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• VW inline4 clutch
  Historical mailing list - john pronk
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 08:07:41 +1200
  ...there, is anyone using the diesel clutch in their conversion? Is this strong enough to handle the 2.0l I4 power and torque output?
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - B Monk
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:43:54 -0800
  ...Toque is ok, but it's not a torque monster of course being a 2.2, but when you have a nice lively rising...
• Re: Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 09:45:02 -0700
  When I've removed the hubs on my '81 I've always removed the caliper, held on by two big nuts (19mm?) torqued up...
• Re: changing auto trans fluid - amsoil?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:29:49 -0700
  ...as >far as the torque converter just plan on changing the fluid several >times . . . no more than ten changes . . . maybe just four . . . and >drive...
• Re: Winter Gear Lube ?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 19:28:44 -0800
  Swepco ( or some other racing style oil ) is needed for the SVX's amount of available torque making its way thru the poor tranny...
• The 1.8 (was Re: Complaint Dept (engine swaps, reliability,)
  Historical mailing list - SKYSCI
  Sun, 15 Mar 1998 14:38:22 EST
  ...The 1.8 has >greater HP and equal torque. David wrote: >Not true!!! (Almost) Equal hp yes, certainly NOT torque. The >2.1L >wasserboxer...
• Re: flex plate break
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 2 Apr 2010 23:10:37 -0400
  Happened to me last year, broke the torque converter tip that center it to the flex plate. Not fun, had to replace them both...
• Re: anti-seize
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:45:10 +1300
  ...specified > torque after very much more tighter than without lubricant. �With the > reduced friction, it keeps turning and turning before hitting the > torque value...
• Re: [DIESEL] mount-to-block torque spec
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 09:03:53 -0400
  ...Sunday, July 15, 2001 11:32 PM Subject: [DIESEL] mount-to-block torque spec > Can someone verify the engine mount to block tightening spec...
• Re: Finding TDC on I-4 Conversion, 1.9TD @ 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 13:58:44 -0500
  ...You have to get the cam, pump and flywheel synced up mechanically, then torque the cam sprocket and injector pump. This is for sure...
• Re: Transmission Problem
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 21:23:43 -0500
  The torque converter does the same thing whether the trans is in reverse or a forward gear; it is probably OK. The clutches controlling...
• Re: Vanagon tranny
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Oct 2022 11:08:30 -0500
  ...Same for torque converter. > The Automatic section known as the 010 is common for many VW with some > variances for application. For example, for...
• Re: Vngns ARE junk! / What Do You Expect from Dwares?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 08:09:59 EST
  In a message dated 3/10/05 1:27:24 AM, korkwood@WSHOST.NET writes: << That transaxle can handle lots of torque. Driving like...
• Re: need help Transmission trouble in Newfoundland
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:10:06 -0400
  ...Shop I got it flatbedded to says torque seal leaking a lot and to replace it they need to remove transmission. Once they have...
• Re: rear westy storage- was OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:55:15 -0700
  Same here on the rotation, which is what I was doing this morning, hence the question about torque. And boy, was it hot out...
• Re: Torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sun, 22 Mar 2015 11:02:35 -0500
  ...com> > wrote: > >>> > >>> Check your local sears stores, I bought 3 clicker torque wrenches for > >>> $39.99 each. 3/8" inch# , 3/8 ft# and...
• Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 08:57:04 -0700
  ...miles) it would be necessary to remove a great big nut, torqued to 100 foot pounds or more, in an awkward place? Second, having...
• torque converter types
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Sat, 19 Jun 2004 13:53:39 -0500
  ...I am in need of a Z type torque converter for a 85 vanagon gl. I have a working d type converter but it...
• Re: Speaking of diesels.... Mercedes?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 20:29:02 -0700
  ...04, at 8:11 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: > the OM601 4 cylinder diesels are rated at 72 HP but they have plenty of > torque
• Re: Stainless vs Copper exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 18:14:24 -0400
  John, I have heard SS is a "soft" metal subject to galling if over torqued. I like the copper nuts because they are 12mm...
