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• Re: How do I put a Vanagon mtr in a late Bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 22:40:43 -0700
  ...My '73 bus engine is a hybrid - '72 case, '73 fan housing, '74 heads (two right heads!), '81 engine internals (pistons, liners, hydraulic lifters...
• Re: Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:38:42 -0700
  ...Does anyone on the list know if anyone fabricates and sells liners (with lock-related edging) which can be slipped into the filler tube...
• Re: mini review of Ecoque grill (van camping grill/bbq)
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 2 Jan 2014 23:01:31 -0500
  ...it because I > didn't want to fold my own foil liners. It works well for two, so now that > I can get them...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:02:01 -0700
  ...If the thermostat housing is indeed melted I won't trust my cylinder heads and piston/cylinder liners any more. That's at least...
• Re: bus depot snap in fender liners any one use them?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 17:52:40 -0400
  ...purchased the Bus Depot set of 4 snap in wheel fender liners. Sadly I’m not aware of any instructions and the last thing...
• Re: Engine Disassembly, EGR, Air Pump
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 10:56:31 PST
  ...will swap the > internals for 2 liter parts (rods, crank, pistons & liners). It's a > direct swap, and the extra displacement comes from a...
• Re: Availability of VW Blue Coolant (one for Vanagons)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 22:39:13 -0500
  ...Most of the corrosion we see on the heads, the liners, and the studs is due more to this cavitation erosion than actual rust...
• Re: Aircooled rules
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 19:37:33 -0800
  ...are > wearing shoe-pacs or Sorrel Boots in winter with felt liners. Or for > that matter high-top moosehide moccasins. Use to wear'em...
• Re: LVC Protective Gloves?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 22:09:14 -0500
  ...ignite, melt or conduct electricity > High durability in cut resistance > High comfort Level > Allows manual dexterity > Use as gloves or glove liners > Launderable > > Jack >
• Re: Engine Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 16:55:21 +0000
  ...have the rods re-sized hone the liners, new rings. Look on http://fullmoonbusclub.com/news.php thec section,I have shown how to...
• Re: WTB: Rubber Diamond floor plate for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 13:40:46 -0500
  ...They make rubber mats (bed liners) for truck beds that would work well for this. souldn't be hard to find. Around me you...
• Re: when is stopping/restarting better than idling?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 09:53:28 -0400
  ...The light weight heads and the piston liners do get rid of heat easily though. Use an infrared heat gun and aim at the...
• Pyromid camp cooking system (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 08:41:54 -0700
  ...It also uses disposable foil liners for easy clean up, which you can buy or make yourself. I am in no way affiliated with...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:10:51 EDT
  ...It is also better than a lot of bed liners, In that it is not as toxic. Anyone used this in their truck or...
• Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine for sale too $900.
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 23:39:34 EDT
  ...and puts out about 135 ft-lbs @2800-3200RPM? Oh, I almost forgot; does not have wet liners nor external coolant bypass lines. Richard
• Re: Help! Piston sleeves stuck
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 21:39:21 -0700
  When I was a real mechanic in my previous life...I ALWAYS got the stuck piston liners loose with 2 cold chisels that were...
• Dead ly Serious Fun with Gasoline
  Historical mailing list
  17 Jun 97 07:04:49 PDT
  ...the same could be true for those newer plastic station wagon liners too). Apparently the plastic bed liner can attain a sufficient static electrical...
• Could this be The One[tm]?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Nov 1994 09:34:21 -0800
  ...Does anyone know of bed-liners for split-window crew cabs? I guess my alternative is to make my own liner out of marine...
• Re: Head gasket questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sat, 25 Jul 1998 20:15:51 -0700
  ...I went out and looked at a set of liners I have left over from my rebuild. There is no lip between the part...
• Re: mini review of Ecoque grill (van camping grill/bbq)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 09:42:30 -0500
  ...it because I > > didn't want to fold my own foil liners. It works well for two, so now > that > > I can get them...
• Re: cam breakin'
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 06:28:34 -0800
  ...Nikasil liners and piston rings knead close tolerances to function effectively as a seal. Cam-follower interfaces only need enough lubrication to prevent galling...
