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• 5 cyl. conversion
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Flanagan
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 17:24:59 -0800
  ...Has anyone put a 5 cyl. audi engine in a vanagon as is currently available in a new Vanagons (Caravell) from South Africa? Is...
• Re: brake master cylinder leak
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 09:33:53 -0500
  If there is brake fluid coming out this hole then its leaking out the master cylinder. The hole is a vent to allow the...
• Cluch master cylinder replacement
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Impelizzeri
  Fri, 19 Dec 1997 18:20:57 -0500
  I have a question concerning the master cylinder for the cluch in my 82 Westy. Do I need to remove the rod that accuates...
• Intake manifold vacuum?
  Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 23:17:02 -0400
  ...Cylinder #1 155 Cylinder #2 175 Cylinder #3 132 Cylinder #4 165 Thank you Kai _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to...
• Re: Interesting question about rear wheel cylinders
  Historical mailing list - daryl l christensen
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 21:01:01 -0800
  Eric--As I understood the purpose of the springy in the wheel cylinders was to keep SOME pressure on the shoes to prevent low...
• Re: Cylinder Heads!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 17:12:29 -0800
  If the cylinders pulled off far enough to expose any of the rings you are in for it. It is really important to not...
• Source of door lock cylinders?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:24:03 -0700
  I've pulled the cylinders (thank you Zoltan) from my "new" '82. The guide has worn away, so the key is not centered. So...
• Brake Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Sep 2021 21:46:45 -0500
  Should the brake cylinders on the rear wheels have springs in them?
• Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel air ratioupdate
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 22:55:38 -0600
  ...The leanest running cylinder then became the guide cylinder by which the mixture for the engine was set. That way one avoided burning up...
• Re: A Stupid Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 15:18:10 EDT
  Steve - On all opposed 4 cylinder VWs, the #1 cylinder is on the right side towards the front of the vehicle. Don't sweat...
• Re: Pressure Bleeding the Clutch slave/master
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 May 2005 06:37:30 -0500
  Jeff, When I replaced my clutch master cylinder on my 88 GL, I found it only necessary to loosen the nut on the line...
• Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:00:54 -0600
  ...Trying to find the cylinder not firing? Mark the exhaust stacks just outside the cylinder with a wax crayon, The hot cyinders will burn...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:09:31 -0800
  ...Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check > From the old days of working on aircraft engines. Trying to find the > cylinder not firing? Mark the...
• Re: Heads/Cylinders somewhat naive question!!!
  Historical mailing list - Wagner, James W., , SAF/AQPS
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 09:31:24 -0500
  ...Heads/Cylinders somewhat naive question!!! > > > Attempting my first solo major repair redoing my heads. Pulled them > yesterday and the cylinders came off with them...
• Re: It's alive, but it gives bad head! (Fixing head leak on '87 2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:49:24 -0400
  ...I once had a cylinder that refused to separate from the head no matter what I tried (initially). I ended up removing the head...
• Re: Propane filler valve.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 05:40:31 -0700
  ...As a result of this fact, the Code now exempts these cylinders from having to be retrofitted with OPD valves. Any such cylinder must...
• Re: Stuck cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:47:53 -0500
  ...Stuck cylinders Still have not been able to free two piston cylinders stuck in the block (2.1L). Any tricks to non-destructively extricate...
• Free clutch slave cylinder - for rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 17:13:05 -0400
  If you saw my previous post, you can guess that I have the OLD - LEAKING clutch slave cylinder that I will give away. I...
• Re: Yes!5 Cyl into 87 Syncro Camper
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 14:26:12 -0500
  Dear Blue Eyes, Sounds very interesting! Does the 5-cylinder diesel have the same mounting/size/shape/height characteristics as the 5-cylinder gas...
• Re: 90 Syncro weak clutch spring?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 06:10:14 -0400
  There is no spring that pushes the cylinder back. The release bearings always rides on the pressure plate fingers. In fact the cylinder has...
