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• Warning - delayed mail
  Historical mailing list - NTMail
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 18:05:10 -0600
  ...Broken hydraulic lifter '86 Question >X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas >X-Mailer: Windows Eudora Version 1.4.4 >X-Info...
• Re: Clutch weirdness 84 standard trans ?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:42:29 +0000
  It sounds like your clutch hydraulic system is failing. It would kind of make sense if the brake MC failed because of nasty fluid...
• Re: Porsche 914 heads on Vanagon motor...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 21:52:18 -0700
  ...If you are retaining your vanagon engine's hydraulic lifters, (which you have to with the hydraulic cam) you will need to use its...
• Re: Rusty looking power steering metal hoses
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:40:53 -0400
  ...in the past ive just spliced in hi pressure rubber hydraulic hose in the compromised areas and its been good to go... Otherwise if...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:03:27 -0700
  ...The Vanagon auto is probably about the same as the '65 Mustang, a three speed hydraulically operated unit. Modern transmissions have four to eight...
• Re: Brake Booster - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 19 Sep 2014 13:28:04 -0700
  ...Mark OlRivrRat wrote: > On 19 Sep , 2014, at 12:18 PM, Neil N wrote: > >> larger than >> OEM brake booster potentially add more hydraulic pressure...
• Re: Clutch Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:07:26 -0700
  ...clutches that refuse to be bled? I >> just replace all the hydraulics on my '86, and can't get the clutch to >> bleed. I...
• Getting ready to fire it up
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 Jan 96 12:09:23 mdt
  ...2) For initial break-in, I have adjusted the Bergmann hydraulic valves to zero clearance (just touching). I figure I'll add the extra...
• Re: Help ASAP, Stranded, Need clutch advise....FIXED! Check this out....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 09:17:02 -0400
  ...Game plan was to disconnect the slave cyl off of the tranny and narrow down the prob to hydraulic or within the clutch assy...
• 82 westy brake troubles
  Historical mailing list - michael johnson
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 19:56:22 -0800
  ...with high temp/antiseize grease or common substitute? Reinspected the entire hydraulic system for any signs of leaking but found nothing. Now when I...
• Re: Solid Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 08:52:40 -0600
  ...Solid Lifters > Fellow Listerines, > > I think I may of read somewhere that you can change out the hydraulic > lifters in a 1.9 waterboxer...
• Re: > Every vehicle you see on the road ( including your's) has steel b
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 3 May 2005 07:26:30 EDT
  ...Does anyone have specs to custom build a hydraulic hose for POWER STEERING? Shawn, see my _Vanagon Power Steering Lines_ (http://members.aol.com...
• Re: Hydraulic Valve adjustment - when is "contact"?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 16:32:05 -0500
  ...COM> Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 3:51 PM Subject: Re: Hydraulic Valve adjustment - when is "contact"? > Quick lifter question, just to make sure...
• Re: "Wish in one hand, _____ in the other..." Clutch ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:39:07 -0700
  re "But, since these are hydraulic, I don't know what you would adjust. Hmm" I just wrote a big thing the other day...
• Re: Adjusting Valves 78 Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 14:51:34 -0500
  ...I had expected hydraulics so I set them at 1 turn down. After completing this the engine had no compression and of course wouldn...
• Re: low rpm flat spot
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 10 Nov 94 21:01:44 CST
  ...With pressure that high, the hydraulic valve lifters will overextend themselves, causing the valves to hang open. After the engine warms up, the car...
• Re: Clutch Slave Piston Seal installation
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 17:54:35 -0700
  ...no one can supply, or has heard of, 'lithium grease for hydraulic systems." Can you, or any other Listee, give an SAE specification, or...
• Re: Why solid lifters: Performance...Why hydraulic lifters - Per...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 May 2003 20:13:43 -0400
  ...Performance...Why hydraulic lifters - Per... In a message dated 5/14/2003 8:51:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time, vgonman@msn.com writes: > Who...
• Re: Manual tranny clutch adjustment,
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:24:17 -0400
  ...air trapped in the system if they recently repaired the clutch hydraulic system. If not then either you have a failing clutch master cylinder...
