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• Re: What's wrong with that picture....
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 01:01:40 -0400
  ...coolant into the cylinders. Usual cause after head replacement is defective head gasket, improper torque procedure or re-used bolts. Another possibility is local...
• How-To change Front Brake Pads ('86-91 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 19:54:21 EST
  ...Remove upper Caliper bolt that is on the backside of the caliper (hold guide pin with 17mm wrench and remove bolt with 13mm wrench...
• Re: solution to HEADSTUD HORROR!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 10:36:43 -0800
  ...4) pull the cylinder sleeves out ( I'm not too sure the process for putting the cylinders back on - anyone else? but follow Bentley...
• Re: Supercharger
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 08:30:59 -0400
  ...It was an assembly of 4 banks or 9 cylinders each, bolted together >to a common crankshaft. The exhaust system was a stainless steel...
• Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:30:25 -0800
  ...AMC Cylinder Head Question > > Sorry, if I used a wrong term. What I meant is if it was messed up by > whoever did the...
• Re: Dang exhaust leak-- any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:52:01 -0700
  ...Dang exhaust leak-- any tips? 1984 1.9L We had a loose bolt ( stripped threads by PO) at the header on cylinder number 4...
• alternator posts, dip stick tube, OXS
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 14:27:51 -0500
  ...below, I also had to replace my clutch slave cylinder last week! #1 The bolts at the bottom of the alternator that apparently are...
• My lucky vanagon day
  Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
  Thu, 25 May 2006 09:15:31 -0400
  A couple months ago I had to park my 86 syncro because a cylinder stud bolt apparently broke and dumped coolant into the oil...
• Re: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:42:21 -0800
  ...yeah, always break the pulley bolts loose with the belt still on .. the belt many not hold it well enough always ..but it helps...
• Re: KEP Plate Remove Transmission
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:21:04 -0400
  ...KEP Plate Remove Transmission the adapter is bolted firmly to the engine. then trans is installed onto that. you'll be removing trans from...
• waterboxer overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 16:02:02 -0700
  ...I used a 6" long 3/4 bolt removed the clip on the more accessible side (through hole), stuck the bolt through, put a...
• Re: Story (lite vngn cntnt)
  Historical mailing list - Tommy Dunn
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 13:24:56 -0600
  ...I was really impressed >by the tightness of the through bolts next to the cylinders. Shit they were >tight. I look at my grease...
• Re: 3 suggestions for installing a VDO Coolant Temp Gauge Sender
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 20:35:13 -0700
  ...Does anyone know the diameter and thread size of the the cylinder head drain bolts? I know that Fast German Auto in Santa Ana...
• Re: Changing the Black O Ring On a Cylnder Sleeve...
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 08:30:51 -0800
  ...With the engine out it's also possible to access the connecting rod bolts using a long wobble extension, and remove the pistons/cylinders...
• Fridge and wheel upgrade, cargo boxes for sale
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 22:41:51 -0800
  ...I'll sell just the fridge or modify your door frame and supply all that is needed to just bolt in and go. Fridge...
• Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 13:24:20 -0700
  ...Toggle bolt? Concrete anchor? Large sheet metal screws? Duct tape? ;) Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups...
• Re: Diesel starter removal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 11:56:22 -0800
  ...take off the bolt that holds starter and slave cyl bracket and move bracket out of way. bending it a little if i recall...
• swamp cooler wanted..
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Apr 1994 15:04:51 +0800
  ...They are basically a metal cylinder which rests in or on a frame bolted to the outside of the car, near a window. One...
• Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 26 Dec 1995 12:00:49 -0600 (CST)
  ...CO less HC) Tightened down a loose exhaust pipe bolt (Off the #1 cylinder) Set the idle higher Ironically, the test results were the...
• Re: Engine Puzzlememt
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:28:16 -0700
  ...cylinders. Manually turned engine to stop point in both >>> directions. It stops in the same places. I checked all three torque >>> converter bolts. All...
• Heads Final report and lessons learned
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 18:29:47 -0800
  ...of nuts and bolts until it just bought a bag (I replaced as many as I could) 4. having the cylinders come off is...
• Re: Looking for SD-510 A/C Compressor Part
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 18:20:07 -0500
  ...with one bolt in the middle. Actually the first digit in this obsolete Sanden numbering system is the number of cylinders (i.e. 5...
• Re: what size wrench for bleeding clutch?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 09:49:54 -0600
  ...In the process my clutch slave > cylinder assembly fell off and the bolt hole that held it all to the > transmission had to be...
• Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:11:04 -0500
  ...The one with the threads for a bolt is # 025 101 583 A The seal for a bolt is N 013 830 2 The...
• Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:51:46 -0800
  ...David --- Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > Well, repair cylinder heads is what machine shops do. > I still wonder why you are saying...
• Re: Clutch slave r+r from bracket: What Works?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:37:33 -0700
  ...I'm following the Bentley, and this is a syncro so I've got the mount bolts of and the engine is slanting down...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:29:56 -0400
  ...cylinders. Manually turned engine to stop point in both >> directions. It stops in the same places. I checked all three torque >> converter bolts. All...
• Re: removing fuel injectors - how to
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:04:54 -0500
  ...How the heck do I take my fuel injectors out? > > > > I'd suggest applying penetrating fluid to the bolt that holds the > bracket down...
• Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:23:50 -0800
  ...The lower ball joint adaptor is removed, and I need to drill out bolt remanents. If I don't drill dead center and adaptor...
• Another Type IV
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Thu, 25 Jul 2002 22:07:04 -0500
  ...the cylinders out for a looser fit before I assemble it. Got any great FuFu stuff I can do before I bolt it up...
