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• Steel ring gasket source?
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 15:11:53 -0700
  Hi guys, I am looking for a source for the steel ring gasket that is sealing the head with the cylinder (I know, I...
• Installing new manifolds
  Historical mailing list - Steven Smith
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:08:46 -0800
  ...Thanks! My current issue is that I have installed new headers on my 84 1.9 WBX and the manifold gasket at the head...
• Leaking Head perment fix ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:10:23 -0800
  ...of head & no holes covered.clean gasket mating surface & run narrow bead of silicone around incenter-center gasket on head & place board on with...
• Re: Removing gold gasket from aluminum
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:02:23 -0800
  ...why these vans are getting so expensive- the infamous gold head > gaskets... > > Cya, > Robert > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van...
• Wasserboxer Head Gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 May 1996 21:59:20 -0500
  After doing the head gasket replacement job on my daughter's '91 I wrote up the steps in fairly complete detail. Rather than posting...
• Rubber gluing?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 23 May 1997 12:11:57 -0700
  ...When I took off the old rubber, it was adhered to the front gasket somehow. Now there are two little flaps of rubber that...
• Windshield Gasket Glue
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 06:38:47 -0500
  Scott, My experience with gluing Bug windshield gaskets ran from negative to nightmarish. Dow Corning makes a windshield sealant that is a silicone grease...
• Oil Dipstick Tube Gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Dominick DeGaetano
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 05:53:29 -0800
  Does anyone know of a gasket that would go at the bottom of the oil dipstick tube on the block? Also, where I could...
• Re: 89 Camper - Smelly fridge
  Historical mailing list - Monty
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 09:07:58 -0600
  ...Any idea where I can get something to replace the gasket if it is bad? -- -monty Kim Brennan said: > Are you sure that you...
• Re: Heads gasket sealant.......( my version)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 06:06:30 -0600
  The "Right Stuff" is the exact same sealant as the GM gasket sealer. I've been using it for years on all my engines...
• Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 02:44:21 +0000
  ...put goo on gaskets or not? > > >So the dealer told you that VW 4 cylinder Rabbit motors had no valve cover >gasket and just...
• Re: 'Nother Head Gasket Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2014 08:53:06 -0400
  ...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: nuts vs head gasket job
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 4 Sep 2013 18:25:21 -0700
  ...Normally, the compression head > gaskets do not fail very often. That is not true of the outer water gasket > which is held in place...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip + FIBER EXHAUST
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 08:19:21 -0400
  ...I have even seen wire wound gaskets. In most cars, exhaust donuts are used for flexible connections. Instead of being bolted solid, shoulder bolts...
• My $%&$%& van
  Historical mailing list - Ben Wampler
  Tue, 11 May 1999 23:42:11 -0500
  ...It had a blown head gasket but was in good condition. My mechanic got it back together and fixed the gasket. And I drove...
• Re: Help! Massive oil leak from behind cooler (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 11:57:04 -0600
  With out a doubt, you cracked the gasket for the oil cooler. The gasket is a black round rubber seal and you'll never...
• Re: Newbie
  Historical mailing list - Maureen Stretch
  Mon, 18 Aug 97 17:19:07 -0500
  ...I may have started this thread about hi temps and head gasket problems. >The water jacket gasket is made of a rubberlike material and...
• trans parts
  Historical mailing list - - Roy I. Mathers
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 18:49:06 -0800
  ...and needs the following parts GEAR CASE COVER GASKET REAR HOUSING GASKET CLUTCH HOUSING GASKET 3,,4,SYNCRO HUB ASSEMBLEY 3,4 SHIFT FORK...
• Re: How to remove pushrod tube shield??
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 07:47:05 -0700
  ...I'd rather not play around with > these bolts (look pretty rusty) just to have a better look at the head > gasket. Spray with...
• Re: Mystery of the ATF amount
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 19 May 2001 08:40:19 EDT
  ...It is fairly convenient for draining the fluid before dropping the pan, cleaning the screen and replacing the gasket. IIRC correctly I paid about...
