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• Re: Normal oil temp and oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Westywoman
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 11:29:18 -0400
  ...Greylock in Western Massachusetts on a 95-dgree day, it flirted with 260. > > I also replaced both valve cover gaskets. The driver's side...
• Re: Oil pump priming?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Wood
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 15:10:10 -0400
  ...The anti-drain back valve in the filter may be impeding the flow of oil enough to stop the prime. Have an observer there...
• Re: Front brake caliper hangup '87 Vanagon- any advice
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 12:56:13 -0400
  ...time brakes are applied.... > Should I replace the caliper? Attempt a driveway > rebuild per Haynes? any advice respectfully and > gratefully considered. George in Grand...
• Re: WAS: OBD Reader.... NOW: High and Low Voltage Wires. Problem Solved??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:27:50 -0700
  hi re IF interference from high tension leads was affecting power to/from the idle air control valve, would this affect it's behavior...
• Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:57:05 -0700
  ...After I opened the heater valve 100% for a few miles, the heater function seemed to be restored, providing well modulated heating over the...
• Re: Idle issues...
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 15:09:05 -0800
  ...s > instructions for the big valve engine. It was off. It ran better, > and I was able to drive it home, but the idle...
• Injectors - 2.1L WBX - '91 Carat/autotrany
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 19:23:08 -0500
  ...be driven at tne moment. The good injectors did the trick. It idled at 1800 rpm so I disconected idle stabilizer valve and the...
• Re: Coolant Tank and Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 17:08:57 -0600
  ...the one way valve) and the tank level wouldn't move. Try checking it when it is hot after a drive, then again the...
• Re: 91 Carat - Auto Tranny - 2.1L WBX - RPM Hunting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:29:54 -0500
  ...What am I missing in my understanding about how the system works? Thanks, John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver...
• Was:Re: head gasket problem ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 12:45:44 -0500
  ...relief valve is set higher! than the "normal" operating temp > of the engine - when warmed up. My experience is that I > can drive around...
• Re: Coolant flow/air bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 23:29:49 -0500
  One thing to consider is that once you made the decision to drive the van home after the cooling system failed, you really made...
• Re: Shake down trip and engine bucking
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 03:55:31 -0500
  ...Disconnect your Idle Stabilizer Valve by removing the clip at the end of the valve. There is a spring there that you must depress...
• Re: NVC--wife's car dies at idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:33:25 -0700
  ...I'd check the function of ...........surely it must have Electronic Idle Control- I'd check for a sticky valve etc. What the 'real...
• Re: Which Vanagon to get?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 15:29:03 -0800
  ...The pin > that holds the valve had worn out at it's base, so the valve couldn't secure > properly, allowing excess air in...
• Re: high idle speed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 12:19:57 -0600
  ...drive it down the road and back, then turn off the engine. Disconnect the connector on the end of the Idle Stabilizer Valve (ISV...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:50:27 -0500
  ...Instructions on the propane system specify that the vehicle is not supposed to be driven with the propane valve open. The reason the refrigerator...
• Re: [Syncro] re: Fuba on Vanagon. 10 inches fwd of lip
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 22:01:38 -1000
  ...Just like > the 16 valve and other "hot" VW's have. It works great. > > Drill the hole for the antenna 10 inches forward of...
• replacing noisy lifter for 91 multivan
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 08:05:19 -0800
  Albert, If I were in your position I would give some thought to adjusting the valves before you replace the lifters. These hydralics lifters...
• Re: Fridge burner LED
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 00:09:39 -0400
  ...drive. The problem is getting the amplifier to notice that the thermocouple is running, because the maximum output (in the working gas valve circuit...
• Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:28:14 -0400
  On the valve adjustment, it is normal and neccasary for the push rods to not be under compression when the cyelinder is at top...
• Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Sat, 10 Jan 2004 18:12:37 EST
  ...drive cause of the fog and warm rain but worked out well because it was a good breakin period for the new valves. Xmas...
• Re: leaking cap nut? 1.9er
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Thu, 26 Oct 2017 15:18:39 -0400
  ...The front drivers side is really prone as there is nothing forcing coolant or bleeding at that corner. The right side gets purged anytime...
• split pushrod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 23 Sep 2014 12:57:35 -0300
  ...I also I wanted to see why the valve cover gasket I had replace in Calgary, before I met the van appeared to be...
• Re: 76 Type II valve & "O" ring answers and questi
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 21:19:14 -0500
  ...O> - short (3" or so) 3/8" drive socket extension (as leverage to help TO> get bail back on--a trick David Schwarze showed...
• Re: oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 14:35:38 EDT
  ...The cheapest possible cause would be the valve cover gasket(13%pobability). Next would be the oil pressure sending unit.(27.2%) Next is...
• Re: Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 14:52:35 EDT
  ...Then drive at a slow speed. Then yank up on the parking brakes. If you go fast enough, it's a good bet that...
• Re: Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - LC
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 22:23:56 -0500
  Denis, I think you are right on; the clutches have slipped a few times not much though since I don't drive that much...
• Re: help:coolant leak puzzle????
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 22:06:19 +0200
  ...parked on my sloped driveway. Any ideas??? Rear heater?? We had a new water pump and rear heater valve installed as preventive maintenance. After...
• 84-ish parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 08:37:04 -0800
  ...mounts), no A/C compressor, rebuilt dist, 5y/o AFM, runs/drives, lots of new parts, lots of problems. complete C.V. axle, in...
• Re: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Wed, 14 Oct 2015 11:25:51 -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...
