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• Idle Control Valve
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 17:17:15 -0400
  Who was it who was looking for an idle control valve? Well here's one on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi...
• Replacing Heater Fan and Valve for Heat
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 15:42:24 -0600
  I am toying with the idea of replacing my heater fan and the valve for shutting off the heat. Is there anything else I...
• thermostat bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list - BillM
  Sun, 30 Nov 2003 15:46:47 -0500
  ...I messed with the valve and can't remeber which way it was. Thanks, Bill M Mystic,CT
• Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:16:30 -0700
  I have the "83.5 to 91Acccessory Front Heater Shut Off Valve" installed in my van: http://community-2.webtv.net/VanStuff/VanagonWestfalia/ On...
• RE: Air in cooling system - advice please...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 95 12:09:00 MST
  ...A head gasket leak could easily allow air into the system during the cool down and defeat the purpose of the recovery valve. However...
• Thinking about adding Ratio rockers, checkout Pauter's Roller tip rockers...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 22:01:52 EDT
  ...Maybe another list purchase to cut cost...? The roller tips help to reduce side load on the valve stem. With the increased valve lift...
• Re: 82 westy brake troubles
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 22:45:32 -0600
  ...To test this valve , blow through the line after you've removed it. The air should pass only one way. If this valve has...
• 2L core heads for sale 2 sets
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 05:52:19 -0500
  One big valve, 40 X 34, and one stock. The big valve sets needs the seats replaced, the other set has cracking between valves...
• Re: quick question- how many valves?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 07:55:06 -0700
  ...quick question- how many valves? > > How many valves does a 2.1 late model vanagon have? > thanks, luke > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > The new MSN 8: advanced junk...
• Re: Black carbon buildup on tail pipe after valve adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:10:26 -0400
  ...Black carbon buildup on tail pipe after valve adjustments 85 1.9 cleaned injectors from cruzin, plugs, dist, rotor done 10mths ago I just...
• Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 10:24:42 -0700
  I've got my mitts on one of Terry K's heater shutoff valves. Tired of baking my toes when driving, y' see. The...
• Re: Last gasp: low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:16:19 -0400
  Roland, it is great that you have the problem tracked down to one particular cylinder and one specific valve. I was having a similar...
• Re: Dual Valve Springs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:27:25 -0500
  Can't speak for Vanagons per se, but generally double valve springs are used to keep the valves from "floating" permanently open at very...
• Re: interference engines.....was Re: How much would this cost
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 19:48:37 -0800
  ...16 valves interference 8 valve cis non interference 8 valve digifant non interference 8 valve ABA motronic non interference 8 valve AEG interference (introduced...
• Re: What is my problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 14:19:17 -0500
  ...I know there is supposed to be a check valve. So who knows >for how long the check valve has been missing. >So I...
• Re: Hydraulic valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:41:33 -0500
  On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 4:26 PM, Andrew Philbrick <herrschildkrote@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey Jim, > > When I reset the valves on my...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:29:17 -0700
  >>and he takes the tank, flips it over and slams! it onto the concrete, valve first! � That's like�ignoring an�overheat switch on...
• Re: Front heater valves, another junk part
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:26:27 -0500
  ...Just ordered OEM valve from VW, $60. You get what you pay for. >> >> I got a NAPA front heater valve two years ago. No...
• Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 23:52:35 -0700
  ...This relief valve should be PLUGGED when installing the sandwich adapter. The sandwich adapter has its own relief valve, which has a tougher spring...
• squishy rocker arm? / adjusting hydro valves
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 21:54:30 -0700
  adjusting hydraulic valves on aircooled 81, motor was recent rebuilt, now has about 500 miles on it. I did the exhaust and intake on...
• Re: Propane leak
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 14:13:29 -0800
  ...When you turn on the valve at the propane tank, the regulator and downstream plumbing become pressurized. That's what causes the sound that...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:34:15 -0700
  ...Propane tank fill valve there are kits available for what you want to do, in case you are uncertain about the proper fittings to...
• Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 14:07:50 -0400
  Excellent results so far with the zero-lash valve adjustment. I want to go to about 1/4 turn to see if I can...
• propane tank stops at 2 gal.
  Historical mailing list - db25
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 16:13:00 EDT
  ...Could this be a problem with the auto-stop valve? I know some of the list members have rebuilt this valve with success. Where...
• AC Expansion Valve access on '90 Westie, what needs to be removed?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hammerstrom
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 21:03:41 -0700
  I need to replace my AC Compressor, Receiver/Dryer and Expansion Valve on my '90 Westie Camper. How much of the cabinet needs to...
• Re: Propane Fill-up
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 09:54:33 -0500
  | The valve is a standard auto propane valve, but angled downward, and awkward to | get the nozzle on. Because of the bulky collar on...
• Re: Forcing a rusty propane tank knob
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 07:57:56 -0500
  Can the valve be removed from the tank? I haven't looked at mine in a while. I seem to remember a big nut...
• Re: valve clatter
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:30:54 -0400
  WHats this valve clatter you speak of? I can't hear it over the knock of my Diesel vanagon.. When I acquired my AC...
• valve cover gasket replacement
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 16:33:40 -0500
  Hey folks, I'm planning on replacing the valve cover gaskets on my 82 this weekend. Anyone have any tips or things I should...
• Anti-Drain Back Valve in Oil Filters??
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Mon, 2 May 2005 00:47:14 -0400
  OK --- can someone please explain how and why the anti drain back valves in the Mahle and Mann filters work so much better at...
• Fridge stuff
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:08:30 -0600
  ...igniter thermocouple safety valve. I can get the first 2 very easily and quickly from GoWesty. However, the safety valve is a 4-6...
