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Re: Old Oil Filter Study
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:47:22 -0600
...My concern was that by replacing the bypass part of the filter with pleated paper they were completely undoing the benefits of the bypass...
Re: On road, Having problem, coolant related
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:35:32 -0800
...I will check the bypass valve tomorrow. Thanks, Mark On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 4:42 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote...
Inputs to idle computer
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:18:01 -0400
...I've checked the contacts on the idle computer, checked the throttle switch, and the idle air bypass valve is operating smoothly. Does anyone...
More troublingshooting information from DeLand, FL
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:29:35 -0800
...No difference in bad performance as expected since ECU bypasses senor when engine is started. DISTRIBUTOR: Removed cap and checked underside for evidence of...
Re: metal bypass coolant pipe
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 23:30:29 -0400
...I believe that > it is called a bypass pipe, it is on the driver's side. I ordered one > from Ken at Vanagain last...
Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:26:09 -0500
...For the idle bypass screw ; insert the Allen wrench and notice where the short arm is pointing, say twelve O'clock. Then count the...
Re: " Fail Safe " Type Coolant Thermostat
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 24 Dec 2017 12:07:26 -0800
...The lower disc will > be the wrong diameter and the wrong location closing off the bypass, > (mixing) port to early and often even jamming...
An Auxiliary Air Regulator puzzle
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:36:41 -0700
...It is supposed to bypass a little air around the throttle when cold and give the engine a little more pep. 12V from the...
Ignition lock fail - fix or replace?
Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:35:47 -0700
...Can I jump start somehow? Can I dril it out and force w/a screwdriver? Can I remove the lock or bypass it? Does...
JC whipme's #
Historical mailing list - christian krahforst
Wed, 29 May 1996 11:11:45 +0000
...bjones@jws.com (Brent Jones) >hey - i'm in desperate need for a heater box bypass tube. i think j c >whitney sells them...
Re: how hot do you run?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 21:50:42 -0600
...note I have wired a bypass switch for the high speed fan on the radiator...if I bypass it drops the needle my two...
Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:17:53 -0600
...Does the water cooled bus use the same system to bypass the oil cooler? If it does then a weak or incorrect spring can...
Re: '85 Vanagon - Rear Heater Core Problem: Follow Up
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 20:16:15 -0500
...In fact your front heater will work better if he does *not* bypass the rear. Then get a heater core from Bus Depot at...
Re: Cool it...
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Wed, 9 Jul 2014 08:09:03 -0700
My radiator hoses once got all bunched up and squished by the spare tire - in part because my leaky front heater core was bypassed...
Re: Need help
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 9 May 2005 09:00:48 -0600
...shall remain a mystery. > > RC > > In testing I found that the bypass valve in the fram was a rather strong one. This could cause...
Re: 2.1 Electronic Idle Control valve
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 6 Mar 2008 22:40:08 -0800
...The duration > (duty cycle) determiens how much it opens bypassing the throttle to give > more idle speed. So it's just pulse-width modulation...
Oil cooler musings
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:45:18 -0800
Not sure about the WBX motor, but most motors are set up with a 'oil bypass' valve that shunts the oil around the oil...
Re: Clakity-Clack
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 6 Aug 2001 19:20:23 -0500
...The second valve is > generally a spring loaded bypass valve located centrally and at the > opposite end from the larger threaded exit hole. It...
Re: 1980 Westfalia water pump question
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:10:41 -0800
...Best to bypass this function as it causes more problems than it solves. They did away with it during 82 production. You need to...
Re: Shipping an engine to Boston Bob
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 17 Apr 2001 19:34:55 -0500
...Never attempt to bypass Customs Authorities, even simple mistakes cause delays. There are heavy fines, penalties and possible prosecution for mis-representing your import...
