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• Re: AFM failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:56:57 -0700
  ...Used volt meter on O2 sensor, idle valve disconnected, engine warmed up. AFM mix screw adjustment ... was able to get in range at idle...
• Re: Weird problem, broken flex plate in 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 20 Feb 2014 09:47:15 -0800
  ...Compounding that, after a $4000 tranny rebuild he bent a valve replacing the water pump and donated the car to our public television station...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:42:13 -0700
  ...Again apply some WD40, then >>> use >>> > a 7mm wrench to screw the valve entirely out of the slave >>> cylinder. >>> > Clean the valve, in particular...
• Bottom of the Top of the World Tour Returns (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - Glen & Caron
  Sat, 27 Jul 1996 09:23:41 -0800
  ...Dennis was kind enough to show me how to do a valve adjustment while everyone was eating breakfast and then we were on our...
• update: goin camping only on 2 cylinders help
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 23:16:31 -0400
  ...may need to check valve adjustment * sprayed carb cleaner looking for air leaks * reseated injectors and checked for leaks * am i correct in thinking...
• Carver P4 furnace installation report (long)
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 16:32:56 EST
  ...In order to get the furnace rearward as far as possible - and get as much room for the exhaust flue and combustion air intake...
• Re: Interesting MPG numbers
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 23:30:45 +0000
  ...Except for heads @168K and an exhaust valve with rings at 248K this is also an original engine. For subie conversions without gearing changes...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:07:42 -0800
  ...This would allow the tank to burp back and not let coolant run all over the hot exhaust. It would also allow you to...
• Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 17 May 2012 08:53:49 -0700
  ...The speculation on the exhaust etc. made by me may not have been warranted but I would be curious of details like that with...
• Re: How best to JB weld pitted heads?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 14:59:07 -0500
  ...You've got to factor in as always how the heads are from a regular old standpoint, guide wear, condition of the valves, that...
• Plat Cat Heater Installation Update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 18:37:07 +0000
  ...It has a shut-off valve next to the heater. The thermostat was mounted on the piller behind the drivers seat, close to the...
• Re: Engine Puzzlememt
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 23 Jun 2018 10:35:47 -0700
  ...Engine Puzzlememt That rotation indicates a dropped rod or something in a cylinder such as a valve head or other object. Could also be...
• My Trip so far
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 01:06:36 -0400
  ...Mechanic takes the head off, and finds the exhaust valve on the #2 cylinder has been pushed all the way up into the head...
• Re: Continuing to diagnose rich rough running Digifant ....from yesterday
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 24 Jul 2014 07:19:51 -0700
  ...84 van...now > has a 92 Jetta 1.8 liter 8 valve motor in that van with the diesel motor > mounts but it is...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:16:02 -0400
  ...Again apply some WD40, then use >>> > a 7mm wrench to screw the valve entirely out of the slave cylinder. >>> > Clean the valve, in particular...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:57:19 -0500
  ...Many Diesel vehicles 2007 and newer also require the use of a special Diesel Exhaust Fluid, (DEF). This is a urea based fluid used...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
  Historical mailing list - eve Appleton
  Wed, 30 Dec 2015 04:20:00 +0000
  ...turns out my exhaust pipe bracket let loose n whacked my oil filter. Huge white plume of smoke, work loss, a freeze to the...
• Re: AW: Help with diagnosis (please)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 13:07:47 +0100
  ...A pressure switch could fall out, or a relief valve could stick. Something here doesn't sound good. I'd bring my bicycle along...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:55:44 -0500
  ...no cracks between the >> valve seats, a decent rubber gasket surface, good exhaust valves, good >> guides, and a proper valve job, along with very...
• Re: Clutch specs???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 15:04:15 -0700
  ...which inline four ? I'm starting on an 87 jetta 16 valve 1.8 pretty soon myself. I just impact my crank pulleys off...
