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• parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:22:44 -0400
  ...Has all new pistons,cylinders,lifters, amc heads that the valves were replaced on,new oil pump,valve covers,bails and resurfaced flywheel. I...
• Re: O2 Sensor - situation 90' 2.1 (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:37:39 -0700
  ...It doesn't have to be touching the exhaust valves, but an inch from the end of the tail pipe won't work very...
• Re: California Emission Test?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:59:12 -0700
  ...Of course, I wouldn't want to have an early '80s air cooled with that dambdable square egr valve in the exhaust system. They...
• Re: Another way to drain coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:14:10 -0700
  ...The hex nuts are so rusted there, > that I bypassed replacing that part of the exhaust system a few years ago. > Is there another...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 15:23:19 -0700
  ...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: Idle Stabilizer 2nd check (regulator)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 07:17:27 -0600
  ...valve from the engine and spray liberal amounts of carb > cleaner into the openings on the valve where those black hoses > connect. let the...
• Re: O2 Sensor - situation 90' 2.1 (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:36:27 -0700
  ...It doesn't have to be touching the exhaust valves, but an inch from the end of the tail pipe won't work very...
• Re: Refrigerator: Fup...Fup............Fup
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 21:41:06 -0400
  ...After cleaning the refrigerator combustion chamber and intake / exhaust tubes of the fridge about a month ago, I was able to get the propane...
• Tales of woe
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Tue, 18 May 1999 09:36:13 -0700
  ...I'd need to pull the exhaust system, pull the injectors & the intakes, remove the rocker cover & valve train? Remove the pushrods & pop the...
• 2.1 getting it running good advise
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 09:36:38 -0700
  ...so I let it sit overnight and the next day i readjusted the valves just for measure. i'm kind of anal about valves...
• On the road again (New head installed on '87 Westy 2.1 l)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:27:48 -0500
  ...It sounded a *lot* better than it did when running with the stuck exhaust valve seen above. :) It left the garage under its own...
• Re: Vanagon Re-power cheap and reliable...Reply from digest
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:38:37 -0700
  ...on the driver's side to clearance the intake, and the > exhaust > system was welded after the end of the manifold flange in a...
• Re: IMO: engine Converting = Ignorance of what is out there...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 17:21:14 -0700
  ...I have had enough of loud exhausts AND so has my WIFE (I was once banned from parking my bug in my apartment parking...
• Re: Is there a market for my VanaJetta Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:47:53 -0700
  ...Custom > exhaust, but new O2 sensor/cat/Walker "Vanagon" muffler/tailpipe and > new diesel Vanagon style hand-made exhaust mount brackets and hangers. > No...
• Re: To bleed or not to bleed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 19:43:35 -0700
  ...from the top of the t-stat cover ( when the valve there is open ) , from the top of the coolant distribution tower .. and ...near...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:54:15 -0800
  ...the left forward cylinder.........when the valves for $ 3 are at 'point of balance' ( intake just closing, exhaust just starting to open, if turning...
• Re: Do you ever pat your Vanagon on the head and say thanks?
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 20:57:06 -0400
  ...toggle on dash Clean IAC valve Elaborate/enlarge heatshields between exhaust and engine *front* Replace leaking front heater valve Take off poptop, get stainless...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:01:54 -0400
  ...Replaced Temp II sensor Replaced O2 sensor Replaced entire exhaust system Checked timing Had valve lash set correctly (it wasn't set correctly when...
• Auto Tranny R&R&R completed (finally)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 21:20:27 -0800
  ...I thought at first that it might be some issue with the valve body, which I had cleaned back when and had not put...
• Re: Hmmm... sparkplug conditions for the beginner
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 16:48:27 -0800
  ...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: What's considered good compression on a 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:44:42 -0800
  ...after all...... > and I find many waterboxer exhaust valves leaking. > I almost always do a minor valve job at least with a head > gasket...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:34:30 -0400
  ...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: Parting out advice
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 19:37:52 -0500
  ...7) Engine sheet metal (contact Boston Bob, he's an occasional buyer) 8) Heater boxes, flapper valves 9) Heads if they are good (worth...
• Re: Thermostat housing bolts, 91 westy
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 01:01:51 +0000
  ...Next the bleed valve is stuck > shut. So I buy a new unit from Ken W. Low and behold the two Allan bolt > heads...
• Re: Wierd coolant overflow problem......help needed.
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 10:48:14 -0400
  ...Tested again for exhaust gasses, none > > present, and no coolant leaks on this vehicle. > >Test the pressure cap and make sure it's releasing...
• Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 9 Apr 2023 20:59:31 -0400
  ...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: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:28:14 -0400
  ...be both #3 lifters leaking >simultaneously or whether both intake and exhaust valves are getting >ready to fly or whether it's just worn...
• Re: Brand new leaky rocker covers
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:59:15 -0400
  ...Then glue > the gaskets to the valve covers with spray adhesive. Then I use a thin smear of grease on the other side of...
• Coolant leak! Decision time....
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 09:42:29 -0600
  ...The exhaust does not have any smell of coolant. The engine idled fine. However, there is clearly seepage at the head gasket. Although no...
