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Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 9 Feb 2006 08:19:12 -0600
...When the ignition is first turned on the warning should blink for a few seconds as the bulb check. The circutry for that function...
Persistent running rich problem finally fixed. Here's how.
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Mon, 28 Jan 2002 01:04:01 -0500
...O2 sensor, fuel pressure regulator, all injectors, ignition wires, plugs, cap, rotor, idle stabilizer control, ignition switch (I was desparate) * continuity in ALL wiring...
Re: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:03:16 -0700
...up mixture, when to go into O2 sensor operation and some ignition timing trim. It is also used by the idle stabilizer to modify...
Re: Bench Testing an L-jetronic Fuel Injected engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:08:35 -0800
...I tweaked the timing and checked over the vacuum lines and before long it roared to life. I quickly shut it down as I...
Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 1 Jul 2013 16:25:10 -0500
...We'll see how that goes. > > > > > > But what does not bode well is the fact that the week before that, I > > > installed an ignition...
Re: WEBASTO BBW 46 Re: coolant heater no workie
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 10 Dec 2004 16:50:52 -0700
...or spark plug. (I only have the diesel timing here) you then should get ignition shown by the small initial puff of smoke out...
Re: Wet starting problem update
Historical mailing list - Roland
Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:39:42 -0800
...All suggestions pointed to the plug wires. > I > ordered replacement parts for much of my ignition system and then > experimented by installing the new...
Re: Gas question, seriously folks
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 14:05:25 -0500
...If your ignition timing has been over advanced because it feels better or what have you then a higher octane fuel should be considered...
Vanagon cold hard start issues
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 9 Oct 2007 03:29:21 -0500
...Ignition- engine certainly sounds like it's getting spark, but the plugs are old(Bosch Plats) and the ignition wires are over 60k(expensive...
Fw: 84 Starter/Auto Trans problem?
Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
Tue, 2 Dec 1997 20:58:51 -0500
...and added crankshaft shims to get crankshaft endplay within > spec (so ignition timing doesn't drift with the excess play). > > > After focusing on rebuilding...
Re: What expected for 60,000mi svc
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Mon, 10 Apr 2000 12:39:14 -0700
...Complete tune up, including parts, ignition system check on the "scope" Complete fuel system check using computer diagnostics Chassis lube, Oil & Filter Change Change...
Re: Need advice with buying a westy. have a couple in mind (new to list)
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 16:54:53 -0400
...Examples: * timing belt replacement - needs mechanical aptitude (eg. the custom cooling system may be in the way) * custom cooling system - not easy to bleed...
Re: need new engine for air-cooled van (overheated one)
Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
Wed, 5 Jul 2006 13:12:19 -0400
...This was ignition timing or maybe mixture related. The head also appears > to show some combustion gas leakage past the top cylinder seal. You...
Re: Smog test failed - here is my plan
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:39:57 -0700
...It can also be caused by ignition issues, a valve or ring problem or a simple vacuum leak. Over advanced ignition timing on the...
Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
Sat, 10 Oct 1998 13:23:29 -0700
...Since the Digifant is basically a Bosch Motronic FI, the engine ignition timing is all controlled through the ECU -- the distributor is very simple...
Re: '88 Westy Vacuum leak diagnosis input
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 9 Sep 2024 09:27:37 -0600
...a while back, initially thought it was a >>> timing/misfire issue. >>> New plugs, cap, rotor, ignition wires all needed to happen anyway, but >>> didn...
van still won't start
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Sat, 24 Aug 2002 13:22:38 +0100
...Started, idled for a few secs, and then died with the same symptoms, which are cranking, and no sign of any ignition. Not sure...
Re: Fast idle and stumble
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:09:41 -0400
...Checked for vacuum leaks and not finding them. >> Tried to check timing but idle too high about 1,000 rpm and now and then...
Vanagon Maint. Schedule
Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
Tue, 7 Oct 1997 15:24:30 -0700
...do ALL the 3000 mile stuff PLUS - lubricate door hinges and sliding door mounting points - check ignition timing - check CO2 (fuel mixture) - check front...
