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  • Re: Replaceing the Ignition lock cylinder ?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 25 Aug 2005 05:43:43 -0400
    ...cylinder is hosed, so i take off the >lower/upper column switch cover >& expecet to see some llocking screw holdin the lock cylinder in...
  • Re: o2 sensor voltage
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Wed, 4 Apr 2007 09:21:17 -0700
    ...Most effect are the good cylinders, least effect are the bad cylinders. Recheck the compression on the bad cylinders . Other causes for misfire, crossed...
  • 1981 Vanagon Clutch Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement
    Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
    Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:48:20 -0400
    I’ve just completed the replacement of the master and slave cylinders of my 1981 Vanagon clutch and thought I would share some notes...
  • Re: clutch cylinders
    Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
    Tue, 7 Dec 1999 03:11:25 -0800
    ...Hanlon" wrote: > Brian, > > Are you referring to the clutch master cylinder, to the clutch slave cylinder > and to the brake master cylinder, which are...
  • Re: sliding door lock cylinders ERK!
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:10:53 -0700
    ...Disassembly easy. >>> >>> >>> Cylinder is turning nicely in the handle, locking tab is moving >>> nicely, >> but >>> when the cylinder is turned to the locked position...
  • Re: Master Cylinder - Help!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:55:04 -0700
    you didn't bench bleed the master cylinder. no master cylinder will move fluid ( if new ) until it's been 'bench bled' either on...
  • Re: Any cheap fixes for clutch slave cylinder?
    Historical mailing list - phil cain
    Wed, 23 Apr 2003 17:30:19 -0700
    Hi Mark, what year is the van, the repair manual should have the size of the clutch slave cylinder's washers in it and...
  • Re: shifter linkage solved and the real problem persists...groan!
    Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
    Fri, 17 Mar 2006 21:44:44 -0500
    >...so I'm guessing I need to rebuild my right rear wheel cylinder It's time to replace BOTH rear wheel cylinders. The cylinders...
  • Re: Separating heads from cylinders
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
    Sun, 26 Aug 2001 10:04:45 -0400
    How will this separate the heads from the cylinders? Won't this only push out the head and cylinder? I have had luck by...
  • Re: Brake master cylinder Vs Clutch master cylinder Vs Slave clutch cylinder?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:58:08 -0500
    ...I just got close out announcement on parts from rock >auto and I see a clutch master cylinder (What is that??) There are two...
  • Re: Alternative way of reinstalling cylinder liner
    Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
    Tue, 30 Mar 2004 13:41:58 -0800
    Why not pull the piston off and put it back in the cylinder first? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Collum" <collum@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon...
  • Re: Changing lock cylinders?
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Sun, 02 Mar 1997 13:11:38 -0800
    ...I > can't figure out how to remove the cylinder so I can switch it with my "new" > one. Is changing the cylinders a...
  • Bracket that holds the slave clutch cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 17 Feb 2003 09:24:32 -0800
    do you have the brace that goes at about 45 degrees from the slave-cylinder 'bracket' down and forward to the tranny? There is...
  • Re: 5 Cylinder conversion
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:53:08 -0400
    Karl Mullendore installed an Overland 5 cylinder kit into a customers Westy. Of course the kit came with the bellhousing, flywheel, clutch (and darn...
  • Re: Vanagons and 6 cylinders.....
    Historical mailing list - marcus
    Tue, 14 Jul 1998 09:52:22 -0700
    Derek got any more info? Not a friday thing I hope need some thing to keep up with Sudhir's 6 cylinder chev swap...
  • Re: Question on pulling the heads to repair leak
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 16 Jun 2006 23:02:12 -0400
    I've only replaced the head and waterjacket gaskets on 3 wasserboxers but when doing all three, the cylinders would rotate and I didn...
  • Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleed problem
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 23 Nov 2001 17:49:30 -0400
    ...I see no leaks up under the master cylinder. How much fluid should it take to bleed the clutch slave cylinder?????? Thanks, Malcolm
  • Re: removing brake fluid reservoir
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Wed, 13 May 1998 08:49:11 -0700
    Peter et al, I didn't do this with the cylinder in the car, but rather on the bench. I needed to move the...
  • Success! (Cylinder install after removal stuck to head)
    Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
    Sat, 7 Dec 2002 12:16:54 -0800
    I sit here elated less than 5 minutes after resinstalling my cylinder after I removed it from the engine stuck to my head. After...
