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• Re: Question about pulley-crank end reassembly 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Benoit Huot
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 11:21:57 -0400
  ...a rubber sealing ring >5. A crankshaft seal >6. the bolt.
• Re: Need three parts for a 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:43:28 -0600
  ...had me wondering there .. > 'aluminum head gasket' .. > must be the metal sealing rings that go on top of the cylinder barrles. Got lots of...
• Automatic Trany Leak
  Historical mailing list - Tom Shiels
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 22:13:47 -0400
  ...Is this just the sealing ring between the final drive and the transmission or should I be expecting other surprises when I take them...
• Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 May 2010 13:54:56 -0700
  ...hole is not tappered and I don't know what you are > calling > a square seal? Plugs do have sealing rings on them and...
• Re: 83 westy overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Nov 94 13:07:24 PST
  ...I looked at my Bentley book and I saw only sealing rings between heads and cylinders. There is another seal surrounging each heads to...
• Re: Safe 2.1/1.9 Rpm: survey/query
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 09:03:19 -0700
  ...If you were build an engine to rev high, I guess 4000-6000 rpm, lower tension rings could be used, but cylinder sealing at...
• Re: Drive flange oil seal failure
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 2 Feb 2011 19:20:20 -0500
  ...If you unscrew the support ring a few threads, you can replace the o-ring that fits in the outermost groove around its circumference...
• Re: 2.1 ring recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 27 May 2009 10:48:33 -0400
  Brendan, I would say if you are going to pull the cylinders and change the lower o-rings then putting in a new set...
• Re: 85 Vanagon; water housing & Oring sealing
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 10:51:19 -0500
  Don't use any RTV sealant with any o-ring! I have had experience rehabbing these pipes on my '85 using JB-Weld. These...
• Smog check failed; Vacuum leaks
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 12 May 1998 11:53:58 +0300
  ...I pulled the injectors and if I compared the sealing O-rings to the new one I bought next day, the old are hard...
• Re: Coolant Pump Etc. Sealant. Factory?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 30 May 2014 14:28:44 -1000
  in all cases of sealing cooling system o-rings .. if they are assembled like they are .. in time they will shrink and leak ...Honda...
• Re: rear heater hose replacement; Canadian spec 83.5 full westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 15:01:57 -0500
  From your description it's far more likely that the O-Ring at the valve is not sealing. I had that very problem in...
• Re: Automatic transmission woes on 84 2WD vANAGON
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 06:25:05 -0400
  ...In the past I have had similar problems and it turned out to be dried up sealing rings on the 2nd gear brake band...
• Re: port matching intake manifolds to heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:28:43 -0800
  ...for the intake valves goes right up to where the sealing metal ring would be. 025 103 375 on those. Looked at four 2...
• Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 3 May 2010 08:16:25 EDT
  ...hole is not tappered and I don't know what you are calling a square seal? Plugs do have sealing rings on them and...
• Re: Coolant air, overflow, fried head gasket, "burping" out air (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 15:33:34 -0800
  ...The "steam" you think is bubbling in the coolant tank is really combustion gases leaking past the sealing ring. This high pressure gas leaks...
• Re: port matching intake manifolds to heads
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:14:38 -0500
  ...for the intake valves goes right up to where the sealing metal ring would be. 025 103 375 on those. Looked at four 2...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Fri, 11 May 2007 10:42:50 -0400
  ...everything on the pushrod tubes o-ring (different design >then the wasser) and ONLY the 518 is sealing them for as long as 2...
• Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 3 May 2010 08:02:01 -0500
  ...hole is not tappered and I don't know what you are calling a square seal? Plugs do have sealing rings on them and...
• Engine swap lessons learned
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 09:47:41 -0800
  ...The water pump to engine case O-ring is no longer sealing. Never leaked before, when it was in the GL, but we all...
• Oil light flicker gone...
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 3 Jan 1995 09:24:56 CST6CDT
  ...and yes, the VW filter was constucted of better materials (the sealing o-ring was much more substantial, overall 'feel' was better). Folks, the...
• Re: Measuring fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:49:21 -0400
  ...The other two are of the spring-loaded piston-cylinder type, not safe for fuel because the seal relies on the sealing of a...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:09:10 -0400
  ...Daniel - Turbovans < > scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > >> if there is a metal sealing ring between the oil pressure switch and the >> engine block ........ >> it could...
• new goodies
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 21 Feb 1995 13:47:44 -0800 (PST)
  ...I got some master cylinder reservoir sealing rings, a center brake light lens, pedal seals, and engine lid hinge seal. I _ordered_ 2 engine...
• Re: Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:11:25 -0700
  ...For the o-ring inside the flywheel I find that ones in the > engine kits are not quite right. Get it from the dealer...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 11 May 2007 14:22:13 -0400
  ...everything on the pushrod tubes o-ring (different >> >> >design > > >>then the wasser) and ONLY the 518 is sealing them for as long as 2...
• Re: Engine swap lessons learned
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 11:32:30 -0800
  ...The > water pump to engine case O-ring is no longer sealing. Never leaked > before, > when it was in the GL, but we all...
• Re: Oil Filter Options??
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:46:55 EDT
  ...engine, there you will see a ring of small holes around the perimeter next to the sealing ring, under those holes should be a...
• coolant leak fixed
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 12:58:54 -0400
  ...I made the mistake of putting the new o-ring on top of the old one (not realizing that the old one looks flat...
• Re: compression testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 09:52:50 -0400
  ...better reading and tell if its the rings or the valves. oil will not help valve sealing at all. Pawling NY Cars I have...
• Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 22:03:15 -0500
  ...I especially don't like the sealing for the temperature sensor that runs the injection in the later system, with its o-ring and...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 11:27:53 -0500
  ...The Permatex #3H Aviation FORM-A-GASKET on the compression sealing ring is mostly to hold this one there will putting the head in...
