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• electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:59:58 -0400
  Hey Guys, I currently have an 84 westy and I'm kinda feeling like getting some power steering. Been researching the electrical steering kits...
• Re:
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Thu, 27 Feb 97 09:58:00 PST
  ...Am I dealing with a hydraulic clutch system that needs fluid? If so, where is the fill located and what type of fluid does...
• Re: Shipping van to Europe
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Fri, 20 Jun 1997 10:08:10 +0200
  ...Like the M-Benz that was loaded under the 50 ton hydraulic ramp > that gave access to the upper deck area...... When I got...
• Re: Master Cylinder and Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 17:14:28 PDT
  ...See the clutch master cylinder mounted there vertically, with a hydraulic pipe out of one end and a braided brake fluid supply hose on...
• Homemade pressure bleeder links
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:28:41 -0800
  ...it can also be used to bleed both brake and clutch hydraulic lines, as I've outlined here: http://www.vanthology.com/1Layout/Technical...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 15:12:22 -0700
  ...up in gear and re-parked it. > > This is my first hydraulic clutch vehicle, so I don't even know where > to start looking...
• Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 01:57:19 -0400
  ...A hydraulic press would be helpful >but the job can probably be done with an "impact press" (BFH). > >The upper control arm bushings look...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:02:31 -0800
  ...A hydraulic bottle jack to push it all back into place. Couple hours max. Jim On Dec 26, 2010, at 2:03 PM, Evan...
• Re: VW Necessity...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:54:10 -0800
  ...a pretty fine pitch. >> >> and brake lines.. >> 11mm on those ...12mm on the clutch hydraulics I think. >> otherwise no 11's anywhere I believe.
• Re: Syncro Parts or standard?
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 19:33:03 -0800
  ...We didn't quite finish the job, as we didn't know we had to remove the hydraulic fittings from the old rack and...
• Porsche transagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 22:07:53 +1300
  ...A Wellington outfit, Powerhaus, says it can adapt the trans for a hydraulic clutch. Someone reckoned the VW and Porsche flanges are the same...
• Re: BALL JOINTS...
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 18:31:02 EDT
  I have a small hydraulic press from Harbor Freight tools. I'm thinking I can use this to remove and install ball joints with...
• Re: Lowering '85 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Robet Lilley
  Sat, 8 May 2004 13:23:07 -0700
  ...Stick with hydraulic shocks. Gas shocks with the performance springs will give you a ride that you will feel bumps more. I have had...
• Re: Safe 2.1/1.9 Rpm: survey/query
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 22:28:11 -0500
  ...An engine that runs at a constant speed, as if it was on a governor, as if were on a hydraulic pump, or heavy...
• oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Tue, 22 Aug 2017 16:29:12 -0700
  ...Do you also think that the low oil pressure could be the reason why I have noisy hydraulic lifter when the engine is cold...
• Hydraulic Lifter noise ?
  Historical mailing list - KKALnSF
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:10:06 -0700
  Hello, We have an 87 Syncro with about 70k miles. When we leave the van unused for several days or more, upon start-up...
• Re: starter bushing, possible to replace?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sun, 3 May 1998 14:31:51 -0400
  ...sounds silly but it hydraulically presses the bushing out. Mark
• Re: Noisy Lifter - to replace or not?
  Historical mailing list - Jose Rosado
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 20:34:16 -0700
  ...I assume it is caused by a leaking >hydraulic valve lifter. >I thought about replacing all the lifters on spec, but wonder if anyone...
• Re: steering rack removal/installation
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 15:44:18 -1000
  ...manual, but it should be about the same procedure except for hydraulic lines. Pete peterz@gte.net 83.5 Vanagon -----Original Message----- From: Dan...
• Re: 90 GL - chattering in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 23 Nov 2000 12:08:17 -0500
  ...More likely a failing motor mount or air in the clutch hydraulics. Check the mount at the front of the transmission for tears or...
