Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 4+: 60 results shown for Valve.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Broken valves?
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 12:43:31 -0800
  ...I guess I found the source of the metal shavings under the left valve cover. Does anyone know what causes valves to break just...
• More Hot Air.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 15:04:08 -0700
  ...Easy fix from below requires new valve. Or it may be that your bowden cable (the wire gizzy that runs the valve thingy from...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 8 Jun 2017 21:22:13 +0000
  ...Valve deposits including varnish or whatever on the valve stems can cause the valves to stick open. When the head warms up enough for...
• Re: AMC Heads (My views)
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 11:14:51 -0500
  So, does anybody know what brands of valves are out there and what are in these heads. I think OE in older type 2...
• Re: LPG Tank, Fill Valve
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:42:59 -0700
  ...It seems > the bleeder valve is redundant if one has an Auto-Stop/Float type fill > valve. Ferrellgas here won't pressure test my...
• Re: Whiff of propane
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:41:43 -0600
  > This > suggests that the main valve does not close completely. So the whiff of > propane that I smell from the tank area could be...
• Front heater valve external leak
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:40:25 -0300
  I replaced my front heater valve with a Meyle unit, installed new 5/8" Gates heater hose from the engine to the valve, and...
• Fw: Lost compression
  Historical mailing list - easoars
  Sun, 5 Mar 2000 10:43:57 -0800
  ...I even backed off the valve lash adjusting screw to ensure that the valves were seated and of course the piston at TDC. Another...
• propane tank - valve leak
  Historical mailing list - Phil Krueger
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 11:32:23 -0800
  The valve on my propane tank is leaky. Can I just replace this with a standard brass valve from Home Depot or is there...
• Idle Stabilization Valve
  Historical mailing list - Sylvie et Germain
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 22:57:29 -0400
  ...I also checked the Impedance of the Idle Valve and it is 0 ohm. What should be the Impedance of this valve? If mine...
• Re: LPG-tank maintenance site?
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 12:34:19 +0900
  David Beierl said: > Does his valve look like this > http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/Autostop.gif ? If so he probably > needs to replace...
• Re: AMC valves, Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 26 May 2009 15:33:43 -0700
  ...AMC valves, Boston Bob > > Jeff, > OK, let's pretend that you are going to replace your exhaust valves with > "better" ones that are around...
• Re: Running on tap water - didn't work!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 20:10:06 -0500
  I had a 32 ? Willis with a Sheve Valve engine and although the scrap iron dealer was paying 3 cents a pound for iron...
• Re: exhaust valve grinding
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 08:41:12 -0700
  As long as the minimum thickness at the edge of the valve is not violated, nothing bad. My brother did the machine work on...
• Re: cracked AMC heads question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:08:38 -0700
  ...I suspect that people have trouble getting the valve adjustments right after a head gasket job, regardless of the type of head. Many times...
• Re: propane valve leak
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 07:51:50 EDT
  ...Any advise here? Do I need a new valve? Troy, the service valve and the regulator both have over pressure relief valves. if you...
• Bare AMC heads: Why...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 23:35:12 EST
  ...1) Valves: The stock Italian valves pulled through the keepers. I wanted to use the better German. **I would have used stainless steel valves...
• [T2] Stuck valves and promises
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 01:21:02 -0700
  Folks, this is from: (Terry Kay) <mailto:CTONLINE@webtv.net> > did i just do my valves wrong and had the timing > seriously off, or...
• Re: propane tank - valve leak
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 17:52:10 -0700
  ...They have been switching to the standard fill valve when they get these tanks in. the maker of the valve no longer makes them...
• Re: Metal shavings under valve covers
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Mon, 9 Mar 1998 17:34:41 EST
  Sounds to me like maybe one of your valves has bit the dust. Probably number 3 exhaust valve. Let us know what you find...
• Valve on Propane tank leaking
  Historical mailing list - Sparky S.
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:41:20 -0400
  Has anyone fixed a leaking shut off valve on a propane tank on a Westy? Mine leaks when you open the valve. Thanks,
• Re: what is a POL valve
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 19 May 2005 07:20:14 -0600
  > I can't speak of the FILL valve, but the place that goes to the > REGULATOR on a Westy tank uses a POL connector...
• Re: Repairing the propane turn on valve
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sat, 23 Nov 2013 22:08:01 -0800
  I know on some valves, there is a solid seal formed when the center plug is all the way up or all the way...
• Valve confusion
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:50:56 -0800
  So I'm slapping my 2.0 AC together and adjusting valve lash, and I'm sure I'm misunderstanding my Bentley (I would...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:44:42 -0500
  ...My reason for putting a clamp on would be to avoid losing coolant when I pull the valve, not to delay replacing the valve...
• Re: Stuck propane Valve
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 20:30:48 -0900
  You should be able to get the manual valve parts at any decent RV or propane supplier for the same or maybe less money...
• WTB westy propane take blowoff valve
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:44:28 -0800
  Just wanted to say if you replace the filler valve, I would also replace the shutoff valve and regulator. I went through a small...
• Re: 1983 Westy Propane Tank Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:29:37 -0400
  ...The bleed valve MUST MUST MUST MUST MUST be open while filling - it is what allows the Autostop valve to know when the max...
• Re: Need advice on replacing Westy tank filler valve
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 16 Mar 2017 09:31:43 -0700
  ...Unfortunately Auto Stop Corporation went out of > business years ago and the valve is no longer made. A conventional fill > valve can be fitted...
• Re: "stop fill" propane tank fill valve problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 20:46:24 -0500
  ...Like all Acme fill valves, it does not allow propane to flow back out through the valve at all. This valve was discontinued by...
