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Coolant Level Sensor: modify & install
Historical mailing list - Austin
Fri, 3 Dec 1999 22:30:05 -0800
...Fill the cavity with epoxy (JB Weld), let it cure & install per 2) below; 2) With a new o ring, a little silicon grease...
Re: throttle body fun
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 9 May 2010 14:01:47 -0700
...The O-ring was as hard as hard can be, was it ever soft? It was also broken. The old ring broke into pieces...
Re: Water Pump O-Rings, Sealant Needed?
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Fri, 14 Jun 2002 02:35:48 -0400
> I ordered a new o-ring for the metal top tube that crosses from the thermostat housing to the passenger cylinder head. Do I...
Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:41:53 -0500
...The other way is to find or make some sort of ring compressor that >will compress the rings to get the barrels on then...
Re: Engine rebuild break-in
Historical mailing list - mike
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:46:40 -0700
...Who is someone > kidding? I also doubt there is a problem with the rings seating, > although you may have cheap rings. I find the...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Wed, 23 Oct 2013 08:19:18 -0700
...I used an extra > large zip-tie (monster sized) to compress the bottom 2 rings and worked the > top ring in with my fingers...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 3 Feb 2015 23:10:41 -0500
...Fuel system cleaners and carbon removers can also dilute the oil since some of the stuff goes past the rings and does not burn...
Re: why no ridge in waterboxer cylinders?
Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
Mon, 13 Jul 1998 12:57:52 -0700
...No ring ridge , still had factory hone marks on the cylinders, >no scuff marks on the pistons, cylinders and pistons all checked like new...
Steering wheel problems
Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
Sat, 24 Nov 2001 00:18:26 -0800
...Several months ago, the contact ring on the on the upper side of the steering wheel started shredding, and sounding the horn when I...
Re: Compression and power
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Tue, 27 May 2003 13:14:13 -0700
...If the compression comes up a good bit the rings are bad if it stays the same the valves show that they are bad...
Heads
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:37:11 -0800
...forgot to put in the o-ring to the thermostat housing. Cleaned the mess and put in the o-ring. Then the battery was...
Re: FW: VW> The Off road concept Beatle
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 22:14:35 -0600
Tony Demille wrote: > > thought this may be of interest to some. > > > Subject: VW> The Off road concept Beatle Would that be Ringo?? 8o] Larry
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 16:25:19 -0500
...Then you can pull the piston pins and clips pretty easy once everything is out, clean up the piston head, install new rings, lubricate...
Re: VW sounds as ring tones
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Fri, 11 Dec 2015 21:10:48 -0800
...Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote: > Hi Edward, > > To put the ring tones on your phone it goes something like this > > You need a...
Re: Putting the heads on
Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
Mon, 19 Mar 2001 17:59:49 -0800
...got a Bentley book for the o-ring positions ? there is an o-ring at the base of the barrel, and the other one...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 20:22:44 -0800
...If the older cast type oil controls rings are used you should be able to > work the rings in while sliding the cylinder over...
Re: 82 Diesel Question - Seal around Cold Start Valve?
Historical mailing list - J. Kelly
Thu, 18 May 2000 22:21:06 -0400
...Now you will see a small o-ring. Take it to > local NAPA and get a new o-ring that matches this one. Put...
Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:28:06 -0400
...Take a permanent marker and mark the position on the ring and outer shell. I then wedged a toothpick in between the ring and...
Fw: Alternator Repairs
Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
Wed, 6 Jan 2010 08:58:01 -0000
...I > looked a the rings on the shaft and saw they were oxidized. I whipped > out a little piece of 600 grit wet/dry...
Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:19:58 -0700
...Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank Yes, the VDO sender unit was supplied with a new o-ring. _____ From: Stuart MacMillan...
coolant leak found
Historical mailing list
Sun, 22 Jan 1995 21:49:30 -0600
...I suppose I'll get a new o-ring and try replacing it... There is also a pool of liquid around the expansion chamber...
Re: Gasket sealer
Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
Sat, 16 Jan 1999 10:35:13 -0800
>>> <KENWILFY@AOL.COM> 01/16 10:04 AM >>> <clipped> I recommend putting a thin film of the blue RTV on the o-ring. This...
