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• Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 22:12:34 -0700
  Or to reduce the vacuum so that wear and tear is reduced at the valve diaphragm? (he says assuming this valve has such a...
• Re: Small VanVac reccomendations? [12volt?]
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 20:08:50 -0700
  ...an hour to vacuum most of the dog hair. > > Sounds to me like an argument in favor of more frequent vacuuming . . . > > -- > > Mike "Rocket J...
• Re: Looking for a 83-85 distributor
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Mon, 6 Oct 2014 11:31:15 -0400
  Excuse the unknowing question and possible thread jack but how do you check the vacuum advance? I have an 84 with a terrible time...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Info
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 23:46:54 -0500
  ...It is running 3#'s higher that > Bentley specs now. > > Here are the results: > New Regulator-31psi@12" vacuum, Bentley says I should have...
• Re: Vacuum gauge readings
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:20:59 -1000
  ...I found about 10 tiny vacuum leaks ...where the runners join the plenum .. also check where runners meet the cylinder heads ..listen with a...
• Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:00:42 -0700
  ...With vacuum hose (2) connected spec: approx 2.0 bar, measured: 2.2 bar PASS With vacuum hose (2) DISconnected spec: approx 2.5...
• '87 Vacuum plumbing question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:52:16 -0500
  ...Should this hook up to something, or did someone replace the hose with the wrong one? (Yes, it's really a vacuum connection. Plugging...
• Geo Metro - AC switch?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 22:52:53 -0800
  ...I should put in in my Vanagon too.. > >Yau-Man How 'bout a vacuum switch (nc) to break the lead to the AC clutch...
• Re: Geo Metro - AC switch?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 08:07:42 -0700
  At 10:52 PM 12/12/98 -0800, you wrote: >How 'bout a vacuum switch (nc) to break the lead to the AC clutch...
• anybody have vacuum restrictor plug?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 11:09:53 -0400
  ...Forward right corner of engine compartment is a vacuum switch for the charcoal cannister. Has three hoses coming off it. One of these contains...
• Re: vacuum pump oil seapage
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 19:34:53 -0900
  ...Replace the o-rings, the one that seals the vacuum pump into the block (probably the same o-ring used on the distributor of...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Why reduce engine speed -- vacuum guage -- small car header
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 02:52:54 +0100
  ...You will get better mileage. > > The vacuum gage measures inlet manifold vacuum. In NO WAY does this > reflect economy. It is NOT a consumption...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:38:00 -0500
  On a throttle controlled engine, it is the manifild vacuum that helps to slow a vehicle when the the throttle is closed. At speed...
• Checking vacuum diaphragm was Re: Looking for a 83-85 distributor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 Oct 2014 13:23:42 -0400
  ...I'm sure Bentley has specs for degrees of change vs amount of vacuum, but to check that they work, pop the top off...
• location of vacuum hose????
  Historical mailing list - jesse lee reynolds
  Sun, 15 May 1994 21:57:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...I accidently dissconnected the vacuum hose from my EGR valve on my 76 van. I looked, but I couldn't find where the other...
• Re: Help Help 009 Distributor?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Nov 1994 14:49:56 -0800
  ...The vacuum advance models have, I believe, a mechanical advance AND vacuum advance. The difference is that the vacuum advance will be sensitive to...
• Re: vacuum bleeding?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 12:58:32 -0500
  ...vacuum bleeding? > Has anyone ever thought of a way to bleed the cooling system on a Vanagon by using a vacuum pump? Would it...
• vacuum
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Thu, 24 May 2018 16:43:58 -0700
  Anyone know, or can estimate, what my manifold vacuum should be on a rapid decel (throttle closed) from 3000 rpm. I think it is...
• fuel pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - steve vitale
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 12:44:35 -0500
  any recommendations for a fuel pressure tester/vacuum tester? I was considereing this one from sears because it'll double as a vacuum gauge...
• Re: Boston Bob Engine - Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 00:59:06 EDT
  ...All waterboxers leak (vacuum too that is). BTW, Classic fuel-economy-in-the-toilet-with-cruise-control relates to porous vacuum diaphragms at the...
