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  • Re: Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:45:53 -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: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:24:00 -0700
    ...and dirty) New ignition switch ( really worn out after inspection) Ignition timed at 35 degrees at 3000 rpm GOWESTY specs Remaining questions that I...
  • Degreasing, ECI rebuilt, Red Rock
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 Feb 1995 20:02:55 -0800
    ...Its timed, its been run, it has the clutch mounted, tin installed, NEW generator, new-looking carb, a nice printed warantee (3 years/ 100...
  • Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 5 Oct 2010 06:21:28 -0700
    ...I timed this "franken-motor" by ear, and now I am incrementally working the timing back, little by little (advancing the ignition spark timing...
  • Re: Actual burn times with Mr Buddy MH9B (Little Buddy)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 8 Nov 2010 14:30:09 -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: inner bearings 0 other causes 5
    Historical mailing list - wayout
    Tue, 22 May 2001 02:44:09 -0700
    ...I tried >the archives on "inner bearings" but timed out before getting my search to >cover more than a year. > >Any suggestions on a...
  • Re: Hall Sender
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 10 May 2004 21:07:14 -0500
    ...drop back in at the original position and if it was timed properly it will still hold that setting. If you pull it out...
  • More stuff for sale. Gas and Diesel. New and used.
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Tue, 15 Jun 1999 22:13:24 -0400
    ...I'd be looking for a few hundred for > a basic running (assembled, timed and ready to start) engine kit (Block, > Inj pump, Oil...
  • Engine transfered - part III: it runs
    Historical mailing list - Edward van der Jagt
    Fri, 17 Nov 1995 13:43:04 +0100 (MET)
    ...All that is left now is making sure the engine is timed correctly, has a compression ratio that is not out of bounds, and...
  • 4th gear finally died (far from home)
    Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
    Thu, 4 Sep 2014 00:06:31 -0400
    ...She struggled with clutch action, and timed it badly twice. After passing a toll booth, I took the controls back, and it seemed okay...
  • Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:07:12 -0300
    ...wrote: > > My 57 air cooled bus always needed to be re-timed when I went from 6000' > elevation to sea level.... otherwise it would...
  • Was Brake Rotor Squeal. Now tuning and timing research
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Sat, 9 Jun 2001 08:04:10 -0800
    ...I'll have to mark it by > hand someday. > > I have mine timed at 2 degrees atdc (stock is 5 atdc on the 83...
  • Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:42:46 -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: Was:Re: Oil in Coolant Morphed to "Power at Altitude" or something like that.
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:56:04 -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...
  • Update and question inline VW Van block swap (in progress)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11:19:14 -0700
    ...was overheating till I bled the rad again...And she is timed by "Ear" since I have no timing light...I have a few...
  • Now: Thanks! (+ Report. Long.) Was: Leaky ... fuel injector? (and fuel press. regulator)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:04:16 -0800
    ...So I timed it statically. Eventually got that close enough. I also did a visual check on the FI's. On one cylinder, the...
  • Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:00:34 -0700
    ...Currently it's timed so when #1 is at TDC, the cam is at its' correct mark, and the distributor is at #1 mark...
  • Re: A LETTER (Whom Do We Thank)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Fri, 5 Jun 2009 14:00:06 -0400
    ...On June 15, at precisely 9:12 > a.m., a perfectly timed four- ship fly by of F-16s from the 63rd Fighter > Squadronat...
  • Re: Revise - Computer Resetting?
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 23 Jul 2006 21:08:00 -0400
    ...Did the oil change and timed it ran fair not fantastic just fair. not taken for a spin yet may do tonight for fun...
  • Demographics
    Historical mailing list - Leif
    Tue, 14 Apr 1998 00:20:57 -0000
    ...She Laid on the bed and we timed contractions while I drove at breakneck speed to the hospital for 2.5 hours. We made...
  • Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 19:43:31 -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 - jhlauterbach
    Wed, 13 Jun 2001 22:54:11 -0400
    ...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: 1.9L still a problem child (update)
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 14 Aug 2005 22:35:21 -0400
    ...after installing it i got up the oil pressure and timed it, bled the cooling system and the valves chattered since it had just...
  • Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:34:37 -0700
    ...True ..that makes them not timed to intake valve opening or anything engine position related. so if it's cutting off one, it has...
  • Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 30 Dec 2001 20:39:06 -0500
    ...when the temp sensing is passed to the AFM (after the timed delay) . From then on the AFM runs everything in combination with the...
  • Re: Weird engine meltdown... Attn: Bob MacD and Jake Raby
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Thu, 26 Aug 2004 14:03:02 -0400
    ...It had the correct Bosch plugs and was timed to > specification. It was a hot day and the failure occurred at the end of...
  • Re: CIS Puzzler (Jetta content only)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 25 Nov 1999 18:20:24 -0800
    ...My mums '78 Rabbit is timed to 3 BTDC and idles at 900rpm and it performs excellent. This is not the factory timing (something...
  • Re: Was:Re: Oil in Coolant Morphed to "Power at Altitude" or something like that.
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:18:31 -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: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:49:25 -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: 4th gear finally died (far from home)
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Thu, 4 Sep 2014 07:13:34 -0300
    ...She struggled with clutch action, and timed it badly twice. > After passing a toll booth, I took the controls back, and it seemed okay...
  • Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
    Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
    Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:03:13 -0500
    ...wrote: > > My 57 air cooled bus always needed to be re-timed when I went from 6000' > elevation to sea level.... otherwise it would...