• Re: Aircooled rules
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 21:51:20 -0600
  ...are >> wearing shoe-pacs or Sorrel Boots in winter with felt liners. Or for >> that matter high-top moosehide moccasins. Use to wear'em...
• Re: Rebuilding vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - quoton
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 20:50:00 -0800
  ...Do you know what it is? And how do you compare betweem them? Or are they basically the same company? In case my liners...
• Re: Congrats. Jeffrey. Answer to Vendor Rubbish
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:32:02 +0100
  ...we dismantled the engine in situ, popped the heads & pulled out the liners, etc. Then ... *disaster*!! The rings Ron sent out were the wrong...
• Re: cracked AMC heads question
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:46:46 -0700
  ...Replace the > piston/cylinder liners as well. If everything is done properly the > engine will perform well over another 100k without giving you performance...
• Re: VW gets busted (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 22:41:10 -0400
  ...the coal fired power stations in 3rd world countries or ocean liners circumventing the earth. VW must have had issues making mileage and meeting...
• Re: WTB: Rubber Diamond floor plate for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 13:10:26 -0600
  ...They make >rubber mats (bed liners) for truck beds that would work well for >this. souldn't be hard to find. > >Around me you...
• Re: regarding dave's pet peeves
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 15:12:44 -0800
  ...dreaded > unreadable HTML > (2) Non-Vanagon content, jokes and any one-liners > (3) Replies send to the list which should only be sent > to...
• Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 08:52:05 -0400
  ...I've thought of under_body_saddle_bag_storage_compartments, skid plates, aluminum fender liners for the off road crowd, inexpensive fiberglass bumpers, simple...
• Re: Availability of VW Blue Coolant (one for Vanagons)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 23:27:34 -0500
  ...Most of the corrosion we see on the heads, the liners, and the studs is due more to this cavitation erosion than actual rust...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 May 2010 09:22:12 -0500
  ...The piston liners inside the engine are cast iron > > > with steel studs holding the heads on. Any way you look at it the van...
• Re: Head advice
  Historical mailing list - Peter's Email
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 20:15:01 -1000
  ...In >their instructions they state "If the head sticks to the liners, the head >and liners may be withdrawn as an assembly.". This is...
• Re: Just curious
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 12:51:14 -0700
  ...installed in lower >door - 200 to remove and replace ruined door liners >new sheepskins With synthetic side panels, worthless. With full hides, not woven...
• Propane Gauge?
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 17:31:36 -0600
  ...upholstery shop to redo the shredding rear seat and fallen ceiling liners. I am waiting for another body shop estimate, and sometime next week...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Thu, 6 May 2010 09:12:45 -0800
  ...The piston liners inside the engine are cast >> > iron >> > with steel studs holding the heads on. Any way you look at it the van...
• Re: DRY first cylinder - why?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 14:28:03 -0600
  ...I did not yet taken the liners out, or the pistons. What is the reason for the apparent lack of oil in the area...
• Re: Oil light flickering
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:10 -0800
  ...I'd run regular non-synthetic for at least 15K on new liners and then switch to synthetic. Kim Tristar #7 -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Rusty Bus Depot Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 05:32:34 -0700
  ...Anyone else have good or bad experiences with the POR or Kreme liners (or any other liner)? I'm in nomail mode, so any...
• Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Sun, 6 Feb 2011 20:36:20 -0800
  ...My understanding of the difference between 1.9 and 2.1 liners is only in the pistons. The cylinder bores and possibly the rings...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:23:33 -0700
  ...And in the same spirit, you can change the rings and liners and the pistons in your engine, and the head can be done...
• Re: cracked AMC heads question
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 07:20:48 -0700
  ...Replace the > piston/cylinder liners as well. If everything is done properly the > engine will perform well over another 100k without giving you performance...
• Re: Who throws more rods contest, was: Re: SUBIE VAN ENGINE FIRE...LISTER NEEDS HELP in PA
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:33:30 -0400
  ...Cylinder head, internal bushings, oil pump, crankshaft and bearings, tappet gear, valves & guides, pistons & rings, cylinder bores/liners, con rods, distributor drive, starter ring...
