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• Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Adam H. Behle
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 23:44:51 -0500
  ...I have a nicely humming idle control valve which was cleaned anyway. Swapped out the idle stabilizer control unit with a friends' and got...
• Re: Breather tower test?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 18 May 2008 13:19:30 -0700
  ...HO2S relay and sensor, (~ $200), > belts, pulley, gaskets, hoses, coolant pump, exhaust parts, mounts > etc. etc., it really adds up. > > But...... > > Much like the...
• Re: A new project..inline 4 VW van
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 19:57:49 -0700
  ...pump is mounted, alternator, IAC valve in place, almost > new > silicone plug wires and a two pipe outlet exhaust manifold. Heck, I could > probably...
• Re: Parts, Case Codes, head studs/nuts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 May 1996 09:14:03 +0100
  ...valve sticks open, ignition timing/points, i would look for things like that. > Finally, said DPO, who is a mechanic, said that at the...
• Aftermarket Rooftop Cooling Experiences?
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Thu, 12 May 2011 19:53:15 -0700
  ...Although I have been slowly amassing/renovating compressor, hoses, valves and heat exchanger, Cunegonde's 1.9l WBX doesn't really have the pep...
• Re: Rear (pulley) seal on Syncro
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 12:43:11 -0500 (EST)
  ...There is so much stuff in the rear of the engine,(skid plate, hoses, oil pump, sending unit, engine hole plug, exhaust system, engine...
• 1989 White Westfalia for Sale
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 08:27:45 -0500
  ...2.1 wasserboxer Custom machined Manley heads and valve guides (44mm exhaust x 37.5mm intake). Stainless Manely Valves, 022D ECU with Vee Dub...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 10:10:47 EST
  ...I increased the valve lift, but rather than going to heavier valve springs I lightened the weight the spring has to push to prevent...
• Is this normal? (1977 camper advice)
  Historical mailing list - Kirk D. Hilliard
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 20:23:09 -0400
  ...John Muir says to glue a new valve cover gasket to the valve cover with "a fast drying glue." What should I use for...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 20 May 2017 18:37:32 -0700
  ...Engine fired up normally, ran much better, blew smoke for a while then exhaust cleared up. It now runs same as before. (normal) I...
• Re: Urgent: NEED HELP, Weird Van Thing
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 19:32:45 -0400
  ...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: On Board Propane Tank needed
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 10 May 2007 05:55:41 EDT
  ...the Propane = place today after removing the tank to have the valve rebuilt> and the tank= has lost its label. So it is considered...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 13 May 2016 14:07:39 -0700
  ...Intake valve issues are very > common. You can discount the O2 sensor and with the engine running ground > the sensor input lead briefly. This...
• RE: Bolt extraction (with lasers)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 08:33:00 -0800 (PST)
  >When I got the engine back home and on the workbench, I turned it around to >find another exhaust bolt broken off on the...
• Re: Overheating, '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 17:11:35 -0700
  ...This raises the pressure in the tank until it is relieved by the valve in the blue cap. The combination of gases in the...
• Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 10:18:33 -0500
  ...Haven't tried disconnecting the idle stabilizer valve yet, but will try that next time it happens. Bob D., the mileage was high at...
• Re: Exaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Tue, 28 May 2002 10:16:47 -0400
  Greg, Thanks for all the advice! I know this is a stupid question, but what is the EGR portion of the exhaust? \/\/i!!y...
• Heater box replacement by VW
  Historical mailing list - freeholder bill
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 09:44:14 -0700
  On November 20, VWA replaced the heat exchange boxes, flapper valves, and big rubber hoses on my '81 Westie. The work was done by...
• Re: Emissions failures make me feel like a failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 20:25:25 -0500
  ...You need to look for ignition or lean miss fire or an exhaust valve problem. You are very close. Based on the CO NOx...
• Re: Vanagon gasket leaks [2]
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 15:53:53 -0600
  ...One suggestion to supplement what the Bentley manual says -- when you're filling the expansion tank & waiting for the radiator bleed valve to spit...
• FS 85 GL in New Jersey...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Thu, 16 May 2002 12:07:53 +0000
  ...New heater control valve. 4. New wheel covers (still have originals too). 5. New paint job, October/2001. No rust, solid body. 6. New...
• Re: plugging heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 10:23:01 -0400
  At least your solar shower doesn't pollute the campground with engine noise and exhaust while waiting for the water temp to come up...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:54:11 -0700
  ...Drop after that maybe 2 PSI ? >> >> Even if an injector had a weak spring, I guess since the intake or >> exhaust valve opens on...
• Re: What's Wrong With my Compression?
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 08:11:32 -0400
  ...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: Hesitation problem (Advice needed)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 00:10:46 -0500
  ...I checked the valve adjustment and set > all of the valves to zero lash (just touching). I swapped in a known good > ECU from...
• Re: umm, Muffler was glowing red? What could be wrong.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 12:05:24 -0800
  I used to have an Alfa Romeo Guiletta Sprint Veloce - with dual Webers - Man! was it quick - with a similar glowing exhaust manifold. It...
• Re: Fuel econmy and VW Camper Family
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:27:28 -0500
  ...Burned valves, intake and exhaust and missing EGR components take away from performance and can cause issues. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• What is the wire path for the tach signal?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:16:02 -0800
  ...I had a leaking valve gasket, so I replaced them both. There was no standing oil in the starboard head, but there was some...
