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• Re: dumb fuel injection question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:37:52 -0700
  ...it's not timed sequential injection. Digijet and Digifant injection are not that sophisticated. the ecu fires all four injectors like on big 4...
• Re: Actual burn times with Mr Buddy MH9B (Little Buddy)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 14:00:06 -0800
  ...Has anyone actually ever timed one to see how realistic that is? I'm doing it right now, but with a re-filled 1...
• Re: Oil filter flange Coolant/Oil heat exchanger...works.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 21:12:23 -0700
  ...t Vanagon motors, these are highly tuned and should be carefully timed because they are quite sensitive to timing and will overheat if they...
• 85 1.9L misfiring
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 17:55:47 -0500
  ...I think I've /seriously/ mis-timed my van or something, because I can't get it to stop having detonation-stopping-cranking issues...
• Re: Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:53:09 -0500
  ...Does this >>> sound >>> likely, and if so, what should I consider first. >>> >>> I did try searching the database but it timed out. >>> >>> Thanks for...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_ABA_engine_swap:_install_fuel_rail_end_for_end=3F_=28f?= =?utf-8?Q?lip_180=C2=BA=29?=
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 16 Oct 2017 09:57:12 -0400
  ...It's a compromise. >>> >>> I won't dyno the setup but will take before and after timed runs (30-50) and report the difference...
• Re: OT E85 in our future?
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 23:04:09 -0300
  ...It has been shown that taxes on fuel will stop people for a while but they quickly adjust and with a few well timed...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 19:59:44 -0400
  ...The serial number is VW2YB0253EH023109 > > The old girl is running much better, Timed a little better, idles a little > better, has a bit more...
• Re: Mr Heater
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 2 Dec 2016 03:41:38 +0000
  ...settings and a pilot light, a low O2 shutoff and a tip over switch.  I've not timed how long the small cannisters will...
• Re: Converting EFI to Carberator
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 15:19:07 -0500
  ...m > > > > > > --- "Warren.K.Lail-1" wrote: > > > > I've worked like a scurvy dog on Ole Billy, but I > > > cannnot > seem to get him timed...
• Re: Another strut use.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 31 Mar 2017 18:25:07 +0000
  ...Has a big LCD screen with a timed back light feature. Oh I > really like that. Also has a sensor on one end that...
• Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 08:48:01 -0500
  ...If it really work >> fine on the last engine, it is possible the timing >> is off or the cam >> shaft is not timed properly...
• Re: Timing Question
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 22:58:01 -0500
  ...How does your van do as far as smog levels when the engine is timed at 5 degrees ATDC?...is it clean or is...
• Re: VW's New Chattanooga Plant
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:50:57 -0400
  ...thanks for a dose of reality! I was ready to buy the new VW Microbus, ( http://www.knology.net/~vw/microbus/), even timed my...
• Re: Phrydae Topic: Who Is Living in Their Vanagon Full Time?
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:15:11 -0600
  ...Several full timers, > > several some times full timers, and several who have full timed in the > past > > in the Westfalias. > > >
• '80 aircooled power loss follow-up - long
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 09:52:13 -0500
  ...jumped out of the gear), I got it timed and idling. Checked for oil leaks - and decided to take a quick spin around the...
• Re: timing the 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 12:39:31 -0800
  ...An experienced mechanic knows that a distributor with a lot of > mileage is to be timed as close to the original spec, but will...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:54:16 -0700
  ...cycle the glow plugs & varoom with out even so much as a spot of white smoke -- a properly timed diesel does not smoke -- oh...
• Re: Looking for new adoptive parents in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 02:01:41 -0500
  ...You'll smoke off the line with a zero to sixty of 13 seconds*. *Not actually timed. Just making up. Your results may vary...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 17:36:59 -0700
  ...Sears is a 90 miles round trip. >>>>> It has been a long time since I timed any engine with a light. My >>>>> several old...
• Re: Sea to shining sea
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 11:09:48 -0700
  ...take on the wide-open highways of the US in a timed coast-to-coast race. On April 1, 1971, Yates was the only...
• Re: Testing glow plugs and then replacing tips
  Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin L
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 10:32:49 -0500
  ...Also when testing you might have to have someone turn the key on and off since it is a timed relay. My relay was...
• Re: Timing Question
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 15:56:10 -0400
  Tony, I have my '84 timed about the same point as your '85. Problem I am having is that I cannot get the idle...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 08:04:09 -0400
  ...and dirty) New ignition switch ( really worn out after inspection) Ignition timed at 35 degrees at 3000 rpm GOWESTY specs Remaining questions that I...
• Idle Gremlins & Radiator Frogs
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:54:41 EST
  ...I finished my tune up, timed 'er up to 5 BTDC (not 5 ATDC)....and wow....I hadn't heard this van run like...
• Problem with dealership service? Who to contact?
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 19:37:48 -0800
  ...the Bentley states that if the injection pump sprocket is not timed correctly, the pump CANNOT be timed correctly (done by loosening the pump...
• Re: digifant injection
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 22:26:51 -0700
  ...t matter > 'too much ' that > each injector opening period isn't timed with the > intake valve. > So sure, the fuel injected 'hangs out' for...
• Re: digijet timing
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 17:29:05 -0500
  ...6) I've had my 85' Westy timed like this for years with no problems ( 137K original everything) 7) I have had no pinging...
• One prob. down, another comes up.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Aug 1994 18:07:08 EDT
  ...I timed it to 5 ATDC, and it still accelerated. So I decided to see how far it would advance. Well, as soon as...
• Vallejo
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jun 1996 23:09:32 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Whacked bus, a 1776 with all stock smog stuff, timed at 5 ATDC, was 49 parts where 700 are allowed (HC), and .44% CO...
• Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:39:51 -0700
  ...They are not sequential, or even timed. The only > thing the ECU does is keep them open so many milliseconds depending on > fuel > requirements...
• Re: 85 wbx miss at idle...update =)
  Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 22:36:57 -0400
  ...I re-timed at 0 and that > >made it run worse, So i set it to 5 ATDC, and it seems > >to be the...
• Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:25:22 -0500
  ...They are not sequential, or even timed. The > > only > > thing the ECU does is keep them open so many milliseconds depending on > > fuel > > requirements...
• Re: Phrydae Topic: Who Is Living in Their Vanagon Full Time?
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 10:02:30 -0500
  ...Several full timers, > > several some times full timers, and several who have full timed in the > past > > in the Westfalias. > > >
• Re: OXS and Battery Light? Van Dies.
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 22:10:34 -0800
  ...still in decent shape). > > I'm overdue for an oil change. > > What I've done: > > Checked the archives (my browser timed out) > Checked Bentley...
• Jump tach needle, 85 with Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 17:45:25 -0700
  ...Sears is a 90 miles round trip. >>>>>> It has been a long time since I timed any engine with a light. My >>>>>> several old...
• Re: Actual burn times with Mr Buddy MH9B (Little Buddy)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 16:31:10 -0600
  ...Has anyone actually ever timed one to see how >> realistic that is? I'm doing it right now, but with a re-filled 1...
• Re: firing on 3 cylinders.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 20 Nov 2006 21:50:47 -0500
  ...I had my engine timed with the help of a local guy whos > >> >> > good with timing, and it was running great. Then suddenly it...
• Re: Actual burn times with Mr Buddy MH9B (Little Buddy)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 16:34:57 -0600
  ...Has anyone actually ever timed one to see how >> realistic that is? I'm doing it right now, but with a re-filled 1...
• Re: Mr Heater
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:56:10 +0000
  ...I've > not timed how long the small cannisters will go. Pretty compact when using > the small size propane, which tucks into the housing...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 5 May 1999 14:19:48 -0400
  ...in the 1982, the injection is triggered/timed by the distributor; I believe it is also on the 1984. I know the mechanic said...
• Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:51:07 -0400
  ...even so much as a spot of white smoke > > -- a properly timed diesel does not smoke -- > oh yes one hting the 1.6 did...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 06:26:41 -0400
  ...Sears is a 90 miles round trip. >>>>> It has been a long time since I timed any engine with a light. My >>>>> several old...
• Re: Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:29:44 -0800
  ...Does this >>>> sound >>>> likely, and if so, what should I consider first. >>>> >>>> I did try searching the database but it timed out. >>>> >>>> Thanks for...
• Re: Torque wrench use
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 19:28:59 +0000
  ...I ended up doing a headgasket on the side fo the road in a parking spot that was timed parking. Many times during the...
• inner bearings 0 other causes 5
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Mon, 21 May 2001 18:15:23 -0800
  ...I tried the archives on "inner bearings" but timed out before getting my search to cover more than a year. Any suggestions on a...
• A LETTER (Whom Do We Thank)
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 13:46:49 -0400
  ...Regarding 'A wake-up call from Luke's jets' On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four- ship fly...
• Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 10:20:44 -0500
  ...The cranking is interrupted periodically by a brief "stall"--ill-timed spark, maybe? Nothing obviously wrong in the engine compartment, but I'm no...
• Re: Phrydae Topic: Who Is Living in Their Vanagon Full Time?
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:19:50 -0600
  ...Several full timers, >> > several some times full timers, and several who have full timed in the >> past >> > in the Westfalias. >> > >> > >
• Re: Looking for new adoptive parents in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 23:52:17 -0800
  ...You'll smoke off the line with a zero to sixty of 13 seconds*. *Not actually timed. Just making up. Your results may vary...
• Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:10:09 -0700
  My 57 air cooled bus always needed to be re-timed when I went from 6000' elevation to sea level.... otherwise it would stop...
• Re: Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:32:47 -0500
  ...Does this >>> sound >>> likely, and if so, what should I consider first. >>> >>> I did try searching the database but it timed out. >>> >>> Thanks for...
• Was:Re: Oil in Coolant Morphed to "Power at Altitude" or something like that.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:53:00 -0800
  ...you go from ocean to mountains...do a simple 0>75mph timed run both places and you will certainly find it takes significantly longer...
• Re: Actual burn times with Mr Buddy MH9B (Little Buddy)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 09:48:44 -0800
  ...Has anyone actually ever timed one to see how > > > realistic that is? I'm doing it right now, but with a re- > > filled 1...
• Re: Engine log, part 100
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 11:12:32 -0700
  ...It was timed at 15 btdc. Damn valve guide failed or I'd still be using that engine. Should've used new heads. Eug...
• Re: stalling at stop lights.
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 17:11:57 -0400
  ...I have not > > >> timed a waterboxer just air cooled busses, so if anyone has a pointer > or > > > two > > >> it would be greatly appreciated. > > >> thanks...
• Re: 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:54:17 -0400
  ...New spark plugs (double checked the gap) New plug wires New rotor New cap Timed with static light using recomendations on rpm and timing...
• Re: strange idling
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 17:39:28 -0400
  ...Since then, a mechanic has completely rebuilt the distributor and installed it, had the same issues and timed it by ear. He was VERY...
• Re: ATTN: 80-83 Owners
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 11:38:58 -0500
  ...no way you have proper advance........My >guess is that someone timed it for full advance and then at idle the >advance >is high...
• Re: Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 21 May 2010 06:51:51 -0700
  ...valves...at about $60 per valve...Try getting 4 cams properly timed on the same belt, too...That's fun... In order to even...