  • Re: brake master cylinder leak
    Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
    Mon, 30 Mar 1998 09:33:53 -0500
    If there is brake fluid coming out this hole then its leaking out the master cylinder. The hole is a vent to allow the...
  • Cluch master cylinder replacement
    Historical mailing list - Paul M. Impelizzeri
    Fri, 19 Dec 1997 18:20:57 -0500
    I have a question concerning the master cylinder for the cluch in my 82 Westy. Do I need to remove the rod that accuates...
  • Intake manifold vacuum?
    Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
    Sun, 23 Aug 1998 23:17:02 -0400
    ...Cylinder #1 155 Cylinder #2 175 Cylinder #3 132 Cylinder #4 165 Thank you Kai _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to...
  • Re: Cylinder Heads!
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 16 Mar 2002 17:12:29 -0800
    If the cylinders pulled off far enough to expose any of the rings you are in for it. It is really important to not...
  • Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Access-84 Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 6 Nov 1999 10:48:13 -0800
    ...Alistair >Listees, > >In the process of installing a new clutch master cylinder to replace a >leaking cylinder, I am unable to figure out the...
  • Source of door lock cylinders?
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:24:03 -0700
    I've pulled the cylinders (thank you Zoltan) from my "new" '82. The guide has worn away, so the key is not centered. So...
  • Brake Cylinders
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 1 Sep 2021 21:46:45 -0500
    Should the brake cylinders on the rear wheels have springs in them?
  • Re: Stuck cylinders
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:35:06 -0500
    There is no way to remove the rods and/or the pistons before removing the cylinders. My idea is to put the piston at...
  • Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel air ratioupdate
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 1 Jan 2002 22:55:38 -0600
    ...The leanest running cylinder then became the guide cylinder by which the mixture for the engine was set. That way one avoided burning up...
  • Re: A Stupid Question
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Thu, 28 Aug 1997 15:18:10 EDT
    Steve - On all opposed 4 cylinder VWs, the #1 cylinder is on the right side towards the front of the vehicle. Don't sweat...
  • Re: Pressure Bleeding the Clutch slave/master
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 23 May 2005 06:37:30 -0500
    Jeff, When I replaced my clutch master cylinder on my 88 GL, I found it only necessary to loosen the nut on the line...
  • Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:00:54 -0600
    ...Trying to find the cylinder not firing? Mark the exhaust stacks just outside the cylinder with a wax crayon, The hot cyinders will burn...
  • Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:09:31 -0800
    ...Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check > From the old days of working on aircraft engines. Trying to find the > cylinder not firing? Mark the...
  • Re: Heads/Cylinders somewhat naive question!!!
    Historical mailing list - Wagner, James W., , SAF/AQPS
    Tue, 28 Mar 2000 09:31:24 -0500
    ...Heads/Cylinders somewhat naive question!!! > > > Attempting my first solo major repair redoing my heads. Pulled them > yesterday and the cylinders came off with them...
  • Re: It's alive, but it gives bad head! (Fixing head leak on '87 2.1L)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:49:24 -0400
    ...I once had a cylinder that refused to separate from the head no matter what I tried (initially). I ended up removing the head...
  • Re: Propane filler valve.
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 26 Jun 2007 05:40:31 -0700
    ...As a result of this fact, the Code now exempts these cylinders from having to be retrofitted with OPD valves. Any such cylinder must...
  • Free clutch slave cylinder - for rebuild
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 7 Dec 2001 17:13:05 -0400
    If you saw my previous post, you can guess that I have the OLD - LEAKING clutch slave cylinder that I will give away. I...
  • Re: 90 Syncro weak clutch spring?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 1 Apr 2011 06:10:14 -0400
    There is no spring that pushes the cylinder back. The release bearings always rides on the pressure plate fingers. In fact the cylinder has...
  • Re: Propane tank
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:21:14 -0700
    ...Propane tank Thanks Stuart, I believe this is what I got http:// <http://www.protanksupply.com/propane-cylinder-valves_detail.asp?ID=6025> www...
  • Cylinder head sticking to cylinder sleeve
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
    Sun, 9 Jun 2002 22:01:36 -0700
    I'm in the process of taking off my cylinder head and the sleeves are sticking to it. I've tried whacking the cylinder...
  • 1.9L piston and cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Don1dd
    Wed, 13 May 1998 00:12:12 EDT
    ...One cylinder and piston overheated and will not clean up with the hone. Do any of you know of a source for a good...
