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• Re: She runs!!!!! Finally
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:05:50 -0400
  ...I pulled the heads and replaced them with a better used set, changed the main seal, and freshened up every nut, bolt, and part...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:25:28 -0400
  ...Can't thank you enough! Looks like we >> will be heading to the Grand Canyon at the end of the week after all. >> Best...
• Running problems
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 17:56:27 EDT
  ...the electrical connections(including the grounds on the driver's side cylinder head), and used dielectric grease in all of them. During this process...
• Re: Disaster PT. 2
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:55:12 -0400
  ...At about 90-92,000 it burned a piston, scored the cylinder, damaged the head. Put metal all through the engine. Pulled the engine...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:31:29 -0500
  ...The heads have a rubber gasket > between them and the case, rubber hoses connect them to the intake > plenum, and the cap nuts on...
• Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:08:41 -0800
  ...pistons and cylinders are not the weak parts. > The heads will likely fail long before much wears with the pistons and > cylinders and rings...
• Re: Sudden head gasket coolant catastrophic leaking
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 00:09:09 -0400
  ...Sudden head gasket coolant catastrophic leaking > > >> Fellow vanagon types >> >> Benny is correct this is a classic problem with the WBX engine outer >> cylinder head...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 17:50:00 -0700
  ...You can't mix the heads, they should be the same. #2. Loosen the adjusting nuts about two full turns. #3. Start the engine...
• Re: Detailed list of what size sockets/wrenches/tools do you carry??
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 20:17:46 -0600
  ...I believe the bolt head that holds on the rear brake drum is 11 mm, but that's real close to 7/16''. I...
• Re: Pedal action migrating towards the floor (clutch)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:05:58 -0800
  ...where that aft nut and bolt afair is a stud .. so it's real easy to unbolt the slave cylinder. scott www.turbovans.com...
• Re: Possible...Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400
  ...If you have any sign of cooling system weirdness afterwards check cylinder head torque. If the nuts/studs loosened carefully re-torque them. Any...
• Re: Wasserleaker Head Job - What am I getting myself in for
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 09:46:01 -0800
  ...Things like, long special alloy steel head studs with special sealant under the head nuts while torquing, just off the top uff mein noggin...
• Torque for lug nuts on GoWesty Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 3 Oct 2019 17:40:49 +0000
  ...for 20% less than $20.  I wouldn't use this for cylinder head bolts but it's good enough for wheel lugs. Discount Tire...
• Re: Oettinger 2.8 1991 Wolfy for sale in MI
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:34:09 -0700
  ...6 Cylinder, 2.9 L > > > > * Exterior Color: White > > * Interior Color: Gray > > * Title: Clear > > > > Header > > Vehicle Description > > Header > > We took this Vanagon in on trade...
• Re: locating my water/oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:08:07 -0700
  ...the nuts on studs that hold the head down or torqued to only 37 ft lbs. It works pretty much. in an air-cooled...
• Re: looking for source for "crazy trailer"
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Thu, 23 May 2002 11:19:54 -0500
  ...Or we could run the Waser boxer on plain water for cooling and > have evaporated water recovery from the cylinder head leaks to drink...
• Re: Wolfie mods
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 21:09:44 PDT
  ...I used stainless steal hardware where possible 13 mm nuts, bolts washers etc. ****In engine rebuilding use ONLY NEW *head bolts the case bolts...
• (can do) Aluminum Crank Case..Weld or Replace?
  Historical mailing list - Dwight Mattix (Dwight Mattix)
  Fri, 14 Jun 1996 17:20:18 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I have never had to weld an aluminum case, but I've had a >lot of other alum parts welded, like cylinder heads, without...
• Re: Sudden clutch nothing...while parked
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 4 Sep 2014 13:06:32 -1000
  ...no soft brakes, nuthin! Been driving to windsurf every > day, 100 mile round trip with plenty of hills and headwinds, a lot of > shifting...
