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• Re: Vacuum gauge readings
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:20:59 -1000
  ...air leaks in the entire intake system .. I had one engine that was a little reluctant to rev out well ... could hear the 'air...
• surge/hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Martin
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 16:58:30 -0600
  ...The temps 2 sensors are ok. I checked the aux air regulator on the 85 and the idle stab. valve on the digfiant. I...
• Re: '84 waterboxer won't idle, Bosch probs
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 13:55:40 -0500
  Dear BACCHUS761, Probably the most likely place a leak would occur is in the area of the intake boot between the air-flow sensor...
• Re: waterboxer overhaul
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 15:44:44 -0400
  ...Kompressor also called blower to precharge intake air, would Digifant > recognize and adjust mixture through O2 sensor, any experiences?) > > Let's see what we...
• Re: fresh air intake(s)
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 22:48:37 -0800
  ...fresh air intake(s) As with most cars the front heater uses all outside air. If you really blocked it off you shouldn't...
• HELP, 78 westy, 2L FI trouble (high idle)
  Historical mailing list - Arnold Schultz
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 01:27:47 -0700
  ...1) Air cleaner housing and filter checked. 2) Airflow sensor checked and changed (used). 3) Throttle valve Checked and changed (used), also tried was...
• Re: Running rich after Head replacement,
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 19:50:20 -0500
  I think you need to fix the brown ground wire attached to the driver's side head (just under the intake). Your problem is...
• Re: Intermittent poor performance at light throttle ('84 1.9L automatic transmission)
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 28 May 2011 01:59:06 -0700
  ...He > > looked for smoke coming out of air intake system. > > > > alistair > > > > > > On 27-May-11, at 10:08 AM, neil n wrote: > > > >> Assuming this...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:19:49 -0800
  ...My intake air temperature measurements, initially taken at the > inlet to the intake manifold, always gave the temperature of the ambient > outside air or...
• Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:20:58 -0800
  ...Temp II sensor - new > 5. Air Flow Meter � swap PS (I have the Vanagon Syndrome capacitor > soldered into the AFM plug) > 6. Air intake...
• Re: Newen
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 22:25:33 +0000
  ...box > (where the 4-pin connector plugs in) on the Intake Air > Sensor/AirFlowMeter (025 906 301 C). As the flap that is inside...
• hard start, for 2 years!
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:53:20 -0400
  Hello, 1982 air cooled Westy, Federal model (no O2 sensor) Relatively new Boston Bob motor, compression 141-157 I have a hard starting problem...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 10:56:22 -0600
  ...ohms change as I moved the sensor plate > > >>>>> > > >>>>> Is this a definitive test or could there still be something wrong > with > > >>>>> intake air sensor...
• Re: '81 air-cooled engine stall (increase idle speed)
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:21:00 -0700
  ...Unless you have verified you have no > vacuum leak, and also have a Air/Fuel ratio sensor, don't play with the > insides of...
• Re: Distributor Cap and Rotor, Leads, Timing
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 14:55:54 -0400
  ...I found that my air intake sensor was barely contacting the air intake hose -- it was making more of a suggestion than a connection...
• Common problem, I think
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 18:09:00 -0500
  ...What did I do by cleaning the above mentioned intake air boot sensor? 2. My Bentley shows a hose from a charcoal canister to...
• Re: engine miss
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 10:05:57 -0500
  ...leads, 02 >sensor, cleaned and tested idle stabilizer, adjusted throttle switch, new >air and fuel filters, capacitor fix on air intake and had fuel...
• Re: 7 to 22 hp gain at wheels!?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 16:24:03 -0700
  ...in to the IAT sensor harness, I'm guessing it goes in INSTEAD of the IAT (Intake Air Temp) sensor. I've heard of...
• Re: newbies questions...
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 01:33:22 -0700
  ...head temp sensor, O2 sensor, brain, wiring, > airflow box, check aux injector, etc. Finally they said is > sounded like the > cam was off a...
• Re: poor startup and cold running 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 19:08:59 -0400
  Once the temp 2 sensor is proven out (including wiring) and the air flow meter is good, poor starting and running performance is usually...
• Re: Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:00:32 -0600
  ...ohms change as I moved the sensor plate > >>>> > >>>> Is this a definitive test or could there still be something wrong with > >>>> intake air sensor...
• Re: Throttle-on running issue
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 15 Jul 2019 20:29:25 -0700
  ...The hotter the engine, > the worse it is. > > I’ve found no vacuum leaks in intake. Unplugging O2 sensor makes no > difference ( a new...
• Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:59:21 -0700
  ...Where could such an asymmetry come from? There are NO visible signs of air leaks. The intake runners don't have any cracks, are...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX... PT2
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 23:13:03 EST
  ...air runners to the intake port on the heads? The air runners have about a @2 mm smaller opening. This allows for slightly more...
• '88 Vanagon Emmissions fix
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 15:16:10 -0800
  ...The only sensor in doubt is the air-flow. Playing with the CO adjusting screw makes a difference (all the way to a stall...
• Re: Engine hunting - Temp sensor suspected
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:14:39 -0700
  ...one vanagon I found about 7 tiny air leaks in the whole throttle body/plenum/intake runner area. throw parts at it if you...
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:16:23 -0400
  ...Anyone know what maximal airflow is to be expected in the air intake path? 3. Since I don't have a spare AFM to...
• 2.1l vs 1.9l AFM was Re: Looking for a good used Air flow meter 1.9
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:48:31 -0400
  ...The opening into the intake gooseneck is larger on the 2.1l AFMs. I think the mount to the filter box might be different...
