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• Engine oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Fri, 20 Aug 2004 07:49:14 -0700
  ...because it's hidden by the crossbeam and maybe behind the pulley wheel. In looking at the drawings of the engine in the Bentley...
• Re: Waterfront campsites for kayak on Vancouver island and Bella Coola, British Columbia?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 21:03:53 -0700
  ...on the pump input line. Unfortunately the drops didn't seep down the block, but out on the axle and timing pulley so would...
• Water Pump Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:56:30 -0700
  ...Top one, behind the pulley so you can’t get a socket on it, or the Torx. I have a ground down Allen key...
• Re: Belts screeching
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:38:58 -0400
  ...up the pulleys so they grip better? Or? I'm convinced > overtightened > belts is a major cause of premature water pump failure, especially. > > > Geza >
• Re: alternator and belt question
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 08:14:08 -0700
  ...It's right there under and between the crank pulley and water pump pulley. Make sure it's seated all the way and the...
• Re: help needed can not drive van...oil seals for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:37:32 -0700
  ...pump seal and oil filler tube > >> gasket.. > >> > >> when i did this it appeared that the main pulley seal was fine ( i > >> removed the pulley...
• new Update Re: help needed can not drive van...oil seals for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:21:04 -0700
  ...pump seal and oil filler > tube > >> gasket.. > >> > >> when i did this it appeared that the main pulley seal was fine ( i > >> removed the pulley...
• Re: Velma is back on the road
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 07:48:07 -0400
  ...Scott at turbovans which required a new small hub water pump > for the pulley changes,a bosch rebuilt alternator,new speedometer cable to > show...
• Re: AC Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 23:28:21 -0500
  ...Expansion valve, evaporator, condensor,dryer, and the pump itself It does not hurt ones pocket very much to do this simple thing. No leaks...
• Is this coolant connector and where should it connect?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:53:24 -0500
  ...towards the water pump area but I can't trace it to the other end, what with the brackets, pulleys and such. Thanks! -Mark...
• Re: Bando 9.5mm belt on 1.9L test report
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:33:56 -0700
  ...Dennis pointed out that the arrangement of the belt -- less than 1/2 wrap around the crank pulley -- isn't quite optimal for driving...
• Re: Thermostat Replacement (1.9 L)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 14 May 2001 09:55:53 -0700
  ...the pulley wheel in place to remove that--or is > that removal even neccessary. I'm assuming if I get the entire pump out...
• Re: Not Exact Alt/PS Belts in a Pinch?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Sun, 5 Aug 2018 13:58:11 -0700
  ...Glad to know I can get back on the road quickly, without > too much worry, if the accessories and pulleys are OK. > > No, I...
• Re: 3149 Tool for Crank Pulley Removal - What was I thinking?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 18:45:11 -0300
  ...pressure- from what the GoWesty website says about their high volume pump- my van will actually levitate after I put it in...yes, tongue...
• Re: vibrating tiico engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 10 Nov 2003 17:09:15 +0000
  ...And yes you do need to take the belt off along with the intermediate shaft pulley to get those bolts in there without bending...
• Re: New owner of 91 Westy -- sticky valve
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 17:55:57 -0500
  ...valve covers off before you do the adjusting? Is it to pump up the lifters? ------------------------------------ Give stuck lifters a chance to start using their...
• Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:21:52 -0500
  ...I used the 1.6 water pump > >> housing with the newer style pump and serpentine belt and pulley system. > >> Have you ran the engine...
• Re: Tune-up Time! Recommendations Needed.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 16:34:32 EST
  ...Check the water pump pulley for play or loosness, and examine your belts too. Check ground connections for security of attachment and corrosion. That...
• 2.1 engine FS
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 14:04:07 -0600
  ...Engine will be minus exhaust and rear pulley and ps pump. YOu can have the muffler and cat, but they are original equipment. will...
• Re: Youngest Vanagons are now 10 years old
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 23:59:36 EDT
  ...251 407 405 DM 140.25 Water Pump Belt Stone Deflector: 025 199 913 DM 10.29 (currently $ 4.68) Alternator Pulley Stone Deflector...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 28 Jul 2005 21:29:34 -0500
  ...Lost belt for water pump/alternator. Quickly stopped and > replaced it, didn't overheat as far as I can tell. Plenty of oil on...
• Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 20:58:04 -0400
  ...I took the belt off the water pump. The pulley has very > > little play in it. Almost none in and out along the shaft...
• Re: 007 smoke screen / battery light - TROUBLE!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 18:02:36 -0700
  ...frayed pretty > badly which connected three pulleys (I think the > alternator / ac compressor / and the water pump > maybe(??)) > > Any ideas on what would cause...
• Re: water pump #4 in a year, vent hole leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 May 2003 18:51:14 -0400
  It is rare for the water pumps to be defective, regardless of brand. You may have a pressure problem that is blowing them out...
• Re: [Syncro] Anyone use A3 serpentine pulleys & brackets on a VW 1.8 inline-4?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 22:49:44 -0800
  ...serpentine pulleys & brackets on a VW 1.8 inline-4? Hi Folks, Today I started installing A3 brackets, pulleys, alternator, & PS pump from an...
• Re: tiico vibrations solved...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 12:49:18 -0800
  the pulley is offset differently AND tiico requires you to drill out the mounting hole to 10mm from 8mm. Other than that they are...
• the care and feeding of type 4 engines
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:19:35 -0700
  ...has anyone made a test rig of a fuel pump hooked directly to an injector? im thinking of putting something like this together and...
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:08:42 -0700
  ...as a longtime air-head, VW >>>> water pump replacement is something at which I am definitely not practiced. >>>> Though I have changed water pumps...
• Free Vanagon and Diesel parts.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 23:23:13 -0500
  ...vngn D oil pump Various Diesel engine brackets, pulleys and other takeoff stuff. Note: None of the rare stuff (ie cast alt bracker, vngn...
• Special on 2.1l Vanagon Waterpumps and coolant parts!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 May 2000 10:32:56 EDT
  ...changing when changing the pump (one that is under the crank pulley and the other one on the pump itself) and the clamps you...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: No luck getting injection pump drive shaft seal out
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:51:22 -0700
  ...Yesterday before it got dark I had gotten the timing belt and pulley off so I had access to the injection pump drive shaft...
• Re: Thermostat housing on 87 Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Nov 1996 06:23:06 PST
  ...The thermostat housing tightening toque reads 10Nm(61 ft-lbs).If you will reference the item above that entry reads" coolant pump pulley 20...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 20 Sep 2015 19:24:29 -1000
  ...the pump and get it clear of the studs. You may want to >>> replace the hose on the other side of the pulley. >>> Remove...
• Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 10 Dec 2015 11:44:26 -0800
  ...7B%7D,'cvml','ralphmeyermann@gmail.com');>> >> wrote: >> >> > What motor, water pump and pulley set up do you have? >> > On Dec 10, 2015 12:43...
• Re: To use Bars Leaks or not.....
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:59:00 -0700
  ...Even better, I suggest to loosen the alternator / belt and wiggle the water pump pulley. Mine was really loose and it would wiggle side...
• Re: Belt advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 11:08:34 -0400
  ...Worn pulleys can reduce the friction-drive capability allowing for slip. The design of the alternator/water pump drive is a very poor design...
• Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:16:32 -0800
  ...Any tips? Okay, so how do I get the pistons off? I see the wrist pin has to be pulled thought the water pump...
• Re: Valve adjust after head job
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 16:52:06 -0400
  ...The lifters seem firm, pushrods are straight. >> >> Now what? >> >> Set to tdc #1 and adjust valves in just until contacting? Then turn main pulley...
• Re: Coolant Pipes needed!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:31:56 -0400
  ...The pipes are steel and run from the water pump underneath the crankshaft pulley and connects to another steel pipe (via a short rubber...
• Re: Not Exact Alt/PS Belts in a Pinch?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 5 Aug 2018 13:27:48 -0600
  ...along the route? > > Of course, if I need a water pump, power steering pump, alternator, or > something more serious, I'll be here awhile...