• Re: exhaust gasket question 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:01:13 -0700
  ...question is why does a Vanagon full gasket set come with only two > head-to-pipe gaskets when it requires four? > My real question...
• Re: skylight gasket/seal
  Historical mailing list - Joel David Shortlidge
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 11:32:36 -0500
  ...skylight gasket/seal >Does anyone know a relatively cheap source for such a seal? My skylight >has some hairline cracks, but it appears that...
• Re: Rear license plate light removal?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 15:57:40 EST
  Once you remove the two screws, gently pry with a small screw driver around the rubber gasket. They pop right out. They sometimes get...
• Head Gasket Repair
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 27 May 2002 16:51:12 -0500
  For what it's worth (FWIW), I have started an online log of my work on the head gaskets of my 85 Westy. If...
• Re: does anyone reuse exhaust gasket
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 12:10:54 -0400
  ...item=2481420042&category=33634&sspagename=WDVW >Do people really reuse these gaskets? Are they >expensive new? I hate exhaust work. Can't imagine >wanting...
• Re: Motor or repair for 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:57:04 -0500
  ...Any Vanagon you find will have bad head gaskets.If your current head gaskets are bad, and you dont want fixed head gaskets, better...
• Re: blown head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Kintz, Roger
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 16:05:15 -0700
  ...blown head gasket But it's not legal in California... yet. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Markov, Greg" <GMarkov@TeachMaster.com> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: 1.9 Head replacement (was lifter collapse / smog issue)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:11:53 -0400
  Any exhaust gasket that comes off needs to be replaced. You're unlikely to get a good seal putting a used gasket back on...
• Re: Leaking Bosch VE4 diesel injection pump
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:57:31 -0400
  ...It appears to > be the top gasket between the housing cover and the quantity adjuster (or > is it the governor?) (See item #92 in...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 14:09:41 -0500
  ...more below. ---- David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > VW in 1984 was using a sealed box with gasketed lid, venting to the > outside for...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Jack Lockamy
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 22:39:15 +0000
  To the list; Does anyone have a "spare" new or USED exhaust head gasket for the 80-83 Vanagon 2.0L air-cooled engine...
• Re: What are these Parts for?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 22:10:32 -0700
  ...Not sure why it would come with a head gasket kit. > >One large metal gasket, with two 1 1/2 inch circular holes in...
• Automatic transmission pan seal update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 20 Apr 2019 09:12:43 -0400
  ...So, any tips on getting the gasket to do a even better job next time? Any high end better gaskets to look for in...
• Re: 1.9 water pump question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 3 May 2015 12:19:38 -0700
  I don't see the other two gaskets, but I'll call them tomorrow. Maybe they can put it in envelope for something less...
• Re: Coolant Problems - Texaco Extended Life Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 01:48:35 -0400
  ...The troubles mentioned "silicon gaskets". Seems to me if silicon gaskets are common the whole automotive world would be hollering, not just the truckers...
• Re: saga water pump 85gl
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 4 May 2006 08:29:39 -0700
  ...DOH,, RTV will not make as a gasket Joe.. hehe >> >>Question: has anyone replaced this without removing pump, seems like yes >>at this point...
• Re: Skylight gasket
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:32:47 -0500
  ...Also got the gasket from them. Ordered several other things. Ally the snap and install kit I went there for was not available! Not...
• Re: Which head gasket goop do you swear by???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 May 2016 18:05:03 -0400
  ...The sealant in the gasket set now is good stuff for the outer gasket. This is not the critical seal are though. A nuisance...
• Re: Fox head torque question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:16:15 -0700
  ...the head gasket gets more stress on it than any part in the engine, endless warm up cool down cycles, the heat of combustion...
• Re: leaky head gasket question again
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 20:53:39 -0700
  ...leaky head gasket question again > I imagine the JB weld was only used on the jugs/water jackets, not the heads > themselves. Your heads...
