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• Re: On with its head! (Replacing right head on an '87 2.1 l)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 02:50:25 -0500
  ...even if the engine is still in the van, > on the horizontal, it's easy to replace that lower O-ring.. We ended up...
• Re: Some dometic notes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 2 Jul 2019 11:29:46 -0500
  ...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: Waterpump replacement on '84 Westy 1.9L: 2 Questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 31 May 2001 19:31:14 -0700
  The crossover pipe uses a 25mm yellow o-ring. You MUST use the correct part, since it's made of a very soft and...
• Re: more trouble with metal pipe to thermostat...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 16:00:09 -0500
  ...65 more/bus depot.That little hose is reattached while the o-ring is being pushed in , all at the same time.Ready? 1...
• Re: Diesel injection pump leaking
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:11:08 -0600
  ...there's a pump re... > > > > Does anyone know the size of that o ring? > > > On Aug 22, 2011 3:45 PM, "Scott Daniel - Turbovans"...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:55:12 -0500
  ...suspect anymore. (although those are all good tips for doing that o-ring replacement). I have never replaced that sensor before but I hear...
• 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 00:32:57 -0500
  ...the water pump off and found small pitting at the seal O-ring area. is it best to use a very small amount of...
• Re: Westy Fridge Modification
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 22:31:51 -0400
  ...It also suggests a new "O" ring (available from >hardware store). Has anyone any knowledge about this mod. Should I do it >while it...
• ? sensor plug/wire clip
  Historical mailing list - Pat Horrocks
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 08:37:37 EST
  Esteemed Volks- Imagine your coolant expansion tank outside your van, with cap & the sensor/O-ring screwed in. Now pretend installing this to hoses...
• Re: where do I get propane fill valve? - update
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 19:09:11 EDT
  ...He did, however, have a $13 rebuild kit made up of some o-rings, a screen and some special lubricant that he said might...
• Auto Trans Governor Seal
  Historical mailing list - Ron LK Johnson
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 21:53:08 -0700
  ...Pop the wire bale off, remove cap, clean area, replace old o-ring? I plan to drain the fluid and replace the filter and...
• Continued "anti-freeze" smell from rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:57:40 -0400
  ...Found none in the core itself but the O-ring between the valve and the core was leaking. Replaced that, and cleaned everything. I...
• Moisture in Distributor: O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 13:45:54 -0500
  ...21, 1999 12:54 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: O-ring Hey my brother is getting moisture in the distributor. We were...
• Re: water pump advice / Murphy's law
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 17:09:51 -0300
  ...I do hope that your new pump has the 2 new rubber "O" rings, if not, let's hope that your old "O" rings...
• Re: Tranny leak
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 05:29:31 EDT
  ...ALSO, you SHOULD change the O-ring on the seal carriers. Yes, that aluminium circular device that you need a special inside sprocketed tool...
• Leaking Bosch VE4 diesel injection pump
  Historical mailing list - J.C.
  Thu, 8 Aug 2024 23:03:42 -0700
  ...and bottom gaskets for the quantity adjuster as well as the o-ring.) Is this (at a minimum replacing the top gasket) something that...
• Re: Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:15:39 -0500
  ...Fall and on the first cold day it blew the large O-ring right off of the oil filter canister. It seems the oil...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:41:59 -0500
  ...When it comes time to replace that O-ring for the oil cooler - have fun :) Actually there are probably easier ways to do it...
• Re: need help with coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Wed, 18 Dec 1996 12:18:00 -0500
  ...Also, there used to be an o-ring with the plastic part, but now there's a gasket. So, here's my next question...
• Re: Prestone
  Historical mailing list - Gregory J. Litzenberger
  Fri, 7 May 1999 09:08:21 -0700
  Is this '87 or'90 head gasket and o-ring materials upgrade real? How many have heard about it, and how reliable are your...
• Mixing coolants
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 09:50:31 -0500
  ...I want to replace my oil cooler O-Ring and so I won't be losing all my coolant. Right now I've got...
• Re: Changed thermostat - temp gauge still reads stone cold
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:04:25 -0500
  ...Held in with a little spring clip and sealed with an O-ring. If they are not troublesome in Vanagons, then I'm glad...
• smelly rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:57:22 -0500
  ...I replaced the O-ring, and cleaned everything thoroughly. I still have some odor from the rear heater. Not as bad as it was...
• Blown Head Gasket help needed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 21:20:14 -0500 (EST)
  ...The thin green o-ring that surrounds the cylinder jug was blown. Instead of the usual carbon buildup (like the other combustion chamber), I...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:40:50 -0600
  ...There is an o-ring at its base, and this does go bad and require replacing. At least mine did, and I have been...
• Re: Help, Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 19:25:35 -0500
  ...Buy a clutch kit, front main seal and a flywheel O ring. They are about as cheap as any source. You'll have about...
• Re: Fuel Pump Problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Apr 1995 17:08:48 -0300
  ...if any air is getting into the case, and replacing various O-rings/gaskets on oil fillers is advised. Sounds the same, since the...
• Re: Part Needed: Rear Heater Valve for '89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 11:45:42 -0600
  ...The part is 867819809B and the O-ring is 861819297. My "VW Dealer" has not got them in stock. Any idea where I might...
• Thermostat problem??
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 21:46:37 -0600
  ...Any suggestions for further diagnostics before I rip this apart? Also any suggestions on whether or not to use gasket goop on the o...
• Re: air conditioner ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 08:15:02 -0600
  ...The O-rings where the large hoses connect to the compressor are a common source of leaks. You should consider converting to R-134a...