Re: Audi wheels
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Wed, 15 Jan 2003 08:59:17 +0000
...Syncros have a centering ring on the front hub. Audi > > wheels hit this ring. > >i never owned a syncro, i was just told they...
Re: sealant for coolant pipe
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Thu, 4 Dec 2003 17:54:51 -0500
...I cleaned both sides thoroughly and > installed the new o-ring. Now the thing leaks at this junction. Does anyone > have a suggestion of...
Re: Synthetic Oil for 1.9?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 09:02:34 -0700
NEVER use synthetic oil (or any oil additives) for break in, it's too slippery for the rings to bed in properly. Most sources...
Re: Westy roof-rack spider bungee net
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Sun, 26 Sep 2004 14:22:46 -0400
...The ones I found are made by KingChain and are called a "Harness Ring", product code 0 66366 46361 3. I used 1" rings...
Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:53:45 -0700
...All rings were already on the pistons. All pistons were already in the cylinders. I did not remove the pistons from the cylinder when...
RE: The '71 single cab that isn't
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Thu, 07 Sep 1995 14:46:00 -0700 (PDT)
...clockwise as seen from behind the car? If so, this single cab probably doesn't have the ring gear flipped. Anybody have more complete...
Re: a/c rebuild and retrofitted to R134a
Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
Wed, 13 May 1998 18:57:59 -0700
...This set contains two adapters (for low and high pressure valves) and a sticker. <>Additionally order the receiver (reservoir) including it's O-rings...
Re: Need help with leak at fitting on AC condenser
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 1 Aug 2010 15:43:35 -0500
...I have tried all different combinations of o-rings, different > sizes and even 2 o-rings and finally went back with the factory o...
Re: Engine break in
Historical mailing list - Gary Arthur
Tue, 26 Nov 2002 09:28:50 -0500
...I think the detergent oil lubricates too much so the rings do not seat properly (search seating rings on archives) and the cheap SAE30...
Re: Autostop propane fill valve stuck open - resolution
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 9 Oct 2006 19:51:33 -0400
...One is an O-ring that is about 2 inches in diameter. Manchester wants $20 or $29 for this o-ring. Your old one...
Re: Source for Sliding Door lower Guide Bearing
Historical mailing list - Steve Young
Sat, 28 May 2011 12:33:37 -0700
...Like the ring shrinking option. $80 for the busdepot bearing is a good motivator to get creative. Steve ________________________________ From: David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net...
Re: AT Seal and Gasket Replacement
Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
Sat, 23 Feb 2002 04:12:37 -0800
...I was planning on just replacing the pan gasket and brake band cover o-ring. How would you know if the piston seals are...
Re: disaster... again!
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:13:31 -0700
A set of Cofap new liner (pistons, cyslinders and all rings) was less than $300 for me. Where did you get the price for...
NOS 4.57 Ring & Pinions
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Mon, 4 Feb 2013 23:19:41 -0800
For those who may be interested, Weddle has a pretty good deal on NOS, 4.57 R&P for 2WD and Syncro: http://tinyurl...
Re: Beetle List
Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
Fri, 30 Oct 1998 08:26:07 -0700
...Check out some of the links at http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=vwshrine&list
another temp senor II question
Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 13:46:18 -0800
Of what material is the sealing ring for this sensor made? Is it aluminum? I just want to make sure that I have the...
Re: Name theme on Gold
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Fri, 15 Jun 2001 14:45:15 -0500
Andy, Let's go one step farther---- Take "Hind", and add "enberg" Kinda has a ring to it !! :>) ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 74 Campmobile (Clementine) 85 GL...
Re: Mobil1 15-50 and setting a new piston ring
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 Sep 2013 08:07:18 -0400
...Mobil1 15-50 and setting a new piston ring Hey Listies, I finally got my 2.1L long block with components from my 1...
