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• Re: Stuck cylinders
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:25:01 -0800
  ...nuts little by little to pull cylinder? Likely not enough room to use this but just a thought off the top of my head...
• Re: changing the lock on outside door handle-easy, hard, or impossible?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:50:15 +1300
  ...cylinder is still good and works with the key--I believe there is a tiny allan > screw or maybe a regular flat head screw...
• Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 18:02:22 -0700
  ...Especially on head >bolts. And case bolts where applicable. > >I had a cylinder barrel come loose on an airplane in flight one time, >because...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 12 May 2007 05:51:50 -0700
  ...My Volvo 262C has 70ftlb for its head nuts. It has aluminum block and heads as well. Of course A Volvo can be a...
• Re: Removing head studs
  Historical mailing list - Carroll Smith
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 15:55:55 GMT
  ...Removing head studs > > >>A trick I've used on these is to weld a nut onto the broken end of the >stub. >>This has...
• In need of an obscure A/C part.
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 23:01:59 -0700
  ...The receiving nut/bracket mounting is missing entirely. I imagine the part was shaped like a cylinder with threaded hole in the middle. I...
• Re: The Head is Off, Assume Cracked?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Apr 2014 20:11:01 -0400
  ...I had one van where both heads cracked right across the top from an outer head nut hole through both spark plug holes right...
• Re: leaking cap nut? 1.9er
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Fri, 27 Oct 2017 08:40:03 -0400
  ...The stud has failed causing the nut to be loose or the more common the head is cracked. It seems the 1.9L do...
• Re: Intermittent miss on one cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 21:21:05 -0500
  ...the right rear cylinder. I checked compression and it is very good. I was about to check the head cap nuts to see if...
• Re: Warning! Do not use...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:28:04 -0800
  ...Far better to discard a brass nut, and clean the stud threads, than try to replace an exhaust stud - especially with the cylinder still...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:00:51 -0400
  I once had to put helicoils in the exhaust header holes for #1 cylinder with the engine in the van. At least there was...
• Re: In need of an obscure A/C part.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 06:23:19 -0400
  ...The receiving nut/bracket mounting is missing entirely. I > imagine the part was shaped like a cylinder with threaded hole in the > middle. I...
• Re: exaust removal
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 23:55:31 -0700
  ...1 cylinder head. The >> gasket flaked off partially and has started it seems (as indicated by >> my mechanics) to erode the engine head. They...
• Re: nuts vs head gasket job
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 4 Sep 2013 22:42:48 -0600
  ...Would I be overly hopeful to >>>> think that >>>> this minimal nut tightening this late would save me having to >>>> remove the >>>> heads? >>>> >>>> Tom >>>> >>>> 84...
• Re: leaking on the pavement, this won't help.
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 16:22:30 -0500
  ...the recess of the head and the top of the cylinder barrel as a result of the head nut torque. It's purpose is...
• Re: 1981 Vanagon Clutch Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:51:46 +0000
  ...the head while inserting the new cylinder. > - You can put the actuator rod on the clutch lever ball after the slave > cylinder is mounted...
• Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleed problem (How to replace your slave cylinder)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:54:54 -0800
  ...The most difficult thing about reinstalling the new unit (which I did as an entire assembly - shaft, boot and cylinder) is getting the nuts...
• Re: rusty nuts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 15:17:24 -0700
  ...that stuff was particularly effective for removing the remains of broken off cylinder head studs after I drilled most of the broken off part...
• Re: The Head is Off, Assume Cracked?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 7 Apr 2014 20:14:00 -0500
  ...I had one van where both heads > cracked right across the top from an outer head nut hole through both spark > plug holes right...
• Re: '84 Vanagon Valve problem?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:36:53 -0400
  ...Check the exhaust flanges where they meet the cylinder heads. Is there a bolt or nut loose? Is there rust at that joint? Also...
• Re: compression
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 22:24:33 -0500
  ...If you pull the heads, be sure to lap the valves and check the valve/seat sealing surface. I don't think a valve...
• Re: Which head gasket goop do you swear by???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 May 2016 18:05:03 -0400
  ...on the flange nuts. Using the activator increases its effectiveness. The most important part of this job is getting the head studs properly tensioned...
• Re: New 2001 EV details
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 11:28:40 -0700
  ...per > cylinder unless it uses rockers to actuate them, as each camshaft operates > both inlet & exhaust valves of one bank of cylinders. There won...
• Re: memphis head builders
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Sat, 25 Nov 2000 22:08:41 -0800
  ...infamous > cracked-Vanagon-cylinder-head syndrome. I > have seen quite a few crack right next to that exact > head nut, it will > appear that...
• Re: Engine Still Overheating - Need Advice / Chapter Three
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 19:37:18 -0500
  Karl and fellow vanagon types I spoke with Larry on Saturday and went over the problem and he did mention the loose head nut...
• Re: Warning! Do not use...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:04:51 -0600
  ...Far better to discard a brass nut, and clean the stud > threads, than try to replace an exhaust stud - especially with the > cylinder still...
• Re: Engine installed and blowing a little smoke
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Tue, 25 Jun 2013 10:31:44 -0700
  ...also .....if an engine with a head gaskets failing sits with anti-frz in the cylinders for a year .... I can't imagine that...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:44:17 -0500
  ...If the new heads were bad, they would have leaked >> immediately. All of the internal leaks where the cylinder meets the > heads >> start out...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:31:12 -0400
  ...Once the rear nut is started by hand (I used a 13 mm combination wrench slipped in underneath the bolt head to hold it...
