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• Re: TDI bad camshaft
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 24 May 2011 20:46:24 -0700
  ...besides..the exhaust valves tend to leak a bit , especially on 2.1's after a while. When I get *any* ..... absolutely any............. waterboxer...
• Re: '85 Vanagon Sunroofy 1.9L - Coolant BLeeding/Thermostat/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 16:53:15 -0400
  ...The bleeder valve on our 85 does NOT vent outside the system. Opening the valve provides a passage from the two big hoses to...
• Re: Advice about black oil on back of diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 22 Aug 2014 08:41:32 -0500
  ...If the block doesn't have a relief hose going out the side near the oil filter to the manifold, separator, valve cover, etc...
• '81 VW rebuild report
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 16:52:32 -0700
  ...One valve cover gasket leaked so was changed. Now I have about a thousand miles on it, it has settled down and runs great...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:40:56 -0800
  ...Whooopie!! I don't know why there > was > little compression in number 1, and why it was sucking through the exhaust > on intake, but...
• Re: refrigerator update
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 11:25:05 -0700
  ...If I recall correctly, with either the exhaust or intake sealed off, air can be pushed into the other tube to test for leaks...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:37:07 -0700
  ...I have since talked to one other person who also >> replaced their exhaust headers with the Danish aftermark model ( also >> purchased from VanCafe) and...
• Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 May 2012 13:31:25 -0700
  ...if it was built really well it could have sodium-filled exhaust valves ) All air-cooled VW engines need to be kept spinning at...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 13:51:47 -0400
  ...1 15W 50 or 5W 50 in my Boston Bob Big Valve engine right from the beginning, after break-in. Now at 86,000...
• Re: white clouds out of the exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 20:45:26 -0700
  ...blocked > > oil > > >> > pressure relief valve- high oil pressure- hydraulic lifters- open > > >> > valves- no > > >> > compression. Nothing to do with the parts I paid for. > > >> > > > >> > #3...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:39:00 -1000
  ...sometimes you can smell a-frz in the exhaust . Reading exhaust header pipe temps with an IR temp gun might reveal something .. or draw...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:53:31 -0700
  ...idle control >> valve: >> Cleaned all grounds, per y'all's recommendations >> Replace Temp II sensor >> Replace O2 sensor, several times >> Replace exhaust, several times...
• Re: Heart vs. Head
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:19 -0800
  ...It's an inline four, flat on it's side, with the spark plugs centrally located in the top of the valve cover. The...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Aug 2013 14:45:50 -0400
  ...If it's just a slight alteration in exhaust note, that's normal behavior from the oxygen sensor feedback causing the ECU to adjust...
• Re: oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 00:53:08 UT
  ...Also check the cover for the oil pressure relief valve - it's on the bottom corner near the filter - looks like a 1"+ dia...
• Re: Disposal of old watery gasoline??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 20:36:08 -0700
  ...The FI system is entirely different as are the intake runners, plenum box, distributor, flywheel, starter, clutch, cam, lifters, heads, exhaust system. This was...
• Re: B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings info
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 17:06:23 -0700
  ...big valve engine I'm really pleased with the increase in power. I had some concerned about the injection system but the exhaust gas...
• 79 Bus FS in MD <$450/obo>
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 10:47:17 -0400
  ...It could use some exhaust work but the cat is still there. I replaced the air flow meter, temp sensor 2, cold start valve...
• Re: Increased WBX displacement
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 7 Sep 2008 08:40:16 -0700
  ...Careful balancing of all rotating and reciprocating masses, bearing matching, correct valve angling and porting, things like that. in smaller displacement engines like ours...
• Re: air cooled 2.0 1981 Cylinder head temp?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 6 Feb 2014 22:11:40 -0800
  ...though after the exhaust valve itself, that's probably the hottest part of the engine .. in the quite-a-lot of hundreds of degrees...
• Fwd: Hmmm...
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 17:56:49 -0500
  ...On a hunch, I cracked it > > back open, and moved it another prong toward loosening it up. > > > > Now, the exhaust smells a bit more...
