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• Re: New AC failure scenario for the pros!
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 10:51:02 EDT
  ...My mechanic and I corrected this problem by replacing a few corroded ring wire connectors. You may also want to check the resistor up...
• Coolant in exhaust
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:54:55 -0700
  ...How is that possible? What went wrong? Could the head be cracked? Maybe the gasket ring did not seal? Zoltan
• Germany
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 27 May 2012 16:18:40 -0700
  ...There is a great show at the "Hockenheim ring " called the Tuning Treffen . There are tours in Wolfsburg and the Porsche museum is great...
• Another losing Contest Entry
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Nov 94 11:13:48 -0700
  "Tra La La Tum Tum," I gratefully sing, Greeting the weekend with uplifted voice; In Muzak speakers the bells they do ring: "For this...
• cigarette lighter out?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 20:38:08 -0800
  Can anyone tell me now to get the cigarette lighter out of the dash? It's the one with the little green plastic ring...
• Re: Sealant on metal head gasket and green o-ring? (another ? for Bob)
  Historical mailing list - Daivd Janzen
  Mon, 29 May 2000 20:22:47 EDT
  Bob can you torque the heads to help or fix this problem. This worked on my 1600 air cooled. Thanks Dave
• Re: 85 westfalia camper propane tank leak - need rubber o-ring
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 May 2001 20:25:23 -0500
  My new regulator only cost $18.50 try the local butane dealer, They got mine for me. Stan Wilder 83 Westfalia Air Cooled
• Re: 3rd Party Temp.Gauge. Where to locate sensor???
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 20:36:44 -0400
  ...I carefully drilled the expansion tank and screwed the sensor using a small o-ring to seal it. Works great, no leaks. H�ctor
• Re: 1.6 L Diesel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:43:31 -0600
  ...This will allow the new O ring to go into the right >> place >> > and then you can tighten up all 4 screws properly. Like...
• Re: Autostop propane fill valve stuck open - resolution
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 18:25:15 -0700
  Thank you, Roger :) The o-ring kit was $26.50, labor was $30; a full tank of propane that doesn't leak out? Priceless...
• For Sale: misc. new Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 23:10:42 -0700
  ...Box that valves, o-rings and lubricant are in says "Southeast Air, Inc." on it. Also included is a copy of the Volkswagen of...
• Re: leaks leaks and more leaks -
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:44:16 EST
  ...Just pinch off lines, remove oil filter shaft and oil cooler to replace O ring, then put everything back. Pete, this is by far...
• Horn gap and column pictures
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:05:37 -0400
  ...The bearing is trapped between the >plastic part called out as "ring" on 48.2 and the spacer sleeve >between it and the steering...
• Re: oil temp sensors
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 12:25:08 -0800
  ...Using the "replacement ring under the sparkplug" sender that comes with the VDO gauge is prolly the most accurate, but what a pain to...
• Temp II Sensor install procedure
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 12:27:53 -0400
  ...Make sure you get a new o-ring at the same time (#N-903-168-02). The sensor (on a 1990 2.1) is...
• '88 Ring & Pinion Cost?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 6 May 2000 10:59:31 -0700
  ...on the pinion teeth which has resulting in scoring on the ring gear. Although I'm not too happy about this, I am feeling...
• Rings or Valve Guides (82 air cooled)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Zygmunt
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:33:51 -0700
  ...should not be getting oil in the cylinder due to the rings. I imagine that the valve guides are worn, and oil comes into...
• Re: Auto Trannie Governor cap
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Sat, 2 Feb 2008 13:43:47 -0500
  ...The governor oil ring (Washer VW calls it) on my '87 >Auto tranninie is leaking a little. I got a new oil ring for...
• Re: Unreal oil consumption on diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 02:39:27 UT
  ...My question is then, can the compression rings be good, but the oil scraper ring fouled or broken? Alternatively, can the valve stem seals...
• Re: Rislone Ring Seal and Other Oil Pressure Thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 09:05:44 -0400
  ...Rislone Ring Seal and Other Oil Pressure Thoughts Well, I ordered a VDO oil pressure guage, dual sender and a few other components from...
• Chrome Barrels - Iron Rings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 4 May 2002 10:57:12 -0500
  ...Aluminum pistons are the mated with grey-iron rings which are wear to a magnificent match with the crosshatching in the chrome in the...
• '75 top-end rebuild (cont'd)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 12:27:25 -0600 (CST)
  ...Also bought a gasket set, tin screws, sealant, and a new set of piston rings. Total cost: about $580! Also got the old, cracked...
• Re: Piston Perforation
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Wed, 26 May 1999 00:16:01 -0400
  ...The the rings > remain intact longer as they are made of a harder metal. The rings smash > the heat-softened piston ridges between the...
• Re: Trans main shaft pulled out!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 12:02:37 -0500
  ...Replace the broken stud and snap ring. Find and remove the broken ring. Re-assemble with a new gasket and fill the tranny with...
• Re: VW sounds as ring tones
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:48:55 -0700
  ...attached is a link to a zip file with several VW sounds made into iPhone ring tones. they are all Vanagon sounds from a...
• Re: purpose of air dam???
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 21:07:17 -0600
  ...tom On 29 Apr 2004 at 18:51, tom ring wrote: > To the best of my knowledge an air dam does one thing that...
• Re: Lighter plug in dash a big joke...
  Historical mailing list - tolga
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 20:11:11 -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: auto stop valve rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:07:04 -0400
  ...Some of the kits come with a small amount of lube to put on the rubber O-rings to keep them from drying out...
• Re: Water tank filler cap key?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 16 Sep 2013 16:24:33 -0600
  ...Hi all, My steel key which unlocks the tank filler hole that i just realized I had on my key ring is now missing...
