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• Re: Lower Control Arm Bushing R&R
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 13:36:30 -0700
  ...It *appears* to be the same OD as the > > sleeve. (i.e. similar to what I'm doing) Just double checking as I > > really...
• Re: VW tools
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 16:07:05 +0000
  Hi Chuck, # 3090 connecting rod support # 3091 wrist pin extractor # 3092 cylinder sleeve puller # 3159 piston pin bore reamer Total: $350.00, all new...
• Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Eli Secor
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 12:50:26 EST
  Hi, Being posed to replace cylinders/sleeves (and assess need for a bottom-end rebuild in the process) in our '85 Westy, I'm...
• Mark Stephens six-stud system
  Historical mailing list - Brian W. Block
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 11:30:27 -0700
  ...leakage around cylinder head. Am considering going to the "six stud system" from Mark Stephens-- This includes oversize pistons and sleeves and two additional...
• Head removal: Cylinder sleeves came off (also, how to send gerry messages)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:48:28 -0400
  ...The cylinder sleeves seemed practically welded on, and no amount of pounding/torching/prying would separate them from the heads. After trying again this...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:37:02 -0700
  ...I think SS is the way to go! Were the SS sleeves > you got *exactly* the same ID as the original sleeves? > > Neil. > > > > > On...
• Re: Oversized rings for 85
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 00:21:27 -0500
  You only use oversize rings if you bore out the cylinder and fit oversized pistons. Since the WB uses replacable sleeves, most folks replace...
• Re: Stuck Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 21:39:16 -0700
  ...Stuck Cylinders Well, I went ahead and pulled the sleeves with the head. As it turns out, they were STUCK!! Man, took me about...
• Re: Sealing goop on cylinder sleeve inboard ends?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Oct 2003 20:34:14 -0400
  ...Sealing goop on cylinder sleeve inboard ends? Greetings, all. I'm reassembling the right side of my 1990 Vanagon's engine after a poorly...
• Re: Rear Exhaust Bracket on Cross Pipe. Sleeve needed?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 5 May 2012 20:30:55 -0700
  ...Re > clamped but bolt holes don't line up. > > There is a sleeve between bracket and pipe. I don't see it in Bentley...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:46:06 -0500
  ...From what I read, I gather that 99% of the time, it is possible to pry out the sleeves without removing them from the...
• Re: Cylinder Sleeves Quick Question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 20:32:00 EDT
  ...You will be amazed how much junk is left in the crosshatching when you wipe out the cylinder with a rag. Hope this helps...
• Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:47:37 -0800
  ...The input shaft sleeve is really the most likely part that is broken. Can it be reached and replaced by taking the bell housing...
• cigarette lighter struggles
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 07:49:10 -0400
  ...get the hard plastic tabs in the green sleeve to let go of the metal cylinder ... and bulb holder did not pop off as...
• Pulling the engine out or not!! (Head gasket)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 14:47:52 -0500
  ...lately....), especially on the gaskets replacement job by itself (lower sleeve ring, sleeve/cylinders removal, heads diagnostic, upper head gasket and rings, torque...) Tools...
• Re: Sealant on metal head gasket and green o-ring?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 29 May 2000 08:31:37 -0400
  ...I'm thinking of pulling the heads > with the engine in the van, leaving sleeves in place. My question is: has > anybody used a...
• Re: Heads are off; now what?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Smith
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 07:56:10 -0500
  ...I have not taken the pistons and cylinders off yet as the compressions were all ok. It is a much bigger job once you...
• Head Removal
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 06:50:51 -0700
  ...And as I took the head off the side that was leaking the cylinder sleeves came with it too. Is this a common thing...
• Re: Head advice
  Historical mailing list - Peter's Email
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 20:15:01 -1000
  ...straight forward. > >The proper way to remove cylinders and pistons is to pull each >cylinder-sleeve - starting with the rearmost - until the bolt-hole...
• Re: Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 16:59:07 -0800
  ...change, increase, if you fly-cut the comustion chamber where the cylinder sleeve mates with it. Wouldn't you agree? ===== Chris S.'85 Westy...
