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• Re: How do I get this EGR filter on???
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 20:54:25 -0500
  ...Let me know if you need other pipes, EGR valves, I've got some. Stan Wilder On Thu, 17 Apr 2003 16:53:03...
• Re: Problem with 1991 Vanagon cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 19:03:30 -0700
  ...I have not kept coolant in it > recently long enough to tell exhaust gases are dirtying the coolant and I > have not done the...
• Re: 2.1 to 1.9 oil cooler retrofit design Q (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 18:09:35 -0500
  ...Then, install a > tee in the hose from the bleeder valve to the heater > return pipe to use > as the return. The 2.1...
• Re: emissions data
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 12:10:58 -0400
  ...The nuber of valves > :::an engine has also helps clean thing up a bit. New > :::engines have a new rating of low emission and...
• Re: My VanaJetta Conversion Passed Emissions!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:45:06 -0800
  ...My VanaJetta Conversion Passed Emissions!! > The mirrors are to check for holes in the pipes or muffler which would > allow oxygen into the exhaust...
• Re: so it turns out i like vanagons.....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:16:20 -0400
  ...Between my $500 repair of a $2.50 > >exhaust gasket last summer, and working 10 hour days at minimum wage to > fuel > >my addiction...
• Re: Subaru engine gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 9 Jul 2017 11:01:29 -0700
  ...And, you really should upgrade the cooling system and exhaust to the 2.1 systems, which will add even more to the cost, and...
• Re: Installed Waterboxer Rebuild Prices
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 21:21:30 -0700
  ...1,185.00 (net $2,688.40) Total invoice with new exhaust system, water pump, rear brake job, and replacement of a CV boot...
• Re: installed a valve on radiator, makes bleeding air out of coolant "easier"
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:34:52 -0700
  ...installed a valve on radiator, makes bleeding air out of coolant "easier" Thanks for the wonderful advice Scott! I have partly solved the overheating...
• Re: Load vs fuel consumption..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Mar 2015 12:13:52 -0400
  ...with parts and specifications for exhaust, etc etc....I was told this particular combo of an 8 valve head on an ABA block results...
• Spark plug heat ranges
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:13:57 -0500
  ...The combustion chamber is at times arctic frigid, drippingly humid, desert dry, blazing hot, full of acidic vapor, full of fire, full of exhaust...
• Re: Overheated on steep grade in the Rockies/Questions??
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:39:21 -0700
  ...I guess the answer in the future is to open both the front and rear heater > valves and man the fan switches, turning them...
• Re: Dometic woes
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:05:16 -0700
  ...tube between the pump and the brass valve? > > > No.The big air intake tube beside exhaust tube. > > My thinking is that if blocked, that...
• Re: some observations on the power of an inline VW 1.8 liter (Rabbit, Golf, Jetta) gas..
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:11:00 -0500
  ...with the only difference being the GTI had a freer flowing exhaust to gain another 7 HP. The replacement for the Rabbit was a...
• Re: Inductive Tach for tuning
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 23:20:07 -0800
  ...IAC valve and control Unit it 2.1 ...and every other feature that can make them not run like they new. No exhaust leaks...
• Re: Parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Kep Koeppel
  Fri, 28 May 2010 03:27:19 -0700
  ...It will come with a recent new distributer,good alternator,injectors,an okay compete exhaust,ect..could also include the computer,the rest of...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:24:16 -0700
  ...into the >>> >> Exhaust system - Could be head gaskets, cracked heads. >>> >> >>> >> Blue or Blue-white Smoke - Usually an oil problem - rings, bad valve >>> >> guides, scored...
• Re: removing NA/dipstick
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:30:10 -0600
  ...On my list to do before the camping trip is swap engines,custom build exhaust,replace tank and sending unit, stainless coolant lines, shift...
• Spiralmax (et al)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 11:31:26 EDT
  ...Maybe add a nicer flowing exhaust or airfilter setup (proven to help). Or maybe even add some of these rockers, etc (still waiting to...
• preventive hose replacement
  Historical mailing list - Tim High
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 00:49:47 -0800
  ...It finally quit when one head melted around the exhaust valves killing all compression. The smell of burning aluminum is not one of victory...
• Re: The ole head dilema - finalized decision
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 14:12:38 -0800
  ...If the head checks good including the valve guides, A new gasket kit and the "Right Stuff" will seal it even with some pitting...
• Re: anyone know how the 1.8 TDI compares to past VW diesels? (long, lvc)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:45:52 -0700
  ...For one thing the vibration from the diesel kept breaking other things like mounts and exhaust pieces. You haven't lived until you've...
• Re: IMO: engine Converting = Ignorance of what is outthere...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 18:02:47 -0700
  ...I have had enough of loud exhausts AND so has my WIFE (I was > once banned from parking my bug in my apartment parking...
• Bench Testing an L-jetronic Fuel Injected engine
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:01:13 -0500
  ...There's also a bracket to support a decel valve above the engine where it meets the hoses from the S-pipe and intake...
• Re: Urgent: NEED HELP, Weird Van Thing
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 19:17:23 -0400
  ...exhaust rattle, removed cat, >> > > ceramic insert is in 10 pieces, couldnt find replacement on sunday, >> > > so put back together. Went for a ride, valve...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:22:27 -0500
  ...If a exhaust valve is leaking you will have air coming out the end of the muffler .// I f the intake valve is bad...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:30:18 -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: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:17:48 -0500
  ...Are there things we can do to our Vanagons to render them less polluting? Keeping them in proper running order and keeping the exhaust...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 08:38:50 -0400
  ...The fuel is simply available when the intake valves open. Mike Raymond Paquette wrote: > Scott > > Can you explain this? It would seem to me...
