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• Re: Don't Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 08:41:00 -0700
  All this talk about heater valve...winter is coming?! the reality is VW chose bad(to put it mildly) location for the valve, there...
• Valve cover gaskets
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 14:00:19 EDT
  I in the middle of changing the valve cover gaskets on my 82 Westy(CA exhaust). Is there a trick to getting off the...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:06:16 -0500
  ...Find the hose going from the valve up to the >> heater and drop it off the heater outlet inside the glove box opening. >> >> Now...
• Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 23:54:01 -0500
  > The Idle control valve: > - Is simply a fan that pumps air into the center plenum. > -The volume is metered by the airflow meter. > -The...
• Re: Propane tank main valve
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 21:42:23 -0700
  Main Valve is a rather ambiguous term. Are we talking about the Fill Valve or the Shut Off Valve? Any qualified propane repair or...
• Friday NVC: Long-neglected valve adjustment question?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:01:37 -0800
  Is there any risk of collateral damage when doing a valve clearance adjustment on an engine that is decades overdue? Long version: GF's...
• Valves getting much tighter much too fast
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 04 Jul 1995 11:31:04 +0600
  Well, the #3 exhaust valve has tighted up .004" in the last 1075 miles. I am really concerned. Further, when I took off the...
• Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 May 2018 17:37:23 -0400
  ...Problem is the photo shows the O2 sensor > and not the valve. > Put your meter in series with the valve. The connector is a...
• valves tightening?
  Historical mailing list - WOODRUT
  Thu, 11 Aug 1994 15:08:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The mechanic said part of the reason she ran rough was because "the valves tightened up again". The valves had just been adjusted 2...
• Re: engine noises
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 20:27:34 -0700
  ...you've got a cast head, places for the valve seats are machined in, then valve seats are pressed in, then a "valve job...
• Re: VW VR5's (Was Re: VW V6 ?'s)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 00:18:21 -0800
  ...The VW web page > said it's a 20-valve VR5 with the same 5-valve/per cylinder head design > like the Audi's...
• Re: Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 22:10:31 -0400
  The valve is supposed to have the restriction. Too much flow to the rear heater will result in too little flow to the front...
• Re: Whiff of propane
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:02:41 -0700
  > After letting the van sit overnight with the main valve off, > I cracked open a stove burner valve and heard a hiss of gas...
• Re: Leak from LPG auto-stop valve's discharge port?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:51:47 -0500
  Mike, Replace the Autostop valve with a manual valve and your problems will be over. I had more propane fill valve leaking issue's...
• Re: Confused about valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 10:57:38 -0500
  ...You want the valves to be at 'rocking' position, either way you move the crank one valve will move. This is TDC to fire...
• Re: propane fill valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 17:44:56 -0500
  At 09:57 AM 1/30/2000 -0800, Davidson wrote: >valve was open...it was spewing out propane... he turned off his propane >pump...
• Re: AMC valves, Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 27 May 2009 10:37:06 -0400
  ...AMC valves, Boston Bob >> >> Jeff, >> OK, let's pretend that you are going to replace your exhaust valves with >> "better" ones that are around...
• Re: Digijet Aux Air Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 08:38:39 -0400
  At 07:41 10/27/2000, Mark Ingalls wrote: >What I am wondering is, does the power to the aux air valve heat the...
• Re: Proper Tire valve stems?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 20 Aug 2015 23:51:20 +0000
  More than you want to know about tire valves: http://techno-fandom.org/~hobbit/cars/valvestem/   http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:17:01 -0400
  ...Quantity of LPG in tank has no effect. > Replace that defective, non-working valve with a standard RV fill valve and > bleed valve, and...
• Re: Fuel tank pressurized
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 08:52:56 -0500
  ...Trace the plastic purple vacuum hose from the intake manifold to the valve. the valve most likely has a hole in it and that...
• Photo of inside of Rear heater on off coolant valve
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 10:35:08 -0800
  For anyone interested in a photo if the inside of the rear coolant valve I have a photo of the old one showing the...
• Re: WBX big valve heads and flow bench results
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 00:40:42 -0700
  What are the differences between your big valve heads and the ones offered by Faste German Auto? Are they different sized valves, or similar...
• unclas Propane tank fill valve leak
  Historical mailing list - Thomas, Geoffrey
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 11:16:05 -0400
  ...It looks as if the autostop valve could be replaced with a standard valve and a bleeder valve could be added to where the...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 10:15:43 -0400
  ...Dennis" I thought valve rotation was essential to keeping valves from burning. I had a bad experience with burned valves in an air-cooled...
• Re: Erosion between valves
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:58:46 -0800
  ...Erosion between valves First time I've seen this.� Very deep erosion around the spark area.� Next to the valves.� Between the valves, cutting...
• Re: Relief valve parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 23:57:02 -0500
  That ball valve over the filter on the air cooled engines is the filter bypass valve, not a pressure relief valve. The oil filter...
• Re: heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 09:54:57 -0500
  A manula heater valve can be installed anyhwere in the inbound heater hose. To add a push rod, or cable would require some mechanical...
• Re: problem with add. heat exchanger
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 15:35:10 -0500
  ...There is no cable for the valve; You leave the valve on in cooler months when you expect that you might want heat. The...
• Propane valve question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 31 May 2006 15:36:01 -0800
  ...Our `87 Westy Syncro has a leak from the auto-stop fill valve. It appears to be leaking from the front(forward) side of...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor-valve adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 5 Feb 2015 18:02:06 -0800
  The valves in the AMC heads are still junk, especially the exhaust valves. They use cheapo Osvat valves that cost about $7/each (for...
