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• Re: Engine seal gaps
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 23:40:09 -0700
  ...Now, over time they will warp the cylinders and heads and valves. What I mean is that little gap shouldn't be overheating your...
• Re: Towing, Anyone? (long)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 18 Sep 1999 02:14:08 -0400
  ...1) Massive loss of power at all times ESPECIALLY at higher altitudes and lots & lots of black exhaust smoke ! With maximum system pressure, the...
• Re: strange resolution to my disability issues
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 06:38:43 EST
  ...replaced muffler, O2 sensor, >fuel >filter, valve adjustment and lots of head scratching..... The good >news is >that I needed all those parts anyway...
• Re: RECOMMENDATION
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 20 May 2000 08:38:40 EDT
  ...Use the T1 valve train-solid rocker shafts, Cromoly push rods and retainers, racing valve locks, racing clutch bolts, solid spacer, 1.25 rhino...
• Re: Rebuild? was: Model/year recommandation
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 01:56:01 -0500
  ...the pre-fuel-injected models had > a touchy exhaust valve in no. 3 which could result in a blown engine if not > kept properly...
• Re: Clutch change?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:24:41 -0700
  ...I think the exhaust might be better done with the motor in the chassis anyhow...the clearances are pretty tight for the exhaust routing...
• 2.1L Wasserboxer for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 5 May 1998 17:42:02 -0700
  ...First up the known problems - it needs a new water pump and valve cover gaskets other than that it is rock solid. Now on...
• first clue your mechanic doesn't have a clue
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 12:09:02 -0400
  ...It may be a vacuum leak, something wrong with the injector valves, spark plugs, the ignition coil, plug wires or the distributor cap. Take...
• FS 86 Westy GL - Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 14:08:57 -0800
  ...165k while replacing the valves -engine is as strong as a stock wasserboxer gets -good trans, clutch, heads, exhaust, etc. -replaced original side mirrors...
• Re: Question of VIN and misc. sundries
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 15:37:37 -0800
  ...Ratio rockers are not considered, since stroking will > increase piston velocity, and the risk of bonking a valve. Big valves will > suffice. I'm...
• Re: Advice wanted (and maybe some sympathy) on what looks somewhat major..
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:12:21 -0700
  ...It will either be intake or exhaust (valves) or you'll hear it coming out of the crankcase (oil filler is a good place...
• Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%(
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 08:42:01 -0500
  ...Other mods include honing the exhaust (heads to cat), cleaning up the ports and TRW sodium filled exhaust valves. I don't know what...
• Re: Debunking GoWesty!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 3 Sep 2006 18:35:38 -0700
  ...at 130K The square exhaust port heads OTOH are notorious around here for dropping seats and/or sucking exhaust valves long before that. IME...
• Re: 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Eats Water Pumps
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 20:57:39 -0400
  ...warmiup may be due to a leak in your aux air valve circuit(84 had them) as for the engine...My 84 has been...
• Re: Vanagon Buyers Check List?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 16:03:54 -0400
  ...hoses that carry coolant, bend the small hoses, check for cracks. ____ Exhaust system intact, muffler free of leaks, rust, no leaks at all gasket...
• Re: oil pressure problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 18:25:17 -0400
  ...Can I drill and tap the large oil pressure relief screw to get a new oil pressure switch port? I removed this valve, and...
• Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 16:30:05 -0700
  ...It's an 8-valve 1.8liter VW motor from a '92 Jetta/Cabriolet/Rabbit stuck into my 5sp vanagon using diesel van peices...
• Re: No Oil filler cap=poor idle..observation on Digifant..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:31:01 -0700
  ...I was thinking my Idle Control Valve may have failed again ($). Anyone else encounter this "Other" Vanagon Syndrome , illustrated (sort of) by this incident...
• Re: Problem with 1991 Vanagon cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Sep 2011 12:22:56 -0700
  hi Jim, re a coolant smell at the exhaust pipe " I wouldn't agree with that at all, on waterboxers. Sure.....once in a...
• SyncroBeast - she runs - the reason why
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 22:56:08 -0500
  ...Two days into diagnosis, Bill checked for a plugged CAT because someone mentioned in passing that the exhaust might be plugged. I forget who...
• Coolant Bleed Success Yesterday...Today...'85 Surging Idle.AHH!
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 14:58:11 -0400
  ...vacuum lines, I've heard about idle stabilizer/valve, leaks in the exhaust (the exhaust is all new on mine), I've heard ECU...
• Rebuilt 2.0L engine runs!!! And a GEX surprise
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 12:29:57 -0700
  ...the GEX self-destructed by snapping off the head of the exhaust valve in number 1 cylinder. Not a pretty sight. Luckily, one of...
• Re: Exaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 May 2002 12:19:06 -0500
  That is very true about used parts but if you want to return to OEM system with the EGR valve, pipe and adjustment rod...
• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:56:01 -0700
  ...The > pressure wave > > > is timed to return to the valve just as it > opens > > > or closes. > > > > > > Incorectly tuned exhaust will lower hp . > > > > > > The Tiico...
• Re: Ladies Crossing the US
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 10:08:29 -0700
  ...The predominant mode of failure is exhaust valve stem fracture, resulting in a catastrophic failure when the piston strikes the valve head which is...
• Re: K&N air filters worth the extra money?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 12:16:54 PST
  ...exhaust, valves, throttle body, AFM). Just my opinion. I use the regular paper filters unless I'm travelling in a very dusty environment in...
• Re: Ceramics in VW engines.
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 16:18:53 -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...
• Was running like crap....
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:25:14 -0400
  ...On all the waterboxer engines that I take the heads off of, the exhaust valves........at least 2 or the 4 usually are leaking...
