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• Only need O rings
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 23:20:37 -0700
  I have all the other gaskets, only the O rings that seal the water on the cylinders I need. How do I get hold...
• Re: Water pumps and head gaskets-end of story
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 13:11:30 -0600
  ...Water pumps and head gaskets-end of story > Turns out the mechanic had put back an old gasket and with no sealant. > thanks to...
• Re: leaky head gasket question again
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 17:27:42 -0500
  ...It has 92k miles on it's 1.9L and last fall I replaced the gaskets. After what I went through getting the sleeves...
• Re: Subaru 2.5 issues
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 26 Oct 2020 08:06:15 -0700
  ...The head gasket issue, bilaterally, was ubiquitous, along with loud valve clatter (unrelated, fortunately). IME the head gasket failure rarely leads to cylinder/piston...
• Re: Door Gasket Sealing
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 04:17:04 -0500
  ...Door Gasket Sealing Applying wide (2" is good) clean masking tape to a metal surface side, and some slow drying colorant, like artist's...
• Re: Gasket set?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 19:16:18 -0700
  ...I did recommend Bus Depot for the gasket set. I do want to support Vanagon part suppliers who support this list. I bought mine...
• FS: Set of rebuilt 2.1 heads and gaskets
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 21:24:28 -0400
  ...I want $400 for the two heads, and most of a gasket set (I'm not sure what I got but you will get...
• Re: Request for consensus on Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 96 13:26:21 EST
  James Glenn <jmglenn@grove.iup.edu> wrote this about head gasket leaks: >Lurking, listening, sometimes questioning, the consensus SEEMS to be > >1. Try BarsLeaks...
• Re: leaking thermostat
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 28 May 2007 21:49:33 -0400
  I got some gasket stuff at autozone today. They have SOOO many gasket compounds, and im assuming they are all pretty much the same...
• Re: Removing gold gasket from aluminum
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:15:35 -0500
  At 04:32 PM 12/20/2010, Rob wrote... >Anyone have a good way to remove old gasket material from aluminum? Wait a minute...
• Re: Heads gasket job (new section)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 20:29:39 -0500
  Ben, what a nice job detailing the head gasket job! I can appreciate the effort you extended to detail your work. I'm sure...
• rear heater on 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 11:02:15 -0700
  ...I have tried standard gasket material and I have tried liquid gasket material (and combinations). What the hell am I doing wrong here???
• Re: sealing exhaust parts
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 06:33:56 EDT
  ...I have put new gaskets and > donuts and tighten to the point that I snapped a few bolts. Any sealing > compound/other techniques > anyone...
• Head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - "Paul Lindsay,Summit Resources/Triad Sportswear"
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 10:32:51 -0600
  ...After taking it in to the local VW dealer I was advised the head gaskets and push rod tube seals need replaced. secondary followup...
• Oil pump sealing questions...
  Historical mailing list - Donald Adams
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 08:52:25 -0700
  ...a>There are two oil pump gaskets in my gasket kit. Bentley shows only one on page 17.7. Do I put one gasket...
• Hylomar or other gasket sealant
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:54:25 -0500
  I'm in the process of fixing a couple of coolant leaks and wanted to use Hylomar on the gasket for a coolant pipe...
• warm up and coolant pressure on head gasket seals
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 20:49:51 -0800
  ...I do believe the thick rubber water jacket gasket uniqueness of the waterboxer is a better clue head corrosion better than the fact that...
• Re: Progress on Alaska trip
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:31:46 -0800
  ...In his opinion that particular gasket shipped with water pumps is > inferior and he used what he feels is a much better gasket. If...
• back to vanagon content a headgasket question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 12:08:07 -0700
  Nearly half of the last digest was about scams and virus, nonvanagon stuff enough to blow a gasket. Speaking of gaskets I have a...
• Re: No Copper Crush Gasket?
  Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 15:15:11 -0500
  ...Reached in and found an Aluminum gasket. (Really crushed one.) Quick trip to Auto Vantage and now have a copper gasket , same size. Still...
• Re: blown head gasket request for help
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 22:32:07 -0700
  ...blown head gasket request for help > Hi All > > > > I just blew a head gasket :-( (at 315,300 miles, only 90K on this > engine). > Does...
• Re: Westy fridge combustion chamber gasket replacement
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 11:58:15 -0500
  ...Al Brase Ryan London wrote: >I made my replacement from the red natural rubber gasket material sold on a roll at >my local hardware...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 9 May 2015 15:42:32 -0400
  The gasket should appear as this and same direction, left end of the photos is the belt end: http://www.partsplaceinc.com/products/product...
• CVJ gaskets;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:29:04 -0600
  Hi All What's the consensus on using gaskets on the CV's? Both ends; both sides, Syncro front outers? All of them I...
• valve cover gasket
  Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 12:56:19 -0500
  How much should valve cover gaskets be? ___________________________________________________________________ Why pay more to get Web access? Try Juno for FREE -- then it's just $9.95...
• Re: drips of antifreeze off head
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 30 Dec 2012 17:15:27 -0500
  ...The >> separation is >> usually caused by corrosion between the head and gasket placing >> pressure on >> the gasket causing it to rip and tear. This...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Jun 2003 - Special issue (#2003-636)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:08:59 -0700
  ...of course the other side of the gasket does have a metal lip, but is not all metal. Does the orientation of the gasket...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 22:10:48 -0800
  You need more than the rubber valve cover gasket (93+ 2.0L engines all have them) - you need the studs for the head as...
• water cooled head leaks???
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 17:28:28 -0500
  For my general education as I shop around I'm wondering how serious coolant leaks from head gaskets in water cooled Vanagons should be...
• Re: fuel filler grommet seal
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:34:00 -0700
  Would this Permatex Anaerobic Gasket Maker be susceptible to todays, or yesteryears gas? http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/anaerobic_gasket_makers...
