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• Oil cooler placement
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 23:24:02 -0400
  ...is at idle and at highway speed. Joel's arrangement bothered me from the standpoint of dumping heat into the engine compartment but the...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:33:16 -0500
  ...Sure, because when the engine pulls a load and starts to slow down (from idle) it advances timing to speed it up again. Incidentally...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:50:25 -0400
  Remember that if the idle speed exceeds 1400 rpm when engine in warm, the ECU cuts off the fuel until the idle speed drops...
• Re: HELP 90 bucking
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 12:35:43 -0600
  ...With the engine warm, it should idle ok when you stop at stop signs, and should run smooth at highway speeds. If it kicks...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Aug 2013 14:45:50 -0400
  ...the switch to close when the engine is running. Bypass the idle stab module, set basic idle speed and check timing with it bypassed...
• Re: All Is Not Well in Air Conditioning Land
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:02:45 -0500
  ...These inputs change as the engine warms up. The ECU uses the inputs - and some others - to adjust the idle speed through the Idle...
• Re: irregular idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 10:55:31 +0000
  > My `84 has an inconsistent idle speed... it revs (or surges) > every 3 or 4 seconds. I can't get an IM test because...
• Re: Vanagon Blues
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 16:45:48 -0700
  ...that my idle speed was set too high. The >ECU will cut the throttle down until it is acceptable, then the engine >will rev...
• Re: poor startup and cold running 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 19:08:59 -0400
  ...Once it is running, it idles really smoothly.� If I open the throttle all the way the engine will misfire before speeding up.� Once...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 3 Jan 2017 21:12:25 -0800
  ...The idle controller looks at engine speed, temperature, and those other inputs and then modulates the valve to get to the desired speed. The...
• 84 NA Diesel - loss of 'performance'
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Sun, 5 Mar 2000 19:27:02 +0100
  ...It will maintain this speed with difficulty. Lots of smoke from exhaust. Depress the clutch - engine stalls, but will restart on rough, low idle...
• Vanagon Bucking Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 12 May 2001 14:11:16 -0500
  ...With the engine warm, the first thing I did was to disconnect the connector at the stablizer valve then adjust the idle speed to...
• Re: clean & lube idle air control valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 May 2010 10:01:04 -0400
  ...The controller see engine temperature(shared connection to Temp2 sensor with the ECU), engine speed, throttle switch, and AC compressor on and power steering...
• Re: Timing Help
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 12:04:30 -0400
  ...If your van has an idle stabilizer module it *must* be disconnected as above, because it actively alters the timing at idle speeds. You...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 18:49:28 -0500
  ...For a warm engine at idle, the stabilizer is open >part-way >with a typical dwell of 32%. You can use a dwell meter...
• Re: a/c and idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:10:39 -0600
  ...Shawn > > > > Shawn, what is your idle speed.?To what rpm does it go with the AC on? Your engine should perform as I described...
• Re: Subaru Engine Stats (was: Wasserboxer corrosion problem)
  Historical mailing list - SBate82659
  Sun, 15 Mar 1998 21:29:59 EST
  ...valve engine it appears to be an inherently high-torque motor. Torque peaks at 162 ft/lbs @ 4000 rpm - on my 4-speed Vanagon...
• Re: what engine part is in this photo - 1985 westphalia van
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 07:38:35 -0700
  That device is called an idle speed boost valve. On 85's you will have one for power steering and possibly one for A...
• Engine overheating - Need Advice
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:50:38 -0700
  ...Idled engine for 20 minutes .... no problem. Took test drive at highway speed .... 20 minutes ... no problem. Back to the shop .... idled another 10...
• Re: timing settings...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 31 Jan 1997 15:24:41 -0800
  ...Though I just realized my timing instructions were for the digifant engine. Looking at the Bentley for the digijet, you are correct - the idle...
• Idle too High on 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael & Carol Ostrouch
  Sat, 17 Jul 1999 21:51:05 -0400
  ...I Start the engine and allow it to idle. Feel the idle speed control valve it should be felt to vibrate. 2 If the...
• Re: 87 Vanagon GL 3000+ RPM idle - SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:45:14 EDT
  ...The engine speed remains high even when the throttle is slightly engaged, I may not have made this clear in my first post. I...
• Re: Power Steering Sender
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 20:22:17 -0600
  ...This keeps your engine from dying while maneuvering in parking areas, etc. with the engine at or near curb idle speed. Justin Jensen SLC...
• Re: clean & lube idle air control valve
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Mon, 17 May 2010 16:17:42 -0400
  ...The > controller see engine temperature(shared connection to Temp2 sensor with the > ECU), engine speed, throttle switch, and AC compressor on and power steering...
• Re: HELP HC to High at idle 525ppm should be about 70ppm
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 10:56:33 -0400
  ...This is the screw that VW says adjusts the idle speed, NOT the one under the plug. Walt Spak Pittsburgh, PA. wnsopc3@3rdm.net...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:48:21 -0700
  ...starts easily, idles easily, but upon attempted >>> acceleration it bucks, kicks, snorts, hiccups, coughs - finally >>> smoothing out at speed. >>> >>> Warm engine: starts easily, idles...
• Re: high idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 13:21:12 -0500
  ...Thanks, Marc Perdue Pat Callaghan wrote: > Hi all, > > On my 87 Westy, the idle speed seems to be too high. This has started since...
• Re: What to check first unstable idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:25:16 -0500
  ...where to start looking for reason for unstable idle? > > 88 2.1L idles 900 then speeds up to 1900 slowly then back to 900...
• Help! loosing idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 17:31:08 -0400
  ...Starts fine, runs well for about 15 minutes and the idle speed starts falling. If I keep trying to run it at that point...
