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• Re: Low power on warm engine
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Sun, 16 May 2004 22:26:21 EDT
  ...each cylinder to see where you stand // heads may also be warped and you may be leaking compression at the cylinder and head mating...
• Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 16:38:04 -0800
  ...so never bothered me to spent say half an hour cleaning a part like a cylinder head by hand. heads off in the van...
• Re: Repeat post: (was: # head gasket failure modes and emergency temporary fixes)
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 22:55:51 -0800
  ...Nothing short of a specially milled metal or wood block would be able to sit against the mating surfaces of the head and cylinders...
• FS 87 WLE Daytona Beach, FL $750
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 00:16:44 -0500
  ...Daytona Beach, Florida Price: $750.00 I blew head gasket on this van bought new head gasket,I pulled cylinders out with head.Don...
• Cylinder head depth...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Sun, 24 Oct 2004 13:24:23 -0700
  I can't find any reference in the book about the depth the head has to be machined from the face. And the tolerance...
• Head coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Greg Mueller
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 06:30:28 -0700
  Guys I think I have the dreaded head coolant leak. I am losing coolant however there is no visible sign of a leak anywhere...
• Rebuild success!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Jul 94 17:47:51 CDT
  ...My baby look beautiful with her fire-engine red motor, rebuilt heads, and brand new pistons/cylinders. The goons that sold me the rebuilt...
• Re: nuts vs head gasket job
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 4 Sep 2013 18:37:26 -0500
  ...They hold the aluminum ring that serves as a true head gasket; that is, that gasket confines the compression gases to within the cylinder...
• Cyl Head: Stuck = Warped?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 17:56:09 -0800
  ...free one of my cylinders from the head. I did this job a year ago and had a stuck cylinder then, but eventually freed...
• Re: Wanted: comments on my compression test results
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 19:50:41 EDT
  ...cylinder & rings are bad // last is the mating area off the heads and cylinders > Loose heads > bad gaskets > notch burn in head or cylinder...
• Re: Coolant leak at crankcase mating.
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 9 Oct 2007 20:52:10 -0400
  ...htm Your bottom sleeve/barrel/cylinder must be leaking... or a crack in the case, or a bad head stud. But like other said...
• Re: nuts vs head gasket job
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 22:11:24 -0400
  ...Now the head has to come off and the cylinders have to come out. If the stud breaks near the case you will be...
• Re: back to vanagon content a headgasket question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 08:08:38 -0700
  ...I wonder if anyone has evidence of these metal shims failing? Just a thought as I suspect a cheap headgasket kit which contains only...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:09:16 -0800
  ...cylinder kits. >> >> I had also asked them if they could clean up/smooth the surface area under >> the compression gasket (where the head mates...
• Re: Miscellaneous Aircooler Questions
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 16:08:42 -0400
  ...Local VW guys claim the 1.8L had bigger valves, but that those heads would have to be bored to accept 2.0L cylinders...
• Identifying glow plug relay, engien & cylinder head.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 12:05:14 -0500
  ...first two letters 'CS' - this seems strange ...is it legal? My cylinder head has the numbers 068 103 373F 2BR on it .. can anyone...
• FS: 1.9L Engine Parts
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 18:26:49 -0800
  ...VW Westfalia Vanagon Cylinder Head - AMC 1.9L - NR $15 VW Westfalia Vanagon Water Pump w/Thermostat Housing $10 VW Westfalia Vanagon Cylinder Sleeve...
• Re: Commentary on Air Cooled Cylinder Heads
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 17:41:07 -0500
  ...They manufacture Cylinder heads for many vehicles: BMW, Ford. Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Peugot, SAAB, Toyota, Mercedes Benz. They also market Valves and Guides of their...
• Re: Check Compression: Warm or cold engine?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 12 May 2003 19:40:28 -0700
  In my aviation mechanic days, we ALWAYS removed plugs from a hot aluminum cylinder head for a compression check, but NEVER re-installed the...
