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• Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:50:38 -0800
  ...The barrel in the > bushing needs a good strong plate to grab against. Remember all > accelerating > and braking forces go through the control arm...
• Re: locating my water/oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:46:29 -0400
  ...The next is the seal under the cylinder barrels. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Hydraulic lifter valve clearance settings on a 1600 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 13:10:33 -0000
  ...What compression should I be after with a new set of pistons, barrels & heads ? Thanks in advance Phil 81 Type 25 [text/html]
• Re: Rod scratched-replace?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 13:16:47 -0500
  ...I eliminate the head gaskets and shim the barrels these changes come from voa as of 1990 for there rebuilt engines also put new...
• (NVC) Vehicle Financing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 21:53:37 -0600
  ...He's good pay, but has always been a cash on the barrel kind of guy. Always on time with the rent, etc, He...
• Re: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:04:13 -0800
  ...It was like minus 50 or so - > and in the little cabin the barrel stove was cherry red but there was > frost on the...
• Throttle cable woes
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 13 May 1996 09:14:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Went back to the engine compartment, and sure enuf,the throttle cable was snapped off at the barrel nut. No problem, I'll just...
• Re: Replacing Accelerator Cable on an 87 syncro, manual
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:59:03 -0600
  ...The "adjustment" will come from cutting the stranded cable (front end of van AND cable) where it goes into the barrel adjuster with the...
• Re: fix the plug!!!
  Historical mailing list
  15 Jun 95 11:09
  ...The piston came though the side of the barrel wall. Part of the piston came off and got trapped between one of the crankshaft...
• Re: About the Solex's VS Weber
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 13:56:15 -0800
  ...My van runs a single downdraft Solex 2 barrel progressive carb on my 2.1L 1991 Syncro Westy. I have run it from the...
• Subject: Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 13:20:24 -0800
  ...518 gallons for > one tire; > * 1,500 gallons to process a barrel of beer; > * 100 gallons to make a pound of cotton; > * 55 gallons...
• Another oil producer opening a bio plant
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 18 May 2005 12:23:32 -0600
  ...BC&D�s proven reserves average over 4,400 barrels of oil per month. Its holdings are found in the Four Corners area of...
• Re: blastoline DecoLiner bus
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:08:41 -0600
  ...I have a 1978 GMC Motor Coach - new 455, headers, four barrel, all electric interior - no propane, blah blah blah. Best design ever but...
• Re: Looking for a full set of Vanagon handles and locks -
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:02:57 -0700
  ...locks, > including rear hatch? (Even better if can supply the ignition barrel, so > that one key will work everything - which was my original intent...
• Re: 2.1L Cylinder barrel rebore (Wow!)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 19:56:02 -0800
  Really tempting, isn't it? Well, he does offer a one year unlimited mileage warranty on his standard rebuilds, but I wonder if he...
• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:47:49 -0800
  ...the pistons and the barrels are not the weak part at all. I either keep those in service.. or I have honed the barrels...
• Head gasket job getting out of hand
  Historical mailing list - John Morris
  Mon, 13 May 2002 09:28:02 -0400
  ...Things were going great on the driver side, barrels weren't stuck, head sealing surface was pitted but reparable with JB Weld. Replaced the...
• Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 6 May 2012 18:58:41 -0700
  ...On the barrel with the metal to metal contact and a bit further up where it crimps the insulation for strain relief. They can...
• Re: 0 psi comp on #1! ;-( questions for you guys!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 11:31:20 -0800
  ...and yes the rings along with a quicky hone of the barrels makes sense while it's apart..now to determine what the actual...
• Re: Gas, milage, etc (was Air Engine)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:59:27 -0700
  ...barrel of oil? > > > > > > > > I can't even begin to imagine how intensely linked the finances and > > > > politics are behind the price of a barrel...
• Re: Squeaks/longevity
  Historical mailing list - Jess Lopatynski
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 01:21:58 -0500
  ...My mechanic said that the oil consumption was from worn valve guides only, as pistons, barrels , and all bearing where still within standard spec...
• Re: Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 28 May 2008 20:35:12 +0000
  ...out of oil and is expected to > > export it's last barrel in > > 2014. > > By 2014 I predict we will be paying 15 dollars...
• Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:58:33 -0700
  ...You will need to cut the bolt > and barrel on at least the bolt head side. Personally unless the alignment > is so far off...
• Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 29 May 2014 15:32:04 -0500
  ...I didn't need to replace the barrels or pistons > and this advice came from a gentleman that was more than willing to sell...
• Re: Noisy fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 18:50:50 -0700
  On my I4 conversion I have the big silver barrel shaped filter after the pump and the small plastic box shaped filter before the...
• Re: leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 08:40:51 EST
  ...Since your front seats are on top of those front wheel wells, isn't your solution akin to sitting on the barrel of a...
• Re: Oil buzzer coming on?
  Historical mailing list - Hieu Q
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 01:21:42 -0700
  ...He barrels off freeway > exits and brakes much > later than I do......and that's when it happens. I > start slowing down > gradually as...
• Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 28 May 2014 19:01:31 -0700
  ...Your cylinder barrels should be OK, but sitting there may have been some rust and pitting which could cause some burring oil from oil...
• Re: Door Handle Repairs
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Oct 96 10:11 CST
  ...One more thing...there's a nylon (I think) washer that slips over the barrel when it goes back into the handle. Old buses...
• WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 28 May 2014 16:49:22 -0500
  ...Heads, valves, cylinder barrels, rings, maybe even rod end bearings, oil pump and water pump. I know the lower end of these engines are...
