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• Re: Is it better
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 16:38:56 EDT
  ...I also have a good deal going on the complete engine gasket kits for the waterboxer that comes with both head gaskets, the black...
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 09:40:15 -0500
  ...When the van had about 115K miles the intake manifold gasket blew due to a stuck thermostat and resulting overheating. During the gasket replacement...
• Re: Cleanest head gasket job ever is now complete......
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:09:44 -0700
  ...see what may be one of the cleanest and > prettiest head gasket jobs you'll ever see. > > This is what happens when you let...
• Re: Oil drain plug problems-Help!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 4 May 2015 06:51:19 -0400
  ...The OEM drain plug is steel and the case it goes into is aluminum, the gasket is supposed to be a one time use...
• Re: those plastic breather thingys under the front wheel-wells
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 20:00:48 -0700
  On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 7:58 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > On mine the lower lip on each rubber gasket...
• gasket procedure help please
  Historical mailing list - Shaners [KS Div]
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 22:50:19 -0500
  Does anyone have a good "How to replace the head gasket while the engine is in" procedure. I tried searching the archives but it...
• various coolant temperatures in cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 21:23:15 -0500
  ...I need some help on finding out what happened to my engine (blown heads and gaskets 4 weeks ago). Now everything is fixed, welded...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 20:28:59 -0800
  ...Certainly, the oil sloshes, splashes, and drains all over the gasket on the lower side of the engine. Mike Snow <snip> I'm pretty...
• Re: Aircooled foam
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 02:24:32 -0500
  I'm pretty sure no glue is used but rather the gasket has slits in it on both sides to allow the gasket to...
• leaking water tank drain cap
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 17:43:36 -0600
  ...Did I loose a gasket? Was there a gasket? Will a garden hose washer help? Did someone once mention a common hose or plumbing...
• replacing muffler
  Historical mailing list - Cadabes, Ruben G (PWCPEARL)
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 15:19:53 -1000
  ...got all the parts muffler,gaskets etc. Just one question, between the side exhaust elbow & side connector pipe there's an exhaust donut (metal...
• Re: Water pipe thermostat to waterpump R/R
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 02:06:29 -0400
  ...very easy. >>>Also where this pipe connects to the waterpump is there just an O ring at that connection or is there a gasket...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power... Ignorance
  Historical mailing list - davidb
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 09:17:29 -0500
  ...This leads to the water seeping > around the gaskets, the head corrosion, the gaskets ripping, the case pitting > (why is that folks don't...
• Re: GTI crank seal( no vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 01:16:58 -0600
  ...Time and temperature differences in the two metals fatigue the gasket. I have had two engines with this section of gasket (approx. 5 inches...
• Re: HELP LEAKING EXHAUST (DANSK)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 06:45:40 -0400
  ...I am thinking of doubling the gaskets up and trying again... >> Are you using the correct gaskets? Beetle gaskets will fit but due to...
• Re: Electrolysis and prevention of corrosion:
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 15:17:31 -0800
  ...There might be an electrolic portion of head corrosion but it is not the main reason the heads pit under the rubber gasket. I...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:20:34 -0400
  What are peoples thoughts on the Bars Leaks - Gasket Fix liquid and this other product that is a pro version of it. Head Gasket...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:41:30 -0400
  ...R On Aug 20, 2008, at 2:20 PM, David Kao wrote: > --- Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> wrote: >> >> What should a 2 gasket head...
• Re: water in the engine lid area
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 15:32:59 -0600
  ...Jim On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 3:13 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > Doug, I suspect that the rear hatch gasket...
• Re: Stubborn Exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:10:14 -0700
  ...http://www.bus-boys.com/vanwasser83-91.html> ) I removed the parts, sanded off the remains of the gaskets,> installed new gaskets, bolted it...
• Re: 85 1.9 GL- No.VA head gasket repair shop?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 17:35:46 -0500
  Hello,I repaired the head gasket on my 1985 westy.It cost $12.I'll tell you how.First,some background. I had recently...
• Re: drips of antifreeze off head
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 29 Dec 2012 23:49:56 +0000
  ...FWIW, Subie head gasket conditioner did nothing. Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > That's pretty standard that a weak head gasket would start to drip...
• Re: Vanagon engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 22:50:34 -0700
  ...My Carat is an automatic which eats a little power from the Waterboxer. >the head gasket issue seems, in my opinion, directly related to...
• Tips on crank seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron 96
  Sat, 7 Feb 2026 18:55:42 -0500
  ...And it may also be the oil pump gasket. My plan is to replace both. I’ve removed the muffler and rear tin and...
• Re: Power window regulator binding
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 3 Nov 2014 12:56:05 -0800
  ...I had some thicker gasket material in my shop, so I traced out a new gasket, using a wood plug cutter to punch out...
• Re: AT Seal and Gasket Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alan Shearer
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 14:46:17 -0000
  ...I was planning on just replacing the pan gasket and brake band cover o-ring. How would you know if the piston seals are...
• Re: automatic transmission oil leak - more details
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 4 May 2003 00:48:00 -0500
  ...If the gasket for pan is leaking, take out the rear two bolts first, slowly remove the front ones at the same time,to...
• Re: Coolant leak at crankcase mating.
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Tue, 9 Oct 2007 09:37:49 -0700
  ...I did the head gaskets in the last two years, > and even upon close inspection the areas around the head gaskets are > dry. > > Also...
• Re: Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - sailingfc dslextreme.com
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 20:03:09 -0400
  ...Sliding Door Time to put a new weather gasket/bezel on the door handle of my '88 GL. Took a cursory look at it...
• Diesel Oil Pan FML
  Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:47:22 -0800
  ...What do you guys recommend to gasket that dang taper? Some black gasket material into the female recess between oil changes? Any thoughts, opinions...
