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• Clutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 20:43:41 -0800
  I seem to be stuck again, but this time it�s the Clutch Master Cylinder replacement and loss of clutch function afterward (88 GL...
• Re: To compress or to remove wrist pin - A Poll
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:22:07 -0400
  Removing the pistons and cylinders as a unit is preferable. In fact, I once had a cylinder that wouldn't separate from the head...
• Sliding Door Handle Cylinder Swap. What am I missing?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:10:23 -0700
  ...I need to swap cylinders. Removed the tiny screw but the cylinder won't come out. Tried all my keys, nothing turned it. Either...
• Boring out Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 22:48:54 -0500
  ...1) How big can one safely bore out a stock cylinder barrel, 2) Any sources for bigger piston/ring combos for said bored out...
• Re: Fuel Injection Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 14:02:28 -0500
  ...That > cylinder is probably running lean. > > Dennis > Lean running cylinder equals burned valves, scored cylinder walls, burnt pistons! My 2 cents. John Rodgers 88...
• Re: Aircooled '81 2L cylinder sealing ring questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 18:36:07 -0500
  #1) Use the thin aluminum shims between the cylinder base and case to set your deck height. #2) Do not use the steel head...
• Re: RoadHaus - Reflections on 2003
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 14:00:32 -0600
  Larry, I hope you have a good trip, and have a chance to visit wayneinkeywest! Larry Chase wrote: >- The engine compression is marginal >* Cylinder...
• Bent Valve Part II
  Historical mailing list - James Wagner
  Sun, 9 Aug 1998 18:30:59 -0400
  ...At this point I think I will try an old cylinder head and see if the cylinder runs makes adequate compression. I am still...
• Lack of clutch action
  Historical mailing list - Phillip M. Kenney
  Thu, 12 Dec 1996 22:38:14 -0700
  ...is the slave cyl. bad,or is it the master cyl or something entirly less easy to change? I rebuilt the slave cyl about...
• 2.1 cylinder lower o-ring Q's
  Historical mailing list - Mark Vermillion
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 13:01:03 -0500
  Hi All- I have a question regarding the seating of the lower cylinder o-rings, with a preface: Some cylinders have a deeper groove...
• 6 cyl tach for 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - J Gieseking
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:57:18 EST
  ...does anyone have any ideas about how to modify an 87 Vanagon tach to read 6 cyls? or does anyone know of a 6...
• Re: Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:19:35 -0400
  ...Can anyone verify or correct this >conclusion? A 4 stroke, 4 cylinder engine will fire twice per revolution. Every cylinder gets a spark once...
• Re: I need some 2.1 pistons/cylinders and advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 15:06:05 -0800
  Mark, Yes, you can replace one piston and cylinder, just make sure the new/used piston is the same manufacturer and weight group (indicated...
• Re: Aircooled '81 2L cylinder sealing ring questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 19:11:22 -0700
  The technical bulletin here http://www.dolphinsci.com/techbull.html says, as you noted, that the cylinder to head sealing ring is eliminated, the...
• Re: � � � Followup: sucking gas tank...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 17:52:43 EDT
  In a message dated 9/5/02 12:32:16 PM, grungy@MINDLESS.COM writes: > No idea how to remove the lock cylinder > On...
• Re: Brake Fluid Loss
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:07:09 -0700
  ...They listed both a Clutch Master Cylinder and a Clutch Slave Cylinder for the 80-91 Vanagon. So now I don't know what...
• Re: [T2] Lapping cylinders to heads?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 21:03:31 EST
  In a message dated 4/2/03 6:11:08 PM, bearsvw2000@YAHOO.COM writes: << Chris, I have found that lapping the cylinders to...
• new slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 19:38:58 -0600
  I got a new clutch slave cylinder yesterday - after having the master cylinder replaced last summer. It's still stiff going into first, and...
• Re: rear wheel cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:30:14 -0400
  ...I just >cant see removing the cylinders and buying new new cylinders to replace >the new cylinders already installed to test if that is...
• Re: no clutch pedal resistance & no clutch engaging
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 01:33:31 -0600
  The clutch slave cylinder bleed valve can be accessed through the engine compartment, but it helps to have small hands, and LOTs of patience...
