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• Re: 1.9 no start (flooded)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 08:11:10 EST
  ...The other folks that were having this problem last week actually got so much fuel in the cylinder that it caused a hydraulic lock...
• Hydraulic trilogy: brake master, clutch master, clutch slave
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 20:43:02 -0800
  After a quarter million miles the master and slave clutch cylinders leaked emphatically and the brake master had never been changed. Nice synergy to...
• Re: repair gas tank
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 13:31:34 EDT
  ...This base pressure could then be increased by almost any amount using a manual hydraulic pump. But you better have that tank properly caged...
• Re: air springs ... what exactly do they do.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 28 May 2006 20:41:15 -0700
  ...you get your van on 'Pimp My Ride' and they install hydraulics.... Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "William B" <dieselsyncro@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 00:06:36 -0500
  ...doesn't someone on this list have a > hydraulic-assist-lift poptop???)
• Re: Mexican Water cooled loaf bus? what engine?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 16:41:29 -0800
  ...Just get a Kennedy kit instead so you can use your stock Vanagon starter, clutch, bellhousing, hydraulics..... much simpler for Vanagons, maybe for loafs...
• Re: AT Brake Band Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 21:40:15 -0400
  ...A hydraulic computer. It even looks like a brain inside! Edward At 09:28 AM 9/24/2004, you wrote: >Thanks, Edward. I have...
• Re: Idea! Please review- Clutch Dies in Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 13:37:22 -0500
  ...another hydraulic clue...) > > > > So, as per my own thoughts and the thoughts of several others on the >list, > > it looks like hydraulics are likely...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:11:28 -0700
  ...Will quickly check hydraulics and adjustable plate under gear stick this morning and the agony will be over. > > And yes I can get it...
• 1985 Vanagon 1.9L parts to go
  Historical mailing list - Carl Weibel
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:16:48 -0500
  ...for the vanagon heater)Pair of tail light assemblagesCranking motorPair of hydraulic arms to keep rear door from banging her headPair of front blinker...
• Re: No Clutch....
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:45:34 -0600
  ...the clutch cable has > broken? > > > No clutch cable in a vanagon-hydraulic system. unlike earlier vw's. > > Mr. BZ > > Not sure about MT vans...
• Re: Nominations are now open: Top 10 Ugliest Parts to Fail
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:52:04 -0400
  ...Meanwhile I've been using my 73 aircooled as a daily driver, and I am really missing the power steering and hydraulic clutch! Greg...
• Help, my bus has fallen and can't get up!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 14:48:30 -0500
  ...am referring to a 1977 Camper, 2.0 l, w/out hydraulic lifters. Thanks in advance for any help on the matter! 30skucera@sophia...
• Re: how tight on pushrods?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 14:17:14 -0500
  I'm assuming you are referring to a motor with hydraulic lifters? If so, the procedure is: first get the cylinder to top dead...
• Re: Tail light #
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 10:44:03 -0800
  ...to give more warning when I slow down, > but the stupid hydraulic brake light switch is no help with that. > > George/ATL > '89 Westy...
• Re: A/C hose
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 17:32:10 -0400
  Look for a hydraulic hose place every city has one..........they can generally do it. Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - emergency brake no "catching/holding"
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:53:26 -0400
  ...a pull-up lever as in > most Japanese cars and T3s can be easily modulated. > > > Um... hydraulic brakes are mechanical to... as are pneumatic. >
• Re: Not able to engage any gear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 May 2011 20:36:13 -0700
  ...one is clutch hydraulics. If you checked that the lever at the back is moving ... like when the slave pushrod pushes down on it...
• Power steering woes
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 13:43:16 -0700
  ...https://www.gowesty.com/product/steering/24530/hydraulic-power-steering-pump VanCafe Pump: https://www.vancafe.com/255422155X-p/251422155x.htm
• Re: leaking brake reservoir?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Zygmunt
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 04:42:54 -0800
  ...Do you have a manual transmission? If so, it could be a leak on the hydraulic clutch master cylinder. This also uses the same...
• Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 2 May 2005 15:02:02 -0400
  ...BTW, does anyone have specs on the >fittings req'd so I can call up my local hydraulics shop and order the >parts? > > > >Thanks...
• Re: E-Ticket ride
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:19:51 -0700
  ...Used a hydraulic set, bought it at Harbour Freight for $100. And it was in the front, that is worse. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Clutchless in Ca. Update
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  14 Dec 1995 11:10:00 -0800
  ...I however, am a bit peeved because it appears that my initial appraisal of the problem was correct (external mechanical-master/slave hydraulics) and...
• Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 13:56:18 +0000
  ...Do you also think that the low oil pressure could be the reason why I have noisy hydraulic lifter when the engine is cold...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:08:37 -0500
  ...to me what the restrictor in the high pressure hose from > hydraulic pump to metal line does, and how it works to do its...
• Re: ATF mixed with Power St. fluid
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 21:36:22 -0700
  ...Tranny fluid is a highly stable hydraulic oil with a heavy detergent additive, while power steering fluid is manufactured with a friction modifier, and...
• Re: Problem with brake
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 19:52:18 -0700
  ...Hi hydraulic >> fluid >> level is stable. Does he have a booster problem? If yes can that booster >> be >> rebuild? >> Best regards. >>
• Re: 85 Vanagon Oil Light
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 06 Feb 95 22:11:30 CST
  ...With pressure that high, the hydraulic valve lifters will overextend themselves, causing the valves to hang open. After the engine warms up, the car...
• Re: Pushrods - Their Purpose?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 17:45:03 -0400
  ...little on Stuart's description -- the camshaft rotates and shoves the hydraulic lifters out toward the heads. The lifters push on hollow tubes called...
• Re: Fuel pressure Guage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 08:32:06 -0800
  ...Does >>> the gauge need to meet some fuel contact rating? Was the guage actually >>> designed for hydraulics? What is the scale on the gauge...
• Re: VW Necessity...
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:31:14 -0800
  ...a pretty fine pitch. >>>> >>>>and brake lines.. >>>>11mm on those ...12mm on the clutch hydraulics I think. >>>>otherwise no 11's anywhere I believe.
• Re: another brake saga
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:57:15 -0400
  ...I think hydraulic brake systems have a property where the pistons stay up against the hardware (shoe or pad) and move out incrementally to...
• Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Jul 94 10:21:08 CDT
  Having just taken all of my lifters appart, I must agree with most of the discussions so far. Except, I don't think they...
• Re: Re- Air in the Life
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Sat, 7 Oct 1995 09:37:45 CST6CDT
  ...fleet stores and 'Northern Hydraulics' sell 'em for about $30-$40. i've come close to buying one but think a scrub-brush, can...
• Re: Coolant pressure gauge mounting
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 20:12:53 -0600
  ...In a closed hydraulic system, such as the cooling system in our Vanagons, the pressure everywhere in the system is very, very, nearly equal...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Aug 2002 - Special issue (#2002-1020)
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 08:39:04 EDT
  ...Don't have to worry about the clutch and associated hydraulics and don't have to worry about that 3-4 slider problem that...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Gauges and BusBoys
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 11:59:35 -0500
  ...in this kind of service? I > was > thinking of having a hydraulic shop make a hose for me. > > This is pretty much the scheme...
• Jack Stands
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:53:12 -0800
  ...Also, has anyone used those bottle jack hydraulic types. I wonder if they could be used with the extension meant for the HiLift (as...
• Re: SYNCRO AUTOMATIC- POSSIBLE...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 07:32:03 -0400
  If one were to tap the hydraulic pressure from the test port on the transmission case in order to run a hydraulic motor, that...
• Re: (NVC)- A different kind of Westy
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 1 May 2008 08:18:07 -0700
  ...admit to VW's massive 'mistakes' in virtually every department (electrical, hydraulics, aerodynamics, engine size, ad naus). hehehehe On 4/30/08, Florian Speier...
