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Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 16 May 2012 09:19:12 -0700
...cooled engine into a water cooled engine simply by > casting water jackets on the case and adding new heads. The longevity > of this engine...
Re: First camping trip!
Historical mailing list - Ryan
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:25:05 -0400
...It was forecast to be 83 degrees on the coast this weekend, but I >> still brought heavy jeans and a warm jacket and am...
Re: need help, oil in coolant (bit long)
Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
Mon, 18 Jan 1999 20:02:18 EST
It sounds to me like there is oil getting into the water jackets around the cylinders. That would be the most likely place for...
Re: Alternator vibration -
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 15 Jun 2020 06:27:07 -0700
...that sits below the alternator and connects the right side cylinder jacket to the water pump. To my surprise (once I cleaned the blackened...
Re: wrist pins Boston bob
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 1 Feb 2005 08:06:00 -0800
...water cooled engine may >>> have as much noises but the water jacket is a great noise damper >>> One other thought about wrist pins is...
Re: Chains and whips was Autosock
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:25:34 -0800
...dead of winter >> wearingnothing but blue jeans, sneakers, >> and a light jacket, ( because you never go outdoors anyway ) >> - on your summer tires .. >> with chains...
Re: Fuel hose size
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 2 Aug 2020 10:30:28 -0600
...When looking at fuel hoses we look at pressure and temperature ratings and we pay attention to the outer jacket and how it will...
Re: Bogus engineering
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sat, 6 Feb 2021 06:10:16 -0800
...mind being the > > idea that you could just wrap a cooling jacket around an air cooled > > engine. Then we have an oddly shaped fuel...
Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 21 Mar 2015 07:47:46 -0700
...Carolina who > showed me the water jacket seal problem and his epoxy repair. I immediately > thought - "that's my kind of engine!" > > It may...
Re: Westy Engines
Historical mailing list
Sat, 28 Jun 1997 15:17:55 EDT
...With regards to Wasser Cylinder Heads, I happen to like what Leonard at AVP does to certain areas where the Water Jackets come awful...
Re: Walmart coolant or VW coolant
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:29:09 -0800
...Twice the capacity of most vehicles, rear engine/front radiator, massive rubber seal for the water jackets, head studs bathed in fluid to name...
Re: Baja Whale 2013 trip report, 10 vans... part 3...Thar be Whales!
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 05:28:09 -0700
...After gathering for the orientation lecture and choosing our life-jackets, we piled into their vans and went for a wild ride at double...
Stealth Vanagon Camping
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 9 Nov 2010 20:52:15 -0800
...rear table height mod + my mod to that >> hanging hooks for jackets >> chess set. (Antique Radio Shack version, but it still wins ;) >> zip lock...
Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Mon, 27 Jun 2016 15:50:38 -0700
...Check the > outer jacket for continuity to ground. Regardless this won't explain the no > start. Usually it will start with AFM completely disconnected...
Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 May 2012 13:55:09 -0700
...cooled engine into a water cooled engine simply by casting water >> jackets >> on the case and adding new heads. The longevity of this engine...
Re: Stuck Cylinders
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Sun, 22 Oct 2000 21:39:16 -0700
...DO NOT ASSEMBLE WITHOUT THESE SEALS! The black ones at the base of the cylinder are responsible for keeping the water jacket separated from...
Re: Need A Checklist...
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Mon, 10 Mar 1997 08:44:10 -0800 (PST)
...walk. hat - Keeps the rain or sun off when your walking. Jacket - It gets cold sometimes. Spare belts - You won't have to wait...
Brick Tour Packing List!
Historical mailing list
Sun, 7 Aug 1994 09:39:22 +0800
...stuff for your pets/kids, etc. ;), sewing kit, slippers, sandals, boots, jackets, long underwear possibly for Canada, bathing suits!, washups, alarm clock, earplugs, immersion...
Re: Packing a '90 Westy
Historical mailing list - honemastert
Fri, 22 Jul 2005 15:12:47 -0700
...Closet holds larger bulky jackets, cycling gear, hip-packs and or backpacks?, bike helmets, and other misc items. The small pull out drawer holds...
