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  • A/C backet
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:21:52 -0700
    Looks like I'm gonna need to remove the intake manifold to bolt this A/C bracket to the engine. Is that correct? Karl...
  • Plugging leaks in intake manifold
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:54:06 -0700
    On my 1.9L, there is a strong suggestion that I have a leak in the intake manifold. This based on pinching the auxiliary...
  • Looking for Mike?
    Historical mailing list - Dadeeo
    Sun, 10 Dec 2000 03:31:23 -0500
    ...Anyway, turns out he didn't need the intake manifolds, just the computer, and I have a project for my 1.9 waterboxer, where...
  • induction noise or vacuum leak?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Terry
    Sat, 10 Mar 2001 12:52:21 -0800
    ...Listening to the engine with the engine cover off, I think I hear a vacuum leak in the area of the intake manifold on...
  • Re: I need info on Audi 5 Cylinder motors
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Fri, 30 Oct 1998 19:08:26 +0100
    ...apparently the 5 cylinder >engine in the Audi GT (perhaps the Audi >80 >too?) had a "closer fitting" intake manifold >than the 5000/100...
  • Re: Oettinger Prepped Vanagon from German Car Mag
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Sun, 14 Mar 1999 21:56:18 +0100
    ...So, Oettinger turned the intake manifold by 180 degrees. Does someone know, how this would be possible? Or, is the intake manifold from a...
  • What should I hear if I pressurize my intake manifold?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 17 Apr 2002 21:18:16 -0700
    ...the last thing I want to do is pressurize the intake manifold by setting my air compressor to 10PSI and plugging it into the...
  • Re: Reducing exhaust heat extends the life of water hoses.
    Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
    Sat, 14 Jul 2001 09:35:50 -0400
    ...fresh air to the engine compartment and to the air intake manifolds are a great way to keep the intake system cool I used...
  • Re: 1600dp intake manif.
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Tue, 27 Jun 1995 10:16:35 -0700 (PDT)
    ...portion of the fuel charge to strike the walls of the intake manifold or > cylinder head casting and to form a film of liquid...
  • Re: 90+ Fox engine @ 54 degrees
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 25 Sep 2002 19:40:20 -0700
    ...Unless you install a Canadian 1.8L Golf III CL head and intake manifold you will have to cut your frame to make it...
  • Re: A/C bracket
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:21:09 -0400
    ...A/C backet Looks like I'm gonna need to remove the intake manifold to bolt this A/C bracket to the engine. Is...
  • Re: Intake Runners?
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Thu, 6 Apr 2006 17:27:20 -0400
    ...Intake Runners? Dear list, I started to take apart my engine and I need the runners for the intake manifold. This is the part...
  • Re: this has me rethinking dexcool
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:59:07 -0700
    ...GM had a problem with coolant leakage through the intake manifold on these engines, and I'm guessing the lawyers probably sued the makers...
  • Re: Strobing Reverse Lights -- bright light
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 31 Dec 1999 12:16:58 +0100
    What about an additional fuel injector in the intake manifold, set up to spray ATF! This makes a thick nice smoke layer. PerL 87...
  • Re: Need Help with Engine Speed Wildly Surging at Idle
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Sun, 26 Nov 2006 06:13:59 -0500
    since the idle speed screw has little effect, trouble may be significant vacuum leak, perhaps at the throttle body/intake manifold interface.
  • Re: ABA 2.0L 15 degrees
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 8 Nov 2007 10:40:28 -0800
    ...There are two solutions for this: > > - Golf MK-I intake manifold: a lot shorter and points to the rear > > - Bandsaw and TIG welding. If...
  • Carb problem solved
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 20 May 2003 14:55:20 -0700
    ...The gasket that is between the intake manifold and the head, was missligned and air was getting in - therefore bypassing the carb so there...
  • TiiCo manifold pressure sensor specs - seeking any references or info
    Historical mailing list - James Adams
    Fri, 6 Jun 2003 07:54:20 -0700
    My mechanic is currently unable to find the specs he needs for the "duo sensor" (the air intake temperature sensor and the manifold pressure...
  • Re: Welcome to Turbonator.com !
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 1 Sep 2005 10:10:54 -0400
    ...of air do when it >> reaches the intake manifold? It stops swirling as >> the four intake runners draw air from both sides >> of the...
  • Re: I-4 again
    Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
    Wed, 11 Jul 2001 09:38:17 -0400
    <1) use the A2 intake manifold or one from an 82' Quantom(4cyl)? I used the A2 manifold, but it interferes with the wall...
