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• Re: Shims, sealing rings, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Fraser
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 01:34:14 -0700
  ...Don't have a Bentley for this engine, only a >Haines, but it talks about "sealing rings" on the heads. So is the head...
• Re: new to list and '84 rich running solution (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 20:13:10 -0800
  ...A VOM > tester showed 6-8 ohms resistance between the wire and > the ring terminal. I cut the rings off, soldered on > new ones...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:33:26 -0700
  ...COM> wrote: > > Just did this same job, and a Craftsman Lock Ring Pliers worked like a charm: > http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp...
• 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: Urgent part request
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 09:04:31 -0500
  ...The piece I need is the cast >ring that goes behind where the gas gap attaches. When you take off >your gas cap, you...
• fuel injector hoses
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 15:36:56 -0400
  ...There is no adjustable clamp like is found on every other junction in the fuel system, just the little gold ring that the fuel...
• found some hidden vacuum leaks
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 9 Jan 2006 09:00:31 -0800
  ...New injector o-rings. Avaliable at Advance Auto for $5. A total of 4 large and 4 small o-rings. Just remove the single...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:22:06 -0400
  David, now i feel bad because i told you NOT to check the rings... Let's try another compresion test, remove rocker on that...
• Re: DCL
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 09:59:43 -0800
  ...Clean the piston and > > rings. Offset the rings 90 degrees. Position > > the band so that its ears are between the top > > and bottom head...
• Re: leakdown test
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:02:13 -0700
  ...removing old pistons, 1 hour, working on the cylinder and pistons to > prep them for new rings, a good 2.5-4 hours + another...
• Re: Head Replacement Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Mar 1996 23:05:05 -0800
  ...clean the engine compartment, treat rust, repaint the tin, replace all gaskets, fuel injector O-rings, *fuel lines*, etc. I think you said your...
• Re: Coolant under rear bench carpet
  Historical mailing list - Ron Pascal
  Sun, 5 Jan 1997 21:20:15 -0800
  ...You will find a o-ring seal. Clean everything good. Reinstall but add silicone seal to the o-ring groove with the o-ring...
• Re: O-Rings, was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 20:09:55 EST
  ...it did'nt > come all gooped up with silicone from the factory. > I never said goop up those O-rings. What I did say...
• Re: lug nut torque?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 10:16:57 EDT
  ...That is when I learned about the hardened ring on the back of the nut. It took a great deal of time and effort...
• Re: axle connected to hub bone?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 09:20:16 -0700
  Yes, the front outer Syncro cv joint is held onto the half shaft with a snap ring. I would add the Syncro yahoo group...
• Cig lighter won't light.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 May 1996 15:25:37 -0400
  Hey volks, I've got this cigareette lighter in my 85 Westy that has a green trim ring that is supposed to be illuminated...
• Propane Problem
  Historical mailing list - Robin Davies
  Thu, 22 May 1997 08:25:58 +0100
  ...Seems the o-rings are shot or possibly the entire valve.... Hank (I mean Kim) says "you can't get these o-rings or...
• Re: Horn "toots" when I insert key to start van!
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 00:04:13 EST
  Look in the slot behind the Steering wheel and make sure that the copper color ribbon ring is not coming loose. Happened to me...
• Re: Anyone glue a leaky expansion tank with good results?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:32:26 -0400
  ...an O-ring in there or what? > > > tabe johnson/87 westy Tabe, The coolant level sensor does indeed have an o-ring (P/N...
• Re: Vanagon Christmas gifts, Lets hear them
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 16:56:34 -0800
  I got 5 VW chrome key rings w. 5 blank keys to cut... :-) my son got an 1988 Carat unmolested 1st owner tintop...
• Re: VW horn ring tone
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 5 Oct 2013 18:19:46 -0700
  That would be 'Vandroid'😏 BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Oct 5, 2013, at 5:32 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
• Re: Cupholders
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 19:39:01 -0400
  ...screw mounted fold down with ring and little wing size adjusters. black or white and feel pretty solid ~$7.
• ELSA
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 17:52:27 -0800
  While I'm waiting for the answer on my o-ring question here is a link to some screenshots of ELSA for sale... http...
• yellow water pump seal? yellow oring where does it go?
  Historical mailing list - Airic
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:12:16 -0600
  Changing out the water pump on an 83 1.9L yellow o-ring, where does it go? Thank in advance
• Re: Rings? New engine?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 14:18:37 -0400
  This could be rings or it could be a bad valve and the cylinder does not fire all the time and you have a...
• Help! Saga of the leaky gas tank continues
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 21:16:32 -0700
  ...If you remember I dropped the tank and replaced the grommets and the o-ring for the sending unit and then reassembled it to...
• H2O leak
  Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
  Sun, 26 May 2002 21:45:09 -0500
  ...also VW sells both O-ring or gasket for this part. parts manual isn't really clear on that. I prefer O-ring. also...
• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 06:24:51 -0500
  ...They wear both on the outside and the ring lands. Except for damage such as scoring or damage from leaking at the head junction...
• Re: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 05:12:23 -0800
  ...The shop that rebuilt my A/C lines gave me new o-rings for most of the fittings. I had to get the large...
• '72 bus IGN SW
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 08 Feb 1996 14:24:42 -0600
  ...If I could remove the chrome ring around the key, it might work, but it doesn't seem to want to budge either. I...
• Re: Coolant leak(again)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 22:30:33 -0800
  ...At the same time I replaced the o-ring and >the cap to the expansion tank. I purchased the tank from the dealer for...
