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Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:00:34 -0700
...the exhaust > pipe, and it's easy > to replace the t-stat. > On some engines it won't quite clear the exhaust pipe. > On...
'82 Adventurewagen to be dipsosed of (long)...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Fri, 1 Sep 2000 10:21:51 -0700
...Gray water holding tank with drain valve Stainless steel sink with cutting board cover Hanging clothes closet Various drawers and cabinets for storage Folding...
Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 17 May 2008 00:03:27 -0700
...area - Subaru's just don't have that part..........and 4 valves per cylinder and a big swoopy intake manifold.......really, here we are...
Head replacement and stupidity
Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
Mon, 5 Feb 1996 10:40:01 -0800 (PST)
...I adjusted the valves and thought I had it fixed but the last time it took some threads with it. Apparently the head was...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Thu, 5 Sep 2013 04:34:46 -0700
...com/articles/waterboxes.html> >> ). >> I've previously done a test for exhaust gasses, but no CO2 detected. I >> have wanted to plumb a pressure...
Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 4 Mar 2004 08:35:30 -0500
...The Syncro does >have a check valve to keep oil in the low gear housing for these uphill >adventures but eventually it will come...
Re: oil pressure -- next round
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Thu, 17 May 2007 22:49:22 -0700
...They machined the rods, machined the crank, redid one of the heads, had to change one valve,machined the wrist pins and the piston...
Engine choices:was You Never Know: A Story
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 23 May 2022 09:25:36 -0400
...Current issues are minor things like seeping rear heater valve and mystery ooze somewhere in the extensive cooling system. This is not do to...
Re: Project Vanagon Dyno Results & Comparison
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Sat, 23 Oct 2004 19:03:52 -0500
...In addition, I have added a performance computer chip, a test pipe (hollow replacement for the cat), and a free flowing exhaust (good for...
Re: Friday post, some van, some other...
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Fri, 22 Dec 2017 17:21:42 -0800
...The conclusion was > something had happened internally, and exhaust gasses were pressurizing the > case, going up thru the pushrod tubes into the valve rocker...
SALE Reluctantly-89 Westy
Historical mailing list - K Dungay Allas
Fri, 27 Sep 2002 19:45:26 -0500
...use Dex-cool and new belts (receipts and extra belts) Recent exhaust totally re-done (receipts)(2 years ago) Recent coolant hoses and water...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:22:49 -0400
...The motor had 200k on it and was blowing white smoke like crazy out the exhaust. I only paid $1,000 for the car...
Re: Break-in.......new engine (your opinion?)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 16 Jun 2004 14:21:23 -0500
...Concentrate on bleeding the van first wile > > keeping low temp (am cheking the exhaust temp with infrared gun > > > > 3)-this procedure (bleeding) should take...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll tell you BTW
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 29 Dec 2015 12:33:45 -0800
...The only reason you need a short >>> filter is to clear the exhaust. At some point the exhaust has or will >>> need to be...
Three oil changes
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 1 Dec 2001 16:12:23 -0600
...Removed valve covers and set the hydraulic lifters one turn down from just touching. Some help but not much. Sent her off again. Solution...
Re: 1.9 WBX VS 2.0 AC (long)
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Wed, 21 Jun 2000 14:38:17 -0500
...The air cooled 2.0 is notorious for cylinder head failures at moderate to high mileage, most notably dropping of exhaust valve seats, which...
Re: Eric's van is running again
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 3 Nov 2020 15:40:26 -0500
...I like the new GW EFI setup juxtaposed with the well worn idle >> control valve...the new and the old. Lastly I was kind...
Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:57 -0700
...It turns an >> exhaust leak from a noise problem into a too-rich mixture. It turns >> a misfiring cylinder into a too-rich mixture...
Re: idea?
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:07:42 -0500
...The condenser >> > > > > >> and it's fan still must be mounted outside or be able to exhaust >> > > > > >> it's hot air to the outside or...
Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:31:32 -0600
...Many Diesel vehicles >>> 2007 and newer also require the use of a special Diesel Exhaust >>> Fluid, (DEF). This is a urea based fluid used...
