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• Re: 1.9 Oil Leak question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 4 May 2010 12:03:59 -0700
  ...re Should this indeed be where the leak is coming from I assume it is just a small casket/o-ring - I suggested to...
• Re: French Syncro Club
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 21:37:17 -0500
  ...In the December 96 issue of Hot VWs there is a article about a new >tranny he developed using a 10 inch ring gear...
• Possible 81' vanagon for sale.
  Historical mailing list - dan eggert
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 01:27:03 PST
  ...miles. Maintenance history: around 171,000 new clutch and cv joints either worked on or replaced. 172,000 new pistons and rings installed. 175...
• Re: Heater Core replacement
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 17:12:41 -0500
  ...Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1984 Vanagon Westfalia 1987 Vanagon GL Syncro 1991 Jetta Eco Diesel
• Re: NVC - Good article on technical analysis of engine oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:27:19 -0400
  ...Is the oil maintaining viscosity? Is it breaking down? Is my engine wearing prematurely? Is unburned fuel washing past the rings? Etc. I no...
• Re: Replacing Oil Cooler O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:30:18 -0600
  ...Counter intuitive but regular additions of coolant is not a good > thing. > > If the system can't maintain pressure cylinder and stud erosion can...
• Re: Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Szurszewski
  Sun, 28 May 2006 05:47:34 -0700
  ...and other maintenance. > >As part of this I have split the Auto tranny from > the > >final drive to replace > >the o-ring and fiber...
• Re: HELP!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 22:13:20 -0500
  ...There are characteristic sounds that leaking rings or leaking valves make. If either are leaking you are in for some intermal maintenance. You might...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 12:53:28 -0500
  ...two of them have shallow grooves in the outer ring, but no pitting. Is this cause for replacement? (If so, I need to replace...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:43:13 -0500
  ...I'm not entirely sure which ring >> it is, I'll go and have a closer look today. Btw, I didn't adjust >> anything...
• Re: clutch time, reccomendations/tips?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:45:51 -0500
  EVERY time I've tried to use those cheapo aligners, I've been left with a disc that would not allow the mainshaft inside...
• Re: mystery vents
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:20:21 -0700
  ...Followup ? While R&Ring the utility covers yesterday I was reminded of you fglass warnings. Is there a method of removing it easily from...
• Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - John N. Motlagh
  Sun, 30 May 2004 17:37:12 -0500
  ...6) Replace any O-rings on the receiver-drier or accumulator-drier joints; check and replace other O-rings that have been disturbed. You...
• Re: rebuilding a 2.1 engine. tips, suggestions wanted
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 17:58:41 EST
  ...Re ring only, not new sleeves and pistons. >4. New cam bearings, rod bearings. Use old main bearings. >5. Complete gasket set. >6. Should...
• Re: Diesel injection pump leaking
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:31:30 -0500
  ...There is a photographic essay somewhere on the inet showing how to replace that head seal (which is a large o-ring) without much...
• Re: Running FI engine empty
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Sep 95 16:03:56 PDT
  ...I suppose this purged the "ring main" of air and pressurized the lines w/diesel. We were on our way in minutes. Keep an...
• Re: Major oil leak ...
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 01:45:52 -0600
  ...I would pick them up & replace them along with the o-ring. All together about an hour involved for the job. Route 66 Rider...
• One more try for advice- ilde and running problems
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:29:32 -0500
  ...Stock 2.1 engine, recent head gasket, front and rear main seals, clutch, and ring job. After the van sat for over a year...
• report on renewing propane system
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 19:51:55 -0800
  ...Replaced main POL valve ($38) Replaced regulator ($22) Rebuilt auto-stop valve ($12) In addition, I cleaned the tank, touched up a couple of...
• Re: NVC: The Savvy Aviator #58: Why Mechanics Make Mistakes
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 11:20:09 -0500
  ...left by the previous maintenance crews/persons. Never ceased to amaze me. One item was a huge key ring with about 150 or more...
