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  • Re: RnR - Air and Vacuum/Coolant - Van Runs Terrible
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
    Thu, 23 Oct 2014 21:56:23 -0400
    ...I did redo vacuum after finding rip in s-boot which the van was timed to so maybe the increase in vacuum threw it...
  • square lights + grill maybe for sale
    Historical mailing list - VooDoo Rider
    Fri, 29 Dec 2000 16:36:21 -0700
    ...So I'll ask $300 USD but am open to offers (the archives timed out on me again and again, so I don't...
  • Re: [T2] AFC injection problem
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Tue, 2 Jul 2002 21:08:39 -0400
    ...Here are the > specs from oldvolkshome.com for a 7.5btdc timed > engine (note it's about the same for the 5 or 10...
  • Re: Where to get ignition key?
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:15:47 -0700
    ...work. > > www.steveslockshop.com > > I just tried that link and it timed out. Maybe it's just a temporary > problem. Anyway, any qualified locksmith...
  • Re: 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:19:21 -0400
    ...What could make this mark jump > like > so? > > Spark: > New spark plugs (double checked the gap) > New plug wires > New rotor > New cap > Timed...
  • Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
    Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
    Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:42:22 -0700
    ...Sears is a 90 miles round trip. > It has been a long time since I timed any engine with a light. My several old...
  • Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 29 Nov 2014 21:10:30 -0800
    ...The cranking is interrupted periodically by a brief "stall"--ill-timed spark, maybe? Nothing obviously wrong in the engine compartment, but I'm no...
  • Re: I stand corrected.(diesel question)
    Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
    Sun, 22 Jul 2001 21:38:47 -0400
    Sounds like you've timed it properly. Cylinder #1 and #4 will be TDC, and the notch on the injection pump pulley should line...
  • poor gas mileage
    Historical mailing list - Marlan Blair
    Tue, 29 Nov 2005 20:42:48 -0500
    ...It has roughly 15000 miles on a new set of heads, no leaks, good compression, new plugs, fair wires, new O2 sensor, Timed by...
  • Re: Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:19:02 -0500
    ...Does this sound >> likely, and if so, what should I consider first. >> >> I did try searching the database but it timed out. >> >> Thanks for...
  • Re: Timing - 0 or 10 BTDC
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:38:48 -0800
    ...Throttle > response seems the same and my timed 30-50 and 50-70 are identical > under nearly identical conditions (ok, it is a little...
  • Re: What`s wrong/ Foreign member?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Tue, 29 May 2001 09:20:47 -0500
    ...The only info I could find is that 1.9L engines are timed at 5 degrees BTDC (Before Top Dead Center). Bentley does not...
  • Leaking Coolant from Expansion Tank
    Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
    Thu, 10 May 2001 21:41:29 -0400
    ...wrong search terms) and a few attempts at searching earlier posts timed out. If someone explained this before and doesn't want to repeat...
  • Re: Noticed GREMLIN...Motor reves itself at 8 second intervals?
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Thu, 18 Feb 1999 23:22:25 -0500
    ...I noticed >on the grade that the motor revved/surged at timed 8 second intervals (?) >any ideas where to begin trouble shooting? >At fill...
  • Re: acceleration with air cooled
    Historical mailing list - S.C. Harrison
    Tue, 26 Mar 2002 15:17:03 -0800
    ...I timed my van this AM, and after the tire was done > smoking, and finally hooked up to the asphalt, I was able to...
  • Air cooled Auto tranny prob
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Mon, 16 Dec 2002 08:33:20 -0500
    ...etc.......endplay good, so did not split the case ) it is timed correctly and valves are adjusted fine. I have drained and replaced the...
  • Re: repost- guy wants to buy
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Jul 95 16:46:35 EDT
    ...a Rabbit under acceleration. > Could also be injection pump is not timed or mixture adjsutment is off trying > to get more powere. > This is...
  • Re: I can't wait!
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Fri, 20 Aug 2004 06:35:13 -0400
    ...I cand find the timeddd to cleanddd htis pop sicddle dddddrip off my d key ddddddddddddd. ... this List doesn't shape up AND someone...
  • Re: Idle issues
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 17 May 2020 10:46:19 -0700
    ...I timed the engine using the "full advance" method. With the idle control system disabled, you can ring out that portion of harness. From...
