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• Re: exhaust valve grinding
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 10:08:43 -0700
  Is it a coating of special material for hardening? Bentley manual says lap only on exhaust valves. When I lapped my exhaust valves in...
• Re: : Fixing propane shutoff valve in '82 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 21:28:14 -0500
  ...Then remove the valve wheel which is screwed on with a single screw. Under the wheel is a valve that you can use a...
• Re: Front heater valve external leak
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:23:25 -0300
  It appears it was the new Meyle heater valve that was defective. I put the old OE valve back in and so far so...
• Re: WBX big valve heads and flow bench results
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 08:11:50 -0400
  ...The work I have done on these heads is about increasing the air flow around the valves. the reports I have received about the...
• Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 10:20:51 EDT
  ...I disagree with your disagreement... <<<the idle stabilization valve <<<- is not a 'fan' ... it's a solenoid that pushes open/close a <<<small valve...
• Re: (compression problems)
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 14:35:34 -0800
  At 08:49 PM 1/5/99 -0600, Joshua Van Tol wrote: >Another mode of failure for valves, particularly exhaust valves is burning. >A...
• Valve covers
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 11:18:41 -0700
  ...After adjusting the valves on my leaker, noticed that the valve covers are a little different from each other. Is there any importance as...
• Heater core valve in front
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 07:42:07 -0700
  Got a question on the front heater core valve. I have it closed but there appears to be some coolent still getting through the...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 15 Sep 2021 20:23:39 -0700
  ...The coolant puddle wasn’t much but I am > > unsure if the valve has just started to fail. As I touched the valve and...
• Re: front heater valve
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:52:06 -0800
  Before adding a cooling system to my '81, I considered using a different heat control valve (like John suggested) but was a little skeptical...
• Re: Don't Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - Firstname Lastname
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 11:09:36 EDT
  In a message dated 8/29/04 9:53:33 AM, drillock@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << The procedure for replacing the stock heater valve varies...
• Re: Newbie - Getting Ready for Cross Country Trip
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 01:17:43 -0400
  Once the valves are properly set up, routine valve adjustments are not needed on the Water boxer. In fact, once the adjusting screws and...
• Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems..
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 11:35:13 -0600
  Now this is VERY interesting!!! I always thought this was a valve, now I hear there is a fan inside, and maybe a valve...
• Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 09:52:25 -0500
  ...This would snap the valve open momentarily, then it would "slam" shut - not move smoothly to a closed position as with valve train operation...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:52:56 -0400
  I have the regular manual bleeder valve and separate fill valve. I have long been looking for a way to hook up a disposable...
• A/C evaporator drainage solution
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 07:31:14 -0800
  ...1.Reopening the valves. They stick closed again. 2.Cutting off the valves: Still dribbles, and outside air gets sucked into the A/C...
• Re: Repairing the propane turn on valve
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:06:52 -0800
  ...The Westy tank valve > isn't like this. > > I could see how that o-ring would commonly leak in the middle of the > valve...
• Re: Why adjust valves?
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 10:18:00 -0400
  Robert replied: >In article <31C7F593.3BE5@bnr.ca>, > Bill Crick <crick@bnr.ca> writes: >> I've been told that the valves on my 76...
• Re: bleed valve in engine compartment?
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 10:17:34 -0700
  Karl as far as I know there is only one bleeder valve and it is located on the top left of the radiator. The...
• Re: interference engines.....was Re: How much would this cost
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 07:49:03 -0800
  ABA is an 8 valve engine, not a 16 valve. It is an interference engine. Seen it multiple times. Oh, and yes, the 16...
• Re: AMC Heads (My views)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 17:51:09 -0400
  ...BOB? Al Brase Kenneth Wilford wrote: >Actually this all boils down to a valve issue. What valves are the >folks using? Here is your...
• Testing the idle control valve
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 08:57:15 -0700
  I'm pretty certain my idle control valve is in need of replacement. My idle runs very high with the A/C engaged and...
• Re: crack in between valves, junk?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 18:09:51 -0400
  James, remove valves. Get a valve compressor or got to a shop. When out, clean them with a dremel / wire mesh. Clean the inside...
• Re: Frozen Windshield Washer Fluid Tip
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:15:34 -0700
  >> but say it somehow was >> >proven to be true, wouldn't the installation of a simple w/washer >> >check valve resolve this issue? (insert...
• Rebuilding EGR valves?
  Historical mailing list - Brian M. Miller
  Fri, 19 Apr 96 9:53:01 PDT
  In earlier correspondence on the Vanagon list was an oblique reference to rebuilding EGR valves. I believe someone stated that they recall a posting...
• Re: '86 Vanagon West Camper
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:55:37 -0800
  ...New valve? I know they changed the valve requirements for portable propane bottles like the type you use with a bbq but a built...
• Re: Need advice on replacing Westy tank filler valve
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Wed, 15 Mar 2017 21:48:47 -0400
  ...Unfortunately Auto Stop Corporation went out of business years ago and the valve is no longer made. A conventional fill valve can be fitted...
• Propane Valve
  Historical mailing list - Eli Secor
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 03:08:56 EDT
  ...tank here, or through the main valve? 5. Any tricks to getting around a leaking valve? (I assume it's the main valve and...
• Exhaust & intake valve instalation question
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 19:08:23 -0400
  I have my heads all cleaned up and the valves lapped. Do I put motor oil on the valve stems to pre lub them...
• Re: Don't Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 08:59:03 -0700
  Some early watercooled have the control valve inside, to the left of the glovebox. I've owned over 20 vanagons, 5 with the inside...