• Re: Urgent: NEED HELP, Weird Van Thing
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 21:13:22 -0400
  ...exhaust rattle, removed cat, > > > ceramic insert is in 10 pieces, couldnt find replacement on sunday, > > > so put back together. Went for a ride, valve...
• Re: 83 Vanagon Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Sat, 15 Jan 2005 00:11:44 -0500
  ...of course, you said blue oil!!! and westy don't have valves seals so rings / piston must be the problem.....but i wonder, you...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:58 -0400
  ...I have since talked to one other person > who also replaced their exhaust headers with the Danish aftermark > model ( also purchased from VanCafe) and...
• Re: No Oil filler cap=poor idle..observation on Digifant..
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:09:57 -0300
  ...Started it up and had a really poor > idle...very similar to what was going on just before I replaced my Idle > control valve...
• Re: Decisions, decisions...
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Mon, 15 May 2000 13:26:32 -0500
  ...sit behind one of the older > ones, you can usually see smoke pouring out of the exhaust. Not worth > fixing, theyre a dime a...
• Re: Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Adam H. Behle
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 00:54:04 -0500
  ...I have a nicely >humming idle control valve which was cleaned anyway. Swapped out the idle stabilizer >control unit with a friends' and got...
• A little something for Robb Lightfoot.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 May 1995 21:24:04 +0600
  ...manifold >4) Vacuum retard distributor >5) Chrome exhaust valve stems >6) 2nd oil pressure control valve >7) New oil cooler (bump in fan shroud...
• 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 09:10:56 -0700
  ...I'll be having an improved exhaust system fabricated next week (in Bend, Or, Mr Rocky) using the dual down pipe exhaust manifold that...
• Re: 87 Westfalia - Running hot?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 8 Oct 2023 10:17:22 -0600
  ...It’s running about 400° on the input side and 500° on the exhaust side. Running around town the temp gauge never got more...
• Re: Acceptable Aircooled Oil Temps
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:09:29 -0500
  ...I balanced the rotating parts, added a mild 3/4 cam, had FAT performance port the intakes and install bigger intake valves, cc the...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 13:12:22 -0500
  ...We came to the >conclusion that it also carbons up the valves and spark plugs worse than >the camp fuel we had been using...
• Re: '85, 1.9 timing questions (cont)
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 19:46:07 -0800
  ...some kind of sampling of the exhaust gases!!!!!!! In the first round of testing the big valve engine made more power cold and made...
• Aircooled Running Problems
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 19:28:43 -0600
  ...I have checked the cold start valve, the fuel pressure (only 1psi above the high end of the acceptable range), injectors and resistor impedence...
• Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:34:13 -0500
  ...I adjust the first #1 intake and exhaust valves to one turn after the > rocker arm just touches the valve stem. Or use Bobs...
• Re: Cold Air Intake
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 30 Mar 2015 19:31:22 -0700
  The VW exhaust design also shakes the dickens out of the cat, so it has to have a strong ceramic core to last. Stuart...
• Re: Heads are on
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 23:06:26 -0600
  ...where my assistant heavy handed something and broke off the "bleeder valve nipple" in the process. Will be looking for name of part and...
• =?UTF-8?Q?RE:_86.5_Westy_2.1_=E2=80=94_2_problems.?= =?UTF-8?Q?_No_High_Startup_Idle___=E2=80=94__Const?= =?UTF-8?Q?ant_ON_Oil_Light?=
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 May 2016 20:26:55 -0400
  1) The idle control valve is not a high failure item. It can be tested. It is too expensive a part to buy new...
• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - byron nemela
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:08:35 -0700
  ...The pressure wave > is timed to return to the valve just as it opens > or closes. > > Incorectly tuned exhaust will lower hp . > > The Tiico...
• Re: Bad parts getting worse?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Sat, 18 Mar 2017 14:23:18 -0400
  ...However if you are getting exhaust gases into your coolant all bets are off. I would have that tested just to be sure that...
