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• Re: Looking for quality 14"beauty rings for wheels
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 06:47:49 -0500
  Your right Adam, Those Pep Boys beauty rings ain't worth the price you pay for them--- I almost think they are pre-rusted...
• Re: Can you use tie-wraps to compress WBX piston rings?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 13:19:16 -0500
  ...Can you use tie-wraps to compress WBX piston rings? >Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 14:06:05 -0400 > >Has anyone ever tried using...
• Re: (compression problems)
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 20:49:15 -0600
  >Compression is normally either lost around the rings or past the valves >(although in Vanagons you can sometimes loose it into the coolant system...
• Headlight Bulb Retainer
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 22:22:19 EDT
  Come on ! Someone's got to know where to get new 86-91 headlight bulb retainer rings. No I haven't been to my...
• Heads off, piston ring broken
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 17:31:49 -0500
  ...Is it OK to just replace one of the rings in one of the cylinders? Should I replace all the rings on that cylinder...
• Re: Standard Repair Times - Rings / Heads
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 22:31:38 -0500
  ...Standard Repair Times - Rings / Heads > Thanks to all who responded. Sorry I forgot to mention it is an 87 2.1L > with 82k. The...
• Re: 2.1 ring recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 27 May 2009 10:48:33 -0400
  Brendan, I would say if you are going to pull the cylinders and change the lower o-rings then putting in a new set...
• Re: PC Hog Rings
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 23 Nov 95 22:03:03 CST
  ...the title then it makes no sense to talk >about hog rings AND nipple clips, huh? you show me a hog with nipple clips...
• O-Rings, was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 19:21:23 EST
  ...always put a light coating of RTV silicone on all O-rings before installing them. >> It appears, in this case, a little bit of...
• Re: Coolant Temps
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 21:56:46 -0500
  ...In aircoled motors the teflon reaches the ideal temperature to cling and build up under the piston rings, in effect you are building a...
• Standard Repair Times - Rings / Heads
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 22:02:01 -0400
  ...The reason I'm looking at new rings is because I get smoke at start up after it has been sitting for a while...
• Re: o-rings for rear heater core / Wilfey Again!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 11:30:12 EST
  In a message dated 12/18/01 10:53:15 AM, KENWILFY@AOL.COM writes: << I have these o-rings in stock. . . . . . . (if someone...
• Re: More questions as the rebuild progresses
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 09:21:28 -0700 (PDT)
  >So David Schwarze says: >> >> With new rings in used cylinders, the rings may not seat. You will have >> just replaced a perfectly good short...
• Re: Can you use tie-wraps to compress WBX piston rings?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 22:55:34 -0400
  ...Once the cylinder was on all the rings, the tie wrap was clipped and the compressor tool removed. There was a post on here...
• Re: Fuel Injection Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 15:14:48 -0800 (PST)
  ...The only time oil and gas can meet is through either the valves or the rings (assuming the intake tract is working properly). Assuming...
• The skinny on A/C O-rings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 10:26:31 EDT
  I have heard a lot of talk about using the "proper" green o-rings for r-134a. When I went to do my system...
• Head gasket O-rings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:33:12 -0700
  ...also, have the smaller diameter green o-rings left from the left head gasket set. So, who's got an idea? Jim C. 86...
• Question to a diesel expert... :o)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 07:10:44 EDT
  You dont want to hear this but I think your problem is worn piston rings. The compression can still be good but the oil...
• Re: Engine rebuild break in
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:40:01 -0700
  ...Take it back and make him replace the rings with > good quality rings. > > This happened to me, and my rebuilder didn't hesitate to...
• FW: Re: Rebuilt 2.1 Running Rich
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 23:12:44 -0500
  ...Rebuilt 2.1 Running Rich Did they install New Piston & Cylinder Kit or Just RINGS ??????? ~~~ Don It was new bearings, crank, pistons, rings, cylinders...