• Re: Transmission Seal Leak!?
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:14:39 -0500
  ...Spewed tranny fluid if under heavy torque going up hills. I had to change the seal. Alls been well for many thousands of miles...
• Re: Won't go in ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:40:43 -0800
  Found the culprit! That mystery sleeve that would not the torque converter go in was nothing but a bushing that was left behind by...
• Re: Is a Porsche 911 engine too powerful for a Vanagon and/or Syncro Drivetrain?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 14 May 2001 19:49:00 +1200
  >Most transmissions are rated for torque capacity. Although the Porsche 2.7 >has more torque than your 2.0 Type IV, the torque comes...
• Re: final drive cover leaking
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 19:38:16 -0700
  ...I CAREFULLY torqued it according to the instructions in Bentley. I refilled with Redline MT90. I cannot get it to stop leaking. It wouldn...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings - repeated nut tightening required?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 12 Apr 2017 12:00:28 -0700
  ...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: Muffler Replacement Project - Torque Values Needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:03:46 -0400
  ...Muffler Replacement Project - Torque Values Needed Dennis, thanks. I forgot to mention this is on an '88GL 2.1L engine. I want to use...
• Re: Opinions on old diesels with AT
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 16:36:28 -0500
  ...Factor in the power lost through the torque converter, and you have a very very slow van. If I recall correctly most of that...
• Re: [SVXVanagon] Hi Torque Starter
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:38:22 +1200
  >Anyone using the hi torque starter, how long do they last before the >solenoid quits? I heard that they don't last very long...
• Re: Water pump premature failure
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:34:29 -0500
  That 3 groove pulley requires lots of torque (258 ft lb) whereas the single groove pulley only takes 43 ft lb. Is it possible...
• Re: Dexron III compatible with my plan? + Ammendment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 22:16:55 -0500
  ...Since the trans was out to change the Torque converter, I would have went for overhauling the AT section. There are so many cavities...
• question for an engineer
  Historical mailing list - Jason Beighley
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 23:53:23 EDT
  I picked up a used torque wrench a couple years ago that I'd like one of you smart engineers to learn me about...
• Re: hardware and torqueing was Flexing cranks and Yielding Bolts one last time
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Partin
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 11:04:29 -0700
  ...He wouldn't use washers for spacers, said they may interfere with maintaining the correct torque over time (BS or not, I don't...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware? Typo!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:30:00 -0400
  ...Other wise, while torqueing the >>threads will gall. While this may help the loosening problem, it can make >>removal down right impossible. Stainless nuts...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:02:30 -0800
  ...I may have even done the pan up half-torque and > > let that sit overnight, then torqued it tight... I do that when alloys...
• Re: 2.1 rebuild - new nuts for case halves-thoughts for all bolted connections.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Tue, 10 May 2011 21:38:53 -0500
  ...Some lubricants or wax coatings >> can >> reduce required torque by 40% or more. Consider that when thinking of >> never >> seize on your lug bolts...
• Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:18:21 -0400
  ...An > engine's torque numbers are only useful as a rough indication of how wide > it's (horse)powerband is, and even then, only...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 31 May 2015 to 1 Jun 2015 - Special issue (#2015-100)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 2 Jun 2015 05:59:29 -0400
  Denis, the correct torque is 360 ft. lbs. I do them all the time and set them to that spec. You have another problem...
• Flywheel replacement/wear, Bay Area EV market
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 10:41:46 -0700
  ...suffice to say, the ring gear around the torque converter (yep, AT too...) got trashed where it and the Bendix gear met. It took...
• Re: FW: Why has the list been so quiet lately/ 1.9TD
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 20:55:01 -0500
  ...However I'm afraid the low end torque will tear up the vanagon's transmission. Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Duncan Cameron" <duncancameron@MINDSPRING.COM...
