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Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
Sun, 23 Mar 2003 17:12:29 EST
...how additional heat at the head will effect the water jacket O-ring since heat =pressure? I just bought a set of those Go...
Re: reinstalling gas tank
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Mon, 5 Feb 2007 09:58:37 -0800
...Comes in a squeeze tube and > lasts > >so long I don't remember where I got it! > > > >Good for O-rings, brake rubber, air...
Re: New AC failure scenario for the pros!
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sat, 14 Jul 2007 10:51:02 EDT
...I'm still working with a slight leak (o-ring replacement related) on the low side condenser connection but otherwise have been chilling down...
Re: Oil cooler coolant Leak ?
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:47:29 -0800
...I even never had any problem with the oil cooler O-ring > (oil). > > When I see oil leak in that area I always look...
Re: '88 Westy leaky rear heater core - HELP!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 8 Mar 1996 06:06:03 -0500
...Ther is also a tendancy for it to leak at the O'ring where the two are joined. I have also seen a number...
Re: R134 USERS??????????
Historical mailing list - Carl Smith
Fri, 16 Jun 2000 21:37:22 EDT
...I replaced only the "O" rings in the joints I broke apart. We took a trip to Louisiana with three adults and four teens...
Re: leaking coolant reservoir
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 3 May 2008 23:33:13 -0400
...Put some Vaseline on the threads and the O-Ring and screw it back in. That just may cure your problem. If the sensor...
Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Mon, 23 Sep 2013 09:33:47 -0400
...The O-ring behind the governor plate went after one of the other O-rings went. These were symptoms of a bigger problem. I...
Re: Temp 2 Sensor replacement
Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
Tue, 28 May 2002 17:27:33 -0700
...Have your new sender ready with the o ring on it. With the new sensor in some of my left fingers I was able...
Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:55:26 -0700
...I happened to talk to a experienced vW mechanic > and told him we planned to try replacing the o rings rather then use the...
Re: No idle when engine cold
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:19:11 -0700
...I > will check the o-ring, though. > > Chris. > > Wysłane z iPhone'a > > > Wiadomość napisana przez alex@mevay.org w dniu 22.04.2020, o...
Re: alcohol usage
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 16:53:40 -0600
...wondering > if I can mix it with gas without affecting the o-rings > and other plastic parts. > Isn't MTBE also a solvent? > > I...
Re: Cloudy headlight glass?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 19 Jul 2002 18:56:07 -0500
...Just big bowls of glass with the O-ring deal in the > rear. > > me, > BenT > good > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE...
Re: Help! Massive oil leak from behind cooler (2.1)
Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
Tue, 28 Dec 2004 11:59:53 -0500
...I found the O-ring at a dealer in Warington PA, it looked very different from what it replaced: Not gray as some had...
Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sun, 17 Jun 2012 22:42:10 -0700
Take it apart ,clean it up with a scotchbrite pad ,replace the o rings and put it back together again . They are normally plugged...
2.1 Viton Oil cooler Seal??
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 25 May 2011 21:40:07 -0500
...Since the O ring seal is black and presumably not Viton, and since full synthetics love/demand Viton seals, could this be a coincidence...
Re: Air-conditioning Seals
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 Jan 2000 21:13:03 EST
...Usually a good shop with ALWAYS replace all the of the o-rings when replacing a compressor (just common sense). You can get all...
Re: COOLANT LEAK MYSTERY: NEED HELP NOW PLEASE
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 20 Mar 2000 15:02:05 -0500
At 14:10 3/20/2000, Tony Peet wrote: >FOR EXAMPLE, my mechanic's current thinking is that the O ring at the BOTTOM...
Head Repair Update
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Wed, 10 Jul 2002 18:12:28 -0500
...I have a new leak, right where that rigid pipe goes into the water pump, sealed with only that little O ring. I'll...
RV: Losing ATF
Historical mailing list - Erick Faith Jimenez
Thu, 31 Oct 2002 17:54:59 -0600
...CHECK THE O RING OF THE GOVERNOR CAP, IT WAS THE CULPRIT IN MY CASE SOME WEEKS AGO! ERICK FAITH '90 WESTY "ELKE" SAN...
