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• 2 engines FS in Portland: i4 conversion & wasserbxr
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 07:54:24 -0700
  ...Includes injectors & fuel lines, throttle body, new Sachs clutch disc & fractionally used pressure plate. Completely assembled. From 1990 Syncro with 106K miles. Split the...
• Re: **TRIPLE** Listmember Discount - TOMORROW ONLY
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 18:53:47 -0800
  ...Re: **TRIPLE** Listmember Discount - TOMORROW ONLY > >> I may be seeing things wrong, but I find lots of the items on the normal >> pages are...
• Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 09:26:18 -0700
  ...I disconnected the dipstick holder and drained the tranny fluid. I was planning to add new auto tranny fluid back in after the tranny...
• Re: Shift but no go - Update - CV bolts go wheeeeeeeeee!
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Sat, 28 Oct 2017 13:45:29 -0400
  ...Shift but no go > > Of the fast with no warning failures the usual suspects are the CV joints or an axle, the clutch disc...
• 1.9 Engine Rebuild-Vancouver Canada
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 23:31:31 -0700
  ...metal,Also have not had the dreaded clutch shutter in 1000 miles of driving)/shipping/member discount -$US35(ThanksRon Also:tuneup kit$US22.95...
• Re: $29,850 Now...Re: Vanagon Camper now at $26,600.00 On E-bay
  Historical mailing list - Road Trip
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 12:16:33 -0700
  ...with new pinion gear set and Weddle highway 4th gear for lower rpms new Lengyel decoupler (works flawlessly, highly recommended) new clutch disc new...
• Re: last minute engine swap questions
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 4 May 2012 17:59:52 -0400
  ...disconnect the > shift linkage/bracket so the rod does not get bent. > > While the engine is out be prepared to replace the clutch fork...
• Re: '85 gl 1.9 manual - bogging out - no power over 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:06:12 -0700
  ...I have to feather the clutch and gas to even get it going that fast. > > She'll be going and then losing power - I...
• FS:1990 Westy Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Leon
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 23:17:37 EST
  ...cruise control; power steering, windows, locks, and mirrors; super air conditioning; fog lamps; Kenwood stereo cassette with 10-disc CD changer and 4 upgraded...
• Re: draining clutch lines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 May 2003 21:57:52 -0700
  ...Dot three is just fine, I just don't like buying the no mane Dot3 like from Pep Boys, Chief or other discount parts...
• Re: Are Vanagon brake MC's rebuildable?
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 08:08:45 -0800
  ...You can buy a kit, a Beck-Arnley (for an 84 in my case) part number 071-7491, Clutch Master Cylinder "Short Kit," about...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 16 Dec 2012 18:53:45 -0800
  ...Clutch hose or the slave had a catastrophic failure and >> when I stepped on the clutch, the brake fluid sprayed out on to the...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Tue, 25 May 2021 01:14:16 -0400
  Weddle shows the diesel one in stock. I would like to see how far off the gas and diesel splines are off from each...
• Re: Recommended Auto Body in South, FL
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 15:15:34 -0500
  ...I just engaged the clutch and wham! I got smacked from behind and the tranny started leaking. The differential was eventually shot. Chris. -----Original...
• Re: Oily puddle under my vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 12:02:43 -0500
  ...If you have a manual tranny, you can dump dump brake fluid from a rusted-out brake line *or* the clutch line. If you...
• Re: Full Throttle AC Cutout?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 27 May 2007 14:36:02 -0700
  ...I don't doubt that some other thread heading got hijacked into an a/c discussion and I can't find it because it...
• Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 8 Jul 2020 00:19:26 +0000
  Re-read your original post...says Compressor clutch is engaging...OK, sorry I missed that. Seems like electrical issues can be crossed off the...
• Flywheel Sleeve - WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:35:48 -0500
  ...When the transmission was removed from my van, it was discovered this sleeve was missing, as well as the felt washer that is also...