• Re: Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 22:09:31 -0500
  Dennis, Are you saying the valve is supposed to have a seal or "O" ring but it does not ordinarily come with the valve...
• Re: propane tank - valve leak
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 19:32:41 -0500
  ...propane tank - valve leak > > > > >>Yes, but if the valve that is leaking is the autostop fill valve, I >>believe you'll have to get...
• Re: resealing heads - found missing metal on top of valves
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:24:09 +0000
  ...pdooley <psdooley@VERIZON.NET> > Are you talking about the pitting on the intake valve faces? > The material is most likely inferior. > > Question- did you...
• Cleaning the idle stabilizer valve
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 21:00:21 -0500
  I've pulled the idle stabilizer valve and spayed carb cleaner in it until no gook came out (lotsa gook in there) - but should...
• Re: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 15:50:29 -0500
  Bill, I have a new heater valve that I purchased from NAPA. I can find no brand name on it, but it was made...
• Rear heater coolant valve replacement completed
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:12:53 -0800
  I just replaced the rear heater valve. I bought it from the dealer with the "O" ring $48.58 for both plus tax ($3...
• Re: valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 12:35:05 -0800
  Matt, No luck on my attempts to adjust the valves with the engine running but doubt that it would help. At least two things...
• Walk through, front heater valve change
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 6 Nov 2025 17:52:48 -0500
  Hi folks, If anyone still out there gets this, and is up for a heater valve discussion, I’d like to prepare for an...
• Re: Bad Valve
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 2 May 2005 20:50:56 -0400
  Is there any chance that the valve adjustment could be cranked down way too far for the valve(s) in #1 cylinder? I'm...
• Exhaust valves
  Historical mailing list - pronks
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 19:15:44 +1300
  Hi, does anyone have an explanation why the Bentley states not to machine/reface the exhaust valves but only to "lap" them. It seems...
• Re: front heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 20:53:24 -0700
  ...front heater valve The problem I had was that I could get the valve in fine, but I could not get the clip that...
• Re: Boston Bobs Big Valve Engine Option III, and Engine Option II
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 4 May 2002 07:45:15 -0400
  Mark the changes in the valve job and valve size size does not change the ability of the engine to burn cleanly. the big...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:43:43 -0500
  ...That's quite a problem in 100 F plus heat, since > shutting the air valves doesn't absolutely block heat from entering the > cabin...
• Re: REPOST after List hiccup (AC high pressure line adaptor valve VAG 1637?)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 08:58:29 -0500
  ...You now have two valves on each port that never seem to work as a pair. Fill valves have cheap seals and leak as...
• exhaust valve grinding
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 09:49:15 -0300
  I just got a valve job done on my 1.9 heads from a machine shop. I gave them the Bentley and showed them...
• Re: broke fuel expansion vent valve
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:42:14 -0700
  ...I believe you can buy those valves new still. scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan Streib" <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU> To: <vanagon...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 20:52:57 -0700
  ...The standard replacement is to put a small bleeder valve on that upper port and a standard fill valve where the Autostop is. The...
• Re: Propane Leak
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 22:52:39 -0500
  Finn Runyon wrote: >The bleeder valve on my 87 Westy is leaking. The Autostop valve on the 87 is generally opened for filling the...
• Requested suggestions - cleaning crud (carbon deposits) from valves / ports in cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 23:47:41 -0400
  Hi fellow Vanagonians, I'm doing the cylinder heads and have removed the valves. Lots of brownish carbon on exhaust valves / ports and some...
• Re: Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 09:46:06 -0500
  ...It's much simpler to add this add on valve than to change, adjust, crawl, and groap for the poorly designed Vanagon heater valve...
• Re: heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 08:34:59 -0700
  ...Putting a valve there is easy and might make sense for a master valve that gets turned on/off only seasonally. Personally I consider...
• Re: front heater valve
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 22:45:57 -0400
  The problem I had was that I could get the valve in fine, but I could not get the clip that holds the cable...
• Re: Don't Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 06:58:23 -0700
  The procedure for replacing the stock heater valve varies depending on model as does the degree of difficulty. The same is true for adding...
• Re: Leak from LPG auto-stop valve's discharge port?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:40:12 -0400
  ...Leak from LPG auto-stop valve's discharge port? >Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:58:32 -0700 > >My LPG autostop filler valve has...
• Re: Valve confusion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:05:25 -0500
  ...Valve confusion So I'm slapping my 2.0 AC together and adjusting valve lash, and I'm sure I'm misunderstanding my Bentley...
• propane valve?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Greenwell
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 13:27:31 -0500
  the auto-stop valve is actually a fill valve. mark is right about them being hard to come by. when mine went out, i...
• Re: front heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 22:40:14 -0500
  ...front heater valve > The problem I had was that I could get the valve in fine, but I could not > get the clip that...
• Propane Auto-Stop Valve
  Historical mailing list - Mark Bowie
  01 Apr 96 23:41:40 EST
  I replaced the propane auto-stop valve in my '86 Westy 18 months ago, and now its frozen up again (2nd time in 3...
• AC high pressure line adaptor valve VAG 1637?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 14:05:41 -0700
  Quoted from Bentley 87.15 A/C adaptor valve VAG 1637, installing: "Beginning in May 1988 the threaded connection on the AC high pressure...
• Re: '86 Valve job question - details
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 12:49:15 -0500
  ...Could it not be just noisy valve lifters? Many people suggest the addition of Marvel Mystery Oil, to reduce that sound, and pump up...