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My Eurospec conversion problem
Historical mailing list - SKP
Thu, 14 Oct 1999 16:16:37 -0700
...Eurospec accounts for that because they say the Jetta has hydraulic motor mounts which do not transmit the vibration to the body like the...
Re: jack, costs
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 15 Oct 2004 09:26:24 -0500
...And 9 times out of ten that's all that fails on any hydraulic jack a .15 cent seal, regardless where it's point...
Re: Westy Conversion
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 17:58:17 -0700
...Lots of > rust covered by patches and tape, rusted out clutch hydraulic line, and > brake lines soon to follow. Engine and tranny unknown. The...
Re: leaks leaks and more leaks -
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:10:20 -0800
...Replace with new steel lines or upgrade to better flexible hydraulic lines with metric fitting, link below. dylan http://tinyurl.com/334soa ----- Original Message...
Re: Jack Stands
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:18:15 -0600
...the heaviest for now. > > Also, has anyone used those bottle jack hydraulic types. I wonder if they could be used with the extension meant...
Re: Which fluids are best?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 9 May 1996 18:56:22 -0500
...Never Quaker State IMHO in any VW, all VW hydraulic lifters I have ever ran Quaker State in have clattered mercilessly, FWD and bus...
Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:16:42 -0700
...one must at least check the fluid level for the very nice hydraulic clutch mechanism that vanagons have. be like working on tail lights...
Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Tue, 15 May 2012 17:22:16 -0400
...If you are >>> not going to use the engine for a while, just leave them off to relieve >>> pressure on the springs and hydraulic...
Re: did I do that-Silicone
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:57:53 -0500
...The term for that is "hydraulicing", the same as for a cylinder filled with oil or fuel and trying to move the piston. Mike...
Mechanic had to pull transmission again, what would you do?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:46:44 -0400
...Clutch, flywheel (from parts van) and pilot bearing replaced (new part) - Hydraulic system bled - Transmission installed in good van New Parts $71.85 - Pilot...
Re: Clutch problem - input needed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 9 Jun 2007 20:46:52 -0400
...When I bleed the hydraulic system, funny symptom. Ida depresses clutch, I open bleedscrew, clutch-pedal goes the rest of wayto the floor. Looks...
Re: Transaxle trouble.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:38:42 -0500
...If not, the problem is with the hydraulics2; either at the slave cylinder or at the master.(or in the line that connects them...
Re: Jack Stands
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:54:39 -0800
...the heaviest for now. > > Also, has anyone used those bottle jack hydraulic types. I wonder if they > could be used with the extension meant...
Re: Brakes...no van content.
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 17 May 2007 17:46:47 -0700
...Think about 'steam' in your hydraulic system...not > >> good... In a race, if you are perceptive, you can feel the brakes > >> start to "go...
Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
Mon, 18 May 2015 12:46:43 -0600
...However when I got it home and saw good pads and shoes, and good hydraulics I was stumped and took it to the Van...
Re: '86 Valve job question - details
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Tue, 10 Aug 1999 10:23:30 -0400
I am no mechanic either but the first thing that comes to mind is a leaky hydraulic lifter. If you leave a Vanagon parked...
Re: 6 mils of lash...
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 31 Jan 2000 20:53:48 -0500
...I don't understand hydraulic lifters after >years of thinking that I did. I hoping to learn something from these >exchanges. The "barrel type...
911-Samba update
Historical mailing list
9 Jan 95 15:37
...After playing around with various bus trannys the most suitable appeared to be one out of a '80 2.0 Aircooled vanagon with hydraulic...
Re: Turbodiesel vanagon conversion
Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
Mon, 8 Apr 1996 20:13:04 -0700 (PDT)
...The manifolds and turbo will be bolted on a 1986 diesel (hydraulic) block; > any difficulty with oil return lines, oil feed lines or downpipe...
Re: Engine fire... again!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 16 May 2008 12:57:03 -0700
...I think the later engines 99 and beyond.....they cut corners - like adjustable valves instead of hydraulic lifters, And I have read that late...
Parts, Case Codes, head studs/nuts
Historical mailing list
Tue, 7 May 1996 09:55:47 -0700
...carb & distributor, extractor exhaust? I did have it built with GM hydraulic lifters (and it clatters a bit, then quiets, if started after a...
