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• Re: Camper Rear Htr Leak
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 1995 10:39:40 -0400
  ...to the core with 2 bolts/nuts) is sealed with an O ring, available from your VW dealer for about $2. These rings tend...
• Fwd: '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 12:20:39 -0800
  ...I replaced the hardened O-rings and seals >easily enough, but when I try to put the piston back in place, it won't...
• Re: leaky auto transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 20 May 2008 07:34:52 -0700
  ...seal between a/t and final drive (very large O-ring and paper gasket) VC.ATSEALS Automatic oil pan seal, screen filter, and gasket...
• Re: No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:12:19 -0400
  ...I will check the o-ring, though. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a > Wiadomość napisana przez alex@mevay.org w dniu 22.04.2020, o...
• temp and leak
  Historical mailing list - .
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 21:58:41
  ...The o rings must be replaced and its parts plus one and a half hours. Does this sound correct? tia Sherwin Sherwin Kaufman Spring...
• Re: Air 'Conditioning'
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 14 May 1997 15:26:29 -0700
  ...a while, most likely your due to at least have >the o-rings replaced. But recharging means replacing most of the system, from what...
• Re: heater leak?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 10:20:31 -0700
  ...I replaced the O-ring (against the advice of my FLAPS, which wanted to sell me a whole new core) and solved the problem...
• Re: REAR HEATER Repair/By-pass advice
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 15:39:21 -0800
  After you have replaced the heater core and o-ring everyone has mentioned, drill a couple of 1/2" drain holes through the floor...
• Re: Coolant Overflowing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Dec 2003 08:36:15 -0600
  ...Is this a symptom of coolant getting past o-ring on cylinders? Leak down done when heads were replaced and came out fine. > >Michael...
• Aircooled Rear main seal
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 00:34:05 -0500
  I have a 1982 Westy and recently replaced the rear main seal and o-ring on the flywheel. Now it seems to be leaking...
• NEED HELP W/ THERMOSTAT HOUSING
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 12:37:52 -0400
  ...I want to replace the housing, thermostat, o-rings and any hoses that are attached to it. Any hints or help you can give...
• Re: Auto trans kit?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:21:01 -0500
  ...So, I went on the major web sites and found only some O rings and paper gaskets. But I was looking for a kit...
• Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube and Nuptials
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 4 Sep 2005 17:14:11 -0500
  Wow, I am agast, shock as well as appalled, and terribly let down with your retraction as maid of honor here Robert. What more...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 06:49:02 -0700
  ...Roger, but I was wondering if you have checked the small o-rings on the fuel injectors that you removed to do the head...
• Re: Can overtightening the oil filter on an 88 cause coolant leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 11:49:47 -0500
  ...Sounds like deteriorated O-rings in the cooler. You may want to have your 'mechanic' replace the o-rings during next oil change.. or...
• Re: Replacing thermostat on 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 15:27:07 -0500
  ...Am I doing something > wrong? > > So does the entire thermostat housing have to come off to replace the > thermostat and then replace the "O...
• Re: just one drip
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 14:31:49 -0700
  ...Replace little hose that goes into cooler (I suspect > the leak is there > or at o-ring) > 6. If you still have the original...
• '91 Vanagon engine fire
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Sat, 25 Jan 1997 15:22:34 -0500 (EST)
  ...The clamp/O ring assembly on the first cylinder failed, allowing the fuel injector to shoot out and gas to spray into the engine...
• Re: Hard oil seals
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 15 May 2006 17:09:01 -0400
  ...Mike Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN) wrote: > I replaced my crankcase breather tower "O" ring seal and my oil dipstick > "O" ring seal this weekend...
• Re: Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 19:25:04 -0400
  ...When I finally found a good shop, the boss there found that the o-ring around the governor opening was broken. The new o...
• Oil Dip Stick
  Historical mailing list - Alan Ruffalo
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 18:01:18 -0700
  ...One mechanic thought that he might not have removed the old O' Ring in the engine case when he installed the oil tube on...
