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• Re: vacuum guage
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 03:56:21 -0500
  ...One tip I learned the hard way, if you set up a vacuum gauge with the 15-16 feet of hose from the engine...
• crappy vacuum at idle 2liter afc
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 17:57:15 -0400
  ...Checked for vacuum leaks with Brakleen. None. Replaced all small vacuum lines. Done. swapped throttle body with another. Same result. CO is dead on...
• Re(2): Cruise control progress
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Jan 1997 11:40:28 -0500
  Larry, I recently had the rear diff lock repaired on my 86 Syncro, and the mechanic found the vacuum from the engine barely sufficient...
• [Fwd: Vacuum Source]
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 21 May 2001 12:16:00 -0800
  Listmembers, After reading Steve's discovery It may be a good Idea for a Vacuum hose thread. I'm posting my message to Steve...
• Re: Gas tank vacuum
  Historical mailing list - Richard Kunkel
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 19:24:44 -0800
  We always had a big vacuum build up whenever we drove our 84 westy. The buildups stopped when a repair shop eventually cleaned the...
• Vacuum gauge readings
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 26 Oct 2014 16:58:35 -0700
  Hi all, I just completed an installation of a voltmeter, oil pressure, oil temperature and a vacuum gauge in my stock, 1990, 2.1...
• Re: VDO Fuel Pressure sender?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 12:15:47 -0500
  A vacuum gauge is a very handy gauge to use in a tune up procedure. It is of course a standard item in many...
• Re: Diagnosing a low (8-10 inches) vacuum gauge reading
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 15:51:54 -0400
  ...with gauge connected at port to vacuum advance, measure vacuum AT PART THROTTLE, not idle. cited compression results are such that it would be...
• Fuel Pressure Info
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 17:46:40 -0500
  ...New Regulator-31psi@12" vacuum, Bentley says I should have 28psi. Old Regulator-32psi@12" vacuum New Regulator-29psi@18"vacuum Old Regulator-28psi...
• Re: Vacuum gauge readings
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Mon, 27 Oct 2014 01:22:49 -0700
  ...Since the induction system is so short, I'm curious where would be a better place to tap for vacuum? Mike M Sent from...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 24 Nov 2015 08:21:35 -0800
  ...I have tested the vacuum switches and > vacuum throttle actuator and all are fine. The system will hold vacuum for > hours. That said, is...
• Re: Vacuum gauge readings
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 26 Oct 2014 21:28:17 -1000
  ...I'm not sure that's the best place to access engine vacuum for your gauge .. also .. I have never not found 2.1...
• vacuum layout
  Historical mailing list - Rodrigo Bonilla Soto
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 11:32:03 -0600
  Hola Amigos: Do you know the vacuum hose layout for a Vanagon 83 water cooled? I lose the configuration. I appreciate your help. SALUDOS.
• Re: Just Gotta Be A Vacuum Leak!!
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:11:28 -0700
  Take your brake booster hose off, block the hole on the intake manifold, start the engine, does it run good?, Hook up a vacuum...
• Re: Vacuum readings from my 88 good or bad; was digitool data
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 08:56:59 -0400
  ...vacuum is 9-10 inches of vacuum at idle.....when i add throttle it goes up to 15 in, then when i quickly cut...
• Ultimate Cruise Control - Was Lost, Now Found!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 20:54:27 EDT
  ...No vacuum or vacuum reserve canister. Unfortunately, when others tried to purchase the Ultimate Cruise Control, the company had gone belly-up! Minutes ago...
• Re: what did I do wrong? brake bleeder question
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 06:58:24 EST
  In a message dated 12/11/00 7:06:13 PM, happycampers@PICUSNET.COM writes: << I bought a vacuum pump . . . all I got were...
• Looking for syncro diff lock switch, vac resevoir
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 14:34:52 -0800
  I'm having my 2WD transmission rebuilt('83 Westhalia) and have the option of adding a vacuum controlled locking differential, using a syncro case...