• Re: Distributor Woes - One Lives - One Dies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 24 Dec 2013 22:02:00 -0800
  ...slip o-ring in, get pipe back in, etc. as engines go ..having anything sandwiched between spin-on oil filter and engine block Always...
• Re: OK, OK, new topic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:03:58 -0700
  ...OK, OK, new topic > Scott, that metal ring's sole purpose it to clamp the end cap on the > tube, against it's sealing...
• Re: need help with coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 18 Dec 96 13:41:17 CST
  ...BUT! there is an o-ring under the flange. and the new one does NOT have a place to "hold" the o-ring. :( i...
• Re: Leak Down Test, define ?
  Historical mailing list - Dwight Mattix (Dwight Mattix)
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 09:46:39 -0800 (PST)
  ...you can move the piston up and down in the cylinder and see how well the rings are sealing along the stroke, not just...
• Re: Mechanical tests for my spare air cooled engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:32:16 -0700
  ...new bearing and rings etc. Or run the engine. On various waterboxer engines .... I've tested for the valves not sealing well by filling...
• Re: power steering leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 12:22:19 -0700
  if you're sure you have the right copper metal rings .. aside from examining the sealing surfaces very carefully .. I'd tighten it more...
• Re: Changing the Black O Ring On a Cylinder Sleeve...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 11:04:38 -0500
  ...I think the metal head gasket is sealing the top of the cylinder and the cylinder pressing against the case is sealing the lower...
• Re: Puking Oil from Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:15:08 -0800
  ...O ring between the block and the oil cooler has become "stiff" > from the cold and not sealing properly > > 3. It has a Fram...
• Re: 12volt electric heaters
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 9 Feb 1995 13:22:13 -0800 (PST)
  ...other has the outer sheet metal shell rusted out in little rings about >1/4" wide around the pipes coming in from the exaust...
• Re: VDO oil sender with untapered threads?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:39:29 -0500
  ...The sender should seal with a copper crush ring instead of an interferance fit at the threads. Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "pickle vanagon" <greenvanagon...
• Re: Diesel injection pump leaking
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:21:24 -0500
  ...I don't know what size that o-ring is unfortunately, but its big about 2.5 inches. -- Alan Felder Austin TX 82 Diesel...
• Re: Heater core repair
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 19:30:04 -0400
  ...There is a O-ring of giant proportions sealing the end caps to the aluminum heat exchanger. Assuming you can find the O-rings...
• Re: overheating issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 16:01:25 -0400
  ...A leaking copper sealing ring can let exhaust into the cooling system as a frothy foam and allow overheating. This must be eliminated as...
• Re: Leaky vent on Propane Shutoff valve?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:30:46 -0400
  ...The two corrugated tubes of the intake/flue each have a large O-ring where they enter the aluminum top fitting, sealing them to...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:45:49 -0700
  ...Daniel - Turbovans < >> scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: >> >>> if there is a metal sealing ring between the oil pressure switch and the >>> engine block ........ >>> it could...
• Re: Bolt on valve cover gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 11:11:32 -0600
  ...Inspect the valve covers by seeing if they rock on the sealing surface of the head before you install new valve cover gaskets. If...
• Re: No longer an oil change virgin (was Changing the engine oil)
  Historical mailing list - Chrisw7971
  Mon, 11 May 1998 13:35:17 EDT
  ...filter on rub a little bit of clean oil on the sealing ring of the new filter before you screw it in. [though it...
• Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:11:19 -0700
  ...I'm wondering if it's burning coolant, but in my experience failed sealing rings in Vanagons lead to over pressurization of the system...
• Re: 2.1 ring recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 May 2009 15:59:07 -0700
  if the main goal is to replace the black o-rings at the bottom of the cylinder barrels..... those can be replaced without taking...
• Re: Oil mist/ leak on rear hatch and back of motor
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 09:57:59 -0500
  ...Both have o-rings that seal them up and they are <underline>really</underline> easy to replace. Provide extra sealing with grey gasket stuff...
• Re: coolant level rising - A solution?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 12:59:16 EDT
  ...This valve plate, for want of a better name, has a sealing ring on its circumference. Tightening the cap to the spigot of the...
• Re: the thick plottens....
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 10:30:16 -0800
  ...installed an additional o-ring (1.90mm) under the thermostat to assist sealing (the OEM replacement upper o-ring measured 3.40mm) and that...
• Re: Auto trans kit?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:10:04 -0500
  ...html Overhaul kit(Includes, paper gaskets, O rings, lip seals, metal clad seals and sealing rings)- http://www.makcotransmissionparts.com/65002.html Clutch band...
• Re: Major oil leak ...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 23:45:48 -0500
  ...www.benplace.com/bjp_head2/100_0011.jpg -Oil cooler O-ring (left botom) http://www.benplace.com/gilles/gilles6.jpg -Oil filler neck...
• Re: What damage to expect when waterpump blows?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 22:55:45 -0400
  ...WITHOUT changing any pistons or even rings, just by doing a very good head rebuilt/sealing they came back to life with 160psi. Yea...
• Re: Installig crankshaft pulley on a 2.1L......
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:45:41 -0500
  ...Otherwise you might need a crank pulley seal and a sealing O-ring washer. John On 6/16/2013 7:34 PM, Paul wrote...
• Gas smell in Oil months after using Magical Mystery oil Please help.
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Sun, 11 May 2003 11:41:46 -0700
  ...Unfortunately it didn�t, now I�m looking for a good place to start, but I fear the rings aren�t sealing - this sounds...
• Re: Is this question just too stupid?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:00:06 -0700
  ...they perform an important function- keeping coolant away from the metal sealing rings. But you could just take your changes and see how it...