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• Fuel Injection Pressure Regulator on '81 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 09:58:59 -0500
  ...I have another exc+ '81 that is our daily driver. I recently replaced all fuel hoses inc. on top of project van gas tank...
• ' 82 Vanagon diesel for sale cheap! (last call!)
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 10:07:40 -0500
  ...Fix to drive or use the parts to convert a waterboxer Vanagon to > inline gas or diesel engine. Must sell all asap, I'm...
• Re: Electric Supercharger
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 09:39:44 -0700
  ...yet someone paid $125 for it. > actually, you might find > better use for it in a mechanically driven diesel. supposedly more > air in would...
• The '85 needs a diaper
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:52:41 +0000
  ...I have motor oil seeping from seemingly everywhere, most notably at the valve head cover, driver's side, after I opened it once. I...
• Engine log, part 100
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jul 1995 22:55:45 -0700
  ...valves and finding them a bit tight, which is what I would expect. Drive down through Ashland with happy bus. Let SO drive after...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 20:49:20 -0500
  ...and drive line FuFu. Hopefully I'll have some after pictures. It took about three attempts for me to get the valves just right...
• Re: Catastrophe!! The rest of the story.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 19:57:07 -0500
  ...lots of valve clatter (another story that did resolve), satisfied ourselves that all systems were present and accounted for. Test drive time. Pulled out...
• UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:30:01 -0500
  ...So, I checked a few things. -idle stabilizer control unit contacts are clean, no moisture -Idle control stabilizer valve is humming. -throttle valve switch...
• Re: Repair Front Rack and Pinion?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Mysyk
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 00:52:01 -0600
  ...1200lbs pressure in the system to drive power steering!, there is a valve in the ps pump that is supposed to regulate this pressure...
• Re: semi-urgent auto transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:34:21 -0700
  ...One guy in colorado had his 2WD vanagon in for a smog test on rollers ...the smog tech thought it was front wheel drive...
• Re: visit to GEX
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 7 Nov 95 11:41:27 PST
  ...I was hoping to see a huge press used to drive the valve seats in, but this was not the case. They use a...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 18:10:34 -0700
  ...Alistair > On Sep 1, 2019, at 11:56 AM, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote: > > The “aftermarket” proportioning valve fitted to the ’66...
• Re: HELP! Parts Needed, '90 GL (Vegas)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:41:58 -0700
  Got a good driver's door or a few, but no power window parts. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "VW Vanagon" <t3vanagon...
• Re: Just interesting observation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 19:54:31 -0500
  ...The valve lifter clatter is usually an intermittent problem due to a combination of lifter design, worn or sticking ball checks, and where the...
• FS: 87 Vanagon GL $5,500
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Wed, 12 Mar 1997 12:40:10 -0500
  ...Clutch master and slave cylinder rebuilt Brakes, Turned front rotors, new rear brake cylinders AC, dryer, expansion valve Belts Rebuilt powersteering rack Coolant reservoir...
• Re: oil loss connected to power loss?
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Elia
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 16:26:21 -0400
  ...I will check the FI connectors and valve cover gaskets. A new coolant temp sensor is on order, but I will bring an ohm...
• Re: no compression
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 May 2003 19:55:14 -0500
  ...The driver's side rear > cylinder has 0 compression. I really want to do the work that is > required > to get my van back...
• 74 bus oil leaking/burning (longish)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 15:04:57 -0500
  ...I got a copy of the Idiot's Guide and did the valve adjustment (and finally got it right), replaced the valve cover gaskets...
• plz help! post 090 rebuild, weird metal stress noise shifting into park
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sat, 11 Jun 2016 10:39:40 -0700
  ...put it through the gears to fill the valve body ways. No leaks, the drive line behaves as expected for a successful rebuild. I...
• Re: Sad transmission news
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:02:27 -0400
  ...Not fully like if in second gear but something like that. >> >> I thought the issue was that the shifter was not fully in drive...
• Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
  Historical mailing list - Ron Schlamp
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 21:52:32 -0600
  ...I'd guess 90% drop a valve seat, or > (sometimes) burn a valve or a piston, almost all due to overheating. The > trick to...
• Was: CO..... Setting. Now: Engine Bucking Issue Solved?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:22:47 -0700
  ...Would a missing clip allow the accelerator cable to move back and forth in the bracket and negatively affect the throttle valve switch operation...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 May 2015 15:32:42 -0600
  ...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: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 09:12:32 -0600
  In the overall scheme of Westy / Vanagon storage the tools required can be carried in the compartment under the drivers seat with plenty of...
• Re: Noisy Valve lifters
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 13:41:23 -0800
  ...Noisy Valve lifters That sounds like a lot of Marvel Mystery Oil to me..a whole qt. I don't think I ever use...
• Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 00:24:53 -0400
  ...Looks like it�s got some leaking valves. No surprise this rig is worn out, I assumed it was, but I could drive it...
• Re: HELP! Parts Needed, '90 GL (Vegas)
  Historical mailing list - VW Vanagon
  Tue, 28 Sep 2010 01:31:32 -0700
  ...UNLESS of course someone has a spare compressor / receiver dryer / expansion valve laying around that they'd be willing to part with for a...
• Re: Timing belt change frequency?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 May 1997 11:47:29 -0700
  ...Vanagons don't have fancy things like timing belts -- they have a gear-driven single camshaft with pushrods -- like all boxer VW's since...
• David Marshall (Syncro acceleration vibration)
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 01:39:47 -0700
  ...Ran a tee and line just before the check valve up to the front headlight, then in behind the dash to the console. Works...
