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• Re: Big Snow In the East <WOT>
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:08:23 EST
  ...Gotta love low end torque and front wheel drive when it comes to snow! Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3:16...
• Re: wipers won't stay tight
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 13:24:46 -0500
  ...a hole for the splines to bite into, even at max. torque of the screw. Jim > For next time...just take the wiper arm...
• Seized Axel Nut
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 11:24:41 -0500
  ...I've applied over 500lbs of torque and I've heated it and I've sprayed it .... Do I have to remove the axel...
• Re: 250 ft-lb torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 14:16:19 -0800
  At 01:26 PM 3/26/2003, you wrote: >Woah! Read the book better. >About the only thing on any VW that requires 250...
• Re: Help with 93 EV.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 08:23:36 -0700
  ...The torque is high at least. Mark Kenneth Wilford wrote: > ..... > > However this engine is an in-line. The one thing that I can't...
• Re: The New Rear-Engined VW UP!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:53:14 -0400
  ...always needed, and modified 1.8T's and TDI's make torque equal to that of a V8! So why would one need that...
• Re: seized bolts
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 22 May 2012 12:09:36 -0400
  ...When reassembling, use a torque wrench and pay attention to the torque setting for these bolts. It is very small. On Mon, May 21...
• Re: Installing a tie rod in a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 23:49:40 -0400
  ...if any torque is transmitted to the rack, the seals and bushings may be damaged which will result in a leaky rack soon. I...
• New A-arm bushings and strange noises
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 17:55:29 -0700
  ...the spindle nut more? The book says "observe correct torque setting" but no torque specs are given. It also says, once the wishbone is...
• Re: The automatic tranny on vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:02:02 -0700
  ...But then the engine just does not have enough torque at low > RPM. The van won't move and the engine will stall. But...
• Re: Eurovan engines...was: Re: Which is it?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 08:18:05 -0800
  ...torque @ 2200 rpm. > > By comparison my Vanagon engine ('95 Golf 2.0) has 115 hp @5400 rpm and 126 > ft lb of torque @3200...
• Re: How do you drain "all" the fluid out of the tranny?
  Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
  Sat, 16 May 1998 07:16:23 -0500
  ...There are ways (I don't know how it's done!) to flush the torque converter to remove all the old fluid. In automatics...
• Re: Inner CV Boot Replacement: Okie Redneck Style...
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 10:50:15 -0500
  ...and no drive functions, I would always recommend actually measuring the torque. The "I think that is tight enough" approach just won't do...
• I need info on Audi 5 Cylinder motors
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 20:09:35 EST
  ...I would like the HP ratings, torque ratings (at RPMs), displacements, and year availabilities of these motors. Also what Fuel Injection systems were available...
• Fwd: A Final Question about Oil...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 01:09:31 EST
  In a message dated 11/5/99 1:08:46 AM Eastern Standard Time, Wolfvan88 writes: << Ken, Check into a high torque starter for...
• Click, Click, Click
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 22:29:14 -0800
  ...All the bolts were at proper torque. Ideas, anyone? Randy, Carla & Anna Huyck, Olympia, WA '75 Rustfalia '85 Vanagon GL '90 Fox GL
• I have the 86MM crank, now I need the pistons to make my 1.9L int o a 2.4L monster
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 20:52:28 -0600
  ...Malibu Tony 1.9L soon to be a 2.4L wasserboxer with enough torque to install a 5 speed
• vw1.8T adapter kit for vanagon? is it possible?
  Historical mailing list - tony yeh
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 23:20:14 -0700
  ...Just thought the torque distribution of that engine would server the van well. I'll search the archive for possible past discussion. Any thoughts...
• Re: tiico's, subies and diesels oh my...
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 13:00:46 -0700
  On 15 Jul 2002, at 15:48, george jannini wrote: > There's a HP & Torque comparison chart for the various VW Golf & Jetta > engines...
• Specifications needed
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Sat, 12 Jul 2003 19:28:58 -0700
  ...I need Bore and Stroke, case bore size, crank journals diameters, both main and rods, and tightening torque values for the rods and the...
