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• Re: Emissions testing 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 16:13:26 -0500
  Actually, excessive HC is usually indicative of a mis-fire condition or leaky valves, usually exhaust. Rich mixture will show as excessive CO. The...
• Re: 1.9L exhaust system comments
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 18:52:32 -0500
  ...This leads to a whole host of problems - exhaust back > pressure > causes restricted breathing, poor flow "tuning," increased exhaust > valve > temperatures, etc. > Ok, while...
• MORE new parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Sat, 3 Jun 2000 14:46:46 -0700
  ...91 Vanagon, (MISSING both head gaskets, one valve cover gasket, & Head Sealant used), has various exhaust, intake, large and small o-rings, small and...
• Re: Engine fire... again!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 16 May 2008 12:57:03 -0700
  ...I think the later engines 99 and beyond.....they cut corners - like adjustable valves instead of hydraulic lifters, And I have read that late...
• Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 10 May 2001 19:38:12 EDT
  ...My thinking now is that if both valves are open AND the exhaust does not have scavenging and too restrictive an intake, then the...
• Re: lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 14:01:52 -0600
  ...is a slightly hotter cam. > Next is = > > GOOD > > ported heads (big valve heads with stock ports is a waste of $), > > John > > you cant do...
• Re: Confused about valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 16:25:26 -0700
  ...around here) or TDC of the exhaust stroke. You do that by checking to see that both valves are closed; if they are you...
• Re: Thermostat housing bolts, 91 westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hawkins
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 15:23:11 -0400
  ...Since I removed the front exhaust piping (stainless steel studs and nuts!) access to the thermostat housing was easy; a sawzall cut the allan...
• Re: 87 Westfalia - Running hot?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 6 Oct 2023 17:49:08 +0000
  ...The exhaust pipe going into it read 470� and the OEM muffler 180-200�. Raised the front a few inches and let things cool...
• Re: Propane Cautions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 15:19:35 -0400
  ...I don't think it is that important so long as the main tank valve is sealed. The only danger is actually puncturing the...
• Re: FRIDAY for sure: Fried wire--the possible Vanagon recipes don't stop there
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 1 Nov 2013 15:40:22 -0500
  ...Valves > > Lithium Grease Cake > > Fall-offel with P.I.T.A Bread > > Crusty No-bake Floor Pan Nuggets > > Frozen Blower > > Rear Hatch Drops > > Exhaust...
• Re: Zetec Using oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:28:59 -0800
  ...The engine >> is not leaking oil, no smoke is coming out the exhaust, and the coolant >> does not have oil in it. >> >> Is there...
• Re: Interpretting Compression Values- 88GL?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 13:49:42 -0500
  ...it has the correct relief valve spring tension in it to prevent lifter bleed down whn the engine is stopped. This filter eliminates/reduces...
• Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 26 May 2012 06:44:22 -0700
  ...Now, for those who've upped the compression, enlarged the valves, modded the exhaust......all the normal Hot Rod hardware mods....these aftermarket EMSs...
• 2.1L home rebuild BTDT help needed
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 04:39:02 -0500
  ...I had it running, but the exhaust sounded a little odd, and i figured I better do a compression test to see what i...
• Re: Westy Hot Shower Setup
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sun, 9 Jan 2011 09:10:21 -0800
  ...Water is also able to be drawn from the > existing line through the stock pump. (there is no check > valve).� A switch allows me...
• Re: Fuel filter suggestion
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 13:05:40 -0700
  ...A valve is a good idea too, i will do it next time filter needs changed Leon 85 Subwagen Westy Torrance, CA Blake Thornton...
• Re: Yet another rusty propane tanks question...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 06:23:10 EDT
  ...Install new valves, standard fill valve, spit valve and service valve and regulator to be on the safe side then put it back on...
• Re: Exaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 27 May 2002 22:43:29 -0500
  ...Canister $179.00 #7) Connector Pipe cannister to EGR Valve NLA #8) EGR Valve (mounts on air distriubutor) NLA #9) EGR agjustment rod NLA...
• Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 4
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 13:50:54 -0700
  ...I undid the four nuts holding the exhaust manifold to the exhaust pipe. They had been soaking for a few days in WD-40...
• Re: Refrigerator gasket and flame goes out remedies
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Aug 2012 12:13:31 -0400
  ...The "safety valve" is connected to the button you hold in while lighting, right? It has a "valve magnet"? How can I troubleshoot this...
• Re: Trying to light fridge!
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 10:40:07 -0700
  ...But the fridge just doesn't seem to want to light. > I have checked the air intake and the exhaust pipes and they are...
• Re: Breather tower test?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 18 May 2008 09:12:42 -0700
  ...Well by the time you add up a new HO2S relay and sensor, (~ $200), belts, pulley, gaskets, hoses, coolant pump, exhaust parts, mounts etc...
• Re: Refrigerator gasket and flame goes out remedies
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 7 Aug 2012 05:45:54 -0400
  ...I've done the > air pump modifications, drilling the hole out and adding the one-way > valve. I've also replaced the back-side...
• Re: Cooling System Comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 23:52:33 EDT
  ...Added a needle valve between the line to the gauge and the coolant tank, and also plumbed in a valve and nipple between the...
• Fwd: Yet another rusty propane tanks question...
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 12:30:34 -0400
  ...I'm wondering now about the overfill valve on this tank and if it is automatic or a manual overfill valve. I haven't...
• Parts, Case Codes, head studs/nuts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 09:55:47 -0700
  ...Well, I shouldn't have to do the valves :) but retorquing the head makes sense. 300 miles a good distance, Volks? ECI is no...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 16:01:26 -0700
  ...Valves were zero lash or 1 turn in, no valve noise, timing >> dead >>>>>> on >>>>>> >>>>>> 2. Manifold vacuum is 12� Hg with �1� tick (should...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 22:30:38 -0400
  ...Our conversion kit is complete and comes with a new 2.0 liter, 8 valve zero mileage engine, "plug & play" wiring harness, ECU, manifolds...
• Re: that dreaded rear heater ...
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 07:21:46 -0700
  ...rings with a square profile.� O-ring, rear heater core to valve, 861 819 297� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � On 2012-11-01, at 8:18 PM, Automatic...
• H2O heads completed!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 09:17:52 CST6CDT
  ...and it don't leak no mo' still have to finalize valve adjustment, get a new radiator cap, and figure out a new oil...
• Re: 85 Westy - need more POWER
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 18:54:31 EDT
  ...I think I know the pluses, but what are the minuses? I have also seen the water cooled heads are available with bigger valves...
• I4 2.0L Fuel Economy Survey
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 14 May 2002 21:05:29 -0700
  ...40mm valve Digifant II head from a Golf with the stock Digifant II injection system set to 6BTDC and an 87C thermostat. Exhaust is...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:19:34 -0700
  ...into the >> >> Exhaust system - Could be head gaskets, cracked heads. >> >> >> >> Blue or Blue-white Smoke - Usually an oil problem - rings, bad valve >> >> guides, scored...
• Re: CS diesel block with turbo-charger
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Dec 1996 02:06:46 -0500
  Gary, to answer your questions > Do I understand you correctly, that you have added Quantum > intake and exhaust manifolds together with the turbocharger, to...
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:55:34 EDT
  ...Also the proportioning valve is VERY rusty.<<<<< Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_ (http://members.aol.com...
• Re: Miscellaneous Aircooler Questions
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 16:08:42 -0400
  ...Local VW guys claim the 1.8L had bigger valves, but that those heads would have to be bored to accept 2.0L cylinders...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:00:10 -0700
  ...That diesel exhaust > manifold...strong! > Even as restricted as that exhaust manifold must have been, I still often > drove past WBX vanagons on hills...
• Re: ReRe: Fryeday Question & MythBusters!! Naphlene
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:00:24 -0800
  I would imagine that the sugar in the fuel would form giant lumpy carbon deposits on the exhaust valves that would keep them from...
• Re: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 14 Oct 2015 11:27:28 -1000
  any cap or valve system has to do 2 1/2 things.. first....maintain pressure on the coolant, and release pressure if it gets...
