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• Exhaust Extractors??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Nov 1994 16:17:06 -0500
  ...Also, does anyone know of a decent price on a hydraulic 3/4 race (or so) cam for the 1700-2000 engine? BTW, is...
• Re: '78 Hydraulic Lifter Reassembly
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 09:48:41 -0400
  I'm removing the lifters on my '78 while the engine is out for head work and new rings, rod bearings etc. One was...
• RE: What Service Do I Need?
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Fri, 28 Feb 97 15:36:58
  Change all fluids, especially brake and clutch hydraulics, and coolant. Have the torque checked on your head studs. Check suspension alignment. --- On Fri, 28...
• New 1.9 Turbo-diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - IndianVic
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 11:16:56 EDT
  ...Pretty quiet and smooth, due to hydraulic lifters, powerful and very torquey. They work great on the Vanagons, and the powerband is ideally suited...
• clutch problem - internal or external?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Reimer
  Wed, 10 Dec 1997 12:24:10 -0800
  ...Anyway, as this is a hydraulic system I have checked to see if there are any leaks and no. I have also checked to...
• Re: clutch is growling at me!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 15:05:22 -0400
  ...it time for a new clutch, or is there possibly a > hydraulic issue to be addressed? Sounds like your pilot bearing is going bad...
• Re: Anyone know how to fix a stripped hydrolic hose fitting that goes to the clutch master cylinder ??
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 06:29:17 -0400
  You might try getting a female hydraulic fitting that matches the stripped male end, and screw it on and off in attempt to re...
• Re: How did older vans carry wheelchairs?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 May 1996 19:51:34 -0700
  ...Was it ramps? Did they >have electric/hydraulic lifts for the VW's back then? Any >old photos or literature anyone has would be...
• Re: Hydraulic Valve Lifters
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 01:02:56 -0500
  In a message dated 96-03-19 04:31:34 EST, mharris@kirk.microsys.net (Michael Harris) writes: >I also found (last time I...
• Re: Help - Leaky Power Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Fri, 15 May 1998 01:57:24 -0700
  ...4 hours labour = $200 Steering Rack Kit = $161 Hydraulic Oil = $20 Email me directly if you're in need of more info, Bruce ---------------------------------------------------------- Bruce...
• Re: '85 westy 4th gear sticking and rivet removal
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 19:19:59 -0600
  ...Have you checked the clutch hydraulics? Your clutch may not be disengaging all the way. Or your pilot bearing could be worn out. >2...
• Re: 87 Westfalia automatic transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 23:06:29 -0700
  ...Either the direct clutch has failed or there is a major internal hydraulic leak. Although you can use a pressure gauge to do some...
• Re: Gabriel Air Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 14:02:31 -0700
  ...Gabriel air shock is, the air chamber is separate from >the hydraulic shock unit, so regardless how high you jack the vehicle up >the...
• Re: Timing Belt, Tools and etc.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 18:16:53 -0600
  ...metric dial indicator, > indicator extension, indicator fixture that threads into the hydraulic > head of the injection pump and a nice case to secure and...
• Re: Hydraulic Valve adjustment - when is "contact"?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 13:51:33 -0700
  Quick lifter question, just to make sure i understand them correctly - if you take off all the pre-load, the will return to their...
• Thead sealant WAS: Aluminum to brass thread galling
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:28:53 -0800
  ...Nitrogen Gaseous,�� Ammonia�Gaseous, Liquid��Helium, Gaseous��Petroleum Solvents,�Aliphatic Solvents,��Hydraulic Oils,�Soap,�Caustic Dilute, Hydrogen Gaseous,�Steam, Cutting Oils, (Low Aromatic),��Inert...
• Re: clutch pedal travel
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 9 Jun 2019 07:46:31 -0700
  ...What does this means? > > > > 1 - worn clutch? > > 2 - bad slave or bad master cylinder? > > 3 - air in the hydraulic system and needs to be...
• Re: replacing power steering lines with hoses
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:03:44 EDT
  ...The pressure line is made up from 4000 lb industrial stainless steel braided hose as used on industrial hydraulic equipment, ie. back hoes, etc...
