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• 1.9 water pump replacement parts confusion
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 09:48:04 -0800
  ...the other side of the block both need new gaskets (and o-rings?).Are these included w/ the new bus depot water pump? I...
• coolant leak fixed
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 12:58:54 -0400
  ...I made the mistake of putting the new o-ring on top of the old one (not realizing that the old one looks flat...
• Re: Friends on the road - coolant leak - need some advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 01:28:21 EDT
  ...It could be the O-ring. Either way, if it was me I wouldn't drive it till it's fixed. I'd also...
• coolant leaking from exhaust/cylinder head connection
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 11:50:24 -0700
  ...I only changed the front thin green o-rings and the top metal gaskets. Maybe the coolant is leaking through the "black" o-rings...
• Leaky rear heater valve O Ring resolved
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 22 May 2022 16:49:30 -0400
  ...I then replaced the o Ring threee times. Third time a capable sighted friend did it. Always seeped coolant. I had decided to have...
• Re: Overflow puking water
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 16:33:39 EST
  ...I would lean more towards the upper o-ring on the cylinder failing, enabling compression to get into the cooling system. If it were...
• Re: Replacing Oil Cooler O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 11:28:07 -0500
  This the way we do it later mark d salem import service In a message dated 12/6/2011 11:22:33 A.M...
• Re: Help! Massive oil leak from behind cooler (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 21:18:52 +0000
  ...I can't remember >what possessed me to take it off (Maybe the center stud came out >accidentally?) The big o-ring was VERY...
• FW: Mexico Update!
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 13:48:50 -0700
  ...April 6, near Cuernavaca Several days ago while filling up at a Pemex station, the O-rings on the overflow T-pipe popped out...
• Re: Thermostat housing leaking like Crazy!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 19:21:48 -0500
  Thermostat housing leaking like Crazy!!There should be an O-ring on top of the thermostat. That makes the seal. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: [Vwdiesel] Question on Leaking Diesel Pump - Cold Start Lever - HELP!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 21:05:52 -0800
  ...There are two o-rings under the cold start lever that take just a few minutes to replace once the injection pump is off...
• Re: Leaking gas tank on a 2.1L...suggestions, etc?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 15:38:46 EDT
  ...I thought I was going to have to install an O-ring kit in it, but as it turned out, it was just a...
• Re: Master cylinder leak and coolant leak at pressure tank
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 2 Apr 2005 19:15:56 -0800
  ...Be sure to get a new o-ring with the sensor, and tighten gently. It is the same one as used on A2 Golf...
• Torque on coolant level sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:25:40 -0800
  ...I assumed a bad O-ring and stupidly I wanted to tight it down a bit further until tomorrow to get new sensor. Well...
• Re: Oil Dip Stick
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 08:51:46 -0700
  An O ring is very thin, it could not make a big difference, the one you have. I would measure the length from the...
• Re: Leaking oil dipstick tube
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Wed, 14 May 2003 21:38:20 -0400
  ...I found the little o-ring was brittle and replaced it. You put the o-ring on the tube (from the bottom) and slide...
• Re: Replacement of coolant temp sensor (help no longer needed)
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:01:18 -0700
  ...The new temp II sensor came with a new o-ring and I did remove the old one. The coolant sensor I reused the...
• Re: Thermostat help needed
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 00:00:59 -0400
  ...I think that I put O-ring on wrong side of the thermostat and/or did not put sealant on the mating surfaces between...
• Re: Brake booster swap times
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 20:06:46 -0700
  ...There's an o-ring there, if it's toast, it will leak. Might be worth wile first to check that o- ring's...
• Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 May 2009 21:10:56 -0400
  ...Any suggestions? The corrugated tubes seal to the head casting with O-rings that deteriorate. You can seal up the joint with RTV. -- David...
• Re: is engine removed to change crankcase seal
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 12:58:58 -0600
  ...If you have the ETKA -look at image VA 1985 MG-1 SG-05 Illustration 6-05 The picture shows a crankshaft "O" ring...
