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Re: Can you use tie-wraps to compress WBX piston rings?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 5 Apr 2006 18:34:39 -0400
...Can you use tie-wraps to compress WBX piston rings? Has anyone ever tried using tie-wraps (zap-straps, whatever) as ring compressors for...
Re: '78 Westy air conditioner compressor
Historical mailing list
Sun, 24 Mar 1996 11:24:34 -0500
I currently have the engine out for rings, valves, etc. The air conditioning hasn't worked since I've owned it(2 years) but...
Re: Piston Rings, HELP
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 11 Jun 1998 23:47:55 -0400
...Piston Rings, HELP >Hi, well I finally fabricated a spring compressor starting from the one >GEne Berg sells. I think it will work well...
A/C O-rings
Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
Tue, 24 Sep 2019 18:23:58 -0500
...the compressor clutch. This system has run fine for 2+ years since I rebuilt it. I can’t get the o-ring to seal...
Re: Heads are off; now what?
Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 10:52:42 +0000
...Firstly, I got one of those wind up spring steel ring compressors. I fiddled around with this for ages - even modified it. Eventually, I...
Re: I'm back......
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 02:54:34 -0500
>I can't seem to find any kind of a o-ring/gasket kit from the FLAPS. Will just replacing the compressor be enough...
Re: Ring Compressor Ideas
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Mon, 18 May 2009 15:54:57 -0700
...it back > in the cylinder through the bottom using an ordinary ring compressor, then > installing the piston/cylinder as a unit. > > If it's...
Re: removing rear heater
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:00:56 -0400
...Are new O-rings available? Or do most folks just augment the O-ring with some RTV? Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
Re: R134 conversion
Historical mailing list - Tom Bauer
Fri, 1 Jul 2005 09:19:08 -0700
...What I would do if in your place,is to return the compressor >and buy a new,not rebuilt compressor from a high volume...
air conditioning 1991 Westy Syncro ?'s
Historical mailing list - robyn and heather rudisill
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 22:40:51 -0700
...Dealer said I would need a new compressor and new o-rings. AC Shop said they "test" my system and recharge it with "old...
Re: Vanagon AC
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:27:11 -0400
...800 for new compressor, dryer, freon charge, and dye > testing (the leak was the compressor seal not the o rings). Now, all I get...
Fw: r12 or redk tek capacity for 84 sd 508 based air conditioning
Historical mailing list - Owen
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 17:07:05 -0500
...The new to me compressor has been drained of all oil. I am replacing all the o rings then I will add 3 oz...
Re: a/c rebuild and retrofitted to R134a
Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
Fri, 8 May 1998 17:58:53 -0700
...Filled compressor with 8.5 oz of ester oil. Installed new compressor. Changed o-ring in the pipe connection by compressor. 7). It is...
Re: Self-Service AC Service
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Mon, 20 Aug 2001 09:00:54 -0400
...Also, I couldn't find blue O-rings to fit the compressor ports on my Sanden 711 compressor. Again, I hope that this won...
AC questions - 1984 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Tue, 7 Jul 2020 16:55:09 -0400
...lines, condenser, receiver/dryer, valves, O-Rings, oil, and charged with 134a. (retained condenser, cooling coil, and compressor). The system worked wonderful, only needed...
Re: 85 Head Job Update and Question
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Thu, 6 Jun 2002 14:35:50 -0400
...the damn rings back in, the only way is to pull both sleeve out and make or get a piston ring compressor tool. I...
Vanagon A/C Parts Available
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Jun 2001 09:46:52 EDT
...84-86.5 Vanagons Compressor- $220 (New) Reciever/Dryer- $30 Expansion Valve- $25 Condensor- $299 86.5-91 Vanagon Compressor- $329 (new no core...
Re: piston ring size for 2.1???
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Thu, 14 May 1998 10:23:26 -0400
...If the 3 pieces of that ring wern't lined up just right then the ring compressor would not compress them into the groove...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Tue, 22 Oct 2013 21:41:50 -0700
...compressors, but i can't image getting something like this into the wasserbox http://www.wonderbart.com/images/09/april/piston_ring_compressor_03618...
Re: Heads/Cylinders somewhat naive question!!!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 28 Mar 2000 06:19:03 EST
...will need to use a spring compressor to get the cylinders back on. >> That should read RING compressor ! Sorry it was late and my...
