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• Re: New T3 - engine options.
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 13:50:16 -0500
  ...http://www.onlineconversion.com/torque.htm John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue...
• auto tranny parts swap
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 12:17:20 -0400
  Anyone know if a 1990 auto tranny torque converter will fit in a 85 auto tranny. Merv
• Re: lug nuts too tight
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 09:11:06 -0500
  ...Nowadays, as a matter of course, I carry in my vehicle tool box a 150 lb torque wrench, and I insist that it be...
• Re: Head bolt question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 12:53:12 -0500
  ...Clean the threads and follow the torque sequence drawing and re-torque every bolt on the head. If you develop a head gasket leak...
• Can someone double check my Engine / Tire / R+P math?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 16:47:37 -0800
  ...Wasserboxer is 117ft/lbs torque TDI is 149ft/lbs torque So it can be said that the TDI has 27% more torque than a...
• 1.8 gas vs. 2.1 boxer
  Historical mailing list - Jon Walton
  Fri, 01 Mar 1996 18:37:48 -0700
  ...For those of you that have done this conversion, how does the van drive? How would you say the torque curves compare on the...
• Lock-up converter available for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 03:29:06 -0600
  ...But I do realize that today's most efficient automatics with lock-up torque converters approach good manual box efficiency much more closely than...
• Re: Torque Curves for Key Vanagon Swap Candidates
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 11:07:18 -0500
  ...Sullivan <sullivan@OPENMARKET.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Torque Curves for Key Vanagon Swap Candidates >Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2001 23...
• Yes, I'm really asking this.......
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 12:46:19 -0700
  ...When putting on the new wheels should I use anti-sieze compounds? Also, should I just torque them down as tight as I can...
• Re: Zero Compression after Head Re-torque - Valves? Overtorque?!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 29 Jan 2017 07:49:25 -0600
  This has been stated here more than once, but I just need to say it ONE MORE time ! You CANNOT re-torque the head...
• Re: Climbing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:58:15 -0800
  ...doesn't look like the graph is calibrated in torque #'s on the left side.. but man ..click on 'VW stock 2.1 TQ...
• Torque bolts in aluminum.. (inline 4 VW project)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:13:11 -0700
  Recently someone was mentioning the ease of stripping threads in aluminum when tightening bolts with no torque wrench. Very true, this. I was snugging...
• Re: Standard to automatic?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:12:49 -0500
  ...Yes, they lose some efficiency due to the power needed to operate the hydraulics and the non-locking torque converter. Towing and long hills...
• Re: Exhaust Flange Gaskets and torque
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:26:35 -0800
  ...Now I have a question about torque (14 foot pounds) on the bolts > and nuts. Before I remove the pipes, I rechecked the torque...
• Re: Pesky Vanagon exhaust system.....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:47:46 -0500
  ...Brass nuts absolutely MUST be wrench torqued to spec. The use of the Calibrated Wrist Torque not permitted. Then the click heard is not...
• Right Head Gasket Leak
  Historical mailing list - Beth & Jere Hawn
  Sat, 25 Nov 2000 20:40:26 -0800
  ...1) Can I do only one side? 2) The Bentley says "Caution DO NOT use a click type torque wrench. Use only beam or...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 05:30:10 -0800
  Righto! Why all the blather about higher and higher HP little whizbang engines, when what a VANAGON needs is high TORQUE, at lower rpm...
• Re: 15" wheels and tires from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 17:33:45 EDT
  ...Markus, Yes use a torque wrench and torgue them to 90lbs Thanks Again, Christopher http://volkscafe.com (Vanagon Online Parts Store) Phone: 831-426...
• Re: Torque Converter Seal Very Brittle...Anyone know why?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 02:48:14 +0000
  ...kevin obrien <kevindobrien@YAHOO.COM> >Hello All: >I recently had my Auto Trans pulled from my 90 Carat and had the Torque >Converter Seal...
• Re: Tiptronic
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 22:39:49 +0200
  If you talk about the 996 Porsche, the tranny ECU is definitely connected to the engine ECU! It gets rpm, calculated torque, speed, engine...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:10:38 +0000
  ...Years ago I broke a fairly expensive Craftsman torque wrench. Took it back to the store and was told "So sorry, torque wrenches aren...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:15:23 -0700
  ...5400 rpm Torque: 122 ft/lbs Torque peak: 3200 rpm Talk about tires? Hakkapeliitta. Conversation over. Jim
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:02:24 -0400
  ...Current Proto torque wrenches are "Calibrated to +/-3% in clockwise direction and +/-6% in counter clockwise direction," so much better that 20%. The technology...
• Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:06:47 -0400
  ...Idea being that it will now >wear on a new surface when torque is applied during driving. Is this a >good idea? Anyone has...
• Syncro VC problems and rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Joel Skousen
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 11:16:38 -0700
  ...resist turning, to the tune of about 25 lbs torque on an old style torque wrench, placed on a lug nut. If the front...
• Re: Torque Curves for Key Vanagon Swap Candidates
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 13:13:09 -0400
  ...Frank -- you are TOO funny!!!! I'm LOL! (However, I certainly don't hope so it will come to that) After all, the torque...
• Re: Aluminum in the threads
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 25 May 2002 16:07:19 -0700
  ...I can't find anything in the Bentley manual that addresses > proper torque for spark plugs. What do you use? > > Dave in KC > 85...
• Re: Rear hub tightness
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 18:08:42 -0500
  ...then took the van to a truck stop to get them torqued. It's been superceded -- we've been down this road before. Bentley...
