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• Re: Update on stalling '87
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 09:31:14 -0700
  ...Check for air leak in the intake system, especially between the AFM and the actual intake manifold. My 83 and 84 will idle even...
• Re: Air scoops
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:24:08 -0700
  ...Or "cold air intake" if you still > have the stock piping/air cleaner parts. Or an air/oil cooler mounted on > the taillight "shelf...
• Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 24 May 2012 15:13:17 -0400
  ...There are so > many other engines that all have upgrades -- intake flow enhancement, > exhaust headers, sparkin' plugs, reworked heads, super charger kits, > lightweight rods...
• Re: Aladin's Treasure Cave in Renton?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 14:32:10 -0800 (PST)
  ...Bring the kids--where else can you take a picture of them standing in the intake cowling for a 767 engine? Great source of...
• Re: Engine Transplant Homework
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 3 Nov 95 16:00:57 EST
  ...lid, dremeling off all the ribs from the top of the intake plenum, and buying a custom MSDS muffler with about 1/3 the...
• Re: Heater to cool question
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 08 May 1996 09:40:02 EST
  ...could rise next to the car and get pulled into the intakes; and the dif- ference might make a difference if the seals around...
• puzzler
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 09 Feb 1995 12:39:04 EST
  ...I think the acceleration - stalling problem was due to a loose front nut holding the carb to the intake. But i decided to do...
• Re: ..TD conversion
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Fri, 6 Dec 1996 11:07:39 -0700
  ...A change in boost from 7 to 10 PSI static will render an increase in intake manafold temp of 170 degrees at 80F ambient...
• Looking for Mike?
  Historical mailing list - Dadeeo
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 03:31:23 -0500
  ...Anyway, turns out he didn't need the intake manifolds, just the computer, and I have a project for my 1.9 waterboxer, where...
• FS diesel grab bag
  Historical mailing list - Brian Scotto
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 05:47:33 -0400
  ...old if that .. block, 70k .. autobahn quick glow realy and plugs .. intake manifold make me best offer, i will let the whole lot go...
• Engine install question
  Historical mailing list - Buffy & Philip Simmons
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 07:14:44 -0700
  ...Just put the motor in over the weekend, gonna bolt the intake and exhaust this week and hopefully will be able to crank this...
• difficult starting, uneven idle, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 19:22:19 EDT
  ...Cleaned and inspected air intake hoses for cracks. f. My AFM and idle control unit were replaced with new 2 years ago. Does Anyone...
• Re: AW: 90+ Fox engine @ 54 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 00:26:00 -0700
  ...Vanagon firewall using the Golf-Jetta CIS-E or Digifant ll intake manifold. I > hate to be the one throwing away the wrench here...
• Re: turbo diesel conversion(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 21:27:53 -0500
  ...By having some overlap where the exhaust is open and the intake ports are uncovered simultaneously, the airflow from the turbo pushes the last...
• Re: back heat removal.
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 10:45:29 EDT
  ...writes: << I then used a copper L fitting and attached the intake and exit lines together. I have never had a leak and it...
• 1.9 engine breather/coolant hoses and exhaust gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:39:35 -0500
  ...the hose that goes from the oil breather tower to the intake. (large diameter breather - reinforced?) 2.) the bypass hoses to/ from the idle...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 18:15:42 -0700
  ...33 lbs. >> The intake manifold about 10 lbs >> >> Lets add it all up and say this cylinder head, the intake man, and >> all that...
• PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:01:01 -0400
  ...to 55 psi before removal)-$5 *Rubber air intake boot from air filter to intake manifold (great shape)-$15 *Power steering pump bracket (silver...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 16:14:06 -0800
  ...First you have to devise a way to block the outside air intake, then you need to provide a passage for recirculating air back...
• Re: Need Advice - New Motor in '76 Won't Run
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 8 Jun 1996 14:48:24 -0500
  ...It backfires _badly_ through the intake (we're >>talking flames here!) > >That's a sure sign of timing being off. WAY off. I seriously...
• Re: followup: won't start, 1984
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 19:02:42 -0500
  ...start, 1984 Vanagon!" > > I did spray some starter fluid into the intake boot, the black plastic piece > between the air filter housing and the...
• eyebrows (among other things)
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 21:20:08 -0800
  ...also ,i've seen some alternative air intake systems, where can i get something with a nice fat pipe to let lots of air...
• Re: RIGGING FOR A CARB
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 16:57:08 -0400
  ...The carb + K&N filter sat too high (for the lid), so he had to cut down the vertical intake pipe from the carb...
• Positive Crankcase Ventilation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:44:25 +0000
  ...It is basically an open vent leading to the engine intake between the air flow meter and throttle. The job of the tower is...
• Re: fresh air cabin filter
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 20:10:02 -0600
  ...There's a later post that uses wire mesh to more effectively block the intake, and it seems like some combination of the two...
• sources for small vacuum tubing and fittings
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 30 May 2011 16:35:35 -0400
  ...regulator and the outlet end of the connector goes to the intake manifold. Where can I get the connector? I had dummied up a...
• Re: Stupid Question...... Gasket between AFM and airbox. 1.9 wbx
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Oct 2009 13:20:30 -0400
  ...Anyone have insight on this? It won't give you false (unmetered) air because it's on the intake side of the AFM. What...
• Re: Aux. heater questions.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Oct 1994 16:31:16 -0500
  ...The exhaust needs to be in place to direct the crap away from your other intake. I can also tell you to not go...
• Vanagon engine for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Sep 1994 12:58:09 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have the whole motor plus intake, all cleaned and ready to rebuild. I have new bearings,rings and most of the gaskets. I...
• Re: blow-by to the limit ... what limits?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Wed, 30 Nov 1994 12:04:54 -0700 (MST)
  > 2) The PCV system will blow oil into your air filter, which will > then get sucked into the air intake system for combustion. It...