• Re: When pestered with low end torque problems ...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 23:48:44 -0700
  ...When pestered with low end torque problems ... > What is the down side of putting an 1 1/4 inch pipe right through the middle...
• Re: Using a 4 speed engine in a automatic?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 30 Nov 2003 12:03:05 -0500
  ...are shorter and the flywheel swap to torque plate dont forget toreplace the oring in the torque plate replace the flywheel seal after you...
• Re: WBX in Porsche
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 00:31:03 -0500
  ...Sure, the XT-6 has it's maximum torque at high rpms....So does the WBX. We've got one listee using a 2...
• Re: Torque specs for wheel bearing housing (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 May 2017 00:18:15 +0000
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• Re: Tires- 16" recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:50:59 -0700
  what is the torque of a Zetec engine, and at what rpm ? I would expect good strong torque to not happen ( non-turbo) until...
• Re: retorquing heads
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Dec 1995 16:54:12 -0400
  ...I think the logic goes that vibration and heat allow the >torqued bolts to settle some...thus losing the to-spec torque that you...
• Why would my head gasket do this?
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 08:16:15 -0800
  ...I'm seeing what is an appears to be an inconsistency in either the Bentley book, or my torque wrench, i.e Bentley lists...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 02:37:55 -0400
  ...190-195 hp @ 4400-4600 rpm > Torque: 250-260 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm > Applications: GMC Sierra/Chevrolet Silverado > Chevrolet S-10/GMC Sonoma > GMC...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:34:49 -0700
  ...Work done is torque applied for unit time. Minimal torque situation: Launch the Westfalia down a 10 degree hill onto the interstate in Indiana...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:25:49 -0400
  ...Torqueing of the axle nut can be done with the proper torque wrench or bring the vehicle to a truck repair shop, or use...
• Re: 2.1 exhaust spring washers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2014 09:27:35 -0400
  ...The Bentley does > not specify a torque value, so I'm assuming standard torque values. > I'm not interested in hearing how no-one...
• A/T torque converter seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:24:51 -0400
  Hi, Has anyone out there replaced a torque converter seal in their automatic transmission? I have my tranny pull and I'm putting the...
• Re: Blown Torque Converter Seal....a common problem???
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 22:47:02 -0500
  > Rebuilt Vanagon torque converters are not > readily available due to the integral starter gear. A local transmission > shop will have some one that can...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:29:31 -0700
  ...So yes, it does matter.* But > knowing the size and thread you can use a bolt torque calculator on > the web to figure out...
• Re: 1984 Westphalia Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:35:10 -0400
  Yes, Torque converters do fail. The usual failure is the one way clutch. Van will still move but no torque multiplication so acceleration sucks...
• Subaru 2.2L / WBX HP and Torque Graph Compared
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 02:36:51 -0700
  ...Finally the illusive HP and torque graphs for the 90-94 Subaru 2.2L engine have been found .......in a very interesting technical paper...
• Re: diesel head bolt torque specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 12:35:06 -0800
  ...With the engine cold, torque cylinder head bolts in sequence in the following steps: First to 30 ft lb Second to 44 ft lb...
• Re: exact foot pounds for the oil plug?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:47:46 -0700
  ...Do anyone but the Germans > specify a torque for an oil plug? > > Jim > >> On Wednesday, June 15, 2016, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote...
• Re: TDI redline?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 22:38:46 -0500
  ...It has plenty of torque- you may want to study the horsepower/ torque curves to decide what ratio would work best- It depends if...
• Re: Flexing cranks and Yielding Bolts one last time
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 09:34:54 EST
  ...I had always been told in Aviation Mechanics School that when you torque fasteners you do not use any lubrication unless the manual specified...
• Re: '84 1.9L -- cannot remove crankcase drain screw -- what to do next?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 23 Oct 2016 13:10:43 -0700
  ...the reason I use the extractor pump is to eliminate damage of the thread on the engine, over torqued and so on.... :-)