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• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:22:02 -0500
  Scott, My Bentley says about wheel torque values: 1980 up to Nov 1984 - 170 Nm/125 ft-lbs From Nov 1984 - 180 Nm/1333...
• Re: anti-seize
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:05:24 -0700
  ...Properly torque all the nuts. I have not had any issue doing this and I check the torques often. Napa sell a Permatex spray...
• Re: Worst thing you ever did to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 00:42:27 -0700
  Aside from buying it? (Just kidding.) Putting too-long bolts in the torque converter. Led to a rebuilt torque converter and a still-pending...
• Info on brake caliper bolts...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 22:58:43 -0800
  ...They have a loctite-like substance on them, and in addition, they are hardened and designed to be torqued to 26 ft/lbs. (New...
• Re: main bearing torque
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 21:42:53 -0700
  ...main bearing torque > My Bentley states, case halves: large 22 FT/lb, small 15 ft/lb > sound wrong to me also.... 22 ft/lb...
• Re: engine conversion question...(and look what i find on ebay!)
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Thu, 24 Jun 2004 23:06:54 -0400
  ...One mentioned the great torque from the TDI...and a search on ebay shows this gem at a great price with parts to fit...
• Re: Yet Another Head Pullin' Question.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 19:54:22 -0800
  ...de-torqued in a specific >>> pattern! What damage have I done? It was the head nuts on my spare that >>> weren't torqued very...
• Lug Nut Torque ft/lb?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 13:11:16 -0700
  Does anyone know the lug nut torgue for my '85 GL? Is it 123ft/lbs? Sears mounted my new Michelins at 120ft/lbs --Bill...
• Headlight Relay Info
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 15:45:51 -0800
  ...http://dsl.torque.net/images/Relays.pdf Cheers, Jeff
• Re: flywheel bolts stuck
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 21:58:37 -0500
  Scott, If you drill the heads off the torque will be released so the remaining bolt should, theoretically, come out easily. Ken Lewis http...
• What torque for 2.1 rod nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:15:34 -0500
  1990 2.1. Do others always replace them? And is it 33 ft/lb, or 33 ft/lb plus 1.2 turn? Thanks, Jim
• Re: A tool for removing the rear axel nut on a Vanagon.-Remember to torque properly!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:18:42 -0400
  ...If you undertake this yourself then always use a new pin, make sure everything is snug and above all torque to the proper FT...
• Re: My wheel nuts are frozen!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Feb 97 08:37:30 -0800
  ...When I did the brake job, I used anti seize on the lug nuts and torqued them down using a torque wrench to the...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 20:03:13 -0700
  ...this many posts in awhile, especially mid-week? Please remember to torque your rear axle nuts to at least 368 '/# then advance to the...
• Rear Axle Nut ~Man that's big!!
  Historical mailing list - orin
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 23:03:55 -0600
  ...Any thoughts? Also, when it comes time to torque this beast down, what to use? I was looking at a 1" torque wrench in...
• auto tranny questions
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 11:04:33 -0500
  ...As John Anderson mentioned, the torque converter oil seal must be going, because the front of my engine compartment does have a fine coat...
• Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 17:55:23 +0000
  ...Let's think about it in pure terms of torque at the given rpm the engine is turning at 110 Kmh. The I5 is...
• Re: Torque Converter Seal Blew....anyone know why they do?
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 18:56:07 +0000
  ...As for the installation of the new torque converter seal, be sure to pack the interior of the new seal with Vasoline petroleum jelly...
• OEM Vanagon alloy torque spec>??
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 11:39:11 -0700
  ...So, I have looked in Bentley, my owners manual, Haynes, and can't find any special torque value for the alloys. Are they different...
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:57:17 -0600
  So there's not a huge power/torque difference? On Mar 25, 2011 4:39 PM, "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" < scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: Both...
• Re: Warped Brake rotors?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 10:20:58 -0600
  I've also seen clowns take a torque wrench and click off 45lb/ft AFTER the Shop Monkey cranked it to 150lb/ft with...
• Re: Headers advantages
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 13:42:21 -0700
  ...Is there a torque graph showing RPM and length for optimum torque. Alternatively, the specification of the 2.1 maximum torque of 117 ft...
• Re: 15" wheels and tires from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 00:02:21 -0700
  Here's something I got from a truck tire and wheel maintenance write-up: "Fasteners can be properly torqued only if they are in...
• Re: Auto Transmission service advice
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Wed, 8 May 2019 09:28:38 -0400
  ...Abney wrote: > If it is just a leaky pan that pan is very picky about how it is > sealed and requires very little torque...
• Transmission Seal Leak!?
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:54:37 -0500
  ...Looked like the torque converter had spun some around on last weekend's short drive. I tried to dig up some info on Vanagon...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:51:03 -0500
  ...Some were the standard torques applied to hardware not involved in safety issues. And there were times when I definitely use the"Calibrated Wrist...
• Re: Dexron III compatible with my plan? + Ammendment
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 02:57:50 +0000
  ...New cooler installed rebuilt torque converter, so most of the bad mix has been removed. AT pump turned by hand and cleaner then introduced...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings - repeated nut tightening required?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Thu, 13 Apr 2017 08:09:22 -0600
  ...I figure I put close (if not more) to the 350 foot lbs > of torque, a 2 foot breaker bar with 185 lbs standing...
• Re: eurospec pics 2.0 liter vanagon conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 19:49:10 -0700
  ...What's the torque cureve of the non-crossflow 2.0? Peak torque of 135 versus 117 (15% increase) doesn't seem all that...
• Re: Auto trans removal ('90 Carat)
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:31:19 +0000
  ...Where can I get this? Do I HAVE to have it? <P>--No, no special tools needed.</P> <P>&nbsp;Since the torque convertor...