Re: Bluestar =?windows-1252?Q?project=85no_start_yet?=
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 11 May 2013 17:45:40 -0700
...Time to go shopping again but it will give me time to check and recheck the ignition timing. > > I like your way of checking...
Re: Syncro stutter
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:50:07 -0800
...Frequently I get them to run right just by setting everything to spec, like idle switch, ignition timing, replace dead or lazy oxygen sensors...
Re: What Octane Fuel?
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Thu, 2 May 2002 11:36:51 -0400
...What Octane Fuel? If the engine is pinging--your timing is screwed up--reset it-- The owner's manual sez--87--use 87--- If...
Re: 1990 Multivan with noise in front
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:19:46 -0700
...and I imagine a smog tech doesn't think digging into taking off the distrubutor cap to figure out timing marks is part of...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:52:57 -0500
...I believe I have assembled it with all the Injection system and ignition system complete. My progress was cut short by a vehicle accident...
Re: ECU Digital
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 15 May 2022 23:14:39 -0500
...If setting timing at > idle confirmation is needed that the vacuum retard is in fact fully > retarded. Warm, engine, disconnect O2 sensor and use...
Re: Cuts off on startup
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:09:31 -1000
...And ignition timing has to be roughly where it belongs. If it cranks with harsh resistance, the timing is probably much too advance. Just...
'71 Ignition Switch
Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
Sat, 11 Nov 1995 17:48:17 -0600 (CST)
...I ran Muir's test for ignition switch failure and decided that yes, I have the problem: hot wire from voltage regulator to coil...
Re: last minute checks
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Jul 1995 10:02:08 -0700
...I have replaced the plugs, checked >the points, set the timing, checked the valves and changed the oil >(andjoined the AA!). Can anyone think...
Re: Engine o2 out of spec
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Fri, 10 Nov 2000 17:26:22 EST
...If not >other >causes of this problem could be a vac leak, timing, fuel psi, fuel >injector, and head sensor, which all check good...
Long time to get the 1/2 Lilly running!(long)
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 25 Apr 2001 11:10:08 -0500
...spark, timing, fuel and compression. well the 3/4 compresson was fat ZERO!! Oh wait aminute, yeah I took the rocker arm off the...
O2 Sensor problem
Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
Sun, 22 Mar 2020 11:24:54 -0500
...While driving when it starts to stumble, turning ignition off and on will cure it for about a minute or two. Probably kicking ECU...
Re: Engine swap conversion details are now online!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 26 May 1999 18:18:40 -0700
...fuel economy, optimal for power] there is also a knock sensing ignition from a 86 Jetta GLI set to 12 BTDC [again power, not...
Our beloved digifant
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 09:58:09 -0400
...no vacuum leaks, good ignition, new fuel filter, idle stabilizer, etc. The static timing is advanced @ 5 deg. Makes more power this way, and...
Hard Starting Cold and Hot
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Wed, 19 Oct 2005 19:49:27 -0500
...flow sensor--ok -checked fuel pressure--ok--residual pressure ok -checked ignition timing--ok things i have not done: --pulled and check the fuel...
Re: Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:30:58 -0800
...ignition pulses to the Hall > Control unit. The reason for this would be to provide some signal > conditioning that evens out the timing between...
Re: air cooled 2.0 1981 Cylinder head temp?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 6 Feb 2014 23:35:12 -0500
...For the 2.1L the ignition timing is changed slightly most likely to reduce the production of NOx. Since the air cooled engines can...
Re: [WetWesties] Re: 5400rpm rev limiting rotors for 10 bucks at cip
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:30:05 -0700
...Some things I > don't go cheep on: > > http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/distributor-(ignition)-rotor/rotor-speed-limiter-style-04016 > > Just...
Re: Broken Spark Plug Electrode/Tip
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Jan 2005 22:47:10 -0500
...I guess a mistake! Check your ignition timing and make sure the cat is not plugged. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: High Octane was: what's the best kind of gasoline?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 13 Oct 2002 10:56:31 -0500
...with mapped ignition > systems > that can be rapidly retarded (within a cycle or two) and those with > a > particularly sensitive ignition timing point. > > Note...
Re: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 24 Sep 2013 16:49:41 -0700
...The amount of cold start and warm-up enrichment Ignition timing and idle stabilization during warm-up When the oxygen sensor, idle stabilization and...
