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Re: Question about HAMMERING, new 1.9l NA motor, today
Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
Wed, 5 Sep 2001 18:29:30 -0700
Hi all, today I got my Overland 1.9l NA block with 1.6l hydraulic head running. I am using my stock 1.6l...
Re: Back Seat Bed Conversion
Historical mailing list - Benjamin E. Beasley
Tue, 11 Mar 2003 11:58:31 -0500
...I kinda like the idea of having the cabinetry underneath the bed to store the hydraulic jack, tools, etc. I was planning on cutting...
Re: removing lifters
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Wed, 21 Jan 2004 15:33:14 -0800
...removing lifters > 1982 air cooled Westy hydraulic lifters > > This weekend I am going to be dropping the engine and transmission out of my van...
Re: lifter problems
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 13 May 2004 23:22:48 -0500
...The hydraulic lifters seem to collapse every 10 or 11 months. This last time when I replaced them and set the timing the problem...
Re: rear brake cylinder replacement / bleeding
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 23 Oct 2005 14:32:27 -0500
...Does this system have two independent hydraulic systems. >2. Having replaced both rear cylinders do I have to bleed the front calipers as well...
Re: vw industrial aircooled motors (was: Re: better blog, good vehicle on ice (LVC)
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Wed, 15 Feb 2006 13:26:36 -0500
...replacement engine for all water-cooled VW powered Zambonis is the hydraulic lifter carbed 1.8 engine I visited the factory a few years...
Re: Difference between Sachs, Luk HD, Luk Premium?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Fri, 15 Apr 2005 11:24:22 -0500
...This happens because they hydraulic system (most likely the clutch or slave cylinder) is beginning to leak fluid (usually past one of the pistons...
Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Sun, 23 Mar 2003 10:59:08 -0800
...It looks like i am going to stick with hydraulic lifters, though. I am not going to be running higher RPM (my ultimate goal...
Re: more idle issues revisited
Historical mailing list - -------------
Wed, 17 May 2006 07:37:17 -0400
...Dennis Haynes wrote: >No No No! > >First, if you suspect an engine problem, compression and leak down test. >With hydraulic lifters, the valves only...
Re: A/C hose
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Mon, 19 May 2014 11:47:19 -0700
...I have a guy who makes hydraulic hoses for me. He won't > do it for anyone else at this time. Since he knows...
Re: Worn Clutch or bad Slave?/ Parts prices
Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
Wed, 20 Sep 2000 21:21:07 -0600
...The hydraulic clutch actuation assembly >compensates for wear in the clutch assembly and therefore pedal travel is >not a good indication of clutch wear...
Re: what to do with corroded heads *and* block?
Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
Fri, 19 Jan 2001 20:07:50 -0800
...You will need jackstands; I used two hydraulic jacks, one to hold the tranny, one for the engine. The Bentley has a very good...
Re: Fitchburg, MA brake work help
Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
Sun, 14 Aug 2016 18:44:13 -0400
...Brake work can be anything from simple pad or shoe replacement or s hydraulic repair to a complete system overhaul including brake lines, baking...
Re: Manual tranny clutch adjustment,
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 17 Apr 2016 16:21:27 -0500
...His problem could be > > mechanical or maybe even just the hydraulics. It is possible for the > pedal > > cylinder to fail in way that it...
Re: valve adj. 90-2.o
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 5 Jun 2011 23:39:13 -0500
...The hydraulic lifters, sometimes when parked, will loose their prime. That is, the oil in the lifter will drain out, so that the valve...
Re: Clutch Play
Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
Tue, 25 May 1999 00:22:59 -0400
...I have bled the clutch >(and brake) >> line after replacing the hydraulic fluid. There are no obvious >leaks in the >> line anywhere (nor is...
Re: need I -4 stuff
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 12 Jul 2001 00:25:58 EDT
...I found that the cam followers/hydraulic lifters are significantly larger than the VW equivalent, although the same part number is given as the...
Vanagon lifter noise.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 21 Apr 2002 22:50:30 -0500
...You can get the phenomenon even with very near perfect hydraulic lifters. If your engine is in good condition and you have good startup...
Re: 91 Westy - Mysterious Clutch/Transmission Problem Clutch driven, (Slave) cylinders.
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Tue, 5 May 2015 09:48:46 -0700
...Many people just do not know how hydraulic things work. If the cylinder in fact did not have sufficient stroke or when the fork...
Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:01:15 -0700
...You can keep going even if the clutch hydraulics are not working ............there's a trick to it, but very doable. There's more...
Re: Vanagon running rough
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Mon, 10 Jan 2005 08:11:33 -0800
Stew, IMO, it's not the oil or the hydraulic lifters that causing your woes. I would check things that affect the fuel/air...
Re: Vanagon ABS
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:03:21 -0800
...thanks On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 8:43 AM, Raimund Feussner <ray@v6bus.de> wrote: > Hi list, > the shown ABS hydraulics is from...
Re: Melted ground wire
Historical mailing list - Douglas Toomey
Wed, 30 Sep 2020 16:56:37 +0000
...I redid the mating using a hydraulic wire crimping tool to make sure that the connection was top notch and that solved the problem...
FS: '85 GL Iowa
Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:45:00 -0700
...Except for the engine leaking coolant in sub freezing temperatures, the engine is in good shape--occasional hydraulic lifter tick if i haven't...
Fw: Giving Ron A Hard Time
Historical mailing list - Larry Sanford
Sat, 14 Mar 1998 11:26:17 -0800
...This place also sells thermoplastic PS/hydraulics hose with various >>fittings on the ends, and has heater hose in 1/8" increments perfect for...
Re: Power Steering issue...
Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
Sat, 15 Apr 2006 17:53:32 -0400
...steering friction, and a test using gauges to check the steering hydraulic system pressures. Other than that, the wheel should be much easier to...
rebuild tranny when changing clutch?
Historical mailing list - Ben S
Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:32:22 -0800
...i am assuming this is not a problem with the clutch hydraulics because the clutch has been making a rattling noise when partially engaged...
Re: Leaky valve cover tip of iceberg
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:10:53 -0400
...I'm thinking I'll have to try Ken's replacement hydraulic lines for the rusty metal ones. Worse news: The oil leak at...
Re: Crunchy Clutch Pedal Feel - intermittant
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:36:25 -0700
...HD Luk clutch kit. > > > > I'm sure the problem isn't hydraulic (swapped out master and slave a while ago > > to no avail). > > > > So...
Re: Power steering woes
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 7 Apr 2019 17:29:45 -0400
...Thoughts here? >> >> Thanks in advance! >> >> Jared >> >> >> Links >> --------- >> GoWesty Pump: >> https://www.gowesty.com/product/steering/24530/hydraulic-power-steering-pump >> VanCafe Pump: https://www...
Hydraulic Lifter Lore Is True!
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 22 Aug 2001 10:29:41 -0400
I should not have doubted Bob Donald's wisdom. His zero-lash lore is true. I have an '85 1.9l that had a...
Re: What does PUCH mean? and Wurth?
Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
Sat, 27 Apr 2002 12:49:29 +0100
...I think they also supply high quality steels and hydraulic systems. I can't begin to answer your questions about 'Syncro racing', but 4x4...
Re: the VW Eurovan's future is doomed here in the US...please read and give feedback
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Thu, 13 Jun 2002 10:32:02 -0700
...4-wheel hydraulic discs with ABS, traction control (ASR), automatic load sensing Body type: Steel / unibody design Fuel tank: 25 gallons Airbags: Driver and...
Westy Conversion
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 20:37:08 -0400
...Lots of rust covered by patches and tape, rusted out clutch hydraulic line, and brake lines soon to follow. Engine and tranny unknown. The...
Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Feb 2007 - Special issue (#2007-177)
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Thu, 8 Feb 2007 15:01:51 -0700
...Just like the hydraulic/pneumatic assists that Kim installed, they would be much more efficient installed in a totally vertical orientation, unfortunately, they'd...
Re: Great device for lubing cables
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 5 Jul 2019 08:46:40 -0700
I’ve just used it on bicycle cables, yes I’m still in the eighties, like the van , and no hydraulics on the bikes...
Re: I-4 conversion general info
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Tue, 27 Oct 2015 22:36:18 -0700
...The kit is designed with flexibility to locate the hydraulic mounts either above, or below, the carrier bar as needed, depending on the engine...
Re: Unimogs, was Re: Tristar Prices FWIW
Historical mailing list - Karl M.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000 22:24:27 -0500
...I was blown away by the extreme capabilities of the machine. Hydraulic-operated diff locks front and rear, big 20 inch wheels with strange...
limited slip on ice and snow
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 4 Nov 2007 19:29:49 -0800
...ABS sensors for wheel speed and used a very high pressure hydraulic system to direct the traction to whichever wheel needed it...Great for...
Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
Mon, 18 May 2015 09:17:28 -0700
...However when I got it home and saw good pads and shoes, and good hydraulics I was stumped and took it to the Van...
Re: Vangon brake cylinder quality differences?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 30 May 1998 18:30:15 -0100
...The ones I have for $8.95 are from LPR Hydraulics in Italy. LPR is an original-equipment supplier to the likes of Mercedes...
Re: Need help getting parts from Germany
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 8 Mar 2003 22:06:38 -0800
...it cost me $70 CAD for the line at the local hydraulic shop. I don't mind helping you with getting / shipping the JX...
Re: 84 clutch, etal
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 5 Jan 2007 18:18:17 +0000
...so it sounds like it's time for a new one. Hydraulics > have been looked at and appear fine. > > Having not thought about such...
Re: Causes of rear brake soft pedal
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:03:30 -0700
...I didn't open the rear hydraulics this time, so didn't bleed anything as a result. I will do a quick bleed and...
Re: adjusting clutch master cylinder pushrod
Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
Tue, 9 Oct 2001 22:51:18 -0400
...The good news is that the pedal assembly can be removed without disconnecting any of the hydraulic lines to the clutch and brake master...
Re: Front brake caliper hangup '87 Vanagon- any advice
Historical mailing list - David McCallum
Wed, 7 Jun 2006 10:56:22 -0600
...Infrequent bleeding of the brakes leaves hydraulic fluid that traps water and invites corrosion. That little ridge was enough to hang up the piston...
Re: Fwd: teenagers and vanagons
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:45:17 -0700
...gear) with a solid clutch to the Ferd with it's hydraulic one. After a couple days of driving the Chevy, I continually want...
Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sat, 3 Feb 2007 11:46:54 -0500
...Why not extend that fulcrum forward over the luggage rack and then use a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder or a remote-powered scissor lift...
Re: cigrette lighter or silver socket - amp problem with air compressor
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:59:33 -0700
...Hydraulic circuit transmits mechanical work as the > product of pressure drop and the actual quantity of hydraulic fluid > that flows through the point where...
How lifters work and Two turns to set valves?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:32:41 -0500
...A hydraulic lifter has a piston in a very closely fitted cylinder. It is meant to have the space under the piston always full...
Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:51:04 -0700
...Saw transmission rotate L/R as it should but noticed that > transmission bracket is close to clutch hydraulic flex hose bracket on > frame. I...
Re: Removal of Vanagon Engine
Historical mailing list - marcus
Fri, 5 Jun 1998 13:52:03 -0700
...I have a hydraulic jack > with a 6 inch plate on top. Will that work or should I buy something > else? 3. Once I...
Re: Brake Repair '81 Vanagon => DIY Everytime
Historical mailing list - Dave Ohlemacher
Wed, 22 Jul 1998 07:56:39 -0400
...Also, fully flush the > hydraulic fluid for the cost af a large can of brake fluid. I don't recommend > turning rotors unless there...
Re: Newbie - Getting Ready for Cross Country Trip
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 4 Apr 2008 08:34:10 -0500
...That is what hydraulic lifters are all about. Frequnet oil changes are a good idea to get any rebuild dirt and debris out. Since...
Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 7 Aug 2008 18:22:29 -0500
...I told the guy that I could buy a harbor freight press for that (it didn't need the hydraulic, but they're cheap...
Re: Watching Oil Temp
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:05:38 -0700
...Pneumatic and > Hydraulic are the closest I can come up with. > > -- RJS > > On Wed, 2011-07-20 at 07:19 -0400, ed donnen wrote...
Re: Head sealants??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 11 May 2007 15:40:48 -0400
...Do not fill the cap nut with sealant or oil as this will hydraulically lock the nut before it is bottomed and the stud...
Re: Changing the engine oil
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Sun, 10 May 1998 23:26:05 -0400
...differently and prefilling the center port is not possible and can hydraulicly LOCK the filter resulting in absolutely no oil pressure and no way...
Re: clutch shudder
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 22 Sep 2000 20:25:43 -0700
...a certain brand > of clutch plates, & other theories like air in hydraulic line, etc. > > Anyway, trying to read between the lines, it seemed that...
Re: Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
Historical mailing list - Dave Szurszewski
Sun, 28 May 2006 05:47:34 -0700
...But I think it is the transmission driveshaft (I think Bentley refers to is as the hydraulic driveshaft) and then there is the pinion...