• Avoiding Routine Maintainence
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Dec 1996 19:59:15 +0000
  ...The '85 recieved a bunch of special work needed to get it roadworthy, coolant tubes, exhaust, and both got CV rebuilds all round, but...
• Re: jack, costs
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 05:22:42 -0700
  ...I only have > 10, but the important ones!), or a German exhaust valve (are they even > out there for Vanagons?). > Al Brase > (you can...
• Re: Eric's van is running again
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 3 Nov 2020 06:23:59 -0800
  ...I like the new GW EFI setup juxtaposed with the well worn idle control valve...the new and the old. Lastly I was kind...
• Re: Over-full overflow tank..cause for alarm?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:52:09 -0700
  ...and it's not anything to do with air or exhaust in the coolant, then I think t-stat. also running warmly enough is...
• Re: 28.8 MPG
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:08:27 -0700
  ...previously unknown), ADDED 4 missing clamps for the > idle speed control valve circuit; Two on the rubber tube and 2 on the > grommet on...
• Re: On with its head! (Replacing right head on an '87 2.1 l)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 24 Aug 2007 23:54:13 -0400
  ...Long story short, the head was junk - >cracks, stuck exhaust valve. He is now in possession of a shiny new >AMC head and we...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 08:16:16 -0500
  ...The condenser > > > >> and it's fan still must be mounted outside or be able to exhaust > > > >> it's hot air to the outside or...
• Re: 87 Vanagon Crisis [long]
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 09:28:17 -0700
  ...If the oil has no effect, the oil is likely leaking past your valve guides (or a combination of both). The noise you mention...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:22:30 -0500
  ...The condenser >>>> and >>>> > >> it's fan still must be mounted outside or be able to exhaust it's >>>> hot >>>> > >> air to the outside or...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 21:19:07 -0400
  ...A leak down test followed by full cylinder pressurization will tell you whether you have a valve or ring problem. I suspect an exhaust...
• Re: LVC Searching for a project
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 08:43:43 -0700
  ...valve cover where the spark > plugs are.. > you start looking at it .. > hmmmm.......regular tool won't fit in there .. > ok..move exhaust pipe...
• Re: Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 16:53:51 -0400
  ...I was also surprised at how little clearance there is at the side of the engine when it comes time to do a valve...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:25:13 -0700
  ...The Vanagon only has mild >>> ignition timing, valve timing, and reduced compression and the Cat as NOx >>> control. Most other cars use Exhaust Gas...
• Re: Northwest Connecting Rod story
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 13:47:39 -0700
  ...A common engine head crack is from the plug hole to the exhaust valve. Depending on the cost and material of the heads these...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:56:14 -0700
  ...I also find most waterboxer exhaust valves leaking a little, and usually take the heads to a machine shop for a standard 'don't...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:03:58 -0800
  ...no cracks between the >> valve seats, a decent rubber gasket surface, good exhaust valves, good >> guides, and a proper valve job, along with very...
• Re: WESTFALIA ADVICE NEEDED! (Long) (Bus Summary Included)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 1 Feb 1995 12:59:10 -0800 (PST)
  ...they tip over easily) and had a 1500 cc engine which was very prone to exhaust valve failure and was woefully underpowered. According to...
• Re: request for information, please
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 09:57:14 -0400
  These air-cooled engines in this application are already overstressed and run very hot; look at their well-known history of dropped valves, seats...
• Re: New instrument cluster in '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:41:40 -0800
  ...A valve cover gasket was leaking >>on one side. Not a big leak but enough to drain the engine after a few >>hours of...
• Re: Wet weather power loss
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 06:15:34 -0400
  ...Bad engine > grounds -- sensor is grounded through exhaust system to engine, then to ECU > pin 19 from engine head. ECU also grounded to body...
• Re: coolant leak story
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:23:28 -0800
  ...I opened the heater valve and felt cool air.... I knew then that I might be having a coolant problem, not just a gauge...
• FW: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:29:29 -0500
  ...Many Diesel vehicles 2007 and newer also require the use of a special Diesel Exhaust Fluid, (DEF). This is a urea based fluid used...