• Re: 87 Oil Light On Intermittently MINE TOO!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 19:33:17 EST
  Keith; As I recall my problem was caused by a (double) connector on top of the engine near the bleeder valve. If you follow...
• Re: Ideal Donor
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 16:31:46 -0500
  Is this the 20-valve model? Cheers, MJS At 11:40 AM 12/10/99 -0500, Forhan, Thomas wrote: > My 1990 Audi Turbo Quattro...
• Re: 86 Vanagon GL in Ontario for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 15:13:51 -0400
  I've got an 86 Vanagon (7 passenger) sitting in my driveway I need to get rid of. Here's the details: 190K kms...
• Re: Gas in Oil fill
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 08:54:40 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver scott bumpus wrote: > I recently allowed someone to test drive my '90 gl. > The guy took my van down...
• Re: lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 14:22:13 -0500
  ...cam reground to > different specs > you have not driven my van with a big valve engine it is far from a > waste of money...
• RE: Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 09:57:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I found a hole in the little one-way valve in the vacuum line that runs fron the intake naifold, all the way forward...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:29:31 -0700
  ...cam for loosening this fastener! I use a 12" 3/8 drive extension through the cam gear hole and lever to the head) and...
• AIR-LIFT SUSPENSION KIT for vw vanagon
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 08:32:52 -0400
  ...One thing I would advice is to install it with TWO fill valves, one for each side so that you can give the left...
• Re: Transaxle problem 88 Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 27 May 2001 18:14:31 -0500
  ...When I returned form a 2 hr drive > yesterday I am experiencing a problem when I put the > van in reverse. There is resistance...
• Finally....(long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 17:04:49 -0500
  ...one tiny crack between Valve seats on both heads ( VW says don't worry 'bout it...) in the mean time, I'm working 40...
• Re: FREE 1985 VANAGON *
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:23:49 -0700
  ...David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Fri, September 11, 2009 14:07, David Marshall wrote: > I...
• Re: Serious question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 18:45:19 -0500
  ...Matthew Bulley" > > <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM> writes: > > > If you want to talk about devious... > > > > > > ...this veteran slow-car driver/right-lane driver/tailgater-hater...
• Re: Heater core? Stop leak?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 14:53:33 -0500
  ...I can see where coolant is weeping out from under the heater on the drivers side. Jim On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 2...
• Re: Master Cylinder - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:32:07 -0700
  ...Master Cylinder - Help! > Sounds like you need to open the bleeder valves on the back of the wheel > and have someone pump the brake...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:33:57 -0700
  ...Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily. >> >> Regards, >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver >> > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC...
• RE: VW-71 BUS-CHECKING FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD VACCUM LEAKS
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 09 Oct 1995 09:23:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...This stuff is much stiffer than ordinary heater hose-- you could drive a tank over it without collapsing it. It needs STRONG clamps, and...
• 1986 VANAGON GL 2.1, 4 SPEED
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Knittel
  Sat, 5 May 2001 21:51:29 EDT
  ...The Van is over all in very nice condition just has those Idel problems with the Valve connected and stall`s when i drive...
• Re: Febi Diesel Vanagon Oil Pump Quality?
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 14:06:26 -1000
  ...the exhaust valves.. they can use all the help they can get. lol...ever seen a 1.6 TD engine driven so hard the...
• Propane While Driving (response)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 00:07:02 -0400
  ...For another, I like to make coffee while I am driving and I don't want to turn off the mail valve. Anyway, it...
• Re: Fuba on Vanagon. 10 inches fwd of lip
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 01:04:21 -0600
  ...Just like the 16 valve and other "hot" VW's have. It works great. Drill the hole for the antenna 10 inches forward of...
• Re: hydraulic lifter article
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 09:06:05 -0500
  ...Yes I think you should adjust the valves cold to .006 ths and then drive it until you can tell if the symptoms have...
• Re: Proper Tire valve stems?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 20 Aug 2015 16:08:02 -1000
  ...I >>> always make it a point to query tire vendors about the valve stems, and >>> make sure I get ones that are appropriate for...
• Re: mounting auxillary oilcooler
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 15:42:49 EST
  ...valve would be nice. Contact max at maxjoyce@ipa.net. He has a used system off of one of his old busses. Drive Safely...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 13:34:36 -0800
  ...The valve will still be needed, though. 3) Try to solve whatever other persistant problems the FI has. Now, if someone else could come...
• Re: Huffer motors..Turbo and SC...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 15:15:05 -0400
  ...The speed of a belt-driven supercharger (and hence the > > boost) is set by the diameters of the drive & driven pulleys. > > >
• Re: The New Rear-Engined VW UP!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:43:04 -0700
  He said '1.8' .....which would be a 100 hp 8 valve 'ordinary/common' 1.8 gas rabbit/jetta engine .....they're smooth, and...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:32:49 -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...
• New engine, but AT will not engage
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 4 May 2004 11:38:35 -0400
  ...I broke the motor in and bled the coolant in the driveway, adjusted valves, CO mix, etc., and then i was going to road...
• Re: 86 GL, Rough Idle cold
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 19:31:33 -0500
  Temp 2 sensor, vacuum leaks, clogged/fouled injectors, excessive deposits on back of intake valves, or engine compression problem. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: A ticking time bomb . . .
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 20:34:56 -0800
  ...went for a drive. From the moment I started the van, I heard > that ticking again. It sounds like a valve tick, but a...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:03:53 -0700
  ...Drive hard for 60 miles, > change oil, ready for smog test. > For > certain BMW models it was touted as essential for reducing deposits on...