  • Re: Help needed: ABA conversion has spark and fuel but won't start.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:51:57 -0700
    ...The fuel isn't timed per se I don't think, though, but the camshaft sure is. also..........flooding. pull the plugs to see...
  • Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:30:38 -0700
    ...perfectly timed, with a nice running JX injection pump on it .... and tested 1.6 TD injectors ..ran better, and had super strong throttle...
  • Re: '85, 1.9 timing questions
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Sun, 10 Feb 2002 11:27:58 EST
    ...I timed my 85GL the other day based on the info the guy at the shop gave = me. He showed me a picture in...
  • Re: Throttle Valve Switch
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Wed, 14 Sep 2005 22:19:07 -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: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Mon, 11 Jul 2016 18:23:40 -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...
  • Re: Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
    Historical mailing list - Seattle Nick
    Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:51:20 -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...
  • Re: Catalytic converter
    Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
    Fri, 29 Jun 2001 23:17:58 -0500
    ...Motor tuned (timed, Bosch Platinum 4's, New Wires, KEN, Syntec, and regular injector cleaner). 2. I get better mileage and performance with catty...
  • Re: Help needed: ABA conversion has spark and fuel but won't start.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:55:55 -0700
    ...The fuel isn't timed per se I don't think, though, but the >> camshaft sure is. >> >> also..........flooding. >> pull the plugs to see...
  • Re: Looking for new adoptive parents in Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Mon, 13 Mar 2006 02:09:34 -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: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 13:43:57 -0800
    ...Not sequential, not timed to engine or piston position. Somewhat crude. Dwell in distributors is the amount of angle in degrees that the points...
  • Re: Is there a phone number for Dometic refrigerator technical help?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Tue, 13 Sep 2005 19:04:06 -0400
    ...remain the same for each path as before, but will be timed for different tempatures , I think.My problem is that max is too...
  • Trip report: SE Ohio (longish)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 9 Sep 2012 10:33:57 -0700
    ...river in Newell WV.  From there we headed homeward and mis-timed our park planning, arriving at a couple where there are no camping...
  • Re: 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
    Historical mailing list - Leonard Anthony
    Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:26:10 -0700
    ...What could make this mark jump like > so? > > Spark: > New spark plugs (double checked the gap) > New plug wires > New rotor > New cap > Timed...
  • Points & Condensor
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 19 Jan 2000 13:05:33 -0500
    ...Static timing will due if you are stranded, but get it timed dynamically ASAP. Next adjust the valves, clean the injectors, and change the...
  • Re: Early 84 sliding door mechanism - need a part!
    Historical mailing list - Skip L
    Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:45:10 -0500
    ...He timed the engine up, but couldn't eliminate the "searching idle". He closed off the "retard". Not sure if the issue is a...
  • Re: [WetWesties] hot-not-start
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:03:57 -0700
    ...If I wait a little bit (haven't timed it yet) then it starts right up again, per usual. Does this symptom have a...
  • Re: Timing Question
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 22:14:21 -0400
    ...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: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
    Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:59:30 -0400
    ...thermal issues from my ignition timing being off > a little. �I timed this "franken-motor" by ear, and now I am incrementally > working the...
  • Re: Was:Re: Oil in Coolant Morphed to "Power at Altitude" or something like that.
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:52:30 -0700
    ...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: Mr Heater
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:14:41 -0500
    ...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: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:25:18 -0600
    ...Called batch fire. > Not sequential, not timed to engine or piston position. > Somewhat crude. > > Dwell in distributors is the amount of angle in degrees...
  • Re: Thanks RE: Photo ticket at stop lights
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 10:58:29 -0800
    ...Signals are timed to delay the crosstraffic green light any way, so the real danger is running the red light when it was red...
  • Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:26:32 -0700
    ...by the ecu at the right time.......it might even be timed to the beginning of intake stroke , since the ecu knows there the...
  • FS: 82 Diesel ASI Camper - dead engine
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Nov 2002 21:38:32 -0700
    ...If I timed it right, it would shift in fine. If I shifted too fast, it would buzz, then shift in. Never popped out...
  • Re: why I discourage people from buying vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Mon, 4 Jul 2016 17:57:21 -0700
    Here, here, David! We've full-timed three years on the 31st. Still backpack as much as possible, surrounded by motorhomes now at Tillicum...
  • VW Theme Park?
    Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
    Wed, 31 May 2000 18:44:12 EDT
    ...Even German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder was on hand to give Autostadt the nation's blessing during Wednesday's grand opening ceremony, which was timed...
  • Converting EFI to Carberator
    Historical mailing list - Ari J. Posner
    Fri, 5 Mar 2004 20:08:00 +0000
    ...I <DIV></DIV>&gt; &gt; &gt; cannnot seem to get him timed properly.&nbsp;&nbsp;I have a <DIV></DIV>&gt; &gt; &gt; Craftsman...
  • deisel schmeisel- I go electric (from digest) Not much van content.
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 26 May 2008 09:16:38 -0700
    ...It may be the new lithium Ion technology that is just now emerging after the patent "timed-out".(guessing here) So, we had the...
  • Re: digijet timing
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Mon, 30 Apr 2001 22:43:51 -0400
    ...following a long decelleration. > 6) I've had my 85' Westy timed like this for years with no problems ( 137K > original everything) > 7) I...