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• Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:44:21 -0500
  The mounting shoulder of the cylinders measure within .004" total deviation within the 5 cylinders I checked using a .0001" indicator on our surface...
• Re: Loose brake master cylinder resevoir
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:21:31 -0800
  ...It > was just enough brake fluid to moisten the seal/cylinder area. > One other note: After I topped off the master cylinder resevoir the...
• Re: 88 Westy brake master cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:36:20 -0400
  ...I've replaced Vanagon Master cylinders by removing the instrument cluster and unbolting them from the brake booster. Of course, you have the brake...
• Re: Clutch Master cyl.
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Sat, 14 Dec 1996 08:43:45 -0800 (PST)
  ...Any ideas on > how to determine if it is the master or slave cyl. > Presuming its the Master cyl are there any tricks to...
• cylinder heads
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Whitlock
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 01:05:29 -0400
  ...after i got them off, i noticed there wasn't a gasket between the cylinderhead, and the cylinder it'self. is it supossed to...
• Re: FS: Used WBX cylinder heads
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Sun, 22 Oct 2006 15:31:23 -0400
  ...Please try 200039625541 (I forgot the last digit) tabe --- greentabe-vanagon@yahoo.com wrote: > Anyone wanna buy a pair of used cylinder WBX cylinder...
• Re: Thnings that go "Squish" in the night
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 09:16:10 EST
  ...Since the clutch and brake master cylinders draw from a common reservoir, some of the crud which fouled your brake cylinder might have migrated...
• Clutch pedal pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 4 Jul 2021 08:50:26 -0700
  ...On this Syncro tintop the slave cylinder was replaced by a mechanic. With the old slave cylinder the clutch pedal pressure was medium (as...
• Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 26 May 2003 21:36:31 -0700
  ...So I change the master cylinder and I've bled the system from the furthest brake forward no change. I spoke with a local...
• Re: Ignition switch barrel and tumbler replacement?
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Thu, 2 Jun 94 9:22:20 GMT
  ...If the correct key is inserted they are moved into the cylinder so that the edges are flush and the cylinder can then be...
• Re: Head gasket question...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Feb 2004 10:13:19 -0600
  ...On piston type aircraft engines, the cylinders are made as individual units, complete with cylinder head. The heads are not separate as on the...
• cylinder head tenps
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 05:50:20 -0500
  does anyone here know the safe operating range for the cylinders/cylinder heads on an air-cooled 82 Vanagon (when am i in the...
• Vanagon handling.
  Historical mailing list - mike ingle
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 10:08:24 -0700
  ...Cylinder head sticking to cylinder sleeve > > > > > > I'm in the process of taking off my cylinder head and the sleeves are > > sticking to it...
• Re: 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:01:46 -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...
• Soft Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Jamie McMahon
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 22:19:08 +0000
  Is it possible for my clutch master cylinder or slave cylinder to be bad and not leak fluid? The clutch master cylinder was replaced...
• Advice on 1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 00:58:01 -0800
  ...How would the dealership know it had a cracked cylinder? * Water in the cylinder? * Oil in the cylinder? * Suggestion? Can this engine be repaired...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - -------------------------
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 22:16:55 -0500
  Axually the 1.9L and 2.1L wear very little on the rings, cyl,. and pistons. Almost all the engines I rebuild this year...
• Re: Off with its head! (Further adventures with right head on an '87 2.1 l)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 07:41:29 -0700
  --- Matt Roberds <mattroberds@COX.NET> wrote: > We figure that the ones on the case end of the cylinders are probably just > as beat up...
• firing on 3 cylinders.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 15:15:43 -0500
  ...This would make it seem that cylinder 4 is not running. We've switched wires between working cylinders, spark plugs, and a new rotor...
• installing new clutch slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Horsman
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 20:20:57 -0800
  ...I took a look below and discovered the leak coming from the slave cylinder. Actually, the only part that was oily was the rubber...
• How do you re-key steering lock cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 23:04:24 -0800
  ...I've got the lock cylinder out. I am looking at the new replacement lock cylinder. I need to know how to take the...