• Re: Vanagon Westfalia motorcycle carrier
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:37:14 -0400
  ...Also, adding springs to the rear to raise the level defeats the rear proportioning valve function which uses the level to adjust pressure to...
• Re: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Wed, 14 Oct 2015 14:36:04 -0600
  ...Aone way "check" valve won't accomplish that. David > > On Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 12:25 PM, Eric Wunrow <VW@ericwunrow.com> wrote...
• Re: Vanagon cold weather problems
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 15:59:55 -0700
  ...Replace Valve Cover gaskets 2. Purchase Bentley Manuals for less than $60 3. Cold cranking problems a. Check starter bolts b. Install ByPass solonoid...
• Re: FRIDAY for sure: Fried wire--the possible Vanagon recipes don't stop there
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 1 Nov 2013 14:00:25 -0700
  ...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: $89 Stainless Steel 2.1L Connecting Pipes - and OEM German 1.9L mufflers (not stainless)
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 17:23:47 -0700
  ...We, of course, need to know that we're not overburdening our expensive catalytic converters (AND valves, rings, cylinder walls, and so on) with...
• Re: Sure beats the Sportsmobile.....
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:22:47 EDT
  ...Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome...
• Re: Head gasket, cracked head, or more?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:29:26 -0700
  ...have a valve job done on them, or even hand lap the exhaust valves if money is short.. and put it back together carefully...
• Re: Coolant Mystery positive update
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 20 Jul 2016 17:38:20 -0700
  ...system due t a compression leak at engine, is damaging the valve in blue cap to the point of failing open. But. It doesn...
• Re: Grover's recovery thus far
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:39:40 -0400
  ...There are a few minor tweaks remaining involving the exhaust and the oil pressure switch wire, but nothing substantial. The clatter and power loss...
• Re: '90 Carat Runs Rough...the epic continues...help??!!
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 21:55:12 -0700
  ...sooty exhaust. I forwarded the mechanic suggestions from the list... He swears he has checked and re-checked the grounds, adjusted the valves, new...
• Re: Air Cooled Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 19 Dec 1999 21:15:11 -0500
  ...These heads have slightly larger valves, which will help the 96's breath a little easier. 5. Seal up all the leaks in your...
• Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:42:23 -0700
  ...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: More wear index
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 13:48:08 PST
  ...He found nothing wrong and put it back together with new exhaust valves "just in case". The engine subsequently found it's way into...
• Re: Tuning question--long, sorry!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:49:48 -0800
  ...a 2003 Subaru, and replacing the ancient 2-valve pushrod heads with more modern 4-valve SOHC heads from the same car, not to...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:39:03 -0700
  ...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: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 10 May 2013 09:16:19 +0000
  ...coolant overflow fears and thoughts > Replacing head gaskets and doing a basic valve job is 'Normal Service' > on waterboxer vanagons. > I advise do the...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:39:59 -0400
  ...I have since talked to one other person who also replaced their exhaust headers with the Danish aftermark model ( also purchased from VanCafe) and...
• Re: She runs!!!!! Finally
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 01:20:45 -0700
  ...The idle is rock solid and the system feels smooth and quiet. > > However.......... > There is quite defined exhaust smoke. It's hard to tell...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:31:00 -0700
  ...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: need valve covers and gaskets in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:35:48 -0600
  ...But now she's leaking oil and my mechanic said my valve covers are rusted > out. I see I can order them from Bus...
• Re: Heads/GEX SAGA
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 23:01:00 -0900
  ...Also had stripped exhaust studs and a mashed and leaking (not due to shipping) valve cover. It ran well though. It made it to...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 16 Feb 2015 17:23:26 -0600
  ...Put everything back in place, adjusted the valves, put 20-50 oil > in the engine, and went for a test drive. All seem well...
• CS diesel block with turbo-charger
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Dec 1996 03:24:25 -0700 (MST)
  ...Do I understand you correctly, that you have added Quantum intake and exhaust manifolds together with the turbocharger, to your 48 horsepower, CS diesel...
• Re: Head temperature sensor
  Historical mailing list - francoix gagnon
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 08:19:48 EDT
  ...Thu, 31 Aug 2000 10:26:02 -0700 > >Francoix, > >Not that high! > >The Type 4 VW engine is prone to dropping exhaust valve seats...
• how to identify bad lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 13:19:52 -0700
  Hi, the exhaust of my 83.5 watercooled vanagon is pulsing and there is a slight ticking sound. hydrocarbons on one of the cylinders...
• Re: Head gaskets on CU motor aircooled with engine in van?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 11:29:17 -0500
  ...and exhaust off, I might be in business. So I thought, that while changing the pushrod-pipe seals, as well as valve cover gaskets...
• Re: unexplained power loss - help!
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:42:16 -0400
  ...Does that mean you checked the compression > numbers? > > This sounds a lot like when the number 3 valve seat "dropped" in my > 1980. > > Jon...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 May 2012 15:44:45 -0700
  ...what kind of heads are on it ? original VW or AMC ? I usually find slightly burned exhaust valves in most 2.1's. it...
• Boston Bob's Big Valve Engine Report
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 06:30:31 EST
  The Boston Bob Big Valve engine went in late Friday afternoon and after spending the better part of the day, Saturday, getting everything hooked...
• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:59:28 -0400
  ...The pressure > wave > > is timed to return to the valve just as it > opens > > or closes. > > > > Incorectly tuned exhaust will lower hp . > > > > The Tiico...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:15:44 -0400
  ...Only good think about a clogged valve body is that it is an easy fix for a good shop and the mess of the...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:54:16 -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...