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• Re: Rear heater - sweet smell
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:07:22 -0700
  you can: -replace core and/or bleed screw and o ring. or -take heater out and plug hoses or - go under van and remove...
• Re: Expansion Tank Hose Weeps: Fuel Tank Full
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:13:44 -0800
  ...Thanks for the warnings John. :) All fuel lines, O-rings on FI's done near/at the same time. I replaced the tank, all...
• 80 vgon autotrans update
  Historical mailing list - Thoreau
  Sat, 1 Feb 1997 20:58:15 -0600 (CST)
  ...isnt likely the bellhousing seal, and around the area where the o-ring is its dry as a bone. around the pan on the...
• Re: wet carpeting
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 04:57:02 -0600
  There's an o-ring in the plastic valve body of the rear heater core held together by two screws. Could be the source...
• R-134A retrofit (JC WHIPME content)
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 06:30:47 EDT
  ...of R134a, 1 8 1/2oz can of ester oil charge "O" ring conditioner, a retrofit label, and a can of stop leak and...
• Re: Looking for propane filler valve
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 29 May 1999 23:52:22 -0400
  ...The +AD4- rebuild kit includes seals, o-rings, etc. I rebuilt my valve last summer, it +AD4- was pretty easy and it now works...
• Re: Temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 17:14:03 -0500
  ...Pull the old one and insert the new one very quick! Put a small amount of grease on the new O-ring to help...
• splitting the case
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Tue, 25 May 2004 19:36:55 -0700
  ...metal ring gaskets at the tops of the cylinders? And the o-rings that go in there? And as far as other gaskets, what...
• Re: Not overheating, but maybe not "right"...opinions sought...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:18:37 +1000
  ...Get prepared with the new T-stat on hand and the O ring already seated. You can pull out the old one once the...
• Syncro part numbers for crankshaft shims, o-ring and oil seal
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 22:02:51 EST
  ...Those parts are; Flywheel, thrust washer, endplay shims, o-ring, oil seal, felt washer, and needle bearing ('cause it's cheap and easy right...
• Re: Problem removing / installing automatic from final drive
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 9 Jul 2009 09:41:04 -0700
  ...unit that I had "lying around", new paper > gasket, new big O-ring and tried to mate them up....it seemed to go on...
• Re: Mystery plug on Water pump.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:37:28 -0400
  ...The plug usually has a gasket or o-ring to seal it. A 10mm copper or aluminum seal ring should work well. > > Dennis > > > -----Original...
• No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:53:13 -0400
  ...Could I have clogged something? Some o-ring did not like the carb cleaner? Do I have an exhaust leak north of O2 sensor...
• Re: URGENT: A/C dryer O-ring size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Jul 2018 17:38:05 +0000
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• Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Jun 2016 to 1 Jul 2016 - Special issue (#2016-220)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 08:54:27 -0700
  ...New flywheel O ring and crank main seal fixed that. 1000 + KM trip, oil level didn't change much if at all. I didn...
• Re: Help! Coolant Leak!!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 06:21:24 -0800
  ...I always thought it was the O-ring that sits under the sensor. Replaced that, but it still leaked. Before I invested in a...
• Re: propane valve?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stratton
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 11:08:15 -0500
  ...service offices!), and they rebuilt my fill valve with new rubber O-rings (there looked to be about 3 or 4, of different sizes...
• Re: skylight flex arm repair
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 21:45:45 -0700
  ...Could some sort of wheel or disk be riveted in place of the worn out ones, or perhaps an O-ring be slipped over...
• Re: Air Conditioner Question
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 19:15:05 -0800
  ...I've never found a > system (out of 4) I removed that didn't have at least one pinched O ring > that was most...
• Re: Another rear heater question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 15:04:05 EST
  ...I have these for $35 plus the o-ring ($2.50). The rear core does not come with this valve (the on/off valve...
• Question on Leaking Diesel Pump - Cold Start Lever - HELP!!!!
  Historical mailing list - ovalwindow
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 17:01:29 -0800
  ...HELP!!!! > The cold start lever o-ring is a 2 hour driveway job. The parts are > probably less than $5. Let me know if...
• Re: Head Update (getting worse)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 20:28:11 -0500
  ...I guess you meant the O-ring? i.e. the upper green one? I always wondered as to the real purpose of these since...
• Re: Fuel pump noise? Fuel filters.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 14:41:11 -0400
  ...It's sealed to the housing by an O-ring, so it takes in on one side and discharges on the other, directly into...
• Re: Puking Oil from Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 07:22:22 EST
  ...thick - it currently has 10w-50 Castrol synthetic in it 2. O ring between the block and the oil cooler has become "stiff" from...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:27:37 -0400
  Keith, where did you get the O-rings? John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Ovregaard" <kovregaard@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday...
• Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 20 Dec 2015 21:17:13 +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...
• '91 GL Campmobile
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:42:57 -0400
  ...gasket a crushable gasket like on the oil drain plug, an o-ring, or what? What tool do I use on the port screw...
• Re: How to test heads for leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 02:07:46 -0400
  ...Head gasket 2) coolant over the top of the internal cylinder barrels, past an O-ring and large thin metal gasket, into barrels)--the...
• Re: oil again
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 17:09:08 -0400
  ...The only problem I have had was that I blew out the o-ring above the oil cooler last year. Walt Spak Pittsburgh, PA...
• Some more newbie questions
  Historical mailing list - Jerome & Melissa Little
  Mon, 27 May 2002 15:50:07 -0700
  ...Someone suggested we change the "O" rings and recharge it. Can anyone tell me how much a repair like this should cost? I am...
