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Re: Replacement of coolant parts, Failure modes and using the temperature gauge after losing the water pump or massive amount of coolant.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 18:23:21 +0000
...There are parts of the > engine that operating at much higher temperatures especially at the valves > and in the combustion chambers. The coolant needs...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:25:08 -0800
...If I looked under someone's hood and saw a bunch of mods bolted onto the engine (e.g., intake, exhaust, ignition, etc.), I...
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 18:41:15 -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: idea?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 27 Oct 2013 20:45:46 -0400
...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: Engine choices:was You Never Know: A Story
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Mon, 23 May 2022 19:41:59 -0700
...Usually in a conversion, you also do new > clutch, new SS pipes to new front radiator, new SS exhaust headers and cat > and muffler...
Mudflaps, Trailer Hitches, Stainless Mufflers ARE HERE!
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 10 May 1999 10:25:15 -0400
...Similarly, if you order my exhaust kit ($469.95 for 2.1L, $549.95 for Syncro, including all pipes and gaskets but not the...
Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:40:04 -0400
...Unburned HC would only >> exist if >> you have a miss fire, valve, or other engine problem. Again should >> be well >> under 50 ppm even...
Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:40:58 -0500
...Unburned HC would only > > exist if > > you have a miss fire, valve, or other engine problem. Again should > > be well > > under 50 ppm even...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 Dec 2015 15:38:22 -0500
...turns out my exhaust pipe bracket let loose n whacked my oil > filter. Huge white plume of smoke, work loss, a freeze to the...
Re: Engine Stand [was Re: Re: Sears Cycle Jack reduced to $69]
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 21 Dec 2004 16:45:36 -0800
...I want to mount the > >> > entire engine with exhaust/muffler on the stand for ease of assembly. > >> > Any suggestions on where to buy such...
Re: idea?
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Mon, 28 Oct 2013 01:05:38 +0000
...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: Digifant and Fuel Injection Basic questions(long)
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:42:40 -0500
...in degrees BTDC exhaust(not compression), against the engine speed. This allows the injection to be completed before the inlet valve opens. The Haltech...
Re: demographics of Vanagon.com
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 11 Apr 1998 22:43:19 CDT
...so i thought the valves would last until 100,000 miles. not so. at 88,000, old #3 exhaust let go. :( a horrible racket...
Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:54:38 -0500
...Unburned HC would only > >> exist if > >> you have a miss fire, valve, or other engine problem. Again should > >> be well > >> under 50 ppm even...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:53:50 -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: winter weight oil
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 07:34:47 -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: Sudden head gasket coolant catastrophic leaking
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Mon, 9 Jul 2007 00:09:09 -0400
...One little >>> hair crack was welded/machined between the valves, but not at the >>> failure position of the gasket. I don't recall, whether...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll tell you BTW
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 30 Dec 2015 22:11:44 -0500
...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: Fwd: Stranded - my first heartbreak
Historical mailing list - dan kapeller
Thu, 7 Dec 2006 07:42:55 -0700
...one is the obvious raw gas/fumes coming out over a<BR>potentially hot exhaust system so I'd have something like a small...
Re: Engine choices:was You Never Know: A Story
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 24 May 2022 13:10:42 +0000
...Going from 90 hp to 165 hp in a Vanagon is to really kick > >> butt! The engine was completely gone through with a valve...
Re: Kyle Wade ECU chip and rocker upgrade
Historical mailing list
Tue, 28 Jul 1998 07:31:31 -0700
...seen anywhere else, like > Projektzwo bumpers , fog lights, nerf bars, and exhaust system. > > I look at it this way after 12 years of incredible...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Ryan
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:50:31 -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: Replacement of coolant parts, Failure modes and using the temperature gauge after losing the water pump or massive amount of coolant.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 15:32:40 -0400
...There are parts of > the engine that operating at much higher temperatures especially at > the valves and in the combustion chambers. The coolant needs...
Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Wed, 13 May 2009 15:23:29 -0600
...1) Leaking Fuel Tank Vent System. >>> 2) Cracked front and rear exhaust collectors >>> 3) Leaking Front Crankshaft Seal >>> 4) Slipping Clutch (from leaking crankshaft...
Re: Engine Stand [was Re: Re: Sears Cycle Jack reduced to $69]
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Tue, 21 Dec 2004 17:06:22 -0800
...I want to mount the >> >> > entire engine with exhaust/muffler on the stand for ease of >> >> > assembly. >> >> > Any suggestions on where to buy such...
Maintainance: Good Advice
Historical mailing list - Howard G. Bernier
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:21:57 -0500
...If dirt reaches the injector itself, it can clog or damage the pintle valve and seat. In older vehicles, dirt can plug the carburetor...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:01:28 -0700
...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: Running on Tap Water - attempt at de-confuscation
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Thu, 18 Jul 2002 16:55:04 +0100
...Also, despite weak mixtures leading to hotter running (due to slower burning, risking exhaust valve opening to the flame), its actually rich mixtures that...
Re: ECU optimization -- one quick question
Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:57:58 -0700
...as though the Air idle Valve isnt' doing it's thing, or the control unit. Did you consider and test for vaccuum leaks !!? those...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll tell you BTW
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 30 Dec 2015 19:24:46 -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: G-R-I-P-E-S ....conversions instead
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Sat, 10 Feb 2001 09:34:48 -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...
