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Re: Engine Removal
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:17:09 -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: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 23:00:47 -0700
...apart entire air intake system, changed the air intake > > distributor box, and most rubber hoses. > > - changed temp sensor II > > - adjusted valves > > - looked for exhaust...
Re: Propex heater and rear heater removal pros/cons in colder climates
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Sat, 7 May 2016 09:14:26 -0700
...It's all hidden but of course the > console now doesn't come out easily. > > And had to drill thru floor to route intake...
More Power to the Wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 28 Apr 1998 13:57:07 -0700
...does not work well with the steep intake ramp on the stock cam, eventually can cause valve damage, according to Webcam tech.) 4) Install...
Re: What s inside the oil breather tower???
Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
Thu, 13 Apr 2000 14:14:18 -0500
...It contains a rubber flapper valve that is spring loaded. It is intended to be a one way breather. I have personally dissected five...
Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 14 May 2013 12:20:41 -0400
...valve cover deck height as the 1.8L VW I4 series. The 3A head has a significantly upgraded intake manifold, injection port and intake...
Re: 82 air cooled automatic vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:43:28 -0700
...The white smoke was the brake fluid being drawn into the intake system and burning. No start may be a combination of vacuum leak...
Re: "91 Subie Vanagon back on the road
Historical mailing list - JOHN LAUTERBACH
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:49:13 -0400
...Was it you that I had visited many years ago and diagnosed the failed intake valve keeper. That was long before 2019 so not...
Re: Add-on Oil Coolers
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Sun, 14 May 1995 23:27:02 -0700 (PDT)
...magnesium? > It could also suck bubbles of air in on the intake side. > also the pressure can go way too high with a melling...
Re: Trying to light fridge!
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 09:42:17 -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...
[Fwd: Re: Is it normal...]
Historical mailing list - Andy Walker
Thu, 16 Feb 2006 23:20:26 -0500
...But if you get massive amounts into the intake > track, something is wrong. Keep the oil level between the marks on the > dipstick Do...
Re: A.I.R.S Rescue, Sort of. (Long)
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 15:21:30 -1000
...Then I noticed that the idle air bypass valve supply hose from the air intake boot to the valve had a cracked and broken...
Re: 89 Bluestar project
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sun, 2 Feb 2014 09:51:13 -0500
...the exhaust pipes and intakes from the cylinder heads, followed by loosening all the cylinder head bolts, removing valve gear, pushrods and pushrod tubes...
Re: Engine alternative (inline four) a bit long
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:42:10 -0700
...the 170 hp is available if a Euro intake camshaft, and a sport tuned exhaust system. sure ............when I sell a few vanagons first...
Re: Requesting Feedback on EVWPARTS.com - Joe the owner has a rebuilt engine for me $1500 plus core return
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:12:31 -0400
...The case has been cracked, cams have been rebuilt, heads have been bead blasted, resurfaced, pits have been removed, 3 point valve and adjustment...
Re: Is it normal...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 15 Feb 2006 23:44:18 -0500
...But if you get massive amounts into the intake track, something is wrong. Keep the oil level between the marks on the dipstick Do...
Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:50:30 EDT
...on the internal resonant flow dynamics of the intake system, the combustion chamber design, the valve profile dynamics and the exhaust resonances. The Carnot...
Re: last minute checks
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Jul 1995 10:02:08 -0700
...I have replaced the plugs, checked >the points, set the timing, checked the valves and changed the oil >(andjoined the AA!). Can anyone think...
Re: SMOKE! After I turn off my BA6 Gas Heater
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Mon, 20 May 2002 15:11:16 -0400
...but where is the air intake under the seat? are you talking about the one just behind the aisle between the front seat driver...
Re: Carb Conversion Question
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:24:32 -0700
...for later models one needs to get a REAL euorpean air intake manifold and a Weber DFAV/DFEV carb works great on my 91...
Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:28:14 -0400
...could be both #3 lifters leaking >simultaneously or whether both intake and exhaust valves are getting >ready to fly or whether it's just...
Re: Engine Removal
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:26:56 -0700
...If there is no crack on the heads give them a good valve job and test them for valve seating as it will be...
Re: Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
Historical mailing list - zolo
Mon, 3 Mar 2003 12:38:16 -0800
...All the stuff was melted on top, icluding the throttle valve. The steel parts did not but had to be thrown out. They got...
Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:44:31 -0500
...apart entire air intake system, changed the air intake > > > distributor box, and most rubber hoses. > > > - changed temp sensor II > > > - adjusted valves > > > - looked for exhaust...
Re: Know any good, fast mechanics in Austin Texas?
Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
Wed, 20 Nov 2002 14:48:56 -0500
Patrick-- Sounds like you dropped a valve or a valve seat. Bad news. I just went through the same thing on our 1982 Westy...
Re: Requesting Feedback on EVWPARTS.com - Joe the owner has a rebuilt engine for me $1500 plus core return
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:13:20 -0400
...have been > bead blasted, resurfaced, pits have been removed, 3 point valve and > adjustment job, all german parts are used, new gaskets, new bearings...
Re: Mis-firing
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:23:10 -0400
...Mis-firing > > Look for the massive vacuum leak such as a cracked or disconected intake > boot or the hose connection for the brake booster...
Re: strange idling behavior ? (long post with plenty of diagnostic hints)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:30:08 -0800
Did you do a careful visual inspection of the engine, and ALL hoses and fittings in the air intake system ?? if it uses an...
Re: WBX failure rate averages so far.. keep up the responses!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 29 Aug 2000 20:36:09 -0500
Lifters and valves make clacking noises. Rods definitely knock with a deeper pitch. John Rodgers 88GL Driver Max/Joyce Wellhouse wrote: > Okay, for the...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 7 Nov 2013 18:35:22 -0800
...They will keep oil from getting sucked down the intake guides. >>>> >>>> and that would help prevent the valves and cylinder getting filthier? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> You need...
Re: Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:27:18 -0700
...No intake leaks. > installed a new Temp Sensor II. > checked for shorted oxygen sensor wire. > ran with and without oxygens sensor connected. > Don't...
Re: Top Overhauls
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:24:44 -0600
...instructor) set exactly 180 degrees out, so it fired when the intake valve was opens. really caused some excitement for a few moments. Reset...
Re: do we have a vacuum leak?
Historical mailing list - Bill Harris
Fri, 17 Aug 2001 21:10:58 -0400
Sometimes it helps to see if the idle smooths out by stifling the air intake a bit (a hand covering it partially should do...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:36:34 -0800
...the left valve cover and see that # 3 valves are in 'point of >> balance' .that is exhaust just closing and intake just open .. >> when...
VW-HINTS FOR LONG BLOCK PURCHASE FOR A 71 DUAL PORT BUS
Historical mailing list - Nick Pace
Tue, 05 Sep 95 13:09:40 PDT
...I merely checked to see if it had the proper holes in the intake ports and that it looked clean. Obviously, that simply didn...
Re: Hello, new here. Mechanic question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 14 Feb 2014 19:43:59 -0500
...as a bad exhaust valve. The "lean misfire" is usually the result of a fuel delivery or engine problem. Intake (Vacuum) leaks can cause...
Re: RedTek and the Sight Glass
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 30 Aug 2013 09:08:32 -0400
...When it is well charged, I usually see a temperature drop of 25 to 30 degrees, measured with an IR gun at the intake...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:15:42 -0800
...a leak down tester wil tell you if it's leaking past rings, out an exh valve, or an intake.. if it's lack...
Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:12:03 -0300
...does one set the for the throttle position switch setting and > Intake air sensor in the AFM? > > Is there anything bad about buying a...
Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 2 May 2013 17:39:28 -0400
...You need to locate the idle stabilizer valve, crankcase vent heater, throttle switch, and of course the distributor. The ground wire in the distributor...
