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• On TD and TDi Exhaust manifolds, mounts and risks!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 23 Apr 2005 17:22:52 EDT
  ...I have discussed the diesel motor mounts and my hydraulic mounts previously as well (again pictures and detail on Alistair’s web site). I...
• Re: Brake line fittings
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:13:35 -0700
  ...also mentioned personally I HATE the poly armor line.� With non hydraulic hand tools it slips in the die block, gets the "poly" scraped...
• Re: the answer to rusty coolant lines....
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 09:45:55 -0600
  ...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: A little weeping at Clutch Slave Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 8 Mar 2020 23:24:52 +0000
  ...one tends to blow out the weaker older one in the hydraulic chain.  The fix back 12 years ago cost me a few bucks...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Apr 2013 to 30 Apr 2013 - Special issue (#2013-134)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 1 May 2013 00:57:03 -0400
  ...starting attempts can even fill the cylinders sometimes to the = point hydraulically locking the engine.=20 Check the fuel pressure. Check that the pump...
• Re: weak engine power after van sits - recently changed lifters
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 12:43:02 -0400
  ...These symptoms can be caused by improper hydraulic valve setup.) the air may remain in the lifters and never fully bleed down. the new...
• Re: Fitchburg, MA brake work help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:27:24 -0400
  ...Brake work can be anything from simple pad or shoe replacement or s hydraulic repair to a complete system overhaul including brake lines, baking...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:26:23 -1000
  ...Generally ...they are not known for having really good feel and feedback compared to tradition and well-sorted out hydraulic PS . Don't forget...
• Re: Is my clutch slave failing?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 00:42:17 -0500
  ...If I pump the clutch, the > engagement point seems to be temporarily raised from the floor-slightly. > Is the hydraulic slave adjustable? I've...
• Winning Water Wars: A/C dribble & Coolant Games
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 10:25:52 -0700
  ...Start feeling like a hydraulics engineer running around in these vans. Cheers, Tom Neal
• Re: rear wheel bearings - Pontification
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 18 May 2000 12:08:17 -0700
  ...One hydraulic press. I saw one at JC Whitney that would do the trick for about $150. You will also need drivers that you...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 00:14:27 -0700
  ...If the pedal is hard then the hydraulics are > OK. > Push on the pedal and ten start the engine. The pedal should pull down...
• Re: Confused owner?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 19:53:04 -0700
  ...attempts by GM in the 60's and a semi-successful hydraulicly controlled system by Fiat in the 70's.It wasn't truly...
• Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Johnson
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:13:14 -0600
  ...Now I keep a hydraulic bottle jack and some short 2x6 boards and never looked back. Its nice to pump up the jack and...
• Re: Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 12:58:22 -0500
  ...I had never dealt with a hydraulic clutch before (my VW history involves 4 Sciroccos and a diesel Rabbit, and a few type II...
• Re: Fire
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:09:23 -0800
  ...Think about that, next time you toss your 50lb tool box or a hydraulic jack behind the rear bench and fly off down the...
• Re: HELP: Heads Rebuild: No Compression
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:40:20 -0400
  I suggest you also read Boston Bob's article on hydraulic lifters! The valves are clearly out of adjustment and hanging open. Read the...
• Re: After-market Alt. belts?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 08:54:09 -0500
  ...Keep oil/fuel/hydraulic fluids/etc > off of the belts and they last a long time as well. The first belt on my > daughters...
• Re: Average Cost
  Historical mailing list - John Schwartz
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 07:12:17 -0700
  ...0.0 0.4 Both Sides B 0.0 0.8 Hydraulic System, Overhaul Includes: Overhaul Calipers, Wheel Cylinders & Master Cylinder. Flush, Refill & Bleed...
• Re: 2.1 questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Thu, 9 Jul 2009 22:09:54 -0700
  ...or could it have been a sticky hydraulic >> lifter >> holding open the intake valve and sucking oil in? or something >> else? Should >> I check...
• Re: NEED VANAGON JACK PRONTO!
