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• Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 19 Sep 2001 08:44:59 +0000
  ...Next step exhaust? I hope Frank chimes in on this topic. Alistair on 19/9/01 2:44 AM, David Marshall at vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN...
• Re: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:05:26 +0000
  ...Missing coolant > > You are exactly right, the one-way feature on the valve is something I have know VW shops to argue about. When...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 31 May 2011 18:18:30 -0700
  ...I >> replaced the >> exhaust headers on the new engine (after marker Danish ones) and >> along >> with poor quality issues ( one of them had a...
• Re: Valve cover oil leak..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:52:19 -0600
  ...I adjust the first #1 intake and exhaust valves to one turn after the rocker arm just touches the valve stem. Or use Bobs...
• Re: Is this normal? (1977 camper advice)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 11:45:52 -0400
  ...2) the flap valve expects exhaust gas (air) to come in thru the EGR valve when the throttle is open, and compensates by enriching...
• Re: Golf motor with Diesel Mounts intake manifold questions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 09:17:08 -0800
  ...You statement on the A1 manifold is correct - it will fit, but the throttle valve is pointing in the wrong direction and the throttle...
• Re: some guidance please, 86 autotrans torubles
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:08:24 -0400
  ...You DO have to drop the pan and valve body if the cover plate pops out any at all. The 2nd gear band 'pops...
• Re: Camper van
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 11:11:17 -0500
  ...full time exhaust flow there wouldn't be > > good .. > > what can I use for an exhaust valve ? .. > > hey ..an EGR valve if nothing else...
• Re: Idle issues...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 21:45:53 -0400
  ...asked > them to set the valve lash to zero, cold, per Boston Bob's > instructions for the big valve engine.� It was off.� It...
• Re: Help Losing Idle!(still)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 12:46:17 -0400
  ...He couldn't find anything wrong vacuum leak or exhaust system wise, and felt it was AFM oriented. He didn't however have a...
• Re: Weird ignition timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:55:11 -0700
  ...or an exhaust leak near the head I see the timing changed as you describe to compensate for low manifold vacuum (valves not closing...
• Re: Who throws more rods contest, was: Re: SUBIE VAN ENGINE FIRE...LISTER NEEDS HELP in PA
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:33:30 -0400
  ...Cylinder head, internal bushings, oil pump, crankshaft and bearings, tappet gear, valves & guides, pistons & rings, cylinder bores/liners, con rods, distributor drive, starter ring...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:36:05 -0700
  ...In addition, after last > summers exhaust issues ($500 in labor to have them screw up and 'fix' their > screwup after breaking a drillbit off...
• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:49:02 -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: Advice wanted (and maybe some sympathy) on what looks somewhat major..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:22:37 -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: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 May 2012 23:09:44 -0400
  ...if it was built really well it could have sodium-filled exhaust valves ) All air-cooled VW engines need to be kept spinning at...
• Re: 85 Westy stumbling?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:37:52 -0400
  ...Come find out the Lifters were over chargeing and floating the valves so I would loose compression and everything else. I rebuilt this motor...
• Re: Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 00:27:22 +0000
  ...Then adjust the valves to zero lash (just touching the ends of the valves). It is probably not a fuel injection harness problem (just...
• Re: Replacing the Head Gaskets (Maybe the Head)?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:43:21 -0400
  ...As this was sudden I would suspect a cracked head including the exhaust port. If the engine stops with that valve open the cylinder...
• Re: Brand new leaky rocker covers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:47:17 -0700
  that's cool, I use The Right Stuff regularly, though I hadn't though tousing it only on the valve covers. I'll have...
• Re: Breather for 1.9 Diesel connversion question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 21:05:28 -0700
  ...As long as the valve cover is vented you will not have a problem. I wonder if you can do what most race cars...
• Re: Woody's digitool / digijet running rich
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 07:50:26 -0600
  ...o2 sensor lives in the exhaust before the catalytic converter. The afm wiper voltage is developed inside the afm by the wiper / resistor. PWR...
• B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings info
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 15:51:56 -0400
  ...big valve engine I'm really pleased with the increase in power. I had some concerned about the injection system but the exhaust gas...
• Re: Rounded off lug nut, HELP! - USE CHISSEL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 14:10:28 -0600
  ...get at the rounded off nuts > BEHIND the engine on the exhaust of a 16V GTI and you really know > frustration. > > If you round...
• Re: Power of a 2.0L Air cooled vs 2.1L???
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 10:42:36 -0500
  ...engine, i came back on 1 cylinder from California (3 burned exhaust valves - 11000 miles trip), so i know about the Bay VS Vanagon...
• Re: Only 400mile to go
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:11:33 -0500
  ...Yes, it's the second > engine which is a Boston Bob 2.1 Big Valve. And I too have one of > Daryl's fine...
• Re: Fw: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 01:25:56 -0500
  ...In the Mahl/Mann filters, the relief valve spring and the design of the valve itself does a better job of keeping the oil...
• Re: 81' New Owner To Do
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 May 2004 23:17:11 -0500
  ...I adjust the first #1 intake and exhaust valves to one turn after the rocker arm just touches the valve stem. Or use Bobs...
• 88 Newbie makes trouble for self
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 18:17:53 -0400
  ...Greasy black matter coming with the exhaust, fumes that make my eyes burn. I've done some highway 4th-gear running with it and...
• Re: Propex heater and rear heater removal pros/cons in colder climates
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sat, 7 May 2016 08:22:59 -0700
  ...And had to drill thru floor to route intake and exhaust and gas line. This was on a syncro so no gas tank to...
