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• Re: Not quite a backfire . .Over running the engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:44:49 -0400
  ...The engine basically an air pump and even with the throttle closed some air will always get pulled through. When things are working properly...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 28 Apr 2016 09:04:51 -0600
  Possibly a Malfunctioning Idle Air Control Valve or Controller ~ UnPlug both, Spray Connections with Electrical Contact Cleaner & RePlug ~ Do the Same with the ECU...
• Re: What goes here?
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 18:31:35 -0500
  ...the same kinda hole that > > > accepts the oil temp sensor in front of intake #3. > > > > > > Thanks! It is, quite literally, the last bolt that...
• Slick sick?
  Historical mailing list - Grotz, Kurt
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 10:06:30 -0400
  ...Aux air regulator? Intake Boot? Somewhere Sensor? Computer? If only it were easy. All in all however, I would say I had a good...
• Re: Cold Start Chug and Warm Stumbling
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 17:09:32 EST
  ...Extra air getting in ahead of the O2 Sensor will cause your engine to run rich but since the O2 Sensor doesn't kick...
• Advice on 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - marty
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 14:12:46 -0500
  ...intake manifold and gaskets (the original had a rust hole) New front and rear brakes with new rear brake lines New Oxy Sensor, Air...
• Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 2 May 2005 14:38:00 -0600
  ...help? Also, is there a way to monitor the > o2 sensor, or maybe intake vacuum to help keep things as economical as > possible? what...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:50:26 -0600
  ...whatever air measuring device it > has (flap box, mass airflow sensor, etc) and the cylinders: check all > rubber boots on the intake, make sure...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:27:55 -0500
  ...My intake air temperature measurements, initially taken at the inlet to the intake manifold, always gave the temperature of the ambient outside air or...
• Fixed Propane (profane?) Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 10:47:24 -0700
  ...toot some high-pressure air into the drain while also applying the shop-vac to the exhaust and intake tubes. This seems to me...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:21:19 -0800
  ...cc of air/fuel per intake cycle. > But > > instead of the air being at normal atmospheric pressure, it sucks on > the > > intake manifold/plenum...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 02:05:55 -0500
  ...ohms change as I moved the sensor plate >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Is this a definitive test or could there still be something wrong with >>>>>>> intake air sensor...
• Re: 81 aircooled won't start when cold
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 09:59:27 -0600
  ...cold start injectors on 1.9 WBXs intake plenums and scavenged then for use on Air Cooled engines. Possibly the 2.00 L WBX...
• Re: Soliciting VW Engine Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:54:15 -0500
  ...O2 sensor). Any of these systems have a lot of opportunity for engine enhancements. Very simply as the engine sucks more air you get...
• Re: Propex install near water tank
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:02:16 -0700
  ...pipes MUST NOT be shortened, as the new >> Omron >> airflow sensor will detects improper airflow and shut off with an fault >> flash code. The...
• Re: I didn't pass emissions---why?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 20:17:21 -0600
  ...Better than my wife's newer Accord once I fixed the O2 sensor issue. If I have time I'll check the timing and...
• Re: Vacuum gauge readings
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:40:01 -0700
  ...at > its intake valve - very nice .) > > I would check into this on your engine though .. > air leaks in the entire intake system .. > I had...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:46:20 -0400
  ...whatever air measuring device it > has (flap box, mass airflow sensor, etc) and the cylinders: check all > rubber boots on the intake, make sure...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 22:05:41 -0700
  ...whatever air measuring device it > has (flap box, mass airflow sensor, etc) and the cylinders: check all > rubber boots on the intake, make sure...
• Re: '81 air-cooled engine stall (increase idle speed)
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:29:57 -0700
  ...Unless you have verified you have no vacuum leak, and also have a Air/Fuel ratio sensor, don't play with the insides of...
• Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:05:38 -0800
  ...idle (since the WOT sensor and idle position sensor are the same switch) >and allowed a lot of air in to clear the flooding...
• Re: Ambient temperatures under/inside (rel. to Dometic perf.)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:01:30 -0400
  ...were possible, I'd hook up intake so it drew > air > from frame itself. Or drew air from alongside metal > under van. Haven't...
• Re: Intake Questions on a '74
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 4 Feb 1996 06:37:00 -0800 (PST)
  So Craig Standley says: > Today I was looking at my bus (1974, non-FI) and noticed some weird > things in the airscoops. There seems...
• Re: revving idle --> 83 Westy gasser
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:26:22 -0500
  ...time)- both temp sensors, replaced and re-adjusted both throttle body position switches, ensured no leaks in the air intake (post AFM), replaced the...
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:01:45 -0700
  ...Anyone know what maximal airflow is to be expected in the air intake path? 3. Since I don't have a spare AFM to...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 11:37:06 -0400
  ...Bad intake valves and worn guides are fairly common. > > As for mixture control the O2 sensor actually provides a some diagnostic capabilities. Using a...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 01:01:24 -0600
  ...ohms change as I moved the sensor plate >>>>> >>>>> Is this a definitive test or could there still be something wrong >>>>> with intake air sensor...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 22:37:31 -0400
  ...to >>> the coolant level sensor with nowhere to go. Wire colors are black and > beige. >>> The label says "air intake hose switch". >>> It seems...
• Re: Hard Starting
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:16:09 -0300
  ...Check for vacuum leaks between the AFM and the air filter. Also at the junction between the intake runners and the plenum, and also...
• Re: [vanagon] Another "Pro" tech nees help
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 19:50:01 -0600
  Jim, Did you do a compression test? Eliminate possibility of leaky intake valve? Tim Marciniak At 12:45 PM -0800 3/11/99, Jim...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:22:44 -0500
  ...it was getting the >>> air, but no fuel to go with it. >>> I found about a dozen intake air leaks on that engine ....... >>> and...
