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Re: Torque wrench; click style, calibration; or how to waste half a day.
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 19 Sep 1999 20:42:41 -0700
...I've got a couple of in/lb dial types that I use for low torque values. And, before you ask, no, they're...
How to compression test/gasket leak test
Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
Mon, 1 Oct 2001 18:23:23 EDT
...I had the heads re-torqued about 700 miles ago, and that seemed to help it for a while, but it is back, bigger...
Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:22:27 -0700
...want to mention that 'one hose' that goes across the top of the torque converter area. Those commonly deteriorate pretty nicely from heat and...
Re: Torque Curves(more comments and Subaru Results)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 17 Oct 2001 13:59:19 EDT
...As I said in the original post, the key description of the operation of any engine is in its torque curve. Over the years...
Head bolts on Air cooleds oil leaks
Historical mailing list
Fri, 4 Sep 1998 12:30:16 EDT
...the only thing that should be there is a very thin metal gasket, which deforms slightly on torque, and seals and case to cylinder...
Re: Shear Bolts?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 18 Jun 2000 08:37:33 -0700
Actually its a 6, or perhaps 8mm allen bolt that twists off when properly torqued. Karl ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marc Perdue" <marcperdue@adelphia.net...
Re: seat belt replacement
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:40:33 -0500
...The tightening did require more force than > > the 35-45 ft lbs your instructions recommend (I discontinued using > > my cheap torque wrench for fear...
Re: GoWesty 2.4 L Engine
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:06:45 -0400
...I have been seeing all this stuff on conversions and leaky torque converter seals. I have an auto tranny and have had that seal...
Re: Warped Brake rotors?
Historical mailing list - bueses
Thu, 6 Apr 2006 09:58:17 -0600
...At Costco, I have watched several times, where the supervisor comes over after the wheels are installed, & personally torques the lug nuts in the...
Re: Transmission Seal Leak!?
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:45:28 -0500
...Looked like the torque converter >> had spun some around on last weekend's short drive. >> >> I tried to dig up some info on Vanagon...
Re: Rear Shocks Bolts and nuts sizes
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Fri, 24 Feb 2017 18:58:33 -0500
...Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 24, 2017, at 6:41 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Same torque top and bottom. Reduce...
Subject: Re: Tire Question (27x8.5x14 vs 205/40 14)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 8 Jun 1998 21:40:36 -0700
...When the speedo shows 61 mph, I'm going 65 mph. > What I really noticed is a drop in torque. I now need to...
Re: How much ATF in Torque Converter
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Wed, 9 Jul 2003 19:39:43 -0500
...I just put the torque converter on and let the transmission fill it as it ran. Who rebuilt your transmission? I have a couple...
Re: lug nuts too tight
Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 06:21:03 -0400
...the manager looked up the required torque and said that VW requires them to tighten to a torque of 123 lbs., which is even...
Re: Subaru EE20 Boxer Turbo Diesel
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Thu, 4 Jul 2013 17:15:32 -0400
...lbs or torque. I > wonder how this compares with a VW TDI. > > Small car performance is offering this. > > Todd >
Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:47:40 -0700
...Some practice with torque wrench gives you an idea of how the proper toque value feels hey alistair You can also tell by the...
Epoxy
Historical mailing list
Thu, 19 Oct 1995 11:52:44 -0500
...a stripped hole, but it backed out when I tried to torque the nut after an overnight set. Maybe some engine heat and another...
Re: Busses by the Buoy
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Fri, 3 Aug 2001 09:23:58 EDT
...Moon Gasket problem, perhaps? >> Well, there was only 5ft/lbs of torque on the retaining nuts. Can that be right? You think Syncros are...
Re: Benetly manual question...
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Tue, 22 Oct 2002 13:56:05 -0400
...t found it very useful at all! It's got the torque specs and an exploded diagram. What more could you ask for? ;) _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David...
Replacing front shocks
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Wed, 2 Apr 2003 14:15:11 -0500
...Do I need a torque wrench to do this job? Peace, Marla '87 Westy GL Van "Morrison" _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN...
Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 7 Apr 2004 17:56:49 -0700
...1) It has a wonderful torque curve that is ideally suited to the Vanagon 2) If it fits cleanly under the engine lid 3...
