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• Re: Engine runs with no AFM?
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:15:36 -0500
  ...Turned the key and got a horrible noise since the air cleaner > housing was sitting on the alternator fan. D'oh! OK, moved that...
• Re: Transmission Main Shaft Needle Bearing Noise
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:51:43 -0700
  ...When this one fails it often takes out > the gear carrier housing. If the gear shifter moves as you apply/remove > throttle in third...
• Re: Re
  Historical mailing list - Jon
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 20:31:07 -0400
  ...linkage to throttle body for kick down set up,oh ya a tranny, and torque con. longer studs for bell housing, or shorter I...
• Re: 1.6na to 1.6t
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 20:46:25 -0700
  ...It's very close to flush with the plane of bell housing face..........even, or just slightly not sticking out. need to adapt throttle...
• Re: Vanagon motor modifications
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 19:43:18 PST
  ...5 speed transmission, all new German hoses, thermostat and housing, water pipe (passenger side plastic coolant housing) water pump, AFM, brake master cylinder, clutch...
• Re: Now it starts: racing idle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Aug 2014 17:48:00 -0400
  The first concern is the gear shifter movement with throttle change in 4th gear. The usual cause of this is the gear carrier housing...
• Re: Fuel additives...Friday
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 18:31:23 -0600
  ...through the quick-connect nipple my mechanic >installed on the throttle valve housing on my '85 whilst revving the >hell out it seems to...
• Re: 85 & 86
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 1 May 2006 12:31:57 -0400
  ...the 1.9 stuff over to it (throttle body, afm, intake piping, waterpump and thermostat housing, etc.). You won't be able to use...
• Subaru notes, #3
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 05 Aug 1997 23:57:47 -0700
  ...Modern engine, nice massive cast aluminium intake runners, throttle body is highest thing on the engine (right under a vanagon deck lid), 1 coil...
• Re: automatic performance
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 08:40:48 -0700
  ...it should stay continuity until the throttle is open that far. The adjustment is the two allen screws below the throttle body housing. ONe...
• Re: future is looking bleak....
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 23:09:21 +0100
  ...but do definately also check that idle switch on > the throttle housing... it is relatively easy to check (not so easy to > adjust precisely...
• Re: Running cold...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 19:31:47 -0500
  ...If say, your t-stat housing is only 160 F ...that's much too cool. Fully warmed up ..you'd like to seen #'s...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sun, 2 May 2004 19:19:24 -0400
  ...Do not forget that my ISCU module is not working and I am playing with the throttle gas when I am trying to start...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:12:03 -0300
  ...It is on the front drivers side of the engine bay connected to the thermostat housing. It will have a blue body and is...
• Digitool saves the day
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 06:25:08 -0800
  ...by the ecu. > TS led indicates the throttle valve / butterfly is at idle or full > throttle. > Coil led indicates the coil is being pulsed...
• Re: Conversion to 2.1L from 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 09:28:07 -0700
  ...The 2.1 has a larger intake plenum and throttle body, so use those, not the 1.9's. That will require a slight...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 18:02:36 -0700
  ...it >> > with >> > > a new throttle cable and cleaning out the rust and dirt from the >> pedal to >> > > cable housing. Now it's back! >> > > >> > > Side...
• Re: More timing confusion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 00:48:14 -0400
  ...There is a line coming out the front, closest to me, and that is plugged into the throttle body housing in a T connected...
• Re: FS: 5 Speed Diesel Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:50:08 -0500
  ...On the other hand, it would do that with the car dolly/racecar in tow as well! :) Anytime my foot was on the throttle...
• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 12:07:02 -0800
  ...The caliper housing slide on two pins. They are the two that have rubber accordion boots over them. If you do not keep these...
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL slow starting when engine is warm
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 16:35:23 -0500
  temp2 sensor? In the thermostat housing. Sounds like it is temperature related. I experienced similar results only it would not start at all until...
• 87 HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 15:03:46 -0800
  ...both ends of pink plastic from throttle to vapor recovery, and piece from pressure regulator to air housing(?)--near distributor in middle of engine...
• HELP, 78 westy, 2L FI trouble (high idle)
  Historical mailing list - Arnold Schultz
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 01:27:47 -0700
  ...1) Air cleaner housing and filter checked. 2) Airflow sensor checked and changed (used). 3) Throttle valve Checked and changed (used), also tried was...
• Re: Westy Engine Swap questions 1.9L to a 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 08:36:22 -0700
  ...You use the complete exhaust, water pump, and thermostat housing from the 1.9. The exhaust and plumbing are radically different for the 2...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 19:28:34 -0400
  ...it > with > > a new throttle cable and cleaning out the rust and dirt from the pedal to > > cable housing. Now it's back! > > > > Side...
• Re: Air Intake Project
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 27 May 2001 13:27:42 -0700
  ...I think the biggest improvement would be finding a way to eliminate or reduce the 90-degree bend from the throttle body to the...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:56:59 -0800
  ...Sensor II ........the one at the thermostat housing.......it's a critical input to the ECU. throttle switches are often off........you should at...
• Parts FS - lots left
  Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 18:24:11 -0700
  ...These are awsome lights! $100 / set � AFM, good condition (86-91) $50 � 2.1 L throttle body $15 � coolant exp tank used (86-91...
• Re: Auxiliary Air Regulator - Testing - Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:25:43 -0400
  ...All it does is bypass the throttle plate to allow more air and thus an increased idle speed. The 12 volt heater causes the...
• Exhaust popping??
