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Re: Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition,recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 14:19:50 -0500
...function because of a film of > oil and > > clutch dust (magnetic materials from the iron flywheel and > pressure > > plate) remove and clean the solenoid...
FW: Long Trip report from Gord Potts - John Brown's Buses
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:43:00 -0400
...First thing, see the oil pressure patterns. We are 10 as lowest, 30 at 3000 RPM. when running hot (After 1 hour at idle...
Re: Fuel hose size
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 3 Aug 2020 04:41:09 +0000
...1 Single > > Length of High Pressure Fuel Injection Hose frm Fuel Filter to the > Splitter > > "T" by the OilBreather Tower ~ You end up with...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:36:41 -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: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:44:28 -0800
...tiico engine would also exhibit very brief oil starvation pressure drop on hard braking if the oil level was not filled to the top...
A little something for Robb Lightfoot.
Historical mailing list
Fri, 05 May 1995 21:24:04 +0600
...distributor >5) Chrome exhaust valve stems >6) 2nd oil pressure control valve >7) New oil cooler (bump in fan shroud) >8) New clutch and...
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Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
Tue, 2 Apr 2013 23:26:37 +1100
...I also chucked in some new oil, a filter, strainer gaskets and rocker cover gaskets (I was shocked at the condition of the leaky...
Re: Update #2 - Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Mon, 11 Apr 2016 14:28:17 -1000
...fixes it. > > > > > > Sad, the engine runs pretty good and has OK oil pressure. This issue > is pushing me to do a Bostig! I need...
Re: Help troubleshoot my instrument cluster
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:04:28 -0600
...explain the tachometer problem. >> I've read that there is an oil pressure sensor (I think) that starts >> engaging after 2k RPM, is this...
'73 Safare Update - CB radio, cabinet, etc.
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Sun, 7 May 1995 20:57:28 -0700 (PDT)
...Installing the clock was easy, but moving the oil pressure gauge turned out to be a significant amount of work (the oil pressure gauge...
So whose souping up there van?? (LONG: but worth reading)
Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 01:08:04 -0700
...I figure my oil is running way too hot with all the things I have done. I do notice oil pressure drop due to...
Re: Air Conditioning
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:18:00 -0700
...Back when I had my '88 van, I dutifully switched my > system > >>>> over to R-134a because R12 was going out and what little...
Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] weird engine behavior, stops on downhill coasting, diagnostic help?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:43:22 -0700
...The TPS clicks correctly, but maybe it's faulty..the fuel > pressure regulator...hmm, I have no other indications of fuel problems > except when...
Re: Carat - Fair price?/ Carat History
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 16:58:34 -0800
...oil, filters, atf, atf screen, coolant, sparks, leads rotor, cap, light bulbs, shocks (bilsteins), tires (used cheaps), o-ring on the oil cooler, gasket...
Re: Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 30 Jan 2011 09:10:26 -0600
...I'm sure, it's against the oil companies wishes, so > > > the gov. would not want it yet. > > > I'm interested to know more...
Re: How To Install Your New VC
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:40:21 -0700
...Remove the oil from the front diff through the oil > drain hole. Throw that oil away by bringing it to > your nearest auto repair...
Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 3 Oct 2019 01:01:48 +0000
...I start at the ground. Tires, all 5, in good shape; inflated to proper pressure. Motor: fresh oil and filter change, coolant fluid clean...
Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 18 Sep 2001 09:25:45 +0000
...The K&N filter is in the same approx area of the engine compartment as mine, except your intake pipe does obstruct oil filter...
Re: Urban Legend RE: NO starting when cold and Gasahol?(long)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:30:30 -0500
...oil pressure with the flick of a toggle switch. I have another VDO aftermarket gauge that does the same for water and oil temp...
Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Westfalia POKEY for sale
Historical mailing list - Russell, William
Wed, 30 Apr 2003 13:11:28 -0400
...There are VDO volts, cylinder head temp, oil temp and oil pressure gauges. It has a K&N air filter, a bra, all screens...
The Waveform is Different. Was: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 13:13:13 EDT
...As in not a contact through an insulating substance (oxides, crud, crude oil, kerrogens, plastic, the ether, etc.). Wrong. For the electronic fuel injection...
Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
Historical mailing list - Sunshine
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 18:43:04 -0500
...light blinking? >> � >> The buzzer you speak of is the .9 bar oil pressure sensor. Check to >> see if it only buzzes when you are...
Re: AC convert
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sun, 16 Apr 2006 22:09:18 -0700
...HFC-134a does not ignite, regardless of concentration, at atmospheric temperatures and pressures. This means that at atmospheric pressures and temperatures, if a can...
Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 06:24:06 -0600
...It would all depend > > I'm sure on the particular coil, and also on the pressure in the > > combustion chamber at the time of...
update on overheating issues (by request)
Historical mailing list - John Smith
Thu, 8 Sep 2005 23:28:02 -0400
...Then, I checked the oil filler cap for foam=85 nothing there. I= would also like to do a dye test, but ignorant ol...
Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 8 Jul 2020 00:19:26 +0000
...Yet another afterthought....speaking of bad electricity....it could even be that the switch to turn things on is bad. But first, make sure...
Re: why I discourage people from buying vanagons
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Jul 2016 14:11:16 -0400
...are willing to talk me through oil changes, rear wiper > motor replacement, Changing shocks, changing ignition switch, > replacing parts on the dash, tracking down...
Re: Diesel Westy Mileage/Gearing
Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
Mon, 30 Nov 1998 18:44:46 EST
...I have also checked my tire pressure and do not have any roof racks or anything in the top luggage compartment. One other thing...
Re: Trusting Your Machine
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Sat, 3 Jul 2004 15:38:00 +0000
...I did have a stripped oil drain plug on the eve of a long cross-country trip in 2001 and had to end up...
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: Van runs hot in traffic jams
Historical mailing list - Bob Bolton
Thu, 3 Apr 2003 07:10:02 +0930
...The dealer said the temp would have built up pressure and pumped some coolant out... (yes, the vehicle still has 6 months of warranty...
Re: [Syncro] Re: How To Install Your New VC
Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
Thu, 12 Jul 2001 20:17:47 -0700
...Remove the oil from the front diff through the oil > > drain hole. Throw that oil away by bringing it to > > your nearest auto repair...
Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:00:02 -0500
...My tiico engine would also exhibit very >brief oil starvation pressure drop on hard braking if the oil level was not >filled to the...
Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 2 Oct 2019 23:16:08 -0600
...Tires, all 5, in good shape; inflated to proper pressure. Motor: fresh oil and filter change, coolant fluid clean and full. Of course, no...
Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Westfalia POKEY for sale
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 30 Apr 2003 11:57:42 -0400
...There are VDO volts, cylinder head temp, oil temp and oil pressure gauges. It has a K&N air filter, a bra, all screens...
Re: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Mon, 13 Jan 2003 06:48:21 -0800
...Radiator, > > coolant pump, thermostat, thermo-time > > switch, fuel pump, filter, pressure > > diaphragm, all new radiator and fuel hoses > > (in engine compartment) yada yada. I...
Re: stalling problem when van is running for about 5 minutes.
Historical mailing list - Bart Prinsen
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 20:57:12 -0700
...full oil level, and easy to > inspect for too. > > popular other factors are ... > grounds, and corrosion at them, > and ..the igniton switch, temp sensor...
Re: Recommended Exhaust System for '88 Vangon
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 12 May 2008 21:04:31 -0700
...I've been through a > couple of mufflers on each vehicle. > > A few tips......if you don't know already...... > > 1) The oil filler...
Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Westfalia POKEY for sale
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Wed, 30 Apr 2003 13:55:13 -0400
...There are VDO volts, cylinder head temp, oil >temp and oil pressure gauges. It has a K&N air filter, a bra, >all screens...
Re: Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 3 Mar 2003 16:15:00 -0600
...The one thing that struck me funny was that almost every nut on the case bolts would just spin off with finger pressure ............... told...
for allistair: unimog field test (long)
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Mon, 03 Oct 94 23:14:31 CDT
...speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temp., brake air pressure Warning lights: brake air pressure loss, parking brake on, battery condition, emergency...