• Re: Advice about buying a bug
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:05:33 -0700
  ...Apologies to the list for non-vanagon content discussion... Steven 91 Westy On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 9:32 AM, courtney hook <courtneyhook...
• Re: Can anyone give me an estimate?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:41:36 -0500
  ...And then there will be discovery of why the original engine failed and that repair also. I guess the local tech was not getting...
• Re: AC converted to 134
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 14:03:41 -0700
  Yes, all of the factory AC vans from at least 84 on have a relay that disables the AC compressor clutch whenever the radiator...
• Re: Not quite a backfire . . .
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:15:41 -0700
  ...to prevent stalling if say, you press the > clutch pedal in? > The idle switch cannot discern the difference between idling and coasting in > gear...
• Re: Viscous Couplings In An Airplane!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 12:01:47 -0700
  ...Derek,,,, I think you will remember from the discussions that your description below is NOT the official factory test... It is my understanding the...
• Re: stuck together
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 17:38:01 -0600
  ...Secure a clutch alignment tool, about 3$ from most auto parts stores. Replace the pressure plate to flywheel bolts (6) Ace hardware mertics are...
• Suspicious Syncro Shifting Symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Sat, 03 Feb 1996 20:45:08 -0800
  ...4) I've discovered that if I absolutely can't get it to downshift into 1st or 2nd - e.g., at a stoplight - that...
• Re: Lags at low revs + BAD mileage
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:01:53 -0700
  ...The only way I >> can >> > > leave a stoplight is to put it in the granny gear, take my >> foot off >> > > the clutch (without using...
• Re: Shifter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 13 May 2009 21:06:15 -0400
  ...It eventualy >>>>> saturated the disk, and the slipping disk burned the clutch plate. Bad >>>>> news all the way around. A complete clutch assembly was...
• hello there listee's... I'm baaack!
  Historical mailing list - MtnGal
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 19:52:49 -0600
  ...I discovered it has...It looks to be around 12.5 to 13 mpg. I think the brown bombshell is a bit upset at...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 27 May 2021 01:59:01 +0000
  ...I’ll patch up my current wbx, new clutch stuff etc. And work on subie for a swap. I know, I know…. Ab > On...
• Re: Auto trans not upshifting not getting original questions!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:29:10 -0700
  ...You can also drop the valve body and using an air gun with > > rubber tip operate each of the clutches and 2nd gear brake...
• Re: Engine running badly
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 1 Oct 2017 17:11:36 -0500
  ...I disconnected the > oxygen sensor and things got better. So I got a new oxygen sensor installed > in Nova Scotia. Car seems to be...
• Re: rusty flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 9 May 2009 09:29:45 -0400
  ...They'll be resurfacing the clutch disc surface and then they need to take a corresponding amount off of the step surface where the...
• Potential New Survey
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 13:51:51 -0400
  This is kind of falls in line with the recent discussion on preventative maintenance philosophies. I'm working to get my van in shape...
• Oil pump replacement
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 18:05:53 -0800
  ...While apart we found one gasket cracked and also discovered a leak from the crank shaft seal so for another $100 parts an labor...
• Re: '87 Vanagon GL: Oil leaks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:24:32 -0500
  ...While it's apart, it is time to do a clutch job if there is any mileage on it since the last clutch job...
• Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:44:49 -0800
  ...Don't get me started on that!) In doing the work, (disconnecting battery), perused the engine. With crazy notions of intake solutions for the...
• Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 08:58:46 -0600
  ...Not sure, but that may necessitate bleeding one's clutch also. Someone else may chime in on that one. Bleed the whole brake system...
• Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 10:34:13 -0600
  ...If you get into blower motors, switches, dome lights, clutch discs you'll find same parts that are many generations old. They just don...
• Re: Cruise Control (Non-working) 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 09:17:57 +0200
  ...One time I realized that the switch at the clutch pedal wasn't closed enough to it's tab. On every pot hole I...
