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• Re: cold solder and other maladies
  Historical mailing list - Brad Snyder
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 17:55:17 4
  ...When I resoldered my idle ECU, I used a grounded tip soldering iron. The cord has a 3 wire plug that includes a ground...
• Re: insane AC idea
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 19:41:51 -0400
  ...Heck, there are relatively few components when you think about it. Just plan on replacing them ALL...>> I've been going down that road...
• HELP, 78 westy, 2L FI trouble (high idle)
  Historical mailing list - Arnold Schultz
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 01:27:47 -0700
  ...You have no idea how frustrating this has been. One other possibility is that the component that is causing this trouble has the exact...
• Intermittant cut-out
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 10:23:33 -0800
  ...and it even cleaned up a rough idle I was experiencing. It seems odd that this component would fail. I've not taken it...
• Re: Digifant component comparison between Jetta and Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:53:18 -0500
  ...These units are physically identical to the VW AFM's. They have identical 4 pin plugs. I happened to have 3 VW units and...
• Update Re: Engine died, March 31 update and maybe ecu smoking gun?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:51:38 -0700
  That black component that had the one leg solder joint broken is BUV37B Looked up and it’s , if I read it right, a...
• Re: Subie engine prices
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:43:34 -0600
  ...new seal everywhere > including head gasket, on top, every timing components (T-belt, idlers, > tensioner...) need to be replace. Cam/crank seal, cam plug...
• Re: ac system for sale
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 15:38:36 -0500
  ...i have all components and am still working on > getting some of them out. it should only need some hoses.i have no idea...
• Fuel line covers
  Historical mailing list - sam pacifico
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 09:20:50 -0500
  ...I am building a spare engine and trying to duplicate, as much as possible, all the original engine components. I don't know what...
• Re: flickering oil light at idle
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 19:46:28 -0400
  ...additionally you could run 20-50 oil, but that will only do so much to make up the clearances between metal components. the next...
• Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:37:38 -0500
  I am trying get my rig ready for winter, and I have a problem with the Idle Stabilizer System on my 88 GL. I...
• Re: I win!!! the worse ever "westy part" picture...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 13:16:51 -0600
  ...You should have used: *TLTD* THERMAL DISPERSANT Rapidly disperses heat away from a coated component More evenly distributes heat over a coated surface Aids...
• Re: 90 Vanagon Engine Woes
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 07:53:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...sensor or the idle stablizer valve problem that rears its ugly head from time to time. I would get those two components checked out...
• Re: Speakers in rear AC housing.
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 18:04:41 -0400
  ...Has anybody else squeezed this size in? Also, since their > is AC components in there, do i have to worry about condesation harming > my...
• Loud and heavy popping noise up front
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:59:43 -0500
  ...the suspension components or the chassis up front. I just had my mechanic check this and he found nothing. Any ideas? Thanks, John Rodgers...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 19:54:07 -0800
  ...Every time we had a new tech., I had to spend almost a week training them how to select the tuning components based on...
• Fuel injection trouble
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:24:56 -0400
  ...It's either been a bad wire (no voltage/short) or bad a component. Anyone have something similar or ideas on what or where...
• SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 14:31:01 -0800
  ...Replacing components one by one might get expensive so i was hoping on narrowing it down on what it **could be. Idle is fine...
• Re: 2.1 idling @ 2200, stumbling, etc, where do I start?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 12:01:39 -0700
  ...There are hundreds of electronic components inside, divided into different functions. A function could get out of whack or die entirely while the rest...
• Re: R12 - Freon
  Historical mailing list - Timothy O. Crooks
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 13:50:05 -0400
  ...Is it combustable? Will it harm major components? Is ti really worth it? The coversion is cheap and easy. EMZ wrote: > On Fri, 21...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 13 Sep 2015 09:34:50 -1000
  ...it's not 'always' A Component at all. On 9/13/2015 7:28 AM, Eric Caron wrote: > Hi Folks, > > Any ideas what could...
• Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:24:22 -0400
  ...Any ideas? It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and oxygen sensor, etc.. Could it be as simple as I need...
• Re: Ecu & Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Feb 95 11:43 CST
  They told me "they all drive like this", so I sued >in small claims court after an authorized Bosch centre replaced 3 components >following...
• Re: Name that Vanagon Part......
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 18:53:36 -0500
  ...Steven Fish wrote: >Hi all, > >I need an ID on a very odd looking component of my '87 GL. > >Standing in front of the...
• '89-Troubleshooting Alternator/Electrical drain
  Historical mailing list - Michael Schiesser
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 08:42:26 -0700
  ...Battery Idiot light came on last week while idling. I hit the gas and it went out. I reached back to the stove where...
• Re: If it's not one thing, it's another...
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 13:19:49 -0700
  ...on this idea. Gary On Wed, 6 Jan 1999, Seth C. Bruggeman wrote: > Next, ignition. I've checked all obvious ignition components from plugs...
• Van hesitates--where to start troubleshooting?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 21:50:09 -0500
  ...The idle is a little rough too, but not real noticeable. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas where to start troubleshooting this problem...
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:47:58 -0400
  ...The worst ones were of course on the devices secured to the heat sink, large or heavy or hot components, and on the flexible...
• Throttle Valve Switch: What the...?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:05:21 -0400
  ...idea why. Someone, whose e-mail I have since deleted, stated that it's possible to switch the plugs for some other component with...
• Re: Clutch Use
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Taylor
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 23:22:44 -0400
  ...Cheers, Doug Mick Owens <owens@UH.EDU> wrote: > >I've been reading the traffic regarding pressure on the clutch pedal while >in idle, and...