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 08:55:49 -0400
  ...place of employment (using my brother's > car) and borrowed a hydraulic floor jack from them. That did the trick, I > was able to...
• New head replacement, bad gas mileage...
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 20:30:20 -0700
  ...I have also replace a new set of hydraulic lifters. Everything went well, I readjust the valve half turn further IN after the stop...
• Clutch Pedal Freeplay
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 09:38:41 -0600
  ...I know that in a hydraulic system, there is no actual adjustment like with a cable, so I am somewhat taken aback that it...
• Re: Shock advice
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 07:56:04 -0500
  ...Actually any damper (the > shock-absorbers are the SPRINGS, not hydraulic units) can be rebuilt > by rebuilding specialists. Probably improved too, by using heavier...
• Re: More advice, please
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 18:23:28 -0800
  ...Wasserboxers usually lose pressure in the hydraulic lifters when stored. That could be the knock the you are hearing assuming it is a knock...
• Re: some guidance please, 86 autotrans troubles
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:17:43 -0700
  ...they are a 'seal $19ea' I go to a big equipment > Hydraulics shop and they are $.83ea > and the guy @ the counter is an...
• # head gasket failure modes and emergency temporary fixes
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 06:25:37 -0800
  ...no timimg belt or valve adjustments thanks to hydraulic valve lifters, etc.), and it's a pitty a simple rubber gasket that blows often...
• Help! Engine rattle from '84 Vanagon 1.9l gas - TERMINAL?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 18:34:17 +0100
  ...Broken valve stem Broken valve seat Broken valve rocker Broken valve spring Broken pushrod Broken tappet (hydraulic) My expectation is that, at nearly 80...
• Re: Just how cold...the PS pump was crying
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 22:15:11 -0800
  ...when checking/changing fluid is a good idea... > Be sure your hydraulic fluid is is very "fluid" at those temps. It could > be that...
• Re: hey howdy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:51:02 -0600
  ...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: 2013 California
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:24:14 -0600
  ...Bi-turbodiesel > > option, double glazed windows, electro-hydraulic opening top, lots of cup > > holders and the clever storage that you expect from a VW...
• Re: 139297.4 miles -> BOOM!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 15 Aug 94 20:59:45 CDT
  ...Loss in oil pressure, clanking sound from the right side >(possibly a collapsed hydraulic lifter under the valve cover?) ... >Or, possibly the engine sucked...
• 87 Westy Syncro clutch sticking--is it fixed??
  Historical mailing list - thetrans
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 12:57:31 -0400
  ...I first suspected something with the hydraulic clutch.. I checked the fluid level behind the dash.. full... next the lines.. no visible leaks or...
• Re: Vanagon engine rebuild cost
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 11:29:29 -0800
  ...and Rings, New Factory Kolbenshcmidt Main, Cam & Rod bearings, and New Hydraulic Lifters. I think there rebuild kit includes gasket set, lifters, pistons, cylinders...
• Re: leaks leaks and more leaks -
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:25:42 +0000
  ...excess of 1,000 psi. Fuel line just is not right. Hydraulic hose with the correct fittings can be used. As for eliminating the...
• Re: The hits keep coming
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 11:51:18 -0700
  ...The AT has a pump and functions using hydraulic pressure. You are pumping ATF into the diff because a seal has failed, and there...
• Re: Broken down in bishop ca!
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 31 May 2013 21:40:48 -0700
  ...Refill trans, clutch hydraulics, bleed and ... kiss and make up with your van and mosey on. Copy to Stephan: How was the event? Does...
• repostings: buses for sale, buses wanted ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 01 Jun 95 09:26:54 CDT
  ...miles, 18K on totally rebuilt motor, 2.0L, hydraulic lifter, EFI, stove, frig, sink, 2 double beds, 205 Kelly Charger tires, Bilstein shocks, stereo...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 12 Jul 1998 10:29:19 PDT
  ...202-238-6459. '73 convertible, completely rebuilt, brand motor with hydraulic lifters, $15,475/neg. 757-258-9212; 757-221-8010. '71 Super Beetle...