• Re: lifter's sticking, adjustment procedure
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 10:26:21 -0600
  ...Loosen the adjusting nuts about two full turns. #3. Start the engine for about 1 minute. #4. Go to the back of the car...
• Re: Engine Balancing
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 07:31:00 -0400
  ...Some things just jump out at you like dropped valve seats, crank bearings that missed the pins, cylinder head gaskets cut by leaks, burned...
• Re: Check my head?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:08:53 -0600
  ...like what I'm dealing with now with two very leaky heads (~20%) on one cylinder after just a measly 40k miles. > > (Wow, I...
• Re: rough idle, gas guzzling, oil dripping van
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:37:05 -0500
  ...Check the breather tower base, attaching nuts(4).Check any hoses,and put hose clamps on questionable connections. If your brave, use a propane...
• Re: Hi resolution pictures of Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 19:24:15 -0700
  ...cylinder head removal.namely stud snappage and costs.Engine runs smoooooth.I never considered a rebuild for this or any WBX,so the heads...
• 80-83 Tranny / engine / Fuel Injection FS
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 20 May 2002 19:23:41 -0500
  ...This is a short block engine with the following: #1) No heads, but with lifters mated to the cam. #2) Oil cooler #3) Oil...
• Re: WBX motor rather than ....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:50:52 -0700
  ...and .......of all amazing things, one piece cylinder heads ! Like that was a breakthrough or something. and I will say for sure the waterboxer...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:12:29 -0700
  ...A waterboxer engine has a combination studs with nuts and bolts , holding the exhaust pipes to the heads. 8 fasteners in all. Years later...
• Likely Pop Top Spring Cable Solution (Long, with pic)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:29:27 -0700
  ...I cut a coil off the spring and ground end "level" to allow for the longer bolt head/ball combo. The head on the...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:27:02 -0700
  ...waterboxer engine has a combination studs with nuts and bolts , holding > the exhaust pipes to the heads. > 8 fasteners in all. > Years later, after...
• Re: Master cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Mon, 26 May 2008 22:41:34 -0700
  ...the but nut is an option - but that's pretty heavy duty work ) first thing when drum is off - check wheel cylinder for leakage...
• Head Gaskets: A Rite of Passage : A Prayer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 07:30:52 -0500
  ...It is with this attitude that I beseech the Vanagon gods to PLEASE let the heads pull away from the cylinders. And PLEASE let...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 07:44:31 -0500
  ...Install new rear brake cylinders, install new front pads and > rear shoes. Install new front spindle locking nuts.( parts from Ken at > Vanagain.com...
• Re: compressing piston rings in engine
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:39:47 -0800
  ...I use a long wobble extension to access the nuts, and while it may look challenging at first it's definitely better/easier than...
• Re: Repost: Research done, now your opinion...
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 11:29:29 -0800
  ...the 3K oil changes) when I did the heads last time >>I >>had the cylinder barrels out and they looked good, no scratches or...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 23:08:38 -0500
  ...nuts to strengthen this area. The OE heads were another weak area of the stock 2.1 engine. Bob used new AMC heads with...
• Re: Disaster PT. 2
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 19:32:23 -0500
  ...At about 90-92,000 it > > burned a piston, scored the cylinder, damaged the head. Put metal all > > through the engine. Pulled the engine...
• dashboard removal
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Sun, 7 Jan 1996 19:08:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...The cluster should now be free... -Remove the steering wheel (pull out the center to reveal a 24mm nut- it's one or two...
• Re: Van questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Apr 1994 08:35:04 EDT
  ...is directly about the head? Should I removeit and tighted them as well? Yup, you are right. Eight nuts in all, and all should...
• Re: Possible...Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:53:30 -0700
  ...dry-fit the head to check that gab and it it's off .. >> get this ...*try a different cylinder head* !! >> ( which is true. ) >> but...
• finding crack in Amsterdam, part 1
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 23 May 2016 13:48:05 -0700
  ...with potential pitfalls, such as the cylinder studs could break while removing or installing the head nuts. I told him that was a risk...