Re: need help, oil in coolant (bit long)
Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
Wed, 20 Jan 1999 09:02:44 -0800
...need help, oil in coolant (bit long) >It sounds to me like there is oil getting into the water jackets around the >cylinders. That...
Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - John Dillon
Sat, 21 Mar 2015 21:41:20 -0400
...Carolina who >> showed me the water jacket seal problem and his epoxy repair. I immediately >> thought - "that's my kind of engine!" >> >> It may...
RE: '87 Wf overheated on fwy; tank dry
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Mon, 30 Jun 97 00:23:15 UT
...However you may find the cylinder water-jacket seals start to leak, as the bond to the heads may fail from high heat. If...
Re: road rage...my first experience tonite.. LOCK YOUR DOORS!!!
Historical mailing list - Andrew Lundy
Sat, 10 Feb 2001 10:31:32 -0600
...this guy then reaches in, grabs my jacket, and tries to PULL ME OUT OF THE CAR, i was pretty shaken up, i was...
Re: Brake bleeding problems-repeat from brake spacers.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:28:39 -0400
...If the cables appear to >> be binding or the outer jackets are collapsed or distorted the cables need to be replaced. >> >> After this is...
Re: 1.9L exhaust system comments
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 27 Apr 2002 18:52:32 -0500
...You have an > aluminum > alloy block with water jackets which go up to the head on the outer > periphery of the head. Inside you...
Re: '91 Vanagon Brake Shoe Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:39:06 -0500
...Look carefully at the outer jackets. Any sign of breaking, twisting, rust through etc. means they need replacing. Now for adjusting. The handbrake cables...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 17:46:25 -0500
...fits > >> > (or maybe not) in the tight space between the water jacket and > >> > the > >> sleeve. > >> > If you've used one in this scenario, where...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 16:25:19 -0500
...fits >> (or maybe not) in the tight space between the water jacket and the sleeve. >> If you've used one in this scenario, where...
Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
Historical mailing list - Bill M
Tue, 15 May 2012 13:43:15 -0400
...cooled engine into a water cooled engine simply by casting water jackets >> on the case and adding new heads. The longevity of this engine...
Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sat, 21 Mar 2015 14:56:35 +0000
...Carolina who > > showed me the water jacket seal problem and his epoxy repair. I immediately > > thought - "that's my kind of engine!" > > > > It may...
Re: Questions, questions more questions
Historical mailing list - Sean J. McAusland
Thu, 29 Sep 1994 19:15:47 -0400 (EDT)
...walk. > hat - Keeps the rain or sun off when your wa > Jacket - It gets cold sometimes. > Spare belts - You won't have to wait...
Re: Alternator vibration -
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 15 Jun 2020 07:15:51 -0700
...that sits below the alternator and connects the right side cylinder jacket to the water pump. To my surprise (once I cleaned the blackened...
Here's the list
Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
Sat, 18 Sep 2004 16:24:58 -0500
...clothes pins, metal clip style, 10-12 clothing, 8 days ea. + jackets (Layer up!) coasters, 2-4 coffee brewer, 1-cup coffee filters coffee...
Re: head gasket problem ?
Historical mailing list - Calvin Bruce
Sat, 22 Sep 2001 16:02:49 -0700
...The hardening of the rubber with age, and the repeated expansion/contraction of the water jackets aggravate this problem as the van ages. The...
Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:25:17 -0400
If the mechanic thinks that the failed outer water jacket gasket alone will affect a compression test or Leak down test results, he is...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Fri, 8 Nov 2013 08:44:15 -0800
...I'm not sure what gunk they used on the water jacket, but it sure is hard > to remove. Any suggestions? I've been...
This is the Alaskan List, enjoy...
Historical mailing list
Sat, 16 Jun 2001 09:33:14 EDT
...clothes pins, metal clip style, 10-12 clothing, 8 days ea. + jackets (Layer up!) coasters, 2-4 coffee brewer, 1-cup coffee filters coffee...
Re: Newbie question: coolant/anti-freeze
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:02:42 -0700
...it's basically a long stroke, big bore 1600 with water jackets retrofitted, and fuel injection added. In any case, I'd find a...