• sqeaky whine
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 22:57:06 -0400
  ...it sort of sounds like it is coming from the trans or torque converter. i think i hear it more under acceleration then it...
• Re: Torque Converter ATF Capacity
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 13:03:45 -0700
  Aha. Now that I look at the how it all fits together it all makes sense. That would also partly explain the huge difference...
• FS: 2.1 Engine & Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:58:22 -0700
  ...The tranny comes complete, including torque converter if you'd like. Located in Sacramento, CA. Please feel free to p-mail me with any...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:04:45 -0800
  ...Don't know what the torque >> is. >> >> On your Tourreg there.....the only reason it has 500 ft lbs of torque or >> whatever is...
• Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 23 May 2007 00:10:02 -0400
  ...I won't say it's a rocket ship, > far from it, my SV1000S-130hp-90+ of torque-350 pounds motorcycle IS a > rocket...
• Re: Broken exhaust bolt.
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Sun, 1 May 2016 00:44:19 -0400
  ...force on the head of your bolt is pure torque (not a combination of torque and shear). On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 12...
• Re: low torque
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 21:15:28 -0400
  ...low torque 1985 1.9 engine MT with 83k seems to have bad power up to about 2100 rpm then it takes off with...
• Re: TIICO/ABA engine question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:02:07 -0800
  ...I got a cam for my 1.8liter from Autotech for under $150 that gave me a few more hp and some torque, but...
• Re: Rear Drum removal/rear shoes replaced?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 23:15:44 -0700
  ...You will need the proper socket (46mm I think) and a big breaker bar to get this sucker loose--it's torque spec is...
• Re: 46mm Socket = 1 13/16" SAE
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 09:08:48 -0500
  ...torque leverage. > > When you have 5ft of steel pipe working with you it's amazingly easy to > loosen a nut that was torques on...
• Re: Reinhardt Lives!! (well, almost ...) {Longish}
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 09:37:51 -0600
  ...I wouldn't think it could > wiggle its way loose, unless maybe the head was really not torqued down > correctly (although I'd think...
• Re: A Comment on TDi Engine rpm vs. Longevity and Economy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:39:31 -0500
  You forgot to mention that as you lower the engine speed increasing the torque load, chamber pressures, and combustion temps, you are also increasing...
• VW Racing Diesel information and low rpm highway cruising
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 13:14:49 -0600
  ...That 140 hp 5 cylinder Audi motor only made 214 lb-ft of torque at 1,900 rpm. What torque did you read the...
• Re: spare tire compatibility?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 09:37:13 -0500
  ...Horsepower is a function of engine speed and torque, (force or pressure). Since these transmissions often break parts as much as wear them the...
• Re: redline (not the oil)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:38:57 -0700
  ...Who needs four gears? Torque peak in 3d is > 75mph. Who > needs more than that in a 5000 lb brick. With these enviable > characteristics...
• Re: Anyone know, off hand, the size and treads of the CV cap screw/bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 13:18:04 -0700
  ...I used a torque wrench on some recently. It was a lot of force to get them that tight. I normally do them by...
• Corroded Bolt Removal Process: Headstud Horror PROGRESS
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 14:57:19 -0500
  ...start turning with "pulses" of torque. If the bolt doesn't turn easily, STOP 7. remove e-z out, apply more oil, and more...
• Re: Tire size question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 05 Dec 94 22:55:14 CST
  ...what with the additional difference in the torque/hp of our respective engines. not sure how much that little extra frontal cross-section of...
• Re: cv joint tips
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:16:09 -0700
  ...Buy extra CV grease. (CV kits supply only so much) Torque bolts evenly and properly! Make sure the boot has a chance to "seat...
• exact foot pounds for the oil plug?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 15 Jun 2016 18:10:37 -0400
  ...I now have a torque wrench and would like to take the mystery out of the oil change. Can someone double check my memory...
