All About Valves

Archive for December, 2009

Scanned my 1990 Mazda RX-7 (Non-turbo) for codes. The code was for my split air Solenoid Valve. What is that, and does it effect my mpg any? I think its just emissions but I’m not sure.
I put a vacuum gauge and its reading at around 17 idle. That’s a little low, does that mean I’m leaking vacuum pressure? Or could it be just because it’s an old car its low compression… What should I take out?

If it is leaking vacuum pressure it will, I know sometimes those little pieces on rx-7’s can be really expensive, I would take it out and try to cap the vacuum lines around it.

For gas lines
ASME codes for Valves

That is going to depend on the pressure rating of the valve. Most cast iron valves have ratings to match one of the cast iron flange ratings even if they are not flanged. The primary ratings are ANSI B16.1

The actual ratings can be obtained from most valve catalogs, valve manufacturers or the ANSI or ASME websites.

So the plug in the bathroom since fell in, coming off the attachment to open and close it from the top. When I got under the sink, I turned the shut off valves all the way to the right and the water stoped working. I unscrewed the attachment and fixed the plug (on the drain no the water) and when I turned the vlaves back on, no water. It dribbles just a little ifi turn the sink all the way on, however I cant get full water pressure. Any help?

Valves could be limed up or you may have not have a good valve since you shut it off, it could have been damaged.
You may have to replace the Valves and be done with it.

There are those individuals who are in rejection in regards to the relationship between heart disease and smoking. Often, this rejection is based upon self-denial and the need to smooth out any criticism deflected towards smoking; or the rejection comes from those who profit from the sale of cigarettes. Granted, smoking stays legal and a personal preference, but it is also a risky practice and individuals must recognize that a smoking habit can contribute to severe heart disease over time.

Past belief that contribute to heart disease

If you are an admirer of classic television programs or old movies, there is something that is so overpowering that it can not be ignored and that is the dreadful number (by today’s standards) of people who are smoking.

If you look at old episodes of Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show, he carelessly puffs on a cigarette all the way through the bulk of the program; classic films of the 1930’s and 1940’s are full with actors puffing away during the duration of the program; and, most peculiar in display, there is a scene in 1973’s The Exorcist where the doctors are smoking in the examination scene.

Yes, at one time, smoking was so ordinary and present in the world that it gained a foothold in pop culture. The reason this was so widespread was because close to 50% of the community was seriously addicted to tobacco. Sadly, this compulsion was not without effect as significant volumes of lung cancer and heart disease amplified to coincide with the enormous spike in individuals who took pleasure in their cigarettes.

You are a smoker, and you cannot picture ever stopping. You are so addicted to the nicotine, that you do not care the fact that you cannot taste food or breathe properly for years. However, family and friends are becoming more and more worried for your health. Therefore, you should know that there is a direct association between smoking and heart disease.

How smoking creates heart disease

Whether it was in a magazine, or in the newspaper, undoubtedly you have seen the caution in regard to smoking and heart disease. However, you most likely just overlook it and think “It will never occur to me.” Well, the reality is that it can, and in all probability it will, if you do not quit smoking soon.

Firstly, have you ever been in a big city near a truck in traffic and had to shut your car window because of the fumes that were being expelled by the truck? Those fumes are carcinogens, and those carcinogens are what can be originated in your cigarettes.

The carcinogens found in cigarettes are part of the relationship between smoking and heart disease. These substances that are in the cigarette get absorbed into the blood flow. As the result, the blood is contaminated, and you have to remember that the blood is pumped through the heart.

As the blood is pumped through the heart, the nicotine from the cigarettes also develops in the blood flow. As a result, the blood becomes thick, which can create clots. Also, the nicotine will build up in the Valves leading to the heart, which can become a risk factor for heart attack.

Smoking causes a number of devastating effects on the human body including respiratory problems, the stunting of development, etc. When it comes to the consequences on the human heart, continuous inhalation of smoke over an extended period of years, perhaps the most major effect that smoke has is the fact that it narrows the arteries. When this takes place, the blood flow through the arteries becomes limited. Needless to say, this is a hazardous state as a potential heart attack is a significant possibility.