  • Re: acceleration with air cooled
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:54:07 -0500
    ...I timed my van this AM, and after the tire was done >smoking, and finally hooked up to the asphalt, I was able to...
  • VANAGON DRAG RACES!......which is actually a faster Vanagon....th e 1.9L timed at 5 degrees BTDC or the 2.1L.......is there a noticable dif ference?
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Tue, 23 Apr 2002 18:12:02 -0500
    I'm in So Cal and would like to know if anyone has any experience with competitive driving between the 1.9L and the...
  • Re: Come out of the closet, all
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 22:10:18 -0500
    ...These are timed events where they close a section of highway and let you go as fast as you want for a given distance...
  • Re: Coil Fires, 7.5KOhms
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Mon, 16 Oct 2000 20:14:05 -0700
    ...This spike >20KV is timed to correspond to the juxtaposition of the rotor and one (or more) of the distributor contacts causing a >20KV...
  • Re: digifant injection
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:21:45 -0700
    things are happening fast enough, that it doesn't matter 'too much ' that each injector opening period isn't timed with the intake valve...
  • Re: Using Google Groups to archive messages
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:51:31 -0800
    ...Saturday, November 29, 2008, 11:16 AM Hi Volks, This morning, I did a search through the archives, and once again, it timed out...
  • Re: Weird ignition timing - '85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:04:19 -0700
    ...I got > the van > started and timed it by ear before reaching for the timing gun. > The van > will barely run at 5 degrees...
  • Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:55:39 -0700
    ...I installed the distributor once > cam/crank were timed together, by lining up the rotor with the #1 > mark, and installed it. When I...
  • Re: FS: '91 Syncro SVX Ebay
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 9 Feb 2006 19:09:27 -0800
    Well, his auction has timed out with a high bid of $9300, so I would say that the market has spoken loudly and clearly...
  • Re: Weird ignition timing - '85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:55:11 -0700
    ...I got the > van > started and timed it by ear before reaching for the timing gun. The van > will barely run at 5 degrees...
  • Re: 1990 Carat...Overheating Saga that won't end....Help????
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
    Sat, 7 Sep 2002 02:30:15 +0000
    ...Is the distributor installed & timed correctly? Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com
  • Electric door locks out of control!
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:25:04 -0700
    ...lock again before I could open the door, but if I "timed" it right, I could open the door before it locked again. The...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
    Fri, 10 Sep 1999 16:21:44 -0700
    ...I haven't timed a quarter mile or 0-60. When I'm out this weekend, I'll see if I can capture some...
  • Re: VANAGON DRAG RACES!......which is actually a faster Vanagon....th e 1.9L timed at 5 degrees BTDC or the 2.1L.......is there a noticable dif ference?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Tue, 23 Apr 2002 20:32:11 -0500
    > I'm in So Cal and would like to know if anyone has any experience with > competitive driving between the 1.9L and the...
  • Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:52:03 -0700
    ...They are not sequential, or even timed. The only thing the ECU does is keep them open so many milliseconds depending on fuel requirements...
  • Re: Actual burn times with Mr Buddy MH9B (Little Buddy)
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Tue, 9 Nov 2010 03:51:05 -0700
    ...Has anyone actually ever timed one to see how > realistic that is? I'm doing it right now, but with a re-filled 1...
  • Re: My Ignition switch replacement experience
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:14:37 -0800
    ...time I hit the check out button I went to > a 'timed out - start over' screen. > If Busdepot has not processed my order after...
  • Re: Engine replaced but still the same symptoms???--Someone stick me in the eye with a dirty spark plug
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Fri, 9 Apr 2010 23:37:35 -0400
    ...that a surging idle can also be due to an improperly timed engine (ie. adjusting by ear). As I understand it, the Digifant struggles...
  • HELP! Vanagon Engine Roughness
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 27 Sep 1994 08:40:06 EDT
    ...says everything is AOK. Injectors have been cleaned with STP additive. Timed up. (Checked all the plugs and wires, OK) Not having experience with...
  • Re: your mail
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Fri, 12 Nov 2004 19:17:51 -0500
    ...It is possible you put the cam in, timed one tooth off? 17-20 mpg's isn't bad. Lots can effect this. Like...
  • Re: Tornado Air Management System
    Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
    Sun, 7 Dec 1997 23:14:38 EST
    ...I did several timed acceleration runs up a hill near home. In the automatic '88, I started at a fixed point and floored the...
