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• Re: 2.1L Torque/HP/rpm specs
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 03:08:30 +0100
  ...cant, right? PerL 87 Syncro 112i kenneth d lewis wrote: > RPM Torque Hp > > 1500 Anemic pathetic > > 2000 struggling weezing > > 2500 limping leaking > > 3000 coughing...
• Re: Torque Wench
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 08:33:38 -0600
  ...Stan Wilder : > > Never used a torque wrench. I am methodical in the sense that I > tighten > the > > bolts until I feel the metal stretch...
• Re: tdi
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 14:50:10 -1000
  the TDI's torque make makes > the little Golf consistently one of the fastest cars in the field... > especially uphill! and the gas mileage...
• Re: Rear axle
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 09:53:54 EST
  The nut it torqued to 380 ft-lbs, sits for years, and is subject to heat from the brakes. The solution is to get...
• OMC Italian brake drums
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 11:51:04 -0700
  ...I have torqued the drums properly and according to my knowledge a warped drum is a cause of pulsing. Also can be caused by...
• Re: steering wheel scraping gone
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:40:23 -0500
  Does the proper torque on the steering wheel nut help solve the scraping problem, or is just the grease on the track? I don...
• Oil pump removal
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 30 Apr 2016 17:25:35 -0700
  The question is, will the oil pump clear the rear pulley? I don't have the tools to remove a 250 ft/lbs torqued...
• SUBARU POWER SPECS?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Smola
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 17:17:47 -0600
  What are the power specs for the Subaru motor best suited for a Westy? BHP and torque of Subaru vs stock 1.9 liter...
• Re: torque of the town?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 00:14:45 -0600
  > Now how about quarter horse power to mule miles? and would ye be wanting that in furlongs per fortnight?? or hogsheads per forenoon?? :)
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:23:50 -0400
  Nothing will "patch" that leaky seal, you need to replace it. Push it a bit more IN next time, about 1/8. Ben
• On Engine Efficiency, Comparing I4s, WBs and Subies
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 16:44:52 -0800
  ...According to the info I'm able to find so far,....ONLY the 96 model year Subaru 2.5L develops its max torque at...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:15:29 -0700
  ...I use a torque wrench every time (20' #). When my engine was rebuilt I had to put a time-cert (correct term?) in the...
• Re: Looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 27 May 2010 18:42:30 -0700
  ...Looking for a Torque Converter > > Hello Folks, > > I haven't had much luck finding a torque converter from our better > known listvendors. My local...
• Re: best speed for best gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 19:04:05 +0100
  >The engine speed at which the maximum torque occurs is not relevant. Slower = better mileage. That's it. WRONG. Even though it may not...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:46:18 -0400
  ...Don't let the torque converter fall off the front shaft prematurely. Then carefully pull the torque converter off the front shaft and you...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 09:08:21 -0700
  And if you continue to think of the stub axle and castellated nut as a nut and bolt, then look up the torque specs...
• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 18 May 2008 09:40:40 -0700
  ...Be judicial about the amount of torque you apply to the wrench. Years ago, I learned (one of the few things I was ever...
• Re: Why has the list been so quiet lately?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 18:25:29 -0800
  Karl Mullendore wrote: > > Well....there's also the 1.9 TD engine, which (with minor modification) can > produce as much HP and torque as...
• (home engine repair) Torque convertor seal question
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 09:47:29 -0800
  Hello everyone, After consulting the Bentley, I am still left in the dark about the final resting place of the torque convertor seal on...
• Re: Expansion tank under pressure when cold?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:42:52 -0500
  ...There is a chance that during re-torqueing some studs may not hold torque and they can keep stretching or break. Once one breaks...
• Re: Torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 22 Mar 2015 10:03:54 -0700
  ...2015 9:03 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Torque wrenches I figured let everyone know of the good deal if needed...
• Mystery Auto Trans leak....Suggestions urgently needed.
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 10:50:38 -0700
  ...Some history...my Torque Converter Seal blew last year as I was preparing to have the engine replaced... so I had it replaced at...
• Re: Head Retorquing On New Engine
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 13:41:43 -0800
  ...It has always been my belief that you should re-torque the heads, but when I questioned Go-Westy about this topic I was...
• Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 21 May 2011 14:50:35 -0400
  Do you back off the beam-type torque wrenches, too? hehe Mike B. -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Schwaia Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 2...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:29:07 -0500
  ...Stripped threads and incorrect torque often go together. In my view, to tighten any nut/bolt combination, the torque value for that combination should...
• Re: Ideal Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 10:34:29 -0700
  ...It's all about torque/HP and gearing it properly. With a 6.17/SVX/0.7 5th you still have more torque at...
• Harbor Freight Torque Wrench?
  Historical mailing list - J. Stutsman
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 08:56:54 -0800 (PST)
  ...I am still an under equipped neophyte and I need to buy a torque wrench. I noticed that Harbor Freight has a 3/8...
• Re: 2.1L heads leaking @ -10?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 02:04:10 +0100
  ...I don't know if it is advisable, but could a re-torque be in place? If so, I would consider re-torqueing my...
• Brakes in - Bolt Torque??
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 07:10:14 -0800
  ...Anyway, how dangerous is it if I cant the bolts torqued to spec? First of all, Bently calls for 200ft and my wrench only...
• Milk, arm rests, quotes, generalizations., torque w(r)enches...
