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Re: Valves adjustment in Bentley
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:36:13 -0700
The handy thing to do it rotate the engine backwards ( counterclockwise ) for doing this adjustment. That way, the order is 1-2-3-4...
Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:36:59 -0600
...If I tighten the adjustment screw > all the way and tighten the set screw while still keeping the adjustment > screw tight then I get...
Re: '87 High/wandering Idle-a solution???
Historical mailing list - Austin
Fri, 21 Mar 1997 03:15:19 -0600 (CST)
...Most importantly, MAKE ONLY MINIMAL ADJUSTMENTS, & clean the doggone thing before messing with the adjustment. (& no guarantees!!!) Austin
Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:26:42 -0800
...https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy#5748198481366002162 Wear at the throttle shaft can adversely affect switch adjustment. Setting the lock screw can do same...
Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:12:44 -0400
At 05:58 PM 6/28/2007, Mike S wrote... >With a properly operating lifter, you could open up the adjustment >leaving a big...
Re: Rear brakes frustration
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:45:18 -0800
Big mushy can also simply mean adjustment issue/takeup until contact (which is how this seems to sound to me) cause otherwise�it�usually...
=?utf-8?Q?Drive=20Belts?=
Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?C=20Snyder=20?=
Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:42:21 -0500
...The belts I bought are Gates and a their is not any more adjustment on them. Can someone please tell me the Gates number...
Re: Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment (searched)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:51:42 -0800
...division of the castle nut possible...or > double > the number of slots in the castle nut - I believe, plenty enough > choices > for fine adjustment.
Re: Major Hesitation and Power Loss
Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
Sun, 09 Feb 1997 13:22:56 -0500
...I have the Bentley manual, but can't find an actual description of the adjustment, just a measurement of the timing. Is is simply...
Valves/lifter adjustment; do not close fully?
Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 09:52:54 EST
With this talk of valve adjustments; is it possible with what ever method you use to adjust your valves, that they end up being...
Re: ever own a VW Rabbit L?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 21:47:10 -0500
...Valve lash adjustments and injector pump timing adjustments don't count as tune-ups? _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org \__, |\__,_|_|_| "To the...
Clutch adjustment on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
Wed, 3 Feb 1999 11:49:52 -0800
...It feels like I just need to adjust the free play, but the only adjustment that I could find in the Bentley book is...
Re: valve lash adjustments
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 4 Feb 2000 07:49:00 -0600
Hi Volks, I have screw up hydraulic lifter adjustments on many different cars. This seems to work for me. The key to adjusting hydraulic...
Re: Rear Brake PICS. Have Questions, Need Critique.
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 24 May 2009 00:03:04 -0700
...Back off e-brake adjustment, so it's slack, before adjusting rears. Reset e-brake adjustment when rears adjusted correctly. I find it tough...
hydrolic lifter adjustment
Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
Sat, 14 Jul 2001 18:48:50 +0200
Doug, check Bob�s article archive at www.bostonengine.com, he�s got a very insightful article regarding hydraulic lifter adjustment there, which particularly...
Re: Soak Idle valve in carb. cleaner ...
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:26:56 -0500
...The connecter end has an opening between the contacts which, unbeknownst to most, you can access an adjustment screw. First remove a set screw...
Wiper Adjustments?
Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:53:19 -0800
...Is there an easy adjustment to correct the problem? Or rather, do I need to have the wipers completely replaced? -- Drew, Las Vegas '90...
Re: Auto tranny question
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:00:32 -0500
...The adjustment is above the spare tire see Bentley under fuel supply page 30.32 for more info on cable adjustment page 37.13...
Re: AFM adjustment; clockwise or anticlockwise?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:58:11 -0400
...After the engine warms up and goes into closed loop, (O2 sensor control), the AFM meter adjustment becomes moot unless you get it far...
Hydraulic Valve adjustment - when is "contact"?
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Sat, 2 Apr 2005 00:45:24 -0500
So I've read all the archived stuff about hydraulic valve adjustment since 2002. Read Bob Donalds' page. Putting my new-head-gaskets engine...
