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• Heads update
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 20:54:09 -0800
  ...Well I cleaned everything up and replace the lower o-ring since the jugs came off. The old o-ring was as soft as...
• Re: Help: Green cylinder O-ring question.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 24 May 2000 06:29:49 EDT
  Eric; Strictly on speculation I would say these small rubber O-rings do not contain combustion gases, they only keep coolant out. The flat...
• Re: Changing the Black O Ring On a Cylinder Sleeve...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 13:52:22 -0500
  ...The cylinder bases should seal fairly well > even without that O-ring but it is there for a reason. Antifreeze in the > oil > does...
• Re: piston rings!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 09:39:36 -0600
  ...the previous owner put new heads on the motor and re-ringed the pistons at that same time. i've heard many times that...
• Re: Alternator question
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 16:32:43 -0500
  Dave, Indeed, the slip rings can be worn to the point that new brushes don't help. I had this problem once...could have...
• Re: Power Steering Reservoir O-Ring
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 4 Dec 2012 17:19:49 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, since I replaced some of the lines to > the reservoir in January, I'm undoubtedly the one that somehow lost that > o-ring...
• VW Diesel Piston sets for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 22:53:39 EST
  I have a couple of diesel piston and ring sets available for the diesel VW and since there are alot of diesel Vanagon owners...
• VW Diesel Piston sets for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 22:53:39 EST
  I have a couple of diesel piston and ring sets available for the diesel VW and since there are alot of diesel Vanagon owners...
• Diesel head bolt torque, Cofap rings
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 11:16:11 -0700
  ...have experience with Cofap rings? My diesel consigliere has a wabbit diesel with >200,000 miles on Cofap rings. I see that Cofap is...
• Re: 1985 - Horn COntact ring on Steering WHeel
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:54:06 -0800
  ...1985 - Horn COntact ring on Steering WHeel To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday, January 14, 2013, 8:04 AM So in the midst...
• Re: FW: how to replace temp sensor II?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 21:48:20 -0400
  Tim, There's no sealant goop required AFAIK, but there is a sealing ring. I got mine from VolksMotorsports while they were still doing...
• Re: Green Cylinder O-rings
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 May 2000 08:31:27 EDT
  ...You can put the cylinder back on later with a large hose clamp as a ring compressor (done it several times with no problems...
• Spark plug wire and rubber ring
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 17:15:20 -0700
  hi all, there's a large rubber ring on the spark plug wire... that's that for? Should I push it all the way...
• Re: Can a bad alternator drain the battery.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 19:19:25 -0700
  > > Entity LOREN BUSCH spoke thus: > > > All the flesh under the ring was burned to the bone. > Reason enough to invest in a rubber wedding...
• Re: Mobil1 15-50 and setting a new piston ring
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 16:23:57 -0700
  ...I use that with a very ordiaary oil for break-in. 'fixed the ring problem' .......exactly what does that mean ? all new rings and...
• Re: WTB: One round headlight holdy-inny thing and screws, to '85
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:36:53 -0800
  ...vagcat.com shows PN 111941049A for a '79 Golf "retaining ring for sealed beam unit". Googling that PN I see; http://www.jimellisvwparts.com...
• Re: Fuel hose diagram
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:39:00 -0400
  ...But- the metal ring doesn't appear to "clamp" the hose to the injector. Your repair shows a hose clamp *and* the ring installed...
• Re: Any recommended sealant for o-rings?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 13:49:56 -0400
  ...My understanding is that when properly assembled, new o-rings and gaskets should properly seal without any "help". Looking for RTV or other sealants...
• Re: OEM oil filter and drain plug washer
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 02:09:27 -0700
  ...OEM oil filter and drain plug washer I've noted that many recommend the copper crush ring washers on the oil drain plug and...
• Re: Bus work in the barn and Tiny O Ring on Differential
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:11:39 -0800
  Hey Pete, I believe you are referring to the small o-ring under the pinion cover, the size is 6x2.� The part number for...
• Re: Main bearings/rod bearings/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 06:36:46 -0500
  Mike and the list while its not uncommon for new rings to take there time seating I asked myself a couple of questions as...
• Re: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:38:58 -0800
  ...That spot is really hard to get at for maintenance. > > Horn Ring - last time I replace the horn ring on my '88 GL, the...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Starter ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Thu, 5 May 2016 13:33:18 -1000
  ...I'll just heat the ring gear up on the one I have and see what happens. the comment about the ring gear being...
• Re: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 18:58:45 -0800
  ...but I knew, just onthe phone with the customer it was very likely the thermostat o-ring .. and it was. ) Because ...o-rings don...
• Dometic Exhaust & Intake O Ring Positioning?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:25:30 -0700
  ...http://tinyurl.com/382hfyq should the O rings butt up against the shoulder in manifold? If so, does this help them seal better? pic...
• Re: cylinder hone/rings/pistons
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 16:49:46 -0800
  ...Seems like it was .004 max between the ring and the piston and most with many miles had more like .006 or 8 of...
• Re: The heater valve O ring
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:13:20 -0500
  ...Folks, > > It took about two weeks but I received my O ring from GW. I’ve replaced > it before and it lasted about 7...
• Re: Spark plug wire and rubber ring
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Apr 2016 00:37:24 -0400
  ...Spark plug wire and rubber ring hi all, there's a large rubber ring on the spark plug wire... that's that for? Should...
• Thanks, it was the horn ring... who has 'em?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 17:55:34 -0500
  ...It was the horn ring, exactly as several (maybe all) of you described. Where do I get another? Is this a dealer item? Thanks...
• Re: e-bay trim rings...blocked by seller! Now: other vendors?
