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• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:25:22 -0400
  ...a lot of force, just 8 studs per head, >with nuts torqued to 37 ft lbs. But if you take into account the very...
• Mechanics
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 1994 09:31:15 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I asked if they didn't use or own torque wrenches. He just laughed kinda sick like. -- James A. Brill Jr. \\ // The night I...
• Re: Upgrade to 2.0L 16V
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 10:55:22 -0500
  The 2.0 16v have much more low end torque. My brothers 88 GTI 16v has a 2.0 16v passat engine in it...
• Re: [syncrolist] Conversion kits now online, for A2, A3, and Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Mon, 20 May 2002 20:20:43 -0400
  But at 84 hp and 127 lbs/ft torque, why go to all the extra trouble? A 1.9 TDI has much more in...
• Re: Diesel head issue... opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 17:52:15 -0700
  ...Maybe the person who used them didn't tighten down to full torque from experience as I found out, maybe that started the problems...
• Re: Agilis on VW alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 10:43:10 -0600
  ...Then they tightened the lug nuts with TORQUE WRENCHES. Al Brase Paul Guzyk wrote: > In the past I've bought these tires from Tirerack...
• Re: Motor Mount HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:41:15 -0400
  ...There is no special tool other than a torque wrench for reassembly. Are you trying to pull the bolts from the engine, or the...
• Re: Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 19 Mar 2022 15:27:11 -0500
  ...German Transaxle > offers a low stall torque converter, highly recommend even for Waterboxer. > Tey also offer a 4 gear planetary and modified clutch pack...
• '82 1.6 Diesel Vanagon Head Bolt Questions (long)
  Historical mailing list - Milo
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 02:58:50 -0500
  ...I'm paranoid that they weren't even torqued to spec. in the first place, but I have no way of knowing this for...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 14:44:04 -0500
  ...metric socket set) > 3/8" drive beam-type torque wrench > 1/2" drive click-type torque wrench > (1/4" drive sockets etc) > > 12 oz...
• Re: Seals on automatic differential
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:21:57 -0700
  The torque convertor and final drive seals are easy to pop out and tap in gently with a hammer..sounds caveman, but that's...
• Re: Head Temperature gauge wiring sensitive?
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 11:19:39 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Be careful when you torque in the spark plug. Too much torque will tear the sender ring; it's soft metal. > That's encouraging...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:42:16 -0400
  ...Don't let the >>> torque converter fall off the front shaft prematurely. Then carefully >>> pull the torque converter off the front shaft and you...
• seat belt replacement, tough anchor bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:49:31 -0500
  ...One bolt fitted properly after all this, and torqued properly to 40 lbs ft. The other seemed to tighten down, but would not torque...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 17:19:14 -0700
  ...Rear axle torque specs? At 05:38 PM 6/3/2015, OlRivrRat wrote: > Certainly ~ But ~ If that whole "Stack" is AssembledProperly, > ThereShouldNotBe AnyMovement between...
• 1.9l TD Engine torque & power tables, westy drag.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 21:02:43 -0500
  ...http://www.cs.rochester.edu/u/jag/vw/engine/diesel1.9/Diesel1.9l_12_98.gif Torque curve: http://www.cs.yale.edu/~jag...
• Re: subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sat, 31 Mar 2001 19:58:26 -0500
  ...I chose for the torque increase, not necessarily top speed (although I find it hard to keep under 80 on the fwys. I drive...
• Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 14 May 2024 09:28:40 -0400
  ...I also torque over the recommended 54 ft. lbs, to about 65. Here is a photo of the nuts. https://photos.app.goo.gl...
• AHU MTDI vs. ABA?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 7 Sep 2019 13:29:12 -0400
  ...What is the opinion and experience of switching to a diesel AHU 1.9 with MTDI? I love the thought of torque and simplicity...