• Re: Aircooled Heat inline fan?
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 10:57:30 -0400
  ...If there are any exhaust leaks then exhaust gets sucked into the system and pushed into the cabin. Carbon Monoxide poisoning. By pushing air...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 May 2007 08:24:54 -0400
  ...The gun can also be used to check water temps and aiming at the exhaust it can also help find mis firing cylinders. Dennis...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:26:40 -0800
  ...They have a 'pull handle' operating a cable to the release > valve.... > For those really worried about engine fires in their vanagon, one of...
• Re: Setting Corner Spring Rates -- Nissan 2012
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:56:23 -0500
  ...Exhaust emissions have also been reworked, and new exhaust valves have been employed. Further honing has been applied to the valve timings, the air...
• Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 10:46:31 -0400
  Scott, Its archived in the garage! Every so often I go out and run a soft microfiber cloth over the valve cover just to...
• Re: Tundra Toaster Heater and Propane Safety II
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Nov 1995 21:15:18 -0400
  ...so that if the exhaust or the make-up air flow is reduced or > interrupted, the fuel safety valve shuts off the fire. Yup...
• Kelley Park Show - A Nice Show & A Real Nice Find
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Apr 1997 00:16:08 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Lot of other spare parts (FI, exhaust, etc) for the engine too. Take it all he says. Not wanting to jinx this, it was...
• Re: engine efficiency, I4s, subies, etc
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 11:59:55 +1200
  ...In addition, the exhaust circuits in most turbo diesels and flow >characteristics of the turbos are designed foe 1200 to 4400 rpm operation. >Variable...
• Re: (long) EVERYTHING you want to know about heat, was Porsche 6 cyl heating van
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 15:01:55 -0500
  ...A 2.7 liter Porsche motor theoretically will >have far more heat available (through the exhaust tubes) than the 2.0 air >or 2...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 18:07:16 +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: What's it really worth?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:47:53 -0500
  ...rack (it's about to get another), muffler, cat converter, rear exhaust collector, PS pump. Rebuilt the AC system, currently has new General Altimax...
• Re: Fridge Fun..... well, NEW fridge fun!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 20 May 2010 12:45:00 -0700
  ...It has the safety valve that is activated by turning the > air pump, and has a flame indicator but no LED. > Anyway, when I...
• For Sale 85 Transporter/Camper
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 07:18:12 -0500
  ...bearings, 70,000 on rings, head gaskets, new pushrod tubes, but valve seat failed on #3 cylinder, and piston is burnt. So needs new...
• Re: Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 00:39:47 -0700
  ...For one thing, your exhaust system hangs off brackets bolted to the fan housing. Anyway it isn't necessary to pull the fan housing...
• Re: Transplant - - Subaru or ???? Need feedback.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 00:56:24 -0500
  ...Ceramic coatings on piston crowns, valve faces, and the > combustion areas of the head are beneficial in lowering the engine temps and > giving some...
• Re: Overheating problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 21:59:30 -0500
  ...tank overflow valve, and back into the expansion tank. This process never introduces any air into the system. However.......................... If exhaust gases are escaping...
• Re: removing NA/dipstick
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:33:21 -0600
  ...On my list to do before the camping trip this summer is swap > engines,custom build exhaust,replace tank and sending unit, stainless > coolant...
• 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
  ...Shorting the engine end of the O2-sensor > connector to ground makes the engine decrease RPM, run rough, and > exhaust to smell rich. Voltage...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:02:26 -0500
  ...Loose heads and dropped valves are also a problem. If you have it a part you have to check things out. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 07:30:05 -0700
  ...Also the Oxygen2 sensor on the exhaust manifold can cause some issues but should start and run, just run rich. Check the ground wires...
• Re: Vanagon Re-power cheap and reliable...Reply from digest
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:53:24 -0400
  ...on the driver's side to clearance the intake, and the > > exhaust > > system was welded after the end of the manifold flange in a...
• Re: I-4 owner experrience
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 15 May 2013 11:22:51 -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...
• Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 16:59:01 -0700
  ...I have since checked and cleaned out the idle stabilizer valve and controller, replaced the fuel filter, cleaned out the fuel injectors (#2 had...
• Re: High Octane was: what's the best kind of gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 10:56:31 -0500
  ...Engine unlikely to be hot throughout, I mean hot throughout, > including > exhaust valves and plug electrodes 'almost' incandescent. > d) The engine will never accelerate...
• Re: instruments, interviews
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 09:57:44 -0700 (MST)
  ...Wacky possibilities > include transmission oil temp, exhaust gas temp, manifold vaccuum, > a VDO clock... and an altimiter! :-) How 'bout an inclinometer? And, oh yes...
• Re: Vrroom!!!! Performance upgrades
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 16:29:25 -0400
  ...Anyone using the big intake valve heads available now or the 1.25 > rocker arms? > 2. Any case improvements needed? Should studs with any...
• Re: Dometic woes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:31:00 -0700
  ...tube between the pump and the brass >> valve? > > > No.The big air intake tube beside exhaust tube. > > My thinking is that if blocked, that...
• Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:18:12 -0600
  ...away from the exhaust pipes as well. The in-line oil thermostat I had was from a company called Amot Valves and it had...
• Air cooled 1985!!! (was In praise of aircooled vanagons)
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 09:27:08 -0500
  ...Besides the fact that I only see another van 1-2 times a month, what caught my eye was the bizarre exhaust system coming...
• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:23:10 -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...
• Attention TDI Gurus! What is hotter, oil or compressed air?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 21:55:46 -0800
  ...This is to keep it away from the hot exhaust manifold on the driver side and when mounting everything at 15 degrees there is...