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Re: [WetWesties] Reflections on working on a waterboxer. :-)
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:19:43 -0700
...That fits all right. > and it is truely a converted air-cooled design .. > most obviously at the heads and head gaskets. ( a 2.2...
Re: New VW Rotten Unvieled // TDI?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 8 Feb 2008 21:17:53 +1300
...VW/Toyota van nut � Opinions stated are mine, not those of Otago University "There is water at the bottom of the ocean" - Talking Heads
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 21 May 2010 14:24:46 -0700
...If you think that's bad, try adjusting the pushrod length on the clutch master cylinder... that is the single worst adjustment in vanagons...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:00:50 -0500
...of the cylinders do very little to keep the combustion gasses in and the coolant out. Most likely your have loose heads as the...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 2 Jun 2010 23:01:53 -0400
...I have not found that the aluminum engine and cylinder heads need exotic coolant... though I have a trick/addtive that really helps as...
Re: Ordering Parts Online
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Fri, 21 Jun 2013 22:44:01 -0700
...2004 Toyota Tacoma ...entire cylinder head and timing chainjob had to be re-done to the tune of almost $ 3,000. < here's an...
Moral qestion--Case in point
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:23:47 -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...
Great info: Vanagon head leaks and Fuel injection problems
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 17:44:43 -0700
...electrical "eye" connector to the end, attach this eye to the cylinder head ground bolt and run it to the block at the distributor...
Re: Vanagon engine swaps(long)
Historical mailing list - W.R. Transue
Sun, 04 Aug 96 11:14:45 -0500
...cooling system over-design head-room as it relates to total in-service user experience) AND the 5 cylinder Audi gasoline motor which I...
Re: tired 1.9l question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 23 Jun 2005 07:53:22 -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...
Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
...VW 124 Chisel (peening) VW 159a Oil pressure switch wrench VW 161a Circlip pliers VW 165 Socket wrench for cylinder head nut VW 170...
Re: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:55:54 -0400
...type repair. > I think of using those more in things like cylinder heads than frame steel > though. > > I would hate to do this, but...
Re: Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:17:18 -0700
...Installed push nuts by tapping on with slightly larger socket on an extension, keeping head of pin against vice jaw. I measured my stock...
Re: Vanagon engine swaps(long)
Historical mailing list
Sun, 02 Jun 1996 23:25:04 -0700
...cooling system over-design head-room as it relates to total in-service user experience) AND the 5 cylinder Audi gasoline motor which I...
Re: emergency fuel line repair (long)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 8 Oct 2002 11:03:23 -0500
...I've found evidence of fires in these covers, proven by the cooked oil and smoked up cylinder heads. These fires self extinguished or...
Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 23 Apr 2004 02:23:17 -0500
...I had to put all my cylinders in twice because >> >> >of > > >>this mistake. You have to put the rear cylinders in first (closest to...
Re: Considering I4 swap: 1.8 89 Golf vs. 1.8 VW Fox (90?)
Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
Fri, 27 Jul 2001 20:39:06 -0700
...Dual Webers should be better then that, and I > mean a barrel for each > cylinder. > > Just my thoughts, and things to keep in mind...
Re: Possible...Overheating
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:17:31 -0700
...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: Pilot Bearing
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Sat, 12 Apr 1997 21:03:38 -0400
...3) Unbolt the clutch slave cylinder from its mounting on the transimssion (Don't unhook the hydraulic line!) and also disconnect the bracket holding...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:16:08 -0400
...I have not found that the aluminum engine and cylinder heads need exotic coolant... though I have a trick/addtive that really helps as...
Re: Disposal of old watery gasoline??
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 26 Jul 2003 20:36:08 -0700
...The FI system is entirely different as are the intake runners, plenum box, distributor, flywheel, starter, clutch, cam, lifters, heads, exhaust system. This was...
Re: Vanagon Musings
Historical mailing list - Matthew Fredericks
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 11:32:59 -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: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 4 May 2008 02:48:48 +1200
...VW/Toyota van nut � Opinions stated are mine, not those of Otago University "There is water at the bottom of the ocean" - Talking Heads
DaBoat 2-liter update - it lives! (long)
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 19 Dec 1995 09:25:45 -0800 (PST)
...Now I remember why - I have two "right" cylinder heads. This because I wanted the bigger valved 1800 heads, but the 1800 heads only...
Re: replacing brake lines
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:08:05 -0700
...I never like working on anything straight above me with my arms over my head.. It's for more comfortable having the rig on...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:15:25 -0700
...I have not found that the aluminum engine and cylinder heads need exotic coolant... though I have a trick/addtive that really helps as...
Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Jun 2002 (#2002-713)
Historical mailing list - alan barber
Fri, 7 Jun 2002 08:50:57 -0400
...We are the type of people that when it dumps we are heading to the place the most snow is falling! We also go...
Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:08:04 -0700
...the main parts that wear are the wheel cylinders, the shoes and the drums. it's common that they will want to do all...