Re: Rear heater core during summer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 9 Jun 2005 23:46:00 -0400
...summer? Leave completely open (will this prevent the degrading of the o-ring)? or Partially open? Inquiring mind just curiously inquiring of the consequences...
Re: rear heater hose replacement; Canadian spec 83.5 full westy
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 14 Jan 2006 15:01:57 -0500
From your description it's far more likely that the O-Ring at the valve is not sealing. I had that very problem in...
Temp Sensor Leak
Historical mailing list - Mark Baker
Sat, 12 Aug 2006 12:39:08 -0700
...I took out the sensor, and replaced the o-ring. Still drips. Would replacing the sensor be the right thing to do at this...
Re: Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:55:18 -1000
...also ...o-ring on the inner circumference of the flywheel .. the one that seals flywheel to crankshaft ....is that o-ring there and supple...
Re: Phrydae Question: Anyone Know Stephen's Auto Haus?
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:28:27 -0700
...i found i required the yellow O ring that goes on the pipe running from the starboard head aft to the thermostat housing port...
Re: Coolant Alternatives & carpeting replacement
Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
Wed, 5 Aug 1998 16:55:56 -0500
...Bentley book, put new o-rings on high/low pressure inlets on compressor and new drier with new o-rings. It makes the compressor...
Re: Mine Syncro ist Krank! (Coolant leak)
Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
Mon, 8 Dec 1997 03:13:47 EST
...VW has recently superseded the N 901814.02 O-Ring to a newer part number: 021-117-070A - Price is still the same at...
Re: [DIESEL] 3 part numbers needed
Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
Tue, 10 Apr 2001 19:43:25 -0700
...the o-ring between the oil pan and the oil filler flange N 900 905 01 > 2. the gasket between the head and the...
Re: Flywheel Install / O - ring
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:20:46 -0700
Hi.. in honor of Bob I would like to add to that video that it is better to soak the pilot bearing felt dust...
Re: Double nut?
Historical mailing list - Jim Quan
Sat, 9 Jul 2005 21:44:07 -0700
...a-ay to broad a target. > > > >> <<Getting ready to replace the o-ring on my oil cooler and have > >> researched the archives and need...
Re: [NVC] Disposable razors with good blade guards?
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:11:13 -0800
...Or you could use a suitable O-ring or duct tape. Improvise, adapt, overcome. A hot shave with Wilkinsons Shave Soap and a fine...
Re: What happened?
Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:25:43 -0700
...What happened? >I'm replacing my clutch soon due to an oil leak from the crank & "O" ring >seal. > >Here is the advice given...
Re: Automatic transmission leak - fixable?
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Mon, 5 Dec 2011 08:39:12 -0500
...Is there an o-ring or other gasket under the round cover I can replace? What's the best way to get the WBISR...
Re: Another fuel line question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:49:59 -0400
...The actual seal is done by an o-ring. Yrs, d
Sourcing release shaft and felt seal for pilot for my 87 Wolfy clutch install
Historical mailing list - Nick Meyers
Sat, 13 May 2000 09:48:55 EDT
Hey! List help! I ordered my LUK clutch kit from bus depot yesterday with all the trimmings, pilot bearing, main seal, o ring etc...
need some help with tranny swap
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Stangeland
Fri, 7 Mar 2003 18:06:54 -0800
...getting the pilot bearing out 2) the flywheel o-ring is bigger than where it's supposed to fit (????). i got it from vw...
85 1.9L Water Pump Installation
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Fri, 7 Sep 2007 13:58:37 -0700
...Should I use gasket sealer on the water pump O-Ring? I saw Permatex Ultra Copper listed. 4. I'm changing several of the...
(this is NOT a Cylinder head seal) Re: Gasket sealer for cooling system part
Historical mailing list - Jim King
Thu, 18 Aug 2005 09:02:53 -0400
...The others are O rings on the cylinder and help keep > > water out of > > other places. > > What is it "w/nipple" thing? What nipple...
