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• Re: TDI Eurovan
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 06:48:53 -0500 (EST)
  ...Remember ALL of the T4 engines, gas & diesel, have lower horsepower outputs than the passenger car versions...but have higher torque production, and the...
• Re: KN aircleaner
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:32:15 -0500
  I haven't noticed any change in performance and/or torque on mine. My understanding also is that the ECM will monitor however much...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 17:51:38 -0500
  ...It does? When I tried to use it it walked itself off the nut every time I tried to put any torque on it...
• Re: few things you want to tell the tire changing monkeys at the local tire shop..
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 08:45:40 -0800
  ...So, Chris, What torque specs do/did you specify?? I understand it different for steel and alloys. Thanks. m __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 22:52:20 -0400
  ...I was going up a long hill in "D" third >gear and theorize the torque converter was working extra hard and got extra >hot...
• Re: Rear axle
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 19:57:21 -0600
  When I had my new axle nuts installed the mechanic used a big Snap On torque wrench and when he applied his full force...
• Re: Engine conversions; Waterboxer to:
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 18:24:18 -0700
  ...The I4 2.0L and the WBX 2.1L both have their torque peak at 3200 RPM - the 1.9L boxer and 2.0L...
• vanagon@gerry vs FB was End of the list? Was Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Gmail Arnott
  Thu, 4 Jun 2015 13:14:17 -0700
  ...Rear axle torque specs? Since this thread is about the list now.... The Archives here aren't working when I have tried them (have...
• Lug Nut Torque
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 10:36:48 EST
  ...Hell, I don't even have to stand on the wrench like I did before I started torquing the lug nuts with a torque...
• Re: Lug Nut Torque
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 13:34:51 EST
  ...My wheels are torqued at 80, and if you ever have had a flat on a cold, wet december then you might be smart...
• Re: Water in the oil update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 09:45:55 -0400
  ...It can cause a hydraulic lock and give false torque readings. Only apply the glue to the flat surface of the capnut where it...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:01:59 -0400
  ...Torque converter seal leaking? Hello, It appears that my '86 GL is leaking ATF from the torque converter seal even though I recently replaced...
• re. Re: Bad Tiico's and Good Samaritans (story)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 17:40:57 -0700
  ...Not torquey enough (at least my Scirocco doesn't seem to be) in the lower RPM ranges. -------- reply ----------- I also always assumed the 16v...
• Re: Why Must I Use a Bar Type Torque Wrench On Cylinder Head Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 11:55:29 -0800
  SyncroWesty wrote: > Why must I use a Bar Type Torque Wrench on the Cylinder Head Bolts? While I > have 3 click type torque wrenches...
• Re: I heard a 'nasty' rumor!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 04 Mar 1996 07:00:56 -0500 (EST)
  ...2.0L 4cyl gas - 84 hp Max Torque 159Nm 2200rpm 2.5L 5cyl gas 110 hp Max Torque 190Nm 2200rpm 1.9L Diesel 61hp...
• Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine for sale too $900.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 00:13:01 -0400
  ...Why? Because if you look at the HP output, it is about the same torque as the 2.1, but if you want more...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:28:48 -0500
  ...Most > of the preload is taken on the first three threads and they will always > deform when properly torqued. Given the same torque, used...
• Re: Why would my head gasket do this?
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 21:00:53 -0800
  ...I'm seeing what is an appears to be an inconsistency in either the Bentley book, or my torque wrench, i.e Bentley lists...
• Re: Rear Axle Wiggle
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:44:18 -0500
  ...I have never seen a shop that actually had a torque wrench that went as high as 360 ft lbs. They all torque as...
• Re: Beetle TDI motor
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  Sun, 15 Mar 1998 01:15:43 -0800
  ...stated: >Reading the "new Beetle" specs, I noticed that the TDI is >90HP and a whopping 140ft/lb torque... This would seem to be...
