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Re: Does this bus go to my office?
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 8 Dec 1999 11:16:54 -0500
...Is there something similar to a PCV valve or EGR valve on it? My Bentley manual hasn't arrived yet and I'm finding...
Re: [DIESEL] breather valve...where does it go on 1.9TD
Historical mailing list - Southard
Sun, 22 Aug 1999 23:09:16 -0400
...see this ducting going into the turbo charger and the little PCV nipple is about half way up it on the left hand side...
Re: Small Oil Leak 91GL
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:36:02 -0500
...stated there is a hose on the (VW version of PCV valve) that may collapse and increase oil pressure, but not sure which one...
Re: Im back with air ... mind boggling
Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
Wed, 6 Nov 2002 16:06:36 -0800
...does this engine vent (PCV) or something .. or > is > > it time for a reseal (nooo !!) > > > > > > thanks . > > > > ===== > > Dave Vieira > > Hamilton, Ontario > > Canada > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do you Yahoo...
Re: Oil sprays all over my rear ...
Historical mailing list
Mon, 26 Sep 1994 09:15:46 -0400 (EDT)
...And according to the Parts Place Catalog (aka Recylced inc.), the blow-by can force oil up throught the PCV valve and into the...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome/AFM Mounting Orientation?
Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
Fri, 7 Feb 2020 09:40:33 -0800
...Vacuum test brake booster system from manifold connection Vacuum test fuel pressure regulator from manifold connection Possibly try running with vacuum lines/PCV plugged...
Re: fuel tank outlet vs fuel filter inlet
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 16 May 2010 21:05:30 -0400
...up. > > One thing I'd thought of was picking up a PCV valve that has the two > different diameter ports on it, and throwing...
Re: major hatch strut question, PVC STRUT
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sat, 5 May 2001 21:21:46 -0700
slwalters@earthlink.net sent me a nice picture of pcv struts. IF you haven't seen this you have to ask him to send...
Re: Mars vs Venus: Changing the oil
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 12:24:29 -0400
...s a cheapie Fram), the "better" $4/quart oil, a new PCV they talked you into, a new set of wiper blades (funny...I...
Re: condensation, knocking was: Uh oh!
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
Mon, 26 Oct 1998 15:16:02 -0800
...The small amount of water evaporated from the oil will be sucked into the engine through the PCV. Each molecule of gasoline, when burned...
Re: Small Oil Leak 91GL
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:32:20 -0700
...stated there is a hose on the (VW version of PCV valve) that may > collapse and increase oil pressure, but not sure which one...
Sputter, Sputter, Cough, Cough, Die. (no, not my ex wife...)
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:33:09 -0400
...Turns out the 91 that had some serious hesitation problems needed some clamps on the hose that goes from the PCV stack to the...
Re: Does this bus go to my office?
Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
Wed, 8 Dec 1999 08:25:23 PST
...Is there something similar to a PCV valve or EGR valve on it? My Bentley manual hasn't arrived yet and I'm finding...
Subject: Boston Bob Engine
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Wed, 28 Apr 2004 18:00:32 -0400
...Greg has also replaced all the other major seals on parts coming off the engine/oil pump/pcv and re-siliconed the big flathead...
Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 6 Mar 2005 20:55:56 -0600
...It even made reference to a PCV valve, an EGR > valve, and a cold start valve and we all know that an '85 doesn...
Re: Will my alternator survive a TV VCR combo?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 10 Apr 2000 12:50:08 -0400
...Ignition/ECU/fuel pump/PCV heater/aux air valve/idle stabilizer/injectors -- unknown, would be really interesting to find out. Tentative guess 20 amps...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 2 Feb 2015 13:51:43 -0800
...The idle stabilizer was a $30 box, and there was no ICV, electrical PCV, or overly complicated cooling system plumbing. All the benefits of...
Re: valve cover and vacuum question -1.8 Gas conversion
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:47:17 -0400
...It uses a large plastic disc like PCV device that plugs into the valve cover and then has a hose that goes directly to...
Re: Roof top Air conditioners
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Sat, 23 Mar 2002 16:39:51 -0800
...Window/wall-mount AC unit in the hatchback > window(Will > > have PCV pipe supports to keep the hatch open) > > > > Phil84' Westy Tiico (The Millenium...
