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• Re: How to Test Compression in Out-of-Vehicle Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 14:56:54 -0400
  ...You will need a dud tire (off the rim), a working starter, and bell housing to fit your motor. You *may* be able to...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 23:12:32 -0400
  ...This sender screws into the housing. The van is an '89 2wd and presumably it had a PLASTIC thermostat housing on the original engine...
• Re: Near stall on right turns???
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Sat, 8 Feb 1997 09:44:11 -0500
  ...when turning right corners under load the beast almost stalls I have > to back off throttle and coast around Then its ok on the...
• Re: Analog TPS fitted to a WBX throttle body?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 07:48:17 +0000
  Well the early 1.9l TB has two separate switches that are attached to the housing of the TB and the 2.1l tb...
• Re: Re
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 21:27:04 -0400
  ...linkage to throttle > body for kick down set up,oh ya a tranny, and torque con. longer studs for > bell housing, or shorter I...
• Removing engine the German way
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 19 May 2009 15:05:17 -0700
  ...remove the exhust first then the > air > cleaner housing , wires(mark these) , fuel line.throttle cable. , then all > is > left is the 4 main...
• Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:23 -0500
  ...My bell housing may be a little lower in order to keep the Subie throttle body below the engine lid. Larry A. On Tue...
• Is my radiator dead? aka cooling sytem woes
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 23:11:13 -0700
  ...open bleed screw on rad, t-stat housing, open expansion tank, got the wife on the throttle, idling at ~2200 rpm. Top up expansion...
• 1.9L AAZ Turbo Diesel is now running in my Syncro!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 23:00:27 -0700
  ...tank and wasserboxer bell housing!!! The kit also ships with a wire harness / glow plug relay system, a throttle cable and cold start cable...
• Re: Cruise Control Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 10:31:25 -0700
  ...Disconnect the vacuum line at the pump port, collapse the vacuum servo that pulls on the throttle, then put your finger over the end...
• Re: Syncro Coolant Flush
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 14:42:24 -0500
  ...I don't want to install >anything that might throttle down a coolant line. I was going to >manually, with a rag and a...
• Re: Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 11:02:51 -0400
  ...Besides, I can't reach the throttle from the bleed bolt! Jay Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 10...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 wbx swap questions
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 07:10:36 -0400
  ...Like the other person said you just need the 1.9l thermostat housing and waterpump to get the coolant system to work, and you...
• Conversion Subaru 2.2 engine FS in WA state
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:44:32 -0700
  ...The Mastercraft stainless steel coolant return line & throttle adapter, the thermostat housing improvement by Tom Shiels and the SmallCar power steering hose. The coolant...
• Re: 83-85 vanagon rear bleeder screw housing mod or repair?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:31:21 -0800
  ...or you could maybe cut threads in the housing and screw a small pipe nipple in there. The inside diameter is not very important...
• Re: Rear Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 13:12:39 -0400
  ...the throttle. If the shifter pushes back under load you have a bad main shaft ball bearing and/or the gear carrier housing is...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 14 May 2013 12:20:41 -0400
  ...Of course, the diesel oil pan and bell housing are a direct bolt-on. > > If one requires a more aggressive vigor for your Vanagon...
• Re: Runs great--for a minute or two ??
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:17:23 -0500
  ...Or if it runs better after you bypass the Temp II sensor (blue plug on thermostat housing) then the TempII sensor is bad. Darrell...
• Re: Libby Bong and coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 05:40:51 -0500
  ...Open the bleeder valve on the rad and thermostat housing, then with the engine running at idle fill the coolant expansion tank as full...
• Re: Great device for lubing cables
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Jul 2019 08:46:40 -0700
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Despite my attempts to make the throttle cable on my diesel westy butter >>> smooth, I was still getting...
• mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 10:24:48 -0500
  ...I was also impressed with the throttle response and power off the line the van spun the tires in my dirt driveway as I...
