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Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:16:18 -0600
...The head gaskets leaked and the thermostat > housing was warped, primarily, but I had some other troubles along the way > like a cylinder frozen...
Re: More timing confusion
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:56:01 -0400
...There is a line coming out the front, closest to me, and that is plugged into the throttle body housing in a T connected...
Re: Engine runs with no AFM?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:23:11 -0500
...That made for a great story.... > > It did work, it just ran rough and was very slow to respond to throttle so > almost impossible...
Re: body work vs. mechanical work
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:20:24 -0700
...shipping and > >taxes. > > > >The header, mount, wiring guide, throttle kit, PS hose, Shiels thermo > >housing, adapter/flywheel, was $1137.94 > > > >When you include a...
Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
Sat, 24 Aug 2002 17:33:56 -0700
...it should stay continuity until the throttle is open that far. The adjustment is the two allen screws below the throttle body housing. ONe...
Re: Hesitation problem (Advice needed)
Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
Wed, 19 Mar 2003 20:10:37 -0500
...maybe the throttle switch is a bit out a wack? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kenneth Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:21:26 -0800
...My bell housing may be a little lower in order to > keep the Subie throttle body below the engine lid. > > Larry A. > > > On Tue...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:49:34 -0800
...Cleaned connections in engine compartment, replaced battery > ground strap and checked transmission ground strap Fuel lines Fuel > pump & filter Set throttle switch Cleaned throttle...
Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 9 Feb 2009 20:38:54 -0800
...Sensor II ........the one at the thermostat >> housing.......it's >> a critical input to the ECU. >> >> throttle switches are often off........you should at...
Re: Is my radiator dead? aka cooling sytem woes
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Tue, 4 May 2004 16:03:07 -0400
...open bleed screw on rad, t-stat housing, open expansion tank, got the wife on the throttle, idling at ~2200 rpm. Top up expansion...
Re: Mystery Bentley coolant drain instructions
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 28 May 1998 07:35:36 -0700
...Open >up the bleeder screw on the thermostat housing on the front left part of the >engine compartment. Coolant doesn't come out of...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:39:54 -0300
...with input shaft as the cause of my shifter moving with throttle change. I have since inspected and checked the torque on the engine...
Re: Sing: All I want for Christmas is my Westy back!!
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Sat, 22 Dec 2001 12:25:29 -0600
...There was some new "bogging down" or >"stumbling" at the very beginning of the throttle travel just above idle. >This "bogging down" did not...
Re: Runs great--for a minute or two ??
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:48:40 -0600
...Or if it > runs better after you bypass the Temp II sensor (blue plug on > thermostat housing) then the TempII sensor is bad. Darrell...
Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:06:35 -0700
...even with full throttle held open .. the mostly closed AFM flapper won't let enough air in . Sometimes pulling one of those air breather...
Re: coolant change
Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
Mon, 25 Sep 2000 00:09:40 -0300
...Open up the bleeder screw on the thermostat housing on the front left part of the engine compartment. Coolant doesn't come out of...
Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:13:13 -0400
...I especially would like to prevent damage to the hoses, thermostat housing, wiring harnesses in that area. Should I even clean it? If so...
Re: oil leak from crankcase vent?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Oct 1996 0:54:36 +0000
...I thought it was the rear main seal at first because it was dripping from the junction of the engine and bell housing. There...
Re: EGR question
Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
Thu, 24 Nov 1994 20:36:38 -0800 (PST)
...Am I a stud? > >(Expiring minds want to know!) > > Yes, you are awfully close! It's actually the plastic housing of the > ignition switch...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:12:29 -0500
...Cleaned connections in engine compartment, replaced battery ground strap and checked transmission ground strap Fuel lines Fuel pump & filter Set throttle switch Cleaned throttle...
Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products. Moving onto to coolant temperature possible problems or gauge readings.
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Tue, 1 Jun 2021 09:01:11 -0700
I forgot to mention that I also upgraded to the GW aluminum thermostat housing - along with the aluminum coolant tank. Noticed that the refill...
Re: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 30 Aug 2016 00:22:51 -0400
...third gear as throttle is applied is a sign the main shaft bearing is moving in the gear carrier housing. Stiffness going between 3rd...
Re: Rear Vibration
Historical mailing list - John C...
Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:07:30 -0700
...the throttle. > > If the shifter pushes back under load you have a bad main shaft ball > > bearing and/or the gear carrier housing is...
Re: Update on my engine swap (very long)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 20 Oct 2002 22:21:43 -0700
...The tranny had already received a new main shaft seal and bell housing gasket. Making the left-heavy engine slide into place was very...
Re: Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Sep 2015 15:32:06 -0400
...Likewise if you run down a long enough hill with the throttle closed and the fuel injectors cut off you will pump enough air...
Re: update on a/c fuse blowing
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 15 May 2007 23:55:35 -0400
...The fans work by having a resistor throttle the current. The more resistance, the slower the speed of the fan. the less resistance, the...
Re: 1.9L starts but wont run long
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:32:34 -0700
...on the > thermostat housing as with checked all grounds replaced pump relays and adjusted > most of the linkage and throttle position switch. it revs...
Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:26:24 -0800
...The head gaskets leaked and the thermostat >>> housing was warped, primarily, but I had some other troubles along the way >>> like a cylinder frozen...
Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 9 Jan 2015 09:58:57 -0700
...trying to sort out some bucking I'm experienceing with >> on/off >>>> throttle) >>>> >>>> >>>> I live in Houston and there is this cool DIY garage...
Re: Restoration of 1991 Carat MT
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:18:49 -0800
...Make sure that the big pipe coming from the water pump to the thermostat housing is also in good shape, rust free and not...
Re: ATF leaking into differential; now Governor or torque seal?
