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• Re: towing with a vanagon in an emergency.(NVC) . .
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kirstein
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:21:18 -0400
  ...I've since moved on to the best thing (for a reliable daily driver...in my eyes at least) a Toyota... On Tue, Aug...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:44:34 -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...
• HELP NEEDED - Cooling System Flushing
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 02:16:28 -0500
  ...bleeder valve opened and the front end raised about 16 inches on ramps and a sloped driveway. Front and rear heate valves were fully...
• Re: Oil Pump Replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Nov 2015 20:15:12 -0500
  ...I do know that when I take the valve covers off, the drivers side of the engine has considerably more oil than the passenger...
• Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:28:20 -0400
  ...I don't know why they put this one in, whether for emissions or driveability or to keep from injuring the valve. The orifice...
• Re: New engine question revisited
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 03:40:47 -0600
  ...Consider replacing the oil pressure relief valve and spring with new. I did all the above except the relief valve and spring. it virtually...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 11:18:59 -0500
  ...If it gets better,but not good enough for you to drive everyday,consider a valve body swap out. takes one hour and is...
• Low compression, 88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bill Wedenoja
  Sat, 17 May 2003 13:19:20 -0500
  ...could be a bent valve, a broken ring, or worn cylinder walls. The mechanic there said I should just drive it till it dies...
• Re: WTB: bad Idle Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 16:35:01 -0500
  ...Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver with a funky stabilizer module.(not me, the van.....well, er, me too!!! and my valve is iffy...
• Re: Auto Tranny - No reverse when cold
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:29:00 -0500
  Factory rebuild? Driveway rebuild? The "when cold" symptom makes it sound like a dirty valve body.Was the VB rebuilt? I would use Seafoam...
• Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 20:12:11 -0600
  ...That will give you plenty more compression and still give you valve clearance. Ceramic Coating the piston tops and cylinder combustion chambers will give...
• Re: Q: AC modification
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 01:46:00 EDT
  ...between the driver and passenger seat. > Basically this would be an air handler unit consisting of a solenoid valve, > expansion valve, evaporator coil, fan...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:14:37 -0800
  ...4/overhead valve > production run: 2/1985 - 10/1992 > output: 82kW - 112bhp DIN @4800 RPM > torque: 174Nm - 128 lb-ft @2800 RPM > bore: 94...
• Re: Clutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 22:56:14 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Bill H. wrote: >I seem to be stuck again, but this time it�s the Clutch Master Cylinder...
• Re: Syncro - tire question regarding flat - help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:16:24 -0400
  I know this is a too late to help you response but the Syncro cannot be driven any distance with a miss matched (different...
• cams and lifters and more power wasRe: lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 21:23:01 -0500
  Stan wrote Unless you're going to run big valve heads and want to run your engine at higher than normal rpms, I'd...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 27 May 2015 17:13:46 -0400
  ...Driving it around as a test drive, my coolant temp gauge is reading around 3/4 hot however reading the temps with an infrared...
• Re: cr@p!!!! Motor seized tonight
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Sat, 2 May 2009 21:29:22 -0700
  BTW if you remove the valve cover and rocker arms you can tell right away if a head broke off a valve as the...
• 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 19 May 2017 17:33:15 -0700
  So before removing the driver side rocker arm assembly, I noticed that a valve spring at cylinder #2 appeared overly compressed. After reseating the...
• Re: Clacking in engine!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 23:19:49 -0600
  ...Robert Donalds has posted there the whole valve adjusting procedure for setting up a new engine. I've got news. On a new engine...
• Product Review Bus Depot O Ring for rear Heater core valve
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:12:57 -0400
  ...After a second couple of drives it is again dry and holding. So, just saying, I ordered a second one from Bus Depot to...
• Re: Do I really need the Idle Stabilizer Valve?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 12:30:59 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Blue smoke at start-up
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 22:09:26 -0600
  ...A compression test will tell you a lot about the rings, intake and exhaust valves. In my opinion, a compression test should be part...
• "people who have time on their hands......"
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:45:12 -0800
  ...Then those those with the valve burner 1500 wanted 1600. Then some of those wanted Corvair, and here were are, wherever here is. We...
• Re: Automatic Transmission sometimes has to wake up...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 01:27:36 -0400
  ...Yesterday I switched out the valve body with that of my '90 "parts" Carat. I cleaned the filter, pan and the surfaces of the...
• Re: Cutoff not working at the pump!
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 17:16:53 -0500
  ...fresh gas under the vanagon when I drive off. Is there some sort of cutoff/overflow valve that may not be working on my...
• warm idle prob.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 20:16:21 EDT
  ...idle stabilzer valve, relay unit (behind the right tail light), air flow meter, throttle body, ECU, distributor as well as replacing the throttle cable...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:46:04 -0800
  ...But then, there may be driveability issues > with > > that approach; there may need to be some baseline idle valve air flow > level > > needed. > > > > We...
• High Idle Problem Fixed! (I hope)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 11:48:27 -0700
  This morning, I disconnected the breather from the intake at the "T" fitting above the valve cover. I started the beast up, let it...
• Re: HELP: Heads Rebuild: No Compression
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:40:20 -0400
  I suggest you also read Boston Bob's article on hydraulic lifters! The valves are clearly out of adjustment and hanging open. Read the...
• Re: Owner's Manual for '73 Westphalia?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 94 11:05:20 PDT
  ...For example, there is >a round knurled knob on the center of the front seat frame (drivers side >only) that seems to tighten a...