• Re: '85 GL manual - Draining old coolant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:10:08 EDT
  ...To evacuate the system take an old coolant tank cap and break open the valve so that you can blow air through the nipple...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities ***** Just 1 old guy thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Tue, 14 May 2013 08:40:41 -0500
  ...The only thing I farmed out was tying in the exhaust, I used the Rabbit exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe (with Chinese finger flex...
• Re: Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 12 Jul 2017 10:48:33 -0700
  ...Are they still available? > > > > > > I thought I would update the check valve and add a second fan, plus insulate the exhaust, and clean out...
• Re: Trying to light fridge!
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 09:55:17 -0700
  ...But the fridge just doesn't seem to want to light. > I have checked the air intake and the exhaust pipes and they are...
• Ceramics in VW engines.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 15:57:33 -0600
  ...to apply ceramic coatings on Cylinder Heads, Exhaust Ports, Rocker Shafts, Piston Tops, Piston Sides, Valve tops and stems, Cylinder Bores, Lifters and Cams...
• Re: Carrying a large outboard in a Vanagon (plus some NVC outboard motor 2 stroke vs 4 questions)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 22:29:17 -0400
  ...Dennis H is correct in that the two strokes are much simpler...they're pretty much carbureter(s), reed valves, and an ignition pack...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 23:19:50 -0500
  ...Theres a > > > >valve flap in the exhaust manifold they close and the pistons > have to > > > >compress air against that on the exhaust stroke. On...
• antifreeze carpet
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Thu, 6 Feb 1997 20:40:35 -0900 (AKST)
  ...The shut-off valve had a small drop of coolant on it, and more dripped slowly from the center front of the heater. The...
• Re: IMO: Engine converting and Re: The writings of Gene Berg and ETC.
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 15:30:42 -0400
  ...What about the poor-flowing exhaust system Kennedy supplies, or the cheap poorly constructed engine support? Not to mention the throttle 'loop', the constant...
• Update: More idle issues for idle hands and minds
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 22:19:31 -0500
  ...1) Checked the idle stabilizer valve. It was vibrating normally. Took it out and cleaned it thoroughly with carb cleaner. It was pretty dirty...
• Re: cracked AMC heads question
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:46:46 -0700
  ...I usually find at least one exhaust > valve > > > leaking. > > > Then I have a machine shop do a valve job. > > > > > > And what I wanted to...
• Re: expensive-sounding clacking noise, happy birthday to me
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 07:06:53 -0400
  ...Fortunately, it was still sitting on my > rear bumper when I got home, so I replaced it, but still the clacking. > > Fearing something valve...
• Re: Enigma: where's the oil going?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 May 2012 17:53:02 -0400
  ...The cylinders being on their side, consumption through the intake valve guides, fuel dilution causing burn off al can have an effect. One also...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:41:32 -0700
  ...In addition, after > last > summers exhaust issues ($500 in labor to have them screw up and 'fix' > their > screwup after breaking a drillbit off...
• Re: Lilley engine - specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:20:15 -0700
  ...VALVE LOCKS $10.95 decrease or eliminate valve stem groove wear 1503 Chromoly Valve Spring Retainers, set of 8 $17.95 Stronger than stock...
• Re: [vanagon] Vanagon re-power cheap & reliable
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:23:24 -0700
  ...diesel vanagon exhaust system is a pure bolt on, if you don't mind that tiny pipe etc., for an 8 valve 1.8...
• Re: 2.1L Cylinder barrel rebore (Wow!)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 13:42:48 EST
  ...heads clean ports up, match to your intake runners and exhaust. Get the cam from Webcam Ratio rockers. Unless you want to save them...
• Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Wed, 16 Feb 2005 21:02:29 -0500
  ...The only way I can think of is an electronic thermoswitch coupled with an electrical gas valve (which I don't think is an...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:15:44 -0800
  ...The #1 exhaust valve > > dropped > > onto the piston and was pounded back up through the head. The > valve > > didn't > > fail; the retainer, clips...
• 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...