• Re: OT Fri. more on my Poor Man's Syncro (Astro/Safari) a sort of review..long
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 15:42:54 -0700
  I'd like to suggest an ELM327 Bluetooth reader (something like http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004B7YXOM), and Torque on an Android...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:41:22 -0700
  ...The engine did run, the torque converter paid the price. > > Hector > > > > On Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 10:22 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 May 2011 08:15:36 -0700
  ...to have the stock auto trans differential replaced with a Peloquin torque biasing diff. That, plus a Hi-Lift jack, a bunch of other...
• Re: 666 torque, say no more - NVC ;^D
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:33:14 -0700
  Actually, I've been thinking about the older Continental 6 cylinder airplane engine for a Westy swap.. it was horizontally opposed, flat configuration. And...
• Re: Replace 1.9 with a 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:38:41 -0500
  ...What i >> notice is that the 1.9 torque peak seems to be at much lower RPM's >> than the 2.1. I like...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 08:20:59 -0600
  ...I always torque them on with >the proper driver, do they require some sort of loctite? Are you not suppose >to use the bolts...
• Transmission question: Source for higher ratio 3rd and 4th gears ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 22:42:04 -0400
  ...So, while it is apart, and since the Syncro has the torquey 1.9 TD engine now, I would like to raise the ratio...
• Re: Transmission Or Torque Converter Problems
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 13:16:42 +0000
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>The plastic bits are pieces of the spacers inside the transmission. They become hard and crack, because of...
• Re: Shocks, Lug Wrenches, Whatever Else Comes Up . . .
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:44:39 EST
  ...Does the trick, takes up little space in the van, fits my torque wrench, too. Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box" Aurora...
• Re: NEED HELP W/ THERMOSTAT HOUSING
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 14:23:27 -0400
  ...I replaced all my bolts with Stainless Steel and they still look >great. >Mind the torque values, that housing is plastic and WILL crack...
• Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 20:02:30 -0500
  ...a recipe for disaster. > When using lubricants of this type, the torque needs to be reduced by > some 40 to 50% to keep the...
• AT final drive oil sump gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 14:39:56 -0700
  ...I just happen to have? I have read the directions for torqueing (7 FT/LB), diagonally, and two more times at five minute intervals...
• Re: I'm back . . . Bostig AT rumormill
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 9 May 2012 22:16:46 -0400
  ...That "hunting" is the governor mod! Is the way the zetec rotates the torque converter somehow worse than the way the wbx, subie, or...
• Re: Zero Compression after Head Re-torque - Valves? Overtorque?!
  Historical mailing list - David
  Sun, 29 Jan 2017 03:21:41 +0000
  ...go flawless… > > However…now I’m thinking I may have OVER torqued or done something stupid > because the compression went down to 0- little...
• Re: AT question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 9 Dec 2014 09:33:01 -0800
  ...Unfortunately, a complete rebuild is necessary, including the torque converter, since it's the only way to get the cross contaminated fluids out. The...
• Re: Subaru vs. VW Swap
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 20 May 2000 13:38:17 -0400
  ...Vanagon or Westy with the enhanced performance chip? What kind of torque does this engine develop with the chip? Does anyone here have, or...
• Re: removing recalcitrant gearbox drain plug.
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 09:59:04 -0500
  ...soak, tap, torque, soak, tap, torque.... -Karl > Hi Folks, > Tried to change my gear box oil the other day, but when I inserted my...
• Re: New T3 - engine options.
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 11:48:10 -0800
  ...MPG to 21 MPG, US gallons, and 280 ft-lb of > torque. Oooh... I think I just wet my pants... > > On 12/5/08...
• Cylinder Head Replacement
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 10:48:23 +0000
  ...should the head be re-torqued at XXX miles? Jeff Jeff Stewart PLEASE NOTE: My cell phone number has changed to 703-674-9733
• Re: WTB: Transmission (good or bad) that fits in an '87 Vanagon 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:19:20 -0800
  ...Total with new torque converter, GoWesty cooler, labor and taxes was around $2300. The whole thing feels bullet proof now :) Next time I'm...
• failing engine mount?
