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Oh Shit!
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 24 May 2000 19:32:43 +0200
...I feel qualified to the job, I do have access to a 25 ton hydraulic press, and access to a mechanic that has worked...
Fwd: 86vanagon GL Auto Tran: second gear brake piston udate
Historical mailing list - Dan Noll
Sat, 23 Mar 2002 13:11:09 EST
...When I pressed in the piston with a clamp, it forced the band on to the clutch and this bent the piston. ( used hydraulic...
Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:12:01 -0800
...Of course, I realize that transmissions and engines are different beasts, but hydraulics and thermodynamics are fundamentally the same no matter the machines involved...
Re: Hard shifting - clutch mount bracket?
Historical mailing list - brett rueff
Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:26:00 +0000
...pilot brg ( common ) ...flexing slave bracket, > lost motion somehow/somewhere, weak hydraulics etc. > > how far off the floor does the clutch pedal have to...
Clutch chatter/TD 5sp tranny drain & fill
Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
Fri, 24 Nov 2000 09:09:23 +0100
...More likely a failing motor > mount or air in the clutch hydraulics. Check the mount at the front of the > transmission for tears or...
Re: Knock Knock ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:12:18 -0800
Yeah, check the adjustments of the rocker arm screws for the hydraulic lifters. It's rare but sometimes there's a worn adjuster screw...
Re: Rear wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 22:15:52 -0800
...over. >>> >>> you can swing backing plate out of the way with hydraulic line connected. >>> >>> ab >>> >>> >>> On Feb 3, 2014, at 3:33 PM, Jim...
Re: engine rebuild and engine stands
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 7 Jan 2004 12:11:52 -0500
...http://www.bostonengine.com/articles/hydraulicll.htm Ryan Miller <rmiller@AZTECA.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 01/07/2004 11:13:13 AM Please...
Re: No gears
Historical mailing list - pierre m d
Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:28:35 -0400
...is wasted and not allowing clean clutch disengagement, or a clutch hydraulic > issue etc. > > Scott > turbovans > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "pierre m d" <pmdorais@HOTMAIL...
Update: where'd my clutch go??
Historical mailing list
Tue, 10 Oct 1995 09:12:41 +0100 (MET)
...Also, I found no leaks anywhere along the hydraulic system. 3 - Found the slave cylinder above the left side of the tranny (took a...
Re: '84 1.9l knocking rattle left sd of engine
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Tue, 9 May 2000 22:50:22 -0400
...Do the hydraulic lifters wear out on these engines and need > > replacement or could one of my valves be stuck? > ? > ? > I am almost positive...
Re: Rebuild? was: Model/year recommandation
Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
Wed, 8 Oct 2003 23:47:31 -0700
...3 which could result in a blown engine if not kept properly adjusted but the later fuel-injected models had hydraulic valves that did...
Re: lifter problems
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 14 May 2004 09:17:13 -0700
...The hydraulic lifters seem to collapse every 10 or 11 months. This last time when I replaced them and set the timing the problem...
hey vanagonheads, I need some adwice. Please!
Historical mailing list - Steve Edwards
Sun, 30 Jan 2005 00:29:37 -0600
...I have long since given up any pretence to being any kind of a mechanic (long since discovering the joys of hydraulic valve lifters...
Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:53:53 -1000
...checked in theslave's >> rubber boot and it was full of hydraulic fluid. The brake fluid reservoir >> would not hold pressure very long from...
Re: Lifter/Valve question
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 4 May 2000 12:13:27 -0400
...How frequently should I adjust my hydraulic valves (ever?). > It may take more than once to get the valves there they need to be...
Re: Lifter/Valve question
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 4 May 2000 12:41:56 -0400
...How frequently should I adjust my hydraulic valves (ever?). > > > It may take more than once to get the valves there they need to be...
Re: Lifter/Valve question
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 4 May 2000 13:09:48 -0400
...How frequently should I adjust my hydraulic valves (ever?). > It may take more than once to get the valves there they need to be...
Re: Great device for lubing cables
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 5 Jul 2019 13:26:46 -0700
...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: Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:37:28 -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...
Bus for Sale (not mine)
Historical mailing list
Sat, 15 Apr 95 12:46:44 EDT
...near Allentown, PA, all glass and interior was gone but the hydraulic lifter Type 4 and a automatic tranny with all linkage etc was...
Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:07:41 -0700
...It's not too easy for me to >lower the engine for adjustment. > >I do have a second small automobile hydraulic jack that may...
Re: semi-sorta-somewhat related to oil and viscosity and such ...
Historical mailing list - tmiller
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 19:50:43 -0400
...of >things that needed looking at now and again. > >then came hydraulic valve lifters. we didn't have to adjust valves on >a regular...
Re: Reality check? -- rebuild comparison
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:25:36 -0800
...areas, or engine mounts, lubing the throttle cable, changing the clutch hydraulics brake fluid, exhaust repairs, .....etc. etc........heck, sometimes after I get them...
Re: Crunchy Clutch Pedal Feel - intermittant
Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:48:46 -0700
...HD Luk clutch kit. >> > >> > I'm sure the problem isn't hydraulic (swapped out master and slave a >> > while ago >> > to no avail). >> > >> > So...
Re: 88GL Tranny Swap - from manual to automatic
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:29:03 -0700
...clutch pedal there >> that does nothing . >> need to remove allthe clutch hydraulics.. >> unless you want that stuff on the van doing nothing. I can...
Re: Tie Rod ends and Rear trailing arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 30 May 2012 00:17:45 -0400
...Is there a portable hydraulic press that maybe a frame alignment shop might have that could press these out? If not, I guess I...
'82 Diesel Vanagon GL for Sale
Historical mailing list
Thu, 20 Jul 1995 08:42:20 -0400
...Clutch has hydraulic problems. Needs shocks, tires, CVs. Broken grille slats, broken right side mirror, bashed rear bumper and slightly stove-in right rear...
Re: air conditioning
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 19:59:44 -0500
...I think you can go to a place that makes up hydraulic hoses.I would make them all a couple of inches longer that...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 18 Dec 2015 21:24:35 -0500
...It can do wonders in the hydraulic lifters. If you must a liquid or paste sealant can be used but it should not be...
Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Sun, 16 Aug 2015 10:24:18 -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: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:28:42 -0500
...Keep in mind that even idling in neutral the tranny will make heat just from the hydraulic pump and internal spinning and rubbing parts...
Re: brake lines and hoses?
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:06:03 -0800
...me it is a bear to flare by hand without a hydraulic tool because it often slips in the die.� Galvanized is better, if...
Re: Clacky new(ish) lifter?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 10 Dec 2003 11:16:35 -0800
...We pretty much determined that the lifters all came from the same batch, and that batch was FUBAR! The design of hydraulic lifter in...
Raising poptop with kayak on roof
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Fri, 19 Mar 2004 11:20:03 -0500
...Help!!!! Please!!!! I have a vague recollection of hearing someone mention hydraulics to help lift poptops - was that my imagination? Joy ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Joy Hecht and...
Re: Just interesting observation
Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
Fri, 17 Dec 2004 10:15:15 -0800
...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: Replacement AFM technology
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:31:45 -0700
...lousier - won't run right, heads leak, exhaust cracks or whatever, hydraulic lifters get noisy ...but they seldom blow up, like disintegrate. Otherwise , of...
Re: Hung in the middle - Bumper drawings
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Fri, 24 May 2002 16:26:06 -0700
...Some cars (like my old 70 something Mercedes 280) had hydraulic type mounts that gave some when bumped. Perhaps these can be fitted from...
Re: return mechanism for throw-out fork?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 6 Aug 2011 13:51:56 -0400
...mike > alistair > > ' > > > On 2011-08-06, at 6:25 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > > > No return spring for the hydraulic clutch set up and yes...
Re: Silcone Coolants lines ???Re: 85 Gl Auto Tranny 5/8" Coolant Hoses to Tranny Cooler Busted-
Historical mailing list - TC
Thu, 31 May 2007 16:00:23 -0700
...Neoprene with Armorcoat Temperature Range: -40�F 249.8�F http://hydraulics2.goodyear.com/cfmx/web/hosesearch/hose_family_results.cfm? hosefamily=ARMORCOAT%20...
Timing Belts, Gears, Chains etc
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:15:55 -0700
...I guess that's why it doesn't need an hydraulic tensiioneror some other fancy thing. Straight, pure and clever simlicity, don't knnow...
