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• Engine Vacuum Gauge Diagnotics Uses.
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:43:14 -0400
  ...DEFECTIVE VALVE ACTION- If the needle vibrates rapidly at the idle speed, the intake valves guides are probably worn. If the needle vibrates rapidly...
• 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
  ...3 angle on seats and 2 angle on valve. Stronger Cromoly valve spring retainers, stronger racing valve keepers. Match ported the intake system and...
• Re: Another hesitation question....
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 20:51:56 -0600
  The 1.9's do not have a idle contol valve. They have an electronic idle stabilizer on the west engine bay. They do...
• Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 18:04:21 -0600
  ...Anything any further is going to need valve work. With the correct valve work and intake and exhaust work you can add as much...
• Goldie passed inspection . On The Road !!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 08:58:52 -0400
  ...Degreased air intake monitor, cleaned temp sensor in intake. Flapper valves cleaned. Timing at spec 5 ATDC, idle @ 900 rpm. Major lesson learned: Always...
• 74 valve clearance?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Joseph Petrini
  Thu, 8 Jun 1995 14:51:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...burn a valve seat. the problem is that my sticker on my engine says .008 for exhaust and .006 for intake or vice versa...
• Re: Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:44:38 -0800
  ...go through, and > the crudeness of plenum and intake runners, and only one intake valve per > cylinder , and 'ok' ports. > > for comparison ..........and to...
• Re: Vacuum leak sources
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 16 May 2000 21:35:25 -0400
  ...system > Air intake elbow > > Air intake elbow: > Cracks in rubber tube > Engine breather tube > Idle control valve rubber intake tube > > Valves too tight: > This...
• need EGR lingage for 1982 2.0 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 12:28:00 -0500
  ...other day and the valve looks like new, Filter is good, and all the little pipes in the intake manifold are now clear, after...
• Friday NVC: Long-neglected valve adjustment question?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:01:37 -0800
  ...I also noticed the brake boost is noticeably lower at idle, which I guess is a sign of weak vacuum from the intake valves...
• Re: Forced Intake for a WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 09:25:57 -0700
  ...I am putting a Subaru turbo on my Syncro Westy after the motor get broken in...big valve heads and cam, etc..a fun...
• New Heads and gasket kits
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 08:18:19 EDT
  ...One thing to beware of on AMC heads is that lately they have been using no name intake valves that mushroom. I would have...
• Re: WBX Nightmares
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 12:33:37 EDT
  ...rocker arms, Rhino swivel valve adjusting screws, 3 angle racing valve job, full race engine balance, match ported intake, exhauset and oil pump, quad...
• seeping from core flange
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Sat, 11 Oct 1997 08:11:58 -0800
  ...is leaking out of the flange that connects the core intake to the valve assembly. It is fastened with 2 hexhead screws. Should I...
• Re: PCV/pre-heat hose? 83.5 1.9 wbx Canadian
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 11 May 2004 11:06:42 -0600
  ...the potential air flow. (There is an electronic sensor or valve at the intake end of the hose.) Anyone know the function of this...
• run away deisels
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 23:29:19 -0400
  ...jamming a rag into the intake air... in expensive marine diesel installations there is often an air shut off valve installed as original equipment...
• Re: Parts List for Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 10:46:49 -0500
  ...Electronic Control Unit (JETRONIC) s Part # 039-906-021C Auxiliary Air Valve Part # 0.280.140.101 Air Cleaner Top and Bottom with intake...
• Re: FI Parts Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 17:56:58 -0400
  ...Flow valve that is the throttle cable > attaches to?) Nope this is the silver part mounted on the plastic air filter intake box at...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:25:53 -0800
  ...In that training we were taught that the intake > valve was cold, the exhaust valve was hot, and that told the tale. > Exhaust valves...
• Engine braking with a turbo...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 17:56:28 -0700
  ...Besides running massive brakes, is there anything else I can do to get some engine braking? Perhaps a butterfly valve on the intake system...
