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• Restoration of 1991 Carat MT
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 13:00:44 -0600
  ...Fuel lines (all inside the engine compartment) fuel injector seals exhaust gasket distributor O-ring intake gaskets all water hoses clutch/pressure plate/release...
• Re: Cooling system drivel (not so long)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 08:23:00 CST6CDT
  ...replace the thermostat and o-ring 5. flush the cooling system, think about taking out the radiator and having a shop clean it out...
• Flying without pilot (bearing)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 09:14:08 -0800
  ...pilot bearing, but they are nowhere to be found (also an o-ring with oil seal?). My clutch kit has the bearing but no...
• Re: Parts Questions for 89 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 15:33:13 -0400
  The fitting on some 2.1 engines was a plastic one, using an O-ring to seal it. Some fittings were metal (Syncros?), using...
• Re: Leaking oil dipstick tube
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 15 May 2003 09:09:28 EDT
  ...Or, try a rubber o-ring. Hope that helps. Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box" Aurora, IL
• Aux. Heater Problems
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 12:34:26 -0400
  ...if i flip open the valve...or is it usually the o-ring that is bad? Any advice would be great before i jump...
• Re: Aircooled Rear main seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 08:44:17 -0500
  ...Aircooled Rear main seal I have a 1982 Westy and recently replaced the rear main seal and o-ring on the flywheel. Now it...
• Re: Roadhaus - Spare Parts to Carry
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 11:12:59 -0800
  ...miles & over one year on the road.. > > Fan Belts = 3 > Distributor O-Ring > Spark Plugs 1 set > Dist Cap = 1 > Water Pump = 1 > Starter...
• Re: Help! Massive oil leak from behind cooler (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 14:40:28 -0500
  ...This way yuo can slide out the o-ring and will not have to disconnect the cooling lines. If I had a garage I...
• Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 20 Dec 2015 21:11:33 -0500
  ...Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes > > I pulled the cylinders and put in the new o rings ( I had the gasket set). > Then...
• Re: need help with coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Wed, 18 Dec 1996 14:52:33 -0500
  ...yes, you > need to replace the flange (the old one is plastic, and the new one is > metal). > BUT! there is an o-ring...
• Re: My latest Acquisitions....
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:51:22 -0400
  ...Remove the rockers and clips and the tubes will come > out. > > Just o-rings. However rarely is it the o-rings that leak and...
• Re: Auto trans kit? Parts Source!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:41:50 -0500
  ...So, I went on the major web sites and found only some O rings and paper gaskets. But I was looking for a kit...
• Oil leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jun 1996 22:11:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I replaced the oil cooler and associated gaskets (o-rings) in hopes that this expensive repair would quell the flood of oil from my...
• Re: Silicone oder nein
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 23:12:51 -0800
  With an O-ring, though, isn't grease sufficient/better. The ring makes the seal...gooping it up would seem to defeat the purpose...
• Re: Coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 09:20:15 -0700
  ...Replace the oil cooler o ring between the engine and cooler since its bound to fail and dump all your oil in 100 miles...
• Re: AC System Leak
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 09:20:33 -0400
  Tim is dead on..............most likely o-ring........you can buy a can of dye at Wal-Mart to add to the system then...
• Re: THANKS FOR THE HELP...Re: Re: Removing watercooled cyl heads,
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 5 Feb 2005 06:53:25 EST
  ...What are you gonna do if one or more of the O-rings at the bottom of the cylinders leaks after you have it...
• Need input on this overheating problem - hot and flashing light
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:45:52 -0700
  ...down at all Had the problem and did head gaskets and o-rings. Problem still there. There is a new waterpump already installed. My...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 6 Oct 2013 14:51:05 -0700
  ...Very important on the green o-rings .. lube the inside of the head where it slides over those green o-rings with vaseline. You...
• Re: Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Sun, 27 Mar 2016 13:51:11 -0400
  ...Turned out the O-ring between the pulley and rear bearing > thrust plate broke. This let oil run through the pulley key slot and...
• Re: hydraulic clutch
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove
  Tue, 20 Jun 1995 10:14:04 -0400 (EDT)
  > The generic nature of hydraulic seals also applies to O-rings, filters, > fasteners and every type of bearing and bushing. If you'll take...
• Re: A/C -R12--R134a, VW tech bulletin, there's one.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 01:54:57 EDT
  ...A new receiver drier, a few O-rings and a couple of adapters for the R134 connectors. If you need the tech bulletin number...
• 1986 GL For Sale San Francisco
  Historical mailing list - Bert Kyzer
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 14:03:00 EDT
  ...Mounts for interior AC housing in rear are cracked, AC needs to be gone through/rebuilt with new O-ring, high beam led burned...
• Re: uh oh ! rear heater bleeder screw broke off.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 02:28:53 EST
  ...So, before I wrung it in, I grooved it for the O-ring, drilled it through and tapped it for a smaller capscrew which...
• Re: water pump gasket cure time?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:03:24 -0400
  NO SILICONE! The o ring doesn�t need it. If anything some Hylomar or a contact adhesive on the paper gasket. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Rear heater leak (87 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 19:30:20 -0800
  ...I would recommend replacing the heater core, the O-ring and the valve since the valves tend to fail as well. I have all...
• Re: NEED HELP W/ THERMOSTAT HOUSING
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 06:30:31 EDT
  ...I want to replace the housing, thermostat, o-rings and any hoses that are attached to it. Any hints or help you can give...
• Re: To those '83-'85 Vanagon folks
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 06 Sep 94 21:34:29 CDT
  ...Either the metal sealing ring (1) or the 'O' ring (2), or both may be damaged. ....................................................................... (1) is the outer most sealing ring; next...
