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Re: Weak Brakes on 86 Syncro
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:55:09 -0700
...bode well for what might be the current condition of your hydraulic brake components. if the pedal doesn't come up with 'nice solid...
Vacuum Brake Booster
Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
Fri, 23 Aug 2002 09:17:05 -0400
...Were there rebuild kits for the ATE MCs? I am just interested, I have never rebuilt brake hydraulic components. The risk is too high...
Re: 82 westy brake troubles
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 7 Dec 2002 22:33:38 -0600
...often stick, sometimes the rubber seal is pinched. --------------- Reinspected the entire hydraulic system for any signs of leaking but found nothing. --------------- If you're...
Re: Automatic Transmission
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 1 Feb 2003 23:22:05 -0500
Usually, automatic clutch slippage is a sign of hydraulic failure. If caught right away, repairs could be minimal. If the clutches and steel plates...
Re: semi-sorta-somewhat related to oil and viscosity and such ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 16:40:58 -0500
...then came hydraulic valve lifters. we didn't have to adjust valves on a regular schedule now. so we quit crawling around under the...
Re: Home Made Bull Bars--Pipe Benders
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 11:35:31 -0400
...my suggestion would be to visit a local hydraulic shop if you have one in your part of the country. they will be the...
Re: Just interesting observation
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 17 Dec 2004 07:30:48 -0600
...Those are hydraulic lifters in the 81, so it is very likely subject to the same leakdown problems, which in the WBX engines is...
Re: Timing tips for Idiots
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 06:35:39 -0700
...adjusting valves is the same as finding TDC for inserting distributor. (although your engine may have hydraulic lifters so valve adjustment is not necessary).
Re: Stainless Steel coolant lines
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:08:57 -0800
...The fix for me was flexible hydraulic hoses that replace the rusted out part of the stainless hoses (the bendy part that goes from...
Re: Why are the lifters so hard?
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:25:06 -0400
...I suppose this risks trapping air in the lifters resulting in the performance problems Bob refers to in his "history of hydraulic lifters" article...
Re: Anybody else have a 2.2EJT in their Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:08:58 -0700
...And that's not hard to get done at the right kinds of places...like where they make up hydraulic hoses n' such. Scott...
Burning Down the Bauhaus...
Historical mailing list
Tue, 30 Apr 96 19:39 CDT
...But you couldn't get hydraulic brakes. You could get a beecatcher. But you couldn't get a fuel gauge--and when you finally...
Re: Boston Bob & Bentley, WOW.
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Tue, 16 May 2000 09:11:37 -0700
...Stephens >>> San Juan Island, WA >> >>Doktor Tim >>thanks the hydraulic lifter problem I have seen has not been limited to >>any one brand of...
Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:02:59 -0500
...not firing > cylinders. > I'll go over my method on adjusting hydraulic valve lifters if you want. > Scott > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
Re: Leaky valve cover tip of iceberg
Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 21:52:38 +0000
...I'm thinking I'll have to try Ken's replacement > hydraulic lines for the rusty metal ones. > > > > Worse news: The oil leak at...
Re: '81 Lifter? HYD LIFTERS IN GENERAL
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Wed, 31 Jul 1996 00:07:49 -0400
...VW has never built a good hydraulic lifter, they still don't in the H20 cars which are very sensitive to the type of...
type 4 engine noise(long)
Historical mailing list - Paul Wies
Tue, 19 Aug 2003 19:43:36 EDT
...With my other type 4's that were hydraulic I never did either other than to replace the VC gaskets. If I pull the...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - dooley
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 16:53:10 -0400
...Sort of a hydraulic analog computer. > It can be removed with the trans in the van. Disassembly and cleaning > requires considerable care and organization...
Re: exhaust / Rust Prevention
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Fri, 3 Oct 2003 00:26:53 -0400
...the best thing I had found was to coat them with hydraulic oil. That <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>>trick <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV...
Leaking head hell..
Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
Sun, 5 Apr 1998 10:38:11 -0500
...Had to cut and braze the hydraulic lines, but everything is back together and running fine. Got the toe-in set up, and it...
Re: What I did a few weeks ago--a pallet in my Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Scott Longing
Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:05:55 -0500
...Some recent loads come to mind (not all in one trip!): Hydraulic auger on a pallet, 55 gallon drum of kerosene, 10 concrete pier...
