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• Review: Victor Reinz Complete Engine Gasket Set
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 23:40:37 -0500
  ...Instructions, too (in German, French and English) It's got big and small O-rings, little copper rings, fuel injector seals - stuff I don...
• Re: Bars Leak
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 23:41:31 -0600
  ...traveling up north to see > if it would help with my o-ring problem. Didn't seem to make any > difference in my case...
• Re: Most miles on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 20:13:52 -0500
  ...that were removed for the H2O pump, oil breather o-ring, distributor o-ring & really flushed out the system and added fresh Autobhan coolant...
• Re: Plastic noodles in cooling system, '90 Wolfsburg TDI
  Historical mailing list - jeff ensing
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 22:22:48 -0400
  ...leak at the rear heater that turned out to be the o-ring where the > control valve is bolted to the core flange. When...
• Re: [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 13:06:51 -0400
  ...Scrape and clean the bores that the O-rings slide against using a plastic/hardwood stick. This lets the seals move with push rod...
• Re: Auto Trans Governor Seal
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 13:00:16 -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: Cooling questions still
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:01:37 -0700
  ...This green o-ring keeps coolant from contacting the metal ring. These rubber o-rings get brittle or gummed up after a long time...
• Re: Found solution? Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:16:51 -0700
  ...hot and pressurized? > You should also be suspicious of the seal (O-ring?) around the level > sensor. If you pull the sensor out you...
• Re: 2.1 Viton Oil cooler Seal??
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 26 May 2011 10:13:24 -0400
  ...The leak, if not totally stopped, is much, much less for sure. > > Since the O ring seal is black and presumably not Viton, and...
• Crank shaft seal front and back
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 11:56:12 -0800
  ...I'm going to replace my cluctch, and during that work do the main seal, "O" ring, and a new clutch pilot bearing and...
• Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:55:58 -0700
  ...But I'd save that for desert-island stuff. > > Edward, if it's seeping around the o-ring why not tighten it a few...
• poor man's awning - another solution
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 11:29:27 -0700
  ...I attach one corner of the tarp to the roof hinge mechanism (pop top up), via a hefty o-ring and little metal "s...
• Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 09:43:07 -0700
  ...I'm still betting it's the fuel sender o-ring. On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 9:42 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail...
• Re: uh oh ! rear heater bleeder screw broke off.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 17:44:48 -0800
  ...And use a new o-ring. It doesn't need to be that tight. Shawn Wright http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright '85 Jetta...
• Re: Sealing goop on cylinder sleeve inboard ends?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Oct 2003 20:34:14 -0400
  ...The O-rings should do it all. There is rarely a leakage problem here. If you must use a sealant, use the permatex/loctite...
• Big Thanks and "Whew" (I hope)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 19:56:39 -0700
  ...The good news is that I am about certain I found the leak; the rear heater valve O ring. Since removing the heater and...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:37:54 -0700
  ...suspect anymore. (although those are all good tips for doing that o-ring replacement). I have never replaced that sensor before but I hear...
• Re: '84 Vanagon GL Fuel Rail Clamps
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 13:43:24 -0500
  ...The cap seals (using an O-ring) the same way a cork does, by pressing on the sides of the fuel rail -- so whatever...
• Sucking gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:48:19 -0700
  ...cap by removing the lock core and taking out the rubber o-ring on its end that seals the core cylinder. Grease it up...
• Re: Diesel Rings!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 12:09:28 -0800
  ...In my experience, replacing the o-ring at the top of the '82 diesel oil dipstick fixes this problem. Removing the valve cover and...
• Re: Rear Heater Leak
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 10:07:56 -0700
  Melvin, Yes, there is an o-ring in there. They can be purchased at the dealer, not sure if the list vendors carry them...
• stub axle headache
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 19:25:21 -0600
  ...There is an O-ring on the differential adjusting ring that should be changed also while your there. If this O-ring is also...
• Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 May 2004 20:12:31 -0500
  ...If you are converting to R134, new reports suggest that you do -not- > need to change all of the O-rings to different materials...
• Re: Head gasket fun
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Sun, 12 Nov 2023 09:05:10 -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: Choked starting?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 07:56:53 +1100
  On my '82 the slots in the wall bracket are meant to hold thick runner o-rings (which in turn the air box nub...
• Re: Need advice for head gasket leak
  Historical mailing list - David O. Bradshaw
  Tue, 24 Sep 1996 11:32:17 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Also, they MUST be replaced anytime the heads come off; so, if you replace the thin aluminum seals and the small o-ring gaskets...
• Re: Coolant sensor LEAKING? (84 vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 11:34:46 -0700
  ...a new 'O' ring. It will last for another few years. In my case, when it was leaking, by cappilary action, it was finding...
• Re: Vanagon as Daily Driver
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 09:02:38 -0700
  ...Right now it's getting the o-rings in the injector pump replaced, and getting a new heater cable. Also we're hooking up...
• rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 08:44:54 -0700
  ah-the last thing before i'm road worthy got the engine all back together but was gonna replace my rear heater "o-ring...
• Re: Flashing light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 18:59:07 -0400
  ...is in my coolant resevoir is brand new with a >new o-ring (and is possibly leaking, but not much). Short the sender terminals...
• Re: Flywheel Install / O - ring Starter Bendix
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:03:09 -0400
  ...Flywheel Install / O - ring The clutch I got when I swapped in the ABA block in my van, diesel size Sachs, it came with...
