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• Cavitation corrosion/erosion
  Historical mailing list - Rick Stevens
  Fri, 1 May 1998 12:59:56 -0700
  ...When plain water is used as a coolant, liners can be penetrated in a matter of 500 hours of operation when conditions are severe...
• FS: '84 Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - Fred D. dyen
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 02:03:01 -0900
  ...tape Engine has a perfect circle stroked crank, 2.1 liter liners and pistons, performance cam Spares available with purchase at no cost 1...
• Re: Replacing piston rings
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:42:53 -0400
  ...removing the > pistons from the con-rod and slipping the cylinder liners in and > reinstalling. I read somwhere that using the 2.0 litre...
• Re: bus depot snap in fender liners any one use them?
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:25:12 -0700
  ...purchased the Bus Depot set of 4 snap in wheel fender liners. Sadly I’m not aware of any instructions and the last thing...
• Fwd: bus depot snap in fender liners any one use them?
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 15:04:33 -0700
  ...bus depot snap in fender liners any one use them? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Hi Edward, > > They are just thick plastic. I’m...
• Re: Dead ly Serious Fun with Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 17 Jun 1997 09:51:35 -0700
  ...the same >could be true for those newer plastic station wagon liners too). > >Apparently the plastic bed liner can attain a sufficient static >electrical...
• Re: Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 22:03:21 -0400
  ...debris and nastyness floating around in it, likewise 3 !!! The cylinderr liners where "Welded" to the heads. Needless to say, I think this would...
• Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:14:23 -0500
  I've always been nervous putting new liners pistons and rings on an engine with old rod bearings. The tight tolerances and extra load...
• Re: Dead ly Serious Fun with Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Tue, 17 Jun 1997 09:33:18 -0500
  All, for what it's worth, years ago, I used to make these liners (for 7 years) I have no problem believing this. The...
• Re: Rubber Bras
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 31 May 2001 08:13:37 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I have access to a coating material that can be sprayed on as truck bed > liners. It is not polyurethane...
• Re: mini review of Ecoque grill (van camping grill/bbq)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 18:59:28 -0800
  Wow, I've had a Pyromid for years, but have stopped using it because I didn't want to fold my own foil liners...
• Re: Rubber Bras
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 31 May 2001 00:38:48 -0500
  ...Rubber Bras > I have access to a coating material that can be sprayed on as truck bed > liners. It is not polyurethane but Urea...
• Re: Bra Substitute
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 08:28:50 -0400
  I like the idea of Rhino Liners. If it weren't so expensive, I would have the whole inside done along with the rocker...
• Re: Star Trek VW "bus"
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 09:39:51 -0800
  ...http://www.beaterz.com/one_liners/0201/020110_shuttle_bus.htm Alistair -- '82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas in '94 albell@uvic.ca http...
• Re: Aircooled rules
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 21:23:54 -0600
  ...Works extremely well if you have on an insulated shoe/boot or are wearing shoe-pacs or Sorrel Boots in winter with felt liners...
• Re: My poor MPG, compression tests results
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:09:52 -0700
  ...I guess to get 2200cc the crank, rods and the liners all need to be replaced. I got a feeling the products are made...
• Re: Rebuilding vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - quoton
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 08:34:01 -0800
  kenneth d lewis wrote: > > David: > You are the first person I have heard who could not reuse the liners. > What was the reason for...
• Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:57:54 -0700
  ...Cofap is the only brand of Vanagon cylinder/piston liners available for many years. I don't believe there are only 6 messages that...
• Re: WBX motor rather than ....
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:41:13 -0700
  ...The Mercedes guys were remarking about how similar they were, especially the Nikasil cylinder liners. Cool stuff On Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at 8...
• Re: Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 22:07:33 -0400
  ...debris and nastyness floating around in it, likewise 3 !!! The cylinderr liners where "Welded" to the heads. Needless to say, I think this would...
• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:03:14 -0500
  ...Busdepot sells 2.1 liners at $707 a set and about $400 a set for 1.9 (German or Brazilian). When I take the...