• Vacuum
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 16 Feb 2016 09:11:12 -0600
  ...How does the vacuum work. Source? Affects what systems? How? Would appreciate any istruction on this! Thanks. John
• syncro vacuum tank
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:36:13 +0000
  Does anyone know the part number for the syncro vacuum tank, or happen to have one they wish to sell? thanks, Todd '88 Westy
• Re: Distributor Vacuum Advance Checking
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 19:14:06 -0400
  On Thu, 26 Jun 2003 15:59:02 -0700, phil cain <bearsvw2000@YAHOO.COM> wrote: >Blake, Both sides should hold a vacuum, looks like...
• Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 7 Nov 2016 07:21:53 -0500
  ...There's no indication that the gauge is designed for measuring liquid vacuum. Since I have no idea about the internals of the vacuum...
• No vacuum @ locking diff control
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:12:08 -0700
  ...I pulled the switch, and checked for vacuum on all three lines (white, black, blue). Where is the source of the vacuum for the...
• Re: Vacuum line question again
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 12 May 2022 18:46:51 -0700
  ...https://vancafe.com/3-5-mm-vacuum-line-sold-per-meter/ On Thu, May 12, 2022 at 5:45 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast...
• Diesel Vacuum Leak?
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Sauerhaft
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 10:19:02 -0800
  Could a vacuum leak result in some power loss? We're talking about an '82 diesel. -Arthur Arthur Sauerhaft '82 (bio)Diesel Vanagon ''the...
• SOLVED: 2.1 1987 a/t Idle problem.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:12:53 -0500
  Had a large vacuum leak. Put hose clamps on all vacuum lines and now it runs normally. Thanks all! Jeff
• Re: variable brake pedal travel / Internal Leak
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 09:24:11 -0800
  ><< I have noted a variance In pedal movement that I have tracked to amount of >vacuum in the system. >> > >Better stay on the trail...
• Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 15 May 2004 22:02:55 -0700
  ...The center connection on the valve has a constant vacuum that comes from the vacuum reservoir that is in the mid section of the...
• Re: Vacuum
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:00:53 -0600
  ...My Diesel has a vacuum pump and I think it only runs the brake booster. On Feb 16, 2016 10:57 AM, "John Rodgers...
• RE: One Way Vaccum Valve? -or- Could this be the problem?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 29 Mar 1996 16:18:51 -0700
  Hello, The one way vacuum valve lets the hose toward the front of the bus act as a vacuum reservoir. This allows a few...
• Re: VW Quantum Question/ No Van Content
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 21:42:24 -0600
  >Do any list members own Quantum's? >I have an 87(CIS-E) 5 cyl that seems to have a vacuum problem. >A short...
• Re: Vacuum leak sources
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 16 May 2000 21:35:25 -0400
  Robert, do you have part numbers and sources for the hoses and fittings that are under vacuum? I have been hoping that our list...
• Re: do we have a vacuum leak? (also fuel pressure regulator)
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 12:47:23 -0700
  ...applied vacuum Michael, new FPR Michael, used FPR Scott, used FPR ("Hg) (psig) (psig) (psig) 15 31 32 29 0 (atmosphere) 38 39 37...
• Re: 2.1 WBX normal engine vacuum?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:11:50 -0600
  Mine idles around 15" goes up to about 22" during de-acceleration, but I'm getting my vacuum from the manifold, but shouldn't...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:09:21 -0400
  yes water boils at a low temp when under vacuum but because of the large system of a vanagon you need to keep vacuum...
• 87 vacuum lines
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 08 Nov 1996 12:35:17 -0800
  ...I've been having trouble with vacuum leaks for the last couple weeks. Most recent was the pink vacuum line at its connection to...
• Fwd: Re: [NVC] Vacuum Forming
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 14:48:13 -0800
  ...Can vacuum form materials up to 1/4 inch > >> thick. > >> > >> Anybody need vacuum forming??? > >> > >> Thanks, > >> > >> Regards, > >> > >> John Rodgers > >> > > > > >
• Re: Distributors
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lamoreaux
  Tue, 28 Feb 1995 22:39:55 +0000
  ...The vacuum "advance" actually retards the spark when the vacuum drops to a low value, i.e., when you stomp on the accelerator. Your...
• Re: Vacuum gauge install
  Historical mailing list - The Chameleon
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 08:15:15 -0800 (PST)
  > > From the tee, I hooked up a long hose to a vacuum gauge and fed it through > the wheelwell and in through the door...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 22:54:30 -0700
  Along these lines, does anyone have any wisdom regarding whether stealing vacuum from the brake booster hose is any better or worse than stealing...
