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Re: Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 17:18:57 -0700
things that pop into my mind are the integrity of the exhaust system ...... no leaks anywhere, and the muffler isn't deteriorating inside , things...
Re: Refrigerator Fans
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Wed, 28 Apr 1999 21:43:13 PDT
...I checked the manual, and found that the lighting procedure is the same, so I turned the gas valve to On like it said...
Re: back on the road
Historical mailing list - pat
Mon, 4 Apr 2011 17:08:38 -0400
...The old fuel gummed up the valve guides and hung an exhaust valve. The fix involves pulling and full disassembly of the head. I...
Wasserboxer engine for sale
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 13 May 1998 23:14:37 -0700
...1L wasserboxer, no leaks, needs new valve cover gasket, 146,000kms. - Flywheel, good shape, no melted spots. - Exhaust system - all pipes (syncro), catalitic converter...
Re: Comments on Splittie
Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
Fri, 13 Sep 2002 10:28:12 -0600
...The Corvair guys are building very reliable engines in the 150 HP range with modern fuel injection and minor things like exhaust and head...
Re: replacing flex plate with flywheel
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 7 Dec 2023 11:53:39 -0500
...But, Exhaust and such will often bring unexpected work. Best, Eric Caron > On Dec 7, 2023, at 8:05 AM, Richard Koller <brvkoller@GMAIL...
Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
Historical mailing list - Richard Duvernay
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:47:18 -0700
...Found a ***tiny*** leak at the exhaust where it meets the combustion box. Pulled things apart, cleaned, checked the jet, (could blow a steady...
Re: Leak Down Testing
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:57:59 -0600
...If a exhaust valve is leaking you will have air coming out the end of the muffler .// I f the intake valve is bad...
Re: Garage sale at Zoltan's place
Historical mailing list
Sat, 20 Apr 2019 22:40:20 +0000
...Control Units Idle valves Air Flow Meters for 2.1, 1.9 and Air Cooled, also new one. 1.9 exhaust pipes fuel pumps...
Re: purging propane tank
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:58:07 -0400
...the bleeder valve for 20 seconds or so, and then fill the >> rest of the way. >> >> I imagine this would exhaust the vast majority...
Re: Brake fade vs. automatic tranny
Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
Sun, 31 Aug 1997 09:12:05 -0500
...a vanagon auto WILL go into 1st gear at 65 mph, if you don't mind replacing all of the exhaust valves. I never...
1.9l pushrod tube seals (repost from egroups)
Historical mailing list - John Haddad
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 11:54:18 -0400
...pushrod tubes which share a bolt/nut with some of the exhaust hangers. Any tips from those who have been there on tearing down...
Re: Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 13:48:38 -0600
...of highly explosive propane gas exhausting into their van without warning. Perhaps a automatic safety shut-off valve can be plumbed into the gas...
Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:32:13 -0400
...As for the exhaust mis alignment, it is probably the result of an aftermarket exhaust. This is a common problem. You can;t just...
Re: performance mods for wbx
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 3 Jun 2001 23:26:06 EDT
<<<I am considering adding ratio rockers, a free flow exhaust and maybe a k+nair filter on a sound and otherwise stock 2.1...
Re: "Extend a stay" propane device
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 06:48:31 EDT
...The hoses sold for this purpose also have auto shut off valves and only open when connected to a device. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:46:16 -0400
...Some people think you are talking about the rocker arm covers (valve covers most people call them) and are wondering why you would want...
Re: 2.1 fuel injection problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 06:27:49 -0400
...Running way too rich, black smoke pouring out of exhaust tail pipe at idle and under acceleration. At cold startup it seems to be...
Re: Engine Removal
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:55:20 -0700
...They will do a valve job > > for you and also repair the exhaust studs no problems for not much > > money. They will also clean...
Re: '87 Westy stalling when cold
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Tue, 6 Jul 2004 06:41:58 -0400
...Here are the symptoms my 87 had....stalled when cold, idled like crap when cold, exhaust was rich (black smoke and odor of unburned...
VW Parts For Sale
Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:13:21 GMT
...1 Intake valve 1500-1600 Brazil 113 109 612 4 Exhaust valve 40 HP/1300 German 311 109 612 5 Exhaust valve 1500-1600...
