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• My first 09 subi conversion and some body work stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:39:11 -0400
  ...For now i'm using an 07 harness and ECM, the 09 sub harness and intake need 3 small mod and for now i...
• 2.1L Wasserboxer for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 5 May 1998 17:42:02 -0700
  ...opration) - Flywheel - Intake system - Fuel Injection system What is not included: - Alternator - Ignition Coil - Power Steering Pump and bracket - Syncro air intake system (Everything...
• Re: Oettinger Prepped Vanagon from German Car Mag
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Hunnam
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 16:22:32 +1000
  ...So, Oettinger turned the intake manifold >by 180 degrees. > >Does someone know, how this would be possible? >Or, is the intake manifold from a...
• Re: What goes here?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:11:47 -0400
  ...What goes here? > > > > Hello listers, > > > > What goes into the big threaded hole to the left (towards the > back) of > > intake #2 (right hand side...
• Re: Crumbling Flue Vent Cover
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:53:17 -0700
  ...If I were to convert to a compressor fridge (Norcold, or >> whatever) then I would want to seal off the vent/intake port >> completely...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-Crankcase vent heater.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 1 May 2013 22:19:39 -0400
  ...It provides a restriction to the > blow by that can make it into the intake air. Since this blow by contains > water vapor the...
• Re: Carb conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:42:48 -0700
  IMHO the essential part is the proper vanagon air-intake manifold as then it's a bolt-on. An adapter plate can easily be...
• Re: Chevron FI Cleaner Specifics
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 17 Feb 95 14:44:12 CST
  ...cause the deposits 'grew' in the intake manifold, right behind the intake valves. the air-cooled engines supposedly were hot enough to NOT form...
• Re: Runaway Dieselbox!
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 20:39:13 -0700
  ...the breather hose so that it doesn't recirculate into the intake system. Rennie VolksDragon@earthlink.net Los Angeles Sean Lynch wrote: > Well, I...
• Re: The "syndrome" solutions
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 00:59:50 -0400
  ...With th epart install betseen the air intake and the air intake mechanism, (my description and memory is vague. let the mechanics do it...
• Re: The Subi conversion pictures...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 2 May 2007 22:54:48 -0400
  ...Simply >>unbelievable. >> >>Oh, i forgot, the powder coated red intake/valve covers... i have "rights" >>on it... he he, i nice touch by Vanaru...
• Re: Draft, below Dometic
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:43:55 -0400
  ...cabin warmer? There is no connection between outside and inside, the intake/flue system starts and ends at the outside fitting and is entirely...
• Re: Checking engine vaccum
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:57:21 -0800
  ...Checking engine vaccum > If one puts a Tee in line between intake manifold and fuel pressure > regulator and then connects vacuum gauge to the...
• 85 westy FS $4k/obo CDN
  Historical mailing list - UTORInfoCommons
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 15:02:23 -0400
  ...surface rust in spots need -new tires -exhaust is broken at intake manifold (???) -has electrical gremlin in starter (occasionally) Other than that bus apparently...
• Re: Sheesh? Duct Tape? BTDT
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Apr 1997 10:31:20 -0700
  >| I shall continue to yank the grill in late November, stuff the intake with >| foam, cover over with "riggers tape" AKA "Gaffers Tape" and...
• Billy's coming together
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 20:43:19 -0600
  ...I reinstalled the intake manifold, exhaust system (part of it) fuel injectors, the AC bracket, PS pump, alternator, and so on. I'm thinking...
• UPDATE -- '84 Vanagon in DeLand, FL
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 1 Dec 2011 10:20:14 -0800
  ...it to Ron's shop. Ron just called with his diagnosis. Intake valve on #1 cylinder is stuck in valve guide. He said valve...
• Re: Cold Air Intake
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 30 Mar 2015 08:38:14 -0700
  ...Eyeballing the WBX intake tract makes me think the > throttle body is the choke point. > > Raymond > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 29, 2015...
• Re: Compression test results for '84 Vanagon 1.9L with rebuilt right head
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:52:03 -0500
  ...The most common means for excessive oil is the intake valve guides. There should be valve stem seals on the intakes. Many shops leave...
