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• Re: Personalized License Plates (vacuum advance p.s.)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 09:38:30 +0100
  >p.s.) I tried to check my vacuum advance by the suck-on-the-greasy-hose > method, but it barely moved at all. How...
• Re: Checking engine vaccum
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:57:21 -0800
  Yes, that's a fine place to take a vacuum reading. the fuel pressure regulator does after all. I haven't bothered to put...
• Hookup for vacuum advance
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 09:46:41 -0600 (CST)
  ...Can someone please inform me regarding the setup for the vacuum lines? There are four vacuum (two with tubes; two without) outlets on the...
• Re: Manifold vacuum specs?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 11:55:53 -0500
  ...First place I tried was the fuel pump regulator vacuum hose. Got the guage on, started car, lo and behold--zero pressure. WT heck...
• Re: vacuum tee behind throttle on 1.9L engine (1984)
  Historical mailing list - Rey Wood
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 05:11:25 -0400
  ...Does leg with restriction go to distributor vacuum advance or does it go to emission control system?� Bentley p. 24.16 & 24.24 shows...
• WTB: Good Vacuum Canister
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lipert
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:20:23 -0800
  Looking for a good vacuum canister. Contact me at leolipert@gmail.com
• Where can I get one? (was Hookup for vacuum advance)
  Historical mailing list - johnny89
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 12:49:01 -0300
  ...I want to trade out for the >vacuum advanced distributor that was intended for the '71/34pict setup. >Can someone please inform me regarding...
• Re: Which gauges?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 17:57:26 -0500
  ...high vacuum means the engine is >really sucking the air in ... and fuel, too. mercedes used to put >vacuum gauges in several of their...
• Syncro diff lock vacuum actuator position? up or down?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:22:08 -0700
  ...1) Does anyone know if the vacuum unit fittings point up or point down? WIth the starter installed, the vacuum fittings have to point...
• Re: Vacuum pump
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:57:27 -0400
  ...Since your clever like that, what do you think is the most >common cause for a sinking brake pedal? I figure vacuum as I...
• Re: Bentley - Page 24.24b -- Question -- vacuum oriface(?)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 07:22:10 -0400
  "Can anyone explain to me why orifii and different sized lines are necessary for the vacuum sub-system" I'm not sure where this...
• Re: Vacuum leak
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 16 Feb 2016 15:44:06 -0500
  Yes follow the vacuum line from the intake through the firewall. Sounds like it is leaking where you can't see on the back...
• Re: Hookup for vacuum advance
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 09:08:55 -0800
  ...I want to trade out for the >vacuum advanced distributor that was intended for the '71/34pict setup. >Can someone please inform me regarding...
• Re: vacuum lines
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 12:53:07 -0700
  I took a chunk of vaccum line down to my FLAPS (napa) and just purchased 5' of the closest sized vacuum line they had...
• Syncro diff lock check valve whining
  Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
  Sun, 4 Sep 2005 09:51:38 -0700
  ...I don't think it's causing a vacuum leak, just maybe not holding vacuum in the reservoir as well as it should. My...
• Re: do we have a vacuum leak?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Harris
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 21:10:58 -0400
  ...So, Matthew, how about borrowing a vacuum gauge > from UI and measuring your manifold vacuum at idle (and maybe 2000 rpm > while you're...
• Re: Projektzwo Foglight Project - Bad News
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:20:55 -0500
  The 86 Syncro mud flaps are injected molded, not vacuum molded. Some of the other syncro fender flares might be vacuum molded, but not...
• Re: Audiovox CCS-100 Cruise Control Installation
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 19 May 2002 13:51:30 EDT
  ...I've found that moderate (understatement here) vacuum at 65+ mph limits the control effectiveness. I've added valved vacuum reserve canisters - helped. Unfortunately...
• Re: Overland TDD conversion details
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 14:43:25 -0800
  ...No vacuum = no brakes! I know, but I doubt that would be suitable for providing shift control on an automatic. Vacuum pump vacuum increases...
