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Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:55:47 -0700
...I wonder if re installing a few of the bolts would take some tension off the remaining bolt? Heat seems to be the ultimate...
plastic shift linkage coupler under shift stick?
Historical mailing list - Bradley Gordon
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:04:22 +0000
...Just recently I noticed antifreeze leaking from a bolt on the head near what I think is the #1 cylinder. Its not leaking bad...
Adjust Rear Bed? (and rear seat re-foam pics)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:44:54 -0700
...A few years ago, I tightened a bolt or other on this side so maybe I put it out of alignment. Is there a...
Re: Brakes went out
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 6 Aug 2009 08:57:17 -0400
If the level is still up then I would say you are looking at a failure of the master cylinder. I have never heard...
Re: Back to Texas but only running on 3 - FIXED!
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 11:44:53 -0500
...After sitting about > > > >>10 or 12 hours today she is now only running on 3 cylinders. The > > > >>driver's side back cylinder is not...
Re: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:55:54 -0400
I feel pretty confident with 3 bolts for now. I figure, if a rattle comes back, I'll know right away I have trouble...
Re: [Syncro] Re: 3 suggestions for installing a VDO Coolant Temp Gauge Sender
Historical mailing list - Westyman
Mon, 14 Jul 2003 23:44:08 -0700
...Does anyone know the diameter and thread size of the the cylinder head drain bolts? I know that Fast German Auto in Santa Ana...
Re: Exhaust questions
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 22 Oct 2001 00:21:16 -0400
...Some folks like having the mix of studs and bolts for the exhaust system .... others prefer all bolts. Whenever I've reinstalled a stud...
Re: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 15:03:13 -0400
...a 10 or 12 guage > wire from the right cylinder head (under PS bracket bolt) to the ground > point on the engine compartment wall...
Re: floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:53:58 -0500
There's a nipple on the slave cylinder you use to bleed air out of the system much like you do when bleeding brakes...
Re: Starter removal
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:39:32 -0400
...The entry point is about where the exhaust pipe flange bolts to the cylinder > head. > > I had considered removing the throttle until I noticed...
Re: cheap EV camper
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 8 Aug 2012 14:50:08 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 24 Apr 2003 07:40:59 -0600
...6mm hex bolt that holds ignition switch housing to collum; 10. place ignition key in switch and turn on to "run" position; 11. using...
Re: oil drain plug repair
Historical mailing list - THOMAS CARRINGTON
09 May 1995 19:19:19 GMT
...fall in the cylinder. After working as a marine mechanic for 7 years, one drills out plenty of corroded bolts. In fact, I Helicoiled...
SA Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - DrCory
Thu, 14 Jun 2001 09:43:13 -0600
...an inline 4 cylinder 2.0L replacement engine. TIICO sells it here in the states. Its, more or less a bolt-on conversion (as...
Vanagon diesel + diesel Westy + project Westy for sale
Historical mailing list - Karl M.
Thu, 25 Oct 2001 18:22:31 -0400
1982 Vanagon diesel, all there, was running fine until the crank pulley bolt came loose, bent valves. Easily repaired, may need new head. The...
Enlarged (ovaled) Radius Arm Hole Fix? PICS
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 3 Feb 2009 18:34:17 -0800
...Weld or bolt a steel plate on? Or..... Shape a piece of steel to fit, epoxy it to sit on edge of hole where...
Re: Clutch slave cyl. removal & more
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Mon, 9 Jul 2001 12:28:51 -0400
>The slave cylinder bracket is perfect example of Micky Mouse "engineering" that >went into many other areas of Vanagons... Actually what a lot of...
Re: Dash blower fan
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Sun, 10 Dec 2017 13:41:07 +0000
...Replace the tapered tamper-proof bolts holding the steering column to the frame with regular hex bolts to make your job easier next time...
Re: Re-use Used Steering Coupling Disks? (PICS)
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:36:39 -0600
...There are no locknuts on the column, just breakaway bolts. The ones I'm talking about fasten the steering column to the dash. Jim...
plastic shift linkage coupler under shift stick?