Re: help needed diagnosing blown head gasket
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 31 Dec 2003 22:37:48 -0600
...On Monday, i went to the garage where the van had been taken, and the mechanic said I had a valve cover gasket leak...
Re: Replacement of coolant parts, Failure modes and using the temperature gauge after losing the water pump or massive amount of coolant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 18:40:49 -0400
...There are parts of >> the engine that operating at much higher temperatures especially at >> the valves and in the combustion chambers. The coolant needs...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:19:25 -0700
...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: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:44:36 -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...
Big Trip Report [part 7, long]
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Fri, 1 Sep 1995 10:01:22 -0700 (PDT)
...Joel Walker's instructions were as accurate as they were exhaustive. We rolled up to his house about 30 minutes later than we'd...
Re: Sudden head gasket coolant catastrophic leaking
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:10:07 -0700
...One little >>>> hair crack was welded/machined between the valves, but not at the >>>> failure position of the gasket. I don't recall, whether...
This guy again (3000 mi trip yada yada)
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 19:05:58 -0800
...Like I said: - No white smoke from the exhaust, - and I drained the engine oil into a clear plastic bucket-no traces of water...
Re: Sudden head gasket coolant catastrophic leaking
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 11:29:12 -0700
...One little >> hair crack was welded/machined between the valves, but not at the >> failure position of the gasket. I don't recall, whether...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:38:09 -0700
...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: ECU optimization -- one quick question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:37:50 -0700
...On my 87 Wolfsburg Weekender..........seems all i did was a solid valve and hed gasket job to a 2.1...........but it into...
Re: Engine Stand [was Re: Re: Sears Cycle Jack reduced to $69]
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 21 Dec 2004 18:25:16 -0800
...I want to mount >>> >> > the >>> >> > entire engine with exhaust/muffler on the stand for ease of >>> >> > assembly. >>> >> > Any suggestions on where to buy such...
Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Wed, 13 May 2009 17:30:12 -0600
...1) Leaking Fuel Tank Vent System. >>>> 2) Cracked front and rear exhaust collectors >>>> 3) Leaking Front Crankshaft Seal >>>> 4) Slipping Clutch (from leaking crankshaft...
Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:02:19 -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: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 6 May 2009 15:19:17 -0500
...1) Leaking Fuel Tank Vent System. >> 2) Cracked front and rear exhaust collectors >> 3) Leaking Front Crankshaft Seal >> 4) Slipping Clutch (from leaking crankshaft...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Jan 2016 12:38:31 -0500
...If not going above that as engine rpm increases means the relief valve is still in control. The 10w-40 especially the Mobil 1...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 1 Jan 2016 22:03:35 -0900
...turns out my exhaust pipe bracket let loose n whacked my oil > > filter. Huge white plume of smoke, work loss, a freeze to the...
Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:09:44 -0600
...It is comprised of the following elements - 1) Idle Stabilizer Valve - tubular device on top of the engine, with wires out one end., and...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Sun, 3 Jan 2016 18:53:11 -0500
...If not going above that as engine rpm increases means the relief valve is still in control. The 10w-40 especially the Mobil 1...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:30:10 -0500
...If not going above that as engine rpm increases means the relief valve is still in control. The 10w-40 especially the Mobil 1...
Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:09:16 +0000
...We finally got to the mechanics shop around 4pm and I was totally exhausted and hungry. Now I needed to focus to try to...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:56:52 -0500
...If not going above that as engine rpm increases means the relief valve is still in control. The 10w-40 especially the Mobil 1...
Re: Sudden head gasket coolant catastrophic leaking
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 15:55:01 -0400
...One little >> hair crack was welded/machined between the valves, but not at the >> failure position of the gasket. I don't recall, whether...
Re: Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 13 May 2009 21:06:15 -0400
...1) Leaking Fuel Tank Vent System. >>>>> 2) Cracked front and rear exhaust collectors >>>>> 3) Leaking Front Crankshaft Seal >>>>> 4) Slipping Clutch (from leaking crankshaft...
I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Thu, 17 May 2012 09:15:41 -0500
...except of course on the diesel specific conversions.)  The engine to transmission/ matting, hanging, and fuel/induction/ exhaust portions of the kit...
Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:13:55 -0500
...The best was often known as the "Black Death" where so much carbon and sludge would form in an engine removing the valve covers...
Re: Fw: melting lower thermostat housing
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 8 Mar 2013 14:35:41 -0800
...This is left over from the days when cars go out of tune ..needing valve adjustments, new points, timing and carb adjust etc... so...
Re: Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Thu, 14 May 2009 16:52:31 -0600
...1) Leaking Fuel Tank Vent System. >>>>>> 2) Cracked front and rear exhaust collectors >>>>>> 3) Leaking Front Crankshaft Seal >>>>>> 4) Slipping Clutch (from leaking crankshaft...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 2 Jan 2016 13:15:08 -0600
...turns out my exhaust pipe bracket let loose n whacked my oil > > > filter. Huge white plume of smoke, work loss, a freeze to the...
Re: ECU optimization -- one quick question
Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 19:21:07 -0700
...On my 87 Wolfsburg Weekender..........seems all i did was a solid valve and hed gasket job to a 2.1...........but it into...