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Re: Which cylinder isn't firing??
Historical mailing list - Antaki
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 11:06:20 -0800
...Which cylinder isn't firing?? > > > Hello Volks, > > Lately, I've started smelling gasoline while driving my 2.1L 1990 GL. > Alarmed, I immediately checked...
Re: Vanagon hard top camper - No pesky Pop-top - only 16K!
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:49:31 +0000
Egg on my face! As they say- "before firing off mouth, make sure brain is loaded! " John > > nah, it's got a poptop ... it...
Re: Help needed: ABA conversion has spark and fuel but won't start.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:51:57 -0700
...Simply being flooded so the plugs can't fire falls under............... 'has fuel and ign but won't fire.' firing order of course. need...
Re: Digifant timing issues- no idle -SOLUTION-
Historical mailing list - Dan Richelson
Mon, 3 Oct 2005 14:57:43 -0600
...when cyl 1 is firing (crank at TDC and rotor on spark terminal 1) both valves are closed. This means that both pushrods should...
Re: Scrambling for an answer ~ bear with me didn't search archives... sticky injector issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 5 Dec 2010 18:26:24 -0500
...my van sat for 6 days while I was on vacation and now the injectors are not firing right.� I just dumped some berryman...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 4 Dec 2013 14:46:44 -0500
...nah, >I'd better try to calculate this tomorrow! One pulse per (piston @ TDC** on firing stroke) so two per crankshaft revolution. 850 rpm...
RE: How are cylinders numbered (85 vanagon)?
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 22 Apr 1996 10:48:49 -0700
...does one determine which spark plug wires go where? I know the firing order is 1-4-3-2, but ... Thanks a bunch, David
Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas
Historical mailing list
Tue, 14 Jan 1997 17:26:29 +0200
...octane gas and you will take full advantages of the gas firing. >This is one function of the knock sensor. That's wrong for...
Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - mordo
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:56:33 -0400
...When the rpms dive, the engine is essentially not firing at all and giving a pathetic "phfffthffhtt, pffhththf, pffhthtfh." -- mordo 1990 Carat
Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 20:20:18 -0700
...If it flashes............the ecu is firing the injectors. Cranking it on a remote starter switch is much better since you are right there...
Re: Engine Shudders -2.1L WBX.
Historical mailing list - PSD
Wed, 24 Sep 2014 21:56:31 -0400
...I checked with an induction timing light the firing of each ignition wire up 2500 rpm. Each was good. Yet it still shudders on...
Re: [NVC] Possibly the most useful camping gadget ever
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:30:03 -0800
...I've been looking for a warning siren or factory whistle he could blow before firing that thing up." Not to take this oh...
Re: Frankenwagen...
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:02:08 -0600
...Hi All, So, last night was the official firing up of my bostig engine!!! Everything went really well, and I went for a quick...
Compression test results
Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
Sat, 22 May 1999 07:01:17 -0700
...It was firing by arcing across the gap!!! Obviously, plug wires are on order. _____________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Free instant messaging and more at http...
Re: timing the 1.9
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:27:03 -0700
...However, we cant seem to find the firing order or > which cylinder is #1. FLAPS told us #1 is passanger side front. Is > that...
Re: Hesitation problem (Advice needed)
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Thu, 20 Mar 2003 00:10:46 -0500
...It feels like one of the > cylinders is intermittantly firing and not firing and then finally kicks in > like a turbo boost after you...
Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
Fri, 1 Apr 2016 12:48:52 -0400
...I just noticed something else as I turn on the ignition even before I try to start the van - All four injectors are firing...
Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Thu, 7 Sep 2000 16:41:34 EDT
...time.>> IF you read what I said "The four tips ensures firing of the plug." NOT all four tips fire. I know and I...
Re: Injectors not firing ?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
Sat, 24 Feb 2007 19:44:14 EST
In a message dated 2/24/2007 6:15:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM writes: Everybody knows i cannot type...
Re: No Power Under Load - '85 1.9
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 21 May 2014 10:47:48 -0500
...I'll check that vacuum line to - I had a big > back fire when I was firing her up so it's possible something...
New evaporator?
Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
Tue, 1 Mar 2011 21:06:26 -0500
...If you hear a loud bang sometime Wednesday it will be head exploding after firing the "new" engine up and discovering a crank sticking...
Re: testing Hall sender
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:15:17 -0500
...If the injectors aren't firing, still points to ECU internals or bad connections. One side of the injectors should be at +12 continuous...
Re: Valves adjustment in Bentley
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:06:08 -0700
...next, as in 1-2-3-4? > or next, as in firing order 1-4-3-2? > > Jim C > '86 2.1 Running, but...
Aren't We Cooking Now?
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Mon, 29 May 2000 01:21:06 -0400
...I turned on the valve to the propane tank in hopes of firing up the stove burners and then firing up the fridge. Hmm...
Re: Injectors not firing ?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:50:00 -0500
...Injectors not firing ? > In a message dated 2/23/2007 11:21:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET writes: > > Are you...
Re: Hesitation problem (Advice needed)
Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
Wed, 19 Mar 2003 20:10:37 -0500
...It feels like one of the > cylinders is intermittantly firing and not firing and then finally kicks in > like a turbo boost after you...
Re: Twelve, Six and a verdict on Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Thu, 1 Apr 1999 21:58:56 -0500
...behind old VW engines in the back yard when the bad Dudes are firing at you! BOB - WA4RRN '85GL - "Bourgeois" http://www.thermitegrenadelaunchers.com
Re: 1.9 wasserboxer firing order
Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
Mon, 14 May 2001 00:14:29 -0400
Thanks for all the feedback guys! Got the timing all dialed in today, I am going with 3 degrees btdc. The idle has improved...
Re: 1.9 wasserboxer firing order
Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
Mon, 14 May 2001 00:14:30 -0400
Thanks for all the feedback guys! Got the timing all dialed in today, I am going with 8 degrees btdc. The idle has improved...
Re: water in fridge vent?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 1 Feb 2009 23:38:49 -0600
...water will just evaporate and not >> cause any >> problems? (Propane is empty right now so I can't try firing it up). >> Thanks! >> -Wes >> >> >>
Re: Help please?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 26 Jul 2003 16:09:18 -0600
...Is the firing order in the Bentley or owners manual? I can't seem to find it... Any suggestions? Feel free to email me...
Re: SubWoofer Installation & Cuttin'up Your Westy
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:02:07 -0400
...It contains an upwards firing JL Audio 10" sub, powered by an amp mounted under the front seat pedastal. (The access cutout for the...
1.9L Front oil seal installation
Historical mailing list - John H. Fleming
09 Apr 97 18:39:21 EDT
...Thanks in advance John Fleming (on a new service provider after firing America OFFline) 85 West (150K) 84 Westy temporarily (180K) 79 Camaro (120K...
Re: Ignition System Question
Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
Wed, 7 Oct 1998 15:54:12 -0400
...Does anyone have any ideas? I would think that since the cylinder is getting gas and the plug is firing it should have some...
Re: still not starting..
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Thu, 20 Mar 2003 08:49:11 -0500
...Are the injectors firing? Robert
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:47:46 -0500
...It sounds like the Hall effect switch in the distributor controls the timing of the injector firing, not just the spark plugs and mechanically...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 11:17:41 -0800
...The fact that 2 seem to be firing should let me >> know something right? >> >> 3 Any thing else that I should do? Electrical tests...
Diesel burning block heater?!
Historical mailing list - Gord Plouffe
Wed, 17 Nov 1999 19:22:04 MST
...I'd sure like to give it a service before firing it up...maybe not the best choice of words!! Thanks in advance for...
Latest On My Fuel Injector Saga
Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:44:54 +0000
Well, now that I know what type of test light to use to check to see if the injectors are firing ( I had bought...
Re: Spark plug wires
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:19:07 -0700
...Also a handy little trick to keep in mind is, going backwards ( distributor turns clockwise , so going backwards is counterclockwise ) the 'reverse firing order...
horrible cold start idle, running rich
Historical mailing list - mordo
Sun, 7 Nov 2010 13:00:02 -0500
...Almost feels like only 3 cylinders are firing. After 3 minutes of trying to nurse this idle smooth, the van will drive but only...
