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  • Re: O2 sensors
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 16 Feb 2006 09:12:52 -0600
    ...Greenamyer, William L wrote: >On oxygen sensors, I am looking at changing my 1984GL sensor over to a >heated sensor. Anyone got a part...
  • Re: Temp I & Temp II Sensors
    Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
    Sun, 5 Mar 2000 17:00:25 EST
    Gina, To the best of my knowledge (meaning my Bently is not here in front of me), Temp. sensor #1 is in the airbox...
  • Re: Great fuel injection diagnosis document I found on the net (Digitool related)
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Sat, 29 May 2004 17:09:29 -0700
    ...Lead > kills oxygen sensors and catalytic converters. Thanks for the tip. That makes sense. Now I understand why no O2 sensor... ===== Cheers, T-man...
  • Re: FS SubaruVanagon conversion kit
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Thu, 2 Aug 2007 23:00:53 +0000
    ...Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET> > The harness, intake, sensors & such if you wanted to use a JDM 2.2 engine. > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly...
  • weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 9 Jan 1997 12:51:36 -0500 (EST)
    ...After looking for something I may have messed up around the engine (I checked all the sensors into the ECU) I crawled under looking...
  • Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 20 Apr 2003 23:54:01 -0500
    ...The increase or > decrease in speed based on out puts from various sensors. i have to disagree here ... the idle stabilization valve - is not...
  • Re: Coolant sensor LEAKING? (84 vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Wed, 1 Dec 1999 21:04:29 -0500
    ...The plastic these sensors are made of fails after its been in service for a while. these are german but not as good as...
  • Help...Brake Question
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 00:33:35 -0700
    ...Master cylinder had three prong brake light sensors (pre 86), had to move old two prong sensors from old unit 6. Checked check valve...
  • HUD Display for vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:47:27 -0800
    I figured, as long as we are talking about tire pressure sensors and such. I thought, well, it is Friday and all. I would...
  • Re: Is your Vanagon "alarmed"?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 18 Mar 2004 23:48:35 +1300
    > I installed an alarm in my van but didn't hook up the shake sensors. I can't >stand hearing alarms go off every...
  • Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
    Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
    Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:40:16 -0400
    ...Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L) > > > > This might seem a bit crazy, but right now I am having a hard time...
  • Re: FI mixture adjust?/ Running Rich
    Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
    Mon, 8 Feb 1999 18:50:03 -0600
    ...I have installed all new sensors, AFM, checked, >>cleaned and reconnected all grounds. After I installed the AFM she ran >>great for about two...
  • Re: The Vanagon Syndrome and Outside Air Temperature
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 18:55:28 -0800
    ...I was attributing some problems with the damn salt on ther road and the moisture causing shorts with all the sensors. I have since...
  • Re: carburetor on vanagon
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 6 Feb 2005 14:00:51 -0700
    On 2/6/05 1:11 PM, "Warren Lail" <wlail@OU.EDU> wrote: > We all have so many problems with AFMs, ECUs, O2 sensors...
  • Re: O2 Sensors
    Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
    Fri, 30 Sep 2005 11:36:55 -0400
    ...Bosch brand of O2 sensors? > (These seem to be the only two direct-fit replacements) > > Has anyone ever heard of "retraining the computer" for...
  • Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 27 Jul 2014 17:38:37 -0400
    I believe that a chemist would say sto ee kee o metric and blend the first two sylables together. Larry A. retired teacher of...
  • 1987 WBX 2.1 For Sale
    Historical mailing list - john
    Sat, 1 May 2010 18:08:38 -0400
    ...It has been well maintained as I am the second owner and it has all new hoses, new thermostat housing and sensors, new water...
  • (no subject)
    Historical mailing list - Scott DeSanti
    Tue, 16 Jun 1998 11:12:39 EDT
    Hello Again Volks, Here's a Digifant question relating to 02 sensors. Does the O2 sensor light activate solely due to the odometer device...
  • need 1.9l digijet FI website/info
    Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
    Mon, 28 May 2001 18:19:53 -0300
    ...I need to know what sensors/switches etc affect the injection during cranking. Upside is I've pretty well cleared out the mosquito's...
  • Re: FS SubaruVanagon conversion kit
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 2 Aug 2007 12:48:02 -0700
    ...Good luck, Jake On 8/2/07, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote: > > The harness, intake, sensors & such if you wanted to use a JDM...