  • Re: TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Wed, 30 Jan 2002 17:10:50 -0600
    No sorry, I did not see it? But, I've had my van timed at 6 degrees NTDC for 5 years now. It works...
  • Re: stalling at stop lights.
    Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
    Tue, 8 Jul 2003 19:52:23 -0400
    ...I have not timed a waterboxer just air cooled busses, so if anyone has a pointer or two it would be greatly appreciated. thanks...
  • Re: Timing Billy Bones - Need Help.
    Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
    Fri, 5 Mar 2004 07:53:55 -0600
    ...dog on Ole Billy, but I > > cannnot seem to get him timed properly. I have a > > Craftsman Advance Timing LIght. Billy is a > > Digifant...
  • Re: '82 Vanagon 1.6L Diesel Head Bolt Size????
    Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
    Wed, 12 Sep 2001 09:21:45 -0700
    ...I did search the archives for this, but the >vanagon site timed out, and the archives from type2.com appear to only have >stuff...
  • Re: Follow up Q Re: fuel pump behaviour with ignition on
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 19 May 2006 15:12:44 -0400
    ...Is there a pressure sensor that shuts off the pump when the correct fuel pressure is reached OR is it a timed power spurt...
  • Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:30:29 -0700
    ...I installed the distributor once > > cam/crank were timed together, by lining up the rotor with the #1 > > mark, and installed it. When I...
  • Re: That "peppy" 2.2L
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:53:57 -0700
    Furthermore check out the high speed timed runs on regular Nevada Highway... Google it. Wide open running at 200 even, if you have the...
  • Better informed on buying a Bus
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 7 Oct 1995 09:53:43 -0800
    ...actually understood and laughed while reading!), as well as a remarkably timed article in Hot VW's. So far I have only seen overpriced...
  • Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Sat, 2 Jul 2016 12:42:04 -0400
    ...Sears is a 90 miles round trip. >>>> It has been a long time since I timed any engine with a light. My >>>> several old...
  • Puh-Leeeze Van-Again!!!
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Hayden
    Tue, 12 Jun 2001 20:52:02 -0400
    ...I put it back in, timed it and put a new clamp on it. I fired it up and took it for a short...
  • Re: ATTN: 80-83 Owners
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Mon, 28 Apr 2003 09:43:20 -0400
    If you are running an 009 there is no way you have proper advance........My guess is that someone timed it for full advance...
  • Re: Cleaning K&N filters ??
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Sun, 31 Dec 2000 12:04:09 -0500
    ...the K&N web page (just says use their stuff) and I > keep getting timed out of the archives - I tried) > > Thanks, Malcolm Stebbins >
  • Question about ignition timing..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:54:46 -0700
    ...It has been some time since I timed a vehicle. The last ones I messed with still had points ignition. I used to have...
  • Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 29 Nov 2014 21:09:12 -0800
    ...The cranking is interrupted periodically by a brief "stall"--ill-timed spark, maybe? Nothing obviously wrong in the engine compartment, but I'm no...
  • Re: 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
    Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
    Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:45:42 -0700
    ...What could make this mark jump > like > so? > >> Spark: >> New spark plugs (double checked the gap) >> New plug wires >> New rotor >> New cap >> Timed...
  • Re: 86 Westy w/ Overheating issue. ANY other possibilities?
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Sat, 14 Apr 2007 13:35:37 -0400
    ...It has been timed, and the van seems to run great but gets way too hot. I have bled it, and bled it, and...
  • Re: 82 Diesel won't start
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Sat, 29 Apr 2000 19:37:44 -0700
    ...It will not prevent a properly timed engine from starting in warm weather. Given the description of your problem, I suspect injector pump timing...
  • Re: Timing Notch? on 2.1 Digifant
    Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
    Mon, 15 Sep 1997 23:42:59 UT
    ...better, giving more power and smoother acceleration. (Both my vans came timed closer to this than to 5 deg. per the pulley.) 8 deg...
  • Re: Electric door locks out of control!
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:52:52 -0400
    ...lock again before I could open the door, but if > I > "timed" it right, I could open the door before it locked again. The...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:32:59 -0800
    ...IF it was a timed sequential egine ...the injector would squirt right at the intake valve area ...and during the intake phase . Subaru's...