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• Re: Tight Valves/RPM cont.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 16:52:33 EDT
  Pensioner surmised: "if the overall gearing is the same (tire size,&final drive and top gear ratio )' the revs/mile or rpm/mph will...
• fuel supply testing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 09:03:07 -0800
  ...Dies, revs. Dies, revs. > - If I hold the throttle steady it does this very consistently > > I'm at a loss. Any ideas? > > Thanks, > > mordo...
• Elec Ig and low revs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 10:21:07 -0500 (CDT)
  I have a question about electronic ignition. I understand the benefit derived from these in terms of better spark throughout the rpm range. Better...
• Clunk on deceleration, autotran
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Davis
  Sat, 18 Apr 1998 20:44:09 -0400
  ...from the motor (by that I mean your gliding and motor revs drop to 1200 or so while going down a hill to a...
• Re: idle before shut down [was wasserbox]
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 22:31:33 -0500
  ...Higher revs = more frequent combustion = higher amount of heat energy to dissipate. The coolant flows quickly and exchanges the heat efficiently, at the radiator...
• Electronic points -waste of time/money?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:52:17 -0800
  ...and now it's doing something weird - it idles fine, and revs fine, but won't idle after revving, just stalls. Every time. If...
• Audible Coolant alarm opinions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 1 Mar 2018 20:15:56 -0500
  ...I can pretty much hear the speed of my engine revs and guess my tachometer. If I get a audible oil temp and presure...
• Re: Digijet/Digifant Differences
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 12 May 1998 19:30:43 -0700
  ...and a >recently aquired Digifant Van that takes about 8-10 revs before it starts. >Is this normal for this system, or is there...
• Accelerator pedal stuck
  Historical mailing list - Sam P
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:06:12 -0800
  ...When I attempted to give it a little accelerator the revs took off and nearly red lined. I quickly shut it off and tried...
• revving idle --> 83 westy gasser
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:07:09 -0800
  ...But at idle, it 'revs' or cycles rpm. i've replaced (From a well running engine, or new at time)- both temp sensors, replaced...
• couple of q's
  Historical mailing list - Fifield
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 16:07:53 -0500 (EST)
  ...after I warm up and have been driving, the engine revs to 1200 and then drops back off to 1000, then back to 1200...
• Re: Tire rotating -- when?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 23:38:10 -0600
  In the case of my Vanagon, I do the bigger on the rear so as to Lower the RevsPerMinute & RevsPerMile of the Engine&DriveTrain...
• Re: Transmission repair options
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:10:53 -0700
  ...Engine revs like >> crazy, clutch in and it goes back into gear and runs >> again. Mechanic tightened the linkage between stick >> and transmission but...
• '87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Troy Levitt
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 07:24:07 -0700
  ...The motor revs (but not too high) but won't accelerate. This is especially bad when I'm in the middle of an intersection...
• Opinions on old diesels with AT
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 11:09:55 -0500
  ...automatic than a manual, it would still be louder and higher revs because the AT is only 3-speed. I have the chance to...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:31:47 -0400
  ...The cap should hold it in when the revs drop down. After a few cycles the internal pressure should equalize and a quick test...
• Re: Juddering clutch in 1982 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 08:50:43 -0800
  ...In fact it is easier to reproduce it in 2nd. >>When there are enough revs and take up is slow its OK but when...
• diesel conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 11:20:26 -0600
  ...trans) it would seem that diesels which are known for low revs but lots of tourque would not enable you to go much faster...
• ECU and Throttle Question
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 22:44:03 -0700
  ...You notice that you have your foot to the floor but are not gaining speed or revs on the engine. You back off a...
• Re: engine miss
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 09:54:07 -0500
  ...The van starts fine and runs >smooth for about 40 seconds then the revs drop and the miss kicks in. The >miss in like...
• Re: Step up the idle
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:05:38 -0700
  ...The engine has stalled a few > times and the rpm takes too long to stabilize off revs. > > I haven't looked at the Bently...
• Syncro Gearbox synchromesh
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 19:57:15 +0100
  ...Later, can't get into 3rd without changing at exactly the right revs or double-de-clutching. 4th gear starts to feel a bit...
• Re: Hakka CS
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 9 Jun 2006 11:23:20 -0600
  ...Bob > If you go to Tirerack.com you can look up the revs/mile figures for the > tires you are considering. I personally wouldn...
• Re: O2 Sensor problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Mar 2020 13:37:02 -0400
  ...disconecting the o2 sensor wire solves this problem. Engine > runs good. Revs normally and climbs hills well > It is running rich as expected. > If...
• Re: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Apr 2018 17:05:49 -0400
  ...Downshift and let your revs wind up somewhat It makes a tremendous difference. If it doesn't, keep your nose alert, pull over and...
• Re: Stuck clutch pedal '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 16:23:01 -0600
  ...with engine running and "slip" it into 2nd by matching the revs. Drive it, strongly accelerating and backing off. Usually 2 or 3 cycles...
• Re: 5 speed tranny question?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 22:19:44 -0500
  Jere, With the SA 5 speed, the engine revs 3,500 rpm @70 MPH with stock 205-70-14 tires. The RPM drops with...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:31:25 -0500
  ...As far as I know this is the *very first time* > that someone has complained of the buzzer going off when the revs > fell...
• Re: tire circumference
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:21:49 -0400
  ...com/**tiresizecalculator.asp<http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp>to > see sizes, revs & all that stuff for different sized tires. > > > > Rob > becida@comcast.net >
• Re: tire circumference
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:08:36 -0400
  ...The 10/10 calculator shows my revs/mi as 800. My speedometer says 820. So I guess my speed will show as 97.5...
