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• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 22:08:00 -0600
  ...There are four inlet ports in the path of the thermostat plunger and possibly I just haven't gotten enough heat developed to drop...
• Splitting a TI Case and RearEngineMountBolts: CAUTION!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 95 10:25:58 +0100
  ...I pulled some oilgallery plugs to gain access for cleaning, i opened the reliefvalves also, when i looked into the rear plungerbore my jaw...
• Re: vanagon digital clock repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 15:02:20 -0700
  ...clock had fallen down and gotten itself trapped under the > plunger. (The plunger actually does the electrical work that changes the > time.) I just...
• Clutch Master Cylinders always leaking.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 21:31:40 -0500
  ...using? They appear to be leaking out the top where the plunger goes in. I'm open to any assistance from van owners or...
• Re: Balky starter
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 14:56:01 CST6CDT
  ...Either it gets a little frosty in the plunger chamber or it washes some oil/gunk laden water into the solenoid chamber and gums...
• Re: Engine break in
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 08:52:36 -0600
  ...I somehow (stupid slippery fingers) inverted the oil bypass plunger when I installed it for the third time on my Type IV air cooled...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:20:54 -0800
  ...steel backing plate > of the friction material and it pushes the plunger back before I remove the > locking pins. > > Stan Wilder > > -----Original Message----- > From...
• Re: Auto Transmission slipping
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:50:54 -0700
  ...at 8:36 AM, Daniel O Stevens wrote: > Your 2nd gear plunger could have aged/hard seals and taking abit more RPMs to pump...
• 87 rebuild update!
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 07:38:06 -0500
  ...What about the plunger? Should that be changed too? Also...Can I use ANY pressure gauge rated for liquids? I have several water gauges...
• Re: front door lock stuck
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Wed, 8 Jul 2015 14:38:29 -0400
  ...Before I put the panel back I tried both the key and plunger several times without incident. For good measure I drove 4 miles...
• reverse light woes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Mar 1990 10:40:31 -0500
  ...Pulled switch, pushed plunger in, no lights. -> replace reverse lightswitch. VW has it in stock for $15, a sign fron the gods that the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Jul 2003 (#2003-764)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 23:40:29 -0700
  ...I pulled the oil pan off, and removed the pressure valve plunger- polished the bore and the plunger, and reassembled. That was the end...
• Re: [T2] Some more on "measuring deck height"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 17:08:25 -0800
  ...I assumed the flat bar you mentioned would have the hole in it for the plunger of the gauge more or less at its...
• Slow draining sink
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 16:35:21 -0800
  ...air down the sink hole No avail Finally, I used my plunger to free it up - that helped but not fully My attempts to...
• Re: Manual Tranny, funky Reverse Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:29:49 +0000
  ...The problem is the Reverse Light Switch.  It has a "hair trigger"...meaning, you barely touch the plunger and the reverse lights activate.  I...
• cool hatch acessory mod.. (fun easy stuff to do this weekend)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 11:10:59 EDT
  ...hatch panel..this was a finger hole to acess the lock plunger tab..on the base model transporters there was a hole in the...
• 20 psi oil pressure on freeway. Worry?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda's Personal email
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 13:34:56 -0700
  ...be taking apart the engine? I cleaned the oil relief valve/plunger. Should I stretch that spring out more? 1983.5 Westy with a...
• Re: rear hatch lock failed locked...
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 22:25:20 -0400
  ...The rounded end of this plunger drops into a detent at each end > of the travel, apparently to prevent the yoke from moving into...
• Re: aircraft hose
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 22:34:29 -0600
  ...There are four > inlet > ports in the path of the thermostat plunger and possibly I just > haven't > gotten enough heat developed to drop...
• Thnings that go "Squish" in the night
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 05:49:05 EST
  ...It will make a squish when it leaks fluid into the rubber boot at the plunger. Easy job to install. Two mounting bolts; a...
• Solenoid for parts or Bushing? opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 10:07:29 EST
  ...Sure enough, after getting it out and apart we discovered rusty moisture all over that plunger unit. We actually cleaned it out and replaced...
• Re: Parking/Brake Warning light
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 30 May 2009 11:00:48 -0500
  ...e brake down to it somes into contact and depresses the plunger. Good luck. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On...
• Re: Oil Pressure Springs and Pressure adjusters
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Sep 94 13:32:17 EDT
  ...The reason why I chose the alternate spring/slash plunger in the first place is because the Haynes manual shows a grooved piston for...
• Re: Rebuilding Vanagon Electric Windows or How To Go Into Debt Quickly
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 23:27:18 -0700
  ...At > any rate, there > are two spring-loaded plungers inside and they are packed with grease, > which became > stiffened with age, and don't...
• Re: Dometic woes
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 10:56:15 -0400
  ...All you can do is lubricate that plunger shaft to ease it up.
• Re: Low Oil Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 08:59:53 -0500
  ...The plunger installs with the hollow part down. #3) I'd install an oil pressure gauge. Waser Boxers turn about 4600 Rpms at highway...
• Propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Tue, 31 Mar 2015 21:22:35 +0000
  ...Nothing works...Nothing! I have confirmed the gas is in there and is clear and flowing when I push the plunger from the tank...
• Clutch pedal engagement
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Mon, 12 May 2003 11:31:22 -0400
  ...to your pedal which attaches to the yoke which pushes the > plunger down into the master cylinder. Should I do anything, or just drive...
• Re: Foot actuated parking brake
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:11:42 -0700
  ...So for this little hydraulic brake park lock thing, um, you step on the brake pedal, push the plunger on the lock and it...
• fridgy
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 19:46:20 -0700
  ...would not fire up till I sat there and worked that plunger exactly 200 times, then, it fired up with the first click. Probably...
