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• Re: Alternator & O2 lights
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  8 Dec 1995 20:34:11 -0800
  ...When I start my van the red alternator light remains on until the engine revs climb above idle, either when I "blip" the throttle...
• Re: Inline 4 - new transmission
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 30 May 2007 16:55:53 -0400
  I have a Tiico engine in one of my Syncros. Based on my experience I would NOT try to go with a taller 4th...
• Re: Overheating on 1985 Westie
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 12:47:15 -0400
  ...As long as the engine revs are up and/or the van is moving at a deceint speed all seems fine. Slow down and...
• Re: couple of q's
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 17:26:21 PST
  ...after I warm up and have been driving, the >engine revs to 1200 and then drops back off to 1000, then back to >1200...
• Vanagon heater correction
  Historical mailing list - bpremack
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 15:10:01 -0500
  ...maintenance so that you reduce the amount of revs put on a cold oil-starved engine at initial cold start. It also makes it...
• Re: Expansion tank under pressure when cold?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 17 Feb 2016 12:24:46 -0600
  ...My > > mechanic revs the engine up to bring the level down, add the coolant and > > put on the cap presto.. > > > > > > -- > m. >
• Re: Speed vs rpms w/ AT?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:59:30 -0800
  ...If ground speed is known with a GPS and the ratios of the engine bone connection to the transmission bone connection to the differential...
• Syncro 16 wheels & tires situation
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 22 Jul 2006 12:28:44 -0700
  ...I tried searching around the net, but few places allow me to input ALL of my requirements into their search engine. Of course I...
• Re: Auto Transmission Blues 90 Carat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 12:08:59 -0400 (AST)
  ...Engine >revs like it is almost in neutual. After a few seconds, it goes back to >3rd and seems OK. Under hard acceleration, it...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 22:18:49 -0400
  ...It is > actually just momentary loss of power. > > The condition presents with the engine warm, and the engine under load. I > have tested fuel...
• Re: Re: Re: 5 cyl. Audi, sender on flywheel d oesn�t matter
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 19:49:56 -0000
  ...MON is motor octane number, multi cylinder engine tested at varying revs.(i.e. real life) Regards John. (PS. If I am wrong please...
• Re: Bogging 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:21:33 -0400
  ...to accelerate from a stop the engine bogs down and has a >hard time gaining any revs. Once it speeds up and clears itself...
• Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 18:44:47 -0400
  ...Problem is, most of the streets nearest work have a 25 mph or lower speed limit, so the revs don't get that high...
• Re: Another Vanagon Throttle Question ('87 Wolfsburg)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 4 May 2005 06:31:35 EDT
  ...When I slow the van down, and come to a stop at an intersection, the engine revs up to about 2000 rpm and sits...
• Can the instrument cluster Plexiglas be removed?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 17:28:39 -0800
  ...I will be using a 1990 Jetta speedometer (950 revs per km instead of 1000 so it will be more accurate with the 29...
• 85 Westy gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Seubert
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 12:19:07 -0700
  ...it up with coolant and cranked the engine (with a remote starter switch ) maybe 15 revs, water and oil came out the oil filler...
• Re: Double cab for sale/engine longevity - Torque Kills
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 09:47:14 -0500
  ...Under the same conditions, the components of an engine are more > lightly loaded at high revs than at low speeds. Although I'm > repeating...
• Re: WTB: 5 speed transmission
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 08:26:22 -0800
  ...Does the SA5 speed have a freeway-cruising-at-low-engine-revs-gear or a climb-up-the-goat-trail -really-slowly gear ? Bill...
• Re: Common problem, I think
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 23:28:26 +0000
  ...Thu, 1 Mar 2007 17:33:49 -0500 > >So, the trusty, uncomplaining engine that I feel grateful to have had for >8k >miles has...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 06:47:17 -0400
  ...Shut off the engine, and checked the engine. Throttle and >> cable were not binding. I disconnected the idle stabilizer and the revs dropped >> to...
