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Re: Van cuts out
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Wed, 30 May 2001 08:59:13 -0400
...is idling. If it cuts out you need some connections re-soldered on the printed circuit board. There are several large components that fatigue...
Re: power steering, oil light, batt. light???
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 23 Sep 2004 08:03:46 -0400
...stayed lit >> and the >> power steering went out. >> >> any ideas????? any relationship between those components??? car >> still drove >> just had the two indicators on...
Re: Digifant component comparison between Jetta and Vanagon
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:58:11 -0800
...vintage Digifant systems appear to share the same components. Such > as mass air flow sensors, idle control valves, possibly more." > > I'm going to...
Re: Stumble/stall/high idle '91 carat
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 25 Sep 2005 09:29:00 -0500
...fuel injection components and in the attempt to fix >the van quickly, I switched potential trouble parts >temp sensor II (new), >idle control module...
Re: Idle update
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Tue, 21 Jan 2003 20:11:38 +0100
I would suggest that you trade out your Idle Stabilizer Valve with a "known good" one BEFORE you put a new or new/used...
Re: ONE MAN only out of many
Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:53:05 -0800
this is a great idea! but like you said ... pulling it off would probably be quite a feat! keep the think tank turning! C...
Re: Trailer Hitches For Vanagon Class III Found
Historical mailing list
Mon, 3 Apr 1995 16:43:40 -0400
...Has your mechanic added more mounting points? What >size/thickness are the components for this hitch. It sounds identical to my >Class I hitch...
Re: Red light flashing
Historical mailing list - George Averill
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 23:04:46 -0400
...gage? Seems like all of the ones on the shelf since 84 are the same age and all will have old components in them...
Re: '89 Vanagon won't idle when cold AND wet
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 9 Mar 2002 17:58:15 -0600
...I will look into the temp sensor, O2 sensor, > idle stabilizer valve, etc. > > Any other bright ideas or components to focus on? > > Thanks, > > Dave...
Re: Junkyard Wars - No Vanagon content
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Mon, 26 Nov 2001 08:43:08 -0800
...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 On Mon, 26 Nov 2001...
FS: 2.1 engine, access
Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
Mon, 1 Sep 2003 20:49:56 -0400
Engine and components removed from a '86 Syncro to convert to a different engine. Engine was still running strong with good oil pressure and...
Re: Diagnosing Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 22 Jan 2003 07:35:04 -0500
At 06:03 AM 1/22/2003, Frank Condelli wrote: >from the top and pins facing forward, fourth component down the row. It >should...
Re: Can I swap a 2.1 into a 1983 with a 1.9?
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Mon, 21 Sep 2015 08:24:26 -0700
...Since I have all of the 2.1 components, I'll probably bring over the FI system and related components. Rick On Mon, Sep...
Re: sources for idle control value
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Mon, 6 Jan 2003 10:21:27 +0100
...rear taillight in the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit which probably has a burned out voltage regulator or other component. This part is also INSANELY...
Re: Intermittent hot start problem
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 13 Sep 2015 20:23:38 +0000
...it's not 'always' A Component at all. > > On 9/13/2015 7:28 AM, Eric Caron wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > > > Any ideas what could...
Re: Westy Shower Solution --- now on Sale
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:19:38 -0700
...ve posted this before -- but I happened to notice that the components > are > on sale at Cabela's. Here are the details: > > http://doug...
Vanagon-Bug Motor Parts (shared)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 1 Dec 1994 10:07:40 -0500
...It might be a good idea to have it posted to the net. derekdrew@aol.com
Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 30 Apr 96 19:39 CDT
...Disregarding the friction in all internal mechanical components--considering inertia only--once they reach a certain steady speed, will they get identical gas mileage...
Rough/nonexistent idle
Historical mailing list - Danny Fuller
Mon, 17 Jan 2000 13:29:32 -0800
...and the idle stabilizer components (valve and controller) are too expensive to just replace without knowing they're the problem. Any ideas, anyone? Danny...
Re: Tire pressure '86 Westy
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:43:28 -0700
...All the components inter-react in concert. Any change to any single component of your suspension, that influences how the whole 'system' functions. You...
Re: fwd Tiico VWoA
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 8 Oct 2001 20:57:03 -0600
...The idea of the increased power and reduced engine stress is delicious, but..........Bob Stevens    </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT...
