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• Re: '83-'85 Cooling Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 18:29:37 -0400
  If you mean the one on the passenger side above the exhaust pipe , 1" x 9" w/ 2 60 degree bends - I just bought...
• Re: Rough running engine update, sorta, was Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 20:39:33 -0500
  ...You can relace the o2 sensor untill the cows come home and that will not help if the exhaust system is fouled I will...
• Re: Weird engine noise update (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:17:00 -0500
  ...Also, on compression stroke, listen to exhaust, the intake. That will tell you about valves. Drain oil through a fine paint filter and look...
• RE: Dead 77 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 06:06:33 -0500
  ...You can get one from a bus from '72 through '78 ('79 if it comes w/exhaust) a station wagon (not sure of years...
• Re: Oil pressure wire rubbed bare?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 22:23:53 -0800
  ...wires must blow around when going down the highway and get on the exhaust manifold. I routed my replacement wires up through the valve...
• Re: 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 02:03:19 EDT
  ...To this tap, I connected a 1/8 inch pipe tee, ran one side to the gauge through an inline shutoff valve, and the...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 19:36:17 -0700
  ...idle control >> valve: >> Cleaned all grounds, per y'all's recommendations >> Replace Temp II sensor >> Replace O2 sensor, several times >> Replace exhaust, several times...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:10:04 -0700
  ...I'm not assuming it's faulty, but my concern is that if > (ignoring cam now) I have #1 set to the "exhaust" stroke...
• Left motor mount. (Diesel 1.9 TD Swap)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 18 May 1998 21:39:02 -0400
  ...D-port on the 1.9, and has larger valves), but how about the exhaust? 4. Someone got the 1.6 Jetta TD in...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:10:03 -0700
  ...I adjust the first #1 intake and exhaust valves to > one turn after > the > rocker arm just touches the valve stem. Or use Bobs...
• Re: Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 19:23:09 -0800
  ...Therefore, > sealing rings not seated properly, exhaust gasses reached the green o-rings > destroying them, allowing coolant into the combustion chamber and out the...
• Need Advice - New Motor in '76 Won't Run
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 08 Jun 1996 11:48:21
  ...It backfires _badly_ through the intake (we're talking flames here!), and through the exhaust, and won't start. Triple checked timing, tried a...
• Head Woes on 84 GL/Vanagon Retrospect
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Wed, 1 Jan 1997 18:26:01 -0600 (CST)
  ...I had learned how to nurse slow head leaks and exhaust leaks while logging more than 8,000 miles on her since last May...
• Re: (reasonable) Performance Improvements for 1984 1.9L Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 16:30:09 -0400
  ...needed to keep from smacking valves? What sort of power gains and at what cost (dollar and driveability) Mark Craig Rogers wrote: > Try advancing...
• Re: Complete list of parts needed from Jetta to do conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 23:27:50 -0400
  ...The downpipe, so you can make a new exhaust. 11. Any little check valves and such from the vacuum lines. I think thats everything...
• Refrigerator: Fup...Fup............Fup
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 22:31:52 -0400
  ...After cleaning the refrigerator combustion chamber and intake / exhaust tubes of the fridge about a month ago, I was able to get the propane...
• DaBoat 2-liter update - it lives! (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 09:25:45 -0800 (PST)
  ...valve cover gasket. The backfire must have blown out the seal. Another easy fix - thank goodness! So, a coupla hours to fix the exhaust...
• 73 kombi backfiring
  Historical mailing list - Bill Linderfelt
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 11:54:14 +0800
  ...The EGR setup coming off the exhaust has been disconnected and in fact the exhaust manifold has been replaced and there is no outlet...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:15:29 -0700
  ...So when the intake valve is closed, injected fuel sorta just pools up or something? When the valve opens some gets sucked in and...
• Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:05:45 -0700
  Guys, This is an attempt to resurrect the discussion on what the cause of a rear exhaust header hitting the rear engine mount bar...
• Re: AC Freon (a bit long)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 10:26:32 EST
  ...something really silly, like blow off the relief valve at 500psi directly onto the exhaust manifold (usually from gross overcharging). The off brand substitutes...
• Re: Urgent: NEED HELP, Weird Van Thing
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 18:22:27 -0500
  ...exhaust rattle, removed cat, > ceramic insert is in 10 pieces, couldnt find replacement on sunday, > so put back together. Went for a ride, valve...
• Re: Propane tank rust - how much is too much?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:43:03 -0500
  ...I had left > the tank valve open since the summer, but I last used the stove in > November. I think the original regulator may...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Feb 2015 18:21:46 -0500
  ...Put everything back in place, adjusted the valves, put 20-50 oil in the engine, and went for a test drive. All seem well...
• Re: refrigerator update
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 27 Jun 2017 06:02:11 -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...
• Some dometic notes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 30 Jun 2019 10:36:03 -0700
  ...The exhaust flue warmed up, and I waited, waited, but no cooling. And, this is important, no heat coming off any of the piping...
• Re: Potential New Survey [LONG!]
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:33:24 -0500
  ...idle stabilizer valve 39. idle stabilizer control unit 40. coil 41. battery 42. wheel bearings 43. heater core(s) 44. heat exchangers (air) 45...
