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• Re: Gasket sealer for cooling system part
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 22:57:40 -0500
  Now that I have the new and improved replacement METAL flange w/nipple, instead of an o-ring, a flat gasket is used for...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:18:33 -0400
  ...So - from what I can tell - that thing has an o-ring - or maybe I'm better off replacing the whole switch (maybe it...
• Re: Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 13:14:06 -0500
  ...Just one more thing to try before a head gasket/O-ring replacement. Vince 85' Westy Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 05:10:20...
• Re: Oil Leak Question
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 14:07:35 -0500
  ...Another possible leak could be the distributor O-ring http://www.benplace.com/engine/distributor_screw.jpg # 2 hole on the picture below http...
• Re: still can't pull CIS injectors!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 17:09:08 -0800
  ...Lo and behold - #3 came out, snapping the o-ring in half as it did! Cool! (I said, full of hubris.) On to #4...
• Re: Coolant Leak - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 11:13:09 -0500
  If (While) you're in there, change the o-ring on the oil cooler; they get hard and crackly. I was advised not to...
• exhaust WHEN replacing coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 18:28:56 -0500
  ...BTW, I plan to replace the water pump and oil cooler O-ring as part of the hose job. Thanks, Jim Creech 87 Westy...
• Re: Fuel Tank Sender Replacement
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 08:07:10 +0000
  ...Thanks all, John > But I've looked -- it's called out in the illustration on 20.26 to > coat the > o-ring with graphite...
• Coolant Tank Sensor popped out...how to tighten? Need answer asap.
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 18:24:08 -0700
  ...Is it suppose to screw in or is it push in? Its got a rubber o-ring around the base. Looking for answers as...
• Re: Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 13:28:16 -0700
  ...Yes, you od have to change the O-rings because the R-134a and oil does tend to eat at the R-12 O...
• Help!! Bad signs at start-up....
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 18:08:08 -0800
  ...I didn't replace the o-ring, but I did slap a bunch of permatex sealant on the old o-ring., Upon tighening it...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 10:57:28 -0600
  ...Be sure to put some Vaseline or silicon lubricant on the O-ring before you put the center back in. That will keep it...
• Re: Dipstick tube loose, how to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 23:59:21 -0400
  Replace the O’ring! From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Gregory Smith Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 10...
• Re: Ball Joints/SOLD
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 1995 13:49:27 -0300
  ...I threw in a set of O-rings for your pushrod tubes, for those free days when you want to crawl under your van...
• temp sensor (II)
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 20:11:19 -0600
  ...Oh yeah, do I need an o ring for the new one? It didn't come with one but I would think it needs...
• Re: Gasket seal question [NO VANAGON CONTENT !!!]
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 19:13:47 EDT
  Steve; I have never used ANY sealant material on the water pump-to-engine interface except for the black O ring that comes with...
• Re: Double nut?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Quan
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 21:26:27 -0700
  ...a-ay to broad a target. > > > <<Getting ready to replace the o-ring on my oil cooler and have > > researched the archives and need...
• Re: Oil Pressure = 0
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 04:01:56 -0500
  ...Oil Pressure = 0 > > I don't see any reply to your msg, so, yes, there is a large round > o-ring/gasket between the...
• coolant leak from passenger side rear head
  Historical mailing list - luke sponsler
  Thu, 23 May 2002 02:05:32 -0700
  ...1.coolant leak from rear head (hopefully just replace the O-ring) 2.remove rear heater core and remove or block the T connector...
• Re: Rear Heater Problems
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 05:46:20 -0500
  ...So, should I replace the whole valve or just the O-ring? > Who should I buy from? The archives suggest the dealer charges ~$45...
• Re: Heater under back seat
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 23:01:42 -0400
  The O-Ring is famous for failure. It's right behind the heater valve with the plastic handle on the left side of the...
• Re: Oil Pump Leak Advice
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 22:01:10 -0500
  ...First > I suspected the oil cooler o-ring but after an inspection and cleanup > I ruled that out (have spare o-ring ready just...
• Re: air conditioner ?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 08:40:21 -0600
  ...Replace all of the O rings in the system as well as the Dryer and any in-line strainers. A new compressor will top...
• syncro coolant distribution unit part numbers (was Water Leak on 2.1 - Advise needed)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley (Write Stuff)
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 09:53:12 -0800
  ...251 121 442 coolant distribution unit 357 121 140 plug 025 121 142 clip N90316802 O ring -Mark McCulley 87 syncro Westfalia
• Re: Leaky Oil cooler 89 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 17:09:50 -0700
  ...Is this right and if so, should I bother to replace the seal? JN KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > > There is an o-ring on...
• Re: Things to do when replacing clutch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 20:27:14 -0700
  ...Don't forget to replace the o-ring that resides inside the flywheel. Mine was crispy and leaking. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "John...
• Return of Mexicali Rose
  Historical mailing list - psavage
  Fri, 3 May 2002 21:11:01 -0700
  ...south of the border ~ Jury-rigged fan switch & leaky gas tank O-rings held all the way home! Now: if I can only muster...
• Re: Auto trans dosent look right?
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 4 May 2003 19:52:14 -0700
  ...and where it joins it should be smooth, no gap,(big "O" ring inside) with a gap it should be leaking transmission fluid. that...
• Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:15:19 -0500
  ...I suspect the o-ring to the oil cooler. However, what are other possible culprits? This is a '90 2.1 automatic. -- Thanks, Jeff...
• Re: Small car dip stick kit for Subie engine
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 7 Nov 2017 00:25:50 +0000
  ...kit is only there for protection during shipping (to protect the o-rings and all).  The teflon tube (the actual "dipstick" itself, which works...