• Re: Switch to LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 10:33:07 -0400
  ...But it's a lot more convenient than > having to mount a switch at the brake pedal, or install another > hydraulic switch in the...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:57:56 -0700
  ...cause the thud? > > Edward > Doesn't the primary push secondary via hydraulic pressure? My thinking is that they do. If so, my official answer...
• Re: clutch cylinder - help
  Historical mailing list - Erik C Peterson
  Tue, 1 Apr 1997 16:58:40 -0800 (PST)
  The rubber boot on my slave cylinder popped about a month ago, shooting hydraulic fluid everywhere, and locking me out of gear. Also, the...
• Re: Tight valves!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 08:46:35 -0400
  Hydraulic lifters should have no play. Proper adjustment is touch, then two turns in. Wait an hour before starting engine so lifters can bleed...
• Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 17:35:05 -0600
  ...Bently doesn't show the brake hydraulic circuit, that I'm aware of. So, I'm stumped, and asking for help. please. pretty please...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 13:41:35 -0700
  ...Like I said before, if you can work on yer own brakes (or that hydraulic clutch system!) you can service yer own A/C...
• Re: What I did a few weeks ago--a pallet in my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 00:39:39 -0700
  ...Some recent loads come to mind (not all in one trip!): Hydraulic auger on a pallet, 55 gallon drum of kerosene, 10 concrete pier...
• Re: help fitting van in garage
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Thu, 11 Oct 2007 05:48:37 -0400
  Sounds like it's time for some serious hydraulics, Jake. Not only could you get in a short garage or parking ramp, you could...
• Re: 82 westy rear Brake Leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 12:43:15 -0800
  ...I can easily imagine your clutch hydraulic fluid is just black water too .. unless that's been attended to semi-recently. minimum repair to...
• NVC: Audi poster, was: Re: [Syncro] Glossary of Tool Functions
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 19:36:50 -0700
  ...Also removes fingerprint whorls and > > hard-earned guitar calluses in about the time it takes you to say, > "Ouch!" > > HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK: > Used for...
• Re: "91 Subie Vanagon back on the road
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:55:05 +0000
  ...My '91 Subie Vanagon has spent the past six months at shops here in Macon, GA, getting repairs to hydraulic lines completed, new GoWesty...
• Re: Clutch Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 9 Mar 1998 09:36:48 -0500
  ...The engine has been out for several >years and all hydraulic fluid has been drained. I am in the process of >replacing the TO...
• What should I replace "As long as I'm at it" when I pull the gas tank and the instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 13:29:57 -0400
  ...dash is apart 3) Replace the clutch master cylinder since the hydraulic system will need bleeding while replacing the brake master (the slave is...
• Re: Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:01:15 -0700
  ...Someone here said they are hydraulic. My fluid level is fine. Brakes are working fine. > > So I think the big green books picture was...
• Re: exhaust / Rust Prevention
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 07:12:57 EDT
  ...That trick came from a sprint car owner I knew and probably the only reason he used hydraulic oil was because he had a...
• Re: Brake line fittings
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:28:14 -0400
  ...As I've also mentioned personally I HATE the poly armor line. > With non hydraulic hand tools it slips in the die block, gets...
• Re: Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 14:52:35 EDT
  ...Any major modifications to the brake hydraulic system should be left to the experts (I said experts, not "pros"). BenT San Francisco
• Re: more anti theft tips
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 30 Mar 2001 10:10:25 +1200
  ...Starter disabling Fuelpump disabling Battery isolator Linelocks on brake and clutch hydraulics Solenoids to work handbrake Engraving ALL parts including visible face of stereo...
• Re: syncro doka w/plow
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 12:47:38 -0500
  ...I'm curious as to 1) how they hooked up the hydraulics for the lift/steer (some scavange from the power sterring lines) 2...
• Re: Vanagon mentioned on Car Talk today
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:36:56 -0400
  ...it function. > ( Clutch, pressure plate, pilot bearing, throw out bearing, clutch > hydraulics, etc.) > > Yea, I now I'm stepping on some toe's, and...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Apr 2007 - Special issue (#2007-438)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:28:11 -0700
  ...If you have >>hydraulics, you're way off base on adjustment. Hydraulics should be set >>to zero lash (i.e. just touching the pushrod...
