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Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:31:35 -0400
...I cut the pipe 4 inches from rack and >> connected by sliding hose over pipe and used hose clamps. Other end >> hose clamps to...
Re: spacers and sproings
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Wed, 1 Jul 1998 13:21:02 -0600
...Now I clamp it down an inch. A load of 150 lbs. placed on this pre-loaded non-linear spring will now compress it...
Re: (was) I could use a little help - jump starters
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:02:37 -0400
...high compression engines are going to be hard to start with the jumper packs. And the connections become critical. If the clamps on the...
Re: No fuel pressure options?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:56:18 -0600
MW If you are getting Gas' @ the TestPort when the Pump is running then I would try Clamping the ReturnHose from PressureReg' to Tank...
Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 29 Dec 2007 12:56:58 -0800
...I always recommend testing the basics first-- spark, fuel, vacuum hoses, compression? More often you'll find the problem early on, the silliest little...
Re: Over heating issues, hose broke
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:06:27 -0700
...Found a > great mechanic that had VW experience and he replaced Head gasket and > busted hoses, and said that compression wear was normal. So...
Re: Turbo diesel motor in Vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 19:56:15 -0700
...Inside the 6" ABS tube is a cone style air filter clamped onto the end of the straight pipe - just don't glue the...
Re: 2.5L 120HP waterboxer.....that runs on 91 octane......90mm stroke by 94mm bore....and pases smog...hmmm?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 15 Mar 2002 22:45:56 -0700
...TITANIUM RETAINERS- SS VALVES-CUT TO 94mm9.0 TO 1.0 COMPRESSION 650 WEBER CARBS 40mm DOWN DRAFTS-28mm VENTURIES (UPDATE KITS W/38...
Re: Question on WV camper
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Mon, 1 Sep 2003 10:28:13 -0600
...If hard starting persists, likely your timing is slightly off, (re-time, can set just slightly advanced), and/or your compression is a bit...
Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines!
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:48:25 EDT
...I cut the pipe 4 inches from rack and connected by sliding hose over pipe and used hose clamps. Other end hose clamps to...
Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:43:09 -0500
...12.8 Battery posts + clamps, and starter 30 connection are >>> clean. Solenoid connection is fairly clean. (certainly not corroded) >>> Turning key dims headlights nearly...
Re: Head Retorquing On New Engine
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Fri, 27 Jan 2006 12:56:06 -0600
...I went at least 25,000 miles on poorly tightened heads.� I had a compression test done under warranty to see if there was...
Re: Strange no-start problem
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:59:13 -0500
...It's also good for doing compression tests without having to disable and ground the coil (I just don't turn on the key...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 16:25:19 -0500
Tom, a long time ago, I did this job by using a hose clamp because I pulled a couple of the piston liners off...
Re: info needed on crancase ventilation systems (mostly I4)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:43:45 -0800
...FWIW, I found that 3/4" copper pipe, galvinized nipple, short bit of rubber hose + clamps works fine to interface PCV to intake bellow...
Re: AC Repair report
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:59:45 -0400
...However, whereas before it dripped pretty much all around,? including at the front where the new clamps are, this time I saw a? drip...
take a look a jeff's pictures
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Thu, 21 Nov 2002 08:01:50 -0800
...The van dropped an intake valve seat on #1 cylinder when I was doing compression testing in the driveway. Very lucky. The van/engine...
Re: 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Fri, 22 Oct 1999 04:16:20 -0500
...I suggest removing the hose clamp at the tank, specifically the clamp that secures the return water path from the engine to the tank...
Re: Add-on Oil Coolers
Historical mailing list
Sun, 14 May 1995 12:19:57 -0700
...If you are considering re-using an old case, look closely at the bearing saddles, _any_ indication of 'pounding out', or metal compression where...
Re: Preparing for The Big Trip (moving to the left coast)
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Mon, 22 Apr 1996 08:06:06 -0700 (PDT)
...the continent? what did you do to > get ready? If your compression is good, if it sounds good, and you've been keeping up...
