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• Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 21 Dec 2015 18:58:13 -1000
  How many people check, and pay careful attention to how much the outer water rubber gasket is commpressed ? Very very important to do that...
• intake gasket
  Historical mailing list - BM2AM
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 19:08:26 EDT
  ...Any suggestions on what to use or what not to use on the intake to head gaskets?Should I just put on the new...
• FS: Gasket Kit
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 17:14:22 -0700
  I have 2 Victor Reinz complete gasket kits available. They are part# 15-25315-09. I got it for my 1.9 that needed...
• Re: Head Gasket Repair 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 12:59:01 -0800
  ...I also put it on both sides of the rubber out water-retention gasket. < Bentley or instructions with the gasket set says just the...
• Re: exhaust gasket question 2.1
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:49:33 -0700
  My 84 engine was resealed (head gaskets all that came within the gasket set) 30k miles ago. I can reuse the exhaust gaskets but...
• Re: Head gasket sealing
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 20:32:35 -0400
  ...Head gasket sealing > Greetings and Salutations; > I was surveyed by my head rebuilder to find out if I used gasket > sealer on both sides...
• O-ring or gasket between heater core and valve?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 May 1997 17:48:01 -0700
  ...Does anyone know if they is supposed to be an O-ring or gasket? Any recommendations on some gasket goo that will seal and...
• Re: pipes?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 21:50:14 -0400
  Clip the gasket so there are slots at opposite sides leading into the bolt holes... david At 21:05 6/4/99 -0400, David...
• Re: Dometic Intake & Exhaust Gaskets: Use Hi Temp RTV?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 19:18:29 -0700
  forgot to answer this part in your PM, I used high temp rtv and the gasket combined in combustion chamber. if using rtv alone...
• gasket between cv joint and stub axle
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:34:53 -0400
  ...I swear there was no such gasket on the other side, which has already been reassembled. I have not found such a gasket when...
• Re: Need three parts for a 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:16:03 -0800
  ...two aluminum head gaskets and one rubber head gasket. Have >>> all else. Anyone? >>> >>> Jim >>>
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 23:48:48 -0500
  ...head gaskets hey all, when sealing head gaskets. is it okay to take fine sand paper to the sealing surface to remove the adhesive...
• Re: Fw: Exhaust gaskets... sealer?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 14:51:06 -0700
  Using new gaskets I have not seen a need for anything else. If you are re-using an old gasket, I have had 100...
• Re: Need help with old gasket removal (Thanks)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 09:13:56 -0700
  ...Need help with old gasket removal (Thanks) > Hi All, > > Just like to thank those that helped me with the > gasket removal question a week...
• Re: Need three parts for a 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:08:29 -0500
  ...two aluminum head gaskets and one rubber head gasket. Have >>> all else. Anyone? >>> >>> Jim >>>
• Re: Major oil leak after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 13:01:56 -0700
  John Silverman wrote: > > >Well, got the van back from the garage today...It was the Valve Cover > >Gasket. The mechanic said he had not...
• Re: Head Gasket Job Costs?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Sun, 26 May 2002 11:21:35 -0700
  ...Costs on the gaskets are $195 ($130USD) per side from his supplier, but he will use gaskets that I provide, though he recomends german...
• Re: No Copper Crush Gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter / Iowa City, Iowa
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 14:27:39 -0600
  None of the gaskets I've ever purchased at the dealer for my Vanagon have been copper--they've all been aluminum. Copper gaskets...
• Re: [DIESEL] 3 part numbers needed
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 19:43:25 -0700
  ...the gasket between the head and the coolant-intake flange 037 121 687 > 3. the gasket between the head and the coolant-out flange...
• which exhaust gasket to use?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:36:44 -0700
  What is the correct type of gasket to use between the J-pipe and the catalytic converter? My J-pipe has a flared end...
• Re: Need help with old gasket removal (Thanks)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 07:45:27 -0700
  Hi All, Just like to thank those that helped me with the gasket removal question a week or so ago. Espe- cially Joel Walker...
• Re: exhaust gasket question 2.1
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:18:54 -0700
  ...exhaust gasket question 2.1 > > My 84 engine was resealed (head gaskets all that came within the gasket > set) 30k miles ago. I can...
• Re: valve cover gasket replacement
  Historical mailing list - Isaiah
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 23:37:55 -0600
  On each of my buses...I prefer to use Hylomar on the valve cover gaskets. Well... I haven't done them on the 91...
• Head gasket job
  Historical mailing list - Gary Kovach
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 21:49:11 -0700
  ...Oh, the gaskets also looked like Swiss cheese - full of small holes (30+). Curious, but the pitting just exsists where the gasket makes contact...
• Re: Copper Crush Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 12:36:54 -0600
  I reuse the gasket more than half the time with no problem if it looks OK. I didn't know they made Mobil 1...
• water pump to thermostat housing gasket 84
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Tue, 28 Dec 2021 13:55:41 -0500
  Hello Everybody, Anyone know the thickness of the gasket between the water pump and thermostat housing on an 84? i Got 1/32 thickness...
• Where to find rubber AFM gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 21:41:36 -0400
  ...It is the square rubber gasket that goes between the AFM and the air intake assembly. I replaced my AFM and the gasket was...
• Head Gasket Manufaacturers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 09:34:36 -0800
  ...I was wondreing if anyone knows if the Head gasket kits for Wasserboxers that you get from aftermarket sources are built by the same...
• Elring Gaskets--Are they "B" Grade
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 14:41:37 -0600
  Volks, I was told today, by a twenty year VW mechanic, that Elring makes "B" grade gaskets and he will not use them in...