Re: Leaky valve cover tip of iceberg
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 15:58:29 -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: tool find
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Mon, 30 Sep 2013 07:47:03 -0400
...The big nut up front was removed and installed with a hydraulic-powered wrench similar to your Sweeney wrench. A pump and lines hooked...
Re: AT Brake Band Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Fri, 24 Sep 2004 11:09:20 -0500
...The other side is >> connected to a hydraulic piston. When those 2 feet get closer >> together, it >> clamps the band down on the drum...
Re: Turning off rear heater
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:29:50 -0700
...to be schooled, > >> -Ry > >> http://www.google.com/profiles/rylincoln > >> > >> Basic hydraulics. Your circulatory (coolant) system is a closed > > system, 'pressurized' (circulated?) by the...
76 Type II valve & "O" ring answers and questions
Historical mailing list
Fri, 17 May 1996 11:59:34 -0400
...lifters got the .15mm gap, but that the correct adjustment for hydraulic lifters was "just touching". ?????? Early Onset Alzheimers????Flashback????Have I been doing...
Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 21 Feb 2014 14:01:46 -0500
...Will quickly check hydraulics and adjustable plate under gear stick this morning and the agony will be over. And yes I can get it...
Re: Syncro manual transmission oil fill point
Historical mailing list - thetrans
Tue, 12 May 1998 08:55:11 -0400
...everyone else use who isn't lucky enough to have a hydraulic lift??). Damn such a logical spot for the drain plug {grin}. Thanks...
Re: Where to get 84 GL Automatic Transmission rebuilt?
Historical mailing list - John Hawk
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 19:50:51 -0600
...The Automatic section is relatively easy and low cost to overhaul as long as you only need hydraulics and "soft" parts. The parts in...
Re: Slipping Transmission
Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
Tue, 27 Aug 2002 16:12:04 -0700
...the clutch is slipping or > perhaps not engaging because of some hydraulic issue. > If there are lots of horrible noises during the time before...
1982 Air-Cooled Ex-Westy, for what it's worth...
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:52:24 -0400
...tank vents, and to gain access to the rusted out clutch hydraulic line, which he was not able to repair. He said it ran...
CIS pressure tests - now what?
Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
Sun, 8 Dec 2002 15:58:20 -0800
...My current lines are made with 200PSI hydraulic line attached to banjo fittings I salvaged from the original fuel lines. I can't feel...
Re: Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Vent: @ Electrical Connection?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:34:00 -0700
...Useful when replacing a master >> cylinder or other hydraulic part. >> >> >> Neil. >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
Re: Valve Cover Gaskets and Lifter adjustment?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
Tue, 25 Jul 2000 13:15:13 -0400
...yes, you should adjust your hydraulic lifters occasionally, and reset the preload to (some disagreed here) to 1/2 turn, (180 degrees) instead of...
Fw: Re: Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions)
Historical mailing list - John P
Tue, 15 Aug 2000 01:39:09 -0000
...And don't forget that fluid drives > > and linkages (turbos, hydraulic brakes) ARE mechanical...fluid mechanics. > > > > Maken no difference whether it's driven by...
Re: Bleeding the clutch
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:01:04 -0500
...d >> also like to know the best way to bleed the clutch hydraulic system on >> a 1986 2.1L syncro with rear locker. >> >> Chris >> >
'81 compression update & questions
Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
Sun, 7 Jun 1998 22:10:50 -0400
...I've found that if I adjust the valves as they should be (hydraulic lifters, remember -- contact + 1 turn), then I get very low...
Re: suddenly clutch just gone?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 16 May 2006 16:15:15 -0400
My argument for replacing both was to save the labor and materials of draining and replacing of fluid to the hydraulic system. They will...
Re: "91 Subie Vanagon back on the road
Historical mailing list - JOHN LAUTERBACH
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:49:13 -0400
...six months at shops here in Macon, GA, getting repairs to hydraulic lines completed, new GoWesty plate-steel bumpers installed, and getting the rear...
Re: Brakes-
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 20:09:22 -0400
...Many > cars used residual pressure checks on the hydraulics to counter act this > effect. Also, since the cylinders and the adjusters are on the...