• warm idle mystery on my `71
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Sep 94 12:08:02 PDT
  ...I checked the intake manifold and associated vacuum lines coming off of the manifold- no leaks. I tried a second (used) carb, and there...
• Re: 1980 vs 1981??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Feb 1997 18:51:26
  ...Thanks, >Jim Davis >87 GL Syncro >88 GL Wolfsburg the air intakes on an 80 do not have the plastic grilles over them!! R...
• Re: TURBO DIESEL QUESTIONS
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 12:54:01 -0600
  ...the regular vanagon Diesel (oil > pan, dip stick & filler, oil pump intake, etc.) construct a new left engine > mount (to bypass the turbocharger) mount...
• Re: JUST TINKERING WITH MY '84 GL WHEN......
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 17:21:43 -0800
  ...It attaches to the intake air plenum at the back right in front of the pressure regulator. Long spring. Might very well cause your...
• propane fill
  Historical mailing list - michael schiesser
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 01:09:01 -0400
  ...THere is a propane bleeder valve up above where the big thing fits on to fill (intake). To fill with propane, one opens the...
• Re: fire extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 18:25:14 -0400
  ...I have a diesel and there's no seperation between the intake and the engine bay. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org...
• throttle responce question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 13:30:08 -0400
  ...stock TB and retain the stock air distribution body (center of intake) but i think i can use one of the 2bbl adapter centers...
• Re: Engine Is In!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:25:03 -0400
  ...just how are you planning on running the intake stuff? Right now it looks like it is going to come right out the top...
• Re: NVC: OBDII tool recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:56:50 +0000
  ...and tank, gives you Water temp in degrees, ignition timing, air intake temp, rpm's, MPH and more. Oh yeah, reads and stores codes...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:13:12 -0800
  Will that mod causes attention to smog technicians when you bring your Vanagon in for a smog check? Every time I did a smog...
• Fresh air control flap prototype PICS! (and long but possibly useful info)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 16:13:12 -0700
  ...This is for air heads considering converting to water cooled and for those who want to make a control flap for fresh air intake...
• Fwd: Re: eurospec thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 17:15:26 -0700
  ...I guess the other noise issue folks complain about is the intake =22roar=22= under heavy acceleration load. The install includes a K&N...
• Another Update, was Re: Update: More idle issues for idle hands and minds
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 13:03:14 -0500
  ...What could I have done that would make it die like this? I checked everything, the air intake stuff where I had put in...
• Re: head gasket progress
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 23:48:24 -0400
  ...looose AC Compressor w/no >charge and missing mounting hardware, AC Compressor bracket, then the >intake to clean/paint it, then the head. Good...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 16 Sep 2013 21:16:43 -0700
  ...Looking at the Cross Flow ABA intake I have sitting in a box, unused from the ABA block in my van...it doesn't...
• Junkyards and Rialtas
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 09:22:18 -0800 (PST)
  ...2 carbs 2 manifolds throttle linkage crossbar manifold crosspipe air cleaner housing and mounts air intake preheater valve misc. hoses, elbows, solenoids, hardware I...
• Re: internal EngineCleanerUpperStuff ?
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:05:06 -0400
  ...I ran a whole can through an intake vacuum line in a carbon fouled motor, made a huge difference in throttle response. -----Original Message...
• Westy Question
  Historical mailing list - Kristopher B.
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 17:49:22 -0500
  ...What does the keyhole on the outside do? (the one next to the ac outlet and the water intake) I am trying to get...
• Sorry for starting the scoop thread
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 12:13:46 EST
  I guess I must apologize for starting such a lengthy discourse on the advantages/disadvantages of of the intake scoops. I saw the "scoops...
• Re: Orphan Wire Needs Help
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 17:35:42 EST
  Bud this is the plug that hooks into the throttle position switch plug which is supposed to be mounted on your air intake. If...
• Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 20:05:14 -0400
  ...Some guy on the Internet put a ram air intake behind the grille of his Geo Storm and found that if he pushed in...
• Re: dash removal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:17:23 -0600
  ...I have a 1990 multi and > need to go behind the dash to repair the air intake door. ( I think > ) Can anyone please give...
• Re: 2.0 distributor
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 08:01:01 -0700
  ...The vacuum pipe coming out of the intake manifold I use for the brake vacuum. FWIW Paul, I have not noticed any hesitation after...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 06:26:43 -0400
  ...It's not a conversion to a different fuel, its burning both! They spray propane into the air intake. When the diesel fuel is...
• Re: Sputter/Low power at start
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 4 Jun 2005 16:40:33 -0400
  ...throdel(sp),but below it.Attached to the case , under the intake pipes.May need a flashlight to see it. Look at go westy...
• Re: How easy is it to remove the intake runnersw ith the engine installed ?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 10:28:59 -0800
  > Need to do it today. Is there anyone who can tell me ,and how difficult > this is? Do I need any parts to reinstall...
• Re: Outhouse fan
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:35:38 -0700
  ...Pull the intake, disconect the internal > hoe, plug with a 3/8 flare pleug. Hacksaw the back part of the > inlet off, epoxy a...
• Re: Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:19:35 -0400
  ...Every cylinder gets a spark once every 720 degrees (spark, 180o power stroke, 180o exhaust stroke, 180o intake stroke, 180o compression stroke, repeat), so...
• Re: 28.8 MPG
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:08:27 -0700
  ...About a month ago I took apart my throttle body and that hollow metal thing that connects all the intake manifold pipes (I guess...
• Factory New VW Diesel Motors
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 20:21:38 EDT
  ...been setup so that you can bolt on the 1.6l intake and exhaust (allowing you to put one of these newer higher hp...