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• Re: 1.9 piston and liners (revisited)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:25:11 -0500
  Sounds like Bob is saying you have everything you need for a rebuild on a 2.1L except the proper pistons. John Rodgers 88...
• Re: Alternative way of reinstalling cylinder liner
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 16:52:44 -0500
  > Why not pull the piston off and put it back in the cylinder first? After I posted to the list, I sent this message...
• Re: Need some advice on how to work with 2nd gear brake band
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 09:34:34 EST
  ...Do plan on replacing all of those seals on the piston and check the piston where the rod pushes on it for cracks in...
• Re: another brake saga
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:17:29 -0400
  ...The piston stayed out against the shoe. when I open the > bleeder valve, the piston moves back into the cylinder away from the > shoe...
• Re: Safe 2.1/1.9 Rpm: survey/query
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 13:42:14 -0400
  ...I built one engine and used what I called a mint low mileage set or pistons and cylinders. This engine on the dyno typically...
• Re: piston deck height 1mm low - OK to use?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:16:24 -0700
  I put low CR pistons in a Spitty bus once.. it would pull steep hills in 3rd gear as low as 25mph .. tons of...
• Re: Replacing piston rings
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:42:53 -0400
  When reringing the pistons you need to remove the carbon build up in the ring groove or the ring will not compress enough to...
• Re: How to remover pistons from wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 18:04:02 +0000
  > I have the engine cases unbolted but can't see how to get the pistons or > rods out to seperate the cases. If this...
• Re: '86 Westfalia front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 21:43:30 -0400
  Attempting to replace front pads but the piston in the caliper won't budge. Decided to open the bleeder valve to reduce the pressure...
• Re: Easy way to put cylinders on (was Re: head job)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 12:06:21 -0500
  ...Then you are faced with the task of getting them over the rings, or removing the pistons. With the piston pins usually very firmly...
• Re: wrist pins Boston bob
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 08:06:00 -0800
  ...Other things that can >>> cause a piston to not transaction are damaged pistons or tight fitting >>> rod >>> bushings . Most con rods also have an...
• looking for parts!
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:12:25 -0800
  loss lifter on intake #1 then melted hole in #1 piston and on top of that lost a valve seat in exhaust of #1...
• WTB: used 1.9 pistons and cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 23:17:33 -0400
  i'm looking for a set of used but not destroyed pistons and cylinders. i might even take one piston and cylinder if you...
• 2nd gear brake band piston UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 12:52:23 -0800
  ...When I removed > the piston (watching from underneath all the while), > nothing seemed to pop out other than the piston and > cover. It looks...
• re: EV piston EV Piston Slap
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 12:47:14 -0500 (EST)
  ...the EV so that they could decide if it had the piston slap problem. Here's what I did: I wrote a letter to...
• Re: Fwd: Re: Knock & Ping?
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 09:56:26 -0700
  > So, maybe I have piston slap, bad injector, and a clogged coolant > pipe too? Maybe i should just push the thing off a cliff...
• Re: vanagon Snap-On piston ring tool
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 20:16:05 +0000
  At 02:00 PM 9/13/96 +0000, you wrote: >Scott - >I used a generic VW size piston ring compressor, it works, but . . . >How...
• Re: Early vs. Late brake comparison / lower balljoints
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 20:10:14 -0600
  Think it depends on total piston surface area?? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Feb 1, 2012 8:00 PM, "Jim Arnott" <jrasite...
• 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...
• Re: 1.9L to 2.1L upgrade.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 7 May 2000 18:05:50 -0400
  kenneth d lewis wrote: > > Greetings and Salutations; > Does any one know if the 1.9L engine will take a set of 2.1L > pistons...
• Re: EV piston slap update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 10:03:20 +0000
  Scott: What, pray tell, is piston slap? Forgive my ignorance. John Franklin San Rafael, CA 85 Spider, 86 Syncro, 87 Pug Turbo
• Piston ring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - zyno
  Thu, 28 May 1998 13:11:22 -0400
  ...Has anyone ever compressed the rings and slide on the cylinder liner with the piston still attached? If so, how? Or has anyone removed...
• Re: piston deck height 1mm low - OK to use?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:26:24 -0400
  I have heard of Brazilian pistons with this design feature. Lower compression so lower power. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Apr 27, 2012...
• Re: $150 busses and wannabussers, piston slap...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 18:41:11 -0300 (ADT)
  > So, as I'm beginning to think about T4/EuroVans/Caravelle // whatever, >what exactly is Piston Slap and what was the problem? I'd...
• Re: engine swap (ignorant questions) -> EV piston slap
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 15:30:32 EST
  In a message dated 97-12-11 14:28:19 EST, sdoug@concentric.net writes: << I don't believe "Piston Slap" is HYPE, as...
• Re: engine swap (ignorant questions) -> EV piston slap
  Historical mailing list - "L-Soft list server at Vanagon List (1.8c)"
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 09:58:41 -0800
  ...Try HELP. >>> piston slap. >> Unknown command - "PISTON". Try HELP. > Unknown command - "UNKNOWN". Try HELP. Unknown command - "UNKNOWN". Try HELP. >>> How? For cylinders that run...
• Re: Piston Pin?!
  Historical mailing list - Vahid Lajevardi
  Fri, 5 May 95 10:02:47 PDT
  The pulling methed with 3/8" screw worked very well for pulling the pins out of the pistons. Thanks a lot for the advice...
• 2.5L 120HP waterboxer.....that runs on 91 octane......90mm stroke by 94mm bore....and pases smog...hmmm?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 22:58:59 -0600
  ...90mm crank is available from Bob Demello.......fits right in too 100mm pistons? don"t know....but the barrels could go to 96.5mm...