• '66 progress, engine in
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 10:30:49 -0700
  ...until I get the throttle cable replaced but everything else is ready to go. Had to clearance the bell-housing to get the flywheel...
• Junkyards and Rialtas
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 09:22:18 -0800 (PST)
  ...2 carbs 2 manifolds throttle linkage crossbar manifold crosspipe air cleaner housing and mounts air intake preheater valve misc. hoses, elbows, solenoids, hardware I...
• Re: FS: 5 Speed Diesel Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:19:12 -0700
  ...racecar in tow as |well! :) Anytime my foot was on the throttle the boost was full on. | |Jason Ewing | | |On Sat, Jan 23, 2010...
• Re: Identifying sounds
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 22:57:59 -0500
  ...throttle, no load-full load? Sounds like the input shaft needle bearing. Check-fix it soon. The input shaft and possibly the bell housing...
• Re: Rebuilt engine project
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:07:03 EDT
  ...Also forgot to mention that the throttle body, distributor and thermostat housing were COMPLETELY taken apart and rebuilt to better than new standards ! Engine...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 21:09:13 -0600
  ...Sensor II ........the one at the thermostat housing.......it's > a critical input to the ECU. > > throttle switches are often off........you should at...
• Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 8 Jan 2015 10:25:54 -0800
  ...On 1/8/15, Kevin Duvernay <kduvey@gmail.com> wrote: > - RMW SS cooling pipes > - RMW SS coolant distribution tower > - GoWesty billet tstat housing (with...
• Re: Bleeding Coolant on a 2.1L syncro
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 06:35:21 EST
  ...Start the engine from cold, open the bleeder valve on the top of the thermostat housing, open the main coolant tank and while the...
• Re: Exhaust popping??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 21:58:24 -0400
  ...Sure starts nice, and >great throttle response, power, etc. So far the oil temp hasn't gone >over 210 with 95 ambient temp. > Hey...
• Re: Engine runs with no AFM?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:12:25 -0500
  ...It did work, it just ran rough and was very slow to respond to throttle so almost impossible to start on a hill. I...
• Re: '81 2.0L in '73 westy no fit?
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Fri, 3 Feb 1995 14:26:20 -0800
  ...I feel like I'm in hell, trying to count the teeth of a spinning flywheel, with a drunk gunning the throttle for all...
• A question for the tranny experts...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 18:54:29 -0700
  ...with the clutch out, the rhythm speeds up with the throttle. Can hear it in first gear, it gradually diminishes with higher speeds, but...
• Re: Replace 1.9 with a 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:21:19 -0800
  ...throttle body ........those are 'bigger' and > you'd want them on there. > Your 1.9 intake boot will fit right on the throttle body...
• Re: Need 2 liter acvw FI system complete with fuel pump.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 May 2001 22:02:58 -0500
  ...I also have the intake manifolds, air box, throttle body, well I've got ever piece that goes on a fuel injection system and...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:27:08 -0700
  ...I remove the air box, air boot, and sometimes throttle body to get to that top right 17mm hex nut that holds the starter...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 2 Jun 2022 10:11:58 -0400
  ...84 running issue solved? >> >> Eric, >> The GoWesty replacement throttle body is a repair and upgrade part. Bearings, seals, and larger throttle opening. The 2...
• Re: Near stall on right turns???
  Historical mailing list - Dave T. Richards
  Sat, 08 Feb 1997 21:45:23 -0500
  ...when turning right corners under load the beast almost stalls I have > > to back off throttle and coast around Then its ok on the...
• Re: Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 14:55:29 -0500
  ...Once it is warmed up by careful >>manipulation of the gas pedal for about 5-10 minutes, all is well-great power, throttle >>response...
• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:12:42 -0800
  ...Unfortunately it's inside the cable housing, so it would be almost impossible to splice. It appears a new one is $25. I'd...
• Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:02:24 -0600
  ...The head gaskets leaked and the thermostat > housing was warped, primarily, but I had some other troubles along the way > like a cylinder frozen...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:36:53 -0700
  ...Cleaned connections in engine compartment, replaced battery ground > strap and checked transmission ground strap > Fuel lines > Fuel pump & filter > Set throttle switch > Cleaned throttle...
• Re: Digitool saves the day
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 08:31:59 -0800
  ...by the ecu. > TS led indicates the throttle valve / butterfly is at idle or full > throttle. > Coil led indicates the coil is being pulsed...
• Re: Just an update on my clutch problem fixing oil leaks.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 7 Jun 2021 20:14:15 -0700
  ...housing. If while driving in 3rd gear gently push the shifter forward and work the throttle. If the shifter is moving with the throttle...
• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 20:33:15 -0600
  ...The caliper housing slide on two pins. They are the two that have rubber accordion boots over them. If you do not keep these...
• Re: Fw: Golf/ jetta auto trans can be used with vanagon diffs
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 00:30:48 -0500
  ...The Vanagon converter is self > cooled due to the open housing and the air fins on the outside. I've > never done any temp...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:12:41 -0500
  ...throttle switch, and a few more things I couldn't see. That portion with these wires got trapped under the air filter housing and...
• Re: Great device for lubing cables
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 5 Jul 2019 12:43:23 -0400
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Despite my attempts to make the throttle cable on my diesel westy butter >>>> smooth, I was still getting...
• Re: Dropping Aircooled Engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 13 May 2002 15:15:04 -0500
  ...be careful that all fuel lines, electrical throttle cable ect are not hanging up. Stan Wilder 83 Air Cooled Westfalia On Mon, 13 May...
• Re: transmission change: how to turn a/c engine to get at bolts???
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 15:15:22 -0800
  ...Bentley, which obstructs the hole in the top of the transmission housing. > It's mounted on the black part of the intake air distributor...
• Re: hesitating when warm? - UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 1 May 2003 00:07:25 -0400
  ...I removed the boot from throttle body to AFM and checked for cracks and tears - none. I also swapped the AFM for my spare...
• Re: Is my radiator dead? aka cooling sytem woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 06:23:32 -0500
  ...open bleed screw on rad, t-stat housing, open expansion tank, got the wife on the throttle, idling at ~2200 rpm. Top up expansion...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 18:24:21 -0700
  ...it >>>> with >>>>> a new throttle cable and cleaning out the rust and dirt from the >>> pedal to >>>>> cable housing. Now it's back! >>>>> >>>>> Side...
• Re: Rear Vibration
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 10:31:26 -0700
  ...the throttle. > If the shifter pushes back under load you have a bad main shaft ball > bearing and/or the gear carrier housing is...
• Re: Accelerator cable snap
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 08:24:35 -0800
  ...Now put some shims, washers, or whatever you can fashion between the bracket on the throttle body and the cable housing rubber stop piece...
• Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:28:49 -0500
  ...My bell housing may be a little lower in order to keep the Subie throttle body below the engine lid. Larry A. On Tue...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:18:07 -0700
  ...shipping and >taxes. > >The header, mount, wiring guide, throttle kit, PS hose, Shiels thermo >housing, adapter/flywheel, was $1137.94 > >When you include a...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 18:31:35 -0700
  ...it >>>>> with >>>>>> a new throttle cable and cleaning out the rust and dirt from the >>>> pedal to >>>>>> cable housing. Now it's back! >>>>>> >>>>>> Side...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 18:17:14 -0700
  ...it should stay continuity until the throttle is open that far. The adjustment is the two allen screws below the throttle body housing. ONe...
• Re: Just an update on my clutch problem fixing oil leaks.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 8 Jun 2021 19:30:04 -0400
  ...housing. If while driving in 3rd gear gently push the shifter forward and work the throttle. If the shifter is moving with the throttle...