Re: Wireless parking sensors in a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 09:25:14 -0800
...component of a stereo system either in a vehicle or home cinema system which provides a unified hardware interface for the various components of...
Hesitation and Hall senders (long post)
Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
Thu, 2 Jan 2003 21:50:07 -0500
...Checked and cleaned idle stabilizer, pulled cover off stabilizer control and no burned or funky components. Checked the Temp Sensor II hot and cold...
Re: Zombie Thread - Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip + FIBER EXHAUST
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Fri, 12 Aug 2005 09:45:46 EDT
...A solid flat joint allows no repositioning of the components to the best position. That said there are two types of doughnut gaskets available...
Fw: Re: No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
Historical mailing list - Vince Jahn
Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:23:12 -0700
...success.. > > > > Every components where checked...(Fuel-air-fire), injection wiring and all > > FI components, AFM, that stupid 84 hall-sender and idle system control...
Re: Loud and heavy popping noise up front
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:30:30 -0700
...the suspension components or the chassis up front. I just had my mechanic check this and he found nothing. Any ideas? Thanks, John Rodgers...
Re: HELP!!! Van won't start!!!
Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
Thu, 21 Jan 1999 19:41:51 -0700
...A jump will usually identify this one. 2. Short on the long battery-to-starter cable. Probably wouldn't have happened all of a...
Re: Charging the battery
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:15:12 -0700
...Frankly I have no idea if that is true or not, perhaps somebody else will speak to it. Aside from that I've always...
Re: HEV conversion
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 15 Oct 2001 21:20:43 +1200
...Could I replace my 2WD front suspension and steering >components with those from a Syncro sans axle shafts? Then install a pair >of electric...
Re: Alternative to deck lid raising
Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
Tue, 18 May 1999 09:20:17 -0700
...the motor compartment cover, (must use a metal cover for this idea). >Cut a hole in the cover to the shape and size of...
Re: Never Under Estimate Your Ground Straps!
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 16:35:52 -0500
...components, and see if that > helped a bit. > > Anyway... I went a bit bonkers and found some GREAT deals > on eBay for the > Idle...
Re: GW Bigger Brakes
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:22:01 -0700
...If you feel that stock are kind of sketchy at times then you will probably like them. > > > Bob > > http://idiopath2017.wordpress.com > http://idiopath2018...
Re: FI Explanation
Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
Mon, 29 Jun 1998 14:12:47 -0400
...wrote: > > Is there a comprehensive source that explains each component of the FI > function and ideas for troubleshooting. I do have Bentley, I looked...
Electrical questions. Radiator fan circuit from 85 Vanagon into 81 air cooled Westy.
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:04:05 -0800
...of the relay? And when I install the cooling systems' electrical components into my air cooled Westy, (Jetta Gas engine conversion) could I eliminate...
On I4 and TIICO Exhaust Fixes
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 02:13:39 EDT
...components depends on engine load, timing, fuel mixture and valve timing (and many other things) and can range from 350 F when idling to...
Engine swaps: a must read :)
Historical mailing list - Erik O
Fri, 13 Mar 1998 11:59:07 -0500
Here are some of my ideas on engine swaps... for what it's worth! covered here are... -16v VW engines -8v VW engines (my...
Re: 90 Vanagon Oil Press Buzzer & Oil Light's on: Tis a Mistery
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 11 Jul 2001 23:08:22 -0700
...to defective IC board/components. > Anyone have any ideas? Should I disconnect the buzzer unit? Will this > disable the idiot light function. > I will...
Re: Super fast idle - Update
Historical mailing list - Richard Brassaw
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 23:51:09 -0800
...Super fast idle - Update I have heard that a bad valve can cause the electronics to overheat and burn out. I was having the...
Re: Update Re: Engine died, March 31 update and maybe ecu smoking gun?
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:18:07 -0700
...Mark Alistair Bell wrote: > That black component that had the one leg solder joint broken is BUV37B > > Looked up and it’s , if I...
Re: TII conversion
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 5 Jun 2000 17:23:37 EDT
...This would include the ECU, timing module, sensors, AFM, idle control equivalent and harness (if the connector is not identical). About $500 to 700...
