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• Re: final drive cover leaking
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 10:07:55 -0800
  And are you sure the oil being slung around is fromt the pan gasket??? Torque convertor seal possibly?? Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788...
• Re: Need help with old gasket removal (Thanks)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 08:24:42 -0700
  ...As it turned out, the use of a gasket removal tool worked just fine. I had also purchased a gasket removing spray that remains...
• Re: Coolant sludge?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 10:27:22 -0500
  ...The heads look like they have been leaking for awhile, not alot of pitting under the gaskets though, just gasket failure. Should this engine...
• Re: leaky head gasket question again
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 19:26:19 -0500
  ...leaky head gasket question again > >I've had my 84 for about 18 months. It has 92k miles on it's 1.9L and...
• Re: regarding head gasket failures on water cooled engs....
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 15:03:54 -0400
  ...If the inner head gasket are leaking then its to late to make the gaskets seal just by retightening the nuts ,if was to...
• Re: final drive cover leaking
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 19:38:16 -0700
  ...I would use red Permatex high tack, in the brush can, on both sides of the gasket, applied to the gasket, not the cover...
• Re: Head leak - What is the process for using Bars Leak Head Gasket Repair
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:01:56 -0400
  I don't know what brand I was looking at, but I was looking at a bottle of some brand of head gasket in...
• DIY Head Gaskets, How?
  Historical mailing list - Psychic Trucker
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 13:04:01 +0500
  I have leaking head gaskets on my '85, no money to throw around (i have to buy books for next semester), and an able...
• Cost of Head Gasket Replacement
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Sat, 1 Feb 97 09:16:40
  ...I'ee seen prices for water cooled head gasket replacment in the range of $1,500-$2,000 from various postings. WOW! Why so...
• Re: Head Gaskets are shot. Should I swap heads?
  Historical mailing list - John Matchett
  Fri, 31 Jan 1997 22:18:50 -0500
  ...My head gaskets are leaking after an > overheat. It's an '87 with 68K miles on it. Should I kick down and do the...
• Re: Exhaust question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 07:18:04 -0500
  ...Is there any kind > of gasket or seal that I need to put between the heat exchangers and the > exhaust? Yes. '72-74 and...
• Re: Exhaust question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 07:18:04 -0500
  ...Is there any kind > of gasket or seal that I need to put between the heat exchangers and the > exhaust? Yes. '72-74 and...
• Dometic 182 Fridge seal (Gasket)
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Wed, 3 May 2000 04:34:49 -0400
  ...It is a gasket material close to the same dimensions, will attach in the same fashion, only will be rounded at the corners instean...
• Re: valve cover gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 16:48:37 EST
  ...You should be able to use one of the valve cover gaskets you already have since there is nothing wrong with them. Thanks, Ken...
• Water/AC connection plate gaskets-Any cheaper alternatives? "Millenium Falcon" 84' all brown Rustfalia/Wolfy GL "Sh*thawk" 8100 AV PPC 100Mhz B+W G3 450 MHz 256mg ram
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 07:07:42 -0800
  Is there a material i can buy at home depot that will provide a good water tight seal? IMO these crappy gaskets are the...
• Re: oil leak above the oil filter.
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 00:24:29 -0400
  ...cooler box? (is that what it is?) > Could it be gasket failure?>> > > No gasket failure. > The o-ring above the oil cooler is done. >
• BlueDevil head gasket repair?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:36:07 -0700
  ...It's much more expensive than the Bar's Leak Head Gasket repair, which is around $10 I think. I know folks have had...
• Re: Don't cry for me Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:27:03 -0400
  ...The original owner that sold it to me proudly proclaimed that it had never had head gaskets replaced on the engine. When I asked...
• Re: Whining about head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 21:06:21 -0700
  New heads would cost about another $1200, right? Isn't that reason enough? I want to go in and have my gaskets replaced before...
• Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair (Bill Knight)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:13:50 -0800
  Bill Knight wrote: > Fred, > First of all, if the gasket is properly coated with D-000-40-01 > sealant, > there will not be anywhere...
• Re: Oil leaks!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 08:15:49 EDT
  ...That would give you all the seals you need including both head gaskets and you would also have extra gaskets left over in case...
• Re: Exhaust gasket size
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 16:35:25 -0800
  ...Exhaust gasket size > I have purchased some gaskets from one of the suppliers. They fit but they are smaller in diameter, restricting flow. Instead...
• Re: Choosing a case sealer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:13:38 -0500
  ...Anaerobic gasket maker. Permatex is so.... old > school. > > Jim > >
• Re: Stubborn Exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:07:33 -0700
  ...http://www.bus-boys.com/vanwasser83-91.html >> ) I removed the parts, sanded off the remains of the gaskets, >> installed new gaskets, bolted it...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:35:29 -0800
  ...Head gasket leaking. Bummer. > sure..........take care of it for a while. > If he's going to say his head gaskets are only, say...
• Fwd: Euro-Engine: FIX 89 Volkswagen SYNCRO, Mechanical, head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 06:59:09 -0400
  ...FIX 89 Volkswagen SYNCRO, Mechanical, head gasket >To: IATN-EURO1@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM > >******************************************************* > Sponsoring members may rate this FIX post > or add/view...
• Re: Blown head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 24 May 2001 15:07:38 -0700
  I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if the gaskets are leaking significantly, the chances of catastrophic failure n the road...
• Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 16:06:11 -0500
  ...We really have the same story with Waterboxer head gaskets. The corroision does not cause the gaskets to fail, but rather is the result...
• Re: Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:07:14 -0500
  ...I could torque the nut on the next oil change, but I'm thinking a > cleanup and new gasket may be better. > > Do the...
• Re: S & S Exhaust System (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Fri, 8 May 2009 12:30:28 -0300
  ...I use the standard VW gaskets throughout. Be sure to check the mating flanges for smoothness before you do. I also used a ceramic...
• one more about the '80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 07:37:24 -0500
  ...Water accumulates behind the gasket and in time creates a problem. Fixing is a matter of pulling glass and gasket, sandblasting, treating with some...
• Re: westy fridge combustion chamber sealing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 22:33:09 -0600
  ...As far as flat gaskets you can get Mr Gasket material in flat sheet at FLAPS designed for exhaust gaskets that would be sufficient...
• Skylight gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:52:10 +0000
  ...insulating ability.I installed it, but I really need a new gasket.  I am sure this discussion has come up before, I just can...
• Engine installed and blowing a little smoke
  Historical mailing list - Robert Anderson
  Tue, 25 Jun 2013 07:41:59 -0400
  Hello All, After a winter project of replacing the head gaskets in my 2.1 engine, I now have the engine back in and...
• Re: need valve covers and gaskets in Canada
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Tue, 7 Feb 2012 12:21:33 -0700
  ...http://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D113%2D101%2D475%2DB Here are the matching gaskets which say 1.9 and 2.1...
• Head gasket/seals
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 16:56:09 -0700
  Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows about the head gasket kits that are available for the 2.1 digifant motor. I heard from...
• head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 12:36:31 PDT
  ...but I started dripping coolant last week :-( While I try to decide if the gasket job is over my head (no pun intended) or...
• Re: Rust around window openings
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 12:16:41 -0400
  ...I've always assumed that to remove the glass, you would first > remove this piece, which would make the gasket a lot less stiff...
• Re: Who has/had the longest lived head gasket on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 08:22:15 -0500
  ...Who has/had the longest lived head gasket on this list? Has anyone tried to anodize the aluminum heads in order to stop the...
• Re: bus depot probs?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Adams
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 17:45:20 -0500
  ...bus depot probs? anyone else having trouble with bus depot's shipping? ordered heads and gasket kit while back, got the heads last friday...
