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• turn your 1.9L into a 2.1L without having to actually buy a 2.1L case
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 21:26:59 -0600
  ...Imagine 2.4L of stump pulling torque, we'll have Vanagons that will pull any hill...... I want to keep everything else stock like...
• Re: Broke off stud torqueing head-what do I do?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 14:51:18 -0800
  ...Unfortunately I broke > one of the long studs that hold the head on > while trying to do the final torque. It is > broken leaving...
• Re: Latest dyno run
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 23:28:32 -0700
  The torque curves are the flatter arcs that start high on the left and swoop down to the right. On 4/11/06, David...
• Re: AHU MTDI vs. ABA?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 10 Sep 2019 21:21:50 -0400
  ...No comparison to the gutless torque of the 'favorite' Japanese engine of today or the Ford that so many installed. Just like anything else...
• Re: Rear Drum removal/rear shoes replaced? (Correction)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 23:29:20 -0700
  ...You will need the >proper socket (46mm I think) and a big breaker bar to get this sucker >loose--it's torque spec is...
• Re: Tiico buzz / vibration / whine
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:09:14 -0700
  ...Ultimately, IMHO, install a TDI engine in there - this gives you all the torque you need and significantly better fuel economy and cheaper fuel...
• Re: syncro front diff mount replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 01:51:46 -0400
  ...Use new bolts and those prevailing torque lock nuts. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: My Digifant Opinion
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 14:29:48 -0500
  ...They like to run, handle well, get good mpg and good flat torque band. I guess some of us like blondes, some brunettes , some...
• Re: Removing flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 12:29:46 -0600
  ...The impact wrench is slowly > chewing up the heads and the breaker bar just laughs at me. > > The Bently says these bolts are torqued...
• Re: Rear hub tightness
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 17:02:18 -0500
  ...one of these axles and replaced with the ten-slot nut torqued to 360 lb-ft/500 NM. Apparently they were having trouble with...
• Re: Look At This
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 20:15:01 EST
  ...And coupled to a Torqueflite, look out, you'll be able to drive it on the weekends instead of dickin' with it. Look at...
• Re: Tires
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 13:06:35 -0700
  ...Since the torque applied through the moment arm of the rolling radius is the force at the tire to ground interface you can make...
• 1982 air cooled vanagon intake gasket
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 10:19:18 -0700
  ...high temp silicone sealant because any that pushes out when I torque the manifold down could end up in the cylinder. Thanks, Jake_beaulieu...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 11 May 2004 10:40:56 -0400
  ...I was amazed by how fast it walked itself off the lugs when I tried to apply any torque. The whole hexagonal end seemed...
• Re: Snow Tire Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 3 Dec 2015 10:14:22 -0700
  ...your Van ~ Larger Diameter has the ExtraAdvantage that it Puts Less Torque ToTheGround which Translates to Harder To Spin ~ & a Longer LeverArm for your...
• Re: wearing down my westy
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 06:42:41 -0600
  ...it *only* occurs under positive torque (ie acceleration, not braking or engine braking) and gets louder the more torque is applied. it sounds like...
• Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:59:48 -0700
  ...Idea being > that it will now > >wear on a new surface when torque is applied during > driving. Is this a > >good idea? Anyone has...
• Re: So my stepson asks . . .
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:03:06 -0700
  ...Could use more power and torque of course. Though their wide torque curve is nice. my own 2.1 wbxr engine running on 1...
• Re: scratch on heads mating surface for cylinders
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 11:14:04 -0700
  ...It is the heads that may yield to the extreme torque. But the torque is only 38 ftlb. It's enough to seal if...
• Re: headlight problem and "bad "grounds. SVX
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 12:25:30 -0700
  ...The torque peak is at 4800 rpm at 220+ lbs feet. 1500 RPM has ~185 lbs feet available. Remember the venerable WBX has less...
• Re: V8 into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 17:58:11 -0500
  ...Yeah positive displacement blowers are where it's at for torque if you can't develop a custom turbo setup. Jim At 05:08...
• Engine thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 3 Jan 2018 23:20:37 -0500
  ...It also talked about increased torque , so this new engine sounds like a beast. Anyone else read the description and have initial thoughts? Not...
