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• Re: Alternator vibration -
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 15 Jun 2020 06:20:39 -0700
  ...Also >> looked at my main intake manifold hoses - the 4 short stubby hoses that >> connect the intake air distributor and they look ready for...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:03:58 -0600
  ...I've gone over it with a stethoscope and it seems to be > >> loudest at the driver's side of the intake air distributor...
• Re: Now: Thanks! (+ Report. Long.) Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? (and fuel press. regulator)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:04:28 -0500
  ...crank > case via a small tube that connects to the air intake distributor. > That was most of the problem. > > Solution. > > Drained the gas/oil...
• Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 15:39:38 -0800
  ...such a device once. > Trouble is, "hot wire" air flow measurement basically combines intake > air velocity, temperature, and pressure and reports them as a...
• Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:44:31 -0500
  ...regulator, fuel pump, fuel filter > > > - took apart entire air intake system, changed the air intake > > > distributor box, and most rubber hoses. > > > - changed temp sensor...
• Re: Digifant question...fuel pump effect?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 28 Apr 2014 13:52:32 -1000
  ...other inputs to help the ecu determin injector open time are coolant temp, air intake temp .. and flabber position in the AFM ..an electronic...
• Re: Dying when warm and smells funky
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:20:07 -0700
  ...I followed the air path and it looks like the air >> intake to the heater fan is outside the vehicle so I don't...
• CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:23:05 -0700
  ...I checked the seal, cleaned things up, tightened those 2 screws til the TB almost touches the air intake distributor ears. Like I made...
• Re: Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 15:57:54 -0700
  ...I've gone over it with a stethoscope and it seems to be >>> loudest at the driver's side of the intake air distributor...
• Re: 89 Syncro Westy - Finally running right - Thank you
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:20:34 -0700
  ...new 5.     Air Flow Meter – swap  PS (I have the Vanagon Syndrome capacitor soldered into the AFM plug) 6.     Air intake boot – swap - sucks...
• Re: Alternator vibration -
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 14 Jun 2020 21:06:03 -0700
  ...Also looked at my main intake manifold hoses - the 4 short stubby hoses that connect the intake air distributor and they look ready for...
• Re: Westy Gutless Until Warmed Up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 08:09:42 -0400
  ...It's a wonder any air made it through that air filter. Engineer's vehicle...and you know what they say about Cobblers' children...
• Re: No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 19:08:29 -0400
  ...we were able to start the van with...."Brake cleaner"...yea yea, direct into the air plenium... ???????????????????????????????????? ... after a few shot of PRIMING the...
• Re: [T2] help , video to help diagnose my Westphalia air cool 1993 problem.
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Sun, 2 Aug 2015 12:07:23 -0700
  ...I found a little vacuum leak at the intake air distributor level and a couple of wire which had to be fixed. Now that...
• Re: COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 20:08:40 -0700
  ...but for that, i need a spare distributor..... Ben Dennis Haynes wrote: > Last long shot. Defective distributor pick up or ignition module > causing multiple...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:28:00 -0600
  ...fuel pressure--ok > -no vacuum leaks > -checked air intake system, verified that I had no false air issues > -replaced idle stabilization control unit (this...
• Re: Carb conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 17:31:37 -0700
  ...Can we say flat spot? Oh, no intake air preheat either. You drive along for 10-15 miles and the engine just stops. You...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:39:55 -0700
  ...0) all water hosescomplete ignition system which includes distributor, etc. (pre-installed on engine)intake / exhaust manifold and custom exhaust pipe (pre-installed on...
• VW-71 BUS-CHECKING FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD VACCUM LEAKS
  Historical mailing list - Nick Pace
  Sun, 08 Oct 95 23:31:26 PDT
  ...replaced or readjusted as follows: *New distributor, points, condensor, plug wires, plugs *New fuel pump *New air filter *Valves adjusted to .006 *Dwell is...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! - 3A Comment
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:19:48 -0400
  ...You would also want a block-off plate and distributor adapter plate to use the Digifant distributor. These are available from Techtonics. Otherwise, everything...
• Re: Replace 1.9 with a 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:21:19 -0800
  ...out right where > they AFM and air box go. > > But you can keep the larger 2.1 intake runners, plenum box, > and throttle body...
• Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 22:59:54 -0500
  ...Next >I pressurized the intake system with air found a leak coming out of >the oil breather pipe. This is the large black plastic...
• Re: Urgent Bus SOS!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 11:19:42 -0400 (EDT)
  ...had duct-taped, then I put a new gasket on the > air-intake maifold for #3 and #4. Now, it runs even wors, like...
• Re: FrontFire?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 21 May 2006 19:29:49 -0700
  ...intake pathway. Also has trouble > keeping the idle speed up when in gear (auto tranny). > > Most of the FI system is new/rebuilt: Distributor...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:34:14 -0700
  ...Air intake boot ..if I have one of those ...I carry that. and a box of misc hoses, hose junctions, and hose clamps. Scott...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 08:37:08 -0400
  ...The other side of the >> barbed fitting plugs into the second hole in the air intake boot coming from >> the air cleaner to the...
• Re: 2.1 idle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 22:23:02 -0500
  ...What should it idle at and how do I adjust it? I've >recently replaced the coil, distributor cap and rotor, plugs, wires, air...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 22:09:19 -0800
  ...I've gone over it with a stethoscope and it seems to be >>>> loudest at the driver's side of the intake air distributor...
• '66 bus progress, engine arrives
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 08:41:47 -0700
  ...Also, I have the stock air-cleaner setup and there is a little counter-weighted flap on the air intake that switches between preheated...