• Re: 1.9 water pump question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 3 May 2015 12:19:38 -0700
  ...The pump I got (Graf) includes the big > O-ring and the two gaskets on the pump, but not the small O-ring for...
• Re: Mystery Auto Trans leak....Suggestions urgently needed.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 13:15:52 -0500
  ...The o-rings dry up and will leak at these locations. The governer cover will leak and it will appear that the axle seal...
• Re: What parts needed for gas filler tube install
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 21 May 2012 11:02:22 -0700
  ...There may be 2 O rings between plastic filler neck housing and pipe. Image, filler neck from an '85. Note damaged O rings: https...
• Re: rear heater core, drip drip ooze
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 19:58:08 -0500
  The seal between the valve and the core is not a regular O-ring. It is a square cut ring gasket. While a real...
• Re: Water Pump Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 17 Jun 2020 21:05:53 -0700
  ...If you do end up removing the crank pulley consider replacing the seal and o-ring. If you have any oil pressure concerns this...
• push rod seals
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Wed, 22 May 1996 13:30:45 -0400
  ...Jack Jack, I've always sealed my pushrods with permatex copper silicone, the ultra high temp stuff, along with the new o-rings. It...
• pickup tube removal on 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:19:14 -0500
  Got it out! Strange though, I expected to see a o-ring on the end of it. On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 12...
• looking for '84 Westy A/C parts
  Historical mailing list - acg11awg
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 18:33:59 -0400
  ...The A/C cabinet is in the back and the hoses use O-rings to seal. I'm in central Michigan, and can't...
• Re: loose dipstick
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 01:38:12 EDT
  ...It is merely an O-ring, although it might be a square-section one. In the process of replacing the seal, if you ruin...
• Re: URGENT: A/C dryer O-ring size
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 6 Jul 2018 19:34:53 +0200
  ...A/C dryer O-ring size >> That´s the point, I have no sample available and don´t know which >> standardized size this is...
• Re: Automatic transmission leak - fixable?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 06:03:40 -0500
  ...The leak can be due to the cover O-ring or the one of the seals on the piston. Corrosion of the housing or...
• RE: SOund insulation
  Historical mailing list - David Mayes
  Thu, 10 Oct 1996 07:59:16 -0700
  ...My question is, should I = use the > RTV sealant/gasket (the blue stuff in a tube) in addition to the = O-ring? >=20 > Since...
• Re: Product Review Bus Depot O Ring for rear Heater core valve
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:32:08 -0400
  ...We noticed that the Bus Depot O Ring, marked Genuine VW part and more then three times the price of the others was thicker...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 22:57:46 -0700
  ...Take it apart ,clean it up with a scotchbrite pad ,replace the o rings > and put it back together again . They are normally plugged...
• Oil Leak at Oil Cooler Solved
  Historical mailing list - dennis lockwood
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 18:12:08 -0800
  ...A quick trip to the Bentley manual pointed to either the oil cooler o-ring being faulty or a loose oil cooler nut. The...
• Re: Water Pump, lower bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 06:49:39 EDT
  ...DANGEROUS, as once you loosen the big nut holding the oil cooler the O-ring behind it may not seal again so you may...
• AW: A/C -R12--R134a, VW tech bulletin, there's one.
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Schimke
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 10:16:10 +0200
  ...Thanks to the list!) VW (of Germany) has sold me black O-rings for r143. Now the temperatures: 35 deg F inside the rear...
• Re: Auto Trans Governor Seal
  Historical mailing list - Ron LK Johnson
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 12:03:16 -0700
  The seal was no longer an o-ring - more like a square ring; it was brittle and cracked on removal. The cap was in...
• rear heater in weekender
  Historical mailing list - James Gebhard
  Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:58:35 -0700
  ...How do the tabs work? Any suggestions as far as grease/oil blower motor? ( I'm changing the O ring in the heater valve...
