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Slight stumble on "resume throttle" (Digifant EFI van)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:07:49 -0800
...Last night I saw my first 'backfire'....flame coming out the exhaust after a long sharp downhill at about 75mph, with a 'jolt' as...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:13:49 -0500
...Note you don't touch any exhaust bolt till it's on the stand. If you're just doing the heads: I wouldn't...
Re: Source for two broken camper parts?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 22 May 2012 10:13:46 -0700
...May have a line on a valve, but if not I'll give it a go. Another member already emailed me that he had...
Re: coolant pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 19:59:20 EST
...You could also plumb this into the radiator with judicious choice of fittings at the bleed valve or one of the radiator fan temp...
More 2.1L coolant sys woes (long)
Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
Wed, 29 Dec 2004 23:13:16 -0500
...I have lots of point in the system that are leaking before the valve in the pressure tank cap "lifts". Again possible but not...
Lake Trip Report and fuel pressure question
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 20 Jul 2004 10:09:52 -0700
...of the exhaust vent - cylinder misfire has now gone away since I changed a hydraulic lifter and just readjusted a valve on cylinder 3...
Re: Missing coolant
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Wed, 14 Oct 2015 01:36:23 -0600
...No > drips anywhere-engine plumbing, heads, transmission cooler, radiator, or > front heater valve. No evidence of coolant mixing with either the > transmission fluid or...
Re: refrigerator behavior
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:47:14 -0400
Easy way to check if the fridge is lighted is by feeling the exhaust vent. When the flame goes out it cools off quickly...
Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:37:06 -0400
...Do not over advance the ignition timing or during rebuild consider engine modifications such as cam-valve lift/timing or increasing compression. These changes...
Re: OPINIONS NEEDED which to buy
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 4 Oct 2002 14:14:42 -0500
...Explained a problem with gas in oil > and exhaust shot why it was parked long ago. SO she > has been sitting, engine looks real...
Re: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 14 Jun 2003 20:34:24 -0400
...The hardest part of repairing the head gaskets is removing the exhaust. After that, it is not that bad a job so we should...
Re: Idle switch
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 26 Dec 2006 09:32:43 -0500
...Eastern Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > The throttle valve switch has failed on my 85 Westy. This switch is > located > under the...
Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
Historical mailing list - Roland
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:48:25 -0700
...means to get > air > into the exhaust. > > The usual causes of high HC are "lean Misfire", bad valves, pistons, > > ignition miss, or ignition timing...
Re: 84 coolant light.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 2 Sep 2009 13:09:40 -0700
...there's a little valve in the pressure cap just for this. When things cool down, and the coolant contracts ......it sucks some back...
Re: Has anyone "stroked" a 2.1L motor
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Tue, 12 Mar 2002 11:43:15 -0500
...This can be done a few ways one is a less restrictive exhaust I'm told S & S makes a performance exhaust that is...
'64 Single Cab FS
Historical mailing list
Fri, 17 Nov 1995 09:26:13 -0600 (CST)
...I don't know if it was an expensive noise or just a valve a little out of adjustment. I didn't get a...
Re: hesitation from a stop and replacing afm
Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 10:17:09 -0500
...Replaced idle control unit, thoroughly > cleaned and tested the idle stabilizer valve, new air filter, plugs, > distributor cap, plug wires. I have a new...
Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 7 Apr 2023 22:45:01 -0500
...At current > labor rates even a simple valve seat grind and valve replacement will > quickly exceed the cost of anew head, especially if the...
Re: Vanagon Re-power cheap and reliable...Reply from digest
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:09:20 -0700
...on the driver's side to clearance the intake, and the > exhaust > system was welded after the end of the manifold flange in a...
VW 1.9 diesel engine, candidate for engine swaps.
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Mar 96 0:16:01 EST
...How would the exhaust downpipe match up with the exhaust manifold now that the head was 16 mm higher? 2. Would the 1.6...
Re: selecting a compression tester
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:48:45 -0600
...leaking from the intake valve; if you hear it at the tailpipe, it's > leaking from the exhaust valve; if you hear it leaking...
Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 30 Mar 2016 18:05:36 +0000
...Keep looking, the front >> > heater valve above the spare or a cracked expansion tank can leak under >> > pressure and you don't always see...
Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 16 Oct 2010 10:04:13 -0700
...be having an improved exhaust system fabricated next week (in Bend, Or, Mr Rocky)� using the dual down pipe exhaust manifold that came with...
Re: Engine Puzzlememt
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:28:16 -0700
...Going to remove some exhaust pieces to >>> verify. >>> >>> Since the last change made to the engine was the installation of the starter >>> long bolt...
Help diagnose Cinco
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:06:56 -0700
...These were apparently explosions in the crankcase (?) as smoke popped out of both valve covers, and in fact the right valve cover was blown...
Rough running engine update, sorta, was Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Fri, 25 Feb 2005 18:17:38 -0500
...March 11, that is . . . :^) Marc Perdue Marc Perdue wrote: > Actually, the exhaust does smell pretty rich. However, sometimes it's > hard to tell where...
Re: Question about setting idle for 87 GL?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:24:40 -0700
...And the rest of the thing has to be right of course, no low compression on one cylinder, no big exhaust leaks etc. If...
well, that was special. MN to NJ long version.
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
Sun, 18 Mar 2001 22:55:25 -0500
...Two days into diagnosis, Bill checked for a plugged CAT because someone mentioned in passing that the exhaust might be plugged. I forget who...
A Comment on TDi Engine rpm vs. Longevity and Economy
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sun, 24 Feb 2008 07:24:45 EST
...If the burn has not completed by the time the exhaust valve opens, the fuel will complete its burn in the exhaust tract, quickly...
85 GL with Digitool Dash console For Sale
Historical mailing list - joe brown
Wed, 17 Aug 2005 20:24:26 -0700
...Head pitting was welded up and the heads rebuilt with new valves. Never a leak from the head gaskets. I�ve used Prestone Orange...
Re: Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:39:15 -0800
...in place, >> though you will likely need to drop the pan & valve body if you pull it to >> get the 2nd gear band in...
Re: Leaking head nut
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:53:48 -0700
...and I hear they should have better exhaust valves put in them, even when new. But at least the real problem is identified in...
Re: Engine stalling at high speed
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:00:29 -0700
...If exhaust can t get out air can t get in. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Stuart MacMillan [mailto:stuartmacm@gmail.com <javascript:;>] > Sent: Saturday...
Re: [Fwd: Gas in my Oil???]
Historical mailing list - Stephen White (aka Thoreau)
Wed, 30 Apr 1997 15:33:50 -0500 (CDT)
...Lately there > has been times that the engine seems to be running extremely rich and > the exhaust has a strong smell of gas and...
Re: Ethanol & fuel system parts
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Sat, 18 Nov 2000 07:34:28 -0600
...On all usa vanagons except air cooled nationals the ecu sets the mixture such that the exhaust from all cylinders added together has the...
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Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:29:56 -0400
...Going to remove some exhaust pieces to >> verify. >> >> Since the last change made to the engine was the installation of the starter >> long bolt...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 11:17:41 -0800
...to remove the left valve cover and see that # 3 valves are in 'point of balance' .that is exhaust just closing and intake just...
Re: I-4 owner experrience
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Tue, 14 May 2013 23:52:26 -0400
...I did have to replace the oil pan > gasket and the valve cover gasket. The original exhaust header broke and had > to > replaced do...
Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 25 Jul 2004 10:29:53 -0500
...You do have to build your own exhaust system. Anybody know about this?? I toy with the idea of an engine swap once in...
Re: W.B. Turbo and weak spots
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 4 Nov 1999 09:02:14 -0500
...Following the example of others, I plan to port ( grind > out the ports on the heads to exactly match the exhaust pipe connection) and...
A good trip story
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 06 Aug 1996 22:47:03 -0400
...with a fair exhaust leak, fair compression all round, and a major oil leak from the near solid right hand valve cover seal running...