• Re: '87 Vanagon GL: Oil leaks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:22:13 -0500
  ...you can hardly see this switch as it is near the centerline of the engine, behind the water pump pulley. You have to go...
• My thoughts on heat.
  Historical mailing list
  15 Nov 94 14:51
  ...to pump the water round with a small water pump off some suitable car, I reckon driven, by belt, from an extra pulley attached...
• Re: Never attempt a simple fix right before leaving on a trip (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 8 Aug 2015 17:54:51 -0700
  ...installed the pump and started to connect the crossover pipe that goes on it, and it was so inaccessible behind the pulley that I...
• Re: (costs)happenings with home engine repair: The big picture (par...
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 17:29:15 -0800
  ...Of course the oil pump would be already on..... Considering that #@!** three groove pulley held on by 150-some foot-lbs of torque, it...
• Re: Never attempt a simple fix right before leaving on a trip (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 8 Aug 2015 22:14:42 +0000
  ...installed the pump and started to connect the crossover pipe that goes on it, and it was so inaccessible behind the pulley that I...
• Looking for a 2.0l AC timing gear for crankshaft
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 17 May 2012 16:02:48 -0400
  Thanks to everyone who wanted to help out with the diesel water pump pulley. I actually thought no one would have one and instead...
• Cooling system questions for 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 16:30:55 -0400
  ...The water pump does not flow enough coolant during idling in stop and go driving [this guy installed a smaller pulley onto the waterpump...
• Re: Engine swap lessons learned
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 13:04:47 -0800
  ...The > water pump to engine case O-ring is no longer sealing. Never leaked before, > when it was in the GL, but we all...
• Re: New mystery. Faint rumble from right side of van
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 11:46:45 -0800
  ...As you all know the mechanic had to take off the pulley wheels and some muffler & exhaust pipes to access the oil pump and...
• Water pump leak with only 300 Miles
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 13:02:28 -0400
  ...so before i put this motor into my vanagon i took extra care in installing a new water pump with all new seals and...
• 82 diesel overheating
  Historical mailing list - Rolf Pechukas
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 22:55:59 EDT
  ...head gasket eventually replaced head (old one was cracked and warped), gasket, belts, thermostat, etc did NOT do the water pump (false economy) ran...
• Re: AUS wop and pix
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 5 Oct 94 19:59:34 PDT
  ...off the motor and runs a pulley outside the vehicle > that can be used to run a pump, and other farm devices. These vehicles...
• PS V-belt
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Sun, 18 Apr 2004 17:23:36 -0700
  ...is it a more complex prodecure involving disassembly of the PS pump? It was quit difficult to get the belt back on, is there...
• Re: Need Elbow w/Flange Water Pipe
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 17 Jun 2005 09:49:22 -0500
  ...a short hose to that funny >under-the-crank-pulley pipe off the water pump? (part number 025 121 >171, pic here:<http://www...
• Re: Now what have I done.... Flashing oil light??
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 23:23:22 -0500
  ...the connector on the pressure sender down by the oil pump and >>> crank pulley. If you've left it off the blinking will not...
• Re: Is it the waterpump... Hear it live...
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:38:23 -0400
  ...Once you have shut the motor down this time and while the belt is off, I check for wobble in the water pump pulley...
• Re: how to change alternator belt?
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:44:51 -0800
  ...the oil pressure switch located at the base of the crankshaft pulley. Angus Gordon Bainbridge Island WA On Dec 27, 2009, at 3:29...
• Re: .... Porsche 6 cyl heating van
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 21:07:37 -0800
  ...I would use an >electric motor powered pump to circulate the water. Less loss of HP at >the pulley. >Drive Safely & Good Luck >Ken...
• Re: No luck getting injection pump drive shaft seal out
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:12:07 -0500
  ...Yesterday before it got dark I had gotten the > timing belt and pulley off so I had access to the injection pump drive shaft...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:29:31 -0700
  ...Loosen (3) bolts holding pump. Set timing. Rotate engine by hand at least (2) revolutions. Stop at #1 TDC. Check cam and pump timing...