PAG Oil Viscosity for 134a conversion
Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
Wed, 23 May 2001 22:15:22 -0500
...What viscosity of PAG oil should we use? What sizes are the "o" rings used when replacing the compressor, rcvr/dryer and expansion valve...
Re: A/C compressor
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 22:46:27 +0000
The Kits that Ken Wilfy posted have the parts that you *need*, although replacement of undisturbed O-rings would be optional, IMO, since they...
Re: Alternative way of reinstalling cylinder liner
Historical mailing list - zolo
Wed, 31 Mar 2004 09:07:13 -0800
Yes, I bought a ring compressor from a Snap on dealer for about $15 that is able to hold the rings in position behind...
Re: Looking for SD-510 A/C Compressor Part
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Thu, 21 Mar 2002 18:20:07 -0500
...All three compressors can be obtained with a variety of cylinder head assemblies that have O-ring connections or flair connections on either the...
Re: '85 A/C Question
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 22 Jun 2001 08:57:14 -0500
The best place to start is; Remove all hose connections and replace all the *O* rings. It had to be leaking from somewhere and...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 13:48:28 -0500
...If you've used the compressor (hi > Alistair!), which route did you go? > > 3) It seems that the VW specific ring tool ( http://goo...
Re: Can you use tie-wraps to compress WBX piston rings?
Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
Wed, 5 Apr 2006 13:19:16 -0500
...Wed, 5 Apr 2006 14:06:05 -0400 > >Has anyone ever tried using tie-wraps (zap-straps, whatever) >as ring compressors for WBX piston...
Re: Things I have to Do Before I drive to Alaska....
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sun, 10 May 1998 20:04:05 -0400
...go ahead a replace all the o-rings too. SO....anybody got > an A/C Compressor for sale...CHEAP? Fresh air is the cheapest...
Head removal: Cylinder sleeves came off (also, how to send gerry messages)
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:48:28 -0400
...Wait till monday when I can get rings at the local foreign auto parts store, hopefully have found a suitable ring compressor, and put...
Re: Hazet assistant 172 HD
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 8 Aug 2021 19:10:02 -0500
...hazet 790-1 > Yeah it’s neat expander. > How about those ring compressors jim? > Kinky eh? :-) > >> On Aug 8, 2021, at 2:33 PM...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 16:25:19 -0500
...If you've used the compressor (hi >> Alistair!), which route did you go? >> >> 3) It seems that the VW specific ring tool ( http://goo...
Re: [Fwd: Re: Wind]
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 19 Oct 1999 14:05:10 -0700
It is possible to put the piston back in using a 4" hose clamp as a ring compressor. It is not easy or fun...
Re: A/C O-rings
Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:20:25 -0500
...The ring being mangled indicates the wrong one used and the connection came loose or the seat in the back of the compressor is...
Re: Stuck Cylinders
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 23 Oct 2000 05:59:20 EDT
...Stuck Cylinders > What you need here is a "real" piston ring compressor. One that can be taken off after the cylinder has been put...
Re: Stuck Cylinder (Head Gasket Replacement)
Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
Sun, 7 Feb 1999 11:37:59 -0500
...Alternative ways people have dealt with this problem is to install rings with a small compressor while tapping the cylinder back down over the...
Re: Green Cylinder O-rings
Historical mailing list
Tue, 23 May 2000 08:31:27 EDT
...You can put the cylinder back on later with a large hose clamp as a ring compressor (done it several times with no problems...
Re: A/C O-rings
Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
Tue, 24 Sep 2019 21:02:42 -0500
...The ring being mangled indicates the wrong one used and the connection came loose or the seat in the back of the compressor is...
Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
Historical mailing list - John N. Motlagh
Sun, 30 May 2004 17:37:12 -0500
...11) Replace the compressor oil plug O-ring with an new O-ring. 12) Reinstall the compressor oil plug. The plug seat and O...
Re: 87 westy ac refrigerant
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 9 Feb 2003 09:32:45 -0600
...I replaced the receiver-dryer and the O-rings in its connectors. I dismounted the compressor to drain out as much of the mineral...