Re: Take a second look at the Dyno Tests Kyle provided ....
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sat, 23 Oct 1999 17:56:28 EDT
...Heads > >Cam > >Exhaust > >Crankshaft > >Flywheel > >Fuel pressure regulator > >Lightened valve train > >Ratio rockers > >Use of synthetic oils > >Friction reducing coatings > >Throttle body > >Match porting...
Lima Bean rolls under its own power (78) long
Historical mailing list
Sat, 16 Mar 1996 18:45:21 PST
...Crank crank crank build the oil pressure up, connect the coil to the distributor, crank crank crank, wait this should go boom boom boom...
Re: Urban Legend RE: NO starting when cold and Gasahol?(long)
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:56:37 -0600
...oil pressure with the flick of a toggle switch. I have another VDO aftermarket gauge that does the same for water and oil temp...
Re: Help troubleshoot my instrument cluster
Historical mailing list - James Ballen
Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:56:04 -0800
...explain the tachometer problem. > I've read that there is an oil pressure sensor (I think) that starts engaging after 2k RPM, is this...
Re: Hey folks; horror; New Beetle?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 11 May 2003 10:28:28 -0700
...store and put > in a > half gallon of regular gas which I made my own diesel by pouring in > about > one fourth motor oil...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:05:21 -0700
...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: engine change
Historical mailing list
Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:52:46 -0500
...After figuring out how this system works and riging some lights directly to the oil pressure switches, I've deduced that this was not...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 17:08:12 -0700
...The pressure > wave > > is timed to return to the valve just as it > opens > > or closes. > > > > Incorectly tuned exhaust will lower hp . > > > > The Tiico...
Strategy for stuck lug nuts on Vanagon wheels
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 4 Oct 2019 00:18:35 +0000
...ground. Tires, all 5, in good shape; inflated to proper pressure. Motor: fresh oil and filter change, coolant fluid clean and full. Of course...
Re: Fuel hose size
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 3 Aug 2020 10:49:43 -0600
...1 Single >> >> Length of High Pressure Fuel Injection Hose frm Fuel Filter to the >> Splitter >> >> "T" by the OilBreather Tower ~ You end up with...
Re: Tempurature
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Wed, 8 May 2002 14:06:52 -0400
...carefully, change parts before they break, add oil pressure sender, <DIV></DIV>> > temp oil sender and gauge to your van. Change the...
The SECRET...Never break another stud, nor round a bolt head.
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Fri, 10 Dec 1999 11:26:49 -0500
...You see, those little bonds can stand up to constant pressure (like torque) very well. But they are extremely FRAGILE in the face of...
Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 2 Oct 2019 23:28:22 -0600
...Tires, all 5, in good shape; inflated to proper pressure. Motor: fresh oil and filter change, coolant fluid clean and full. Of course, no...
Re: why I discourage people from buying vanagons
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Sun, 3 Jul 2016 13:22:20 -0500
...are willing to talk me through oil changes, rear wiper > > motor replacement, Changing shocks, changing ignition switch, > > replacing parts on the dash, tracking down...
Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Tue, 7 Jul 2020 21:41:29 -0400
...Perhaps a shot of contact cleaner to the interior of control switches and working them back and forth a bunch to wipe off corrosion...
Re: No idle when engine cold
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 25 Apr 2020 18:47:29 -0600
...around 900 - 1000 ~ Both IACVs Hum & a Jump on the PowerSteering Pressure Switch causes RevUp ~ Have Swapped in Known Good Idle Control Mod' but...
Re: Fridge ?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 29 Oct 1998 17:00:07 EST
...It also comes in a 12v powered version with some sort of mounting bracket and switch, maybe even a pilot light -- cost about twice...
Re: Not quite a backfire . . .
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:57:37 -0700
...is the main thing I wanted to comment on. > > With no pressure on the gas pedal, the fuel is totally shut off, so the...
Re: Which tachometer? 400-1300Hz or 800-2400Hz
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 1 May 2011 22:03:14 -0700
...tachs are bigger than what you'd have for a say, oil pressure > gauge. > Just easier to see at a glance. > I'm looking...