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Re: Burnt Van Photos
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sat, 7 Jul 2007 10:56:38 -0400
...2 days ago, i inspected an 87, original fuel line, no more clamp on the fuel rail, or what was left of them, piece...
Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:15:08 -0600
...Inspect fuel injection/carburetion system operation, fuel > lines, hose clamps, fuel pump, filters, fuel tank, overflow reservoirs, > vapour > recirculation, filler and cap. > > Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ > > > ____ Intake...
FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:16:35 -0400
...all factory clamps were changed ( I like the factory clamps because they put uniform pressure on the hoses and provide constant compression as the...
Re: Green Cylinder O-rings
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Tue, 23 May 2000 09:50:49 -0500
...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: More leaks
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 14 Jan 2016 18:28:06 -0500
...pushed off, the reduced hose diameter ahead of the clamp becomes like a compression seal which increases with pressure. When a customer tells me...
Re: 16" Synchro wheels (where can i find some?)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 20 Feb 2000 15:05:22 -0500
...The tire is actually bolted onto the rim by means of a compression ring so as to keep it from coming off easily. I...
87 Syncro Westy Puking Coolant
Historical mailing list - Greg Baxter
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:11:50 -0700
...After a few hours of driving - we're obviously up to temperature - when compression braking downhill, I end up with all of the coolant...
Re: More leaks
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 14 Jan 2016 19:26:24 -0600
...pushed off, the reduced hose diameter ahead of the clamp becomes like a > compression seal which increases with pressure. When a customer tells me...
Re: FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:19:05 -0400
...all factory clamps were changed ( I > like the factory clamps because they put uniform pressure on the hoses and > provide constant compression as the...
Re: proper battery fit
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:02:46 -0400
...I have a feeling it's because the higher compression engine draws much more current to turn over for starting, so to keep the...
Re: Starting question
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Sat, 26 May 2018 13:17:41 -0700
...A clamp on current ammeter is the tool for that. If you pulling 300+ amps and the starter is laboring that is most likely...
Re: [Fwd: Re: Wind]
Historical mailing list - Kai Lynn
Tue, 19 Oct 1999 19:23:13 -0000
...First thing, you cannot use a standard ring compression too. A large hose clamp is all you will be able to fit in there...
Re: Flat Style Rear Bed Refoam. Now: Seat Compressor. Worked
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:54:14 -0700
...for aesthetic > reasons) I may try lightly clamping 2"x4" along rear of bench. Why: > this will compress foam slightly, create slack in fabric...
report: vexing coolant system prob. solved
Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:11:55 -0500
...pressure cap test - tighten / replace a couple of tiny hose clamp leak points - compression test - pressure test when stone-cold, to check for head...
Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:07:29 -0800
...Did you eyeball and wiggle/twist on the battery cable clamps at the battery ? ( though if they are weak and loose contact it's...
Re: Head Retorquing On New Engine
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Fri, 27 Jan 2006 08:01:22 -0800
...I had a compression test done under warranty to see if there was any problem. The compression came out good on each cylinder so...
Re: Current coolant hose repairs
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:46:32 -0500
...I had some trouble with the spring clamps as they just were not opening enough by a fraction. I cut off some tabs to...
Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:51:06 -0700
...There is a crimp type clamp there... that is 'the spot' that leaks and burns up vans. if you just cut that crimp clamp...
Re: Head Nuts Final Torque was: Head sealants??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 12 May 2007 16:47:01 -0400
...The outer gasket is not torque dependant as the head does not clamp down on it tightly. The condition of the rubber and the...
Re: Heads are off; now what?
Historical mailing list - Stan Smith
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 07:56:10 -0500
...I have not taken the pistons and cylinders off yet as the compressions were all ok. It is a much bigger job once you...
Franz The '87 Westy Lives and Breathes!!!
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 01:50:30 -0400
...No Compression The subject line says it all!!! Thank God!! Many thanks also to all of you Listees who responded to my posts of...