2.0 FI restoration
Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
6 Jul 1995 15:58:58 -0800
...tune up 204 fuel line 350 (hoses and injector o rings) vacuum lines 48 (plenty of 'em on this engine) fuel evaporative system 88...
Re: Oil slick in expansion tank
Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
Tue, 29 Jun 1999 10:57:21 -0400
...I guess it could also be a bad o-ring seal on the cooler as well. > As the engine began to heat up the...
Re: Chunka Bologna
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:24:58 -0600
...Mike Collum wrote: > Without a good O-Ring where the dipstick tube goes into the case, and/or > a good rubber seal where the...
JoesVan Ready for Buses by the Beach
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:53:24 -0400
...The other pics are JoesVan last weekend after Scott Hengert and I fixed the oil cooler O ring blowout that happened at Bus BRR...
Re: Temp 2 sensor installation question.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Thu, 3 Sep 2015 15:56:29 -0400
...Look at the old sensor to make sure that the old o-ring came out with it, if not pull the new one out...
Re: '85 A/C Question
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 22 Jun 2001 08:57:14 -0500
The best place to start is; Remove all hose connections and replace all the *O* rings. It had to be leaking from somewhere and...
2.1L Rebuild Progress - Week 2
Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
Sun, 17 Mar 2002 14:24:51 -0800
...I cleaned the fuel rails and replaced the injector O-Rings. I cleaned the throttle body and painted the intake "manifold". I spent 2...
Oil leak
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:52:52 -0500
...territory" I took it to another shop and had the seal/o-ring replaced. Still leaks/drips, but not nearly as bad. My question...
Re: re:91 Vanagon with "Hot Air"
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 12 May 97 23:25:42 CDT
...Last year I replaced the "o" ring so it is not that. Thanks for any >help. Dan i've had good luck by running...
Thank you
Historical mailing list - Dave
Wed, 18 Jun 1997 00:42:56 -0500
...I took it, and the soaked interior, out and found = the problem to be a little white plug (with rubber o-ring), It broke...
Re: fuel lines replacing
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 23 Apr 1999 09:20:44 -0400
...The end is sealed with a plug cap having an o-ring, and then a metal ring is crimped over it. If the ring...
Re: Small Parts
Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
Sun, 24 Mar 2002 13:35:35 -0800
...Springs, grommets, knobs, metric fasteners, circlips, O-rings, you name it. I found it to be a valuable resource for this kind of thing...
Syncro trans. replacement
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Wed, 3 Sep 2003 01:30:32 +0000
...If so what needs replaced (O-rings, ect)? If so where are these parts available</DIV> <DIV>Just a note: the diff lock works...
1981 Brake Caliper Decision
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 17 May 2015 16:34:54 -0700
...He said this improved the brakes and that the issue had to do with either the piston position or the O ring itself (not...
Re: Leaky Rear Heater - anyone?
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Sat, 4 Aug 2001 14:57:33 -0500
...If you don't replace > those "T"s, you should pretty much be OK. > > Be sure to replace any o-rings you encounter while...
Re: how do I remove the main oil seal??
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 1 Apr 2003 23:11:10 -0600
...The flywheel O ring goes inside the flywheel in the area that seats around the crank shaft end. You'll need something like an...
Re: Leaking gas tank on a 2.1L...suggestions, etc?
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 25 Jul 2004 05:45:30 -0700
...I thought I was going to have to install an O-ring kit in it, but as it turned out, it was just a...
Re: auto stop valve rebuild
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:21:08 -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...
Re: Fridge goes out while driving???
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 16:45:27 -0400
...I siliconed the tube-to-fitting joints (rather than looking for new O-rings), siliconed the aluminum plate/rubber gasket to the outside of...
Re: 2.1L Metal coolant pipe
Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
Mon, 20 May 2019 05:49:03 -0400
...Plus it comes with new O-ring and SS hardware. https://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=61_93...
Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:37:35 -0400
...look identical and mount identically into the housing with a fat O-ring and a spring clip retainer. The gauge sender looks forward and...
Can Permatex React with ATF?
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:09:41 -0400
...Either that, or the oil cooler O rings are leaking, it's in that area - on that side. I have another gasket, so might...