• sealing exhaust parts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 21:27:41 EDT
  ...I have a 86 GL automatic and I am trying to seal some small gasket leaks in my exhaust. The flanges to the heads...
• windshield and gasket
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:14:18 +0000
  any recommendations for either one thx mike
• Re: "Extraordinarily bad engines"
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 11:07:08 -0800
  on my '87, new gaskets at 195k miles, heads were pitted but I used the jb weld method to fill them in, and they...
• Re: Skylight leak
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 6 Oct 2016 11:15:05 -0700
  ...Except for something > > broken or damaged the usual cause for leakage is from under the gasket. > The > > gasket over time will shrink and pull...
• Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 18:14:13 -0700
  ...No gasket only black sealant. Shocked I then pulled the oil pan. No gasket only black stuff. Since I was on a roll I...
• Dead and dying WBX- What's a Subie transplant cost?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:05:37 -0700
  ...Also new gasket set for engine from Bus Depot. My plan is to drive 2nd car to Mazatlan with wife, get Westy to RV...
• 1985 Vanagon - small job getting bigger - please advise as to rings, valves, etc.
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 23:31:24 -0400
  ...I'm thinking.....$75 for 1/2 gasket set already, why not complete BOTH sides, replace ALL STUDS (there is visible rust on 50...
• Re: When & why replace heads? A Friday Dennis Discussion.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 7 Apr 2023 22:45:01 -0500
  ...Which will then cause the head to > corrode under the gasket. This corrosion will grow and eventually penetrate > the gasket forcing it to split...
• Re: Head machined or my way ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:16:23 -0700
  ...They have head gasket issues sometimes, but nothing like the waterpuker joke system. At least they have 'real' , and flat, head gaskets. No rings...
• splitting the case
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Tue, 25 May 2004 19:36:55 -0700
  ...I have one spare head gasket to replace that one, but do I also need to replace those metal ring gaskets at the tops...
• Re: Head leak - What is the process for using Bars Leak Head Gasket Repair
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 21:40:46 -0400
  Scott, Which Bars Leak Product do you use? I picked the up the "Head Gasket Repair" for $10 and it said to drain the...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:46:19 -0500
  ...Mechanic 101 :-) Head gasket failure (any vehicle)mean that coolant can leak outside OR/AND inside the combustion chamber. Head gasket job: to seal...
• Head gasket again...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 06:00:19 PST
  ...I am currently doing my second head gasket replacement in the six or so months I have owned our Vanagon (1985, 8 passenger, 1...
• Re: Please REPLY Head Gaskets: Fail Leaky;
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Tue, 6 May 2003 21:24:55 -0400
  I have been following the discussion on head gaskets since alas mine too are leaking... more during this past winter, less now, and I...
• Re: leaky auto transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 20 May 2008 07:34:52 -0700
  ...seal between a/t and final drive (very large O-ring and paper gasket) VC.ATSEALS Automatic oil pan seal, screen filter, and gasket...
• Sourcing a few parts...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 23:27:51 -0500
  ...1) The gasket on my sliding door handle fell apart when I removed the handle. Who carries these? 2) The gaskets on my two...
• Re: '84 Wasser-head gaskets
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 00:06:28 -0500
  ...at 150,000+ miles (and I don't know of any rebuild history), >should I do preventative maintenance and replace the gaskets, or do...
• Re: pop top trim / / drain plug sizes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 1996 22:48:34 -0400
  In a message dated 96-04-28 21:20:28 EDT, Grannegeer@aol.com writes: >I need to locate a replacement gasket for the...
• Re: Skylight Alternatives ...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 26 Jun 2005 17:28:03 -0500
  ...But how do you propose to keep the water away from the hatch without a preformed drain / gutter? Just use a gasket? Watch out...
• Re: Symptoms of Blown Headgasket on Non-Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 10:05:19 -0500
  She could have warped the head from getting it hot and it's just got a compresion leak out the gasket. ( pretty common happening...