Smog laws and LPG conversions
Historical mailing list - King, Robert
14 Oct 1994 09:00:13 +1000
...Our RWC's (Road Worthiness Certificates) are largley based around mechanical aspects relating to vehicle safety - brakes, glass, lights, suspension, exhaust etc etc. Are...
VW parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
Tue, 26 Mar 1996 21:47:59 GMT
...1 Intake valve 1500-1600 Brazil 113 109 612 4 Exhaust valve 40 HP/1300 German 311 109 612 5 Exhaust valve 1500-1600...
Winter prep
Historical mailing list
Mon, 19 Sep 94 22:06:40 EDT
...There are six bolts in all holding the cat between the no 3/4 exhaust manifold and the exhaust pipe. The whole set up...
Re: refrigerator update
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 26 Jun 2017 18:37:39 -0700
...When testing out of the van it is imperative that the exhaust assembly is complete. Otherwise the exhaust gets sucked back into the inlet...
Re: Rebuild help please!
Historical mailing list - Jamie Aycock
Fri, 13 May 1994 00:40:02 -0400 (EDT)
...There is a big chunk of head missing by the #1 exhaust > valve, and the forward cylinders both have seize marks. Looks like I...
Re: 88 Synchro Exhaust and Engine ?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 27 Jul 1996 20:35:46 -0300 (ADT)
...The benefits are, higher compression, 16 valve engine with overhead cam, and reportedly high reliability/lifespan. 130HP vs. 95 is pretty appealing. or 155HP...
Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 16:09:27 +0000
...1 15W 50 or 5W 50 in my Boston Bob Big Valve > engine right from the beginning, after break-in. Now at 86,000...
Re: 89 Bluestar project
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 07:56:40 -0800
...of > > > removing the exhaust pipes and intakes from the cylinder heads, > > > followed by loosening all the cylinder head bolts, removing valve > > > gear, pushrods and...
Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
Historical mailing list - Rob
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:39:53 -0700
...Found a ***tiny*** leak at the exhaust >where it meets the combustion box. Pulled things apart, cleaned, >checked the jet, (could blow a steady...
Spark Plug Failure
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 10 Aug 2001 06:32:28 EDT
...Backfiring through the exhaust had me thinking burnt valve. Yesterday I took the time to start digging and find out what was going on...
Re: what the vw waterboxer offers?? Lilleys & aircooleds
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sat, 2 Jun 2001 00:01:37 EDT
...valve train parts that eliminate weak weaker parts (solid rocker shafts, stronger valve spring retainers, roller tip rocker arms, etc.) match porting exhaust and...
Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:04:07 -0700
...Drop after that maybe 2 PSI ? > > Even if an injector had a weak spring, I guess since the intake or > exhaust valve opens on...
Re: need afm to throttle body hose aircooled,
Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
Tue, 17 Jun 2003 22:36:11 EDT
...model I can't seem to find any sticker it has the 72-74 exhaust so I can't tell by that. TIA Keivn...
Re: Huffer motors..Turbo and SC...
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sat, 2 Jun 2007 11:18:12 -0400
...Huffer motors..Turbo and SC... > > Maybe he's talking about superchargers with a bypass valve that is not > vacuum operated? > > Sudhir > > On 6/1...
FW: My first set of heads ?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 2 Dec 2002 12:52:03 -0500
...Also with the cracks between the valves there is the possibility of dropping a valve seat. Occasionally you can find a set of good...
Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:59:46 -0700
...One will be lined up in its compression stroke TDC and the other will at the same time be lined up for its exhaust...
Re: Fridge maintenance
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 06:57:22 EDT
...2 - Blow compressed air through the propane line from the top connection while holding open the bypass valve and propane main valve open with...
Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 Jul 2012 01:43:29 -0400
...Drop after that maybe 2 PSI ? >> >> Even if an injector had a weak spring, I guess since the intake or >> exhaust valve opens on...
No Oil filler cap=poor idle..observation on Digifant..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:50:39 -0700
...Started it up and had a really poor idle...very similar to what was going on just before I replaced my Idle control valve...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 08:08:52 -0700
...into the valves. I saw a video of someone doing that, but it was on a different type of engine. > The exhausts should not...
