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• Re: 87 Misfires when damp
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 12:35:32 -0400
  instead of buying new plugs, wires, etc. - which are working fine otherwise, buy a couple of $$ worth of dielectric grease and but it on...
• Re: Last chance! (was: need assistance)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Ohlemacher
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 09:03:53 -0400
  ...Running > extremely rich is due to something else, eg temp sender, leaking injectors > including cold start, misfire. Retrace your steps. If it was ok...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 18:39:44 -0500
  ...So far I haven't heard the same sort of misfire sound. Sometimes it can be deceiving because the header on the front, driver...
• Re: Rough running when Hot
  Historical mailing list - Karl G Vochatzer/AMR
  6 Jan 97 11:42:29
  ...It starts right up, even on the coldest mornings, but when it has warmed up, it starts to misfire, running too rich, black smoke...
• Re: Mystification
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 3 Sep 2011 13:42:06 -0700
  ...that is "ok" but not > wonderful - I can hear an intermittant misfire. Then it begins to run > more and more and more ragged until...
• Re: 87 Misfires when damp
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 21:08:28 -0400
  Gary Hradek wrote: If you have the cash buy oem plug wires and change the plugs too. Coil would be the next thing after...
• 87 Runs Super Rich 20 Minutes After Cold Start - Why?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 17:12:02 +0000
  ...Even at 2000 rpm, it misfires. I rev it up to 3500 or so, and the richness problem seems to clear up. But, after...
• Re: 87 Vanagon Emission failure -No Va
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 08:39:17 -0800
  ...According to the lessons at ATR , High HC , normal to low CO, and high CO2 ae indications of mechanical and ignition misfire. High HC...
• New Digifant bogosity
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 10:57:21 -0500
  Since the start of cold weather here in NC, or maybe just coincidence, my '86 is starting to misfire. This one is weird, it...
• Re: Emissions failures make me feel like a failure
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 23:12:49 -0800
  ...Always consider 'lean misfire' too as a cause of failing emissions results. Not sure what to do about it, but I've heard that...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 17:41:00 -0700
  ...like there isn't much sense working on tune or 'misfire with a 'crack clean through a header pipe.' Is your friend close to...
• poor startup and cold running 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 06:52:34 +0100
  ...Once it is running, it idles really smoothly.� If I open the throttle all the way the engine will misfire before speeding up.� Once...
• Replacing distributor with Jacobs--What would you do?
  Historical mailing list - johnny89
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 19:50:18 -0300
  ...All misfires Low End miss Poor MPG Surging Lost Performance Weak low end torque Sluggishness Plug fouling Bogs Pinging High End Miss Bucking off...
• Re: The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 21:33:44 -0700
  ...Vanagon Intermittent Misfire Model(s): All Vanagon Digifant Fuel Injection Engines CONDITION After driving for 1/2 to 2 hours at a constant speed...
• Re: "enough" vs "too much" monitoring, was: permanent fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 22:02:05 -0500
  ...my little O2 sensor gauge allows me to watch my engine misfire subtly but regularly, explaining my low gas mileage... Look in the cockpit...
• Gremlins update
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 10:44:40 -0800
  Hello Folks! My saga continues with a myriad of little misfires and no starts. To date I've had more help from this list...
• Re: Engine Shudders -2.1L WBX.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:23:09 -0700
  Does it do the same thing if you manually downshift into second? If it does, then it's a misfire. Those are usually caused...
• Carb Icing? ('68 SP)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jul 1996 09:23:46 +1200
  ...Short warmup (late for work...) After a few minutes, misfires followed by stall at lights (checked electrical connections- noticed frost on intake plumbing below...
• Re: 84 Engine hesitatation while cruising
  Historical mailing list - Chris Braymen
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 11:30:36 -0700
  ...along at maybe 55 or so and the engine will hesitate > (misfire) and then recover and be fine. Usually it will then reoccur at...
• Re: rough idle, gas guzzling, oil dripping van
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 15:42:23 -0500
  ...I always think of doing a complete rebuild to solve a misfire problem, only to find that the rebuilt engine does the same thing...
• Re: 86 Westy Syncro, runs rough when it rains
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 02:01:20 -0500
  >I changed the cap, the wires, and the rotor, and though it helped somewhat, >it still misfires until the engine heats up enough and...