• the '82 Diesel Westy Rolls again....
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Fri, 14 Feb 1997 11:57:13 -0500 (EST)
  ...It's a vacuum hose+flange set!!! which meant, if I built a strong neck on the _outside_, from some decent material, the vacuum...
• Looking for a 83-85 distributor
  Historical mailing list - Blake Sartin
  Wed, 1 Oct 2014 14:46:35 -0400
  ...I checked the vacuum advance and it no longer holds any pressure. Problem for me is that no one has any of the rebuilt...
• Re: induction noise or vacuum leak?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 22:10:43 -0500
  ...induction noise or vacuum leak? > Hi! > > I'm a new owner of an '85 Westy, my first VW. > > Listening to the engine with the...
• Re: Syncro upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 12:58:23 -0700
  ...If you're sure it is not engaging, you can pull off the vacuum hoses at the solenoid and see if you have vacuum...
• 83 Vanagon Gas Smell and Popping sound
  Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 17:49:11 EDT
  ...Also the vacuum lines appear to cracked. What is i.d. for vaccuum hoses? Where is a good source for off the wall vacuum...
• Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 16 May 2004 15:08:34 -0700
  ...The center connection on the valve has a constant vacuum that comes from the vacuum reservoir that is in the mid section of the...
• Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:46:26 -0400
  So while I am redoing my TB/Plenum I am double checking vacuum lines. I found the 4mm at FLAPS and am zip tying...
• Measuring manifold vacuum
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:06:11 -0700
  ...Does Bentley's give a procedure for measuring manifold vacuum? I can't seem to find it. Early 1.9l -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel...
• Re: fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum experiment
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 00:34:36 -0400
  ...fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum experiment > > I have one of these vacuum guages and I have borrowed Robert Lilley's fuel > > pressure guage...
• Re: VDO Fuel Pressure sender?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 16:06:02 -0700
  ...Also, does this really help with isolating vacuum leaks? I always suspect I have vacuum leaks, but never went through the hassle of attaching...
• Re: '88 Vanagon - failed cruise control - problem identified
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 19:37:21 -0700
  ...I disconnected the vacuum hose at the juction near the vacuum pump > and found that if I sucked on the tube, the servo moved...
• Re: Dumb question
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 18:42:55 -0400
  ...So, here's the dumb question any > one know of a web site that I can get a vacuum routing chart from for > a...
• RE: Lousy idle and sneaky booster leaks
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 13:20:53 EST
  Dave Kautz points out correctly that your vacuum leak may be far from the engine, but you can confirm or eliminate the brake system...
• Is it normal...
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 21:18:48 -0500
  to have oil inside the AFM body? I just took mine apart to fix vacuum leaks and found oil all over the place. Shouldn...
• Re: Manifold vacuum specs?-Leak down testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 23:26:36 +0000
  ...I went out and got a vacuum guage and compression tester. > However, I > can't find the correct specs for vacuum readings ANYWHERE in...
• Re: 78 Bus FI Help Needed...
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 10:20:42 -0700
  Ric, It could be a vacuum leak. The symptoms that you describe are similar to those of a vacuum leak- loss of power when...
• Re: Vacuum leak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 16 Feb 2016 19:04:13 -0600
  ...Vacuum leak > > > > Yes follow the vacuum line from the intake through the firewall. Sounds > > like it is leaking where you can't see on...
• weird idle...
  Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
  Mon, 6 May 2002 11:59:52 -0700
  Okay- so, I'm assuming that this is related to a vacuum hose being old or something in the likes, but I would like...
• Re: 2.0 distributor
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 08:01:01 -0700
  ...The vacuum pipe coming out of the intake manifold I use for the brake vacuum. FWIW Paul, I have not noticed any hesitation after...
