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• FW: 1980 Westy ignition quits
  Historical mailing list - Bergey, Dennis
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 05:44:06 -0700
  ...dual relay, coil, control unit for electronic ignition, jumped the coil directly from the battery, replaced ignition switch, headlight switch! (i was fishing) halogen...
• 87 Westy GL For Sale $6500 OBO
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:33:33 -0500
  ...this past year, new headlight switch, idle stabilizer valve, idle stabilizer control unit, she has the recommended wiring harness going the air box, regular...
• Re: timing tyro
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 19:40:14 -0800
  ...by the > Bentley to check the throttle and the idle stabilizer control unit? > > Is there a step-by-step description of the basic process...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:31:50 -0700
  ...that did not check out is the test for "Ground >> connection/control unit", 7 and 25 pins (should be 0 ohms). I tested >> 22...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:58:19 -0800
  ...tray, the unit you want is the VW stock >item for many (not all) of the 2.0 l ABA engines. The part number...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 19 Oct 2014 08:59:06 -0400
  ...control unit think it is like > 40 below. Yes it will run rich and if it does run idle high. > > Key on engine not...
• Re: To Detlev Hanschke DBA The Vanagon Projekt
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 19:17:36 -0700
  ...In > addition, the air conditioning compressor, idle control unit, alternator, and > various belts and pulleys along with all parts not used in your attempt...
• Re: Friday NVC-MGB engine that rebuilds itself
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 16:43:35 -0700
  ...EFI version has to be better. >> >> I once saw the 'climate control' unit in that carbed XJ6 my friend owned. >> .. >> a huge box about...
• Re: How do you get a gremlin out of a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 07:11:52 -0800
  ...In order to check the timing you will have to bypass the idle control unit by unplugging the two round plugs from the unit...
• Re: Possible...Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:01:52 -0700
  ...engine, car , and vanagon repair. >>>> >>>> On the other hand . >>>> I think it's *extremely* risky for people to turn out rebuilt units like >>>> engines...
• No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Tue, 1 Nov 2011 02:45:02 +0000
  ...The one test that did not check out is the test for "Ground connection/control unit", 7 and 25 pins (should be 0 ohms...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 19 Oct 2014 23:56:48 -0600
  ...control unit think it is like 40 below. Yes it will run rich and if it does run idle high. > > Key on engine not...
• Subie Power
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:43:54 -0700
  ...This first EJ22 also was an 89, which are rumored to have oil control ring issues. Still this is a used engine of unknown...
• Re: Chineses Diesel Heaters Youtube series of technical evaluation
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:13:44 +0000
  ...rookie or a hack, pretty sure he is a seasoned mechanical engineer.  For any person even considering a Chinese Diesel Heater, this is a...
• Re: Ever added up your receipts?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 15 Mar 2016 14:54:30 -0700
  ...Especially in the end with the van I > still have something I have some kind of control over and can sit it in the...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:34:54 -0700
  ...The one test that did not check out is the test for "Ground connection/control unit", 7 and 25 pins (should be 0 ohms...
• Re: Anyone seen Gowesty's Digifiant replacement?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 18 Jul 2018 09:31:21 -0400
  ...I am struggling yet again with another > failed idle speed controller and it does not run quite right just after > startup. Weighing options. > > Dennis...
• Re: New Microwave oven
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 07:27:51 -0500
  ...to have the engine running to maintain battery voltage whiel that thing is running so the charge wiring and control must be designed to...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
  Fri, 29 May 2020 12:14:18 -0700
  ...the engine especially near the exhaust. Steel or copper refrigeration tube, flare or yor-lok fittings. Sandwich adapter yo want a good unit, supported...
• Re: Am I asking too much for my van?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 03:14:27 -0700
  ...in >plate underneath heater controls), aluminum brake and clutch pedals pads > >Sound System: JVC KS-RT626 tape player head unit (CD changer hookup >available...
