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• Re: bleeding of the cluch
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 08:17:57 -0600
  ...Bleeder valve is located on the slave cylinder--access it from the top of the engine compartment, driver's side. Reservoir for fluid is...
• Re: '87 2.1 Starting Problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 13:09:10 -0600
  ...First, make sure the idle stabilizer valve is connected. If it is disconnected the engine will do absolutely as you describe. Won't idle...
• Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
  Historical mailing list - andy highland
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:48:08 -0700
  ...agree, that's why i turnoff valve on fuel line from tank to engine > > when i drive, i don't want gasoline spilled from...
• Re: 1987 VAN IDLE
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:22:17 -0700
  ...Sounds like the Idle Valve on top of the engine, or more likely, the control unit for it, which is hidden behind the right...
• Re: Propane (fridge) finally out
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 27 May 1996 08:50:23 CST6CDT
  ...valved into the low-pressure side of the regulator. when one is remaining in the van for an extended period, say a long drive...
• Re: engine change
  Historical mailing list - david kao
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 20:53:48 -0800
  ...The cylinder heads, especially the exhaust valves are the ones that were in need of work. A VW dealer in my local area told...
• HELP: Heads Rebuild: No Compression
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:32:59 -0400
  ...I really want to drive the Westy. What I've done so far: '87 Westy with new engine at 90K, sitting with 157K on...
• Re: Automatic Trasmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:29:01 -0400
  ...If I drive one > day and then the next it will be fine about half the time. I recently > changed the transmission fluid and...
• Re: The writings of Gene Berg and ETC.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 16:06:55 EDT
  ...Install the largest stock valve during the reuild: 41 intake 33 exhaust. The square port heads have smaller valves. With the larger cam it...
• Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 12:28:25 -0700
  ...Is the relief valve cylindrical or spherical? My thoughts were that a cylindrical valve with wear could flutter stick or operate slower when the...
• Re: New engine, was Re: Ecu fix addendum
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:00:46 -0700
  ...block, with heads that have inter valve cracks. > > And I have a 2.2 legacy in driveway. > > The Syncro makes some difficulty with inline...
• Re: Corvair-powered Bay on Virginia CL
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:24:58 +0000
  ...Again, it was pretty cool to drive a '71 Westy with 110hp, a whole different world than a stock one with 40hp! Jeff Jeff...
• Re: Fix - Gutter trim stripping off
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:44:17 -0500
  ...I took the valve out, saw the leak was at the seal, put on a coat of Plumber's GOOP, re-assembled it, and...
• Re: master cylinder problem thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Feb 2015 08:39:52 -0800
  One other trick is to bleed the driver's side front wheel first, since it has the shortest path and least resistance. Then go...
• Re: coolant level rising - A solution?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 13:09:26 -0300
  ...I know this as I have driven with the engine cover off with my wife back there watching the damn thing. M2CW, Malcolm On...
• Updated For Sale Parts List
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 22:17:57 -0500
  ...exchanger (drivers side) good condition $160.00 #13) Two California Only Catalytic Converters, $20.00 each. #14) One each Vanagon EGR valves (goes on...
• Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs Just dropped....
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:09:09 -0600
  ...Have to see if I had the valve too pmail me if interested. DM&FS At 02:09 PM 2/24/2011, Old Volks...
• Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:28:08 -0700
  ...Dennis gave me a precise description of the *correct*, plain 87 C t-stat, which *no bypasses or relief valves* (t-stats that do...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX - here you go
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:39:35 -0800
  ...VALVE LOCKS $10.95 decrease or eliminate valve stem groove wear 1503 Chromoly Valve Spring Retainers, set of 8 $17.95 Stronger than stock...
• 80 Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 11:12:55 EDT
  ...I plan on at least a valve job with rbuilt Mark Steven heads to eliminate a dropped valve seat. Would do this on any...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 17:29:03 -0700
  ...s got some leaking valves. No surprise this rig is worn out, I >>> assumed it was, but I could drive it home at least...