• Re: on rear heaters, bubbles and valves
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 May 2002 21:42:44 -0400
  ...There was no o-ring at the valve either. I have a brand new o-ring to install and will... but will I have...
• Extra fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Gary Liess
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 11:28:35 -0700
  ...Includes lock ring and O-ring. Dimensions 34"X13"X8 1/2" Price: $149.95 http://www.thejeep.com/mtstanks/bronco.htm I guess...
• Re: Faint coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 8 Sep 2015 11:07:45 -0700
  ...The latter was the bigger culprit ; I didn't notice a coolant smell until that O ring failed in an epic way (allowed a...
• Re: Head gasket questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sat, 25 Jul 1998 20:15:51 -0700
  >| > >| The thicker black O-rings go at the base of the cylinder - can you install them >| > >| with out pulling the cylinder out past the...
• Re: auto stop valve rebuild
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:50:53 -0600
  ...Think I'll keep > my > current o-rings.An equal amount of gold is cheaper. What I will do is > disassemblel the valve and...
• Re: Trouble-Please HELP with 1.9 water pump removal issues
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:47:12 -0400
  ...As for the o-ring, I found it at the VW dealer and at from my mechanic. I had them both order it, as...
• Do AC hoses HAVE to be replaced on a 134a conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 11:33:39 -0400
  ...I have a new condensor from Bus Depot, new dryer and a 'conversion kit' that has all kinds of o-rings (and fill valves...
• Re: WTB Oil Cooler bits? For adding to 1.9...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 20 Aug 2016 19:40:26 +0000
  ...I can get you the o-ring if you need. Jim On Sat, Aug 20, 2016 at 2:23 PM David <fjazzbass@gmail.com...
• Re: Brake light switch on brake master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:39:12 -0700
  ...For those who have had this in the past, is the leak > typically caused by a washer or "O" ring or is it just...
• Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 May 2009 21:17:48 -0400
  ...I think the O-rings at the top are the most commonly neglected leak -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy...
• Re: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 04:34:15 EST
  ...After all, at other times you have also said that you use RTV on all O-rings for a little "extra security". George
• oil seal questions
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 16:00:17 -0500
  ...putting in all new belts, thermostat, waterpump o-ring, and oil pan filler tube o-rings. Where can I find a reasonably priced windage...
• Re: water pump gasket cure time?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:14:04 -0700
  ...I just put "Permatex High Tack" gasket sealer ( the brush-on one ) on the water pump o-ring. that works dead perfect. and you...
• Re: Some dometic notes
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 2 Jul 2019 11:00:43 -0400
  ...the OE rings might well have > > > been fine, but I installed new Viton O rings on those corrugated > pipes > > > but was never absolutely certain...
• Re: A/T governor R/R - necessary to drain ATF first?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Nov 2017 03:34:00 +0000
  It the o-ring is hard and brittle that could be a sign the transmission has been overheating. The inside seals and pistons could...
• DOT5 fluid (Was: 68-79 rear brake parts info)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Mar 1997 22:58:38 +0000
  ...Something I've found finally working as a "rocket scientist" is that some O-ring and seal formulations work with silicone based fluids, others...
• Re: Replacing Rear Main Seal
  Historical mailing list - Alan Shearer
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 18:28:40 -0000
  Hi Walter, While you're at it, I recommend replacing the 2nd gear brake band piston seals and piston cover O-rings on the...
• Automatic transmission leak - fixable?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 07:08:52 +0000
  ...s Biggest Internal Snap Ring (WBISR for short).� Is there an o-ring or other gasket under the round cover I can replace?� What...
• Re: Floppy mirror...any fixes that actually work?
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:03:46 -0400
  Does anyone have photos to share? I've tried hose clamps, o-rings, washers, etc. all to know effect and am now ready to...
• Re: How do you tell if the Flywheel needs to be machined?
