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• Re: DOT3 instead of DOT4
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 18:41:41 -0400
  ...years that I have been using the wrong DOT in my hydraulic system. I changed out the clutch master and slave cylinder's today...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:57:27 -0700
  ...And of course, I "second that motion". - The hydraulic leak could be on either system. Brake or clutch. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled...
• Clutch master cyl replacement procedure?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 10:20:12 -0700
  ...Need any sort of sealant for where hydraulic lines enter the MC? How is pushrod freeplay adjusted? Anybody care to hazard a total time...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:42:13 -0700
  ...To disconnect the hydraulic fitting at the end of the hose >>> from the >>> > slave cylinder you need something to catch the hydraulic fluid >>> still...
• Re: replacing power steering lines with hoses
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:17:55 -0700
  ...I had a hydraulic shop make a new steel rear section, but I also replaced the return line with 3000psi hose. Had I known...
• Re: Jackin' Up The Van
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 14:20:30 -0800
  ...Granted, not as quick and convenient as a hydraulic > floor jack, but it gets the job done without the excess weight and bulk > of...
• Re: 83 and newer diesel carrier bars
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 17 Jul 2020 18:41:10 +0000
  ...http://www.foreignautosupply.com/parts-accessories/109-hydraulic-engine-cradle-mount-system-in-line-4-cylinder-conversion-tiicomk3-only/
• Spreading the damaged hatch opening?
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Thu, 3 Mar 2011 16:37:02 -0700
  ...Any thoughts on this or alternate suggestions? I notice Habor Freight has a selection of hydraulic tools for body repair. Should I be using...
• Re: Nominations are now open: Top 10 Ugliest Parts to Fail
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:03:24 -0700
  ...daily driver, and I am really missing the power steering and hydraulic clutch! Greg Quoting Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>: > Mr. Squirrel, > > THis is...
• Re: Help - clutch-master/slave cylinder? gone in Edmonston New Brunswick
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:26:18 -0600
  ...I learned some about how the hydraulics work. And thank goodness for the vanagon rescue list. What an amazing bunch. Tim is awsome. We...
• Re: ATF for hyd. valves
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Sep 1994 12:27:47 -0400
  Do you mean putting it in the oil, or running it through the carb? Never tried that, but for sticky valve guides (not hydraulic...
• For Sale (F)
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 22:21:36 -0500
  ...Curb feelers, neon undercarriage lights (green), hydraulic suspension with remote, winch, brush bars, fender flares, Corinthian leather throughout. Collection of "Scent Tree" air fresheners...
• Re: Repairing Clutch's Slave Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 09:27:33 -0500
  ...If so, if there is any leak > in the hydraulic line, both systems will fail. But my > break is working fine. Hmmm. This is...
• Re-Adjusted Valves Again
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 16:00:26 -0400
  ...My only complaint was slight valve train noise, kind of like an OHC engine without hydraulic lifters. So I decided to go back over...
• Re: I need a lug wrench
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 11:03:51 -0600
  ...Also, I carry an old handle from a defunct hydraulic jack to use as a cheater pipe. Anything to make my life easier. Chris...
• Re: Correct Gap of Sparks ( New Question)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 18:12:24 -0800
  ...Curves (no Vanagon content) Second would be on whether you can run hydraulics on a solid lifter cam and visa versa. Third has to...
• Re: hello from brussels
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 24 May 2006 22:05:22 +1200
  ...Fortunately the Japanese have kept true to the forward-control furmula for their big vans. >And do you really want an electro-hydraulically raised...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 20:34:39 -0700
  ...For adjuster to work when the hydraulics push the shoes out the >> arm has to free of pressure on both side for the wheel...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:13:14 -0400
  ...Is there something in the >switch(s) that activates causing light to go on in the event of a >hydraulic pressure loss? Haynes says...
• Re: clutch pedal travel
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 9 Jun 2019 06:58:10 -0600
  ...What does this means? > > 1 - worn clutch? > 2 - bad slave or bad master cylinder? > 3 - air in the hydraulic system and needs to be...
