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• Re: New 2001 EV details
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 11:28:40 -0700
  ...fitted with 4 valves per > cylinder unless it uses rockers to actuate them, as each camshaft operates > both inlet & exhaust valves of one bank...
• Re: nasty AMC exhaust valve, photos here
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 24 May 2009 14:37:49 -0700
  ...nasty AMC exhaust valve, photos here > At 10:33 AM 5/24/2009, Jake de Villiers wrote: >>Under acceleration, if you bang it into...
• Re: Clicking valves, my observations
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:00:01 -0500
  ...wrote that the ticking valve was mostly due to the engine coming to rest with the #2 exhaust valve open and the #2 lifter...
• Power of a 2.0L Air cooled vs 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 20:14:22 -0500
  The power of the Vanagon engine is not the same as the 79 bus, the vanagon had smaller exhaust valves (33mm) to keep emissions...
• New Heads and gasket kits
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 08:18:19 EDT
  ...I would have the shop remove and replace these valves with some TRW valves (which is what the exhaust valves are so the whole...
• throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Marlan Blair
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:53:21 -0400
  ...Replaced exhaust, found gaskets, got it quiet, then new plugs, new rotor and cap and wires, and it runs halfway decent. O2 sensor made...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Intermittent Smoking
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 22:53:31 -0500
  ...If your mechanic is competent, he can tell if you have intake valve or exhaust valve or ring problems. It's not likely you...
• Re: exhaust failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:31:24 -0800
  ...You won't hurt anything driving > a bit, but the exhaust pipe does carry heat away from the exhaust valve, so > don't over...
• Re: problem with Propex 1600
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 16:31:23 -0500
  ...The problem is that sometimes the heater will leak propane out > of the exhaust. My guess is that the automatic valve is not closing...
• Re: Good local mechanic worked on my 85
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 May 2010 23:34:51 -0400
  ...Cold air being able to rush back into the back of the exhaust valve can cause the valve to warp. Gas vapors escaping during...
• amc heads / soft valve problem ??
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 14:00:47 -0500
  ...valve push rods were loose (exhaust valves only). The rocker would hit the valve spring assembly. Some of recent posts about soft valves and...
• exhaust
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 10:07:10 -0800
  I have a exhaust pipe that is broken a the flange where it comes to the head on #3 I have to get to...
• O2 sensor question 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jodi Sage
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 11:53:49 -0500
  ...They also told me that the CO2 setting cannot be adjusted because the CO2 check valve is gone, due to previous exhaust work. (Instead...
• Re: Engine running rich
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 23:17:29 -0400
  ...Carbon noticeable on exhaust pipe. Ox Sensor registers 0.52v with hot engine. Exhaust smells of fuel. Slight stumble when idling, but none when...
• Re: LP Regulator Life Expectancy?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 06:57:34 EDT
  ...your valves and you will be good until the valves and regulator fail sometime in the future, or just install all new valves and...
• exhaust, EGR
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 08:47:15 -0400
  while driving Jenny (81 Westy aircooled) over the weekend she lost her exhaust. The u bend from the crossover tube rusted through and the...
• Re: lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 14:39:08 -0500
  ...intake AND exhaust. Combined with the light weight (used lighter rockers to avoid using heavier springs to better control the valve when using increased...
• Re: Ceramic coatings
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 13:03:17 -0800
  ...chunking off the pistons and damaging the valves. He is all in favor of ceramic exhaust for all vehicles! Refute? Anyone? dimwitted Moose and...
• Re: FS 2L HEADS
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 17:17:35 EST
  ...no cracks or problems- look almost like new! Complete with springs and valves in place. Ready to rock and roll. >> square port exhaust? chris
• New versus Welded Heads?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lofting
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 11:13:02 -0800
  I have a leaking exhaust valve that needs replacing on an '84 Vanagon Waterboxer with 290k on the clock. (1) What are the pros...
• Re: problem with Propex 1600
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 15:55:35 -0800
  ...The problem is that sometimes the heater will leak propane out >> of the exhaust. My guess is that the automatic valve is not closing...
