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Re: `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Jan 2002 19:10:21 -0500
...Do I need a trans rebuild, or just the proper Redline >lubricant? >I did a compression test on her and replaced the spark plugs...
Revised Air-Cooled FAQ:Novice
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Sun, 7 Jan 1996 16:29:30 -0800 (PST)
...This means the engine seal, the fresh air hoses, the spark plug seals and all the other things that keep the hot air and...
Re: Aircooled Lifter Replacement
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 22:09:51 -0600
...I made the list of Bosch parts and told her where to get extra filters, oil drain plug washers, strainer kits, spark plugs etc...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 08:08:52 -0700
...Put the > spark plugs in and set the heads with the combustion chambers facing up. > Fill the chambers with some light liquid like WD...
Dec 2 Post on Three Oil Changes
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 28 Dec 2001 12:46:47 -0600
...I made the list of Bosch parts and told her where to get extra filters, oil drain plug washers, strainer kits, spark plugs etc...
Re: Rings? New engine?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:13:10 -0400
...After the van is warmed up, the van > > runs alright. > > > > - I just changed my spark plugs. 3 of the 4 were pretty oily. I...
Re: Vanagon Musings
Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
Thu, 10 Nov 2005 07:32:26 -0700
...Small Car > > Parts, B'ham, AL) > > > > 4) Spark knock under load > > _Action:_ Tune up - New plugs, rotor finger, distributor cap, air > > filter (Small Car...
Re: Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 2 Dec 2007 00:50:38 -0800
...and just pull a spark plug wire w/o ill > effect to the ignition? > > I'm also going to bring my O2 sensor monitor...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:45:52 -0500
...Put >>> the >>> spark plugs in and set the heads with the combustion chambers facing up. >>> Fill the chambers with some light liquid like WD...
Re: Vanagon Musings
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 10 Nov 2005 07:11:12 -0800
...Small Car > > > Parts, B'ham, AL) > > > > > > 4) Spark knock under load > > > _Action:_ Tune up - New plugs, rotor finger, > distributor cap, air > > > filter (Small Car...
My on going log for this 78 x 90.5 engine (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:39:06 -0500 (CDT)
...Contemplating ripping the heads off and 3Hing the pushrod tube seals, which I didn't do because I thought the seals might work. Oh...
Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:56:01 -0700
...Should I also mention that that stuff is easier to access, like spark plugs and injectors, on the 1.8 head as opposed to...
Re: vanagon difficulty (long, please forgive)
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Wed, 2 Sep 2009 21:41:11 -0600
...I change the oil and filter regularly, and I change the spark plugs every 30,000 miles or so. Other than those items of...
Re: Aircooled Lifter Replacement
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 22:28:25 -0600
...I > made the list of Bosch parts and told her where to get extra > filters, oil drain plug washers, strainer kits, spark plugs etc...
Re: What to replace in a rebuild?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:24:18 -0500
...Crank the engine over without the spark plugs and without the coil wire until you get oil pressure. Install 20/50 Wt engine oil...
Engine Case and bearings
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:28:48 -0500
...Crank the engine over without the spark plugs and without the coil wire until you get oil pressure. Install 20/50 Wt engine oil...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:09:42 -0700
...Put >>>> the >>>> spark plugs in and set the heads with the combustion chambers facing up. >>>> Fill the chambers with some light liquid like WD...
Re: My latest Acquisitions....
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:42:00 -0700
...the spark plugs barely wear. a bosch cap and rotor lasts so well, I have at least a dozen with years left in them...
Re: One more cooling question!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:42:22 -0700
...oh right ..it had cut out some on him, hechanged spark plugs ...helped some. In one minute with zero tools other than eyeballs and...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:31:00 -0700
...Put the >> spark plugs in and set the heads with the combustion chambers facing up. >> Fill the chambers with some light liquid like WD...
for campers: Propane Safety
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Tue, 01 Nov 94 10:55:51 CST
...Postpone using the barbecue! Don't do anything that could cause a spark of flame. 2. If propane is released inside the RV, don...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:43:13 -0500
...Put >>> the >>> spark plugs in and set the heads with the combustion chambers facing up. >>> Fill the chambers with some light liquid like WD...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:02:40 -0700
...Put >>>> the >>>> spark plugs in and set the heads with the combustion chambers facing up. >>>> Fill the chambers with some light liquid like WD...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:40:07 -0700
...Put >>> the >>> spark plugs in and set the heads with the combustion chambers facing up. >>> Fill the chambers with some light liquid like WD...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:05:49 -0500
...Put > > the > spark plugs in and set the heads with the combustion chambers facing up. > Fill the chambers with some light liquid like WD...
Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:53:28 -0500
...All it takes is a little heat or a single spark and you will watch your pride an joy burn to a crisp. *DON...
Re: Wolfie mods
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 21 Jun 1999 21:09:44 PDT
...Quad tip spark plugs Red Line Engine and tranny oil K&N air filter Bolt on with some minor work: 1.25 ratio rockers...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:13:14 -0700
...Put >> >> the >> spark plugs in and set the heads with the combustion chambers facing up. >> Fill the chambers with some light liquid like WD...
eurospec-tion
Historical mailing list - ddawson
Tue, 10 Nov 1998 07:54:46 -0800
...The 60,000 mile timing belt appears to have a simple replacement procedure as do the oil / filter changes, hoses, spark plugs, ignition parts...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:23:10 -0400
...All it takes is a little heat or a single spark and > you will watch your pride an joy burn to a crisp. *DON...
87 Vanagon Engine Swap Success (LONG!)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Dec 1995 00:48:08 -0500
...Hose clamps, spark plugs 12. Broken bolt removal (1), threaded inserts (2) 90. Fuel injector 120. Towing 35. TOTAL: $2,616. I could have...
belated Frydaye Phoolishness ... :)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 20 Dec 2003 13:41:34 -0600
...heater box that is still broken even after you changed the spark plugs so be sure to bring a jacket and a towel to...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:10:50 -0700
...All it takes is a little heat or a single spark and you will watch your pride an joy burn to a crisp. *DON...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:34 -0500
...All it takes is a little heat or a single spark and > you will watch your pride an joy burn to a crisp. *DON...
Re: Request for info about a bus file
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 15 Jan 95 14:12:16 CST
...heater box that is still broken even after you changed the spark plugs so be sure to bring a jacket and a towel to...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:10:07 -0700
...All it takes is a little heat or a single spark and > you will watch your pride an joy burn to a crisp. *DON...
Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's getting older :)
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Fri, 9 Jan 2009 21:01:30 -0600
...heater box that is still broken even after you changed the spark plugs so be sure to bring a jacket and a towel to...
Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's getting older :)
Historical mailing list - Tieitup
Fri, 9 Jan 2009 21:37:02 -0600
...heater box that is still broken > even > after you changed the spark plugs so be sure to bring a jacket and > a towel to...
Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's getting older :)
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 9 Jan 2009 23:10:50 -0800
...heater box that is still broken > even > after you changed the spark plugs so be sure to bring a jacket and > a towel to...
Philosophy, long, working on VW's
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Fri, 22 Jan 1999 13:49:18 -0500
...I am all for learning enough to recognize the severity of flaws, (a rough idle caused by aged spark plugs, versus a rough idle...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Thu, 7 Nov 2013 15:48:40 -0800
...Put >>> >>> the >>> spark plugs in and set the heads with the combustion chambers facing up. >>> Fill the chambers with some light liquid like WD...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 7 Nov 2013 18:35:22 -0800
...Put >>>> >>>> the >>>> spark plugs in and set the heads with the combustion chambers facing up. >>>> Fill the chambers with some light liquid like WD...
Re: engine change
Historical mailing list
Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:52:46 -0500
...Hose clamps, spark plugs 12. Broken bolt removal (1), threaded inserts (2) 90. Fuel injector 120. Towing 35. TOTAL: $2,616. I could have...
Re: Procedure on my 85 Westy tank reseal
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:56:06 -0700
Scott - Just out of curiousity, why not order the Fuel Tank Reseal Kit which includes the Expansion Tank Seals and the Clamps from airheadparts...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list
12/10/95 10:27 PM
...o Tire gauge, o Flashlight, o Magnet, o the 2 different spark plug sockets, o spray lube, o clean rags o Clipboard, o pen...
Re: Procedure on my 85 Westy tank reseal
Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:43:01 -0400
...Old Volks Home wrote: > Scott - > > Just out of curiousity, why not order the Fuel Tank Reseal Kit which > includes the Expansion Tank Seals and...
Re: Procedure on my 85 Westy tank reseal
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:04:08 -0700
...Drill bits make good temporary plugs for > > these hoses when you're done draining. If you remove at the tank > then > > you have to...
story: 7 months in a 1967 Camper
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 23 Jan 95 10:42:29 CST
...We had only the most necessary spare parts with us for the car such as spark plugs and points, extra sealed-beam headlights, a...
Refrig. Operation Manual Part1
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Nov 1994 10:33:11 -0500
...In between these two halves of the box is a rubber gasket (usually red) which seals air from getting in or out of the...