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Re: shuddering from dead stop...is it the clutch wearing out? Other items to consider before long road trip?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 5 Nov 2003 20:51:37 -0800
...If you do find a leak, check for both of these sources. If the shuddering isn't too bad, and clutch is not slipping...
Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 14 Sep 2013 19:36:59 -0400
...Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_release_engine_brake If Wikipedia is an acceptable source...
Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 22 Aug 2014 13:24:16 -1000
...Subaru by vacuum switching valve . and it can be plumbed and controlled like it was on a vanagon. a few interesting things I've...
Re: Early 84 sliding door mechanism - need a part!
Historical mailing list - Skip L
Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:45:10 -0500
...Not sure if the issue is a vacuum leak or otherwise. Any ideas anyone (if you're still reading...). Kind regards, Skip On Sun...
Re: Learning Electricity Part Two
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sun, 5 Apr 2009 15:52:03 -0400
...apart in vacuum, would produce between these conductors a force equal to 2 x 10�7 newton per metre of length." - source BIPM, http...
Projekzwo Lower Grille Fog Lights - Kit Update
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:48:04 -0500
...Initially the plan was that I would build molds and run these on my vacuum forming machine. I cannot do that now because of...
Re: Idle stabliser 84 GL
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Fri, 3 Dec 2004 07:45:56 -0800
...that idle problem.) I suspect that the real source of my idle problem was a vacuum leak. However, I was not able to find...
Re: An Auxiliary Air Regulator puzzle
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:58:59 -0700
...After several minutes of operation, the vacuum > should diminish and eventually disappear almost completely. > > "If the AAR does not close after a reasonable period...
Re: Right turn into driveway kills engine (1.9L '84 2-WD)
Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:32:38 -0700
...The vacuum lines where old and cracked - since I fixed them this hasn't happened. $6 or so of vacuum line and 15 minutes...
Re: This week advice.....
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:25:42 -0400
...The moral of the story is to *always* take a good look at the *connections* between components (wires, vacuum lines, connectors, grounds, etc.) before...
Re: UPDATE - Re: '88 Westy Vacuum leak diagnosis input
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:46:06 -0400
...to the breakdown, the mechanic tried to find the source of a potential vacuum leak using the carb cleaner trick, which didn't yield...
AFM and idle issue
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 09:05:40 -0400
...The idle searches so looking for a vacuum >>> leak. Also just ordered Mansispeed fuel injectors (waiting on mail), so >>> interested to see any improvements...
Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
Historical mailing list - John N. Motlagh
Sun, 30 May 2004 17:37:12 -0500
...16) Vacuum the system for AT LEAST forty-five (45) minutes to a vacuum of 29 in. Hg once the lines are cleaned, the...
anyone interested in a Baltimore '80 Vanagon L going soon
Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
Sat, 20 Jan 2007 18:41:28 -0500
...hauling and has some good stuff in it for a parts source. In the past 7-8 years: -- I've had 3 CVs put...
Re: home made pressure bleeder
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:12:21 -0700
...One connected to the compressed > air source. The > > other connected to the cap of the brake fluid > reservoir cap with a > > fitting on it...
Re: 80 Westy Engine Fire - Mystery Solved
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 11 May 2003 08:20:59 -0700
...could be a fuel source. #10) Engine backfire that caused injector tube to head plastic block to crack, causing vacuum leak. The backfire distributed...
Re: High idle - throttle position switch
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:37:19 -0400
...A vacuum leak and the O2 sensor compensating can also lead to a high idle. With the idle valve disconnected the idle speed should...
Re: Projekzwo Lower Grille Fog Lights - Kit Update
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:57:15 -0400
...Initially > the plan was that I would build molds and run these on my vacuum forming > machine. I cannot do that now because of...
Re: Remving the camping equipment and a source for paint
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:45:09 -0800
...Have a vacuum with you and start scratching and wire brushing the rust out and use a power tool with wire brush wheel on...
Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 30 May 2004 20:12:31 -0500
...A/C charging and maintenance... > > Author/source: Dave Stragand www.projectvixen.com > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > ---- > This is a fairly complete checklist for the conversion based on > Sanden...
Re: erratic and weird idle discovery...
