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Vanagon as Daily Driver
Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
Wed, 13 Sep 2000 08:44:31 -0700
...Right now it's getting the o-rings in the injector pump replaced, and getting a new heater cable. Also we're hooking up...
Syncro: leaky gas tank
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Fri, 1 Feb 2002 22:49:33 -0800
...Now save me from walking all the way to garage to get the Bentley and tell me what leaks up there? Vents, o-rings...
Re: coolant leak
Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
Thu, 31 Oct 2002 22:41:41 EST
...Specifically the "O" ring for the temp II sensor !!!!!!!!!! Thanks to you all for your suggestions and prayers. Jim Morgan 86GL "Breadbox"
Re: How to convert to 134?
Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
Wed, 7 May 2008 12:46:25 -0400
...When we first started doing conversions there was many opinions on how do to do one properly from changing all the o-rings out...
Re: Request for detailed install directions for rear heater core
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 10 Dec 2014 07:22:04 -0500
...If there is a place for a O ring then I hope it is on the valve and not the core side! the more...
Re: Oil leak...
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:11:33 -0800
...There is an o-ring at its base, and this does go bad and require replacing. At least mine did, and I have been...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:11:30 -0700
...If air can't get in >> coolant won't flow out. >> Prep new sensor with O-ring. >> Remove clip. >> Quickly remove sensor, look for...
Re: Coolant in exhaust
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Fri, 20 Apr 2018 04:15:20 +0000
Hi Zoltan! Always good to see you posting! You definitely have an issue. Either the o-ring on the cylinder, cracked head...or...crack...
Re: 85 Vanagon starts hard
Historical mailing list
Fri, 7 Apr 1995 09:44:29 -0300
...Uhm, any seroius coolant losses, didn't one member mention leaks into the cylinder barrels due to poor O-rings as causing rough startup...
success , vanagon lives(temp II nightmare)
Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 11:43:59 EST
...this happen? The donor gave up annother vital part but no "o" rings could be found at the dealer. The local plumbing supply house...
Re: Rear Heater Leak
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 19:25:52 -0400
...Rear Heater Leak > > > > These have an O-ring in there. Take it apart, clean and > > use silicone seal on it. Works every time, for...
Re: Water in the oil update
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Mon, 10 Oct 2005 14:13:33 -0400
...Water in the oil update > Over the weekend, I removed the cylinders, cleaned things up, replaced all > the cylinder o-rings, and put the...
Re: Crossover Pipe HELP!
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 18 Dec 2005 11:16:53 -0500
...It's the one that runs from the right head and goes behind the crankshaft pulley then plugs into the waterpump with an O...
A/C REPAIRS
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Thu, 24 May 2007 11:25:39 -0400
...There was also a leak at a condesor connection that was repaired by using the correct o-ring. The system is now working like...
:more info: How much should i sell for? (and does anyone want to buy?)
Historical mailing list - shawn clark
Wed, 7 May 2008 11:51:43 -0700
...Other than that it runs great it just needs an "O ring" near the heads. -77,000 miles. -has a few small dents -minimal...
Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 20 Dec 2015 21:15:53 +0000
...Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes > > I pulled the cylinders and put in the new o rings ( I had the gasket set). > Then...
heads off--now some questions
Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
Tue, 3 Dec 2002 10:28:34 -0700
...for 4 years after PO had coolant pressurization issues (assuming inner O-ring here). there is a crack between valves on all 4 though...
Re: Ipod installation in your van
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 4 May 2006 21:49:19 -0400
...An extra o ring on plug solves > that. > > 2. the stock lighter has a tendency to rotate in the dash. I glued it > in...
Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:53:22 -0400
...Edward, if it's seeping around the o-ring why not tighten it a few degrees and see if that doesn't cure it...
Re: The Meaning of Life
Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
Fri, 21 Jul 2000 07:17:54 -0700
...That is for a clutch disc that I burned (responsibility taken) one temp sensor o-ring (.59) and the fuel tank rebuild. Now the...
