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• Re: bow-wow blues (follow up)
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 12:07:11 -0400
  ...The exhaust pipe is sooty black inside. I took the idle control valve >off & cleaned it out w/carb cleaner. It is "humming & buzzing...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 May 2012 17:48:13 -0700
  ...on it ? >> original VW or AMC ? >> I usually find slightly burned exhaust valves in most 2.1's. >> it is also quite important to...
• Waterboxer head repair
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Rokus
  Wed, 04 Jun 1997 10:54:39 -0700
  ...chance to tear it back down to replace 4 slightly bent exhaust valves. Because of the cost of the gasket set I reused the...
• Re: Heads up for 78 champagne edition bus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 22:29:03 -0400
  ...It has new exhaust valves. I am expecting about $1700.00 the way it sits now. It has origninal paint (dented in places), it...
• Re: Headgasket rebuild advice...
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 18:42:16 -0700
  ...Should I have my valves reground? Will I likely need rebuilt > heads? > Tose are the things that I am wondering about. > > I already plan...
• Re: About coolant
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:58:16 -0800
  ...1991 Syncro L 2.2 waterboxer, Boston Bob Big Valve heads with port and polish, 1.4 ratio rockers, free flow exhaust double wrapped...
• Re: What should I hear if I pressurize my intake manifold?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 21:40:32 -0700
  ...Turbo Diesel I want to exhaust my fault > possibilities. Is there any timing at which all intake valves will be > closed? > > Thanks in advance...
• 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 14 May 2013 06:28:23 -0400
  ...The issue of vibration is easily handled with hydraulic mounts and the muffler/exhaust system is readily solved with the dual port manifold and...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 13:34:46 -0800
  ...There was no crack, no burnt valve, no warping and no damage I could see. Valve guides are slightly worn but within Bentely permission...
• UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 21:23:57 -0400
  ...Install of GW 2.2L Motor, new injectors, new exhaust, thermostat, sensors, mounts, etc. (we had exhaust coated locally)... see photo https://www.dropbox...
• Re: I-4 coversion developing power troubles
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 27 May 2009 10:19:44 -0400
  ...I would throw in one other factor...exhaust. It sounds like you have looked at the first 3, but NOT the last. A clogged...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Fri, 24 Mar 2017 07:05:48 -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: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:40:39 -0400
  ...If its not making a spark >> > there's no point in chasing down whether the ignition or valve timing >> > is >> > right or not. >> > >> > Step...
• Re: Urgent: NEED HELP, Weird Van Thing
  Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 22:28:06 -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: Knock Knock ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:27:24 -0500
  A tick tick sound under load could be something as simple as and exhaust gasket leak or more complicated as piston slap or even...
• Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:16:19 -0700
  ...That would give you some financial room >>>> to do a valve job if you wanted. I feel for you as I've been there...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 22:52:52 -0400
  ...The fact that you have excessive HC at idle indicates a either a "lean miss-fire" or a valve problem. The lean miss fire...
• Re: Camper van
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 11:55:31 -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...
• Re: refrigerator behavior
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:06:13 -0500
  Dennis, the exhaust vent was warmish but not hot like when the refrigerator is running on propane. After I relit it (if that is...
• Re: Idle issues...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 14:42:23 -0700
  ...On a hunch, I asked > them to set the valve lash to zero, cold, per Boston Bob's > instructions for the big valve engine...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - David
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:01:20 -0700
  ...Keep looking, the front > heater valve above the spare or a cracked expansion tank can leak under > pressure and you don't always see...
• Re: Engine swap: stopped by oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 23 May 2014 17:33:50 -0700
  ...would not want to run a filter that close to the exhaust pipe. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:08:41 -0700
  ...and since the idle valve and control unit are 'stand-alone' add-on things to a 2.1 harness....... I bet I can get...
• Boxer rebellion revisited (Tii content, kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - se7en
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 22:13:28 -0700
  ...But it is the one with the larger intake valves (yeah!) and the higher compression ratio. Sure, this is going to cost me a...
• Re: ECU Chip Upgrade Info.
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 09:59:18 -0700
  ...headwork, cam changes and exhaust work (but > to what degree I did not fully explore). Even a three angle valve job > would be a...
• V6 & 091 FS in New Zealand, Loaf too
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 22:10:18 +1300
  ...The exhaust suits the Caravelle, might just fit a Loaf too. Engine crossmember of course fits Caravelle. I have yet to figure out what...
• Re: Heat handling design error help
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 14:23:17 -0400
  ...An extending tube leading to another as >high or higher final valve? Repositioning the current valve to accept a >through-the-grill removable extention...
• Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Tue, 31 May 2011 20:23:44 -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: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:39:59 +0000
  ...Keep looking, the front > heater valve above the spare or a cracked expansion tank can leak under > pressure and you don't always see...
• GDI
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 15:20:10 -0400
  ...As part of the project, Siemens Automotive is developing a complete direct fuel injection system with speed-based engine control and exhaust treatment. For...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 23:51:42 -0400
  ...It also increases NOx, helps promote engine knock, and contribute to burned valves and pistons during extreme conditions. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 14 Oct 2015 08:31:40 -0700
  ...Missing coolant You are exactly right, the one-way feature on the valve is something I have know VW shops to argue about. When...
