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• Charcoal Canister Dangers and Docs
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:35:40 -0500
  ...In addition, you should check Bentley pages 20.34 and maybe 24.24b, and maybe page 12 of the Digifant I/Digifant II ProTraining...
• Re: Accelerator Cable - Broken?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sat, 13 May 2006 23:22:43 -0400
  ...Jeff, you mentioned to "Check at the transmission where the throttle cable connects. It attaches via a ball socket and I'll bet it...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 3 Sep 2019 22:09:02 +0000
  ...Procedure calls for disconnection of the brake booster vacuum line at the check valve when pressure bleeding. Again I haven’t done that before...
• RE:'87 High/wandering Idle-a solution???
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 01:47:03 -0600 (CST)
  ...Use a 2mm hex wrench to remove it-NOT a ball type hex wrench, as the set screw may roll off the ball end...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:37:20 -0700
  ...Now check the outer braid to chassis. Must be >> real close to "0". Start engine and check again. Should be the same. If the...
• Re: Ideal oil filter by-pass pressure/oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:19:30 -0400
  ...One of the ball checks not working properly or air trapped inside having enough pressure to keep oil from flowing in. Usually the checks...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 May 2011 13:51:22 -0700
  ...It could just be a loose >>>>>> hose or >>>>>> one of the gravity valves on top of the expansion tanks. Also check >>>>>> the >>>>>> operation of...
• Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 14:27:33 -0800
  ...I'll use them 'till they wear out, probably, but I'd be smart to check the tire pressure pretty regularly and keep them...
• Re: '90 2.1: What are the chances that I just fried my engine? UPDATE 2
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:05:39 -0700
  ...2 I would do the compression check again, but 'wet.' put about 3 teaspoons of oil into a cylinder, crank the starter few seconds...
• Re: question: '76 or '77, possible purchase, what to look for
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 20:10:58
  ...Do NOT have a non-specialist check it out. Before driving it back east, I would get a tune up, have the valves adjusted...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:00:29 -0700
  ...Now check the outer braid to chassis. Must > be real close to "0". Start engine and check again. Should be the > same. If the...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Week
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 06:16:18 -0400
  Lifter click at idle is due to a bad lifter (stuck ball check) or insufficient oil pressure. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Bench Testing an L-jetronic Fuel Injected engine
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:01:13 -0500
  ...and ignition switches, double relay and ballast resistors. There's also a bracket to support a decel valve above the engine where it meets...
• Re: O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:19:53 -0700
  ...O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine >> >> First, thank you to one of the list gurus who suggested checking on >> shorts...
• Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:55:08 -0700
  ...Botched Coolant Flush Implications? > Scott, > > Let me consult my crystal ball... How am I supposed to know? > > :-) > > I don't use the blue goo...
• Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:36:54 -0700
  ...You should also check for sure, that the old oil filter's rubber gasket comes off with the filter and doesn't stay on...
• Re: Overheating problem 91 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 08:08:03 -0500
  ...us, the correct replacement does *not* > have a relief hole or check ball on the side, and *does* have a gasket > on the edge...
• Syncro Diff Is Weird One Without Viscous Coupling!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 10:09:25 -0400
  ...this element was operated by a valve at the trim for the differential lock operation. This diff. and tranny was avilable only from February...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:30:18 -0700
  ...Now check the outer braid to chassis. Must > be real close to "0". Start engine and check again. Should be the > same. If the...
• Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 2 Jun 2023 17:27:48 -0400
  ...Front suspension bushings, one lower ball joint More coolant hoses and pipes. And, that is about it. Van is road worthy as is but...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 15:28:16 -0500
  ...It could just be a loose >>>>>>> hose or >>>>>>> one of the gravity valves on top of the expansion tanks. Also check >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> operation of...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Week
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 07:53:44 -0700
  ...Lifter click at idle is due to a bad lifter (stuck ball check) or > insufficient oil pressure. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Mushy brake pedal question
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 14:50:17 -0800
  ...brakes with an EZBleed and attach the drain hose to ball-type check valve submersed in brake fluid. Brent Christensen Manager Strategic Programs InfoGenesis...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:31:04 -0700
  ...Now check the outer braid to chassis. Must > > be real close to "0". Start engine and check again. Should be the > > same. If the...
• Re: Bench Testing an L-jetronic Fuel Injected engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:08:35 -0800
  ...and ignition switches, double relay and ballast resistors. There's also a bracket to support a decel valve above the engine where it meets...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 00:34:47 -0500
  ...It could just be a loose >>>>>>> hose or >>>>>>> one of the gravity valves on top of the expansion tanks. Also check >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> operation of...
• Gas Tank is In!!(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 14:38:38 -0600
  ...My filler neck has a plastic ball check valve on it to prevent gas from sloshing up the neck on hard left hand turns...
• Re: Halon Extinguishers, etc.
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 16:44:12 -0500
  ...So, the alarm would go off, you'd check in the mirror see flames, then hit a button or valve to turn on the...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 23:06:12 -0500
  ...It could just be a loose >>>>>>>>> hose or >>>>>>>>> one of the gravity valves on top of the expansion tanks. Also check >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> operation of...
• Long, but true, saga of Galley Space
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pohlhammer
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 09:22:08 -0800
  ...carries regular ball-bearing slides for around $13, but Leon has a source for the latest & greatest SELF-CLOSING ball-bearing slides, which...
