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• Re: Driveline vibration 87 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 19:18:39 -0700
  ...Driveline vibration 87 automatic Torque converter or flex plate will vibrate when the van is stationary. Rev the motor in the driveway and check...
• Update: The Turbodiesel Syncro Westy - driving impressions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 22:58:46 -0500
  ...Yeah, still not great, but a helluva lot more torque than the old WBX ! The only failure was a cracked exhaust mount, that I...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:33:08 -0400
  At 05:25 PM 6/25/2010, Dave Mcneely wrote... >Another question -- The owner's manual says to rotate the tires front >to back...
• Re: How not to change your Oil!
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Sat, 18 May 1996 09:23:17 PDT
  ...You can't get as much torque that way. I switched when my airplane's mechanic saw me using half-inch drive stuff on...
• Re: [Fwd: Vanagon Crew Cab w/Chevy 350]
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 10:51:54 -0600
  ...The power, torque, cost, parts and maintenance availability, and adrenaline rush make it a worthwhile project. If I were to do another swap, the...
• Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 28 May 2011 12:02:27 -0400
  At 09:08 PM 5/27/2011, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >don't use teflon tape on the threads...as that's an electrical...
• H.D. Clutches ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:17:09 -0700
  ...Sent them a stock clutch and they sent me a revised one for my racer to stand up to 475lb ft of torque..Cheap...
• Re: More Conversion engine stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 3 May 2007 10:43:40 +1200
  ...Power would probably be adequate, but torque? I very much doubt it. Hmmm... how about 3 VTR1000 engines welded together? -- Regards Andrew
• Re: In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:24:15 -0400
  ...As opposed to ultra smooth boring inline4 14,000red line(with NO torque). A nice mix between a boring Harley and an unreliable/expensive...
• head gasket progress
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 18:46:17 -0700
  ...Should I use black sealant on the block, too? Also, shuld I try to pre oil the pushrods? And does anyone have the torque...
• Broken Bolt on Fuel Rail-Help
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 5 Oct 2008 06:40:39 -0500
  ...I over-torqued and sheared off the bolt. Went out and bought a new drill at Sears and a few bits and a flexible...
• Re: Aux. Wire/Battery Install Pics/Notes
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:17:01 -0700
  ...The teeth can cut through paint easily when properly torqued. Stick a Belleville washer over the whole mess to preload it and it'll...
• CV Grease
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 May 1995 14:38:21 -0700
  ...Given the final drive ratio and the gear box ratios, you can calculate the torque going through the axles and their CVs- note that...
• Re: Forgot to replace flywheel-to-crank bolts
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 19:18:59 -0800
  ...I see now that the Jetta Bentleys does say the bolts should be replaced as they appear to be stretch type (torque= 1/4...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 24 Feb 2008 - Special issue (#2008-238)
  Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:24:11 -0800
  ...Longevity and Economy You forgot to mention that as you lower the engine speed increasing the torque load, chamber pressures, and combustion temps, you...
• Re: Big Brakes (install)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:04:48 -0700
  ...By the way, the Bentley has a couple of different torque values for the caliper carrier bolts (depending on model year). My torque wrench...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:13:26 -0700
  ...Don't let the >> torque converter fall off the front shaft prematurely. Then carefully >> pull the torque converter off the front shaft and you...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:07:01 -0500
  ...They are high torque, one time only use. If you over torque , you have wasted a whole lot of money because those puppies cost...
• Re: Water pump - now oil cooler 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 4 Oct 2015 20:16:20 -1000
  ...those are in place perfectly, tighten the 27mm nut to final torque. if that's what you mean. just do nice careful work. scott...
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Drew B. Farenwald
  Thu, 19 Sep 96 10:13:11 EDT
  ...engine and transmission mounts (3) > 140 hp (was 109) > 177lb-ft: torque (was 140lb-ft) > Dual airbags added > ABS made standard > Traction control system...
• Re: Idea I had....
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 21:46:28 EST
  ...The nice part about a supercharger is that it gives you power and torque from idle all the way up (no turbo lag). Anyone...
• Re: '82 Westy 5 cyl TD conversion project for sale]
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 02:37:10 EDT
  ...Drove one in an automatic version and was really impressed with the amount of torque and mow smoothly the turbo came on. I seriously...
• Re: Double cab for sale/engine longevity - Torque Kills
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 11:54:52 -0500
  > George wrote: > V-gone can also be lugged going up a grade in 3rd gear at 40 MPH with > your foot > tight to the...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 06:31:00 -0700
  ...but i don't use a torque wrench, either. just tighten till stops, then quarter turn, just enough to crush the washer slightly. that...
• Re: inline 4 vs Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:45:43 -0400
  ...Smooth, torquey, better MPG than US derivatives. I guess the GW engine is like that. I had two other Vanagons with 1.9 WBX...
• Re: Flywheel Lightening
  Historical mailing list - Steve Tew
  Sat, 6 Mar 1999 19:22:19 -0600
  ...For daily use I would stay close to the stock configuration for torque's sake. That includes the heavier flywheel which will keep the...
• Re: 2.1 longblock core FS/Rear Pulley removal?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 09:31:46 -0500
  Max wrote Since the rear pulley on the 2.1 has mucho torque on it, any shade tree tricks to lock the motor up...
• Re: Which is it?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 22:56:53 -0800
  ...This is so they could get more torque on the bottom end. The I5 motor is basically the same as an I4 motor with...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:21:52 -0400
  The more we find out the more we're seeing that there is a rather substantial problem of late with poorly rebuilt torque converters...
