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• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 2 Apr 2005 12:54:04 -0500
  ...There seems to be something on the new smaller O-rings. Is that petroleum jelly or what? 4. I'm assuming that doing the...
• Re: Sum' B*tch - Rear Heater Valve - again2
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 23:52:58 EDT
  ...The last time I replaced a rear heater valve, I am fairly certain that I used a standard round section O-ring which sealed...
• Re: Heater pipe
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:47:17 EDT
  ...You will need the O-ring for the connection at the water pump. The two hex headed bolts should be replaced with stainless steel...
• Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:50:44 -0400
  These sensors can take a set over the years or the o-ring for them can take a set. I have found that if...
• I think I'm going to scream!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Sep 1996 21:22:40 PST
  ...begin to install cylinders but discover I missing an O-ring from my gasket set. 10. Call gasket set supplier to get O-ring...
• 86 Auto tran second gear HELP!!!! long
  Historical mailing list - Dan Noll
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 18:16:15 EST
  ...My second gear brake was leaking, so today I finally changed the O-rings. Now I didn't just change the 2 orings, I...
• Re: Oil Pressure = 0
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 13:55:33 -0600
  ...I assume there is some type of gaskets or o-ring on this, but have not yet pulled it off to verify. Can anyone...
• Re: [DIESEL] 3 part numbers needed
  Historical mailing list - Nate Wall
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 11:42:36 -0400
  ...the o-ring between the oil pan and the oil filler flange 2. the gasket between the head and the coolant-intake flange 3...
• Re: ATF and Final Drive
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 1 Dec 2002 21:03:21 +0000
  ...DIV> <DIV>That would be the cover for the governor, the o-ring most likely failed.</DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>H�ctor</DIV...
• Closet slider mod underway
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 14:07:59 -0800
  ...Has anyone on the list found a complete R-134 retrofit kit; hoses, O-rings, etc? Any recommendations? Thanks! Stephen ____________________________________________________________________________________ TV dinner still cooling...
• Re: stock lighter socket disassembly
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:33:57 -0800
  ...same issue of loose fitment of socket in dash :) > > I used o-ring where you used copper wire. still, was not enough to > keep...
• Re: Request for detailed install directions for rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:29:02 -0600
  ...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: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 11:10:17 -0800
  ...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: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 09:56:58 -0700
  ...carbon black in O-rings...I suppose the the rubber gasket in the water pump has the same problem. About your statement "I think...
• Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 06:18:14 EST
  ...All other gasketed and O-ringed areas use the grey RTV Silicon sealant for aluminium surfaces. It will insure a good seal, stop corrosion...
• Re: auto stop valve rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:15:32 -0400
  ...Think I'll keep my current o-rings.An equal amount of gold is cheaper. What I will do is disassemblel the valve and...
• Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 08:53:55 -0800
  ...And, does the O-ring tend to stay in the bore and need to be hooked out, or will it come out with the...
• Re: Repairing the propane turn on valve
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sat, 23 Nov 2013 22:08:01 -0800
  ...When it's in between, it relies on only an O-ring to seal and that is not designed to hold back the gas...
• Drip, drip, drip -- water tank drain cap
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 11:40:12 -0700
  ...I was thinking of replacing the seal with an o-ring, but it doesn't seem doable w/o disassembling the cap, and the...
• Re: silicon greese?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 18:00:23 -0800
  The thread that mentioned silicone grease was about sealing o-rings. Silicone grease (I use Dow Corning #5) should be available from your local...
• Re: Temp. 2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 11:18:23 -0500
  ...Replace the o-ring while you're at it. Best of all, it's a <$10 part last time I checked. -Karl > So fellow...
• Re: Dometic woes
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 12:34:15 -0700
  ...I use it to lubricate both with silicon and buna rubber o-rings, > > seals, and the like. Makes insertion so much easier and it...
• Re: You need a spare temp 2 sensor NOW!
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:16:24 -0400
  ...Get the O-rings with them, they're cheap as well. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:52:36 -0400
  No, back to the bleeder, My clever friend took the actual bleeder apart and found two o rings to replace the broken ones. I...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:49:50 -0400
  Now, back to the bleeder, My clever friend took the actual bleeder apart and found two o rings to replace the broken ones. I...
• 91 Vanagon Auto Trans Repair Part 1
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 May 1997 09:50:52 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Differential/Transmission O-ring 010 409 549B $5.85 Differential/Transmission Gasket 010 321 385B $2.50 Transmission Cooler O-rings (4) 089 409...
• Re: Dip stick, no jokes from Alistair
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 22 Dec 2023 22:41:28 -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: [WetWesties] How not to unstick a frozen slider.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:17:04 -0500
  ...Great for faucet O-rings but not for this. >WD40 probably isn't great for the seals long term. Not sure but wouldn't...
• tranny boots...
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 06:27:54 -0600
  ...The accelerator cable boot has crumbled into o-rings as well - should I even bother replacing it? If someone has a readable parts list...
• R-134a Conversion quantity help...
  Historical mailing list - Barry Rokusek
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 00:05:52 EDT
  Hello all, I have an 86 Westy, and I've worked hard replacing o-rings and dryer, and checking the hoses.... I think the...
• gas leak around sending unit..
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 10:02:54 -0400
  ...is the correct gasket flat? or is it an o ring? can anyone help? does any one know where I can get a gasket...