• Re: Installing cruise on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 18:14:32 +1200
  >The vacuum diaphragm can develop a leak. If that happens then the cruise >control might set and hold the speed for some time however...
• Tracing Vacuum Leaks/brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 13:44:06 CST6CDT
  Since I was the one who got on the soap-box, I'll offer some suggestions I've found useful in tracing various vacuum...
• Brake vacuum weirdness--stump the band.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:59:32 -0600
  Normally, my diesel westy can sit for weeks and have vacuum in the brakes when I start it up. Here's the weird thing...
• Re: Friday question.Re: Vacuum gauge NVC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:30:45 -0700
  ...Vacuum gauge NVC > Connect to a port in the plenum if you want to get a proper reading Ken. > The vacuum in the runners...
• RE: Identifying a vacuum source??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Mar 97 05:18:10 UT
  ...Identifying a vacuum source?? I'm trying to figure out what a particular vacuum part controls. Does anyone know?? * Directly behind the air cleaner...
• Re: Introductions and electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:38:53 -0800
  > The cruise control is dead too, but the > >> vacuum pump seems fine. > >Not a cruise expert, but two easy things to check: 1) Is...
• Re: How to Adapt Brake Vacuum line for engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Mon, 19 May 2008 17:45:21 -0700
  ...VACUUM hose must be used for vacuum applications. either I get it off junk yard cars.........or you can buy it at a good...
• Re: Friday question.Re: Vacuum gauge NVC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:01:58 -0700
  ...a vacuum gauge measures vacuum developed between the throttle plate and intake valves. If the poster will say what he's trying to diagnose...
• Vacuum readings from my 88 good or bad; was digitool data
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 20:38:18 -0400
  ...vacuum is 9-10 inches of vacuum at idle.....when i add throttle it goes up to 15 in, then when i quickly cut...
• Vacuum line question again
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 12 May 2022 20:45:29 -0400
  Hi foks, If I want to change the vacuum lines on a 1.9 ignition set up what would I need? Hoping someone has...
• Re: do we have a vacuum leak?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 10:03:08 -0400
  ...I thought that I would publish my measurements for inclusion into Scott's JVV (Journal of Vanagon Vacuum -- It really sucks!). I don't...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:34:27 -0800
  ...On gasoline engines it's actually VACUUM braking, i.e. the pistons are pulling against a vacuum in the intake tract. The big air...
• Re: Looking for a good used diesel vacuum pump
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:35:35 -0800
  ...Looking for a good used diesel vacuum pump >I am looking for a known good used diesel vacuum pump for a Vanagon or > 85...
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Tue, 24 Nov 2015 07:26:36 -0500
  ...I have tested the vacuum switches and vacuum throttle actuator and all are fine. The system will hold vacuum for hours. That said, is...
• Re: STILL running rich
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 22 May 2001 23:25:34 -0800
  ...One recent discovery was a improperly connected vacuum source on a 1.9. Steve said that the PO had crossed the distributor vacuum and...
• Re: Vacuum Leak
  Historical mailing list
  13 Dec 96 06:20:32 PST
  Boy, here I am replying to my own message concerning vacuum grease. I just realized a potential source for vacuum grease. Since many of...
• Re: Distabator wobble
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Feb 1995 01:59:54 -0400
  ...Bad valves cause vacuum fluctuation also. Disconnect the vacuum and see if it settles down, if it doesn't then the distributer gear may...
• Identifying a vacuum source??
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 13:40:28 -0600
  I'm trying to figure out what a particular vacuum part controls. Does anyone know?? * Directly behind the air cleaner lies a round plastic...
• Re: Small VanVac reccomendations? [12volt?]
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:10:52 -0700
  On 6/13/2006 6:40 PM Larry Alofs wrote: > Whisk broom while on the road. > Serious vacuuming after getting home. > We just finished...
• Vacuum hose slipping off fitting
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 6 Oct 2014 08:49:03 -0700
  ...The problem has ALWAYS been that the vacuum hose (little one about 1/8" ID routing along the firewall) has slipped off of it...