• Re: Oh Well... Stripped Oil Drain Plug...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 01:41:38 +0200
  ...The crush type is like a hollow ring. As you > torque your plug, the ring will crush easily. I have only found these at...
• Re: Dipstick Popping Out / Oil Spray on Hatch
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 07:24:53 -0700
  I would do a compression test it sounds like you have a bad case of blowby on the rings you may have some rings...
• Re: 88 thermostat leak
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 22:21:07 -0500
  ...Mike, I'm looking at a used o-ring from my '91. it measures 6 cm. ID and just under 3 mm thick It...
• Re: WTB: Passenger power window switch
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 11:04:10 -0700
  ...The > mounting rings (or whatever they are called) are not that expensive > from the dealer. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell...
• Re: 2WD 5-speed transmissions
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:33:15 -0700
  ...The Tiico ad says: > > 5 speed transmissions for 2 wheel drive with 4.83 ring & pinion with .77 > 5th. Only $2895.00 plus freight...
• Re: 2WD 5-speed transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:16:00 -0700
  ...The Tiico ad says: > > 5 speed transmissions for 2 wheel drive with 4.83 ring & pinion with .77 5th. Only $2895.00 plus freight...
• Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:57:16 -0800
  ...Although they come with rings. You > may also want to consider "Total Seal" rings. You can also by the 2nd ring > from them. Their...
• Re: Urgent Bus SOS!!
  Historical mailing list - H. Steven Dolan
  Tue, 7 May 1996 11:28:50 -0400 (EDT)
  ...If you have the bucks, take it to a shop to have the pressure in the fuel ring measured. If it is ~30 PSI...
• Re: fuel leak repair cost 1 penny
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 May 1999 08:15:10 -0400
  ...The end is a plastic cap with an O-ring. It is held on by a metal sleeve crimped over the lip. When the...
• How is coolant getting to exhaust???
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 22:12:57 -0700
  ...http://communitybuilders.dhs.org/craigoda/vw/cylinderhead/index.html I carefully cleaned all surfaces near the green o-ring and aluminum compression ring. I...
• Re: Dropping tranny to replace main seal and "O" ring
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 11:01:29 -0500
  If you want to see what's involved in pulling the tranny to replace the main seal and o-ring, I have an article...
• Re: Calorstat Thermostat? (Jetta swap)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 12:41:45 -0800
  ...It may be that the supplied O ring is not thick enough. This was one of my initial concerns or observations. In solving the...
• Re: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 08:07:27 EDT
  ...remove all of the rubbish from your vehicle's key ring: no rabbit's foot, pocket knife, bottle opener. "multi-tool", pill box, prophylactic...
• Re: I have questions about converting the AC system to 134a
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 15:24:37 -0400
  ...I didn't replace any O-Rings and, after a year and a half, none are leaking, but others have reported O-Ring problems...
• Re: Replaced heads, now water in oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 07:54:21 -0400
  ...The o-rings rarely cause a problem although I recommend replacing them when the heads are pulled. Like any gasket, after they are compressed...
• Re: Dipstick tube loose, how to =?UTF-8?Q?fix=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:03:39 -0700
  Hi Frank, Good to know there is an o-ring in there! I would not have guessed given the loose fit, but it makes...
• Re: Gray (grey) water bladder?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 29 May 2007 21:37:55 -0700
  ...If I remember correctly, jugs like yours have a plastic > handle and wire rings to connect the handle to lugs molded into the jug...
• Re: trip meter
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 18:56:39 -0500
  The synchronizer ring is broken! Howard > If I reset while moving, the rightmost numbers stay a little above where > they should be until I...
• Top Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - The Martins
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 21:05:59 -0500
  A "top overhaul" refers to the cylinders, rings, valves, but the case and therefore bearings don't get touched. It is a common practice...
• Vanagon webring
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 15:58:56 -0500
  ...http://k.webring.com/hub?ring=volkswagentrans1 Thanks, Conrad
• Re: Engine shot? Odd compression readings
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 10:08:25 -0600
  ...However, keep in mind that if you do this and the rings are going bad, you will mask the fact that they are no...
• Re: Ring and pinion - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:22:11 -0600
  ...Ring and pinion - 1991 Carat > > Can the ring and pinion area be accessed without removing the whole > transaxle? Need to replace final drive bearings...
• Re: Description of coveted cupholder sought/Floor mat question
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 07:58:47 -0700
  ...Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Benjamin Tan" <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM> > Look behind the ring which pops up to hold the cup. It should have a...
• Re: Coolant Tank Sensor popped out...how to tighten? Need answer asap.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 21:35:58 -0400
  ...When I put those sensors in I use vaseline on the O-Ring and the threads. That way it screws in easier and I...
• Re: Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Mar 2012 12:17:38 -0800
  ...have the rods re-sized hone the liners, new rings. Look on http://fullmoonbusclub.com/news.php thec section,I have shown how to...
• Re: black smoke when starting
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 10:25:16 EST
  ...The smoke dissipates after a few seconds and then things seem fine. > Could it be worn rings? Can I afford to ignore the problem...
• Re: Heater Core O ring?
  Historical mailing list - Betsy Webb
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 11:24:06 -0400
  ...to my new heater core? Didn't get a little o-ring > with the new core and now I've got a little leak...
• Re: [Syncro] Cylinder sleeves, new problem
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 15:31:26 -0400
  ...Do you think the ring was already broken? What's the engine mileage? Maybe not a tough call. If you are doing it with...
• Re: silver socket
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 16:53:10 -0500
  Steve, Do the cigarette lighter assemblies come with the lighted green ring? Thanks, Mike Steve@EuroCampers.com wrote: > on 2/8/06 12:48...