• Re: Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 08:03:54 EST
  ...guess the factory engineers on this...the whole IDEA of the hydraulic lifter is to avoid the noise/wear/missadjustment that you get with...
• Re: Tail light #
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 12:37:35 -0500
  ...to give more warning when I slow down, but the stupid hydraulic brake light switch is no help with that. George/ATL '89 Westy...
• Re: PS pump pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 17:48:43 -0500
  All hydraulic hose companies that make up hoses have the equipment to pressure test hoses. You won't find farm and ranch stores or...
• Re: sticking lifter cure?
  Historical mailing list - tp
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 18:28:34 +0100
  ...The problem is that the hydraulic lifters lose oil when the van has been standing unused for a while. Within 5 to 15 minutes...
• Re: clutch...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:09:40 -0500
  ...If you have never changed your hydraulics and want to try that out I would change both the clutch slave and master cylinder at...
• Re: Free limited slip differential. Was: Locking differential..?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 10:32:52 -0500
  ...A >hydraulic arrangement would work much better, I assume. > >On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 9:45 PM, Poppie Jagersand ><poppie.jagersand@yahoo.ca...
• Re: lifters that go flat
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 18:09:54 -0600
  ...The flat lifter will have a valve alot more than the required spec for hydraulic lifters ( I think it is 0.006') that's...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 22:36:05 -0600
  ...I read the discourse on hydraulic lifters on > bostonengine.com, and > combined with the collective wisdom of the list I know this is a...
• Re: Sudden clutch nothing...while parked
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 4 Sep 2014 16:12:02 -0700
  ...Today I go to drive it and the > clutch pedal goes down without any feel, no hydraulics there at all. > Flacid! Hmmm...I pop...
• Re: Clutch problems: 1st, 2nd, ...
  Historical mailing list - CAP'N HOOK, THE SOFTWARE PIRATE
  Mon, 28 Nov 1994 14:01:19 PST
  No Stuart, the brakes are on a completely different system, although they also use brake fluid/hydraulic fluid to operate. The clutch system uses...
• Re: Occasional Sticky Lifter 87GL
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Fri, 31 Jan 1997 18:27:41 -0800
  ...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 gasket leaks [2]
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 15:19:16 -0600
  ...The only odd tool / difficult part is raising the front of the van some 15" or something like that, I used a hydraulic lift...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Gauges and BusBoys
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 12:23:01 -0400
  ...Think a grease gun hose will hold up in this kind of service? I was thinking of having a hydraulic shop make a hose...
• Loud lifter problem
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 20:27:23 -0700
  The hydraulic lifters on my 90 Carat 2.1 have started making very loud noises if the van sits for a few days. I...
• Re: Vanagon mentioned on Car Talk today
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 14:03:56 -0500
  ...it function. ( Clutch, pressure plate, pilot bearing, throw out bearing, clutch hydraulics, etc.) Yea, I now I'm stepping on some toe's, and...
• Parts Cleaner Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sun, 7 Sep 2008 17:34:33 -0500
  ...table top and 20 gallon sink type both sold at Northern Hydraulics (NH). There are a few other companies selling very similar products. These...
• Re: Power steering hose
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 13 May 2013 20:43:24 -0400
  Many hydraulic designs use restrictors on the pressure side. For power steering when the system is at rest the fluid flows through the rack...
• Re: Loud lifter problem
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 21:37:08 +0100
  Jim wrote: > The hydraulic lifters on my 90 Carat 2.1 have started making very loud > noises if the van sits for a few...
• Clutch problems...
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 12:12:23 -0700
  ...I checked the hydraulic system and noticed that the clutch master was kind of leaky, so I replaced it. I bled the system every...
• Re: 85 1.9 L Won't Start (Rebuilt Motor)
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 20:27:45 -1000
  ...These hydraulic lifters can be tricky. > >Bought a van for dirt cheap from a guy last year because he had done the head >gaskets...
