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• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:18:03 -0500
  ...like on a cylinder head say. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Hanson" <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011...
• 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...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:12:41 -0800
  ...And............after I got that engine fixed in that Mercedes.........cast iron head, a forest of cylinder head studs.......... if that engine is fully...
• Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:46:17 -0800
  ...about the headlights going nearly dim. ) > On 12/14/2012 12:13 AM, neil n wrote: > .... Voltage at battery and alternator > stud: 12.8...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:27:02 -0700
  ...port gasket, or sneak a head out > between the exhaut pipes with studs instead of bolts into the > heads..........but it's not fun...
• Re: Pesky Vanagon exhaust system.....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:06:41 -0700
  ...Just don't break off any studs that screw into the heads or anything .. but for the nuts and bolts ....tighten them very firmly...
• Re: Heads are off; now what?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 10:52:42 +0000
  ...The problem is that on the wbx, the water jacket and the head studs are in *just* the wrong place to allow you to...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:00:50 -0500
  ...Most likely your have loose heads as the result of improper torque at installation, overheating, or the studs are just no longer doing their...
• Re: Im back with air ... mind boggling
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 11:35:41 -0800
  ...They had coated the threads on the head studs > with some kind of white sealant and ended up with > hydraulic locks when trying to...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Mon, 31 May 2010 19:45:31 -0700
  ...I use the red GM certified coolant at about 50/50 coolant water ratio.� The label says it's good for aluminum cylinder head...
• 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: Coolant coming out...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 23:04:54 -0700
  ...This could either be a head to cylinder gasket problem or a cracked head. If the combustion gases are accumulating fast enough, the coolant...
• 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...
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:52:56 -0400
  ...months after I got it > > after the original engine snapped a head stud. It's remarkable how > > reliable machines are when you start from...
• 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: Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 17:24:20 -0800
  ...hope the cylinder head studs don't snap off down in the > block when going to remove the heads. > > The heads should really come...
• Self-Introduction
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 26 Sep 95 18:50:22 EDT
  ...Bill Kennedy, almost 47; I head up a computer consulting group serving small businesses, municipalities, nonprofits; work out of NJIT, a 7000-student public...
• Re: 2.5L 120HP waterboxer.....that runs on 91 octane......90mm stroke by 94mm bore....and pases smog...hmmm?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 22:45:56 -0700
  ...PRESSURE 100 BALANCING CRANK &RODS, PISTONS, FLYWHEEL AND CLUTCH 110 STOCK STUDS VW 043-198-035-SP(RARE GERMAN) 35 ENGLE CAM FK7 (TURBO...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 May 2010 14:11:21 -0500
  ...pump lube and rust inhibutor. > > there has been this discussion about different metals 'forever' about > engines and cylinder heads etc etc etc. > and as...
• Re: Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 00:24:08 -0700
  ...metal expansion-- VW's use very long steel studs > which clamp > the aluminum cylinders and head assembly to the block. > > This thick rubber gasket...
• Re: Head leak again.... What next?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:53:57 -0500
  ...but stretch the studs. Maybe they are already stretched and that's why the leaking. New heads vs old heads, if the old ones...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:16:40 -0500
  ...unlike a diesel Vanagon it didn't eat the head. Sure valves hit pistons. The 3 cam towers ( 4 cylinder 240D) just snapped off...
• Re: My latest Acquisitions....
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:51:22 -0400
  ...The usual cause of leakage > > from the cylinder area is a combination of the heads loosening and the > > cylinder barrels pounding into the case...
• Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:36:50 -0800
  ...stud: 12.8 Battery posts + clamps, and starter 30 connection are > clean. Solenoid connection is fairly clean. (certainly not corroded) > Turning key dims headlights...
• Fwd: Oil in Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 12:08:53 -0500
  ...Cylinder wall and stud erosion start quickly without the coolant additives. Test the system to make sure it is holding pressure when done. Dennis...
• finding crack in Amsterdam, part 1
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 23 May 2016 13:48:05 -0700
  ...job with potential pitfalls, such as the cylinder studs could break while removing or installing the head nuts. I told him that was a...
• Re: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 6
  Historical mailing list - dieselwesty
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 13:42:12 -0400
  ...But, because the dasher block PO threw in the head, I have the head > bolts that do fit the block. > > 1)Will it cause...
• Re: Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 18:09:02 -0700
  ...hope the cylinder head studs don't snap off down in the > block when going to remove the heads. > > The heads should really come...
• Re: exhaust gasket question 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:29:58 -0700
  ...Red van needed gaskets and one head as road salt actually ate the head to the point that the exhaust studs broke out of...
• Re: Opinions Please
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:20:01 -0500
  ...all think what ever you want about my study but it's simple fact, alll heads except one had crack (some just a small...
• 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...
• Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:43:09 -0500
  ...about the headlights going nearly dim. ) >> >>> On 12/14/2012 12:13 AM, neil n wrote: >> >> >>> .... Voltage at battery and alternator >>> stud: 12.8...
• Re: '82 diesel resurrection death?