• Re: Lifter/Valve question
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 4 May 2000 13:42:46 -0400
  ...Burnt valves in a very short time is not uncommon even with the good seats and valves. The valves must touch the seats to...
• Re: How do I remove valve covers in 90 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 07:41:44 -0500
  ...How do I remove valve covers in 90 Vanagon? >Subject line says it all. Should that wire bail that holds the valve covers >be...
• Re: REAR HEATER VALVE - Subie conversion
  Historical mailing list - mike and shari
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 09:33:38 -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...
• Re: GoWesty heater valve--it just works
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 14 Mar 2016 21:38:09 -0400
  By "any FLAPS" you seem to mean NAPA, Balkamp valve $24.14 Autozone has Everco which looks just the same. Part #5852 $14.99...
• Re: Propane filler valve.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 05:40:31 -0700
  ...On Jun 25, 2007, at 4:55 PM, John Middelkoop wrote: > You can just switch to a plain filler valve and outage valve > (manual...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Jan 2017 17:16:00 -0500
  ...The modulation is based on providing a >> pulsed current to the valve coil. The duty cycle is increased to open the >> valve further. >> >> >> >> Dennis...
• rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Mon, 3 Mar 1997 19:20:34 -0600
  ...With seat and plastic cover over the actual heater, valve, and hoses, a slow leak's not that obvious. After clamping both coolant hoses...
• Re: Parts needed for "Auto Stop" Propane Fill Valve
  Historical mailing list - R J Bellanca
  Tue, 08 Jul 1997 09:17:53 -0700
  ...fill >valve on Westy campers? I think all I need is a diaphragm because when >it the tank was filled and the valve shut...
• Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:28:28 -0700
  ...I can replace the hy-lifter without pulling more than the pushrod tube, valve train, pop new hy-lifter in, put incollapsible pushrodtube, replace...
• High Idle Speed Problem
  Historical mailing list - James E. Piper
  06 Dec 95 08:32:50 EST
  ...Looking through the Bently manual, it seemed to suggest that the idel stabilizer could be allowing air to bypass the throttle valve, so I...
• Re: what are ratio rockers?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 13:48:39 -0700
  >| OK, can someone explain to me exactly what ratio rockers are and how they >| contribute to greater power? I presume they change the valve...
• Re: too much propane?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 11:13:11 -0500
  ...also talked about securing the oxygen tanks because if they fall over and knock the valve off, you may get a "glory ride to...
• Re: Loud clackety sound on start up?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:43:42 -0400
  ...nothing else! BUT, do one thing, have the valves check again, carefully, AC engine go wrong pretty fast. You may also have a failing...
• Re: 1982 Vanagon Diesel Washer Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 14:34:42 -0400
  At 12:32 PM 10/2/2012, Dana Mueller wrote: >original propane tank setups with updated valves, etc or did you procure a I...
• Questions & Help
  Historical mailing list - Lee Schelin
  Sun, 20 Jun 1999 10:50:08 -0700
  ...The little valve inside the unit moves freely. I sprayed the valve with electrical cleaner first and then sprayed it with WD 40 for...
• Re: where do I get propane fill valve? - update
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 19:09:11 EDT
  ...I found a place called Euro-American RV where a very helpful and knowledgeable guy also told me that the valve is no longer...
• Re: Heat won't turn off
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 09:34:27 -0700
  ...The valve is accessible after you remove the spare tire. You can use a pair of snipenose visegrips with the jaws covered in bicycle...
• Re: How long to do a valve job and replace the seats?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 16:44:36 -0400
  ...Valve stem/guide wear, valve > face/seat errosion, and cylinder/ring/ring lands wear. > > In the aircraft industry, on the average general aviation airplanes...
• Go Westy heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Roger Barkley
  Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:31:49 -0400
  ...GoWesty heater valve--it just works I have been through three aftermarket heater valves in my 83 in the last two years. None of...
• RE: Air in cooling system - advice please...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Apr 95 08:09:00 MST
  ...They get trapped in the top of the expansion tank, and are vented by this valve when the pressure gets excessive. Second, the valve...
• Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:12:23 -0500
  ...But, why leave the valve open when heat is not wanted? Though leaving the flaps closed means not so much heat gets out to...
• [Fwd: Re: 88 Syncro; erratic idle, missing, vibrations...
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 20:14:56 -0700
  ...at TDC, popped of the valve covers to have a look at how the valves release. Not so good. #2 & #4 exhaust valves don...
• Re: Mann oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 23 May 2003 08:08:42 -0700
  ...However, the 719/5 has a check valve and a bypass valve where the 920/17 apparently does not. Having a check valve and...
• Re: Zero valve settings
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 5 Apr 2015 08:19:43 -0400
  ...Basically the lifters were over charging and floating the valves so no compression. let it sit for a day or so and it would...
• Re: A/C troubleshooting...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 07:46:36 EDT
  ...I checked the low pressure line valve but I couldnt find the high pressure valve. Does anyone have an idea where will I find...
• Re: 90 v'gon GL. only hot air from dash vents
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 14:59:21 -0700
  My valve works OK, but I've bent two of the control wires, so the valve is now stuck in the on position. If...
• Re: Cold air always
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 16:18:27 -0800
  It is very common for the valve to develop a small leak with age. A new valve does not cost much since the same...
• Re: EGR Valve removal???
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 11:10:01 -0700 (PDT)
  ...what needs to be done to remove and disconnect the EGR Valve > in a 2 Litre FI Bus engine? Any vacuum lines need to...
• Re: inside front very hot-- a problem?
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 15:02:52 -0400
  ...of the page you will see the valve that controle the front heater core, this valve should be double check. mine was defective. (Always...