• Re: Distributor Cap and Rotor, Leads, Timing
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 14:55:54 -0400
  ...Rebuilds questionable results. > Exhaust- leaks are a real problem. Leaks at the flanges or close to the > heads can lead to warped-burned valves...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 May 2011 20:16:09 -0700
  ...I replaced the > exhaust headers on the new engine (after marker Danish ones) and along > with poor quality issues ( one of them had a...
• Another newbie ('72 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - (Jeff P. Schneiter)
  Thu, 15 Sep 1994 14:29:10 -0700
  ...Only has 3 minor dents, good interior (roof cot needs repair), great undercarriage, and needs one new head (lost an exhaust valve seat). Red...
• Water pump replacement successful -- now to completely flush system -- how?
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Shiaman
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 22:00:22 -0700
  ...Each time revving engine, adding water to expansion tank (all bleeder valves open), gradually closing them as system closed off, waited 20 minutes, drained...
• high idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 17:54:30 -0500
  Hello folks, First of all, thanks to all who offered tips on replacing my valve gasket covers. The process went smoothly and I no...
• Re: Trying to light fridge!
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 09:58:14 -0700
  ...But the fridge just doesn't seem to want to light. > I have checked the air intake and the exhaust pipes and they are...
• [FS] '89 Wolfsburg automatic passenger van
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 09:49:35 -0600
  ...43 Coolant flush-Summer 2003 Exhaust manifold rear-Summer 2003-$100 Muffler OEM-Summer 2003-$110 Stainless hardware exhaust-Summer 2003 Brake pads front...
• Re: plumbing, tank side, submersible pump
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 06:11:13 EST
  ...It does not come out of the city water port as there is a check valve in the city water port. But when the...
• Re: Carrying loose propane tanks?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 22:08:19 -0700
  ...and the chances that the tank will shift and knock the valve open just a wee bit, hence flooding the cabin with a highly...
• Auto tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 07:10:02 EST
  ...Anyone have an idea what may be happening here and what they should do ? I'm thinking the valve body may have gotten crud...
• domestic fridge light always on flame indicator light always on
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 7 May 2016 19:56:21 +0000
  ...end of the connection plugs into the back of the gas valve where the thermocouple is. If the light goes out then the panel...
• Re: Libby Bong and coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 05:40:51 -0500
  ...Open the bleeder valve on the rad and thermostat housing, then with the engine running at idle fill the coolant expansion tank as full...
• Re: idle stabilizer valve question
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 10:32:05 -0500
  ...I have severe rusting on the sink side of my westy, the exhaust needs to be replaced before it drops off, and I've...
• Re: B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings info
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 22:07:01 -0400
  ...big valve engine I'm really pleased with the increase in power. I had some concerned about the injection system but the exhaust gas...
• Re: visit to GEX
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 7 Nov 95 11:41:27 PST
  ...Valve guides are silicon bronze and the valves are TRW. That didn't mean much to me, but my friend asked several questions about...
• Re: ZOINKS! Itsy bitsy Spark Plug pieces dancing in my engine?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 19:29:57 EDT
  ...If it is free (or can be freed) I would rotate the crank by hand until the exhaust valve is open and the intake...
• Re: Spare 2.1 engine - how big can I make it?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 10:50:20 -0800
  ...I recently found 6 of 8 exhaust valve clearances tighter than spec. the valve clearnace shims btw.. for a VW diesel they cost a...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Feb 2015 18:38:38 -0500
  ...Put everything back in place, adjusted the valves, put > 20-50 oil in the engine, and went for a test drive. All seem well...
• Re: Aftermarket Rooftop Cooling Experiences?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 15 May 2011 15:32:55 -0400
  ...mechanic, but I am excruciatingly heat sensitive - I can get heat exhaustion sitting down in Seattle!) We've tried being a travelling wet-t...
• Re: Question about 2.1 cylinder and head question
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 12:16:20 -0500
  ...http://www.benplace.com/vanagon_engine1.htm I did remove all valves, cleaned the inside of each one, looked carefully for a crack...didn...