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• Re: Knocking engine? or hyd lifters? how to tell?
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 18:20:04 -0400
  ...A main bearing can be quiet, or can sound like > all hell breaking loose, depending on severity and location of the bearing. > I think...
• Re: .01 Main Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 10:31:08 -0800
  ...I am trying to find a set of .01 X std main bearings for a 2.1 > wasserboxer (stock case with first grind on...
• Engine bearing rattle at warm restart
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 20 May 2006 13:21:04 -0400
  ...An engine bearing noise question. (yes did search archives for this one :) I'll try to be brief ;) Warm restart; sometimes bearing rattle (main...
• Re: Second mainshaft seal failure....
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 15 Jun 2002 17:20:02 -0700
  ...The mainshaft bearing may be gone, allowing the main shaft and it's extension the input shaft to move around too much and chew...
• clutch juddering
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Thu, 9 Jan 1997 11:52:19 -0500 (EST)
  ...A number of months passed by, I don't recall exactly how long, and my pilot bearing fell to pieces and locked the main...
• main bearing torque
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 20:56:31 -0700
  What is the torque spec for the main bearings on a 2.1 waterboxer(the 4 cap nuts inside the water jacket, and the...
• Re: Transmission R&R part 2
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Sep 1996 01:18:11 -0400
  Thourouhly check the pilot bearing and the transmission main shaft. This is the usuall caused of clutch disk hub failure. If the shaft is...
• piltot bearing... and what else?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 09:15:23 -0700
  ...i was going to do the pilot bearing, felt washer and then tranny main seal. What else? (of course if clutch stuff is hosed...
• Re: Crankshaft end float.
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 22 May 2002 00:26:30 -0700
  ...In advance of your note, I'd made provision for all of the items you suggested, with the exception of the main shaft bearing...
• Boston Bobs type 2-4 engine comments was <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 23:09:50 -0500
  ...I am also hand fitting the center main bearing to allow the freshly align bored case to touch as the new bearings will hold...
• main bearings, align boring WBX cases and more
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 16 Dec 2001 12:49:52 -0500
  ...thrust bearings and thrust cutting is also available for the 1.9 cases with loose rear mains. There is also a supply of aftermarket...
• Re: Maintenance thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 20:12:07 +0000
  ...There all sorts of approaches, planned maintenance, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, Schedule maintenance and of course Emergency maintenance.  Supporting equipment at work approaching 40...
• Re: Syncro tranny whine-reply
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Sun, 17 May 1998 17:00:38 EDT
  ...When that bearing finally fails it tends to allow the mainshaft to move back and forth resulting in broken 3rd and 4th gear sets...
• Re: Main bearings/rod bearings/bolts
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 05:07:46 -0500
  ...I'm tempted to try it > again but for my concern about rod and main bearings, and I guess rod bolts > as it's...
• Re: pilot bearing
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 21:35:34 EDT
  ...I am concerned about the side loads put on the bearings (Mains and cam that is) when the hammer transmits this sideways force to...
• VW Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:13:21 GMT
  ...engines 111 198 451 1 set Main bearing set std. 36 HP German [crank/case] 111 198 473 1 Main bearing set .25/.50...
• VW parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 21:08:09 GMT
  ...engines 111 198 451 1 set Main bearing set std. 36 HP German [crank/case] 111 198 473 1 Main bearing set .25/.50...
• VW parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 21:47:59 GMT
  ...engines 111 198 451 1 set Main bearing set std. 36 HP German [crank/case] 111 198 473 1 Main bearing set .25/.50...
• Re: More Bearing Issues
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 18:57:08 +1200
  >I note with interest the discussion on the lack/scarcity of main bearings >for the VW wasserboxer. Anyone know what the factory rebuilders do...
• Re: Engine out--won't come apart. Need heads!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:24:21 -0700
  I know, I wrote that because you wrote : " I have seen a couple of the main bearings, and they look fine. Cam bearings, however...
