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Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 1 Sep 2019 11:47:25 -0700
...Procedure calls for disconnection of the brake booster vacuum line at the check valve when pressure bleeding. Again I haven’t done that before...
Re: leaking gas update and question
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Tue, 5 Nov 2002 16:59:58 -0800
...Secondly, there isn't a check valve (at least on my '84) on the big filler tube. Also, the 3-week old crossover tube...
Re: Advice on TD engine problem
Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
Wed, 27 May 2015 15:43:07 -0600
...Advice on TD engine problem > > Progress!! Put the engine back together yesterday, and installed the > oil filter flange without the check valve. Just by...
Re: Advice on TD engine problem
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 27 May 2015 19:18:28 -0700
...Advice on TD engine problem > > Progress!! Put the engine back together yesterday, and installed the oil > filter flange without the check valve. Just by...
Re: idle surge diagnosis?
Historical mailing list - Austin
Mon, 26 Oct 1998 20:15:02 -0800
...Use a 2mm hex wrench to remove it-NOT a ball type hex wrench, as the set screw may roll off the ball end...
Re: Do you ever pat your Vanagon on the head and say thanks?
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Thu, 31 Jul 2014 20:57:06 -0400
...I always see people stopping to check it out when its parked out front my place. My project list is BIG. Rebuild tranny Diagnose...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 May 2011 13:43:29 -0400
...It could just be a loose hose or >>> one of the gravity valves on top of the expansion tanks. Also check the >>> operation of...
Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 1 Sep 2019 18:10:34 -0700
...Procedure calls for disconnection of the brake booster vacuum line at the check valve when pressure bleeding. Again I haven’t done that before...
Re: Complaint concerning Bus Depot
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Tue, 3 Oct 2000 20:27:04 -0400
...All credit due, they were quick to find the mis-credit on my account, and offered to send a check to me. However, after...
Re: westy kitchen operation
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 11 Aug 2005 05:39:39 -0400
...rod (like a ballpoint pen) so as to depress the spring loaded rubber plug that serves as a check valve when in use. Another...
updrading to Mobil 1
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Sun, 6 Apr 2008 12:17:17 -0400
...The lifters have a non-return check ball that allows oil >> pressure in, but won't let it out. The lifters are basically a...
Re: Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 4 Sep 2010 20:07:08 -0400
...In a pinch, I've used my finger to hold it basically lined-up, lightly-finger-snugged the PP bolts, eye-balled the centering...
Re: Road trip and mechanics litany of issues
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 28 May 2008 17:33:02 EDT
...galley plug leaking > > Front heater valve leaks (not losing much) > > Water pump has stain at weep hole > > Right ball joint bad, need upper boots...
Re: STUPID QUESTION?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 25 Aug 2005 13:24:09 -0400
...lol i'll take the hit. > anyway seems i have this old ball issue and it might be related to > this oil/main bearing...
Re: heaviest oil to use??
Historical mailing list - jaime forero
Sun, 4 Sep 2005 10:21:25 -0500
...ive run Marvel oil for while to > loosen up everything (ie lifters,valves mainly) so now it is time > to adjust > the valves and...
Re: Refrigerator lighting
Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
Thu, 1 Sep 2011 16:52:38 +0000
...Removed fridge, cleaned out burner box (which was actually pretty clean), and replaced the air check valve. The GoWesty instructions that came with the...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sat, 28 May 2011 03:33:28 -0400
...It could just be a loose hose or >> one of the gravity valves on top of the expansion tanks. Also check the >> operation of...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 29 May 2011 15:07:37 -0400
...It could just be a loose hose or >>>> one of the gravity valves on top of the expansion tanks. Also check the >>>> operation of...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Jun 2012 11:34:11 -0400
...It could just be a loose hose or >>> one of the gravity valves on top of the expansion tanks. Also check the >>> operation of...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
Sun, 3 Jun 2012 09:31:02 -0400
...It could just be a loose > hose or > >>> one of the gravity valves on top of the expansion tanks. Also check the > >>> operation of...