• Re: cruise controll
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 18:08:26 EDT
  ...However, I'd like to try the auxiliary vacuum idea, even though I've measured my static vacuum>>
• Differential lock and Sychro Vacum Plumbing
  Historical mailing list - Robert Snyder
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 14:49:43 -0400
  ...The Bentley book calls the vacuum reservoir. What up? Also, what are the vacuum lines off the V-C doing anyway? Any ideas or...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 Nov 2016 02:28:17 -0500
  At 20:42 11/18/2016, OlRivrRat wrote: >n 18 Nov , 2016, at 4:55 AM, David Beierl wrote: > > > even if engine vacuum changed...
• Re: Fuel pressure question (FI)
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 11:36:14 -0400
  ...Fuel pressure question (FI) > > > > >Did you happen to note the idle rpm and the available vacuum? > > > >Joe > > > Yes, the vacuum was 11 inches and...
• I need help with this vacuum hose...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Oct 95 12:16:22 EDT
  hey now, i posted this before but got no response...(are you folks tired of me already? hehehehehe)...i have a vacuum hose that...
• Vacuum line P/N's
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 14:12:48 -0500
  Does anyone have a list of P/N's for the various vacuum lines on an '84 Vanagon with 1.9L engine. The two...
• Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 08:46:27 -0500
  Dorman 904-214 and a reservoir should take care of the vacuum problem. Many Diesel and turbo vehicles use pumps like this for cruise...
• Re: 90 Carat: A/C Dying Diagnosis Confirm Please
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 24 May 2000 16:48:02 -0500
  ...vacuum , > expansion valve don't like water, > the reason for a good vacuum is for removing the humidity inside the > system > minimum vacuum 29...
• Re: What's up with my fuel pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:06:29 -0400
  ...The only real failure these things have is a bad diaphram causing fuel to be pumped into the manifold via that vacuum hose. Dennis...
• Brake problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 10:07:54 -0500
  ...How could i test vacuum in the vacuum line from the motor cavity to the booster? I have a Mityvac and a vacuum gauge...
• Re: low torque
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 21:15:28 -0400
  ...As for the vacuum retard as soon as the throttle is opened the timing should quickly advance if all is well. If the throttle...
• Symptom of vacuum line collapse or leaks
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 22:50:44 -0400
  What is the symptom when a vacuum line collapses or leaks? The reason I ask is that on our way back from holidays, 5...
• Re: Diagnosing a low (8-10 inches) vacuum gauge reading
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 01:33:48 -0700
  Hi Bob, When you say that low vacuum is very common, do you also mean that it's normal...or just caused by something...
• Re: Brake dilemna continnued.............
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 10:48:18 -0500
  I would check to see if you have vacuum at the booster. The restrictor is probably there to smooth out the vacuum supply to...
• Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 20 May 2004 09:24:53 -0700
  What if you set it up so that Vacuum was necessary to keep the decoupler DIS-engaged. The failover mode would be engaged so...
• verify hose size for me :).
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 03:14:18 -0500
  ...N 20 361 2 Red Vacuum Diesel also does this hose have a "N" number associated with it? 443 121 107A Vacuum & Cooling Hose...
• Re: VDO Vacuum Guage Installation 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 11:24:50 -0400
  ...Idle is 13 >>inches. >> >>VACUUM HOOKUP- >> >> Finding a Vacuum source. I decided on using a "tee" in the vacuum line >>that supplies the fuel...
• Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 07:52:44 -0500
  ...The "bi-pressure" two-way pump in a VW/ Audi trunks (inside a foam package for quiet operation) is for vacuum-operated power door...
• Re: Vacuum forming
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 31 Oct 2003 14:24:20 -0500
  ...Vacuum forming It seems I have come into possession of a big vacuum forming machine that can handle materials to 1/4 inch thick...
• Re: fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum experiment
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:03:48 -0700
  > I have one of these vacuum guages and I have borrowed Robert Lilley's fuel > pressure guage, so I will give your test a...
• Vacuum Powered Coolant Changeout
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 14:53:49 -0500
  ...The mechanic said they have a vacuum coolant changer whereby they draw out the coolant and then backfill with fresh coolant. Said it would...