• Re: Bubble in cooling system? '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - W.R. Transue
  Tue, 23 Jul 96 10:55:09 -0500
  ...goes between the power steering pump belt, into the right side cylinder head) > that's an air-bleed hose. notice that it goes up...
• Re: Sudden head gasket coolant catastrophic leaking
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 11:29:12 -0700
  ...With one nut on the middle lower > studs I bring the head into contact with the gasket and adjust the > push rod > tubes as...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Transmission Removal Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:49:45 -0800
  ...I sell, btw, clutch slave cylinder brackets with 'that bolt' ( the one with the nut on the bottom you can barely get a short...
• Re: In the Dog House
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 13:01:36 -0700
  ...The ductwork completely blocks access to the upper left engine mounting bolt, and doghouse engines have a nut pressed into the case, using a...
• Re: Sudden head gasket coolant catastrophic leaking
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:10:07 -0700
  ...Sudden head gasket coolant catastrophic leaking >> >> >> >>> Fellow vanagon types >>> >>> Benny is correct this is a classic problem with the WBX engine outer >>> cylinder head...
• 84 Westy WBoxer Rebuild - Part I
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Sun, 02 Mar 1997 21:56:26 -0800
  ...torque, port and polish the heads, but haven't made any concrete decisions yet. No big bore pistons/cylinders I know of out there...
• Re: Oil Pressure Guage, Kohl-Weiss, TDC sender
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Sep 94 20:21:46 EDT
  ...drain plate nut (I think). The included instructions BTW are not great-let me know if you need assistance. As for head temp; the...
• Fw: VDO OP Guage install?(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 12:58:19 -0600
  ...switches and the one uner the 3/4 > cylinder seem to be the only viable location to add the big bulky VDO > single pole...
• Fw: VDO OP Guage install?(long)[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 24 Nov 1997 12:53:06 -0600
  ...switches and the one uner the 3/4 > cylinder seem to be the only viable location to add the big bulky VDO > single pole...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - engine case stud ? - Must have good answer - Calling Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 11 May 2008 14:26:11 -0700
  ...To get home from mexico - I guess I'd close up the stud hole in the head with JB weld, and make a giant...
• Re: Exhaust fun never ends
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 07:49:27 -0700
  ...Cylinders #1 and #4 have each had both studs replaced with bolts, and despite my fears of dealing with the dreaded exhaust studs it...
• tired 1.9l question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 00:45:23 -0500
  ...I replaced the right side head (VW dealer replaced it) shortly after I purchased the van in 1993, and two years ago I replaced...
• Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 7 Dec 2022 20:31:38 -0500
  ...I have one tool set that had lots of Philips and other screw head sizes. With the correct one and a a socket wrench...
• Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 22:22:35 -0600
  ...Cylinder head temperature reading is more responsive and will give fairly accurate readings within three to five minutes. How the two gauge readings truly...
• Re: Possible...Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:38:50 -0500
  ...dry-fit the head to check that gab and it it's off .. > >> get this ...*try a different cylinder head* !! > >> ( which is true. ) > >> but...
• Water Boxer Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 10:29:03 -0800
  ...hold down nut at the bottom of the injectors. This is a rear wheel drive vehicle with an inline 4 cylinder. What does this...
• heat exchangers replaced.
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 12:58:53 EDT
  ...On the right side, one of the studs came out with the nut but did not damage the threads in the head so they...
• Re: Moral qestion--Case in point
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:18:41 -0500
  ...Used Seafoam to get carbon out >> of cylinder >> heads. Changed bad thermostat. Checked all grounds and built >> ground "web" to >> all points in engine...
• Re: Ohh those VW gods...billowing blue smoke.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:36:06 -0700
  ...I have spent up to 3 hours on one cylinder head nut.. getting it to unscrew cleanly .... ..since it felt like it wanted to...
• Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 7 Dec 2022 19:10:06 -0600
  ...It is a cylinder probably twice the diameter of a > normal heavy screwdriver. It is made so that one seats the driver end > (phillips...