• Re: How do I put a Vanagon mtr in a late Bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 22:40:43 -0700
  ...My '73 bus engine is a hybrid - '72 case, '73 fan housing, '74 heads (two right heads!), '81 engine internals (pistons, liners, hydraulic lifters...
• Re: Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 16:36:08 -0600
  ...I changed my pushrod tubes because my hydraulic >lifter was jammed. >I changed two pushrod tubes with collapsible tubes 6 months ago. No >leaks...
• Re: Motive power bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 09:47:13 -0700
  ...Porsche, Renault, Saab, VW, Volvo, and all cars with 45mm threaded hydraulic fluid reservoir cap << I'm guessing this is the one, I'm...
• MT Transmission Gasket Set Install Question
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 8 May 2008 12:10:20 -0500
  ...ago and it still shifts like butter (after I replaced the hydraulics and changed the oil to MT-90). I'm basically asking if...
• Re: brake parts quality question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:29:27 -0400
  ...is that that it was typical of other Indian made brake hydraulics, which is to say inexpensive but not quite up to OEM standards...
• Do I have a Broken Clutch?????
  Historical mailing list - Brian Yonker
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 16:50:59 -0500
  ...I checked the hydraulic system and it was fine. When I oped the bleeder screw on the slave cylinder, the clutch pedal went to...
• Re: Engine Overhaul Questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:09:29 -0800
  ...How dreadfully important is it that the hydraulic > tappets be reinstalled in the same place from which > they were removed? Everything I've read...
• Clutch cylinder problem??
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:28:12 -0700
  ...I confess to ignorance about the clutch system, beyond that its hydraulic. If there are two cylinders, and one is in front above the...
• re. Road Haus Two - about being on the road - now pop top lifting
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sat, 8 May 2004 09:52:00 -0600
  ...I have seen hydraulic struts used to help with lifting, the same kind of struts used on the rear hatch. That sounds like a...
• Re: jack, costs
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 09:02:55 -0600
  ...times out of ten that's all that fails on any hydraulic jack a .15 > cent seal, regardless where it's point of origin...
• Re: Slave cylinder RIP ?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 21:14:04 -0500
  ...In terms of duplication of labor and shipping cost, not to mention breakdown risk, cluch hydraulics and hatch struts are two items that are...
• Re: CV Joint Bolts in Portland OR
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:53:16 -0700
  ...rubber boots, bushings, etc., also in Portland? > > Anyone have a hydraulic clutch/brake vacuum bleeder they're selling, or > can > loan for a day...
• Re: Engine braking with a turbo...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 18:22:36 -0700
  ...work and are really not recommend for Volkswagen because they have > hydraulic lifters and the back pressure will cause the valves to rise and...
• Re: Vacuum Brake Booster
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 11:41:32 -0400
  ...It is a shared resevoir, with the take-off point being higher > for the clutch hydraulics. > > Jay > > > > > Helen Fahy <72510.1173@COMPUSERVE.COM>@gerry...
• Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:28:09 -0400
  ...He stated they should > run around $40. > > I assume I need to go to hydraulic shop or tractor shop to get them > made? > > Walrus...
• Poptop lift assists
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:36:01 -0600
  ...mechanism and aging springs, I have decided to go with the hydraulic lift assists.&nbsp; I am looking at the Bus Depot &quot;regular...
• Re: blower fan and wipers not working after aux. battery installation
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:23:17 -0800
  ...And the WBX engine is famous for the 'ticking noise' when starting up, it's the hydraulic valve lifters pumping up. If it goes...
• Re: Help, 84 Vanagon Brake Diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 09:43:54 -0400
  ...of taking apart the dash, I was wondering if anyone had encountered a similar problem or had some mechanical/hydraulic advice. Thanks [text/html]
• Re: On Longevity, Displacement,Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Nancy Eilers-Hughes
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 19:54:21 -0700
  ...On the water cooled side, you need only calculate the hydraulic losses (and minor pump frictional losses) and compare to the fan (were talking...
• Re: Switch to LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 09:00:57 -0700
  ...But it's a lot more convenient than >> having to mount a switch at the brake pedal, or install another >> hydraulic switch in the...