2 liter vs. 1800
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Thu, 4 May 95 11:16:16 PDT
...for fuel injection and has vents in the rocker boxes for PCV. Earlier engines which were carbureted will give you plumbing problems when you...
Re: [DIESEL] Reinhardt Lives!! (well, almost ...) {Longish}
Historical mailing list - dieselwesty
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 14:56:43 -0400
...I like the electrical conduit idea. > > > > Also, what about PCV plumbing pipe. Its cheap. Once glued w/ the special solvent, it will never come...
Re: fuel tank outlet vs fuel filter inlet
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 16 May 2010 20:45:26 -0500
...up. > > > > One thing I'd thought of was picking up a PCV valve that has the two > > different diameter ports on it, and throwing...
blowing oil]
Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
Sat, 20 Jul 2002 20:49:54 -0500
...Is there some sort of PCV valve that is getting plugged up or something? Sorry, I've ordered a Bentley, but it's not...
Re: Im back with air ... mind boggling
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 6 Nov 2002 07:44:37 -0800
...does this engine vent (PCV) or something .. or > is > it time for a reseal (nooo !!) > > > thanks . > > ===== > Dave Vieira > Hamilton, Ontario > Canada > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo...
Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 6 Mar 2005 21:57:50 -0500
...It even made reference to a PCV valve, an EGR >>valve, and a cold start valve and we all know that an '85 doesn...
Re: idle and black tower
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 26 Apr 2006 20:27:53 -0400
...In the world of emission controls, the closed crank breather and in some cases PCV valves were the first starting in 1968. As an...
Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 6 Mar 2005 21:48:59 -0500
...It even made reference to a PCV valve, an EGR >>valve, and a cold start valve and we all know that an '85 doesn...
Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:49:11 -0700
...Then used HT PCV hose and clamp over the tube wall, and a long bolt (long enough to have non threaded portion - 8 or...
Re: Im back with air ... mind boggling
Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
Wed, 6 Nov 2002 11:35:41 -0800
...does this engine vent (PCV) or something .. or > > is > > it time for a reseal (nooo !!) > > > > > > thanks . > > > > ===== > > Dave Vieira > > Hamilton, Ontario > > Canada > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do you Yahoo...
I-4 coversion developing power troubles
Historical mailing list - Dave Woolridge
Wed, 27 May 2009 10:48:39 -0230
...head gasket, replacing the O2 sensor, the throttle position sensor, the PCV valve and the mass air flow meter. I had managed to drive...
Re: Does this bus go to my office?
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 8 Dec 1999 11:45:29 -0500
...Is there something similar to a PCV valve or EGR valve on it? My Bentley manual hasn't arrived yet and I'm finding...
Re: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
Historical mailing list - se7en
Sun, 6 Feb 2000 22:04:40 -0800
...remember all those air pumps on the cars in the Eighties? PCV valves have certainly stood the test of time. Some basics of Motronic...
Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:33:04 -0700
...Then used HT PCV > > hose and clamp over the tube wall, and a long bolt (long enough to have non > > threaded portion - 8 or...
Re: TEXAS SMOG LAW ORDEAL (don't fear!)
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 10:55:47 -0400
...I did a tune up, changed the oil, and the PCV valve. It went right through and passed with no problems. I think that...
Re: I-4 coversion developing power troubles
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 27 May 2009 06:55:23 -0700
...head gasket, replacing the O2 sensor, the throttle position sensor, the PCV valve and the mass air flow meter.� I had managed to drive...
Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 6 Mar 2005 21:25:04 -0600
...It even made reference to a PCV valve, an EGR > >>valve, and a cold start valve and we all know that an '85 doesn...
Happy Friday! Some fule injection and idle tips.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 30 Apr 2022 03:47:04 +0000
...As the Waterboxer does not use a PCV valve or other metered crank case ventilation metering vacuum leaks include bad valve cover gaskets, defective...
Re: '88 lurching at 2500-3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
Mon, 11 Mar 1996 19:57:19 PDT
...it looks like a metal cylinder stuck off at an angle to the hose. > this thing works like a PCV. sort of. when the...
