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Re: Extra long, or Vanalong
Historical mailing list
Fri, 31 May 1996 11:28:39 -0700
...One wonders if this 5 cylinder gaser and the newer direct injection 2.5 diesel motor would similarly attach to a 5 speed Vanagon...
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: Engine Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 7 Apr 2009 23:17:47 -0500
...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: 87 syncro water temperature sender
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Thu, 29 Jul 2004 00:44:48 -0400
...You need to lie on your back under the > >driver's side cylinder head area. The housing bolts to the front of the > >head...
Re: Start/Run/Then No Start
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 8 Nov 2011 18:08:39 -0800
...stock is studs on one end of the head, bolts on the other. fwiw. Studs are an advantage in that you can always heat...
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: help water pump 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Thu, 14 Dec 2000 02:32:08 EST
...links it to a short coolant hose that leads to the cylinder head. When I went to remove the flange from the used UTH...
Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Tue, 7 Apr 2009 23:49:34 -0400
...New AMC Spanish Heads > Wrist Pin Bushings > Cam Shaft - Reground from Van-Cafe > Complete Gaskets Replacement of All seals > Piston Cylinder Kit - From Van...
71 bus shopping list (long)
Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
Tue, 18 Jul 1995 10:14:21 -0400 (EDT)
...Brakes/wheels * Wheel cylinder(rear,both) | 30.00 | 27.00 | . * Front pads (set,non-met) | 23.00 | 16.00 | . * Rear shoes " | 29.00 | 25...
Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:41:36 -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: My latest Acquisitions....
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:42:00 -0700
...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: 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: Ordering Parts Online
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 23 Jun 2013 18:43:24 -0500
...to mind in the last 10 months.. > > 2004 Toyota Tacoma ...entire cylinder head and timing chainjob had > > to be re-done to the tune...
Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 8 Apr 2009 01:49:40 -0400
...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: Engine worries return
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 29 Jul 2017 16:30:51 -0400
...I’m planning to ask a VW friend if he can help me torque the heads to spec. Can someone tell me where to...
Re: 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves-thoughts for all bolted connections.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 May 2011 23:41:55 -0400
...Internal head leaks, (gasses in coolant or coolant in cylinder) if not due to an actual cracked head are really a fastener failure. A...
Re: Ordering Parts Online
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 23 Jun 2013 18:11:38 -0500
...to mind in the last 10 months.. > > 2004 Toyota Tacoma ...entire cylinder head and timing chainjob had to be > > re-done to the tune...
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: State Your Ages!
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter / Iowa City, Iowa
Sun, 9 May 2004 00:57:27 -0500
...After a couple of attempts to resolve the engine problems with case inserts to hold they cylinder heads on the block (it would make...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning seque to diesel radiator coolant flow direction
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:08:08 -0700
...where it says 'to > > cylinder head' that implies flow in that direction, it should really say > > 'from cylinder head' > > Just like it says 'from...
Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Wed, 8 Apr 2009 10:27:13 -0400
...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: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:54:47 -0600
...Kind of two issues here, but I >> want to learn what it is, that I am seeing on both cylinders... >> > > I'll try to...
Re: Well, selling the 71 bus
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Wed, 14 May 2008 07:22:25 -0700
...As for getting up there, professional movers have studied our stuff with practiced eye and all have determined that we have over 8 tons...
Re: 1.6-l. '79-'82 type 2 aircooled pancake engine in Bug?
Historical mailing list - Brian Verbeek (by way of Brian Verbeek )
Wed, 22 Jan 1997 14:41:20 +0000
...cylinders there are T3 cool tins (in fact, they can still be called T3 cool tins) but they are clamped onto 8mm headstuds, while...
Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine / Digifant Conversion comments
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 2 Sep 1999 13:45:23 EDT
...After chuckling at the image of a Vanagon Westphalia drag racer, I studied the Bentley wiring diagrams, studied the VAG SAE papers on 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: 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: Ordering Parts Online
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Sun, 23 Jun 2013 16:50:02 -0700
...to mind in the last 10 months.. >>> 2004 Toyota Tacoma ...entire cylinder head and timing chainjob had to be >>> re-done to the tune...
Re: 2WD Beach Driving
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:09:24 -0800
...all new bearing, > > > > rods, > > > > pistons, cylinders, heads, wires, exhaust, cat, hoses > > > > fuel/coolant. I > > > > sanded and painted all of the inside steel that fades...
Re: What can go wrong.....
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Wed, 17 May 2017 17:47:14 -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: Redline Water Wetter + No-Rosion
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 9 Jul 2013 00:49:52 -0400
...increased micro boiling will do a number on the cylinder sleeves and head studs. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:53:53 -1000
...Including my >> very pricey bike, some sailboards, clothes, upholstery, pillows, >> headliner...it even got to the rear hatch window! What a mess! So a...