• Re: how often do you change your oil?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 May 2010 23:12:31 -0400
  ...Most of the dark coloring is from carbon both from the combustion process and what comes out of the cast iron cylinder liners. Using...
• Re; Fuel Tank Liner
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 21:50:33 -0500
  ...It is a good idea in theory, but how does one know how clean they have gotten the tank prior to the liners installation...
• Re: Vanagon engine rebuild cost
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 18:32:28 -0800
  ...Upon inspection after disassembly by my machinist (Scott), even though the psiton/liners were toasted, the bottom end was in surprisingly excellent shape. Rebuilt...
• Head Gasket job $999 (Warning: Sp*m :)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 20:56:27 -0400
  ...Remove engine Inspect clutch components Glass bead heads Lap valve seats Remove & inspect pistons and liners Hone cylinder walls Replace all cylinder seals Install...
• Re: Heads stuck to piston sleeve
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 22:48:42 -0400
  ...Sorry, this is no help, just be careful with the liners, they are fragile. -----Original Message----- From: KENWILFY@AOL.COM <KENWILFY@AOL.COM> To...
• Re: Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 22:55:09 -0400
  ...debris and nastyness floating around in it, likewise > 3 !!! The cylinderr liners where "Welded" to the heads. > > Needless to say, I think this would...
• Re: spray bed liner on truck bed?? was Re: spray bed liner on propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 17 May 2007 00:38:31 +0000
  ...It is a rubberized black coating that is usually used on truck bed liners. I have recently heard about a new epoxy undercoating that...
• Re: damaged pistons/liners
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 06:14:17 -0500
  In a message dated 96-04-01 17:06:10 EST, DBRADSHAW@mscc.cc.tn.us writes: >In doing the heads and (sorta) top...
• Re: Anyone ever try a Westy "Chrome Dome"
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Tue, 16 May 2000 12:10:58 PDT
  ...These were helmet liners painted silver to reflect the sun >and (theoretically) keep our heads cooler than they otherwise would have >been, thus allowing...
• Re: Replacing piston rings
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:32:21 -0700
  ...removing the pistons from the con-rod and slipping the cylinder liners in and reinstalling. I read somwhere that using the 2.0 litre...
• Re: Heads are off; now what?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 10:52:42 +0000
  ...Nobody wants to pull the pins out of the pistons - it would make getting the liners back on a lot easier, but then it...
• Re: Availability of VW Blue Coolant (one for Vanagons)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 19:51:06 -0500
  ...Most of the corrosion we see on the heads, the liners, and the studs is due more to this cavitation erosion than actual rust...
• Fw: DRY first cylinder - why?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 08:43:16 -0700
  ...I did not yet taken the liners out, or the pistons. What is the reason for the apparent lack of oil in the area...
• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:08:21 -0600
  ...Busdepot sells 2.1 liners at $707 a set and about > $400 a set for 1.9 (German or Brazilian). When I take the...
• Re: Canadian rebuitl 2.0L engines, Good?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 18:21:49 -0700
  ...No personal experience with them, but if they build Diesels for the long haul freight liners then they should be able to rebuild a...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:26:56 -0700
  You may want to put in a new set of Cofap cylinder liners as it is not expensive but will make a huge difference...
• Re: Praises for the Porta-potti, was: Winter Camping
  Historical mailing list - Joe Ernest
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 01:01:30 EST
  ...1 only, thus no need for for bags or liners. The smaller size makes it less intrusive. And the best part is that after...
• Re: Rebuildable 2liter block 4 sale
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 8 Jul 94 23:53:27 PDT
  ...pistons, liners, and heads? If so, I will take it, sight unseen. Please let me know... my 1800 is getting tired :) -David
• Rebuilding vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - quoton
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 22:52:41 -0800
  ...I checked around for after market liners and was given a price of $350 for a set by Moly. They told me it's...
• FS Mercedes 14" Alloys, drilled, correct offset
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 11:46:45 -0800
  ...These wheels are wicked strong, as they were uber-engineered for big, fat, 150-mph Mercedes luxo-liners. After I bought them, I had...
