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• Plastic "chrome" trim @ windshield gasket
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 12:39:48 -0500
  Has anyone found a good (reasonable) source for this material? The old Type IIs used polished aluminum that would easily outlast the rubber gasket...
• Intake Manifold Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 21:30:33 -0700
  Hi all, Does anybody know if a sealant is needed when you replace the Intake Manifold Gaskets (025-129-717 C)(4mm thick), or...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:30:06 -0500
  ...head gaskets > > So, I should do the head gaskets, or not? It's very expensive, but I > want a > reliable van (or no van...
• Re: Dometic Intake & Exhaust Gaskets: Use Hi Temp RTV?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 19:25:58 -0700
  ...Dometic Intake & Exhaust Gaskets: Use Hi Temp RTV? > > >> Hi all. >> >> Have others used hi temp RTV in place of the intake and exhaust >> gaskets...
• Re: Water leak on the passenger side creating a pool of water in footwell
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:06:46 -0400
  ...This cups or pools the water there. > > When the windshield and gasket are installed the gasket is not > making a > perfect seal and anyplace...
• Re: nuts vs head gasket job
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 4 Sep 2013 18:37:26 -0500
  ...They hold the aluminum ring that serves as a true head gasket; that is, that gasket confines the compression gases to within the cylinder...
• Re: replacing head gaskets on used 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Thu, 9 May 2002 09:18:47 -0700
  ...replacing head gaskets on used 2.1L Have a really tight (150lbs + x4) 2.1 with approx 90K, always used synthetic oil, ran great...
• Re: 2.0L Head Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 12:58:15 -0700
  ...The part is a Cylinder Head Gasket, part 039101343B, available at VWFLAPS and online vendors. VW did away with this gasket, see http://www...
• Re: Can I Reach Fuel Level Sender?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 19:52:15 -0700
  ...so it slides into the new filler gasket ? or 1b) did you put the gromets/filler gasket on the fittings then set those into...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust gaskets for 84GL Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:46:45 -0700
  ...Have to see which > gaskets I used sealant on. If all of the sealant gaskets held, then I > will > use the sealant throughout. > > Any...
• Re: Windshields
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sat, 2 Feb 2008 19:45:36 -0800
  ...It really was an easy job to do it myself, so even if > I wen= > t with new windshield and new gasket, it would...
• Refrigerator gasket and flame goes out remedies
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Sitongia
  Sun, 5 Aug 2012 09:29:26 -0600
  ...The gasket (the one with the six screws through it) on the burn box had cracks. I've used Ultra Copper high-temp silicone...
• 84 Surgery Final Update
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 21:13:52 -0600
  ...8 new oil tubes (another spot from where oil was leaking) 2 Gasket Head Set 2 Gasket 6 Gasket exhaust ( The turned to powder...
• Re: Driver/Passenger window seals
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 10 Apr 2016 14:23:12 -0700
  to eliminate/diminish the whistling noise from the wing window I did this... - remove the wind window lock - cut a thin round gasket from...
• head gasket leak
  Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 19:29:46 -0500
  AAGH Just as I am finalizing Vacation plans Driving from NJ to FL 1800 miles, wouldn't ya know it the head gasket is...
• Re: repeatedly blowing head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 17:21:54 -0500
  ...side head gasket. Problem is, it won't stay intact. I just replaced it for the fourth time <snip> Could it be that someone...
• Re: subaru head leaks (SVC)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Thu, 13 Jan 2005 08:24:12 -0600
  ...Roger Sisler >do you suppose that special conditioner to add to the moter to help prevent >head gasket damage in Subarus,will help the...
• Re: rear heater on 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 14:50:08 -0700
  ...new O-ring and "form-a-gasket" material. No leaks. But then I just took out the rear heater for summer use (I blocked...
• Re: T/S blown head gasket
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 21:09:06 -0500
  When I bought my '84 in May 1997, the used car lot said it had a blown head gasket. I drove it a few...
• Eurovan Door gasket falling apart @#!&*!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 03 Jul 1996 17:07:22 GMT
  My driver's side door gasket on my 93 EV has separated at the top of the door opening. From looking at it, it...
• Re: Extraordinarily bad engines
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 13:15:34 EST
  The '87 I just sold had the head gaskets replaced at 80k miles. The '91 Carat that I am selling has 140k miles and...
• I need good photos of the heads gasket replacement procedure
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 16:54:49 -0500
  ...I think the heads gasket problem is bugging a lot of people and I would like to do something on the subject. Regards, Ben...
• Re: Advice needed on 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 16:41:45 -0800
  Jim, The complete gasket set is definitely the way to go, much more bang for your buck. If you need one, we sell the...
• Re: Stubborn Exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:09:35 -0700
  I have used this double gasket approach on all used waterboxer exhaust system for many years now. metal side of gasket out, thin layers...
• Re: request for info/help in choosing a later model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Jul 1997 02:39:32 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Look at the mileage and ask the seller if he has ever had the head gaskets done. A recent head gasket job is a...
• Replacing thermostat on 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 15:23:42 EDT
  ...Not that that's a huge deal--but I just waited a total of a week for the new thermostat and new gasket for...
• Re: Coolant Tank and Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 15:15:02 -0600
  I'm gonna check the Bentley ans see where the gasket came from. Thanks. Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo...
• Re: Head Gaskets are shot. Should I swap heads?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 31 Jan 1997 12:22:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...My head gaskets are leaking after an > overheat. It's an '87 with 68K miles on it. Should I kick down and do the...
• part numbers for intake system
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 12:59:34 -0700
  ...Also does anyone know if part # 025 129 717c the intake manifold gasket is the same gaskets on both sides and is that why...
