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Re: 86-91 coolant flange
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sun, 31 Aug 1997 11:26:46 EDT
...ok, out comes the >three >bolts (the frontmost is kinda hard because of a fuel line; and the >middle >one needs the alternator v...
Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?-V-belt drive rating
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 24 Sep 2012 07:56:12 -0700
"Continental and VW no longer manufacture 9.5mm belts [...]" Answered my question, I guess, about whether anyone makes a 9.5mm belt that would...
86-91 oil pressure switch
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:49:42 CDT
...it's helpful to loosen the v-belt for the water pump. it allows you some more finger room down there. Bentley book says...
Re: "Don't leave home without it" items
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 22 Jun 1998 18:09:25 -0700
...GETTING IT FIXED BOX: - Waterpump - Alternator - V-Belt - Duct Tape - Bailing wire - Wrech and socket set - Wire and spare fuses - Bentley Manual SURVIAL BOX...
Re: more coolant blinker probs.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 24 Jun 2002 21:14:40 -0400
...Coolant level seems fine, V-belt seems fine, I don't know about the >fan. What else? Interesting -- a low-voltage condition could cause...
Re: A/C and P/C brackets, hoses for I-4 or Tiico conversion
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:41:40 -0700
...Eventually, I settled for an A2 (v-belts system) later A3 serpentine pulley systems. You can get any of those from a Golf or...
Re: More v belt questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:39:29 -0700
...More v belt questions > Hi all me again,I hate having to shim the waterpump pulley to tighten the > lower belt then use alternator...
Re: intermittent coolant leak
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 1 Aug 1998 23:55:13 -0400
...When my V-belt came off during my trip it must have damaged one of the rubber elbows which connect to the oil cooler...
82 westy drive belts
Historical mailing list - AD Felder
Sat, 7 Mar 2009 20:29:38 -0800
My owner's manual indicates that the v-belts are to be 9.5x600 LA and 9.5x643 LA.� I have not been able...
Re: temp. gauge warning light
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 2 Jul 2001 21:11:49 -0500
...I > pulled over, checked the coolant levels and v-belt and the fan, all was > seems fine. The needle on the temp gauge was...
Re: V-Belt Pully Bolt
Historical mailing list - jbange
Sun, 26 Dec 2004 15:34:54 -0800
At 02:18 PM 12/26/2004, you wrote: >Specifically, I don't have the means of anchoring the engine while I apply >the...
Re: Blinking Red Light
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Sun, 15 Aug 1999 05:44:18 -0700
...the engine may > > be overheated because of > > > low coolant level or V-belt damage. > > > Move the vehicle a safe distance off the road, > > stop...
Re: V-Belt tightness -- how to determine?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:19:42 -0400
...2011 6:56 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: V-Belt tightness -- how to determine? It caused mine to fail within minutes...
Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:06:41 -0800
...was to come up with an > audible warning for when the V belt snaps. One relay and a buzzer is > all that you need...
intermittant coolant leak resolved
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
Mon, 3 Aug 1998 13:17:43 -0700
...It possibly happened when my V-belt came off. It was interesting though dealaing with an intermittent leak. My theory is that there is...
Re: Valve Cover Gasket 2.1 AT
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:28:03 -0400
...Already purchased new V-belts. Will be replacing the plugs, wire, dist cap, rotor, etc in next week or so. Thanks in advance. -- Michael...
Re: The proper gas line
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 16 Aug 97 12:13:37 CDT
...did you know a rag can make a v-belt jump off the pulley?? :) joel
Re: installing oil pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 23 Aug 2000 08:26:48 -0400
...me like it'd be very close to a couple of v belts there. What about putting it in place of the other oil...
NewOwnerQuestions
Historical mailing list - Bob Paul
Sat, 17 May 2003 12:33:16 EDT
...Is this usual? Anyone have a list of spares for long distance travel, like V belt, fuel filter, fuel pump? Love the thing so...
Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:30:51 -0800
...was to come up with an audible warning for when the V belt snaps.� One relay and a buzzer is all that you need...