Re(2): Rough running when Hot
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Jan 1997 19:08:10 -0500
...it is black, from an overrich engine, which is also mis-firing badly. Then, when I switch it off, and then start it up...
The lazy Injector
Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
Fri, 20 May 2005 13:11:33 -0400
...I have not noticed any power loss or any other symptom associated with firing on three cylinders, however the question remains. Can this injector...
Re:Computers on Board
Historical mailing list
Mon, 12 Sep 1994 09:29:35 EDT
...Tach Dwell degrees between firing of successive cylinders degrees between firing of same cylinder (timing fluctuation) Inductive pickups on all four spark plugs. These...
Re: firing on 3 cylinders.
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sun, 19 Nov 2006 23:07:47 -0500
...However, we wanted to rule out > that one of the cylinders wasnt firing, so while selectively removing > the plug wires from the cap, we...
Rear? You mean FRONT
Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
Sun, 22 Jul 2001 06:32:57 -0600
...This is to ease communication about firing orders, head bolt sequences, etc. In my VANAGON the front of the engine is the rear of...
Uncharted territory
Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
Tue, 23 Sep 2003 06:29:39 -0400
...I haven't been able to detect any wheel shake by hand, so it's time to pull out the shotgun and start firing...
Re: Rotor Replacement
Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
Mon, 10 Jan 2005 17:52:01 -0600
...Rotor Replacement No of course not its for the firing of the glow plugs. Silly. Mike On 1/10/05 2:35 PM, "Kim...
Re: Dead Sparking Plug!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:50:34 -0800
...often I see tiny sparks leaking to the side, rather than firing across the electrodes. sounds like a funky new spark plugto me. I...
Stumblin' and misfiren'
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Jul 94 18:38:53 PDT
...Sometimes, when pushing down the accelerator, the engine hesitates and doesn't seem to be firing. This behaviour is worse when rpms are less...
Re: 87 EXTREMELY Rich at start-up
Historical mailing list - Marshall Otter
Wed, 21 May 2003 15:08:01 -0400
Is it possible that one plug isn't firing, at least at first? Marshall -----Original Message----- From: George Goff [mailto:THX0001@AOL.COM] Sent...
Re: valve adjustment proceedure
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Thu, 1 Aug 96 12:02:12 PDT
...Any thoughts? Dave Kautz Douglas wrote: > Because the firing order is 1-4-3-2, with the engine turning clockwise. > If you start at...
Re: Igntion coil failure
Historical mailing list - John
Wed, 19 Jul 2000 13:15:47 -0400
...The "transistorized > ignition control unit" in the ECU controls both the voltage and firing > of the coil. Hi Stuart, Thanx for the suggestion. It...
Anyone have the firing diagrams for the HI/LO emergency sirens?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 8 Oct 2002 22:03:44 -0700
I have set of hi-low sirens from a Bundeswehr Police Van with the entire uncut wire harness and the relays to control it...
Re: Know any good, fast mechanics in Austin Texas?
Historical mailing list - Patrick Kreuzer
Wed, 20 Nov 2002 22:05:32 -0600
...It sound like almost the #1 cylinder isn't firing, and when I check the knocking noise (it doesn't sound like metal to...
a.c. removal, or, where does this vacuum line go?
Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
Tue, 13 Jun 2000 06:54:55 -0700
...assume this may have something to do with the engine not firing--problem is I can't tell where the vacuum line connects and...
Re: Another dumb question, air control slider lighting
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 21:33:13 -0800
...Also I have some sort of side firing leds (flat end, molded inverted cone) but have not tried installing one in the heater controls...
Initial Start-up After Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
Sat, 9 Nov 1996 18:18:14 +0000
...mark on the pulley and the distributor rotor with the #1 firing mark on the distributor assembly? When I had the fuel injection manifold...
Common problem, I think
Historical mailing list - mordo
Fri, 2 Mar 2007 15:15:18 -0500
...one cylider was not firing due to a crapped out plug *after* cleaning the fuel system. Always worth a check! Jon > also, not impossible...
Re: Odd Engine Performance
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:15:23 -0500
...But after going about a half mile, the > engine begins to barely run, sometimes back firing, This goes on for > about 3 minutes but...