  Historical mailing list - Theresa Reinhardt
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 23:17:03 -0600
  Guys, is it Friday yet? I haven't enjoyed myself this well in a long time! Teresa '82 D Westy
• Re: Spark plug torque
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 26 May 2002 12:27:01 -0500
  Be sure to use plenty of anti seize to keep the gas passing--- E-mail message So tight enough to not pass gas. Sorry...
• SOLD cheap parts vans in SoCAL
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 23:31:10 EDT
  Just to let you know that the vans are now spoken for, but I still need an engine and torque convertor. Thanks, Loretta
• Re: The Non-Conversion Diesel Conversion!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 21:54:36 -0800
  ...The 1.9l NA diesel motor is very close to the >HP and Torque of the 1.6l TD without the turbo and turbo...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 28 May 2015 16:23:20 +0000
  ...Way more torque than the Subie and 25-30 mpg. Torque max > at > 1900-2500, depending on the tuning. Ability to crawl over anything...
• Re: 15" wheels and tires from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 13:46:19 -0700
  I have been told that the proper way to establish proper torque on lug bolts or nuts after they have been used is by...
• Re: Supercharged Westy Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:31:40 -0400
  ...The best you can do is take the max torque rating of the tranny, multiply by .80 and then shoot to "fill in" as...
• Rolling up the paper
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 07:27:22 -0800
  I LOVE this list! Facing the axis of the RH wheel from outside the car on the passenger side, note that torque is applied...
• Re: Roadhaus - 2.2L Engine Install , Prelimanary Report
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 12:49:10 -0400
  ...As you are no doubt aware similar engines...even engines with similar designs >CAN< have different HP/Torque figures. The horizontally opposed engine used...
• Re: Finger tight??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 19:25:30 -0800
  ...it is >imperative to torque Vanagon 1.9/2.1L engines' oil filters to 2.2 ft-lbs >of torque. How does one do...
• Re: 1982 Diesel--Outer CV Joint, Right Side
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 10:38:22 -0500
  Insufficient torque on the bolts that retain the CV's to the drive flanges. The bolts and threaded holes in the drive flanges need...
• Re: Wrench Talk
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 19:44:04 -0700
  On 11/27/04 7:35 PM, "Peter" <peter.linsley@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hello, > > Any advice on a good torque wrench that make that...
• Re: seat belt replacement, tough anchor bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:59:02 -0500
  ...The VW-specified > >nominal torque is 30 lb-ft. However an M-series grade 8.8 bolt > >corresponds to a UN (Unified National) grade...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:30:43 -0700
  if we're still talking about a minimal tool kit, I never carry a torque wrenches, or wrenches. I mean ...like if you are...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:39:23 -0800
  ...January 11, 2008 09:10, TC wrote: >> Torque sells cars and engine conversions, but really torque is what is >> needed to get our Vanagons...
• Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 16:59:34 -0600
  ...According to the Bentley those bolts get 200 ft lbs of torque. Am i misunderstanding all this. And thats a hefty torque setting for...
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 2 Dec 2005 14:13:32 -0800
  ...The Torsen style diff is a torque biasing diff...a unit with a bunch of gears inside rather than a true limited slip with...
• Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:06:16 -0700
  ...Can't find any > torque value in the Bentley. My best guess is just to make it > "fairly snug" but is there an actual...
• Rod Nut Torque
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Sun, 15 Nov 1998 13:17:09 -0500
  ...Does this imply that these bolts must always be replaced, or is there a torque reading that should be used when the bolts have...
• Winter Gear Lube ?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 11:06:50 -0800
  ...The SVX can deliver 200+ lb-ft of torque so that is a consideration. What say ye on what has worked for you under...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL POPE
  Thu, 29 May 2003 20:37:07 -0400
  old owner replaced cap awhile ago-will give that a try and check torque on heads and see what I come up with . not...
• coolant...
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL POPE
  Thu, 29 May 2003 20:02:51 -0400
  need to get e torque wrench, but definitely have thought of that & am going to give it a try before I go for the...
• Re: Transmission Noise ?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:35:39 -0500
  from your time frame with the rear bearing replacements I would suspect under torqued large nuts on the rear wheel. loose splines sound like...
• Re: CV bolts and DPO mechanics
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:48:18 -0700
  ...or torque on them and that just seems a bit > low to me but what do I know?. I torque them only to what...
• Re: Leaking Head perment fix ??
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:41:32 -0800
  ...ANY gasket will split (some call this >'hydraulic'ing) by applying excessive wet (un-cured) sealant, then promptly >torqueing the part down tight. As...
• Re: 15" wheels and tires from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 01:42:47 -0400
  ...You cannot > properly apply torque to any fasterner without proper lubricant. There > are of course exceptions with self-libricating material but steel > certainly is...
• Re: Torque converter drive plate question....
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 7 May 2004 05:59:47 -0400
  ...If you do not believe me, take your torque converter and you will see that that nub does not fir in the flywheel with...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 Jul 2012 08:15:30 -0400
  ...The front pump is driven by the small diameter rod that goes from the torque converter thru the center of the input/output shafts...
• Re: CV bolts and DPO mechanics
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:03:03 -0500
  I always check the torque on mine when changing oil. I think Bentley calls for something like 33 ft./lbs. or torque on them...
• Re: Bentley Manual - Errata, Errors and Omissions
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Fri, 27 Jan 2017 09:45:37 -0800
  ...For example the flywheel to TC bolt torques, many often confuse the flywheel to crank torques for that and overtorque because of it. But...
• noisy speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 21:52:38 -0900
  ...Gotta say I love the the torque biasing differential I installed a few years ago. Plowed through 10 inches of snow in my driveway...