• Re: GL-4 or GL-5 Tanny Oil - HELP?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 May 2010 13:15:03 -0700
  ...GL-5 is better for preserving gears ....like the ring and pinion gear. your NAPA store must not be too savvy. I am holding...
• Flywheel, shims, seals, (long)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 19:22:25 EST
  ...Keep in mind that the felt ring and the spacer are installed after everything else is permanently in place. The mainshaft of the transmission...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:02:40 -0700
  ...I'm not entirely sure which ring >>> it is, I'll go and have a closer look today. Btw, I didn't adjust >>> anything...
• Re: ticking sound from engine
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 19:02:08 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Using a ring wrench on the main crankshaft pulley and peeking at your distributor for guidence, roll the motor to TDC #1 and check...
• Re: clutch shudder
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 22:36:11 -0500
  ...If you must go to that kind of trouble, re-face the flywheel, replace the main oil seal (it has a spring in it...
• Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers And Oil filters now...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 19:16:25 -0700
  ...You can see >> any >> traces of metal on the paper of your filter 'innards' giving you advance >> warning of wearing bearings, rings, whatever... >> >> Well...
• Re: bearing crush?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 23 May 2003 18:41:25 -0700
  ...If the Wasser Boxer uses the ring type #3 main you just need to measure the crank OD and the bearing ID. I think...
• Re: 81 Westy 2.0 Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 17:45:12 -0600
  ...and your clutch main shaft pilot needle bearing in the end of the crankshaft. Replace the felt seal and *O* ring in your flywheel...
• For sale: 1985 GL Weekender, 1983 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Rio Rafael
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 09:31:22 -0700
  ...10K miles) including New (not rebuilt) heads New pistons, cylinders, rings New rod, main, cam bearings New hydraulic lifters New Sachs clutch, pressure plate...
• Re: Poor gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:11:18 -0500
  ...Falling below 18mpg, I know it's time for another massage. > > > > On Aug 13, 2012, at 19:05, tom ring <taring@TARING.ORG> wrote...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 18:35:22 -0800
  ...And ....it sounds like you might just be planning to do rings ..or even rings on just that one piston . Hone the barrels, use...
• Re: main seal seating (was Boston Bob Engine)
  Historical mailing list - Tolga Morawski
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 10:38:38 -0400
  ...This could have been excessive >crank case pressure due to a restricted breather tube or ring damage who >knows not me. >A plan to...
• Vanagon Cargo conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Bingham
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 08:46:09 -0800
  ...mount D-rings for securing cargo. I may also add a pop top so I can still sleep in it. My main reason for...
• Re: removing wrist pin on #1 & 3
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 08:37:48 -0400
  ...Now remove the snap ring that is on the side of the wrist pin that is toward the main pulley. Put your piece of...
• Re: Opinions Please
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:20:01 -0500
  ...pistons and sleeve are also pretty solid, the main problem with those are top compression rings that break in 2! but those generaly stay...
• Re: clutch time, reccomendations/tips?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:01:47 -0700
  you got it, an old main shaft is the only way. those plastic things that come with the clutch- hardly work........ but there's...
• Re: Waterpump replacement on '88?
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 05:04:57 PDT
  ...I had to remove the main pulley to do the waterpump job on my '85 waterboxer. Not too terrible of a job. The pulley...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:52:13 -0500
  ...Even brand name dealers we visited wouldn't > provide maintenance records. > > Yet, the best "spare part" to carry might be the log book, and...
• Re: Rebuilding an 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:28:36 -0600
  ...and your clutch main shaft pilot needle bearing in the end of the crankshaft. Replace the felt seal and *O* ring in your flywheel...
• Re: Karl Mullendore's remote Syncro trans rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 13:43:10 EST
  ...I'm not positive but believe that Laso is the O.E.M for VW on these rings. There are also Brazilian versions available...
