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• Re: Collapsed Breather Hose and a warning at the bottom
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 12:10:56 EDT
  ...Cost Around $3 or $4. ***WARNING**** If the hose is collapsing the tower might be clogged and it is collapsing due to the intake...
• Re: Golf engine conversion runs
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 18:09:29 -0800
  ...If anybody is interested I found a way to > mount the Cis-e fuel distributer on the driver's side and feeds the intake...
• Air Vents (Again)
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 23:48:11 -0700
  ...I assumed that they had done the simple thing, covering the intake under the grill, but I had that apart yesterday, wide open. Now...
• F.S. Fuel Injection parts from 1987 2.1 Digifant!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Lane
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 14:07:18 -0700
  ...unit Throttle housing Fuel Pressure Regulator Throttle switch Air filter box Intake boot I'd like to sell it either as a package, but...
• Re: Testing fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 16:35:23 -0700
  ...I'm thinking of testing it before I buy a new one. > I'm going to connect a fuel hose to the pump intake...
• Re: WIN a wolfsFISH vanagon for just 10 dollars!! RAFFLE!
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 15:12:13 EDT
  ...And I think BenT is actually doing something else these days with his snorkel intake. I cannot say what though, because what he is...
• Re: Aux Air Valve becoming available as reman
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:25:22 -0700
  ...The intake for the aux air regulator is *after* the AFM, therefore the air being introduced is metered air. The effect is the same...
• Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:35:12 -0500
  ...After a while I noticed > the intake runner for that cylinder was warm while the other three were > cooled by the air going through...
• Re: GEX update (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 18:46:26 -0700
  ...The > intake vlave seat on number was not dropped or dislodged by pushed > in a fraction. There was exhaust etc from where the head...
• Inline gas VW Jetta motor swap. Progress, update.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:10:51 -0700
  ...I am combining the 1.8 liter's head and all the intake components with the 2.0 bottom. The 2.0 liter ABA...
• Distributors etc.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 3 Mar 95 11:22:06 PST
  ...pivots to give you what you need to fully enjoy your intake system/cam timing. 3. The trick is to provide a stochiometric approximation...
• Re: Hi-Power TDI Vanagon observations
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 31 May 2005 18:31:20 -0700
  ...I bet if you could locate those Vanagon tdi intercoolers into some serious airflow, or add water/methanol injection to the intake stream, those...
• Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:08:11 -0700
  ...at higher engine RPM's, (intake) manifold absolute pressure rises, more vacuum applied to diaphragm side of FPR, more fuel "allowed" into fuel rail...
• Re: Front turn lenses '72 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 21:34:16 -0400
  ...the way up front lenses, on either side of the air intake >thing on the front of the bus, several inches below the windshield...
• Re: aux heater blowing smoke
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 17:37:05 -0500
  ...like any intake for a fuel burning system...do a critters and their bedding inspection first....86 all mice nest/seed stashes....turn the...
• Re: Diesel Swap
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 16:07:40 EST
  ...FYI I sell new 1.9l TD engines with the heads setup to recieve the 1.6l intake for $1650. This allows you to...
• Re: VR6 178hp
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 19:07:37 -0700
  ...It is very narrow at the >bottom, but wide at the intake manifold. I was thinking of laying it over >and trying to fit...
• Re: Need a bit more help...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 11:06:12 -0600
  ...I need a name or part number for > >this component. > > AFM to intake plenum boot. These things always get cracked & start sucking > air in...
• Need Tiico Fuel Rail Help
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 18:41:38 EST
  ...Much to my dismay, the fuel rail on my Tiico has been rubbing on the intake setup, and finally wore through. Damn! Now I...
• Re: CA Smog Legal Conversions/Facts
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 09:23:10 -0800
  ...to bent to fit the first time??) and why the air intake is not VW but some other brand w/ no vw markings on...