• Re: 'Nother Head Gasket Question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 2 May 2014 10:20:33 -0700
  ...nuts can set up (cure) a little before final torque and that this final torque would ruin the seal between nut and head? Neil...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 11:49:43 -0400
  ...Easiest way is to put the wheel back on, pile a bunch of people in the van, then torque to spec. This puts the...
• Upper Control Arm Torque
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 12:23:04 -0700
  ...Does this bolt have a specific torque? Don't see it in the Bentley. Will it hurt anything or be unsafe to have this...
• changing auto trans fluid - amsoil?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:59:29 -0700
  ...I want to change it all so I need a way of emptying the entire system including the torque convertor so.... * how best to...
• Re: torquing axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 15:02:06 -0700
  --snip-- Always be sure to have him balance on one foot on the bar, as both feet on the bar will double the torque...
• Re: Why go to big tires?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:33:00 -0700
  ...to stop the wheel abruptly, we need 1000lb of force at 5" out > from the hub, and that's the torque our stock brakes...
• Re: Rear Axle Nut ~Man that's big!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 29 Jul 2012 11:29:39 +0000
  ...Any > > thoughts? > > > > Also, when it comes time to torque this beast down, what to use? I > > was > > looking at a 1" torque wrench in...
• Re: Maybe a Good Deal? (1.6 TD Vanagon $2000 Vancouver BC Craigs List)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 19:45:49 -0700
  ...On 5/15/2012 7:23 PM, ralph meyermann wrote: > > Could be a couple of things? They really stretch em out on the > torque...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:59:52 -0800
  ...I found my 1 > 13/16 socket and along with a breaker bar and a length of pipe re-torqued > the rear axle nut...
• Re: 094 5 Speed kit
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:19:27 -0800
  ...It takes continuous horsepower to overcome wind resistance. > Horsepower is a function of torque and RPM. Reduce the RPM and torque has to > increase...
• Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine for sale too $900.
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 23:48:50 -0400
  ...Peak torque is up where you need it at 4400RPM." The > engine may be happy, but I wouldn't be happy. I want the...
• Re: Vngns ARE junk! / What Do You Expect from Dwares?
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 22:13:06 -0800
  George, That transaxle can handle lots of torque. Driving like maniac will destroy any trans Normal driving is not a problem Never hear about...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 1 Jun 2015 12:33:50 -0400
  ...The drive side was only > > warm. > > Hence my be question of torque specs. > > > > > > Does anyone know what the correct torque specs for the rear...
• Re: What size is the axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 08:02:12 -0800
  ...When I torque it, I stand about 2' out on the pipe (I weigh 185#), and then torque to the next slot in the...
• Re: Why go to big tires?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:07:50 -0700
  ...to stop the wheel abruptly, we need 1000lb of force at 5" out > from the hub, and that's the torque our stock brakes...
• Re: TIICO/ABA engine question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:41:40 -0800
  ...lbs of torque right off idle and 165 hp up top - > no > >> > >> nasty turbo required! =) > >> > >> On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 8:36 AM...
• Re: Adjusting 2nd Gear band in Auto Trans
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 08:32:37 -0700
  BTW, I have a new inch-lb torque driver (used once for adjusting my 84's AT 2nd band). If someone wants to borrow...
• Re: Engine noise/Flywheel correction
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:35:26 -0400
  The torque converter is attached to the flex plate. If the flex plate cracks, the converter will wobble.Then..............$^#$%@#$!&^ Could be that the three...
• TDI update News
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 03 Jun 1996 14:03:26 -0700
  ...the average torque developed between the rpm shift points that drivers actually find comfortable using, dominates in determining drivers' perception of that motor's...
• Re: G60 motor in an '88 westy
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 23:24:40 EST
  ...We start at 2.1 l 103 Hpand 150 torque up to max.2.6 l max. 220 Hp and to much torque (the...
• Re: Torque specs for wheel bearing housing (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 18:45:11 -0700
  ...Looking at page 42.4, Diagram > 42-619, it has the torque for everything but that. > > On page 46.6 it's shown again...
• Re: Transplant complication
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 22:16:45 -0400
  There are 3 shafts that go into the torque converter. The smallest one goes all the way through the final drive and trans to...
• Re: TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 3 Sep 1998 01:14:59 -0700
  ...With maximum torque at 1900rpm, you should shift gear at 2500rpm, because it accelerates on the torque, not the horsepower. They also tested it...
• Re: Over Torque Crank Bolt Damage Threads? Gas Jetta engine in Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 1 Dec 2016 10:47:58 -0800
  ...Initially, my new torque wrench refused to "click". (set to 66 ft lb) Comparing the damaged bolt to 2 used bolts I have on...
• Re: 1984 Westphalia Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:27:56 -0400
  Was it the same torque converter on both transmissions? Was the trans from FL in vehicle or sitting around out in the elements? I...
• Re: ok where did i go wrong on my half axle 1984 vanagon powell river bc canada
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:57:07 -0400
  ...then i >must install new sleeves & axle nuts & torque nuts to 500 Nm Translation: if your axle nuts have six castellations you're supposed...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:40:26 -0400
  ...Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed I seek list wisdom on cleaning the oily residue off of the items that have been sprayed with hot...
• <syncro/all> setting up R+P gears
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Apr 1997 15:48:57 -0300 (ADT)
  ...I need to set the side to side position and preload, and check turning torque, all without the snazzy VW tools shown in the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 07:46:25 -0700
  ...How many of you torque the rear axle nut to >> 300lbs and how many tighten it as tight as they can get it/cotter...
• Re: Head Nuts Final Torgue was: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 12 May 2007 11:11:19 -0700
  ...So what is the correct final torque number? Can anyone further clarify the final torgue number on latest Bentley manual? Mine is probably too...