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• Re: Dip stick, no jokes from Alistair
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 22 Dec 2023 23:15:13 -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: A/C O-rings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Sep 2019 01:50:23 +0000
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• Re: URGENT: A/C dryer O-ring size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Jul 2018 17:31:26 +0000
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• Re[2]: '90 Rear Heater Leak Fixed :)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 11:42:16 -0800
  There should be a "square cross-section" o-ring that makes the seal between the heater core and the valve assy. Pat S. ______________________________ Reply...
• Re: Be careful with your dipstick!
  Historical mailing list
  26 Mar 97 11:04:55 PST
  ...The tube enters the case with the tube engaging the case for about 1/2 inch and an o-ring sealing it. If the...
• Re: Need advice for head gasket leak
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Sep 1996 23:10:47 PST
  ...The book indeed calls the large rubber seal a "head gasket" and the cylinder seal an "O-ring gasket". Unfortunately, if you change one...
• Re: Diesel: Sudden oil leak!
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 13:59:32 -0800
  ...Is it an O ring or >gasket? >I will take it apart in a few days. >Thanks > >Rachel http://home.earthlink.net/~gnarlodious/Vanagon...
• Re: Double nut?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 21:28:50 -0700
  ...a-ay to broad a target. > >> <<Getting ready to replace the o-ring on my oil cooler and have >> researched the archives and need...
• Re: first sign of coolant under engine
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 22 Aug 2006 06:44:14 EDT
  ...That O-ring leaks oil, not coolant. Dennis your right. My mistake, too early in the morning for clear thinking and jumping to conclusions...
• jack storage (was- Vanagon secrets)
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:11:55 -0400
  ...They put it into 4" ABS plastic, with a cap glued on one end, and a clean-out type acces with o-ring seal...
• 1984 Westy for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Hamburg
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 15:44:37 -0800
  ...You will need to replace 2 tires fix tranny fluid leak (replace o ring?) replace propane fill valve The van is located in Gilroy...
• Re: Leaking auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:24:44 -0700
  ...It's basically a great big o-ring. Not hard to replace once the tranny is out of the vehicle, just undue 4 bolts...
• Re: '91 GL Campmobile
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:37:07 -0400
  ...My questions are, again -- is the gasket an o-ring, or a crushable gasket, or what? To fix the leak, do I just replace...
• Brake booster questions for '71
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 1995 14:00:16 -0500
  ...The Bentley shows an O-ring at that location, so could that be the cause if the O-ring were missing? Or maybe the...
• Re: transmission/differential O ring seal
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:55:57 +1000
  ...There are two paper gaskets, an o-ring and two oil seals involved. In my van, I can do it without disconnecting anything at...
• For Sale 1989 Westy Listed on the Samba
  Historical mailing list - ac butler
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 15:48:39 -0500
  ...Skylight Front pop top seal Clutch Disc, Pressure Plate, Release Bearing, Crankshaft Rear seal, Pilot Bearing, Flywheel O-Ring, Starter Water Pump Oil Pressure...
• seeping from core flange
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Sat, 11 Oct 1997 08:11:58 -0800
  ...I then had the core replaced with original VW unit along with new o-ring, a slight seep (about 1 drip per 5 minutes...
• Re: Diesel: Sudden oil leak!
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 14:08:13 -0800
  ...Is it an O ring or >>gasket? > >If you're talking about the mating surface between the block and >cooler, it's a paper...
• Re: tranny boots...
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 06:11:31 -0800
  ...replaced the clutch, > about five years ago. > > The accelerator cable boot has crumbled into o-rings as well - should > I even bother replacing it?
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 10:12:57 -0800
  on 16/2/03 9:56 am, Larry Alofs wrote: > The zip lock bag is good. Rubber parts last longer if you can keep...
• transmission/differential O ring seal
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:19:31 -0800
  Just got word from my mechanic that the seal between the transmission and the differential is leaking. I'm told this is a $600...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:49:34 -0800
  ...If air can't get in > coolant won't flow out. > Prep new sensor with O-ring. > Remove clip. > Quickly remove sensor, look for...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 23:57:24 -0400
  ...What's > the best solution.**** > > ** ** > > Should I buy a bigger o-ring? Or seal in the o-ring with sealant from > a > tube?**** > > ** ** > > Thanks...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:01:07 -0500
  ...hmmmmmmmm Thanks Sunshine On Sep 8, 2009, at 6:50 PM, Karl wrote: > The coolant level sensor should definitely have an o-ring on...
• Re: Catastrophic failure of coolant level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Steven Smith
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:03:41 -0700
  ...O-ring that came with it was much smaller than the one on the original part, at which time I just switched O-rings...
• Re: transmission/differential O ring seal
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:16:59 EDT
  ...There are three O-rings, two seals and a paper gasket that need to be changed, plus oil in the diff and tranny, plus...
• Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Lean?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 10:35:07 -0700
  ...According to the Bentley there is a o-ring. The o-ring must became harden over all this years and now does not seal...
• Re: Gas Vapors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 11:34:11 -0400
  Try replacing the sender o-ring with the "correct" one. Use a lubricant to make it easier to install. Silicone sealants won't work...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 14:33:08 -0500
  ...At the very least, replace the O-rings at tip of each > injector. The larger O-rings might be ok but if they look...
• Re: Seattle TRANNY rebuild for '89
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 13:57:32 -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...
• PAG Oil Viscosity for 134a conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Wed, 23 May 2001 22:15:22 -0500
  ...What viscosity of PAG oil should we use? What sizes are the "o" rings used when replacing the compressor, rcvr/dryer and expansion valve...