Re: Start up,back fire?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 19 May 2015 08:48:31 -0700
...It might be a good idea to do a compression test too. Engine warmed up, all plugs removed, and the throttle held fully open...
Re: 88 GL - Coolant Loss
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Sun, 23 Mar 2014 00:30:14 -0700
I would check the compression of the engine..or even better..do a leak down test. if that was ok..I'd pressure test...
Re: 5/16" High Pressure Fuel Lines OK?
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:07:23 -0500
...anything will be better than those old one, the clamp is the >> one >> you should wonder about it's quality. The cheap one will...
Re: Advice on BMW project car (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:21:24 -0700
...Likely even totally clamped out it will have outstanding handling and balance. it'll be a steep learning curve too possibly bedore you understand...
Gas tank replacement, 78, successful!
Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
Mon, 17 Jun 1996 13:48:52 -0400
...A few pieces of gas line and a couple hose clamps later, and the only thing left was a short discussion of why the...
Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines!
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:13:37 -0700
...I cut the pipe 4 inches from rack and > connected by sliding hose over pipe and used hose clamps. Other end > hose clamps to...
Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Mon, 28 Nov 2016 20:32:44 +0000
...Is this a problem that has been developing or is it long term? Was it gradual or sudden? Have you checked engine compression and...
Re: Over heating issues, hose broke
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:12:19 -0500
...We continued on to Alaska with no problems only some minor leaking form improperly tightened hose clamps. On the way home from Alaska we...
Re: Ronal Wheels Web Info
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Mon, 21 Feb 2000 18:59:32 -0800
...The tire is > > actually bolted onto the > > rim by means of a compression ring so as to keep > it > > from coming off easily. > > > > I...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Wed, 4 Sep 2013 20:45:31 -0700
...Normally, the compression head >> gaskets do not fail very often. That is not true of the outer water gasket >> which is held in place...
Re: Craigslist 72 Bus
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 6 Jan 2008 12:58:25 -0600
...the piston heads are concave so they provide a bit higher >compression. I'm told by the previous owner that it was rebuilt 200...
'81 Gas Tank Removal (long)
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Tue, 6 Dec 1994 15:56:49 -0700 (MST)
...The hoses are held on by compression clamps and are a bear to get off. I've replaced the 4 clamps with worm clamps...
Re: Burnt Van Photos
Historical mailing list - Ben
Sat, 7 Jul 2007 12:22:10 -0400
...that include some of you here on this list. > >2 days ago, i inspected an 87, original fuel line, no more clamp on the...
Re: Air Getting into Cooling system- SOLVED
Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
Mon, 15 May 2006 11:05:21 -0600
...Despite "being sure", I checked and heads were sealed tight (NO COMPRESSION LEAKS). So I took the next step and pressurized the system to...
Re: Start up,back fire?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Tue, 19 May 2015 12:47:00 -0400
...The compression washer on the plug was not > compressed and was on an angle with dirt between the washer and plug. Could > this have...
Re: some guidance please, 86 autotrans torubles
Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:08:24 -0400
...in the vehicle) I used a wood working bar clamp to assist in the compression of the springs under the plate and that allowed...
Re: Start up,back fire?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Tue, 19 May 2015 06:09:34 -0400
...The compression washer on the plug was not compressed and was on an angle with dirt between the washer and plug. Could this have...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 4 Sep 2013 22:42:48 -0600
...Normally, the compression >>> head >>> gaskets do not fail very often. That is not true of the outer >>> water gasket >>> which is held in place...
Re: legitimate beef - water under the bridge - or just plain wrong
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:16:47 -0400
...The high pressure side also has a compression fitting at this same area. Probably what happened is that they replaced the rear section because...
Re: Propane lines
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 23:44:29 -0500
...an approved type such as proper copper tubung and flare fittings. Compression fittings in general are not acceptable. Hose assemblies are available for LPG...