• Re: Head gaskets on CU motor aircooled with engine in van?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 11:29:17 -0500
  ...Before you install head gaskets you need to look at your cylinder heads and see if they are VW OEM or AMF heads. The...
• Re: Riviera vs Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:29:52 -0800
  ...Well maybe not melt it but those cylinder walls flex easy > making for head seal problems and can burn past the rings real easy...
• Watercooled cyl head...unusual place for JB Weld?
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 16:24:44 -0800
  I've removed my #1 #2 cyl head, 1983 Westphalia, and there are a few places where the cylinder head stud holes (right next...
• Re: Red Flag! was need engine for '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 11:29:57 -0600
  ...This refers to > the point where the head comes into contact with the mating surface of the > cylinder. > Between the cylinder and the case...
• Re: Head Replacement Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Mar 1996 23:05:05 -0800
  ...Just make sure the cylinders do not separate from the case when you pull a head or else dirt will slip twix case and...
• Re: Coolant pressure test... video.
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:02:02 -0500
  Later tonight i went back to the shop with some new test i had in my head, i found coolant in #3, plug was...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:57:17 -0500
  Neil, I once had a cracked head which was leaking combustion gasses into the coolant. When doing a compression test, only the cylinder with...
• Re: Was running rich cold...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 22:15:14 -0500
  ...Use this if the head or case is heavily pitted. Do not use it on the cylinder O rings or the top cylinder metal...
• Re: Sealant on metal head gasket and green o-ring?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 29 May 2000 08:31:37 -0400
  ...heads. > Any suggestions? > > Thanks for any ideas > > Gary Gary the green oring is not the problem its the gasket on top of the cylinder...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 14 May 2012 16:23:56 -0700
  ...important to know that the cylinder studs or nuts are > not badly corroded.. > I get rather nervous about heads that have been on 'forever...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 10:49:01 -0500
  ...cylinder kits. > > I had also asked them if they could clean up/smooth the surface area > under the compression gasket (where the head mates...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 01:50:05 -0400
  ...Now that the heads are off there are some easy checks you can make. Put the spark plugs in and set the heads with...
• Re: 2.0L Head Question
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 16:57:02 -0500
  ...You barrell shim the cylinder and do not use that head gasket. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeremy Proffitt Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 2:41...
• changing gasket at bottom of cylinder sleeve without taking it completely off
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 16:33:45 +0000
  ...gasket over the cylinder without warping or snapping it? I would like to change it because im already doing a head job and id...
• Re: Good Price on 1.9l heads? - Not just AMC...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 17:44:19 -0700
  ...Good Price on 1.9l heads? - Not just AMC... > Actually, the "majority" of WBX'er cylinder heads sold in the > USA are AMC. Over...
• WTB 93 2.5 Eurovan cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 12:06:58 -0500
  I am searching for a good used head that can be rebuilt. I can seem to find anything local I would take an entire...
• Re: Erosion between valves
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:40:23 -0500
  ...Only three cylinders had it. The heads had to be junked. Deep, sharp pitting like, picking like erosion. About 5mm deep. I don't...
• FOR SALE: Engine parts from 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:00:20 -0400
  ...Hydraulic lifters One set of telescoping pushrod tubes (look like new) One additional cylinder head {not from above van) with est 100,000 mi...
• Dual use from Gauges
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 20:35:57 -0500
  ...They suggest that you use one gauge for both cylinder head temp and oil temp by simply installing a toggle switch that changes sender...
• (this is NOT a Cylinder head seal) Re: Gasket sealer for cooling system part
  Historical mailing list - Jim King
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 09:02:53 -0400
  If you read the my 1st post, at the bottom, you will see that I am not asking about the cylinder head seal/gasket...
• Re:Head Gaskets are Shot
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 2 Feb 1997 23:40:21 -0500 (EST)
  ...The geometry > requires that the original surface be maintained. > > The reason for this is that the head is "supported" by the cylinders not > the...
