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Re: Commentary on Air Cooled Cylinder Heads
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 25 Jun 2002 17:41:07 -0500
...US Distributor: Marnal Corp, LaHarbra Ca. They manufacture Cylinder heads for many vehicles: BMW, Ford. Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Peugot, SAAB, Toyota, Mercedes Benz. They also...
Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 23:01:51 -0400
...regulator, fuel pump, fuel filter > - took apart entire air intake system, changed the air intake >distributor box, and most rubber hoses. > - changed temp sensor...
Re: '78 Chrysler Omni or Plymouth Pacer Sought
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:27:01 -0400
...open. Distributors wore out. The vibration wore the pivot ears off the carburettor float. The ECU was mounted, uncovered, in the air intake, potted...
Re: Help diagnose Cinco
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Mon, 7 Nov 2005 07:45:04 -0800
Thanks Roger, The problem is that I've already pulled the distributor, AND the drive gear, so I can't trust the drive gear...
Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:41:43 -0700
...in the distributor ? does it do it no load, or just under load ? is there a crack in the air intake boot and engine...
Re: 1.9L long blocks
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Thu, 3 Jul 2003 07:08:47 -0500
...8.) remove air intake before throttle assembly. Air filter housing etc. afm 9.) remove throttle assembly 10.) remove intake manifold, (you should get new...
Re: Adding twin carbs to 1600 aircooled
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Thu, 27 Jan 2000 18:25:16 +0100
...If the heads and intake ports on your 1600 is identical to a Bug's heads, then you should be able to go the...
Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:41:42 -0700
...Air is entering the upper air intake vents some.. and getting into the engine compartment that way too. the entire underside is wide open...
Re: Fiberglass Exhaust Wrap - Cooler engine compartment
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:38:14 -0700
...I will instead insulate the components I want to > protect from the heat, like the fuel lines and possibly intake distributor. > > Thanks everyone for...
Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:28:59 -0500
...I've gone over it with a stethoscope and it seems to be >> loudest at the driver's side of the intake air distributor...
thanks, update, and more questions
Historical mailing list
Tue, 11 Jun 1996 09:18:38 +0000
...The PO connected an air hose from a hole on the upper right of the fan shroud to a hole under the air intake...
Orphan Wire Needs Help
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Tue, 28 Mar 2000 14:07:31 -0600
...reaching in from the driver's side and under the intake air distributor. (Boy, that is a long, awkward reach!) The wire is long...
Re: Dual Webbers on a 2.1 water cooler
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 21 Aug 2003 19:32:35 -0400
...They do deliver more power since there is less intake restriction and they will run richer than the FI. Since there is no intake...
Re: Troubleshooting Question
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Thu, 16 Oct 1997 00:34:35 UT
...Air coming in at high velocity cools the whole intake system and moisture condenses on all parts (especially OUT of the airstream) and messes...
Re: quick question: my plastic firewall fitting is made of metal?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:09:54 -0600
...on the fuel intake line that runs under the air >>> distributor stuff to the T-connection, and connects on the other side to >>> a...
Re: Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and bur ning gas in m�xico
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:57:17 -0800
...in the air boot , yes , but not the air flow meter. check your air intake boot for cracks. they can seal at idle, but...
Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 22:11:21 -0500
...Air filter, fuel filter, plugs, wires, distributor cap (if so equipped), rotor (if so equipped). Check the ignition timing. Consider replacing the O2 sensor...
Re: I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
Historical mailing list - Benoit
Sat, 20 Nov 2004 02:03:52 -0500
...so like always, 006 on #1 and up to #2 but???????????????? >>Now that am on #2, intake valve on #1 as now a 1...
Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 14:15:58 -0700
...regulator, fuel pump, fuel filter > > - took apart entire air intake system, changed the air intake > > distributor box, and most rubber hoses. > > - changed temp sensor...
Re: Leak Down Testing
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:38:03 -0600
...air coming out the > end of the muffler .// I f the intake valve is bad you will have air coming > out the air intake...
Re: Miss at idle?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 13 May 2016 17:13:16 -0400
...air and fuel delivery. Above idle there is much more tolerance. You can have a bad injector, vacuum leak, or an engine problem. Intake...
