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• Re: need help w/oxygen sensor & leak
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 02:54:28 -0400
  ...My oxygen sensor light went on and I replaced the sensor >thinking that it was about time. The light is still on when the...
• Re: stove=heater=safe?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Nov 1994 12:51:07 -0800
  Is there any way I can vent the existing westy stove thru the existing "refirgerator" vent, so that, apart from depleting oxygen supply, the...
• Re: what's the best kind of gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 15:10:47 -0400
  ...From Chevron, oxygenated gasoline has about 3.5% less energy content than non-oxygenated. About 1/2% of this is due to replacement of...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Nov 2014 09:26:26 -0400
  ...Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report.. OK Gang, Some more ....When I did, at first, connect up a Bosch single wire O2 sensor I...
• stove=heater=safe?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 15 Nov 94 8:00:11 PST
  ...The fact is that when you burn, the combustion process consumes oxygen. You need oxygen to breath. No insult intended, just concern. I've...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 18:35:26 -0700
  ...Air is already 78% Nitrogen, >21% Oxygen, 1% 'Stuff'. Going to Nitrogen only, often referred to as 'Dry >Nitrogen' because it is, as it...
• hiccup idle...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 13:35:45 EST
  ...jump back and forth between 950 & 850rpm)... It runs fine in both cold and hot. Oxygen sensor??? Air leakage? Jim W88kender la la land
• Re: Loss of power at altitude
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 11:46:06 -0800
  Nope you got less oxygen and so less power at altitude. I forget the exact figures but you lose a bunch of HP at...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Recommendations for 83 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 06:05:42 EDT
  ...I need a new oxygen sensor on my 83.5 WBX westy... Jim, see my _Vanagon Items Forsale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/sales...
• oh fridge guru
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 22:41:08 -0600
  ...Usually I've been able to overcome it by pumping the normal air pump for a couple of minutes, to keep oxygen in the...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 16:44:11 -0800
  Well, if you could put them in a brown glass jar (which has iron it and doesn't allow oxygen to seep through) and...
• Re: looking for technical assistance in Wisconsin or Michigan/UP
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 02:09:50 -0400
  ...if the new oxygen sensor proves not to fix the problem, please make sure the mechanic has inspected the spark plugs. with a now...
• OXYGEN SENSOR
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 22:29:57 -0700
  The box is where Stan said on my 85'. I had to use a small screwdriver to push the button in far enough on...
• Re: oxs light came on
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 17:41:59 -0600
  ...For example, you cannot get a copper red unless there is not enough oxygen, so the oxygen is deliberately reduced. If there is to...
• Re: '85 Oxygen sensor, 0.1volts
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 15:11:37 -0700
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 10/8/2007 2:22 PM craig cowan wrote: > Further testing has my oxygen sensor running...
• Re: Fw: Question-Oxygen Relay?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 5 May 2020 17:00:12 -0700
  ...Question-Oxygen Relay? > https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesamba.com%2Fvw%2Farchives%2Fmanuals%2Fafc_fi_training_troubleshooting_manual...
• Mustn't it be the ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Erik Rhodes
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 07:59:21 -0700
  ...The oxygen sensor is new, replaced when I got it smoged, so it shouldn't be the problem. BUT, the other day after it...
• Re: What do folks do when replacing Calforina Air Cooled Vanagon Exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 May 2003 11:14:53 -0700
  ...We have the parts for the federal air > cooled > exhaust system (which includes a cat and egr valve but no place for > an > oxygen...
• Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Tom F.
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 10:12:05 -0500
  Boy, having just gone through the failed Oxygen sensor problem, this sounds awfully familiar. Just disconnect it, on the driver's side of the...
• Re: Propex alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 2 Nov 2013 08:34:54 -0500
  ...That in itself is problematic, as you mentioned > ("running out of oxygen is kinda bad"). But it is generally only after the > oxygen is...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 19:26:22 -0600
  ...Rubber parts last longer if you can > keep > >oxygen and ozone away from them. > > > >Larry A. > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8...
• Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:24:22 -0400
  ...Any ideas? It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and oxygen sensor, etc.. Could it be as simple as I need...
• Re: 87 wolfsburg runs then dies
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 13:17:52 EST
  with the oxygen sensor unplugged it still ran for about 5 minutes and stalled. the fuel pressure is right where it is supposed to...
• Re: O2 Sensors need grounding? (was STILL BUCKING & KICKING!!!)
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 19:38:08 EST
  ...If pin 19 can't find a good ground, the oxygen sensor signal will vary wildly and the van will run terribly. Many a...
• oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 22:12:42 -0400
  Can an oxygen sensor performance be evaluated by monitoring the voltage it produces with a digital v/o meter? If so what are the...
• rich running van SOLVED! thanks Gerry S.
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Wed, 3 Jun 1998 21:45:28 -0400
  ...Gerald Skerblitz, our former listmaster, pointed out that the oxygen sensor wire was coaxial in nature- it is a layer of green plastic insulation...
• Re: Running on Tap Water (was Re: Attention California Vanagonites)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 08:29:24 EDT
  ...If the combustion of hydrogen and oxygen gave off more energy than it takes to separate the hydrogen and oxygen from water, then there...
• Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 11:49:26 -0700
  ...At > about 3,500 RMS, it stalls out as if it is fuel starved. > > The mechanic has run tests of the fuel pump, oxygen...
• The drivability benefits of a new Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 16:02:37 -0400
  The change in derivability of our syncro Westfalia after the installation of a new Oxygen Sensor is so remarkable that its like buying a...
• Generic Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 21:10:12 -0800
  ...and it is a Beck Arnley number, for a universal three wire oxygen sensor. My apologies for any confusion Sincerely, Mark Keller 91 Carat
• Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 30 Oct 2014 09:34:44 -0700
  ...Anyhow, I was unhappy with the cost of replacing the Bosch 3-wire heated Oxygen sensor in my rig...the best I could find...
• Fwd: Michael update
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:57:08 -0400
  ...Can not get his breathing regulated or his blood oxygenating enough. He is on a level 10 for oxygen and still having problems. Will...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 00:12:58 -0500
  ...The oxygen sensor on my 1.9 L is between the > cat and the exhaust collector flange. Are you saying this piece of pipe...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 20:45:55 -0600
  ...I have read all the posts concerning >> oxygen sensor grounds and I have questions. >> >> Where does the oxygen sensor ground(green wire)? >> Does it...
• Re: ford oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 22:27:50 -0500
  > I've just received from Bus Depot a Ford oxygen sensor replacement for > my 86 weekender. It's raining heavily so I can't...
• more info on '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 23:57:45 EDT
  ...As far as the oxygen sensor, there was no previous trouble with it. I will check the connection. Thanks again. Jeff
• Re: 1987 Oxygen Sensor Wiring 2.1 liter Digifant MV engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 18:16:20 -0500
  At 06:12 PM 2/24/2002, Robert Steven Fish wrote: >Holy Mackeral! Groan.... d -- David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 18:24:15 -0700
  ...Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report.. > > I am not sure if it would cause any damage to the ECU, but I would be wary...
• Re: low gas milage?
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 21:23:06 -0500
  ...low gas milage? > i though i had this one nailed, but i guess not. > 1.9, 84. > cleaned afm, new temp2 and oxygen sensor...
• Digitool data...what does it mean?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 30 May 2002 19:21:06 -0400
  ...temp1= .96V temp2=.88V oxygenis jumping around a lot. between -.05V to +.58V AFM ai bouncing between 1.45 and 1.53 warmed up...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor HELP.....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:33:20 -0400
  ...My mechanic tells me to leave the >oxygen sensor unplugged so that the engine will run cooler. I am >only getting 15 MPG and...
• Re: HELP-- 45 MPH @ WOT ???