• Re: 88 Newbie makes trouble for self
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 19:09:45 -0600
  ...Greasy black matter coming with > the exhaust, fumes that make my eyes burn. I've done some highway 4th-gear > running with it and...
• Re: OPINIONS NEEDED which to buy
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 13:30:28 -0700
  ...My god, even the Tiico replacement is a piece of "work" with its current exhaust problems. Fun Friday to all Sean Garrett 1981 Westy...
• Re: Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:27:51 -0800
  ...in place, > though you will likely need to drop the pan & valve body if you pull it to > get the 2nd gear band in...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:44:33 -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: Turbo for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 16:17:12 -0800
  ...they may use sodium filled exhaust valves , etc. they have an ecu programmed for turbo use , and so on. so sure ....go ahead, you...
• 83.5 push rod tubes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 96 17:48 CST
  ...83.5 push rod tubes > While putting my exhaust mannifolds back on my 83 waterboxer and > general cleaning, poking around I noticed my push...
• DaBoat runs, but slowly
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 23:53:06 -0800 (PST)
  ...I had a major exhaust leak where the left heat exchanger bolted to the head, and several oil leaks. First, I fixed the heat...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 14:54:19 -0600
  ...It lays across the valve cover (I glued a piece of heavy rubber between it and valve cover) and it even looks natural. I...
• Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Wood
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 16:19:10 -0600
  ...My question is what is the exhaustive list of things that need to be replaced while the dash is out? So far I have...
• Re: help! vanagon engine rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  2 Dec 1995 07:52:35 GMT
  ...I also cleaned up the valves and seats while I was at it. The total cost to me was about $250 for the engine...
• Re: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 15:08:56 -0400
  ...Some of the gas exhaust systems people have rigged up tend to crack and break up. There are a lot of opportunities to create...
• Heater Controls '80, was VW Cooling
  Historical mailing list
  03 Jun 97 06:05:24 PDT
  ...Although the door at the valve at the rear had room to travel, it wasn't closing fully. I checked at the other end...
• On with its head! (Replacing right head on an '87 2.1 l)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:48:18 -0500
  ...Long story short, the head was junk - cracks, stuck exhaust valve. He is now in possession of a shiny new AMC head and we...
• When Is A Project Finished?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 10:14:56 -0500
  ...000 miles, and oil change and valve adjustment. He must have the A/C. The new exhaust and dyno sheets to go with it...
• Re: selecting a compression tester
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:01:04 -0500
  ...leaking from the intake valve; if you hear it at the tailpipe, it's leaking from the exhaust valve; if you hear it leaking...
• Re: 87GL rebuild update (oil pressure)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 15:25:07 -0800
  ...strainer, new exhaust, fly cut heads and 88mm mahle cyls 40000 km, I tried a different oil cooler, stretched the relief valve springs, all...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:32:27 -0400
  ...However speaking of blockages a catalyst that is broken down into ta golf ball size chunk can also block the exhaust causing engine shut...
• Re: Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 07:18:56 -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...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 10 May 2013 11:46:04 -0700
  ...I know I'd be into it at least > $1000 just doing the valves since my exhaust is shot, and still have two bad...
• Re: Refrigerator gasket and flame goes out remedies
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 17:26:12 -0400
  ...It's a plain copper wire that goes up to the valve on the top of the fridge. The SPARKER (ignition source) does have...
• Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
  Historical mailing list - John T
  Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:01:36 -0400
  ...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: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:59:47 -0500
  ...A crack somewhere is eminent and NORMAL! And don't think they only crack from the inside and NOT only between valve, plain wrong...
• How do you get a gremlin out of a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Duckworth
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 18:46:34 -0800
  ...Rebuilt and sealed leaks in exhaust. You know the drill. But after all this, the van drives great until...it runs awhile and is...
• Updated For Sale Parts List
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 22:17:57 -0500
  ...mile heads that I bought new. $200.00 each. #9) OneVanagon Valve Covers, $3.00 each. #10) Two right hand (passenger side) heat exchanger...
• Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 06:53:44 -0800
  ...screen of blue smoke > was blowing from the exhaust. Oil sucked in thru the > valve guide seals. > Engine dies again outside of Aspen. Could...
• stuff left for sale
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Sun, 18 Nov 2001 10:29:03 -0800
  ...plastic junction and coolant bleeding valve (support tabs broken off of junction and coolant hose nipple on valve broken off�i.e. don�t...
• Re: Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 11:23:34 -0800
  ...This leads to unburned fuel out the exhaust and a characteristic trail of black smoke. Piston engined petrol military aircraft utilized water injection technology...
• UPDATE RE: leaking cap nut? 1.9er
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Fri, 27 Oct 2017 13:02:40 -0400
  ...I really cannot see any cracks externally- but I may be in for a head removal anyway because this exhaust manifold is shot and...
• Engine swaps: a must read :)
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 11:59:07 -0500
  ...Vanagons and especially westys are also carrying around a lot of weight which really takes it's toll on the smaller valve train components...
• Problem with 1991 Vanagon cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 20:05:59 -0500
  ...I have not kept coolant in it recently long enough to tell exhaust gases are dirtying the coolant and I have not done the...
• Re: turbo?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 15:27:09 -0600
  ...Heck, mine has better then stock clearance for the exhaust (syncro)! John Aircooled.Net Inc. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To...