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  • Re: never ending saga working on the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:02:15 -0400
    ...Make sure that the o-rings are green or they won't last long.
  • Re: Engine shot? Odd compression readings
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Wed, 19 Sep 2001 08:24:38 -0600
    ...The oil doesn't run all the way around the rings as it would in a vertical alignment. Jay Zoran Mladen <zmladen@AVOLENT.COM...
  • Re: compressing piston rings in engine
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:54:38 -0500
    ...If the older cast type oil controls rings are used >> you should be able to work the rings in while sliding the cylinder >> over...
  • Re: Head gasket leak - does retorquing work?
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Mon, 13 May 2002 15:03:26 -0400
    ...I DID NOT CHANGE MY DEAP O-RING when I did my job (The one at the base of the cylinder), even if one...
  • Fw: Scraping steering wheel - not screws
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:24:28 -0400
    ...I found was that it was being caused by the brass horn contact arm on the steering column and the brass ring on the...
  • Re: oil pressure relief valve leak?
    Historical mailing list - armando guzman
    Sun, 21 Sep 2003 16:44:13 -0700
    ...There a re 2 water lines that need to be removed to get the whole unit out, replace the o-ring, and replace the...
  • Re: 1.9 water pump question
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 4 May 2015 11:01:43 -0700
    ...The pump I got (Graf) includes the big O-ring and the two gaskets on the pump, but not the small O-ring for...
  • Re: Flywheel Install / O - ring
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:20:46 -0700
    ...somewhere I saw something soaking the felt ring in engine oil.. - some tech book Makes sense to me. All seals on turning shafts need...
  • Re: '84 Vanagon with leaky rings?
    Historical mailing list - GMBulley
    Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:41:03 EST
    ...and he says this will make it look as though the rings are leaky when they aren't. Anyone have any words of wisdom...
  • Re: VW emblem
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 28 May 2003 22:18:45 -0500
    ...The raised ring, which holds the decal, measures 13 cm across. Presumably the emblem is flush with the outside edge of the raised ring...
  • rear (under seat) heater core
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 17 Jun 2003 12:25:18 -0400
    ...I unbolted this switch in preparation to put it on the new replacement heat exchanger and noted that the o-ring (?) was pretty darn...
  • Thermostat help needed
    Historical mailing list - lauterba
    Tue, 2 Sep 2003 20:41:03 -0400
    ...I think that I put O-ring on wrong side of the thermostat and/or did not put sealant on the mating surfaces between...
  • Re: scratch on heads mating surface for cylinders
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:24:09 -0400
    Hi Pascal, unless it's very deep and long enough so it larger than the ring itself, i would not put nothing there, combustion...
  • Re: speaker replacement, quiet muffler recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:35:26 -0700
    ...There's a large threaded ring on the back of the panel. Unhook the wiring and unscrew the speaker and locking ring. :) On Sat...
  • Re: washers
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 8 Jul 2020 09:26:20 -0700
    ...Another option is taking the part to the plumbing section of a hardware store and look for o-ring or flat o-ring that...
  • Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 8 Apr 2011 11:59:16 -0500
    Scott, What electricity conducting lubricant would you recommend for the contact finger against the horn ring? Thanks, John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88...
  • Re: compressing piston rings in engine
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 10 Dec 2013 07:27:44 -0600
    ...If the older cast type oil controls rings are used you should be able >> to >> work the rings in while sliding the cylinder over...
  • Re: :more info: How much should i sell for? (and does anyone want to buy?)
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Wed, 7 May 2008 15:36:16 -0400
    ...What's up with the title?? What is this O-ring it needs?? (Is this secret code for head gasket?!) If this o-ring...
  • Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
    Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
    Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:29:39 -0500
    ...Although they come with rings. You > may also want to consider "Total Seal" rings. You can also by the 2nd ring > from them. Their...
  • Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:04:43 -0700
    Did you use a new O-ring? Bending the tabs is required for a tight fit as well, but you need the ring to...
  • Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 20 Oct 2016 06:41:56 -0400
    The fuel sender O-rings can be either Green or Black. ALL the ones supplied with the fuel tanks and senders I have seen...
  • Re: VW sounds as ring tones
    Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
    Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:10:01 -0800
    how can I have that as my ring tone on an I phone ??? ed > On Dec 11, 2015, at 10:53 AM, Stacy Schneider...