Re: new to list and '84 rich running solution (long)
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sat, 1 Feb 2003 14:14:05 -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: Will (Audi) Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - John Pronk
Wed, 15 Aug 2001 23:59:55 -0000
Sorry Dan, the ring and oinion cannot be flipped over on the Audi boxes due to the gearbox housing design. John. ----- Original Message ----- From...
Re: Product Review Bus Depot O Ring for rear Heater core valve
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:25:00 -0700
...We noticed that the Bus Depot O Ring, marked Genuine VW part and more then three times the price of the others was thicker...
Strongest STOCK Waterboxer tranny
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 22:05:34 -0700
...Which had the ABD coded tranny which has 6/29 ring and pinion. The original one broke its main input shaft, so then we...
Re: Flywheel O-ring?
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sun, 14 Sep 2003 21:44:00 -0400
...In > the Bentley, page 13.41, and O-ring is shown, installed with flywheel after > the seal. Mine did not have this... should it...
Re: Steering Wheel Grinding
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 2 Nov 2022 22:18:39 +0000
...The replacement contact rings don't fit so well. To make mine work I had to take the brass ring off the new one...
Re: O-Rings, was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 17 Jan 2003 01:00:14 -0800
...O-rings go on dry. Robert 1982 Westfalia ----Original Message Follows---- From: Frank Condelli In a message dated 1/14/2003 5:15:38...
Re: O-rings was Water Pump
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Sat, 1 Dec 2012 23:40:41 -0500
...O-rings, rubber seals, hell, I even smear it all over paper or cardboard gaskets to improve 'stick-tion' during assembly, assist with sealing...
Re: 2.1 heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:15:49 -0700
...It's use thicker rings at the top of the piston barrels. ( or double rings, but that seems shaky ) or different pistons. or............and...
H2O head gasket quest.
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Sat, 16 Mar 1996 22:44:01 CST6CDT
...is that base o-ring now going to leak or isn't it too sensitive to being disturbed? also, is there anyway to re...
<syncro/all> setting up R+P gears
Historical mailing list
Wed, 9 Apr 1997 15:48:57 -0300 (ADT)
Hi folks, any advice/tips on setting up the ring and pinion in a diff? Happens to be the front diff of my Syncro...
Do-it-yerself engine rehab goings and what I've found-1.9 rod bolts.
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 08:44:48 -0500
...the proof will be when you try to fit the oil rings onto the pistons the 1.9 oil rings are thicker give a...
how do you disassemble an '83 steering wheel?
Historical mailing list - Marc
Fri, 28 Mar 2003 18:21:40 -0500
...I've take the wheel off the column and am trying to replace the horn contact ring underneath. I need to get to the...
Re: Heads/Cylinders somewhat naive question!!!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 27 Mar 2000 21:30:44 EST
...The best way to compress the rings is to use a large diameter hose clamp which you will find at your local FLAPS. Change...
Re: Pilot Bearing...Out!, Another Question
Historical mailing list
Fri, 24 Feb 95 8:11:20 MST
...The > thicker, less flexible rings go -between- the top of the cylinders and > the heads. > > My question is about the thinner, very flexible rings...
Re: Lighter plug in dash a big joke...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Jan 2005 10:06:09 -0500
...On top of that the mounting scheme with the plastic ring to hold it in place is pretty worthless, especially after a couple tabs...
Re: Lighter plug in dash a big joke...
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sun, 9 Jan 2005 11:15:33 -0700
...On top of that the > mounting scheme with the plastic ring to hold it in place is pretty > worthless, especially after a couple tabs...
Re: Too many keys, was: Ignition Switch on 85
Historical mailing list - GMBulley
Mon, 16 Mar 1998 22:16:07 EST
...couldn't find the real problem, so I rigged up a starter button that works just fine. >> Too many keys on a key ring...
Re: Installing round headlights in an '89
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Sat, 31 Aug 2002 15:04:12 -0700
...Is there supposed to be a ring that mounts over the top of the lamp and secures it to the two-piece "bucket"? (in...
Replaced heads, now water in oil
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Fri, 23 Sep 2005 07:25:38 -0400
...I assume that I disturbed one or more of the o-rings at the bottom of the cylinders, but I'd like to hear...