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Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 09:42:58 -0600
...I have new o-rings and have read that I can use RTV > silicone to > help the o-rings seal. My question is: Do...
Re: Gasket sealer
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Mon, 18 Jan 1999 18:45:18 -0600
>If you have problem making the o-ring stay put in the pump body while you put >the other half on, you can coat...
Re: Power Steering Reservoir O-Ring
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 4 Dec 2012 14:01:25 -0800
...Unfortunately, since I replaced some of the lines to > the reservoir in January, I'm undoubtedly the one that somehow lost that > o-ring...
A/C o-rings
Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
Mon, 22 Jun 1998 11:33:15 -0500
Anyone have information about o-rings between A/C hoses and compressor? Are they special? Anyone have a source? I've got A/C...
Re: Power Steering Reservoir O-Ring
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 4 Dec 2012 17:19:49 -0500
...Unfortunately, since I replaced some of the lines to > the reservoir in January, I'm undoubtedly the one that somehow lost that > o-ring...
Re: Is this question just too stupid?
Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:46:49 -0700
...I put the black O-rings at the top of the >>> cylinder, not the green ones. Do I redo this installation because >>> the >>> O...
Re: quick and dirty head swap-dennis' 2 cents.
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 23 May 2013 09:30:28 -0700
...Stuart -----Original Message----- To be honest, I really don't see how the little o-ring at top of cylinders is expected to do...
Re: Any recommended sealant for o-rings?
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Sat, 18 Aug 2001 13:49:56 -0400
...My understanding is that when properly assembled, new o-rings and gaskets should properly seal without any "help". Looking for RTV or other sealants...
Re: Bus work in the barn and Tiny O Ring on Differential
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:11:39 -0800
Hey Pete, I believe you are referring to the small o-ring under the pinion cover, the size is 6x2.� The part number for...
Re: Genuine VW part
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:55:58 -0400
Hi John, I have the metal valve but it uses the same O ring design. Unless VC has a different metal one now. I...
Re: Water Pump
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 1 Dec 2012 18:58:45 -0800
...but I knew, just onthe phone with the customer it was very likely the thermostat o-ring .. and it was. ) Because ...o-rings don...
Re: 2.1 l. thermo body o-ring size?
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Tue, 21 Aug 2001 18:50:03 -0700
...thermo body o-ring size? > > > Hello: I am replacing the o-ring between the > thermostat body and the engine on my '87 VANAGON. > The...
Dometic Exhaust & Intake O Ring Positioning?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:25:30 -0700
...http://tinyurl.com/382hfyq should the O rings butt up against the shoulder in manifold? If so, does this help them seal better? pic...
HEAD JOB gasket questions
Historical mailing list - wayout
Wed, 22 Sep 2004 20:54:02 -0400
...My gasket kit was short 1 "O-ring gasket " (Bentley Page 15.22). Desperate to not lose more time waiting for a replacement, I...
Re: The heater valve O ring
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:13:20 -0500
...Hi Folks, > > It took about two weeks but I received my O ring from GW. I’ve replaced > it before and it lasted about...
Re: O ring making kit
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 19:30:37 -0600
...Stan There are also some O rings on the cooling system of my 1.9 L WBX. I forget how many, its been months...
Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:40:00 -0400
...An o-ring seal is not meant to have anything applied to it except some assembly lubricant. Using RTV on an o-ring makes...
Re: GW metal valve not sealing to new rear heater core
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:22:03 -0800
I reassembled using the old o-ring and still see the gap in the center of the flange. The gap is even present when...
Quick note on coolant distribution manifold ( Syncro)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 3 Sep 2019 08:11:23 -0700
...The o ring on mine failed and leaked coolant. Temp fix was new o ring. The better fix was the aluminum manifold which was...
Re: O-Rings, was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 12:30:27 -0500
...rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty > I'm not sure if you guys are joking about putting sealant on o-rings, > but if...
Re: Pulley End - Crankshaft Oil Seals
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:36:18 -0700
...Dimensions of the O-Ring are 36mm x 4mm -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 72 411...