Re: 6 mils of lash...
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Thu, 23 Dec 1999 00:01:23 -0800
Hey - Although I'm sure you're aware that hydraulic lifters can take up to a half hour of normal running to pump up...
Hello all! Clutch problem!
Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
Wed, 16 May 2001 15:56:12 -0400
...Is this a hydraulic problem? Do I have a bad clutch m. cylinder? I haven't been able to find any leaks anywhere to...
Re: Diesel good idea?
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Sat, 1 Jun 2013 11:21:20 -0600
...A lot of the rubber, plastic, > and > > hydraulic parts will fail. Unless you really want this vehicle and/or > plan > > on upgrading it I...
Re: Thnings that go "Squish" in the night
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Thu, 12 Dec 2002 09:16:10 EST
...This way, the slight movement needed to align the hydraulic line to the cylinder is possible. 4) Here is the biggest nuisance. There is...
Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:41:07 -0700
...Saw transmission rotate L/R as it should but noticed that > transmission bracket is close to clutch hydraulic flex hose bracket on > frame. I...
Re: air-condition retrofit
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 5 Oct 2000 12:04:21 -0400
...small engine to drive an A/C compressor directly or by hydraulics. However, if you're in a sunny place and have engineering capabilities...
Re: Clutch Judder
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 22 Dec 2002 17:10:53 -0800
...I flush > all hydraulics annually down here in Florida. The travel as measured at the slave cylinder cup contact on the clutch to bearing...
Re: Gear crunching on rebuilt trans
Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
Thu, 19 Oct 2006 09:34:41 -0700
...But apparently there's a conflict > between > moly synchro rings and Redline synth oil, or some such. > > Clutch plate, hydraulics, etc. are excellent. > > Any...
Re: Lower ball joint video's
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sat, 19 Dec 2015 09:13:30 -0500
...unless you have all of the tools and a 10 ton hydraulic press (lower ball joints). I don't think you will find a...
loud lifters after freeway driving
Historical mailing list - mark
Fri, 19 Sep 2003 15:08:36 -0700
...they're hydraulic (I have a 1991 2.1)... noticed the tube needed to be pushed in... it has a cover that is supposed...
Re: Clutch chatter
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 28 Mar 2004 23:05:40 -0700
...and flushed and bled the hydraulics. New clutch > > > plate ( Sachs H/D ) and disc. Flywheel was true and cleaned at rebuild. > > > Absolutely no leaks...
Re: End of Diesel Vanagon Saga
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 14 Jan 2005 10:30:35 -0800
...Anyway it is finally up and > running well now and after replacing almost every hydraulic unit on the > vehicle, the brakes and clutch are...
Re: Leaky valve cover tip of iceberg
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:39:21 -0700
...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: Upper A-Arm Bushing repair
Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
Mon, 14 Jul 1997 11:23:34 -0500
...Either use a > hydraulic press, or a hammer and socket, or??? what ever you have access to. > I used a hydraulic press, but I...
Re: FS: '85 GL Iowa
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:36:00 -0400
...Except > for > the engine leaking coolant in sub freezing temperatures, the engine is in > good shape--occasional hydraulic lifter tick if i haven't...
belts, belts, belts & new motor update
Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
Tue, 1 Nov 1994 11:29:07 -0500
...3) The hydraulic lifters took an agonizingly long time to pump up the first time I fired the engine up - no problems since. 4...
Re: Clutch sticking
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Thu, 27 Jan 2000 13:49:25 -0500
...Haven't checked the fluid level > yet, have not noticed any leaks. > > Any thoughts on the nature of my difficulties for the hydraulically > challenged...
Re: Brake question
Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:47:27 +0300
...Many hydraulic lines used in farm machinery have rubber all over steel braiding, both sides. The rubber is more like melted around braiding or...
Re: Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 5 Apr 2010 23:12:39 -0700
...It appeared loose. (at time, I > also suspected poor clutch hydraulics. He said hoping transmission is > ok! � :) > > Are these wear points on each arm...
Re: Air vs. Water
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:35:43 -0500
...The newer beetles that I saw had upright cooling, hydraulic lifters, fuel injection, alternators etc.,, can't remember the displacement. When first opening the...
