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• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:46:53 -0400
  ...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: E
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 21:05:46 -0400
  ...Due to the layout of the WB and add worn valve guides or intake valves missing the oil keepers it is common for these...
• Re: Coolant flow/air bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:22:17 -0800
  ...The exhaust gases displace the coolant in the engine quickly, the engine just gets hot right away, like under 15 minutes, the radiator is...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 17:13:16 -0400
  ...Intake valve issues are very common. You can discount the O2 sensor and with the engine running ground the sensor input lead briefly. This...
• Driveability Problem/Clunking Noise - 82 Aircooled Westy
  Historical mailing list - Wetzel, Scott
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 00:43:31 -0600
  ...It sounded like there was no exhaust on it with a clunking . I drove about 2 miles and when I got stuck behind a...
• Re: Camper van
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 09:42:37 -0700
  ...full time exhaust flow there wouldn't be >> > good .. >> > what can I use for an exhaust valve ? .. >> > hey ..an EGR valve if nothing else...
• Installing my Carver P4 heater (long, part 2)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 19:34:33 EST
  ...Before putting the propane tank back on, I added a T connection to the regulator and attached 2 shut off valves to be able...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test-NOx
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:27:25 -0400
  ...The fact that our Vanagons do not have exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) adds to the problem. NOx production is the main reason we have...
• failed SMOG, cylinder misfiring?
  Historical mailing list - mark
  Sun, 7 Sep 2003 19:06:18 -0700
  ...noticeable pulsing of the exhaust at idle, almost as if one of the cylinders was not fully combusting. Valves appear to be properly adjusted...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 06:44:17 EST
  ...cool temps), I got the oil pressure alarm too, along with valve noise. After warming up, things settled down. Out came the 20-50...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 May 2011 18:16:04 -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...
• Re: hesitation off the line
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 18:59:27 -0400
  ...Performance with a warm engine improved somewhat when I disconnected the Idle Stabilizer Valve, and improved radically when the oxygen sensor was disconnected. Looking...
• Re: Why did this mod increase my fuel economy?
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 09:01:46 -0800
  ...Ever since I > installed the > ABA (formerly 3A) engine I have been too lazy to modify the > throttle pedal > linkage so the throttle valve...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 29 Mar 2017 22:05:29 -0700
  ...Install a gauge adapter assembly on the service valve POL outlet > > connection. Exhaust to atmosphere any air pressure in the container. > > 3. Attach a...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:17:45 -0400
  ...They will do a valve job > > for you and also repair the exhaust studs no problems for not much > > money. They will also clean...
• Oil Filler Seal for a 81 Westy Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Dave & June Kinerson
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 19:18:33 -0400
  ...I am now getting significant valve clatter and what sounds like rod or main bearing pounding as well. Unfortunately the thing is just out...
• Re: External oil cooler, Help overheating
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 16:51:22 -0500
  ...Head temps measured at the exhaust manifold stud on #3 never got over 450 F, and the oil never got over 210 climbing I...
• Re: Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:10:55 -0800
  ...Service to the 2nd gear piston & seals can be done with trans in place, though you will likely need to drop the pan & valve...
• Re: [vanagon] Vanagon re-power cheap & reliable
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 19:53:33 -0700
  ...diesel vanagon exhaust > system is a pure bolt on, if you don't mind that tiny pipe etc., for an 8 > valve 1.8...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 14:48:37 -0500
  ...to > remove the left valve cover and see that # 3 valves are in 'point of > balance' .that is exhaust just closing and intake just...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:31:31 -0700
  ...I'm not assuming it's faulty, but my concern is that if > > (ignoring cam now) I have #1 set to the "exhaust" stroke...
• Re: refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Jun 2017 07:38:20 -0700
  ...The inlet and exhaust pipes were clear. What didn't work was the air pump. I discovered that the small check valve on the...
• Re: Engine differences
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 22:05:41 -0800
  ...I burned a couple exhaust valves, finally replaced it with a 1.8 Much better. It would be $200 well spent. Don 82 ex...
• Re: Total loss, RIP
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:03:40 -0500
  the propane tanks have a pressure release valve to prevent the tanks from exploding. As the temp increases, the pressure inside increases and the...
• Coolant leak! Decision time
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 12:48:36 -0800
  ...Worse job will be the exhaust bolts. Read up before you do the job. E-mail me if you want the reading material. gary...
• Re: Engine worries return
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 29 Jul 2017 16:30:51 -0400
  ...wishful thinking on my part, but I often wonder if the valve in some brands of blue caps are built so close to the...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:27:02 -0700
  ...exhaust seals) are new. Maybe the > slight > play I feel in the TB shaft is enough to cause an issue at throttle valve > switch...
• 86GL-questions on resealing heads (a bit long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 01:01:08 EDT
  ...What I think is the exhaust valve is a dry tan color. The other is dark and a bit shiny-oily looking. Around the...
• Re: O2 sensor question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 22:02:55 -0700
  ...Sometimes things break -- like exhaust pipes getting holes, or burned valves, or bad spark plug wire -- almost anything, and these can make your FI...
• Reply on Engine Power
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 15:58:35 -0800
  ...low power, and #3 is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust stream. The above scenario explains why The O2 is coated with soot, and...