• Re: I shared "Oil Cooler Vanagon Air Cooled" with you in OneDrive
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 13:05:52 -0700
  ...At 50 psi highway the relief valve is almost being used. > > One thing about the air cooled engine original oil cooler, It gets the...
• Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 15:55:55 -0400
  ...In the end, >that was enough to cause exessively high pressures in >the A/C to blow the pressure relief valve. > >And why did...
• eurospec-tion
  Historical mailing list - ddawson
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 07:54:46 -0800
  ...We felt some disappointment with the exhaust system. Starting at the exhaust port, there is a stock VW exhaust manifold. The exhaust system from...
• Re: [Adventurewagen] Need to sell my van : ( Another victim of bad diagnostic skills! This really bothers me
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Mon, 2 Jun 2014 12:40:25 -0700
  ...Mechanic >> says there's one "unseated valve," and to fix it right means digging >> in and rebuilding both at the same time. About $2...
• AW: Sometimes it's the little things...
  Historical mailing list - "Robert KeezerHolen Sie mehr aus dem Web. Unter http://explorer.msn.de/intl.asp#de gibt es einen KOSTENLOSEN Download von MSN Explorer."
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 10:53:24 -0700
  ...10) replace heater hose valve to heat exchanger Closely followed by... 11) replace heater hoses. Then I broke the fill tank door on the...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:59:45 -0400
  ...Replaced Temp II sensor > Replaced O2 sensor > Replaced entire exhaust system > Checked timing > Had valve lash set correctly (it wasn't set correctly when...
• Re: VW Customer Relations & reality check
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 22:03:10 -0700
  ...The WOT cutoff on my Mustang does a lot of things, including richening the mixture, closing the EGR valve, and shutting off the A...
• Re: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 22:23:07 -0800
  ...as I said, very strange - how do you adjust the CO content of the >> exhaust? You're getting something that will be illegal in...
• Re: Oil cooler, D-pillar, Syncro - question
  Historical mailing list - GMac999
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:35:56 -0600
  ...You can get one way valves to keep the oil in the line, but then I'd also have a thermostat in line with...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 12:16:16 -0400
  ...As the Waterboxer does not use a PCV valve or other metered crank case ventilation metering vacuum leaks include bad valve cover gaskets, defective...
• Still Friday, sort of OT...why I like BMWs
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:07:01 -0400
  ...The BMW has electrical gremlins, usually ground issues, and leaky sunroofs, and faulty heater valves, and cracked dashes. The Vanagon exhaust is a leaking...
• On Longevity, Displacement, Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 01:58:55 EST
  ...There is more religion and snake oil in this topic - exhausting (pun intended). For years people have been promulgating the BS of higher technology...
• Re: Speaking of cooling issues ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:40:50 -0700
  ...The 2.1 exhaust system required to do that. After I added that oil cooler and Water Wetter ...my temp guage acts like it...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:47:34 -0500
  ...Then adjust the valves to zero lash (just touching the ends of the valves). It is probably not a fuel injection harness problem (just...
• Re: LVC Searching for a project
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 06:20:31 -0400
  ...valve cover where the spark >> plugs are.. >> you start looking at it .. >> hmmmm.......regular tool won't fit in there .. >> ok..move exhaust pipe...
• Re: Why do you like your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 16:30:01 EDT
  ...The diesel emits an assuring thrum through the cabin at speed, and you can only hear the valves clatter when you're running near...
• Re: EXPERTISE NEEDED! oil pressure woes con't. part 4
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 20:17:37 -0500
  ...A shorter oil filter can be used to make the factory oil cooler fit with the 1.9 exhaust. Dennis, Ranger Brian and the...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 23:12:32 -0400
  ...New = >>>>>> pulley is installed as well as the exhaust system, heat shield etc. = >>>>>> Still short a couple of small parts. >>>>>> Its sitting ready to...