Bear in mind the negative effects of smoking on the human heart are not immediate. Unlike, say, a cocaine overdose where an enormous influx of stimulation overloads the heart at one time, the effects of smoking are slow but sure. Because of this, even a person who has been smoking for an extended number of years may be able to avoid a severe condition provided they give up smoking before a destructive condition takes hold.

Needless to say, any smoker who has fears of contracting heart disease should throw the pack of cigarettes out the window as soon as possible. It would be the best health decisions a person could make.

So, now that you know the relationship between smoking and heart disease, you truly should consider stopping smoking. If you have just started smoking, you are at an advantage when it comes to your health, because the nicotine has not had adequate amount of time to create those serious health problems yet.

However, if you have been smoking for years, your health is in problem if you continue smoking. Possibly you have seen a picture of the lungs of a smoker, if you have not, one way to explain them is black trash bags. You surely do not desire your lungs to look like that now do you?

Further information concerning heart disease, risk factors of heart disease, and treatments of heart disease can be found here: Facts about Heart Disease.

Riza
http://www.articlesbase.com/quit-smoking-articles/the-danger-of-smoking-in-relation-with-heart-disease-347270.html

The new 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is a combination of exotic charm and driven to thrill design. The Eclipse Spyder has a high-tech convertible top and offered at an outstanding value. It is equipped with standard 18-inch alloy wheels, especially designed Mitsubishi muffler, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio with standard Rockford-Fosgate® Premium Audi system that comes with six months complimentary service. All the Mitsubishi Eclipse models for 2008 are equipped with standard Tire pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

The new 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is offered in two trim levels namely the GS model which is powered by a 162 hp 2.4 liter four cylinder engine that is mated to a five-speed manual transmission or an optional four speed-automatic. The 3.8 liter V6 engine of the Spyder GT revs up 260 hp and 258 lb-ft of peak torque and is teamed with a standard six-speed manual transmission or an optional five-speed automatic.

The Mitsubishi MIVEC or Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control system is featured on both the four-cylinder and the V6 engines that optimize engine efficiency and power across a broad engine speed range. The Eclipse automatic transmissions feature Sportronic™ shifters that enable manual gear shift control.

The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder’s compact platform and specially fitted Mitsubishi mufflers provides the four-wheel independent suspension with a sporty and comfortable handling. The Eclipse’s fabric top folds automatically and disappears under a flush-fitting powered tonneau cover in as little as 19 seconds. The multi-layered construction provides the Eclipse with a full head liner that gives it with a quiet, snug interior feeling likened to that of a coupe when it is raised. The glass rear window of the Eclipse features a defroster that removes ice or frost especially during winter season.

The exotic design theme of the Eclipse continues into its interior. Its wave-form instrument panel houses easy-to-reach controls and features motorcycle-inspired gauges and ice blue LED nighttime illumination. Three interior schemes are offered such as the Hi-Q Sport (medium gray), Avante Garde (terra cotta), and Techno-Sport (dark charcoal).

The Eclipse’s high-back front bucket seats reflect Mitsubishi’s involvement in motorsports. It features integrated, open head restraints that provide the Eclipse with a sporty look and enhanced rear visibility. The steering wheel is made even more special with the addition of audio system remote controls.

Both of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder models are equipped with standard 650 watt Rockford-Fosgate® premium audio system with AM/FM/CD/MP3 playback capability that includes a six-disc, in-dash CD changer with SIRIUS® Satellite Radio. The audio system was specially engineered to provide the Eclipse with a unique automatic sound equalization. There is also an 8-in subwoofer which is integrated into the rear seat to provide deep bass sound and also made as additional design element for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder.

Details of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder:

Key Specifications

Wheelbase: 101.4

Length: 179.7 in.

Height: 54.4 in. (54.7 in., 18-in. wheels)

Width: 72.2 in.