• Rear heater coolant valve replacement completed
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:12:53 -0800
  ...I bought it from the dealer with the "O" ring $48.58 for both plus tax ($3.75) and replaced it. I only lost...
• What are these Parts for?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 04:50:48 +0200
  ...drain bolt under the head, but why two? One small green O-ring, about 7/16 inch in total diameter. Doesn't appear to...
• Re: coolant fitting RR cyl head
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:34:34 -0400
  ...On Jun 22, 2007, at 1:20 PM, Jake de Villiers wrote: > That's just an O-ring Jerry. Check with your dealer or...
• Re: Auto Trans Governor Seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 09:50:46 -0400
  ...Pop the wire bale off, remove cap, clean area, replace old o-ring? I plan to drain the fluid and replace the filter and...
• Re: Failing water pump?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:35:35 -0400
  ...of the metal coolant pipes you'll be removing and the o-ring on the pipe that goes into the housing. -Wes Michael Elliott...
• Re: Head gasket fun
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 11 Nov 2023 14:42:15 -0500
  ...I use no sealant on the rubber o-rings or metal rings although I usually tack the metal seals in place with a couple...
• Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 22:58:08 -0400
  The rubber O-ring on the oil cooler is between the case and the cooler, where an oil would be without the cooler. It...
• Re: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:29:22 -0500
  ...Thing is, the A/C shop told >> me >> I needed the new pressure switch and then I pay them 379.00 to replace o...
• Re: What are these Parts for?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 02:45:02 -0700
  ...In my kit (for both heads) there were two small green o-rings. As I never found any when I went through the engine...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:12:18 -0800
  ...The O ring seal between intake plenum and throttle body could be re-used and is not pricey. Actually, if switch parts are seized...
• Re: How easy is it to .....
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:35:23 -0700
  ...One might use the O-ring over again but that's a cheap part and wise to replace with the new sensor. Good to...
• Re: Guess my oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:42:31 -0700
  Oil cooler O-ring - 99% On Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 6:00 PM, Bill Shawley <easywind1975@hotmail.com>wrote: > Thought I'd throw...
• Re: Help me Please--Temp Gauge light Blinks non stop
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Fri, 7 May 1999 11:22:31 -0400
  ...When Ifirst bought mine, this unit blew the o-ring and I replaced the whole thing to get it over with. >I need some...
• Re: '84 Westfalia A/C Resurrection - Expansion Valve
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 May 2001 12:31:11 -0500
  ...Before you spend big bucks!!!! Replace all of the "O" rings in the entire hose connection system, use refrigeration oil to lube them as...
• Re: A/C R-12 to R-134A
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Wed, 2 May 2001 08:32:32 -0600
  ...I did not change any O rings, receiver/dryer, or anything else. My AC cools just as good as it did with the R12...
• Re: Clutch/flywheel shim Q.'s
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 07:54:51 -0500
  ...main seal, the .80 felt washer and the $1.00 flywheel O ring. I'd sure hate to pull that tranny again for a...
• Re: shuddering clutch
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 05:44:56 EDT
  ...bearing > (above in "kit") > flywheel machining (maybe) > > rear main seal > flyhweel o-ring > pilot bearing > One small piece you forgot in your list Shawn...
• Re: AC help
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 11:50:56 -0400
  ...Did he flush and clean , and change the o- rings and oil in the system? If not ....you prob. don't need the change...
• Re: Rear Heater Leak
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 10:24:05 -0700
  ...Core, valve and o-ring are available from list vendors. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Melvin Mudgett-Price" <mprice@ACMEX.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 13 May 2005 13:20:35 -0400
  ...I changed O-rings and the receiver dryer but kept the original hoses. I think they're not leaking because they had become "Seasoned...
• Re: Mutilated woodruff key at crankshaft
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:14:42 -0700
  ...Note that > there is an O-ring on the crank that fits into that bottom space on the > pulley to keep oil from working...
• Disappearing Coolant - Head Lean?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 15:16:32 -0700
  ...According to the Bentley there is a o-ring. The o-ring must became harden over all this years and now does not seal...
• 86GL-questions on resealing heads (a bit long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 01:01:08 EDT
  ...Also the channel where the o-ring rested is not clean and square as the other cylinder's is. The o-ring was also...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:15:44 -0400
  ...The O-ring > > behind the governor plate went after one of the other O-rings went. > > These were symptoms of a bigger problem. I...
• Re: AC Hose repair
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:32:49 -0800
  ...So, before I go acquire the condensor and dryer, how necessary is it to replace o-rings and seals? I would figure I need...
• FS: 87 Wolfsburg Vanagon in VA
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:50:04 -0700
  ...issues (exhaust leak, electrical connections in the engine compartment, leaking governor o-ring on tranny) and it is running great.� It has the rear...
• Re: UPDATE Oil leak between eng. and trans
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 01:05:57 EST
  ...Tomorrow I'm going to drain the coolant, drop the engine, remove the clutch assembly, flywheel, etc., and replace the crankshaft seal, o ring...
• Re: Antifreeze in combustion chamber...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 15:13:09 -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...
• Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 19 Oct 2016 18:59:23 +0000
  ...hold the Sender Unit to get a better fit with the o-ring, and used a straightedge to try for as flat a surface...
• Re: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:29:47 -0700
  ...fuel lines and removed the plastic fire wall fitting. > Replaced the O-ring on the breather tower. The old one was so hard and...