• Re: Can I Reach Fuel Level Sender?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 09:35:07 -0700
  > 1a) did you put the gromets & filler gasket on the tank first then slide > the > vent lines in > what did you coat the filler...
• Re: Auto Trans pan gasket and filter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:55:00 -0400
  ...The Chinese gasket that come in all these tranny kits do fit poorly. A good contact gasket adhesive used between the gasket and pan...
• Re: exhaust gaskets + permatex?
  Historical mailing list - Duane Moore
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 19:56:35 -0700 (MST)
  ...As it starts to set up it holds the gaskets in place and makes life much easier. Permatex (you guys are talking about the...
• Re: Broken gasket on WBX
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 13:39:11 -0600
  We fixed the broken water jacket gasket on the right head of my 1.9L '85 van yesterday. Every thing looked good. (except for...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Aug 2011 (#2011-666)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:46:17 -0400
  John et al, all manifold gasket I have ever installed here have been installed using Loctite Ultra Copper High Temp RTV Silicone Sealant. Both...
• Re: Freeze plug leaking coolant, Leaking head gasket-diesel
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Dec 1996 01:03:10 -0500
  A response regarding leaking freeze plugs caught my attention and I am wondering about other peoples experiences with diesel head gasket leaks. >Subj: Re...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sytsma
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 18:03:49 -0800
  <snip> The mechanic (i think he's a good one) here in town gave the price of around $1000 to replace the head gaskets...
• Bubbles??/
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 14:06:42 -0500
  Did the new head gaskets 3,000 miles ago. Shut the van off today, heard some gurgling in the rear. Bubbles coming up in...
• Solved: fridge blowing out!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 09:16:34 -0700
  Thanks much to David Beierl for his post on how to solve the fridge blowing out problem! After sealing the flue gasket I drove...
• Re: Copper Crush Gasket, Mobil 1
  Historical mailing list - insyncro
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 14:08:48 -0500
  ...Copper Crush Gasket > I reuse the gasket more than half the time with no problem if it looks OK. > > I didn't know they...
• Re: Fw: Exhaust gaskets... sealer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 17:35:39 -0400
  These are the gaskets I'm referring to; http://www.bugcity.com/cgi-bin/WebStore/indexNEW.cgi/mi=yes/srchcd=2512 Or these Gene...
• window gasket
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 17:29:14 -0500
  Anybody had experience replacing the chrome (plastic) insert that goes in the hatch window gasket? Mine has turned black from UV and needs to...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 08:46:53 -0700
  No gasket. The machined metal surfaces fit together nicely. Mike Snow > As long as we are on the subject, does a gasket go between...
• Re: does anyone reuse exhaust gasket
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 09:45:09 -0600
  HA! "perfect used" exhaust gaskets! That cracks me up. Entity gary hradek spoke thus: <http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd...
• 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: repost: 82 vanagon for sale (MA)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 1 Apr 95 15:10:58 EST
  > Cyllinder head #3 leaks (NEW HEAD GASKET) Head Gasket?
• roof vent gasket
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 20:58:02 -0800
  Where can I finf the gasket for 84 westy roof vent [text/html]
• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:57:42 -1000
  ...But I found out last year that the victor reinz gasket set had a fairly thick pump cover gasket. I can't recall offhand...
• Re: Head Gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 14:39:30 -0800
  ...Head Gasket? > > I've been told my head gasket has blown! It's not your normal coolant > leaking head blow. It fact I'm...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip + FIBER EXHAUST GASKET WARNING
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 11:13:48 -0400
  ...http://www3.telus.net/public/tabe/vanagon/gasketincat.jpg Yup, That's a piece of gasket. I don't know exactly how long it...
• gasket materials
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 08:26:54 -0700
  ...N 020 281 1 fuel hose N 901 005 01 fuel tank float valve gaskets 251 201 139 A fuel filler tube gasket The...
• head gasket fix
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 08:26:58 -0600
  I had a head gasket leak too that would not go away. The only way to get rid of problem was to have the...
• Re: exhaust gasket question 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:00:43 -0700
  ...exhaust gasket question 2.1 My 84 engine was resealed (head gaskets all that came within the gasket set) 30k miles ago. I can...
• Re: Bad Mechanic ???
  Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 02:02:31 -0400
  >these vehicles having a known history of head-gasket problems, when >overheated. Hmmmm...I thought Vanagons overheat because of the head gasket problem (bad...
• Re: HEAD JOB gasket questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 23:43:11 -0400
  ...Do I really need the O-Ring gasket? Yes.... clean up the best of an old one.... better than nothing > > 2. Opinions on whether...
• Re: Head-Nut Sealant - alternatives?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 05:45:09 EST
  In a message dated 3/18/2002 2:33:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > I got the Elring gasket...
• Re: Removing gold gasket from aluminum
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:16:18 -0500
  ...Removing gold gasket from aluminum So that's why these vans are getting so expensive- the infamous gold head gaskets... Cya, Robert
• Re: stat time and plea to new-comers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jun 1994 06:29:50 -0400
  re franks post about $10 exhaust gaskets ... you can buy gasket material from you FLAPS and 'make your own' probably cost you a buck...
• Blown head gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 03 Sep 1995 21:57:40 -0700 (MST)
  I've a blown head gasket on one of the cylinders. Is it all right to keep running the Westy '82 until I have...
• exhaust gaskets leaking
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 2 Feb 2008 16:09:33 -0500
  Just noticed that the gaskets on the drivers side of the motor where the two pipes join to a larger flange are leaking. Are...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 15:16:19 -0500
  Think about it! Call a VW Dealer and ask him if it requires a gasket. If its an oil pump and it can leak...