• Re: '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:08:25 -0500
  ...of a "Hissing" sound) > 3) Place a vacuum gauge on a intake side outlet. Gauge will read almost > normal at idle, will go into...
• Part search request for assistance, 81 - 83 air coolled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:52:47 -0800
  ...Here is the description I have; 1) an air boot or conduit - a tube that goes from the air flow meter to the intake...
• Re: A Comment on TDi Engine rpm vs. Longevity and Economy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:31:31 EST
  ...This also effects the heavy coking buildup in the intake tract an effects efficiency (but that is taken into account in the full load...
• Re: propex heater problems
  Historical mailing list - Varotto Hugo
  Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:09:23 -0800
  ...was having an air intake problem (which I solved blowing air with an air compressor in the air intake underneath the van). - the second...
• Re: Engine swappers: How low can your engine go and keep you going?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 23:49:27 EST
  ...Match ported the intake system and exhaust system. I applied (Swain Tech did the actual coatings) a non-corrisive thermo barrier ceramic coating to...
• Re: Who makes the good air filter? (1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 19:01:00 -0400
  Luckily the air intake on the vanagon is fairly clean so that the lack of good air filtration does not make for instant death...
• AW: TDI and the quest for diesel vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kraewinkel
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 11:39:36 +0200
  ...the delta temperature and the longer intake ways are doing most of the thing. but an extra oilcooler may be a good idea. regards...
• Re: Painting Exterior Plastic
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 11:27:14 -0700
  ...I used Krylon flat black to paint both front grilles rear air intakes rear window exhaust vents trim on front/rear bumpers and the...
• Re: AFM
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 21:39:54 -0500
  ...measure through wiper arm >(flap must move freely) >6 and 22 intake air temperature sensor ohmmeter >reading should correspond to graph > >shown. > >trouble is...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Grade
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 00:09:46 -0400
  ...If you are certain that your air induction system is in top condition with NO leaks, especially through small cracks in the intake boot...
• Brrr - is it always so cold in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 21:41:16 -0800
  ...put a piece of card board in front of the heater intake so there is more warmer air from the rad being sucked in...
• Re: What's the diff ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 May 2002 20:19:23 -0400
  ...wire-type air*mass* meter that directly measures the mass of intake air. The mechanical wiping contacts in the air flow meter (AFM) are...
• Re: What happens when you drive without an air filter?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 11:10:13 -0500
  ...Clean any obvious dust out of the intake parts you can easily reach. Ask the VW gods for forgiveness. Then just make sure you...
• Re: oil leak on 83.5 Canadian 1.9L wbx
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 2 May 2004 12:38:32 -0500
  ...the breather heating pipe?- leading from > the tower to the air intake is soft and collapsed to an oval shape. > Should it be like...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Jul 2005 to 28 Jul 2005 - Special issue (#2005-603)
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 12:41:55 -0600
  ...highly functional yet pleasingly formed, > perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, > aching for experienced hands, the small knurled caps > of the oil...
• Re: HELP-- 45 MPH @ WOT ???
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:36:16 -0400
  TJ, check the air intake. Remove the connection between the air box and the fire wall pass through and try driving with it disconnected...
• Vanagon Specifications Sheet
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
  ...13 and ground 176 (80) 270-390 INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR Application Temperature �F (�C) Ohms ------------------------------------------------------------- Resistance between 68 (20) 2300-2700 terminals No...
• gas, spark, still no love
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 18:54:21 -0800
  ...Gas - Replaced leaky run between intake manifold and CIS fuel distributor, plugged holes in intake, put vacuum lines on. Pulled injector #1 and #2...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:35:31 -0700
  ...Like I said, I used the > 2.1 intake all the way through. > > My '85 used the single TPS with the 1.9 engine...
• Re: Rubber parts on Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Sep 94 9:48:45 EDT
  ...The shift linkage boot at the tranny, the main intake, aux air regulator and spark plug rubber seem especially prone. Judging from what was...
