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• Overheating Issue
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 21:35:56 -0700
  ...When we purchased it, the head gaskets were leaking, Replaced the head gaskets and upper o-rings - also reworked the heads at that time...
• old hoses and Bar's leak
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:12:30 -0800
  ...Possibly the ingredient to keep o rings and seals pliable. If you are using Bar's...check your hoses. Hope this helps. dylan
• Re: Oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:25:06 -0800
  ...I >>> saw >>> that it was the oil cooler o-ring, so I had it towed a few miles home >>> and >>> bought the o-ring...
• Re: 89 syncro westy has leaky propane fill valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 02:15:26 -0400
  ...Looks as though you have a leaky O-ring inside the valve. The little vent hole is meant to be open. >Can this valve...
• Re: 85 vanagon heater don't heat
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 19:11:45 -0500
  ...You just may want to order an new one with "O" ring and just put it on. Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jesper Johansen" <jesper...
• Re: rear heater hose replacement; Canadian spec 83.5 full westy
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 12:16:08 -0700
  ...Vendors have the cores, valve and o-rings. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "d spence" <dkspence@TELUS.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday...
• Re: Leaking Vanagon fuel pump case?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:12:59 -0800
  ...non for leaking cases.There is an o-ring that seals the end up. Never seen one leak, myself.Roger __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
• Re: Fuel tank cross over tube
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 21:00:52 -0500
  ...Is it really necesarry to replace this cross over pipe and the o-ring for the fuel tank sender? The plastic pipe adds $35...
• Re: Brakes, reprise
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:57:56 -0400
  Brand new master cylinder and o-ring. No sign of brake fluid in the booster (though I have one available to put in if...
• Re: A/T governor R/R - necessary to drain ATF first?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Nov 2017 22:36:39 +0000
  ...inspecting the governor on my 1989 A/T...it has an o-ring seal but does that mean that I will need to drain...
• Re: putting 2.1 back together
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 18:08:20 EST
  ...VANAGON.COM writes: > Use no sealant on either upper or lower O-rings? Use the copper stuff where? > On the big rubber head gasket...
• Re: engine quits, oil sprayed on engine/compartment...smoke...oh my
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 14:18:06 -0700
  ...engine quits, oil sprayed on engine/compartment...smoke...oh my > how about a blown o ring on the oil cooler? > > > -- > No virus found in...
• Re: Piston cylinders
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 May 2007 06:52:04 -0500
  ...at the top and bottom mounting areas as well as the o-ring area. > Bore wear is not a problem as they will be...
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:17:57 -0600
  ...Ignition Switch Rear Heater Valve O'Ring Accelerator Cable Gracias, Miguel
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 26 May 2013 13:43:51 -0700
  ...How would a caliper piston O ring cause this? Like even if braking hard, can the O ring hold the piston firmly enough that...
• past weekend's vanagonry
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:33:15 -0400
  ...On the interior front, I replaced the rear heater valve "O" ring which was leaking. I used some Permatex Red gasket sealer spray on...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:58:56 -0700
  ...I happened to talk to a experienced vW mechanic >> and told him we planned to try replacing the o rings rather then use the...
• Re: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:24:29 -0500
  ...Also ended up with new O-rings everywhere, new condenser, new pressure switch, new fan speed selection switch, receiver/dryer. All in all, I...
• Re: Oil Pump Leak Advice
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 19:08:15 -0800
  ...First >> I suspected the oil cooler o-ring but after an inspection and cleanup >> I ruled that out (have spare o-ring ready just...
• Re: replacing hoses on oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 May 2011 23:45:22 -0400
  ...Replace that O-ring between the cooler and case while there. With the big WP feed pipe out there is plenty of room. Note...
• '81 Westy Pilot Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Charles F. Webb
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 23:02:21 +0000
  ...I am going to replace the bearing and rear seal and o-ring in the flywheel but what else need to be done while...
• Re: Antifreeze in combustion chamber...
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 01:14:10 -0500
  ...The green o-ring and the flat metal > seal were placed correctly before we put the heads back on. Will the seals > "work themselves...
• Re: 1990 heads
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 22:40:05 -0400
  ...on 3 different engines and that after making sure the bottom O-Ring wasn't gouged or broken (and that the area is clean...
• Re: Friends on the road - coolant leak - need some advice
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 17:26:38 -0400
  ...I'm guessing it is just an o-ring fix.....
• Re: coolant fitting RR cyl head
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:20:06 -0700
  That's just an O-ring Jerry. Check with your dealer or FLAPS. The dealer in Bellingham stocks the part & the seal. On 6...
• Re: clutch disc
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:37:20 -0500
  ...You may consider replacing the pilot bearing, felt grease seal, flywheel o-ring and engine main seal at the same time. In both of...
• VW parts prices
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:15:46 EDT
  ...165 941 621 - old price - $11.95 - new price - $ 10.82 O-ring, oil cooler to block - 038 117 070 A - old price - $ 5...
• Re: Oil Pump Leak Advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:20:43 -0800
  ...First I suspected the oil cooler o-ring but after an inspection and cleanup I ruled that out (have spare o-ring ready just...
• Re: 82 Diesel Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 7 Nov 1998 18:39:22 -0500
  ...Once out you can dissassemble the pump and change all gaskets, o-rings, etc. 2/ Pull the impeller casting only from the back side...
• Re: push rod tube seals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:38:54 -0400
  At 03:14 PM 6/10/2013, Richard Koller wrote: > I had to deal with a similiar scenario ( leaky O-rings in >collapsible pushrod...