• Re: sliding door lock cylinders ERK!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:15:07 -0700
  ...Disassembly easy. >> > >> > >> > Cylinder is turning nicely in the handle, locking tab is moving nicely, >> but >> > when the cylinder is turned to the locked position...
• '85 Vanagon Master Cylinder leak
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 12:23:55 +0000
  Has anyone out there rebuilt or replaced the brake and/or clutch master cylinder on an '85 Vanagon? I have a slow leak that...
• Leakdown and compression test results
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 23:39:21 -0300
  ...cylinder # 1 - 7.5% leakdown (compression 165) cylinder # 2 - 6.25% leakdown (compression 180) cylinder # 3 - 17.5% leakdown (compression 170) cylinder # 4 - 13...
• WTB Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 11:47:26 -0800
  I need two standard size cylinders in nice condition, for a 2.1 L engine. The engine I got had so much rust inside...
• Re: Someone on the list prank calling me?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 09:47:31 -0500
  SA 5 cylinders were available in 2.6 liters, whereas EV 5 cylinders were 2.5 (and I believe 2.3). On Mar 1...
• Re: used 1.9 pistons and cylinders
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 09:44:29 -0400
  ...used 1.9 pistons and cylinders > i'm looking for a set of used but not destroyed pistons and cylinders. i > might even take...
• cylinder head advice
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Thu, 31 May 2007 19:57:27 -0300
  ...My old '84 cylinder heads are p/n 025 101 375. So I'm assuming that the PO put a 1.9 cylinder head...
• Re: bleeding bloody brakes
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 22:55:14 -0500
  Matthias Kuster <matthiaskuster@VERIZON.NET> writes: > I have also replaced the master cylinder and reservoir. Did you bench bleed the master cylinder? Its always...
• Re: 5 cyls, starters
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 1995 11:36:30 -0300
  >There seems to have been lots of interest in 5 cylinder Vanagons <snip> >A Bently manual for the 5 cyl? Whew! I wonder whether...
• Slave Cylinder?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Aug 97 09:14:16 -0700
  ...On a hydraulic system, the "slave" cylinder is the one that's being driven bu the hydraulic pressure, i.e., the ones in the...
• adjusting clutch master cylinder rod
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 17:20:57 -0800
  On my 1983 Westphalia I'd like to adjust the clutch master cylinder rod, but I have failed to get my hand up to...
• Re: Piston Ring Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 14 May 2007 06:19:25 EDT
  ...I dont have the tools to check the cylinders and pistons but = the cylinders have a very slight ridge at the top. Am I...
• Re: 87 syncro: Dead #2 cylinder. Injector?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 10:14:11 -0500
  > >Recently, I started having injector problems with #2 cylinder (when looking >in the engine compartment the one closest on the right). The cylinder does...
• Re: Brake Fade-wheel cylinder pull back!
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:45:41 -0400
  Yeah I got into my rear brakes and found one cylinder leaking. In a hurry, got 2 cylinders from FLAPS and put them both...
• Re: Lapping cylinders to heads?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 19:17:31 -0800
  ...With a properly machined head and a properly machined cylinder it shouldn't *really* be necessary; after all VW didn't lap each cylinder...
• 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:16:54 -0400
  Hi all, In need of assistance installing a new ignition lock cylinder in 85 1.9l vanagon. I've got the old, broken one...
• Clutch Master Cylinder Rebuild: Core Quality?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:47:28 -0700
  ...I have at least 2 spare "unknown" cylinders. In terms of picking the better quality core, what do I look for? Or, hydraulic fluid...
• no idle after cylinder head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Craig
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 12:57:40 -0700
  ...After adjusting the valves on cylinder 1, I turned the crankshaft nut 90 degrees _counterclockwise_ and adjusted cylinder 2, then another 90 degrees _counterclockwise...
• Fw: Re:Re: cylinder index (funny Friday hijinx)
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 11:17:15 -0400
  ...cylinder index (funny Friday hijinx) > > OOPS! Oscar came in with the inventory and we lost 14 cylinders..One day at a time!! See ammended...
• I need some 2.1 pistons/cylinders and advice
  Historical mailing list - Mark Vermillion
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 17:37:14 -0500
  I need some 2.1 pistons and cylinders, or at least some advice. I have an '87 Vanagon GL which has (had) a broken...