• Update: Idle Speed Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 22:14:25 -0500
  ...Start the engine. Let it stabilize for a minute, then adjust the idle speed using the large adjusting screw on the throttle housing. Turn...
• Re: Engine warm-up troubles
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 21:28:04 PDT
  ...I have resigned myself to live with it until I find an >idle speed regulator relay ($$$). The idle speed regulator relay takes the >various...
• Failure to return to idle
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 21:24:21 -0500
  ...engine pushes hard against the brake and the idle holds at about 1100 rpm. The pedal requires above-average pressure to hold speed while...
• Rough Idle / motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 14:59:15 -0400
  ...rock too much at idle. It also produced an annoying squeak. Well, my mechanic, who had to drop the engine to replace the main...
• Re: idle microswitch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:01:54 -0500
  Year and engine as the digifant and digijet work slightly different. In either case the idle switch is not you problem. When cold it...
• Re: Call to TOUGH Nut Crackers was- Digifant Idle & brief power loss
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 09:04:45 EDT
  In a message dated 7/19/00 6:42:03 PM, Doss88Wkndr@aol.com writes: << I have noticed my idle speed wavering between 1k...
• Re: Idle control issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Jun 2014 08:50:02 -0400
  The idle stabilizer itself is not changing the engine operation above idle. The valve simply bypasses the throttle. Most likely the idle control unit...
• Re: CSI: Vanagon...Smog results!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 13:38:10 +0000
  ...a low idle speed. As there is no after air injection reaction system, all combustion has to be in the engine or the Cat...
• Re: Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 21:02:33 +0000
  ...Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds '84 1.9L (with the 2200cc GW upgrade), digijet WBXR Just installed the Sorensen fuel...
• Induction air flow rates
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:38:53 -0500
  ...What would be the volume of air going into an engine at say, idle, cruise, top speed? Also the speed at which that air...
• Re: Vacuum leak sources
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 16 May 2000 21:35:25 -0400
  ...Engine breather tube > Idle control valve rubber intake tube > > Valves too tight: > This causes a leak and decreases vacuum at idle and low speeds.
• More progress in idle problem and a question
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:30:05 EDT
  ...I started the engine and the van idled at a normal speed, about 950 RPM. How do I determine if the idle valve is...
• Re: high idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 18:03:26 -0500
  ...Ben http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/engine1.htm --------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi all, On my 87 Westy, the idle speed seems to be too high. This has...
• Re: Speaking of idle stabilizers ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:30:43 -0400
  ...ground says engine colder than it really is. Disables fuel cut off, O2 sensor feedback. Rich mixture may further increase idle speed. Bad valve...
• testing idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 11 May 2001 14:21:36 -0400
  <html><DIV>Anyone know of a method for testing the idle stabilizer valve on a 2.1l engine? I suspect mine is getting flaky...
• Re: 1800cc type 4 carb adjustment...
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 13:23:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...Unscrewing > it (counterclockwise) should increase the sucking sound and speed up the > idle. The louder the sucking sound, the higher the idle, in other...
• Setting timing on '85
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 14:09:53 EDT
  Well, I have gotten the idle speed problem worked out pretty well (idle switch adjustment, oxy sensor, vacume leak) Now I'd like to...
• RE: loss of power on hills
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 10:15:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...3.) Using a timing light, check where the timing sits at this idle speed. 4.) Rev the engine up to about 3,000 rpm...
• Re: [Fwd: Electriclly FRIED WIRE HARNESS.]help....
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 21:51:26 -0500
  ...when you turn the steering wheel, the > idle stabilizer speeds up the engine speed to compensate for the effort > that the engine has to...
• Vanagon jerking in stop and go traffic
  Historical mailing list - Bruno Walser
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 20:15:48 -0500
  ...the engine to get to the switch. Did not have time for that. But I did try to lower the idle speed by adjusting...
• Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:55:28 -0400
  ...The idle control system provides a number of functions. It assists with engine starting, warm up idle boost, and idle compensation for various things...
• Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:10:32 -0700
  ...so about the time it's fully closed, the engine is warmed up enough to idle at normal speed without the extra air that...
• FrontFire?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 14 May 2006 12:15:34 -0700
  85 with a newly rebuilt engine. Seems to run fine at speed, but at idle is behaving very weirdly. Been fiddling with the idle...
• Re: Flickering oil light on idle.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 13 Aug 2015 19:10:03 +0000
  ...what engine? Jim On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 2:03 PM Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: > Thicker oil...faster idle speed...black...
• rotten idle surge -- I give up
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Sat, 11 May 2002 17:01:13 -0700
  ...to left side of engine replaced plugs, points, wires, rotor, cap adjusted idle speed and idle mixture pulled idle sub computer and cleaned contacts...
• alt output vs rpm
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 21:28:39 -0600
  ...http://www.uuhome.de/william.darden/carfaq5.htm What I think I understand is that where generators were run at 1/2 engine speed...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 05:46:20 -0500
  ...2) When the AC is on, it kicks up the engine idle rpm so the engine won't stall a low engine speeds, such...
• 84 idling rough when warmed up...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 07:49:45 -0800
  ...The engine starts up immediately and sounds great, until it warms up. Once it warms up it idles quite rough although runs well at...
• Re: Idle stabliser 84 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 22:04:33 -0500
  ...normally keep the engine going, you may stall the engine. Third, given all other factors that seem to affect idle speed, I am not...
• low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Fri, 9 Jul 2021 16:02:13 -0700
  ...I drove the Vanagon home and confirmed that when the compressor was running the idle speed of the engine would drop from around 900...
• Re: revving idle --> 83 Westy gasser
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:26:22 -0500
  ...With the engine warm and O2 sensor disconnected set so that you have ~.4 volt at the O2 sensor with idle speed at 850...