• Re: Incantation
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 15:54:05 -0400
  ...Now > suck it up and lets get on with discussion of fuel lines, tires, headlight > switches, hydraulic lifters, oil, and so on... > > Happy Trails...
• Brake booster hose
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Aug 1995 09:34:41 -0500 (CDT)
  ...He said what I needed was hydraulic line hose. This comes in the size I need and is metal reinforced. $3/ft. Is this...
• Re: Occasional Sticky Lifter 87GL
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 2 Feb 1997 23:29:08 -0500 (EST)
  ...Magee wrote: > I am having an hydraulic lifter sticking on the 87GL once a month or so. > I usually does this when cold but...
• Re: Vanagon speeds
  Historical mailing list - david kao
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 20:57:59 -0800
  ...But vanagon engines use hydraulic valve lifters and are not supposed to have tapet noise at all. I think this was caused by my...
• Is my clutch slave failing?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 20:14:36 -0600
  ...Is the hydraulic slave adjustable? I've checked my manual and hav'nt seen any procedures. If I need to replace the slave/s...
• Re: Old issue
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 7 May 2001 06:49:06 -0500
  ...Also recommended for the transmission, final drives and hydraulic systems of some Ford tractors. API service GL-3 and GL-4. Darrell ----- Original Message...
• Re: Valves/lifter adjustment; do not close fully
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 12:30:37 -0500
  ...2.1L engine] Raul read the article on my web page that should explain everything http://www.bostonengine.com/articles/hydraulicll.htm Bob Donalds
• Re: potential hydraulic mounts for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 09:49:31 -0600
  In my posting last night I quoted ver batum what Frank had said about motor mounts and possible selection of those. After reviewing my...
• Re: vacuum servo question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 07:17:45 -0400
  ...Eric Craig wrote: >Hello all, > >I can't STOP buying new components for my braking system on my 81 van with >a hydraulic clutch...
• Re: suddenly clutch just gone?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 16 May 2006 12:38:44 -0400
  ...Having a clutch job done does not mean the hydraulics were checked and replaced. That is usually a whole separate job. Topping off the...
• stalling when engine is cold
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 02 Sep 94 17:30:28 CDT
  ...With pressure that high, the hydraulic valve lifters will overextend themselves, causing the valves to hang open. After the engine warms up, the car...
• Re: Power Steering Sender
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 20:22:17 -0600
  ...It is a pressure activated switch that closes for continuity when power steering hydraulic system pressure reaches the set point of the switch. Continuity...
• Re: Any pilot bearing tricks ??
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 20:27:11 -0800
  ...Hit the TP hard and the hydraulic pressure on the back of the pilot bearing will push it out. HTH -Otmar- 86 Syncro (front...
• Re: Automatic to manual conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 17:31:32 -0500
  ...This is a great heater Cheers, Ben Al and Sue Brase wrote: > Ben: > No, All Vanagons have hydraulic clutch. > Early use steel lines, late...
• Re: clutch going?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 26 Oct 2006 19:25:45 -0700
  ...Does it feel softer than before (no Viagra jokes please)? It also could be the hydraulics. If you pump the clutch pedal does it...
• Re: overheating questions
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sat, 25 Dec 1999 21:01:27 -0500
  ...Over 3 months the hydraulic lifters bled dry, so when he tested it he thought the dry lifter he was hearing was a bad...
• Re: Valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 08:26:51 -0500
  ...the point that I am shipping all my rebuilt engines with hydraulic lifters with the valves adjusted to .006ths clearance. the reason for this...
• Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 7 Sep 2024 19:03:05 -0700
  ...been getting.) Do I need to worry about that? Will the hydraulic lifters adjust for this? If so, why didn't the noise go...
• Re: rebuild tranny when changing clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:11:47 -0800
  ...still, i'd like to positively rule out a hydraulic problem. i know there is enough fluid in the reservoir to cover the intake...
• Re: Help ASAP, Stranded, Need clutch advise....
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 11:44:36 -0500
  ...I don't know, at this point, > if it's an hydraulic problem or a throwout or flywheel prob. I've been > working on...