• Why do I have to pump my brake pedal - solved!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 31 May 1998 11:58:40 -0700
  ...thingie had a split in it where it came off the intake manifold (Rabbit Engine). After replacing the hose three things happened. It was...
• Re: 85 Westy - need more POWER
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 23:47:08 -0400
  ...Are there any aftermarket >parts that can help? Custom exhaust, intake, anything? I drive to Tahoe to >ski and even a few extra Hp...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 06:10:45 EST
  ...GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > 87 Lack of power Check the air intake system. Flex hose made from paper and wire in right hand rear...
• Re: [WetWesties] Great gathering (Re: Brakes)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 19:32:14 -0500
  ...hose clamps on the 4 short braided hose connections at the intake air distributor, and ... the two things that made the most improvement, re...
• Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] 1.9 diesel (non turbo, 75 HP) in my vanagon? Help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 16:30:10 -0800
  ...Will this engine have the factory intake manifold? If not, and you are going to use the 1.6 manifold instead, you won't...
• Re: Buying my first VW
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 09:45:15 -0700
  ...Just spray into the intake while a helper cranks the engine. Be aware though that too much will cause a runaway. You migh also...
• Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 17:41:45 -0500
  ...I pressurized the intake system with air found a leak coming >out of >> the oil breather pipe. > >________________________________________________________________ >GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! >Juno offers...
• Re: 85 gl still running rich at vw shop.
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 15:04:07 -0500
  ...to leak into the vacuum line that connects it to the > intake. Any decent shop should know to check this. Unplug that vacuum > line...
• Re: Cold idle mystery
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 09:48:36 -0700
  ...Eventually, I discovered that the previous mechanic had not tightened the throttle body bolts to the intake manifold (leading to a massive, intermittent vacuum...
• Re: FW: vanagon ac upgrade *in dash unit info*
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 10:14:21 -0700
  ...The aircooled vans with Behr's have this big oval hole for intake at the center hump. BenT
• Re: ABA 2.0L 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 09:30:10 -0800
  I have been reading up on SRI's How much would the swap of a short runner intake reduce height of engine at 15...
• Tiico: a2 fuel rail installation HOW TO
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 11:25:42 -0700
  ...Remove the air-intake rubber elbow and unbolt the throttle body (4 long 5mm allen head bolts. This will give you more room to...
• Re: sometimes it just won't go...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 06:05:13 -0600
  ...Propane next and finding replacement intake hoses. Thanks so much for the advice. -- bcnu - Grungy (Houston, TX) opinions are just that.obviously. 60 dddPanel...
• Re: limited slip differential (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 3 May 2009 08:50:56 -0700
  ...Ya sure better have complete confidence in the airtight integrity of your intake snorkel. On Sun, May 3, 2009 at 8:33 AM, Warren...
• 74 valve clearance?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Joseph Petrini
  Thu, 8 Jun 1995 14:51:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the problem is that my sticker on my engine says .008 for exhaust and .006 for intake or vice versa should i just set...
• '80 non-L two tone sighting
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 27 Feb 1998 05:02:38 -0800
  You are NOT gonna believe what I saw yesterday. (Jim Davis are you paying attention?) An '80 Vanagon (no plastic intake) with two tone...
• 20v turbo I-4 motors For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 18:10:51 EST
  ...This is for the complete motor with turbo, exhaust manifold, and intake manifold. So if you want to smoke everyone in your town with...
• Valve Adjustment-Help!
  Historical mailing list - PhamA
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 08:55:02 -0700
  ...doesn't say any thing about if this is for both intake and exhaust as well as if the engine has to be cold...
• Re: Getting closer to the high idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 07:28:43 -0700
  ...see if engine oil is being supplied as fuel through the intake. The engine has good power and in a Diesel Westy any power...
• 1.9 L timing
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Mon, 7 May 2001 18:11:32 -0500
  ...check the breather hose between the oil breather tower and the intake boot, it should not be collapsed..... T Date: Mon, 7 May 2001...