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• Redline:CV-2 High temp. CV grease
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 19:42:17 -0600
  ...went 45-50K, not completly worn-out but the balls were pitted and worn. Rob'e Mans (Dist. for Redline) 2630 18th St. So...
• Re: Brakes and brake pads: Semi Metallic vs. Organic?
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 07:30:38 -0800
  ...My original lasted only 30K miles and the rotors were all pitted and grooved so deep that I had to replace them. Never had...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:45:37 -0400
  I'd take them apart yourself first and see if they are pitted inside or not. I had to rebuild the ones on my...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light went On...Abort Trip?//Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 22:45:21 -0700
  ...new gaskets and repair/replace pitted heads. > I did however notice signs of the > dreaded head > leak up there (small amount of coolant leaking...
• Re: Rocker shaft and rocker wear question
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:05:46 -0400
  My four intake valve adjuster screws are a little pitted, so I am looking for replacements for those, but it is the shaft and...
• Re: Headlight upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Mudd Sparrow
  Tue, 27 Jan 2015 21:39:21 -0800
  ...They're sand pitted and originals. > On Jan 27, 2015, at 7:44 PM, Michael McSwain <michaelmcswain@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Got an '84. Are...
• van parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Wed, 16 May 2001 14:19:46 EDT
  ...cylinder heads for 1.9, used but decent condition (not badly pitted), I am open to offers, I can email pics with in a...
• Bus Muffler to AC Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Vince Speelman
  Tue, 10 Oct 2017 13:25:46 -0400
  ...The header-side of that muffler is pitted and warped beyond help, leading to a perpetual leak. I have been running an EMPI P...
• Re: Head Gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Danny Fuller
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 22:24:27 -0800
  ...Additionally I had the classic external coolant leak, patched for about 40K miles with Alumaseal, badly pitted heads. I was a little leary of...
• Rust Warning
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 13:19:41 -0700
  ...The rust was so bad that is pitted the frame member where the rubber grommets are pressed against it. Water apparently gets trapped in...
• Re: Front calipers '72 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 17:25:15 -0300 (ADT)
  ...That was the rebuild extent. (The master cyl kit cost $8 at the time.) If the pistons are badly pitted you need new ones...
• Re: Windshields: all years the same?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 20:24:15 +0000
  ...in between? > >i'm up in the salty northeast (land of pitted windshields) and will need to >replace mine soon as well. currently have...
• Re: we don't need no stinkin' non-phosphate...
  Historical mailing list - Marilyn Nelson-Ehret
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 21:58:51 -0800
  ...that the heads in the phosphate-free coolant engines are >*more* pitted than the 'regular' coolants. hmmmmm...... >Looks like i'll be supplying my...
• Re: Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 21:09:39 -0500
  Stan and fellow vanagon types \ The OEM heads alloy sucked so bad that they would have pitted around the JB weld no kidding and...
• [Fwd: Is mechanic on the level?]
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 11:42:00 -0800
  ...Once the leak starts, though, corrosion of the cylinder walls begins and they are easily pitted. I have never been this quick, so instead...
• Re: The transitional engine (was: question)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 18:06:22 -0500
  ...Our old '86 had slightly pitted heads at 60k which vw glassbeaded and replaced the head gaskets on as part of the ole "secret...
• Re: Slight Rust on Fuel Pressure Regulator; Will POR-15 Stop Rust Progress? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 17:22:28 -0700
  ...sure looks pitted badly to me. I'd say it's a weak as the most badly pitted spot ..could be .010" thick there...
• New Windshield...sorta Friday
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 08:25:07 -0700
  ...you may want to get a new windshield, your old one may be pitted and you don't realize it...
• FS: 1986 Wolfsburg 74k (WI)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Binder
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 11:13:37 -0600
  ...Air conditioning (needs charge), Great body w/ very minor (usual) rust (no seam rust) excellent interior, bumpers are pitted with rust, need rechroming or...
• Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 18:55:26 -0500
  ...1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions? > > > >I use JB weld to repair cases at the water pump surface on a regular basis. > > Pitted...
• Metal brake line + short rear flex hose questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:39:47 -0700
  ...Archive info suggests that rust pitted metal brake lines should be replaced. What other criteria determines if, or when, a steel brake line should...
• Re: 1.9 L Head needed
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sat, 7 Jul 2007 14:02:23 +0000
  ...Popped the heads off (customer overheated the engine because of a coolant hose failure) and they were not pitted at all! The OE heads...
• Re: Help! Horrible Knocking from the left rear!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 May 1996 14:26:24 -0800
  ...If you take the CVs apart to grease them, and you have a bad one, it will be obviously pitted or pounded out where...
• Please help with head leaking question
  Historical mailing list - Firstname Lastname
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 09:24:13 -0400
  ...so i know they are not pitted.. what else would cause the leak? I am ready to pull the engine and put in a...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:23:04 -0500
  ...The surface of the slip rings should not looked burned or be pitted. Another list member mentioned a loose rear bearing. This is not...
• Re: Euro-Engine: FIX 89 Volkswagen SYNCRO, Mechanical, head gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 10:42:44 EDT
  ...in >great shape but the face of the block was slightly pitted. Did you remove the engine to do this job ? If not, what...
• CV Joint Wear
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:54:00 -0400
  ...Every CV had at least one small pit on the ball track inside, and a 2 of them had a 3 or 4 pitted...
• Re: Removing Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:01:08 -0400
  ...out? > > > > TIA > > > > Steve > > Palm Beach Gardens, FL > > 85 Westy GL > > 182K with leaking, pitted, cracked end of life heads: off, prepping for new > heads. >
• Re: New Windshield...sorta Friday
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:01:04 -0700
  ...you may want to get a new windshield, your old one > may be pitted and you don't realize it... > -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil...