• Re: Standard to Automatic...Yes !!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:44:43 -0400
  13-14 in town????? Holy cow!!! Plus the added strain on the braking system, plus the higher revs on the engine. I guess that...
• Re: Redline Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 22:12:04 -0500
  ...The engine may be running too hot or you are not getting coolant flow through the oil cooler. Also, in warm weather, the Vanagon...
• Re: AT and high RPM
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 09:06:30 -0500
  ...It revs to the redline quickly and is smooth as glass... The RPM range of the engine is 1500 to 5800, which is with...
• Re: 85 Vanagon starts hard
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Apr 95 15:36:17 PDT
  ...The engine revs up and suddenly it stops, kind of get choked, and when it slows down the engine will rev up again and...
• transmission for I4 conversion--will a DK fit?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 00:35:57 -0400
  ...I currently have a diesel vanagon transmission in there (code DZ), and an audi 80 engine (code 3A), supported by the earlier version diesel...
• RE: Re:[F] Extra large engines
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 01 Feb 1996 07:36:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Many revs later, it still had the same engines. >If you want really weird - check out a WW-I vintage aircraft in which the...
• RE: 73 bus / timing question...The good old days
  Historical mailing list - Easton Trevor
  Wed, 26 Jun 96 18:46:00 DST
  ...If your sure that its not knocking even when you floor it at low revs and the temperature is normal then there should be...
• RE: Cooling Problems
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 6 Dec 96 17:54:59 UT
  ...At higher revs the pump cam compress the airbubble enough to lower coolant level below pump inlet, thus no circulation and high/rapid overheat...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 22:15:08 -0600
  ...205/65x15 tires have a smaller diameter than the stock 185R15 tire so the engine will rev higher. I drive a two wheel drive...
• Re: Engine warm-up troubles
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 21:28:04 PDT
  ...in the morning with warming the engine of >my '87 Westy (gas). It starts fine and even revs a little higher (1300 > >RPM) then...
• Re: Intermittent engine miss
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 09:54:50 -0400
  ...to get the revs up in any gear. > > Stopped for fuel [a bargain $2.99.9 a gallon] opened the engine cover > to let...
• Re: Vangon Fan Housing
  Historical mailing list - Dr. D.W. Carment
  Tue, 2 Aug 1994 12:48:11 -0400 (EDT)
  ...revs. However I recall David S. saying that he shuts his engine down after reaching 30 psi on the highway...hmmm. The engine head...
• Re: inline 4 vs Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:45:43 -0400
  ...hung off the engine or has sufficient flex sections. Down side of the I4 is the soft torque at lower revs. On the flip...
• Re: Lags at low revs + BAD mileage
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:45:08 -0800
  ...I would add, TempII sensor, even if the symptoms persist when engine is warm. When the engine is fully warmed-up the ECU still...
• Re: Intermittent engine miss
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 23:35:10 -0400
  ...to get the revs up in any gear. Stopped for fuel [a bargain $2.99.9 a gallon] opened the engine cover to let...
• Syncro Oettinger 6 cylinders 3.2 liters wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 23:30:39 +0100
  ...It's got alloys, A/C, PS, front and rear diff locks, 7 seats, but the master piece is the engine : 3.2 liters...
• Re: Hesitation while driving (manual)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:16:21 -1000
  ...1990 Vanagon Camper >> Stock 2.1 engine >> Manual transmission >> >> The symptoms: >> >> Hesitates just after shifting while accelerating. Hesitates when >> changing pressure up on the...
• Advice sought on non-Vanagon vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Eric
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 21:47:30 -0500
  ...However it has a funny vibration coming from the engine when it revs up between 2800 and 4000 RPM's. Below and above that...
• Re: no power to tranny??
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:12:41 -0700
  ...and then no power from the engine to the > tranny in any gear > engine seems fine > clutch feels normal > I think is sound like...
• Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 5 Jun 2007 13:19:53 -0400
  ...If there was only 1 SVX engine, this discussion would be entirely different, so it is undeniable that numbers are important to assess just...
• Low Power woes...
  Historical mailing list - Jake
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 23:30:28 -0400
  ...Idles OK, revs OK in neutral while I am scratching my head in the engine bay, but lumbers under load, and seems starved past...
• Re: oil pressure diagnosis.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:06:50 -0400
  ...Usually these engine will run fine on 10w-40 unless you are getting > things really hot form hi revs or high load. Also be...
• 1.9 Digifant with poor milage and low top-end power.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:32:06 -0500
  ...When I apply throttle it jumps up to 40PSI until the engine spools up and as revs increase it gradually drops to about 25...
• Re: Intermittent engine miss
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 13:17:36 -0600
  ...to get the revs up in any gear. > > > > Stopped for fuel [a bargain $2.99.9 a gallon] opened the engine cover to > let...
• Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:41:13 -0400
  In our case, the source of a clunking noise under high revs on hard pulls turned out to be the K&N air filter...
• Re: 2.0L runs fine cold (5min.)then stalls
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 12:49:15 -0500
  ...When the engine is cold you should be able to blow through it into the air distribution box. After the engine heats up it...
• Re: slight hesitation but doesn't happen on consistant basis
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:30:09 -0700
  ...From your description it sounds like it's just a little touchy at the bottom end of the revs. You may need to clean...
• Re: Jetta Woes and Vanagon Waves (long winded)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:30:31 EST
  ...At cold low revs there was an intermittent, distinct > metal pinging which sounded like a pulley hitting a shroud. It was engine > speed, not...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:25:13 -0700
  ...The 'buzzer goes off and light > goes on at idle on a hot engine but goes away when I rev the engine' is a...
• my beef of the day: vw heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 May 1994 17:14:34 -0800 (PDT)
  ...What I end up doing is pulling off to the side, leave the engine run and give it a few good revs, then let...
• Re: GEAR UP! 15" rims 75 series?
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 23:08:03 -0800
  My two cents on this issue(fwiw) is the engineers at vw designed the final drive ratios on our vanagons to complement the horse...
• '89 2.1i digifant cutting out. Really need some help on this one... ; NOT SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Bowen
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 10:59:11 +0100
  ...I get an intermittant cut out when driving that lasts for around a second and then the engine recovers. If it had enough revs...
• Audiovox CCS-100 cruise control on automatics
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:49:08 -0700
  ...The automatic gearbox is the thing - the engine is mostly irrelevant (I have a Tiico, for example). With the auto, you need to use...
• <syncro/all> hesitation/miss after fording?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 15:50:26 -0300
  ...of norm maybe. Revs up fine without a load on. I know I submerged the O2 sensor, but the engine area is just splattered...
• Re: 79 Bus with 81 engine - Hot Start issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:33:24 -0400
  ...The timing is set right (8.5 btdc) and the engine starts and revs right up when cold. It does rev a bit high...
• Re: Auto Trans Rumbling
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:07:09 -0500
  ...What happens to the noise if you stay in park and increase the revs on the engine while standing on the brakes? Idle in...
• Re: Hoo Boy! (Was: Corrado Powered Westy Syncro -
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 May 1996 22:43:40 -0500
  ...boy you would get there quick, plus a typically chipped G60 revs to 6500, a tad bit past ye old diesel mark so although...
• Re: On the Road home and need help getting there!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 15:50:59 -0800
  ...Shifting is alright, as long as you match engine revs with road speed for the desired gear. Apply a little pressure to the shift...
• Re: Harmonic clutch
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:14:42 -0700
  ...had similar symptoms with noise while clutch is depressed and engine at > high revs. The pilot bearing went. I put in a Luk clutch...
• Re: New tranny for a 1.6l TD westy...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 23:48:05 -0500
  ...6l TD. >With the original tranny, i find that the engine really revs too fast on top >gear. I guess it must be running...