• '89 vanagon poor engine performance
  Historical mailing list - danielludwick
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 20:50:07 -0700
  ...Air Intake Meter. I know that it ran way too rich on gasoline because when I removed the spark plugs and the O2 Sensor...
• Re: I'm giving up!
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 12:38:42 -0500
  ...If you have an air leak, a vacuum leak in you intake components, the engine will get too little fuel, too much air and...
• Need help my van won't start
  Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 22:22:25 -0700
  ...I adjusted the the air mixture and the distributor. To no avail. All I get is a small backfire through the intake. I have...
• Re: Air mass meters Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:35:14 -0800
  ...sans > airbox too). We lucked out and stumbled across an intake design that > kills the hum... I welded up an aluminum intake piece just...
• psig?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 15:51:47 -0500
  ...The computer in a fuel injection system wants to know the absolute pressure in the intake manifold, hence the term MAP sensor, manifold absolute...
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:37:36 -0700
  ...Anyone know what maximal airflow is to be expected in the air intake path? > > 3. Since I don't have a spare AFM to...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:41:25 -0400
  ...an asymmetry come from? > > There are NO visible signs of air leaks. The intake runners don't have any > cracks, are tightened well against...
• crankcase breather
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Clay
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 23:51:28 EST
  ...with 10w 40), and in doing this i took off the air intake housing (while changing plugs) and with further inspection found not a...
• Re: Update on stalling '87
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 09:31:14 -0700
  ...That tells me that the air/fuel mixture is not right for warm idle. Check for air leak in the intake system, especially between...
• Re: Westy Gutless Until Warmed Up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 08:09:42 -0400
  The performance dropping off after warm up and then being OK after a re-start points to a problem with the O2 sensor. The...
• Re: What goes here?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:12:14 -0700
  ...the same kinda hole that > > > accepts the oil temp sensor in front of intake #3. > > > > > > Thanks! It is, quite literally, the last bolt that...
• Re: Throttle-on running issue
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:46:53 -0400
  ...The hotter the engine, the worse it is. >> >> I’ve found no vacuum leaks in intake. Unplugging O2 sensor makes no difference ( a new...
• Re: carburetor on vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 12:47:26 -0800
  ...or see CIP1.com for a carb set up for AIR cooled vans (they also sell the Weber, but do not have the intake...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:12:03 -0300
  ...one set the for the throttle position switch setting and > Intake air sensor in the AFM? > > Is there anything bad about buying a used...
• '80 aircooled power loss cont
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 11:36:19 -0500
  ...model, so no O2 sensor. Cat conv. already punched out by p.o. Muffler not clogged. I misspoke and said timing retards when I...
• Re: Fuel Mileage and Upholstry
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:45:41 -0700
  ...Cant' imaging what you mean by 'pre-sensor on the intake.' Air Flow Meter ? maybe that's it. I consider them a weak link...
• Re: Urgent Bus SOS!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 02:56:43 -0400
  ...date. - - - - - - - - - - - - - I'd check the air intake sensor. It's that bit of the FI that has the air filter on it. If i...
• Re: glad to meet you
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 22:59:02 -0800
  ...To make a long story short is was an air leak in my intake system that caused it to do this. It would buck...
• 85 westi still wiff a prooblamo
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 3 May 2004 21:13:59 -0400
  ...checks good O2 sensor checks good and is well grounded 1 wire style all grounds at 0 ohms intake air flow meter checks good...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:15:29 -0700
  ...an asymmetry come from? >>> >>> There are NO visible signs of air leaks. The intake runners don't have any >>> cracks, are tightened well against...
• Re: High and low pressure zones on a Vanagon - ideas for my intercooler anyone!?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 02:48:24 EDT
  ...and the air flow sensor. This was to ensure that the hot engine compartment air would not be drawn into the intake. Haven't...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 26 Apr 2007 to 27 Apr 2007 - Special issue (#2007-436)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:32:12 -0700
  ...hard start, for 2 years! > >Hello, > >1982 air cooled Westy, Federal model (no O2 sensor) >Relatively new Boston Bob motor, compression 141-157 > >I...
• Re: 2.1WBX running rich
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 15 Jan 2015 09:27:42 -0800
  ...sensor, checking with a can of carb cleaner to see if idle changes when I spray around the intake manifold hoses. New air cleaner...
• Re: slow throttle response
  Historical mailing list - Scott Atkinson
  Mon, 05 May 1997 13:35:08 +0900
  ...so now I'm thinking it's in my intake air sensor or >throttle valve.. > >Could you please tell me what if anything fixed...
• Euro-Drive: 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Hesitation/Low power
  Historical mailing list - "Robert Grove (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 22:07:10 -0400
  ...RELATED REPAIR HISTORY Recently rebuilt engine, has rebuilt airflow meter and new coolant temp sensor _______________________________________________________ iATN Industry Sponsors: http://www.iatn.net/atn/ iATN...
• RE: thermostat:
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Thu, 1 Dec 1994 9:44:18 -0500 (EST)
  ...it would be exiting >somewhere behind those plastic grills for the air intakes. > >unfortunately, bentley does NOT have any 80-85 vanagons or any...
• Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:55:29 -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: Hesitation while driving (manual)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:04:18 -1000
  ...basicallly the ECU 'reads' the air the engine gulps.. measures 'how much' via the AFM. Senses air intake temperature, ( and coolant temp ) there can...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:35:21 -0700
  ...about tail pipe emissions, > and there are no air intake leaks, > and things like Temp Sensor II are doing their job right, ( and all...