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Re: VW=On-going maintenance concern
Historical mailing list - Seth F Gordon
Wed, 15 Jul 1998 15:59:00 -0400
GM bully said, <a bum o2 sensor can cause a VERY rich mixture, ruining the catalytic converter, and possibly burning valves, or causing other...
Re: Taking a looooong time to warm up....
Historical mailing list - jbange
Sun, 23 Jan 2005 17:12:21 -0800
...It was off first, the >needle came up a bit, opened the heater valve and BANG it was like I >had cut the wires...
Re: Break job questions
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 22 Aug 2023 21:06:39 -0400
...Passenger front and then driver front. >>> >>> All tips wanted >>> >>> And again how much new fluid for the change is needed? >>> >>> Any special tips for...
Re: Yup, I solidly guarantee ALL my work, (here I go into the AT again)
Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:21:41 -0500
...when it tries to shift to 3rd (in Drive) it slips and the engine acts like its in neutral. R, 1st and 2nd are...
Re: Hard starting when warm
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sun, 24 Dec 2000 19:16:42 EST
...If it starts easier, the problem >may be a a faulty check valve in eiter the fuel pump or the pressure >regulator. pmail me...
Anyone gots a spare screw-type supercharger?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 3 Jan 2005 01:05:20 +1300
...Paxtons are belt-driven turbos and despite the numerous false claims on the Paxton website, have all the failings of exhaust-driven turbosuperchargers, but...
Vanagon Engine Problem
Historical mailing list
Tue, 30 Jan 2001 18:31:53 -0800
...1987 Vanagon GL Syncro Adventurewagen Camper I bought this vehicle new and have driven it 324,000 miles. It has had this problem intermittently...
FW: Meltdown temp? ...Max Cuising Speed for AC
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:28:17 -0800
...Meltdown temp? ...Max Cuising Speed for AC > > > > Along similar lines...regarding the temp - > > I've been hesitant to drive mine faster than 105Kmh (65mph...
Re: Missing coolant
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Wed, 14 Oct 2015 14:36:04 -0600
...days, all vanagon drivers are going to be using that cap > >> simply as a connection to a one-way valve from a third party...
Re: Leak Down Testing
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:57:59 -0600
...Be sure you fabricate your test hose with an in line ball valve so you can quickly apply or release pressure. Should something go...
Re: Smokin 1.9
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 22 Jul 2000 09:27:11 -0500
...Properly done, you should be able to distinguish between valve problems and ring problems. Luck, John Rodgers '88GL Driver BTDT davidb wrote: > Its definitely...
Re: 1986 Vanagon Westfalia GL 2.1L 2WD Automatic transmission sticks in 2nd gear
Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
Tue, 3 Sep 2019 17:18:56 -0400
Perhaps the only service you need is for the valve body to be cleaned and fluid changed. John On Tue, 2019-09-03 at...
Re: Yup, I solidly guarantee ALL my work, (here I go into the AT again)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:36:10 -0500
...Does it fail to shift into 3rd, (drive or direct) or when it tries does it slip and let the engine rev freely? If...
Re: 1985 1.9 Hesitation at higher RPM (kind of long)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 7 Jun 2012 12:56:11 -0700
...if it's intake backfiring, my mind goes to bad intake valve, air leaks, etc. I have a similar situation in an 84 ... that...
Re: Eng. off/cold; brake pedal goes to floor. Eng. on/pump pedal; pedal height ok.
Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
Sat, 7 Oct 2006 22:37:54 -0400
...It stays ok as I drive and brakes work > ok. If it sits for a long time (hours?) pedal goes to > floor yada yada...
Help locating coolant part - 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Douglas Prescott
Thu, 27 Apr 2000 19:26:54 -0700
...98 Passat, a dream to drive. No wait, I dream about driving it. Lisa gets it, I drive whatever's running from what's...
Re: Head temperature
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 12 Sep 2000 10:23:39 -0400
...If you open the throttle fully, you close the EGR valve (there is a "Wide-Open Throttle" cut-out feature to the valve). The...
Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:18:06 -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...