• Re: VC fluid - take a chance on this
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 12:05:17 -0700
  sheesh, substitute "torque" for "toque" in my last massage. such a Canadian typo alistair
• Re: Adjusting 2nd Gear band in Auto Trans
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:42:04 -0400
  Back off the hex adj screw 2 1/2 turns after the final torque.
• Re: Torque for rear axle nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 12:40:17 -0400
  As much as I rag on Parts Place, their catalogue has a VERY smart tool for the mondo-torqued hub nuts. Imagine a flat...
• 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
  ...Essentially, if it's a torqued nut then the torque setting is defined by the type of nut and stud - stainless (or different grade...
• Re: Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 13:58:34 -0500
  ...The torque converter is bolted to the carrier plate with these bolts. I was able to put a socket on the bolt through the...
• Re: FryDae
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 11:02:45 -0700
  ...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: Latest dyno run
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:08:50 -0400
  ...This really shows how the WBX torque trails off above 4000rpms. And how the other engine choices are clearly torqueier above 3500. Now you...
• Tires (Tyres) from COSTCO?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 19:13:00 -0700
  ...Gradual torque in a criss-cross pattern will prevent warped discs. But they don't have the time for that, and maybe they have...
• Re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...???
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 11:17:27 -0500
  ...a > E85 powered van along with bolt on hight output upgrades like their > new super torque turbo kit with more torque than a TDI!
• Re: Life of spare tire in clamshell---Lug Wrench!
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:53:34 -0800
  ...for those of you with GoWesty alloys, I called them a while back and asked about correct torque for nuts & bolts. They said 95...
• AT questions
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 17:36:38 -0500
  ...The torque converter is bolted to the engine flywheel. The engine torque is transmitted to the transmission and final drive via viscous coupling (a...
• Re: 5 cyl. Audi, sender on flywheel doesn�t ma tter
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 16:53:17 +0300
  ...Raimund, you're right, the SA engines are offering more torque on low rpm's. In other words, the injection system (similar to Bosch...
• Re: few things you want to tell the tire changing monkeys at the local tire s...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 09:53:52 -0800
  ...who knows? or is just that we all haveour favorite torque. here are the prior posts: says 130 http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin...
• RE: wOW, and head torques
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Apr 1995 03:36:22 CST
  Eugene Palmer asks about cylinder head torque figures with 8mm studs. Tom Wilson's "How to Rebuild Your Volkswagen Air-Cooled Engine" is emphatic...
• Re: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 22:22:48 -0400
  Todd - I've never thought of any of the numerous VW bugs & vans I've owned as being particularly "torquey"! BOB
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 18:23:05 -0800
  ...I may have even done the pan up half-torque and > let that sit overnight, then torqued it tight... I do that when alloys...
• Re: Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:44:11 -0500
  I have a local shop that just rebuilds torque convertors. he also does them for all the trans shops here . well worth the money...
• Re: TIICO/ABA engine question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:52:58 -0500
  ...lbs of torque right off idle and 165 hp up top - > no > > nasty turbo required! =) > > > > On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 8:36 AM...
• torque, rear brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 1996 10:39:16 -0700
  Greg, 390 foot-lb of torque is 390 lb with a 1 foot lever OR 1lb with a 390 foot lever OR any combination...
• Re: A/T torque converter seal replacement (rabbit trans)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 22:24:52 -0400
  The torque converter and seal has nothing to do with ATF getting into the final drive. It is either leaking through the governor shaft...
• Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:32:14 -0800
  ...Peloquin being the biggest oldest ripoff of such) differentials.� They are torque biasing, but you still need traction with both wheels.� Not a lot...
• Re: [Syncro] Heat in an air-cooled Syncro (long, boring, self-involved)
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Wed, 17 May 2000 11:00:34 -0400
  ...I must disagree! The 1.9 TD is MUCH simpler to convert to, and HP is not what is important, TORQUE is. The TD...
• Re: 1.9 TDI engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 13 May 2004 07:35:27 -0500
  ...The engine puts out 90 hp at 4000 rpm and 150 ft/lb of torque at 1900 rpm - There are mods available that easily...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:57:18 -0800
  ...I found my 1 > 13/16 socket and along with a breaker bar and a length of pipe re-torqued > the rear axle nut...
• Re: Snow white nightmare/iMac/CV jointitis
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 18:14:31 -0500
  ...Use your right hand to torque the shaft forward against your left > hand, and draw arrows on each end of the pencil opposite to...
• Re: again with "exhaust rattle"
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:57:51 -0700
  ...10.9 and properly torqued. Loose > hardware > is almost always the result of miss application or wrong installation. > > Dennis
• Re: OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:03:41 -0400
  At 03:45 PM 7/4/2009, Gerald Masar wrote: >So what is the proper torque for them? I can find two different >figures...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 06:14:21 -0500
  ...I use a torque wrench every time (20' #). When my engine was rebuilt I had to put a time-cert (correct term?) in the...
• Re: Ball Joints and Tie-Rod Ends -- Squeaking suspension [was Re: Nice 84 California Westy for sale in Seattle/Vancouver]
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 11:54:32 -0700
  ...I guess I should buy a high-torque torque wrench for this too... Maybe Harbor Freight? My current torque wrench from Sears only goes...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings - repeated nut tightening required?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:32:27 -0400
  ...I figure I put close (if not more) to the 350 foot lbs of > torque, a 2 foot breaker bar with 185 lbs standing...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 07:47:03 -0400
  ...You had to remove it and move it a few splines and continue torquing until you reached the proper torque reading. IIRC, it was...
• Re: No fire #3 hole...The sad truth
  Historical mailing list - Access Systems
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 22:40:41 -0500
  On Tue, 9 Nov 1999, Ron Hill wrote: > As it will probably take me a week or more (damn those torque converter > bolts are...