  • Re: Automatic transmission leak - fixable?
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Mon, 5 Dec 2011 08:39:12 -0500
    ...It is held on with the World's Biggest Internal Snap Ring (WBISR for short). Is there an o-ring or other gasket under...
  • Shift problem train
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
    Sat, 9 Oct 2010 18:01:09 -0700
    ...While I was at it, I got a guide ring and a boot for the other end. When I got everything apart, I discovered...
  • Re: re cut ring&pinion to allow subie transaxle install
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:57:38 -0800
    ...re cut ring&pinion to allow subie transaxle install > � Replace the VW driveline in a 4WD Syncro > � Convert a 2WD Syncro to 4WD and...
  • Rear Heater Assembly Question
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 10 Oct 1996 07:09:52 -0500
    I finally have all the parts required to reassemble my rear heater--a new valve, new heater core and O-ring gasket. My question...
  • Re: piston wear and compression
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 22 Oct 1996 20:43:41 -0400
    ...As I said, the valves seem to seat well, the rings are in good shape and the cylinder still looks very good. If you...
  • Re: fuel lines; the injector side
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Sat, 12 Jun 1999 14:33:14 -0600
    ...I can cut up under the ring and reuse it. I replaced the section with new high pressure FI hose. I pushed it back...
  • Re: Fuel Lines
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 26 Aug 1999 19:02:49 -0400
    ...The old rubbers seals were >hard and brittle and the old rubber rings were swollen. The new ones, >unfortunately, don't fit snugly. I...
  • Amsoil vs Redline gear oil - anyone tried?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 16 May 2000 11:18:39 -0700
    While I wait for my new ring & pinion set, I am still pondering the choices for gear oil on my Vanagon trans: Redline MT90...
  • Re: switching temp sensor (for dash)
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:44:27 EST
    ...When you are comfortable, lay the new sender cum new seal ring close at hand. Just as the old sender is free of its...
  • Clutch parts
    Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
    Sun, 27 Apr 2003 09:55:52 -0500
    ...I don't know what part number this is? - Flywheel O-ring - Again, part number or size. This (I think) is the O-ring...
  • Re: Floppy mirror...any fixes that actually work?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:41:05 -0400
    At 03:03 PM 9/7/2011, Walter Houle wrote: >Does anyone have photos to share? I've tried hose clamps, o-rings, https...
  • Re: Frydaye Follies for Friendly Ffolkes or Fickle Fussbudgets!
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Thu, 8 Feb 2001 22:25:57 -0600
    Edgar Allen Joel------ Kinda has a ring to it! Where are you hiding the jug, Joel? All this poetry seems to be whiskey inflicted...
  • Roster: Vanagon Amateur Radio Operators
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Sun, 14 Mar 2004 19:34:43 -0700
    Steven Brendemuehl KC8TPR Rachel Cogent K5ZN Tom Ring K0TAR Frank Brand W6EV John Rodger VE3JR Fin Beven N6MEQ, Jon Kenneke KA7PGB Orlando Palmer KP4CY...
  • Waterboxer engine Parts and accessories available
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:36:51 -0800
    I also have some miscellanous engine parts Collasable pushrod tubes New in Box OEM Koblenschmidt 95mm pistons come with rings Part # 90 264 620...
  • Re: fresnel lens
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Wed, 8 May 2002 09:17:36 -0600
    ...Imagine taking a plastic magnifying glass lens and slicing it >> into >> a hundred concentric rings (like the rings of a tree). Each ring is...
  • Re: diagnosis--blown piston ring?
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:53:14 -0700
    ...diagnosis--blown piston ring? i was driving my 86 2.1L westy up to tahoe sunday night when i noticed oil on my rear...
  • On with its head! (Replacing right head on an '87 2.1 l)
    Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
    Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:48:18 -0500
    ...We are going to clean the base of #1 cylinder and install the new O-ring while it's easy to get to. The...
  • Re: Tranny tools???-reply
    Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
    Wed, 9 Sep 1998 19:50:55 -0500
    ...Not that it's be a "professional" job, of course, but "good enough" as long as the ring and pinion was reasonably close. Anyway...
  • Re: Damping ring and washer for front shocks: Where Can I Get Them?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 6 Oct 2005 23:37:38 -0700
    ...Damping ring and washer for front shocks: Where Can I Get Them? > > Hi, > I got the Al-ko shocks that the bus depot carries...