Re: FS 85 Wolfsburg Westfalia Without Kitchen W/73.4K
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 3 May 2009 12:55:23 -0700
...NEW RACK AND PINON ASSEMBLY, A CYLINDER LEAK DOWN AND COMPRESSION TEST, AND MUCH MORE! Over $6000 in work! * I find that pretty hard...
Re: Start up,back fire?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 19 May 2015 09:16:36 -0500
...The compression washer on the plug was not compressed and was on an angle with dirt between the washer and plug. Could this have...
Re: engine issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 1 Jan 2010 10:10:07 -0500
...My choice is to use the proper fitting, use steel tube to connect the sensor and mount it with clamps up top, usually to...
Injectors, Plugs, and Performance (Long)
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Tue, 5 Sep 2006 12:23:46 -0700
...providing the same amount of work/push that the others were. Compression test showed all cylinders within 20% of each other, the usual criteria...
Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:49:36 -0700
...I cut the pipe 4 inches from rack and > connected by sliding hose over pipe and used hose clamps. Other end > hose clamps to...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] leaking head gasket ?
Historical mailing list - mike twombley
Wed, 21 Jan 2004 10:06:07 -0800
...This will put the clamp on the cylinder head for certain. I have used head studs and main bearing studs on every water cooled...
After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans)
Historical mailing list - swamps
Sun, 6 Jan 2002 16:56:05 -0800
...Can overheating smoke the synchros? I am going to do a compression test on the engine, see how that reads. I don't seem...
Re: Question about ignition timing..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:58:23 -0700
...Then you'd clamp the distributor in place and turn the motor back a bit, pry the points open and stick the Zig Zag...
Re: please help!!! I dunno what to do 85' 1.9L
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Sat, 20 Sep 2003 08:50:53 -0500
...Tighten the clamps at the AFM and throttlebody. Ensure the crankcase vent hose connection is tight and the hose is crack free and still...
Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Tue, 3 Sep 2002 08:31:20 -0700
...I could not find any issues with respect to the compression seal issue with the VW block. It seems the real issue was the...
Re: nuts vs head gasket job
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 4 Sep 2013 21:10:07 -0700
...Normally, the compression head >>> gaskets do not fail very often. That is not true of the outer water gasket >>> which is held in place...
Re: Start up,back fire?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Tue, 19 May 2015 11:23:57 -0700
...The compression washer on the plug was not compressed and was on an angle with dirt between the washer and plug. Could this have...
Re: Start up,back fire?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Tue, 19 May 2015 10:22:13 -0400
...The compression washer on the plug was not compressed and was on an angle with dirt between the washer and plug. Could this have...
Re: 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Fri, 22 Oct 1999 06:44:26 EDT
...It works GREAT! The clamp only needs snugging up instead of continuously tightening the clamp until the hose is deformed beyond recognition trying to...
Re: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans)
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Sun, 6 Jan 2002 17:29:19 -0800
...Can overheating smoke the synchros? > I am going to do a compression test on the engine, see how that reads. I > don't seem...
Re: Power window problems
Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
Sat, 14 Jan 2006 08:12:45 -0800
...get a clamp with something soft on the ends to hold the window in place. you have to remove the regulator and motor together...
Re: Start up,back fire?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 19 May 2015 10:04:17 -0700
...The compression washer on the > plug was not compressed and was on an angle with dirt between the > washer and plug. Could this have...
Re: Removing Luggage Rack Pop Rivets
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Sun, 13 Oct 2002 12:35:39 +0100
...So when re-riveting ensure the surfaces are flat (the holes are deburred properly), well clamped up first (else the rivet will expand between...
Re: Let me introduce myself- finally!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 3 Jun 2005 00:04:49 -0400
...87 still used screw type hose clamps. Replace with the spring type clamps. These allow for expansion without crushing the hoses or cracking the...
Re: Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:18:50 EDT
...The next thing I did was to remove the muffler, which was held on with a U-clamp. And as it turned out, the...