Re: VW FOX - Been driving one since Feb. but have not seen one other than mine. Why?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:48:00 -0700
...Most( including myself ) would have thought that this was enough to get ignition. > > Do you suppose that most VW Foxes went to the junkyard...
Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 16:21:26 -0800
...it might be time to swap in a > new set of ignition wires. On the way home from the airport the power > loss worsened...
Re: Starting problem
Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
Mon, 11 Dec 2000 18:55:32 +0100
...I just keep the ignition key turned, it makes those > >pre-starting noise for a couple of minutes (!), then it slowly starts to > >shudder...
Re: towing my van - my tow bar website
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:58:22 -0400
...Turn the ignition, then off but do not remove or lift out the key. This will leave the wheel unlocked and you won't...
Re: Subaru 2.2L Conversion and Vanagon Evap Canister Integration
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 7 Apr 2016 21:22:28 -0400
...The Waterboxer used a combination of low compression and conservative ignition timing along with the piston design and other features (including the low gearing...
Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 9 Feb 2006 20:48:25 -0500
...When the ignition is first turned on the warning should blink for a few seconds as the bulb check. The circutry for that function...
Re: Idle stabilization control question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:28:00 -0600
...Here's run down of what I've done. > > -complete ignition tuneup, plugs, plug wires, new distributor cap, > checked timing > -cleaned all ground connections...
Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 08:21:54 -0500
...1) plugged cat 2) slipped timing 3) failed O2 sensor Any other possibilities or thoughts on steps toward determining the actual problem?? Thanks, ~Eric...
Re: Anyone Tried the Pulstar Spark Plugs?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:46:17 -0600
...mcneely ---- Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Mike - > > I wouldn't think you could get much better than the factory Bosch Hall > Ignition...
Re: Cuts off on startup
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sun, 13 Mar 2016 14:04:42 -0700
...Ignition timing ..needs to be pretty right. People are often tempted > to advance it a bit too much ..don't. A few degrees...fine...
Re: 85 octane in Colorado and 'windage trays'
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Mon, 15 Jul 2002 13:39:05 +0100
...clogged Catalytic Converters, Ignition degraded from long term > use, Spark coils partially failing at high Rpms, Poorly adjusted AFMs, > Improper Timing, Clogged Injectors, Poorly...
Re: Fuel Price Gouging - Again - It jumped nearly $1 locally
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:23:49 -0800
...or later inline 4 gas VW > four..........you can have 'smart ignition timing' with a knock > sensor > .....so it's smart about how it...
Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:31:51 -0600
...sensors( new o2 sensor going in this >>>> weekend) >>>> entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor, relays, >>>> etc.). >>>> fuel pressure is good. All injectors...
Re: The "Other" System: Motronic (long)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:12:12 -0700
...Individual spark timing: The ECU controls spark timing and calculates this for each plug individually making for very precise ignition timing. Minor variances such...
Re: Where can I find parts for my TiiCo engine ?
Historical mailing list - James Adams
Thu, 5 Jun 2003 21:27:18 -0700
...I have had persistent trouble with timing and the ECU, at least I think that this is the main trouble for the rough running...
Re: A glorious day, a lesson in happyness.
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 10:03:18 -0700
...improper ground to the ignition module (completely broken > somewhere within the wire but no visible breaks), and new plugs/ > timing set. Might i say...
Re: Cuts off on startup
Historical mailing list - PB
Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:10:21 -0800
...Ignition timing ..needs to be pretty right. People are often tempted to > advance it a bit too much ..don't. A few degrees...fine...
Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:51:22 -0700
...You're on the right track by first making sure the ignition system is in tip-top shape; be sure and set the timing...
Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:24:14 -1000
...igniton timing is correct. compression is good. No intake leaks. installed a new Temp Sensor II. checked for shorted oxygen sensor wire. ran with...
Re: Low Top Speed - Help! (revisited)
Historical mailing list - gbasey
Fri, 10 Mar 2000 16:07:54 -0500
...1 changed the entire ignition system (coil, wires, plugs, cap, rotor, and distributor - was worn) properly set idle and timing. 2 changed the o2...