Oil Level Issue and Comment
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 22:36:26 EDT
...In my case, I cut it off and sealed it with PCV tubing. Later, when I added the windage tray to my RV engine...
Re: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 6 Feb 2000 22:23:07 -0800
...remember all those air pumps on the >cars in the Eighties? PCV valves have certainly stood the test of time. > >Some basics of Motronic...
Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 02:32:51 EST
...Then used HT PCV hose and clamp over the tube wall, and a long bolt (long enough to have non threaded portion - 8 or...
Re: I-4 coversion developing power troubles
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 27 May 2009 06:41:38 -0700
...head gasket, replacing the O2 sensor, the throttle position > sensor, the PCV valve and the mass air flow meter. I had managed to > drive...
Re: I-4 coversion developing power troubles
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 27 May 2009 10:19:44 -0400
...head gasket, replacing the O2 sensor, the throttle position > sensor, the PCV valve and the mass air flow meter. I had managed to > drive...
Ran the vanagon dry --- but have a spotless motor now!!!
Historical mailing list - A J
Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:51:16 -0500
...I got a new hose but I split it in half and spliced in a 1/2 section of pcv pipe. I dont remember...
Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:58:19 -0800
...Then used HT >PCV >hose and clamp over the tube wall, and a long bolt (long enough to have >non >threaded portion - 8 or...
Re: blowing oil]
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 20 Jul 2002 20:24:52 -0700
...and no oil on the rearend. > Is there some sort of PCV valve that is getting plugged up or >something? Sorry, I've ordered...
'66 progress, engine in
Historical mailing list
Mon, 3 Jun 1996 10:30:49 -0700
...an OD of about 7/8 inch and I found some PCV-valve grommets at Pep Boys that were perfect. With the rear body...
Re: Auto Tech Computer disk for Vanagon- Any good?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 6 Mar 2005 21:29:58 -0600
...It even made reference to a PCV valve, an EGR > >>valve, and a cold start valve and we all know that an '85 doesn...
Re: why didn't my van start??
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Sun, 18 Aug 2002 22:31:50 -0400
...burst of starter fluid in the hose that leads from the PCV valve to the intake. If it fires on starting fluid, even if...
Re: I-4 coversion developing power troubles
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 27 May 2009 11:06:38 -0700
...head gasket, replacing the O2 sensor, the throttle position > sensor, the PCV valve and the mass air flow meter. �I had managed to > drive...
Re: blowing oil]
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Sun, 21 Jul 2002 09:34:24 +0100
...and no oil on the rearend. > > Is there some sort of PCV valve that is getting plugged up or > >something? Sorry, I've ordered...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 2 Feb 2015 10:46:51 -0800
...Only original parts are the idle control valve (which hums, but not all the time, should it?), PCV valve (could that cause the problem...
Re: SAmba Ad
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 17 May 2012 14:02:27 -0700
...at vacuum hose to PCV tower. My point..... Details; do things rub? Are they secure but not too tight? etc. Posting your attention to...
Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 18:22:55 -0800
...Then used HT PCV > hose and clamp over the tube wall, and a long bolt (long enough to have non > threaded portion - 8 or...
Re: LVC Re: Long, Big Rant about a Crappy VW Dealership
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:21:20 +0000
...service (idiot.) From doing some research, it looks like a bad PCV breather valve, valve cover gasket, and cam tensioner seal. I think I...
Re: SAmba Ad
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 May 2012 23:37:38 -0700
...e.g. > at vacuum hose to PCV tower. My point..... > > Details; do things rub? Are they secure but not too tight? etc. > > Posting your...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 2 Feb 2015 12:29:45 -0800
...Only original parts are the idle control valve > (which hums, but not all the time, should it?), PCV valve (could that cause > the problem...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - James
Tue, 3 Feb 2015 22:21:05 -0500
...Only original parts are the idle control valve > (which hums, but not all the time, should it?), PCV valve (could that cause > the problem...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 3 Feb 2015 19:52:42 -0800
...Only original parts are > the idle control valve (which hums, but not all the time, should it?), > PCV valve (could that cause the problem...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Jon VO
Mon, 2 Feb 2015 14:01:32 -0700
...Only original parts are the idle control valve >> (which hums, but not all the time, should it?), PCV valve (could that cause >> the problem...