• FW: Power steering fluid leak
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:59:32 -0500
  I took my leaking hose to a shop that specializes in hydraulic lines. They didn't have the original fitting so they reused the...
• Sticky or noisey Tappets
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Aug 1994 10:38:59 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The last time it did this I put some oil treatment in that was supposed to free loud or sticky hydraulic tappets. I then...
• Re: Gear Jammin'
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 15 Nov 1998 19:10:28 -0800
  ...in Virginia. (The start of my fall season begins with a hydraulic system > failure.) > I'm still having trouble getting into first gear. I...
• Re: New Engine Question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 06:58:12 -0400
  ...Jason sounds like the installer backed off the preload of the hydraulic lifters after I last spoke the him. the ticking is the lash...
• ABS on a Vanagon ... wha'???
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 13:24:22 +0000
  ...business lives under the driver's seat - it's got a hydraulic unit and an ECU (computer). Anyone on the list got one of...
• Back door Witch
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sun, 6 May 2001 19:25:23 -0500
  ...on my head...Auggggggggggghh > I think now I need 2 new Hydraulick arms for that think too. >> > > OK, Dieter. You can't leave the...
• Re: looking for a source for metric hardware
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 19:59:48 -0400
  ...I also stopped by the hydraulic hose shop in town > and got the same story. 1/8 NPT threads will work, in a pinch...
• Re: pumping up lifters after head job...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:56:43 -0800
  ...http://www.bostonengine.com/articles/hydraulicll.htm On 1/26/06, Matthew <mpteleski@yahoo.com> wrote: > > folks, > trying to get the lifters to pump...
• Re: Rebuilding master cyclinder
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:12:32 -0800
  I 've never even heard of assembly lube for rebuilding hydraulic cylinders ( well almost never ) ........yes, use BF to lube things . ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Friday Funnies
  Historical mailing list - Holm
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 20:57:21 -0600
  ...Also removes fingerprint whorls and hard-earned guitar calluses in about the time it takes you to say, "Ouc...." > HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK: Used for...
• Re: Brake Proportioning Valve: Traps Air?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:16:41 -0700
  ...The P valve is essentially a gate-valve that controls the flow of your hydraulic fluid..restricting some flow towards the rear, increasing the...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:16:02 -0400
  ...To disconnect the hydraulic fitting at the end of the hose >>> from the >>> > slave cylinder you need something to catch the hydraulic fluid >>> still...
• Re: diesel engine replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 09:37:28 +0000
  ...Late '86s came with hydraulic lifters - there will be a sticker on the valve cover indicating this. Other than that engines should be identical...
• Re: Bilstein rear shocks for 90 Multi Van
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 12:02:57 -0600
  ...with Bilsteins. >Bilsteins are high pressure gas shocks, stockers are regular hydraulics. >Doing 2 at a time will raise that end of the van...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 15:56:12 -0600
  ...up in gear and re-parked it. > > This is my first hydraulic clutch vehicle, so I don't even know where > to start looking...
• Re: engine recommendations
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 14:12:02 -0800
  ...full flow oil filter, sand seal, (Why a sand seal?) cd >ignition and hydraulic lifters. Stock carb (?), 009 dist, stock displacement >(1600), stock exhaust...
• Re: Clutch/Shifting issue?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:25:33 -0600
  ...No kidding. >> and likely very not easily detected by many people. >> >> that van needed the hydraulics straigtened out and a better or new disc...
• Re: Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 21:05:05 +0200
  ...3.2 Air in the clutch hydraulic pipe. We did bleed it. 5-10 strokes of the cluthcpedal with nice clean airfree brakefluid. Should...
• '80 Brake Master Fixing Q's
  Historical mailing list
  18 Dec 96 07:29:11 PST
  ...BTW, I didn't mention that my success rate for hydraulic fixing is pert near zero. Usually get the parts back together ok, but...
• Re: Clutch Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:05:15 -0700
  ...clutches that refuse to be bled? I > just replace all the hydraulics on my '86, and can't get the clutch to > bleed. I...
