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• Re: 91 GL Running hot still...what next?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 13:50:38 -0700
  ...the radiator bleed valve > until the t-stat opens. I usually run the van at 2000 rpm in the driveway > until the radiator fan...
• Re: propane leak?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 08:21:44 -0700
  I had this problem and replaced the valve. Later I learned that you can just replace the packing OR... just tighten the nut on...
• Re: Back heater problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 22:23:07 -0600
  ...You are sure the Heater valve is in the right position.?? John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:52:38 -0500
  Jake, you know if we drive these beasts we're supposed to be creative in handling all the oddball things that go wrong ;-), he...
• Re: Ill start from the beginning (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 21:11:52 -0500
  Can I drive the van 30+ miles to a mechanic without doing further damage? THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP Matt Stuart MacMillan wrote: > > Well...
• Re: fuel system expansion tanks
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:03:36 -0700
  ...The > dealer wants over $30 for the valve, and I don't yet know if the driver's > side will need replacing. Is it...
• Re: Ratio rockers was (dyno results from Boston Bobs) or true con fessions of a gear head
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 17:35:01 -0600
  ...It might be that that van had not been set up correctly but before you flame me come drive my big valve race camper...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 8 Jun 2017 21:22:13 +0000
  ...an extended drive to pump up lifters for adjustment. In fact, better for them to bleed down. After adjusting the valves will be pushed...
• Re: High ratio rocker arms - Any good?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 19:56:13 -0800
  Ask me in about 2 months and I will have done it and driven mine for a while. I have a set of 1...
• Re: '91 Carat - maintenance report
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 18:47:38 -0500
  A valve sticking in the guide will cause the same symptoms as a lifter not pumping up. You need to check that. If you...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:58:49 -0400
  ...When you say that if I turn the screw, it won't open the valve, yet is >surely does, as the leak test shows...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 25 May 2024 08:25:47 -0500
  ...Pinch off >> the hoses with harbor freight hose clamps so you don’t lose coolant. >> Lower the whole valve assembly to the driveway and...
• Re: PLEASE HELP!!!.... TIMING ISSUES ON NEW ENGINE
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 19:25:57 -0700
  It sounds like the distributor drive gear didn't get dropped into the crankcase correctly. What you want to do is get a cylinder...
• Re: Running Hot ?? - Cools off with heater valve open??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 13:38:20 -0500
  It could be air, but I would pull the thermostat and drive it around a bit. See if there is any change. If it...
• Fw: Fw: Re: cold Stall
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 08:49:24 -0700
  > COLD START VALVE PROBLEM, CHECK, AND REPLACE..STEVE > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "John Rodgers" <jhrodgers@CHARTER.NET> > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > > Sent: Sunday, October...
• Re: loud valve ticking
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 17:08:45 -0600
  ...all running it with the valve train clearances being out of tolerance temporarily. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Steven Gross wrote: > I let my...
• Re: driving w/ bad valve, was Death Valley
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:22:04 -0800
  ...It took a few taps on the valve stem to get it to recess enough that we were sure it wouldn't hit the...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 12:35:54 -0800
  Yep, this does bring back memories of doing valve jobs. Sodium Cooled Exhaust Valves were first introduced on the Type 2 & 4 1700/1800...
• Re: AMC valves, Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Michael Tevis
  Wed, 27 May 2009 14:36:25 -0400
  I have taken many well used waterboxer motors apart and most of the ones that had amc heads on them had valves that have...
• Vanagon Bucking Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 12 May 2001 14:11:16 -0500
  ...I have followed your suggestion of checking the Idle Stabilizer Valve and the Idle Stabilizer Control Box in the right hand side behind the...
• Re: Help... Engine troubles, rapid backfiring under load.
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 21:56:19 -0400
  If the engine is backfiring threw the intake then you most likely have an exhaust valve that is not opening. pull the covers off...
• Re: valve clatter
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 13:22:12 -0600
  ...weather....or after extended periods of me being absent from the drivers seat. Bob Stevens '91 Westy http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare _________________________________________________________________ Send and...
• Re: AC issues
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 03:10:35 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL driver
• Re: cracked AMC heads question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:49:02 -0700
  ...Now if they were putting in OE valves > I would have no problem with them decrying the quality of the valves > that come in...
• Re: New Email and Dyno update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 7 Jan 2004 10:24:02 -0700
  ...drive out to AZ `and drive it yourself... then EAT YOUR OWN words DO you still believe that the world is flat??? Robert -----Original...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:57:36 -0700
  ...Checked my Bentley but no info there. > Tomorrow will work on changing the front heater valve with the new > expensive GOWESTY heater valve. > > Dennis...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:50:29 -0400
  I did both on my back in the driveway, without even lifting my 84 Westy (sits higher than a 90). Only a slight lift...
• Re: Valve Adjustment-Help! (and Digijet Timing)
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 23:02:14 -0700
  ...The Bentley calls out 2 CW turns after the adjustment screw touch the valve stem at TDC; however it doesn't say any thing...
• Re: New owner of 91 Westy -- sticky valve
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:53:22 -0600
  ...I believe it was a > sticky valve problem, because the noise went away after a short drive, then > it returns to the normal smooth...
• Normal oil temp and oil leak
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 18:20:01 EDT
  ...and 220...high, low, OK? I also replaced both valve cover gaskets. The driver's side is leaking:( Any tips before I install the...
• Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 08:27:27 -0600
  >He may also be referring to a cockpit adjustable proportioning valve which >you can adjust while in the driver's seat. You can change...