Re: winter weight oil
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:15:28 -0700
...Engine had heads at 168K, and at > 248K when I bought it I Replaced the #2 exhaust valve and a set of rings. > This...
Re: idea?
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Sun, 27 Oct 2013 12:16:51 -0500
...The > >> > > > >> condenser and it's fan still must be mounted outside or be able > >> > > > >> to exhaust it's hot air to the outside or...
Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Thu, 12 Jul 2007 23:10:23 -0400
...I should know, we just did one today, refresh the cooling system and exhaust system. Engine do go wrong sometime, that is life, if...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll tell you BTW
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 29 Dec 2015 15:43:29 -0700
...The only reason you need a short >>>> filter is to clear the exhaust. At some point the exhaust has or will >>>> need to be...
Re: fuel pump fuel filter-stupid engineering
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:44:31 -0500
...Of course diaphragm pumps only had to be protected from the bug stuff that could jam a valve or actually bloc a line. That...
Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 5 May 2009 20:10:30 -0500
...2) Cracked front and rear exhaust collectors 3) Leaking Front Crankshaft Seal 4) Slipping Clutch (from leaking crankshaft seal) 5) CV inspection and lube...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Thu, 5 Sep 2013 09:09:04 -0700
...com/articles/waterboxes.html > > > >> ). > >> I've previously done a test for exhaust gasses, but no CO2 detected. I > >> have wanted to plumb a pressure...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:21:01 -0800
...On > the last leg of the > >> trips, he was pushing exhaust gases into the > coolant, suggesting (at the > >> least) that one of the green...
Re: Recommendations, anyone?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 9 Jul 2012 21:21:54 -0700
...I find slightly burnt exhaust valves commonly too, especially on 2.1's. I bring them back to health in priority too. right down...
Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! - 3A Comment
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:19:48 -0400
...2.0L, superior intake manifold and head to the early 1.8L engines, superior exhaust manifold to the 1.8L group, readily adaptable to...
Re: winter weight oil
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 06:59:09 -0400
...Engine had heads at 168K, and at > 248K when I bought it I Replaced the #2 exhaust valve and a set of rings. > This...
Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 08:43:55 -0700
...Don't forget the rattling exhaust vibrations that'll make your wife want to pee all the time . Find a decent builder and buy...
Re: Shout out to Ken and Dennis The RARE vW bus vender
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:48:08 -0700
...Just think > no cooling system whatsoever, no exhaust, no noisy or stuck valves or head > replacements, no discussions about synthetic vs regular oil - except...
Re: Friday post, some van, some other...
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 22 Dec 2017 17:50:22 -0800
...The conclusion was > > something had happened internally, and exhaust gasses were pressurizing > the > > case, going up thru the pushrod tubes into the valve rocker...
Re: Brake Fade-wheel cylinder pull back!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:46:48 -0700
...and rear brake temps are a function of good hyd pressure from the master cylinder ( and through the brake pressure limiting valve ...and through...
The return of the Turd <really long>
Historical mailing list - chris smith
Sat, 28 Aug 1999 23:37:54 -0500
...While driving the van home from the friends brothers house, the van made a back-fire kind of noise, and the exhaust got real...
Update: She's almost an engine! (kinda long)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 1 Nov 1995 09:44:10 -0600 (CST)
...I managed to get the valves adjusted and install the oil pump, oil cooler, fuel pump, generator stand, plugs, and distributor. She's starting...
Re: Problem with 1991 Vanagon cooling system
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:17:34 -0700
...I have not kept coolant in >> >> it >> >> recently long enough to tell exhaust gases are dirtying the coolant >> >> and >> I >> >> have not done the...
Re: Portable Air Conditioner aka hybrid electric vehicle continued - live and learn
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Fri, 1 Jul 2005 09:53:47 -0700
...Doug Everybody have a happy and "cool" 4th I am definitely going to change out that heater valve ASAP now. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 5 Sep 2013 11:29:09 -0700
...com/articles/waterboxes.html> >>> ). >>> I've previously done a test for exhaust gasses, but no CO2 detected. I >>> have wanted to plumb a pressure...
head torque on water-cooled engines: a recall
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Wed, 19 Oct 94 23:59:13 CDT
...Heating; Heater Exhaust Pipe Vehicle Description: Vans equipped with auxiliary heaters Description of Defect: The auxiliary heater's exhaust pipe is mounted in a...
