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Re: Putting a rotary in a Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Sat, 08 Mar 1997 12:10:54 EST
...I'd doubt there's enough torque output there to launch a Vanagon easily. There are probably more practical engine conversions out there. George
Brake fade vs. automatic tranny
Historical mailing list
Mon, 25 Aug 1997 10:51:20 -0700
...So, if downshifting an automatic produces less than ideal results, does it mean you need to perhaps replace the torque converter? (Rhetorical question - I...
Re: Vanagon- Chev 2.8 V6 swap
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Wed, 1 Oct 1997 19:04:34 -0400
...they will send a flywheel and if you order it, a heavier duty clutch and a higher torque starter. Sudhir H. Desai 1984 VW...
Re: Audi V8 in Vanagon already exists!
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Wed, 13 Oct 1999 09:45:43 -0600
...and neither of the transaxles behind them seemed to mind the additional torque. I suspect, however, that the Audi produces much more power! Larry
Recommended Tire Inflation?
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Sun, 19 Nov 2000 10:20:13 -0800
Good morning Listees, I am having my front end realigned on Tuesday & while they are at it, plan to have them check the torque...
Re: Milk, arm rests, quotes, generalizations., torque w(r)enches...
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 28 Nov 2001 00:52:46 EST
In a message dated 11/27/01 9:44:51 PM Pacific Standard Time, jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << it must be Frydaye somewhere in...
1986 + Brake Caliper Bolts. 200 Ft lb ?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 2 Sep 2012 16:41:02 -0700
True? Archives suggest I could torque to 150 Ft/lb then go by feel. Or I could just do some math..... ;) Neil. -- Neil n...
3L Polo
Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
Sat, 26 Aug 2006 22:03:25 +0200
...2-liter TDI has an output of 61hp and a maximum torque of 140 Nm (103 lb-ft) is available between 1,800 and...
Re: TIICO oxy sensor, torque converter, and misc questions
Historical mailing list - selten2
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 13:02:51 -0500
...TIICO oxy sensor, torque converter, and misc questions > The instructions for the TiiCo kit only mention the OXS in the final tuning > section. Does...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:35:07 -0400
...I do not have a torque wrench >so I am sure I did not apply enough torque. Dear M. Jade, If your axle nuts...
Auto Tranny Questions
Historical mailing list
Thu, 22 May 1997 22:52:51 +0000
...She's losing a little ATF, comes out around the torque converter and get blown out the slots in the bellhousing leaving a teeny...
Re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...???
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Tue, 1 Jan 2008 07:03:19 -0800
...bolt on hight output upgrades like their new super torque turbo kit with more torque than a TDI! Happy 2008! Dave e ----- Original Message...
Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 22 May 2016 07:37:57 -0400
...The Torque converter, the > differential, and the CV joints are all things I wanted to learn about > at a later date. I guess I...
Re: striking caution by dennis
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Sun, 8 May 2016 14:03:12 -0700
...In industry such items can be huge an subject to enormous torque. >>>> When I worked in the aviation industry, (I'm old enough now...
Re: Which head gasket goop do you swear by???
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 7 May 2016 18:05:03 -0400
...Final torque 41 ft. lbs. Beam, dial, or electronic torque wrench. If you get a stud/nut that doesn’t hold torque the stud...
Re: When can I get Wasserboxer power graphs?
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 16 Apr 2001 20:10:20 EDT
...This article discusses key design criteria comparing the air - cooled to water - cooled versions (carburated), giving power and torque curve comparisons, fuel consumption plots...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 3 Jun 2015 06:09:42 -0400
...of torques is needed on that axle nut. It’s just compressing the hub, bearing inner races and spacer up against the circlip on...
[f] Cummins swap. Was: Re: oil burning on new engine
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Mar 96 21:10:15 GMT+9106060:20
...Advertised Governed Engine Model Horsepower Torque @ Rpm Speed ____________________________________________________________ B5.9-230 230 605 @ 1600 1600-2500 B5.9-210 210 520 @ 1600 1600-2500...
Re: auto tranny questions
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Thu, 10 Sep 1998 12:55:28 -0400
...It is ATF going to the torque converter through the nested shafts I'm pretty sure being sealed, does not look or smell like...
Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 05:29:39 -0800
...Chris S wrote: > > The Audi 2.3L engine is rated at 130HP and 139 ft-lb of torque. These > engines came in '88-'92...
Re: antifreeze leak in cold weather
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 15:39:22 -0500
...the heads could be checked to see if they are still torqued fully. > > Might want to try that Only In A Warm Environment > Head...
Re: 40 posts on torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Wed, 3 Jun 2015 19:45:26 -0700
I looked, it was mostly technical talk & a good one at that! Personally I'm amused by technical talks on facebook ... Rob vwrobb@gmail...
Re: Inner tie rod
Historical mailing list - William Monk
Sat, 7 Feb 2015 15:01:52 -0500
...The rack isn't designed to take any rotational torque on the shaft at all. Grab it just after the end of the tie...
ETKA needed for 82' 1.6 diesel NA <Injector Pump>
Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 18:15:54 -0400
...why. I've done it before somehow. Is there any other site with exploded views of the Bosch from this period. torque values... Frank
Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:18:42 -0400
...The nut and >washer is special. >The nut is a class 10.9 all metal (prevailing torque) lock nut. Also note >the eccentric washers...
Re: TDI Eurovan
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Jun 1996 00:32:36 -0400
...5 Cylinder, with catalytic convertor 2.5 liter 102 HP @ 3500rpm 250Nm torque (does anyone out there have the conversion?) 6.6 liter per...
Audi Engine specs
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 12 Dec 1998 18:40:21 -0800
...AUDI AUDI VW Engine Specifications 2.2L I5 2.3L I5 Wasserboxer 2.1L Horsepower 162 130 95 Torque (lb-ft) 177 140 117...
Ignition timing
Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
Fri, 26 Feb 1999 17:30:50 -0600
...The timing is set at factory specs but I am wondering if I could advance it a few degrees to improve low end torque...
Why no low end torque?
Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
Tue, 20 Jul 1999 10:57:24 -0700
My 86 syncro is having difficulty getting moving from a dead stop. There seems to be no 'oomph' available. As soon as I get...
Re: torque converter bolts-final summary
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 13 Dec 1999 08:05:19 EST
In a message dated 12/13/1999 5:19:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, schmidt5@HSONLINE.NET writes: > Also, someone pmailed me and said...
Re: The best engine conversion?
Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
Tue, 14 Aug 2001 21:16:14 EDT
...Excellent torque, longevity, very simple and affordable, any diesel mechanic can fix it (who fixes a Subaru Vanagon in the middle of nowhere on...
Re: KN aircleaner
Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:47:05 -0800
...Will the fuel injection on a 2.1l vanagon handle the added air available, will the KN boost performance/torque? Sid Vicious in New...
Re: nylon head nuts?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Thu, 16 Oct 2003 01:22:16 EDT
...They claim that this eliminates the need to re-torque the head. >> This must be bullshit. Head fasteners don't loosen from vibration, the...
Re: RPM?MPH
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:18:12 -0800
As far as I've been able to determine the VW auto in the Canagons does not have torque converter lockup. I'm driving...
Re: Gas Engine Limitations, Crazy Bostig guys WAS: Supercharged Westy Vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:29:15 -0700
...You're certainly right about torque which is why we are using the eaton positive displacement blower for that fat torque curve, horsepower often...
Re: sucks in snow!
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sat, 3 Dec 2005 02:56:56 -0500
...sucks in snow! > > Geo & all. > The Torsen style diff is a torque biasing diff...a unit with a bunch of > gears inside rather than...
Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:51:01 -0400
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Article/2343/threaded_fasteners_torquetoyiel d_and_torquetoangle.aspx Another good link. Dennis From: Tom Lambas [mailto:twlambas@gmail.com...
Re: SF CV Update/Question
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 5 Oct 2009 11:56:12 -0600
...after I greased (with no-name CV moly > grease) and re-torqued (Torque wrench is part of my travel toolkit) > the passenger side trans...
Syncro vs. Bentley and other questions
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
Tue, 23 Jun 1998 15:20:43 -0700
...Any consensus here? How about lube type? Another thing, does anyone have good suggestion on quality torque wrenches to buy? Is it best to...