• Re: Water Pump Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 19 Jun 2020 17:29:18 -0700
  ...Success sometimes has its price. > If you do end up removing the crank pulley consider replacing the seal and > o-ring. If you have...
• Re: Transaxle stub axle seal
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 05:52:54 EST
  ...There is an O-ring on the differential adjusting ring that should be changed also while your there. If this O-ring is also...
• Is my radiator fan thermoswitch bad? -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 14:14:07 +0200
  ...Since the thermoswitch is $29 from VW (plus the O ring), not very expensive, It can't hurt to try. But does my thinking...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Apr 2002 - Special issue (#2002-379)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 06:51:25 EST
  ...you do not disturb the cylinder barrels, > then replacing the inner o-rings is not necessary. Although difficult NOT > to > disturb them a little...
• 85 Vanagon; Water Pump Complete
  Historical mailing list - Lorraine Rios
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 14:25:48 EST
  ...I used the copper sealer directly on the pipe prior to placing the O-ring on, then I applied a thin coat of sealer...
• Bubbles, bubbles...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 10:29:40 -0700
  ...The question is; what is this phenomenon and what is the remedy? Zoltan My guess is, that the top O ring of one of...
• Re: 88 GL - Oil Cooler R&R
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 09:23:08 -0500
  ...Have new O-ring, new filter and oil ready to go, and an exquisite 3/8 internal pipe wrench. Question:: Does the big nut...
• changed coolant and rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Sat, 22 Dec 2001 19:54:15 -0600
  ...Fit very well, didn't find an old gasket or o-ring where the core bolts to the shut off valve. I didn't...
• Tips on crank seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron 96
  Sat, 7 Feb 2026 18:55:42 -0500
  ...then the seal and gasket?A friend said there is a O ring possibly needed as well. So, here is hoping the list and...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 8 May 2013 05:19:26 -0500
  ...Thanks, John On 5/7/2013 9:23 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: > Yep, that's why you replace the O-ring seals with less...
• Westy LP leaking at tank
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 15:57:50 -0500
  ...A friend who has had pop-up campers told me that regulators typically have o-ring(s) that need to be replaced over time...
• Re: Coolant Tank
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 07:49:11 -0700
  ...MAKE SURE YOU GET THE O-RING for the LEVEL SENSOR IT WILL LEAK FROM THERE IF YOU TRY TO USE THE OLD ORING...
• Re: Brake Fluid Change
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 00:54:20 -0700
  ...pumping too vigorously and pumping all the way to the floor. > > O-rings in M/C get scrapped up and bye-bye, buy a...
• Carefull! (was: Leaking Coolant Sensor)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 17:18:56 -0700
  ...Air is passing through it as well. > Do I have to replace the > entire sensor or can you buy just the o-ring that...
• Re: automatic transmission oil leak - more details
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 4 May 2003 00:48:00 -0500
  ...Could it be only a matter of gasket or o-ring? Thank you for your replies. Germain
• Re: whoa! loose washer on crank UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 19:51:18 -0700
  ...I just looked at Bentley and I'm not seeing an O-ring back there. Bently also > says there are to be 3 shims...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:59:44 -0700
  ...This was a new timing belt and assorted seals & o-rings. The donor ended up costing $185. I have $122.23 in misc receipts...
• Re: Puking Oil from Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 08:22:29 -0500
  ...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: Westfalia stove problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 10 Oct 2016 10:18:40 -0400
  ...tighten down the nut that holds the packing (or maybe > an o-ring) in place to tighten it. It should be imminently rebuildable > though...
• Bentley Dometic fridge air pump mod - anybody tried it?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 16:23:56 -0700
  ...This mod basically involves beefing up the fridge air pump with some bigger holes, o-rings, a one-way valve, and tubing in order...
• Re: removing rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:12:44 -0400
  ...a better next step? I saw a couple of mentions of O-rings here and there.... Allan Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> writes...
• Re: Repairing the propane turn on valve
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:13:56 -0600
  ...The Westy tank valve >> > isn't like this. >> > >> > I could see how that o-ring would commonly leak in the middle of the >> > valve...
• Re: newbie questions '84 digijet
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 01:22:44 -0400
  The injectors come out easily, ( one 10 mm bolt will remove one pair ), don't have "O" rings as such, but rather round seals...
• It's alive, but it gives bad head! (Fixing head leak on '87 2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 05:26:21 -0500
  ...edge of water jacket - Remove green O-rings from cylinders; clean grooves - Install new green O-rings on cylinders; seal with Loctite 518 - Put...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:37:33 -0700
  ...It's oil upon closer investigation. > > So - from what I can tell - that thing has an o-ring - or maybe I'm better > off...
• Gas tank replace question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 2 Feb 2024 22:04:43 -0500
  ...Should I replace the fuel sender, with a new one or just the O ring? Another option is to purchase a tank from my...
• So close to getting my Behr AC going
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Mon, 11 May 2015 17:26:27 -0400
  ...If anybody out there could help me out I would be eternally grateful! I've replaced my O-Rings, my dryer and my compressor...
• waterpump relacement parts
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 09:00:51 -0800
  ...95 025 121 010C Water Pump, New, Genuine German, includes gasket/o-ring 1 $2.95 025 121 058D Hose, Oil Cooler-Thermostat Hsng...
• a completely different cooling question
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 20:01:17 -0500
  ...Compressor kicked in and things looked good-(found one bad O-ring). So we ended up retrofiting the high & low fittings and put in...