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 14 Aug 2019 15:12:16 -0700
...Do they properly respond to the AC being turned on? > > As for that wire to the switch the source is an unfused 12 volt...
Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
Historical mailing list
Sun, 5 Mar 2023 23:59:04 +0000
...rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Seek out some local shop that does Vacuum Forming. Their trash cans will be full of discards. A polite inquiry...
Re: Early 84 sliding door mechanism - need a part!
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:55:38 -0400
...Not sure if the issue is a vacuum leak or > otherwise. Any ideas anyone (if you're still reading...). > > Kind regards, > > Skip > > On Sun...
Van Update and fuel pressure gauge report
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 14 Sep 2004 01:03:26 -0700
...I'm not sure about the source of the misfire. Might be lifter related. One interesting bit of info. I was checking fuel pressure...
Re: Projekzwo Lower Grille Fog Lights - Kit Update
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:14:30 -0600
...Initially > the plan was that I would build molds and run these on my vacuum forming > machine. I cannot do that now because of...
Re: Platinum Cat heater while mobile..
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Thu, 7 Dec 2000 12:55:30 -0800
...On my plat cat, there is actually a vacuum operated switch, which senses if the fan is moving enough air. If in doubt, call...
Re: Replacing A/C on 89 Westy... Help !
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Fri, 6 Apr 2007 23:48:39 -0500
...The "finish" part is to go back to the shop to have them pull a vacuum on the system. This may suck out some...
Re: Distributor Numbers & Questions (long)
Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
Sat, 6 Jan 1996 17:17:58 -0600 (CST)
...Well, I do have a 009 and this might be a good solution if I can't get the vacuum advanced distributor that I...
Re: Clutch master/slave failed?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 23 Feb 2005 18:22:57 -0800
...sources > that will tell you that you can't bleed the vanagon clutch using the > two-person method, but rather you need a vacuum...
Re: Synthetic Oil for 1.9?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 09:02:34 -0700
...Most sources I've read like single weight dino oil, either 30w HD or 40w HD, for the first 3000 miles. Change the filter...
Saturday adventure
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Sat, 18 Apr 1998 18:09:47 EDT
...Then we went out to a local FLAPS to get some vacuum hose for Charlie's brake booster hose, where it connects to the...
Weber carb (was Re: Tuning Problems)
Historical mailing list - Brian Wilson
Thu, 07 Apr 1994 11:27:10 -0700
...The Bus requres a large vacuum port for the power brakes. > I have seen some plumbing fixtures I may be able to tap the...
Re: Fixed...was 1.9 won't start/restart
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Wed, 17 Nov 2004 10:51:18 -0500
...I replaced the vacuum hoses and there was some improvement, found an almost broken wire to the O2 sensor which I fixed and felt...
Re: Locking rear differential
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:27:33 +0000
...the interior pieces from various sources and hooked it up just like a syncro. (Note that the vacuum diagram in Bently is not correct...
Re: Coolant Reservoir Leak
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Wed, 13 Oct 1999 21:38:29 -0400
Ken, do you have the VW Part# and source for the "H" distribution piece? L have an '84, and one of the PO's...
Re: Looking for parts
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Sun, 10 Feb 2013 07:41:13 -0500
...Since then, I have sourced some metric compression fittings. The German plastic tubing and ends are still available from my supplier. What is the...
Maintainance: Good Advice
Historical mailing list - Howard G. Bernier
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:21:57 -0500
...A worn oxygen sensor drastically changes engine settings! Vacuum Hoses: Many of your vehicle's major systems depend on manifold vacuum for signals and...
Radio interferance and Intermittant Power Loss
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Thu, 3 Oct 2002 08:41:49 -0700
Steve, To my way of thinking the issue of intermittent power loss comes from several sources of possibility as your efforts to solve it...
400mm Lift to Flush
Historical mailing list - Don Sturgill
Wed, 6 Oct 2004 00:18:03 -0400
...I really like the vacuum flush idea. The December 1994 thread �Coolant Fill Crisis� put the fear in me. Engine overheated from being jacked...
Re: fuel pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Sun, 21 Jan 2001 07:08:37 -0600
...It even shows a slight vacuum after cool down. I once had an 86 westy that was well on the way to blowing every...