• rings to 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - RODOLFO MATHIEW
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:04:34 -0600
  ...the piston 94.2m.m somebody know where I can buy Rings over sizes???? Thanks Rodolfo Mathiew www.mathiew.org Vivan Los so�adores...
• Re: AC Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 21:09:49 -0700
  ...Be > sure to use AC quality "o" rings and not the ordinary rubber > variety. > > There are also several other "o" rings where connections are...
• Re: Standard Repair Times - Rings / Heads
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 18:39:27 -0500
  ...I might just add that historically on some engines, when the rings are replaced along with a valve job, it is wise to do...
• Rings
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 12:52:43 -0800
  ...I read that one person recommend replacing the rings and another said that the rings are not a problem: so do I replace the...
• Re: NVC: Friday......$52 cupholder!!!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 10:07:45 -0800
  ...On Feb 9, 2008 6:16 AM, John Reynolds <kayakjr@comcast.net> wrote: > "But it's got Adapter Rings! Two of them! > > $52 for...
• Re: User Input: Oval's Motorsport Rebuilt Engines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 3 May 2016 00:54:26 -0400
  Many of the piston/cylinder sets are notorious for bad rings. The 96mm big bore sets often have the wrong rings on them, 94mm...
• Re: Vanagon WebRing (f)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 11:18:20 -0800
  "Bored of the Rings" was in fact a Harvard Lampoon spoof novel published in 1969. Still funny now, especially for those who were reading...
• Re: Heads, lifters, the usual..
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 4 May 2002 23:06:16 -0400
  <snip> whether to remove the cylinder barrels and replace the lower o rings <snip> Of course the final decision ... and the risk is yours...
• Rings are stuck ...
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Thu, 26 May 2011 19:03:36 -0700
  Hi to all, I have the four pistons out and would like to free the rings from all the four of them out. They...
• AW: e-bay trim rings...blocked by seller!
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:20:54 +0100
  By the way, if you want 14" silver trim rings, you can use some of the 199X Golf and Vento. I've taken some...
• Re: Engine Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 24 May 2014 10:09:00 -0700
  ...You need to figure out if it's valve or rings causing the low compression. Do the compression test again with a squirt of...
• Re: How-to do very simple compression leak check
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 01:56:02 +0200
  I know of another method to test the rings. You need the ratio meter gauge for this one. Just put 2-3 table spoons...
• Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 09:42:58 -0600
  ...I have new o-rings and have read that I can use RTV > silicone to > help the o-rings seal. My question is: Do...
• Re: Main bearings/rod bearings/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 08:22:15 -0800
  ...First did this rebuild include > new pistons and cylinders or just rings. what brand rings ? and did the > cylinders get straightened with a ridged...
• Re: Fuel Injector System
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 13:02:19 -0400
  ...What actually holds the injector in place? > There seems to be a couple of o-rings and some sort of gasket. Are they >replaceable...
• Re: Piston Ring Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 14 May 2007 11:40:17 +0000
  You definately want to hone the cylinders if you are putting in new rings. I would remove the piston heads and fully clean them...
• Re: Pressurized Cooling Sys./Cyl. Head
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 5 May 2001 08:49:56 -0400
  Gary There are also metal rings between the heads and sleeves. As I see it the metal rings seal the combustion chamber and the...
• Head gasket failure Q
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Feb 1997 23:54:59 -0500 (EST)
  ...Does this mean that the problem is failure of the the thin green & black o-rings on the cylinder jugs and/or the metal...
• Re: What's wrong with that picture....
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 11:23:33 -0400
  >Now, my problem is that i cause that bending!!!!!! >The #4 piston rings where almost seized due to a faulty head gasket, coolant >was...
• Re: rings to 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:39:05 -0800
  ...the piston 94.2m.m somebody know where I > can buy Rings over sizes???? > > Thanks Rodolfo, Jeff at www.vanagonparts.com has some for...
• Re: Alternator question
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 16:32:43 -0500
  Dave, Indeed, the slip rings can be worn to the point that new brushes don't help. I had this problem once...could have...
