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Re: Pitted Heads
Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
Fri, 9 Jun 2000 04:19:29 -0700
...it is possible to do without removing the piston from the connecting rod. Realize that this is not the method taught in the factory...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 21 May 2010 09:23:17 -0500
...Is there anyone on the list who doesn't have broken wires in the >> harness connecting the doors with the body? One has to...
Re: Sleeve valve engines - off subject
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Fri, 19 Jul 2002 13:22:31 +0100
...Plus some things like a steel connecting rod > > > surrounded by a ceramic which puts the steel under constant stress > loading > > > can be made using...
Re: Phrydae Question: Anyone Know Stephen's Auto Haus?
Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:29:51 -0700
...Yet I was unable to foresee this van's bad thermostat, cracked exhaust, minor coolant hose leak, imminent failure of connecting rods, and bad...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 21 May 2010 14:46:16 -0700
...Is there anyone on the list who doesn't have broken wires in the > harness connecting the doors with the body? One has to...
Re: Clutch pedal goes only halfway
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 8 May 2012 19:11:14 -0700
...the van and getting 96mm pistons, new cam, crank, lifters, and connecting rods) > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Dennis Haynes<d23haynes57@hotmail.com> > To: 'George Laubach...
Re: Oil Pan Heater (immersion vs. stickon)
Historical mailing list - don spence
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 10:56:32 -0600
...The hot oil heats the crankshaft, >> which in turn heats the connecting rods, pistons and cylinder >> heads. Remember "heat" rises. > When you need to...
Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Nov 2009 to 29 Nov 2009 - Special issue (#2009-1032)
Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:34:23 -0800
...back > > > On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 2:56 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > >> As a pilot - I have flown the big...
Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
...installing tool VW 214b/c Device for checking, straightening, and reaming connecting rods VW 215b Flywheel retainer VW 219 Clutch pilot VW 231c/d...
Re: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 6
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Thu, 27 Sep 2001 21:40:50 -0400
...Make sure you determine if you have strech bolts on the connecting rod caps. Chances are, you do not, judging from the fact that...
Re: 1.9 Vanagon oil lite shananagons (cont.)
Historical mailing list - David Gunning
Thu, 18 May 2006 22:50:31 -0400
...Nothing fancy, no > new crankshaft, no align bores, resurfacing heads, etc., just your basic > rebuild; new heads, pistons and rings, connecting rods, crank bearings...
Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 7 Oct 2013 15:35:49 -0400
...Along with the new P/C's I also installed new > driveshaft, connecting rods and cam (and new lifters). >>>> >>>> What might your wisdom conject...
Re: An Introduction, an Interesting Project, and an Inquiry
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 5 Aug 2011 21:37:51 -0500
...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 8/5/2011 7:42 PM...
Horn Ring Replacement - Tips and Tricks
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 14 May 2011 09:50:23 -0500
...There was one wire connecting the horn ring to a tab on the horn button. It's a bit dificult to reach so I...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Doug
Fri, 21 May 2010 16:23:09 -0700
...Is there anyone on the list who doesn't have broken wires in the > harness connecting the doors with the body? One has to...
Had our heads replaced (long)
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove
Fri, 7 Jul 1995 10:28:16 -0400 (EDT)
...One of the exhaust pipes had to be replace due to a crack near one of the flanges on connecting to the head. I...
Re: 81 Westy Dead Engine - Long
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:11:03 -0500
...When you buy your Gasket set, be sure it has the front seal # 021-105-247a rear seal # 029-105=245b new connecting rod...
Moderator Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 21 May 2010 20:35:36 -0400
...Is there anyone on the list who doesn't have broken wires in the >>harness connecting the doors with the body? One has to...
Re: cost of vanagon parts??
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Sun, 29 Aug 1999 10:38:18 -0500
...With high mileage 2.1L wassers you have to be very concerned about the connecting rods large end bearing clearance, this is something that...
Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Nov 2009 to 29 Nov 2009 - Special issue (#2009-1032)
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:36:19 -0800
...back > > > > > > > > > On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 2:56 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > > > > > >> As a pilot - I have flown the big...
Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Mon, 7 Oct 2013 13:10:08 -0700
...Along with the new P/C's I also installed new > > driveshaft, connecting rods and cam (and new lifters). > >>>> > >>>> What might your wisdom conject...
Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Nov 2009 to 29 Nov 2009 - Special issue (#2009-1032)
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:27:54 -0500
...back > > > > > > > > > On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 2:56 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > > > > > >> As a pilot - I have flown the big...
Re: has anyone seen July 2003 VWT?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 18 May 2003 12:00:55 -0700
...When you buy your Gasket set, be sure it has the front seal # 021-105-247a rear seal # 029-105=245b new connecting rod...
Re: Vngns ARE junk! Wilder's Law
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 13 Mar 2005 16:41:14 -0600
...In retrospect I should have replaced it with a stock 2.1 Boston Engine or North West Connecting Rod engine. * Benny Boy you are...
Re: Phrydae Question: Anyone Know Stephen's Auto Haus?
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:50:54 -0700
...Yet I was > unable to foresee this van's bad thermostat, cracked exhaust, minor coolant > hose leak, imminent failure of connecting rods, and bad...
Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:26:22 -0600
...When you buy your Gasket set, be sure it has the front seal # 021-105-247a rear seal # 029-105=245b new connecting rod...
On Conversion Engine Reliability
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sun, 21 Apr 2002 20:11:57 EDT
...Visible cracks on the connecting rods, scored cylinder walls, burnt valves, warped head with extensive cracking between intake and exhaust valves. Mechanic said that...
Engine Case and bearings
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:28:48 -0500
...When you buy your Gasket set, be sure it has the front seal # 021-105-247a rear seal # 029-105=245b new connecting rod...
Re: Phrydae Question: Anyone Know Stephen's Auto Haus?
Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:58:51 -0700
...Yet I was >> unable to foresee this van's bad thermostat, cracked exhaust, minor >> coolant >> hose leak, imminent failure of connecting rods, and bad...
Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 9 Oct 2015 11:56:07 -0700
...to red-black from red-yellow," What red wires are you connecting? On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 11:42 AM, Jim Felder <jim...
Re: Oil Pan Heater (immersion vs. stickon)
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 23:01:54 -0600
...The hot oil heats the crankshaft, >>> which in turn heats the connecting rods, pistons and cylinder >>> heads. Remember "heat" rises. >> When you need to...
Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 7 Oct 2013 19:58:12 -0500
...Along with the new P/C's I also installed new >>> driveshaft, connecting rods and cam (and new lifters). >>>>>> >>>>>> What might your wisdom conject...
Re: What to replace in a rebuild?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:24:18 -0500
...When you buy your Gasket set, be sure it has the front seal # 021-105-247a rear seal # 029-105=245b new connecting rod...
Re: Update on Waterboxer vs Transplant Power Options
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 01:48:00 EDT
...Indeed, the peak connecting rod shock loads and > bearing stress loads are often greatest for small displacement engines when > the engine is operated at...
Of Interest to Air Coolers
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 17 Dec 2002 21:56:55 -0600
...Windage is the process whereby air is entrained into the oil, owing to the rotation of the crankshaft and connecting rods, plus to a...
Re: Oil Pan Heater (immersion vs. stickon)
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Fri, 1 Oct 2004 01:29:55 -0500
...The hot oil heats the crankshaft, >>>> which in turn heats the connecting rods, pistons and cylinder >>>>heads. Remember "heat" rises. >>>> >>>> >>>When you need to...
Was Can you run without coolant...Now How Badly Can You Abuse a WBX? (Very long)
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:37:22 -0800
...Shortening this part of the story, I ended up with a new rebuild from NW Connecting Rod, installed by Rudi Schafner at the now...
Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Oct 2013 20:49:53 -0400
...Along with the new P/C's I also > >>>> installed new > > driveshaft, connecting rods and cam (and new lifters). > >>>> > >>>> What might your wisdom conject...