• Re: Replacement of coolant temp sensor (help needed)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 11:25:51 -0700
  ...it's pretty basic ...o-ring sits in the bottom of the tubular hole, somewhat compressed. it's held there by the sender. the...
• Re: Replacing Oil Cooler O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:30:18 -0600
  ...Replacing Oil Cooler O-ring > > > > Hello List, > > > > First of all, thanks for all the good advice on the fuel line leak I > found > > the...
• Re: Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 3 Mar 2013 12:05:17 -0800
  ...The rear heater os leaking, and I am wondering if the valve tends to leak, the O ring, the core? If there is a...
• Re: The Meaning of Life
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:16:52 PDT
  ...That is for >a clutch disc that I burned (responsibility taken) one >temp sensor o-ring (.59) and the fuel tank rebuild. > >Now the...
• German 94mm Piston Info
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 11:52:17 -0700
  ...They were price at around $400 for a set (Kit includes Pistons/Cylinders/Rings/Pins/Clips/O-rings - Set of 4) Larry Chase Email...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 11:12:12 -0500
  ...this 134 on top of the mineral oil, no evac, no o-rings, no dryer change. PTL & Hallelujah. What did you slap the hood...
• Re: Mirrors Floppy Fix
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 05:16:45 -0800
  An o-ring might not work as well as a flat garden hose washer. The thicker cross section of an oring would need to...
• Rubber conditioners & lubricants
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:55:34 -0500
  ...Not good to use around anything that has a rubber seal - most O rings are nitrile compounds, I believe. -- mordo 1990 Carat
• what is this wire...?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:45:58 -0500
  Hello all, I'm in the process if replacing a few things, namely a broken alternator bracket, breather O-ring, and a cracked intake...
• Re: New Gas Tank Install on '85
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:47:30 -0400
  I always clean and lightly lubricate my fuel tank grommets, o-rings and lines/fittings with Dow Corning silicone grease. I pre-position the...
• Re: Fuel Injectors/Oil Cooler Leak
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:37:29 -0500
  ...have a leak where the oil > cooler O-ring is so I bought a new O-ring and plan on testing the oil > cooler...
• Re: Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Mar 2016 12:13:51 -0400
  ...Turned out the O-ring between the pulley and rear bearing thrust plate broke. This let oil run through the pulley key slot and...
• Re: Horror of horrors-coolant puddle!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 1 Dec 2014 16:31:39 -1000
  ...you're sure it's the water pump o-ring ? I am a huge believer in taking things apart FIRST .. as then you might...
• Re: Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:41:08 -1000
  ...The flywheel O ring felt old > and was compressed flush. I'm replacing that O ring. > > I understand what you mean re: bearing check...
• Re: Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:11:25 -0700
  ...For the o-ring inside the flywheel I find that ones in the > engine kits are not quite right. Get it from the dealer...
• Re: Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:12:29 -0400
  ...Drain the system, take off the oil cooler, clean it up, put the new o-ring on reattach and fill 'er up with coolant...
• Fuel sending unit question.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:49:20 -0500
  ...Ordered another tank, seal kit and sending unit o ring. Fuel leaks from sending unit after replacing the seal twice. Sending unit does not...
• Goofed on push rod tube question ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 16:30:18 -0400
  ...said the same thing, and damnit you're right! Getting my years (partly) confused, since I did say the word 'O-ring'. tim s.
• Replacing the Temperature Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 14:37:13 -0700
  ...coolant from the block first? Is any form of sealant or O ring replacement needed?? My Bentley manual doesn't seem to say anything...
• Repair or replace
  Historical mailing list - Barry Mercer
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 22:13:56 -0400
  ...go by over the years that deal with a set of "O" rings at the core. I'd like to have a rear heater...
• Re: Leak on top of engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 20:07:41 -0500
  There's an O-ring, but check the oil breather tube (rubber hose) that runs nearby. At least it's there on the 2...
• propane refill
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 13:18:47 -0500
  ...Should I put some antisieze or WD 40 on it or is there a rebuild kit for it, like new seals or o-rings...
• Re: Propane tank valve rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 14:18:26 -0600
  ...The brass can be rebuilt with a few o-rings of the right type and the aluminum is not rebuildable. The kit varies on...
• Re: Chunka Bologna
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:18:12 -0500
  Without a good O-Ring where the dipstick tube goes into the case, and/or a good rubber seal where the dipstick enters the...
• Re: Vanagon BA6 fuel pump disection photographs
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:32:28 -0500
  ...The piece shown in DSCF0253 is sealed by the o-ring, and can therefore be adjusted.
• Re: A/C Hoses/fittings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 7 Apr 2007 23:33:44 -0400
  If I'm not mistaken they are #8 and #6 Male Insert O-ring(MIO), female thread fittings... Jim ________________________________________ Bostig Engineering Engine Systems Voodoo...
• Re: driping thermostat on an 85 Westie
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 22:27:38 -0600
  ...The van has about >> 100,000 miles on it. >> >> Thanks in Advance, >> >> Stephen Davis >> Wilton, Me >> 85 Westie >Sounds like the rubber o-rings...
• Re: What happened?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:15:30 -0700
  I'm replacing my clutch soon due to an oil leak from the crank & "O" ring seal. Here is the advice given to me...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush - Michigan Radio
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 22:47:24 -0400
  ...What's the > best solution.**** > > ** ** > > Should I buy a bigger o-ring? Or seal in the o-ring with sealant from a > tube?**** > > ** ** > > Thanks...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:27:09 +0000
  ...The O-ring behind the governor plate went after one of the other O-rings went. These were symptoms of a bigger problem. I...