• Re: Hesitation on 87 Vanagon O2 sensor? reply
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 00:37:21 EDT
  ...O2 sensor fix this problem? Additional data if needed, compression check #1: 150, #2: 175,#3: 135, #4: 165. Vacuum test (intake manifold) at...
• Re: '80 air-cooled power loss
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:17:38 -0600
  ...loose injector ground wire (two white wires > under the driver side intake air tubes) or an injector plug that isn't > making good contact...
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL slow starting when engine is warm
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 16:00:10 -0500
  ...Not the O2 sensor - replaced Not the fuel pump, filter, pressure regulator - replaced Not air leaks - replaced intake boot and a few hoses Not...
• Re: FI Parts Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 17:56:58 -0400
  ...Air Flow valve that is the throttle cable > attaches to?) Nope this is the silver part mounted on the plastic air filter intake box...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 13 May 2016 14:07:39 -0700
  ...engine problem. Intake valve issues are very > common. You can discount the O2 sensor and with the engine running ground > the sensor input lead...
• Re: Subject: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
  Historical mailing list - Hammerdorfer
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 22:08:24 -0700
  ...Air sensor ($450 for part) 3. fuel filter 4. Fuel pump 5. Water in cooling system 6. some pretty technical solution that involves splicing...
• Re: HELP NEEDED ON THE ROAD
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 01:01:28 -0400
  ...Rich equals air or O2 sensor. My $.02... wishing you the best. Stephen
• Re: van paint job
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:35:08 -0700
  ...3.0) I know now that the >intake air temp >at the sensor just above the throttle body, is a few degrees above >the...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 09:31:23 -0800
  ...ohms change as I moved the sensor plate >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Is this a definitive test or could there still be something wrong >> with >>>>>>>> intake air sensor...
• Vanagon syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 May 2021 01:18:20 +0000
  ...The temps 2 and O2 sensor inputs relay heavily on proper ground reference. Check for stray voltages on the O2 sensor wire outer sheath...
• Re: Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:46:32 -0400
  ...Got some sort of anti-flashback setup, everything is shrouded, air intake through a mesh "filter," pilot only (faintly) visible through a little glass...
• Re: Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 09:56:58 -0400
  ...No intake leaks. installed a new Temp Sensor II. checked for shorted oxygen sensor wire. ran with and without oxygens sensor connected. Don't...
• I need intercooler fan ideas!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 20:31:48 -0800
  ...This fan will be wired into the 60C air temp sensor that is present on the TDI motor - when the engine compartment is hotter...
• Re: turbo?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 14:07:15 -0700
  The injectors supply fuel at the request of the Air Flow Meter: so more air, more fuel. The oxygen sensor adds its second opinion...
• Re: Hard starting when cold 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:18:11 -0800
  ...I have found up to 8 tiny air intake leaks on the whole intake plenum/throttle body/intake runners system. Scott www.turbovans.com...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:04:02 -0700
  ...an asymmetry come from? >> >> There are NO visible signs of air leaks. The intake runners don't have >> any >> cracks, are tightened well against...
• Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:10:32 -0700
  ...The fuel injection system is very dependent on 'air management' in the intake tract, like there can not be any air leaks at all...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:09:01 -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: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 19 Sep 2001 08:44:59 +0000
  ...They claim that all Golf/Jetta/Rabbit engines have noisy intakes and require some kind if "reverse cone" in the air intake to swirl...
• Re: Ecu & Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Feb 95 9:00:44 EST
  ...Then they said that the problem was a collapsed air hose from the air intake sensor to the air distributor. No change and another...
• Re: Legal swaps - My experience
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 09:14:10 -0800
  ...and replace all the sensor wiring that the 1979 Rabbit was equipped with. I kept all the oem air intake and fuel injectrion system...
• Re: 87 Help AGAIN
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 15:01:07 -0800
  ...coolant sensor for FI, > > O2 sensor, air intake sensor, air intake boot, ignition coil, rotor, > > distributor cap, plug wires, vacuum lines, fuel pump, fuel...
• Urban Legend RE: NO starting when cold and Gasahol?(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:24:49 -0600
  ...I moved the air temp sensor to the big air box where all the air heads to the 4 air intake ports. There's...
• Cold Start Valve
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 96 12:09:32 EDT
  ...a) cold start valve - not sure what the connection might be here; b) aux air intake - it is either not closing or closing too...
• Re: digifant injection
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 20:02:15 -0700
  ...Does the fuel vapor just >>sort of accumulate behind the intake valve until the intake stroke for >>that cylinder? Surely 3/4 of the...
• Re: 87 westy with wild bucking...reply
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 01:18:44 EDT
  ...cap and rotor, air and fuel filter ( filters can be generic), new temp sensor for the fuel injection, check intake system for leaks, change...
• Re: ICE cold air!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 15:54:13 -0700
  ...When I got home and opened the back hatch, I found that the air intake for the AC was half covered with ice about...
• Re: 83 Vanagons temperamental start
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 16:43:20 -0800
  ...There are two common problems that afflict the intake air sensor over time: 1) the resistive element under the sweep air in the sensor...
• Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 23:07:14 -0500
  ...could supply the necessary to drive and read > the MAF and intake air temp, then convert that to a T-I and AFM > output...
• Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:47:47 -0700
  ...Archives suggest that the WBX uses a cardboard > >>> piece to help intake pull in cooler air and not hotter air from engine > >>> bay. > >>> > >>> Thanks...
• Re: Weak..... so weak
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:02:48 -0400
  ...leak; location was throttle body to intake manifold gasket. cleaned and reassembled with original gasket coated with sensor safe ultra-blue rtv. problem fixed...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 11:33:32 -0600
  ...ohms change as I moved the sensor plate > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> Is this a definitive test or could there still be something wrong > >> with > >>>>>>>> intake air sensor...