Re: oil cooler
Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
Fri, 29 May 2020 12:14:18 -0700
...Properly designed and installed they work as a mixing valve. The sandwich adapter thermostats tend to have smaller bypass paths so they are limited...
Re: Hmm. It won't budge - Well it does now!
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Thu, 20 Mar 2014 03:23:33 -0700
...We were adding a couple of > camshafts to my Porsche V8 (928) motor and had the intake and exhaust > ports stuffed with shop rags...
Re: How do you get a gremlin out of a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - whaslup
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 21:53:29 -0500
...New temp sensor. > New temp sender. > Rebuilt and sealed leaks in exhaust. > > You know the drill. But after all this, the van drives great...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:38:23 -0400
...Slide 'er out and back, then > down. > > Note you don't touch any exhaust bolt till it's on the stand. > > If you're...
Re: Fuel system...follow up
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Thu, 10 Jun 2004 11:58:50 -0700
...I think the first place to start is to look for exhaust leaks before the O2 sensor. If you want to adjust the air...
Re: Antifreeze Removal
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Thu, 6 Nov 2003 09:14:43 -0800
...Spezial info as to lower exhaust port bolt at cylinder no. 1. Front exhaust pipes typically are just not jigged up properly. 9 out...
Re: Cuts off on startup
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sun, 13 Mar 2016 14:04:42 -0700
...There must not be any exhaust leaks. Leaks at an > exhaust port will contribute to burning that exhaust valve. Exhaust > leaks near the 02...
Re: New engine thoughts
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 24 Sep 2006 14:44:47 -0500
...His stock engines hold up well, and he puts out a Big Valve version that has been modeled after the Robert Lillly parameters. Robert...
'87 Westy for Sale in PA, rebuilt engine
Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
Thu, 16 Apr 1998 07:53:31 -0400
...A month ago. --Exhaust, except CAT. Exhaust pieces replaced at various times over the last 60K miles. (Will put new muffler on car for...
Re: Cooling questions still
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:01:37 -0700
...Otherwise, if you saw a typical waterboxer engine with the heads off.....what seals the exhaust into the combustion chamber is one metal ring...
Re: Friday Philosophy: On Community
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:00:40 -0700
...I limped home from Scorro, NM, with the classic "cylinder 3 burnt exhaust valve" but I made it--it just took longer. It also...
Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:47:49 -0800
...what I find commonly on 2.1 heads is the exhaust valves leak a tiny bit. so I always have a basic valve job...
Re: Flickering Oil Light - 2.1 L WBX
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:46:56 -0800
...Put everything back in place, adjusted the valves, put > > > 20-50 oil in the engine, and went for a test drive. All seem well...
Re: Starter removal
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:39:32 -0400
...from the lower side. > The entry point is about where the exhaust pipe flange bolts to the cylinder > head. > > I had considered removing the...
Re: oil loss connected to power loss?
Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (Certifiable VW mech)
Thu, 11 Dec 1997 21:55:08 +0000
...A leaky valve cover gasket is a vacuum leak. No engine will run properly with a vacuum leak. A missing oil cap is the...
Re: Battery/Starter/Wiring issue 1985 Westy w/ 2.1L & 4sp
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:13:10 -0400
...Had to finally replace the compressor I had been nursing for 6 years and the receiver/dryer and expansion valve. In other words, the...
Re: What should I hear if I pressurize my intake manifold?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 17 Apr 2002 22:18:37 -0700
...Turbo Diesel I want to exhaust my fault > possibilities. Is there any timing at which all intake valves will be > closed? > > Thanks in advance...
Re: Golf motor with Diesel Mounts intake manifold questions
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 03:54:38 EST
...As part of this cache, I have an intake manifold from an 87 CIS Golf, two Audi 3A intake manifolds, two 3A exhaust manifolds...
Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:00:55 -0700
...All I get is these >> strange, >> random puffs out the exhaust, like one every 1-2 secs of cranking. >> >> I've swapped in my...