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• Re: Subaru 3.3 liter 6
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 15:07:41 +0500
  ...It has a 3.3 liter six that puts out 230hp at > 4,000 rpm, torque was something like 224. Just injected, no turbos...
• Vendor choices for rebuilt Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:09:11 -0400
  ...You might remember my posts about my leaking ATF in the torque converter area. So tranny is going to need to come out to...
• Torque Wrench Opinions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Feb 1995 08:39:37 -0600 (CST)
  ...One of these would be a torque wrench. Sears has a couple of nice models, or so I think. One model is about $60...
• New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 04:30:16 -0600
  ...Put the new AMC hesds on with all parts assembled, torque them down, and the beenengine won't turn. Removed the heads twice, still...
• Looking for good used flex plate for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:12:37 -0500
  ...This is the plate goes between the engine and the torque converter on an automatic transmission Vanagon. If you have one, please pmail me...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:58:14 -0700
  On Apr 20, 2013, at 2:58 AM, Bob Anderson wrote: > I'm wondering if this is pretty straight forward or are there > particular...
• low torque
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 19:39:17 -0400
  1985 1.9 engine MT with 83k seems to have bad power up to about 2100 rpm then it takes off with lots of...
• Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:22:00 EDT
  ...wrenches when putting your tires back on................" hey guys they make torque bars just for this, as long as they use them you are...
• Reply to: Re: Bent my bumper
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  21 Nov 96 21:07:09 EST
  ...much do you want for they one you've got? I torqued mine a bit past the hammer and block stage... Charles "Luke" Lukey...
• Re: Wiper arms.
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Wed, 3 May 2000 17:03:32 -0600
  >>>So, from what i gather, you can torque these down pretty good without >>>busting the shaft? Yes, you can bust the shaft. I did...
• Re: 5 cyl. Audi, sender on flywheel doesn�t matter
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 11:56:55 +0200
  ...for that rating...) But the 2,6 from SA has more torque on lower RPMs, hasn�t it? Better suited for the heavy Vanagon...
• Re: SA Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 09:30:02 -0800
  ...Great torque, great fuel economy. pensioner
• Diesel Vanagon Questions
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Fri, 30 May 2003 16:49:35 -0700
  ...Logic tells me that the "High Torque" VW diesel engine should find it easy to run the AC. With a turbo added I could...
• Re: Small successes first Axle in
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:42:54 -0700
  ...You have my greatest respect! Don’t forget to torque. You have a clicker type torque wrench I assume, need someone to set at...
• Re: Why go to big tires?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:44:12 -0700
  ...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: Found motor for Swap, need advice
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Tue, 5 May 1998 12:20:15 -0400
  ...1780cc CIS FI 90@5500 rpm HP 100@3000 rpm Torque 3.19x3.40 Bore & Stroke 8.5:1 Compression 28@2000 rpm Oil...
• It runs: Driving the 1.9 Turbodiesel Syncro!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 23 Feb 1999 21:58:03 -0500
  ...None of the weird surges and jerks of the waterboxer, just smooth, torquey acceleration. The first test I threw at it was to climb...
• Re: re-torque-ing heads to stop coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 08:16:22 -0400
  ...Is this something that I should re-check (the head nut torque) or does this just need to be done once? Thanks Pascal '84...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sat, 21 May 2016 22:01:30 -0700
  ...The Torque converter, the differential, and the CV joints are all things I wanted to learn about at a later date. I guess I...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 11:53:50 -0400
  On Wed, 3 Jun 2015 08:07:22 -0700, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > >The 360 ft lbs of torque is not bearing...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:30:39 -0400
  ...The original failure was not being properly torqued but once they wear, they cannot be trusted for the long haul. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Rear axle nut size?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Wed, 22 May 2002 08:11:02 -0700
  ...The fact that VW used a castellated nut and then speced it to be cranked further after the basic torque is met should tell...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 15:32:25 -0800
  ...Bentley manuals for oil pan bolt torque spec.... Vanagon diesel: 7 ft lbs VW Fox 1.8 gas: 15 ft lbs. Mk3 2.0...
• Re: vw tools?
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:20:26 -0300
  ...You should then be able to torque them. (I got that trick from the "Hot to Keep your VW Alive Book". I not have...
• Re: What torque for 2.1 rod nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 13:57:12 -0500
  ...The torque recomendations for those choices I am not remembering > right off the top of my head, but I know that the references are...
• Front Shocks Torque
  Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:43:20 -0400
  I replaced my front shocks last night, they were pretty shot.. Used Bilstein HD's.. and I'm wondering, is there a proper toqure...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:19:25 -0500
  ---- Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > I really don't understand the reluctance to get a real wrench, ie > 1/2" breaker bar and...
• Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:49:47 +0000
  >>>I researched the differential before purchase, >>>so was pretty well aware of what I was getting into. >>>A locker would be wonderful in some...
• Re[2]: (Fwd) Outrageous oil change prices
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Sun, 11 May 97 21:17:00 PDT
  But if you've ever had one of those cheapo 45$ oil changes and they didn't re-torque your heads properly, you really...
• Re: 1.6 TD torque specs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:43:32 -0700
  Turbocharger to exhaust manifold (polygon-head bold with threads and head contact surface coated with VW high-temperature grease)....40 Nm (30 ft. lb...
• Re: Lug wench, steel nuts
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 23:00:54 EST
  ...Nearly 400 ft-lbs torque and many years of heat and corrosion tend to lock them up a bit. BTW, steel wheels. I parallel...