• Re: Wasserboxer Horsepower Increase, an intellegent discussion
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Fri, 1 May 1998 12:43:15 EDT
  ...Is the above set up approaching 100 > >HP? (my goal) > > Don't forget torque. The 2.1 is like, 91 hp so that's...
• Re: few things you want to tell the tire changing monkeys at the local tire s...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 11:56:56 EST
  ...them.. > > > ..insist on them doing it by hand, with a hand torque wrench.. > > And no one ever believes me when I suggest the foot...
• Re: TIICO/ABA engine question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:48:04 -0800
  ...lbs of torque right off idle and 165 hp up top - no > nasty turbo required! =) > > On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 8:36 AM...
• Re: You know how just when you think you're wrapping up, the radiator bleeder screw head shears off?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:42:15 -0800
  ...Wasn't applying too much torque, but maybe it was because I had >done that in the past. Anyway, the good news is that...
• Re: New Head Gasket Stud Kit From Raceware
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 20:23:44 +0500
  ...I wonder if this means Raceware allows you >to increase the torque even further beyond the new higher torque specs issue >by the factory...
• Re: RX7 Conversion
  Historical mailing list - garth woolstenhulme
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 20:11:18 -0700
  ...But, the more common (afforable) ones really don't put out that much > HP or torque, and probably would not be a good bus...
• Re: Head Retorquing On New Engine
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:43:10 -0500
  NEVER re-torque a head bolt! Denis is right, it WILL disturb de DRY sealant! The suggested torque is around 40FT-PD (I think...
• Re: New Torque Converter-was loss of power resolved
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 09:22:22 -0800
  ...Busch" <lbusch@IX.NETCOM.COM> wrote: > Just out of curiosity, do you notice any difference that would be > attributed to replacing the torque converter...
• Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 May 2011 18:14:22 -0700
  ...feel when the bolt starts to stretch > >> and full "torque" is achieved. (I quote torque because it is an > >> indirect measure of clamping force...
• Re: Source for auto trans information 90GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:04:24 -0500
  To replace the torque converter or seals, it is easier to remove the transmission than the engine. The torque converter has a bushing that...
• Re: 2.1 exhaust spring washers
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sat, 3 May 2014 09:10:50 -0400
  ...The Bentley does not specify a torque > value, so I'm assuming standard torque values. > I'm not interested in hearing how no-one...
• Re: TIICO/ABA engine question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:29:25 -0800
  ...Aftermarket cams always move the torque peak higher, thus adding horsepower (HP = torque x RPM/5252) but at the expense of flexibility. If you...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:27:09 +0000
  ...Hello, It appears that my '86 GL is leaking ATF from the torque converter seal even though I recently replaced this seal when I...
• Re: Head Retorquing On New Engine
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 11:16:24 -0800
  Zoltan, All I did was torque the head bolts according to the Bentley Manual (35 ft-lb??). I found the bolts on the top...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:33:54 -0400
  ...Any time you've got an assigned torque, it was assigned with a specific grade of fastener in mind. So yes, it does matter...
• leaking torque converter oil seal?
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 23:29:57 -0600
  ...Does anybody have any experience with this torque converter oil seal? Philip R. Hanlon 91 Carat (automatic transmission)
• Re: What's the correct torque here??
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 22:02:46 -0400
  ...is the right torque to use here. i'd use the 33ft/lbs that the bentley and the haynes said to use Sudhir H...
• Re: Head Retorquing On New Engine
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:17:52 -0700
  ...My '81 aircooled has an engine from an east coast rebuilder and it had some through-bolts that were not torqued properly and later...
• Back to flipping trans on their backs
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 09:42:52 -0600
  ...This approach seems especially compelling for those considering installing high torque TDI motors, since these motors make so much more low-end torque at...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 10:31:45 -0500
  ...they have a "new" kind of torque wrench called a split beam what are you thoughts on it. http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/torque...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sat, 30 May 2015 08:41:14 -0500
  ...Way more torque than the Subie and 25-30 mpg. Torque max > at > > 1900-2500, depending on the tuning. Ability to crawl over anything...
