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• Re: Westy (2.1w/digifant) running rich? when warm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 22:56:20 -0500
  ...However, if I only drive a couple or three miles, then shut it down for a while (grocery store run), it starts hard, blows...
• Re: 300 miles with a tank...
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 10:57:14 -0800
  ...The engine 'mods' consist of a tightened AFM spring (2 notches) and an 8� advance (one belt tooth) of the valve timing. It runs...
• Backfire vs Afterfire
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 17:39:25 -0500
  ...Faulty valve timing and ignition timing being the primary culprits triggering firing backwards through the intake system. The engine mechanic instructors were quite adamant...
• Re: Idle Problem 1987 2.1 Van Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:51:38 -0800
  ...Air leaking past throttle valve. Jeff
• Re: 20 psi oil pressure on freeway. Worry?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 22:42:04 -0400
  ...2) Inspect the oil pressure relief valve and spring. Only time I've seen them cause a problem is after tampering, but hey, you...
• Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 08:53:49 -0500
  ...s got some leaking valves. No surprise this rig is worn out, I > assumed it was, but I could drive it home at least...
• Re: Type 4 Necromancy?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 20:32:38 -0500
  ...The most common problem I encounter in about ten Vanagon engines is a dropped valve seat or a seat that has been driven back...
• Re: Test Drive: 97 Camper
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 03 Dec 1996 18:03:32 -0800
  ...I pretty much destroyed both the propane guard and the greywater valve (scraped completely off) on the Inuvik trip. The funny thing is, Westfalia...
• '90 vanagon 15,000 firm
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 22:22:23 -0400
  ...After having driven many westies from the sixties, seventies and eighties this was my first from the nineties. It had an a.t., power...
• Re: new guy
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 27 Aug 2016 10:58:40 -0700
  These vehicles are old, sometimes "driven hard, put away wet", (not maintained) and well intended owners can make repair mistakes or worse, come up...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:42:14 -0500
  ...Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel > engines > > > Finally got to put some time into the TD injection pump seal...
• Engine assembly complete, it's in, it's dead? [T1]
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Mon, 13 May 1996 12:46:48 -0400
  ...driveway. I did some messing around with the idle and some minor stuff and now it won't start! I popped off the valve...
• Re: conversion -Opinions Please
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:36:46 -0500
  On the Fun Bus, I had to replace the valve covers last year. They rusted out and the pin holes started leaking oil. The...
• Re: Oil Pump Replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:25:31 -0800
  ...or if it is the bearings heating up and changing >> shape... >> >> I do know that when I take the valve covers off, the drivers...
• 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
  ...I know the inline VWs are >> hard on valve guides and those have never been touched, nor have any of >> the >> valves, other than...
• Re: Diff Lock Stuck On!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:15:37 -0400
  ...On 4/18/2012 1:56 PM, craig cowan wrote: > This is a problem... > Today I was working on fixing the driveline vibration and...
• Re: Coolant Thermostat Question
  Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 19:04:52 -0700
  ...Its acting like my 77 >bus did >> when the cold start valve wouldn't shut off. In looking at the >"pro >> manual" it say...
• Re: dragging caliper
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 22:10:24 -0700
  ...opening the bleed valve with a hose on it facilitates this. with bleed valve closed.. have your Helper push the brake pedal down ( only...
• Re: '87 syncro westfalia for sale (not mine) (not mine either, and its NOT mint)
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 00:53:29 -0700
  ...the propane has a leak and is shut off at the main valve so it doesn't kill you on a test drive. JT...
• Re: Kerosene to clean out engine before oil change
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 08:53:29 -0600
  ...or, in > other words, since it was driven off the showroom floor. He mixed a 50/50 > solution of kerosene and motor oil, filled...
• Re: Imagine My Surprise!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 12:15:13 -0500
  ...Expect valves to clatter for a while until oil is warm and circulating so the lifters will pump. There is going to be some...
• Re: Driving with LP gas on
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 00:07:08 -0800
  ...The fridge was running and the gas valve was open all the way! I heard the hissing and jumped for the valve to shut...
• Re: 2.3L WBX replies... (pretty darn long - again)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 12:34:36 -0500
  ...Big-valve heads. >95mm pistons and cylinders (tops shaved by 0.14" to >maintain CR). Essentially stock cam, rockers, and >valve train. Pistons, rods...
• Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 17:10:48 -0700
  ...Anything any further is going to need valve work. With the correct valve work and intake and exhaust work you can add as much...
• Re: Compatibility of A1 Rabbit/Jetta Autotrans
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:43:33 -0500
  ...Swapping the valve body and detent should give the same features to the Vanagon automatic. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• LiMBO Want Ads ... commercial stuff:
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 08 Dec 95 14:02:27 CST
  ...new valves, upgrade seats, German gasket set, new pushrod tubes; $500/pair. 2 liter Cofap pistons; $325/set. Waterboxer heads w/gaskets, sealant, & lifters...
• Sudden rough idle, Engine won't start
  Historical mailing list - TieDye
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 23:47:02 -0400
  ...show anything abnormal, no lights) but as I pulled in the driveway, and left it sit running, it began to idle rough, then stalled...
• Re: Query - Idle Stabilier Trouble Shoot
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 21:25:16 -0500
  ...When I disconncted the ISV (idle stabilizer valve) the > jerking stops. Re-seating the ISC (idle stabilizer control) - behind the > right rear tail-light...
• 1988 Wolfsburg for sale Charleston SC
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 2 Jul 2004 15:18:04 -0400
  ...This was my daily driver for 3 or more years. I TLC'ed this van, and in the spring set it up for years...