  • CV questions (searched archives...some ;) possible air cooled mod too!
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Tue, 29 Aug 2006 22:36:46 -0400
    ...larger diaemter of outer ring" Does this mean that the chamfered end of ball hub and larger diameter of ring point outward toward groove...
  • Re: Coolant Bleeder Link Under Engine Cover
    Historical mailing list - Gene P
    Tue, 3 Jan 2023 01:00:17 -0700
    They call it Coolant Bleed Ring https://gowesty.com/products/coolant-bleed-ring-replacement-kit?_pos=65&_sid=4c2525077&_ss=r gp ‘87 T3...
  • FW: Coolant in exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
    Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:54:57 -0400
    Are you sure it is in the exhaust and not running down from above? How much coolant are you losing? If the sealing rings...
  • Re: Gowesty posi traction differential
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 3 Nov 2015 21:46:28 -0500
    If you can overhaul a transmission including replacing the ring gear and output bearings along with setting the ring and pinion position and adjusting...
  • oh yeah
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 28 Apr 1996 20:44:43 -0700
    ...Also, there's a sealing o-ring inside the pivot, which seals the greasy part from the outside world, a sliding seal against the...
  • Re: Diesel: Temp gauge gone crazy
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 27 Jan 2002 17:33:23 -0500
    ...Sometimes the o-ring doesn't seal when replacing, so prolly should ask Bus Depot for a new O-ring first. They also sell...
  • Re: Stuck in 4th gear
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Mon, 28 Apr 2003 22:29:04 EDT
    ...Its my understanding that its not the blocking ring as you call it, that fails but rather the hub over which it slides. cheers...
  • Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:32:42 -0400
    ...Remember to lube the o-ring before installing. Better yet, repalce it and lube it. Hector 1990 Carat 'Ursula' On Sat, Apr 28, 2012...
  • Re: Low beam bulb retainer ring
    Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
    Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:42:10 -0700
    ...I ended up going to a wrecking yard and found these rings from the Golf/Jetta Mk2s. Test the tabs by pushing on them...
  • Re: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:06:29 -0800
    ...That spot is really hard to get at for maintenance. >> >> Horn Ring - last time I replace the horn ring on my '88 GL, the...
  • Re: Plastic noodles in cooling system, '90 Wolfsburg TDI
    Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
    Fri, 1 Apr 2011 22:43:45 -0400
    ...I did think the ring that came out looked to squared off to have started out round. Since I work as an aircraft mechanic...
  • The Front Bearing "saga" continues...
    Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
    Thu, 27 Dec 2001 07:05:31 -0500
    ...I beat the inner bearing ring till the chisel gave up... Chipped the edge off on both sides of the chisel. There is a...
  • Re: A/C compressor
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Sat, 6 Jun 1998 21:27:40 -0400
    ...The one that ticked me, $6 each for $3.25 (their cost) O-rings for the compressor, which are by any means about $.50...
  • Re: Another warm up strategy
    Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
    Tue, 28 Dec 1999 09:28:57 -0500
    ...Rubber seal ring managed to slip out of position when inserting cannister type filter onto a '72 Mercedes. 8 quarts in the driveway. What...
  • SA 5 speed for Syncro's
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Sun, 26 Dec 1999 17:32:55 -0800
    ...Is the difference in the ring and pinion for a Syncro what makes first the "granny gear" in a Syncro. What ring and pinion...
  • Re: Removing rear speakers from '85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
    Tue, 8 Oct 2002 17:56:12 -0700
    Thre is a plastic "ring" screwed onto the back of the speakers. Take the plastic cover (w/ the vents) off of the A/C...
  • Re: cylinder hone question
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 22 Jan 2004 07:01:31 -0600
    ...the rings fresh wall to scrape? I >can see the old hone at the top and bottom of the >barrels where the rings never...
  • Re: Floppy mirror...any fixes that actually work?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
    Wed, 7 Sep 2011 20:54:42 -0400
    ...much more surface area and friction than a o-ring. you don't have to tighten the nut very much. mike
  • Re: humming synchro
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 8 Oct 1996 23:59:57 -0400
    ...you write: << I'd be curious to find out what it is.. >> Pinion bearing and/or ring and pinion wear...I guarantee it! Ed