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Fri, 24 May 1996 23:46:11 -0400
  ...like it has something to do with the sudden application of torque that results from acceleration. I don't know what a failing engine...
• Re: New Syncro - some questions
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 15:02:11 EST
  ...Don't you mean the differential lock? The Syncro AWD is always engaged and varies the amount of torque distributed to front and rear...
• Re: Lug Nut Torque?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 08:03:28 -0500
  123 ft lbs? I haven't checked the Bentley yet, but I agee that sounds way too high. Is there a concern that with...
• Purpose of Sh4ear Bolts, or Nuts
  Historical mailing list - Derek Darling
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 14:07:31 -0800
  The purpose of these shear-NUTS is to guarantee a certain torque to hold the column on. The head of the bolt literally "shears...
• Re: Torque Converter Seal...
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 07:44:15 -0700
  John wrote: ....I would make certain that the vent or breather on the top of the ATF segment of the transmission is clear and...
• Re: Email Fact on Engine Rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 15:15:50 -0700
  ...The only thing I can think of is a beam type torque wrench. A clicker type will not give accurate readings due to the...
• Re: any room for one of these?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 12:13:01 -0700
  ...Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET> wrote: > Any ideas on how much torque or hp you can add with one of these? > > > ----- Original Message...
• Re: Easing the required torque - Westy seats
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 23 May 2005 13:17:03 -0600
  Remove seats and then clean and relube the swivel section. Worked on my 82 camper on which one seat required hercules to swivel it...
• Re: warped SA rotors...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 17:17:22 -0500
  ...He says 95 percent of warped rotors is becouse of improper torque of the lug nutz. I also hear driving through puddles of water...
• Re: redline (not the oil)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:37:37 -0400
  ...On Apr 12, 2006, at 12:35 PM, Robert Rountree wrote: >>> Four cam, 3.3l, 240HP, 235lbs-ft torque > > turns my crank just hearing...
• Re: 84 Westy needs new engine
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 07:40:27 -0800
  > > > Just curious, but WHY would you recommend them? Isn't incorrectly torqued > heads a BAD thing? > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" > John, Good point...
• Re: AHU MTDI vs. ABA?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 2 Oct 2019 09:36:23 -0600
  ...that I have never found the EJ25 to be lacking on Torque even with the almost 29in OD Tires that I have on the...
• Re: SF Bay Area CV Joint for Sale?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:16:48 -0600
  ...In the morning, I'm going to add a lot more > grease and re-torque, hoping she'll make it to SF. We'll...
• Re: EV fuel econ. Q
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Jan 1997 07:29:35 -0500 (EST)
  ...The engine is plenty adequate..has an excellent torque band that kicks in at 2000 rpm and stays high and level until about 4300...
• jetta tranny to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michel Bertin
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 13:13:44 -0400
  ...If I had to guess, I'd suspect the torque converter stall speed might be different for the diesel than for the gasoline engine...
• Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 May 2010 16:39:49 -0700
  ...I do a lot of things very much by 'feel'....and applying torque in faster or slower speeds, depending on what it's on...
• Vacation ends with a braacckk!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Jul 1996 10:47:30 -0400
  ...1) Has anyone else had flex plate problems, and what was the cause? 2) Could the torque converter be out of balance? It was...
• Re: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 8 Feb 2021 12:23:17 -0800
  ...The DJ was the best for > smoothness and torque. I’ve been driving a 2.0 ABA/1.8 head conversion for > the last...
• Re: Change 1.6 to 1.9 diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:30:23 -0800
  ...there's more torque than the 2.1 WBX but not much difference in regard to top speed or or climbing a modest hill...
• Re: improbable fixes
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 10:02:26 -0600
  ...It fit almost perfectly and was long enough to provide removal torque. Jim
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Thu, 19 Sep 1996 10:44:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...engine and transmission mounts (3) > 140 hp (was 109) > 177lb-ft: torque (was 140lb-ft) > Dual airbags added > ABS made standard > Traction control system...