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• Re: 91 rear heater core-pulled it
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 20:08:58 -0500
  ...of copper tubing. > The leak came from between the two plastic valve peices that are screwed > together with a rubber flat O-ring between...
• Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 16:10:51 -0700
  ...The sensors are hanging from the > harness and he has the O-rings on order, but no clips. From the parts > catalogs, they look...
• Re: horn ring
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:58:55 -0400
  ...I > just changed the o ring had one and it was beat up anyway but it didn't fix > the issue. Is the turn...
• Re: Massive oil leak at oil cooler/block interface - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 09:23:58 -0800
  ...The mating surface of the nut sandwiches the oil cooler to the case, compressing the o-ring. --- George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM> wrote: > In...
• 86-91 Rear Heater Leak
  Historical mailing list - Richard Dunsheath
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 13:44:43 -0500
  ...I read on the list about replacing the o-ring between the valve and the core, and replacing the valve, and replacing the core...
• Thead sealant WAS: Aluminum to brass thread galling
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:28:53 -0800
  ...hydraulics fittings which were O-ring sealed where the O-ring land was boogered up, without the O-ring, let it set for 2...
• Re: Diesel Assembly Confusion.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 20:40:16 -0700
  ...It has an 59x5mm o-ring, part # N 901 814 02. I used the seal from a used oil filter the last time I...
• Re: Oil pressure wire rubbed bare?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 22:23:53 -0800
  ...I was down to the copper for over an inch. DM&FS -----Original Message----- From: Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Review: Victor Reinz Complete Engine Gasket Set
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 13:50:27 +0200
  ...Instructions, too (in German, French and English) It's got big and small O-rings, little copper rings, fuel injector seals - stuff I don...
• Re: Thermostat gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:51:23 -0800
  ...Short answer is 'no.' If you are figuring to just removed the top, where the 'stat is, there's just an o-ring. If...
• Re: 1.9 Oil Leak question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 4 May 2010 12:03:59 -0700
  ...there is no gasket or o-ring. It just screws in. Some have a copper sealing washer ... it's more likely that it's...
• Re: Coolant leak. Rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 22:39:19 -0400
  ...My best guess is that the 2 seals (rubber O rings) between the plastic and core need replacing. The Bus Depot has them on...
• Re: Auto trans cooler ATF leak
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 07:29:45 -0600
  ...There are >rubber O rings that fit into recesses on the cooler around the bolts. >Hope this helps. >Edward > >At 09:45 PM 3...
• Re: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 2 Dec 2012 19:43:08 -0800
  ...Water Pump > > If o-rings work so well .. > why did the poster write : > "but the O-ring had become hard and lost its seal...
• Re: Coolant leak. Rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 20:49:29 -0600
  ...O-ring, rear heater core to valve, 82-91 Vanagon $2.29 861 819 297 Rear Heater Core,82-91 Vanagon - (also order O...
• Re: How best to JB weld pitted heads?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 06:20:25 EST
  ...big O-ring. Either the one that comes in some of the head gasket kits or one from Loctite or Permatex (Ultra Copper). Good...
• Re: Problems with '82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 11:18:50 -0400
  ...The oil filler seal is an o-ring. Probably originally a metric size, but probably you can find a US size close enough. If...
• Re: Coolant leak. Rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 22:13:14 -0400
  ...O-ring, rear heater core to valve, 82-91 Vanagon $2.29 861 819 297 Rear Heater Core,82-91 Vanagon - (also order O...
• oil temp sender success!
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  06 Jul 96 18:03:55 EDT
  ...Now, this sender comes only with a copper washer for sealing, and the washer goes on the outside of the plate. Inside is only...
• Re: Question about 1.6d injection pump
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 23:45:41 -0500
  ...Check the removable fuel input and return fittings on the pump and the copper washers. If suspect replace copper washers. Check all fuel return...
• Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:08:04 -0400
  ...The sensors are hanging from the > > harness and he has the O-rings on order, but no clips. From the parts > > catalogs, they look...