My on going log for this 78 x 90.5 engine (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:39:06 -0500 (CDT)
...Since last log I've installed pistons and cylinders, deflector, pushrod tubes, and heads. Sealant behind head washers, three drops green on each stud...
Re: True Grit---
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Tue, 28 May 2002 00:03:48 -0500
...After I blew #3 cylinder and bought a new set of heads in 1996 I started getting a little smarter and started taking care...
Re: Wilder's Law
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 11 Mar 2005 15:04:58 -0600
...Several required at least one new cylinder head before they sold but I'm OK with that. I bought and swapped lots of parts...
Re: 85 Westfalia (New to me) Help please
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 28 Dec 2001 11:19:32 -0500
...The usual cause is leakage at the cylinder to head junction. Sometimes a head gasket set will fix it. All surfaces have to be...
Re: Trip Report (WA/OR)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:42:25 -0700
...I think I even recall "Rain Drops > Keep Falling on My Head". Chatted with Jim, Phil Z, Bob, Lorne, etc. > Hit the hay at...
Buses On The Blue Ridge
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Sun, 01 Jun 1997 18:43:05 -0400
...Apparently he blew a wheel cylinder on the right rear wheel and basically had very minimal brakes. He wanted me to bring some tools...
Re: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:37:02 -0700
...I think of using those more in things like cylinder heads than frame steel though. I would hate to do this, but one could...
Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Tue, 30 Jul 2019 18:26:52 -0400
If you have to do so much coaxing and conniving to get it going again,I'd say the heads are done. Why waste...
Re: Looking for project van
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 14 Aug 2004 18:03:47 +1200
...with the key (actually there is a "pill" >in the key head). > >Some of the modern Carreras and Boxsters MUST speak with the radio...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:35:41 -0400
...I have not found that the aluminum engine and cylinder heads need exotic coolant... though I have a trick/addtive that really helps as...
Re: oil in coolant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 Jan 2021 03:27:57 +0000
...due to the cylinder becoming loose and coolant seeping under them and also under the head nuts. The top studs/nuts will leak externally...
Re: 11mm brake line wrench
Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:11:42 -0400
...Master cylinder to front tee 1850mm (72.8 inches) > 2. Master cylinder to rear brake pressure reducer 2130mm (83.8 inches) > 3. Front tee...
Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 5 May 2009 21:17:08 -0400
...This will also pick up antifreeze leaks at the base of the cylinders or from under the head nuts. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
Re: Safety of the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
Wed, 15 May 2002 08:41:40 -0700
...Several months ago I was heading north on the Ensenada toll road on the way back from delivering an amazing quantity of donated goods...
Re: A minimal tool kit?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:30:43 -0700
...I mean ...like if you are going to be getting into something that really needs a torque wrench, like say replacing the head ... either...
Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:41:36 -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: Bubble in cooling system? '87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - W.R. Transue
Tue, 23 Jul 96 23:36:20 -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: Engine hesitates upon take off
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:59:45 -0400
...Not sure off the top of my > head. Since that time, I have replaced (or had replaced; I didn't do > the work) the...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:19:25 -0700
...I have not found that the aluminum engine and cylinder heads need exotic coolant... though I have a trick/addtive that really helps as...
Re: 11mm brake line wrench
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:33:00 -0400
...Master cylinder to front tee 1850mm (72.8 inches) 2. Master cylinder to rear *brake* pressure reducer 2130mm (83.8 inches) 3. Front tee...
Re: New VW Rotten Unvieled // TDI?
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 23:52:28 -0800
...van nut > � Opinions stated are mine, not those of Otago University > "There is water at the bottom of the ocean" - Talking Heads > -- roger w...
Re: Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:01:47 -0700
...Don't overdo the warming of the paint ! I'd much rather see studs in the heads with nuts on them, rather than bolts...
Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:03:51 -0400
I'd like to ask what the history of the heads/engine are? How old? Are they replacements from original? Did anyone every doubt...
Re: Solution to Reliability Problem - sorry, long
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:50:41 -0800
...You get corrosion at the bottom of head stud, you go to undo the head nut, the stud breaks off down in the bottom...
Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:38:43 -0500
...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: She runs!!!!! Finally
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 01:20:45 -0700
...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: Vanagon Musings
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 23:38:21 -0600
...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: First ride of shame, fuel issue
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:22:23 -0400
...First ride of shame, fuel issue > > Hi Steven, > > I don’t know the history of the heads, most likely replacement but I don’t...
Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 6 May 2010 13:09:55 -0700
...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: She runs!!!!! Finally
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Thu, 17 Oct 2013 19:20:40 -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: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:40:49 -0700
...rotate engine so you can put a bar through cam sprocket to hold it against the head, while you do final tightening on the...
Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:34:13 -0500
...You can't mix the heads, they should be the same. > #2. Loosen the adjusting nuts about two full turns. > #3. Start the engine...