Re: Engine Interrupted. Any Ideas, Please?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:04:37 -0700
...it on >> Digifant >> instead of CIS. >> >> Check everywhere for air leaks ... >> cracked air intake boot , vacuum hoses etc. >> >> if it has points ignition instead...
Re: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
Mon, 24 Feb 2003 11:02:23 -0800
...Even a lot of aftermarket system distributors IIRC. Have to have air for tires and air lockers. However, R-12 and HCFC-134a systems...
Re: '83 Vanagon woes
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Tue, 02 Jan 1996 10:45:49 -0700
...Our local mechanics are >stumped. >>Any ideas?? Do you have the Bentley for your van? And is it a water-cooled or air-cooled...
FS 71 bus San Jose CA area
Historical mailing list - Kevin Collins
Mon, 29 Apr 1996 21:36:42 -0700
...have and replaced the same- 2 barrel Weber carb, companion air cleaner, smooth intake manifold and centrifigal advance dist. are waiting for the smog...
Re: Timing tips for Idiots
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:50:26 -0700
David - Based on your initial description of the belt screen, this sounds like an air cooled Vanagon, but you don't indicate the year...
Re: ECU Digital
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 16 May 2022 22:38:31 -0400
...some combination of incorrect basic settings, excess or unmetered air getting into the intake. In addition having a 2.3L which also has a...
Re: Miss at idle?
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Fri, 13 May 2016 14:07:39 -0700
...air and > fuel delivery. Above idle there is much more tolerance. You can have a bad > injector, vacuum leak, or an engine problem. Intake...
Re: Air Cooled Rear Passenger Area Heat
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 12 Dec 2004 22:11:44 -0600
...Air Cooled Rear Passenger Area Heat > Howdy List, > > I have been tinkering with the climate control system in my '82 > Air-Cooled Westy. This...
Re: 25 MPG Wasserboxer!
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:36:31 -0400
...On the trip down, I used the > stock 1.9 ECU with a 1.9 distributor set to TDC. The tires are 185 14...
Re: ECU Digital
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 17 May 2022 06:59:33 -0700
...some combination of > incorrect basic settings, excess or unmetered air getting into the intake. > In addition having a 2.3L which also has a...
Re: Alternator vibration -
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sun, 14 Jun 2020 22:53:01 -0700
...Also > looked at my main intake manifold hoses - the 4 short stubby hoses that > connect the intake air distributor and they look ready for...
Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:38:16 -0700
...Maybe I'm "seeing" things wrong in terms of air flow, but I just can't see much, if any, air flowing around the...
Re: temp sensors?
Historical mailing list - jonathan waters
Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:17:46 -0700
...it was getting the > air, but no fuel to go with it. > I found about a dozen intake air leaks on that engine ....... > and...
Re: Vanagon puzzlier
Historical mailing list - tbill
Mon, 30 Jun 1997 23:07:11 -0500
...So today I LEANED on it, didn't budge. :-( While at it, I wiped the down wind air intake clean. Dirty (crankcase stuff) and...
Re: COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
Historical mailing list - Benoit
Mon, 1 Aug 2005 22:56:11 -0400
...but for that, i need a spare distributor..... Ben Dennis Haynes wrote: > Last long shot. Defective distributor pick up or ignition module > causing multiple...
Re: Valve Adjustment-Help! (and Digijet Timing)
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Wed, 9 Jun 1999 23:02:14 -0700
...air cooled engine that has point and rotor, I used to align the timing mark with cyl #1 and then slowly rotated the distributor...
Re: How does a leak down tester work???
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:22:27 -0500
...air coming out the end of the muffler .// I f the intake valve is bad you will have air coming out the air intake...
Vacuum leaks and timing
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 19:19:52 -0600
...4- Put new hose clamps on the larg intake hoses between the air box and the intake manifold pipes, so there shouldn't be...
Re: Bucking Engine
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Sun, 2 May 2004 04:53:14 +0000
...rotor, air filter, fuel filter. Check your ignition timing and throttle switch adjustment as per Bentley. If it still persists check for tears in...