  Historical mailing list - Janet Sanford
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:50:31 -0800
  I was looking at trim rings too. Considered the ones on ebay, but I wanted to just walk in somewhere and buy them. I...
• Re: Green Cylinder O-rings
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 23 May 2000 09:50:49 -0500
  ...Is this true? If so, is there any way one can test the cylinders, to indicate which cylinder(s) has a failed o-ring...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 18:35:44 -0800
  ...The rings were replaced this summer because the last PO broke one during a head rebuild and had to replace the set. Nathaniel On...
• Re: Piston Ring Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 14 May 2007 06:19:25 EDT
  ...I checked my piston rigns yesterday = and the top rings were past their wear limits, even though the = compression and leakdown test were pretty...
• Need ring for hubcap!
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Sun, 21 May 2000 10:36:58 -0600
  ...But somewhere in it's travels, the metal ring that is suppose to keep it on disappeared. It is the silver fake crossed spoke...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 19:30:37 -0600
  ...Stan There are also some O rings on the cooling system of my 1.9 L WBX. I forget how many, its been months...
• Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:40:00 -0400
  ...An o-ring seal is not meant to have anything applied to it except some assembly lubricant. Using RTV on an o-ring makes...
• Re: Early Vanagon 7 in. Round Headlight Rings Sought
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:05:29 -0700
  Just talked to a buddy in biz and he said the rings are the same as on 67-79 Bugs, Buses 68-79, Ghias...
• Re: HEAD JOB gasket questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 23:43:11 -0400
  ...Do I really need the O-Ring gasket? Yes.... clean up the best of an old one.... better than nothing > > 2. Opinions on whether...
• Re: Syncro Engine PULL Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 21:10:00 -0700
  ...Pat purchased >| rings at Ron's suggestion, but I'm inclined to avoid pulling the jugs as >| although I don't find it that...
• Re: Standard Repair Times - Rings / Heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 23:53:40 -0400
  How is the van parked? Is the engine kept overfilled? Some oil puddling is normal, especially with 3 piece rings. Many 2.1L engines...
• Re: GW metal valve not sealing to new rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:22:03 -0800
  I reassembled using the old o-ring and still see the gap in the center of the flange. The gap is even present when...
• Re: 2.1L Wasserboxer for sale
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 09:16:36 -0700
  ...I need to figure out how I can compress the rings to reinstall the > cylinders. A normal ring compressor is used when sliding the...
• Re: Spanner Wrench for Power Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 21:35:11 -0600
  Hi, I'm not familiar with that ring, but I assume that it either has two holes for pins or has two notches. I...
• Re: weeping tranny seal at cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 19 Nov 2004 06:07:11 EST
  ...No O-Ring Rick, A seal would be the right way to go. Wrong, there is both an O-ring and seal at the...
• Valve oil sealing rings.
  Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 00:38:54 +0000
  ...The problem is that when I took the engine apart there were not any of theses rings on my valves. Did only certain engines...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 12:32:05 -0400
  Neal, You don't need to cut that ring that's around the short hose on fuel injectors. In fact, you can reuse them...
• Re: Alternators correction!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 19:52:08 -0400
  ...Did the > same repair...only...this time, I used White Lithium grease on Horn Ring I've heard reports of this. It's in...
• Plastic ring on sliding door roller where?
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 18:39:03 EDT
  I found a half of a broken white plastic ring below the sliding door on my 85 Westy. Can someone tell me where it...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Starter ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 May 2016 21:32:56 -0400
  ...I'll just heat the ring gear up on the one I have and see what happens. the comment about the ring gear being...
• Re: the trick on the horn contact ring ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 17:58:24 -0700
  if you are just going to check the horn contact ring on a parts van.. as you may already know, to remove the steering...
• Quick note on coolant distribution manifold ( Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 3 Sep 2019 08:11:23 -0700
  ...The o ring on mine failed and leaked coolant. Temp fix was new o ring. The better fix was the aluminum manifold which was...
• VW iPhone ring tones
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 22:06:54 -0400
  > Hi listers, Here is a link to a zip file with 6 VW ring tones. They were inspired by comments from listers. They include...
• Re: Valve oil sealing rings.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 20:27:15 -0500
  ...The problem is that when I took the engine apart there were >not any of theses rings on my valves. Did only certain engines...
• Re: Can a bad alternator drain the battery.
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 16:36:51 -0800
  ...All the flesh under the ring was burned to the bone. The doctors ended up amputating the ring finger. This was a man who...
• Re: Pulley End - Crankshaft Oil Seals
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:36:18 -0700
  ...Dimensions of the O-Ring are 36mm x 4mm -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 72 411...
• Re: Part number for horn ring
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:02:14 -0800
  ...321 419 661 A Brass Ring combined with Turn Signal Cancellation Disc behind Steering Wheel. $22.94 from Bus Depot -- Jim Thompson 84 GL...
• looking for a little wee part; need some help
  Historical mailing list - Mariposa Charme
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 21:24:25 -0600
  Am looking for the little brass ring that is just under the steering wheel, and over the turn signal thing. I believe is it...
• Re: that dreaded rear heater ...
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 07:21:46 -0700
  ...that dreaded rear heater ... � � � � WRONG !� They are indeed square rings.� I have the OEM ones here from VW and they are indeed O-rings...
• Re: Temp 2 sensor have O-ring???
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 10:27:09 EDT
  ...Does anyone know if there is supposed to be an O-Ring on the Temp 2 sensor .... the one with brass threads... for a...
• Re: Audi wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 01:53:14 EST
  ...Syncros have a centering ring on the front hub. Audi > wheels hit this ring. i never owned a syncro, i was just told they...