• Re: I have a van with doors that won't unlock... how do I fix?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 23:38:52 EST
  ...The "up and down" plunger for the locks > are stuck in the down position - the key won't open the locks either. > Popping off...
• Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Rebuild: Core Quality?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 15:23:45 -0700
  ...is clutch master cylinder life span mostly determined by the quality > of rubber used in the plunger or elsewhere? > -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light on 83.5 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 19:41:26 -0700
  ...I have 176,000 miles > and I have replaced the oil pressure bypass plunger and spring and also > replaced the sender unit. I did...
• Transaxle Trouble 3rd & 4th - Away from Home
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 23 May 2009 20:33:31 +0000
  ...at the tranny and I am not able to get the plunger shaft to move back and forth for the 3rd and 4th gear...
• Whats it called??
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:29:14 EDT
  ...If you took the little canister apart, their is a spring in it and I think a little plunger. Anyway the other end goes...
• Dometic Fridge Woes
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 09:46:22 -0600
  ...When I attempt to ignite it (using plunger A), an (small) explosion erupts from the flue vent. At night you can see a blue...
• One place you shouldn't "park" overnight...
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 18:02:06 -0500
  ...I later figured out that I could rest the a/c unit over the door lock (plunger) and using wire fasten the unit inside...
• I have a van with doors that won't unlock... how do I fix?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 20:14:11 -0800
  ...The "up and down" plunger for the locks are stuck in the down position - the key won't open the locks either. Popping off...
• Re: What's that?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:13:16 -0700
  " Recently it was a toilet plunger. I am amazed that she still finds having me around reassuring even after witnessing that clownery." An intruder...
• Re: Oil Pressure Springs and Pressure adjusters
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 01 Sep 1994 13:14:17 EDT
  ...Ditch the springs, keep the grooved plunger (It really is better at the cold-oil-pressure-relief valve end), and make sure that those...
• Clutch Master Cylinder Rebuild: Core Quality?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:47:28 -0700
  ...span mostly determined by the quality of rubber used in the plunger or elsewhere? My fairly low mileage 6 year old clutch master cylinder...
• Re: Zero valve settings
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 6 Apr 2015 19:14:11 -0700
  ...When a lifter goes soft the plunger can bang on the retaining ring. Once it fails the lifter can separate and drop parts. If...
• 87 GL digital clock
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 21:01:22 -0700
  ...the clock had fallen doown and got itself trapped under the plunger (that actuallly does the electrical work that changes the time) I just...
• Re: cool hatch acessory mod.. (fun easy stuff to do this weekend)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 22:53:05 +1300
  ...hatch >panel..this was a finger hole to acess the lock plunger tab..on the base model >transporters there was a hole in the...
• Re: cool hatch acessory mod.. (fun easy stuff to do this weekend)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 11:23:43 -0400
  ...hatch > panel..this was a finger hole to acess the lock plunger tab..on the base model > transporters there was a hole in the...
• Re: Manual Tranny, funky Reverse Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:39:17 +0000
  ...The problem is the Reverse Light Switch.  It has a "hair trigger"...meaning, you barely touch the plunger and the reverse lights activate.  I...
• Re: 87 GL digital clock
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 13:59:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the clock had fallen doown and got itself trapped under the plunger (that actuallly does the electrical work that changes the time) I just...
• Re: HELP ! Clutch pedal mechanism adjustment access needed.
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 11:54:47 -0700
  ...The adjustment of the plunger as it activates the clutch master is what I need. Does anyone have any experience and/or suggestions (other...
• Re: floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on
  Historical mailing list - Kendra Calhoun
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:19:26 -0600
  ...I pumped the clutch earlier and > saw a bit of fluid on the soft rubber plunger looking thing between the > brake and clutch pedal...
• Re: Propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Tue, 31 Mar 2015 20:26:06 -0700
  ...Nothing works...Nothing! > > I have confirmed the gas is in there and is clear and flowing when I push > the plunger from the tank...
• Re: Clutch can only go half way ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 May 2014 10:39:05 -0400
  ...In order for it to take fluid in to pump that rod has to allow the cylinder plunger to come all the way to...
• Re: Electrical Gremlins (all in one post)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:45:19 -0800
  ...On 12/19/2011 5:03 PM, craig cowan wrote: >> The plunger in the actuator does not >> depress, even with force. I assume that...
• Re: Clutch pedal engagement
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 12 May 2003 08:49:44 -0700
  ...to your pedal > > which attaches to the yoke which pushes the > > plunger down into the master cylinder. > > > Should I do anything, or just drive...
• Re: One place you shouldn't "park" overnight...
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 00:19:15 -0400
  ...I later figured out > that I could rest the a/c unit over the door lock (plunger) and using > wire fasten the unit inside...
• Clutch Pedal Click
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 18:39:19 -0700
  ...I imagine this is highly unlikely, but could the noise be coming from the push rod where it pushes on the MC plunger or...
• RX7 Oil cooler update
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 21:26:39 -0500
  ...Third step is at about 40 psi the thermostat plunger progresses farther into the cooler and flows oil into a second set of ports...
• Clutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 20:43:41 -0800
  ...I installed the new cylinder making sure that the plunger is in place, reconnected the hoses, attached a drain to the bleeder valve at...
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 11:16:39 -0700
  ...When you turn off your fridge in LP mode, (gas knob "off") you will hear this plunger click closed in a minute (or two...
• Diesel Additive...
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 14:48:44 +0000
  ...This reduces the lubricity (sp?) of the fuel, and thus increases wear on the pump, and can cause plunger sticking. I found out about...
• Re: Whats it called??
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:02:06 -0400
  ...If you took >the little canister apart, their is a spring in it and I think a little >plunger. Anyway the other end goes...