Re: R-134a and lube amounts... PLEASE HELP!
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Thu, 4 Jul 2002 09:35:00 EDT
...I've changed o-rings, dryer.... VW says 47.6 ounces and 5.8 >of >lube. That's about 94% of what the R...
Re: air-conditioner sealant
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 10:30:15 -0700
...also sell cans of sealant which supposedly stops leaks in hoses, o-rings and minor rubber gaskets. Does anyone have any real knowledge or...
Re: Oil cooler removal questions
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:11:29 -0500
>>>Question is- when I go to replace the o ring<when I pull the cooler off, will it puke antifreeze all over?I cant...
Autostop Valve Problem Solved - Repair proceedure
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Sat, 2 Sep 2000 07:39:18 -0400
...Be careful not to drop it or to bung up the rubber O-rings. Clean the surface of the valve and the bore with...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:30:18 -0500
...If air can't get in > coolant won't flow out. > Prep new sensor with O-ring. > Remove clip. > Quickly remove sensor, look for...
Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 05:52:07 -0700
...look identical and mount > identically into the housing with a fat O-ring and a spring clip > retainer. The gauge sender looks forward and...
Re: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 05:35:51 EST
George, I always put a light coating of RTV silicone on all O-rings before installing them. Keeps them in place while fumbling with...
Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sat, 2 Apr 2005 15:50:52 -0500
...There seems to be something on the new smaller O-rings. Is that petroleum jelly or what? A=There is no need to put...
Watercooled cyl head...unusual place for JB Weld?
Historical mailing list - jbclem1
Fri, 4 Feb 2005 16:24:44 -0800
...I'm not sure if the green o-ring was sealing that area, but for the past few weeks there was water getting into...
Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 May 2013 20:21:23 -0700
...The sender would have been held in place with an o-ring and clip. > > What I need to find now is a two wire...
Re: 88 thermostat leak
Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
Fri, 21 Nov 2003 19:38:20 -0800
...There was > >not an o-ring in there when I took it apart, but a little geeking around on > >the net indicates that one...
Re: that dreaded rear heater ...
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Thu, 1 Nov 2012 10:41:40 -0500
...The gasket is not like an "O"ring - round in cross section, but is instead square in cross section. It fits nicely into a...
My First Oil Filter Failure/Bosch
Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
Thu, 20 May 1999 23:42:16 -0700
...Even the rubber O-ring gasket had the exact same little coloured stripes on it. Same colours in the same order in the same...
Re: auto tranny rebuild kit?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 15 Jul 2002 13:48:03 -0400
...Includes discs, gaskets, seals & O-rings,without final drive seals, gaskets , pistons or brake bands. If you are interested please either order through the...
Re: Transmission leak
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 12 Feb 2003 23:24:07 -0500
...It leaks due to the o-ring going bad or more likely, it has rusted through and the ATF is seeping through the pin...
Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 28 May 2004 08:41:33 -0500
...11) Replace the compressor oil plug O-ring with an new O-ring. 12) Reinstall the compressor oil plug. The plug seat and O...
Re: Oil mist/ leak on rear hatch and back of motor
Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
Mon, 7 Feb 2000 09:57:59 -0500
...Both have o-rings that seal them up and they are <underline>really</underline> easy to replace. Provide extra sealing with grey gasket stuff...
Re: Euro-Engine: FIX 89 Volkswagen SYNCRO, Mechanical, head gasket
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Apr 2000 10:42:44 EDT
...Did you remove the engine to do this job ? If not, what are you doing about the cylinder base O-ring that should be...
Re: Mufflers & Waterpumps
Historical mailing list
Mon, 7 Aug 2000 10:57:11 EDT
...I would extend to you. $35 for the pump with with o-rings and gaskets for it. $50 for the pump and the hoses...
Need help diagnosing a coolant issue
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Tue, 31 Aug 2004 19:11:47 -0700
...Is this a head issue? I just replaced the head gaskets and all o-rings, so I'm sure its not that. I was...