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 17:54:10 -0500
  ...Sure starts nice, and great throttle response, power, etc. So far the oil temp hasn't gone over 210 with 95 ambient temp. Hey...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sun, 2 May 2004 19:39:06 -0400
  ...Do not forget >that my ISCU module is not working and I am playing with the throttle gas >when I am trying to start...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:23:35 -0400
  ...It is on the front drivers > side of > the engine bay connected to the thermostat housing. It will have a > blue body > and is...
• Replace 1.9 with a 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:11:30 -0800
  ...It came with all the intake manifolds, fuel injectors, fuel lines, fuel pressure regulator, water pump, thermostat housing, all 3 mount harness for alternator...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:21:48 -0700
  ...The wire insulation cracks where they pass though the distributor housing causing intermittent shorting and the exact behavior you describe. Steven -------------------------------------------------- From: "alfred bagdan...
• Re: Engine runs with no AFM?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:46:06 -0500
  ...Turned the key and got a horrible noise since the air cleaner housing was sitting on the alternator fan. D'oh! OK, moved that...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:01:03 -0800
  ...Cleaned connections in engine compartment, replaced battery ground strap and checked transmission ground strap Fuel lines Fuel pump & filter Set throttle switch Cleaned throttle...
• Re: 91 Westy, idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:07:47 -0400
  ...In addition to the idle bypass screw on the throttle housing, you may need to check the throttle stop screw. The throttle plate may...
• Re: Cruise Control Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 17:30:30 -0700
  ...Tach no longer works, speedo cable ripped off the speedo, broken tab >on the instrument cluster housing so the cover rattles etc etc. > >And...
• Re: Fw: Golf/ jetta auto trans can be used with vanagon diffs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 23:41:43 -0500
  ...The Vanagon converter is self cooled due to the open housing and the air fins on the outside. I've never done any temp...
• Re: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 May 2015 09:29:35 -0400
  ...and work the throttle accelerating and decelerating alternatively. If you feel the shifter moving with engine power the gear carrier housing is shot and...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:08:07 -0800
  ...Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor is the throttle switch making con*t*act at idle ? it's not on 75 % of the 2...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 15:26:02 -0800
  ...the torque converter would be out of position and the tranny housing wouldn't mate with the engine. On 12/18/05, Mike Collum...
• Re: hiccups/hesitations-update-new AFM
  Historical mailing list - Paolo
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 20:25:43 -0800
  >How about this theory, when you removed the air filter housing, I.E. the >AFM) to put in the new one you jiggled the...
• Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 8 Jan 2015 15:48:58 -0500
  ...trying to sort out some bucking I'm experienceing with on/off > throttle) > > > I live in Houston and there is this cool DIY garage...
• Re: Why am I hear? (free H.P. for syncros)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 00:40:20 -0400
  ...This is the plastic device located between the air cleaned housing and the begining of the snorkel tube, that goes into the side wall...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 20:08:10 -0500
  ...it > >> > with > >> > > a new throttle cable and cleaning out the rust and dirt from the > >> pedal to > >> > > cable housing. Now it's back! > >> > > > >> > > Side...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 8 Sep 2017 08:29:23 -0400
  The temperature sensor I replaced about 3 years ago is the one with a blue rectangular plug connector on the thermostat housing. On Fri...
• Re: Auxiliary Air Regulator - Testing - Digijet
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:42:00 -0500
  ...All it does is bypass the throttle plate to allow more > air and thus an increased idle speed. The 12 volt heater causes the...
• Re: Vanagon tranny
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 9 Oct 2022 23:19:25 -0600
  ...Take your foot off the throttle and it goes in >> neutral for free wheeling down hills. >> >> The soft parts for these transmissions are readily...
• Re: Woody's digitool / digijet running rich
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 07:50:26 -0600
  ...TS led indicates the throttle valve / butterfly is at idle or full throttle. Coil led indicates the coil is being pulsed by the distributor...
• Re: Vanagon tranny
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 9 Oct 2022 22:47:02 -0600
  ...Take your foot off the throttle and it goes in >> neutral for free wheeling down hills. >> >> The soft parts for these transmissions are readily...
• Re: Cold Engine/high idle
  Historical mailing list - Katy
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 11:03:17 -0500
  ...Then I noticed this post below on the list. > There is a switch under the throttle housing on the engine that can cause > this...
• Re: Thermostat with a hole?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:41:56 -0700
  ...The latest OEM thermostat, revision F > not only does not have a bypass, the top throttle plate is actually > gasketed to prevent any bypass...
• Water injection and long term damage
  Historical mailing list - Peter W. Stein
  Sat, 20 Dec 1997 17:42:34 -0800
  ...filter area, completely soaking the filter (and I'm sure all throttle/injection equipment farther down the line, also). I didn't know this...
• MORE '86 F.I. probs/search for answers
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 08:33:54 -0500
  ...CHecked mass air flow sensor and thermostat in that housing. All check out accoring to Bently. 2. Unhooked above sensor unit and van ran...
• Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:20:20 -0800
  ...is the throttle switch making contact at idle ? scott turbovans On 11/13/2012 6:38 AM, Jim Felder wrote: > Not that anyone has...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 16:48:40 -0700
  ...it should stay continuity until the throttle is open that far. The adjustment is the two allen screws below the throttle body housing. ONe...
• Re: Funky Idle Issues and a note on the shipping issue (long)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 23:25:45 -0500
  ...is this the temp sender that's directly below the thermostat housing? 5) There's a coil spring on top of the throttle switch...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 20:06:58 -0300
  ...I only had to remove the intake hose between the throttle housing and air box to get at the nut on the end of...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 11:31:36 -0400
  ...scrub. > > I only had to remove the intake hose between the throttle housing and air box to get at the nut on the end...