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• Inch pound torque wrench for sale
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 07:56:36 -0500
  Good for engine assembly I used on rods, etc. I am selling for recently i got a needle type, and no longer need this...
• Re: FYI : 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 22:03:40 +1200
  ...gearboxes : > >4-speed >No more than 90 horspowers and 147 Nm -torque > >5-speed, auto or Synchro >112 hp / 174 Nm > >Regards >Calle And...
• Tranny leak '89 Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:07:53 -0230
  Hi volks, Since putting in a used torque converter a few years ago I have put up with a steady, albeit slow leak of...
• Re: torquing axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:33:09 -0700
  ...Always be sure to have him balance on one foot on the bar, as both feet on the bar will double the torque... -- John...
• Re: RPM?MPH
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 08:48:15 -0800
  ...standard trans > that the auto trans would need higher rpms for any given speed due to > slipping in the torque converter and transmission. > >
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 15:47:11 -0600
  ...time car repair I have never heard of >> anyone >> using a torque wrench on a drain plug. >> It's not the standard.. >> 'just right...
• Re: Success and clunk question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 1 Jul 2022 15:24:17 -0700
  ...Random, irregular, rhythmic? >> Does “shocks seem fine” mean you have checked that all shock mounts are torqued? >> gp >> >> ‘87 T3 >> ‘81 R65 >> ‘61 TR3...
• Wheel tightening technique
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 00:30:43 -0500
  ...with a 5-setting clutch and a pretty good amount of torque). The tire loosening incident has me a little spooked. I thought I...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 00:03:59 +1300
  >Righto! Why all the blather about higher and higher HP little whizbang >engines, when what a VANAGON needs is high TORQUE, at lower rpm...
• Re: Ideal Gearing Query For Subaru Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 10:39:38 -0400
  ...Where the torque peak is on the motor, The torque curve of the motor, and the 4th gear ratio. If you can easily shift...
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:55:59 -0700
  re I don't know of any vehicles that have a separately-removable starter ring gear on the flywheel or torque converter. on the...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:39:00 -0700
  ...Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed ATF is an excellent rust inhibitor and its good for rubber too. I'd leave it alone myself. On...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 14:32:25 -0500
  ...metric socket set) 3/8" drive beam-type torque wrench 1/2" drive click-type torque wrench (1/4" drive sockets etc) 12 oz...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:55:46 -0700
  ...I was thinking about how properly torqued rear axle nuts could loosen up, even if tightened properly .. and thought of the stub axle threads...
• Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:04:01 -0800
  ...Peloquin limited slip differential, or I > guess more correctly called a torque biasing differential. I have an 89 > automatic, and German transaxle out of...
• Re: Head re-installation: two questions
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 15:56:51 -0400
  ...Just torque them up to the correct value. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic Si
• Re: FYI : 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 17:42:45 -0700
  I thought the "official" design limit was 200Nm (150ish ft.lbs) of torque - could be an urban legend, but this the number I keep...
• Re: Bentley 258 ft/lbs Front Axle Nut
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Dec 2014 08:19:51 -0800
  ...com> wrote: > For 85 2wd Vanagon, Bentley states 258 ft/lbs torque on front axle nut. > This must be a mistake, no? > *Miguel* > > *The...
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:54:16 -0600
  ...How much torque/power difference between the tdi and the td? And how Many of the tds are out there? On Mar 24, 2011...
• Instructions for trans mount and master brake cylinder
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:35:44 -0400
  ...the master brake cylinder and replacing the trans mount, including the torques? I really hate surprises when I get into things like this. William
• Re: my clunk
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 5 May 1999 09:18:06 -0600
  ...Jed, The axle is turning due to very slight torque being transmitted through the transaxle. It is quite common, even in manual trans'. It...
• Re: WBX Nightmares
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 09:11:51 -0700
  ...Yes I've had a couple problems, but the engines hp/torque curves seem to be well suited to the vehicle. Reliability has not...
• Re: Others' experience with ECU chip...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 22:06:13 -0500
  ...Generally more torque at low end and high end, better throttle responsiveness, and seems freer-reving. Goes up a test hill in 4th at...
• FS: 91 syncro camper with Audi 5-cyl engine ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 18:32:17 -0600
  ...Awesome torque and power. Body is excellent, as is the gray interior. Front and rear A/C, power windows and locks. Will consider Syncro...
• removing air filter for tuneup
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 18:11:02 -0800
  ...which is helpful for hand threading at first and then being able to fit a torque wrench in for tightening. this list rocks. steve
• Re: Removing flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Tim Timothy
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 14:22:48 EDT
  ...The impact wrench is slowly > chewing up the heads and the breaker bar just laughs at me. > > The Bently says these bolts are torqued...
• Re: Shape of the world - No Direct content to Listg Groups
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 14:42:42 EST
  ...I pray to Thee O mighty God of Torque to came to my VC. BenT
• 1.9 TDI engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 13 May 2004 01:05:09 -0700
  ...I have heard rumor they deliver over 30MPG in the vanagon and offer more torque for hills than the WBX by a noticeable amount...
• Re: What are your thoughts on Rebuilding an auto trans at home?
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 10:52:17 -0800
  ...The most important thing is to remove the transmission and gearbox together with torque converter and clean it well before opening it up. I...
• Re: diesel Vanagon vs. MB, Volvo, other diesel VW
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 09:57:31 -0800
  ...fours and fives, fits nicely, and > can easily make all the torque you'll ever need. If you need more for > whatever reason, well...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:10:23 -0700
  ...You do need to be careful about your installed depth but the torque spec helps to fix that up. On Mon, Aug 25, 2008...