• Re: Measuring manifold vacuum
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:51:59 -0400
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano >KG6RCR Hey Mike, I've been wondering if you had any luck measuring the manifold vacuum. As far...
• Re: Boston Bob Engine - Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 22:00:46 EDT
  ...I was thinking about you vacuum at idle. I never rebuilt a VW- but i have rebuilt some Chevys. Here is my experience,i...
• Re: '80 aircooled power loss cont
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 12:47:04 -0400
  ...All vacuum and breather >lines have been replaced. I'm going to put the vacuum gauge on >tonight to get some readings. > >So, are...
• Re: vacuum lines
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 20:28:24 -0400
  Matt, I am surprised that you take this attitude to vacuum hose. I realize that the our WBXs don't pump down to 10...
• Re: Klankenstinkenwagen
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 20:56:18 -0700
  ...Thanks Jim Mary Beth and Chris Geiser wrote: > Jim, > I haven't taken the vacuum pump out on the van yet, but on my...
• Re: VDO Fuel Pressure sender?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 09:03:33 -0700
  ...I found three sites that have a bunch of information on reading a vacuum gauge. http://www.iwemalpg.com/Vacuum_gauge.htm http://www...
• WTB: Diff Lock Vacuum Parts Actuator Switch Etc.
  Historical mailing list - cz1137
  Sun, 26 May 2002 15:00:45 -0600
  ...I am in need of the vacuum parts required for locking differentials. I need the lines, the blue plastic vacuum actuator as well as...
• Vacuum pump
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:11:53 -0400
  So, my search of Bentley and the archives seems to bear out that the vacuum pump is exclusively for the cruise control on my...
• Vacuum leaks...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Jun 1996 23:47:03 -0500
  ...Did the vacuum-assist-drum-accumulator-thing test, per Bentley. Stomp on brakes five times (to eliminate residual vacuum). Start engine. The brake pedal...
• Re: Still running rich
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 19 May 2001 22:00:53 EDT
  <<<Measured fuel pressure: �36 psi at idle with vacuum connected. �42 psi (at any engine speed) with vacuum line disconnected. �If increase engine speed...
• Re: Plugging leaks in intake manifold
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:07:17 -0700
  ...Below 15 > or so and you should really go searching for a vacuum leak. >> Hi Jake, that sounds like a nice, direct test. How...
• Re: Subtle hesitation- driving me crazy...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:15:58 -0400
  ...Could this be the cause? Wouldn't non-functioning vacuum >advances and/or retards cause this problem? Is there a way to test these...
• Vacuum forming
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 31 Oct 2003 12:32:32 -0600
  It seems I have come into possession of a big vacuum forming machine that can handle materials to 1/4 inch thick, and can...
• 2.1 vacuum pressure
  Historical mailing list - Keith Dwyer
  Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:53:24 -0400
  What should the vacuum inhg be on a 2.1 water boxer Sent from my iPhone
• Vacuum range
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 20:51:48 -0800
  The vacuum I have is 13", 91 automatic at 850 RPM, warm idle. Sincerely, Mark Keller 91 Carat
• Re: do we have a vacuum leak?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 08:44:54 -0400
  ...So is 10-12 " indicative of a healthy vacuum or a leaky vacuum? I believe the question remains unanswered. My conclusion from my test...
• Re: Syncro diff lock vacuum actuator position? up or down?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:19:54 -0400
  ...I'm thinking the vacuum servo can go on either way. It's probably more convenient to have them pointing away from the starter...
• Re: Syncro diff lock check valve whining
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 19:49:09 -0400
  You have a vacuum leak in the diff lock circuit somewhere. Most likely a bad actuator. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 05:16:57 -0700
  Check the vacuum line from the engine to the brake booster, make sure it's good. If the line is good put a vacuum...
• do we have a vacuum leak?
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 19:18:09 -0700
  ...So is 10-12 " indicative of a healthy vacuum or a leaky vacuum? I believe the question remains unanswered. My conclusion from my test...
• Re: slow pressure buildup [diesel]
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 12:50:23 -0700
  In the diesel engines, a vacuum pump is used to provide the vacuum needed by the power brake booster. In your VW diesel engine...