• Re: Onboard water supply?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 30 May 2016 00:24:09 -0400
  ...In my last van, one that I built with plans to drive to South America, I added a .5-micron Pentek carbon block filter...
• Re: engine swaps, etc, etc, etc...(ignorant questions)
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Wed, 10 Dec 1997 20:52:35 EST
  ...HYPE I drive an '84 Audi 5000s Turbo daily with 150k miles, and aside from a little lifter tap before it warms up (and...
• Re: HELP! I need a screw size
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 15:21:24 -0800
  ...I even let the van roll backwards (I have > a sloped driveway) and then slammed on the brakes, hoping to dislodge it > from its...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:12:45 -0500
  ...Is it also stalling or hesitating when you try to accelerate? Since part of your comment is that you can’t drive it for...
• Re: pushrod tube fix
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Thu, 22 May 1997 10:50:00 -0400
  ...remove valve cover, > remove two bolts holding entire rocker arm/shafts assembly and pull out the > pushrod in the leaking tube. Rip out the...
• Re: plz help! post 090 rebuild, weird metal stress noise shifting into park
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sat, 11 Jun 2016 10:40:43 -0700
  ...put > it through the gears to fill the valve body ways. No leaks, the drive > line behaves as expected for a successful rebuild. I...
• Re: 81 Vanagon Type 4 Motor Timing
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 09:35:42 -0400
  ...I will try the spec setting without the vacuum advance next time I look at the ignition and see how the van drives. For...
• Re: Thanks to the list and a very brief 2.3L WBX writeup
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 11:07:16 -0700
  ...Boston Bob Donalds (an indespensible engine build resource) -Ceramic coating of combustion chamber & exhaust valves/port through Stan Wilder. Miscommunication left gasket sealing surface...
• Re: Vent flapper noise?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 5 May 2008 09:07:08 -0700
  ...If heat control valve is open, and appropriate flaps open, you will feel the heat even with fan off. If foam on all flaps...
• Re: semi-urgent auto transmission question, update
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:58:33 -0400
  ...valve. This can make reverse say engaged after it is de-selected. Simple test, can the van roll while you attempt to use "drive...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Wed, 11 May 2016 12:41:10 -1000
  ...You're Sure the Valve Body has actually been cleaned ? I think you mean the filter screen was replaced. Valve bodies are complex tricky...
• Re: Tire vendors
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:06:01 -0600
  ...I drive paved roads 99% of the times and for an "88 GL driven under my conditions I would recommend them as well. I...
• Re: leaking Head test....opinions needed
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 17:26:33 -0400
  Kevin; At TDC the valves are closed, otherwise you will never pressurize the cylinder. I had to make sure it was in gear and...
• Re: Head leak - What is the process for using Bars Leak Head Gasket Repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 17:20:45 -0700
  ...Waterboxer engines should just have their heads pulled every 75 to 80,000 miles, a nice valve job on the valves, and new head...
• Re: 82 diesel 1.6na- Blowing out filters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 09:37:57 -0400
  ...This can hydraulically lock bearings and break things including the pump shaft drive tab. Things can get nasty. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: RoadHaus - Las Vegas shop question
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 21:57:54 -0800
  ...When I lost an exhaust valve, a competing shop told me the van wasn't worth fixing and I should scrap it. I took...
• Re: Master Cylinder - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan A. Sinclair
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:48:57 -0600
  ...Jonathan John Rodgers wrote: > Sounds like you need to open the bleeder valves on the back of the wheel > and have someone pump the...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:17:34 -0500
  ...4/overhead valve > production run: 2/1985 - 10/1992 > output: 82kW - 112bhp DIN @4800 RPM > torque: 174Nm - 128 lb-ft @2800 RPM > bore: 94...
• Re: Fridge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:37:53 -0400
  ...It runs off the kitchen fuse (8 amp at base of driver's B pillar. Fridge DC mode runs from 16A fuse same place...
