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• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Jul 2004 to 28 Jul 2004 - Special issue (#2004-695)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 20:04:19 -0700
  ...Broken bolt on torque converter From the looks of the head of that bolt, the wear pattern on it suggest that the other bolts...
• Head torque values...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 10:36:19 EDT
  ...Can someone look up the torque values for a 85 gas WBX,please. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab...
• Re: FS: 91 syncro camper with Audi 5-cyl engine ...
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 09:47:38 +0200
  ...Too less torque on low rpms, you have to push it up to 4000 rpm to get right torque in the mud. But it...
• Auto torque converter bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 1 May 2004 19:27:00 -0700
  ...Until it's time to bolt the flex plate back to the torque converter. What a PITA! The EGR valve sits right exactly where...
• Re: Yet Another Head Pullin' Question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 23:54:28 -0500
  ...Yet Another Head Pullin' Question. "you don't take 4 wheel lug nuts off leaving the last one at full torque ..right ?" Sure I...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:02:25 -0800
  A lot of larger engines have torque, but at what RPM is what matters. A bone-stock TDI makes 149 ft/lb at 1900...
• Re: rear brake shims
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:38:36 -0700
  ...for esoteric reading on torque wrenches, read what a modern electronic one can do. If I remember correctly on the trade magazine article I...
• Re: Torque Converter Oil Seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 22:13:40 -0400
  ...I am installing the torque converter oil seal in the final drive housing. Since it has been over 24 house\rs since I removed...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 11:18:51 -0600
  ...torque wrench > > > > >>Only a year warranty? I thought Craftsman tools had a liftime warranty. >> >> >>On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 09:11:05 -0600, Warren...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 28 May 2015 01:27:39 -0400
  ...Way more torque than the Subie and 25-30 mpg. Torque max at 1900-2500, depending on the tuning. Ability to crawl over anything...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 17:47:15 -0700
  ...On 4/2/2013 4:24 PM, Dan Andrews wrote: > John, > > The Haynes manual gives Brake caliper to steering knuckle torque as 160Nm (118lbf...
• Re: Torque Wheels? -- 6 point sockets and Anti-seize
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 00:21:10 -0500
  ...Joel Walker said: > yes, i carry a torque wrench around with me. :) it's only about $50 at > Sears (get the 1/2-inch...
• Looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 27 May 2010 17:45:00 -0700
  Hello Folks, I haven't had much luck finding a torque converter from our better known listvendors. My local vendor has been taking forever...
• EV oil change- post mortem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Nov 94 07:40:59 EST
  ...For some reason, I'd torque the oil filter in at the right torque, and it would always seem much tigther to pull out...
• Re: ? ENGINE SWAPS - TORQUE CURVES & WEIGHTS ?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 09:11:25 -0400
  ...the Subaru 2.2 and the VW I4 ? > 2/ Where can I find somewhat accurate torque vs. RPM graphs for these > engines? > > Thanks, > Rich
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub vs. Tiico (was The problem with TIICO)<F>
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 15:27:24 -0500
  > also? Even if this is not so, say for example the Subie's torque did not exceed the VW WB's until 3000 RPM...
• Need a torque value, please
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 13:23:00 -0800
  ...Does anybody know the proper assembly torque for these bolts? I can't seem to find it in Bentley. TIA. --------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young '81 Vanagon...
• Rear Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Sun, 18 May 2003 15:40:45 -0400
  ...In the past when I have taken the big nut off, I torqued it back as tight as I could with a six foot...
• Re: few things you want to tell the tire changing monkeys at the local tire s...
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 20:36:54 -0800
  ...Unless of course the impact gun is set for less than the final torque and the nuts are torqued up with the wrench. Rob...
• Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 10:52:47 -0700
  ...Broken bolt on torque converter > > > > After crawling around under the van I found a sheared bolt which looks > > like it came from the torque...
• Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 07:32:54 -0700
  ...Broken bolt on torque converter > > After crawling around under the van I found a sheared bolt which looks > like it came from the torque...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:55:32 -0500
  NEVER tighten your axle nut with an impact driver! 1.) You can never be sure of the exact torque. 2.) You can strip the...
• Re: Fox head torque question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:16:15 -0700
  I suppose you could just see if the head bolts have say, at least 80 lbs torque on them. Not 'too' valid a test...
• AUDI 5 Zyl NF
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 08:31:07 -0800
  ...The std WBX has significantly less torque at 1500RPM than the 2.3l NF AUDI. Torque is what Helmut is concerned with in his...
• Re: Looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 27 May 2010 17:59:51 -0700
  ...Looking for a Torque Converter Hello Folks, I haven't had much luck finding a torque converter from our better known listvendors. My local...
• AUTO Tranny '84 vs.'89..any differences?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 11:29:50 -0500
  ...If it doesn't work, I will have a core AT/Diff/torque converter, at the least I may have some parts for others...
• Transmission Or Torque Converter Problems
  Historical mailing list - Frank & Susan Malinowski
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 20:39:50 -0800
  ...Neither unit from the junk yard had a torque converter. Is this something I should replace with a new one? The original torque converter...
• does mkp = Nm? (torque specs)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 01:12:13 -0400
  I have a pile of torque wrenches here. Some of them are calibrated in mKp and some in cmkp. I do not know what...
• Manual or Automatic? Which is the One True Tranny...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Osborn
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 07:51:21 EST
  ...Can anyone offer evidence of performance/torque differences between the manual and the automatic? I have had a manual 90 gl for two years...
• Re: (F) Looking for a Vanagon kind of wife
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 17:27:59 -0600
  Well you just eliminated yourself from consideration...wobble extension on a torque wrench...jeez... -----Original Message----- From: Matthew Pollard [mailto:poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU] Sent...