• Re: What power steering fluid to use?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:55:32 -0500
  Are the ATF, Audi hydraulic oil, and Mobil 1 synthetic fully miscible with each other, or does one have to fully drain the system...
• Re: short-lived rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS CARRINGTON
  07 Apr 1995 00:09:00 GMT
  ...One hydraulic lifter refused to pump up. GEX FEDEXed me a lifter, and offered to pay for a shop or a VW dealer to...
• Re: ...no subject...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 18:43:20 EDT
  ...the dealer where i can find a new pair of >the >hydraulic cylinders that keep the rear hatch open ? what type would >you >recommend...
• Re: Clutch release bearing shaft return spring?
  Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 15:53:58 -0800
  ...their hydraulic clutch is one of the best in all cardom -there is never any adjusting, just bleed out the old fluid once a...
• ISO: Fuel filler hose, syncro
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 10:09:11 -0800
  ...Ideas? (hydraulic shops don't have it. House of Hose doesn't have it...) BTW, all syncro owners will have this hose fail one...
• Bad has milleage
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 05:16:44 -0700
  ...to break-in after the head replacement? I used two new AMC heads from BusDepot, and replaced all 8 hydraulic lifters. Leo, 1991 multivan
• Re: rebuild tranny when changing clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:59:11 -0800
  ...i am assuming this is not a > problem > with the clutch hydraulics because the clutch has been making a rattling > noise when partially engaged...
• Re: FTE Brake Master Cylinder: Failing Seal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 22:54:50 -0700
  ...shown look like it was starting to fail? Is it a > hydraulic seal or does it just keep fluid out of the booster? > > I...
• Re: Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:55:00 -0400
  ...to the infamous Wasserboxer valve lifter/clatter syndrome - > i.e., flat hydraulic lifter. > > Crappy filters you don't want, for sure. But along with...
• Re: Aluminum to brass thread galling
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:18:08 -0800
  ...Let it set a day before putting it in hydraulic service. The Loctite thread sealant isn't bad stuff but never really sets. Regular...
• Re: How much noise
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:36:24 -0400
  Hydraulic pumps can growl for other reasons besides the pump. A bad rack can also make a pump growl. Any restriction on the inlet...
• Re: return mechanism for throw-out fork?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:25:39 -0400
  No return spring for the hydraulic clutch set up and yes it is normal for the release bearing to always be in contact with...
• Re: VW Necessity...
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:06:34 -0800
  11 mm head on the brake drums and hydraulic lines and throwup bearing sleeve and reverse light side cap on the trannys. Early trannies...
• Re: Need A Checklist...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Mar 1997 22:21:53 -0500 (EST)
  ...a small toolbox with standard metric tools (sockets are the cheap $10 set from Kmart) a good tow strap jumper cables a hydraulic bottle...
• Re: Rear brake shoe replacment= crappy pedal now
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:55:14 -0400
  ...brake and clutch cylinder.. > > Don Hanson I just realized that the hydraulic cylinder I've replaced two times in my van is really the...
• Re: Stainless Steel Brake Lines...brake performance tips
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 11:25:17 -0400
  ...get the moisture out of the hydraulics (brake fluid is "hydroscopic", it attracts and is contaminated by moisture even in a closed system). When...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 May 2020 16:00:06 -0600
  The Clutch Hydraulics would not be In Play in the Brake Hydraulics Bleed necessities ~ But >> If Your Intention is to get Old Fluid Out...
• Re: A little help (trouble shoot, value)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:47:46 -0700
  ...Clutch hydraulics is not the first thing that jumps into my mind - she suppossidlyh the other gears work. Sorry to be cincical, but MANY...
• Re: Clutch Noise NOT Depressed
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 08:06:49 -0700
  ...Hope for the former and bleed both ends of the clutch hydraulic system thouroughly. On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 6:16 AM, Anthony...
• Urgent Bus SOS follow up..
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 15:32:01 -0600 (MDT)
  ...You were right, who ever asked about the hydraulic lifters - it's a '77, not a '78.... nerves...
• Source of 1.9L TD
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 21:00:36 -0700
  ...These engines are used for many purposes, generators, stationary pumps, hydraulic pumps, etc...It's up to you to tell them whatever you want...