• Re: filling propane
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 16:44:25 -0600
  Hi donna, I would replace the fill valve with a standard manual fill valve, since most of the fill attendants don't understand how...
• Re: Anti-Drain Back Valve in Oil Filters??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 May 2005 18:55:53 -0400
  The Vanagon oil filter does have a one way valve and a bypass. The diaphragm type thing at the top prevents oil from flowing...
• Re: oversized valve guides?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 19:12:42 -0500
  ...You should also use a sleeve over the valve stem to prevent the lip seal from getting damaged as it passes over the valve...
• Re: Fuel expansion tank float valve
  Historical mailing list - raymond markett
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 23:30:25 -0700
  ...Fuel expansion tank float valve The nipple on the drivers side expansion tank flat valve has broken off in the line (the things you...
• Propane filling
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Fri, 13 Aug 1999 16:48:18 -0600
  My 85 Vanagon had an automatic fill valve which caused nothing but trouble at the fill stations. Some even refused their service as it...
• Re: AC convert
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 15:28:42 -0400
  ...Swap it for a 134a valve.A refrigerant(besides r-12) that works at r-12 pressures let you keep the valve.
• Re: Aux Air Valve becoming available as reman
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 23:48:25 -0400
  But the aux air entry into the throttle body is before the butterfly valve. Wouldn't the butterfly valve control the air flow no...
• Re: Autofill valves: WAS ====>Re: Refilling propane
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:16:26 -0800
  ...alfred bagdan <abagdan@SHAW.CA> > > So you're having trouble with your auto-fill-valve? > > > > Auto-fill-valves are expensive and very troublesome. Some...
• Re: Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 08:45:51 -0500
  ...compartment? >> I added a brass ball valve behind the heater cover. >> I changed the plastic heater valve, and forever was adjusting the >> cable >> clip...
• Re: Refilling propane
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:40:50 -0600
  So you're having trouble with your auto-fill-valve? Auto-fill-valves are expensive and very troublesome. Some propane places at holiday resorts...
• Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:34:36 -0700
  That's why I'm recommending a forged 1/2" ball valve - full diameter inside makes a big difference. And the 1/2" copper...
• Re: High pressure tire valves - do I need 'em?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 08:08:43 -0500
  you wrote: "Folks, Just ordered a new set of Kumho 852's today, and Discount Tire recommends getting high pressure valves @ $4.50 each...
• Re: Bad Valve
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 2 May 2005 18:38:45 -0700
  ...Mark Mike Collum wrote: > Is there any chance that the valve adjustment could be cranked down way > too far for the valve(s) in...
• Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 16:08:24 -0600
  I replaced my valve the last time I had my dash off. No difference. Still got the hot foot. Problem (in my van) seems...
• Re: refitting propane tank
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:59:32 -0800
  With LP in tank, open valve on regulator. Check for leaks by putting soapy water solution on all unions. Look for bubbles on each...
• Re: diagnosis--blown piston ring?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:55:22 -0400
  Before pulling the engine, remove the valve cover, turn the engine over by hand (or with starter & ignition disconnected) and see if the valve...
• EGR valve on an 82
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 22:23:34 EDT
  My EGR valve on my 82 Westy seems to be bad. So, I am in need of a new or good used one...anybody...
• where do I get propane fill valve?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 15:22:03 -0400
  Roger, I had a bad fill valve on our trip from PA to AZ right after we bought the '85 Westy. Vanagon listee Karl...
• Re: compression
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 22:24:33 -0500
  ...A slightly warped valve will kill your compression. If you pull the heads, be sure to lap the valves and check the valve/seat...
• Re: Hydraulic valve lifter (mis)operation
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 13:28:47 -0500
  ...the exhaust valve has to sit on the valve seat or it overheats I cant tell you why this is just how to work...
• Heater valve not =?UTF-8?Q?closing=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 18:52:29 -0700
  Hey gang, When fully closed, my heater valve still flows a little, enough to make the warmth uncomfortable as we finally head into summer...
• Re: Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 06:23:23 -0400
  ...Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Valve Dennis, Are you saying the valve is supposed to have a seal or "O" ring but it does...
• Re: valve adj.: lower compression, valvetrain noise remains
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Sat, 19 May 2012 23:44:48 -0400
  ...When I opened the valve covers, some of the adjustment screws were pretty far from the end of the valve stem -- I could move...
• Re: Fed up with Auto-fill valve
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 14:49:17 -0600
  You have the infamous auto-fill valve. You can easily fix the problem yourself, or take your van to a propane parts or RV...
• FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Tue, 8 May 2001 22:29:13 -0700
  ...http://www.slip.net/~chrisr/rocker_install/valve/installed_valve_cover_right _side.jpg http://www.slip.net/~chrisr/rocker_install/valve/installed_valve...
• Re: AMC valves, Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 27 May 2009 13:51:24 -0400
  ...AMC valves, Boston Bob >>> >>> Jeff, >>> OK, let's pretend that you are going to replace your exhaust valves with >>> "better" ones that are around...
• Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 20:57:43 -0500
  ...Does't that valve supposed to open and provide full flow through the valve? There is no way for that to happen the way...
• Re: AMC valves, Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 29 May 2009 12:04:46 -0400
  Don't mean to point out the obvious here, but there is nothing inconsistent with having seen a bunch of crap AMC heads/valves...
• Re: Propane Leak
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 12:51:25 -0400
  Technically It's not legal (in the US) to do that, replacing the auto-stop vale with the older style fill valve with remote...