• valve lash adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 20:34:55 -0800
  ...and exhaust valves depending the service manual procedure. Then a simple rotation of 180 degrees will allow you to adjust the remaining valves. Does...
• automatic mystery and solution
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 10:34:48 -0500
  ...How might tranny fluid rear the exhaust headers you might ask? Turns out that there is breather valve or something like that on the...
• Re: broke fuel expansion vent valve
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:15:39 EDT
  ...Well of course I managed to break off one of the expansion vent valve nipples. Are these repairable? JB Weld or something similar? If...
• Re: AMC valves, Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 27 May 2009 10:37:06 -0400
  ...AMC valves, Boston Bob >> >> Jeff, >> OK, let's pretend that you are going to replace your exhaust valves with >> "better" ones that are around...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome??
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 19:28:53 -0600
  ...side, while the pressure is from the exhaust side, and enters the intake system when the valves are at overlap. Hence the great loss...
• Re: Fuel additives...Friday (Is this for real?)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 12:19:29 -0500
  ...the exhaust, >the van runs much better afterwards and I can stand 15-20 behind the van >and feel those neat exhaust gas "pulses...
• Re: Backfiring
  Historical mailing list - Gary Schmidt
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 19:02:12 -0500 (CDT)
  ...scaring the occasional pedestrian?? > Could be an exhaust leak. Backfiring is not good for your valves. I would try to correct it. Gary Schmidt...
• Re: exhaust gas into coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 15:05:28 -0500
  Jack, Have an exhaust gas test kit and then use it to test the coolant for exhaust gases. If you detect exhaust gas in...
• Engine braking with a turbo...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 17:56:28 -0700
  ...Besides running massive brakes, is there anything else I can do to get some engine braking? Perhaps a butterfly valve on the intake system...
• How my engine rebuild is going
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 16 May 2004 10:25:36 -0700
  ...I had to purchase new exhaust valves because the keeper grooves were practically worn away from improperly installing the keepers. There seems to be...
• Propane filler valve
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:07:47 EDT
  ...Replace it with a standard fill valve and separate bleed screw. The standard fill valve and bleeder valve can be had at most any...
• Re: Smoking 2.1 troubleshoot--> Help!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 02:02:43 -0500
  ...It developed a nasty smokescreen a few weeks ago, which I attributed to the busted exhaust valve which in turn washed out cylinder #2...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:00:32 -0700
  ...it runs hottest where the exhaust comes out .. should be able to related to that !! the exhaust valves go through hell. It's amazing...
• 85 Waser Boxer Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 15 May 2003 21:28:11 -0700
  ...Tight Valve? Symptom Tight Rocker Arm? When adjusting the valves #1 exhaust valve was very tight. I backed off on the adjusting screw and...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX - here you go
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:39:35 -0800
  ...VALVE LOCKS $10.95 decrease or eliminate valve stem groove wear 1503 Chromoly Valve Spring Retainers, set of 8 $17.95 Stronger than stock...
• Re: Type 4 headwork??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 16:28:17 -0500
  ...model you can get diffrent heads with bigger valves or install sodium filled exhaust valves. n Tue, 6 Aug 2002 16:33:57 -0400...
• Re: What company sells the best NEW heads?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 17:19:47 EDT
  ...better valve control. To improve flow Polish the exhaust but not the intake port. On the intake just clean up the mismatches. DO NOT...
• Re: Update: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 22:49:53 -0500
  ...you might really want > > to check the valve adjustment on it. > > > > > The exhaust has the EGR pipe hole and a crack along > > the crossover...
• Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 09:03:29 -0500
  ...to the next level pin testing the harness, setting the valves and exhaust gases. I have seen a air fuel ratio meter for $300...
• Re: AMC valves, Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 27 May 2009 13:51:24 -0400
  ...AMC valves, Boston Bob >>> >>> Jeff, >>> OK, let's pretend that you are going to replace your exhaust valves with >>> "better" ones that are around...
