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• Re: Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 13 May 2001 08:37:29 -0700
  ...The 1985 and newer models did away with the single circuit hydraulic failure sensing. The 2 switches are still on the master cylinder but...
• 91 Automatic trans problem-- cavitation.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 11:54:35 -0800
  ...The metal flakes have cased the hydraulic pump to wear to a point of cavitation. What are the recommended actions. I've already done...
• Re: Divider curtain mounting points
  Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
  Mon, 28 Mar 2005 23:59:08 -0700
  ...another thing the etka shows is that for some westy there were hydraulic lifts for the top. never seen them either. jimt > Howdy Listees...
• power steering groan?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:06:13 -0700
  ...So this is probably something in the hydraulics or the pump? I will diagnose more thoroughly over the weekend but was hoping this symptom...
• Re: Flushing the crankcase
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 13 Jan 2007 10:41:45 -0500
  ...It is for restoring hydraulic lifters. Removes carbon build up that causes sticking.Why not put some in for the entire engine? I did...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, VW using oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:39:08 -0800
  ...They didn't go to the hydraulic lifters until > the 1977 model year. They type 4 still had a removable inlet screen that > could...
• Re: Brakes- the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 1 May 2014 06:17:02 -0700
  ...of inattention to allow a bit of air to enter the hydraulics...a very very small bubble of air anywhere in the system will...
• Re: Hose from brake fluid reservoir to clutch master cylinder??
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:36:40 -0500
  ...looks like the part is N 900 807 01 "hose > for hydraulic clutch operation" which is NLA from VW. > > Is there an alternative out...
• Re: No Clutch....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:32:53 -0800
  ...cables are weak compared to a hydraulic release clutch system. the hyd. system used on the vanagon is just excellent, - two minor complaints I...
• Re: '72 engine
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Sep 1994 13:54:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...2000. There might >be no limit to the year you choose. Hydraulic valve lifters and fuel >injection are great bonuses, if you can get...
• Re: No Clutch....caution, long
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:02:37 -0800
  I thought the suggestion that there could be a lot of moisture in the brake fluid in the clutch hydraulic system ... and that ice...
• Clutch Master Cylinder Rebuild: Core Quality?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:47:28 -0700
  ...In terms of picking the better quality core, what do I look for? Or, hydraulic fluid age not withstanding, is clutch master cylinder life...
• Re: Clutch Question
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Tue, 8 Jun 2010 22:45:13 -0400
  ...a short time.� That makes me wonder if it's a hydraulic problem.� But the pedal is still nice and firm. I didn't...
• VW Bus - still thinking about it.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 95 17:14:58 EDT
  ...I understand that the hydraulic lifters are a benefit as well the exhaust system (which is still fairly easy to find vs. the '79...
• FS: '80 Vanagon Westfalia Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Aug 1996 09:37:43
  ...Air-cooled 2-liter fuel injected motor, hydraulic lifters (no valve adjustments needed). 110,000 miles. 4-speed, factory air (fans all work, but...
• How do I remove valve covers in 90 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 22:26:19 -0800
  ...My beloved Westy is making a noise that sounds like the valves need adjusting but they're hydraulic so it's not as simple...
• Re: strange clutch noise
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 08:58:19 -0500
  ...I'm hearing a sort of whirring noise and plan to > flush the entire brake/clutch hydraulics and change the transaxel fluid > with > Redline...
• Re: 84 vanagon. Push on clutch and does not move
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 12:12:59 -0400
  ...Brakes have >plenty of pedal, so I know it is not a hydraulic issue. I think your mission is to find out whether the...
• Puking clutch cylinder on '81
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Thu, 2 May 2002 10:03:05 -0500
  ...So I guess these things have hydraulic clutches, huh? Anyway, I'm going to order a new master cylinder from the Bus Depot this...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 20:56:29 -0400
  ...solid) Well your right when you understand the principle of the hydraulic lifter But the lifters where never intended to be on there side...