• Re: heads
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sat, 18 Oct 1997 16:11:00 -0800
  ...I coated the new heads on one engine and coated the heads for the other two engines using used pitted heads. All engines are...
• Leakin' Heads Update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Apr 1997 16:59:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The bad news is that the leaky side is really pitted, as expected, and will need a new head. Original quote of 14 hours...
• blinkin' light
  Historical mailing list - karen brown
  Mon, 03 Mar 1997 13:12:27 -0500
  ...The mechanic said the heads were quite badly pitted (of course). Anyway, several times since, the red blinking water temp light keeps blinking for...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 17:13:36 -0600
  ...and the housing, and the walls of the pump was severely pitted. It looked like it was eaten away by acid.Or is there...
• Re: Hydraulic lifter wear/cleaning question-update
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:47:08 -0300
  ...There were also a few very small spots on some pistons that seemed to be "blemished" but not pitted and I will try to...
• I've been had.....
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Apr 1995 17:14:39 -0300
  ...new or rebuilt heads? well, we skimmed them, they were kinda pitted. You mean you you milled them down? nope, skimmed them with that...
• 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...
• ignition switch and seat belts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 95 19:16:35 EST
  ...the electrical contact were worn down and one was black and pitted. Must of been the one that carried all the juice to the...
• Re: Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 09:12:03 -0600
  ...ROBERT DONALDS >The OEM heads alloy sucked so bad that they would have pitted around the JB >weld no kidding and it does conduct...
• FS & WTD: parts/BBTA delivery
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 14:29:24 -0500
  ...2) pitted 1.9 heads $40 or offer used starter for an automatic: $30 WTD: rear cushion for 86 or newer GL/weekender. Prefer...
• Re: Head treatment for pitting - recorded long term success of JB Weld
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 01:27:45 -0500
  ...Doug Houg, you will find detailed descriptions of how to fix pitted heads with JB Weld and reports of people having WBX engines that...
• Need Major Advice!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 06 Nov 1995 15:17:39 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The head is not seriously pitted or nasty looking. Do I proceed with new head gaskets? With 150,000 on this engine, I'm...
• repairing the idle stabilizer unit
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 12:28:46 -0800
  ...Look for something like pitted points. If it is the electromagnetic coil, give it the sniff test and pitch it if it is not...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:21:33 -0500
  ...On the manual transmissions I'd certainly consider adding a relay just to power the stock lights, since the switch eventually gets pitted contacts...
• Tranny woes - continued
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 May 2016 19:54:19 -0500
  ...The tech there explained what parts did what and showed me burned, pitted, and otherwise damaged bits, pieces and parts. Said it was a...
• Re: Squish......OR CHANGE TO SPLAT, IF NOT FIXED!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 02:24:52 -0500
  ...The reason being, your cylinder bore may be worn out of round, or pitted, etc. But if you must use a rebuilt unit, buy...
• Re: CV Joint ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 20:24:55 -0400
  At 07:31 PM 6/2/2011, Don Hanson wrote: >for re-greasing and the balls were blue and pitted That blue is an...
• Re: How best to JB weld pitted heads?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 07:32:41 EST
  One word of advice before doing the JB weld treatment is to take your heads down to a local machine shop and have them...
• Re: Fridge usage
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 06:28:20 -0500
  ...The bottom of the tank is completed rust covered and pitted up to about 1/16 inch deep in places. The tank does hold...
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:07:38 -0700
  ...absolutely pristine, so >> there's no chance of micro leaks from pitted sealing surfaces. I >> think he charged like $10/tire to do the...
• Re: Newest Version of Coolant leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 95 09:42:13 PDT
  ...On the same theme, why can't our pitted in nicely, full threads there, just crooked and a bit too deep! TIA tim s.
• Re: White "corrosion" in distributor cap
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Apr 95 15:09:26 PDT
  ...little metal contacts inside the cap and on the rotor are >>pitted in any way. if not, you may have some sort of weird...
• Re: 2.1L heads leaking @ -10?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 19:20:24 -0500
  ...The heads are likely pitted as well. I don't know how long we can go on like this but in the mean time...
• POR-15 Products
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 02:31:11 -0500
  ...Price:$38.00 http://www.prp-porstore.com/page/por15/PROD/Kits/MRK This terrific kit will restore your rusted, pitted, or cracked manifold...
• Re: Propane tank certification
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 24 Jul 2018 12:03:08 -0700
  ...On my '81, the tank looked quite pitted to my eye. It got replaced. Some folks choose to strip, paint, re-valve their tanks...
• Tach Speeds
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 08:23:35 -0700
  ...do (coming from me that's saying alot). - I put all Bosch parts in - rotor and cap were mildly pitted - realized recognizable performance boost.
• Re: Propane tank certification
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 24 Jul 2018 19:22:47 -0700
  ...On 7/24/18, Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com> wrote: > Unless the tank is heavily pitted why worry about it? If it leaks it...
• WB Head Gasket Replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 14:31:47 -0600
  ...91 is doing fine but my daughter's '91 has terribly pitted heads with some pitting on the block. I worry what happens when...
• Re: clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 16:24:39 -0800 (PST)
  ...believe you can get kits for clutch master cylinders, but a pitted cylinder wall means you should just get a new one. Based on...
• Re: lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 09:13:42 -0600
  ...About the only thing I can definitely say I find out of the ordinary is chips in the valve stems and pitted adjusting screws...
• Re: Propane Cautions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 21:20:29 -0400
  >I recently replaced my tank, as this corrosion had rusted the label almost >entirely off, and pitted the steel of the tank. >the seams...