Re: Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Tue, 10 Sep 2002 08:18:10 -0700
Gary, Gary Lee wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > > > Yeah, the location is really stinky for being in the slop for the rear > wheel, > > But I think...
Re: need help, oil in coolant (bit long)
Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
Wed, 20 Jan 1999 11:01:37 -0800
...need help, oil in coolant (bit long) > > > >It sounds to me like there is oil getting into the water jackets around the > >cylinders. That...
Re: you job...
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Mon, 12 Mar 2001 14:41:16 -0800
...should be the wrist pin (you're going through the water >jacket > > inlet/ waterpump inlet here) > > > > This is a big, big job.... How do...
Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - Jon VO
Sun, 22 Mar 2015 18:44:58 -0600
...Carolina who >> showed me the water jacket seal problem and his epoxy repair. I immediately >> thought - "that's my kind of engine!" >> >> It may...
Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 8 Oct 2013 17:00:30 -0700
...the Box...with another set of hinges....Think of a Book Jacket for a sort of idea.... To deploy the panel, you open the...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:29:44 -0600
...fits >>>>> (or maybe not) in the tight space between the water jacket and >>>>> the >>>> sleeve. >>>>> If you've used one in this scenario, where...
Loss of power
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sat, 25 May 2002 14:28:59 -0700
...The thing to check though is on the original metal jacket spark plug boot. An old style wire end and a new style end...
Re: Alternator vibration -
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 Jun 2020 22:21:28 +0000
...that sits below the alternator and connects the right side cylinder jacket to the water pump. To my surprise (once I cleaned the blackened...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 4 Sep 2013 18:24:28 -0700
...The other thing that is going on is that > the head also squeezes a rubber gasket between the head and the water > jacket on...
Questions, questions more questions
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Wed, 28 Sep 94 8:31:04 PDT
...walk. hat - Keeps the rain or sun off when your walking. Jacket - It gets cold sometimes. Spare belts - You won't have to wait...
Re: end of camping season????
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 04:44:47 +0000
...Remember, I camp with the top up. > >There's various solutions to making the van warmer, including the >fabrication of a secondary vinyl jacket...
Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 23 Apr 2004 02:23:17 -0500
...This is basically an air-cooled vw motor >>with a water jacket, so the only BIG difference is the pistons/sleeves. I >>would recommend...
Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
Thu, 22 Jan 2004 10:03:35 -0500
...surface's as needed this includes the water pump >and water jacket surface for the head this take allot of time to do >correctly...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 8 Nov 2013 08:58:43 -0800
...Some questions: * I'm not sure what gunk they used on the water jacket, but it sure is hard to remove. Any suggestions? I...
Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 15 May 2012 10:26:45 -0700
...cooled engine into a water cooled engine simply by casting water >> jackets >> on the case and adding new heads. The longevity of this engine...
Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
Tue, 20 Jan 2004 11:57:02 -0500
...surface's as needed this includes the water pump >and water jacket surface for the head this take allot of time to do >correctly...
Fwd: Fast German will fix the broken rebuild
Historical mailing list - zampano
Thu, 16 Jan 2003 08:57:20 -0800
...but if a head gasket goes you have to >> re-open the lower half. * water jacket near the head will >> build up all kinds...
Re: Thermostat with a hole?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:12:03 -0700
...Critical on > the Waterboxer since the engine is actually 2 separate cooling jackets, one > for each side. For it to work coolant must always...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Wed, 4 Sep 2013 20:45:31 -0700
...The other thing that is going on is that >> the head also squeezes a rubber gasket between the head and the water >> jacket on...
Re: Beefed up Waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 22 May 2000 13:04:33 EDT
...If you have ever messed with a T1 Bug engine, the WBX is a T1 engine with water jackets. Take lots of pictures before...
Re: Here's the list
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 18 Sep 2004 22:22:29 -0500
...clothes pins, metal clip style, 10-12 clothing, 8 days ea. + jackets (Layer up!) coasters, 2-4 coffee brewer, 1-cup coffee filters coffee...
Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
Historical mailing list - J. Naser Motlagh
Tue, 20 Jan 2004 20:45:25 -0600
...surface's as needed this includes the water >pump > >and water jacket surface for the head this take allot of time to do > >correctly...