Re: Powerwashing FAIL
Historical mailing list - mordo
Fri, 4 Dec 2009 22:48:33 -0500
...what is the most likely >> component to cause this condition under the conditions described above? >> BTW, >> > > I'd unplug the idle stab board and...
Re: Idea for A/C and camping
Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 09:51:27 -0700
...Ideas? -Otmar- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Electric Vehicle Components Ltd. Otmar Ebenhoech mailto:Otmar@EVCL.com (650) 494-9255 http://www.evcl.com/ Energizer Bunny arrested, charged with...
Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 7 Nov 2010 00:23:53 -0400
...The ignition switch *is* a highly stressed component, somewhat like the light switch. If you want it to last forever, use it to drive...
Re: Non-westy to Syncro
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 03:30:11 EDT
...Is this a good idea to try by myself? OR am i dreaming? Should I sell my Westy and get a Syncro Westy? >> Riley...
Re: How Long Does it Take Your Van to Warm up? Cont.
Historical mailing list - James Benthall
Sun, 24 Apr 2005 10:21:19 EDT
...28.11 and 28.28 of Bentley it shows the idle stabilizer I'm referring to, and on 28.11 it shows it on...
Re: [Fwd: Gas in my Oil???]
Historical mailing list - Stephen White (aka Thoreau)
Wed, 30 Apr 1997 15:33:50 -0500 (CDT)
...I have checked all of the FI components and I do > not see any problems there. Am I missing somthing? Is the engine shot...
LOW POWER 84GL
Historical mailing list
Sun, 6 Apr 1997 04:18:38 -0400 (EDT)
...I might think this is normal except for the fact that I have an 83 that is identical except for the xmision (4spd manual...
Re: A question about grounds...
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Thu, 7 Nov 2002 02:28:47 -0000
...Are we talking much current flow through the engine components then Mathew; like I've never thought this bimetallic potential would actually do much...
Fox engine in Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sat, 4 Dec 2004 05:33:59 EST
...I think they're both 1.8 liter (?) If they're different any ideas why I wouldn't want the Fox engine? Sure I...
A 912 Too?
Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
Thu, 2 Dec 1999 12:59:21 -0700
...The engine's response to minor adjustments (idle, timing, valves) is much more pronounced, therefore easier. Everything stays in adjustment longer, everything stays tight...
Re: A/C woes - LONG
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:10:45 -0400
...I hate to think of the funds used in project so far. '85 Westy in Phoenix, AZ Original A/C system components R-12...
Re: '83 Thermostat Questions
Historical mailing list
Fri, 12 Apr 1996 23:40:26 -0700
...Muir does not recommend >this, but with summer coming along, is it a good idea to not install the >Thermostat at all and leave...
Re: Trailer Hitches For Vanagon Class III Found
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Mon, 3 Apr 1995 13:16:39 -0500 (CDT)
...Has your mechanic added more mounting points? What size/thickness are the components for this hitch. It sounds identical to my Class I hitch...
Re: Idea for A/C and camping
Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 18:12:21 -0700
...many VWs to list. :-) http://www.evcl.com/strvan/strvan.html http://www.evcl.com/Picprev.html Electric Vehicle Components Ltd. (650) 494-9255
Re: Rod journal size for a 2.0l?
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fournier
Mon, 4 Jan 1999 02:47:23 -0000
...As we come in closer to tight, we can assume longer life of the component, given ideal conditions. As we move toward the outer...
Dual Battery Setup - Optimal Design?
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Fri, 24 Oct 2003 08:45:19 -0600
...5 volt level - Batteries are both new and identical as to charging characteristics - All components must be readily available for a reasonable cost - Selector...
Re: Rain and bad idle / no start
Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:42:22 -0700
...Then I ran the checks described in this > helpful article to test the various idle-related components ( > http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php...
Re: wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 15 Aug 2000 21:54:32 -0500
...They are idled for several minutes to allow the oil pumps to scavenge up oil into the oil tanks, and to allow temperatures to...
Re: Another '85 A/C Question
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Fri, 22 Jun 2001 11:39:28 -0700
...Also, as regards applying this customization procedure to VWs, you must be comfortable with doing some research and development with electrical components; the ideas...
Re: '90 Westy 2nd gear
Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
Tue, 10 Oct 2000 20:05:08 -0400
...I > notice this trouble only on cold driving, before all the fluids and > components have a chance to warm up. I have let the...