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Re: torque and thrust
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Mon, 19 Nov 2001 19:08:49 -0800
...21:00:44 -0600 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: torque ? > > Or a more useful one: watts to horsepower (divide by 746, if...
Re: Eurovan engines...was: Re: Which is it?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 9 Dec 2003 22:32:59 -0800
...This engine has 140 ft lb or torque @ 2200 rpm. By comparison my Vanagon engine ('95 Golf 2.0) has 115 hp @5400 rpm...
Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:26:33 -0400
...I was going up a long hill in "D" third gear and theorize the torque converter was working extra hard and got extra hot...
Re: '97 (?) Caravelle VR6
Historical mailing list
05 Apr 1996 08:17:18 GMT
Jim Davis wrote: >in a truck or a van with much more weight to carry arround engines are >typically setup for much more torque...
What's the correct torque here??
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Wed, 16 Jun 1999 18:45:21 -0700
...Since I'm bothered by the low torque Wilson specs, I look in my old Clymer manual for the aircooled Vanagons and it too...
Re: engine conversion question...
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Fri, 25 Jun 2004 16:24:26 -0400
...See: > > http://www.fastforward.ca/vanagonswap/AHU/ahu.jpg > > The TDI walks all over the 1.9/2.1L wasserboxer in the torque department...
Re: Why has the list been so quiet lately/ 1.9TD
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 11 Nov 2000 09:05:02 -0700
...etc.)? A free-flow > > exhaust and a minor boost tweak on the TD puts it at more torque than the > > 2.0, and a...
Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 4 Dec 2015 17:42:59 -0500
There are 1/2" drive torque wrenches that go to 250 ft./lbs. I think the setting for these is 168 ft. /lbs. from...
Re: Dead VC
Historical mailing list - Jerry Wallace
Wed, 17 Dec 1997 11:57:05 -0600
According to Joe: > > On Wed, 17 Dec 1997, Don Gibbons wrote: > > > Can any one with a working syncro put an arm type torque wrench...
Re: torque ?
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Mon, 19 Nov 2001 17:54:01 -0800
...VANAGON.COM > Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 8:20 PM > Subject: torque ? > > > Does anyone know how to convert inch pounds to foot pounds? > Thanks...
Re: few things you want to tell the tire changing monkeys at the local tire s...
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Mon, 25 Dec 2006 10:53:47 -0700
> > Unless of course the impact gun is set for less than the final torque > and the nuts are torqued up with the wrench. That...
Re: lug nuts--broke a socket--socket strength investigations.
Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
Tue, 7 Apr 1998 12:53:12 -0400
...After this I looked into the science of lug nuts and torque. Heres what I found: 1. Always use a torque wrench unless you...
130 MPH in a vanagon
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Tue, 7 Dec 2004 14:42:10 -0800
For those with a head for numbers, the SVX theoretically produces ~230 lbs-ft of torque at 5000rpm in factory tune. With a 0...
Re: 1.8 gas vs. 2.1 boxer
Historical mailing list
Sat, 2 Mar 1996 01:46:39 -0500
...For those of you that have >done this conversion, how does the van drive? How would you say the >torque curves compare on the...
Re: lug nut torque?
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sat, 9 Jul 2005 05:39:02 -0500
<< I think some form of fretting corrosion might be caused by insufficient tightening torque especially since the fasteners are hardened steel and the tightening...
Re: [TDI-conversion] Fast Forward's "undercover" TDI project for the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 2 Apr 2006 01:13:51 +1200
...My >goal is for a very "relaxed" 150hp and 350ft.lbs of torque - this combo can >be pushed to over 200hp but I don...
Re: Proper torque of lug nuts
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:15:57 -0400
...My Haynes manual shows 133 foot pounds as >the proper torque for wheels. I could not find any designation in >the Bentley. Is 133...
RE: Hoo Boy! ('90 Transplant: Corrado Torque Data)
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Wed, 29 May 1996 11:49:35 -0400
...they are building some horrendous new pollution testing stations in MD. Torque data is presented, and in stock and modified engines, it peaks at...