• Re: Jackin' Up The Van
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 06:39:46 EST
  ...This is by far the best place to jack the rear of the Vanagon ! Been doing it for years with a common hydraulic floor...
• Idea! Please review- Clutch Dies in Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 11:19:39 -0700
  ...another hydraulic clue...) > > So, as per my own thoughts and the thoughts of several others on the list, > it looks like hydraulics are likely...
• Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:54:53 -0700
  ...My guess is the hydraulic lock is lost, but after running for a bit...the lifter refills and all is well again. ----- Original Message...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 20 Feb 2014 13:01:41 -0800
  Are you sure your clutch hydraulic system is OK?  Master & Slave?  Did the shifting get progressively more and more difficult?  Slave can develop a...
• Re: Clam shell question
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 14:36:59 -0500
  ...I tried it with the early door > > & bars and needed a hydraulic jack to close it. > > > > Jim > > > > > > On Jan 5, 2014, at 10:37...
• Re: OUCH
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 09:59:00 -0700
  ...These hydraulic three speeds are pretty tough. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Finn Runyon...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 19 May 2012 (#2012-326)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 20 May 2012 16:30:58 -0700
  ...proper jack for a Westy > and on > how to bleed an hydraulic jack. > > The actual problem, which I now understand, was that the jack...
• Re: Hydraulic valve lifters?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:20:04 -0400
  Thanks for the advice. I did the Bentley method first with two turns before I read these posts. I accidentally went to start the...
• Auto Transmission Leak Repair
  Historical mailing list - Alan Shearer
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 23:58:35 -0000
  ...Frank said he used a hydraulic jack to press the piston back in place. I couldn't figure out how to do it that...
• Re: Electric Power Steering Pumps
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 18:14:57 -0400
  ...I think what he's talking about is a hybrid electric/hydraulic system, where the pump is turned by a motor. I've heard...
• Clutch Need Adjust?
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 08:11:36 -0700
  ...Is this just a pedal throw adjustment, or more likely something with the hydraulics? Also, I was wondering if most of you flush & bleed...
• Re: valve lash adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 19:04:21 -0400
  ...valve lash adjustment question > Here is some information that will be of much use in your adjustments. > > http://www.ratwell.com/technical/HydraulicLifters.html...
• CV Joint Bolts in Portland OR
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:47:04 -0700
  ...rubber boots, bushings, etc., also in Portland? Anyone have a hydraulic clutch/brake vacuum bleeder they're selling, or can loan for a day...
• Re: Removing Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:01:08 -0400
  ...have not found > clear indication on how to exactly remove the hydraulic lifters out of the > block. > > As I look at them, there appears...
• Re: Clutch on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:15:17 -0800
  ...I always change the clutch hydraulic fluid too - i.e. bleed the clutch hydraulic fluid. That should be done every two years anyway. I...
• Re: new diesel - - one cylinder, no compression
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 12:58:40 -0500
  ...Can a hydraulic lifter fail, and expand too much, thus keeping the valve open a tad at all times? ? Annoyed at having to take...
• Re: Help!, Something funny with Valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 23:31:03 -0500
  ...As far as I know I have hydraulic lifters (original 82 2.0L engine with 51K on it). Given the ambiguity I have with...
• Re: replacing power steering lines with hoses
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:06:39 -0500
  ...My response was general, for the type of > product normally used by a manufacturer or in the general design of a > hydraulic system. > Just...
• Re: VWC-022-109-309 - HYDRAULIC LIFTER from cip
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 05:59:18 -0800
  > Still never heard much definitive debate about whether it is a good idea to > put new lifters onto what is probably a very high...
• Re: Valves?
  Historical mailing list - Rick
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:21:16 -0700
  ...No, you don't adjust your hydraulic lifters. If they get too noisy then perhaps there is some sort of dirt or obstruction to...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Week
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 07:53:44 -0700
  ...2005 1:10 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Hydraulic Lifter Week > > Thanks Dennis. With ~1/4" of range, > it sounds like...