• Re: More Cooling System/ now oil coolers/ more detail
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 00:57:12 EDT
  ...So, blither, I think the liquid/liquid exchanger/cooler should be kept but supplemented by the external unit (thermal fan control also). Frank Grunthaner
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 21:11:17 -0500
  ...Also, > if the engine temperature is falling at highway speed you may be going > into open loop control or even worse warm up enrichment...
• Re: [F] Flying pigs
  Historical mailing list - Jermide
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 15:18:24 -0400
  ...I suggested that we develop a > > > genetically-engineered remotely-controlled radioactive flying pig, > hoards > > of > > > them, and send them to Afghanistan. The creatures would...
• Re: sudden failure to fire
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 06:43:36 -0700
  The green box is the idle control unit. It will have minimal effects on failure to start problems... Woody Halsey <WHalsey@SYA.ORG> wrote...
• Re: Very Sad Westy News and S-O-S
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 21:15:49 -0700
  ...For instance, our local paper, The Oregonian, has a search engine for their classifieds. http://classifieds.oregonlive.com/auto/ Also try: http://www.salemclassifieds...
• Re: Timing 2.1l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:21:50 -0800
  ...And it always pays, of course, to have a whole set of known good engine control sensors and devices - you get 'em cheap in...
• Cavitation corrosion/erosion
  Historical mailing list - Rick Stevens
  Fri, 1 May 1998 12:59:56 -0700
  ...Because of variations from cylinder to cylinder and engine to engine, no two liners will appear the same. THE EFFECT OF ENGINE CONDITIONS ON...
• Re: Bostig Turbo update
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 23:25:25 -0500
  Daryl, I can also vote for the sophisticated SAAB APC which I used for my home-engineered Audi 3A turbocharged motor in my Westy...
• Re: gas prices..
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 14:34:49 -0500
  ...As for Vanagons >this is one reason I stayed with a small displacement engine >swap, 1.8L inline. This is also why I have...
• Re: Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 09:56:58 -0400
  ...Don't think it has anything to do with Idle Air Valve or control unit for it. I know it's not a clogged...
• Re: knock Sensor, to run max timing, and optimize fuel grades used.
  Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 10:45:24 -0800
  ...What does this involve for hardware? A sensor, control unit, wiring, or a new distributor as well. More? As to justifying cost, I do...
• Bob Donalds big valve engine--yet another update (WAY LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 22:11:05 -0400
  ...Pin 13 and Ground, Control Unit Ground Connection: 0 Okay, boring stuff out of the way. While I had the air box out to...
• Re: Choked starting?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:23:11 -0700
  ...Work to determine if your Air Idle Valve is working and the Control Unit for it is good. It's nice to know that...
• Re: Best van ever designed (was: Why do we love that damn van so much...)
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 26 May 2002 12:08:54 -0500
  ...controls. The cargo bay is compromised by the engine hump; this could probably have been deleted by having no ancillaries atop the engine and...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 07:04:43 -0500
  ...control unit think it is like > 40 below. Yes it will run rich and if it does run idle high. > > > > Key on engine not...
• '87 Syncro Westy Fresh Air Fan/Blower-UPGRADE? (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Clein
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 12:36:35 -0800
  ...Any foreseeable problems with controls, wiring, etc.? I'll obviously check operation of 'new' blower motor before pulling unit out of '91...and open...
• Re: idle surge diagnosis?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 20:15:02 -0800
  ...The standard mantra was get a new Idle Stabilizer >Control Unit or Idle Stabilizer Valve or both. > >IMHO This procedure should be written up...
• Parts Sources for the TDI Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 19:24:07 -0500
  ...One has to decide whether to keep the accesories on the TDI engine. The advantage is that the alternator is likely a 120A unit...
• Vehicle Recall
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Jul 1997 23:19:55 -0400
  ...HOW TO CALL The toll-free Hotline number (800) 424-9393 can be reached from anywhere in the United States including Alaska, Hawaii, the...