Re: Auto Transmission service advice
Historical mailing list - C. Abney
Tue, 7 May 2019 15:09:10 -0700
If it is just a leaky pan that pan is very picky about how it is sealed and requires very little torque on the...
torqeuing Big Nutz
Historical mailing list - Antaki
Sat, 12 Mar 2005 09:57:45 -0800
...For example, if you hold the cheater 3' from the nut, divide the torque setting by 3. Subtract that number from your weight on...
Re: lug nuts torque-
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:37:04 -0400
...I was able to loosen the lug nuts perfectly well with the 4x4, which has > torque arms about 8" each way, giving me 16...
Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:22:54 -0400
The torque converter seal alone is rarely the problem. Intermittent leakage can be sign of overheating or a vent on top is clogged. There...
Re: engine conversion question...
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Sat, 26 Jun 2004 02:10:45 +0000
It would all depend on if you were oriented towards horsepower or torque. Plenty of horsepower can be had from the 8v 2.0l...
Re: OEM Vanagon alloy torque spec>??
Historical mailing list - jimt
Thu, 23 Jun 2005 15:53:07 -0600
...OEM Vanagon alloy torque spec>?? > > > On 6/23/05, Gerald Masar <azsun99@earthlink.net> wrote: > >> So, I have looked in Bentley, my owners manual...
Re: Project Vanagon Dyno Results & Comparison
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 23 Oct 2004 17:51:55 +1300
...Sixty percent (109.86 foot pounds) of peak torque was >available from 3,200 rpm up to 7,000 rpm. > >So my work, and...
Re: Rotary Motor
Historical mailing list - Bruce Grove
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 21:51:16 -0700
...and anyway what's wrong with a linear torque curve, that would be in keeping with how I drove my old bay, once you...
Re: FW: Gear Reduction Starter
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Fri, 4 Nov 2005 08:38:01 -0500
>Since it is a gear reduction starter it is trying to make more >torque. It does this by turning the engine over exactly half...
Lifter/Valve question
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 4 May 2000 10:13:16 -0400
...Have you found the need for head re-torque/valve adjust/exhaust re-torque to be true? Am I just carrying mental baggage from...
Re: OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:46:54 -0700
...OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque > The spec for alloys on my Porsche 968 is 85 ft-lbs. I use the same on > the...
Re: Torque Wrench
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 15 Oct 2002 07:58:27 -0400
The beam torque wrench supplies a steady torque as you can hold it at the setting. Once the clicker style clicks, its done. Jay...
TANSTAAFL EG33 vs VAG TDI
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Sun, 25 Jul 2004 20:49:33 -0700
...The EG33 has a very flat torque curve allowing me to have a 3sp+Overdrive that provides sparkling acceleration using 3d gear to 75MPH...
Re: Rear Whell Bearings Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:27:34 -0500
...The high torque is necessary to clamp the complete assembly together against the inner ball bearing. If not torqued sufficiently the splined hub will...
Re: Shuddering Brakes
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Thu, 3 Mar 2016 14:19:56 -0500
...Tighten is a star pattern with at least a three step sequence of increasing torque. On Thu, 3 Mar 2016 13:31:28 -0500...
How to torque the 3 Groove Pully?
Historical mailing list - Paul
Sun, 2 Jun 2013 13:26:07 -0700
Howdy, I need to torque the 3 groove pully on my engine but I don't have the VW 3102 tool to use. What...
Re:Screw extractors any good?
Historical mailing list - Bill Kenneke
Sun, 13 Jul 1997 23:24:45 -0400
...applying the torque.  Take your time, make sure the extractor is "whacked' in pretty good and then slooooowly apply the torque. <BR>The...
Re: Tech tip #2/torque values
Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
Tue, 08 Jul 1997 12:01:51
...of setting the torch! > > Excuse my ignorance but what are the torque values for Vanagon lug nuts (standard wheels) and why are they so...
Re: Torque Wench
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 20:15:32 -0800
...i would like to have a couple stern words with >> whomever feels it is unnecessary to use a torque >> wrench > > To which Gnarlodious responds...
Re: Wheel torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Fri, 19 Jul 2002 05:49:12 -0700
...Wheel torque specs? What was the general consensus on this? Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller...