• Re: lifter that doesn't stay pumped up?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 08:26:35 -0500
  ...Damon Campbell Anything else i should think about? HAve you tried the method described in the Bentley? Adjust valve to .006" and drive until...
• Re: Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:27:57 -0400
  ...I cleaned the valve and get the > appropriate humming and opening and closing of the valve, > > the fuel pressure (the pressure at was about...
• Re: Guess That Sound!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:38:34 -0500
  ...GL Driver. Dennis Haynes wrote: > Sounds like a lifter that bleed down and is resisting pumping up. > Probably a sticky ball valve. Allow engine...
• Air cooled parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 08:10:14 -0400
  ...that comes off the heater box, and attaches to the driver side heat valve. This one has a small piece of tin attached to...
• Re: Noisy lifter
  Historical mailing list - dan nims
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 05:41:48 -0800
  ...brand Tune Up. > Quiets valves and lifters > dissolves harmful deposits. > DIRECTIONS To tune and free lifters while you drive, add entire contents of > bottle...
• Re: Egg on face (was: whiff of propane)
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:13:03 -0300
  ...she's doing, but this is >an old valve and I have chosen to drive about in an old vehicle. What >does Bob Hoover...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:23:11 -0700
  ...This compression force comes from the valve spring. If the pluger is too low oil will be pumped into the lifter body. So lifter...
• Re: Idle valve and ISCU
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 08:04:20 -0400
  ...It's very hard to hear idle valve hum from the driver seat .. Check to make sure that the spring is pulling the throttle...
• Re: 1.9L white smoke
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 23:15:39 -0600
  ...Now, I drive the vehicle and the lifter > is still noisey now and then. I probably need to readjust the valves now > that it...
• Re: LVC Protective Gloves?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 21:55:49 -0800
  ...on a 1/4" drive socket screwdriver. This fits over the propane knob so you can crack the valve without touching it, and close...
• Re: Valves?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:05:01 -0700
  ...My air-cooled van required occasional readjustment of >> lifter/valves. >> My 86 Westy WBX has the hydraulic lifters... do these need to be >> readjusted...
• FIRE!! How did it happen? How to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 12:57:49 -0700
  ...I hopped in the '82 Westy today to take a little drive to warm the engine up before checking the idle and timing. (Points...
• Re: interference engines.....was Re: How much would this cost
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 19:48:37 -0800
  ...the extra $4K > to > drive away from the showroom with with a VR6, > > tim.. '97 jettas wont bend valves if you break the TB...
• Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 11:21:25 -0400
  ...Every time you start/drive your car you are wearing out the parts that keep oil pressure higher. But VW flat four's have...
• Re: The Berg and springs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 19:14:14 -0700
  ...What year van is >this that you are talking about? Most buses I've driven '63,'67,'71, (this one is 1971) I have...
• Re: Driving without fuel expansion tanks hooked up?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:35:55 -0400
  ...valves that broke while doing a tank reseal. Will I damage anything if I put a small amount of gas in and drive it...
• Sum' B*tch - Rear Heater Valve - again2
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 10:31:28 -0500
  This valve is working me pretty hard. To update - had to loosen up the rear seat, then cut away some of that floor insulation...
• Re: Driving without fuel expansion tanks hooked up?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Lowe
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:01:52 +0000
  ...valves that broke > while doing a tank reseal. Will I damage anything if I put a small amount > of gas in and drive it...
• Re: expensive-sounding clacking noise, happy birthday to me
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 07:06:53 -0400
  ...Nothing seemed amiss, but on the driver > side, a fair bit of oil poured out after I removed the valve cover. > None pored out...
• engine flushes
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 22:09:33 -0800
  ...Drive gently in town for a couple of days, then drain and use new OEM filter and new oil. Bardahl makes a hydraulic valve...
• Re: pumping up lifters after head job...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:32:27 -0500
  ...If a lifter is tight and the valve starts to lift, let engine sit for a while after adjusting. Replace valve covers. Then start...
• WTB<76> propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fahy
  19 Dec 96 17:21:38 EST
  A friend of mine needs a propane tank complete with valves for his 76 Westy. He wants to mount it on the driver's...
• Re: 4 Cyl VR-6: Maybe Not!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 23:30:55 -0600
  OK, so perhaps this 4 cylinder 16 valve 1991 Passat engine is NOT called a VR-6. Does anyone know its designation? And to...
• Toyota engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 18:54:22 -0400
  ...cyl., supercharged, 16 valve, 160 hp and it lays down totally flat. I recently learned about it from a Previa driver, who said it...
• Re: stalling when engine is cold
  Historical mailing list - Brian Lazara
  Fri, 2 Sep 1994 15:42:54 -0700
  ...valve sticks, oil pressure could rise to over > 200 psi when you accelerate to drive off. With pressure that high, the > hydraulic valve lifters...
• Re: engine running cooler, or wishful thinking?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 3 May 2004 07:50:20 -0500
  ...Are you aware of the infamous "Vanagon Valve Lifter Syndrome"?? The WBX is notorious for developing valve clatter as the result of a lifter...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:40:12 -0500
  David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com> writes: > Yes, Passat is fun to drive. But within 7 years the CV joint is > shot. Two of the...
• Re: towing with a vanagon in an emergency. . .
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:22:17 -0400
  ...The usual damage is an intake valve. The enigne can be set up and each cylinder leak down tested to check for damage. Turning...
• Re: HELP - No idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 17:30:38 -0600
  ...John Rodgers "88GL Driver instructor wrote: > Hi All, Recently I have been having problems with my 90 vanagon idling > when cold. I must apply...