• Re: Propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:21:14 -0700
  ...Propane tank Thanks Stuart, I believe this is what I got http:// <http://www.protanksupply.com/propane-cylinder-valves_detail.asp?ID=6025> www...
• Cylinder head sticking to cylinder sleeve
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 22:01:36 -0700
  I'm in the process of taking off my cylinder head and the sleeves are sticking to it. I've tried whacking the cylinder...
• 1.9L piston and cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Don1dd
  Wed, 13 May 1998 00:12:12 EDT
  ...One cylinder and piston overheated and will not clean up with the hone. Do any of you know of a source for a good...
• How are cylinders numbered? 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 22:11:59 -0600
  Volks, I know the number one cylinder is on the passenger side closest to the front of to the front of the vehicle. Could...
• Re: 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:49:00 -0700
  ...1985 ignition lock cylinder install help Hi all, In need of assistance installing a new ignition lock cylinder in 85 1.9l vanagon. I...
• Re: Stuck cylinder (Head gasket replacement)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 13:27:46 -0500
  What's to keep the cylinder from pulling out of the case? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On...
• Re: Free clutch slave cylinder - for rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 19:14:15 -0500
  ...Free clutch slave cylinder - for rebuild > If you saw my previous post, you can guess that I have > the OLD - LEAKING clutch slave cylinder...
• brake master cylinder leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 09:12:37 -0500
  found the location of my brake master cylinder leakage and wondering if anybody can shed some light as to what may need to be...
• Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:17:17 -0500
  On the air cooled engines the piston-cylinder sets really are consumables and being matched sets is critical. There have been different suppliers and...
• Re: Clutch Master Cylinder- to rebuild or buy new?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:10:10 -0800
  ...The only cylinders I have rebuilt anymore are those that just aren't plain available anymore, anywhere. Like Type 411/412 Brake & Clutch Cylinders...
• Clutch slave cylinder only 3/4" travel length
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 10:13:22 -0700
  ...Clutch slave cylinder only 3/4" travel length? 84 Westy. I noticed my clutch pedal goes all the way to the floor. Is this...
• Re: Rings or Valve Guides (82 air cooled)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 13 Oct 2007 12:06:06 -0700
  ...I checked the > compression, and it is as follows: > > Cylinder 1 100 psi > Cylinder 2 90 psi > Cylinder 3 85 psi > Cylinder 4 90...
• 2.1 cylinders stuck to heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:46:43 -0500
  ...I have the heads loose on my 2.1, but the bad news is that the cylinders are coming off with the heads. I...
• Re: Clutch master cyl replacement procedure?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 13:33:17 -0400
  Hey Tobin http://www.type2.com/bartnik/tech1.htm has instructions Cheers, Doug '84 Westy Toronto, Canada >My clutch master cylinder is leaking fluid...
• cylinder numbers
  Historical mailing list - Ivicz_vanagon
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 19:54:46 +0100
  Hi all, which one is 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th cylinder on my engine? I didn't find it in Bentley. If I turn...
• REPOST: 82 VAN
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 04 Apr 95 13:17:30 -0700
  > Cyllinder head #3 leaks (NEW HEAD GASKET) V> Head Gasket? Cylinder head #3?
• Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:27:01 -0800
  ...The cylinder bores for the 3 identical pistons are gorgeous, I can > still see the crosshatching. The cylinder bore that mates with this odd...
• The second bleeding: Clutch master/slave failure observation
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 10:27:11 -0600
  I recently replaced my clutch master cylinder on a hunch. Neither cylinder was leaking, and I had replaced the slave cylinder just over a...
• Question about KOLBENSCHMIDT cylinder heads
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 21:07:36 -0800
  ...Comparing the cylinder head casting to a set of AMC and original OEM German cylinder heads (spares that I have), they sure look like...
• Re: Clutch Master Cylinder- to rebuild or buy new?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:09:50 -0500
  About 8 years ago I bought "used, known good" clutch master cylinder for my '84 Westy. It did work --- for about a year --- then...