• 2.5L 120HP waterboxer.....that runs on 91 octane......90mm stroke by 94mm bore....and pases smog...hmmm?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 22:58:59 -0600
  ...the pistons could too,,,,,,, Anyway....Ideas flying around my head...........torque torque, torque..........like a tractor baby.......that's what we really need Malibu...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 09:41:25 -0700
  ...Loosen the Flywheel /torque >> converter plate >> then see if it turns then. Been there done that. When testing for >> crankshaft >> shim thickness it is...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:41:51 -0500
  So Bentley does in fact have a specified torque value for the bolt in question. But that is for a factory supplied bolt. When...
• Re: Shift but no go - Update - CV bolts go wheeeeeeeeee!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 28 Oct 2017 07:52:48 -0700
  ...If so they may loosen again. > Proper hardware including the Schnoor washers and properly torqued these do > not need Loctite. Loctite is a challenge...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:42:48 -0500
  ...When getting our US based equipment certified for the CE mark back in the 90's TUV specified Nyloks because of the +/- 30% torque...
• Re: Vanagon Swap Concerns
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 6 May 1998 18:52:23 -0700
  ...Third grear at 2500rpm is totally gutless! You need the torque! Again a $100 adjustable cam sproket can help with the torque quite a...
• Re: Question about rear wheel bearing spacers etc.
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 12 Jul 2019 17:38:30 -0500
  ...What your is your van? > > The torque was also increased and the castle nut was changed to one with > more slots to allow this...
• Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 3 May 2010 22:22:38 -0500
  ...Only other alternative I thought of is to use one of the old spark plugs and torque it to a higher value to maybe...
• WTB: Van/Bus flex plate
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 06:30:16 EDT
  Looking for the flex plate between the flywheel and torque converter from any year Vanagon or Bus with auto tranny. Seems these puppies are...
• Re: Subaru Engines
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Thu, 27 May 2004 08:50:11 -0600
  ...the number exactly--but close to 25 more ft lbs of torque. there is a guy local to me doing a WRX conversion as...
• Re: AHU MTDI vs. ABA?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 10 Sep 2019 14:29:06 -0600
  On 10 Sep , 2019, at 2:27 AM, Karl Mullendore wrote: > No comparison to the gutless torque of the 'favorite' Japanese engine of today...
• Re: How hard is installing turbo I4 in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:08:38 -0500
  ...a van....it would be dicey, tapping that much horsepower and torque and then go pushing such a big blocky heavy boxy vehicle at...
• Re: Chips
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 09 Aug 94 21:14:37 CDT
  ...chips for >Vanagons? Something that would broaden a stock waterboxer's torque curve a >bit might really enhance driveability. unless they have decided to...
• Re: RPM
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 20:24:58 -0700
  ...3800-3900 in my automatic nets me 65 MPH and finds me > > wishing for an overdrive - but the torque probably isn't there. > > > > -Blaine...
• Crasy 2.6 l 5 Cyl. Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 00:59:21 EST
  ...LONG STROKE ---TORQUE FROM IDLE for the Vanagon here they are. I will offer the complete set up for the final price of , US...
• Rotary engine transplant
  Historical mailing list - Dar Crammond
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 23:59:12 EDT
  ...Maybe a bit short on low end torque, but that redline and high end would make up for a world of short gears. Probably...
• installing heads studs
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Tue, 24 Feb 2004 05:39:52 -0800
  ...What kind of loc-tite should I use? Any advice on how much torque I should apply to the stud when screwing it back...
• Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 09:49:49 -0700
  ...Proper torque and proper lock >washers are all that's needed to keep them from coming loose. So these are dealer only items? On...
• Re: cylinder head drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 12:33:33 -0500
  ...Just one entry asking for torque specs on the plug.Looks ez in the Bentley, but the access looks bad cause of the pushrod...
• Re: cylinder head drain plug
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 09:46:42 -0800
  ...Just one entry asking for torque specs on the plug.Looks ez in > the Bentley, but the access looks bad cause of the pushrod...
• Re: CV Joint Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:40:41 -0800
  ...Thanks, Blake On 3/20/07, Airic <airic1@comcast.net> wrote: > > did you torque the rear axle nut? > >
• Time for some Bilsteins
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 16:14:53 +0000
  ...too badly rusted, but aren't there normally some pretty high torques involved in removing the old stuff? Also, should I expect to spring...
• Re: Vanagon Head Leaking Around The Head Nut(S)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Apr 2014 21:46:12 -0400
  ...If the stud is twisting and springing back as you approach final torque you will not get a good result. The stud is weak...
• another gremlin
  Historical mailing list - Matt Greenwell
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 22:15:45 -0500
  ...when i give it gas again (same rpm) there is another noticable jerk as the van goes from reverse to forward torque. at low...
• another gremlin
  Historical mailing list - Matt Greenwell
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 22:37:30 -0500
  ...when i give it gas again (same rpm) there is another noticable jerk as the van goes from reverse to forward torque. at low...
• Re: Aircooled Westy 0-60
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 14:35:38 -0700
  Interesting to see that three air-cooled's all have the high end torque issue. I am not so disappointed with my performance now...
• Re: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:40:30 -0400
  ...The heads are held to > the block with > > very little torque, and the hardware integrity is > very > > important. Just compare a new stud with...
• Re: 666 torque, say no more - NVC ;^D
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:30:16 -0700
  ...666 torque, say no more - NVC ;^D > At 05:33 PM 7/10/2009, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >>it's so understressed in that...
• Re: regarding head gasket failures on water cooled engs....
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:08:59 -0700
  ...What has me curious is WHY some wasserboxers lose their head nut torque. From the sound of it, ALL of those Alfa Romeo's...