• Re: Halon Extinguishers, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 09:35:18 -0800
  ...Beware the automatic valved ones... I noticed that the West Marine one will discharge at about 175 degrees.... I have measured engine compartment temperatures...
• Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 2 Jun 2023 21:45:33 +0000
  ...Front suspension bushings, one lower ball joint More coolant hoses and pipes. And, that is about it.  Van is road worthy as is but...
• Vanagon Towing Report (long)
  Historical mailing list
  11 Sep 96 09:45:16 PDT
  ...The actual towing was rather uneventful, except that at a fuel stop, I checked the oil and the dipstick was smoking and we were...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:15:39 +0000
  ...There are a few reasons this can happen: • New fluid acts as a solvent, cleaning away built up dirt and varnish from worn valves...
• Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...Valve spring tester Engine test stand Valve grinding machine, or Valve refacing machine Compression tester Run-out test equipment FUEL SYSTEM: VW 126a 14mm...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:48:19 -0600
  ...The bleeding valve is easily accessible now with > the slave cylinder just hanging below the tranny, and you can also > easily check for any...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 02:38:33 -0500
  ...It could just be a loose >>>>>>>> hose or >>>>>>>> one of the gravity valves on top of the expansion tanks. Also check >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> operation of...
• Re: Syncro Diff Is Weird One Without Viscous Coupling!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 20:52:43 -0700
  ...this element >was >operated by a valve at the trim for the differential lock >operation. >This diff. and tranny was avilable only from February...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:57:25 -0700
  ...The bleeding valve is easily accessible now with � � > the slave cylinder just hanging below the tranny, and you can also � � > easily check for any...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:52:58 -0700
  ...7 to 1 ................. > IF.........there is proper and even semi-radical valve timing and > cam profile, quite advance ignitioin timing, and very inhanced > intake...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:34:21 -0700
  ...The bleeding valve is easily accessible now with � � > the slave cylinder just hanging below the tranny, and you can also � � > easily check for any...
• Re: Koni Shock adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:03:39 -0800
  ...I had the alignment shop check it out; they >> ended up replacing a ball joint and a tie rod end. I figured if I...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 06:04:08 -0500
  ...It could just be a >>>>>>>> loose hose or one of the gravity valves on top of the expansion >>>>>>>> tanks. Also check the operation of...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:35:46 -0500
  ...7 to 1 ................. >> IF.........there is proper and even semi-radical valve timing and >> cam profile, quite advance ignitioin timing, and very inhanced >> intake...
• Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 17:01:43 -0600
  ...I'll use them > 'till they wear out, probably, but I'd be smart to check the tire pressure > pretty regularly and keep them...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:31:12 -0400
  ...The bleeding valve is easily accessible now with > > the slave cylinder just hanging below the tranny, and you can also > > easily check for any...
• Bottom of the Top of the World Tour Returns (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - Glen & Caron
  Sat, 27 Jul 1996 09:23:41 -0800
  ...The VW reps left before we got there so I didn't have a chance to ball them out for wanting $150 for the...
• Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:08:06 -0800
  ...I do believe the > valve size is stock on all AMC heads unless they have been B. Bobed and the > cam is the same...
• Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleed problem (How to replace your slave cylinder)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:54:54 -0800
  ...The bleeding valve is easily accessible now with the slave cylinder just hanging below the tranny, and you can also easily check for any...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:35:43 -0500
  ...It could just be a >>>>>>>>> loose hose or one of the gravity valves on top of the expansion >>>>>>>>> tanks. Also check the operation of...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:49:42 -0700
  ...The bleeding valve is easily accessible now with >> > the slave cylinder just hanging below the tranny, and you can also >> > easily check for any...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:26:33 -0700
  ...IF.........there is proper and even semi-radical valve timing and cam profile, quite advance ignitioin timing, and very inhanced intake and exhaust systems...
• Re: Noise from rear...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Feb 2004 15:58:55 -0600
  ...1) The races simply come apart because the ball bearings and the groove simply wear out. Then they separate. Solution - replace the CV with...
• Full Moon in Joon
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Sat, 12 May 2001 12:36:23 -0400
  ...We'll just have to keep Diesel Joe away from the water balloons! (Man. I bet his valves are really_well_lubricated.) There will...
• Re: Shifter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Thu, 14 May 2009 16:52:31 -0600
  ...There isn't any real pressure or anything there so its really just stopping the ball joint assembly from slipping down inside the housing...
• Cooling Systems
  Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 10:01:21 -0700
  ...16 >Vs' require the removal of the AIC valve to service the thermostat. Unplug >the valve, remove its two hoses, and then remove the...
• Re: Expensive Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:49:45 -0700
  ...If you have new heads with german valves you may go > farther. But what about the water jacket side, who'm most of the...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:59:19 -0700
  ...The bleeding valve is easily accessible now with >>� � > the slave cylinder just hanging below the tranny, and you can also >>� � > easily check for any...
• Preliminary Tools List
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 10:19:00 -0600 (CST)
  ...I have not checked this against Muir's list. There are few or no parts listed here. It makes sense that if you are...
• Shifter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 13 May 2009 17:30:12 -0600
  Hi All, Just for the record - after dismantling the bushings and ball joint assembly on the gear shifter, for some reason the whole assembly...