• Re: another brake saga
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:57:15 -0400
  ...If you watch the video you can see the piston moves out and hits it and pushes it off the adjuster. Then the spring...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What about the t...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 15:42:06 -0400
  ...This sends the flame to the center of the of the > piston, rather than the edges, to reduce the sideways force on the piston...
• 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...
• 2.2L Eurocars Rev E piston needed
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 10 May 2005 12:23:46 -0400
  ...I overheated it last Christmas on the way home and just discovered that I partially melted the piston crown on one cylinder. It really...
• Re: cheap shipping company, Mass to SF. Engine Rebuild Question too
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 11:52:28 -0800
  ...I used it to turn the pistons to the appropriate locations. Thirdly, i made a little tool to remove the piston pins. Didn't...
• Breaks...
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 10:18:38 -0500
  Yesterday I attempted to push my frozen brake pistons back into their homes with a C-clamp. Well, I have a sprung C-clamp...
• Re: [T2] A cc'ing the heads question-answered
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 18:04:39 -0600
  ...I've had situations where I swapped around pistons and rods and got near perfect head to piston clearances. I used a clear Plexiglass...
• Re: EV Piston Slap
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Roderick (strg)
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 05:37:39 -0800
  My '93 EV MV started piston slapping at 96,000 miles. Haven't discussed it with VW mainly because the nearest dealer is 120...
• Re: piston pin puller?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 31 Dec 2003 14:52:46 -0800
  I've used a small piece of pipe - padded to protect the piston - and a bolt or a piece of allthread and some suitably...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - -------------------------
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 22:16:55 -0500
  ...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: Piston cleaning..
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Sat, 11 Sep 1999 19:00:46 -0700
  ...Soak the pistons over night. You will be amazed at how the carbon & oil will disappear. Walt Spak Pittsburgh, Pa. wnsopc3@3rdm.net
• Re: Big end rod clearance 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 12:18:30 -0500
  A little heat also helps loosen the varnish and lets the pin slide threw the piston. The major reason that the pin has become...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:19:51 EST
  ...The thing that I do not see is NEW pistons & cylinders to match the new rings ?? Horizontal engines wear the pistons and cylinders and...
• Who made this piston?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:58:30 -0500
  Well, I just got my new 94mm QSC pistons (ordered from GW), and the old ones appear to be from the same manufacturer. Very...
• Re: wrist pins
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 17:33:29 -0500
  ...Ethan Allen, just a quick note to say removing the rods with pistons attached from the crank worked for me also. It is tight...
• Re: WTB 1.9 Piston & Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:22:10 -0400
  Why do you need one? You should check the piston weight and liner height ,(deck height) when mixing from different sets. Want to make...
• Re: 1.9 piston and liners (revisited)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 10:05:26 -0500
  ...1.9 piston and liners (revisited) > Sorry, Posting error on my part.... > I just purchased a set of Pistons and liners for a WBX...
• How to remover pistons from wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Fred Mill
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 20:52:03 -0800
  ...I have the engine cases unbolted but can't see how to get the pistons or rods out to seperate the cases. If this...
• Re: 93 Eurovan piston slap question
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Roderick (strg)
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 05:33:03 -0800
  ...93 Eurovan piston slap question > > Scot, > I have been wondering the same thing about piston slap on my 95 EV. > Does anyone know if...
• any used pistons for sale?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 02 Apr 1996 15:55:39 -0500 (CDT)
  Hi all, Do any of you have or know of a decent set of used pistons for sale? I'm looking some for my...
• Piston Perforation
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Tue, 25 May 1999 21:36:58 -0600
  ...You should expect that the other pistons are damaged also; your customer should be warned that a whole new set of pistons and cylinders...
• Re: 1.9L WBX to 2.1L WBX -
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 18:46:36 -0800
  ...That means the piston would hit the head before it reached full travel. Either the rods must be changed to shorter ones or pistons...
• Re: Piston Rings, HELP
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 23:47:55 -0400
  ...I have been using the "Gapes" piston rings with great success. They use a two piece second ring to eliminate the gap. Measurable reduction...
• Re: Rear Hatch/Door Pistons
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 21:19:11 -0700
  ...Remove the > circlip on the frame side of the piston, pull the piston off > (careful: the hatch is heavy!), slip the PVC pipe on...
• PSA: cheap rear brake cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 17 May 2012 20:39:07 -0400
  ...The springs hold the seals against the pistons, in addition to holding the pistons against the shoes. This is an age-old design which...
• please help auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - bugaboo7
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 14:39:17 -0800
  ...So I popped off the cover like the manual said and pulled out the piston. One of the rubber seals were broken and the...
• Re: 2.1L Cylinder barrel rebore (Wow!)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 13:42:48 EST
  ...1st I would increase the compression through a small (1st oversize rod bearing) offset grind OR European pistons or gasket set(thinner head gasket...
• Piston/Cylinder prices.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 23:57:08 -0400
  ...any used pistons for sale? Date: 04/07/96 Vanagon Piston/Cylinder sets are available in 2 days. Prices for a complete set of...
• Re: COMPRESSION {#~<�>~#} Why so low?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 08:24:55 -0500
  ...as was in my case! A hole in a piston. If you have a hole in a piston, you can expect "zero" compression, and...
• Re: Piston Perforation
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Wed, 26 May 1999 00:16:01 -0400
  ...You should expect that the other pistons are > damaged also; your customer should be warned that a whole new set of > pistons and cylinders...
• Looking for a single 2.1 piston/cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Mark Vermillion
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 08:42:40 -0500
  Like it says above, I need a (just one) piston cylinder combo to replace my trashed one. It has the "+" marking on the crown...
• Need pistons and cylinders for a 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 21:32:33 -0500
  ...Looking for a good set of pistons and cylinders for my 2.1. Something I can cross-hatch and ring. Jim