• Re: Correct placement of cylinder head temp sender
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 12:47:57 -0600
  ...Correct placement of cylinder head temp sender > my 81 AIRCOOLED has a cylinder head temp gauge installed by the PO. > > The sender is screwed...
• Re: Why We Keep Odds & Ends (bolts etc.)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 06:41:17 -0700
  ...Figuring I'd find screws with > more standard heads...... > > Off to the usual haunts. Box-o-rusty nuts & bolts #1. Nope. Old cookie > tin...
• Re: Cylinder Heads...cleaning up
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 06:25:25 EDT
  ...Cylinder Heads...cleaning up Jon, the pitting can successfully be cleaned and filled if the rest of the head is in good condition. Are...
• Re: coolant in oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:00:36 -0500
  ...The bottom of the cylinder liners or a head nut under the rocker arms is loose, improperly sealed, or the stud stretched or broke...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:51:40 -0800
  ...also...........another area to be careful about .....the cylinders getting stuck in the head........be sure to pry the barrels out of the head...
• FS: 86 Vanagon $700 needs work, PA
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 20:40:35 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The body is in nice shape, but the cylinder head on the passenger side is cracked. The first 700 dollars takes it! and it...
• Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 18:14:42 -0400
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > I managed to get the heads off of all the waterboxer's cylinders but one... > and that one I had to...
• Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:24:35 -0400
  ...If the new heads were bad, they would have leaked > immediately. All of the internal leaks where the cylinder meets the heads > start out...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:43:59 -0700
  ...John.. > I do them with the piston down, away from the cylinder head. > > it's ok to turn the engine .. > one warning..always keep...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:55:57 -0700
  ...John.. >> I do them with the piston down, away from the cylinder head. >> >> it's ok to turn the engine .. >> one warning..always keep...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:49:42 -0700
  ...Once the rear nut is >> started by hand (I used a 13 mm combination wrench slipped in >> underneath the bolt head to hold it...
• UPDATE RE: leaking cap nut? 1.9er
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Fri, 27 Oct 2017 13:02:40 -0400
  ...The stud has failed causing the nut to be loose or the more common the head is cracked. It seems the 1.9L do...
• exhaust stud removal broken
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 21:58:07 -0400
  ...so now i have a forzen partial bolt in the head of the # 1 cylinder upper. the question is what should i do to...
• Re: nuts vs head gasket job
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 4 Sep 2013 21:10:07 -0700
  ...Would I be overly hopeful to think that >>>> this minimal nut tightening this late would save me having to remove the >>>> heads? >>>> >>>> Tom >>>> >>>> 84...
• Re: Head leak again.... What next?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 14:34:43 +0000
  ...I would try to tighten each nut a quarter turn. Assuming a proper and consistent tourqing when the heads were done, this may be...
• Re: KEP Plate Remove Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:19:59 -0700
  ...the only way you can start is to undo the 4 17mm nuts or bolts that hold the trannie to the engine assebly .. which...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:34:21 -0700
  ...Sneak in a 13mm wrench in � � > order to hold the head of the rear bolt and remove the nut using � � > another 13mm wrench. Again...
• Re: exaust removal woes
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:36:23 -0700
  ...heads and 2 that connected to the collection pipe (1.9L) The collection pipe bolts came right off, and 3 of the head nuts...
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:32:21 -0700
  ...like on a cylinder head say. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Hanson" <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011...
• Re: compression problem
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:17:41 -0800
  ...If you see any coorosion at any of the head nuts or water pump or sensors or hose fittings, pull both heads for protection...
• Re: While the dash is off...top priorities?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:17:35 -0700
  re "Oil fan? Master brake cylinder? Do the fan relay thing?" there's no 'penalty' in doing the master cylinder any time .. super easy...
• Re: SS Header Exhaust Pic?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 10:59:57 -0500
  ...get the flanges to fit flush on the cylinder heads before I torqued the nuts/bolts on. I would recommend going to a VWFLAPs...
• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 18 May 2008 12:05:34 -0700
  ...Stock, the start out with studs and nuts on one end of the head, bolts on the other. First, the BEST penetrating oil, bar...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:59:19 -0700
  ...Sneak in a 13mm wrench in >>� � > order to hold the head of the rear bolt and remove the nut using >>� � > another 13mm wrench. Again...
• Re: HELP! Clutch slave-cylinder bolts???
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 17:35:35 -0500
  I used a Dremmel saw and cut the head off that rear bolt. It was the only way I found to make progress. ------------------------- Laurence...
• Head gasket fun
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Fri, 10 Nov 2023 21:06:45 -0500
  ...to use this on used heads, what about new ones? Also, for the final torque on the head nuts, is it 37 (Bentley) or...
• Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 17:41:34 -0500
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > >> I managed to get the heads off of all the waterboxer's cylinders but >> one... >> and that one I had to...
• Re: Why We Keep Odds & Ends (bolts etc.)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 09:00:04 -0700
  ...Figuring I'd find screws with >> more standard heads...... >> >> Off to the usual haunts. Box-o-rusty nuts & bolts #1. Nope. Old cookie >> tin...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:55:56 -0500
  ...Same goes for where the cylinders meet the case. The main nuts for the bearing get a special seal nut to try to keep...
• Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 13:14:16 -0500
  ...I also use a bit of lapping > compound and lap the cylinders into the heads to get the top of the > cylinders really clean...
• Re: Exhaust manifold studs, how to tighten them into a block...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 May 2016 20:41:14 +0000
  ...of > > the nuts, then running the stud down into the head, but I can't make it > get > > tight...the two nuts will work...