• Re: Coolant pipe question
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:06:28 -0700
  ...But, for example, I put some "Right Stuff" on the O ring, as I put that on many of the gaskets, but just a...
• WTB horn contact
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:20:51 -0700
  ...They're all the same.) Steering wheel horn contact ring. Anyone have a serviceable one? Thanks, Jim
• Re: Die List Schtickers, Hey Bozo's
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 21:55:40 -0500
  ...s --- Wo kann ich einege List Stickers kaufen? Viel Danken und muchos gracias, Herr Doktor HK Lawyer, Dad, Handyman, Bozo Laureate Ringgold Island, US
• Re: water injection
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 10:00:14 -0400
  <<...a couple of Beatles...>> Really?! Paul and Ringo attended your meeting? Or did you mean to say a couple of Beetles... <GD&R> George...
• Re: battery and oxy lights staying on too long
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 00:52:38 EDT
  In a message dated 8/15/05 10:31:38 AM, nates@IMPULSE.NET writes: << Any suggestions? >> Install new slip ring brushes in the...
• Need pistons and cylinders for a 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 21:32:33 -0500
  ...Something I can cross-hatch and ring. Jim
• Re: How long to pump down A/C ?
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 25 May 2003 13:56:54 -0500
  ...I reused the old O-rings as they were tight. I put it in my question just in case reuse of the O-rings...
• Re: misfire - diagnosis of problem?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 11:55:53 -0700
  ...If it is the ring, then I'll swap in another long block from a known working (but high mileage) vehicle and then contemplate...
• Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 25 Dec 2013 10:08:33 -0600
  ...Broken, damaged, or worn out horn ring in the steering wheel. > Also a relatively easy fix. Just be sure when the new horn ring...
• Re: Drip, drip, drip -- water tank drain cap
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 19:42:32 -0400
  ...The ring seems a bit mooshed. > | > |I was thinking of replacing the seal with an o-ring, but it doesn't seem > |doable w...
• Re: whoa! loose washer on crank UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 20:53:23 -0600
  Okay, I've located the O-ring in the flywheel. It looks sort of smeared out. Will definitely replace. But there is for sure...
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:55:59 -0700
  re I don't know of any vehicles that have a separately-removable starter ring gear on the flywheel or torque converter. on the...
• Re: Syncro Automatic??
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:58:38 -0800
  ...The side that has the ring > gear has more ribbing than the other side. That tells me that flopping > the > ring gear mioght not...
• SOund insulation
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 10 Oct 1996 07:27:29 -0400 (EDT)
  ...My question is, should I use the > RTV sealant/gasket (the blue stuff in a tube) in addition to the O-ring? > > Since I...
• Re: funky horn issues
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 16:14:02 -0800
  ...embarrass the heck out of one's > wife when the contact > ring starts to disintegrate and turns the horn on > when > ----- Original Message ----- > From...
• Re: Some good info about E-code headlamps & "City Lights"
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 23:13:19 +1200
  ...My policy of selling ONLY items >I would use voluntarily on my own cars extends down to bulbs! What about Ring, another German brand...
• 1.9 water pump question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 3 May 2015 10:47:33 -0700
  ...The pump I got (Graf) includes the big O-ring and the two gaskets on the pump, but not the small O-ring for...
• Re: Lighter plug in dash a big joke...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 02:03:51 -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: Smokin 1.9
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 09:27:11 -0500
  Your problem could also be rings. And that is what I would be most suspicious of. With the engine shut down, and oil tending...
• Re: Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 12:50:53 -0500
  ...Put cooler back up in position with new o-ring fitted. Reinstall big nut. Install new coolant hoses and clamps. Put on new oil...
• Re: scratch on heads mating surface for cylinders
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:41:47 -0700
  ...No need > for a replacement head just yet. > > Mark > > David Kao wrote: > > The rings (head gaskets) are made of stainless steel. The heads are...
• Re: Crazy Horn
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 12:03:10 -0500
  Waht was the fix? Can you buy just that copper ring? Mike Miller wrote: >When it happened to me it was the inner copper...
• '84 1.9L rebuild fears
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Wed, 6 Nov 1996 17:41:54 +0000
  ...When I purchased new piston rings I asked why so expensive and my local VW parts distributor recommended a Brazilian equivalent which I purchased...
• 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: Recommended Breakin method for new engine
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 20 May 1999 23:48:57 -0700
  ...Matthew Bulley The theory is that giving the engine ~3/4 throttle pushes the rings against the cylinders, helping them to seat; backing off...
• Re: Mystery ring is...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 May 2002 10:32:23 EDT
  ...unscrew it, it will screw into > the center of the mystery ring and light up and it becomes a switch. if you > pull on...
• Re: speedo/odo off
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:14:59 -0700
  ...These were available in various ratios to accommodate different tire sizes AND ring/pinion ratios. Changing the ring/pinion ratio directly affects the speedo...
• Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil in 30 sec, messy eng. compartment...
  Historical mailing list - Nate Wall
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 14:26:56 -0400
  Another thought is that the "O" ring on the flange (non-oil filter) side of the oil cooler let loose. --Nate
• Manual Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 04:59:38 -0000
  Does anyone know if the ring and pinion from the late model Loafs ('76-79') are the same (apart from the ratio's) as...
• Re: Rear Heater Leak
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 23:43:46 -0400
  http://www.benplace.com/rear_heater.htm No need for silicon with a OEM o-ring..... Check the core for leaks.. Or remove that...
• Re: Cv Circlip removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 19:45:01 -0500
  i finally found a picture of the kind of plier that you need this site is calling it a retaining ring plier. http://www...