• Re: Snap On Vantage.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:48:31 -0700
  ...On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 12:18 PM, Pat <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > Regarding misfires, you can't track it down to a...
• Re: Rough running when Hot
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 07 Jan 1997 10:06:49 -0800
  ...It starts right up, even on the coldest > > mornings, but when it has warmed up, it starts to misfire, running too rich, > > black smoke...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Jul 2011 14:40:27 -0700
  ...So far, I haven't heard the > "misfire". > I may just need to drive it around some more and listen. Good thing I > decided...
• Re: Gremlins update
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 17:53:32 -0800 (PST)
  On Fri, 24 Jan 1997 rudyb@sonic.net wrote: > Hello Folks! My saga continues with a myriad of little misfires and no > starts. To...
• Re: California Emission Test?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 15 Jul 2012 23:08:21 -0700
  ...O2 at idle tends to be an exhaust leak or misfire. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• 1.9 Stumbles When Damp
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:40:24 -0500
  ...Whenever the van sits overnight and its cool and damp out, it misfires until it warms up. It idles fine, but won't rev...
• Re: Loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Tue, 12 May 1998 09:36:42 +0100
  ...I have all sorts of occasional misfires, clutch judder/slip with 'Pooh' my 1981 Holdsworth Villa van. It goes top speed 55-60 mph...
• Rough Running; 87' Syncro
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 21:08:53 -0600
  ...It starts up OK, and after a minute or so, it starts to belch smoke and misfire. If I'm driving, it slowly loses...
• Re: Carb Icing? ('68 SP)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jul 1996 01:53:08 -0500
  >Just above freezing, heavy rain showers >After a few minutes, misfires followed by stall at lights > (checked electrical connections- noticed frost > on intake plumbing...
• engine tuning, emissions, shudder at idle.Digifant.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 17:14:24 EDT
  ...There were so many complaints I was wondering if anyone had a smooth idle! I am assuming it is a misfire which would contribute...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:21:53 -0500
  Cool, thanks for the help. I would hope that the TPS would still be functioning correctly. It's only a few years old. I...
• Re: idle and vacuum diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 15:44:47 -0700
  ...I do have a cylinder misfire and a lot of extra parts I can use for swapping. I just want to limit the amount...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What about the t...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 23:39:45 -0700
  ...The likelihood to have a > misfire is greatly reduced and increases in power because all the plugs fire. > > I have already posted this, was...
• Re: Points Glazed hard starting 81
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 22:06:52 -0600
  ...it runs great once more. > > If you're experiencing low rpm misfire you may want to include > this > > visual check in your testing routine...
• how does timing change by knock sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 07:40:48 -0800
  ...knock circuit smarter than that? (note I do not hear are misfirely during the retardation) ----- Original Message ----- From: Kjmmensing@aol.com To: McNock@easystreet...
• Wiring Harness / Digijets
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 May 94 11:20:48 EDT
  ...Vanagon Intermittent Misfire Model(s): All Vanagon Digifant Fuel Injection Engines ^^^^^^^^ This is the wiring harness problem. One of Joel's past posts described...
• Euro-Drive-OBD2: UPDATE 97 Volkswagen Jetta, No-start/Cuts-out/Misfire
  Historical mailing list - "Don Kerr (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 14:27:02 -0500
  ...No Start, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on Occurs: Intermittently More Info: Test results & repair history included below __________________________ UPDATE __________________________ It's 10:25 am...
• Re: 89 Vanagon engine misfires, coughs, backfires, won't idle
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 13:18:59 -0700
  ...89 Vanagon engine misfires, coughs, backfires, won't idle This poor fellow should trailer* it up to the SFO meet and let the gurus...
• Re: coolant temperature sensor
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:38:08 +0100
  ...Occasionally she will misfire >terribly, lose almost all power, spitting and coughing. Letting up on the >gas usually helps. Once she gets over this...
• Re: Cold Start Injector doesn't turn off.
  Historical mailing list - Dr. John H. Lauterbach
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 22:36:53 -0500
  ...Overnight at 45F or warmer, results in slow idle, almost stall, with some misfires. When you turn the A/C on, idle gets faster...