• Re: Fuel Tank Sender Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 21:22:48 -0700
  ...2001, JOHN REYNOLDS wrote: > > >The plastic apparently could not compress the o-ring. Think that > > if it> >were lubed with soap, the installation would...
• Re: Leaking Coolant Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 14:39:50 -0700
  ...Do I have to replace the > entire sensor or can you buy just the o-ring that goes around the top of the > sensor...
• Re: [DIESEL] [Diesel] Injector Pump is leaking...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 20 Oct 2001 11:27:38 -0700
  The cold start lever o-ring is a 2 hour driveway job. The parts are probably less than $5. Let me know if you...
• Re: Gasket sealer for cooling system part
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 21:23:51 -0400
  ...Gasket sealer for cooling system part > Now that I have the new and improved replacement METAL flange w/nipple, > instead of an o-ring...
• Re: heater cores
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:35:08 -0400
  ...it could also be a leaky O-Ring between the valve and the core or even a leaky valve itself. When the engine is...
• Re: replacing hoses on oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 12 May 2011 20:50:17 -0400
  ...I replaced the oil cooler o-ring a year or 2 ago, I wonder if I should do it again... Edward At 11:45...
• Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:28:08 -0700
  ...not clear the exhaust header* Don't forget to lube the o-ring (perhaps with something water-based, ahem) and also the bolts (I...
• Re: 84 Westy strange compression readings
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 02:38:44 -0500
  Inner head gasket / O-ring blown or finish� cooling liquid is going in the combustion chamber. Do a leak down test. As explain below...
• Re: Converting to R134
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:50:50 -0400
  ...Pretty basic... > > -I always replace the receiver/drier, expansion valve and all O-rings. > > -Pull the compressor and let it drain for about 30...
• Re: Thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:37:29 -0500
  ...Also make sure that you grab those O-rings from the two sensors before they fall on the ground and get lost. One thing...
• Re: 1981 2L Type IV Strainer Cleaning - Where Does the Rubber Washer Go?
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:53:47 -0400
  ...a poorly installed O ring at a push rod tube came > loose and fell into sump? > > Or, O ring was installed at drain plug...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:45:08 -0500
  ...It's oil upon closer investigation. > > So - from what I can tell - that thing has an o-ring - or maybe I'm better > off...
• Rear Heater Core Cover Removal
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:54:19 -0400
  ...Does the valve require just one O-ring? How many bleed screws does the core have and do they need to be replaced routinely...
• Re: 88 GL - Oil Cooler R&R
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Sat, 4 Jan 2014 21:36:08 -0500
  ...Have new O-ring, new filter and oil ready to go, and an exquisite 3/8 internal pipe wrench. Question:: Does the big nut...
• Re[2]: '90 Rear Heater Leak Fixed :) -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Alan Yamada
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 13:50:51 -0800
  (scratching my head) hmm, yeah, now that you mention it, i think i remember that o-ring...it's almost flush mounted, right? what...
• New Haynes manual says touch burnt Vanagon rubber=amputate your limb
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 18:09:05 -0400
  ...Special Hazard Hydrofluoric acid This extremely corrosive acid is formed when certain types of synthetic rubber, found in some o-rings, oil seals, fuel...
• Re: 87 westy ac refrigerant
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 13:00:48 -0600
  ...The O-rings tend to flatten out and leak at the connectors often at the compressor. Larry A.
• I have the dealer installed a/c parts manuals
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 17:54:47 -0500
  ...It has a lot of useful info like screw/=bolt/o-ring sizes, as well as blow ups of everything should you need to...
• clutch master weeping
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 16:57:30 -0800
  ...Does this mean I need a new clutch master, or can I simply replace the rubber o-rings Bentley has listed as being installed...
• Re: R12 or R134 - How to distinguish?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:58:51 -0400
  ...Be sure to replace the o-ring on the compressor fill hole. Rinse it with mineral spirits? A new dryer will get an ounce...
• Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 16 May 2007 10:04:16 -0400
  ...I did have to replace the O-ring at the valve several > years ago but it had gotten hard so it was simply time...
• Re: Clutch job... done properly
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:18:45 -0800
  ...rear main seal, throwout bearing, plate, pilot > bearing, pressure plate, flywheel o-ring and felt ring done on my 87 > Wolfie. > > Is checking the...
• Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:15:12 -0700
  ...and dye testing (the leak was the compressor seal not the o rings).� Now, all I get out the vent is 68 degrees which...
• Re: Request for detailed install directions for rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:32:39 -0500
  ...I got lucky as when I ordered the rear heater core from bus Depot I requested the O ring for the valve. funny thing...
• Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank--CONCLUSION
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 19 Oct 2016 23:57:26 +0000
  ...I have yet to see a problem with the senders or the O-rings provided with them (or the tank). The tank cut out...
• Re: 3149 Tool for Crank Pulley Removal - What was I thinking?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 15:51:07 -0700
  With everything off the back of the engine I would replace the pulley seal and o ring while everything is out of the way...
• Re: COOLANT LEAK MYSTERY: NEED HELP NOW PLEASE
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 12:00:15 -0800
  ...A bad o-ring at the bottom won't lead to coolant pressurization, only leakage of coolant into the case. You might check that...
• Re: auto stop valve repair
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 25 May 2005 22:06:32 -0400
  ...Also CLEEN the brass well and use silicone grease to keep the new "o" rings from drying out. The people at Manchester I found...
• Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 26 May 2013 11:22:21 -0700
  ...How would a caliper piston O ring cause this? Like even if braking hard, can the O ring hold the piston firmly enough that...