• Re: OEM Cupholders
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 12:11:58 -0500
  ...They carry bed liners, "captains" chairs, pedestal tables, tie-downs & stuff like that. > (3) Are they really identical to the VW unit, or just...
• Re: cam breakin'
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 09:03:45 -0800
  ...The lubrication method is splash. >There is no "sealing" needed as there is in the ring/liner interface. >Nikasil liners and piston rings knead...
• Re: Anyone ever try a Westy "Chrome Dome"
  Historical mailing list - Mladen, Zoran
  Tue, 16 May 2000 13:38:03 -0600
  ...These were helmet liners painted silver to reflect the sun and (theoretically) keep our heads cooler than they otherwise would have been, thus allowing...
• Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 09:07:59 -0400
  ...I've thought of under_body_saddle_bag_storage_compartments, skid plates, aluminum fender liners for the off road crowd, inexpensive fiberglass bumpers, simple...
• 82 diesel,,problems solved, solutions found, first night, a few spare parts.
  Historical mailing list - Clay Moore
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 18:01:29 -0700
  ...i think., vanagon window crank $3 2 plastic inner door latch liners $3 looking for a Haines or Clymer manual, ps, has anyone removed...
• Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 08:58:31 -0400
  ...So now I need some input. > >I've thought of under_body_saddle_bag_storage_compartments, skid plates, >aluminum fender liners for the off...
• Re: Star Trek VW "bus"
  Historical mailing list - mike twombley
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 13:18:13 -0800
  ...you are, who would want this: > > http://www.beaterz.com/one_liners/0201/020110_shuttle_bus.htm > > > > Alistair > > > -- > '82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas...
• Re: Home Made version of "the easy-bleed" for de-airing your van's rad.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:36:14 -0400
  ...uneven surface temperatures in the heads on sides of the cylinder liners. Engine damage here we come. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Pyromid camp cooking system (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 09:01:47 -0700
  ...It also uses > disposable foil liners for easy clean up, which you can buy or make > yourself. > > I am in no way affiliated with...
• Re: Engine Disassembly, EGR, Air Pump
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 11:14:13 PST
  ...sodium-filled for the exhaust 2-liter crank, rods, pistons, and liners 1.8 cam with solid lifters (apparently hydraulic lifters have a different...
• Re: cracked AMC heads question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:21:44 -0400
  ...Replace the >> piston/cylinder liners as well. If everything is done properly the >> engine will perform well over another 100k without giving you performance...
• Re: regarding dave's pet peeves
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 18:16:32 -0500
  ...dreaded > unreadable HTML > (2) Non-Vanagon content, jokes and any one-liners > (3) Replies send to the list which should only be sent > to...
• Re: Anyone ever try a Westy "Chrome Dome"
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Tue, 16 May 2000 19:20:36 -0400
  ...These were helmet liners painted silver to reflect the sun > and (theoretically) keep our heads cooler than they otherwise would have > been, thus allowing...
• Re: Help! Piston sleeves stuck
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 09:03:00 -0700
  ...Help! Piston sleeves stuck > When I was a real mechanic in my previous life...I ALWAYS got the stuck > piston liners loose with 2...
• Re: new engine from VW
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Aug 94 13:12:47 ADT
  ...If it includes pistons/liners as well as lifters >push rods, all bearings, etc, then the $2500 would be well spent. Saw this posting...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:15:59 -0500
  ...melted I won't trust my cylinder > heads and piston/cylinder liners any more. That's at least serious > short block rebuild at least...
• engine is out
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 00:22:57 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The cylinder liners are rusty and I intend to give them the Thom Fitzpatrick Special, i.e. sink them in acid to derust them...
• Re: Anyone ever try a Westy "Chrome Dome"
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Tue, 16 May 2000 20:42:05 -0700
  ...These were helmet liners painted silver to reflect the sun > and (theoretically) keep our heads cooler than they otherwise would have > been, thus allowing...