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:04:29 -0400
  ...head > to diagnose the damage. I think I can just take off the oil pan and look > at the bearings and the cylinder walls...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:00:12 -0400
  ...sake....i pulled the heads (some trouble with the >> > cylinders >> > trying to come out with the heads....). With the heads off it was >> > obvious...
• Re: Club Hammers
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 18:20:25 -0600
  ...therefore hitting the nut on it's > top > > >> > > >> surface with the cylinder head acting as a support. >> > > >> > > >> Given enough room? Dear God, I would...
• Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 08:31:20 -0700
  ...metal expansion-- VW's use very long steel studs which clamp the aluminum cylinders and head assembly to the block. This thick rubber gasket...
• Re: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 6
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 21:40:50 -0400
  ...I just bought a head from a list member of the diesel group, and it looks like he used the 12mm head with an...
• FS - '83.5 Weekender GL
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 15:41:23 -0500
  ...000 miles -looks great, runs great -1.9L, new head gaskets and no. 3 cylinder replaced in the Spring of '96 -4 spd manual...
• Re: Pesky Vanagon exhaust system.....
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:07:05 -0700
  ...cool-down cycles. > Just don't break off any studs that screw into the heads or anything .. > but for the nuts and bolts ....tighten...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Ikard
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:46:00 -0700
  ...port gasket, or sneak a head out > between the exhaut pipes with studs instead of bolts into the > heads..........but it's not fun...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 12:02:47 -0700
  ...New AMC Spanish Heads > Wrist Pin Bushings > Cam Shaft - Reground from Van-Cafe > Complete Gaskets Replacement of All seals > Piston Cylinder Kit - From Van...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:41:49 -0700
  ...port gasket, or sneak a head > out >> between the exhaut pipes with studs instead of bolts into the >> heads..........but it's not fun...
• Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:09:51 -0700
  ...about the headlights going nearly dim. ) > > >> On 12/14/2012 12:13 AM, neil n wrote: > > > >> .... Voltage at battery and alternator >> stud: 12.8...
• Dealer repair disaster '89 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Strawn
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 18:27:20 -0700
  ...and right cylinder heads and gaskets, replaced leaking coolant flanges, O rings, sealant, replaced flange adapter and refilled coolant. Replaced studs, 4 injectors, inner...
• 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...
• Re: Hesitation with acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Sat, 13 May 2000 19:35:07 -0400
  ...We recently had the engine rebuilt due to a broken > cylinder head stud. Then engine runs great except for a hesitation when > accelerating. The...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 31 May 2010 19:15:27 -0700
  ...you need to remove the left lower tin/rock protection cover from the left cylinder head. the oil pressure switch where you'd measure...
• Re: Start/Run/Then No Start/Temp II - now good
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:46 +0000
  ...Only one bolt is holding this manifold to the head. I will have studs installed. If I have to remove both heads I'll...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:36:05 -0700
  ...sake....i pulled the heads (some trouble with the cylinders > trying to come out with the heads....). With the heads off it was obvious...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:04:31 -0700
  ...I think noone would be dumb enough to hand me a set of cracked, greasy, > clearly baked on-stuff cylinder heads, when i presented...
• Re: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 7 Feb 2021 19:32:45 +0000
  ...The head studs could be more robust. Except for cracked heads combustion gasses getting into the cooling system always begin with the heads coming...
• Re: What can go wrong.....
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sun, 21 May 2017 11:45:22 -0400
  ...damage to the cylinder walls > and > >> head studs. Google cylinder cavitation erosion especially ford Diesels. > >> The WaterBoxer equivalent is busted studs. > >> Also, after the...
• Re: Hi resolution pictures of Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 08:16:51 -0700
  ...cylinder head removal.namely stud snappage and costs.Engineruns > smoooooth.I never considered a rebuild for this or any WBX,so the heads > were...
• Re: Open letter to/flame on (unprof'l)Vendors!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ryan McGee
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 22:39:47 -0500
  ...But being a poor student, the new heads had just about put me out of cashola, and I was ready to go home to...
• Re: Dealer Disaster (Update #2)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 May 2003 19:28:19 -0400
  ...Although the heads were replaced, it is probable that they did not seal correctly where the heads meet the cylinders. This is the common...
• Re: rough idle, gas guzzling, oil dripping van
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 22 Feb 2006 10:31:10 -0600
  ...One can unscrew the hollow center stud (pipe) and replace the o-ring without disconnecting the hoses. If this is a 1.9, then...
• Re: Vanagon mentioned on Car Talk today
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:27:01 -0500
  ...a headwind. I hated it when it blew that engine and I drove it 250 miles back to Dallas on 3 cylinders and adding...
• Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Tue, 28 Jun 2016 02:17:09 +0000
  ...use new no matter what.  I did just this on a cylinder > head replacement job we just did.  I hate when reusing old parts...
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:28:39 -0700
  ...when it's multiple fasteners in a group. > like on a cylinder head say. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Don Hanson" <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> > To: <vanagon...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:17:45 -0400
  ...I think noone would be dumb enough to hand me a set of cracked, greasy, clearly baked on-stuff cylinder heads, when i presented...