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• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:48:47 -0700
  ...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: Tiny Drops of Coolant
  Historical mailing list - david kao
  Wed, 20 Nov 1996 23:03:31 -0800
  ...Also, they wanted $100+ for each exhaust valve and a little less for intake ones. I thought that was an intention of rip off...
• Re: Engine woes - what to do?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 23 Dec 2013 15:24:53 -0600
  ...flywheel, water pump, thermostat, timing belt, valve cover gasket. The other was custom fabrication of intake and exhaust. There always seemed to be another...
• Re: hesitation from a stop and replacing afm
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 16:13:17 -0500
  ...Replaced idle control unit, thoroughly cleaned and tested the idle stabilizer valve, new air filter, plugs, distributor cap, plug wires. I have a new...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:41:48 -0800
  ...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: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Wed, 14 Oct 2015 11:36:28 -0400
  ...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: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Dec 2012 17:36:55 -0800
  ...They have a 'pull handle' operating a cable to the release valve.... For those really worried about engine fires in their vanagon, one of...
• Re: Expected Life of a Cat Converter??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:42:44 -0500
  ...The higher exhaust temperatures can also have an impact. Oil carryover is another problem. Excess oil level, wrong viscosity, worn valve guides/rings excessive...
• Re: Should I rebuild the bottom end? Questions & photos.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 18:57:46 -0500
  ...found to be exhaust > gasses blowing into the coolant. Pulled the heads, one was junk with a > crack between the valves. I had the...
• Re: Is this H pipe junk
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 14:09:21 -0700
  ...Looks to me like the way it works is when you open the bleed valve there, any air in the main coolant pipe gets...
• Idle update
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 13:38:21 -0500
  ...valve is not responding quickly enough and that is responsible for the idle fluctuating. Thoughts? But then again, the J pipe in the exhaust...
• Re: Cracked head/temp sensor...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 13:33:16 -0700
  ...The heads are the weak point, with exhaust valve seats dropping after high mileage/running hot. If you are removing the engine anyway, the...
• Re: Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:24:17 -0600
  ...This leads to > unburned fuel out the exhaust and a characteristic trail of black smoke. > Piston engined petrol military aircraft utilized water injection > technology...
• Re: Bottom-filling water tank
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:29:27 -0400
  ...I have tried to use one of the plastic valves with a tube on the end sold at RV stores. The tube is too...
• Re: what to do when you have the fridge out?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 14:09:12 -0800
  ...intake and exhaust tubes. > 6. Though I can't say for certain, I seem to remember that when installing > the check valve update kit...
• Re: oil in coolant... a strange event!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Nov 2005 19:34:17 -0500
  ...378.98 11/23/1994 relace all belts 11/23/1994 exhaust leak 11/23/1994 "fuel filter, spark plugs, air filter" 11/23...
• Re: HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 17:07:12 -0700
  ...His first guesses would be coolant temp > sensor, AFM, and cold start valve. �I replaced temp sensor a week ago. > �I have a spare...
• Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:13:20 -0400
  Your mechanic should do a leak down test to determine if the problem is cylinder or valve related. He should have suggested that while...
• Re: Still missing and gasping for air
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 21:59:43 -0500
  ...I hopped in > and it started right up, unfortunately, it made one hell of a racket from > the exhaust so I shut it down...
• Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:25:06 -0500
  ...make this package > > > complete? The 112hp comes from ECU, different ignition, exhaust, > > > valve diameter and cam grind. With AMC heads, the engine is > > > basically...
• Re: Funky Idle Issues and a note on the shipping issue (long)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 23:25:45 -0500
  ...3) I haven't checked the idle stabilizer valve for correct operation yet either, but the hose that connects to the right side of...
• New head replacement, bad gas mileage...
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 20:30:20 -0700
  ...Everything went well, I readjust the valve half turn further IN after the stop. The engine run well after that. Coolant temperature was right...
• Re: White smoke on startup, running rich?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 09:47:31 -0600
  ...Am I running rich? Leaky injectors? Maybe I > should > >take it to a shop and have the exhaust sniffed. I can't tell if...
• Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:47:33 -0500
  ...If a exhaust valve is leaking you will have air coming out the end of the muffler .// I f the intake valve is bad...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:05:09 -0400
  ...of the intake > system, > the combustion chamber design, the valve profile dynamics and the exhaust > resonances. The Carnot cycle is alive and well so...
• First trip: HELP! Oil Pressure Light
  Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 10:30:46 -0700
  ...John Muir discusses the "oil pressure popoff valve" (clean it) as well, but I dont know if that is applicable to this engine. Or...
• Re: some guidance please, 86 autotrans troubles
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:17:43 -0700
  ...To fix this is very simple, but it will require the valve body be dropped. If you feel up to that mechanical feat, holler...
• '85 Vanagon Sunroofy 1.9L - Coolant BLeeding/Thermostat/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:13:54 -0400
  ...There is a bleeder valve coming off a hose at the top back of my motor. I open that and boy, talk about steam...
• Re: Drivability Problems with Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - bob tickle
  Wed, 9 Oct 1996 21:47:19 -0400
  ...He said yes so I asked if they stock the water cooled Vanagon > exhaust parts, they do. I've bought exhaust for my diesel...
• Re: Manual tranny shift
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 Mar 2016 03:25:20 -0600
  ...heads are New for sure, and even those should > have better exhaust valves put in right out of the box. > > Hey ..if you got...
• Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 19:49:56 -0700
  ...the way to tell when it is really on # 1 TDC to fire is wathc # 3 valve .....for 'point of balance' ..that's exhaust...
• Re: Camper van
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 15:25:07 -0500
  ...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: Seeking Coolant bleeding web site, coolant to use
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:21:03 -0500
  ...Spezial info as to lower exhaust port bolt at cylinder no. 1. Front exhaust pipes typically are just not jigged up properly. 9 out...
• Re: Opinions-More Thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:23:30 -0700
  ...doing head gaskets, and valve job now, exhaust will all be stock, and restored, solid, tight etc. .. the whole van will be very roadworthy...
• Re: Ever just repair one head? What happened?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 10:53:06 -0500
  ...Another thing, on a wasser, to remove a head, you need to remove the exhaust and drain coolant anyway....so the worse is done...
• Re: cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:12:54 -0700
  The GW pump I have uses a rubber tire valve to slip over the nipple for the overflow tank. The tire valve doesn't...
• Re: last minute checks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 10:02:08 -0700
  ...I have replaced the plugs, checked >the points, set the timing, checked the valves and changed the oil >(andjoined the AA!). Can anyone think...
• Re: Head temperature sensor
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 08:35:05 -0700
  ...Thu, 31 Aug 2000 10:26:02 -0700 > > > >Francoix, > > > >Not that high! > > > >The Type 4 VW engine is prone to dropping exhaust valve seats...
• Re: Play in throttle shaft
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 06:32:07 EST
  ...that the butterfly stays dead centre in the throat and the valve can move freely. I install stainless steel shims in between the top...
• Re: New to list...a few questions, and I need some stuff
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 14:30:25 -0400
  ...You have a bad front heater valve. Easy fix; get a new valve, drop the spare tire, remove old valve, install new one. Sounds...
• VANAGON WASSERBOXER HIGH PERFORMANCE TORQUE CAM NEW WOW
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 10 May 2004 20:56:55 -0500
  ...a higher lift Rocker means long cam lobe life and smooth valve train action at high RPM!Works excellent with bone stock injection.We...
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 16:52:38 +0000
  ...Removed fridge, cleaned out burner box (which was actually pretty clean), and replaced the air check valve. The GoWesty instructions that came with the...
• Re: 80 Westy & Emmissions
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 15:06:40 -0600
  ...To restore this engine's performance you will be doing at least a top end overhaul - valve grind, cylinder hone, rings, gaskets. I would...
• Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:51:19 -0500
  Steve I'm not sure if it makes any difference on the valve unless you live in northern cold area. I'm in Tenn...
• Re: Ideal oil filter by-pass pressure/oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:19:30 -0400
  ...There is a relief valve in the engine to control the pressure. This has nothing to do with the filter. As the oil galleys...
• Re: UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 19:25:40 -0400
  Dennis, We used standard pipes, and treated the exhaust pipes with the ceramic coating (inside and out) for a bit cooler engine compartment. We...
• Fire Investigation Type IV engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 21:45:33 -0500
  ...I've never seen an 80-83 Air Cooled distribution manifold without this tree mounted under the cold start valve. #2) The Magnesium fan...
• Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:18:38 -0700
  ...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: Best chance of passing emissions?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:44:29 -0700
  ...check to make sure valves are at 0 lash. plug wires all good, cap, rotor. idle /full throttle switch properly adjusted. Coolant temp sensor...
• Re: Starter removal
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:23:30 -0400
  ...The entry point is about where the exhaust pipe flange bolts to the cylinder head. I had considered removing the throttle until I noticed...
• 28.8 MPG
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 15:47:38 -0700
  ...This is with a modified WBX engine.Cam, crank, ECU chip, ratio rockers, exhaust, intake, etc. PS When I first put my modified engine...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:19:46 -0400
  ...means to get air into the exhaust. > The usual causes of high HC are "lean Misfire", bad �valves, pistons, > ignition miss, or ignition timing...
• Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:43:00 -0600
  ...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: Was running like crap....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:18:38 -0700
  ...On all the waterboxer engines that I take the heads off of, the exhaust valves........at least 2 or the 4 usually are leaking...
• Re: Eurospec Conversion: Digifant Comment
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 14:50:03 EDT
  ...valve timing to shift the torque max to lower rpm, added a dual downdraft exhaust manifold from a GLI, made a dual pipe exhaust...
• Another Newbie With Heads Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:36:30 -0600
  ...Replaced all the fuel lines and filter. -Replaced all of the valve adjusters. Two were bad, one was extremley awful. -Replaced the plastic connector...
• Re: Final pictures (the red beast)
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Tue, 6 Mar 2007 09:35:25 -0500
  ...bit higher, it's a DJ with the Euro ECU, german valves with some mild P & P, balance Cofap Pistons, same for the rods...
• V6anagon/ Route 66: Day 3, Part 1 /L
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 06 Dec 1995 16:14:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Re-installing the valve covers and maybe the water pump, should cure most of that. Once the tires warm up, the wheel shimmy seems...
• Re: OPINIONS NEEDED which to buy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 18:43:52 -0500
  ...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: ADVICE NEEDED.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 04 Jan 1995 20:41:12 +0500
  ...charged her $400 to helicoil a spark plug hole and do a valve job on one head!!. The only thing that I think might...