  Historical mailing list - NotaJeep
  Fri, 27 Feb 1998 22:17:53 EST
  ...Many are assembled w/o machining....but you want to replace the mainseal and the "O" ring in the flywheel along with the pilot...
• Re: rear heater leak
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 19:13:42 EST
  In a message dated 11/29/00 5:57:23 PM, meed@MBARI.ORG writes: << How can one differentiate a leaking rear heater o...
• Re: Fridge blows out on propane
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 May 2001 00:50:35 -0400
  ...That includes the O-rings that seal the corrugated tubes in the aluminum casting. d David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy...
• Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Baja Leo
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 18:27:26 -0800
  Sounds like the dreaded head leak to me. O-ring that seals the combustion chamber from the coolant passage has failed. I've got...
• Re: R12 or R134?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 01:45:29 -0400
  ...This included replacement of the receiver/dryer and O rings. I kept the original hoses. No leaks so far. The A/C on my...
• Re: Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 21:02:28 -0400
  Every O-ring goes bad. Also, had one sensor develop a hairline crack and leak, another completely blow out with a major loss of...
• Water in the oil update
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 09:05:57 -0400
  Over the weekend, I removed the cylinders, cleaned things up, replaced all the cylinder o-rings, and put the engine back together. I hesitated...
• Re: A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 12:28:30 -0700
  ...all the O rings now to the newer type so > you can easily transition to R134 later. > The 134 O rings are compatible with...
• Re: REAR HEATER Repair/By-pass advice
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 17:46:36 -0800
  Marshall, When you consider the mess of cleaning up a toxic you may want to replace both the o-ring and the core while...
• Re: Friends on the road - coolant leak - need some advice
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 02:13:08 -0400
  ...easy fix is a new O-ring and/or Epoxy glue. To answer your questions: 1)-Air doesn't get into the sytem, it...
• Re: Need three parts for a 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:42:42 -0600
  ...Jim On Sun, Nov 11, 2012 at 11:23 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote: > What about the two green O-rings for...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Carat "cut out" problem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 09:10:43 EST
  ...I have the temp senders with o-ring for $9 or the 2.1l AFM for $110. Hope this helps. Thanks, Ken Wilford http...
• Re: ADDENDUM to....OOOPs! Transmission Leaking after clutch kit installation
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 15:19:04 -0700
  ...throwout (clutch release) bearing, throwout > bearing guide, flywheel main seal, flywheel "O" ring, new pilot > bearing, pilot bearing felt seal and washer, new starter...
• Re: Question about filler tube (Plus photo of "floaty ball")
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 22 May 2012 17:22:17 -0700
  ...https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9Mh37neYGhA/TSJsbPW14fI/AAAAAAAAES8/t031e7xWoRs/s512/1985gasFillPipe2.jpg it shows the O rings between that part and tube itself. I'm...
• Re: WBX: Paint Fuel Injector Body and Brackets with POR-15?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 10 May 2012 09:44:23 -0700
  ...bracket shape seems to allow for a little expansion of the large O-ring. And those are some attractive prices on used POR'd...
• Re: Cooling distribution unit?
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 12:46:32 -0500
  ...A little over $30 for the part and plug/clip/o-ring. Worked fine. Kerry '86 syncro 166K kstanley@cas.org ----------------------- From the archives...
• Re: Auto Tranny leaking
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 21:29:48 -0400
  ...The O-ring on the opener to the governor was bad. He took the round disk to a tranny shop, and they sold him...
• Re: oil leak update
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 21:50:02 -0700
  ...Meanwhile, a gentleman wrote to me and asked me if my flywheel had an o-ring on it.I won't know until the...
• Re: 91 rear heater core-pulled it
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 20:08:58 -0500
  ...Yes, the o ring is available separately and I don't know why your on/off valve is missing. I rigged up an old...
• Re: Coolant leak(again)
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 12:48:49 -0800
  ...Also, make sure to replace the *special* (silicone rubber?) O >ring under the sender. > >Austin > > The sender could be "screwed" too. I have had...