• Re: Wifes Audi - Oil Leak - NVC
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:59:21 -0800
  It is probably caused by a leaking cylinder head cover gasket. My 2001 Passat leaks oil and has the smell too. I had the...
• Re: Grille emblem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:05:24 -0400
  ...Hi-temp copper gasket maker, apply a sufficient bead then mount cover and tighten until slightly thicker than original gasket. Let cure, tighten to...
• 91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile skylight
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:29:01 -0600
  Any tricks to stopping this thing from leaking? Installed a brand new gasket (just received from from Bus Depot) today, and the skylight edge...
• head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - John Gourley
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 19:36:17 -0700
  A question regarding the water-boxer head gasket problem...................does this problem go right up thru to the last year of production for the...
• Re: heater box sealant
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 09:42:16 EST
  ...What is that stuff? >> Decomposing foam gasket material. Geooge
• Subaru Cooling System Conditioner ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:45:42 -0700
  Out trolling the samba archives Any body ever try this Subaru Cooling System Conditioner (part number SOA635071) as a preventative maintenance for head gasket...
• doka rear decklid rubber gasket? still available? anyone have ETOS?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:26:44 EDT
  anyone know if you can still get the rubber gasket for the engine decklid for the vanagon single and doublecabs? i was given a...
• Re: Muffler Parts
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 24 May 2002 12:52:02 -0700
  No, I was stating that I am replying to the #2 question you asked, not two gaskets. Yes, gaskets between the head and pipes...
• Re: Windshield and gasket preferences?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 07:24:23 -0600
  ...Windshield and gasket preferences? > > I'm replacing my windshield next week and I understand windshields are > available both tinted and tinted with a darker...
• windshield prices
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sat, 2 Feb 2008 11:30:37 -0500
  ...It really was an easy job to do it myself, so even if I went with new windshield and new gasket, it would still...
• What is a complete top end gasket set worth?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 01:14:51 -0600
  ...Because my wife is disabled, I am scared to death of a blown gasket screwing up a trip, so I am investigating what's...
• Head aches
  Historical mailing list - vana-gogh
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 18:44:47 -0400
  ...It seems like after 120K the constant expansion and contraction being absorbed by these rubber gaskets would eventually cause leaks but how bout the...
• Re: Totally Heat up your H2O Vanagon in 20 Seconds, in Winter!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 01:14:05 +0100
  Davidson wrote: > I wonder if faster heating is better, worse, or neutral for the head > gaskets. > I know there have been many claims that...
• my new 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - marty
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 14:19:49 -0500
  ...I now have the money to fix the head gasket leak and dead battery. I've been doing lots of research on the net...
• Re: resealing heads: two tubes of stuff in the gasket kit??
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 10:54:05 -0500
  ...I have seen strange and scary result with Dirko on head gasket..... remember, The right stuff is not cheap$$$ I have a bucket in...
• Re: Need a gasket
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 19 Oct 2007 21:53:22 -0700
  ...Need a gasket > I'm replacing the water pump on my 1.9L. I had Van-Cafe ship me all the > bits I need...
• Re: RTV colors
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 22:08:11 -0500
  ...Their Web site http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_makers.htm shows most of the common colors. For grins, take a...
• Re: Sudden head gasket coolant catastrophic leaking
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 11:32:11 -0400
  ...Anyway, what i'm trying to say is that you are not sure if combustion pressure push the outter gasket out of if just...
• Re: Head Gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 16:53:33 -0800
  Guy, The symptoms you describe are closer to what most watercooled autos do when the head gasket blows. Wasserboxers are a special case due...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 13:37:46 -0700
  ...I believe Michael snow had it right, that the flat surfaces seal as required, and besides, I already installed mine without a gasket so...
• Re: Cost of Head Gasket Replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Feb 1997 22:11:00 -0500 (EST)
  ...The heads are a significant portion of the price and whithout them, the gasket replacement alone should cost much less. Good luck, Jim Davis...
• Re: Head gasket questions
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 06:34:09 EDT
  ...replacing the head gaskets in my Vanagon and have a couple of >questions.... >What do you think about Permatex gasket sealing compound? >Gary >88GL...
• Re: Windshield Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 11:11:35 -0500
  ...Perhaps the installers put the new gasket in upside down. I think the gasket has a slight taper towards the top.If it is...
• Origin of head gasket design
  Historical mailing list - Ray-Corp
  Mon, 27 Oct 1997 19:04:04 -0500
  Dear Mr McGee Funny, I thought that the head gasket design was Scottish in origin. Didn't they develop the technology of putting rubber...
• Oil fill tube gasket removal
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Thu, 31 May 2007 09:31:45 -0300
  Does anyone have any tips on removing the oil fill tube gasket from the case? I've been trying with scrapers but there must...
• Re: Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:13:36 -0700
  ...has anyone worked out the torque specs for the various flavors of oil plug gasket/washers? Bentley shows 18 ft/lb for the plug...
• a new idea on the well beaten subject of leaking head gaskets...
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 17:05:55 -0800
  ...a leaking head gasket will require a major engine operation, as head removal and resealing is not a trivial operation. The heads must be...
• Hd Gasket Leak '85
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Sep 1996 10:56:11 -0400
  My 85 Westy has been diagnosed with a leaky head gasket thru a pressure check followed by a visual check. It looks like this...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sat, 9 May 2015 09:20:05 -0500
  ...The head gasket tab is toward the timing belt side and not > toward the flywheel side of the motor. Looks like a new headgasket...
• Re: Head Gasket Manufaacturers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 13:49:12 EDT
  Todd - There were two main suppliers to Volkswagen were Reinz and Elring, both out of Germany and both of which also supply Head gasket...