• Re: How to remover pistons from wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - David O. Bradshaw
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 08:38:25 -0500 (EST)
  ...You'll be able to unbolt the rods after you get the pistons and cylinder sleeves out of the way. Good luck, David
• Re: Oil in the coolant
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 20 Oct 2001 07:16:48 -0400
  Ramon Sounds to me like possibly the "O" rings at the bottom of the cylinder sleeves and you should deffinetly stop driving it as...
• Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 21:52:58 -0700
  ...I had to put all my cylinders in twice because of this mistake. You have to put the rear cylinders in first (closest to...
• Re: 2.1 cylinders stuck to heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:03:45 -0700
  ...sleeves. Then you can also change the > seal rings at the base of the cylinders. It is difficult to reliably get the > cylinders back...
• Re: Roadhaus....partial solution for helping!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 6 May 2004 14:16:26 -0400
  ...Even the core as been change, so i > also rule out a bad sleeve matting surface, remember, always the #1 going > out in flame...
• Re: Cylinder sleeves, new problem
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 14:23:46 -0600
  ...Cylinder sleeves, new problem > > > Thanks Tom F. for your input. After pulling the sleeve out a > little > > further, we found that the one of...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Wed, 16 Oct 2013 16:37:54 -0700
  ...I go out, pry, tap, bang, shout, and scrape the skin off my fingers, but no, that cylinder sleeve is well jammed into that...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 18:35:44 -0800
  ...The thing that I do not see is NEW pistons & cylinders to match > the new rings ?? Horizontal engines wear the pistons and cylinders and...
• Re: Cutting tool question...cylinder head pocket-Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 11 May 2013 11:17:41 -0700
  ...open up the width of the sleeve landing surface/pocket in the head for wider cylinders/sleeves...this is a bolt on tool to...
• Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 16:14:50 -0600
  Get a Boston Bob rebuilt engine and be happy!! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Eli Secor wrote: >Hi, > >Being posed to replace cylinders/sleeves...
• Re: Stuck cylinders
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:37:19 -0600
  But banging on the pistons won't loosen the sleeve skirt if it is stuck in the block. Jim On Nov 11, 2011, at...
• Re: Clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 16:04:31 -0800
  ...Jeff wrote: > > Anyone ever replaced a clutch master cylinder on an 84 Vanagon? What is > the best way to get to the cotter pin...
• Fw: Sealing goop on cylinder sleeve inboard ends?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 16:47:28 +0100
  ...Sealing goop on cylinder sleeve inboard ends? > Rob Scott wrote: > > > > By the way, unlike my other previous (air cooled) VW > Beetle and Van engines...
• Re: Head Gasket repairs Question
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 00:06:30 -0500
  ...com/vanagon_engine3.htm There is NO need to remove the sleeve / cylinder!!!!! There si 3 videos on my page showing HOW!!!! Hope you...
• Re: redline waterwetter
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 21:35:27 -0500
  ...It is especially recomended for use in Vanagons or any engine that uses sleeves for cylinders. It is required in most diesels that are...
• rebuilding a 2.1 engine. tips, suggestions wanted
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 20:54:15 -0700
  ...be aware of? The sealing surface between the head and the cylinder sleeve looks good, no damage, but I was advised that I would...
• Sealing goop on cylinder sleeve inboard ends?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Scott
  Sun, 19 Oct 2003 16:51:38 -0700
  ...end of the cylinder sleeve contacts it? I'm pretty sure that the outer end where it contacts the cylinder head must be a...
• Re: Stuck cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:39:02 -0600
  ...Could you heat the block with a torch in the area of the sleeve skirt? Jim On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 5:48...
• Conversion parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 13:41:10 -0800
  ...600/offers One brand-new South African 5-cylinder bell housing with cross arm and sleeve, $650 2.0 liter Audi/VW turbodiesel block...
• Re: Help! Piston sleeves stuck
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 21:39:21 -0700
  ...Only problem is, the piston sleeves are stuck to the > head. I don't want to pull the head off with the sleeves attached...
• Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:20:56 -0500
  ...The input shaft sleeve is really the most likely > part that is broken. Can it be reached and replaced by taking the bell > housing...