• Re: TIICO Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 14:58:03 -0400
  ...If you're going to do it, you might want to replace the o-ring when you have the governor cap off. Word of...
• Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 24 Oct 2017 13:14:11 -0700
  ...Some time after the cooler O ring started leaking, I > replaced the cooler. My guess is that by design, maybe, the failing O ring...
• Re: Dip stick, no jokes from Alistair
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 23 Dec 2023 10:07:10 -0500
  ...Is it a bad O ring? He said the didn’t think it used a O Ring. It felt to me sort of like...
• Re: Fuel sending unit question.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:20:16 -0500
  ...I used a light film of grease to lube O ring and fairly easily locked in sending unit by hand without a tool needed...
• Re: Auto trans kit?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:10:04 -0500
  ...overhaul kit, friction clutch plates with differential seals )- http://www.makcotransmissionparts.com/65004D.html Overhaul kit(Includes, paper gaskets, O rings, lip seals, metal...
• Re: what else to replace along with head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 14:06:30 -0800
  ...clamps with worm type clamps, all the fuel lines and injector o-rings, and of course, the coolant should be completely drained and replaced...
• Re: Can any one help find my oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 00:13:45 -0800
  ...There is an o-ring that goes between the oil cooler and the motor that is sometimes the source of a leak here, but...
• Vanagon A/C Parts Available
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 09:46:52 EDT
  ...134a Conversion kit for either type vans- $45 (includes Ester Oil, O-rings- enough for three conversions- and fittings). Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3...
• Re: expandable push rod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:38:40 -0400
  ...Uses the same block and head seals as the normal tubes, and uses two o-ring seals for the interface. As long as it...
• Re: Puking Oil from Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:13:36 -0800
  The O-Ring is toast, like they say..... And never, never, never, never, never, ever run a Fram Oil Filter. OE Mann or Mahle...
• Re: How is coolant getting to exhaust???
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 09:00:35 -0600
  ...See the pain here: > > http://communitybuilders.dhs.org/craigoda/vw/cylinderhead/index.html > > I carefully cleaned all surfaces near the green o-ring and...
• Re: Oil cooler Seal - 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 28 Dec 2013 13:34:47 -0600
  ...When the o-ring seal breaks, it breaks. No amount of goop will do any good. Jim On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 1...
• Rear air intake grill rubber washers
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Thu, 2 Dec 2010 08:08:09 -0800
  ...I've used some rubber o-rings as replacements but they don't fit like the originals. I don't suppose anyone has extras...
• Re: Seattle TRANNY rebuild for '89
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 06:13:36 -0700
  ...in seattle for a tranny > rebuild on an 89 VAnagon. > > THe O-ring leaks, and It has a real darn time getting > into 2nd...
• Re: pesky injectors
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 10:55:37 -0400
  ...the $5 tool, not the $40 injector like I did! The o-rings are probably rock hard. If that's the case, there is...
• Gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 20:58:17 -0800
  ...New thermostat and o-ring (a real trick without removing oil filter) and gauge reads steady just above led, fan works above that. More...
• overfilling oil
  Historical mailing list - Arlene K Sondergaard
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 15:27:59 -0700
  ...my mechanic changed the gaskets on transmission and O ring on oil. i had him put in synthetic oil also. i am still having...
• Re: Still Leaking Losta Oil..... HELP!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 08:36:31 -0400
  ...Is the o-ring on the flywheel in place, good. This ring seals the end of the crank shaft. Next, carefully check the plug...
• Re: fill valve broken, not propane regulator valve
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 4 Jul 2002 18:38:34 -0700
  ...These have some failure prone o-rings as the only thing keeping the propane in the tank, even with the valves closed. Earlier and...
• Re: the thick plottens....
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 10:30:16 -0800
  ...That is, I was able to properly seat the housing So, now I'm left wondering if the o-ring I installed is going...
• Vanagon Disaster Prevention
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 08:03:53 -0500 (EST)
  ...Well, it still leaked so I had to remove the cooler to find the BROKEN O-ring behind. Whether or not the -35 temp...
• Re: 82 Diesel Question - Seal around Cold Start Valve?
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Thu, 18 May 2000 22:38:37 -0400
  ...Now you will see a small o-ring. Take it to > > local NAPA and get a new o-ring that matches this one. Put...
• Re: Head Gasket repairs Question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 06:42:35 -0500
  ...I have upper and lower cylinder o-rings: thin green ones and thick >black ones. Which are the upper and lower? >b. Does any...
• Re: Coolant leak(again)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 22:24:08 -0800
  ...Also, make sure to replace the *special* (silicone rubber?) O ring under the sender. Austin
• Re: Engine Temp Problems
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 11:05:01 -0700
  ...ok, I'd order a new oil filter, stock thermostat and O-ring & pick up some more coolant and then attack the thermostat. Good...
• Re: New A/C Seals, What else?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 12:32:31 -0500
  Dryer, Strainer, All O rings, any hoses that have gotten soft or have oil cling to the outside cover where they've leaked through...
• Re: Temp II sensor install
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 20:57:30 -0400
  ...one to get some in your face (he he he), the O-ring is the problem, put some WD- 40 to help get this...
• Re: 134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 21:04:53 -0600
  ...Not unless you choose to replace all the hoses, o-rings and fittings along with the condenser. 134 is not a wise selection for...
• Re: Coolant-Drain and Replace
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 23:13:16 -0800
  ...There is a rubber O-ring on the sensor that appears to loose its ability to seal the unit. You can problably pick up...
• Re: rear heater core, drip drip ooze
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 21:51:36 -0500
  ...While a real careful selection of an O-ring may work it needs to be just right so that it does not bow out...