• Engine Case and bearings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:28:48 -0500
  ...and your clutch main shaft pilot needle bearing in the end of the crankshaft. Replace the felt seal and *O* ring in your flywheel...
• Re: Oil analysis on worn engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 18:35:49 -0400
  ...Oil analysis on worn engine Just in case anyone is interested in what the oil looks like in a poorly maintained '85 Westy with...
• Re: FRIDAY for sure: Fried wire--the possible Vanagon recipes don't stop there
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 1 Nov 2013 15:40:22 -0500
  ...prepare food) and inspired the > following Vanagon-related recipes. > > Jim > > > > Lo Main Coolant > > Cracked Clusters > > Lemon V-box Pie > > Wolfsburger Helper > > Hush Pump-ies...
• Re: Crumbling Flue Vent Cover
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:14:03 -0400
  ...The one I've been using for the last 4 years is yellowish (see through) and would be too loose but for a ring...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:11:33 -0800
  ...There is an o-ring at its base, and this does go bad and require replacing. At least mine did, and I have been...
• Re: 2wd transmission noise question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 13:34:56 -0600
  ...The >experts that are working on mine first drove the van and thought my grinding >sound was caused by worn synchro rings, then opened...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:40:07 -0700
  ...I'm not entirely sure which ring >> it is, I'll go and have a closer look today. Btw, I didn't adjust >> anything...
• Re: Vanagon as Daily Driver
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 12:45:12 -0400
  ...Right now it's getting the > o-rings in the injector pump replaced, and getting a new heater cable. Also > we're hooking up...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulators
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 09:26:53 -0400
  Fuel Pressure Regulators - Test Procedure & Specifications AIR COOLED AFC - connect gauge US 1076 to fuel ring main - disconnect hose between intake air distributor and...
• Re: Stops on its own (sometimes violently)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:34:31 -0500
  Yup, Main pinion bearing is wiped and most likely the ring and pinion is shot also. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Overfilling the oil issues
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 25 May 2011 23:17:39 -0400
  ...O >>>> Ring seal? >>>> >>>> I have been looking at the samba for over an hour, seems like a lot >>>> people have this rear main seal...
• Broke something
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 20:21:34 -0400
  ...I really would like to thank everyone who writes the articles and who maintains the BTDT web site. The site is here just in...
• Re: resurfacing air cooled cylinder heads
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 09:53:23 -0600
  ...As a minimum, I'd install new rings, rod bearings while I was in there. Historically the Type IV main bearings last well over...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:05:49 -0500
  ...I'm not entirely sure which ring > it is, I'll go and have a closer look today. Btw, I didn't adjust > anything...
• Re: Parts Compatability
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 09:50:23 -0600
  ...Bear in mind, that if you take maintenance seriously, and preventative maintenance even more seriously, you will get to very serious trouble-free usage...
• Re: Top Overhauls
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 13:20:42 -0600
  ...If caught early could you > > reasonably expect to go to 150,000 miles without cracking the case > for > > new main bearing, IF a top...
• Re: Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:06:52 +0100
  ...Massive Maintenance and cost > At 01:59 PM 4/15/2010, Arkady Mirvis wrote: >> German quality sucks since the end of Beetle era. > > Not...
• Re: 69-96 RIP
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 13:21:48 -0700
  ...Other than main seal, main case joint and oil pump, I would not expect them to be at fault for an oil leak. Leaks...
• Re: Lead Acid Battery Bank and Solar Charging
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Mon, 29 Oct 2018 21:04:34 -0500
  ...maintain with > > 100 watt solar panel. > > > > What configuration should I use? What charge controller/monitor? > > > > Any help appreciated. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Steven > > 91 Westy > ------ Tom Ring...
• '85 westy fs - addendum
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 11:12:12 -0700
  ...it's been owned and maintained by a vw bus enthusiast and list member, me :-) i'm asking $5,000 or best offer pics...