• Re: Automatic Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 19:50:36 -0500
  ...y They said that fluid was apparently getting back into either the diff or the torque cnvtr (I can't remember what the deal...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sun, 8 May 2016 11:09:56 -0700
  ...In industry such items can be huge an subject to enormous torque. >> When I worked in the aviation industry, (I'm old enough now...
• Re: autoTRANSMISSION rapidly leaking in 90
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 10:49:07 -0800
  Hey Loretta, When pulling the engine on an auto, it helps to push back the torque convertor when you seperate the engine/tranny, as...
• Re: Latest dyno run
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 12:41:20 -0700
  ...didn't see the torque *way* down there. I'm too used to > >seeing > >the torque from a TDI! ;-) > > > >David Marshall > > > > ________________________________________ > Bostig Engineering > Engine...
• Re: horse power
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 9 Nov 2019 08:50:11 -0800
  ...It's really torque that breaks gears and bearings... On Sat, Nov 9, 2019, 8:42 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > hi...
• Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 3 Oct 2019 13:52:04 -0400
  ...have an appointment for tomorrow.� On the previous invoice, it listed torque spec at 120 ft lbs.� I tried to confirm the GoWesty alloy...
• Re: Friday: Let it Snow......
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:21:16 -0800
  ...Especially my torque wrenches. They're now in front of the fireplace. All this finally gave cause for "legit" use of a bunch of...
• New motor selections for vanagons.
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Mon, 18 May 1998 03:02:01 EDT
  ...My first choice would be the new 1.9 liter TDI, with a wopping 115 HP and around 160 of torque, second, the new...
• Re: AVP and head gasket woes.....
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 16:29:54 -0700
  ...All I did was >replaced the gasket again using same parts, sealant, and torque. All was >okay. I'm curious - who does the replacement...
• chip and cam upgrades for eurospec conversion??
  Historical mailing list - HERMANN DE BOER
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 21:11:51 -0500
  ...I would like to upgrade to 130 hp with more torque at the lower end. Does anybody know where I could get a chip...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Starter differences - diesel vs gas?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 10:21:39 -0700
  ...KEP plate + flywheel = $600 High Torque Starter = 225$ Diesel Bellhousing, Flywheel and Starter= 300$ Used gasser starter at junk yard= 50$ + core. I would...
• Re: Aircooled Westy 0-60
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 18:58:40 -0400
  ...Aircooled Westy 0-60 Interesting to see that three air-cooled's all have the high end torque issue. I am not so disappointed...
• Re: Water Pump Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 19 Jun 2020 17:29:18 -0700
  ...GoWesty has a nifty > tool they throw in with their EFI kit to hold the flywheel through the > torque convert bolt access hole. Tool...
• New Engine transplant candidate? VW Twin Charger
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 08:56:16 -0400
  Granted � the engine is not even on this side of the pond yet - But the torque/hp and the mpg look very interesting.... >>>>>>>>> Downsizing...
• Re: Van Dies while in motion
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:36:29 -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...
• Re: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:06:03 -0800
  ...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: Rotary engine transplant
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 07:48:09 -0400
  ...no torque at low RPM, launches will be tough. Rotary engines make an incredible amount of noise. Piercing, shreiking, high frequency noise. They need...
• Re: Torqued?
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 11:46:20 -0800
  ...11:39:31 -0800 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Torqued? > > my bad. Dplz is proportional to distance from Libuc (location of > IBUsubc...
• Re: How to remove and install broken head stud --- Easier than I thought
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 20:38:14 -0800
  ...I also feel that the #2 stud also was soft during the final torque, that should be replaced too. I am waiting on the...
• Re: regarding head gasket failures on water cooled engs....
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 11:55:10 -0700
  Larry, the WBX engine doesn't require re-torque of the head bolts due to it's design. BTW, that engine I did probably...
• Re: Can't remove Auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 20:48:52 -0400
  ...Never needed them before , but that will be better >than trying to pull the trans out leaving the torque converter in or >removing engine...
• Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:42:31 -0400
  ...I would also consider a rebuilt torque converter since that is where all the wear stuff and debris goes due to the centrifugal action...
• Re: Is a Porsche 911 engine too powerful for a Vanagon and/or Syncro Drivetrain?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Mon, 14 May 2001 07:57:21 -0500
  ...Although the Porsche 2.7 > >has more torque than your 2.0 Type IV, the torque comes on higher in the > >power band. In...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 09:44:15 -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: [Syncro] VC Rebuilder Interviewed
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 16:10:44 -0400
  ...various means that have already been discussed (color of fluid, torque cold, torque hot, etc.). These tests won't tell much about the proper...
• Re: Warped Brake rotors?
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 23:25:16 -0700
  ...an impact tool, they then, by hand used a large bar torque wrench on the wheels, so i was told to achieve 125lbs. It...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 10:22:29 -0700
  Good question Rat. A loose axle nut will cause all sorts of wear issues in the assembly. A vague and not very meaningful assertion...
• Re: Paint questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 01:08:20 -0400
  ...Paint questions My motor home has a Cat C7 engine rated 350HP at 2,400 rpm, peak torque 80 ft./lbs. at 1,400...
• Diesel Oil Pan FML
  Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:47:22 -0800
  ...I followed the torque recommendation to tighten the plug and it still dripped out like nuts where the tapered end meets the oil pan...
• Re: Aux. Wire/Battery Install Pics/Notes
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:39:17 -0700
  ...Properly-torqued, it will be a gas-tight > connection. > > Like this guy: > > http://product-image.tradeindia.com/00119865/s/0/Star-Washer.jpg
• RE:Eurovan drivetrains
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jul 95 10:21:34 bst
  ...in the US versions primarily because of >the torque characteristics of the engine would suit >having A/C, P/S, and auto-trannies, etc...