• Re: clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 24 Dec 1996 06:45:15 -0500
  ...When I push >the clutch, the transmission engages slowly as the master cylinder loses >pressure. I think it is caused by the master cylinder...
• Re: 6 cylinders (phooey)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 12:44:24 -0800
  ...I have always been attracted to the character and personality of VW's not their cylinder endowment. More power to ya Stevo (Pun intended...
• Re: was shifter linkage solved now replace rear wheel cylinder or both
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 02:29:53 -0500
  Like the clutch master and slave cylinders, I doubt that there is really concrete evidence that both wheel cylinders tend to out at the...
• Removing Cylinders from head idea!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 24 May 2002 09:59:42 -0400
  ...The cylinders were stuck on tight and a thought occured to me that I have never heard anyone discuss before on the list. You...
• Re: failed SMOG, cylinder misfiring?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 07:13:54 -0700
  ...When I disconnected the wire on cylinder 2, wouldn't the > engine start running worse? Or, would cylinders 3 and 4 just carry the...
• Re: Are Vanagon brake MC's rebuildable?
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 08:08:45 -0800
  ...I've refurbished old cylinders for "spares" when I've purchased the new ones, before I had any appreciation of "kits." Refurbished brake cylinders...
• Re: Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 00:27:22 +0000
  Is this the first time you are trying to run your new engine? I would check compression on these two cylinders that you are...
• How bad is a scored cylinder wall? -I4
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 12:42:59 -0700
  ...I�ve taken a good look, looks like the damage happened in cyl 3 � a big � about 1� x �� - chunk came off and banged...
• Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 15 Jun 2018 10:35:20 -0400
  ...This means correct brake shoes, free adjusters, correct brake cylinders. Incorrectly radiused shoes or cheap rear cylinders and the master cylinder must provide more...
• Re: Vanagon cylinder order
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 25 May 2000 22:56:00 -0700
  Thanks David, for giving the cylinder layout of a non-Canadian version, eh? Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@IBM.NET> To...
• Re: Five Cylinder Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 02 Oct 1995 07:34:05 -0400 (EDT)
  The five cylinder vanagon is a product of VW of South Africa. Ric
• Re: WTB Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 20:46:22 +0000
  Hi, I have 3 NEW piston & cylinder sets, make me an offer. Regards, John
• Clutch Slave Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 18:31:41 -0700
  Listees, On my 84 Westfalia, I removed, dismantled, inspected, replaced a Neoprene seal, and refitted the cylinder in the vanagon with little difficulty. The...
• Hydraulic leak!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 06:33:02 EST
  ...My guess its the clutch master cylinder I'm checking fluid level, beaks and clutch is working fine but of course I need to...
• Cylinder Heads -Problem Removing- Cylinders came with it ??
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 12:38:03 -0400
  ...When I pulled the head off...the cylinder liners were frozen to the head and came out with the head.... How do I avoid...
• Re: 2.5 Liter 5 Cylinder "Volksie Bus"
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 16:57:54 +1200
  >From my experience the 5-cylinder Audi engines are wonderful and >hard to kill. I sold an Audi 90 with a 5-cylinder and...
• Re: 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Thu, 24 Aug 2017 07:36:07 -0400
  ...1985 ignition lock cylinder install help > > Hi all, > > In need of assistance installing a new ignition lock cylinder in 85 1.9l > vanagon. > > I...
• Re: 1981 Vanagon Clutch Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:45:40 -0500
  ...This reduced the drip rate of the fluid > while the hydraulic fittings were disconnected. > - I thought the master cylinder replacement was tricky until I...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler / Read Again
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 08:53:43 EST
  ...He already identified a specific cylinder with a problem. >> Read the post and you will find that no ONE cylinder has been identified as...
• Re: 911 motor in a VW transporter
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 3 Mar 1995 13:15:27 -0800 (PST)
  >Is this the 6 cylinder unit or the higher compression 4 cylinder type 4 motor? >The 4 cylinder unit is essentiall that used in...