• DIESEL seals question
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 14:28:26 -0800
  ...But what do I need to get the seals out and back in? How to lock the crank to torque the new center bolt...
• Re: Stainless vs Copper exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 18:43:11 -0500
  <<John, I have heard SS is a "soft" metal subject to galling if over torqued. I like the copper nuts because they are 12mm...
• Re: tightening floppy manual exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 21:53:12 EDT
  ...Time, Tom@SALICOS.COM writes: > just get them in place and torque the heck out of them? > > yep..remove the mirror and crank that...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:25:48 -0700
  ...Are they *really* adjustable or is it best to just get them in place and torque the heck out of them? Tom Salicos '87...
• Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub vs. Tiico (was The problem with TIICO)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 12:07:59 EST
  ...The 2.0L TIICO and VW engines have less low end torque but significantly more high end torque. Running the 2.0L engine with...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:55:50 -0700
  ...of torque. >> Vehicle on its� wheels, on the ground, rear hand brake fully engaged and >> wheel >> being torqued� blocked. Now, more to the problem...
• Headstud Horror PROGRESS
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 11:12:49 PST
  ...start turning with "pulses" of torque. If the bolt doesn't turn easily, STOP 7. remove e-z out, apply more oil, and more...
• Re: Was cv joint question
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:08:48 -0400
  ...I had > them all torqued to 33# without any issue. We have our last road trip of > the year this weekend, about 250 miles...
• Rear Axle Housing Bolts: Use shallow O2 Socket?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:35:33 -0700
  ...Then again, I used a small sledge and combo wrench to remove the bolts so have "torqued" down the passenger side bolts using similar...
• Re: Bigger Brakes was: My thoughts after hearing some responses
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 13:56:38 -0500
  ...takes more fluid pressure to cause the same torque on the > wheel), there shouldn't be a problem. > > (Speaking from an engineering background, but...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 09:46:30 -0400
  ...The torque converter is not the issue. It is the internal moving parts such as the clutches and bearings that will be spinning by...
• Re: Digest Number 2372
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 17:58:11 -0700
  ...Now the retarding force is ratio of the torque times the rolling radius of the wheel. (lbs-ft/ft to give retarding force in...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:37:38 -0400
  While the waterboxer has a good amount of torque at low rpms, if I remember correctly, it's maximum torque is around 4000 rpms...
• Re: noisy speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Feb 2013 09:43:05 -0500
  ...Gotta say I love the the torque biasing differential I installed a few years ago. Plowed through 10 inches of snow in my driveway...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:56:46 -0700
  ...AutoZone sells Vanagon Torque converters for $125? WOW!I will be getting one for stock. Especially at that price. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of...
• Re: I'm new at this
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 22:37:56 -0700
  ...Why is it so great? 60mpg and 90hp and 150ft/lb of torque for a 1.9L engine. The engine is so computerized there...
• Re: Popping out of 4th gear!!
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:50:59 -0600
  ...If the front transmission mount is worn, and moving with the torque, it can cause the transmission to jump out of gear! I had...
• Re: Syncro spring lengths
  Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 20:35:09 -0700
  I saw a giz once that allowed you to use a torque wrench and a dial indicator to measure the amount of force it...
• Re: [Syncro] 89 Syncro driveshaft detached
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 04:25:52 EDT
  ...a common problem if the 12 point (XZN) bolts are not torqued properly. I tightened them back up to spec and have not a...
• Mysterious Vanagon problem - will not move - Problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 11:11:42 -0700
  ...A good reminder to always double-check that your fasteners are torqued to specifications when working on your Vanagon. thanks to all for the...
• Re: Crank Pulley: 3 groves vs 1 grove
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 21 May 2007 09:55:21 -0400
  ...Be warned; the bolt on the three ring pulley has a substantial amount of torque holding it in. While you are there I would...
• Re: Update on Waterboxer vs Transplant Power Options
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 14:45:45 EDT
  ...The work required is provided by burning the amount of fuel necessary to provide the torque demanded. As you know, the torque delivered to...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:37:27 -0400
  ...accelerating from a stop is certainly mainly a torque >issue. and cruising on the flats the tow isn't much of a torque or...
• Re: I4 engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 21:16:33 -0600
  ...This devise accommodates the torque generated on fast take offs, heavy torque of climbing hills or a variety of situations that would otherwise compress...
• Re: few things you want to tell the tire changing monkeys at the local tire s...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 20:03:13 -0800
  ...If you are 135 lbs and you step on the end, you would get the right torque. Now, if you are not of the...
• Re: A/T wont drive in 3rd.Assistance PLEASE...
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 20:16:57 +0000
  Hey Jeff, Im not sure what you mean by torqued properly we inserted the piston and put the cover back on with new o...
• Fwd: Engine RPMs???(not too long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 04:36:44 EST
  ...87 Jetta, (102 hp @5250 rpm) engine , auto -tach reads 3800 RPM at 70 mph. (110 ft lb torque@3250 rpm) 82 Westfalia , 2...
• Re: Question about rear wheel bearing spacers etc.
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:10:22 -0700
  ...What your is your van? The torque was also increased and the castle nut was changed to one with more slots to allow this...
• Re: Vanagon snow performance
  Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
  Sun, 3 Dec 1995 23:48:30 -0500 (EST)
  ...73 Bus > > then : '87 Weekender and the '73 SuperBug (too much low > end torque) > > > Having said this, remember, any single one of these are...