• Re: Grover's recovery thus far
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:30:48 -0700
  ...Next time I put head gaskets on an engine on the bench I will be sure to do the valve adjustment then and there...
• re: '82 Diesel Smoke
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 96 18:16:36 EST
  ...worn rings, valveguides, oil being sucked to the intake by the crankcase ventilation). However I don't understand why the oil burning would stop...
• Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Wed, 23 May 2012 20:31:40 -0700
  ...have upgrades -- intake flow enhancement, exhaust headers, sparkin' plugs, reworked heads, super charger kits, lightweight rods/pistons, larger valves, and (oh my!) nitrous? Anyway...
• Re: high idle when hot
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:13:31 EDT
  ...The idle is controlled by the idle control mechanisms which are the throttle position switch, the ICV (Idle Control Valve - on top of the...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - small job getting bigger - please advise as to rings, valves, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 21:12:44 -0700
  ...1985 Vanagon - small job getting bigger - please advise as to rings, valves, etc. My daily driver broke a top stud (2nd from front, left...
• Re: O2 sensor voltage test
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 15:07:44 -0600
  ...All tune up items should be proper, no exhaust leaks before the o2. Adjust the afm main spring tension for an o2 voltage of...
• VAnaoong and waterboxer engine - was : Exhaust Design - caution longish
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:48:25 -0800
  ...Exhaust Design >> > >> > >> >> Here's a good read with pics on a tuned system. >> >> >> >> >> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=270833&highlight...
• Re: 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 22:35:21 -0400
  ...after installing it i got up the oil pressure and timed it, bled the cooling system and the valves chattered since it had just...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 11:21:00 -0400
  Are you thinking of the trans. valve body John? On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 9:33 AM, John Lauterbach <john@jhl.mgacoxmail.com...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 18:35:22 -0800
  ...into the valves. I >>>> saw >>>> a video of someone doing that, but it was on a different type of engine. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The exhausts should not...
• Re: More Reliable: Air or H2O
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 07:53:51 -0400
  ...You knew that you would drop an exhaust valve > >between 50-60k or any long trip in summer. You knew 65 was top > speed...
• Update: hard start, for 2 years!
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:38:22 -0400
  ...I checked the lifters and the valves had zero clearance at TDC and stone cold. However, I was still able to spin the pushrods...
• Re: leaking propane,unrelated Rialta question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 08:52:02 -0700
  ...especially notice the packing nut on the manual open/close valve stem... if this leaks just tighten it down a little until it stops...
• Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:17:12 -0800
  ...you should check valve clearances too. The first DV engine I ever got ...when I checked them ..exhaust clearances there are suppossed to be...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Jun 2012 17:49:11 -0700
  ...you'll notice that many cats have an arrow on them for direction of exhaust flow through them. And often on a subaru conversion...
• 87 Westy Engine/Transmission Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:39:11 +0000
  ...The exhaust systemis pretty much his work. Back in the 70s I did tons of aircooledVW engine rebuilds, changes, etc. Wasserboxers are an entirelydifferent...
• Re: Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:05:54 -0500
  ...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: Turbo wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 13:53:26 +1000
  ...ceramic-coat the heads, valves and pistons, lower the CR, put >aircraft-quality head studs in, heat-wrap the exhaust, put in a stand...
• Fwd: 1986 Westfalia FS in Ottawa, Canada
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 12:12:03 -0700
  ...The previous owners did other > work on it. > > I had the propane tank re-certified in July and a new valve > put on it...
• Re: OPINIONS NEEDED which to buy
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 16:59:34 -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: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:42:23 -0800
  ...They need the normal every several years head gasket work of course, and I'm finding many slightly leaking exhaust valves on most wbxr...
• Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 09:25:45 +0000
  ...Why not use the stock manifold? You have to bash the body panels in anycase, and have the throttle valve at the rear of...
• Re: Zetec Using oil
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:12:51 -0500
  Hi Jon, I wouldn't be too concerned about the engine using oil the way you are thinking (burning by worn rings, valve guides...
• Re: UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 21:59:08 -0400
  Just curious, Why not use the GoWesty exhaust, especially their muffler? The coating won�t stop the Dansk pipes from cracking or the flanges...
• Re: OPINIONS NEEDED which to buy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 16:40:58 -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...
• 85 westi still wiff a prooblamo
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 3 May 2004 21:13:59 -0400
  ...intermittent connector various small air leaks near and arount air distributor exhaust leak before O2 sensor spark plugs swapped out after gapping all wires...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:15:37 -0400
  ...Is it really fuel or possibly oil? One often over looked source of vacuum leaks is the valve guides. An engine imbalance due to...
• Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 11 Apr 2023 22:16:31 +0000
  ...At > 248K the exhaust valve for cylinder #2 burned.  I pulled the heads, > replaced the one valve, removed the liners and replaced the rings...