• 1.9 engine breather/coolant hoses and exhaust gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:39:35 -0500
  ...valve. (standard breather hose?) 3.) the short coolant hose between the left cyl. head and the waterpump (?). 4.)Also, does anyone sell an exhaust...
• Re: head temps gauges and seats falling out
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 10:03:33 +0100
  ...The exhaust seats on the other hand get hot and stay hot. to take the extra heat the oem exhaust valve seats are heat...
• Re: 1982 EGR valve Redux, now flaming cylinder heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 23:13:17 -0400
  The primary purpose of the EGR valve is to reduce NOx emissions. I guess the 3-way Cat with the O2 sensor combined with...
• Re: Diaphragm Springs - Exhaust - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:51:56 -0400
  You can replace the diaphragm springs with coil springs, much like valve springs but much smaller diameter, to allow movement of the J-pipe...
• Re: Backfiring
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 15:05:24 PDT
  ...sign of a tight valve - can't remember. Or it could be unburnt fuel passing through into the exhaust (i.e. engine missing). -David...
• Re: Chuff, Chuff, Chuff
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 12:44:22 -0400
  ...chuffing" sounds like a bad valve. I mind less saying that I always have trouble getting the exhaust to seal well, and that I...
• Re: Intermittent smoke after stop signal wait...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 15:36:14 -0700
  ...valve guides. On 10/19/2013 9:21 AM, Don Hanson wrote: > I sometimes see a nasty grey cloud of smoke from the exhaust...
• Loose Valve Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:55:51 -0400
  ...I was hoping to avoid that step because the exhaust system on the 112HP water-boxer engine comes painfully close to the valve covers...
• Re: How long to do a valve job and replace the seats?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 14:55:35 -0500
  ...Listen to the exhaust pipe. If it is loud, then exhaust valve is leaking. If soft,(you can't hear it as good through...
• Re: Continuing saga 82 aircooled 2.0l westy emission failure issues update
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jul 2012 13:19:42 -0400
  ...Bad exhaust valve. He based this on the sounds and pulsing of the exhaust gases. It would puff when the bad valve opened too...
• Re: Fast German Auto chip and rockers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 23:12:14 -0600
  ...It thereby reduces the valve face temperature. Grinding and Polishing the exhaust ports to enhance exhaust flow helps in this heat removal effort as...
• Re: Update: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - David Robertson
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 08:34:06 -0400
  ...Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought. >> > >> > >> >> Any >> >> suggestion on solving backfire problem when decelerating? The >> deceleration >> >> valve passes the Bentley's test. Not a...
• Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 09:52:25 -0500
  ...temporary relief for a leaky valve, particularly an exhaust valve by performing a procedure known as "staking the valve" . Basically "staking" consisted of nothing...
• Re: Sleeve valve engines - off subject
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 13:22:31 +0100
  ...Two words - sleeve valve. Everybody is familiar with poppet > > valves > > > which get roasted in exhaust gasses. WWII engines such as Centaurus and > > > Perseus and...
• Re: Exhaust System- EGR filte...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 May 1995 20:58:48 -0400
  ...up to intake area and cut a gasket to fit between valve and connector. Lately I replaced my burnt out elbow which leads into...
• Re: lifter noise?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:39:30 -0600
  ...a valve adjustment issue On Apr 25, 2011 10:25 AM, "Susie Ingham" <dingham605@aol.com> wrote: We finally got the exhaust put back...
• Re: Help No Power 1.9L HELP REQUESTED!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 07:28:24 -0400
  ...valves adjusted to 2 turns after touch of valve. new rotor, dist. cap and spark plugs. too no avail. Hans Lindemulder
• Re: Gear driven, timing belts, chains, etc. NVC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:01:11 +1200
  ...Ever seen what a broken camchain does to an engine? Ask a Kawasaki Z1300 owner... > Ducatti had a desmodromic valve train..One tower shaft...
• Re: '84 Oil pressure sender wire routing
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:09:02 -0700
  > When I reinstalled the engine in my '84, I managed to get the wire to the > oil pressure sender tangled up in the exhaust...