Re: Where to get 84 GL Automatic Transmission rebuilt?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 20:45:17 -0500
...The Automatic section is relatively easy and low cost to overhaul as long as you only need hydraulics and "soft" parts. The parts in...
Need info on overhead A/C
Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
Sun, 21 Nov 2004 22:18:46 -0800
...Is it possible to have the main hose extended? I am wondering if an A/C repair shop or an hydraulic hoses place could...
Re: Clutch Hydraulics Problem
Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:21:10 -0700
This could be a case of a worn clutch pedal and clevis. The clevis attaches to the clutch pedal with a pin without any...
Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder replaced Finally!!! - One other question though.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 May 2012 14:10:13 -0700
...due to ....clutch hydraulics not bled well enough .. too much free play ... worn clevis pin and hole... or draggy pilot bearing ! ( as for accuracy...
wierd brake stuff :-(
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:10:47 -0700
...The first time you press the pedal, the shoes are pressed outward as far as the hydraulics (volumetric fluid displacement) allow. If you then...
Re: AC leaks water from the evaporator tray?
Historical mailing list - Townsend, Michael D
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 10:36:01 -0400
...I seem to remember using a real ugly lift setup involving lawn chairs, lumber, and a cheap hydraulic floor jack. The drain hoses are...
Re: Exhaust Extractors??
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Tue, 15 Nov 94 16:12:03 PST
...muffler. > > Also, does anyone know of a decent price on a hydraulic 3/4 race (or so) > cam for the 1700-2000 engine? > If...
Re: Slipping Transmission
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 27 Aug 2002 18:15:34 -0500
...the clutch is slipping or perhaps not engaging because of some hydraulic issue. If there are lots of horrible noises during the time before...
Re: Transmission cooler
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 20:43:38 -0400
The transmission pump is definitely a positive displacement pump designed to produce hydraulic pressure required to operate the clutches and valves. Most of the...
Re: 6 mils of lash...
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Sun, 9 Jan 2000 09:35:09 -0500
...possible explanations I can think of are 1) thought is that hydraulic lifters could be using differant seals than they once did viton comes...
Fw: Re: Van tour- any caveats? (hahahaha)
Historical mailing list - Larry Sanford
Sat, 14 Mar 1998 11:33:35 -0800
...Duh, flushing is no good >with hydraulic lifters. Thanks for the Slick 50 warnings, too. > >One thing I failed to mention in my first...
Re: shifter grind after swap (conclusion)
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 09:20:03 -0400
...disc * life & clutch should get better Didn't open up the hydraulic system, * shouldn't hurt anything there is NO adjustment in the slave...
pushrod tube fix
Historical mailing list
Thu, 22 May 1997 11:29:37 -0300 (ADT)
...There is no adjustment of the hydraulic valve lifters BTW (hasn't been since 1978). I hope this mechanic is experienced in wasserboxers??? If...
Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:11:33 -0500
...1 WBXers, I think it might go for Air Cooled with hydraulic lifters too. It has also been mentioned that often lifters catch a...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - lower ball joint
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Sun, 4 Nov 2007 16:55:23 -0800
...wrote: >> >> > How is this ball joint replaced >> > -pressed in ONLY by hydraulic press/shop >> > -manually.... >> > >> > I've replaced all other parts to my suspension...
Re: vanagon Digest - 26 Apr 2007 to 27 Apr 2007 - Special issue (#2007-436)
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:32:12 -0700
...If you have hydraulics, you're way off base on adjustment. Hydraulics should be set to zero lash (i.e. just touching the pushrod...
Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 7 Nov 2007 23:45:00 -0800
...Extremely unlikely air in hydraulics is the cause. Clutch disc springs do get loose. Haven't seen it too much, but they can fall...
Re: KYB shock install
Historical mailing list - Austin
Sat, 12 Oct 1996 23:44:14 -0700
...tube gas (Tokico & Monroe Sensa-Trac); bottom would be 'twin tube hydraulic', no names mentioned. Oddly enough, the 'mono tubes' while being the best...
Re: VW MicroBus Concept
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:19:58 -0800
...you can reach this from either side, and then too, a hydraulic lift so you can look at your engine without moving all the...