Re: Camper van
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 20 Oct 2013 08:12:07 -0700
...full time exhaust flow there wouldn't be > good .. > what can I use for an exhaust valve ? .. > hey ..an EGR valve if nothing else...
Re: Coolant mystery
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:16:30 -0700
...valve; I could blow-suck air through it. New cap seems to have solved the issue. My original concern was that compression or exhaust...
Valve seals
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Sun, 27 Jun 2004 23:58:54 -0400
Speaking of valve seals. The most recent engine I've taken apart still had the valve seals in place. I've never installed these...
Backfiring. How to proceed?
Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
Thu, 31 May 2007 11:05:09 -0600
...I was thinking of using a compressor, like in a leak down test, only with the exhaust valve open, and then blocking off the...
Why did this mod increase my fuel economy?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 26 Mar 2000 22:22:24 -0800
...Ever since I installed the ABA (formerly 3A) engine I have been too lazy to modify the throttle pedal linkage so the throttle valve...
Re: Fw: Neils' Downpipe/"Y" pics + exhaust flex bushing and pipe reducer questions
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:27:51 -0700
...This causes the low pressure area > between the reflected pressure waves to reach the cylinder just as the > exhaust valve is opening again. This...
Re: The transitional engine...
Historical mailing list - Dirk Wright
Thu, 23 May 1996 08:35:34 -0400 (EDT)
...The best idea that I've come up with is Jet Hot Coating for the combustion chamber, intake and exhaust ports and exhaust valves...
Re: 2.1L Power-Up Grade- Tranny info
Historical mailing list
Thu, 26 Nov 1998 16:53:31 PST
...valves coated, and if you decided to do > other parts such as the crank etc. I decided to coat the intake stems. The exhaust...
Re: Tiico oil filter, DO IT RIGHT!
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Mon, 6 Jan 2003 17:19:51 EST
...This was not a permanent install, I just wanted to see what was going on back there, since I've been having some valve...
California travels
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 18 Jan 2006 15:21:44 EST
...And, yes the '87 Westy with Boston Bob's Big Valve motor is performing flawlessly. Now that I've said that watch what happens...
a bit of an idling puzzle
Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:18:51 -0400
Folks, A bit of a puzzle - 87 vanagon- 40 k on rebuild Just replaced the whole exhaust system - (that manifold is a PIA) and...
Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:14:23 -0500
...That would give you some financial room > > to do a valve job if you wanted. I feel for you as I've been there...
Re: Some Questions about the ECU Chip Upgrades- Answered....
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sun, 6 Aug 2000 23:36:12 PDT
...It had a Porsche 914 >hydraulic performance cam, Modified 914 racing exhaust, electronic ignition >AND DUAL- DUAL Throat 36mm Dellorto carburetors. I was getting...
Re: 2.1L engine parts for sale
Historical mailing list
Thu, 3 Dec 1998 14:17:21 PST
...I have ceramic coating my heads, exhaust, pistons, valves and bearings. I have counter-weighting my crankshaft and balancing the rotating parts. I have...
more 75 westy ignition? stuff
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Sat, 8 Jun 1996 09:36:18 -0400 (EDT)
...so, befor it could get hot, i stoped it, and got ready to get dirty, and set the valves. <yeah yeah, planned to do...
Re: Rebuilt 2.0L engine runs!!! And a GEX surprise
Historical mailing list - Access Systems
Wed, 7 Jul 1999 23:13:03 -0400
...the GEX self-destructed by snapping off the head of the > exhaust valve in number 1 cylinder. Not a pretty sight. > > The GEX surprise...
Re: Propane Fillup?
Historical mailing list - Emil Lehan
Fri, 29 Jul 2005 15:40:14 EDT
...I do intend on replacing as many of the attached components (valves and such) as possible. Any one got experience with this issue? Thank...
It is pretty easy to work on, that Inline 4 transplant motor...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 3 May 2007 20:17:30 -0700
...One bad part of the job was getting the exhaust head pipe off the manifold and back on. VW, it all it's wisdom...
Re: Missing coolant
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:25:08 -1000
...And finally, if a tiny leak only occurs when the engine is warm, and mskrs it's way to the exhaust somehow/somewhere, it...