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• Re: Changing the Black O Ring On a Cylnder Sleeve...
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 08:30:51 -0800
  ...With the engine out it's also possible to access the connecting rod bolts using a long wobble extension, and remove the pistons/cylinders...
• Re: Engine Overhaul Questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:29:30 -0600
  ...And lastly, I know this is going to sound like a > stupid question, but are there replaceable bearings in > the connecting rods for the...
• WTB - EGR valvle + plumbing for 81
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 08:46:42 -0800
  ...connecting rod for the throttle (which I think opens and closes the EGR valve) any help would be very appreciatted.
• Re: Should I rebuild the bottom end? Questions & photos.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:01:53 -0400
  ...Yes, Vanagon connecting rods can and do fail along with the cam shaft and cam bearings. But I would not just say that at...
• Engines FS!
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 23:30:58 -0400
  ...1.9 Turbodiesel longblock, broken connecting rod at low rpm. Rebuildable. Make me an offer? Located in western MD, about an hour west of...
• Re: Blown engine: Update
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 14:31:02 -0700
  ...They said that the > connecting rod bolts had sheered off and that had caused the thrown > rod. He told me that their service manager...
• Re: What's wrong with that picture....
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 11:23:33 -0400
  ...coolant leak may have produced a hydraulic lock which bent the connecting rod. Liquids are not very compressible! Angus ================================ Angus Gordon '89 Carat NW...
• Reinstalling wrist pins
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 10:28:22 -0800
  ...of the wrist pins not fitting in the connecting rod. It fits into other rods, but not the one it came off of. It...
• Re: Connecting Rod Bolts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 09:03:07 -0500
  Evan Mac Donald wrote: > I have heard that the bolts for 2.1 l con rods are not the greatest, and should be replaced...
• Re: VW tools
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 16:07:05 +0000
  Hi Chuck, # 3090 connecting rod support # 3091 wrist pin extractor # 3092 cylinder sleeve puller # 3159 piston pin bore reamer Total: $350.00, all new...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Advice Please
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:58:43 -0800
  ...Engine Rebuild Bernie, here in the NW there is at least one source of rebuilt WBXs that has a good reputation, NW Connecting Rod...
• 1.9L to 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 15:23:08 EDT
  Greetings and Salutations; Will the 2.1L pistons and cylinders "drop in" to the 1.9L engine? Is the crankshaft and connecting rods the...
• Re: Short Block?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 16:19:01 EST
  ...A short block ends at the connecting rods. Roger - '89 Westy Charlottesville, VA
• Re: Double cab with a "slight" knock ?
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 00:41:15 +0000
  ...The Boston Bob explanation of 2.1L connecting rod big end shape change from true round to the possible egg shape distortion must be...
• Re: Connecting Rod Bolts
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 10:50:11 -0400
  ...Connecting Rod Bolts >I have heard that the bolts for 2.1 l con rods are not the greatest, and >should be replaced on...
• Re: The Adventure of the Thrown Rod
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sat, 15 Jun 1996 15:12:58 -0600
  ...Well, there's the flat part, and the pin that connects it to the connecting rod, but there's nothing else. No sides, no...
• Vanagon-Waterboxer specific tools for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tim High
  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:21:54 -0800
  I have three specialty tools for sale, #'s 3090 Connecting Rod Support, 3091 Piston Pin Mandrel, and 3159 Piston Pin Reamer. They are a...
• Availability of some crucial parts & engine reman info, yes, you better read that!
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 28 May 2002 15:14:08 -0400
  ...NO CONNECTING ROD PART # TO BE FOUND ANYWHERE.. The only thing we found are the rod big end bearing part # (and available), the rod...
• Re: Curious Question (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 03:21:11 -0500
  ...Aluminum Connecting rods are forged from blanks that are cut from sheet stock .......... but they still break. Stan Wilder ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers...
• Re: Connecting rod questions
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fournier
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 01:32:21 -0000
  Your manual, Clymer's has been reputed to have some errors. I've always found it a good second-best to Bentley and Wilson...
• Nutty Question...
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Sat, 7 Nov 1998 12:26:02 +0000
  ...Notice today that the Bentley (OUR BIBLE...) says, "alway replace" on the connecting rod nuts. Does everybody do this? Are these nuts a standard...