• Re: air cooled? : non van
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 09:08:13 +0100
  The following cars are also aircooled: -Citroen 2CV, 2 cyl boxer (652cc i believe) -Citroen GSA, 4 cyl boxer -Tatra, 3500cc V8 aircooled, mounted...
• Re: Cylinder Sleeves Quick Question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 18:33:38 -0400
  ...Any suggestions on whether I should bore out the cylinders > anyway? There is some very minor cross-hatching on the surface. > Thanks > David > > David...
• Re: Clutch slave cylinder leak - 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Jan 97 18:38:56 -0800
  ...From my experience on wheel and master cylinders rebuilds (I've done about 7 complete jobs), I would only rebuild the cylinder if there...
• Heads/Cylinders somewhat naive question!!!
  Historical mailing list - David G. Hobbs
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 15:03:53 -0600
  ...Pulled them yesterday and the cylinders came off with them. Does this mean I have to pull my engine to get the cylinders back...
• Clutch cylinder rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 10 Oct 1996 19:53:14 -0400
  Are clutch master and slave cylinder kits available anybody know. Got in the '81 for first time in 1-2 weeks readying her for...
• Leaking Clutch Master Cylinder Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 16:58:42 +1100
  ...It appears that the clutch master cylinder is leaking quite a lot and needs a new cylinder or new seals. [Late news: I discovered...
• Watercooled cylinder liner (barrel?) to cylinder head seal modification
  Historical mailing list - Mohammed Ghalayini
  Mon, 12 Sep 2016 10:35:18 +0100
  Hello, I want to modify the sealing set-up between the cylinder head and cylinder liner (barrel?) to make a more reliable seal. I...
• Re: 80 degree thermostat for wbx question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:07:09 -0700
  ...It is the cylinder that is always cooler than other cylinders. I believe the proper operating temperature for the engine is as Scott said...
• Re: sliding door lock cylinders ERK!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:16:06 -0700
  ...Disassembly easy. >> > >> > >> > Cylinder is turning nicely in the handle, locking tab is moving nicely, >> but >> > when the cylinder is turned to the locked position...
• Re: Engine adaptor for Audi 5 cyl?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:27:08 -0800
  As you seem to know, the VW 6 cyl 2.4D is just a 5 cyl 2.0D that is built longer by 1...
• Re: HELP!! One stuck stubburn cylinder sleeve.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 22:51:27 -0400
  ...At least I didn't damage the cylinder in the process. In reassembly, I removed the #2 piston, inserted it in the cylinder using...
• Thanks and New Problem (Heads and Cylinders)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 17:37:37 EDT
  ...We used a small chisel as a wedge between the cylinder ears and the head (on the top side). We tapped the chisel down...
• Replacing cylinder barrel with engine in van.
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 11:47:35 -0700
  Hi Volks, I just pulled the cylinder head off my 1.9 to fix a leaking a leaking head gasket and accidentally pulled the...
• Re: Fluid leaking from underdash
  Historical mailing list - BillM
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 19:28:53 -0500
  When I had first seen the fluid I thought it was the brake master cylinder. When looking in the Bentley it appears that the...
• Re: Master Cylinder and Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 11:34:24 -0700
  The clutch master cylinder is right in front of your feet, not under the dash like the brake master cylinder. The two share the...
• Re: Stuck cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:35:06 -0500
  There is no way to remove the rods and/or the pistons before removing the cylinders. My idea is to put the piston at...
• Re: exhaust gas into coolant system
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 19:54:36 -0800
  ...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
• Re: Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 27 May 2003 07:04:05 -0400
  ...Bad master cylinder Leak in system. Leaks can behard to find. Use water to flush away brake fluid that was spilled when bleeding. Dry...
• Re: cylinder numbers
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 16:17:57 -0500
  Hello, on a vanagon 1.9 or 2.1 flat four engine, the cylinder numbers are as follows: With the rear hatch open and...
• Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleed problem
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:26:43 -0800
  ...I see no leaks up under the master > cylinder. > > How much fluid should it take to bleed the clutch slave > cylinder?????? Thanks, Malcolm