Fwd: Fuel System or Electronic?
Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:16:14 -0500
...Resistance on intake air sensor plug was 580 ohms, so also within range. There was a vacuum line from the distributor to the intake...
Re: Alternator vibration -
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Mon, 15 Jun 2020 06:14:20 -0700
...Also > looked at my main intake manifold hoses - the 4 short stubby hoses that > connect the intake air distributor and they look ready for...
Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:08:39 -0500
...The compression and power strokes sort of cancel > eachother out, > but the intake stroke has to try to pull air into the cylinder > past...
Re: 25 MPG Wasserboxer!
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:06:23 -0400
...On the trip down, I used the > stock 1.9 ECU with a 1.9 distributor set to TDC. The tires are 185 14...
Re: lifter's sticking, adjustment procedure
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 31 Mar 2002 10:26:21 -0600
...distributor so the notch in the distributor rim is right in line with the rotor arm. #7. I adjust the first #1 intake and...
Re: 87 Lack of power
Historical mailing list - Bess's Buddies
Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:46:02 -0800
...Is it the "intake air sensor" (Air Fuel Mixture?) attached to the air cleaner? 2. This "TempII" sensor, is it the one the bentley...
Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 18:28:29 -0400
...regulator, fuel pump, fuel filter >> - took apart entire air intake system, changed the air intake >>distributor box, and most rubber hoses. >> - changed temp sensor...
Re: Air Cooled Rear Passenger Area Heat
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Sun, 12 Dec 2004 20:32:43 -0800
As an added benefit, on most air-cooled VWs, you also get that nice heater smell. Ah, I love the smell of hot oil...
Re: Engine Starting Problem
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:58:30 -0500
...I've gone over it with a stethoscope and it seems to be >> loudest at the driver's side of the intake air distributor...
Re: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
Historical mailing list - Scott
Mon, 9 May 2016 19:49:04 -1000
...distributor ? > Vac advance and retard working and connected properly ? > Lubed centrifugal advance ? ...I'll bet right now that's not attended to. > > air intake...
Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Thu, 23 Apr 1998 13:28:44 -0400
...clamps - Breather hose - Vacuum hoses - Distributor cap, rotor and wires - Any questionable coolant hoses - Spark plugs and air filter, of course - If needed, rear...
FS: CDN 91 Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 1 Jan 2006 18:40:15 -0800
...air intake manifold (Electronic throat heater, not hooked up). Rear fiberglass bumper (with 2 minor repairs) was grey/gray now painted back. Distributor: "009...
Re: temp sensors?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:16:11 -0500
...it was getting the >> air, but no fuel to go with it. >> I found about a dozen intake air leaks on that engine ....... >> and...
Re: 85 GL No Spark-No Start
Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 10:42:47 +0100
...Our old '81 airsucker had this problem. There's a really dodgy connector on the outside of the distributor. The wires from this leading...
Re: Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? Now: suck fuel/air through vaccum side of fuel regulator?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:01:02 -0800
...The vaccum source for the pressure regulator is from the air intake distributor. IF there's only a pinhole leak in the fuel reg...
Re: I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Sun, 21 Nov 2004 23:12:00 -0600
...so like always, 006 on #1 and up to #2 but???????????????? >>Now that am on #2, intake valve on #1 as now a 1...
Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 23:00:47 -0700
...regulator, fuel pump, fuel filter > > - took apart entire air intake system, changed the air intake > > distributor box, and most rubber hoses. > > - changed temp sensor...
Re: Subject: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Wed, 17 Mar 1999 23:29:47 -0600
...when it comes to electricity) into > pin number 4 on the air intake harness A capacitor. A resistor will do nothing for you. Also...
Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Flooding
Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
Fri, 18 Feb 2005 20:42:42 -0500
...it was still air cooled. In conjunction with the timing check the vacuum line from the manifold to the distributor. Replace the two rubber...
UPDATE: (83.5 won't start) IT LIVES!
Historical mailing list - Alexander Dallas
Thu, 16 Dec 1999 00:02:02 -0500
Try removing the air intake boot from the engine and try cranking it. I have the same model and this is what worked when...