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• Re: Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool CHEAP!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:38:08 -0800
  ...Makes >> one man bleed jobs a breeze. >> >> Monk When I did my Subie conversion I bled the hydraulic clutch with a device consisting of...
• Da 2-liter boat (and tech help?)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 19 Sep 1995 12:57:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The pistons on this 2 liter are dished, and the valve train is hydraulic. I'm going to use the stock '73 Solex dual...
• Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:39:43 -0400
  ...electric or hydraulic power steering > > Thanks Dan…. The parts alone get close to 1200$. Electric is looking more > appealing just from a cost perspective...
• Re: ticking engine / valve adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 21:18:13 -0600
  Joe, the WBX is notorious for making a clacking sound caused by hydraulic lifters leaking down and losing their oil. Takes a while after...
• Re: Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 3 May 2016 14:15:33 +0000
  ...I'm > thinking the hydraulic line or something related for the slave cylinder. > Its been a while since I've had to change a...
• Re: What's this broken connector?
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:58:25 +0000
  ...Anyone know what it might be? Here > > You've got two brake light switches, one for each of the independent > brake hydraulic circuits. Looks...
• OH NO { L }
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 May 1997 16:05:14 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Than when he put it back on he left out the bottom nut , resulting in my hydraulic oil leak . I further complicated things by...
• '81 Westy excessive clutch pedal play
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Landis
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 10:58:50 -0500
  ...I didn't know the clutch was hydraulic, and even the guy at the Parts Place was surprised when he checked the Bentley manual...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 09:18:34 EST
  ...English instruction manuals; Any ideas? >> As far as a Jack, you could get a 2 ton hydraulic floor jack from any Walmart or Pep...
• Re: Turbo diesel motor in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 23:46:52 EDT
  ...drill a hole in your aluminium oil pan and visit a hydraulic shop to get those nifty compression fittings and a new return line...
• Re: Lowering an 85'
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 18:45:37 EST
  ...Goodness, if I had the money, and another vanagon, I'd be tempted to throw the hydraulics in it (like a lowrider), and then...
• Re: clutch slave cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sat, 7 Jun 2003 21:18:01 -0500
  ...clutch not disengaging (my current problem) must be due to a hydraulic failure of some sort rather than a failure of the throw out...
• Re: ISO Diesel Engine for early Vanagon (Montreal, Quebec)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 18 Feb 2006 11:18:41 -0500
  I have a good running complete 1.6 hydraulic lifter diesel engine that came out of a wrecked jetta it has been sitting in...
• Re: Brake master cylinder weep
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:09:04 -0400
  ...https://www.gowesty.com/product/hydraulic/24178/brake-fluid-reservoir-?v= -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: Brake Fluid Bleed Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 18:52:48 -0800
  ...Takes quite a bit of fluid, I used almost 2 liters. > >2) Is the clutch hydraulic fluid derived from the same reservoir as the...
• Re: Clutch Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 09:17:40 -0800
  ...The engine has been out for several > years and all hydraulic fluid has been drained. I am in the process of > replacing the TO...
• Re: Eurospec Conversion Critisim
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 02:07:36 EDT
  ...These hydraulic valvetrains like their oil! (READ: NEED IT!) >> The eurospec conversion you better beleive it will have the correct oil pan. They wouldn...
• Re: what did I do wrong? brake bleeder question
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 20:52:39 EST
  ...frustrated beyond belief. >I bought a vacuum pump and constructed a hydraulic bleeding chamber ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM...
• Re: Would it be insane...
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 00:29:17 -0700
  ...Of course hydraulic rams would be overkill. Leon 8/16/02 10:34:27 AM, Chris Smith <chris.smith@AQUILA.NET> wrote: >j wrote...
• Re: Modifying Vanagon gas tank for more fuel capacity - 4 gallon increase
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:14:17 -0400
  ...replaced my rusted-out power steering lines with Frank Condelli's > hydraulic hose kit, these run alongside the heater hoses... it sounds like > you...
• Re: Clutch reservoir
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:07:48 -0800
  ...and hint hint to the OP) <grin> The brake and clutch hydraulic systems share the same fluid reservoir. You may have discovered it, but...