  • Re: port matching intake manifolds to heads
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:42:19 -0800
    ...port matching intake manifolds to heads On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:39:15 -0500, Bob Donalds <donalds1@VERIZON.NET> wrote: >The 1.9...
  • Re: intake gasket?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:37:03 -0800
    ...should have seals this afternoon. > > Old intake manifold gasket appears to be glued to the intake manifold. > Hard black stuff with paper faces. > Paper...
  • Resolution: Smells like fuel -- wet spot on cold head
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:39:57 -0700
    Turned out that the two bolts holding the air intake manifold to the driver's side head weren't real tight. I guess some...
  • Re: Intake manifold connectors 2.1l
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 30 Apr 2001 16:14:20 -0500
    Stan Wilder wrote: Just use raidiator hose, it works just fine on my car for five years now. It only contacts fuel when your...
  • Re: 90+ Fox engine @ 54 degrees
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Wed, 25 Sep 2002 23:32:41 -0700
    ...CL head and intake manifold you > will have to cut your frame to make it fit - the early rabbit intake > manifolds require the least...
  • Diesel van breather hose
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Thu, 10 Feb 2000 14:56:02 EST
    Have any diesel van owners found a reasonable substitute for the breather hose from the valve cover to the intake manifold? I think this...
  • Re: 1990 Vanagon Fuel injection problem
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Tue, 11 Jun 2002 09:01:59 -0500
    Your fuel pressure regulator may have a hole in the diaphram, allowing fuel to leak into the intake manifold. _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try...
  • Re: Intercooler
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Tue, 15 Jun 1999 20:34:14 -0400
    ...perfect in the drivers side left air intake and mates with the turbo and intake manifold with one S-shaped hose, 2.5" offset...
  • Re: How does a leak down tester work???
    Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
    Thu, 27 Jan 2005 07:48:09 EST
    ...mating area // This may be caused from a leaking intake boot,leaking intake manifold gaskets or possible loose head nuts. To All A Nice...
  • Re: Bus/Vanagon Intake Manifold Hose
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Thu, 7 Sep 95 19:17:56 EDT
    Automotion is at (800) 777-8881 say you own a 914 or something if they ask so they send you a catalog if you...
  • Re: Friday question.Re: Vacuum gauge NVC
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:15:40 -0700
    ...All web sites > state a "normal" engine's vacuum, at idle, is ~ 17 to 21 inches at the > intake manifold. But, all these examples...
  • 83 vanagon parts for sale
    Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
    Tue, 10 Oct 2000 18:19:44 EDT
    hi all- selling parts from my subaru conversion parts are: > wiring harness- engine compartment $25.00 ; intake manifolds-center section and throttle body-$60...
  • Re: EGR on '81 Vanagon Westie
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Tue, 9 Sep 1997 19:01:59 -0700
    ...egr tube from the intake manifold to the exhaust pipe. > So the way it is set up, the egr intake hangs down around the...
  • Re: intake gasket?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:03:45 -0800
    ...intake gasket? > Injectors out - d'oh! - that was easy. > FLAPS should have seals this afternoon. > > Old intake manifold gasket appears to be glued to...
  • D3 Sealing Compound
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
    Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:14:44 -0400
    I need to bolt the bracket holding the pressure regulator onto the intake manifold and noticed in Bentley that I should use "D3 sealing...
  • Re: i-4
    Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
    Thu, 29 Nov 2001 22:28:46 -0500
    ...Have also heard problems with the rubber boots that attach to the airbox and intake manifolds cracking. Dave K.
  • Re: intake gasket?
    Historical mailing list - Grungy
    Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:16:20 -0600
    ...intake gasket? > >>Injectors out - d'oh! - that was easy. >>FLAPS should have seals this afternoon. >> >>Old intake manifold gasket appears to be glued to...
  • diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
    Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
    Fri, 31 Jan 2003 16:29:52 -0800
    ...diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly) > I tracked down a vacuum leak on my diesel-gas conversion today - bad intake > manifold gasket. I put...
  • Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:24:22 -0700
    ...You > > > > need to > > > > > clearance the left firewall to accomodate > > the > > > > > intake manifold. For fuel injection > > system > > > > you > > > > > can use CIS, CIS-E, DIgifant 2...
  • Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 17 Sep 2001 22:05:23 -0700
    ...Good to see VWSA has a custom cast intake system for their I4 conversions. We used a 1981 Rabbit intake manifold that we removed...