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 23:36:24 -0500
  ...proper mixture control. > > Also, if the engine temperature is falling at highway speed you may > > be going into open loop control or even worse...
• Re: Volkwagen Westfalia JOKER sighting
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Thu, 24 May 2001 20:16:39 -0000
  ...It is a 1982, 1.6 diesel engined true Volkswagen (Vanagon style) Westfalia JOKER camper with pop top like ours. Front grille with four...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:50:07 -0700
  ...control unit think it is like 40 below. Yes it will run rich and if it does run idle high. > > Key on engine not...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions, ?GTI vanagon (long)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 23:16:37 +1200
  ...As for the grill with 4 lights and bottom full width seal grill, this can be organised. "The price involved {engine/trans kit} is...
• Re: No start/no spark II
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:42:35 -0700
  ...It is the small electronic box on the engine bay�sidewall, right next to the ingition unit. Might be green, might be light brown...
• Re: Bosch Service Media
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 08:28:31 -0800
  ...A 25 pack of hand guides for $30 could be distributed for $3 bucks or so in the unit/one/single, count 'em, single...
• 86 Westy "Weekender"?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 17:02:03 -0500
  ...Factory rebuilt engine; transmission, a/c, paint, tires, bearings, etc. Asking $9200 OBO. 828-268-0454. Please get up off the floor after reading...
• Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:11:27 -0700
  ...old fashioned mechancial control of the timing curve .. > how the timing advances with rpm and load . > there's the vaccum unit on the side...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 18:58:26 -0800
  ...As the system gets loaded down thee resistances help > to control the load on the alternator. Also, as so much wiring is not over...
• Re: Best van ever designed (was: Why do we love that damn van so much...)
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 26 May 2002 10:10:22 -0500
  ...controls. The cargo bay is compromised by the engine hump; this could probably have been deleted by having no ancillaries atop the engine and...
• Re: How hot is your van? Get a IR Thermometer and find out...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 13:05:46 -0800
  ...the front, behind >radiator > > and in engine compartment and on the floor under the front to control >the > > heating problem. > > > > > > I do not like...
• Re: Snap On Vantage.
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:18:55 -0400
  ...The mechanic I spoke with said his version of Vantage had "tutorials" (my word) built in to the unit. He also mentioned that he...
• Re: Watch out Westy, there is a new kid in town!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 09:54:47 -0700
  ...After that, makes the engine work place her on the drive, disassemble the unit and check the parts for dimensional accuracy. Here, even small...
• Digifant dashboard analysis tool you are making
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 07:37:05 -0400
  ...A second unit would have digifant pens for metering and >connections / drivers between the digifant and the display unit. Digifant pens? > This good looking...
• Re: 88GL - Intermittent Failure to Start Continues
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 19:56:53 -1000
  ...even though engine > turns well. > > When I tested power on the Hall sender - it was good. > > When I tested ignition control and the coil...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:54:18 -0800
  What advantage is there with the cast vs the stamped lower front control arms? Robert 1982 Westfalia --- Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > Yes...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:26:55 -0700
  ...It is the small electronic box on > t= > he engine bay=A0sidewall, right next to =0Athe ingition unit. Might be > gree= > n, might be...
• Re: Extra Oil cooler?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:19:11 -0400
  ...I am planning on getting the oil from a thermostatically controlled > sandwich plate at the oil filter, then taking it to a remote cooler...
• Re: Best van ever designed (was: Why do we love that damn van so much...)
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sun, 26 May 2002 11:13:30 -0700
  ...controls. The cargo > bay is compromised > > by > > the engine hump; this could probably have been > deleted by having no > > > > ancillaries atop the engine and...
• more on problems with second battery
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 13:08:52 -0500
  ...used to control the Sure Power unit. I forget which colour does what but one becmes 12 v positive when the engine starts and...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:07:58 -1000
  ...control unit think it is like > 40 below. Yes it will run rich and if it does run idle high. >> Key on engine not...