Was: Neil's Motor...now..More Neil's motor..sort of
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:14:54 -0800
...and 16 valve motors that are pretty highly regarded by the import tuner crowd...Around $3k, complete for those...That might ballpark into similar...
Re: Weird over-heating problem, please advise!
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Tue, 6 Jul 1999 07:21:28 -0400
...way valve that regulates the pressure in the system. TO test for pressure simply squezze one of the hoses and feel for balloning. Eric...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - John Jensen
Sat, 28 May 2011 21:44:57 -0400
...It could just be a loose hose or >>>> one of the gravity valves on top of the expansion tanks. Also check the >>>> operation of...
Re: Road trip and mechanics litany of issues
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Wed, 28 May 2008 15:15:09 -0700
...galley plug leaking >> >> Front heater valve leaks (not losing much) >> >> Water pump has stain at weep hole >> >> Right ball joint bad, need upper boots...
Re: Priming the friggin' sink pump
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:47:39 -0800
...a check valve in the pump to prevent water from draining back into the tank, but it makes sense. A stuck ball valve would...
Re: 84 Westy fresh water drain pipe seems to have mysterious 3rd size
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 29 Jun 2019 16:30:08 -0700
...Nice sharp edges. >> >> Yet the 34mm cap turns and turns without tightening. >> >> I have a clunky fix installed, using a PVC ball valve from...
Re: Hydraulic Lifter Week
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 7 Jun 2005 21:14:22 -0700
...Lifter click at idle is due to a bad lifter (stuck ball check) or > > insufficient oil pressure. > > > > Dennis > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam...
Re: Auto tranny question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:11:31 -0500
...check the governor. This is what controls the normal shift points. A have seen debris that got past past the filter keep the balls...
Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
Thu, 6 Mar 2008 10:08:41 -0700
...Turns out that I had replaced the AFM with a rebuilt AFM a while ago, van ran fine until the valve on the rebuilt...
Re: Engine stalling at high speed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:32:27 -0400
...Now check the outer braid to chassis. Must be real close to "0". Start engine and check again. Should be the same. If the...
Re: Rear diff lock
Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
Thu, 17 Jun 1999 14:55:20 GMT
...the dash valve. Box should move in/out when active. If not dead servo, replace (can be split open to check diaphragm, maybe goop...
Re: No compression
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 15 Dec 2003 15:18:52 -0800
...seals, valve cover gasket, some new hardware for the head and exhaust system, and so forth) and you've got a ballpark figure, assuming...
Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:01:08 +1000
...However I'll have a closer look at this, look for anything which could be catching on the rotor and check for distortion. Could...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 29 May 2011 15:06:02 -0400
...It could just be a loose hose or >>>>> one of the gravity valves on top of the expansion tanks. Also check the >>>>> operation of...
Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Mon, 2 Sep 2019 15:16:52 -0500
...Procedure calls for disconnection of the brake booster vacuum line at the check valve when pressure bleeding. Again I haven’t done that before...
Re: O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:18:58 -0400
...O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine > > First, thank you to one of the list gurus who suggested checking on shorts...
Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Mon, 2 Sep 2019 19:06:37 -0500
...Procedure calls for disconnection of the brake booster vacuum line at the check valve when pressure bleeding. Again I haven’t done that before...
Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Mon, 2 Sep 2019 16:10:43 -0700
...Procedure calls for disconnection of the brake booster vacuum line at the check valve when pressure bleeding. Again I haven’t done that before...
Summer coming , and your a/c compressor is shot? read on
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Wed, 18 May 2005 10:00:34 -0700
...Rebuilt has a new clutch/pulley; a new shaft seal;a new rear valve plate;a shinny paint job.Thats it! The guts ant...
Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:35:39 -0400
...However I'll have a closer look at > this, look for anything which could be catching on the rotor and check for > distortion. > > Could...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Mark Brush - Michigan Radio
Sun, 3 Jun 2012 22:47:24 -0400
...It could just be a loose > hose or > >>> one of the gravity valves on top of the expansion tanks. Also check the > >>> operation of...
Re: '90 2.1: What are the chances that I just fried my engine? UPDATE 2
Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:10:34 -0700
...are reversed. > > Could be valves, could be rings, could be glazed or scratched > cylinders, leaking head gaskets, seals, etc. > If it were me, I...
Re: CA smog situation 84 1.9
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:37:27 -0700
...it could be causing the valve problem? So I'm guessing my next step - replace the lifter, check again for leaks, then do a...
Re: Pressure bleeding brakes questions
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 2 Sep 2019 11:25:31 -0700
...Procedure calls for disconnection of the brake booster vacuum line at the check valve when pressure bleeding. Again I haven’t done that before...
For Sale: misc. new Vanagon parts
Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
Sun, 7 Apr 2002 23:10:42 -0700
...Box that valves, o-rings and lubricant are in says "Southeast Air, Inc." on it. Also included is a copy of the Volkswagen of...
Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 3 Oct 2002 12:28:25 -0700
...Is the relief valve cylindrical or spherical? My thoughts were that a cylindrical valve with wear could flutter stick or operate slower when the...
Re: New Propane tank and Regulator Fitting
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 5 May 2006 21:31:42 -0700
...He kept hooking things up, opening the valve and checking with his sniffer for a while. Then he'd put the sniffer away and...
Re: Engine stalling at high speed
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:59:38 -0700
...Now check the outer braid to chassis. Must be real close to "0". Start engine and check again. Should be the same. If the...
Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:20:50 -0400
You are certainly in the ball park with price, they also have MUCH higher compression, like 10.5-1 instead of 8 or 9...
Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:25:06 -0500
...I do believe the valve size is stock on all AMC heads unless they have been B. Bobed and the cam is the same...
Re: Road trip and mechanics litany of issues
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Tue, 27 May 2008 21:14:55 -0700
...galley plug leaking > > Front heater valve leaks (not losing much) > > Water pump has stain at weep hole > > Right ball joint bad, need upper boots...
Great Engine test stand event.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 6 Jan 2003 01:20:30 -0600
...I'm still a few hours from starting the engine because I left a check valve ball out of the Fiat fuel pump (don...
Re: westy kitchen operation
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Thu, 11 Aug 2005 07:33:48 -0700
...rod (like a ballpoint pen) so as to depress the spring > loaded rubber plug that serves as a check valve when in use. > > Another...
Re: Engine stalling at high speed
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:33:57 -0700
...Now check the outer braid to chassis. Must be > real close to "0". Start engine and check again. Should be the same. If the...
Re: Drain Coolant to replace Thermostat (2.1 L)???
Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 22:11:40 -0500
...After refilling the expansion tank, I started the engine and let it idle up to operating temp with the bleeder valve open on the...
Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:37:02 -0400
Scott, Let me consult my crystal ball... How am I supposed to know? :-) I don't use the blue goo here unless a customer...
Fw: Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:29:55 -0800
...Kim > You are certainly in the ball park with price, they also have MUCH higher compression, like 10.5-1 instead of 8 or...
RX7 oil cooler info update/Audi Oil temp Sender
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 08:34:47 -0600
...The oil filter mount has a bypass check ball, also the sandwich plate has an oil bypass check ball. The OEM bypass check ball...
Re: More fun with mechanics
Historical mailing list - Paul
Sat, 2 Apr 2011 22:47:26 -0700
It's all ball bearings nowadays... Now, you prepare that Fetzer valve with some, uh, 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads. And...
Re: New Propane tank and Regulator Fitting
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Fri, 5 May 2006 21:45:21 -0700
...check all the fittings (they kinda sorta insist on this optional service here). > He kept hooking things up, opening the valve and checking with...