• 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
  ...The little sleeve/cylinder outside green O-ring stop the coolant from leaking into the combustion chamber. http://www.benplace.com/bjp_head2/100...
• Heads are off; now what?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 00:23:42 -0700
  ...1) Once I pull the pistons and sleeves, how the heck do I get them back together? I looked at Bently, and it indicates...
• Re: Help! Piston sleeves stuck
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 09:03:00 -0700
  ...Only problem is, the piston sleeves are stuck to the > > head. I don't want to pull the head off with the sleeves attached...
• Re: HELP ME!!! I pulled my pistons but forgot to mark my sleeves!!!!!!!!!!! Does it matter which way the cylinder sleeves go back in?? What if I interchanged them. I noticed that they are stamped on the sided in increments. Some kind of ID on each on But then there are then there is one digit that goes in increments (22..24..26..28 ) for each cylinder. I did honed the glazed out of the cylinders because I'm re-ringing them...So What should I do.???? GOD help ME PLEASE!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 21:16:28 -0500
  Don't forget that all the little arrows on the pistons points towards the flywheel. If you have hydraulic lifters set them to one...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:32:18 -0700
  ...Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement > @ Dennis: .... > The rubber bushings I purchased from VM Autohaus in Burnaby might be OEM. > They were ~ $45 a...
• Re: FW: Cylinder Sleeves Quick Question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 21:23:37 -0400
  jeff wrote I myself would > consider any sanding of the cylinder walls to be non productive, due to the > fact that you simply cannot...
• Possibly NLA Suspension Parts
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 12:39:19 -0800
  ...The strut bar/bushing spacer sleeve is NLA from VW. (so says my parts guy) Likely there's aftermarket solutions. If not, would a...
• Re: resealing heads: now another questions...
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Sat, 24 Dec 2005 09:56:19 -0500
  ...all cylinders still have the grinding marks from the factory. compression, cold, was 135-140 all around, so I'm doing well so far...
• Re: Help! Cylinder head stud broken
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 10:42:29 -0500
  ...removed sleeve and pistons..., mig-weld a metal part to use as a lever...pafff, out in seconds. But, you're engine is still...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - DeCristoforo
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 22:03:39 -0800
  ...Unfortunately, one cylinder sleeve did come out with the head! After talking to some really "old" VW'ers, I fashoned a ring compresser out...
• Re: 2.2L Eurocars Rev E piston needed
  Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
  Tue, 10 May 2005 13:05:50 -0600
  ...It really trashed the cylinder head too. > Does anyone know where I can get another piston with rings and maybe the > cylinder liner too...
• Re: [Syncro] Cylinder sleeves, new problem
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 15:22:11 -0600
  ...I think we broke the rings trying to push the sleeve back into the cylinder. Replacing both heads. Although the heads leaked for a...
• Re: will 1.9L to 2.1L parts swap
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 27 May 2007 09:03:55 -0400
  ...i have never try mixing them, what i can tell you is that the case opening (round hole where the sleeve SLIDE IN) is...
• Re: Clutch Master Cylinder- to rebuild or buy new?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:10:10 -0800
  ...Save your old one to get sleeved and new seals installed and keep it as a spare. The only cylinders I have rebuilt anymore...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:48:16 -0800
  ...Instead I cut off good sections of the OEM sleeves using them to protect the hoses at certain spots. I cable strapped the hoses...
• Re: Cylinder sleeves, new problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 07:06:57 -0500
  ...Cylinder sleeves, new problem > > > > I've already tried Home Depot and they don't have anything near > 3/4". > > Will have to search around...
• Re: Stuck Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 07:01:30 -0700
  ...Stuck Cylinders Well, I went ahead and pulled the sleeves with the head. As it turns out, they were STUCK!! Man, took me about...
• Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 20:41:55 -0400
  ...I had to put all my cylinders in twice because of > this mistake. You have to put the rear cylinders in first (closest to...
• Re: Heads are off; now what?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 05:56:05 EST
  ...To put the pistons back in the cylinders you got two choices. Put the pistons in the cylinders leaving the piston pin hole exposed...