• Re: 85 1.9L Water Pump Installation
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 17:59:29 -0400
  ...Should I use gasket sealer on the water pump O-Ring? I saw Permatex Ultra Copper listed. 4. I'm changing several of the...
• Why not CIS? RE: Images of South African van on website
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:57:24 -0500
  ...Then you have things like the accumulator that leak fuel underneath the vehicle and those #@$%& copper crush washers everywhere, pretty much one-time use...
• Re: Power brake booster on Type II
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Dec 1995 19:58:10 -0500
  ...I plan to use copper tubing, cause >it does'nt rust and is available! I have a question though, does anyone >know why there...
• Re: Cooling questions still
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:01:37 -0700
  ...This green o-ring keeps coolant from contacting the metal ring. These rubber o-rings get brittle or gummed up after a long time...
• Re: Fridge Fun..... well, NEW fridge fun!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 May 2010 17:01:06 -0400
  ...The "Copper" stuff works great for that. Make sure to put the bead on, assemble the box leaving some thickness of RTV, then wait...
• Re: Why not CIS? RE: Images of South African van on website
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:04:54 -0800
  ...like the accumulator that leak fuel underneath the > vehicle and those #@$%& copper crush washers everywhere, pretty much > one-time use only. > However the CIS...
• Custom-made sump plate for '72 - '83 engines, threaded for VDO oil temp sender
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Tue, 05 Nov 1996 16:43:51 -0600
  ...It still uses the stock O-ring for sealing. Because the sump plate's considerably thicker than stock, I had to use two longer...
• Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:05:34 -0700
  ...The sensors are hanging from the > > > harness and he has the O-rings on order, but no clips. From the parts > > > catalogs, they look...
• Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:48:08 -0700
  ...The sensors are hanging from the >> > harness and he has the O-rings on order, but no clips. From the parts >> > catalogs, they look...
• Re: oil leak: advice?
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:56:44 -0700
  Seeing that you are in Alaska, and it is probably cold there, could it be the big o-ring sealing the oil cooler to...
• Oil Leak solved .9 bar pressure switch sender R&R oil on hatch for the archives
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:22:11 +0000
  ...I did post to the list a few months ago and received many helpful replies, and many suggested the oil cooler o-ring was...
• Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:21:21 -0700
  ...The better copper type costs more an is harder to find ....but man, no dry threads anywhwere, with some exceptions. As usally *so much...
• More temp II sensor...
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:28:33 -0400
  ...The sensors are hanging from the > > > > harness and he has the O-rings on order, but no clips. From the parts > > > > catalogs, they look...
• Re: Coolant leak. Rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 07:58:16 -0700
  ...My best guess is that the 2 seals (rubber O rings) between > the plastic and core need replacing. The Bus Depot has them on...
• Re: leaky head gasket question again
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 09:16:12 -0800
  ...Then use a high quality silicon head gasket sealant like Permatex Ultra Copper or Loctite brand. DO NOT USE THE SEALANT THAT COMES WITH...
• Re: Too Much Head Sealant?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:28:38 -0700
  Ditto that oneither High Temp Copper silicone, or The Right Stuff. Have also done well with Toyota's Black Silicone Sealant. Suggest to test...
• Re: Fridge maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 06:57:22 EDT
  ...3 - Clean the jet with lacquer thinner, soak for at least 15 minutes, use a small strand of copper wire to pass through the...
• Re: Power brake booster on Type II
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Mon, 1 Jan 1996 22:20:28 -0600 (CST)
  ...I plan to use copper tubing, cause > >it does'nt rust and is available! I have a question though, does anyone > >know why there...
• Re: Oil Leak solved .9 bar pressure switch sender R&R oil on hatch for the archives
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:32:36 -0500
  ...I did > post to the list a few months ago and received many helpful replies, and > many suggested the oil cooler o-ring was...