• Coolant sensor replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 12:30:12 -0500
  ...coolant from the block first? Is any form of sealant or O ring replacement needed?? My Bentley manual doesn't seem to say anything...
• EV Cooling system problem
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 08:01:49 -0800
  ...It had cracked and then partly extruded its O-ring. It was not leaking much but just a slight drip at operating temp. And...
• Re: Poll: How many miles on yours?
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Fri, 12 May 2000 17:24:00 -0700
  ...I'm on my third set of heads and am now resealing the current heads after a cylinder o-ring (whatchamacallit) failed (thankfully a...
• Re: R-34 A/C issue for y'all.
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 22:34:08 -0500
  ...for cheap--- But---my advice would be to change all the O-rings in the whole system, (regardless of any information from any witch...
• Re: Drive flange oil seal failure
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 2 Feb 2011 06:45:13 -0500
  ...I took it for a test drive and lo and > behold, it's still leaking. > There is another seal, a large o-ring, beneath...
• Re: heater core source
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 20:14:31 -0700
  ...Get the o-ring as well. The core doesn't "need" to be new, but it should. They are a known source of leaks...
• Re: Dip stick, no jokes from Alistair
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 23 Dec 2023 13:12:53 -0500
  ...Is it a bad O ring? He said the didn’t think it used a O Ring. It felt to me sort of like...
• Re: Flywheel Install / O - ring
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:22:31 -0500
  On the WBX'ers there is a brass bushing th at fits inside the fly wheel that both holds the felt seal in place...
• Re: Oil leaking out
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 07:13:54 -0500
  ...If there is a huge dump of oil from around the oil filter area, there is a big o-ring that goes above the...
• Re: thermostat install
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 19:29:46 -0700
  ...out the old one, replace with the new one and new o-ring, and bolt 'er back up. Doesn't take long at all...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 13:16:52 -0500
  ...this 134 on top of > the mineral oil, no evac, no o-rings, no dryer change. > > PTL & Hallelujah. > > What did you slap the hood...
• Re: water pump gasket cure time?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:25:07 -0400
  ...The silicone might prevent the o-ring from working as designed. Chris S. On Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 1:20 PM, Bradley Gordon...
• Re: Hmm. It won't budge
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 16 Mar 2014 01:03:58 -0700
  ...I did put new pilot bearing with lots of grease, new felt, new O ring too. Thanks for the suggestions Dennis. Zoltan -----Original Message...
• Re: Thermostat gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:51:23 -0800
  ...Short answer is 'no.' If you are figuring to just removed the top, where the 'stat is, there's just an o-ring. If...
• Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:17:47 -0700
  ...I > removed it and don't find any obvious defect in the sensor, the tank > or the o-ring. I've cleaned all the...
• Re: temp sensor (II)
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 06:52:00 -0500
  ...You should use a new o-ring as well. Tonya 87 Vanagon GL Wolfs 74 S. Beetle
• Re: Propane fill valve / Euro American RV products
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 09:56:21 -0400
  ...If you can reseal your old valve, o-rings are inexpensive, but if you have to replace it, you're better off just replacing...
• Rebuiilding *#$&^ Brake calipers! [Syncro]
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 13:43:43 -0800
  You'd think it would be the simplest thing in the world, looking at them - a single o-ring and a rubber boot. But...
• Re: Brake Fluid Change
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 15:19:50 -0700
  ...pumping too vigorously and pumping all the way to the floor. O-rings in M/C get scrapped up and bye-bye, buy a...
• Overheating (still) Help!
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Tue, 21 May 2002 19:15:50 +0000
  ...I replace the thermostat & O-ring and no change. Any thought? Too bad the part costs $40.00 but between the hotel, cab home...
• Citric Acid Radiator Fix
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 00:31:42 -0400
  ...can talk about snow tires, hard starting, and blowing oil cooler O-rings. Count me in for the overheating! (I'll be getting my...
• Re: Clutch job... done properly
  Historical mailing list - James Henry
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 15:52:30 -0500
  ...done properly I'm about to have the rear main seal, throwout bearing, plate, pilot bearing, pressure plate, flywheel o-ring and felt ring...
• Re: Engine fire... again!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 14 May 2008 13:59:49 -0700
  I'll tell you this about the fuel o-rings and the very well made ,METAL Subaru fuel rails........they last perfectly in my...
• A/C work question
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Thu, 13 May 2010 09:21:55 -0500
  ...Break apart system into sections and flushed with a quart of methanol and a gallon denatured alcohol Cleaned up fittings and replaced o-rings...
• Re: Replacing seal between automatic & final
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:32:08 -0800
  ...There is a big O ring and then the two back-to-back seals. I also changed the two drive shaft seals the same...
• Re: rear heater leak
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 10 May 2000 11:02:36 -0300
  ...Took the whole bench out (I won't mention the seized > screws), cleaned everything, added a missing o-ring seal and replaced the rubber...
• Re: You need a spare temp 2 sensor NOW!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:38:41 -0500
  ...Get the O-rings with them, they're cheap as >well. > >Allan >-- >1991 Vanagon GL
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 May 2013 01:30:01 -0400
  ...How would a caliper piston O ring cause this? Like even if braking hard, can the O ring hold the piston firmly enough that...
• Re: Plastic noodles in cooling system, '90 Wolfsburg TDI
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 13:13:43 -0700
  ...leak at the rear heater that turned out to be the o-ring >> where the >> control valve is bolted to the core flange. When...
• Re: I'm back 4 a while
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 May 1995 10:37:42 -0700 (PDT)
  ...some coolant to check, and you really otta put a new O-ring in. If I were you I'd buy a new thermostat...