Historical mailing list - Bradley Gordon
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:33:16 +0000
...Just recently I noticed antifreeze leaking from a bolt on the head near what I think is the #1 cylinder. Its not leaking bad...
Re: Front Suspension - Screws
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 26 May 2009 13:45:34 -0700
...On one side, I only twisted one of the bolt heads. The other side, I twisted off a nut. To seperate the radius arm...
Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:09:49 -0700
...I gently tapped the rod on over the bolts, > tightened it up with the old nuts, then realised I couldn't get the > stabiliser...
Re: Engine Assembly Wizzdom
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:48:29 -0400
...One inside the bolt holes, one outside. Do not cross the strands. Bolt case together. Trim any extruded material. Let sit 24 hours before...
Re: Warning! Do not use...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:58:53 -0600
Geza Polony wrote: > stainless steel bolts on your muffler/catalytic converter. > > The more experienced among us know this already. I thought I'd beat...
16" steel wheels?
Historical mailing list - Robert Berkemer
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 19:36:32 -0600
...So...I was wondering if anyone knows and in particular whether these would have the same offset as the vanagon and bolt pattern? I...
Re: Is this the right caliper?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:21:08 -0400
...They will bolt right up. You also need the later hoses. The big brake kits do require larger wheels. Really good pads and rear...
Re: floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on
Historical mailing list - Kendra Calhoun
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:36:01 -0600
...it would work immediately right? Going to look into that slave cylinder problem now. Hope it doesn't need a new clutch... is that...
Re: Smoke after head replacement
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 Jan 2012 18:16:14 -0500
...Check > to make sure that coolant is not now getting into the cylinders. This > will quickly damage the cylinders and pistons. Coolant in the...
Re: Cylinder sleeves, new problem
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 07:06:57 -0500
...A 3/4" wide hose clamp > will > > > most likely > > > be of the T-bolt style. > > > > > > George > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE...
Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 6
Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
Thu, 27 Sep 2001 09:40:18 -0700
...It turns freely, and there is no ridge on the cylinder walls where the rings stops. That's good. We jacked up the car...
Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:16:50 -0700
...No bolts snapped! Check out this part http://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/radiusarmnutnotes Wordy, but last paragraph should explain things re strut bar...
No fire #3 hole...The sad truth
Historical mailing list - Ron Hill
Tue, 9 Nov 1999 08:45:56 -0600
Volks, My hands were trembling as I slowly threaded the compression tester into her #3 cylinder head, in the two months I had know...
Re: 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves-thoughts for all bolted connections.
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Tue, 10 May 2011 21:23:05 -0500
...bolts. > > Many engine problems or failures come down to fluid problems or fastener > failures. Internal head leaks, (gasses in coolant or coolant in cylinder...
Re: Stainless Steel Head Studs
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Sun, 10 Dec 2000 19:23:18 -0800
...One of things I had replaced was the cylinder head studs as a preventative. The old ones still looked ok, but I had them...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 4 Sep 2013 21:10:07 -0700
...Keep in mind if those gasses can get >>>>> out >>>>> in some cases coolant can get into the cylinders. Antifreeze into the >>>>> cylinders and then...
Re: Brake bleeding tools
Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:01:03 -0700
I did a similar thing when I bled my clutch cylinder. Except I reduced the pressure on my left, front tire and used it...
Syncro starter removal question
Historical mailing list - van man
Sat, 1 Sep 2001 15:27:28 -0700
...I removed bolts A and B (what a pain) as stated on bently 27.13a. I wasnt able to 'push back' the protective sleeve...
Re: How to remove clutch pedal ???
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:52:17 -0800
...I removed the dash, unbolted the clutch master cylinder, and unbolted the brake booster. The Bentley only shows the lower portion of the pedal...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 21:52:27 -0400
...stretch bolts not the bad action dome earlier. The snap rings should be replaced. When putting the pistons back into the cylinders they should...