• Re: diesel-gas conversion problems solved! (mostly)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 00:29:56 -0500
  ...Since this system is all hydraulic, if it gets air-bound after the fuel distributor, the engine can be hard to start. Fuel pressure...
• AW: Maintenance History
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 12:30:27 -0700
  ...Routine servicing 110,000 miles - replaced hydraulic pump (pwr steering), overhauled power steering rack. 200,000 miles - replaced header pipe 202,000 miles - replaced...
• Re: A little weeping at Clutch Slave Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 1 Mar 2020 02:36:06 +0000
  ...one tends to blow out the weaker older one in the hydraulic chain.  The fix back 12 years ago cost me a few bucks...
• Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:14:48 -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: Reinstall refrigerator( or dance the Hokey Pokey)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 21:48:11 -0800
  ...You won't be able to get that thing in > with a hydraulic jack. > > By now you should know better than to test the...
• VANAGON WASSERBOXER HIGH PERFORMANCE TORQUE CAM NEW WOW
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 10 May 2004 20:56:55 -0500
  ...Vanagon.This cam can be used with EITHER our Solid or Hydraulic Performance Lifters! Choose from a variety of grinds,Great Torque grind designed...
• Re: Tie Rod ends and Rear trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 29 May 2012 12:28:57 -0500
  ...after considerable abuse, they refuse to budge. > Is there a portable hydraulic press that maybe a frame alignment shop > might have that could press...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:15:41 -0500
  ...doesn't someone on this list have a > > hydraulic-assist-lift poptop???) > -- http://www.dougalcock.com
• VW T5 California Camper
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 09:10:44 -0700
  ...Is there an option for a roof rack or to attach one? The roof is electrically/hydraulically elevated and can handle a 50Kg additional...
• Re: Miscellaneous Aircooler Questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 21:05:15 -0500
  ...I'd > like to keep it hydraulic. Are there any mild street cams out there > that can work with the 914 pistons and 1...
• Re: What is my problem?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 09:53:53 -0500
  The brake pedal going to the floor indicates a hydraulic problem. The brake booster will have nothing to do with this at all. Check...
• Re: Syncro Westfalia Wolfsburg Weekender for sale - central Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 15:12:59 -0400
  ...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: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:37:04 -0400
  ...I use the top section of a two-piece hydraulic jack handle as said cheater pipe. 2010/6/25, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net...
• Re: Standard to automatic?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:12:49 -0500
  ...Yes, they lose some efficiency due to the power needed to operate the hydraulics and the non-locking torque converter. Towing and long hills...
• Re: A Different Jack
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 18:30:24 -0800
  ...When it came time to put coolant in the system for the first time, I had to borrow a friend's hydraulic jack and...
• story of power steering rack install
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 07:35:05 -0800
  ...trip to sears for a 22mm wrench for one of the hydraulic lines. power steering for christmas!!!now for that rear heater core...... scott...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - emergency brake no "catching/holding"
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:39:09 -0400
  ...a pull-up lever as in > > most Japanese cars and T3s can be easily modulated. > > > > > > Um... hydraulic brakes are mechanical to... as are pneumatic. > > >
• Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:45:26 -0700
  ...must at least check the fluid level for the very nice hydraulic clutch > mechanism that vanagons have. > > be like working on tail lights that...
• Re: clutch/brake bleed order
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 2 Aug 2013 20:29:42 -0700
  ...It's true for all hydraulic systems ..if they are old and shakey ....but just barely working still, 'doing anything' can push them right...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 08:41:20 -0700
  ...that are quicker to react, more sensitive to minute changes in hydraulic pressure and less susceptible to heat build up... but that are as...
• Re: 76 Type II valve & "O" ring answers and questions
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 22 May 1996 18:07:51 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Solid lifters were stock, but a DPO could have installed hydraulics at some point. Tobin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tobin T. Copley VW Busses to Inuvik! ============= (604) 689...