• Loosing transmission oil
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 17:10:39 -0400
  ...I’ve emptied the thanny and redo the joint with a gasket maker, torque the bolt to 10 Nm. After 1 month of running...
• Re: exhaust gaskets + permatex?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 13:40:16 -0500
  ...Permatex is a name brand an they make many products including several silicone based gasket adhesives. Just saying Permatex is about like saying "adhesive...
• Re: The dreaded coolant leak (and head gaskets, oh ##**++
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 06:34:53 EST
  ...They have a whole article about the class action law suit against VW about the head gasket issue. I believe it is under the...
• throttle to intake body tightness
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 20:09:06 -0400
  ...My performance is drastically improved since I replaces my injector seals, intake manifold boots, intake manifold gaskets and the throttle body gasket.. Bradley Flubacher...
• Re: leaking head gasket Question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 10:55:31 EST
  ...Best way to determine where the leak is, is to pull the engine tin off and check out the gaskets themselves. Should be pretty...
• Re: diesel head gasket - which one?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 20:50:40 -0700
  ...Jim > Living in San Diego, I would certainly think you can find the head > gasket locally. I would recommend establishing a sort of relationship...
• Re: Service Outlet Gaskets / upgrade? / replace?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 19:01:44 -0400
  ...Mikel Roger Sisler wrote: <snip> > I believe that a gasket sealer will fix this.Silicone is my choice.I used > it for over a...
• Pop Top Gasket Glue ??
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:20:57 -0700
  A couple of weeks ago there was a thread on what sticky substance NOT to use on pop top gaskets. I don't recall...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:44:47 -0500
  ...head gaskets So, I should do the head gaskets, or not? It's very expensive, but I want a reliable van (or no van...
• Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair (Bill Knight)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 16:03:10 -0500
  ...If you seal the groove side, then expansion/contraction of the gasket will stress and weaken the weaker side of the gasket, which is...
• Re: Vanagon Cylinder Head Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 10:45:37 -0500
  ...Otherwise its gasket reseal time. Does anyone know the cause of this type of head gasket problem? i.e. pitting causes the standard waterjacket...
• Re: Lamenting head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 13:42:30 -0600
  ...Ken Nelson '85 Vanagon GL (with blown head gasket) '95 Windstar GL (with blown head gasket) '76 CB550 F (the only thing working) '80...
• Re: Water pumps and head gaskets-end of story
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 00:23:26 -0500
  Turns out the mechanic had put back an old gasket and with no sealant. thanks to Peterson's Automotive for getting my van right...
• Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 21:01:14 -0500
  Air getting into the cooling system is usually the internal gaskets failing, not the rubber outer gaskets. Inner gaskets usually fail due to an...
• Re: Mystery oil leak on 2.1 please help with ideas
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 06:08:03 -0700
  ...I throw the gasket away that comes with the gasket set for the oil > pump cover. The reason I do this is that although...
• Re: Head Gasket leaks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 11:50:34 -0400
  ...If the gaskets where healthy and they actually started to melt then it is likely there is other damage. The biggest failure is if...
• Re: Skylight gasket
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:45:10 -0700
  ...Skylight gasket > > So I got the new poptop skylight.� Decided on the Bus Depot dual > pane one for its insulating ability.I installed it...
• Sealant on metal head gasket and green o-ring?
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Sun, 28 May 2000 21:31:35 -0600
  ...has anybody used a sealant such as permatex ultracopper on the green o-ring and the thin flat metal ring gasket? Or is this...
• Re: Spare 2.1 engine - how big can I make it?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 13:12:49 -0800
  ...Spare 2.1 engine - how big can I make it? > hey guys all the subies with the OHC engines had head gasket problems, > even...
• Re: 396,000 miles!!?? can anybody beat that?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:36:21 -0800
  Yep, that is a record for original head gaskets. I sold my '85 Westy with original head gaskets and 189,000 miles on the...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:22:45 -0800
  The Passat's valve cover gasket looks like this: http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=058198025A Bus Depot has it for only $20...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:34:10 -0600
  ...head gaskets >>>> >>>> So, I should do the head gaskets, or not? �It's very expensive, but I >>>> want a >>>> reliable van (or no van...
• Re: 'Nother Head Gasket Question
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 2 May 2014 09:38:52 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: 'Nother Head Gasket Question OK, pulled the right head again (Background: right side head gasket finally blew after 10...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:48:45 -0800
  ...I find it difficult to think > the gaskets just all of a sudden turned loose (I'd even removed the tins > to look for...
• Re: window trim (window gasket 'chrome strip')
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 23:04:57 -0600
  ...The groove that the strip is in does not penetrate through the window gaskets (noticed when replacing window glass). I've had some of...
• Re: New To List
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 22:49:39 -0500
  Hi Ben! You should go to www.vanagon.com, click on "problems", then select "Head Gasket Leaks". You will find lots of information. Soon...
• Re: VALVE COVER ADHESIVE
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 15:40:01 -0400
  Do not use anything with your valve cover gaskets, there is no need. The valve cover is the same as all the old air...
• Re: final drive cover leaking
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 00:22:27 -0400
  Forget the gasket and use the "Right Stuff". Once the cover is bent from the original cork gasket, they do not seal well with...
• Air cooled head gasket
  Historical mailing list - David Parsons
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 19:22:49 -0400
  ...What's the general consensus on using the jug/head gasket/crush washer? Or just lap the jug into the head? They are at...
• Re: Source - head gasket kit
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 01:17:47 -0400
  ...Boys? I am looking for a good deal on a head gasket kit for a water cooled >Vanagon. The VW dealer wants $150 a...
• Re: window rubber: removing those unsightly plastic thingies
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 17 Jan 1995 09:18:42 EST
  ...Book specifies that they only go in when the glass and the gasket are being reinstalled. I would agree, although strong fingers and slatherings...