• Re: HELP HC to High at idle 525ppm should be about 70ppm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 00:25:38 -0700
  ...Incorrect fuel mixture, too rich is obvious, too lean causes a condition known as a lean misfire. Leaky injector seal or any vacuum leak...
• Re: Rough running, black smoke, running rich, no idle
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 15:21:44 -0700
  ...Starts smooth but within minutes, runs really rough, misfires, running *super* rich (black smoke). Any thoughts or suggestions? TJ, Whether this has anything at...
• Re: unexplained power loss - help
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:14:05 -0600
  ...Does it have a misfire as in one injector not getting fuel? On 18-Apr-07, at 5:50 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote...
• 84 digijet misfiring!?
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Elia
  Mon, 24 Nov 1997 20:47:14 -0400
  ...gas miser, what can I say) the engine will begin to misfire, the bucking increasing in pitch and fervour the farther I go. I...
• Bad injector wire = stuttering
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Oct 1996 23:45:10 -0300 (ADT)
  ...4 above say 2000RPM but only on light throttle, - stumbling/bucking/misfires under full throttle throughout mid-upper range, - fine when wound right out...
• Re: Mystification
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 5 Sep 2011 15:00:27 -0500
  ...that is "ok" but not > wonderful - I can hear an intermittant misfire. Then it begins to run > more and more and more ragged until...
• Re: Letter to VW - Vans are loved by everyone
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:26:47 -0800
  ...vehicle with broad appeal and avoid having yet another inexplicable, inexcusible misfire. I suppose most of us listees would simply want a 'modern' Vanagon...
• Re: Walker Super Turbo Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 08:09:55 -0400
  ...One thing the Walker Super Turbo will do is cause you to notice (hear) any misfire or unsteady idle that you might not have...
• Re: vanagon emissions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 00:37:07 -0500
  ...CO in range? If yes, you have what is called alean misfire. Replace the plugs, make sure cap, rotor, and wires are good. After...
• Re: Westy Sink Pump Inop
  Historical mailing list - KEITH PIKE
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 17:16:21 -0230
  ...properly gap the three prong spark plugs? I've > got a misfire somewhere and want to clean and check them just to rule them...
• Re: coolant temperature sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 07:37:10 -0500
  ...Most of the time it did not send out a big > cloud of black smoke (just lost power and misfired like crazy), although > thankfully...
• Re: Engine Shudders -2.1L WBX.
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Wed, 24 Sep 2014 21:56:31 -0400
  ...One way to isolate a specific cylinder misfire is to disable each cylinder one-by-one and see if the problem gets worse. If...
• Euro-Drive-OBD2: FIX 97 Volkswagen Jetta, No-start/Cuts-out/Misfire
  Historical mailing list - "Don Kerr (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 15:59:32 -0500
  ...No Start, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on Occurs: Intermittently More Info: Test results & repair history included below _______________________ CLOSED W/FIX _______________________ Well folks the...
• Vanagon TSB's Technical Service Bulletins
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:33:31 -0400
  ...Vehicle does not start, ignition miss * (24/92-01) Vanagon Intermittent Misfire * (24/92-02) Vanagon Driveability Complaints * (24/24-90 T01) Rough Idle...
• Re: mpg
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 10:16:57 -0700
  ...lights, a subtle "1-in-100 or so ignition events" periodic misfire problem that befuddles the O2 sensor reading and makes the ECU run...
• Need Help with Engine Speed Wildly Surging at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 23 Nov 2006 20:17:31 +0100
  ...There is a random misfire or stumble (cough), but there isn't any excessive smoke indicating a rich-running condition. Turning the large diameter...
• six guys update
  Historical mailing list - Ted Titcomb
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:28:15 -0400
  ...the car now ran with the tightened temp sensor, they experienced misfireing, bucking and severe loss of power. They did another tune-up and...
• Re: Rough running, black smoke, running rich, no idle
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 19:58:11 -0800
  ...Starts smooth but within minutes, runs really rough, misfires, > running *super* rich (black smoke). Any thoughts or suggestions? > > TJ, > Whether this has anything at...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:00:25 -0500
  Good advice on the O2 sensor. I wouldn't have thought of that. I saw the S&S headers and always wondered about the...