Corroded Bolt Removal Process: Headstud Horror PROGRESS
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Mon, 3 Jan 2000 14:57:19 -0500
...use punch to mark center of bolt -- this required a couple of tries, grinding flat between punches that "missed the mark". Don't compromise...
Re: Exhaust fun never ends
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Sat, 8 Oct 2011 13:21:23 -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...
Clutchless in Ca. Update
Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
14 Dec 1995 11:10:00 -0800
...The last time I replaced the slave cylinder, I discovered that the bracket mounting bolt into tranny's threaded hole was missing. I further...
Re: 82 Air Cooled Questions
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 2 Nov 2002 00:13:59 -0600
...You're just missing a little 1" long bolt thingy that screws into the lock. Get a regular 1" bolt from ACE Hardware, I...
Re: 85 1.9 Thermostat Housing Leak
Historical mailing list - Oxroad
Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:54:26 -0700
...I found a couple of used thermostat housings and tried to remove the flange that connects the short rubber hose to the cylinder head...
Re: Dumb Question
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:11:38 -0800
...It seems there is now a Suby clutch housing >> made that bolts to Vanagon transmission. I think some advantages being >> that one can use...
83 Syncro Turbo Diesel Project- progress report, long
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 18 Jun 2002 21:08:41 -0700
...and actually bolt in the Syncro drivetrain. Finally, in mid project I decided to go with an 83 Audi 5 cylinder turbo diesel engine...
2.3 swap update
Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
Fri, 15 May 1998 00:14:01 -0400
...The motor looks fantastic inside, with fresh hone marks on the cylinders and silky smooth rod journals. FYI, the clock in the vehicle was...
SA 5 cyl Overland conversion-anyone do it?
Historical mailing list - Brian Butler
Sat, 24 Jan 2004 11:52:57 -0800
I have been entertaining conversion options, and the 5 cylinder conversion offered by Overland/Eurospec is the latest to catch my eye. I was...
Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:32:13 -0400
...When the heads are tightened down, it is the top of the cylinders hitting the crush or metal gaskets pushed into the cylinder recesses...
Re: Engine Puzzlememt
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Sat, 23 Jun 2018 10:49:28 -0400
...cylinders. Manually turned engine to stop >>>>>>> point in both directions. It stops in the same places. I >>>>>>> checked all three torque converter bolts. All...
Re: Engine Puzzlememt
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:58:35 -0400
...cylinders. Manually turned engine to stop point in both >>>>>>>> directions. It stops in the same places. I checked all three torque >>>>>>>> converter bolts. All...
Re: help! vanagon engine rebuild
Historical mailing list
2 Dec 1995 07:52:35 GMT
...These are rubber-like seals that fit between the heads and the water jackets surrounding the cylinders. The cylinder barrels actually slip into the...
Re: Subaru EJ engine - wonderful white paper
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:43:10 -0600
...This means no >>> assembly joint between the block and cylinders. Every other boxer >>> engine >>> I >>> have seen has a joint between block and cylinders...
Re: radius arm hole looks awefully wonky.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:20:55 -0800
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:18:21 -0700
Neil, the flat steel plate should be bolted up hard to the cross-member. The rubber doughnut does the isolating. You can bolster the...
Re: Eurospec question
Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
Thu, 28 Oct 1999 23:01:45 -0400
...and they're not somthing that's an aftermarket bolt-on > improvement. Also, I think they are actually most of the time > separate from...
Re: On the road and need some help
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:57:40 -0600
...If you have a cylinder not firing and burning all the fuel, the unburned fuel will wash down the oil on cylinder walls and...
Re: Red Flag! was need engine for '87 Westy
Historical mailing list - Diana Broome
Thu, 9 Dec 1999 17:25:39 EST
...pieces, and connected to it are cylinders of a different material (steel), upon which heads are bolted (again, of a different material) there are...
Tales of woe
Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
Tue, 18 May 1999 09:36:13 -0700
...The plastic around the mounting points had got brittle and had cracked around the bolts. We 'appropriated' a handful of 2" round washers from...