Not Downshifting
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Tue, 10 Jul 2001 21:47:37 -0400
...The other adjustment is at the throttle. Read the Bentley for the official adjustment procedure. Basically the cable in the front part is supposed...
Re: Making Idle Adjustments
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 25 Jun 2005 12:47:55 -0400
...A simple adjustment is not the answer. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of James Benthall...
Re: Your AFM adjustment procedure
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:22:37 -0800
Hi Michele, I've fwd some of the hits with the procedure below, it was under fuel injection adjustment, as it's part of...
Fuel mixture change
Historical mailing list - Riley Kettner
Sat, 18 Mar 2000 21:53:22 -0800
Hello All, I have my air filter housing apart looking for the air mixture adjustment. I read the clymer book and it says there...
Throttle position switch screw
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 17 Sep 2006 18:48:50 -0400
...The thick walled Allen head screw is to loosen the plate and the smaller (thin walled) is for making the adjustment. Well, my adjustment...
Re: Rocker shaft and rocker wear question
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:51:31 -0500
Are you talking about the little adjustment screws? I had a 1.9 w/62 K miles. The adj. screw had variable wear among...
Re: Won't Start after Heads Back On!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 21 Dec 1999 09:45:54 EST
Pretty positive this is hung valves due to either the push rods not being centered or too much adjustment of the valve adjustment screws...
Re: Adjustments to help 81 Air Cooled Westy pass emissions?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:04:17 -0800
...the CO adjustment? > > Any other tips? I run ethanol blend gas ("may contain 10% ethanol"). Will > this help? > > I have not touched the CO...
Re: hydraulic lifter adjustment questions (sorry)
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 22 May 2012 19:35:56 -0700
...hydraulic lifter adjustment questions (sorry) Ok this makes sense. So, even if they're pumped up and not soft, when you back off the...
Re: Parking Brake Slipping
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 12 Aug 2002 21:38:24 -0700
...I looked >underneath and the p-brake adjuster nut is bottomed out, no more >adjustment. I thought the brake pads must be bad but...
Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 4 Jul 2010 12:22:09 -0400
...Mis- >adjustment of brakes may mean one drum gets more brake pressure than >the other. Bentley shows procedure fro adjustment. Shoe, my dear man...
Re: Idle Gremlins - Success / Wasserboxer Infatuation
Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 21:22:48 EST
...Bentley is right where the fuel adjustments are concerned too....I took for granted how truly sensitive the thing is to vacuum and throttle...
Re: valve lash adjustment question
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 16:31:59 -0700
...valve lash adjustment question > > >> Here is some information that will be of much use in your adjustments. >> >> http://www.ratwell.com/technical/HydraulicLifters.html...
Re: Automatic Problems
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Thu, 7 Dec 2000 10:05:40 -0800
...Could this rebuilt > tranny need adjustment? > Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http...
Re: Manual tranny clutch adjustment,
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:17:52 -0700
...Is there any adjustment I can make. Seems >> like there are always some things I'm better off doing myself,when possible. >> >> Thanks. >> >> John
Re: throttle valve switch
Historical mailing list
Sun, 19 Feb 1995 09:52:10 -0500
> Does anyone have experience with making adjustment to the >throttle > valve switch on a 2.1 ? > I have checked the Bentley book. It seems...
Re: High elevation adjustments
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Tue, 9 Jul 2002 13:44:50 +0100
...High elevation adjustments > Andrew, > o2 sensor should compensate for the higher > elevation. I would suggest you take the time to do a > pressure test...
Re: Slipping Brakes?
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Thu, 4 Dec 1997 09:06:55 -0700
...In other cars the adjustment takes place when stopping in reverse. The action is that the brake shoes wobble enough to move a ratchet...
Re: valve lash adjustment question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:52:11 +0000
...Proper adjustment according to the book is 2 turns after touch down. That is take up the slack, turn two more turns. This adjustment...
Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 3 Dec 2022 19:44:50 -0500
...Can someone give me some tips on what can be tried to relieve the pressure a bit? I’m guessing there is some adjustment...