• Re: Heads why do they go bad?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 14:32:30 -0500
  ...Eventually enough corrosion occurs to break the seal between the gasket and the head and coolant leaks out. Don't confuse this coolant gasket...
• leaking head gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Oct 94 21:03:00 -0600
  ...Thanks to earlier discussions in this group, I was pretty sure that I had a leaking head gasket--the air-in-the-coolant symptom...
• Re: Waterboxer headset
  Historical mailing list - t
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 21:50:00 -0700
  ...It seems like a good deal if all the gaskets for a US model are in there. tim o'brien William Maxian wrote: > > Jim...
• Re: i am finally an official member of the brotherhood of vanagon owners...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 20:02:20 EST
  Daniel; Sorry, you are not an official member until you _FIX_ a blown head gasket on the side of the road with only bubble...
• Door gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Feb 2018 15:03:02 -0500
  ...I am looking for a supplier, part number, or replacement for a failed/broken gasket in the drivers door. It goes around the oval...
• Re: Green markings on metal head gasket rings.
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 14:44:27 -0600
  ...Jim On Nov 24, 2012, at 2:07 PM, Tom Lambas <twlambas@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I'm wondering why my new metal head gasket...
• "Extraordinary bad engines"
  Historical mailing list - Jay Holwick
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 08:11:16 -0500
  ...I have met one other oner of a syncro who told me he has had to replace gaskets at 30,000 miles like clock...
• exhaust gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 02:42:05 -0800
  Hi, I've been having a problem with exhaust gaskets blowing, the two where the pipes come together before they go into the cat...
• Re: 2nd opinion wtd: Compression vs Head gasket leak
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 07:51:54 -0500
  ...I'll pull the engine tin today to inspect the suspected gaskets. -Matt Sutton 88GL NYC
• Re: Can I use The Right Stuff on crankcase halves?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:50:03 -0400
  Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> writes: > My VW shop recommends indian head gasket stuff, but if The Right > Stuff works on the heads...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:55:56 -0800
  ...Head gasket leaking. Bummer. > > >> sure..........take care of it for a while. >> If he's going to say his head gaskets are only, say...
• Re: this has me rethinking dexcool
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:50:02 -0400
  ...Water every where! While it sucks when gaskets fail, what really becomes an issue is that unexplained fluid losses don�t get fixed. I...
• Re: Head gasket questions...
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 13:20:23 -0500
  Depending on where you buy them, the gaskets will cost you about $100 to $250 to do both sides. I'd recommend one of...
• Re: Running Hot
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 15:44:21 -0800
  ---Paulo <paulagon@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > > Hola Listees - > > There's been a ton of talk about head gaskets lately. How closely is > hot engine temp...
• Re: head gaskets and time bombs
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 11:10:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...head gaskets and time bombs |Date: Monday, February 05, 1996 9:22AM | |<<File Attachment: 00000000.TXT>> |In a message dated 96-01-31 16...
• Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 02:17:04 +0000
  So the dealer told you that VW 4 cylinder Rabbit motors had no valve cover gasket and just glue???? Same with the oil pan...
• Re: Raceware Head Studs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 09:59:11 -0400 (AST)
  > I have heard a lot about RACEWARE studs for the Wasserboxer heads. >Supposedly they have been able to stop the leaky head gasket syndrome...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 17:46:58 +0000
  Russell, No, I bought a complete engine gasket set, VW sealents, and used JB-Weld as well. Early on in the project I read...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 14:21:21 -0700
  ...head gaskets > Hi All > > I had hoped that maybe I was immune... but I started dripping coolant last > week :-( While I try to decide...
• advice on head/gaskets?
  Historical mailing list - Les Shiaman
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 21:25:13 -0700
  Listees - I would like to get advice from those of you who have personally replaced heads and gaskets on 1.9l wbx's. I...