Re: Multi Conductor Shielded Automotive Wire Temperature Rating
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 10 Jan 2018 11:06:39 -0800
...When it runs near exhaust components or cylinder heads, we > wrap it in firesleeve for extra thermal protection. B&C doesn't carry > firesleeve...
Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 8 Apr 2009 11:27:26 -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: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 09:10:15 -0700
...it is not so appealing because I > > don't want to drain the coolant from the cylinder heads and disconnect > > all those coolant hoses...
Re: What can go wrong.....
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Wed, 17 May 2017 18:54:50 -0700
...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: Engine Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:54:03 -0500
...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: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning seque to diesel radiator coolant flow direction
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:43:38 -0400
...where it says 'to > > cylinder head' that implies flow in that direction, it should really say > > 'from cylinder head' > > Just like it says 'from...
S&S Header installation report (long)
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Mon, 15 Jan 2001 12:17:30 -0500
...head to exhaust pipe fittings. My ETKA says that I have 2 exhaust ports with threaded holes requiring bolts and 2 with studs requiring...
Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:25:19 -0700
...and the heads are not held down by a lot of force, just 8 studs per head, with nuts torqued to 37 ft lbs...
Re: What can go wrong.....
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Sun, 21 May 2017 19:47:28 +0000
...micro boiling and vaporizing will do damage to the cylinder > walls and head studs" > > I'm thinking the word "not" might have been accidentally...
Re: Ordering Parts Online
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 23 Jun 2013 20:09:25 -0500
...to mind in the last 10 months.. > >>> 2004 Toyota Tacoma ...entire cylinder head and timing chainjob had to be > >>> re-done to the tune...
Re: Transmission -- hard to get in first
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Tue, 16 Nov 1999 12:11:43 -0800
...I don't see any > obvious leaks with the clutch master or slave cylinder, and the other gears > seem to go in fine -- even...
Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:47:31 -0700
...the time' .... |and the heads are not held down by a lot of force, just 8 studs per head, |with nuts torqued to 37...
Re: Vanagon Dirvability
Historical mailing list - bob tickle
Mon, 14 Oct 1996 20:23:46 -0400
...Make sure a ground wire is added between the air flow sensor and the right cylinder head. Fuel Injectors Spray pattern and delivery quantity...
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
...Internal head leaks, (gasses in coolant or coolant in cylinder) > if not due to an actual cracked head are really a fastener failure. A...
Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:49:57 -0500
...and the heads are not held down by a lot of force, just 8 studs per head, with nuts torqued to 37 ft lbs...
Re: Dead diesel diagnosis/postmortem
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Fri, 17 Aug 2001 09:02:03 -0700
...own head, and I wonder if bronze shavings made their way upstairs. That >would be bad. >4) Anything else? > >Daniel Snow >PhD Student >UC...
Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 21:49:42 -0700
...it is not so appealing because I don't want to drain the coolant from the cylinder heads and disconnect all those coolant hoses...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning seque to diesel radiator coolant flow direction
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:49:09 -0700
...where it says 'to > cylinder head' that implies flow in that direction, it should really say > 'from cylinder head' > Just like it says 'from...
Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:13:40 -0700
...the time' .... > |and the heads are not held down by a lot of force, just 8 studs per head, > |with nuts torqued to 37...
Re: 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves-thoughts for all bolted connections.
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Tue, 10 May 2011 21:38:53 -0500
...Internal head leaks, (gasses in coolant or coolant in cylinder) >> if not due to an actual cracked head are really a fastener failure. A...
Aftermarket Parts Opinions
Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
Thu, 1 Apr 1999 10:18:27 -0700
...A leakdown test shows 100% leakage on two cylinders (same side), 10% and 30% leakage on the two remaining cylinders. The heads were torqued...
Re: AVP rebuilds and core charges?
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 13 Oct 1998 12:50:08 -0400
...Engine came with a few small annoyance, intake studs had been damaged in shipment, one of the lower cylinder tins was cracked, that sort...
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: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning seque to diesel radiator coolant flow direction
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:47:38 -0700
...where it says 'to > > cylinder head' that implies flow in that direction, it should really say > > 'from cylinder head' > > Just like it says 'from...
Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:33:56 -0500
...Heated this > combination will cause corrosion and erosion of the cylinder walls, > (luckily they are beefy) and pit the head studs very quickly. I...
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...
Re: Recommended Exhaust System for '88 Vangon
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 12 May 2008 21:04:31 -0700
...If you don't have any mechanical experience, especially with using a torch to help remove stuck steel studs from aluminium alloy heads, have...
Re: exaust removal woes
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:23:55 -0700
...cylinder 1, so the manifold had to > > come > > > off as the studs were damaged. Of the 4 bolts that connected to the > > heads > > > and...