re: JB Weld Throttle body repair question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:01:24 -0400
  ...Bad intake valves and worn guides can also cause symptoms similar to vacuum leaks. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Better MPG or snake oil - baking soda voodoo
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:19:52 -0400
  ...The intake valves are closed during the compression, combustion and exhaust part of the cycle. So, are you building this contraption? Chris. On Tue...
• Fwd: Westy Gutless Until Warmed Up
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:55:00 -0600
  ...delivery-spray patterns, excessive carbon deposits >> especially behind the intake valves or leaking valves, or an engine with >> compression problems leave their indications during...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:04:07 -0700
  ...Drop after that maybe 2 PSI ? > > Even if an injector had a weak spring, I guess since the intake or > exhaust valve opens on...
• Re: Vrroom!!!! Performance upgrades
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 16:29:25 -0400
  ...Anyone using the big intake valve heads available now or the 1.25 > rocker arms? > 2. Any case improvements needed? Should studs with any...
• Re: Strange Catastrophic Failure
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:23:30 -0500
  ...to the intake and exhaust for hissing and check any crankcase vent >for escaping air as well to see if its valves or piston...
• Octane, Porsche heads
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 13:50:43 -0700
  ...Do they have splayed exhaust valves- not parallel with the intake valves, and square section exhaust ports? Then its a 356/912 engine of...
• Re: COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 22:24:00 -0400
  ...kind a feel a it's flooded! > >injecting brake cleaner in intake to start the van as a boost is the only >way to...
• Re: Bucking Vanagon again
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 17:25:40 -0500
  ...You have a major vacuum leak, bad intake valve or piston or swapped ignition wires or the spring was tampered way too much. Dennis...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 9 Sep 2017 14:54:41 -0400
  ...Small vacuum leaks, bad injector spray patterns, carbon > deposits on the back of the intake valves, bad valves, worn guides, any > unbalanced engine condition...
• Even more on the Corvair engines...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 May 96 18:33 CDT
  ...Engine on ground beside car is missing carbs, intakes open to the rain. Valve covers still on, engine seems otherwise complete. Single intake on...
• Re: Gas tank vacuum
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 00:03:48 -0600
  ...Discovered in this case someone (dumb cluck) had connected a return line to the tank to a vacuum port on the intake system. Made...
• Re: nuts vs head gasket job
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 22:11:24 -0400
  ...Getting the intake manifolds out of the way to get to those two center bolts on top is not that bad. Cut or loosen...
• Push Rod, Broken, Lifter can't assemble, hydraulic (long)
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 25 Jul 1997 06:01:10 -0700
  ...I noticed a small oil leak on the #4 intake pushrod, and a little on the left valve cover, so went to *fix* the...
• Re: HELP: '67 Deluxe Saga - Vaporlocking?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Moseley
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 17:49:14 -0700
  ...Heat wave in Utah, already? I have had more problems with the intake getting too cold. Can you see fuel in the clear $1...
• Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Pete Owsianowski
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:54:08 -0500
  ...But you could hear blowing into the crankcase. "UH-OH!" At TDC with both intake and exhaust valves closed, there should be no air...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 01:14:04 -0600
  ...The filter has an anti drain >>> back valve. So do a lot of other quality filters, and some that are >>> not so good, at...
• Re: Intermittent smoking and rough running.. Inline 4 conversion engine, long..
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:34:18 -0500
  ...You can often hear air leaking past valves or rings by listening to the exhaust and at some point along the air intake system...
• Re: Question: Hot Dash??
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 07:15:55 EDT
  ...You could also temporarily block the air intake that's under the grill. Of course, that will kill your fresh air source if you...