• Re: interference engines.....was Re: How much would this cost
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 18:21:51 -0800
  ...the extra $4K to drive away from the showroom with with a VR6, tim.. '97 jettas wont bend valves if you break the TB...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 19:07:14 -0800
  ...But then, there may be driveability issues > >> with > >> > that approach; there may need to be some baseline idle valve air flow > >> level > >> > needed. > >> > > >> > We...
• Re: Engine worries return
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 28 Jul 2017 09:02:38 -0700
  ...driven in a manner causing it to run hotter than normal, (and maybe its also connected to a marginal cooling system) the valve in...
• Re: Cutting tool question...cylinder head pocket
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sat, 11 May 2013 03:53:33 -0400
  A flycutter is not capable of opening valve pockets or ports. To do that, you need long shank (or an extension mandrel) cylindrical, tapered...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:14:04 -0800
  ...One thing I discovered was that you can't just pull the hose from the idle stabilizer valve, plug it, and leave the end...
• Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:12:39 -0400
  Hi (longish and boring stuff for those who don't like engine stuff) Gear Driven (cam to crank) gas engine have NO good torque...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 08:35:58 -0700
  ...s got some leaking valves. No surprise this rig is worn >>>> out, I >>>> assumed it was, but I could drive it home at least...
• Re: AT Governor and fluid exchange with final drive
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 22:42:32 -0500
  ...It is rotated by the final drive so its speed is proportional to the speed of the vehicle. The large weight controls the 1st...
• Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 13:33:49 -0400
  ...increased valve spring pressure > . high flow valve job > . minor porting > . and increased piston skirt clearance > > 2.1 "Big Valve" Upgrade > Upgrade: $3050 + core > This...
• Re: Still need HELP with hot start problem 84 Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 21:25:35 -0400
  ...Some(most) EFI pumps have a check valve built in to maintain rest pressure. You didn't mention changing the pump, so this could...
• Mud Flap - Drivers Side 83.5
  Historical mailing list
  21 May 97 10:27:00 -0700
  ...Makes it kinda crappy to turn the shutoff/on valve. quack VWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVWVW Michael Wynn - mwynn@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca Multimedia Producer @ Jang & Willson Communications...
• Re: running a log splitter from a power steering pump???
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 12:42:54 -0600
  ...I've liberated a hydraulic cylinder and > valve and now just need a hydraulic pump... what is the volume and > pressure of the power...
• Re: Help!! Van Dies.....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 18:50:27 -0600
  ...Try disconnecting your idle stabilizer valve. Mine is disconnected now because it was causing me some some similar grief. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: High altitude starting problem, aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 11:39:58 -0600
  ...I have an '81 aircooled since new and have driven it many times to ski in the Rockies. Cold and 10,000 feet. It...
• Re: 84 Vanagon: Would you fix if it yourself (if you were me?)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 06:55:25 +0000
  ...sticking throttle valve ($6.00 cleaner & brush, 118.00 labor) > Q: Can just anyone find this throttle valve and clean it? How > hard is...
• Re: Head leaks & Witches Brews.
  Historical mailing list - Renouard, Robert
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 12:45:04 -0700
  ...Remove grill and open radiater bleeder valve until air escapes C. Open rear valve D. Pull hose and open top tank (licsence tank would...
• 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...
• Re: Filling from a 40-lb propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 05:55:22 -0700
  ...Or rather, you > would have to turn it so that you were getting liquid out of the valve. if > this is a long horizontal...
• Re: Help! Changing coolant of 91 Westy...Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Fonni Chang
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 20:16:11 EDT
  ...I open the radiator bleeder valve slowly until some coolant spill out and tighten again. I then let the Westy sit for a few...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 18:26:52 -0400
  ...the driver’s side injectors, both are firing. Gas > >> sprayed. > >>> And we had spark on all plugs. > >>> > >>> Next Art pulled the valve cover. > >>> > >>> The...