• Re: Forgot to replace flywheel-to-crank bolts
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 16:59:41 -0500
  ...correctly specified bolt size and grade for the particular joint, correct bolt as per spec, correct washers (hardened if necessary), torque correctly spec'ed...
• Re: Why go to big tires?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:46:53 -0700
  ...Increasing tire > diameter lowers your effective torque at the road surface. Since we are SO > torque limited to begin with, you may not want...
• '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:58:24 +0000
  ...2.1 engine and install this flex plate, along with the torque converter onto a 1987 2.1 engine that I am about to...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 May 1995 13:26:26 -0400
  ...all they have gone >in your case 15 years being constantly torqued in one direction, >suddenly changing this could have nasty results IMHO. > >John...
• Re: Cookie Recipe - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 00:38:21 -0500
  ...it is imperative to torque Vanagon 1.9/2.1L engines' oil filters to 2.2 ft-lbs of torque. How does one do...
• Re: 5 cyl. Audi, sender on flywheel doesn&#30936; matter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 20:51:11 PDT
  ...for that rating...) > >But the 2,6 from SA has more torque on lower RPMs, hasn&#30936; it? Better >suited >for the heavy Vanagon...
• Re: New Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 20:47:22 -0400
  ...With 132 KW at 4000 > rpm and 370 Nm of torque at 1500 rpm, you won't need a > transmission, which is good because...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:18:13 -0800
  ...Once you drive a Vanagon with lots of torque you >> will spend the rest of your life trying to convert the unwashed. >> :-) >> >> David Marshall...
• Re: was Still lousy gas mileage now TDI conversions
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 3 May 2012 04:00:34 -0600
  I also wish for tdi for torque reasons over the 1.6na diesel I currently own. I have been putting $ aside for this project...
• Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 23:32:22 -0800
  Acceleration is more about torque than horsepower. Dixie weighs ~4000 lbs with me in the driver's seat. The WBX had 90 hp and...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 12:24:20 -0700
  ...190-195 hp @ 4400-4600 rpm > Torque: 250-260 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm > Applications: GMC Sierra/Chevrolet Silverado > Chevrolet S-10/GMC Sonoma > GMC...
• Re: FryDae
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 8 Apr 2006 10:19:40 -0500
  ...One wing was half a foot longer >than the other, so the added lift of the longer wing offset the engine >torque. > > > > And why...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:31:29 -0400
  ...yes they stretch under load so proper torque is essential. Torque, operated to heat things up and retorque. Otherwise you get to watch stuff...
• Re: Dead VC
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Wed, 17 Dec 1997 10:32:11 -0500
  ...Sorry, but I did not put a torque wrench on the wheel. Can any one with a working syncro put an arm type torque...
• Re: Lug Nut Torque?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 07:34:47 +0000
  ...Correct me if I'm wrong, but I torque the steel wheels on our Syncro to 133 ft-lbs. This spec was in Bentley...
• Re: stripped flywheel bolt
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 16:53:11 -0700
  ...of loctite." > > > 139303 JUL 93 Flywheel Mounting Bolt Torque > 139302 JUL 93 Flywheel Mounting Bolt Torque Revision > Bye > > Denis B�lilse > Saint Basile le...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 15:12:32 -0400
  ...of torques is needed on that axle >nut. It’s just compressing the hub, bearing >inner races and spacer up against the circlip on...
• Re: Rear Axle Nut ~Man that's big!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 29 Jul 2012 01:29:53 -0500
  ...Any thoughts? > > Also, when it comes time to torque this beast down, what to use? I was > looking at a 1" torque wrench in...
• Re: Westfalia and "Weekender" Differences?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Mifsud
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 14:46:53 -0800
  ...An Audi Turbo I-5 would probably be the "happy" compromise but begs the questions about transaxle torque loads: What are the torque ratings...