• Re: Bosch metal fuel filter - made for same or different fuel line diameters?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:28:14 CDT
  ...The filter's 'intake' line from the tank, however, >appears >to be 5/16" while the 'exit' line to the fuel pump is larger...
• Re: 1.9 engine HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 8 Jan 2010 21:14:21 -0800
  ...Thursday, January 7, 2010, 1:26 PM > > > my 'snap thoughts' go to Air Intake Boot ( make sure it's not split or > cracked, doesn...
• Re: A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:01:39 -0700
  ...I used to take my grill off > and tape cardboard over the intake every winter to minimize cold air > flow into the van, occasionally...
• Re: T-Pipe at the gas intake
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 05:48:16 -0800
  ...T-Pipe at the gas intake > My t-pipe has started leaking. Last time I filled up, some gas spilled. > Repair person has checked...
• Re: 1.9 and 2.1 Parts Interchangability
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:54:22 -0400
  I use the 2.1 intake runners throttle body and the Digijet European ECU with my big Valve 2.1 I promised Ben the...
• 914 rocket bus...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 07 Mar 1996 10:58:54 -0500 (EST)
  ...WOW, a PORSCHE 914 ENGINE in a late breadloaf, what a great idea...those three stud intakes make all the difference... patrick
• Lousy Type I Heads
  Historical mailing list - JOHNSON THOMAS H
  Sat, 30 Dec 1995 22:27:55 -0900 (AKST)
  ...between them, they've had two burnt exhaust valves, one burnt intake valve (!), one exhaust port that was welded 2/3rds shut, and a...
• Oil Cooler Location
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 5 May 1999 13:46:05 -0500
  Why not put the oil cooler in the path of the air flowing in the drivers side rear air intake (the big black vents...
• where did it go
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 01:23:29 -0800
  ...the lifter boss with the lifter still in it on the intake for #1.running about 4300 rpm when this happened melted #1 piston...
• Re: Positive story
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 08:54:02 -0700
  ...a few years ago...sparrows kept building nests in the air intake, pulled more than one nest with eggs out in that jeeps time...
• Diesel conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Tromp
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 22:34:55 +0000
  ...A.) Was there a cover mod necessary? If so what intake did you use? B.) Did you swap trannies?? If so what Transmission did...
• Power Steering Leak WHERE??
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 14:16:58 -0500
  ...What is strange is the intake hose from the reservoir is soaked the most but that wouldn't have any pressure on it would...
• Re: 1985 1.9 Hesitation at higher RPM (kind of long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Jun 2012 13:55:28 -0700
  On 6/7/2012 1:34 PM, John Lauterbach wrote: > On my '84, sticking intake valve on #1 cylinder had same symptoms before > total...
• head gasket progress
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 18:46:17 -0700
  ...looose AC Compressor w/no charge and missing mounting hardware, AC Compressor bracket, then the intake to clean/paint it, then the head. Good...
• Re: info needed on crancase ventilation systems (mostly I4)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:43:45 -0800
  ...Block vents to/through PCV on valve cover, to intake bellow between AFM and throttle body. If it were me, I'd stick with...
• Re: I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 11:41:20 -0700
  ...so like always, 006 on #1 and up to #2 but???????????????? > Now that am on #2, intake valve on #1 as now a 1...
• Re: Positive Crankcase Ventilation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:36:46 -0600
  I would think that the Tower & Hose to Intake on the H2OBoxers can be considered/called PCV,,, The diff’ between the Vanagon system & most...
• Re: Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:30:10 -0500
  ...Anyone up to make a custom intake manifold? The WBX may be an ancient design, but it has much goodness to offer. 2010/2...
• Re: heat riser, jumping tranny
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 09:02:09 -0400
  ...DP intake manifolds should be cheap at >junkyards. I have several I couldn't sell for $1 each at a swap-meet. > >> Can the...
• Re: Rough starting in cold weather
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 10:12:11 -0700
  ...Since there's only one, it's not close to a particular cylinder but rather upstream in the intake manifold. I find it interesting...
• diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 16:29:52 -0800
  ...diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly) > I tracked down a vacuum leak on my diesel-gas conversion today - bad intake > manifold gasket. I put...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:20:14 -0600
  ...I've decided to use that same gauge-function area for Intake Air Temp. and that is VERY interesting to watch. I'm sort...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - frankgrun
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:58:52 -0800
  ...Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no! Date: January 19, 2009 10:19:49...
• Re: Intermittent poor performance at light throttle ('84 1.9L automatic transmission)
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 28 May 2011 01:59:06 -0700
  ...He > > looked for smoke coming out of air intake system. > > > > alistair > > > > > > On 27-May-11, at 10:08 AM, neil n wrote: > > > >> Assuming this...
• Re: What IS Vanagon Syndrome, exactly?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 19:14:32 -0700
  ...If this explanation was true, then one might expect different air intake set-ups to differ in the frequency of the syndrome. I never...
• Re: Propex Install
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:22:42 -0700
  ...Those locations are also fairly easy to route the intake/exhaust hoses through the floor to outside. > > Bob > > Sent from DAS4X4 >
• Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 19:52:52 -0600
  ...auxillary air regulator is open, and air is diverted to the intake manifold, thus bypassing the throttle body. This book says that this enables...
• Re: Why do I have four bent Intake valves?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 19:35:26 -0400
  ...Why do I have four bent Intake valves? > Thanks to everyone that replied to this. > > I am planning on pulling the heads this weekend...
• Re: Startter Motor Installation Question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 06:57:41 -0700
  This nut often falls out and rolls under the intake/throttle area, where is has to be fished out. To re-install, you can...
• Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 21:32:24 -0400
  ...The SVX intake cam is gear driven off the exhaust cam instead of having another loop in the timing belt. The intake gear is...
• Re: Dometic condensation drain
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:49:13 -0700
  ...Maybe I should have a closer look for cracks in the exhaust/intake pipes. Thanks for the reminder Jonathan! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty...
• Wires through the body
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Wed, 2 Mar 2022 00:08:18 +0000
  ...then to holes in the rear hatch frame, into the air intake area, and then through holes into the bus, with a bunch of...
• Re: Won't stay running below 2,500 RPM
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 3 Mar 2018 11:18:41 -0800
  ...or broken vacuum hose/air leak on intake booth and the such
• FS-Porsche wheels,trans., VW bus engine
  Historical mailing list
  10 Jun 1996 21:43:45 GMT
  ...bearing, EC. $650 obo VW bus eng.,1835 cc with Weber intakes and carb., heater box, exhaust, runs strong, low miles. $350 obo Located...
• Warm buses
  Historical mailing list - William R Donley
  Sun, 24 Dec 1995 08:28:07 -0800 (PST)
  ...and plumbed it into the divider between the driver's seat. Intake and output were sent outside the bus. Themostatic heat! Claims it makes...
• Re: Starting trouble revisited
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 16:29:59 -0500
  ...When you say 'backfiring when decelerating', is it backfiring through the intake, or the exhaust? Popping from the exhaust while decelerating in gear usually...
• Re: name that model year
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 26 May 2005 13:34:38 -0600
  ...vanagon 4sale in CA. > > it has the early 1980 metal rear intake louvers. > > but the front lower grill doesn't look 'hacked' but looks...
• Re: GOOP
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:25:56 -0600
  JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: >i have used this stuff to fix cracked air intake boots, rubber hoses, etc.. >its called "GOOP" Automotive sealant should...
• Re: Outhouse fan
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:29:06 -0700
  ...Pull the intake, disconect the internal hoe, plug with a 3/8 flare pleug. Hacksaw the back part of the inlet off, epoxy a...
• Re: Odd engine smell?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:33:18 +0000
  Since I've started to dry my laundry on the intake manifold..... My Vanagon has started to take on a kind of home boy...
• Re: Emissions: Vacuum Leak ID'd 82 aircooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:24:36 -0400
  It is rare for the intake gaskets to leak if the correct ones are used. I have seen leaks where the tubes join into...