Discover a source of cheap A/C compressors
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Fri, 17 Feb 2006 14:46:56 -0800
...It even has the M head with screw attachments for the hoses, and double V-belt drive pully. Is this a direct drop in...
head surgery thanks
Historical mailing list
Tue, 21 Jul 1998 15:30:20 EDT
...Tug now has Ron Todd's Carlisle heads, the Bus Depot water pump, gasket set, etc., various hoses, clamps & V-belts John brought with...
Re: V-Belt tightness -- how to determine
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:05:02 -0500
I have carped about this a'plenty but never get any discussion going about it, so if anyone has info on this I would...
Re: More v belt questions
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:07:26 -0500
...More v belt questions > > > Hi all me again,I hate having to shim the waterpump pulley to tighten the >> lower belt then use alternator...
Re: Tripple v belt pulley
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sat, 14 Oct 2006 19:00:53 -0400
the best tool i have found for getting stripped allen heads out is called "sock-it out" they don't have a website as...
Re: oil question...
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Sat, 3 Apr 1999 15:10:29 -0600
...So it could be something else, check your CVs, V belts and pulley clearance. Darrell -----Original Message----- From: Joe Lucca <JLucca8410@AOL.COM> To...
Re: Flashing coolant level lamp
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:53:03 -0400
...The v-belt was > running smoothly. Bad sensor? > > Continued on my way to the top, temp gauge never going any higher, but > lamp flashing...
Re: Diesel parts questions for I-4 (TiiCo) conversion
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 3 Oct 2001 11:14:47 EDT
...years, rather extensive cracking of both the timing belt and the v-belts for the accessory drives. By using only Gates name brand belts...
Diesel Westy Temp. Guage Questions
Historical mailing list - jmileham
Wed, 12 Sep 2001 11:19:08 -0500
...FYI, the V-belt is good and tight, the coolant new, and the fan motor appears to be working - as the needle dips every...
Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?-V-belt drive rating
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:31:03 -0700
...Alternator continuous-duty rating?-V-belt drive rating. > > "This is why belt tension is so important [...]" > > Lame-o confession: I never know when my...
Re: CV belt tension, measurement
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 20 May 2008 09:34:28 -0700
...talking about the timing > >>>> belt or his alternator and water pump v-belts. > >>>> > >>> > >>> What? You mean there _isn't_ a constant velocity joint belt...
Re: Discover a source of cheap A/C compressors
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Fri, 17 Feb 2006 18:44:53 -0500
...It even has the M head with screw attachments for the hoses, and double V-belt drive pully. Is this a direct drop in...
Re: V-Belt tightness -- how to determine?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:58:12 -0400
...2011 7:54 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: V-Belt tightness -- how to determine? Jeez, Dennis -- you're the very embodiment...
spare waterpump or alternator
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Sat, 4 Nov 2006 11:34:52 -0800
...all that this pass summer! So, the conclusion, a reinforce bracket should be made, a good alternator installed, a new well adjust V-Belt...
87 Audi 5000 Quattro for sale.A GREAT CAR!
Historical mailing list - Modl6971
Sat, 9 May 1998 15:37:38 EDT
...everything works, ski bag, 100% fully serviced, new timing belt and V-belts, just installed new hydraulic lifters, new brake accumilator and hydraulic pump...
Re: SA Limited slip differential and getting stuck
Historical mailing list - Dart 330
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 23:09:03 -0600
...I pulled the motor and the tranny, the transaxle is just >hanging there by a v-belt and the axles (ok, the starter is...
Re: V-Belt tightness -- how to determine?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:18:38 -0700
How long is a piece of string?......... I've always found the instructions on belt tension imprecise, too. It is pretty hard to 'define...
Re: installing oil pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 11 Sep 2000 23:06:34 -0700
...me like it'd be very close to a couple of v belts there. What about putting it in place of the other oil...
Re: V-belts
Historical mailing list - Rich
Sat, 3 Oct 1998 09:41:31 -0700
...M wrote: > > I was going to buy a set of spare v-belts to carry around in my '87 > Vanagon, but when I compared...
Re: Need A Checklist...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 09 Mar 97 23:01:56 CST
...spare v-belts and tools to change them. spare windshield wiper blades. spare bulbs for headlights and brake lights and such. also interior lights...