Re: The "Other" System: Motronic (long)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:12:12 -0700
...John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> Reply-To: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: The "Other" Vanagon...
oh no! Slick 50 again!!! :)
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Mon, 12 Sep 94 10:01:57 CDT
...The parts to be examined, including piston rings, rocker arms, and connecting rod and main bearings, were weighed both before and after the tests...
Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 9 Oct 2015 19:27:06 +0000
I was connecting red-black with red yellow and getting the lights to operate that way, no luck when I plugged them in. But...
Re: Was Can you run without coolant...Now How Badly Can You Abuse a WBX? (Very long)
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:30:54 -0500
...Shortening this part of > the story, I ended up with a new rebuild from NW Connecting Rod, installed > by Rudi Schafner at the now...
Re: On Conversion Engine Reliability
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 21 Apr 2002 19:18:38 -0700
...Visible cracks on the connecting rods, scored cylinder walls, burnt valves, warped head with extensive cracking between intake and exhaust valves. Mechanic said that...
Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 9 Oct 2015 11:04:58 -1000
...to > red-black from red-yellow," > > What red wires are you connecting? > > On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 11:42 AM, Jim Felder <jim...
On Longevity, Displacement, Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 26 Mar 2002 01:58:55 EST
...As to work produced, a big impact on lifetime is the instantaneous peak load achieved and the connecting rod loading at low piston velocities...
Good Job, Ron! We Hate to See You Go. (OFF TOPIC)
Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
Wed, 28 Oct 1998 08:33:36 -0800
...by John (= > >Blue Eyes) does anybody have a good way of connecting a laptop to a cell = > >phone? I'm going to need to...
Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:34:49 -0700
...As to work produced, a big impact on lifetime is the instantaneous peak load achieved and the connecting rod loading at low piston velocities...
Re: ADMINISTRIVIA [VANAGON] Friday mod discussion - language
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 13:56:55 -0500
...John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 3/27/2011 12:40 PM, Jim...
Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 02:42:47 EST
...The crank can become a liquid encapsulated object with slots cut out for the connecting rods and the main journal webs. With higher rpm...
*very long* All you need to know on Synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:32:53 CST6CDT
...at Main Bearings C Shear at Cylinder Wall D Shear at Connecting Rod Bearings -+-+ Viscosity of a Straight Weight Oil (Petro. Or Synthetic) *\*- Viscosity...
Re: Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 13:29:02 -0600
...The crank can become a liquid encapsulated >object with slots cut out for the connecting rods and the main journal webs. >With higher rpm...
Re: Update on Waterboxer vs Transplant Power Options
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 4 Jun 2001 14:45:45 EDT
...Indeed, the peak connecting rod shock loads and bearing stress loads are often greatest for small displacement engines when the engine is operated at...
Re: Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 14:05:36 -0600
...The crank can become a liquid > encapsulated > >object with slots cut out for the connecting rods and the main > journal webs. > >With higher rpm...
Re: Bus Depot Side Tent...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:54:28 -0500
...John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 9/26/2010 9:14 PM, David...
Cavitation corrosion/erosion
Historical mailing list - Rick Stevens
Fri, 1 May 1998 12:59:56 -0700
...The pistons strike the liners as they travel up and down due to the side thrust imparted by the connecting rods as the power...
Alignment For Vanagon Syncro
Historical mailing list
Thu, 17 Mar 94 12:01:34 EST
...The parts to be examined, including piston rings, rocker arms, and connecting rod and main bearings, were weighed both before and after the tests...
First cleanup Re: Westy water tank level indicator problem
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 9 Jul 2014 08:17:46 -0400
...a) operate the sender float on newer ones (be *very* cautious; if you bend the rod the tiniest bit in the wrong direction it...
Re: Update on Waterboxer vs Transplant Power Options
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 21:27:19 -0800
...Indeed, the peak connecting rod shock loads and > bearing stress loads are often greatest for small displacement engines when > the engine is operated at...