• Re: 2.1 ring recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 27 May 2009 11:02:01 -0700
  The lower o-rings can be changed without removing the cylinders. I'd be inclined to simply change all the o-rings and compression...
• Burning a lot of oil
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 12:49:08 -0700
  ...So the only thing it could be is the piston rings, right? Well I just put new rings in recently... Someone told me that...
• Need "Retaining Rings" Lift Supports 85 Vanagon. Plus I need instructions on how to replace the lifts.
  Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:25:49 -0500
  Does someone have or know of a source for the crescent-shaped "retaining rings" that hold on the gas support lifts for the rear...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 19:17:58 -0600
  Stan There are also some O rings on the cooling system of my 1.9 L WBX. I forget how many, its been months...
• Re: O-Rings, was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 11:52:05 -0800
  ...I'm with you- I never apply anything to O-rings - think of this: it did'nt come all gooped up with silicone from...
• Re: Need "Retaining Rings" Lift Supports 85 Vanagon. Plus I need instructions on how to replace the lifts.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:24:49 -0400
  ...Need "Retaining Rings" Lift Supports 85 Vanagon. Plus I need instructions on how to replace the lifts. Does someone have or know of a...
• Re: Needed Source for 14" chrome beauty trim rings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 May 2010 13:36:54 -0700
  I think the whole word is 'plastic' now, and they have never made plastic beauty rings yet that i've seen. but otherwise it...
• Re: Standard Repair Times - Rings / Heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 23:53:40 -0400
  How is the van parked? Is the engine kept overfilled? Some oil puddling is normal, especially with 3 piece rings. Many 2.1L engines...
• Re: seatupholstery removal tip request
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:03:05 -0400
  ...I am always happy to get and learn to use a new tool, but I saved the rings and have them shaped so I...
• Re: Update: Replaced heads, now water in oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 00:04:40 -0400
  The o-rings at the top of the cylinders had nothing to do with water in the oil. You need to check the o...
• Re: Another Update: Only 13V from Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 07:03:58 -0800
  ...Sometimes it starts working after some "determined revving," or one can clean the slip rings or pre-seat the brushes. I'll give it...
• rec.autos.vw.hog.rings
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 19:30:01 -0800
  ...rec.autos.vw.hog.rings (hey, it's on *my* newserver ;-) - call your IP!) Just another great reason why THIS WILL NEVER BE A...
• Re: Diesel Rings!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 20:44:51 -0500
  ...Diesel Rings! I have bad blow-by and am loosing power up hill on my new motor. I am going to pull it apart...
• Re: What Price Beauty?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 23:12:55 -0500 (EST)
  On Tue, 7 Nov 1995 EF0JPB1@mvs.cso.niu.edu wrote: > Splittie people: > > Anyone have any idea what 15" beauty rings for old bus...
• Re: User Input: Oval's Motorsport Rebuilt Engines
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Mon, 2 May 2016 21:04:07 -1000
  ...The 96mm big >> bore sets often have the wrong rings on them, 94mm rings on 96mm cylinders. >> Huge ring gaps until the rings snap...
• Re: Vanagon WebRing (f)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 12:46:18 -0800
  ...Mike On 1/24/04 11:18 AM, "Chris Radcliffe" <chrisr_vanagon@MINDSPRING.COM> wrote: > "Bored of the Rings" was in fact a Harvard...
• Re: Question on pulling the heads to repair leak
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 23:02:12 -0400
  ...I experienced no leaks at the lower 0-rings. Others have said that you can stretch the new 0-rings over the cylinders but...
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  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:15:20 -0700
  ...for my 1987 2-wheel Vanagain but, the phone just rings and rings. Try email? He was very responsive to me by email, but...
• Needed Source for 14" chrome beauty trim rings
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 24 May 2010 13:28:27 -0400
  Hello Volks, Anyone have sources for chrome beauty trim rings for the stock 14" wheels on our vanagons? I am in need of replacing...