• Cylinder Head Replacement
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 10:48:23 +0000
  ...right side head gasket blew, replaced gasket and re-used original head. 400 miles later head starts leaking again, this time around one of...
• Re: Euro-Engine: FIX 89 Volkswagen SYNCRO, Mechanical, head gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 10:42:44 EDT
  ...job went >fairly easy so I charged out 7.5.The cylinder head was in >great shape but the face of the block was...
• Re: 1.9L WBX Compression Test Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:24:16 -0800
  ...you could do a leak down test to further narrow it down to heads or cylinders, and.. something to consider when you have opposite...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:46:19 -0500
  ...The little sleeve/cylinder outside green O-ring stop the coolant from leaking into the combustion chamber. http://www.benplace.com/bjp_head2/100...
• Re: 2.1L Engine Failure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 20:32:11 -0500
  ...Fortunately for me, there was no rod failure, no crankcase failure, no cylinder head damage.. Just the piston and cylinder failed. I now have...
• coolant leak/head gasket/cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - bugglidy bug bug
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 15:08:46 -0800
  ...i'm assuming it's at least the head gasket possibly the head itself. the engine has 142k miles on it, one cylinder head...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Nov 2013 00:36:07 -0500
  ...cylinder kits. I had also asked them if they could clean up/smooth the surface area under the compression gasket (where the head mates...
• Re: Help.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:03:57 EDT
  ...Those cylinders and heads may be good for the scrap pile if the heads have been leaking long enough to cause this situation so...
• Re: Oil Temp. or Cylinder Head Temp?
  Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 23:50:23 EST
  ...or cylinder head temp. to measure my air-cooled westy? I have had some over- heating problems in the past and I would like...
• Re: drips of antifreeze off head
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:25:53 -0800
  ...I've heard that > the same method is used even on Jaguar cylinder heads. > > Mike B. > > > On 12/30/2012 2:56 PM, Scott...
• Re: VDO Gauge Guru
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 12:19:55 -0400
  The cylinder head temp gauge works by the wires actually generating a small voltage when heat. That is why the can not be changed...
• damaged pistons/liners
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 01 Apr 1996 15:55:43 -0500 (CDT)
  Hi all, In doing the heads and (sorta) top-end overhaul on my 85 vanagon, I pulled the pistons and cylinders to find nicks...
• Re: Commentary on Air Cooled Cylinder Heads
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 12:19:19 -0400
  I currently use new AMC heads on my rebuilds for the following reasons the type 4-2 heads take a beating and see hotter...
• Re: Engine Disassembly, EGR, Air Pump
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 10:56:31 PST
  ...It's a > direct swap, and the extra displacement comes from a longer stroke, not > thinner cylinder walls (I think the 2 liter cylinders...
• Re: Coolant leak(trickle)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 12:38:38 -0500
  ...side cylinder head at the upper cap bolt. Any suggestions? Most likely the head is cracked if its leaking from the head bolt area...
• Re: Coolant Overpressurization / Head Gasket Leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Jan 2013 19:38:47 -0800
  ...Before pulling the heads I would > check the torque on the head nuts. Internal leaks between the tops of the > cylinders and heads are...
• Re: Seldom used 2.1 has low compression
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:00:48 -0700
  ...with AMC heads on it that don't look at old at all............two exhaust valves were leaking badly. those cylinders showed 20 % 'pressure...
• Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 09:31:03 -0500
  ...Especially on head bolts. And case bolts where applicable. I had a cylinder barrel come loose on an airplane in flight one time, because...
• Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 17:23:53 -0800
  ...Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up So what is the best and safest way to remove the cylinder head exhaust studs and bolts...
• Re: 1981 flooding issue
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 21:11:14 -0600
  ...I've seen dripping cylinders on 90% of Air Cooled engines in cold weather(Gas passing through between the cylinder head and cylinder) it...