Re: high oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:23:58 -0700
...measuring the oil pressure? In the case or at a bypass > plate? If bypass plate It's the filter. > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
FS FM modulator to make line in for any stereo
Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:19:48 +0000
...Since the antenna is bypassed when the unit is powered on you do not have to worry about interference from local radio stations. Short...
Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:06:15 -0500
...Wouldn't it produce an abnormally high/fluctuating idle? Also, it seems like when you bypassed the idle/decel switch in times of ordinary...
Re: Idle Control Whatzit
Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:03:55 -0700
...I do have the stablizer (sorry not for sale) that has been bypassed and hard wired. Bastard PO. I myself looking for the pigtails...
Re: Cap for exhaust hole
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:49:45 -0400
...Cap for exhaust hole My exhaust is currently missing the capnut that plugs the bypass hole in the exhaust. Is this something I can...
crank case breather
Historical mailing list - MLind
Mon, 31 Jul 2000 08:30:50 -0400
...Should this be? Also, I am hooking up a bypass oil filter. Can I drill and tap into the crankcase breather and let the...
Re: Thermostat with a hole?
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:08:59 -0500
...The latest OEM thermostat, > revision F > > not only does not have a bypass, the top throttle plate is actually > > gasketed to prevent any bypass...
Re: Voltages from O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 4 Mar 2002 10:20:27 -0500
...idle stabilizer be connected >or bypassed? CO? I'm too lazy to look it up in Bentley, but bypassed is probably specified and is...
Re: broke down in Portland, need help
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 9 Jun 2019 11:33:24 -0400
> > - swap in a new fuel pump relay >>>> - bypassing the onboard ignition switch and use a new spare >>>> - unplug and replug a small connector at...
Re: [Q] Bypassing Rear Seat Heat Exchanger
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Fri, 17 Oct 1997 13:32:53 -0500
Jeff et. al., I am contemplating the same for my rear heater as I don't need two in SE Texas. I would not...
Re: Diesel Vanagon Coolant Hoses Available
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 9 Feb 2000 19:52:58 -0500
...It's the 10%-off ones that I'm hoping to eventually turn into 60%-off ones (or even 30 or 40%) by bypassing...
Re: Pulsating Idle when cold
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Mon, 11 Apr 2005 08:03:56 -0400
...Finally, the Air Bypass valve is adjustable but since you have a high and low idle problem that probably is not the problem. Ken...
Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Thu, 25 Jun 2020 19:48:35 -0700
...If bypass disc isn't closing off the bypass path then some coolant would be able to skip the radiator and just keep recirculating...
Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 14 Oct 2012 10:09:49 -0700
At 10/14/2012 08:04 AM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > I still >bypassed that weak link by installing a new wire directly from...
Re: water pump problems
Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
Mon, 8 Apr 2002 00:25:36 -0800
...The bleed valve only allows coolant to flow > between the top and bottom coolant pipes so it's more of a bypass valve. > You...
Rear heater core hose connection.
Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
Fri, 27 Feb 2004 19:12:21 -0800
On my 87 GL Wolfsburg Edition, previous owner bypassed the rear heater core by disconnecting the two hoses and putting straight plastic connectors to...
Re: metal bypass coolant pipe
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:54:16 -0400
...I believe that >it is called a bypass pipe, it is on the driver's side. I ordered one >from Ken at Vanagain last...
Re: Digifant II quirky issue. 3000 RPM rev limit?
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Thu, 11 May 2017 10:10:44 -0700
...Mark Chris S wrote: > When I bypassed the fuel pump relay it revs to the redline. Since the problem started after I replaced the...
Re: Bypassing rear heater core?
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Sat, 1 Apr 2000 22:53:01 -0500
At 10:02 AM 4/1/00 -0800, you wrote: >I have searched the archives and their seams to be >conflicting information after removing...
Re: $100 Reward Results
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:21:54 -0700
...TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > > > > there is ALWAYS RISK with just adding a bypass wire like that. > > perhaps you have already .. > > but until enough of the...
