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• Re: Fuel and Oil for a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Dunham
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 12:22:30 -0600 (CDT)
  ...Higher octane ratings are there to minimize the tendency to pre- ignition, nothing more. You should always run the lowest octance that does not...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - turbotransporter
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 08:38:36 -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: Octane & Driving in Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 23:09:22 -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: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:15:22 +0000
  ...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: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 20:07:02 -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: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 21:25:42 -0500
  ...Check the timing, the distributor cap and rotor. For testing... spray some starter fluid at the intake after the air filter. Check the coil...
• Re: Need advice with buying a westy. have a couple in mind (new to list)
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 17:34:08 -0400
  ...fuel pump and ignition relays are from > Subaru, there > > are more use of shielded wires - which is voodoo to lots > of people) > > this is...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 10:05:04 -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...
• Wallaced...and the next 20 years
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 27 Dec 2021 18:21:05 -0800
  ...I enjoyed setting the timing and eventually pulled the motor and had the top end rebuilt after taking it apart and bringing it to...
• Re: (fryday stuff)Top 20 Why Reasons Round headlight vans are better
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 21:43:03 -0400
  ...Idle stabilization done by tweaking the ignition timing? #9 ( Another Bonus for you Vanagon Geeks out there) Round headlights don't have the plastic...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:32:04 -0500
  ...Modern electronic ignition coil�replaces antiquated original design >> 7. All new injection harness and power delivery harnesses: >> � Replaces old, corroded, prone-to-moisture intrusion...
• Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 02:44:17 -0400
  ...I also took the SAAP automatic pressure control (APC) ignition system and used it for ignition and timing control since it controls boost pressure...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 22:38:38 -0500
  ...squirt of > electronic cleaner won't do any harm. > > Check the timing, the distributor cap and rotor. > > For testing... spray some starter fluid at...
• Re: Questions re. Audi 3A engine swap (after searching the archives)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 6 May 2004 02:11:02 EDT
  ...The ignition timing map is more engine specific. But any knock sensor based ignition will run the advance up to the onset of detonation...
• Re: It's doing it again . . . additional symptom
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:57:27 -0800
  ...Ignition timing also comes to mind. That can't be too advanced at idle. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "john" <jhlauterbach@BELLSOUTH...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:36:34 -0800
  ...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: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 10:09:27 -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: 1.9 engine HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Fri, 8 Jan 2010 19:21:25 -0800
  ...checking all the specs - oxygen sensor output, idle switch, temp sensor, ignition timing and so on.� Occasionally I find truly worn parts, like ancient...
• Re: Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with Vanagon a...
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 10:00:48 -0700
  ...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: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:20:19 -0400
  ...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: GEX Vanagon Engines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 10:00:37 -0400
  ...have over > heated, run without oil pressure, or incorrect fuel mixture-ignition > timing so that the heads and pistons were melted. This means that...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:59:27 -0500
  ...I killed the > ignition immediately, noted all the gages seemed normal, and being very > close to my house just coasted on down the street...
• Re: Engine Cutout
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 07:41:44 -0800
  ...I don't know how to set the idle adjust > screw > under these conditions. > > Timing - running approx 3-5 deg ATDC (spec for '85...
• Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 00:19:00 -0700
  ...I also took the SAAP automatic pressure control (APC) ignition system and used it for ignition and timing control since it controls boost pressure...
• 1800 engine in...finally! [longish]
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Sat, 30 Sep 1995 21:52:16 -0800 (PST)
  ...rubber thingies), installed PERTRONIX electronic ignition to replace points and put in BOSCH platinum plugs, adjusted valves and timing, put in new engine room...
• Re: Need advice with buying a westy. have a couple in mind (new to list)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 14:41:20 -0700
  ...fuel pump and ignition relays are from >> Subaru, there >>> are more use of shielded wires - which is voodoo to lots >> of people) >> >> this is...
• 1800 engine in...finally! [longish]
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Sat, 30 Sep 1995 20:42:36 -0800 (PST)
  ...rubber thingies), installed PERTRONIX electronic ignition to replace points and put in BOSCH platinum plugs, adjusted valves and timing, put in new engine room...
• Re: More 89 Bluestar questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 19:54:20 -0500
  ...The only adjustments you should have to make is base ignition timing and idle speed. Anything more is diagnoses and repair. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Air Cooled Crate Engines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Jul 2014 12:38:47 -0400
  ...Ignition timing also critical. Yes advancing it make the engine sound better and feel like there is more power. Here comes that detonation and...
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 10:05:34 -0400
  ...Over advanced ignition timing will try to stop the piston from traveling up as the combustion pressure is there too early. A leaking injector...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 4 Mar 2018 17:18:43 -0800
  ...it indicates there's a fault in the ignition system. That said, if the van in question has an automatic transmission, I'd be...
• Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 08:13:17 -0700
  ...I also > took the SAAP automatic pressure control (APC) ignition system and used it > for ignition and timing control since it controls boost pressure...