Re: Eurospec Conversion
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 28 Jul 1998 17:26:34 -0700
...We've converted & driven a number of the Diesel Vanagons >>to1.8 hydraulic engines and GTI engines, but this configuration with the >>2.0...
Re: Brake problem
Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
Sat, 6 Apr 2002 20:33:15 -0600
...Bently doesn't show the brake hydraulic circuit, that >I'm aware of. > >So, I'm stumped, and asking for help. please. pretty please...
Syncro Westfalia Wolfsburg Weekender for sale - central Oregon
Historical mailing list - Karl
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:00:31 -0700
...new rear CVs, SS tank straps, all new brakes and clutch hydraulics, new 215/75R15 AT tires on 15" Passat steel wheels bored to...
Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Sat, 15 Aug 2015 21:34:38 -0700
...Like the noise when the valves have > > > temporarily lost hydraulic pressure. > > > > > > There was no noticeable power loss, just noisy and disconcerting. > > > > > > Does anyone have...
Re: Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:49:39 -0400
...He introduced me to rubber hose and a hydraulic shop here that can make me custom hoses with mesh braid, etc. Putting the T...
125 HP Wasserboxer Ghia (non-transplant for Vanagon)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 Dec 1995 10:33:34 PST
...valvegear via Type 4 solid tappets (in place of the standard hydraulic tappets), chrome moly pushrods and bolt-up rocker shafts. The engine is...
Re: The Sounds of Vanagons
Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
Fri, 10 Apr 1998 14:47:52 -0700
...and tacking from the back when you first start up. Cause: Hydraulic valve lifters. Repair: Change oil, fill to the top. Drive at moderate...
Re: 0.9 bar or 1.8 bar Oil Press Switch Bullshit
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 9 Feb 2001 19:47:56 -0500
The 1.8bar switch is used on non-hydraulic inline 4 engines. 1.8bar = 25.3 psi. The Vanagon engine when warm will not...
Whining PS Pump Problem- Need Help!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 25 Sep 2001 10:07:59 EDT
...We replaced it with a line that was made up from a local hydraulic shop and the diameter of the line is a little...
I find out more on this hose thing.
Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
Tue, 5 Nov 2002 10:34:22 -0600
...The hose dealer told me that the stainless high pressure hydraulic lines that he was going to make them out of would have zero...
Re: brakes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 19:08:52 -0400
...Make sure the front rotors are at least 11mm thick and that all the hydraulics are healthy. Get the proportioning valve tested if pedal...
Re: rebuild tranny when changing clutch?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:03:52 -0500
...i am assuming this is not a problem > with the clutch hydraulics because the clutch has been making a rattling > noise when partially engaged...
Re: Brake pedal fades to floor at stops
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:26:15 -0700
...This also ruins all components in the hydraulic parts of the entire breake system. On the other hand, ......religeously changing the brake fluid every...
Re: How lifters work and Two turns to set valves?
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Thu, 8 Mar 2012 02:05:45 -0800
...why to do two turns, or any for that matter. > > A hydraulic lifter has a piston in a very closely fitted cylinder. It is...
Re: Rear Brake Adjuster Video: Drum With Window
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 18 May 2016 00:48:26 -0400
...It is not a good practice to operate the brakes hydraulically with the drums removed. Too easy to over-extend the cylinders especially if...
Re: Clutch Question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 8 Jun 2010 21:07:42 -0700
...That makes me wonder if it's a hydraulic problem. But the pedal is still nice and firm. I didn't see any leaks...
Re: sticking lifter cure?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 29 Aug 2003 07:22:01 -0500
...the ticking is the famous (infamous?) Vanagon Lifter Syndrome. 1) Cause: hydraulic lifter leakdown. 2) How it works: The lifter is fed oil through...
Re: Great device for lubing cables
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 5 Jul 2019 12:43:23 -0400
...I’m still in the eighties, like the van , and no hydraulics on the bikes. > > And I’m using triflo , the Teflon containing lube...
Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
Historical mailing list - C. Abney
Sat, 21 May 2016 12:12:29 -0700
...Where though? Some other thread mentions getting correct o-rings from a hydraulics parts store, what about NLA bushings? I will order pistons as...
Re: 91 Westy - Mysterious Clutch/Transmission Problem
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Sat, 2 May 2015 12:02:29 -0400
...thought the problem was most likely a failure in the clutch hydraulics > that was preventing the clutch from completely disengaging (and since > reverse has...