Re: Texas (or any) AC help
Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:56:34 -0400
...year and I have replaced O-rings, > Rec/Dryer, Orifice and Compressor. Maybe Barrier lines and O-rings will > solve my dilemma. > > Dave > '78...
Re: How to convert to 134?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 6 May 2008 15:02:14 -0400
...dryer, removed the compressor and drained the old oil out and flushed it, flushed the system, replaced only the O-rings that were disturbed...
Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 28 May 2004 08:41:33 -0500
...11) Replace the compressor oil plug O-ring with an new O-ring. 12) Reinstall the compressor oil plug. The plug seat and O...
Re: More on Vanagon a/c
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:40:26 -0700
...Cost me about $250, including expansion valve, o-rings, and some lubricant for the o-rings. I replaced the expansions valve, hoses, compressor, and...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 19:14:13 -0700
...enough to bridge all 3 rings. Mark Alistair Bell wrote: > I did it with a cut down compressor. Slim so it still could fit...
90 Carat: A/C Dying Diagnosis Confirm Please
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Tue, 23 May 2000 20:14:24 -0500
...compressor, reciever/dryer, expansion valve and O-rings. 2) Properly blow lines out with some solvent similar to brake cleaner to remove all contaminants...
Re: A/C Compressor Question-Now, I Have A/C!
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:02:08 +0000
...New compressor, receiver/drier, and new O rings and a charge with Red Tek and it appears I now have functioning A/C. Even...
Re: To compress or to remove wrist pin - A Poll
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:02:31 -0700
...Removing the cylinders, leaving the pistons and trying to finagle >> a >> band ring compressor on to reinstall the cylinders. >> >> I have good info on...
Re: AC mounting
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 3 May 2005 11:21:38 -0400
...to unlubricating mud.Green o-rings are universal.Expansion valve needs replacement and r-dryer too.A air compressor is a must.Need to...
Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 30 May 2004 20:12:31 -0500
...the compressor oil plug O-ring with an new O-ring. > > 12) Reinstall the compressor oil plug. The plug seat and O-ring must...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:35:21 -0500
...enough to > > bridge all 3 rings. > > > > Mark > > > > > > Alistair Bell wrote: > >> I did it with a cut down compressor. Slim so it still could fit...
Re: R134 USERS??????????
Historical mailing list - Carl Smith
Fri, 16 Jun 2000 21:37:22 EDT
...I did it "right" with compressor removal and flushing, system flushing, and dryer/accumulator replacement. I replaced only the "O" rings in the joints...
Re: A/C R-12 to R-134A
Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
Thu, 3 May 2001 07:38:39 -0600
...use one of the new Sanden R134A compressors, a new reciever/dryer, all new O-rings, new expansion valve, etc. If it wasn't...
Re: A/C O-rings
Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:13:57 -0500
...The ring being mangled indicates the wrong one used and the connection came loose or the seat in the back of the compressor is...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 11:12:55 -0800
...If you've used the compressor (hi > > Alistair!), which route did you go? > > > > 3) It seems that the VW specific ring tool ( http://goo...
Re: Vanagon AC
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:25:40 -0500
...800 for new compressor, dryer, freon charge, and dye > > testing (the leak was the compressor seal not the o rings). Now, all I > get...
AC RETROFIT R12 to R134a
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Tue, 7 May 1996 11:39:37 (EST)
...253 260 633 E Eurovan 701 260 191 E O-rings Rciever drier 803 260 749 (Canada Eurovan) 803 820 749A O-rings compressor...
Re: R134 conversion
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 1 Jul 2005 10:39:46 -0700
...What I would do if in your place,is to return the compressor >>and buy a new,not rebuilt compressor from a high volume...
Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
Historical mailing list - John Connolly
Thu, 3 Jul 2003 09:21:12 -0600
...bring the O-rings there (there's 2 on the dryer, 4 on the expansion valve, and 2 on the compressor) and match them...
Ring Compressor Ideas
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Mon, 18 May 2009 14:17:52 -0700
Removing a cylinder head today (engine in vehicle), I had one thoroughly stuck cylinder which I had to pull with the head. I'm...
Re: Vanagon AC
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:36:47 -0400
...800 for new compressor, dryer, freon charge, and dye > >> testing (the leak was the compressor seal not the o rings). Now, all I > get...