Re: HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
Historical mailing list - James V
Mon, 5 Oct 2009 17:07:12 -0700
...up > the intake to let it air out. His first guesses would be coolant temp > sensor, AFM, and cold start valve. �I replaced temp...
Two possibly related symptoms?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:28:23 -0700
...From what I read, the idle switch on the throttle valve is meant to tell the ECU that I am not stepping on the...
Re: engine recommendations
Historical mailing list
Fri, 5 Jan 1996 14:12:02 -0800
...I would go for a stronger carb and exhaust, a higher lift rocker arm, and HD single springs on the valves. > >Do you know...
Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:33:27 -0400
...The valve covers have been off 3 times. Once when VW re tourqed the heads, once due to valve covers rusting through and leaking...
Re: Going back to fuel injection...
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 11:23:08 -0600
...We're talking really simple! Fuel injectors, cold start valve, pressure regulator, steel fuel lines, and hoses gluing the whole mess together. The biggest...
Re: Used Van Need help
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 30 Jun 2003 23:26:59 -0400
...Guess what, the leakdown should all cylinders except #4 had leaking intake valves. No wonder the idle is rough. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: wilden1...
Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:05:18 +0000
...1L Engine Rebuilt (Long Block) Has all new > > bearings, rings and valve job - This engine is completely resealed > > with all new head gaskets and...
Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
Historical mailing list - Scott
Tue, 10 May 2016 13:37:45 -1000
...the diea that that's what really pushes air through an open intake valve and into the combustion chamber.. or coolant from the overflow...
Re: Engine Interrupted. Any Ideas, Please?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:26:01 -0700
...My 87 jetta ( US model ) 1.8 16 valve engine has CIS-E fuel injection. if your problem it is fuel injection related ....those...
Re: what to do when you have the fridge out?
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Mon, 2 Mar 2009 18:47:59 -0800
...the intake and exhaust tubes. > 6. Though I can't say for certain, I seem to remember that when installing > the check valve update...
Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 4 Jun 2012 19:49:56 -0700
...fire is wathc # 3 valve .....for 'point of balance' ..that's exhaust valve just finishing closing and intake valve starting to open . when you...
Steering column shear bolt removal
Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
Sun, 16 Feb 2014 13:36:41 -0800
...The = > death kneel for these systems was emissions requirements and the issues = > with intake valve deposits and valve guide wear. The major disadvantages = > was...
Re: HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 2 Oct 2009 21:23:06 -0700
...up >>> the intake to let it air out. His first guesses would be coolant temp >>> sensor, AFM, and cold start valve. I replaced temp...
Re: SMOG TEST failure
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 18:28:11 -0800
...Usual causes are ignition miss fire, > leaking valves, rings, etc. Another phenomenon here is what is known as > the "Lean" miss fire. This is...
Refrigerator Self Discovery
Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
Sat, 16 Sep 2000 15:57:25 PDT
...The second pipe that runs to the flu vent (and is hidden from direct view from the outside)s is the fresh air intake...
Re: Strange Catastrophic Failure
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:06:02 -0700
...to the intake and exhaust for hissing and check any |>crankcase vent for escaping air as well to see if its valves or |>piston...
Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:58:42 -0800
...If you > > look at the heads at their installed position the upper side has > > the intake and spark plug holes. The bottom side has...
Re: '80 Calif. Flooding Problems
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Fri, 15 Oct 1999 15:26:36 -0400
...An over rich smell at the tailpipe, and a failure to idle are strong indications of a (some) dropped valve (s). You may find...
Installing my Carver P4 heater (long, part 2)
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Thu, 5 Nov 1998 19:34:33 EST
...In preparation of installing the flue and intake hoses for the P4, I decided to drop my propane tank and do a little refurbishment...
Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 10 Oct 2013 18:24:21 -0700
...might be worth looking at the condition of the >> mechanical part of your intake... >> >> >> On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM, Larry...