• Re: Cold + Ignition Key Jiggle = Horn
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:54:32 -0800
  ...I would check for the following: - is the allen bolt that holds the lock cylinder in place right - remove the steering wheel and see...
• Re: Swage Bit + Bolt for Pop Top Cable. Strong enough?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 22:03:04 -0700
  ...And besides, your swaging a stainless fitting, not some soft alloy. > > 5mm bolt, kept tight, i think would be strong enough. > > there is a...
• Re: clutch linkage wear -photos
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 16:48:57 -0800
  ...cylinder first ) remove those two support brackets that pass over the master cylinder. If they've not been touched before two of the bolts...
• Transmission Case, Clutch Shaft Bolt Hole Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 11:29:53 -0700
  ...In terms of case corrosion, the worst offenders seem to be at the clutch shaft retaining bolt hole and area where slave cylinder bracket...
• Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 19:35:59 -0800
  ...If both sides have bolts leave the pipes in place, just remove the bolts. Un bolt the intake manifold and lift out of the...
• S&S Header install and a ?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 20:39:25 -0800
  ...coming out of #4 cylinder, so off that It was not possible for me to get that one last bolt in. I spent over...
• Re: Brake master cylinder weep
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:07:01 -0500
  ...brake master cylinder has a slight weep. It’s not visibly >> leaking anywhere it just looks slightly wet we’re it bolts into the...
• Austin Vee Dee bad motor #3
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 May 1996 04:22:51 -0400
  ...It turned out that none of the head bolts were tight. I took off #2 cylinder, to get a look at the rod, which...
• Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 20:25:59 -0800
  ...front mount brackets that bolt to the nose of the trannies �are > different - the early mounts with 3 bolts, the later with 4. > I...
• READ THIS: How to throw a rod--update and prevention
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 08:24:07 -0700
  ...bolt and nut and know it did not break. After that #4 got hit by some shrapnel from the rod and the cylinder fractured...
• Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:47:00 -0400
  ...stretch bolts not the bad action dome earlier. The snap rings should be replaced. When putting the pistons back into the cylinders they should...
• Re: WAS Re: Bottom end reassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 00:03:34 +0200
  ...The reason to do this before the crank case is bolted together, is that when the shaft is dislocated, it takes several ties to...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 May 2012 09:53:00 -0700
  ...On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 9:40 AM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote: > Adaptor? All looks bolted to me,pre 84 3...
• Re: Rebuild longevity
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 11:18:43 -0600
  ...valves > > New lifters > > New cam > > Top quality new pistons, rings and cylinders, matched and assembled > > Rebushed, balanced (matched) and resized rods > > Reground (not just...
• Re: Clutch slave cyl. removal & more
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 13:18:46 -0400
  ...removal & more The clutch slave cylinder is mounted on a bracket with two small bolts, and is typically really difficult for me to remove...
• Re: Stuck cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:30:05 -0600
  ...the cylinder a little > up/down/sideways to loosen the cylinder in the case. It would be best if > the case was bolted to...
• Re: Leaky Head Nut?
  Historical mailing list - Walter E Stephens
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 20:06:50 -0700
  ...bolt holes. What gasket do you refer to when you say head gasket? The aluminum head sealing rings are not the problem. The cylinder...
• How to remove clutch pedal ???
  Historical mailing list - David Hines
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:09:38 -0700
  ...I removed the dash, unbolted the clutch master cylinder, and unbolted the brake booster. The Bentley only shows the lower portion of the pedal...
• Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:52:31 -0800
  ...kinda above the right cylinder head............ >> but I know you know that ! >> >> ( main trans to engine nuts or bolts are 19mm hex wrench >> size...
• Re: 1986 production changes, again
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 11:24:18 -0800
  ...7xx = 7-cylinder. 08 or 09 (or whatever) >= cu. in. displacement, IIRC. Mounting (bolt patterns) is identical, >I believe. This is why the 7xx...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 15:48:40 -0800
  ...bolts that I shouldn't have touched in the first place). They are connected a plate (#10) which connects the short hose to cylinder...
• Re: questions...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 23:01:04 -0400
  ...does the rear hub nut (that god-awful big one) have to be >removed to remove the rear drums? There are two bolts threaded...
• Re:[F] Extra large engines
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Feb 1996 11:20:37 -0600
  ...horizontally mounted mid-engine 5 cylinder radial >air-cooled engine. If I'm not mistaken, The crank was bolted to the frame >and the...
• Re: quattro
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 04:51:39 EST
  ...The bellhousing bolt pattern being similar is probably the only break you're going to get should you decide to go this route. Even...
• Re: Leaky Head Nut?
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 19:38:17 -0600
  ...No pressure should be coming up through the head bolt holes. Entity Walter E Stephens spoke thus: I have just replaced the head on...
• Re: Cracked exhaust manifold questions, and plee for used one for sale, '86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 16:26:39 -0500
  ...I found to my dismay the Exhaust > manifold on cylinders 1 &3 had completely sheered in two about 3" from > where it bolts to...
• Re: Help - clutch-master/slave cylinder? gone in Edmonston New Brunswick
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:58:04 -0700
  ...Usually you can't 'do much' there until you unbolt the two 13mm hex head bolts holding the clutch master cylinder in place..... once...
• Re: Tight Engine (Follow Up)
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Fri, 28 May 1999 23:25:06 EDT
  ...I think the flywheel bolts did the same because when it died I could still hear it spin. Also, now when I crank it...
• Starter adaptor project update, and a question for those using adaptor plates
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:27:56 -0400
  ...One thing I've discovered is that not all adaptor plates in use bolt up to bell housing in the same way. The prototype...
• Re: Lubing clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 23:39:09 -0700
  ...First of all only white grease goes on the shifter ball, the master cylinder suporters both the brakes and clutch slave cylinder. This shifter...