Re: Help! How get to rear heater?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 24 Mar 2001 11:23:34 -0700
I have had mine bypassed for a couple years now. The only time I miss it is if I run up to Flag in...
Re: Riddle me this and Riddle me that - Strange "Leak"
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Sun, 20 Apr 2003 08:51:55 EDT
...The heater core can be bypassed by plugging the two hoses going to it together using a 1/2 inch plastic plumbing elbow until...
Re: Idle hunts except when in gear
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:26:31 -0700
...you can also turn down the idle a bit at the air bypass screw on the throttle body . it's a non-technical adjustment...
Re: ignition troubles
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:04:10 -0700
...Personally I'd replace it ASAP and get rid of the bypass. If it turns out not be the switch, at least you have...
Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:53:45 -0800
...Mike Frost 86 Vanagon GL On 2/14/07, dhaynes@optonline.net <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > > The screw actually opens a bypass around the...
Thank You and More Radiator Fan ???
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Sun, 31 May 1998 23:44:02 -0400
...It appears that the last one who bypassed the electric on the radiator fan switch did the bypass somewhere around the fuse box. I...
Re: Dometic fridge on 110V?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 25 May 2003 17:20:49 -0400
...Mike > Does the fridge rely on gravity or why does it have to be level? Is > overheating the concern? > > I bypassed the thermostat and...
Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 19 Oct 2020 23:19:38 -0400
...I > don't find it, but I think the Canadian wiring bypasses the parking > light (or headlights) position on the light switch. So... on...
Re: No idle when engine cold
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:12:19 -0400
...Have you > checked the idle adjustment (bypass screw on throttle body)? I recall > having similar symptoms when mine was set too low (screw damaged...
Re: poptop seal frustration
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Mon, 5 Feb 1996 17:08:54 -0600 (MDT)
...Both shops will ship USMail, UPS, Fedex, whatever, to bypass Canadian/US customs nonsense. No minimum orders, although they will need to order what...
Re: Bus Depot closed Wednesday
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 18 May 2000 19:55:28 -0400
...Meanwhile, in a pinch you could bypass your rear heater core in order to keep your van on the road. - Ron Salmon The Bus...
Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 22:52:53 -0700
> when I unplug the wire to the idle air bypass valve, > the idle speed returns to normal Well, sounds like you've narrowed the...
Re: Speedo Cable question
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 2 Mar 2008 06:35:13 -0500
...At BusDepot.com it would be cheaper just to buy the bypass cable than to buy the upper. What would happen if I bypassed...
Re: Brake pedal goes to the floor
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:56:54 -0400
...master cylinder is exhibiting "bypass." The piston is worn or > the cylinder itself is worn, and allows fluid to bypass the piston. The > pump...
Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Wed, 3 Jun 2009 08:40:49 -0700
Here is a link to a Samba thread with instructions how to make a bypass harness to test the wiring of the FI system...
Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems..
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 21 Apr 2003 20:50:50 -0500
...the idle stabilizer valve opens and closes a bypass around the throttle plate .. not from the crankcase ventilation, as i said. my error. :( hmmm...
Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 21 Sep 2001 19:50:56 -0500
...From the diagrams and descriptions it appears that the blocking of the oil cooler will just bypass the oil into the sump(back to...
Re: Type 4 heavy duty oil pump advise for mounting the oil cooler in the front.
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:05:24 -0500
...The crossbar between the two is the cooler bypass route. Until the oil warms up, it recalculates it back to the engine, then slowly...
Re: Type 4 heavy duty oil pump advise for mounting the oil cooler in the front.
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:06:35 -0500
...The crossbar between the two is the cooler bypass route. Until the oil warms up, it recirculates it back to the engine, then slowly...
Re: Bus routes: most scenic bypasses.
Historical mailing list - Bill
Sun, 15 Nov 1998 23:20:53 -0700
A trucker I know who's been all over the US says the prettiest road he's ever seen is 89A between Flagstaff and...