Re: 73 Westy into California...how hard?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 3 Feb 95 10:56:29 PST
...The other reason was the horsepower of the 2000 and the hydraulic lifters. Well, there's a third reason. I could head a rod...
Re: Clutch slave cylinder leak - 87 Syncro
Historical mailing list
Thu, 2 Jan 97 18:38:56 -0800
...12/25/96 10:40 PM Vanatics, Today I discovered a hydraulic fluid leak from the clutch slave cylinder on my 1987 Syncro. Normally...
Re: ECU Chip Upgrade Info.
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
Fri, 31 Jul 1998 07:03:05 -0700
...Supposedly the stock cam profile of the Vanagon is quite similar to the Type 1...except for the hydraulic aspect. I think at least...
the answer to rusty coolant lines....
Historical mailing list
Thu, 31 Oct 2002 12:08:38 EST
...shop-- 5 minutes later he came back with a stainless steel hydraulic line bent to the exact specs of the old coolant line--except...
Re: Repair Manuiel
Historical mailing list - David Johnson
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:54:19 -0600
...the Vanagon does not use a clutch cable - it uses the hydraulics; the whole thing on adjusting the valves doesn't seem to apply...
Re: hey howdy
Historical mailing list - monte merrick
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:54:44 -0700
...If it hadn't been for the baywindow, >> you snooty vanagonauts wouldn't enjoy crash-proof bumpers, disk >> brakes, hydraulic valves or sliding doors...
Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:36:07 -0400
...table top and 20 gallon > sink type both sold at Northern Hydraulics (NH). There are a few > other companies selling very similar products. These...
Re: FS 1982 Vanagon 1.9 TD will be for sale
Historical mailing list - dieselwesty
Tue, 18 Sep 2001 13:01:23 -0400
...If this is the Overland 1.9l NA block and 1.6l hydraulic head setup that Ken sold me, it may not stand the...
Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Fri, 16 Jan 2004 21:50:45 -0600
...I've done it dense enough to hydraulically lock the engine on a rabbit GTI, but that is not for the faint of heart...
Re: clutch shudder
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Sun, 26 Aug 2001 13:34:34 -0700
...Because of these "extra" items, and the additional time to replace them, a complete clutch job can be a $800 proposition (not including hydraulics...
1981 Brake Caliper Decision
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 17 May 2015 16:34:54 -0700
...I'm certain no air is in the hydraulic system. The mechanic said he'd run into a problem like this before. He removed...
Re: 4-wheel Porsche di$c brake for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Tue, 7 May 2002 13:37:47 -0500
...into their pop tops' >canvas and rig up a quick-rise hydraulic system for fast stopping. > >Dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel > >At 11:57...
Re: Vacuum Brake Booster
Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
Fri, 23 Aug 2002 11:10:46 -0400
...If the booster does require > replacement later, it can be R&Red without > disconnecting the hydraulic lines from the MC, so that > simplifies the...
Rebuild sluething Qs, part 1 of ???
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Sun, 16 Mar 2003 19:46:34 -0800
...same thing? 1c) Mechanical lifters are supposed to be convex - are hydraulic lifter, also? It seems pretty apparent this engine was rebuilt not too...
Re: Clutch/Shifting issue?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:15:42 -0600
...No kidding. > and likely very not easily detected by many people. > > that van needed the hydraulics straigtened out and a better or new disc...
Re: Repair Manuiel
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Tue, 1 May 2007 00:53:12 -0500
...rear brakes, electrics involving tail lights, turn signal light fixtures, brake hydraulics, emergency/parking brakes, sliding door lubrication/maintenance, front doors, window cranks, triangle...
Re: Manual tranny clutch adjustment,
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 17 Apr 2016 21:38:44 +0000
...His problem could be > > > mechanical or maybe even just the hydraulics. It is possible for the > > pedal > > > cylinder to fail in way that it...
Re: Brake Light Troubleshooting Tips?
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Mon, 9 Jun 2014 08:53:29 -0400
...its NC > (normally closed) position, presumably because it's not seeing > hydraulic pressure, while the other switch goes to its NO (normally > open) position...
Re: strange clicking noise on 87 westy
Historical mailing list - quoton
Sat, 4 Apr 1998 08:45:58 -0800
...Thanks > > Trevor Mullen > Stamford, Ct > 87 Westy It is probably just the noise of the hydraulic lifters. If the vanagon has been in storage...