• Re: Fuel expansion/overflow tank grommets
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 10:44:32 -0800
  ...Anyone know where I can get these? I also managed to > break the > driver's side tank's vent valve while trying to remove...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:28:36 -0400
  ...the driver’s side injectors, both are firing. Gas sprayed. And we had spark on all plugs. Next Art pulled the valve cover. The...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 09:43:41 EST
  ...often at the sacrifice of low rpm driveability. >>> This depends entirely on the cam selection, valve size, port size, Air intake system, exhaust selection...
• Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 10:22:21 -0600
  ...But I did ask, "Do you know how to do a hot valve timing check when this thing goes back together? Well for those...
• Answer, was: Just back from the mechanic, HELP!!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 8 May 2000 20:01:40 -0400
  ...drive a vehicle, you should AT LEAST know how to tune it up. Cost for parts for a TOTAL tune up, with a valve...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 May 2011 15:24:25 -0500
  ...You will also need a new receiver dryer and possible a new expansion valve. Because the old AC compressors were designed to run at...
• Re: How do I....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 16:30:01 -0500
  ...Disconnect the clip at the end of the idle stabilizer valve - that cylindrical thing right on to p of the engine with the clip...
• Re: Double cab for sale/engine longevity
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 21:31:04 -0500
  ...The heads have been out once to replace the rubber gasket, but >> no valve job has been done. I NEVER drive over 70. Maybe...
• Re: 91 Carat Cold Stall
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 11:35:17 -0500
  Lew, the first place to start tracking down this problem is to check your idle speed with the Idle Stabilizer Valve (ISV) disconnected. Be...
• Hard to Start When Cold
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Mon, 8 May 1995 10:57:35 -0700
  ...This valve provides extra fuel only when the motor is cold. While your at it, check also that all the air hoses are hooked...
• Re: '89 Jetta auto into '90 VANAGON Y/N?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 22:54:59 -0500
  ...Available to me free is a '89 Jetta >autobox, replaced for a bad final drive (ring gear chipped). Boy do all >them watercooled (including...
• Re: Cutoff not working at the pump!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Min
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 16:11:21 -0800
  ...fresh gas >under the vanagon when I drive off. >Is there some sort of cutoff/overflow valve that may not be working on >my...
• Re: Vanagon Window Dimensions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 11:13:50 -0500
  ...a project and need to know. > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > > John Rodgers > > > 88 GL Driver in Birmingham, Alabama where the cold is killing my vans > > > systems one...
• Re: secret compartments paranoia
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 13:07:43 -0600
  ...tire behind the grill in the valve covers under the luggage rack above the headliner over the driver compartment in the upper heater channel...
• Re: Excessive Idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 16:09:07 -0500
  Have you checked the engine rpm with the engine warm and the idle stabilizer valve disconnected? To get a grip on this common problem...
• Re: a/c causing rpms to drop when turned on.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Nov 2003 15:58:28 -0600
  If your vehicle is an 86 or newer, there is an idle stabilizer valve mounted on top of the engine and an Idle speed...
• Re: Auto trans - not shifting into 3rd when cold?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 17:17:10 -0500
  ...I have a spare valve body but I don't know its history so I'm a bit leary about switching it. This would...
• In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:45:44 -0400
  ...As a 5 or 6-cylinder, the intermediate shaft was eliminated, and the distributor became cam driven while the oil pump operated via a...
• Re: HELP!!!!! stuck idle!
  Historical mailing list - Keith & Lynn C.
  Mon, 8 May 2000 18:47:30 -0700
  Similar problem with my 81, turned out to be the decaration valve. Plugged the vacuum line until I got a new one. Keith Peter...
• Re: Engine worries return
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 28 Jul 2017 10:30:20 -0700
  ...driven in a manner causing it to > run hotter than normal, (and maybe its also connected to a marginal > cooling system) the valve in...
• rear heater core, drip drip ooze
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 18:47:58 -0500
  ...I was able to get out on some clear dry winter roads for a drive after replacing the rear heater core. Good news no...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:01:34 -0700
  ...The valve is opened, the pressure goes up, the water starts shooting up the line, the pressure stabilizes at 11 wci, the water slows...
• '84 1.9l knocking rattle left sd of engine
  Historical mailing list - Choreboy
  Mon, 8 May 2000 22:02:18 -0700
  ...replacement or could one of my valves be stuck? ? ? I am almost positive it's my driver's side cyl heads causing this rattle...
• Re: Opinions Please
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 23:21:26 -0500
  ...If one of the valves appeared to be the cause of the excessive leakdown, I would 'stake the valve' by giving it a good...
• FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Coffey
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 17:25:18 -0700
  ...Two batteries, with battery disconnect switch by driver's seat for the aux. batt. Extra 10 gallon fuel tank, with fuel switching valve by...
• Re: Ladies Crossing the US
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 10:08:29 -0700
  ...are irritating to the average driver and rather expensive to repair. The predominant mode of failure is exhaust valve stem fracture, resulting in a...
• 91 GL for sale in Nebraska
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Larsen
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 09:13:39 -0500
  ...A new valve is about $50 and the replacement should be simple. Lastly, the rear bumper has a crease in it on the driver...
• Re: 85 Westy stumbling?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:37:52 -0400
  ...Check the wires and replace if needed Other Issue Drive for awhile and it would run on all 4 cylinders great at start up...
• Re: 2.1 w/solid lifters - Frankenstein's Monster Lives!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:57:56 -0700
  ...often well we need to adjust the valves? > > > This was fun and if anyone wants to drive a Frankenstein's monster that > kicks ass...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - Trevor
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:48:43 -0700
  ...soon *Remember to check your skylight seals and make sure you drive with it closed...we've already replaced 6 in March for driving...
• status update
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 23:56:48 -0700
  ...These things don't have those damn timing belts - it's all gear driven. Maybe the distributor gear missing teeth? (For those who haven...