• Re: Double cab for sale/engine longevity - Torque Kills
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 09:40:45 EDT
  ...Under the same conditions, the components of an engine are more lightly loaded at high revs than at low speeds. Although I'm repeating...
• 82 won't start when hot
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:14:07 -0400
  ...I have to feather the pedal a little more until the revs get up and then it's OK. If it were a carb...
• Re: At long last protype waterbox bleeding, draining and purging installed and operating
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 20:51:24 -0400
  ...when the revs again were raised to 4000 to 4300 the >temperature dropped to 20% of gauge... David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv...
• Re: Rev Limiter? - Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 23 Nov 2000 15:31:01 EST
  ...less than $10; 2) The engine would probably backfire once the revs dropped below the limit setpoint. I wish I still had my '84...
• Re: Have you ever broken a clutch by push starting a vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - ****************************
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:04:50 -0600
  ...I matched the revs and we were able to get by OK. First gear is impossible, 2-3-4 are tough to engage unless...
• Re: Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:03:10 -0700
  ...I keep the revs to no more than about 4,100, speed to 48-49 mph max in second. This is far short of...
• Re: Juddering clutch in 1982 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 20:48:25 -0500
  ...In fact it is easier to reproduce it in 2nd. >When there are enough revs and take up is slow its OK but when...
• Automatic Transmission Diagnosis- HELP!
  Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 15:46:38 -0700
  ...So the feeling is that as it shifts from first to second it seems not to engage in second, just revs into the 3000...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 08:43:58 -0800
  ...Dies, revs. Dies, revs. > - If I hold the throttle steady it does this very consistently > > I'm at a loss. Any ideas? > > Thanks, > > mordo...
• Gearing and 15" Wheels....
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 17:47:46 -0700
  ...look like they have a theoretical rev/mile of about 751 revs per mile vs about 797 for the 205/70R 14 tires. This...
• Re: Bogging 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:15:20 -0700
  ...the engine bogs down and has a > hard time gaining any revs. Once it speeds up and clears itself it > has lots of power...
• FIX]auto tranny experts HELP! UPdate
  Historical mailing list - Dan Noll
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 21:22:58 EDT
  ...If I put lever in 2nd it doesn't engauge the engine just revs. When on the road and I kick it down, won...
• Re: [W] The Drive to Dublin. W stands for waffle.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jan 1995 20:08:59 -0500 (EST)
  ...Ever notice the way that a diesel > loosens out after 50 or 60 miles? And that it revs better with Wow PJ! I just...
• Re: Whistle in Engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
  Mon, 3 Apr 1995 07:19:50 -0400
  ...It occurs in all gears (well, I'm sure of 2-4, /but /the engine revs in 1st might drown it out) but does...
• 90 Carat overheating
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 20:35:31 -0700
  ...Runs strong, but when warmed up seems like turbo lag on acceleration; i.e., slow response from low revs unless you really put your...
• Overheating's effect
  Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 09:30:05 -0500
  ...The engine no longer smoothly revs up. It doesn't backfire, just stumbles. My ignorant guess would be "burnt valve". Does anyone have any...
• lack of deceleration
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Sat, 18 Apr 1998 19:18:20 -0000
  ...I thought that the switch on the underside of the throttle body cut the fuel off completely if the revs were above 1200 and...
• Re: Stalls when hot. won't restart. 1.9 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 10:21:01 -0700
  ...normal idle but unwilling > to build revs when accelerator is pressed. If I can coax it past mid > range it revs strongly and pulls...
• RE: one more tire ?... yeah right!!
  Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
  Fri, 05 Apr 1996 06:29:57 -0500
  ...The Revs per mile is an indication of how it will affect your Speedometer and Odometer readings... the Taller the tire the fewer the...
• Re: Diesel to Gasoline Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:38:18 -0700
  ...diesel Vanagon > tyranny, you may find the gearing too high. (engine revs higher than > needed. Especially at highway speeds) Something to consider. > > that would...
• AAAAAAAHHH !!! i cant make up my mind! subaru or 1.8l vw 4cyl
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 20:19:16 EDT
  ...the choices are drivinng me nuts! the only reason i consider the subaru is that it is a balanced flat 4 and revs high...
• FW: How fast should a 1.9L go??
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 00:01:11 -0500
  ...at +/- 72mph at around 4000 rpms (no tach); more at higher revs. My '91 (2.1L) with auto trans will go about the same...
• AFM - Open. Now what?
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 00:35:47 -0600
  ...No matter which bus I put it on, it revs then dies right away. So, I opened it up. Back when I cleaned it...
• oil light/buzzer comes on for no reason
  Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
  Fri, 2 Jan 2004 12:53:24 -0800
  ...Today, the buzzer and light started coming on when the engine revs to about 2500 RPM. The gauge reads about 45 psi at this...
• Re: tire circumference
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:22:20 -0700
  ...a while is why do vanagon speedometers have a range of revs/mile numbers on them? I have 2 old ones in my parts...
• Diesel Vanagon/Westi
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  11 Jun 1996 15:17:15 -0700
  ...Although I have had the van up to 65-70, I'm not comfortable with prolonged running at those revs/output power levels from...
• Sluggish 90
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 10:27:00 -0600
  ...There seems to be enough power at the higher revs, but response is really poor. I have read threads re spark plug gaps and...
• Re: Speedometer repairs '84
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 17:05:19 -0500
  ...It wouldn't apply to all because the number of revs per mile varies from vehicle to vehicle. For example, the rev/mile of...
• Tire trivia
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:03:58 -0800
  ...am currently running specifies 45 mph as a baseline for their Revs/Mile of 824. One could reasonably speculate that 45 was perhaps selected...
• Re: Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 19:48:57 -0600
  ...If I was very careful, and fully released it >> >> >before > > >>applying any revs at all, it was OK although the takeup seemed to be...