• Re: Ground clearance on 15 degree I4 install?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 14:01:03 -0700
  ...when you > had fresh oil, ( there's a tube with an o-ring, etc ) it goes directly to > the bottom of the pan where...
• Re: Question about 2.1 cylinder and head question
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 12:16:20 -0500
  ...so am hoping for a broken upper O-ring / internal leak.. Yesterday night, start up the van, fix a few little hoses leak..... and...
• Re: 2.1 overheating/Heads questions...need input
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 3 May 2007 09:16:44 -0400
  ...http://www.benplace.com/amc_head/amc8.jpg Maybe, what you mean is that o-ring on top-side of the sleeve: http://www...
• Re: Searched Re: Rear Heater Valve O Ring,....
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 5 Jun 2015 17:31:30 -0700
  Thanks for that Stuart. That valve looks *similar* to the one I ran on the front heater core of my Jetta swap. Unless I...
• Re: Brake Fluid vs Hose Material
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 21:32:49 -0800
  ...I also found an interesting "O-ring compatibility" chart that lists several of the most commonly rubber-like materials and their suitability for use...
• Re: go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 09:49:46 -0400
  ...My only suggestion is to change the oil cooler O-ring sooner than later. When mine went there was A LOT of oil loss...
• Water punp Emegency q's
  Historical mailing list - Dave T. Richards
  Sat, 01 Feb 1997 19:56:13 -0500
  ...remove and replace\ should i use gasket seiler or only the "O" rings I am planning on useing hand tools only Thanks All and...
• Bleeding the coolant system/ heater core leak
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 12:46:11 -0500
  ...Please help. = BTW the new bleeder valve screw was $2.15 and the o-ring was $.34 from = the VW dealer, 1 of the...
• Re: Head stuck to cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 01:00:41 EDT
  ...I have also pulled them out far enough to replace the bottom o-ring--just to the point that the bottom oil ring is...
• Re: Mixing coolants
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 08:13:16 -0800
  ...I want to replace > my oil cooler O-Ring and so I won't be losing > all my coolant. Right now I've got...
• Re: Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 16:18:00 -0600
  ...When you replace the core, you should also replace the valve & o-ring. > > Cheers, > > Jeff > www.vanagonparts.com
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:14:14 -0500
  ...I've replaced a clutch, done brakes, replaced an oil cooler o-ring, had a rear heater core fail and leak, a front heater...
• Re: Logan Pass - blew the expansion tank temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 10:55:04 -0700
  ...The new coolant sensor should be installed with an O ring. New part may come with that O -ring. Neil. On 7/9/15...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:04:41 -0500
  ...PM, Karl wrote: > The coolant level sensor should definitely have an o-ring on it. The > sensor will crack easily if overtightened, I usually...
• Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 20 Dec 2015 19:32:38 +0000
  ...Several folks told me when that happens you MUST replace the black O ring at it's base. Others said don't bother. Problem...
• Re: Oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:59:06 -0500
  ...I >> saw >> that it was the oil cooler o-ring, so I had it towed a few miles home and >> bought the o-ring...
• Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:06:16 -0700
  ...I > removed it and don't find any obvious defect in the sensor, the tank > or the o-ring. I've cleaned all the...
• Re: Thanks for cooling system info
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 17:02:54 -0700
  ...for cracks (it wasn't leaking before) and re-installed it in the new tank with a new o-ring. So far, so good...
• Re: Temp Indicator On Dash rises to max: 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 10:19:08 -0700
  ...the level meter sensor in the coolant reservoir (the one for ~$12), with a new O-ring, per Joel's suggestion. I still have...
• Re: replacing the waterpump, opportunity to replace
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 08:39:31 -0800
  ...to see. > Also most distributor O-ring are old and leaky, good > time to change the > O-ring + when i did this van it...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 May 2007 15:40:48 -0400
  ...I have >the Permatex Anaerobic Gasket maker #51813 for the push rod tub seals >and the lower black O-ring on the cylinder. My...
• Re: Low oil pressure in a Type IV...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 22:12:31 -0500
  ...It > uses an O-ring to seal the end-cap to the pump housing; This O-ring > does > not affect the pump's internal...
• Re: Repairing the propane turn on valve
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 24 Nov 2013 05:37:34 -0500
  ...These valves do not have any packing and may have an O-ring as someone found but the valves are made to work leak...
• Re: Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 18:03:35 -0400
  ...FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up ) Thanks Dennis. I now see the note in Bentley about "always replace" re...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:15:09 -0500
  ...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: Horror of horrors-coolant puddle!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 1 Dec 2014 19:51:19 -0800
  ...you're sure it's the water pump o-ring ? I am a huge believer in taking things apart FIRST .. as then you might...
• Common problem, I think
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 20:16:01 -0500
  ...I haven't spent much time on the problem because in a peculliar twist, the 91 Honda Accord's oil cool O ring split...
• Re: Another reminder to check your fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 09:40:19 -0400
  I had a fire due to a fine oil mist spraying out over the engine from a broken breather tower o-ring. I hit...
• Re: Westfalia stove problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 10 Oct 2016 13:52:46 +0000
  ...tighten down the nut that holds the packing (or maybe an o-ring) in place to tighten it. It should be imminently rebuildable though...