• Crankshaft end float.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 21 May 2002 16:41:22 -0500
  ...a) New front main seal. $12.00 b) New starter pilot bushing in the bell housing. $1.20 c) Inspect the throw out bearing...
• Re: Smokin' 'n' leakin' !
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Dec 95 13:58:44 EST
  ...Then, new main bearings that have a thicker shoulder are installed to take up the difference. Just like you can buy main bearings with...
• 1.9l Main Bearings, and 1.9l Air Intake boots (List Specials)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 09:55:01 -0400
  Just wanted to drop the list a note to remind folks that I have the 1.9l standard by standard waterboxer main bearings for...
• More Bearing and AMC head Issues
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 15:11:48 -0500
  ...the bearings separately or speed up the process and deliver bearings to the retailers I have also heard that rear main bearings for the...
• Re: rebuilt tranny slipping out of 4th gear-revisited
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 23:35:19 -0400
  ...and use a steel bearing retaining plate. >Another item that has been around awhile and does a better job >in holding the mainshaft bearing...
• VW Parts and equipment for sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 12:23:22 -0800 (PST)
  ...engines 111 198 451 1 set Main bearing set std. 36 HP German [crank/case] 111 198 473 1 Main bearing set .25/.50...
• Re: Clutch parts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 14:33:17 -0600
  ...Anyone know? > >- Bearings. There are some bearings shown in the Bentley (needle >bearings) near the flywheel. Should I replace these? If so, do you...
• Re: Oversized main bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Olsen
  Wed, 23 May 2012 14:57:01 -0700
  ...main bearings. The case > > appears to have been line bored to 0.5mm over. The local guys are telling > > me > > there are no bearings...
• Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:45:12 -0800
  How often should the front and rear wheel bearings be regreased? Or is this a maintenance-free item, like on my Honda? If it...
• Re: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Aug 2016 15:10:52 -0400
  ...Most common and critical is the main pinion bearing. Next is the needle bearing on the input end of the main or input shaft...
• Re: Muffler Bearings, was RE: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:39:39 -0800
  I also keep 100 feet of flight line in my emergency maintenance bag, right next to the half gallon can of prop wash, and...
• Re: oil pump/motor fix
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 13:56:19 EDT
  ...be bearing damage??** Nope! No noise from the rod or main bearings either! When we finally pulled the motor apart the bearings were *paper...
• Re: end play measurement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 13:55:32 -0700
  ...that is the rear main bearing moving where it's loose in the case. Not a good thing. The rear main bearing should be...
• Re: In need of 2.1 line bore bearings
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 14 May 2010 12:33:36 -0400
  ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com VWBrain@aol.com wrote: > hey guys looking for a saource for oversize main bearings for 2...
• Re: Oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 14:23:09 -0400
  ...I’m guessing the guy that > installed the main bearing seal didn’t do a good job since it was a brand > new gowesty...
• Looking for a part
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Tue, 27 May 2003 21:35:10 -0400
  Hi, Anyone knows a decent supplier for the main shaft bearing of an 89 Syncro transmission. Part no is 091 311 123C Best regards.
• Re: Clutch parts/repair (Syncro): Help me figure this out...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 01:27:12 EDT
  ...clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, felt washers for pilot bearing. What else should I order if I want to have all...
• 82 van diesel still squealing
  Historical mailing list - Rolf Pechukas
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 12:18:33 EDT
  ...metal on metal - bearing noise sounds loudest around the crank pulley is there a bearing in there? main seal? crank bearing???!!! any suggestions? I...
• Maintenance thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:23:46 +0000
  Overall the Vanagon really little in required preventive maintenance. Beyond fluids the rest is affected by a lot of variables including environment, how it...
• Re: Engine bearing rattle at warm restart
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 May 2006 23:33:00 -0400
  ...An engine bearing noise question. (yes did search archives for this one :) I'll try to be brief ;) Warm restart; sometimes bearing rattle (main...