• Front Brakes & Ball joint Q's [Syncro]
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 12:43:38 -0800
  ...Bentley, it shows them being PRESSED in and out with a hydraulic press. Is this necessary? Also, it shows some monkey business with the...
• Re: Noisy lifter
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 13:46:49 -0700
  ...YMMV Joe Todd Last wrote:Can the hydraulic lifters in the 2.1L motor be removed and replaced without having to replace any other...
• Re: Pushrods - 1.9 vs 2.1 (now lifters)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 16:19:01 -0800
  ...Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM> wrote: > Can anyone tell me if the hydraulic lifters are the > same for > the 1.9 and 2.1? > > Thanks...
• shuddering clutch
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 10:35:36 -0700
  ...another question would be, how do you guys lower the tranny on a hydraulic jack without the thing just falling off the jack? it...
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 15:08:39 -0400
  ...Whenever I see "hydraulic suspension" I think >"massive repair bills." I know of people who had to junk Subarus because >of problems with the...
• Re: 88 manual tranny issues
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 7 May 2006 17:55:12 -0400
  ...The clutch hydraulics may not have been bled properly so clutch mech. not disengaging fully, clutch could be worn, or something in the shift...
• Re: Hydraulic lifter wear/cleaning question-update
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:47:08 -0300
  Well, I got the lifters all cleaned out. I took them all apart and cleaned with carburetor cleaner and various "tools". By the time...
• Leaky valve cover tip of iceberg
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:07:25 +0000
  ...I'm thinking I'll have to try Ken's replacement hydraulic lines for the rusty metal ones. Worse news: The oil leak at...
• 87 westy: wanted to change the brakepads, ended with a lot of trouble.
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 19:40:29 -0700
  ...that matter? hydraulic law teaches me the pressure is equal anywhere in the system, but is the left and right hydraulic connected? second, do...
• Re: Syncro Westfalia Wolfsburg Weekender for sale - central Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 14:32:01 -0700
  ...new rear CVs, SS > tank straps, all new brakes and clutch hydraulics, new 215/75R15 AT > tires on 15" Passat steel wheels bored to...
• Re: Jack warning: Was:Re: extra jack?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Geer
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 10:26:40 -0400
  Let us not forget that hydraulic jacks can fail at a moments notice! Pack your jack-stands, a bunch of bricks, whatever to put...
• Re: Fresh air vent motor [& PS hose]
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 15:16:24 -0600
  Clark, What ever you do don't bother trying to make one up yourself (or via a hydraulic shop). I went that route and...
• Cold idle speed
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 19:57:20 -0500
  ...tells me the problem with the idle speed was a bad hydraulic lifter and he was trying to readjust the valves. Does this make...
• Re: 85 Westy Brakelight Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 15:37:38 -0500
  ...ATB (according to Bentley) the '85 has two brake light switches, one for each hydraulic circuit and outputs in parallel. Circuit goes: Fuse S8...
• Re: Jackstands or ramps?
  Historical mailing list - Standley, Craig
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 13:24:19 -0800
  ...Jack stands all the way around, but I always > put my > hydraulic jack somewhere on the end where I was working, just as an...
• BALTIMORE members' effort...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 05:28:45 -0800
  ...Most probably one of the hydraulic cylinders is out. I would have to change it. I can not think of any other thing. But...
• Re: Bleeding clutch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 11:56:25 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver jamie foust wrote: > Dave, > > I use a mighty vac to bleed all my hydraulic lines. It's a...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 22:21:33 -0700
  ...If there's a leak, and it's at a brake hydraulic component, I know it would bring fluid level down, but would this...
• Re: collant pipes (was gas tank and straps)
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 11:28:25 -0500
  In regards to marine coolant lines as a replacement, I've used re-inforced hydraulic hoses (from a tractor/farm supply store) on my...
• Electric Power Steering Pumps
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 10:59:32 -0500
  ...I just need a power steering pump that can provide high pressure hydraulic fluid to the traditional Vanagon power steering rack. Any ideas? Cheers...