Curb weight: GS, 5-speed manual - 3,472 lbs. / GT, 6-speed manual - 3,682 lbs.

Major Standard Features

* 17-in. alloy wheels (GS)

* 650-watt (max.) Rockford-Fosgate Premium Audio system, including SIRIUS Satellite Radio

* Air conditioning

* Anti-lock brake system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

* Cruise control

* Dual-stage front air bag SRS with front passenger occupant sensors

* Front seat mounted side-impact air bags

* Engine immobilizer anti-theft system

* Fog lamps

* Keyless entry

* Power cloth soft top with powered tonneau cover

* Power windows, locks and mirrors

* Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT adds

* 18-in. alloy wheels and 235/45 R18 tires

* Center display with outside temperature and compass

* Electronic traction control

* Larger ventilated rear disc brakes.

Optional Leather Package (GS only):

* Center display with outside temperature and compass

* Glovebox with damper,

* Heated exterior mirrors

* Heated front seats

* Illuminated ignition key cylinder

* Leather seating surfaces

Optional Premium Sport Package (GT only):

* Aluminum pedals

* Aluminum scuff plates

* Automatic climate control system

* Heated exterior mirrors

* Heated front seats

* Leather seating surfaces

* Six-way power driver’s seat

* Sword Silver lipless 18-in. alloy wheels

* Wind deflector (removable)

Jerick Brooks
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/the-exotically-designed-new-2008-mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder-138339.html

I need about 10 battery operated solenoid that had the coil and valve already built in together. I’ve only been able to find the ones that are powered by electricity. I appreciate your help

Here’s one that uses 12vdc @ 250ma but requires water to be under pressure to operate the valve (called "pilot" operated) and won’t work with gravity fed water.
http://www.virtualvillage.com/12v-dc-1/2-solenoid-valve-for-water-train-air-pipeline-001540-024.html
If you’re using a 12v marine or automotive battery this would be the choice if the water pressure is around 50psi. Is this for a Irrigation system?
Asco is a big name brand that carries huge selection of Solenoid ValvValves with coil options that match what power you are using, but not the cheapest.

i got a trombone and was wondering what type to get

Valve oil and slide oil are relatively the same because they’re both called "oil". Both are petroleum based (unless it is synthetic oil) and both are designed to pretty much work interchangeably.

Slide oil tends to be thicker because the space between the outer slide and inner slide is greater then the space between the valve casing and the valve itself.

Products such as "Slide-o-Mix" or "Yamaha Trombone Slide Oil" are not actually oil. They are liquid versions of slide cream. Those types of "oils" have a faded white look to is, looks like watered-down glue. Regular oil is clear unless it is coloured.

ok so i need to pass the north carolina emissions and well i failed the first time because of my secondary air injection valve n112. I am having a hell of a time even finding the part, I found it through vw but they want like 160 something plus labor so I’m trying to find out how to do it myself and if anyone knows a good place to find the part cheaper, I would be extreamly thankful.

Go to vwvortex
there are tons of people there that can tell you everything about anything you need to know about any VW… that would be your best bet then askin yahoo answers (its all opinionated hear)

I have tried draining the system by gravity. I do not have the money to replace or rebuild the power steering system. I would like to know how much an air purge valve costs because my power steering fluid leaks out of this valve. Likes its old or something. I cant find a price at checker or autozone and I only need this part. Please answer my question. Thanks<3

Normally they would cost between $50 - $70 depending where you go. I would suggest www.autozone.com or someplace like that.

can i change oil valve seals on an avensis year 01 and its a 1.6 petrol without taking off the head? i think there is a special tool for this?
i have heard that the valve seals go hard and would be worth a chance in replacing them to try it. if the piston is brought up to top dead center there is a tool to release the collets without taking off the head. save me geting a new head gasget and extra work.
i have heard that the valve seals go hard in some vvti engines. and if the piston is prought up to TDC that the collets can be released using a special tool. it would save me geting a new head gasget and save alot of extra work.

its impossible to do this job in situ the head has to come off and not a job for the novice,special tools and experience is essential