Re: moving from California to Virginia
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Mon, 11 Oct 1999 16:54:16 -0400
...up to the CV on the inside edge, and has a compression clamp on the 'half-shaft' end. There is no need to replace...
Re: water pump #4 in a year, vent hole leak
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 12 May 2003 18:44:58 -0600
...If so, a compression test is in order. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver zampano wrote: > Hi Volks, > > I had the water pump replaced under...
Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 29 Apr 2015 07:33:34 -0500
...Just needed to tighten the worm-type hose clamps. Something about > new hoses and new clamps makes em not seat quite right the first...
Re: 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Sat, 7 Oct 2006 10:36:01 -0600
...installation and a compression ferrule at the end of the smooth part to give a shoulder for the hose clamp to hold against. I...
Re: 88 GL - Coolant Loss
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 23 Mar 2014 04:30:05 -0600
...Took him out on a run today with the rear heater hoses > clamped off and the engine ran perfect - EXCEPT - the temp needle ran...
Shower?
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Tue, 28 Feb 95 16:39:23 PST
...Then when comfortably esconced in the shower spot, tilt up the door, use the ubiquitous Black Forest Organic Compression Member to support the tiltie...
Re: 87 Syncro Westy Puking Coolant
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:38:05 -0800
...I reseated the clamp > properly topped it up and rebled the system - this was all before > the expansion tank ran dry yesterday. > > What could...
Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:06:13 -0400
...I cut the pipe 4 inches from rack and connected by sliding hose over pipe and used hose clamps. Other end hose clamps to...
Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:27:58 -0400
...crimp type clamp there... > that is 'the spot' that leaks and burns up vans. > if you just cut that crimp clamp off and put...
Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:46:17 -0800
...12.8 Battery posts + clamps, and starter 30 connection are > clean. Solenoid connection is fairly clean. (certainly not corroded) > Turning key dims headlights nearly...
Re: Fuel system...follow up
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Thu, 10 Jun 2004 07:57:39 -0700
...just replace them or hose clamp them. also most hoses look good on the out side but are hard and brittle or cracked under...
Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:39:55 -0700
...BRAND NEW! 2.0 liter HIGH OUTPUT engine (135 hp @ 4800 rpm) 10:1 compression ratio with an anti knock sensor all engine mountings...
Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 22:30:38 -0400
...on engine)4 wire oxygen sensormuffler clampsaccelerator cablewater pump (pre-installed on block)all drive beltshose clampsmisc. hardware4 wire oxygen sensorfull instructions in PDF...
possible gasses in coolant system?
Historical mailing list - Gary Peebles
Fri, 10 May 2013 17:19:52 -0700
...I believe it was because of an in proper placement of the hose clamp on the top side of the lip to the distribution...
Re: water pump #4 in a year, vent hole leak
Historical mailing list - zampano
Mon, 12 May 2003 17:52:05 -0700
...I will do a compression test AGAIN anyways. The thing, or "thingy" would be that consistently I have had the water pumps leak, whether...
Over heating issues, hose broke
Historical mailing list - Gary Peebles
Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:45:15 -0700
...Found a great mechanic that had VW experience and he replaced Head gasket and busted hoses, and said that compression wear was normal. So...
Re: 87 Syncro Westy Puking Coolant
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:27:22 -0400
...I reseated the clamp properly topped it up and rebled the system - this was all before the expansion tank ran dry yesterday. > > What could...
Re: Over heating issues, hose broke
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:03:57 -0400
...Now for your compression test results, for a fairly young engine something is happening for some cylinders to have a 30 psi compression difference...
Re: Engine still not start!!!
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 6 May 2002 09:20:04 -0400
...The valves are probably not closing--no compression, no vacuum, no start. Go back to zero lash (see Boston Bob's article). Work from...
Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:09:51 -0700
...12.8 Battery posts + clamps, and starter 30 connection are >> clean. Solenoid connection is fairly clean. (certainly not corroded) >> Turning key dims headlights nearly...