  • Re: Friday question.Re: Vacuum gauge NVC
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:37:58 -0600
    > The carb flow gauge - I have one I used on a Porsche 914-6 > ( 6 individual throttle plates and intake manifolds ) ...that > tool measures...
  • Re: Intake manifold gaskets
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:59:26 -0400
    ...Mike Old Volks Home wrote: > One other thing to remember is to be sure that whatever gasket sealer being > used on the intake is...
  • Re: California catalytic converter needed
    Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
    Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:07:28 -0400
    ...I had the same high NOx symptoms in my 85 and they were of intake and exhaust manifold leaks. Be sure to check all...
  • 2.1 wbx oil tower, vent, function
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:59:23 -0700
    ...In short, my understanding is… the crankcase vapours are allowed to travel up thru the tower and then into the intake manifold when there...
  • Re: What should I hear if I pressurize my intake manifold?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 17 Apr 2002 22:18:37 -0700
    ...What should I hear if I pressurize my intake manifold? David, one more suggestion (that I should have thought of when you first raised...
  • ENGINE SWAP QUESTION
    Historical mailing list - robert asmann
    Sat, 10 Aug 2002 14:27:48 -0400
    ...It appears to be essentially the same as any inline 4 VW except for the intake manifold. Yeas, nays or comments..
  • Checking engine vaccum
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:13:11 -0500
    If one puts a Tee in line between intake manifold and fuel pressure regulator and then connects vacuum gauge to the Tee, will that...
  • Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
    Historical mailing list - selten2
    Thu, 3 Jan 2002 12:23:21 -0600
    ...The other major > >> >> difference is the confiquration of the intake and exhaust manifolds. > >This > >> >> is why the 2.0L crossflow as used in A3...
  • 914 2.0L heads on Vanagon 2.0L
    Historical mailing list - Jack Lockamy
    Thu, 7 Jun 2001 19:40:17 -0700
    ...bolts on the intake manifold, however that is no problem as I am having to custom build the intake manifolds anyway. I have heard...
  • Re: sometimes it just won't go...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 8 Mar 2011 11:25:57 -0800
    ...re-use the intake manifold gaskets at the head. won't be as nice as new ones of course ...but with the right goop...
  • Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 18 Sep 2002 20:31:26 -0500
    ...Part #039.133.241 Two intake manifolds, one right one left. Four Fuel Injectors with holding clamps. Part # 0-280-159.114 Fuel Rail...
  • FS: Various WBX and Diesel parts
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Mon, 15 May 2006 20:08:45 -0700
    ...Intake manifold with airbox $35 Exhaust manifold $25 Intake snorkel $35 Thanks. Shawn Wright http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels '88 Westy 1.6TD 5...
  • Re: rich running condition-still searching for problem
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Fri, 5 Jun 2009 19:06:35 -0400
    ...This would dump gas into the intake manifold through the small rubber hose. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ in statu viae
  • LVC - parts for Everybus
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Mon, 11 Apr 2005 00:32:16 -0400
    Does anyone need / have interest in RV code intake and exhaust manifolds? I'll be bringing a couple boxes of stuff I can no...
  • Part# Air-intake behind panel
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 May 1997 17:56:00 +0200
    Hello, sorry to waste the bandwidth, but I can't remember who asked me for the part number of that air-intake manifold which...
  • Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
    Historical mailing list - selten2
    Wed, 2 Jan 2002 16:36:06 -0600
    ...The other major > difference is the confiquration of the intake and exhaust manifolds. This > is why the 2.0L crossflow as used in A3...
  • EGR on '81 Vanagon Westie
    Historical mailing list - Lon Herman
    Tue, 9 Sep 1997 17:26:15 -0400
    Amy 81 Westie came without a catalytic converter, and the requisite exhaust components to tie the egr tube from the intake manifold to the...
  • Re: Inter-coolers?
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Mon, 14 Jul 1997 19:05:58 -0700
    ...more dense? Nope - it *post* cools compressed air...it's a radiator (air to air) installed between the compressor (turbo) & the intake manifold. Austin
  • Searching Pics of Detlev's 5E conversion
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Mon, 17 Apr 2000 14:16:11 +0300
    ...It shows the modified intake manifold of the 5 cylinder engine. Does anyone know the link? Maybe Ken knows. Thanks Helmut '80 Vanagaudi
  • Manifold measuring - is this right?
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:15:29 -0700
    Hi, I'm looking for leaks in the intake manifold. Bentley's doesn't give a procedure for checking intake manifold vacuum so I...