Re: Temp 2 sensor have O-ring???
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Sun, 1 Oct 2000 10:27:09 EDT
...writes: << Does anyone know if there is supposed to be an O-Ring on the Temp 2 sensor .... the one with brass threads... for...
Any recommended sealant for o-rings?
Historical mailing list - All of Us
Sat, 18 Aug 2001 09:26:15 -0500
...There is a rubber o-ring gasket between the TH and the engine block that I will replace when I reinstall it. Should I...
Re: removing rear heater
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:00:56 -0400
...Are new O-rings available? Or do most folks just augment the O-ring with some RTV? Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:03:53 EDT
...An o-ring seal is not meant to have anything applied to it except some assembly lubricant. Using RTV on an o-ring makes...
Re: Head Gasket repairs Question
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 9 Feb 2005 10:11:44 -0500
I like your video (especially the "Ta-da" part) :-) I know it is possible to do what you are showing (take the lower o...
Re: Air cooled oil leak/timing
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 17 May 2003 18:06:28 -0700
Both ETKA and Bentley show the O ring, though the Bentley doesn't identify it. I put them in. --------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young '81 Vanagon Lafayette...
Re: o-rings for rear heater core
Historical mailing list
Tue, 18 Dec 2001 09:14:32 EST
I have these o-rings in stock. I usually supply them with the heater core (if someone just orders a core I supply it...
2.1 cylinder lower o-ring Q's
Historical mailing list - Mark Vermillion
Sat, 4 Jan 2003 13:01:03 -0500
Hi All- I have a question regarding the seating of the lower cylinder o-rings, with a preface: Some cylinders have a deeper groove...
Coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sun, 4 May 2008 17:37:42 +0000
Can anyone tell me if the coolant gauge temperature sensor (in thermostat housing - not the level sensor in the expansion tank) uses an O...
Re: Oil Cooler O Ring Procedure
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Sat, 24 Feb 2007 14:18:38 -0500
...Oil Cooler O Ring Procedure >Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:38:31 -0800 > >If th O ring is shot, then it is time...
Help: Green cylinder O-ring question.
Historical mailing list - Eric Small
Mon, 22 May 2000 22:17:33 EDT
...one of the cylinder's O-ring channel is not quite as smooth and clean as the others. The O-ring that was on...
trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:19:50 -0500
...7) 37.92 O-ring, pinion cover, auto tranny differential, 010 409 259 A (78 x 3) 9.00 O-ring, pinion cover oil...
Re: O-ring or Washer...
Historical mailing list - Dave C.
Fri, 26 Jan 2001 19:33:34 -0500
...I have heard talk with > past postings to "not forget the o-ring" when changing the sensor. I > mentioned it to the local parts...
Re: Replacing the Temperature Sensor
Historical mailing list - Austin
Sun, 26 Apr 1998 00:15:59 -0700
...or O ring replacement needed?? sealant, no; O ring replacement, absolutely - applying a film of heavy silicone grease to the O ring enables it...
Re: oil spray on startup when very cold
Historical mailing list - Bill H.
Tue, 25 Jan 2005 14:12:40 -0800
I had an oil leak in the same general area and the consensus on the list was a leaking oil cooler o-ring. I...
O ring making kit
Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 11:54:33 -0500
...They have a kit to make o-rings, here is their description: "Eliminates the need for extensive o-ring inventories. Contains everything to make...
O-Rings, was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 19:21:23 EST
...I always put a light coating of RTV silicone on all O-rings before installing them. >> It appears, in this case, a little bit...
O-ring or Washer...
Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
Fri, 26 Jan 2001 12:45:44 -0500
...I have heard talk with past postings to "not forget the o-ring" when changing the sensor. I mentioned it to the local parts...
FI questions on 84 1.9
Historical mailing list - Owen Brand
Thu, 2 Jan 2003 20:43:56 -0600
...When I look at the diagram in the Bentley (24.23) it appears that there are two O rings to be replaced. When I...
Re: replacing oil cooler O-ring
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 3 Mar 2005 14:12:24 -0500
...Now you should be > able to remove the o-ring on top of the cooler and replace it. Screw > the threaded pipe back in...