• Re: A new project..inline 4 VW van
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 19:37:33 -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: 87 Westfalia - Running hot?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 6 Oct 2023 23:05:21 +0000
  ...It�s running about 400� on the input side and 500� on the exhaust side. Running around town the temp gauge never got more...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Tue, 31 May 2011 17:50:29 -0700
  ...Could it be a loose head? Sticking valve? > >� � � ���Logically I am being very careful to break it in properly and am >� � � ���listening and watching...
• Re: Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:47:53 -0500
  ...Service to the 2nd gear piston & seals can be done with trans in place, though you will likely need to drop the pan & valve...
• Re: crank pulley removal
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 10:08:13 -0700
  ...The passenger one has two black valves (from deposits) and the drivers side has one black and one white valve for each cylinder. I...
• Re: black smoke pouring out exhaust?!?!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Feb 95 19:16:51 EST
  ...in less than half that mileage you are looking at a valve and/or ring job (oh what the heck just get new heads...
• Re: 83.5 top speed
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 06:33:10 -0800
  ...feel comfortable past 60, especially uphill, where I do 50- my exhaust valves mean a lot to me. However, besides the bus, I'm...
• Re: Siezure
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 21:54:24 EDT
  ...It ran very rough and when I revved it, It spewed oil out of the exhaust pipe and smelt of gas. I immediarely shut...
• Re: help needed diagnosing blown head gasket
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Jan 2004 08:31:12 -0600
  ...The compression test will immediately tell you the condition of the cylinders, pistons, rings, valves, and guides , and indirectly the heads. Regards, John Rodgers...
• Re: future is looking bleak..
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 00:33:25 -0700
  ...Curious I > thought, what the hell could this be? > Well on the way to a wedding this past weekend, The exhaust manifold on > the...
• Re: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 14 Oct 2015 14:08:29 +0000
  You are exactly right, the one-way feature on the valve is something I have know VW shops to argue about. When I had...
• Re: 89 (was 90) Wheelchair Vanagon for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
  Tue, 1 May 2001 21:03:04 -0700
  ...When I started it specks of water flew > out of > > the exhaust pipe. A mechanic I phoned told me > this > > means either: bad headgaskets...
• for campers: Propane Safety
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 01 Nov 94 10:55:51 CST
  ...On an ASME tank, the liquid-level valve is likely to be a knurled knob that is separate from the main valve. Opening the...
• Re: Fw: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 09:48:25 -0700
  ...Frank Condelli, from the list, suggested changing the idle relief spring and valve. I purchased a new spring/valve/washer for about $10. This...
• i return, and the questions begion once more..
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sat, 15 Jun 1996 17:02:44 -0400 (EDT)
  ...snapped off the top of 2 exhaust studs...twisted rright off.. and, on cylidners 3 and 2, err..the heads, where the cyl. and...
• Re: Head Gasket repairs Question
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 05:33:56 -0500
  ...I have had engines turned in when the cylinders had come off with the heads while trying to do a valve job and the...
• FS (2) '80 Westi's Sacramento
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 27 Feb 1998 05:53:51 -0800
  ...This bus started out as a non-CA vehicle but a few years back needed some exhaust stuff, so bought bus#2. I took...
• Polished Combustion Chambers.....
  Historical mailing list - christian krahforst
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 15:06:13 +0000
  ...Noticed on one of the heads, mild corrosion had set in against the wall near one of the exhaust valves. I used a die...
• Asbestos Resurrected
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 16:23:17 -0800
  ...One day, in the course of a routine exhaust system repair, he became curious, and then alarmed, when he found what appeared to be...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Larry Steffen
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:21:37 -0700
  ...I have since talked to one other person who also > replaced their exhaust headers with the Danish aftermark model ( also > purchased from VanCafe) and...
• Load vs fuel consumption..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:25:18 -0700
  ...with parts and specifications for exhaust, etc etc....I was told this particular combo of an 8 valve head on an ABA block results...
• Water injection and long term damage
  Historical mailing list - Peter W. Stein
  Sat, 20 Dec 1997 17:42:34 -0800
  ...the water prob'ly cleaned my valves, is that the wet black ink spitting from my exhaust? Should I put a bunch of miles...
• Re: Ceramics in VW engines.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 17:18:06 -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...
• air cooled heat smells funky
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 20:47:00 -0400
  A few years ago when I had the exhaust off of my ac engine I cleaned out the heat exchangers and had fairly clean...
• Re: white clouds out of the exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 14:48:54 -0700
  ...blocked > oil > >> > pressure relief valve- high oil pressure- hydraulic lifters- open > >> > valves- no > >> > compression. Nothing to do with the parts I paid for. > >> > > >> > #3...
• Re: O2 Sensor - situation 90' 2.1 (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:59:12 -0500
  ...It doesn't have to be touching the exhaust valves, but an inch from the end of the tail pipe won't work very...
• Re: Hmmm... sparkplug conditions for the beginner
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 19:12:19 -0400
  ...On a hunch, I cracked >> it >> back open, and moved it another prong toward loosening it up. >> >> Now, the exhaust smells a bit more...
• Vanagon Re-power cheap and reliable...Reply from digest
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:27:52 -0800
  ...I see the 1.8 liter 8 valve motor (like mine) for around $300 long block, very often. Add the $450 for the easy...
• Re: Sure beats the Sportsmobile (NCV).....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 11:37:15 -0700
  ...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: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:14:14 -0700
  ...Length of intake and exhaust is designed by formula starting with the cam . The pressure wave is timed to return to the valve just...