Re: 1991 westy - power steering belt problem
Historical mailing list - Kevin P Gilleran
Tue, 14 Jul 2020 07:47:43 -0700
...wrote: > 1991 westy > Hi all, > I have lost my power steering v-belt 3 times in the last two years. I > don't remember...
Re: Belt replacement tips???
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:49:40 -0800
Replacing the accessory drive v-belts on a waterboxer vanagon could not possibly more straightforward. There are no tricks. Loosen the alt tension and...
Torque Converter Questin
Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 19:06:07 -0800
...This is what VW Dealer did: "replaced all belts" (3 V-Belts) "replaced oil seal, gasket, bulb and TORQUE CONVERTER" (vehicle was leaking transmission...
Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?-V-belt drive rating.
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:50:36 -0700
...Alternator continuous-duty rating?-V-belt drive rating. > > "This is why belt tension is so important [...]" > > Lame-o confession: I never know when my...
Re: Vanagon-Eurovan Thanksgiving Goodwill
Historical mailing list - Mary Creasy
Mon, 27 Nov 2006 18:46:15 -0500
...Our '93 weekender shreaded a v-belt last year. It was the AC compressor that seised up causing the belt to burn and self...
Belt squeal question
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:58:15 -0800
...It has a single V-belt driving the alternator, the WP...no power accessories at all. The belt tension seems just right and the...
Re: installing oil pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Wed, 23 Aug 2000 08:08:24 -0700
...me like > it'd be very close to a couple of v belts there. What about putting it in > place of the other oil...
Re: V-Belt tightness -- how to determine?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:04:54 -0700
...COM> Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 3:55 PM Subject: Re: V-Belt tightness -- how to determine? > It caused mine to fail within minutes...
Re: vibrating tiico engine
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Sat, 8 Nov 2003 02:17:03 +0000
Lets not forget to remind people that if you are going to use a v-belt setup from a golf/rabbit/jetta/scirocco/fox...
Re: very loud Screeching noise on very cold days - turns heads
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Wed, 6 Mar 2002 10:09:03 -0500
Silly question but it is not your v-belt slipping is it? Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2002 08:37:01...
Re: Source for Woodruff key
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:04:50 -0700
...I have the V-belt pulley with the three grooves for > all the extra belts needed for �AC and power steering. I don't...
Re: 82 westy drive belts
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 8 Mar 2009 11:49:57 -0700
...dieseldoofus@yahoo.com> wrote: > My owner's manual indicates that the v-belts are to be 9.5x600 LA and > 9.5x643 LA. I...
Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?-V-belt drive rating.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:51:11 -0400
The water boxer engine cannot reliably drive a larger alternator due to the drive belt set. Most belt drives are designed around the belt...
Re: leaks leaks and more leaks -
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:38:25 -0500
...Best to remove the V-belt and use non power steering.This is a reasonable fix.I have been doing it for years.No...
Blinking Light in 84 Camper (Continued)
Historical mailing list - George Averill
Sun, 31 May 1998 17:00:37 -0400
...If the light flashes while driving, the engine may be overheated because of low coolant level or V-belt damage. Move the vehicle a...
Fw: intermittent coolant leak
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 31 Jul 1998 15:40:38 -0500
...When my V-belt came off during my trip it must have damaged one of the >rubber elbows which connect to the oil cooler...
Re: Late-model 120A alternator fit on wasserboxer?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 21 Jun 2000 22:19:58 -0700
...is from an A1 or A2 series VW and uses a V-belt >> it will work on the Vanagon - just swap the pullies. >> >> At...
Re: Vanagon-Eurovan Thanksgiving Goodwill
Historical mailing list - dan kapeller
Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:53:23 -0700
<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE> <P>Joe, </P> <P>This story sounds too familiar.  Our '93 weekender shreaded a v...
Re: 82 westy drive belts
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 8 Mar 2009 11:54:15 -0700
...On Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 9:29 PM, AD Felder <dieseldoofus@yahoo.com> wrote: > My owner's manual indicates that the v-belts...
Re: V-Belt tightness -- how to determine?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:54:00 -0700
...2011 6:56 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: V-Belt tightness -- how to determine? > > It caused mine to fail within minutes...