• Re: LVC Protective Gloves?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 21:44:09 -0500
  ...ignite, melt or conduct electricity High durability in cut resistance High comfort Level Allows manual dexterity Use as gloves or glove liners Launderable Jack
• Re: Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:09:11 -0700
  ...Does anyone on the list know if anyone fabricates and sells liners (with > lock-related edging) which can be slipped into the filler tube...
• Re: cracked AMC heads question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 22:53:37 -0700
  ...Replace the piston/cylinder liners as well. If everything is done properly the engine will perform well over another 100k without giving you performance...
• Rusty Bus Depot Gas Tank- Sealer Needed?
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 17:15:18 -0800
  ...an acid earlier? Any experience with the various brands of tank liners? Thanks, Das Kapitan- Captain Nemo 84 GL Sunroofer w/ Wolfy Sofabed Huntington...
• Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:22:13 -0700
  ...Before I replaced the liners my 83.5 was powerless and consumed oil. It still had fairly reasonable gas mileage but strangely enough that...
• Finally! Totoro Lives!
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:58:21 -0700
  ...Install rings/pistons/liners. Sept 22 Install head/water pump. Oct 6 Move engine back to van. Install. Oct 7 Finish hooking everything back...
• Re: Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry and EASY GAS CAP FIX
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:19:09 -0700
  ...Does anyone on the list know if anyone fabricates and sells liners (with lock-related edging) which can be slipped into the filler tube...
• Re: Diesel Vanagons and Diesel engines.
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Tue, 26 May 1998 14:13:12 -0400
  The main reason diesels last is because the diesel fuel acts as a lubricant and keeps the cylinder liners from wearing. The same person...
• Re: Anyone ever try a Westy "Chrome Dome"
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 16 May 2000 12:24:45 -0700
  ...These were helmet liners painted silver to reflect the sun and (theoretically) keep our heads cooler than they otherwise would have been, thus allowing...
• Re: My poor MPG, compression tests results
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:55:01 -0700
  ...I guess to get 2200cc the crank, rods and > the liners all need to be replaced. > > I got a feeling the products are made...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 6 May 2010 06:08:21 -0700
  ...The piston liners inside the engine are cast iron > > with steel studs holding the heads on. Any way you look at it the van...
• Re: Sleeping bag purchase advice wanted
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 17:35:18 -0700
  ...but you can buy cotton liners separately.... Perhaps you could buy a down comforter on sale... (probably no sale until spring)... fold it double...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:32:06 -0500
  ...Then you can clean them properly and lap > them into the heads to get a good surface on both the liners and heads. Yes...
• regarding dave's pet peeves
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 15:04:37 -0800
  ...dreaded unreadable HTML (2) Non-Vanagon content, jokes and any one-liners (3) Replies send to the list which should only be sent to...
• Westy Shelf Tip & question
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 3 Apr 2013 15:21:43 -0800
  ...There's quite a few outdoor fabrics that would work super well as shelf liners, although this may be overkill. Any of the products...
• Re: Fuel
  Historical mailing list - Ken
  Sat, 22 Oct 2016 16:26:11 -0400
  ...A belt-and-suspender fix, IMHO, would be wheel arch liners. If VW had included them we probably would not be plagued with so...
• Re: This guy again (3000 mi trip yada yada)
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 19:43:37 -0800
  Soooo, I dropped the engine and tried to get the heads off without the liners-the devil puts on mittens and a snowcap before...
• Nifty New Camp Gear - Report
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 07:48:42 -0800
  ...Microfleece liners make good tropical weight bags & dry quickly on jury rigged camping clothes lines. Campmor's prices beat REI & other online camping cataglogs...
• Various Vanagon Parts For Sale in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:43:54 -0800
  ...that need re-building, 2.1 crankshaft, camshaft, several pistons, rods, liners. Several good 4 spd. manual transmissions for '84-91, $350 ea. One...