• Re: Help a guy in Kenya fix his vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 29 Jul 2015 11:06:12 -0700
  Looks like the first thing he needs is the correct Torque wrench. I love his work bench for assembling the case halves. Truly innovative...
• Re: Inner Tie Rod Tool. Work on Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 23 Jun 2014 17:34:43 -0700
  ...I was thinking that tool could be used with a torque wrench. Any crow foot tools I see locally are always part of a...
• SF CV Joint? Update
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 19:33:41 -0700
  ...I carry a torque wrench and CV lube with the rest of my tools and spares. And the triple square 12mm key for the...
• 80 4-spd transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 23:50:38 -0700
  ...the filler plug is on the right front, near the top. torque spec for it is 14 ft lbs. On most Vanagons that I...
• Re: What's the correct torque here??
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 15:56:03 +0200
  David Beierl wrote: > Maybe the aircooleds used M8s? Idont know about the Vanagon / type 4 engine, but I checked the Type 3 Haynes. The...
• Seeking '98 or '99 Eurovan Owners
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 12:27:53 EST
  ...Specifically the horsepower and torque ratings. I prefer to have the SAE numbers opposed to DIN or kilowatts. What kind of fuel mileage are...
• Re: rear axle nut size?
  Historical mailing list - steven brendemuehl
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 20:20:09 -0500
  ...I got one here in columbus if you want to attempt to get it off I tried with over a 1000ft/lbs of torque...
• Re: Conversion bound folks:146 HP 2.6 liter 5 cylinder Engine for Vanagons and Smog Legal*
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 05:09:11 -0700
  ...you can make it put out over 120hp with lots of torque. ===== Chris S.'85 Westy Camel -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/vws/camel...
• '87 Westy AT slipping in first only
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 00:53:25 -0400
  ...This AT was rebuilt by a local shop and the torque converter was sent off for redo about 20 months/10K ago. All cogent...
• Re: any room for one of these?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 14:21:12 -0400
  ...Not too certain how much torque that little alternator bracket would withstand, but I like it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alistair Bell" <albell@UVIC.CA...
• Can't remove Auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 15:13:03 -0700
  I have a 1985 GL automatic and the PO rounded off the three torque converter bolts. Now do I have to remove the engine...
• Re: More Conversion engine stuff.
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 3 May 2007 08:59:04 -0700
  ...www.benplace.com/moto/sv1000s16.jpg > as about 70f/p of torque and about 115 hp > SNIP > > Anyway, that was my morning story, i...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:33:48 -0700
  ...lug nuts torque- > > > No, you're right Scott, the wide fives have the stupid lug bolts all the >> way >> around. I >> >> Was that just...
• Re: Dead VC
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Wed, 17 Dec 1997 17:16:13 -0800
  ...The final problem with the torque wrench idea is that the stiffness is that of a stiff fluid -- if you apply any torque the...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 14:04:40 -0600
  ...However, you lose its benefit, which AFAIK >is primarily to provide good torque at idle speed. Providing torque seems to me to be a...
• UK Single-cabs, leaking bell-housing
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Mar 1995 18:08:51 -0800
  ...4) List folks, can Marcus's friend check the torque on the nuts holding the case halves together? - ie put a wrench on it...
• Re: New Head Gasket Stud Kit From Raceware
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 09:31:40 -0400
  ...I wonder if this means Raceware allows you >>to increase the torque even further beyond the new higher torque specs issue >>by the factory...
• Re: Weddle Engineering
  Historical mailing list - BobKat
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 21:52:16 -0600
  ...weight of your vehicle, driving style, horsepower and torque curves (RPMs) and tire size. Adding an overdrive gear can be beneficial if you wish...
• Re: Cooling system over pressurizing?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 23:07:34 -0400
  ...of torque with less than a 3 inch stroke. If caught in time I say I have around a 50/50 chance of successful...
• Re: Van Dies while in motion
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 22:08:47 -0800
  ...The first is that the starting torque, pull-up torque, and = pull-out torque of induction motors, all change based on the applied voltag...