• Re: maybe not enough gas, but really good spark, no love
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 23:51:51 +0000
  ...in 30 seconds) If that seems OK, then I guess it >can only be the fuel lines (that I made using 200 PSI hydraulic...
• Re: No turn over
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Sat, 16 Mar 2019 01:35:10 -0700
  ...and started, even when she’d been > sitting so long the hydraulics/brakes seals rotted! > > Suggestions on where to start... for starting? > -- ________________________________________________________________________ Mark Belanger...
• Re: Hydraulic Valve Lifters
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 22:39:22 -0500
  In a message dated 96-03-25 09:49:02 EST, fairwind@northernnet.com (Dan Houg) writes: > >I have another question on the valve...
• VW garage sale in NH
  Historical mailing list - Jon-reed Hathaway
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 17:06:40 -0500
  ...I've got a couple of 2.0L short blocks (one solid lifter, one hydraulic lifter), one VGC 1500 Bus case, and one AE...
• Re: variable brake pedal travel / Internal Leak
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 09:24:11 -0800
  ...you say) fluid is leaking past it back into the reservoir. Hydraulic brakes aren't that complicated (until you get into anti-lock systems...
• Gear crunching on rebuilt trans
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:26:15 -0400
  ...Clutch plate, hydraulics, etc. are excellent. Any transmission people care to comment? Again, these are reputable rebuilders. I'm not out for a vendetta...
• Crunchy Clutch Pedal Feel - intermittant
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:11:04 -0700
  ...I'm sure the problem isn't hydraulic (swapped out master and slave a while ago to no avail). So is there a simple...
• Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines!
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:13:37 -0700
  ...Good quality high pressure > hydraulic > hose is needed for the pressure line. The return line is standard > multi-purpose hose. Easy install, directions on...
• Re: that so called quick and dirty head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 31 May 2013 21:06:16 -0700
  ...done correctly?" It can keep bending! Not a big deal with hydraulic lifters though, at least to a point. The real question is how...
• Re: floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 12:58:20 -0800
  That sounds to me like a hydraulic problem. Low fluid, as was suggested..or perhaps a leaking clutch cylinder letting air get in and...
• Re: Syncro Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 5 May 2000 21:50:59 -0700
  ...My suspicion is that since the lowers require a lot more labor (and a hydraulic press) they are not replaced during regular preventive maintenance...
• Re: Anybody ever install a Hy-Rail kit on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 21:48:09 -0600
  ...The track wheels may be extended/retracted hydraulically as required. > > Has anybody ever installed one of these kits? Does anybody know of a railroad...
• Re: speedbleeders? anybody use'em
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 17:39:07 -0800
  ...Judge said I had to go to hydraulic school. And no, I couldn't find them in the sizes I wanted to use, old...
• Adjustable height, was Re: Lowering kit
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sat, 17 Jul 2004 13:40:03 +0200
  ...some other SUV�s And even more sofisticated - the Citro�n hydraulics Calle ----- Original Message ----- From: "BenT" <syncro@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Pilot Bearing/Outer Race Removal -- 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:11:02 -0500
  ...with fingers crossed the chase will be pushed out by the hydraulic pressure. Good Luck! ORR ~ DeanB On 11 Jan , 2012, at 7:48...
• Clutch Peddle engagement point??
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 13:06:20 -0700
  ...Does this mean that the Clutch is wearing out, and time for a new clutch??? I (think I) know it's hydraulic and there...
• Re: Tranny replacement costs 83 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 14:43:14 -0800
  ...the threads were damaged on the hydraulic coupling, making it unusable. They *did* take this one back, but only after exploding at several people...
• Re: clutch takeup
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 22:54:45 -0400
  ...If not hydraulic then something is failing mechanically. Options there include the disc lining separating, clutch fork bending or getting ready to break, pressure...
• Good head-s?
  Historical mailing list - J. Weller
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 06:45:37 -0700
  ...feeling? Any suggestions? Also, can anyone give me advise on installing hydraulic lifters while I have the "mouse wheel" out. - Is it worth it...