• FTE Brake Master Cylinder: Failing Seal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 22:23:41 -0700
  ...Does the seal shown look like it was starting to fail? Is it a hydraulic seal or does it just keep fluid out of...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:35:11 -0700
  ...A hydraulic arrangement would be better. I'd rather have a true LSD setup with a locker. On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 6...
• Re: No Clutch....
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:57:10 -0500
  Hi Ryan, Sounds like a hydraulic problem. Could be a bad seal on the master cylinder above the clutch pedal, a bad seal on...
• Enlightment needed Valves Question WBX 1.9
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:24:15 -0400
  ...I know, I know we have hydraulic valves and they should not need adjustment. That was told to me and understood by the person...
• Re: 82 Diesel Overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Nov 1994 11:16:57 -0500 (EST)
  ...When I asked my FLaG about this, he seemed non-plussed, but did it anyway... (he also mentioned that later diesel models had hydraulic...
• Top speed
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 07:55:26 -0800
  ...the way to San Jose in a rented 2.0 with hydraulic lifters and F.I. There was more left. Bus was probably less...
• Re: Vacuum Brake Booster
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 06:30:12 -0700
  ...If the booster does require replacement later, it can be R&Red without disconnecting the hydraulic lines from the MC, so that simplifies the...
• Re: Tooooooooooooo ritch a startup...com on guys!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 23:39:50 -0400
  ...The whole idea of hydraulic lifters is to take >out critical adjustment. If lifters keep clacking, you have a valve >sticking in the guide...
• Pdx Jackstand Help?
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 20 May 2007 21:43:27 -0700
  ...of Westy-strength jackstands in the next week? Perhaps even a hydraulic jack? Or is there somewhere in Portland I can rent such items...
• Re: Transmission, Automatic, Question
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 1 May 2008 18:25:39 -0700
  ...I reckon the hydraulic engine-transmission coupling provided by torque converter prevents any really serious mechanical damage. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" '90 Vanagon...
• Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:34:31 -0400
  ...He stated they should > run around $40. > > I assume I need to go to hydraulic shop or tractor shop to get them > made? > > Walrus...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 11:45:54 -0700
  the Vanagon brake hydraulic is set up differently. 1/2 of MC is for fronts etc. As noted in Bentley (and previously missed by...
• Re: Suspension Project
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 22:45:26 -0500
  ...I had to use a hydraulic floor jack to separate the trailing arm far enough to get the spring out. No amount of standing...
• Brakes...no van content.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 16 May 2007 22:12:08 -0700
  ...Think about 'steam' in your hydraulic system...not good... In a race, if you are perceptive, you can feel the brakes start to "go...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 20 Feb 2014 14:17:14 -0800
  ...Really sounds like either a hydraulic issue or something with the clutch or clutch operating parts inside clutch housing. If you knew what the...
• Re: Brake warning light flickering
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:49:15 -0600
  ...Remove the cover off the instrument panel and you will be able to see the brake/clutch hydraulic reservoir. If low, Refill with DOT...
• Brake Proportioning Valve: Traps Air?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:04:49 -0700
  ...Are the older T3 proportioning valves prone to trapping air bubbles when hydraulic system opened/serviced? If so, is there any use in bleeding...
• Re: To those '83-'85 Vanagon folks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 07 Sep 1994 08:04:28 -0700
  ...me? > > year, > miles, and > list of problems (for example, overheating, rattling hydraulic > lifters,, frequent brake pad replacement, etc.) > 1984 GL 127,800 miles 1...
• Re: Loud valve noise on startup
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 12:53:21 -0600
  ...hand info (are they similar to the air cooled?)? > >3.Can hydraulic lifters be adjusted? > >4. Would using lighter synthetic oil help the problem...
• Help, 84 Vanagon Brake Diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - Victor Valenti
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 23:30:30 -0700
  ...of taking apart the dash, I was wondering if anyone had encountered a similar problem or had some mechanical/hydraulic advice. Thanks [text/html]
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 21:39:39 -0500
  ...It may be wise to rig an agricultural mower mechanism along the front of this device, driven hydraulically from the power steering pump -- in...