• Re: Engine out--won't come apart. Need heads!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:15:23 -0700
  ...Cam > bearings, however, were showing copper. It was copper uniformly, not > the way that you see the 1.6 diesel show copper part of...
• Re: speaking if clutch slave failure
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 16:30:50 -0500
  ...3) Flywheel to crank O Ring. 4) New soft steel lock-ring for flywheel bolts. 5) Flywheel felt seal at the pilot bearing. (If...
• Re: Engine out--won't come apart. Need heads!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:56:24 -0500
  ...Cam bearings, however, were showing copper. It was copper uniformly, not the way that you see the 1.6 diesel show copper part of...
• Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:40:16 -0400
  ...The sensors are hanging from the > > > > harness and he has the O-rings on order, but no clips. From the parts > > > > catalogs, they look...
• Re: Head machined or my way ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:08:20 -0700
  ...No rings and o-rings n' and air-cooled engine originated stuff like waterpuker, er I mean waterboxer engines have. It's barely a...
• Re: speaking if clutch slave failure
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:17:14 -0700
  ...seal. (Behind the throw-out > actuator arm). > 3) Flywheel to crank O Ring. > 4) New soft steel lock-ring for flywheel bolts. > 5) Flywheel...
• Re: Oil Leak solved .9 bar pressure switch sender R&R oil on hatch for the archives
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:59:08 -0500
  ...and received many helpful replies, and >> many suggested the oil cooler o-ring was the culprit. �I cleaned things up a >> bit and watched...
• Re: Why not CIS? RE: Images of South African van on website
  Historical mailing list - Edward
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:05:11 -0500
  ...like the accumulator that leak fuel underneath the >vehicle and those #@$%& copper crush washers everywhere, pretty much >one-time use only. >However the CIS...
• Re: possible gasses in coolant system?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 10 May 2013 19:27:00 -0500
  Gary, are you certain there is no leak in the pressure tank? The level sending unit can get a leak around the o-ring...
• Re: speaking of clutch slave failure- thanks
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 15:36:56 -0700
  ...3) Flywheel to crank O Ring. 4) New soft steel lock-ring for flywheel bolts. 5) Flywheel felt seal at the pilot bearing. (If...
• Re: Head machined or my way ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:00:53 -0400
  ...No rings and o-rings n' and air-cooled engine originated stuff like waterpuker, er I mean waterboxer engines have. It's barely a...
• Finally....(long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 17:04:49 -0500
  ...even has the copper o-ring for the coolant drain plugs... Very complete! Moral: make sure you have extra Vehicles and a Heated Garage...
• Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:45:48 -0400
  ...The sensors are hanging from the > > > > harness and he has the O-rings on order, but no clips. From the parts > > > > catalogs, they look...
• 88 Vanagon, new to me, the story so far (long)
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:03:59 -0800
  ...The core leaked as well so I fabbed up a copper bypass pipe and deleted the whole thing, leaving the plastic cover in place...
• Re: Refrigerator fan replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:36:15 -0400
  ...Do all of the exhaust gaskets have to > be replaced or can they be re-used? Check the o-rings where the flex tubes...
• Re: Head machined or my way ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:16:23 -0700
  ...No rings and o-rings n' and air-cooled engine originated stuff like waterpuker, er I mean waterboxer engines have. It's barely a...
• Gas Tank is In!!(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 14:38:38 -0600
  ...I would've liked to have had the o ring for the fuel sender included in this kit, but maybe they never leak. Would...
• Re: Road trip
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 16 Jul 2012 06:02:01 -0700
  ...Its also possible that I have a bad sender o-ring. Evan after i replaced the tank and used good grommets, gas leaked when...
• Re: Oil Changing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 17:54:36 -0500
  ...to the o-ring on the filter, and the screw it on strongly hand tight. Then I put a new copper crush gasket on...
• Re: Valve cover oil leak..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:52:19 -0600
  ...b) Most common leaking areas on an air cooled are, valve cover gaskets, push rod tube O rings, loose oil filter, bad gasket on...