• Backfire vs Afterfire
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 17:39:25 -0500
  ...Faulty valve timing and ignition timing being the primary culprits triggering firing backwards through the intake system. The engine mechanic instructors were quite adamant...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:00:13 -0800
  ...while the other injector pulses happen in the intake runners at various 'not intake valve opening' times. That's a more elaborate way of...
• Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A (repost)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:14:47 -0600
  ...N 025 198 102A, mfg by Elring >2) Valve Cover Gasket, may be attached to valve cover with most any gasket >goop. Same as...
• Re: Need Advice - New Motor in '76 Won't Run
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 8 Jun 1996 14:48:24 -0500
  ...valves - >turning the engine over, TDC will be at the spot about halfway between when >the intake valve closes and the exhaust valve opens...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:32:59 -0800
  ...air is being drawn through the intake manifold and past the open intake valve while that cylinder's piston is going down, drawing in...
• Re: '85 vanagon passenger compartment fan...
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 21:55:56 -0500
  Or just take the valve and hoses and grommet with it! :>) -Hans ----- Original Message ----- From: "mark drillock" <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Breather tower test?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 18 May 2008 08:57:38 -0700
  ...Somewhat a sidebar, but I'm finding that copper looks like the best solution to route from PCV valve to intake tube on my...
• Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 7 Sep 2024 19:03:05 -0700
  ...The problem is with the intake valves, the two in the middle. (Yes, I am working on the cylinders separately after setting the engine...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 8 Jun 2017 21:22:13 +0000
  ...A sticking intake valve could cause a hot start or running issue as that can create a massive vacuum leak. Intake valve problems cause...
• Re: The Half Lilley?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 00:22:38 EDT
  ...Swivel valve adjusting screws. Cromoly push rods Cut to fit. Match stock push rod length. Match port the intake runners to the intake port...
• Re: Cold Air Intake
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Mar 2015 22:02:35 -0400
  ...Cold Air Intake The GW CARB approved cat is actually a Magnaflow cat. FWIW... I have seen a 50% failure rate on those cats...
• looking for parts!
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:12:25 -0800
  loss lifter on intake #1 then melted hole in #1 piston and on top of that lost a valve seat in exhaust of #1...
• Re: FrontFire?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 16 May 2006 09:31:05 -0700
  ...a broken/stuck/misadjusted intake valve? (so >> that when the cylinder fires, pressure is going back up the intake >> manifold?) If so, why would...
• Re: Sputter/Low power at start
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 4 Jun 2005 16:40:33 -0400
  ...hose that goes to the auxillery air valve.Dont know if a 91 has this valve.It would be on the right side of...
• Re: ReRe: Fryeday Question & MythBusters!! Naphlene
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:00:24 -0800
  ...The hot intake valve will cook the gasoline/sugar mixture. > The > result will be carbon on the intake tract side of the valve. > > So...
• Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:38:28 -0400
  ...Inspect radiator, water pump, belt, coolant level, heads, heaters, valves, hoses, connections, temperature sensors. (air-cooled): tin covers, thermostat, flap, foam insulation. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____ Intake...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 10:20:37 -0600
  ...s nearby ( > about an inch or so ) small intake valve ( 4 valves per cyldiner , 2 > intake, 2 exhuast ). > And that all makes perfect and...
• Re: Forced Intake for a WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 11:25:17 -0600
  ...Forced Intake for a WBX? > There are a few turbos around..A Steve in Vancouver WA has one..he says it > works well with...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:56:55 -0700
  ...air intake leaks from TB, to plenum, > to intake runner boots, to the the heads. > > one MUST chase down any and all intake leaks...
• Re: Runaway Dieselbox!
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 20:39:13 -0700
  ...oil down the breather tube > that runs from the valve cover to the intake manifold. I suspect it started > siphoning oil, and running on...