Historical mailing list - Dennis
Thu, 3 May 2007 11:50:11 -0400
...It doesn�t become external until the final drive housing is overfilled enough to blow oil out of the breather or through the seals...
Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:32:48 -0600
...My bell housing may be a little lower in order to > keep the Subie throttle body below the engine lid. > > Larry A. > > > On Tue...
Re: Thermostat with a hole?
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 22:18:38 +0200
...The latest OEM thermostat, >> revision F >>> not only does not have a bypass, the top throttle plate is actually >>> gasketed to prevent any bypass...
Forwarded: Re: oil leak from crankcase vent?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 23 Oct 1996 17:52:58 +0000
...I thought it was the rear main seal at first because it was dripping from the junction of the engine and bell housing. There...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:02:35 -0500
...Cleaned connections in engine compartment, replaced battery ground > strap and checked transmission ground strap Fuel lines Fuel pump & filter > Set throttle switch Cleaned throttle...
Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:22:46 -0800
...My bell housing may be a little lower in order > to keep the Subie throttle body below the engine lid. > > Larry A. > > > On Tue...
Re: Removing engine the German way
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Tue, 19 May 2009 20:48:14 -0400
...remove the exhust first then the >> air >> cleaner housing , wires(mark these) , fuel line.throttle cable. , then all >> is >> left is the 4 main...
Re: vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:08:28 -0400
...in the thermostat housing and it has a blue connector on it). The throttle position switch (located on the throttle valve). If you need...
Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
Sat, 24 Aug 2002 18:41:19 -0700
...it should stay continuity until the throttle is open >that far. The adjustment is the two allen screws below the throttle >body housing. ONe...
Re: 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Eats Water Pumps
Historical mailing list
Thu, 5 Sep 1996 11:59:12 -0400
...at idle, reset your idle speed with the screw in the throttle housing, then fine tune the co to remain at 2% at idle...
mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Thu, 25 Nov 2004 11:55:50 -0500
...I was also impressed with the throttle response and power off = >the line the van spun the tires in my dirt driveway as I...
Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
Historical mailing list - David Hardy
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:29:02 -0600
...Un plug all the injectors and then >> crank >> the engine with the throttle open. If it suddenly starts to spit and may >> start you...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:15:09 -0500
...Cleaned connections in engine compartment, replaced battery > ground strap and checked transmission ground strap Fuel lines Fuel > pump & filter Set throttle switch Cleaned throttle...
Re: Idle Vanagon Question - upgrading engine
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:39:53 -0700
...a KEP adapter/flywheel and their > throttle kit ($540 for the adapter/flywheel and $50 for the throttle- > plus shipping) That took 8 days...
Re: Engine runs with no AFM?
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:15:18 -0800
...Turned the key and got a horrible noise since the air cleaner >>> housing was sitting on the alternator fan. D'oh! OK, moved that...
Re: Selling 83.5 Westy Norfolk Virginia
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 07:45:06 -0500
...Double-check your throttle switches--they should click just off of idle and at wide-open throttle. Jay Joe <mejoe_subs@OCO.NET>@gerry...
Vanagon Specifications Sheet
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
...4) Throttle valve switch turned off 5) Idle stabilizer OK 6) Ignition timing OK 7) Connector for idle stabilizer control valve disconnected 8) Oxygen...
Still running rich
Historical mailing list - Mike Vanderzanden
Sat, 19 May 2001 14:59:55 EDT
...I observed that blipping the thottle quickly but to wide open throttle causes the AFM to snap fully open, of course, momentarily. Anybody ever...
Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 24 Aug 2002 22:39:54 -0400
...it should stay continuity until the throttle is open that far. The adjustment is the two allen screws below the throttle body housing. ONe...
Re: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Fri, 26 Nov 2004 22:46:03 -0500
...I was also impressed with the throttle response and power off >> the line the van spun the tires in my dirt driveway as I...
Re: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Tue, 30 Aug 2016 10:31:19 -0500
...third gear as throttle is applied is a sign the main shaft bearing is moving in the gear carrier housing. Stiffness going between 3rd...
Re: Air Intake Project
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Sun, 27 May 2001 12:01:15 EDT
...will still have to tumble through the connector tube to the throttle body then through the manifold into the runners before it gets to...
Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:19:17 -0400
...It is on the front drivers >> side of >> the engine bay connected to the thermostat housing. It will have a >> blue body >> and is...
Re: Replace 1.9 with a 2.1 WBX
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:47:56 -0800
...Goes 70 easily at about 60 % throttle......have to be careful not to go 75 in it....... that's manual trans of course. that...
Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 9 Jan 2015 14:49:42 -0500
...trying to sort out some bucking I'm experienceing with > >> on/off > >>>> throttle) > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> I live in Houston and there is this cool DIY garage...
Re: Intermittent hot start problem - check all connections!
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:41:14 -1000
...and when starting or running, the throttle cable turns red hot, since it's the only thing acting as a ground. Scott On 9...
Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:00:55 -0700
...Un plug all the injectors and then >> crank >> the engine with the throttle open. If it suddenly starts to spit and may >> start you...
Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 4 Jan 2018 09:45:58 -0800
...Oxygen Sensor A/C Connector New Throttle Position Sensor Rebuilt Throttle Body New MAF Sensor and Housing [Replaces Airflow Meter] New MAP Sensor Power...
Re: <syncro/all> hesitation/miss after fording?
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
Tue, 14 Apr 1998 13:37:33 -0700
...I ended up removing the wires from the plug housing and soldering the ends. I then sealed the plug with RTV. I screwed up...
Re: 89' Wolfsy - Vanagon Syndrome
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Mon, 14 Jul 2003 07:55:43 -0700
...Then did the same thing on the next corner. -at one point yesterday, I unplugged the o2 sensor, but found power and throttle response...