Re: 85-H20 loss of coolant mystery
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:37:22 -0500
...To test for compression leaks, let the engine sit overnight. Start it the next morning and run it for 30 seconds, which is long...
Re: Burnt Van Photos
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Sat, 7 Jul 2007 12:05:47 -0400
...2 days ago, i inspected an 87, original fuel line, no more clamp on the fuel rail, or what was left of them, piece...
Re: Still having starting problems.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 10 Aug 2002 21:19:48 -0500
...If possible run a compression check (never remove a spark plug from a hot aluminum head.) Stan Wilder 83 Air Cooled Westfalia On Sat...
Re: [Syncro] Re: 16" Synchro wheels (where can i find some?)
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Sun, 20 Feb 2000 17:13:58 -0800
...The tire is > actually bolted onto the > rim by means of a compression ring so as to keep it > from coming off easily. > > I...
Re: 87 Syncro Westy Puking Coolant
Historical mailing list - Greg Baxter
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:29:39 -0700
...Central Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > Greg, either your expansion tank cap is defective or you have > a compression leak into the...
Re: AC Repair report
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:00:58 -0700
...In May, I took my camper to GoWesty to have the new higher-compression engine put in along with a lot of other work...
Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
Historical mailing list - Rob
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 20:07:07 -0700
...on engine)4 wire oxygen sensormuffler clampsaccelerator cablewater >pump (pre-installed on block)all drive beltshose clampsmisc. hardware4 wire >oxygen sensorfull instructions in PDF...
Re: Confused about valve adjustment
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 22 Jun 2003 16:25:26 -0700
...Orientation is: #3 #1 #4 #2 If this "basic" setup is correct, then rotating the distributor, i.e., loosing the clamp and rotating the...
Re: water pump #4 in a year, vent hole leak
Historical mailing list - Steve W
Mon, 12 May 2003 18:04:08 -0700
...I > will do a compression test AGAIN anyways. > > The thing, or "thingy" would be that > consistently I have had the water > pumps leak, whether...
Re: O2 sensor stuff
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Wed, 7 Mar 2001 14:33:16 EST
...My engine is a low mileage unit (not quite 58K -- compression is excellent so I think that's correct) but the AFM looks like...
Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:28:09 -0400
...I cut the pipe 4 inches from rack and > connected by sliding hose over pipe and used hose clamps. Other end > hose clamps to...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 4 Sep 2013 18:37:26 -0500
...They hold the aluminum ring that serves as a true head gasket; that is, that gasket confines the compression gases to within the cylinder...
Re: VDO dual sender versus Tee fitting & two senders
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Sun, 6 Jan 2002 17:51:24 -0500
...In my '86 I used the correct M10x1 compression fitting to attach a piece of steel brake line from the oil pressure port between...
Craigslist 72 Bus
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 6 Jan 2008 07:48:50 -0800
...the piston heads are concave so they provide a bit higher compression. I'm told by the previous owner that it was rebuilt 200...
Re: possible gasses in coolant system?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 10 May 2013 19:27:00 -0500
...I believe it was because of an in proper placement of the hose clamp on the top side of the lip to the distribution...
Cylinder rebuild questions (long)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Wed, 20 Nov 2002 23:21:32 -0500
...The van dropped an intake valve seat on #1 cylinder when I was doing compression testing in the driveway. Very lucky. The van/engine...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 4 Sep 2013 18:24:28 -0700
...Once in a while pulsing in the pressure bottle ( cap off ) can be observed doing a compression test ....if you luck out and see...
Re: 5/16" High Pressure Fuel Lines OK?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 29 Dec 2006 08:47:20 -0800
...Geza mentions that some enterprising vendor could probably come up with a configuration of metal lines, compression fittings, etc. Stainless Steel would be a...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 4 Sep 2013 18:25:21 -0700
...Normally, the compression head > gaskets do not fail very often. That is not true of the outer water gasket > which is held in place...