Re: Leaking Woes
Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
Tue, 4 Jan 2005 17:49:44 -0600
...Or are they like the Type IV engines where they have O rings and a retainer. Michael Knight '77 Westy Deluxe, "el Verde" '85...
Re: AC Conversion
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 28 Apr 2005 20:47:18 -0400
...The receiver/drier and the O-Rings is all I changed when I converted from R-12 to R-134. It has gone through...
Re: Repairing the propane turn on valve
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:12:11 -0600
...The Westy tank valve > > isn't like this. > > > > I could see how that o-ring would commonly leak in the middle of the > > valve...
Re: Head sealants??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 07:10:19 -0500
...Head sealants?? Using "Right Stuff" is the best so far I found for the head gasket and some O rings, etc. Now, for the...
Re: smelly rear heater
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:07:34 -0500
I did use some Permatex red on the O-ring before I reassembled it. Yes I had it all apart and cleaned everything, and...
Re: Power Steering Pump Rebuild Kits
Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:49:11 EDT
...Seems as though it included a couple of gaskets or o-rings and new replaceable vanes. I remember being a bit unsure of whether...
Re: Oil cooler coolant Leak ?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:44:26 -0500
...oil >cooler - however I can tell you from experience that the O-ring goes. Mine >blew out a couple of years ago - made a...
syncro coolant distribution unit, new part numbers
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 03 Jun 1997 08:26:52 -0700
...251 121 442 coolant distribution unit 357 121 140 plug 025 121 142 clip N90316802 O ring Most dealers are unaware of this change...
Re: Air Conditioner Question
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 21 Feb 2002 21:33:29 -0600
...I put in new O-rings at those connections. I suspect that the ones at the compressor were leaking; they were quite flat and...
Re: O ring making kit
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 16:46:33 -0800
Old fashioned glycerol treatment for rubber bands? What? Does that work? Have you ever tried to dye rubber bands.. they're impossible... red wine...
Re: Our first BIG trip, and a minor problem.
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:56:57 -0700
...of the tank is trash. (or maybe the fuel gauge sender o-ring) You can get a kit of replacement parts from Volks Cafe...
Power steering leak- plastic tube on rack
Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
Mon, 19 Apr 2004 18:35:15 -0700
...Is this tube a dealer only part? What holds it in? It looks like it has an o-ring on it but it was...
Re: Do I need a new engine?
Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 19:22:16 -0500
...replaced the two o-rings at the oil cooler; & replaced the rear main oil seal. It now stays clean, or reasonably so. Route 66...
Re: Major oil leak ...
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 9 Feb 2007 23:45:48 -0500
...http://www.benplace.com/bjp_head2/100_0011.jpg -Oil cooler O-ring (left botom) http://www.benplace.com/gilles/gilles6.jpg -Oil filler...
Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX-Thermostats
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 5 Jun 2010 09:51:02 -0400
...not clear the exhaust header* Don't forget to lube the o-ring (perhaps with something water-based, ahem) and also the bolts (I...
Re: What happened?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:50:31 -0700
...What happened? > > > >I'm replacing my clutch soon due to an oil leak from the crank & "O" ring > >seal. > > > >Here is the advice given...
newbie questions '84 digijet
Historical mailing list - Harry Ruble
Wed, 23 Oct 2002 01:03:31 -0500
...There are o-rings in there right? Or do they come out easily? I appreciate everyones help Harry Ruble the injectors will only be...
Re: 3149 Tool for Crank Pulley Removal - What was I thinking?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 5 Aug 2016 10:48:59 -0700
...There is also an o ring behind that pulley. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From: David<mailto:fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM> Sent: ‎8/‎5/‎2016 10...
Re: Power Steering Pumps - Again!
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:53:34 -0700
...All of our regular list > vendors carry the seal kit, ie, gaskets, o-rings, etc, but I have > yet to > see one carry the...
Re: Transmission leak
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:30:02 -0400
...If the leak is from the o-ring on the outside of the bearing carrier I would just leave unless it starts leaking enough...