• Re: 91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile skylight
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:35:59 -0800
  ...Both skylight and gasket seem to fit properly. > But it leaks. > Try to isolate where the leak is. Also check the bolts/nuts holding...
• Re: Head gasket FIX!!!
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Sun, 13 Jul 1997 00:08:35 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have not seen it any where on the list or the internet > and it may solve FOREVER the problem of Waterboxer head gasket...
• more specifically....
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 18:00:44 EST
  ...what i need are the metal sealing rings that come with the head gasket kits. they are the ones that seal the cylinder sleeves...
• Re: head gasket problem ?
  Historical mailing list - wolfgang
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 22:45:49 -0500
  ...If that doesn't help, then it's time to pull the heads for new gaskets and maybe new heads if they fail the...
• Re: leaky head gasket question again, JB Weld
  Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 22:08:03 -0500
  ...It is used on the surfaces where the gasket will sit. Haven't tried it, just read about it. Sam Walters 84 Vanagon, original...
• Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 15:31:18 -0600
  ...Extra head gaskets are not the answer, although it would work, its just not a long term fix. Flame suit on and ready! Howard...
• Oil Drain Plug Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 11:07:22 -0800
  Hello again, So all I need now for my first oil change is a drain plug gasket. My overpriced overfriendly local VW dealership does...
• Re: 3 really easy exhaust questions.
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:14:18 -0800
  --- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Answers below! > 1) The gasket I got at the dealer has one metal side and the other > side...
• Re: part# 251 843 708
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 10:38:50 -0700
  it's a foam gasket to prevent moisture entering the lock mechanism
• Mileage
  Historical mailing list - John Iseman
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 19:15:18 EDT
  91 GL Vanagon, 89K miles Purchase Price 16K Head Gasket Job at 75K JIseman457@aol.com
• Re: Cleanest head gasket job ever is now complete......
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:11:33 -0400
  Is that POR15 Sterling silver on that block?
• Engine gasket set $94
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 21:32:51 -0400
  This may be a good deal for somebody. Ebay auction 300116379439. Not mine..
• Re: Mailorder rebuilders? AVP, Bost Eng, Fast Germ..?
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 11:48:56 -0800
  ...I have the local independent VW shop repair this head gasket. I pay $600 to have the gasket replaced. They say they have never...
• Re: Installing New Fuel Tank: Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 19:30:25 -0700
  ...Everything supplied with the kit was not needed in my situation and one of the gaskets not supplied was the culprit. The gasket that...
• Re: 2.1 head repair / JB Weld Musings
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 22:23:13 -0700
  ...He says that when he buys a rebuild WBX form VW he replaces the head gaskets and uses the *black* sealer, because the rebuilds...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:44:24 -0800
  ...Head gasket leaking. Bummer. Thanks for the heads up Miguel !!! Defiantly going to get one ! Best, JC... -----Original Message----- From: miguel pacheco [mailto:mundopacheco...
• More Vacuum leak Qs 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 03:57:44 -0400 (EDT)
  ...So I ordered a new throttle body gasket for that spot. My question is once I install the new gasket how tight do I...
• Re: Transmission leaking oil
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 13 Apr 2017 10:44:41 -0700
  ...I’ve tried all kinds of gasket makers without good results. Is there a gasket available somewhere? Does anyone have a solution to propose...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 9 May 2013 14:11:18 -0700
  ...I'm inspired to give the head gasket repair a shot. It appears my van has AMC heads, not sure how old they are...
• Re: Coolant Tank and Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 11:03:17 -0700
  The coolant reservoir behind the license plate has a rubber gasket on the *inside* of the cap. This keeps the coolant from draining out...
• Re: Smelly Heat
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Haskins
  Mon, 3 Mar 1997 09:16:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...Many people mentioned a "valve cover gaskets" leaking. What would I have to do to fix this? Order new gaskets? I am familar with...
• Re: Leaking gas
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 23:06:36 -0700
  I thing your leaking from the sending unit gasket.If it only leaks if the tank is full this is your problem. Drive van...
• Ornamental Engine Parts ?
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 23:52:23 -0700
  ...Finally a cost effective solution to help prevent head gasket leaks, broken head studs and corrosion. The problem is a complex one that everyone...
• Calling Doktor Tim! Question regarding the D.M. and Head Gaskets (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 03:46:04 MDT
  ...were thinking when they designed our beloved waterboxer cylinder heads and gaskets? Is it considered the D.M. to replace these items as "routine...
• Auto Transmission Pan gasget leak
  Historical mailing list - Tom Shiels
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 22:14:38 -0400
  ...I have not been able to get the pan gasket on my automatic transmission to seal properly. I have replaced it twice and it...
• Re: windshield sealing Q
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 08:56:05 -0800
  At 06:45 AM 12/12/2004, you wrote: >I replaced my windshield using a new gasket. It's the type with 'chrome' >trim...
• Re: Leaky valve cover tip of iceberg
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:39:21 -0700
  Hi, not sure what 'valve head right at the gasket" means....... but if you found an oil and water mix............ what I've found...
• Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels2100-2300, 3400- 4000r...
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 15:36:50 -0400
  Pretty gutless torque-wise, better to use a 2.0 16V if you were to go to all that trouble. "Joke' head gaskets? C...
• Re: seeping from core flange
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Sat, 11 Oct 1997 12:37:23 PDT
  ...Then I tried fabricating my own gasket and applying a healthy amount of form a gasket to seal it. It was tight for a...
• waterpump relacement parts
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 09:00:51 -0800
  ...Have I missed anything that might be a good idea to replace while I am doing this work? Is there a gasket between the...