• Re: no oil pressure, new engine, need help!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 18:54:02 -0600
  ...It just stands to reason that if its in your recycling barrel it isn't still in your engine eating your engine bearings. Stan...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 20:35:47 -0400
  ...secure the plate onto the plastic barrel. > > Then you slide the rubber boot back down over the barrel. All done. > > You may find that...
• Re: Gas, milage, etc (was Air Engine)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:50:48 -0500
  ...barrel of oil? > > I can't even begin to imagine how intensely linked the finances and > politics are behind the price of a barrel...
• Unusual cases in a/c engine
  Historical mailing list - M.Grant
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 17:14:11 +0100 (BST)
  ...The full engine spec for this bug is 82mm Pauter crank, Carrillo con rods, 94mm barrels and pistons, Engle (???) FK89 a-like cam, ARPM...
• Any experience with VWofCanada
  Historical mailing list - Glen & Caron
  Thu, 09 Jan 1997 11:45:46 -0800
  ...they usually rate very close to the bottom of the pickle barrel. So I would like to hear any good and bad experiences people...
• Re: rebuilding p/s rack
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 13 May 2002 17:21:46 -0500
  ...I didn't see anything difficult about it EXCEPT getting the retaining ring off the end of the barrel. It takes a special spanner...
• 1981 Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Lawrence
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 19:23:12 -0800
  ...What do you think about getting rid of the original fuel injection system & installing Weber dual IDF 2 Barrel carbs? How will it affect...
• Re: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 09:53:57 -0600
  ...blah blah .. >> but used pistons with new rings and honed original barrels ( ??...sounds >> strange to me ) >> >> so anyone ...? >> A customer is suggesting/wondering about...
• Re: How hard can you push a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 19:03:24 -0600
  ...After the engine blew, I realized the smoking was the result of oil slinging up in the cylinder barrels and going past a badly...
• RE: Throttle cable woes
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 13 May 1996 10:12:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >Went back to the engine >compartment, and sure enuf,the throttle cable was snapped off at the >barrel nut. > >No problem, I'll just...
• FS Solex & Pierburg Carbs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 31 May 2003 07:50:05 -0700
  ...It has a vacumm activated second barrel and the flat air intake on top has a small crack on the breather tube intake. It...
• Re: Piston cylinders
  Historical mailing list - john pronk
  Sun, 27 May 2007 14:07:58 +1200
  ...Piston cylinders > > Hi, I am after two (2) cylinder barrels. > They need to be good at the top and bottom mounting areas as well...
• Re: Replaced Rings blowing oil
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 09:14:20 -0600
  Hello Eli! Any time you pull a cylinder barrel because of ring problems, and you want good performance when it goes back together, you...
• Re: Head gasket O-rings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:07:29 -0700
  the black o-rings at the bottom of the cylinder barrels - I have yet to see any problems ever with those. it's the...
• gas prices going up.....more...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 14:55:59 EST
  ...Thursday, light, sweet crude oil for April delivery traded as high as $55.20 a barrel in New York before closing at $53.57...
• Re: "Thanks" + Throttle cable coupler? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 17:05:00 -0700
  I suppose you could find a barrel clamp with two screws in it, one to tighten down on each cable. ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil...
• Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:07:52 EDT
  ...The other way is to find or make some sort of ring compressor that will compress the rings to get the barrels on then...
• Re: eBay Adventurewagen:Si?..No!!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 20:54:50 -0800
  ...Complete the paperwork after ensuring all smog equipment is still on the van (no 2 barrel carbs here please)... move it to CA with...
• Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 6 May 2012 21:19:33 -0700
  ...On the barrel with the metal to metal contact and a bit > further up where it crimps the insulation for strain relief. They can...
• Re: Weber Carburetor Jets
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 08:36:45 -0600 (MDT)
  ...something but the only numbers I can see are on the barrels, one says 26, the other 27, which I assume is the venturi...
• Re: Friday Wal Mart standoff - real risks
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 00:47:20 EDT
  ...Not to mention a bunch of Senator's and Congressmen's pork barrel programs? If we spent 1/10 the cash we as tax...
• Re: RoadHaus - Escaping Air Sound?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 20:49:34 -0600
  ...was as if someone had put a wrench inside the cylinder barrel between the >piston and the cylinder head. >Scratch one $12,000 engine...
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Fri, 2 Dec 2011 22:46:52 -0800
  ...The door handle is pretty easy to remove and the code is on the lock barrel. If the key is a problem in the...
• FS: Set of rebuilt 2.1 heads and gaskets
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 21:24:28 -0400
  ...Things positive about these, they are nicely welded, have NO corrosion around the bores the barrels slide into, and did NOT have the seats...
• Re: Busses 'cross 'Merika
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 11 Sep 94 18:16:27 PDT
  ...They have no numbers on them except for "24" on both barrels. They appear to be Brazillian made. I have a Haynes Weber book...
• 9 paxes forever (was: Wanted: 9 Passenger Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 09:46:38 -0400
  No way do I want to sell it! Its more fun than barrel of monkeys. We load up to max capacity with friends and...
• Re: Oettinger flat-six motor and accesories info wanted
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 00:44:20 -0800
  ...I believe they came as 2.8 liter by using WBX 1.9 pistons and barrels; then 3.2 liter using pistons from the...
• Re: fuel sender: replace with tank?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 07:26:33 EDT
  ...I'm staring down the barrel of a fuel tank replacement on my 1990 GL. While I'm in there, does it make sense...
• Re: Building Motor From 2.1 To 2.5
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 14:49:09 EDT
  ...The Mahle piston and Barrel Kit 98mm--not sure where one could get one of those but it seems credible that it would be...
• Re: Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 22:16:24 -0400
  ...fan to 11 blade( to maximize the cooling air over the barrels). All in all a pretty poor trade, decreased weight and polar moment...