• Re: If you are Doing your Headgaskets do the barrel seals too.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:38:27 -0500
  ...the connecting rod and cap needs to be ground flat at the matting surface and the big end then needs to be resized to...
• Re: Trip Report (quick & dirty)
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:20:36 -0700
  ...me intermittent fits. � _This time_ I'm be needing a new connecting rod, part number 025130365, which keeps popping off the ball on the...
• Re: 1.9 heads on 2.1 engine. Why
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 23:39:12 -0400
  ...More power mean more stress on things like, connecting rods, bearings, pistons, crank. Compression leaks front the head gaskets, are a big problem in...
• Re: vanagon It was a great ride
  Historical mailing list - Derek
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 23:18:20 -0700
  ...up through the top of the engine You might mean the "connecting rod", since thats what often presents itself after a catastrophic engine failure...
• Rod Nut Torque
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Sun, 15 Nov 1998 13:17:09 -0500
  ...though) and find the Bentley documentation insufficient regarding the reuse of connecting rod bolts. The 2.1 uses a stretch bolt, where 22 ft...
• removing the fan housing, engine in car?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 23:14:56 -0500 (EST)
  ...return spring and some of those little clips that hold the connecting rod on, anyone have any of these?) My question is, can I...
• Re: Rebuild longevity
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 11:18:43 -0600
  John, you are right about the connecting rod bold issue. This is an extremely inprotant principle and applies to all reciprocating engines that I...
• Re: no vanagon content - nice aeroplane spotted
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 18:07:13 -0700
  ...Come to think of it I've seen a Merlin throw a connecting rod in a manner very similar to our beloved waterboxers - <http...
• Re: require assistance ...
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:48:39 -0800
  ...a rebuild there is a closer source for good rebuilds, NW Connecting Rod in Seattle. 1705 South 93rd Street Seattle, WA 98108-5141 - (206...
• Re: More Big Buses (funny cargo)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Sat, 7 Dec 1996 10:45:19 -0800 (PST)
  ...Think >about getting whacked by a connecting rod, even. This is part of the reason that I chose to put the closet right behing...
• Re: axles and axels
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 14:12:08 -0500
  ...spindle upon which or with which wheel revolves; rod connecting pair of >wheels of vehicle (earliest in ME axel-tre f. ON oxull-tre...
• help-corroded handbrake rod and nut
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Fri, 23 May 1997 08:56:02 +0000
  I need to adjust the handbrake on my '87 Vanagon and the adjustment locking nut is badly corroded to the connecting rod. The problem...
• Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:41:22 -0500
  ...I'm POSITIVE I got all the > >> bolts/nuts off and was hoping to crack this case to get my broken > >> connecting rod out...
• Re: 1.9L WBX to 2.1L WBX -
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 14:44:53 -0600
  ...machine shop will have to grind a bit off of the > connecting rods (then ensure they are balanced) so they don't hit the...
• tie rod removal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 6 Jun 2004 12:57:48 -0500
  ...When rotating my tires yesterday, I discovered that the left front wheel could be wiggled back and forth because the tie rod was moving...
• Re: New question..Waterboxer rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 12:24:31 -0700
  ...North West Connecting Rod Service, 206-763-2487. I will probably use them for my next rebuild if I don't do it myself...
• FOR SALE: Engine parts from 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:00:20 -0400
  ...Piston/cylinder set complete with rings and pins Crankshaft - #2 rod journal a bit buggered up but grindable Camshaft Push rod set Connecting rod...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Jan 2001 (#2001-79)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 15:55:59 -0600
  John wrote: > Dear List, > > After reading Boston Bob's conclusions on the 2.1L connecting rod big > end distortion and Stuart's "Evangelical" spin...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Jan 2001 (#2001-79)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 03:40:59 -0500
  Dear List, After reading Boston Bob's conclusions on the 2.1L connecting rod big end distortion and Stuart's "Evangelical" spin on the...
• Re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...???
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:02:08 -0800
  ...Reliable sources for rebuit WBX engines Not knocking Boston Bob at all but if you are in the NW then NW Connecting Rod has...