• Re: Propane tank filling
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 10:28:43 -0600
  ...valves, the bleeder is open slightly. When liquid propane comes out, it is 80%. In the Autostop case, it shuts off the intake. In...
• valve lash adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 20:34:55 -0800
  ...intake and exhaust valves depending the service manual procedure. Then a simple rotation of 180 degrees will allow you to adjust the remaining valves...
• Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet, the power is there...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 21:23:15 PST
  ...exhaust valve radius, exhaust port. -Slight porting of the intake and exhaust ports -3 Angle valve job on seats, 2 angle on valves -Copper...
• Re: Compression test results for '84 Vanagon 1.9L with rebuilt right head
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:52:03 -0500
  ...The most common means for excessive oil is the intake valve guides. There should be valve stem seals on the intakes. Many shops leave...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 12:53:49 -0400
  ...The really good lifters will push the valve open slightly. After adjusting the valves, wait an hour or so before starting the engine so...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:08:13 -0700
  ...With a broken purge valve diaphragm in mind, I saw" fuel vapours passing willy nilly through the hose that connects to the intake, into...
• Re: Metal shavings under valve covers
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 17:51:42 -0500
  ...In fact, with a water cooled engine, you have >a lower possibility of having exhaust valve problems, and thus more intake >valve failures per...
• Re: misfire - diagnosis of problem?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 11:55:53 -0700
  ...I'm thinking that if it is either the intake or exhaust valves on cylinder 3, then a new head would solve the problem...
• Re: The Subi conversion pictures...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 2 May 2007 09:37:02 -0400
  ...Oh, i forgot, the powder coated red intake/valve covers... i have "rights" on it... he he, i nice touch by Vanaru. I will...
• Re: Why do I have four bent Intake valves?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 19:35:26 -0400
  ...Why do I have four bent Intake valves? > Thanks to everyone that replied to this. > > I am planning on pulling the heads this weekend...
• Re: Fear of Max Cool
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 06:24:09 -0400
  ...Little switch provides extra air to the intake manifold. If this switch (idle stabilizer valve) is not activating something may be electronically kaput. Or...
• Re: Stalling at Idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 05:59:06 -0500
  ...As the engine gets warmer, the 12 volts acts on the internal valve of the auxillary air regulator, causing it to close its valve...
• Dipstick out, rough run explained was: Update: 81 Air-Cooled Vanagon Stalling at Warm Idle
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 08:30:01 -0400
  ...hose running to the intake. The black gizmo is your PCV valve, that is Positive Crankcase Ventilation. That valve and hose are constantly sucking...
• TIICO...Diesel brake booster hose needed
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 3 Oct 2001 17:20:51 -0700
  ...a brake booster hose (ridgid plastic hose with one-way valve, goes from intake manifold to driver's side of firewall). I was thinking...
• Re: ENGINE SWAP QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 14:57:10 EDT
  In a message dated 8/10/02 2:29:11 PM, fliptop92@KNOLOGY.NET writes: >Has anyone done a swap of the 16 valve...
• Oil breather "thing"
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 16:57:28 -0700
  ...This is the right angle gizmo the connects to a hose, which then connects to the rubber intake elbow right next to the deceleration...
• Re: Odd Compression Readings
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Thu, 6 May 2004 22:03:41 EDT
  ...air intake boot from the throttle body ,open trottle lever to full throttle ,if air is coming in that area the intake valve is...
• Hoses and Stuff
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 17:36:41 EDT
  ...There is a hose on the air intake boot [aka Intake air hose/the rubber part between the AFM and the Throttle valve housing...
• Re: ? for our mechanical wizards
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:02:39 -0700
  ...When the fuel comes out of the injector and hits the 100degC+ head and intake valve, it vaporizes about as well as it possibly...
• Re: Standard Repair Times - Rings / Heads
  Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 21:59:43 -0700
  ...If it's a worn valve guide or the more likely valve guide seal, you'll hear the compressed air in the intake. If...