• Re: Front Overhead AC For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:00:42 EDT
  ...All the > components are there and work. > > The frontest overhead piece needs a small epoxy repair and the long hoses > are still in the...
• Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:23:46 -0500
  ...idle but at about 850 rpm and a little bit lumpy. My question of the collective experience is: what is the most likely component...
• Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Resiolute
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 21:31:06 -0700
  ...cafe has to say about it: > T > hrottle switch and idle control components - The throttle switch must be > both in working order and adjusted...
• Re: Clutch Use/NEW THREAD??
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 18:34:05 -0700
  ...It has ~95K on the ORIGINAL >clutch (all components). I do drive conservatively, and have always >"tapped" the transmission into neutral upon coming to...
• Re: EB2007 Vanaru Test Drive
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 23:27:11 -0400
  ...We have tried several intake arrangements, and probably a few dozen combos of exhaust components. We are going to stick with our intake for...
• Re: How Long Does it Take Your Van to Warm up? Cont.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:19:35 -0400
  What else besides the harness did you swap? The 84 and 87 have drastically different fuel injection and ignition components. The 84 system, is...
• Re: cold run problems
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 14:09:00 -0500
  ...hose and component I don't see any compelling reason to suspect the idle control unit or ECU, especially since idle and normal run...
• Re: Super fast idle - Update
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 23:34:26 -0800
  ...He verified that the individual components seem to be in spec. He did discover that one of the plug wires was intermittantly bad - but...
• Re: No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 14:35:18 -0700
  ...success.. > > Every components where checked...(Fuel-air-fire), injection wiring and all > FI components, AFM, that stupid 84 hall-sender and idle system control...
• Re: Brake lights won't work ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Mar 2014 06:30:28 -0400
  ...When checking things electrical checking components isn’t always enough. Follow the path and find where the power is cut off. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Van stopped running
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:44:29 -0700
  Had identical symtoms once, dead battery/not charging. And I did not get a warning light at the dash. On Tue, Apr 30, 2013...
• Re: '90 Westy 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 17:37:32 -0700
  ...I > notice this trouble only on cold driving, before all the fluids and > components have a chance to warm up. I have let the...
• O2 voltage when cold
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 16:36:19 -0500
  ...All my other components seem ok (temp 2, AFM, idle stab. valve and its control unit all test ok). Does the fact that my...
• A/C woes - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:30:33 -0700
  ...I hate to think of the funds used in project so far. '85 Westy in Phoenix, AZ Original A/C system components R-12...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 00:59:56 -0500
  ...The large transistor-or-whatever (4th component from right, bottom row, top picture) should be looked at closely, and a strong glass or a...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Specs
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 12:47:23 -0400
  Steve, the most common component that burns out on the ISCU is a power transistor. I have replaced my with an audio transistor (NPN...
• Latest on coolant sensor, vanagon syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 07:07:55 -0700
  ...I did notice that I seem to have developed a fast cold idle, which has never happened before. From dead cold, it is steady...
• Re: Behr AC
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 2 Apr 2015 16:20:24 -0700
  ...The compressor is missing so I have no idea if any of the other AC components work. > I'm going to install a vintage...
• Re: fixing old heat exchangers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 20:53:06 -0700
  ...t know, but the POR/paint over rust idea David suggested sounds a lot cheaper than, oh, $400 of replacement heater components from RMMW...
• Re: Abnormal tire wear 1984 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 10:45:48 -0400
  I would check for wear in the front suspension components, i.e. bushings, ball joints and tie rods. Excess play in these components could...
• Stumble/stall/high idle '91 carat
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 18:29:36 -0400
  ...fuel injection components and in the attempt to fix the van quickly, I switched potential trouble parts temp sensor II (new), idle control module...
• Re: Shift rod bushings and ball for 85
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:44:48 -0500
  ...www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=20699 > > http://www.busdepot.com/cables-pedal-lever-components/shift-linkage-parts/shift-linkage-parts?p...
• Erratic Cold Idle
  Historical mailing list - Beckham, Chip
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:03:50 -0500
  I'm trouble-shooting an erratic idle problem with a cold engine. The archives and Bentley trail have led to the Aux Air Flow...
• Re: Mercedes rims ET48 - bad idea?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 10:49:52 -0800
  On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 07:03:31 -0800, TJ Hannink <tjhannink@yahoo.com> wrote: > There is no 'ideal' ET, it's a meaningless...
• Re: Westy Closet Removal--Window Tinting alternative
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 12:00:53 -0700
  Terry, If you are window-mamboing the tinting yourself, it may be a quicker, simpler, less damaging to other components, and a less time...
• throttle position switch
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 15:19:48 -0400
  ...Is the eccentric cam adjustment component of the Digifant throttle position switch a function of the switch body, or of the throttle valve body...
• Re: What is happening?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 21:35:21 -0700
  ...I did clean the throttle body and adjust the idle and full throttle switch, and that restored my power, fuel economy and warm up...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 11:39:25 -0800
  Arduinos are great fun, and in theory could probably do a great job of > replacing analogue components in older automobiles. Keep in mind, however...
• Re: type of connector?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 May 2012 10:40:15 -0400
  At 08:56 AM 5/25/2012, pickle vanagon wrote: >Any reason this is a bad idea? Am I pushing up against a fuse...
• Re: Fuel pump stops.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:11:46 -0500
  ...It runs and the >> engine >> starts and >> runs. >> >> Any idea where to start looking for a bad component or bad connection? >> >> >