• Re: trip report with engine woes and choices Go the Tiico
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Tue, 7 May 2002 07:19:25 -0700
  ...I have enough torque and tall enough gearing to ton-up before redline on the tach. I also have larger brakes. 90MPH is scary...
• Torque Curves for Key Vanagon Swap Candidates
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 05:13:34 EDT
  ...I have maintained, in a similar polemic vein, that everything is straightforward and understandable if one compares the torque curves for the various possibilities...
• Over Torque Crank Bolt Damage Threads? Gas Jetta engine in Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 30 Nov 2016 22:41:38 -0800
  ...This is for a torque to yield bolt holding the belt drive sprocket to crankshaft on an ABA Jetta 2.0 gas engine in...
• TIICO: drive plate confusion
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 07:28:19 -0400
  ...This means you need 2mm longer bolts to connect the torque converter. These bolts are not included in the kit. It was hard finding...
• Re: Why go to big tires?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:43:54 -0600
  ...Since we >> are SO >> torque limited to begin with, you may not want to go to the biggest >> tires >> you can fit in the...
• Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 08:40:22 -0700
  ...Broken bolt on torque converter > > > > After crawling around under the van I found a sheared bolt which looks > > like it came from the torque...
• Re: Torque Wench
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:23:42 EST
  ...pensioner (moving out of the line of fire ...) >> pensioner, you are such a torque'. i'm amazed you survived thanksgiving. you...WRENCH. BenT (to...
• Re: CV joints / automatic
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:37:03 -0800
  ...Looking from the wheel side for each, the left has torque applied counter-clockwise, and the right clockwise. Flipping the axle endwise doesn't...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:57:12 -0800
  ...Toque is ok, but it's not a torque monster of course being a 2.2, but when you have a nice lively rising...
• Re: Anyone use Les Schwab for tires?
  Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 20:40:53 -0700
  ...ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS take your own torque wrench with you and torque your own lugs. Two reasons - I have seen lugs wrenched down to...
• Re: What are syptoms of a bad torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 06:43:13 -0500
  A defective torque converter will cause the lack of low speed acceleration. The lack of high speed sounds like an engine performance issue. If...
• Really Need a Torque Converter and Drive Plate, or sailing holiday is ruined...!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 17:47:28 -0500
  ...Can somebody help me by providing a torque converter and the associated drive plate? As you guys may recall, I was driving along without...
• Re: Rear Axle Wiggle
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 12:33:54 -0800
  ...lbs.". > > I have never seen a shop that actually had a torque wrench that went as > high as 360 ft lbs. > > They all torque...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 14:14:33 -0700
  ...torque wrench > > >> Only a year warranty? I thought Craftsman tools had a liftime warranty. >> >> >> On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 09:11:05 -0600, Warren...
• Re: Torque Curves for Key Vanagon Swap Candidates
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 19:40:31 EDT
  Derek, What I'm referring to is just a set of comparisons of torque available at the road surface vs. road speed. I did...
• Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub vs. Tiico (was The problem with TIICO) <F>
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 03:13:57 -0800
  ...Its torque curve would appear to be that of a typical small displacement engine, i.e., tuned for output at higher rpm. The Subaru...
• Oil strainer leak
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 09:53:23 -0800
  ...New crush washer on the drain plug, torqued to 16 ft-lbs (is that the correct torque?). Placed a new gasket on the oil...
• Re: What to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:47:23 -0700
  ...I >> know the bolt is supposed to be torqued to 258 ft/lbs but I'm hoping close >> counts. What would you do if...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:56:31 -0400
  ...torque in ft-lb size grade/8.8 10.9 12.9 6mm 7 10 12 8mm 17 24 29 10mm 33 47 57...
• Re: lug nut torque?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 20:27:19 -0700
  Most likely this was the result of a mechanic who thinks Vanagons with their high torque specs are a real PITA. However, in properly...
• Re: TIICO/ABA engine question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:50:25 -0500
  ...lbs of torque right off idle and 165 hp up top - no > nasty turbo required! =) > > On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 8:36 AM...
• Re: Head (gasket) fix
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 10:29:00 -0800
  ...Head Torque - Different torques for different folks? How close a tolerance to spec has been followed by different factory guys, mechanics and backyard types...
• Calibrate youself!
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 08:02:05 EDT
  Sure you can seek out a lab to calibrate your torque wrench, but lets have some fun with this. Torque simply is force x...
• Re: Torque Wench
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 06:50:38 -0500
  > Never used a torque wrench. I am methodical in the sense that I tighten the > bolts until I feel the metal stretch. It is...
• 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 15:01:52 EDT
  ...230 horsepower @ 5400 rpm Torque: 228 @ 4400 rpm Sequential Multiport fuel injection with dual spray injectors Platinum-tipped spark plugs Computerized management system with...
• Re: Tires (Tyres) from COSTCO?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:46:16 -0800
  ...Torque? What's that? They'll just pick >a lug nut, thread it on, crank it up until the air hammer socket quits >tightening...
• Disaster strikes! Urgent Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:11:56 -0700
  ...Using the recommended torque sequence and a bar torque wrench instead of a clicker, I was on the sixth head nut and it was...
• Re: 84 Head Bolt/Nut leak
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 May 1997 01:31:08 -0400
  ...In Theory (hey, you might care), this would change the torque control of the clamping away from what "they" intended. The head/nut friction...
• Re Waterboxer power vs Transplants
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 15:37:24 -0800
  ...of torque > at 3,200 rpm. > The Vanagon.com site http://www.vanagon.com/info/lists this motor at 122 ft lbs at 3200...
• rear pulley seal question
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 23:36:12 -0600
  ...I am a student of Muir and rear is rear, but have found out some call the front(torque converter end) seal the "rear...