• Re: Portland OR Vanagon Engine Swap Shop
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:57:59 -1000
  ...same with the very nicely hidden Coolant Distribution Tower for 2.1's. ) oh...if keeping the 1.9 Fuel Injection and Ignition , ecu...
• Re: 1.9 engine HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 08:37:39 -0500
  ...checking all > the specs - oxygen sensor output, idle switch, > temp sensor, ignition timing and so on. Occasionally I find truly worn > parts, like ancient...
• Re: FW: lighting fridge on propane
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 09:33:23 -0700
  ...The pilot button is the accellerator pump, and the push button is the ignition. The fridge's air pump is like cranking the engine...
• Re: Carry spare ECU? What else?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:04:12 -0700
  ...spare belts - WP, Alt, PS & timing belt voltage reg/brushes glow plug relay a few small coolant hoses and clamps new water pump misc...
• Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 10:46:31 -0400
  ...I also took the SAAP automatic pressure control (APC) ignition system and used it for ignition and timing control since it controls boost pressure...
• Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 16:32:38 -0700
  ...There are several steps involved in setting the timing and mixture. See the Bentley. If you don't follow the procedures, you will get...
• Re: It's doing it again . . . additional symptom
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:49:30 -0800
  ...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: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:05:09 -0700
  ...I killed the >> ignition immediately, noted all the gages seemed normal, and being very >> close to my house just coasted on down the street...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:19:33 -0400
  ...In order to test this part of the catalyst or other factors (ignition timing, EGR).that affect or control this the test has to...
• FS: CDN 91 Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 18:40:15 -0800
  ...Pertronix Ignition (no contact breaker points, timing stays constant). Krown.com) anti-rust treatment every year (often stripping the interior of the van for...
• Re: Comments on the Oil Cooler Upgrade Issue
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 02:41:37 EST
  ...Their emission controlled engines dump the peak thermal load to the coolant at extended idle because of retarded ignition timing maps. While the load...
• Re: 1551 emulator
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 10 May 2002 14:03:13 -0500
  ...First place, you need the tool (1551/2 or vagcom) to set the timing, mixture, and calibrate the throttle body and to read and...
• Re: 1984 Dennis' opinion of emmision mods/Ed"s Soapboxing(long)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Sep 1996 17:40:46 -0400
  ...Increasing the ignition timing also increases the production of NOX as it increases the peak flame temparatures of combustion. By setting the engines the...
• Re: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 18:15:15 -0700
  ...The resistance signal it produces is used by the control unit to > determine: > > The amount of cold start and warm-up enrichment > Ignition timing...
• 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 14 May 2013 06:28:23 -0400
  ...To integrate the ignition and ECU management with the turbocharger, I adapted the SAAB APC turbo engine management system dynamically controlling timing, boost, fuel...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon GL tintop
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 10:29:22 -0500
  ...Also, be sure that the ignition timing is set to spec, not over advanced as some due thinking it makes it run better. After...
• On Engine Efficiency, Comparing I4s, WBs and Subies
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 02:51:30 EST
  ...This number is a function of the combustion chamber design, the intake and exhaust manifold flow dynamics, cam and ignition timing, etc.,etc. Bigger...
• Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 10:12:07 -0500
  ...It is located in the ignition switch on all these GM cars. With a new staff of engineers GM Cadillac moved the flux capacitor...
• Re: On Longevity, Displacement, Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Kim Howe
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 08:15:58 +0800
  ...This number is a function of the combustion chamber design, the intake and exhaust manifold flow dynamics, cam and ignition timing, etc.,etc. Bigger...
• followup to post regarding oil pressure false alarms
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 19:47:20 MDT
  ...It seems that the low pressure (0.3 bar) sender is functioning properly (short to ground with ignition switched on but motor not running...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 11:30:59 -0500
  ...I can stop the engine, wait a few mins then switch the ignition back on and the red light still blinks on and off...
• Re: She's Home! (Was: '87 Vanagon turns and turns but won't start)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:38:06 -0400
  ...The power for the ECU comes from a wire to the ignition coil. If the ends are green at all cut back and replace...
• Re: Westy/Vanagon Paranoia
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 23 May 2001 08:48:52 -0700
  ...AND....I once had to "jiggle" a loose Ken Wilfey ignition switch which I had connected, incorrectly. The timing belt on the traded Joker...
• Re: It's doing it again . . . additional symptom
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:18:40 -0800
  ...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: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:01:48 -0800
  ...Its almost as if there is a >>>>> fouled plug or bad ignition on one of the cylinders Or its running way >>>>> too rich. I...
• Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:46:09 -0700
  ...But as it idled and changes or checking of tie downs and timing where made the engine lost power in a large way on...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:06:35 -0700
  ...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: Logan Pass - blew the expansion tank temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 10:42:49 -0700
  ...So I killed the ignition right there on the freeway, barked at Kathleen to get in the driver's seat, and I jumped out...