Re: Oil Cooler
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:20:34 -0400
The last 2.1 oil cooler o-ring I changed I did with the double nut method...there was limited room to work, but...
Re: Pulley End - Crankshaft Oil Seals
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:59:50 -0700
...Might be the oil > pump, but I suspect a seal There is/was a large diameter "O" ring seal > and a smaller seal - and...
Govenor Cap O-Ring
Historical mailing list - Zac
Wed, 29 Apr 1998 11:38:41 -0400
...I can't seem to find a supplier for the O-Ring for this seal, and i was wondering if anyone had one, and...
Re: o-rings for rear heater core / Wilfey Again!
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Tue, 18 Dec 2001 11:30:12 EST
In a message dated 12/18/01 10:53:15 AM, KENWILFY@AOL.COM writes: << I have these o-rings in stock. . . . . . . (if someone...
Re: oil leak above the oil filter.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 30 Jun 2005 09:53:09 -0400
The O-ring can be changed with disconnecting the fuel lines. Get an internal pipe wrench for 1/2" pipe and unscrew the nipple...
Re: Pulley End - Crankshaft Oil Seals
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:25:39 -0700
...Pulley End - Crankshaft Oil Seals If the pulley is dry the crank pulley seal and o-ring is not the problem. The o-ring...
Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Mon, 4 Apr 2016 12:32:22 -1000
I use vaseline on the o-ring, if I'm concerned about it not behaving while turning the sender unit into place. Used many...
The skinny on A/C O-rings
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Aug 1998 10:26:31 EDT
I have heard a lot of talk about using the "proper" green o-rings for r-134a. When I went to do my system...
Head gasket O-rings
Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:33:12 -0700
...also, have the smaller diameter green o-rings left from the left head gasket set. So, who's got an idea? Jim C. 86...
Re: Dealers Dirty Deed!!!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 10 Sep 1996 09:20:41 +0200
Donald Baxter Atlanta, Georgia wrote: >It turns out that the van was sold to me without the O-ring/washer that = fits >with the...
flojet pump (non-submerging), O-rings
Historical mailing list - Felix Crunk
Wed, 15 Jan 2003 19:01:13 EST
...In response to the O-ring dilemma. I worked for John Deere Industrial for 8 years. None of the new equipment came in with...
Re: Major oil leak help!
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 13 Dec 2005 07:11:30 EST
...Oil cooler O ring blew? Oil cooler O-ring for sure. Always happens when it turns cold unless you have new improved O-ring...
Re: Head sealants??
Historical mailing list - Ben
Fri, 11 May 2007 14:22:13 -0400
...black >>o-ring, it all depend on the surface of the case, if it's perfect, you may >>use the o-ring only, that...
Re: oil cooler
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Wed, 23 Jan 2002 10:22:48 -0500
Its an o-ring with two locator tabs on the inside diameter. I used motor oil to lubricate the o-ring before installation. Don...
Re: GW metal valve not sealing to new rear heater core
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:47:16 -0500
Hi Mark, When I took part the leaking core that had worked for a few years I found the O ring had expanded a...
Re: :more info: How much should i sell for? (and does anyone want to buy?)
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Thu, 8 May 2008 11:19:24 -0400
...pool! :) > > I think its a cylinder O-ring.... > > Oh, I think I'd vote for those o-rings that go in the nipples. Maybe...
Re: Leaky Oil cooler 89 GL
Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
Tue, 12 Dec 2000 22:44:58 -0500
Hi all, If you have an older vanagon do replace this o-ring. As mentioned there was a modification made sometime after the '86...
Re: that dreaded rear heater ...
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 2 Nov 2012 05:01:07 -0400
...I have the OEM ones here from VW and they are indeed O-rings with a square profile. O-ring, rear heater core to...
you job...
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Mon, 12 Mar 2001 07:50:36 -0800
I'm lost with you messages....O-ring leak? Cylinder o-ring? how old? If your yanking the cylinders, the whole engine must come...