  • Gas mileage
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:58:44 -0700
    ...Paul of Valley Wagenworks says Bosche sold a bunch of O2 sensors last year that were bad out of the box. So he's...
  • Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 4 Sep 2017 10:59:03 -0700
    ...One of the > problems with the connectors on some of the fuel injection sensors is that > the actual connectors do not have sufficient spring...
  • All Sensors Are Not Created Equal
    Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
    Thu, 30 Sep 2004 13:02:52 -0400
    All Temperature Sensors Are Not Created Equal I went to my (non-VW) FLAPS to buy a Blue Temperature Sensor. The one they sold...
  • Re: Can't get the %&#*!!! OFF!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 16 Jun 1998 07:30:27 EDT
    ...have a "secret family reciepie" for getting these things off (O2 sensors)? >> Take it to the dealer, or a trust-worthy exhaust mechanic. For...
  • Oil Pressure Sensors
    Historical mailing list - Mark Smith
    Mon, 14 Aug 2000 16:08:47 EDT
    The Bus Depot catalog lists three oil sending units for Vanagons. How do I determine which two of these are used for my 87...
  • Re: oxygen sensors checking and theory
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Tue, 29 Apr 2003 12:38:05 GMT
    I have a "readers digest" version of O2 sensor theory on my web site http://neksiwel.20m.com/ . I also have a few gadgets...
  • Re: Part numbers needed please
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 22 Dec 2006 01:03:43 -0600
    ...Lilley (WV) wrote: > I need the part numbers for the two sensors that screw in the metal > thermostat housing for the Syncro please. > > > > > > TIA...
  • Re: No water--faulty submersible pump?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Mon, 28 Jun 2004 22:58:04 -0400
    Pete, It may not be the sensors, it may be the chip in the LED panel below your stove, or the wiring, or connector...
  • Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:04:08 -0400
    ...I wanted to see what the List take is on O2 sensors. >> There is a pretty wild difference in cost. But they seem to...
  • Re: Ground for o2 sensor and ECU
    Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
    Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:01:49 -0700
    ...When > this happens, and it very often does in automotive life, the current > flowing through one or more sensors can raise the voltage at...
  • Re: I need help, please
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 3 Dec 2022 12:21:27 -0500
    ...Am 02.12.2022 um 21:27 schrieb Dennis Haynes: >> Temp sensors and related wiring will usually cause the most grief getting the engine...
  • Re: Idle stabilizer for 1.9
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:16:09 -0500
    ...How are these solenoids used? I know where >the sensors are...but how do they tie into the intake? I am unaware >of the...
  • Bosch O2 Info
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:17:01 -0700
    ...Some of the info should apply to the older style O2 sensors (single wire and heated 3 wire type) Neil. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil...
  • Stranded in Texas
    Historical mailing list - Jack Pronovost
    Mon, 18 Mar 2002 01:20:18 -0800
    ...Replaced all sensors, injectors and more, one at the time and the problem persists, either flooding or too lean and sometimes runs OK for...
  • Re: Price of OXS
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 15 Oct 1998 19:17:14 -0700
    ...OEM Bosch Oxy sensors with Factory Connections are considerably higher in price: 035-1322 1 Wire Style Vanagon Cal 80-83, All States 83...
  • Re: Oxygen sensor info.(Read this)
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Tue, 2 Feb 1999 17:49:16 -0500
    ...great research work! As for the Volvo part I thought O2 sensors > were identical except for the threads and connectors. The sensor is just...
  • Re: Higher temp reading after thermostat change
    Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
    Mon, 12 Apr 1999 22:43:28 -0700
    ...This did not change when I > changed temp sensors. I figured that the thermostat was opening too early, > and with a smog check coming...
  • O2 Sensor Idea (long)
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Wed, 6 Sep 2006 20:49:21 -0400
    ...I say this because, having installed one of Ken Lewis' monitoring devices for the O2 sensors, it's painfully obvious that I'm driving...
  • Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor tips needed, broken O2 sensor cause backfire?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Tue, 23 Sep 2003 19:28:53 -0700
    ...It's the same threads as 18 mm spark plug. (nearly all threaded O2 sensors are 18mm) O2 sensor bungs are available from any...
  • Re: No water--faulty submersible pump?
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Tue, 29 Jun 2004 09:53:33 -0400
    ...Is there any way to clean off the sensors? Or, maybe change them out? >> First off, if your indicator uses a float inside the...
