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• Re: Distributor Nightmare
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 23:08:11 -0400
  ...Stopping, turning off the ignition, and restarting does not seem to help. Usually, I pull over to a safe spot, a gently coax her...
• Re: air cooled 2.0 1981 Cylinder head temp?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 6 Feb 2014 22:11:40 -0800
  ...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: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:01:54 -0400
  ...mechanical'. > > next check the ignition system very very carefully ....make sure that it is > all right ..strong spark, correct timing etc. > I've seen...
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 17 May 2025 10:19:43 -0600
  ...spunky as it was before, like something is holding it back. Timing seems ok, but #1 plug wire on dizzy seems to be in...
• Re: 88 GL - did it again!!!
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 4 Jun 2014 18:59:51 -0700
  ...If the timing of it is wrong - it could > embarassing. A fella WOULD NOT want this to happen when he's over > visiting someone...
• Engine Cutout
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 22:55:44 -0600
  ...as good without this thing, so I have left it bypassed) Ignition Coil - resistance checks ok per Bentley (are there other tests?) Hall Control...
• Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine for sale too $900.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 22:05:02 -0700
  ...knock sensing ignition from an 85 thru 88 GTI / GLI (see http://www.volkswagen.org for the wiring diagram) for timing control on 10...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:34:21 -0800
  ...When I see this do > > this > > with a timing light, the timing marks starts going spastically all > > over > > the place. > > > > Once it gives its...
• Re: Need instructions on field R&R of AFM '84 1.9L Van down
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:53:45 -0800
  ...When you turn the ignition off and then restart the ECU always re-sets itself for "Open Loop" mode, even with the engine already...
• Re: 88 Vanagon gl "issues": replacing fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 13:12:11 -0600
  ...At idle, the miss is usually due to an ignition problem >> or a >> > cylinder getting a slightly different mixture than the others. Bad >> > injectors...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 11:28:13 -0800
  ...If your ignition timing has been over advanced because it feels better > or what have you then a higher octane fuel should be considered...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 13:52:28 -0700
  ...The system does >> offer some nice features including CARB approval, coil on plug ignition, >> sequential injection, O2 sensor that works, Knock Sensor,OBD2 diagnostics...
• Re: Octane & Driving in Mexico
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 21:01:09 -0700
  ...These vehicles will have to > >have their ignition timing adjusted to prevent engine damage. > > > >PREMIUM > > > >Mexico's newest gasoline, is also it's best...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 07:04:43 -0500
  ...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: Spare 2.1 engine - how big can I make it?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 10:50:20 -0800
  ...ignition with no distributor etc. The parts are expensive, very, but you usually only have to buy them once, like say a timing belt...
• Re: '88 Westy Vacuum leak diagnosis input
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:41:16 -0400
  ...a while back, initially thought it was a >>>> timing/misfire issue. >>>> New plugs, cap, rotor, ignition wires all needed to happen anyway, but >>>> didn...
• Re: Electric Water Pump (was: Re: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:30:18 -0800
  ...9 > small blades on it. > They're even driven by the timing belt in most modern engines and buried > almost, and add almost no...
• Re: UPDATE - Re: '88 Westy Vacuum leak diagnosis input
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:46:06 -0400
  ...a while back, initially thought it was a >>> > timing/misfire issue. >>> > New plugs, cap, rotor, ignition wires all needed to happen anyway, but >>> > didn...
• Re: Van questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Apr 1994 08:35:04 EDT
  ...Even if the timing is WAAAAAAY off, the center wire will still make spark, even when the plug wires dont. Use insulated pliers. When...
• Re: Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 21:03:40 -0400
  ...YEARS ago was install a >> small push button in the engine compartment that went to the solenoid. >> You could just turn the ignition on...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 20:45:39 -0400
  ...The intake track is not well balanced at low speeds, ignition timing is retarded, and the lean mixture is further aggravated by cylinder, injector...
• Re: '88 Westy Vacuum leak diagnosis input
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:32:50 -0400
  ...a while back, initially thought it was a >> >> > timing/misfire issue. >> >> > New plugs, cap, rotor, ignition wires all needed to happen anyway, but >> >> > didn...
• Re: 88 Syncro / cold start surging
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 27 May 1998 10:04:58 -0700
  ...Have also replaced the coil, ignition wires, dist. & cap, >plugs. Beginning to think ECU. Hope not. Thanks for reading. What exactly do you mean...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:50:07 -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: Failed emissions (DEQ)
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:50:51 -0800
  ...It is > also possible that the ignition timing is overly advanced causing air > starvation at idle and giving the high CO readings. > > CO at...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 22:05:41 -0700
  ...Check the ignition timing. Consider replacing the O2 sensor, > especially if the van has >80,000 miles or if you don't know when...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Feb 2016 21:52:38 -0500
  ...drive a 1.9 waterboxer engine ... > or at least the fuel/ignition system on some waterboxer. > > Doesn't that feel better, having lubed something...
• Re: Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with Vanagon a...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 00:14:16 -0400
  ...once* in about 20 > years from now when we stop carrying ignition keys. > > In fact, I predict that it will die out in exactly...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 17 Jun 2015 23:15:44 -1000
  ...next check the ignition system very very carefully ....make sure that it is all right ..strong spark, correct timing etc. I've seen spark...
