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• Looking for tips on torquing the rear wheel bearing nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 23 Jul 2019 20:47:27 -0500
  ...How have others managed the torque issue? Jim
• 40 posts on torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 19:33:14 -0700
  I have not looked yet, this is something simple, it's written down in the Bentley... either the talk is on how to get...
• Re: vanagon@gerry vs FB was End of the list? Was Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 4 Jun 2015 15:52:46 -0700
  Yay, TC. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Jun 4, 2015, at 1:14 PM, Jim Gmail Arnott <jr.arnott@GMAIL.COM...
• 666 torque, say no more - NVC ;^D
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:25:57 -0400
  Unreal project, that must be way loud & hot inside: The German Engineers at work. Maybe a great alternative for a Vanagon Engine conversion!!! .. http...
• Re: RPM
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 21:54:14 -0500
  ...3800-3900 in my automatic nets me 65 MPH and finds me > wishing for an overdrive - but the torque probably isn't there. > > -Blaine...
• Re: Auto Trans Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 10:21:51 -0400
  ...1.9L gas engine I have brand new ones for $1395, complete with torque converter. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot http://www.busdepot.com
• starter interchange questions
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 20:36:04 EDT
  ...vans, 85 and older? the 86 and up starters have more torque, and i would like to know if these are a bolt in...
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 16:01:40 -0800
  ...I think my torque wrench isn't quite right, so here is hoping that I managed to get it to only 9lbs and not...
• New VW bus unveiled in SA
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 08:04:56 -0600
  ...According to VW it has 223kW of power at 2200rpm and 1192Nm of torque at 1500 rpm. It targets short ... jimt
• Re: type 4 mains
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:38:11 -0400
  ...that look good, if it's stuck there after the first torque test, good, loose,not good :-) It's an old mechanic that showed...
• Recent Transmission Adventures/ Rest of the Story
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 03:41:23 EST
  ...Comparing the AC 2.0L torque curve to that of the 1.6L NA diesel, the diesel torque (over the range of 1500 rpm...
• Re: Engine Conversion's Done (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 18:18:56 -0700
  ...the 2.0L? Do HP/Torque curves exist for comparison? I would be willing >to create such a comparison graph and post it to...
• Re: Why go to big tires?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:46:40 -0600
  ...to stop the wheel abruptly, we need 1000lb of force at 5" out >>> from the hub, and that's the torque our stock brakes...
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub vs. Tiico (was The problem with TIICO) <F>
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 15:46:55 EST
  ...So, I've only driven 2.2L cars, latest was last August, but they have no low end torque to speak of. It seemed...
• Re: Help the chimp avoid getting crushed
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 07:30:32 -0700
  ...When I have replaced and re-torqued the lugs, then I remove the tape from the steering wheel. You can get distracted or interrupted...
• Re: seized bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Tue, 22 May 2012 21:57:55 -0400
  ...used > housing I think. > > > When reassembling, use a torque wrench and pay attention to the torque > setting for these bolts. It is very small.
• Re: torque, rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 09 May 1996 13:53:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...on the right side - but this would >of course impart no torque. Uh... I think he meant, "one foot on either side of the...
• Re: CV joint 12 point cap screws (bolts)
  Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 10:14:50 -0400
  ...Metal turned out to be soft. >Gave up the ghost before I was able to complete the torque job at 33 >ft-lbs. > >Would...
• Things to do while the AT is out
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 11 May 2003 12:24:16 -0400
  ...Doesn't look like there are any easily replaceable drive flange bearings? I will get my torque converter rebuilt at a local shop. I...
• Re: Speedometer -- the straight scoop ??
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:13:12 -0700
  ...The speedometer uses the magnetic coupling between a rotating magnetic disk and an iron cup to produce a torque that is proportional to the...
• Re: Diesel head gasket blown?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 20:12:00 -0700
  ...But they do not give the torque specs anywhere for the 11mm standard staged torque bolts. Use three stages 30/50/65 lbs for...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:15:44 -0400
  ...It appears the oil was coming out through the openings at the torque converter. We let the engine cool down and wiped off all...
• Re: Vanagon tranny
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 9 Oct 2022 22:47:02 -0600
  ...Same for torque converter. >> The Automatic section known as the 010 is common for many VW with some >> variances for application. For example, for...
• Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:34:04 -0800
  ...Years ago I broke a fairly expensive >Craftsman torque wrench. Took it back to the store and was told "So >sorry, torque wrenches aren...
• Re: Photos of broken alternator pulley
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 May 2012 16:13:15 -0700
  ...scott www.turbovans.com > > I did not use a torque wrench here but I had a breaker bar with an allen > socket on the...
• Re: 1.9 Wasserboxer differences? (63 kW vs 66 kW)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:40 -0700
  ...o) > > Seriously, VW didn't install a turbo to get that torque curve. I want > to know what they DID do. It's still...
• Re: AT rebuilding
  Historical mailing list - Robert Berkemer
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 20:19:41 -0600
  ...Sorry, Bob 84 westy Helen Fahy wrote: > Hello, all. > > Who sells AT rebuilding sets? > > What exactly is rebuilt in a torque converter? Recommended converter...
• Diesel head replacement: it's ALIVE, coolant question
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 18:05:16 -0700
  Well, it started anyway, which calmed my torque-shattered nerves after pulling up those threads last week. Thanks to the group for all the...
• Rear main seal
  Historical mailing list - Al Carey
  Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:15:00 -0500
  ...This is the seal at the torque converter plate. Does the seal get driven in just flush with the engine case, or inset? The...
• Re: Vanagon Starter
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 04:19:30 -0400
  The combination of the TDI starter and my automatic version adaptor I feel is still a very solid option with almost twice the torque...