• Re: Valve on Propane tank leaking
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 14:02:12 -0600
  Bought the Master shut-off valve and bleeder valve and a new filler valve from Terry K. Had an outfit in Garner, NC install...
• Re: propane fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 12:52:21 CST6CDT
  Fill valves. First off, search the archives as we've posted the source for repair kits, problems etc. there. Now. I just got done...
• Re: Hydrolic lifters- 81'
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Fri, 10 May 1996 15:04:32 -0500
  ...IMPORTANT! Watch the valve. As you turn the adjusting screw in, the valve should start to move in, which opens the valve. Usually one...
• Re:Sticky valve
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 11:47:00 -0400
  >next, i wish to ask if there is anyway to stop a valve that seems to be >sticking from doing so? or does it...
• Re: Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 16:44:29 -0400
  At 15:39 8/27/99 -0700, Ed Henckel wrote: >Mark: > >Thanks again....could you tell me just *what* valves are used to replace...
• Re: AMC valves, Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 28 May 2009 08:38:40 -0400
  ...I also inspected a few, none as show sign of valve wear on the keeper side... so far! Are the valves cheaper? Yes. But...
• Re: Heater core valve in front
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 08:06:17 -0700
  These heater valves often develop a small amount of leakage past the shutoff. I have replaced many for this. New ones don't cost...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:49:52 +0000
  I guess there are 2 kinds of leaks on that front heater control valve.  The first one is where the valve doesn't quite...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:36:42 -0700
  ...The coolant puddle wasn’t much but I am unsure if the valve has just started to fail. As I touched the valve and...
• Dometic Check Valve
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 15:40:00 -0600
  ...The check valve after the pump is sticking. I went to the local auto parts store to buy a check valve, but the only...
• Removing A/C Schrader valves
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 10 May 2003 16:13:21 -0400
  I was servicing the A/C on my '84 today, and I was attempting to replace the Schrader valves before pumping down. However, only...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:48:25 -0700
  Hey Bruce, If it was me… I’d pull the valve and connect the hoses with hose barb nipple. Have full heat all the...
• 74 Westie-Valve clearances
  Historical mailing list - Easton Trevor
  Fri, 21 Jun 96 13:25:00 DST
  Applying a modicum of logical thought to the valve clearance question. I agree a regular check is desirable and believe that the hazardous side...
• valves.....
  Historical mailing list - Gary Nichols
  Tue, 18 Jul 95 9:12:46 PDT
  ...Are there aftermarket valves available which are one-piece, stainless steel or titanium or some such substance such that the head doesn't break...
• Wiring for CIS-E F.I. in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - emz
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 10:55:23 -0500
  ...The Wiring diagrams I have showing the CIS-E Systems all have a idle stabilizer valve. This valve (the idle up solenoid valve) came...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:01:04 -0700
  ...If > available where you get the valve, get that also. > > As a point of interest these valves failing can also be symptom of over...
• High idle (possible fix)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Apr 1997 18:30:48 -0700
  ...Is the spring that is wound around the throttle valve shaft supposed to produce enough torque to fully close the throttle valve itself? Can...
• Re: resealing heads - found missing metal on top of valves
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:32:30 -0400
  Are you talking about the pitting on the intake valve faces? The material is most likely inferior. Question- did you run the motor hot...
• Re: 83 wasserboxer - valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 09:51:44 -0700
  There is not Bentley manual advice on "specs on valve clearance (adjusting valves and measuring gap w/ feeler gauge, e.g)" because these engines...
• Don't scrap your Autostop valve! Was Re: Suggestions for replacement of LPG fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 22:50:21 -0400
  PLEASE do not scrap the brass versions of the Autostop valves - I will pay $10 for each one that is not cracked or torn...
• auto-stop discussion
  Historical mailing list - matt greenwell
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 17:42:23 -0700
  ...The "stop > fill" valve is'nt made anymore because it is prone to a failure in which > after filling propane continues to leak out...
• Re: New owner of 91 Westy -- sticky valve
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 16:54:19 -0500
  On Stans web site he has in the valve adjusting procedure a step about removing #1 spark plug and inserting a piece of wire...
• Re: VALVE COVER ADHESIVE
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 22:41:52 -0500
  Hi, Gene Berg ( vw guru ) recommended gluing the gasket to the valve cover with gasket cement. I believe it's to hold the gasket...
• Autofill valves: WAS ====>Re: Refilling propane
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:44:10 +0000
  I guess I must be in the minority of people who have an autofill valve and have not had any problems. What is the...
• Re: Exhaust & intake valve instalation question
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 18:15:37 -0500
  ...Exhaust & intake valve instalation question I have my heads all cleaned up and the valves lapped. Do I put motor oil on the valve...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 25 May 2024 17:40:16 +0000
  Yes, I am using Amazon "motorized" valves.  Purpose was to turn on hot coolant through homemade copper coils into a 5 gallon aluminum stock...
• Re: Exhaust & intake valve instalation question
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 20:35:05 -0500
  Denis, only one of my heads had the seal washers on the intake valve, but I could not find the part number on ETKA...
• Re: '91 Carat AC - again!
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:48:48 -0700
  The Shraeder valve isn't the problem with the leaking switch. The valve is only there to let the trinary pressure switch be replaced...
• Re: Autostop Valve Problem Solved - Repair proceedure
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 16:45:48 -0400
  ...Then you > >close off the bleed valve. Simple... > > > >The problem with my valve was that the piston was not closing all the way. > >When...
• Re: Exhaust valves
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 23:03:25 -0800
  I would think that the hardness is only skin deep on the exhaust valves, and you won't want to remove any more metal...