Re: [Vwdiesel] New engine help 1.9NA diesel
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Tue, 26 Aug 2003 05:24:56 -0700
...I've fiddled with every external adjustment. None have any effect on the maxmimum RPM. Mike Snow Simon Rook wrote: > Nate, > Is it possible...
Fuel air mixture or timing adjustment?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Mon, 8 Sep 2003 16:10:46 -0700
I heard from Karen Davis that her problem with high HC in her CA SMOG test was solved at BusLabs with a timing adjustment...
Re: hydraulic lifter adjustment questions (sorry)
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 23 May 2012 11:07:22 -0700
...hydraulic lifter adjustment questions (sorry) This is when they're adjusted too far *in*, right? (Maybe I am referring to the direction incorrectly?) If...
Shifter lube and adjustment
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:16 -0500
...I've heard it can be a bit tricky getting things working right again after disturbing the adjustments. If anyone has any tips and...
1985 Vanagon - parking brake cable adjustment
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Sat, 5 Jan 2008 21:23:55 -0500
...Now...the rear brakes drag when I installed it - so it needs lengthening in its adjustment. **What makes the shoes return to their off...
Re: While replacing steering rack.....
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:56:14 -0500
<Did they know about camber adjustment via the eccentrically mounted upper A-arm inner long bolt ?> err...what does that mean? --from Always Sunny...
Fwd: Easy Valve Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Wed, 29 Aug 2001 12:16:10 -0500
I am on the Type 2 list also, and the valve adjustments thing came up the other day. Here is an easy way to...
Re: valve adjustment question
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Sun, 9 Mar 2003 19:55:16 -0800
...when I > set > > the adjustment two turns in, the engine does not > run > > but if I make the adjustment one turn in the > engine...
Re: Rear brake adjusters
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:22:06 -0700
The Bus rear brakes also have a spring clip to hold the adjustment knob setting. Otherwise the adjustment could change on its own. Better...
Re: quick question - running rough after 2 minutes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 20 Sep 2005 21:13:35 -0400
Correct, When trying to do the baseline mixture adjustment, "The O2 sensor must be disconnected" with the ignition turned off. If you disconnect it...
Re: Sliding door adjustment
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 7 Jul 2010 21:24:25 -0700
...that adjustment sure is somewhat obtuse to me. re the innner door panel.. those are rare , often missing from good vans. I'd say...
Re: hydraulic lifter adjustment questions (sorry)
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Tue, 22 May 2012 16:20:43 -0400
...the lifters, or are there negative consequences of too-far-out adjustment which don't carry lifter noise? On Tue, May 22, 2012 at...
sliding door adjustment?
Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
Tue, 1 Apr 2008 13:09:27 -0700
...I don't have the van at work today, but I glanced at it and I can't see and adjustment for it. What...
Re: Koni Red installation?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:53:09 +1300
...and >try it out before I made any adjustment. > >Keep in mind that the adjustment is for rebound only, so it will not effect...
Re: Sliding door adjustment
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 7 Jul 2010 22:19:20 -0400
...I was reading through the >Bentley 58:16 and 58:17 and having a little difficulty understanding >the procedure for adjustment. Perhaps that is...
Re: Compression, Valve Adjusting
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:46:39 -0400
...A recent discussion on the list encouraged me to >change the adjustment to 0 turns in with the engine at operating temp. Hey John...
Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 12 Jan 2015 13:20:04 -0800
...If I tighten the adjustment screw all the way and tighten the set screw while still keeping the adjustment screw tight then I get...
Re: got to get ready for emission testing
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:35:34 -0500
...This causes a throttle switch adjustment of .002-004 only sometimes to work. Maybe a throttle switch adjustment of .006-.008 will allow for...
'84 sliding door adjustments?
Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
Mon, 24 Mar 1997 15:51:00 -0600
...Both Bentley and Haynes mention adjustments that can be made to the rear of the door. It's a bit cryptic (surprise!), and a...
Re: CO Adjustment
Historical mailing list
Tue, 28 Feb 1995 11:41:42 -0600 (CST)
> > My '85 Vanagon barely passed its emissions test this time. > > > So I have been experimenting with turning the CO adjustment screw > counter-clockwise. My...