• Re: no vanagon content - nice aeroplane spotted
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 18:21:19 -0700
  ...Come to think of it I've seen a Merlin throw a connecting rod in a manner very similar to our beloved waterboxers - <http...
• Re: Engine rebuild questions, '81 Vanogon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 12 Oct 95 10:01:53 PDT
  ...Sideplay of the connecting rods can be measured and a subjective measure of journal clearance can be done <I'm thinking here that if...
• Re: Update on Cracked Heads - Archives
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:34:47 -0800
  ...Engine Rebuilders I'll second Jim's comments about North West Connecting Rod. I was there just last week, with a WetWesties member that...
• Re: Piston pins
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 3 Mar 1996 22:34:03 -0800 (PST)
  ...both piston > and only slightly looser in the eye of the connecting rod. That is, there > should be no measureable clearance between them at...
• Re: Recommendations for Aircooled Engine Rebuilder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:03:46 -0800
  ...Northwest Connecting Rod Service. 1705 S 93rd Street Seattle, WA 98108 phone: ( 206) 763-2487 Excellent reputation. Google for references. Jim
• Re: Friday engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:22:29 +1300
  ...wrote: > There is apparently a rigid boxer definition in which the connecting rods > cannot share crank journals. > Most "V" engines share crank journals and...
• Re: Fw: 86 syncro I-4 swap
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 12:18:18 -0500
  ...and stroked motor: > Specially machined crankshaft with 80mm stroke. > Specially machined connecting rods for 80mm stroke. > Go Westy exclusive modified 95mm pistons. > A different...
• Re: A Tie-rods question(s)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 11:45:45 -0500
  You can just mark your tie rods (paint) and unscrew the tie rod ends leaving the connecting rod loose. Slip your new boot over...
• rod end play clearance specs?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 29 May 2003 07:49:34 -0700
  I was wondering if there was a lower limit to connecting rod side clearance. Wear limit is .7mm, and i guaged up: .279mm (.011...
• Re: Fwd: Boston Bob on Connecting Rod Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 16:46:28 -0700
  I did not send my rods to Bob before he passed. Since the business has passed into other hands, the rebuuilding of rods as...
• Re: Engine rebuilds qualitygermanautoparts.com??
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 13:33:30 -0400
  The 1.9 I hear, treats connecting rods very well. The 2.1 is supposed to twist them up(must be all that brute...
• Re: diesel rods weights
  Historical mailing list - jbclem
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 19:51:20 -0800
  ...Orientation-wise, for diesel connecting rod installing, the Bentley mentions this: "casting marks and retaining lug for bearing shell face toward intermediate shaft", along...
• I know of passat transplant.....
  Historical mailing list - mike g.
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 20:07:39 -0800
  If you are interested, call Northwest connecting rod in Seattle, WA. They have done many a diesel vanagon to gas 2.0 engine conversion...
• Re: Head gasket job getting out of hand
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 14 May 2002 05:33:08 -0700
  ...At the time it was a pretty fresh rebuild from NW Connecting Rod, so Jerry made it right. -Dana- > > Hello John, i had a...
• Re: Head corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Jon Walton
  Wed, 08 May 1996 17:26:08 -0700
  ...Head corrosion A shop here in Seattle, Connecting Rod Inc. (I think > that is the name)claims that they do this on all their...
• How to install piston pin on #4 & #2 ?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Adams
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 21:49:19 -0700
  ...since I started the pin before placing the cylinder over the connecting rod then just tapped it in the rest of the way. #4...
• Re: VW Machine shop
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 19:12:00 -0800
  2 places near Seattle...Northwest Connecting Rod talk to Jerry...206-763-2487 Whitman Ent. Machine shop...Talk to Craig..425-825-3666 He...
• Pushrods for hydraulic lifter motors
  Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 16:55:32 -0400
  ...does anyone need a couple of 1.8L crankshaft/connecting rod/camshaft sets?? Free to good home, WILL NOT SHIP... Must be picked up...
• Connecting rod bolts
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 11:00:19 EDT
  Greetings and Salutions; How does one tell the difference between the 1.9L and 2.1L bolts.Bentley page 13.30 has a picture...