• Shelf life of master cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 16 May 2005 16:56:14 EDT
  About two and a half years ago I bought a brand new ATE master cylinder for my Vanagon. It's basically unopened still in...
• Re: Slave or Master clutch cylinder bad?
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:37:37 -0700
  ...Fluid was leaking on floor. > Currently clutch slowly engages with clutch pedal fully depressed. > I assume the seal on either the master/slave cylinder...
• RE: Gauged Animals?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 09 Nov 1995 16:45:00 -0800 (PST)
  >Cylinder head temperature, all cylinders. <snip> >When I saw the above notation, I envisioned *four* gauges, >one for each cylinder. Is this overkill? Is...
• brake fluid loss (still)
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 09:35:08 -0700
  I've found the Clutch Cylinder (only a drop of fluid on it - not enough) and the Clutch Slave Cylinder (dry as a bone...
• Re: More questions as the rebuild progresses
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 09:21:28 -0700 (PDT)
  >So David Schwarze says: >> >> With new rings in used cylinders, the rings may not seat. You will have >> just replaced a perfectly good short...
• Stuck Lock Cylinder - Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 10:42:47 -0500
  ...The lock cylinder inside my sliding door handle is stuck, I think from decades of gunge slowly solidifying. I took the handle off and...
• Re: Alternative way of reinstalling cylinder liner
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 14:53:40 -0500
  Hi, Just wondering whether anyone has tried succesfully reinserting the cylinder liner back in to the block. I had accidentally pushed the cylinder out...
• Re: adjusting clutch master cylinder rod
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 20:35:15 -0500
  ...adjusting clutch master cylinder rod On my 1983 Westphalia I'd like to adjust the clutch master cylinder rod, but I have failed to...
• Re: 2.1 cylinders stuck to heads
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:17:18 -0400
  ...If you pull the head away from the block about an inch you should see that between the two cylinders, there are these two...
• Re: why no ridge in waterboxer cylinders?
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 12:57:52 -0700
  ...No ring ridge , still had factory hone marks on the cylinders, >no scuff marks on the pistons, cylinders and pistons all checked like new...
• Re: Problem with lock cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 15:00:00 -0700
  ...If it's the lock cylinder causing the problem, it's more likely a worn key rather than a worn cylinder or wafers. Get...
• Brake stories
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 1995 15:45:00 -0700
  ...Have Dealer replace rear cylinders. New rear cylinders provide enough back pressure to blow-out master cylinder. Dealer service department gives me a new...
• Re: clutch cylinders
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 03:03:44 -0800
  Brian, Are you referring to the clutch master cylinder, to the clutch slave cylinder and to the brake master cylinder, which are all fed...
• Propane Requalification
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 13:08:56 -0700
  Listees, Here is some info from http://www.lpg.com/non-flash/safety/lpgas-safety.html#requalification Cylinder Requalification Department of Transportation regulations require...
• RE: How are cylinders numbered (85 vanagon)?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 10:48:49 -0700
  ...How are cylinders numbered (85 vanagon)? Could anyone tell me how the cylinders are numbered for an 85? Also, how does one determine which...
• Re: Help! Brake trouble - 83.5 liquid-cooled Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 22:04:55 EST
  I too had that problem with my '84 Westy and I even bought a new Master cylinder. However, I didnt fit it because I...
• 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: Brake Master Cyl. replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 13:20:04 -0700
  ...be sure to get the o-ring in place that seals the master cylinder to the booster. another tip ............assuming your new master cylinder...
• 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...
• Re: Rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 06:20:37 -0500
  ...Is there a trick to changing the cylinders to minimize brake fluid loss? Todd '88 Westy
• 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...
• new brakes bleed five times still spongy
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 22:48:48 -0700
  ...this was a cylinder seperate from the master, which was replaced at one point too . . . so on the vanagon, is there another cylinder beyond...
• 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...
• Re: How bad is a scored cylinder wall? -I4
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 17:49:25 -0400
  ...How bad is a scored cylinder wall? -I4 Hi, A while back my tiico I4 ate it driving down the freeway. I've taken...
• 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...