• Re: oil pressure diagnosis.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:54:51 -0400
  ...This is my personal opinion, but why would the shop go through the trouble of replacing con rod bearings and not the mains? What...
• Re: question regarding clutch bearings and shifting problems
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 23:36:02 +0000
  ...question regarding clutch bearings and shifting problems >Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2003 16:14:09 -0700 > >Yes. The main purpose of the bearing is...
• 2.1l Vanagon Main Bearings Available!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 13:21:56 EDT
  Finally I got some of the standard 2.1l Main Bearings for the Vanagon. These things have been out of stock forever. I would...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light went On...Abort Trip?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 22 May 2005 08:06:17 -0700
  > Some oils maintain their grade better than others, but when an engine needs > new main bearings, it needs new main bearings. If I saw...
• Clutch job... done properly
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:20:58 -0500
  I'm about to have the rear main seal, throwout bearing, plate, pilot bearing, pressure plate, flywheel o-ring and felt ring done on...
• 2.1L Align bore and main bearings
  Historical mailing list - Curt Lewis
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 17:13:54 -0500
  ...The engine is tore down and the #1 main bearing was chewed up pretty good. Running my fingernail across the #1 bearing journal of...
• Re: Joy of tranny main bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 15:08:32 -0400
  ...I think the problem may best be described as affecting the "input shaft bearing" not the "main bearing" but I am not sure. >4...
• Re: alternator advice
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 23:09:54 -0500
  ...New bearings, rear bearing carrier, brush/regulator assembly, trued slip rings, thorough cleaning and testing. $72. Has performed flawlessly for 2,500 miles. Will...
• Re: Vanagon engine rebuild cost
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 11:08:16 -0400
  ...This however can lead to main bearing failure down the road as the newly restored compression loads the soggy mains to their original level...
• End play
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:14:07 -0400
  ...may be measuring not just end play, but play between the main bearing and case. I thought perhaps I could use some plastigage between...
• Re: main bearing torque
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 21:42:53 -0700
  ...main bearing torque > My Bentley states, case halves: large 22 FT/lb, small 15 ft/lb > sound wrong to me also.... 22 ft/lb...
• Re: Maintenance thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:11:23 +0000
  ...There all sorts of approaches, planned maintenance, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, Schedule maintenance and of course Emergency maintenance. Supporting equipment at work approaching 40...
• Re: Main bearings/rod bearings/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 07:46:15 -0600
  ...I'm tempted > to try it > again but for my concern about rod and main bearings, and I guess > rod bolts > as it's...
• Re: Top Overhauls
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 20:46:03 -0600
  ...In VW engines the #2 main bearing can be worn more than the #1 or #3 and your crank can be in near perfect...
• Crank Bearings - Non-Availability
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 17:36:19 -0600
  Recently there was a thread on lack of availability of main bearings and maybe even rod end bearings (Crank-throw end). Is this really...
• Re: Air cooled camshaft
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:31:14 -0700
  ...Uneven main bearings ? ....engine balance ? the crank shaft is trying to flop left-right in there badly. One trick for checking how the main...
• Primo Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:14:25 -0600
  ...GoWesty High Volume Oil Pump Eng Rear Mainseal replaced Trany ReSealed New Pilot Bearing New Release Bearing New Clutch New Clutch Slave New CVJs...
• Re: stuck together
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 17:38:01 -0600
  Now John the next procedure is to think preventive maintenance and replace the front main seal behind the flywheel, the pilot bearing in the...
• Don't Ignore Clutch Sounds
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 21:15:59 -0500
  ...pilot bearing had burned up (the little needle bearing in the end of the crankshaft that supports and centers the trans main shaft). While...
• Re: Lubrication of sliding door - How to?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 16 May 2007 14:32:37 -0700
  ...In dealing with slider door maintenance/repair recently, I too noticed there were blocks instead of bearings on my AC Westy. To my mind...