Subject: hardware and torqueing was Flexing cranks and Yielding Bolts
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:31:21 EST
...The extra turn after reaching the torque vaule negates variable rotational head bolt friction. Or something like that. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis...
Re: Rotary Motor
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 23:01:35 +1200
...This is because the rotary develops almost all of its torque at near-redline RPM. For a heavy van what you need is an...
Re: Diesel Vanagon Questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 5 Jun 2003 18:43:27 -0400
...If the Diesel had so much torque, then why do all VW Diesel vehicles have ridiculous low gears? Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Tue, 22 May 2007 23:48:43 -0400
...I won't say it's a rocket ship, far from it, my SV1000S-130hp-90+ of torque-350 pounds motorcycle IS a rocket...
Re: OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:20:26 -0700
...OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque > "But there's a sticker on the bottom edge of the rear hatch that > says not to lubricate...
bosch digifant
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Wed, 24 Jun 1998 13:15:18 -0500
...The bosch digifant seems to give my 86 westy more low end torque. I have always had good torque above 3k rpm but this...
Re: Forgot to replace flywheel-to-crank bolts
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Mon, 26 Nov 2001 23:36:23 -0500
...I see now that the Jetta Bentleys does say the bolts should be > replaced as they appear to be stretch type (torque= 1/4...
Oil Leak at Oil Cooler Solved
Historical mailing list - dennis lockwood
Wed, 6 Feb 2002 18:12:08 -0800
...The other alternative involve re-torqueing the cooler nut. Bentley listed the torque at 18 ft. lbs. Sure enough, mine was loose. It was...
Re: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 8 Feb 2021 10:39:35 -0500
...The DJ was the best for smoothness and torque. I’ve been driving a 2.0 ABA/1.8 head conversion for the last...
bolt
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Sat, 5 Sep 2020 16:47:43 +0000
...Would anyone know what size bolt that takes and what it should be torqued to? Thanks in advance Dave B Boise
Re: Problem with rear axle bolts breaking
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:50:41 -0400
...I >should also note that I notice a slightly The most usual cause of otherwise correct bolts breaking is insufficient torque when installing. Counterintuitive...
Suddenly nothing
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:28:48 -0700
...Looked at the torque converter and it was running with the engine. Checked the ATF and it was nice and pink and full. Checked...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sat, 12 Jun 2010 05:59:30 -0400
...with 180 lb / 82 kg that will give you the correct torque. The >wrench has to be horizontal. Or have Isaac Newton stand on...
Re: Click type torque wrench
Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
Tue, 9 May 1995 21:31:52 -0700 (PDT)
On Tue, 9 May 1995, dean c aukes wrote (regarding Hazet tools): > > They make beautiful tools (IMHO) - do they have a distribution network in...
Audi motors vs. VW (reformatted)
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Fri, 11 Dec 1998 21:49:01 -0600
...AUDI AUDI VW Displacement 2.2 liter 2.3 liter 2.1 liter Configuration Inline 5 Inline 4 Waterboxer Horsepower 162 130 95 Torque...
Recommended Tire Inflation?
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Sun, 19 Nov 2000 11:01:04 -0800
Volks, I am having my front end realigned Tuesday & while they are at it, plan to have them check the torque on the wheel...
Recommended Tire Inflation?
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Sun, 19 Nov 2000 11:14:50 -0800
Volks, I am having my front end realigned Tuesday & while they are at it, plan to have them check the torque on the wheel...
Re: Bentley and other stuff
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Fri, 18 May 2001 09:07:58 -0400
...The 524td engine is one of the best around for reliability, torque at very low rpms. Excellent economy. Pics on request. hk
2.1 engine to a 1.9
Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
Wed, 9 Jul 2003 10:51:56 -0500
...not sure I can put up with the lower hp or torque, but it'd be nice to have the van running again. Thanks...
WRX power/torque graph available
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 26 Jun 2003 09:42:31 +1200
I found a Adobe Illustrator jpeg of the factory graph I'd trashed floating around on a CD. It's for the old "280ps...
Re: installation of lower control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 2 Feb 2005 16:14:29 -0500
...band on automatic trans.Im gonna fix that too,soon , as I am the new owner of an inch-pound torque wrench.look out!