• Re: Audi V8 in Vanagon already exists!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 13:53:34 +0200
  ...Raimund >No argument there! One would actually be very foolhardy to use the stock >transaxle with the sort of torque these engines put out...
• Re: winter vanagon complaint #2
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 18:04:37 -0800
  ...engine and vehicle to > warm up by driving off at conservative speeds keeping the engine rpm in the > lower half of the torque band.
• Re: 3.3L MOTOR FOR VANAGON.....I JUST GOT THE SVX
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 11:53:14 -0400
  Tony sez: > the motor has around 240 HP w/ about 230 ft lbs of torque........w/ that low > Vanagon gearing ,. this thing > is going...
• Sportsmobile Anonymous
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 19:52:14 -0600
  ...But 21mpg with a diesel, and torque 'til the cows come home--I mean I'm seriously tempted. Somebody help me before I do...
• Re: Tips on changing a 2.1 thermostat?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 05:26:43 EST
  ...Pre soak the bolts with a good penetration oil and mind your torque when re-tightening. >> . . . and buy four 6 mm X 25 mm...
• cylinder head drain plug
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 09:18:05 -0800
  ...Just one entry asking for torque specs on the plug.Looks ez in the Bentley, but the access looks bad cause of the pushrod...
• Re: 46mm socket for wheel bearing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 13:05:38 -0600
  ...If you've never done this torque process you'll find that you have to put the van in gear with the emergency brakes...
• VW service action
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 11:34:26 -0400
  ...Then the nuts are retorqued, not with a torque wrench but by tightening all nuts by turning them 90*. I believe this is actually...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:23:10 -0700
  ...On the equipment I do tighten steel into aluminum ($350K robotic systems), damned straight we use torque wrenches and they do have specs. tim...
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:29:15 -0700
  ...Scott www.turbovans.com bottom line on the power/torque thing ... tdi's have more, and can be more complex than a basic TD...
• Re: torque, rear brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 1996 16:30:13 -0400
  ...on the right side - but this would of course impart no torque. Did you really mean to write "...and stand with one foot on...
• Re: engine conversion experiences (long)
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 11:36:23 +0100
  ...There can't be any dispute that, with respect to torque, the Diesel would be the engine of choice in a Syncro. But you...
• Re: Post 1999 engine mounting kits are ready and lower pricing!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 00:23:48 -0500
  ...Detuning the engine to produce LESS horsepower and MORE torque (at low rpms.) The 16V I4's do exactly the reverse, and hence aren...
• Re: RPM?MPH
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:33:29 -0500
  ...The Vanagon automatic does not have a locking torque converter. VW was most likely the last car manufacturer to use them. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 May 2012 10:31:41 -0400
  ...The main limitation to the automatic is the torque that the torque converter can handle. If it constantly slips there will be excess heat...
• Re: Torque converter drive plate question....
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 6 May 2004 21:06:21 -0500
  ...Use a good strong cross bar to lock the crank as you torque the flex plate down. Stan Wilder ----- Original Message ----- From: "jesse johnson...
• Re: Torque converter drive plate question....
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 6 May 2004 21:21:06 -0500
  ...Just be sure you turn the crank by hand after you torque down the flex plate to be sure you're turning free and...
• Re: 1.9 Wasserboxer differences? (63 kW vs 66 kW)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 25 May 2009 03:52:59 -0400
  ...What? >> caught my eye was the flatness of the torque curve on the 66 kw motor? >> (2800-4400 is essentially flat) as opposed to...
• Re: Need good 1.6TD or na head
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 14:51:51 -0800
  ...My Bentley gives only specs and procedure for the torque to yield 12mm thread triple hex non-reusable type, but nothing on the 11mm...
• Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:19:17 -0700
  ...Can't find any >> torque value in the Bentley. My best guess is just to make it >> "fairly snug" but is there an actual...
• Vanagon 1.9 oil pan bell housing clearance???
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
  Sun, 30 May 1999 21:15:46 -0400
  ...Before I go ahead and torque down the bell housing do I need to loosen the pan? and let the pan slide toward the...
• Re: Shear Bolts/Steering column
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 14:40:23 -0400
  ...There's nothing about that set of crummy sheetmetal brackets that needs any extra-special torque tolerance, and I'm not convinced that shear...
• Re: Thrust, HP, Torque, Gearing stuff.
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 19:04:34 -0700
  ...Warren Christensen added some torque and power graphs for guiding one's thoughts along the way to selecting a subaru motor. I'm sure...
• Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 22:59:23 -0800
  ...suburu 2.2 These don't have enough torque at low rpms IMHO And I do favor: A. 2.3 waterboxer or boston bob...
• choice of differential
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 15 Dec 2016 09:46:48 -0800
  ...these and what's the best - LSD (Limited Slip Differential) - TBD (Torque Biased Differential) - Peloquin - or just put in a locker I am at...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 18:09:04 -0700
  I was thinking about turtles :-) Alistair > On Jun 3, 2015, at 1:31 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > > At 03:58 PM...
• Re: OUCH
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 10:08:35 -0700
  ...The torque converter got a surprise and was stressed a bit but if everything is working right now not to worry.
• Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:31:13 EDT
  ...Some practice with torque wrench gives you an idea of how the proper toque value feels hey alistair You can also tell by the...
• intake gasket
  Historical mailing list - BM2AM
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 19:08:26 EDT
  ...to head gaskets?Should I just put on the new gaskets and torque per spec and forget about it?TIA Bill M 84 Westy
• Anyone have a cheap auto tranny for a 90 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - S. Hajasz
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 16:17:53 -0700
  ...PO burt up the tranny, I don't need the final drive or the torque converter just the auto transmission itself. Any suggestions would...