• project vans
  Historical mailing list - cmc
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 18:43:47 -0500
  ...3000 miles on new engine w/ hydraulic lifters & electronic ignition when front axle beam broke. Runs really nice but don't try to steer...
• Vanagon Love
  Historical mailing list - Richard OHalloran
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 13:18:20 -0700
  ...Other problems were starter motor (rebuilt Bosch unit), water pump, replace left bank exhaust pipe muffler and tail pipe, replace hydraulic lifter to #4...
• Re: Vanagon Window Dimensions
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 09:21:15 +1000
  ...by one...last week the clutch slave cylinder, this week the > > hydraulic pump. Valve stems frozen, can't air my tires.etc, etc,etc.
• Re: How to start a diesel engine after 5 years inactive
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 14 May 2001 08:46:16 -0700
  ...Make sure that > the bleeder is clean before putting oil in it, because they are usually > used for brake fluid or hydraulic fluid. > > I...
• Re: how to pull pilot bearing on 86 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 07:54:30 -0700
  ...The hydraulic action will remove the pilot bearing in a few good smacks. David Marshall http://www.hasenwerk.ca http://www.fastforward.ca Box...
• Re: Small gas leak
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 22:20:31 -0500
  ...but I was under my donor van trying to extract some hydraulic lines on Saturday, and I think I've decided that taking the...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 May 2016 21:00:28 -0400
  ...The automatic transmission consists of a bunch of hydraulically applied clutches. Not only is hydraulic pressure used to apply the clutches but the valve...
• Re: Bug tune up - No vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 08:24:28 -0800
  ...middle of > the cover. > > > > > I don't know if it has hydraulic lifters that year, but if > > > it doesn't you will need to...
• Re: Valves?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:05:01 -0700
  ...My air-cooled van required occasional readjustment of >> lifter/valves. >> My 86 Westy WBX has the hydraulic lifters... do these need to be >> readjusted...
• Re: Brake master cylinder Vs Clutch master cylinder Vs Slave clutch cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:58:08 -0500
  ...see a clutch master cylinder (What is that??) There are two hydraulic systems in the Vanagon, clutch and brake. Each one has a master...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:25:29 -0500
  ...Can you find the gears with the engine not running? If so then you need to check the clutch hydraulics and linkages, including pedal...
• Re: power steering
  Historical mailing list - Gab and Em
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:21:43 -0400
  ...Would love to see a hydraulic schematic or have some experience with ANY PS system. Sigh. Here is another postulate: the restrictor serves to...
• Re: floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on
  Historical mailing list - Kendra Calhoun
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:19:26 -0600
  Just reread through "You have a leak somewhere in the hydraulic system, so adding the fluid may not help until you find that leak...
• 81 ASI recliner seats
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Mar 96 16:56:32 PST
  ...The front seats recline using a variable hydraulic recliner mechanism that is similar to airline seat recliner mechanism. In fact, it probably was intended...
• Clutch-related problems
  Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
  Tue, 11 Feb 97 11:37:00 PST
  ...What's up with clutch cylinders in the winter? I understood that old hydraulic fluid could have absorbed moisture, expanded in very cold weather...
• Re: Points Glazed hard starting 81
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 15:37:03 -0600
  ...Low manifold vacuum can also contribute to hard starting hot this can be due to hydraulic lifters holding the valves open. Bob Donalds http...
• Re: Good auto transmission mechanic/parts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:25 -0400
  ...A stick governor or valve body may affect shift action but slipping is almost always a mechanical (metal seal rings) or hydraulic failure. Ever...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - Clutch throw-out level moverment ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 21:12:21 -0500
  ...This is common on most hydraulic clutch set ups. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: Brakes...no van content.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 May 2007 04:58:32 -0500
  ...Think about 'steam' in your hydraulic system...not good... In a race, if you are perceptive, you can feel the brakes start to "go...
• Re: Idea! Please review- Clutch Dies in Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 10:42:36 -0800
  ...another hydraulic clue...) > > > > So, as per my own thoughts and the thoughts of several others on the list, > > it looks like hydraulics are likely...