• OPINIONS NEEDED which to buy
  Historical mailing list - bastardbus
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 06:57:33 -0700
  ...Explained a problem with gas in oil and exhaust shot why it was parked long ago. SO she has been sitting, engine looks real...
• Re: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 11:49:29 -0700
  ...IF my problem is that the sensor isn't getting hot enough because it's not buried deep in the exhaust (since I used...
• Re: Oil pressure Light and alarm on decelleration after new oil change?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 06:58:36 EST
  ...Original engine went 380,00 km before it cracked a head and I replaced it five years ago with a Boston Bob Big Valve...
• Re: Eurocars 2.2 Engine - anyone have more info?
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 15:03:57 +0100
  ...For all we know, the higher pressures in the cylinder at exhaust valve opening could actually improve scavenging, getting the exhaust system standing wave...
• Re: ThreadJack: MY Rebuilt Engine is another saga...
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:57:04 -0500
  ...One thing that rebuilders do sometimes to gain efficiency is replace the valves with bigger valves, this can allow the system to breath more...
• Re: rebuilding a 2.1 engine. tips, suggestions wanted
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 17:58:41 EST
  ...Getting heads rebuilt with guides, seats, new exhaust valves. >Rebult is >about 1/2 price of new heads. >2. Use old lifters and push...
• Re: Diesel head gasket blown?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 08:16:37 -0700
  ...Just remove the air filter housing top and exhaust pipe. > If you do it your self it is not hard just a pain. The...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Sun, 7 Oct 2012 11:43:50 -0600
  ...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: Exaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 28 May 2002 09:33:39 -0400
  ...If the exhaust has been truly dismantled and screwed around, these may be gone. You need them. there are two tubes that come off...
• Re: Rings? New engine?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:13:10 -0400
  Another possible cause is worn valve guides. Worn intake guides will actually suck oil from the back of the head into the manifold. The...
• Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 9 Apr 2023 16:02:51 -0700
  ...At > 248K the exhaust valve for cylinder #2 burned. I pulled the heads, > replaced the one valve, removed the liners and replaced the rings...
• Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels2100-2300, 3400- 4000r...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 14:01:26 -0700
  Hi all, OK, I'm the guy with a 1.8liter 8 valve (from a 92 cabriolet) in my van. Gutless? Well, no. I...
• Re: B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings, one more question
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 18:55:52 -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...
• Re: rotor & cap lots of carbon at low miles
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 2 May 2023 23:34:59 +0000
  ...a gizmo called an IACV.  This means an Idle Air Control Valve.  Over time, these get gummed up.  Sloggy performance, stalls at stoplight.  But...
• Re: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:27:13 -0700
  ...No drips anywhere-engine plumbing, heads, transmission cooler, radiator, or front heater valve. No evidence of coolant mixing with either the transmission fluid or...
• 2.1l Waterboxer For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:51:48 -0600
  ...I will also include the CPU wiring harness if I don't need it for the swap. - a very good exhaust system (less the...
• Re: 85 1.9 failed smog
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 10:42:07 -0700
  ...Would be easier if there were an cheap way to buy an exhaust analyzer for home use. BTW, the nice people on the vanagon...
• extreme idle from hell results...air flow meter!
  Historical mailing list - Adam Behle
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 06:23:59 -0800
  ...I have a nicely humming idle control valve which was cleaned anyway. Swapped out the idle stabilizer control unit with a friends' and got...
• Re: Hmmm... sparkplug conditions for the beginner
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 06:43:34 -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: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 18:36:29 -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: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 May 2011 11:31:16 -0700
  ...Multipoint fuel injected overhead valve gasoline to boot. > They're not likely to tell you it's a .3 bar switch. [...] As everyone > knows...
• Replacement engine running rich, FILTHY RICH!
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:55:13 -0400
  ...The tailpipe is coated with a heavy layer of soot and even the ground has a black spot under the exhaust pipe. A few...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:04:31 -0700
  ...They will do a valve job > > > for you and also repair the exhaust studs no problems for not much > > > money. They will also clean...
• Re: ThreadJack: MY Rebuilt Engine is another saga...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:42:40 -0600
  ...One thing that > rebuilders do sometimes to gain efficiency is replace the valves with bigger > valves, this can allow the system to breath more...
• Re: Water Pump O-Rings, Sealant Needed?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 23:22:13 -0500
  ...Do I need to replace all the exhaust > gaskets or can I reuse the old ones? Yes. Replace. Don't reuse. No sealant required...
• Re: I-4 conversion Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 18:55:37 -0700
  ...plastic is much easier! Exhaust - dunno! :( David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 mailto:info@fastforward...
• Re: Exaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Tue, 28 May 2002 10:45:05 -0400
  ...If I finish the exhaust, I want it to be finished for a long time. If I use used parts don't I risk...
• Re: Bulley's recommendation AGAINST Mark Stephens High Performance
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 21:05:44 -0500
  ...After about 5000 miles one of the MS heads developed a crack between the intake and exhaust valves. I called Norm again to inform...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 24 Mar 2017 06:12:20 -0700
  ...Install a gauge adapter assembly on the service valve POL outlet > connection. Exhaust to atmosphere any air pressure in the container. > 3. Attach a...
• Re: 1991 Subie Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Mon, 16 Sep 2019 10:25:15 -0400
  ...begin by looking for an exhaust leak. After that lean > cylinder miss fire, vacuum leak, or a bad valve. > One of my hitches replace...