Re: Urgent: NEED HELP, Weird Van Thing
Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
Mon, 19 Aug 2002 20:01:04 -0500
That is about right for lubricating your valve guides, cleaning your FI and de carbonizing your heads and piston tops. On Mon, 19 Aug...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:46:16 -0400
...Some people think you are talking about the rocker arm covers (valve covers most people call them) and are wondering why you would want...
Re: Engine advise
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Tue, 18 Feb 2003 08:02:14 -0500
...best running vanagon I have driven ( and i have driven dozens of them) had a Boston Engine big valve engine. This thing was a...
Re: My VanaJetta Conversion Passed Emissions!!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:22:34 -0800
...Well that's cool...............my 16 valve exhaust is on the correct side ! I have to drive to go pick up the engine yet...
I added a Turbo to improve air flow...
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sat, 27 Nov 2004 18:23:44 -0800
...Got big valve heads, good rods and a cam with more exh lift from Bob during the rebuild and so far thats it...got...
Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:57:42 -0500
...Loud metallic knock from engine?????? > > > Hi all > > Took it for a drive, after 5-6 km the noise stopped. > > Phew - thank you all for...
85 westi problem found
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Mon, 31 May 2004 09:28:40 -0400
...sorta started to like the van and love the way it would drive and handle vs. my 56 single cab and 71 sunroof bus...
Re: 2.1 L Oil cooler seal and pushrod tube replacement
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:59:27 -0600
...I used the "U" mark to adjust the valves on what I am pretty sure is cylinder #1. It is taken care of. The...
Re: 2.1 w/solid lifters - Frankenstein's Monster Lives!
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:23:18 -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: Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:59:30 -0400
...to take care of it? Would you use a manually operated valve to control cooling flow through the engine (don't laugh, people have...
Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Feb 1999 - Special issue
Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
Mon, 1 Mar 1999 14:05:28 -0500
...Does anyone know of any "celebrities" who drive vanagons? >> << Message: Re: wbx 6, should I? >> << Message: FS '81 Vanagon parts in KS >> << Message: wbx...
Re: camper water pump question
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 20 Apr 1999 06:52:51 -0700
...One way should activate the pump, the other way opens the valve for the H2O hookup outside. (You can test this by hooking up...
Re: vacuum advance/retard control unit
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Tue, 3 Oct 2000 22:33:51 EDT
...He said that >if I >disconnect the vacuum hose from the throttle valve that runs to the >vacuum >unit on the distributor, and suck...
More Stuff -Get 80-83 Air Cooled before they go to Ebay
Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 23:30:32 -0500
#44) One Vanagon or Type IV air conditioner mounting bracket, cross brace, flywheel pulley, both drive belts, York Compressor $80.00 #45) One complete...
Update on stalling '87
Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
Wed, 4 Jul 2007 01:00:08 EDT
...It can't even be driven in light traffic without stalling at lights. Even when on the road the van will not start for...
Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:16:36 -0400
...Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily. > >> > >> Regards, > >> > >> John Rodgers > >> 88 GL Driver > >> > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > Crescent Beach, BC...
Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:21:07 -0400
...Often the tailpipe pipe will be oily. >> >> Regards, >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver > -- Sent from my mobile device Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 29 May 2011 15:07:37 -0400
Dennis, Since I am seeing the leak on turns on the drivers side what gasket do you think it might be leaking from? Once...
Re: GEX Vanagon Engines
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 20 Mar 2015 22:54:52 -0400
...It didn't matter who the rebuilder was there would be some valve issue at 30K miles. The one thing I will say with...
Re: Syncro Estasy, spins, ABS
Historical mailing list - sstones
Wed, 19 Oct 1994 15:28:40 -0400 (EDT)
...The point of rear wheel ABS is so that pickup trucks don't need their proportioning valve adjusted every time the load in the...
Re: Now it starts: racing idle
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 22 Aug 2014 17:48:00 -0400
...Then there is the possibility of a bad idle control valve. Unplug it and see if the problem goes away. If so then you...
Auto Transmission fluid change
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 8 Aug 2021 11:41:22 -0400
...transmission and the final drive. I’ve changed the AT fluid before by dropping the pan and the valves, and changing the filter up...