• Re: COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 22:46:50 -0400
  ...Defective distributor pick up or ignition module causing multiple injector firings. BTDT! Injectors should only trigger once each complete engine revolution. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 07:13:30 -0600
  ...fuel pressure--ok >> -no vacuum leaks >> -checked air intake system, verified that I had no false air issues >> -replaced idle stabilization control unit (this...
• Re: Heating the van (was misc.)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Aug 94 19:14:15 EDT
  ...air). BTW the fan is good but not fantastic and I think the reason for this is the really akward design of the distributor...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 22:30:38 -0400
  ...0) all water hosescomplete ignition system which includes distributor, etc. > (pre-installed on engine)intake / exhaust manifold and custom exhaust pipe (pre-installed > on...
• FS 86 Syncro, Avon, CT 208K miles $3600 obo
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 14:18:05 -0500
  ...Engine Gaskets New Lifters New Spark plug wires New Distributor Cap and Rotor New Intake Boot Sleeves New Injector Seals New fuel and vacuum...
• Re: Need help with a 78 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:41:25 -0700
  ...is it points ignition or electronic ? if points..........worn distributor comes to mind. air flow meter comes to mind. fuel pressure ? likely that is...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 09:45:15 -0800
  ...Is it the "intake air sensor" (Air Fuel Mixture?) attached to the > air cleaner? > 2. This "TempII" sensor, is it the one the bentley...
• Re: More Newbie '81 Hyd. Lifter questions... (Aircooled)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 15:51:21 -0600
  ...there are no sounds to record except the suction of the intake and the whistle of the engine fan blowing air. My exhaust system...
• Re: cylinder numbers
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 16:17:57 -0500
  ...If you need to time an engine ,replace a distributor,or follow cycle sequences,take out the number 1 spark plug and loosen all...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:50:26 -0600
  ...Air filter, fuel > filter, plugs, wires, distributor cap (if so equipped), rotor (if so > equipped). Check the ignition timing. Consider replacing the O2 sensor...
• Re: Rough running till warmed up
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:15:08 -0700
  ...Check air leak at the throttle body connection to intake manifold and from AFM. 4. Check ignition components, such as coil, distributor, rotor, wiring...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:46:20 -0400
  ...Air filter, fuel > filter, plugs, wires, distributor cap (if so equipped), rotor (if so > equipped). Check the ignition timing. Consider replacing the O2 sensor...
• Re: Carb conversions?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 08:43:47 -0400
  ...Can we say flat spot? >> Oh, no intake air preheat either. You drive along for 10-15 miles and the >> engine just stops. You...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 23:49:32 -0700
  ...I've gone over it with a stethoscope and it seems to be >>>>> loudest at the driver's side of the intake air distributor...
• Re: Now: Thanks! (+ Report. Long.) Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? (and fuel press. regulator)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:26:46 -0800
  ...crank > > case via a small tube that connects to the air intake distributor. > > That was most of the problem. > > > > Solution. > > > > Drained the gas/oil...
• Re: Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:36:50 -0500
  ...I've gone over it with a stethoscope >>> and it seems to be loudest at the driver's side of the intake air >>> distributor...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 10:50:47 -0600
  ...I've gone over it with a stethoscope and it seems to be > >>>> loudest at the driver's side of the intake air distributor...
• Re: Carb Conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:24:32 -0700
  ...models, for later models one needs to get a REAL euorpean air intake manifold and a Weber DFAV/DFEV carb works great on my...
• Re: '78 Chrysler Omni or Plymouth Pacer Sought
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:52:42 -0400
  ...open. Distributors wore out. The vibration wore the pivot ears off > the carburettor float. The ECU was mounted, uncovered, in the air > intake, potted...
• Re: Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 09:56:58 -0400
  ...ran two different distributors. tied two different known good Air Flow Meters, with and without adapter harness. Checked carefully that throttle switch is making...
• Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:43:16 -0700
  ...in the distributor ? >> >> does it do it no load, >> or just under load ? >> >> is there a crack in the air intake boot and engine...
• Heads installed...
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 14:56:12 PDT
  ...black = auxiliary air regulator), cleaned up the ground connections for the FI under the air distribution box, put on the distributor, vacuum hoses, fuel...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:16:07 -0600
  ...I've gone over it with a stethoscope and it seems to be >> loudest at the driver's side of the intake air distributor...
• Spring service completed (long)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 20:26:31 +0000
  ...and cleaned rear heater/plenum, oiled motor shaft cleaned engine air intake system/air box / filter is OK inspected all wiring for chaffing, put...
• Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 00:12:12 -0400
  ...Next > >I pressurized the intake system with air found a leak coming out of > >the oil breather pipe. This is the large black plastic...
• Re: Engine log, part 100
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 11:12:32 -0700
  ...distributor. It never went higher than 220 degrees, even climbing hard out of Death Valley in August, loaded, at 115 degrees outside air temp...
• FW: Euro-Drive: 90 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle/Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 16:00:46 -0400
  ...intake the volt meter conferms this on the O2 but fuel pressure is steady wave pattern on distributor solid. Have replaced ECM, air flow...
• Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Tue, 3 May 2005 22:39:32 -0400
  ...transmission. > already replaced plugs, Air filter, Fuel filter. Engine has been gone > through once or twice by my mechanic. Distributor has been replaced & > retimed...
• Vanagon syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 May 2021 01:18:20 +0000
  ...If exhaust is getting out then outside air is getting in. Fresh air in the exhaust, drive the engine richer. Back firing, the fuel...
• Oil in intake air distributor (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - JLDilworth
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 01:49:49 EST
  ...The shop that did the work said that there had been oil in the intake air plenum that had evidently caused fouling that led...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:02:20 -0700
  ...then AFM#39 takes over ONLY when there is air being drawn in the intake (safety shutoff, or fuel would pump in an accident...