• new exhaust system (I4) - prelim report
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 22:15:34 -0800
  ...I need to accurately time (ignition) the beast and to play around again with valve timing - I replaced adj. cam sprocket with stock sprocket...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:59:45 -0800
  ...When I see this do this > with a timing light, the timing marks starts going spastically all over > the place. > > Once it gives its...
• GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 02:33:24 +0000
  ...The system does offer some nice features including CARB approval, coil on plug ignition, sequential injection, O2 sensor that works, Knock Sensor,OBD2 diagnostics...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:07:58 -1000
  ...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: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:48:17 -0800
  ...When I see this do >>> this >>> with a timing light, the timing marks starts going spastically all >>> over >>> the place. >>> >>> Once it gives its...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 21:20:34 -0800
  ...The electronic ignition feeds it a small amount of > current > > at 5v, and when the slot rotates near the Hall sensor & exposes it to...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 08:39:14 -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: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - David Hardy
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:19:16 -0600
  ...Never touched the timing. I checked compression in #4, and it's normal. So it's getting spark, fuel, air and as compression. I...
• Re: 88 Vanagon gl "issues": replacing fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 12:26:19 -0800
  ...At idle, the miss is usually due to an ignition problem > >> or a > >> > cylinder getting a slightly different mixture than the others. Bad > >> > injectors...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 23:57:26 -0700
  ...This controls hydrocarbons being released into >>>>> the air from evaporating fuel. >>>>> Do not over advance the ignition timing or during rebuild consider >>>>> engine modifications...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:12:21 -0400
  ...then make sure the timing is not too advanced. And it goes without saying, the ignition parts have to be good, plug wires, plugs...
• Re: Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:27:18 -0700
  ...it just won't repsond to > throttle until I turn off ignition and restart. > > have done the following .. > tried several ECU's. > ran two...
• Re: Power Chip for Digijet Vans now available!
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 22:47:52 +0100
  ...You will need to change your timing and > mixture > > after installing this new chip (something that is required when you do any > > kind of...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:42:31 -0500
  ...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: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:04:52 -0600
  ...There is nothing that says no sensor, no start. >> >> In fact, the procedure to set ignition timing calls for disconnecting >the >> temp 2 sensor...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 19:41:03 -0500
  ...I'll have to recheck my > code; my formula was based on timing 8 pulses, but I may have set the > counter wrong and...
• Re: 85 octane in Colorado and 'windage trays'
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 09:21:19 -0500
  ...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: More stalling troubles (long)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 16:02:30 -0500
  ...head, check plugs, plug wires, rotor, distributor cap, timing, compression. The engine and engine ignition system need to be proper before you ease into...
• Re: Spare 2.1 engine - how big can I make it?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 13:11:02 -0800
  ...ignition with no distributor etc. > The parts are expensive, very, but you usually only have to buy them once, > like say a timing belt...
• Re: O2 Sensor problem
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Sun, 22 Mar 2020 12:31:06 -0500
  ...The timing is set at 35 degrees btdc. > > I found that disconecting the o2 sensor wire solves this problem. Engine runs good. Revs normally...
• Re: FIRE!! How did it happen? How to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:36:09 -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: It's doing it again . . . additional symptom
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:01:32 -0500
  ...This devices advances the ignition timing when the idle speeds drops to under 750 rpm or so. There are two versions, (green or black...
• Re: need new engine for air-cooled van (overheated one)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 11:01:50 -0400
  ...This was ignition timing or maybe mixture related. The head also appears to show some combustion gas leakage past the top cylinder seal. This...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 2 Jun 2022 10:11:58 -0400
  ...The intake track is not well balanced at low speeds, ignition timing is retarded, and the lean mixture is further aggravated by cylinder, injector...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 07:47:43 -0800
  ...The system does offer some nice features > including CARB approval, coil on plug ignition, sequential injection, O2 > sensor that works, Knock Sensor,OBD2 diagnostics...
• Re: Distributor Nightmare
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 13:13:21 -0400
  ...Stopping, turning off the ignition, and restarting does not seem to help. Usually, I pull over to a safe spot, a gently coax her...
• 21 window/Single Cab update (long!)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 22:37:50 -0400
  ...Not much to do but monitor and hope for the best! I had given up clean ignition in favor of a slightly cooler plug...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:12:29 -0500
  ...Every part of this fuel injection and ignition system can be tested and the real problem sorted out. If I can be of assistance...
• Re: Solution to Reliability Problem - sorry, long
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:50:41 -0800
  ...check the timing first ( timing lights start as inexpensively as 25 dollars, and have other diagnostic uses besides just checking ignition timing ) , swap in...
• Re: Afraid to enjoy the ride?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:36:58 -0700
  ...Not so with self-tuning cars, which vanagons with electronic ignition ...electronic idle stability or idle control ...hydrualic lifters etc.... You can have a...
• Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels 2100-2300, 3400- 4000rpms & Other questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:44:27 -0400
  ...Thanks, Robert NY On Aug 17, 2009, at 6:36 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Robert, > Stumbling is usually the result of ignition miss or...