• Rear heater leaks
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 11:49:15 -0700
  ...Is the typical source of this leak an o-ring inside that valve body where it mates to the heater core? If so, is...
• Re: Autofrost R-406a
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 2 May 2001 23:50:31 -0500
  ...So then you can install 134, wit out changing O-rings, dryer, etc. And this stuff is cheap, and better yet it is sold...
• Re: fuel line frequency
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:48:40 -0500
  ...I’m guessing the rubber o ring for the fuel sender failed. On Sat, Dec 11, 2021 at 8:31 PM Chris Cary <chriscary48...
• Re: Bubbles, bubbles...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hurlbut
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 00:37:06 -0700
  ...Bubbles, bubbles... > > > The o-rings at the top of the cylinder do very little to keep combustion > gasses out of the cooling system. The...
• Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - John N. Motlagh
  Sun, 30 May 2004 17:37:12 -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: Trip Report: 742 miles and a blown seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 18:10:25 -0800
  ...Buy the o-ring from the VW dealer. I spent way too much time looking for a generic o-ring in hardware stores. Mine...
• Re: hose replacement-->coolant dist. replacement-->thermostat housing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:10:26 -0800
  Yes, you need all new o-rings. You might be able to get allen head 8 mm bolts at a good hardware store or...
• Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 13 May 2005 01:49:02 -0700
  ...You may wish to > consider changing all of the o-rings on the fittings you need to > break/attach with R-134a compatible ones...
• Re: A/C -R12--R134a (a bit off point)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 23:45:58 -0400
  ...canisters of R12 10 years ago instead of one 10 lb canister, then I wouldn't be looking for these green o-rings today.)
• expansion tank wierdness
  Historical mailing list - Wes Johnson
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 17:20:43 -0700
  ...OK, look at sensor, no threads under the O ring, figure maybe this thing can be screwed down too far? Put the coolant sensor...
• chilton non-book (crank seals?)
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Wed, 9 May 2001 21:28:23 -0700
  ...I'm talking about the two seals, the shims, the one little steel washer and o-ring that go on the front, whatever else...
• Re: Slider Hinge -- LONG, REALLY WAY LONG
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 4 Mar 2021 00:36:10 -0700
  ...Pretend Parts - For that O-ring with a groove, I used a fat o-ring that fit snugly in an indent just below the...
• Re: rough idle, gas guzzling, oil dripping van
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 22 Feb 2006 10:31:10 -0600
  ...These seal to the oil filter mount with a big o-ring which is noted for its failures. One can unscrew the hollow center...
• [NVC] Beefier Scrunchies?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 18:47:52 -0700
  ...Are there industrial-grade UV-resistant, no-break-when-frozen scrunchies? Stretchy-strong o-rings I think I'm looking for. In easy-to...
• Re: Frig will not stay lit
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 19:15:43 -0400
  ...Also may be leaking where the corrugated stainless tubes are inserted into the aluminum outlet fitting -- my O-rings were leaking so I sealed...
• Re: Oil Cooler Dripping Oil 90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 18:17:30 -0800
  ...They have had pretty much the exact same design cooler on all pre-93 4 cyl gas engines. > I understand replacing the baseplate O...
• need A/C tips. 87 gl
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 14:04:41 -0700
  ...Is changing the dryer difficult? Should I change any other O rings etc at the same time? When the system is evacuated is it...
• Re: rear heater coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 23:08:04 -0500
  ...It's often referred to as an O-ring ... but it has flat edges ... much like what you'd see if you sliced off...
• Re: Chunka Bologna
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:45:48 -0500
  ...by that > route. > > Larry A. > > > Mike Collum wrote: > >> Without a good O-Ring where the dipstick tube goes into the case, and/or >> a...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:52:40 -0800
  ...Prep new sensor with O-ring. Remove clip. Quickly remove sensor, look for O-ring. Reach in and remove if stuck. Insert new sensor...
• Re: Gas Tank Blowing Fuel Out When Filled
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:16:31 -0700
  ...there's the sender o-ring .......a twist to lock thing that wouldn't be too hard to let the o-ring slip out...
• Re: Power steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 1 Dec 2018 18:27:02 -0500
  ...diameter washer and sealing the plate to the housing with an O-ring would be effective? Maybe some of the list members with real...
• Re: A/T governor R/R - necessary to drain ATF first?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Tue, 7 Nov 2017 16:22:52 -0800
  ...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: Temp2 removal, best way to get at it??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 19 May 2010 14:33:42 -0700
  ...The sensor is held in with a clip , and there's an o-ring there. if you have a metal sycnro 2.1 t...
• Re: Air 'Conditioning'
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 16 May 1997 14:06:31 -0400
  ...a while, most likely your due to at least have >>the o-rings replaced. > >But recharging means replacing most of the system, from what...
• clutch recomendations
  Historical mailing list - Flat Four
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 02:57:27 -0400
  ...or is it 200mm.? I would also like a brand recomendation for a pressure plate, throw out bearing, fork, O ring, mail seal, spring...
• Re: Crossover Pipe HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:09:57 -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...
• oil temp sender success!
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  06 Jul 96 18:03:55 EDT
  ...We went to the FLAPS and bought a couple rubber o-rings to better seal the sender and put everything back together. It don...
• re:my first adventure
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Jun 1995 18:57:06 -0400
  ...When installing fuel injectors be sure not to clip the rubber o-rings. (did this while replacing a chry 2.2 turbo. fuel tends...
• Re: Dash lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 00:29:18 EST
  ...86 Vanagon ( parking lot stainer...till I finish replacing that o-ring in the AM)
• Re: Poll: How many miles on yours?
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sat, 13 May 2000 11:51:26 -0400
  ...I'm on my third set >of heads and am now resealing the current heads after a cylinder o-ring >(whatchamacallit) failed (thankfully a...