• ATTENTION DIESEL WESTY FANS - FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 15:26:29 -0700
  ...Rebuilt Engine - obviously a rebuilt for VW of America engine - curiously has a Rabbit or Jetta - style Injection Pump and Valve Cover, and also...
• Vanagon idle hunting --FIX
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 19 Apr 94 7:46:36 PDT
  ...I have investigated as what the idle valve is, but it doesn't sound like the same thing as the coolant sensor Joel was...
• Re: YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil... [follow-up]
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 10:16:39 -0700
  I sure would like to have seen the oil pressure relief valve that was plugged in the closed position. The design makes it much...
• RE: Governors (i.e.-rev limiters)
  Historical mailing list - No Quarter
  Fri, 3 May 1996 19:32:37 -0500 (CDT)
  ...If I remember right, it had something to do with a butterfly valve that would start to close at an adjustable air velocity, essentially...
• A True Tire Story
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Oct 1996 23:57:26 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Somehow this static discharged via the brass valve stem onto the rim inside and ignited the gas inside the tire. Dave was able to...
• Re: lifters that go flat
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 01:13:41 -0700
  ...is > stopped in a certain position. > This happens when a particular valve is being opened and the corresponding > lifter is compressed. > A weak spring...
• Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 13:53:49 -0600
  Hi Dennis, What I remember was the oil light on - bright at first, then getting dimmer and valvetrain noise. Your right, I don't...
• FS: 86 Syncro $4200, in RI
  Historical mailing list - Drew Jenkins
  Sun, 24 May 1998 17:11:50 -0400
  ...New A/C high pressure line & expansion valve & receiver/drier 12/95 114k miles Battery Rear Brake Shoes New MXL Reinforced tires New Bosch...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 06:39:34 -0700
  ...to ISV > 1 17 Ignition pulses from Ignition coil driver > LS 8 Throttle valve switch input > T 13 Coolant temperature sensor (TEMP2) input > K...
• Re: HELP!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 22:13:20 -0500
  ...He should be able to tell you if the rings are ok, and if the valves are OK. There are characteristic sounds that leaking...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:54:15 -0800
  sure, it's quite possible to get the distributor drive shaft/gear in incorrectly, ....resulting in # 1 spark plug position on the distributor cap...
• home engine repair happenings: Say it isn't so.......
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 17:17:19 -0800
  Okay, up until my drive to work in the vanagon this morning, I was feeling pretty good about the project I spent so much...
• Re: Hesitation while driving (manual)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:38:49 -0700
  ...It drives fine on the freeway. I should have mentioned that in my previous post. > > > > *Pat* > > > > From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM> > To: vanagon...
• Re: 1987 Syncro Cooling Issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2014 13:50:40 -0400
  If no low speed then you need to check the switch or most likely the resistor behind the driver side head lights. Dennis, From...
• Re: 5 cyl. conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 02:17:34 EST
  ...Helmut??) i currently drive an '84 audi 5000s turbo daily, and it is a BULLETPROOF engine...never even had the valve covers off, and...
• Driving with LP appliances on
  Historical mailing list - Felix Martel
  Thu, 28 May 1998 15:04:55 -0400
  Hi volks! The reason its unsafe to drive with the stove running is its got an open flame. Also,if you were to say...
• Re: Chunka Bologna
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:30:33 -0500
  ...Any leaks including cracked valve cover gaskets are a problem. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM> Date: Thursday, March 16, 2006...
• Re: More propane capacity needed
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:25:54 -0400
  When I had my propane filler valve replaced I got the shop to rig what they called a "cheater hose" essentially one end attaches...
• Re: Breather tower test?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 17 May 2008 19:02:58 -0700
  ...But if the engine is really as good as it's supposed to be, And cared for properly and driven right .........should be a...
• Re: diagnosis--blown piston ring?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:06:59 -0500
  ...Checked the oil, fired up the engine, oil started running out from under the valve cover gasket. Stuck a new gasket in, fired it...
• Re: diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 23:10:02 -0500
  ...CIS requires a pump that can deliver at 80 psi, has a check valve, and you will also need a fuel accumulator. You also...
• Re: Success!
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:57:44 -0500
  ...My driveway also has a slope to it, so the back of the bus was easily 15" or more higher than the front end...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Wed, 24 May 2006 11:26:10 -0600
  ...I adjusted it to switch between 0.003-0.004, and my test drive (motor warm) shows normal operation of the idle once again...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:19:24 -0500
  ...4/overhead valve >>>> production run: 2/1985 - 10/1992 >>>> output: 82kW - 112bhp DIN @4800 RPM >>>> torque: 174Nm - 128 lb-ft @2800 RPM >>>> bore: 94...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 23:17:05 -0400
  ...I think the idle stabilizer valve controls air flow to smooth out the idle. But this valve operation is switched on and off by...
• 2.1 digifant MV engine Air Flow Sensor Wiring Harness 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 22:49:09 +0100
  ...while testing the idle, I had the Vanagon running in my driveway at idle... and I would then disconnect the idle stabilizor valve... and...
• WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 28 May 2014 16:49:22 -0500
  ...3-1/2 years ago I got it running and it was sweet - BUT - I couldn't drive it because the tranny was toast...
• Re: cooling system leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:13:15 -0700
  ...t think you drive for hours at 65 - 70 mph continuously where you live either. I do like a 4 valves per cylinder engine...
• RE: unknown engine thingie
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 03 Nov 1995 11:09:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...There's a line >leading from the driver's side heat riser pipe to the manifold at the >base of the carb. I haven...
• Re: Air Conditioning Electrical Problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 08:32:03 EDT
  ...Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe On Wed, 7 Apr 1999 19:26:12 -0400...