• Re: what to do when you have the fridge out?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 16:43:02 -0500
  ...intake and exhaust tubes. 6. Though I can't say for certain, I seem to remember that when installing the check valve update kit...
• Re: No idle/odd running.
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:26:44 -0700
  ...Next up I think will be another valve adjustment. In reading the archives I have seen where "no idle" problems after rebuilds have sometimes...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 22:01:52 -0400
  ...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: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:02:27 -0500
  ...With all the air cooled busses trip preparedness often included a valve job to be sure an exhaust doesn't break. Now maybe I...
• Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 09:24:37 -0500
  ...His opinion is one of the PO did > >one or a series of valve job(s) adjusting the valves as though the van > >had...
• 85 GL with basic westy interior FS $1800
  Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 21:41:38 -0400
  ...Ceramic coated heads and valves, new bearings, pistons & cylinders, oil pump, water pump, and clutch. This is a great engine, powerful and consistently around...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:19:00 -0400
  ...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: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:43:13 -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: Air-cooled Vanagon history
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 13:44:12 EST
  ...emission exhaust. but it still has no heat, no power, and i had to replace the drivers side head (typical #3 valve seat came...
• Re: Subaru Conversion Comments
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 19:42:23 -0800
  ...I would also add that the heater valve must be left on to permit water circulation during the initial warmup. This can be hot...
• Re: Coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:48:37 -0700
  ...valve; I could > blow-suck air through > it. New cap seems to have solved the issue. > My original concern was that compression or exhaust...
• Re: 1991 Subie Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Sep 2019 00:15:19 +0000
  ...For the back fire begin by looking for an exhaust leak. After that lean cylinder miss fire, vacuum leak, or a bad valve. One...
• 1985 FAST idle
  Historical mailing list - Ignace Speybrouck
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 22:16:05 -0500
  ...Throttle valve switch adusted as per Bentley (design with one switch) New electrical connector to the AFM No vaccuum leaks Idle srew all the...
• FS: 85 GL with basic Westy interior
  Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 15:45:14 -0400
  ...Ceramic coated heads and valves, new bearings, pistons & cylinders, oil pump, water pump, and clutch. This is a great engine, powerful and consistently around...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:13:58 -0400
  The good news is that I replaced the entire exhaust with an S&S system and new exhaust bolts I got from Ken at...
• Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues - Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:27:28 -0700
  ...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: hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 12:41:11 -0400
  ...I think the lifters are overcharging on either intake or exhaust holding the valve open till it fires and builds compression to force the...
• Re: refrigerator behavior
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:01:50 -0500
  ...Usually my green LED works, and I can never see the blue flame, but within seconds you can always feel heat on the exhaust...
• Re: Air/wasser swap
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:07:33 +0000
  ...not modified valve cover gaskets like the 1.9 & 2.1 and the heat & power are appreciable. Not to mention the exhaust is $150...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 09:06:45 -0400
  ...Trumbull 71 VW KOMBI BUS, 7 passenger, new trans, rebuilt engine, new carb, new exhaust, new tires, very nice orig cond, drive anywhere, beige...
• Re: Dying when warm and smells funky
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 16:11:45 -0400
  ...The valve covers and pushrod tubes leak, dripping oil down on top of the heater boxes and exhaust system. It seeps inside, over time...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:25:17 -0400
  ...When the S+S exhaust was installed were studs or bolts used on the heads? This exhaust has some slip joints. A good plan...
• Re: Update: More idle issues for idle hands and minds
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:31:41 -0600
  ...The joint between the pipe and the Y > in front of it seemed to be leaking exhaust. Could this interfere with the > readings of...
• the difference between early motors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 96 13:08:30 +0100 (CET)
  ...Bore and stroke 77mm X64mm (1192) Compression ratio 6.6:1 Larger inlet and exhaust valves. Redesigned cylinder heads; more fins added to aid...
• Re: O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 18:06:12 -0400
  ...the bathroom and then let the air out with the bathroom exhaust fan running. Sometimes the neighbors complain though. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• heat exchangers replaced.
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 12:58:53 EDT
  ...Then they pulled the hoses from the flapper valves to the main heat tube and also the flapper valves. They put in new flapper...
• Re: Parts suppliers for "Half Liley"?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 13:35:31 -1000
  ...When you increase lift you also need to increase valve spring pressure to keep from going into valve float, but when you do, you...
• Re: Temp Gauge -- why did this happen?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 9 May 2012 06:02:39 -0400
  ...Take and old rad cap and blow out the valve so it's always open. Rig up a connection on that small nipple for...
• Re: Performance Wasserboxer: Fact or Fiction
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sat, 15 Jul 2000 23:59:36 -0000
  ...With a free flowing exhaust and 20 psi, this motor puts out nearly 200hp. 200hp for less than some WB bolt-on mods. Not...
• Re: Convert 85 auto to 4sp? And HP increases please
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 07:51:52 EST
  ...To date I've installed a K&N air filter, Bosch Platinium +4's, polished the throttle body, and replaced the exhaust system with...
• Re: Spare 2.1 engine - how big can I make it?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 13:11:02 -0800
  ...subaru car. > I recently found 6 of 8 exhaust valve clearances tighter than spec. > the valve clearnace shims btw.. > for a VW diesel they...
• RE: Governors (i.e.-rev limiters)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 03 May 1996 11:31:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I *have* seen an odd EGR valve, that was fitted to a spacer plate between the carb and intake manifold on a '74 bug...