Re: rebuilt auto transmission
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 21:21:23 -0700
...I ended up paying under $600 for it and it includes a new torque converter. <www.gtainc.biz <http://www.gtainc.biz>> how hard...
Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 20 May 2016 21:02:46 -0400
...Can I remove > >> ONLY the transmission, leaving the final drive and torque converter > >> attached to the crank/engine block? Seems to me like the...
Alloy wheel torque specification
Historical mailing list - Jim Perrin
Mon, 13 Jul 1998 11:25:30 EDT
...What is the correct torque specification for the factory alloy wheel with the original factory bolts? Thanks. Jim Perrin
Re: torque converter failure
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:28:48 -0500
...It >looks like the torque converter failed and spoiled my day. Has anybody seen >or heard about something similar happening? I do have a...
Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:28:30 -0400
...An engine's torque numbers are only useful as a rough indication of how wide it's (horse)powerband is, and even then, only...
Re: torque wrench info and need to know
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 02:33:02 EDT
In a message dated 4/24/04 10:53:40 PM, danielcroberts@AOL.COM writes: << torque wrenches must be calibrated . . . . . . I have a new...
Re: Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Sun, 7 Aug 2005 12:12:18 -0400
You can use a variable fequency AC drive controller but the torque of the motor will also vary with speed. If constant torque is...
Re: Rear Axle Nut ~Man that's big!!
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sat, 28 Jul 2012 22:58:04 -0700
...Any thoughts? > >Also, when it comes time to torque this beast down, what to use? I was >looking at a 1" torque wrench in...
Re: Inner tie rod
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Sat, 7 Feb 2015 17:11:36 -0600
...I'm > >> using a torque wrench to get the 51ft lbs recommended. However, with the > >> inner tie rod tool it doesn't seem to...
Re: Upper Controlarm Torque
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 23 Jan 2000 22:15:44 -0500
...Upper Controlarm Torque > Page 40.2 in Bentley's shows a torque of 54ft lb on the upper control arm nut > for the up...
Re: [Syncro] 89 Syncro driveshaft detached
Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
Tue, 24 Apr 2001 03:29:28 -0600
...I think the key is to make sure the CV bolts are torqued evenly, as well as to spec. If they aren't torqued...
Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:19:48 -0400
...Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed ATF is an excellent rust inhibitor and its good for rubber too. I'd leave it alone myself.
RE: 1997 EV/Winnebago
Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
Thu, 19 Sep 1996 01:47:12 -0400
...torque_in_lb_ft = 7.26 * torque_in_Nm Cetin ==> 177 lbft ~= 24.38 Nm At 10:24 AM 9/19/96 -0500, Zeidler...
Re: Torque Wench
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 20:19:38 -0800
...i would like to have a couple stern words with >> whomever feels it is unnecessary to use a torque >> wrench > > To which Gnarlodious responds...
Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:25:35 +0000
...Torque converter seal leaking? Hello, It appears that my '86 GL is leaking ATF from the torque converter seal even though I recently replaced...
Re: torque wrench
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 28 Nov 2004 13:55:41 -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: Help and advice requested on engine case bolts
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:15:22 -0400
For starters you don't just re-torque Vanagon head nuts. Sometimes, you can tighten another 1/4 to 1/2 turn but proper...
Re: Dexron III compatible with my plan?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 3 Mar 2003 20:16:19 -0500
...Why are you changing the torque converter with overhauling the trans.? Dirty trans oil is caused by the clutch linings breaking down and their...
Broken bolt on torque converter
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 27 Jul 2004 21:49:59 -0700
After crawling around under the van I found a sheared bolt which looks like it came from the torque converter. At least, I think...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:39:40 -0800
...Torque sells cars and engine conversions, but really torque is what is needed to get our Vanagons going, so a Diesel engine is what...
Re: Heater fan replacment description requested.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 10 Jan 1995 11:42:54 -0800 (PST)
...I did put new ones back in and torqued them until the head broke off as per Bently's instructions. Its not an anti...
Re: Stroking a type 4
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 Apr 1996 12:23:46 -0400
...It will give more torque and power without expensive modifications. If mor is needed, go the corvair option. Dennis.