  • Re: Intake manifold gaskets
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:59:26 -0400
    ...being > used on the intake is safe to use with O2 Sensors, 'cause some of that stuff > can be blown through the exhaust stream...
  • oil cooler
    Historical mailing list - David Moyal
    Wed, 2 Apr 2014 21:12:58 -0700
    ...You don't need to change sensors to "match" your new 185F thermostat. But I don't think the thermostat is going to solve...
  • Re: '86 Vanagon Starts, Dies....Revisited (Help!)
    Historical mailing list - yahi
    Sun, 16 Jan 2000 14:34:37 -0800
    ...Inexpensive and simple to replace, sometimes they're referred to as coolant sensors or head temp sensors (?). I only happened to have one because...
  • Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:19:55 -0700
    ...O2 sensors brand quality difference? Well, here's another question, and thanks. Is there any problem installing an unheated one in my particular application...
  • re: most excellent cleaner
    Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
    Sat, 18 Nov 1995 22:02:51 -0600 (CST)
    ...Now we have sensors on top of more sensors, connectors of all description. The connectors are affected much by the wet if they have...
  • Re: The Dying 86 Vanagon - engine cuts out
    Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
    Wed, 14 Apr 1999 19:45:21 -0700
    ...To date I have changed the O2 and Engine temp sensors, wires, cap, rotor, and checked injectors, fuel pressure, all grounds and connectors. After...
  • Re: Thread pitch / hole size for 1.9 WBX O2 sensor
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:32:20 -0800
    ...All of the O2 Sensors used on VWs (and most, but not all other cars) are usually 18x1.5 -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1...
  • O2 'meter' reminder...
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Mon, 15 May 1995 08:22:47 CST6CDT
    ...2 great books on O2 sensors/fuel injection are (info posted earlier but what the heck): Fuel Injection and Engine Management by Charles Probst...
  • Re: [vanagon] gpr
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Fri, 23 Feb 2001 15:14:51 EST
    ...Good prices on things like the 02 sensors. Ken Hunter 82 Westy 1.9D 84 Jetta 1.5D
  • Engine Running Rich
    Historical mailing list - Chad G
    Fri, 5 Oct 2001 13:35:24 -0400
    ...Here is a list of stuff that has been done as an attempt to fix........replaced O2 sensor, both temp sensors, new thermostat, new...
  • Re: Batttery and OX sensors lights?
    Historical mailing list - wb6otg
    Tue, 22 Oct 2002 12:56:56 -0400
    it is normal for the lights to stay on until the engine is reved a bit. If they stay on after hitting 2500 RPM...
  • Re: Subaru engines f/s
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Fri, 21 Feb 2003 12:47:07 -0600
    ...What's the displacement of these 2 gems and does price include wiring harness, ecu or sensors? Thanks, JB
  • Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:44:09 -0500
    ...Later model vans have two oil pressure sensors to serve this system. mcneely
  • Re: AFM operation query was Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:15:30 -0800
    ...and not so much from sensors not repsonding .. is my hunch. I find it very interesting to note that an AMM compensates for barrometric...
  • Re: Add-on Oil Coolers
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Sun, 14 May 1995 23:55:38 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Any recommendations for > effective setups? Do you recommend remote sensors or a "real" line all > the way up to the front?? Remote electric sensors...
  • Good used Subaru 1991 Legacy 2.2 engine avail in Toronto for US$130
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Mon, 27 May 2002 12:53:37 -0400
    ...I did not cut any of the wires >to the sensors either, all the connectors >are still there as well. > >You may be able...
  • Re: Other Engine Swaps
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 11 Oct 2004 10:44:56 -0600
    ...The trick was the multitude of sensors that engine needs to be functional to run. We ran tests on a running northstar vehicle and...
  • Re: Aux battery hookup
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 26 May 2015 17:48:54 -0400
    > I've got 80AH, but the CO2 & gas sensors, > plus the radio memory draw about 50mA. I > put the battery on a Battery Tender...
  • Re: oil temp sensors
    Historical mailing list - Blue Ridge CycleWorks
    Fri, 17 Mar 2000 08:31:21 -0500
    My 81 has a oil temp sensor in the little round plate on the bottom of the engine right in front of where the...
  • Throttle valve housing question......
    Historical mailing list - Chad G
    Sun, 9 Sep 2001 20:16:22 -0400
    ...02 sensor, both temp sensors, thermostat, H2O pump, plugs, wires, distributor and rotor, air filter, cleaned FI grounds) and notice an oily gas puddle...