• Re: vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:56:35 -0400
  ...If so you either have a bad sensor, bad wiring, or exhaust leaks that are affecting the sensor reading. Allan On Tue, 04 Aug...
• Rebuilt 1.9L Wasserboxer possibly for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 21:56:25 -0400
  ...That will be just about turn key, with exhaust (minus muffler), some intake parts and new clutch and machined flywheel. Bob Donalds generously helped...
• Things fall apart; the center will not hold
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 07:58:06 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I've got to install one of those fuel line shut-off valves: It'd make situations like this much easier to deal with...
• Re: Propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 12:19:45 EST
  ...Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/) a VW Camper...
• Re: Driving with LP appliances on
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Fri, 29 May 1998 08:41:01 8
  ...Leaks around the vent housing, unequal lengths in the supply and exhaust tubes or even failure to seat the burner drain valve properly are...
• 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: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:00:12 -0400
  ...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: 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: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:26:00 -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: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 21:21:26 +0000
  ...No > drips anywhere-engine plumbing, heads, transmission cooler, radiator, or > front heater valve. No evidence of coolant mixing with either the > transmission fluid or...
• RE: 911 in 69 westy
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 01 May 1996 09:59:13 EST
  ...82 CIS engine tallest) Also I would not want to do valve adjustments on the front cylinders of a six in a breadloaf van...
• Re: What's Wrong With my Compression?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 22:05:29 -0700
  ...For instance, the exhaust valve might be going out of > >> round. > >> > >> Ken Lewis > >> http://neksiwel.20m.com/ > >> Vanagon mods, tech info and O2 sensor...
• Re: Backfiring. How to proceed?
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Thu, 31 May 2007 16:11:35 -0600
  ...the exhaust valve open. That ought to give me a quieter, safer way to see if I have issues on the exhaust side..... > > If...
• Re: It's back together and it runs.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 14:24:38 -0800
  ...the exhaust on yesterday. > This morning filled with fluids and fired it up. > > Looks like I may need to adjust the valves again since...
• Re: cracked AMC heads question
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 07:20:48 -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: Urgent: NEED HELP, Weird Van Thing
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 20:01:04 -0500
  ...exhaust rattle, removed cat, > > > ceramic insert is in 10 pieces, couldnt find replacement on > sunday, > > > so put back together. Went for a ride, valve...
• Re: Resurrection of '64 Deluxe
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 14:23:29 -0400
  ...I would replace all the guides and the exhaust valves. Look in the cylinders at the top of the pistons. What are all those...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:45:52 -0500
  ...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: GEX update (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Douglas
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 22:44:19 -0700
  ...There was exhaust etc from where the head was not meeting > > the cylinder. Any one familiar with this one? > > > This problem sounds like failure...
• Re: Fuel leak ruin trip to San Jose (FIRE HAZARD)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 22:57:06 EDT
  ...The fuel pump is designed so that when the engine is shut off, a spring-loaded valve closes to prevent fuel from returning to...
• Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 22:05:23 -0700
  ...We used the original Digifant II throttle valve and installed it 'upside down' so everything would line up right - the vacuum lines for the...
• Re: Does this bus go to my office?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 13:35:11 -0500
  ...Also there was a large black spot below the exhaust pipe, and she was > loping along maybe running on 3, and couldn't keep...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:20:16 -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...
• CAT HEATER INSTALLATION IN VANAGON
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Thu, 2 Oct 1997 17:09:12 -0700
  ...Hold your hand against the exhaust. You should be able to feel warm air coming out. If exhaust is blocked, the heater turns itself...
• Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 3
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 18:35:07 -0700
  ...but I hope good valves, etc don't rust in the meantime. Also I sprayed WD-40 on the exhaust manifold bolts in anticipation...
• Bargain Basement Blowout! Everything MUST GO!
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 15 Aug 2003 21:40:53 -0700
  ...Look to be in good/excellent condition. -AMC heads, better than new (new SS valves installed) -OEM heads, used w/40K miles on them...
• Re: Go Westy Fridge update kit
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:51:02 -0400
  ...When doing so, I discovered that the original check valve would not admit any compressed air from the pump, so the GoWesty kit provided...
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:17:40 -0700
  ...above the exhaust primaries, without NLA parts ie I installed a motor from this century with all that implies - 4 valves per cylinder, 10...
• Re: My poor MPG, compression tests results
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:26:44 +0000
  ...Low compression in one cylinder usually indicates a bad exhaust valve. Low compression in two adjacent cylinders typically means you have a bad head...
• Re: Small coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:46:42 -0600
  ...The bolts/studs that attach to the cylinder head exhaust will sometimes break and leave you with no options but to remove the head...
• Re: Boston Bob Engine, Low Compression and Low Vacuum - Good News
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 05:06:59 -0000
  ...Randy said that while working on them he noticed the exhaust valve lifter on #4 was quite soft. We hope that without the constant...
• Re: Got the Drips :-(
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:13:23 -0700
  ...the 'worst' part about that cover is that at the top it's securred under exhaust port bolts or nuts, which can sometimes be...
• RE: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 16:05:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...wouldn't this tend you make your exhaust valves "fail-certain"??? >Thus, while the canister may help at >first, it probably wouldn't last...