G-R-I-P-E-S part 5 oil pres woes and more woes and ....
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Fri, 9 Feb 2001 20:11:34 -0800
...going to ask), wiper motor is weak, seat hole needs repaired, exhaust has a crack somewhere, and if I don't get a new...
Group Buy Announcement for Upgrade Digifant ECU Chips
Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
Sun, 14 Jul 2002 20:27:16 -0700
...This > is done to suit hi lift > ratio rockers which push the valve open further than > standard and therefore > allow more time for the...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:10:57 -0500
...On the last leg of the > trips, he was pushing exhaust gases into the coolant, suggesting (at the > least) that one of the green...
Re: `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 16:41:52 -0500
...normally a slow process accompanied by a white smoke at the exhaust. If you stop the normal cooling flow because you have a broken...
Re: Heaters for winter camping
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 19:10:24 -0500
...It is attached to a quick connect propane hose w/ shutoff >valve to the propane line under the sink, & can be removed & installed >in...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 4 Sep 2013 18:24:28 -0700
...If it's the exhaust into the coolant syndrome..and one is trying to get off as lightly as possible ( do only the bad...
Re: Who Sells the Coolant Pipe Repair Kit?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 5 Nov 2002 09:37:41 -0500
...A lot of the use depended on what was going to flow thru the pipes valves at the factory. I am no chemist, metallurgist...
Engine build and other things, part 3
Historical mailing list
Sat, 29 Apr 1995 18:52:35 -0700
...Break one of those exhaust bolts that come with the kit. Put grade 8 ones in instead. So here the engine is almost finished...
road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
...Last year's weight loaded air valve is replaced by a valve controlled by cable running to the engine's thermostat. When the engine...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll tell you BTW
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 29 Dec 2015 15:44:18 -0800
...The only reason >>>>> you need a short filter is to clear the exhaust. At some >>>>> point the exhaust has or will need to be...
Fridge R+R... how I spent my weekend (long)
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Mon, 10 Mar 2003 18:14:55 -0800
...REMOVAL Make sure the main LPG valve is turned off outside !! Disconnect the battery ground. Open the doors and windows on the van. When...
Re: My van is HOME!!!!
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:43:13 -1000
...Because > of the ridiculous length of time it took, and acknowledging my > patience, he threw in the trailing arm, some exhaust work, and over...
Re: hesitation from a stop and replacing afm
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 28 Mar 2003 07:45:58 -0500
...But I always felt I could trust them, and only once did one let me down. (sucked exhaust valve) And I knew that was...
Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Wed, 16 May 2012 10:45:22 -0500
...It turns an<BR>> exhaust leak from a noise problem into a too-rich mixture. It turns<BR>> a misfiring cylinder into...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll tell you BTW
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 30 Dec 2015 18:12:35 -0800
...The only reason >>>>> you need a short filter is to clear the exhaust. At some >>>>> point the exhaust has or will need to be...
Re: Shout out to Ken and Dennis The RARE vW bus vender
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:15:49 -0700
...Just >> think >> no cooling system whatsoever, no exhaust, no noisy or stuck valves or head >> replacements, no discussions about synthetic vs regular oil - except...
Re: idea?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 27 Oct 2013 17:37:40 -0700
...The >>>>>>>>> condenser and it's fan still must be mounted outside or be able >>>>>>>>> to exhaust it's hot air to the outside or...
Re: 85 & 86
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Mon, 1 May 2006 14:18:43 -0400
...Rest of Exhaust in relatively good shape. **New Fuel Pump (Old one was frozen after 1 1/2 years of sitting - raunchy gas) Note...
Re: Cyl head removal advice
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 16:56:30 -0500
...normally a slow process accompanied by a white smoke at the exhaust. If you stop the normal cooling flow because you have a broken...