Front heater valve is installed. 2 hrs with on and off 2 people when needed. Fingers at least 12 " long would have helped. We got the Westy on a lift which certainly helped. Clam shell opened all the way. Released coolant  the pressure also so less pored down are arms. Hope valve lasts.

Dennis J

Dennis Jowell
Scotch Hollow Farm
Newbury, Vermont 

> On Jul 10, 2016, at 3:24 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I've installed a couple of front heater valves recently.  It's a PITA. I
> recommend you wear a head lamp and make yourself a nice pillow to place in
> the open clamshell.  You'll likely be there for a while getting that clip on
> the adjustment wire and setting it correctly.  I recommend setting it with
> the temp control off and the valve fully closed, so you don't get any
> coolant bleed in summer.  
> 
> The expensive German Go Westy valve is worth it now that the OEM valve is
> NLA.  I replace a leaking cheapie after about two months, it's not worth the
> risk.
> 
> Stuart
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Dennis Jowell
> Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2016 3:19 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
> 
> 88 -2.2 WBX is Running great now. 
> New Hall Sensor  installed (internal black wire was worn) New Hall sensor
> plug ( cover was broken open and dirty) New ignition switch ( really worn
> out after inspection) Ignition timed at 35 degrees at 3000 rpm GOWESTY specs
> Remaining questions that I can't find an answer for is:
> 
> 1)While driving the 88' I come to a stop, foot off accelerator quickly,
> engine wants to stall (which happened several times yesterday during my test
> drive) then It idles at 900 Rpm. This is new for this engine.
> 2) behind the distributor there is a brown wire that goes straight down into
> this dark area of the engine. Must be where the VW gremlins live. The wire
> seems to be brittle and I wanted to change it but I can't find what it goes
> to. Checked my Bentley but no info there.
> Tomorrow will work on changing the front heater valve with the new expensive
> GOWESTY heater valve.
> 
> Dennis J
> 
> Dennis Jowell
> Scotch Hollow Farm
> Newbury, Vermont 
> 
> 
>> On Jul 3, 2016, at 9:38 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> Ignition timing also effects emissions, especially the formation of 
>> NOx. I know many don't care but that is why our engines are low 
>> compression and de-tuned. The only thing our engines have besides the 
>> low state of tune to control NOx is the 3 way catalyst and O2 sensor 
>> system. VW did what they could to save money including not adding EGR. 
>> Tampering with settings is a primary reason that almost all adjustment 
>> capability has been taken away from current vehicles.
>> 
>> Dennis
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On 
>> Behalf Of OlRivrRat
>> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2016 9:51 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
>> 
>>> On 2 Jul , 2016, at 9:58 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
>>> 
>>> I wouldn't. For most trips he will be heading down to sea level.
>> 
>>       Are You Sure of That ~ When I asked DJ >
>> 
>> " @ What Altitude do You Live & Drive Mostly ~ "
>> 
>>       His reply was >
>> 
>> " Altitude is 1400' to 3500'. We drive down to the Connecticut Upper 
>> valley and a over to the White Mountains. "
>> 
>>       Is this a GoWesty 2.2 ~ If So, What Timing do they Recommend @ 0'
>> ASL ~ Add Alt'Corr' to that ~
>