  • How are cylinders numbered? 86 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
    Mon, 15 Feb 1999 22:11:59 -0600
    Volks, I know the number one cylinder is on the passenger side closest to the front of to the front of the vehicle. Could...
  • Re: 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:49:00 -0700
    ...1985 ignition lock cylinder install help Hi all, In need of assistance installing a new ignition lock cylinder in 85 1.9l vanagon. I...
  • Re: Stuck cylinder (Head gasket replacement)
    Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
    Mon, 8 Feb 1999 13:27:46 -0500
    What's to keep the cylinder from pulling out of the case? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On...
  • Re: Free clutch slave cylinder - for rebuild
    Historical mailing list - Matt F
    Fri, 7 Dec 2001 19:14:15 -0500
    ...Free clutch slave cylinder - for rebuild > If you saw my previous post, you can guess that I have > the OLD - LEAKING clutch slave cylinder...
  • brake master cylinder leak
    Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
    Mon, 30 Mar 1998 09:12:37 -0500
    found the location of my brake master cylinder leakage and wondering if anybody can shed some light as to what may need to be...
  • Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:17:17 -0500
    On the air cooled engines the piston-cylinder sets really are consumables and being matched sets is critical. There have been different suppliers and...
  • Re: Clutch Master Cylinder- to rebuild or buy new?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:10:10 -0800
    ...The only cylinders I have rebuilt anymore are those that just aren't plain available anymore, anywhere. Like Type 411/412 Brake & Clutch Cylinders...
  • Clutch slave cylinder only 3/4" travel length
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Mon, 30 Aug 2004 10:13:22 -0700
    ...Clutch slave cylinder only 3/4" travel length? 84 Westy. I noticed my clutch pedal goes all the way to the floor. Is this...
  • Re: Rings or Valve Guides (82 air cooled)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 13 Oct 2007 12:06:06 -0700
    ...I checked the > compression, and it is as follows: > > Cylinder 1 100 psi > Cylinder 2 90 psi > Cylinder 3 85 psi > Cylinder 4 90...
  • 2.1 cylinders stuck to heads
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:46:43 -0500
    ...I have the heads loose on my 2.1, but the bad news is that the cylinders are coming off with the heads. I...
  • cylinder numbers
    Historical mailing list - Ivicz_vanagon
    Fri, 18 Mar 2005 19:54:46 +0100
    Hi all, which one is 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th cylinder on my engine? I didn't find it in Bentley. If I turn...
  • Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:27:01 -0800
    ...The cylinder bores for the 3 identical pistons are gorgeous, I can > still see the crosshatching. The cylinder bore that mates with this odd...
  • The second bleeding: Clutch master/slave failure observation
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 12 Feb 2005 10:27:11 -0600
    I recently replaced my clutch master cylinder on a hunch. Neither cylinder was leaking, and I had replaced the slave cylinder just over a...
  • Question about KOLBENSCHMIDT cylinder heads
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Tue, 22 Jan 2002 21:07:36 -0800
    ...Comparing the cylinder head casting to a set of AMC and original OEM German cylinder heads (spares that I have), they sure look like...
  • Re: Clutch Master Cylinder- to rebuild or buy new?
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:09:50 -0500
    About 8 years ago I bought "used, known good" clutch master cylinder for my '84 Westy. It did work --- for about a year --- then...
  • Re: clutch master cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
    Tue, 24 Dec 1996 06:45:15 -0500
    ...When I push >the clutch, the transmission engages slowly as the master cylinder loses >pressure. I think it is caused by the master cylinder...
  • Re: 6 cylinders (phooey)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 1 Mar 1996 12:44:24 -0800
    ...I have always been attracted to the character and personality of VW's not their cylinder endowment. More power to ya Stevo (Pun intended...
  • Re: was shifter linkage solved now replace rear wheel cylinder or both
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Sat, 18 Mar 2006 02:29:53 -0500
    Like the clutch master and slave cylinders, I doubt that there is really concrete evidence that both wheel cylinders tend to out at the...
  • Removing Cylinders from head idea!
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Fri, 24 May 2002 09:59:42 -0400
    ...The cylinders were stuck on tight and a thought occured to me that I have never heard anyone discuss before on the list. You...
  • Re: failed SMOG, cylinder misfiring?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Mon, 8 Sep 2003 07:13:54 -0700
    ...When I disconnected the wire on cylinder 2, wouldn't the > engine start running worse? Or, would cylinders 3 and 4 just carry the...