• Re: Is this what I think it is?
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:09:40 -0700
  Yes that would be the controller for the hydraulics. I don't think being in the bus while the "dancing" is happening is really...
• Brake Fluid Bleed Questions
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Mitch Daughtry
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 17:59:44 -0500
  ...to ensure complete flushing with new fluid? 2) Is the clutch hydraulic fluid derived from the same reservoir as the brake fluid? If so...
• FS: '87 GL Body
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 21:05:41 EDT
  ...power steering rack and pump, air conditioning system, power mirrors and door locks, rear window washer, rear axles, clutch hydraulic cylinders, glass, wheels and...
• Re: Clutch Cable
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 08:38:14 -0500
  I'm rushing in where angels fear to tread, here -- but AFAIK the aircooled V'gons still use a hydraulic clutch. I would guess...
• Re: Gear lube, now thanks
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 28 May 2001 20:03:18 -0700
  ...galleries of the engine after shutdown, which in turn keeps the > hydraulic lifters on the WBX engines pumped up so you don't get...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:45:50 -0400
  ...but does the .006 disappear because the hydraulic lifter pumps up, or because a film of oil is created, or what? surely the .006...
• Frydaye Follies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:09:54 -0500
  ...Also removes fingerprint whorls and hard-earned guitar calluses in about the time it takes you to say, "Ouc...." HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK: Used for...
• Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:49:36 -0700
  ...ressit the temptation to touch stuff while the vehicle is running least you should get fingers into belts etc a competent hydraulic shop that...
• Re: Clutch can only go half way ...
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 14 May 2014 17:39:35 -0600
  ...Put new master, new slave, > blown the hydraulic line out. Took the transmission out to see if there is > anything in the clutch area...
• Re: hydraulic lifter adjustment questions (sorry)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 May 2012 11:50:01 -0700
  There is an internal spring. That's what you are compressing a bit when you do however many turns in you decide to do...
• Adjusting Valves on '77
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 May 1995 11:04:39 -0500
  Greetings Volks, My '77 does not have hydraulic lifters (I think they started in '78) so it's time to adjust the valves. I...
• Re: Brake Cylinder Rebuilding??
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 17:38:10 -0800 (PST)
  ...every penny) but over the years I've rebuilt several different hydraulic cylinders with smooth bores, such as you describe, and I've never...
• The Idiot's Guide?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 03 Jul 1997 23:10:40 -0400
  ...cool! Yes some of the technical data won't help, (with hydraulic lifters you aren't going to be adjusting the valves), but a...
• Steering gear repair
  Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 21:19:42 -0600
  ...I intend to braze a piece of brake line over the cuts in the pressure line, and use a bit of hydraulic hose and...
• Re: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 15:13:19 EST
  ...While you're at it you might consider flushing the whole hydraulic system. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab...
• F.S. soon, nice low mileage 1.9l Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 16:15:21 -0500
  ...Water pump, brakes and hydraulics replaced. All camping equipment is in excellent, hardly used order. fridge works in 3 modes. Interior and exterior are...
• Re: Ebay Deutchland
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 20:39:44 -0600
  ...now, on all the dumptrucks i've seen, there are usually several nested hydraulic cylinders. that pipe doesn't seem to be segmented at...
• Re: How do I get this EGR filter on??? Fixed! But.....
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 23:22:47 -0500
  ...Us air cooled guys only need to adjust the valves once when we install the engine, new fangled hydraulic lifters I hear. Stan ________________________________________________________________ The...
• Re: Rear Red Brake Lights stuck on
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 13:06:21 -0700
  ...Well, the lights get switched on by hydraulick switches that are located on the master cylinder that is under the instrument cover. Sometimes these...
• Re: VWC-022-109-309 - HYDRAULIC LIFTER from cip
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:36:25 -0700
  > > $11 isn't bad, however... we sell the German Meyle brand lifters for > $9.67/each. I know it's only $1.50 difference...