• FS: 1984 Westy in Calgary, Canada
  Historical mailing list - Dan Meeking
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 16:33:10 -0700
  I hate to do this, but I need a vehicle that I can drive year 'round. Fuzzy starts fine in the cold weather, but...
• Re: idle surge diagnosis?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 06:39:10 EST
  ...Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe On Mon, 26 Oct 1998 15:14:44 -0500...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:26:44 -0800
  ...The #1 exhaust valve > dropped > onto the piston and was pounded back up through the head. The valve > didn't > fail; the retainer, clips...
• Cooling sytem is cool now,
  Historical mailing list - Radish150
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 20:59:40 -0800
  ...At first I tried the "prestone flush valve in the heater hose" thing and for me anyway it was mostly a waste of time...
• Re: Derek's worn clutch
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 23:45:27 -0500
  ...Be gentle, drive carefull. Ch '89 SyncroBeast Vanagon '87 16V GTI - now with 2nd gear, ahhh it's nice to have a second gear...
• Re: power loss then blue smoke!
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 18:38:01 -0800
  ...Or one of the valve guides are broken. I had that. Or something else that some other guy says... Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "dawn...
• Re: Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Chris Donaldson
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 22:22:09 -0600
  ...Grey Digifant Idle Control Unit (behind passenger tail light) Idle Stabilizer Valve Tail pipe and gasket Westfalia single mudflap Fuse box cover in black...
• Re: gas can in your westy cargo area?
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 10 May 2002 13:04:57 -0700
  ...So you actually drive with the upper 50lbs only 100 miles or so. The fuel fitting is a quick disconnect with a valve in...
• Notes on my Van
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Fri, 21 Jul 2017 19:53:12 +0000
  ...Odometer, front heater valve, cruse control and back up lights. All in all It's still fun to drive and camp in. We hope...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:59:05 -1000
  ...From flickering oil light to valves clacking >> >> Hmm.. Still have the oil light, although less frequently. Valves chattered >> once after a run at 65...
• Re: Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 2 Aug 2012 11:10:15 -0700
  ...On my 2.1 it's located in the driver side of thermostat lower housing. Not saying this is your issue, but IIRC, you...
• 81 Vanagon Type 4 Motor Timing
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Wed, 8 Apr 2020 09:36:58 -0400
  ...This moved the dizzy away from the cold start valve to give me room for future adjustments as the points rubbing block wears. All...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:22:53 -0500
  Would this also be the culprit in my 85? When I’m park (but not drive) the idle increases to about 1500 then drops...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:13:03 -0500
  ...to design >>> the circuitry and program the microcontroller to drive the idle air >>> valve. >>> >>> >>> >>> And once a prototype is built, we will need a...
• Re: Confused about valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 16:25:26 -0700
  ...If your view isn't as good just look at the valve stems/rocker arms by removing the valve cover. It should be clear...
• Re: lifter problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 May 2004 12:46:43 -0500
  ...A lifter that is flat results in a valve that opens late and closes early. Thuswith an intake valve, you have a reduced charge...
• How To: syncro fuel tank removal
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 11:20:23 -0800
  ...So get a 1x2 piece of wood and start prying on it from the driver's side above the charcoal cannister. Pry and push...
• Re: heaviest oil to use??
  Historical mailing list - Al Brase
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 02:08:42 -0400
  ...ive run Marvel oil for while to loosen up everything (ie lifters,valves mainly) so now it is time to adjust the valves and...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 27 Nov 2013 06:33:47 -0800
  ...Keep in mind that we are feeding it a modulated signal, so even at 11.5 v and a 50% duty cycle, the valve...
• Re: Break job questions
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:22:17 -0700
  ...Passenger front and then driver front. > > All tips wanted > > And again how much new fluid for the change is needed? > > Any special tips for...
• Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 00:13:50 -0400
  ...This symptom can be caused by a bad check valve or servo diaphragm. A vacuum reservoir may also be needed due to the Vanagons...
• tall folks seat catch/slight fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - kW
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 22:25:51 -0700
  ...sometimes I drive with the driver's seat beyond the last detent, by accident. Makes for interesting motions during braking. --------------- You can cut additional...
• Re: Post gas tank/system reseal - vacuum in gas tank
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:35:51 -0400
  ...I don't remember for sure but there may be a check valve in this filter housing? This isn't a syncro right? Syncros...
• Re: Smokin' 'n' leakin' !
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 12:52:45 -0700
  ...Change BOTH valve cover gaskets with Brand New ones. >2. Do oil change with Castrol 10W30. I've got Valvoline 10-40, which my...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 25 May 2006 05:57:18 EDT
  ...While my test drive yesterday was picture-perfect, when I drove the van this morning it was behaving just as it had been before...
• 91 pops tank after tank
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 14 Jul 2012 17:28:12 -0500
  ...I don't drive it much; my daughter drives it a lot though. It came down with Vanagon syndrome on Friday and I THINK...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 15:42:55 -0500
  Could this be a bad temperature sensor? Long drives in the mountains could raise the temp above normal range and draw attention to a...
• Re: dumb fuel injection question
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:01:43 -0700
  ...If at any time you get stranded for lack of EFI injection you can hot wire your cold start valve to spray continuously to...
• Re: VW's have feelings?
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 22:52:59 -0400
  ...banks are firing up and I remember an article in Car & Driver(?), from the late 60's, featuring the replacement of the Jag XKE...