• Re: return mechanism for throw-out fork?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 6 Aug 2011 07:52:33 -0700
  ...I suspect that a return spring if fitted, is for a cable actuated clutch not hydraulic. alistair On 2011-08-06, at 7:30...
• Re: Clutch issues
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 10:06:44 -0700
  ...there was some 83's WBX s with a larger opening >>>>and the 914 flat 4s >>>>I would have another look at the hydraulics...
• Migrated clutch action- Follow-up, solved
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:54:06 -0800
  ...These power bleeders have a cap that screws on to the hydraulic reservoir above the instruments. A hose runs from that cap to the...
• Re: "91 Subie Vanagon back on the road
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:38:16 -0400
  ...six months at shops here in Macon, GA, getting repairs to hydraulic lines completed, new GoWesty plate-steel bumpers installed, and getting the rear...
• Re: 82 diesel 1.6na- Blowing out filters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 09:37:57 -0400
  ...This can hydraulically lock bearings and break things including the pump shaft drive tab. Things can get nasty. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Vanagon with Porsche power.
  Historical mailing list
  11 May 95 13:01
  ...He is putting the engine onto a 5-speed bus tranny with hydraulic clutch. He had to get a bus flywheel redrilled to bolt...
• re: My bus parts Stolen!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 96 12:05:14 +0200
  ...a garage i had, the only thing i missed was a hydraulic floor jack, but i'm sure they took more than that alone...
• Re: Hatch Struts
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 20 Sep 1997 01:17:50 -0400
  > > is there a place other than the dealer where i can find a new pair of the > > hydraulic cylinders that keep the rear hatch...
• Power Steering Lines
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 05:35:02 -0500
  ...back where I had replaced my rusted power steering lines with hydraulic hose and there were some questions from some of you as to...
• Re: Clutch Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 12:45:38 -0700
  ...Have friend press clutch and check hydraulic clutch action at the >transmission. Are things moving like they should? >3. You may have air in...
• Re: Why are you wasting our time Stan?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 17:40:26 -0500
  ...Stan On Mon, 9 Sep 2002 22:49:22 +0100 Clive Smith <clive.harman-smith@NTLWORLD.COM> writes: > Great photos Stan! Think the Hydraulic...
• Re: WBX throwing rods?
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 22:26:54 -0400
  If this is REALLY a noisy lifter, first of all, they are hydraulic, and not adjustable. Secondly, chances are good that if you take...
• Re: vacuum servo question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 00:12:41 -0400
  ...vacuum servo question Hello all, I can't STOP buying new components for my braking system on my 81 van with a hydraulic clutch...
• First Valve adjustment: report and questions.
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Sat, 14 May 2005 08:01:04 -0400
  ...what have I accomplished in doing this? Extended the useful life of the valves? Improved overall performance/effciency? With propperly functioning hydraulic lifters, does...
• Re: Never a Dull Day (Coolant Burp)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 10:37:04 -0700
  ...and there's enough hydraulic pressure > from the radiator being a few inches above the level of that tank > to force coolant past a...
• Re: Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 14:59:13 -0800
  ...Used to attempt to lever an > > automobile upward off a hydraulic jack handle. > > > > 11. TWEEZERS: A tool for removing splinters of wood, especially Douglas...
• Re: Bleeding the clutch.
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 11:21:50 -0500
  ...The front clutch hydraulics bleeds on its own due to the reservoir sitting on top of the master cylinder. Just keep pressing and depressing...
• Re: Fuel pressure Guage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 20:57:04 -0800
  ...Does >the gauge need to meet some fuel contact rating? Was the guage actually >designed for hydraulics? What is the scale on the gauge...
• Re: Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Sep 2024 14:14:31 +0000
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