• cruise control troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 16:54:58 -0500
  ...If it does, then the vacuum leak is more than likely? at the pedals. Sometimes, the rubber vacuum hose gets brittle where? they attach...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Info
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 18:46:02 -0500
  Hi, Hi, But I have 38#'s with the vacuum hose disconnected, where the back of Bentley calls for 35#'s. That matches the...
• Re: Fuel pressure question (FI)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 09:55:34 -0500
  > >Did you happen to note the idle rpm and the available vacuum? > >Joe Yes, the vacuum was 11 inches and the idle was 800...
• Distributor Vacuum Advance Checking
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 14:59:15 -0700
  Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows about checking the distributor's vacuum advance pump. Are they supposed to leak? When I hook...
• Re: found some hidden vacuum leaks
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 14:47:33 -0600
  ...It does not steal vacuum from the intake like some cars do. I had my '91 about 4 years before I discovered the pump...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Brake vacuum weirdness--stump the band.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:36:58 -0800
  if it's not lines or hoses, vacuum pump, brake booster, worn engine. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Felder To: Vanagon mailing list ; diesel-vanagon...
• Re: vacuum and the fuel pressure regulator?
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 20:37:44 -0600
  What is the function of the vacuum hose that connects to the fuel pressure regulator?
• Vacuum gauge install
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Oct 1996 13:35:25 -0700
  Volks, I installed (well, sort of) a vacuum gauge on my bus this past week, and thought some of you might be interested in...
• Re: Vacuum forming
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 1 Nov 2003 18:26:37 +1300
  >It seems I have come into possession of a big vacuum forming machine >that can handle materials to 1/4 inch thick, and can...
• Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 1 May 2010 10:17:53 -0700
  ...Advance connected to tee to throttle body (ported vacuum), reduction orifice then to charcoal cannister shut off valve. (Late version)Vacuum retard hooked to...
• Re: Manifold vacuum specs?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 17:55:16 -0600
  I run a VDO vacuum gauge on my dash all the time and my 2.1 idles at about14-15in. and get to 23...
• Re: Looking for a 1.9l waterboxer distributor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 11:49:06 -0800
  ...This is the one > that has the vacuum advance/retard unit on it. That means it has the > vacuum unit on the side and...
• Re: Cruise control for diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Mon, 26 May 2003 06:46:35 -0500
  ...There's a 1 way valve between the vacuum pump and the vacuum reservoir. The vacuum line for the cruise control should be connected...
• Re: Vacuum forming
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 1 Nov 2003 06:27:51 -0600
  My thanks to all who have responed with suggestions about vacuum forming vanagon parts. These I deas will be studied to see what can...
• Re: [NVC] Vacuum Forming - 80-84 westy plastic pass side curtain track cover
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 15:24:34 EST
  ...Can vacuum form materials up to 1/4 inch thick. > > Anybody need vacuum forming??? > > Thanks, > > yea.. its about time someone makes the 80-84...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 23:44:33 -0400
  I installed an equus cruise control system on my '85 1.9 (vacuum type) and installed a vacuum reservoir at the same time. The...
• Too much timing advance (revisited)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 09:57:52 -0400
  ...I also added below the spec for vacuum advance which appears to be functioning normally. My Haynes manual tells me the distributor is not...
• Re: compression/vacuum/fuel pressure/O2 voltage
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 22:07:29 -0400
  ...compression/vacuum/fuel pressure/O2 voltage My son's new '87 syncro is still running pretty rough. I monitored fuel pressure 30 w/vacuum...
• Re: Taking dog first time camping...
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 12:37:59 -0500
  ...and this is five years later! Sounds like vacuum, vacuum and more vacuuming? Without sounding like a nag.... lots of brushing the dog too...
• Re: Diagnosing a low (8-10 inches) vacuum gauge reading
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 16:07:31 -0400
  ...try measuring with gauge hooked to vacuum advance port, and at part throttle. much can be learned using a vacuum gauge, both from overall...