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:05:58 -0600
  ...I unplug the not-that-old looking oxygen sensor . I have a steadily running van. I get home...put on a new oxygen sensor...
• Re: Latest on the Rough Running '90 Carat....@#$%&!!!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 16:59:26 -0700
  sounds like a bad oxygen sensor, temp2 or fuel pressure regulator. First unhook the oxygen sensor and drive it w/o one. It will...
• 1.9 flooding
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:25:16 -0700
  ...Changed the; plugs cap and rotor wires oxygen sensor temp II sensor idle switch works Not sure what to look at anymore Best wishes...
• Re: 91 Westy in Hackensack, NJ
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Sep 1996 19:37:43 PST
  I have always wondered if some type of actual milage information could be gleaned from the" oxygen-sensor elapsed-milage switch" which is inline...
• Re: reformulated gasoline
  Historical mailing list - bill
  Sun, 06 Apr 1997 17:39:35 -0700
  ...At 12:51 PM 4/6/97 -0500, you wrote: >Reformulated gasoline used in major metropolitan areas in the west is >oxygenated gasoline, not...
• Re: Oxygen sensor: is a shielded wire necessary?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 21:08:55 -0500
  ...After much swapping and testing of sensors, AFM's, ECU's, I > found the problem to be a shorted out oxygen sensor lead. This...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:29:34 -0400
  As Dennis said, this is most likely a problem within the oxygen sensor circuit. Here is how you can know for sure. If you...
• Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor tips needed, broken O2 sensor cause backfire?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 05:26:44 -0700
  ...Z --- Travers Fenton <fenton_travers@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Double barrel questions. > > Part I: > How can I remove the Oxygen(O2) sensor? > > I've hooked...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 12:18:50 -0700
  ...to green wire) http://www.ngk.com.au/oxygen-sensors/technical-information/how-to-test-oxygen-sensors On 6/25/16, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57...
• Re: 88 vanagon oxs light
  Historical mailing list - peterleolkes
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 19:37:47 +0930
  Where is the Oxygen sensor light? I have an '89 Syncro - have had it since new. Peter Leolkes Adelaide Australia Joel Walker wrote: > > On...
• Re: Emission Failure - Excess Hydrocarbons - Oxygen Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 08:41:34 -0700
  ...Emission Failure - Excess Hydrocarbons - Oxygen Sensor? >re: I failed emissions:( and I need to fix something so that I can >get >it to pass...
• Re: Oxygen sensor-replace or unplug?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 09:00:32 EDT
  The Ox sensor I bought from one of our list vendors had (2) white wires. I was under the impression that the polarity of...
• Re: Oxygen sensor wiring question.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 09:45:05 -0400
  At 07:06 AM 6/13/2002, Vanagon man wrote: >3 wires...2 white, 12v to heater >one green with shielding........... signal david -- David...
• Re: Seeking warmth in my Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 13:30:14 -0400
  ...Anyway, unless your bus is hermetically sealed, chances are you are going to get enough oxygen in through the nooks and crannies that exist...
• Re: 1987 Oxygen Sensor Wiring 2.1 liter Digifant MV engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 00:12:36 +0100
  ...but also the really LAME way that it was connected to the oxygen sensor cable. The female connector is present on the ECU to...
• Re: Thread size for Oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:09:07 EDT
  In a message dated 8/30/2010 12:16:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ramblinvan@GMAIL.COM writes: M18 x 1.5 Same...
• Re: gas consumption
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 16:05:25 EST
  Have you ever thought of replacing the Oxygen sensor? If this is worn out or defective it could be the root of your problem...
• Re: for the record water is not corrosive
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 06:34:57 EDT
  In a message dated 4/30/04 12:36:25 AM, hradek@YAHOO.COM writes: << a sealed system should be mostly free of oxygen...
• O2 sensor wiring
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 15:38:00 -0800
  ...I am preparing to crimp in the oxygen sensor. Question is: what white wire goes to what white wire? Or, does it matter? Thanks...