Pity the poor schmuck at the factory that had that job!  I forgot to mention
using hose pinch pliers to keep from draining the exchanger.  Vanagon owners
need at least four of these:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/KDT0/145/N1679.oap?ck=Search_N1679_
-1_-1&pt=N1679&ppt=C0374  .

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Jowell [mailto:dennisjowell@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 3:24 PM
To: Stuart MacMillan
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem

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 ~
>