Head bolt question
Historical mailing list - Jeff Hosea
Wed, 13 Oct 2004 10:35:35 -0600
...If I remove one head bolt (#11), can I replace it at the proper torque setting or should I pull them all and replace...
Re: Place to mount shackles?
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Wed, 25 May 2011 08:44:24 -0400
...Mine's gotten all kind of torqued over the years...it's an '89, and this bus is low. Too low. Geo/ATL
Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:48:01 -0400
...Edward At 08:20 AM 3/27/2010, Dennis Haynes wrote: >Intermittent torque converter leaks are usually a sign of something else >being wrong...
Gearing Fuel Economy and Performance
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 8 Jan 2003 03:46:07 EST
...I have calculated from the torque curves and the gearing including wheel radius the maximum available torque available at the road for a number...
Re: Swivel seat
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:22:12 -0700
...Tighten, try to rotate, loosen if > needed, tighten if too loose, etc etc > > All the while trying to keep the torque the same on...
Re: 5 cyl. Audi, sender on flywheel doesn磘 ma tter
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Tue, 15 Aug 2000 21:10:47 PDT
>What a wired subject.... > >Raimund, > >you're right, the SA engines are offering more torque on >low rpm's. In other words, the injection...
Re: Big doh! by mechanic
Historical mailing list - Mark & Kate Sheflo
Sun, 13 Aug 2000 18:43:04 -0700
...I like Joel's idea of replacing and checking the torque of all 4 bolts in light of the oversight. I plan to do...
My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:20:22 -0800
...I think the stretch occurs when you torque the head down or perhaps when you over torque. I agree it is a good idea...
Re: Auto Trans Rumbling
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:05:35 -0500
Is the engine maintaining good idle speed when in drive or reverse? The only parts that should be moving when stopped is the torque...
Re: question for an engineer
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 3 Jul 1998 10:45:57 -0500
...either , but have used torque wrenches quite a lot in computer rooms. IBM my company used the ratcheting clutch type and had them calibrated...
Re: Rear axle nut size?
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Fri, 17 May 2002 21:10:07 EDT
...Now, where do we get the big torque wrench to retighten them? Best of luck, John C. SLC, UT 85 Westaru...
Professional Tech Asks Help Hd Gasket
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 22 Feb 1999 14:39:33 -0500
...I >was able to over-torque the rest of the nuts by 20 ft-lbs ( >if 25 ft-lbs is the correct torque) without...
Re: Project Vanagon Dyno Results & Comparison
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Sat, 23 Oct 2004 19:03:52 -0500
...Most impressive was >the > > broad torque band. Sixty percent (56.3) of peak torque was available >from > > 1700 rpm to 5200 rpm. There was...
Re: striking caution by dennis
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 May 2016 14:18:44 -0400
...There are some 1/2" drive torque wrenches that go up to 250 ft. lbs. but it is work to use them at that...
Re: drum brake adjustment
Historical mailing list
Tue, 7 May 1996 23:56:29 -0500
...For Replacement-- The nut needs to be torqued to some ungodly spec (390 ft-lbs?). I don't have a torque wrench in that...
Re: 15" wheels and tires from GoWesty
Historical mailing list - Steve Russell
Fri, 6 Aug 2004 14:58:28 -0700
...sieze compounds? > >> > >>Also, should I just torque them down as tight as I can or get a torque > >> > >> > >wrench? > > > > > >>Should I use a cheater...
Re: Wheel bearings or brakes
Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
Tue, 28 Jul 1998 22:13:27 -1000
...It is torqued on pretty tight, so it will take a bit of tugging. After that is done, remove the two bolts that hold...
Re: Acckk! My gear juice is *blue*...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 18 Mar 2003 10:13:52 -0600
...BTW, Bentley calls for 14 ft/lbs of torque on those plugs. I couldn't get a wrench in there to torque anything, so...
re. Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
Sun, 7 Aug 2005 14:39:33 -0600
...The newer vector drives will also deliver an almost flat torque curve all the way down to 5 rpm or so. They can be...
My 2 cents on head leaks. Old hash I'm sure...
Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:44:11 -0400
...The heads are held to the block with very little torque, and the hardware integrity is very important. Just compare a new stud with...
Re: In defense of Subaru...
Historical mailing list
Sat, 6 Jan 1996 15:54:51 -0500
...This engine with the tuned port injection makes about 160HP and is very torquey. It does about 25mpg hwy or better in camaro. Very...
turbo? supercharched?
Historical mailing list - NACHTAIN 7
Wed, 11 Mar 1998 03:48:35 EST
...or does it? it seems that would be the way to get the extra horsepower and torque. well? anyone? i'll check the archives...
Re: For those who MUST have a potty in their Westy (F)
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Fri, 26 Mar 1999 19:06:30 -0500
...of torque on the hitch mounts!!! Me '76 GMC truck handles it fine, but how to do it with a Vanagon??? BOB - WA4RRN '85GL...
Re: Automatic transmission. How do I know what the fair value is?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sun, 25 Apr 1999 02:37:07 -0400
...I have brand new Volkswagen units complete with torque converter for $1395. This might give you some idea on what to spend for a...
'85 and '86 Differences
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 11 Apr 2000 12:03:00 -0400
...Is this due to the different coolant layout, steel pipes or what? Maybe the PO removed the thermostat? ; ) The starter is the lower torque...
Re: Bentley and other stuff
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Fri, 18 May 2001 09:17:39 EDT
...The 524td engine is one of the best around for reliability, torque at very low rpms. Excellent economy. Pics on request. >> Don't want...
Re: Aluminum in the threads
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 27 May 2002 08:42:17 -0700
...this procedure really cause the plugs pain, or does it just torque them off a bit? Sorry, I know. I'm a smart-ass...
Re: Wanted: Free Vanagon to Love & Cherish
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Mon, 18 Nov 2002 00:33:11 EST
...either stiff your lawyer buddy on the bet and buy a beater Dodge van with a Slant Six and Torqueflite, or else take one...
Re: any room for one of these?
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Thu, 2 Sep 2004 11:58:45 -0700
Any ideas on how much torque or hp you can add with one of these? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alistair Bell" <albell@UVIC.CA> To...
Re: torquing axle nuts
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 13 Apr 2006 15:18:49 -0700
...the bar, as both feet on the bar will double the > torque... > --snip-- > > Uh... ?!? Just a humorous "re-interpretation" of calculating ft-lbs. A...
On Transmission Ratios, Diesels, Conversions and Fish
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 24 Oct 2001 05:07:38 EDT
...I have calculated from the torque curves and the gearing including wheel radius the maximum available torque available at the road for a number...
Re: Was cv joint question
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:13:40 -0500
...I > had > > them all torqued to 33# without any issue. We have our last road trip of > > the year this weekend, about 250 miles...
Torque on coolant level sensor?
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:25:40 -0800
...is hand tight? As I have to use a 32mm socket it is quite easy to over torque it without even knowing ... Thanks Thomas
Re: Time for some Bilsteins
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:56:48 -0700
...and no, not extremely high torques, though the front lower shock mounting bolts do have to be pretty tight ..........but nothing you couldn't...
Re: VW Rep visits my Eurovan....
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 20 Oct 1999 18:23:17 +0200
...The torque is up 5 Nm from 235 to 240, but at a greatly reduced rpm, 3000 rpm in the Eurovan vs. 4200 rpm...
Re: What colour is freon?
Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
Mon, 13 Jan 1997 08:41:12 +0000
...If the torque converter > seal starts going it can get slung ALL over by the torque converter (a > condition I may be looking at...
Re: Subaru vs. VW Swap
Historical mailing list - t
Fri, 19 May 2000 23:24:07 -0700
...BTW, with the gearing in the Vanagon, why are you that concerned with bottom end torque anyway? Before you know it, you should be...
Re: Factory Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 08:45:31 -0500
...with a tool that is set to a certain break-over torque. This ensures no over tightening - and it's a devil of a...
1997 EV/Winnebago
Historical mailing list
Wed, 18 Sep 1996 19:22:46 -0700
...engine and transmission mounts (3) 140 hp (was 109) 177lb-ft: torque (was 140lb-ft) Dual airbags added ABS made standard Traction control system...