• transmission diagnostic
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Young
  Fri, 2 May 2003 17:27:32 -0700
  ...There's a distinct whine under acceleration that stops with the clutch down or foot off the gas. A diagnostic at my local independant...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 13:46:03 -0400
  ...Have you tried running with the O2 sensor disconnected? Larry A. On Sat, Apr 16, 2016 at 1:12 PM, Tyler Hardison <tyler@seraph...
• Re: "sticky" new Gowesty throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
  Fri, 6 Oct 2017 15:33:05 -0700
  ...Depress the > clutch pedal and RPMs did not drop to idle levels. TB was not closing. > > Thoughts? I'm wondering if the original tension...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 26 May 2021 14:09:46 -0600
  Both Sets I’ve Installed I did with Eng’ In Van & while on My Back on a Creeper ~ Only Diff’ of doing install in...
• Re: Cylinder Head Cleaning/Checking Question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 08:59:25 -0800
  Actually, an engine swap is much easier since you don’t have to remove the exhaust, just drain and disconnect everything. It shouldn’t...
• Re: Unusual vibration while accelerating
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 11:33:13 -0700
  ...its just a guess, but not to hard to check out and discount/confirm. alistair On 6-Oct-10, at 11:06 AM, Zach...
• loss of power, stumped
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 01:02:37 -0500
  ...Also tried disconnecting the oxygen sensor, no difference. The only thing I can think of and wonder about is the oxygen sensor. It's...
• My 1st Vanagon Road trip
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:05:29 -0400
  ...Central locking, works some of the time, on differing doors with no discernable pattern. Everything else seems to work. Noisy cabin and wind noise...
• Re: Clutch slave r+r from bracket: What Works?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:23:52 -0500
  ...The top >-where the nut is - isnt that much easier, either. >I've got the cooling hoses disconnected from the >bellhousing of course, but...
• Re: Cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 10:04:21 -0700
  ...is activated such as (if standard transmission) the switch at your clutch telling cruise to shut off when engaged such as the chain to...
• Re: loss of power, stumped
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 20:30:21 +0000
  ...You mentioned you disconnected the o2 sensor and still had the problem. With the O2 disconnected it would just run a little rich but...
• 70 bus for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Thrower
  Mon, 12 Jun 95 8:19:40 EDT
  ...has been ok for the time I've owned it clutch and clutch bearing replaced last spring heat ---wa ha ha gltch interior is...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:48:19 -0600
  Check also, the looseness of the clutch cross shaft. I would assume if the cross shaft gets cut, Or does have to come out...
• Re: Shift but no go - Update - CV bolts go wheeeeeeeeee!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:42:40 -0700
  ...Shift but no go >> >> Of the fast with no warning failures the usual suspects are the CV joints or an axle, the clutch disc...
• Re: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:07:06 -0800
  I removed the pedal assembly up and out of the instrument cluster hole as Scott outlined to fix a "clicking" clutch pedal which I...
• Re: Source for Bilstein HD shocks?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:56:02 -0800
  ...Some things you can do when dash off (or are easier to do w/dash off) Repair clutch pedal clevis hole if worn. Rebuild...
• Re: O2 sensor and digijet problems
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 23:05:13 -0600
  ...I recall my 84 having full power and smooth idle while my (1yr) old o2 sensor was disconnected and I awaited the new one...
• Re: `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 19:10:21 -0500
  ...I >disconnected the hoses right after the plastic bleeder. The hose from the >thermostat housing up to that bleeder valve is getting warm, too...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 09:05:31 -0700
  ...I was on a busy arterial and the van started accelerating (nothing to dramatic in a '68!) so I braked and put the clutch...
• The Mystery Machine saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 08:40:42 -0500
  ...The leaking oil at the clutch seems to have been fully eliminated... i've got four new control arm bushings too. Now that the...
• Shifter Adjustment Tips and Tricks requested
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:37:16 -0500
  ...Then there was the clutch slippage resulting from the oil seal leak. Then it was discovered the oil cooler seal was leaking. Then one...