Woody's stumbling, carpets for 83.5
Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
Thu, 4 Nov 1999 16:02:22 -0500
...Does anyone know a source of full carpets (not mats) for the 83.5, original or similar. The dealers say they no longer carry...
Re: Idle question
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 10:29:05 -0800
...However, I've been thinking of other sources of the problem that the ICU may be masking. - checked all vacuum leaks, there were none...
Re: Sources for plastic valves?
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Sun, 8 Apr 2007 23:33:57 -0500
...Sometimes car parts stores have them for pinching off fuel or vacuum lines; you can also find them in chemistry classrooms and the teacher...
Re: different fuel filter #s for 83.5 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 18 May 2006 19:48:24 -0400
...The modern fuel sources deliver relatively clean fuel and most debris now is from the tank failing. The pre filter only delays the inevitable...
Re: Lake Trip Report and fuel pressure question
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 20 Jul 2004 21:49:06 -0700
...Pressure was about 29psi with the system connected, over 60psi with the fuel return line clamped shut and around 36 psi with the vacuum...
The Real FI Tuning
Historical mailing list
Sat, 11 May 1996 09:59:17 -0700
...On wire is connected to switched battery voltage whereas the other is connected to a power transistor in the computer and is a source...
Fwd: Worse than Vanagon Syndrome
Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
Thu, 13 May 2021 19:18:52 -0600
...DCM connector; Observation: Oxygen Sensor: Functioning normally; Repair: Vacuum lines: Found one failed. Inspect: Repair: Source, acquire, and install replacement line; Repair: Remove Digijet...
Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Mar 2023 00:10:52 +0000
...rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Seek out some local shop that does Vacuum Forming. Their trash cans will be full of discards. A polite inquiry...
Re: shuddering from dead stop...is it the clutch wearing out? Other items to consider before long road trip?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 6 Nov 2003 07:34:21 -0700
...If you do find a leak, check for both of these sources. If the shuddering isn't too bad, and clutch is not slipping...
Re: Projekzwo Lower Grille Fog Lights - Kit Update
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:22:21 -0500
...Initially > the plan was that I would build molds and run these on my vacuum forming > machine. I cannot do that now because of...
Re: Cold Idle Problem
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Sat, 9 Sep 2017 14:54:41 -0400
...Small vacuum leaks, bad injector spray patterns, carbon > deposits on the back of the intake valves, bad valves, worn guides, any > unbalanced engine condition...
Crummy Vanagon performance
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 15 May 2021 02:25:22 +0000
...DCM connector; Observation: Oxygen Sensor: Functioning normally; Repair: Vacuum lines: Found one failed. Inspect: Repair: Source, acquire, and install replacement line; Repair: Remove Digijet...
Re: Early 84 sliding door mechanism - need a part!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:04:38 -0400
...Not sure if the issue is a vacuum leak or >> otherwise. Any ideas anyone (if you're still reading...). >> >> Kind regards, >> >> Skip >> >> On Sun...
Re: your favorite 12 V accessory
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:45:47 -0800
...There's everything from electric > blankets, coffee makers, vacuums, air compressors, trouble lights, fans, oil > pumps-- presumably to change your oil without removing the...
semi paper project WC to AC stopped
Historical mailing list - westydriver
Wed, 2 Oct 2002 15:03:54 -0600
...thanks to the many that posted answers and sources of info to many of my questions this has been done on WC vanagons. (including...
Bench Testing an L-jetronic Fuel Injected engine
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:01:13 -0500
...So I sourced out a set of gaskets and the engine was reassembled. So far, so good. But it's winter, and my bus...
Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 6 Mar 2023 00:30:19 +0000
...rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Seek out some local shop that does Vacuum Forming. Their trash cans will be full of discards. A polite inquiry...
Re: True Grit---
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 27 May 2002 22:31:48 -0500
...In many cases of Westies I've purchased to resurrect or Vanagons I purchased for an economical parts source the vehicles have had extensive...
Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:07:41 -0700
...Is it really fuel or possibly oil? One often over looked source of vacuum leaks is the valve guides. An engine imbalance due to...
Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
Fri, 15 Aug 2014 08:01:19 -0400
...Idle switch is good, vacuum lines seem good, think it could be a clogged charcoal canister that needs to be revved up before getting...