PARTS FOR SALE
Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:01:01 -0400
...excellent shape)-$18 *Bosch red coil(looks new)-$10 *Idle stabilizer valve (SOLD- waiting for check) *Bosch rebuilt alternator (can use as core or...
Re: crank pulley removal
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
Thu, 13 Jun 2002 10:08:13 -0700
...The passenger one has two black valves (from deposits) and the drivers side has one black and one white valve for each cylinder. I...
Re: [DIESEL] RE: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Tue, 3 Jul 2001 13:07:37 -0700
...1) I *think* there is an anti-flow back valve in the oil filter to prevent loss of prime once oil is flowing in...
Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel air ratioupdate
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 1 Jan 2002 22:55:38 -0600
Having read of Boston Bob's efforts to get a Dyno Grip on his big valve engine, and of Mark Ingalls efforts using the...
91 Vanagon Carat with oil pressure anomoly for sale
Historical mailing list - Jane Meggers
Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:10:57 -0600
...But just the last time we drove it we heard a knocking noise from the valves when it first started. After about 5 minutes...
Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:09:53 -0800
John - Where in the world are you finding a high price for an idle stabilizer valve (ISV)? Sure, the dealer gets over $500, but...
Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:31:57 -0700
I wonder if the 2wd Vanagon uses a different control unit due to the speedo cable driven speed sensor only spinning at half the...
Re: NVC: Monster Lupo
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Fri, 3 Apr 2009 02:08:39 -0500
> This bloke in Croatia replaced the 1.3L motor with a 24 valve VR6. > And then cut the floor out of the rear and...
Re: Gray Water Tank
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 10:21:42 -0700
...I usually stop at around 10 gallons, to avoid washing the left side of the van as I drive! (yes, I am missing the...
Re: Castrol Synthetic Oil
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Tue, 22 Jan 2002 09:15:56 -0800
...Castrol " drive hard " brand. seems to me working out just great, but I might need to replace my oil pressure release valve, * the oil...
Re: Boogie Woogie Bus(was 32 mpg camper)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 14 Mar 2003 22:01:48 -0800
...No wonder they sink valves and burn pistons! A typo? Five speed trans? Or is it the Boogie-Woogie cloth? Has anyone heard of...
Re: Failure to return to idle
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Sat, 30 Dec 2006 21:16:19 -0600
The easiest way to determine between a linkage/cable problem is to isolate or remove the cable from the throttle valve at the throttle...
Re: oil leak in 82 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 3 Aug 2002 23:50:39 -0500
...If you check your oil with the van sitting in your drive way on a nice flat surface before you start your engine first...
Re: Mazda RX7 oil cooler on Westy
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 08:47:15 -0600
...Adjust your valves as per Boston Bob at his web site, replace the valve cover gaskets. http://www.bostonengine.com/articles/print/hydraulicll.html...
Re: Hot shower on a Westy Syncro
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Sun, 30 Jan 2000 10:38:02 -0800
...Sounds like a really neat solution. (I currently use the biggest "solar shower" I could lay my hands on, and just drive around with...
Re: PLEASE HELP!!!.... TIMING ISSUES ON NEW ENGINE
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 10 Jun 2004 20:59:21 -0500
...Both Valves Closed. #2) Pull the distributor gear and reset it so the Notch in the distributor rim will be in the desired #1...
Re: Vanagon a/c
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Mon, 23 May 2011 21:17:24 -0400
...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: 87 Westy Trouble Starting in Cold
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 21 Jun 2002 19:49:44 -0500
...Additionally, after warming the engine thoroughly, I disconnected the idle stabilizer valve, and adjusted the idle speed to 900 rpm. I also cleaned the...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 18:01:20 -0500
...cylinder moving a massive free weight --> an inductor. > A valve --> a switch > Engine-driven pump --> generator (or battery. But batteries use chemistry so they...
Joel change the stats!
Historical mailing list - Paul Retherford
Thu, 2 Nov 1995 07:49:59 -0500 (EST)
...So about half way home the bus starts running a little better and by the time we pulled in the driveway, it would even...