• A few unrelated questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 19:58:49 -0400
  ...Went to the Vanagain site and Ken lists Coolant Temp Sender for Fuel Injection (blue two pin) and asks Do you need the O...
• Re: Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 15:59:12 -0700
  ...Leaking at any pressure (usually higher means more leaky) is why you replace your heater/valve/o-ring. But it is not an inherent...
• Re: Replacing Oil Cooler O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:53:37 +0000
  ...Replacing Oil Cooler O-ring > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I'd love to have an internal pipe wrench for the job, but have...
• Re: fuel tank seals
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 17:58:50 -0700
  ...I bent up the tab edges slightly, and with a new sender and O-ring I've had no problems for four years now...
• Re: What to do with Metal pipe to thermostat housing??? (WAS: Re: Bolt breakage on thermostat... what to do?? (WAS: Re: changing thermostat on 1.9l))
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 13:27:02 -0800
  The metal connector pipe in question here is sealed by an O-ring against a shoulder on the pipe. There is a groove between...
• Re: Automatic transmission leak - fixable?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:36:16 -0800
  ...then I found out that 89mm x 3mm `O rings' will fit at about 1/10th the price for the pair. now, if the...
• Re: A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 12:03:02 -0500
  ...It's also a great idea to change all the O rings now to the newer type so you can easily transition to R134...
• Re: oil dipstick popping out...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 04:11:07 -0700
  Could be a worn O-ring near the handle-end of the dipstick... this was the case on my '82. Very little blow-by...
• Rear heater core during summer
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 21:10:57 -0500
  Close the rear heater core as recommended in manual during the summer? Leave completely open (will this prevent the degrading of the o-ring...
• Thanks to the list for the info on my oil cooler seal
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:20:07 -0800
  ...Frank C and TC for the additional tips and the new better in the cold O ring now available. Got er back together and...
• Re: ARCHIVES: Propane fill valve repair
  Historical mailing list - Unclejohn
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 10:56:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...there's enough to do the job, period. > > > > here's the scoop: > > PN V20128 PISTON O-RING KIT W/LUBE > > avail from Manchester Tank...
• Coolant Leak Fixed-'85 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 15:26:44 -0700
  ...Purchased a new o'ring and gasket for a couple of bucks from the dealer. Was anticipating having to drain the coolant so put...
• Re: Oil Pressure = 0
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 19:00:41 -0700
  I don't see any reply to your msg, so, yes, there is a large round o-ring/gasket between the oil filter adapter...
• Re: Some dometic notes
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 30 Jun 2019 17:15:32 -0500
  ...Jim > > On Jun 30, 2019 at 2:40 PM, <Alistair Bell (mailto:albell@shaw.ca)> wrote: > > > > I kinda doubt the o ring seal would...
• Re: 84 Head Bolt/Nut leak
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 May 1997 01:31:08 -0400
  ...Also, someone has already given you their way to fix it. > c) Remove nut and stuff an o-ring of appropriate size ? into space...
• Re: Dropping tranny to replace main seal and "O" ring
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 21:41:33 -0500
  ...Dropping tranny to replace main seal and "O" ring I have decided to replace the main seal and "O" ring betweent the engine and...
• Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:06:10 -0700
  ...Did a failed O ring at flywheel allow oil to leak on to clutch? Images of flywheel, clutch here: https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso...
• Re: Diesel injection pump leaking
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:21:24 -0500
  ...I don't know what size that o-ring is unfortunately, but its big about 2.5 inches. -- Alan Felder Austin TX 82 Diesel...
• How is coolant getting to exhaust???
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 22:12:57 -0700
  ...http://communitybuilders.dhs.org/craigoda/vw/cylinderhead/index.html I carefully cleaned all surfaces near the green o-ring and aluminum compression ring. I...
• Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sun, 3 Mar 2013 12:51:29 -0700
  ...The rear heater os leaking, and I am wondering if the valve tends to leak, the O ring, the core? If there is a...