• Re: Friday NVC: Ford may import Transit (Westfalia converts this)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 May 2012 23:28:26 -0400
  ...3 powerstroke turbo diesel...) im skeptical the Transit has as much torque or payload as my ford econoline... :( iIn a message dated 5/25...
• Re: Thumping Noise - Wheel CV Joint Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 19:57:27 -0700
  ...We scratched out heads until I figured out that no one had torqued down one of the 12x18 rear wheels. From that day on...
• SF Bay Area CV Joint for Sale?
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:23:50 -0700
  ...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: anti-seize
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:55:37 EDT
  ...Proper torque of the lug nuts is the important factor. >>>>>Quik question can I or should I use anti-seize on lug = nuts? Eric...
• Re: why I don't have a Subaru...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 12:52:32 -0600 (CST)
  ...It has a 3.3 liter six that puts out 230hp at 4,000 rpm, torque was something like 224. Just injected, no turbos...
• Re: TDI Eurovan
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 23:13:11 -0700
  ...Known as TDI in US) >70 hp @ 3700 rpm >148 Nm Torque @ 1800 - 2400 rpm >4 cyl. Hmmm... a lower output in Europe? Are...
• Re: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 19:13:12 -0700
  ...My guess is that the lack of low-rpm torque of a Wankel engine and a Vanagon would probably not make a good match...
• Re: Transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 09:48:30 -0700
  ...That extra torque will make it much easier to spin the tires on any surface. Try a little lighter throttle! Larry -- Need a good...
• Re: Question on Waterboxer Power vs transplants.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 20:23:11 +1200
  ...S for a Vanagon motor transplant? >3.2L 250HP 225ft-lbs torque. > >If your going to dream, dream big! > > >Todd >'88 Westy Why bother...
• T4 PR retaining wire
  Historical mailing list - Craig Jones
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 16:45:40 -0800
  ...Do I torque it down with the wire getting squished or with the wire pulled "down" below the arm assembly and resting on the...
• Re: Help with 93 EV.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 11:34:20 -0400
  ...VW retuned (or detuned) the engine for better torque, and less hp for the bigger vehicle. On Friday, July 25, 2003, at 11:08...
• Re: Tranny leak '89 Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 17:49:53 -0400
  ...Then use 1 hand on the ratchet and tighten them with your weak hand to get reasonable torque. Also the collar nut that holds...
• Re: Toqueing the head, the ft/lbs changed?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:34:40 -0700
  ...I torqued my head nuts to 50 nm and it has held up through my trip to Yosemite. I went up to 10,000...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:48:08 -0700
  ...Leaking Torque Converter Seal >> >> It's leaking again. A few years ago it started leaking when I tried >> to climb an extended grade in...
• Re: Engine Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 22:41:57 -0500
  ...There is a page on > the site with horsepower and torque graphs for the 2.1 VW, 2.2 and > 2.5Subarus, and they...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:19:30 -0400
  ...there is a rather > substantial problem of late with poorly rebuilt torque converters in > vanagonland(and one of the very first symptoms to pop...
• Re: Rear axle nut. Uuugh!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 1994 08:39:57 -0600 (CST)
  ...Since the nut is torqued to 300ft-lbs (neglecting the rust factor), you'll need to lean on it with 300/5 lbs, or...
• Re: WTB: woodruff key
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 20:25:45 -0500
  ...Anyone > have a guesstimate as to the amount of torque? > > On Aug 22, 2005, at 10:57 AM, vw4x4@fyi.net wrote: > > > Conrad, > > Funny...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Jun 2015 to 3 Jun 2015 - Special issue (#2015-104)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 4 Jun 2015 04:07:14 -0400
  ...processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > > The 360 ft lbs of torque is not bearing against the circlip. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada...
• towing capacity with big brakes and turbo zetec engine
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:44:59 -0400
  Does anyone out there know what the towing capacity is for a turbo zetec engine(I think about 180 BHP/ not sure of torque...
• RE HP and Torque Specs
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 08:29:23 MST
  > Std. Gas. Optional Diesel > > Bore x stroke, in 3.70 x 2.80 3.01 x 3.4 > > Displacement cu in/cc 120/1970...
• Re: unlimited Vanagon Syncro/Audi Quattro trans swap budget
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 19:53:37 -0500
  ...When torque is applied to the gears *attached* to the main and pinion shaft a load pushing outward in a radial pattern would result...
• Re: Click, Click, Click
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 11:36:53 EST
  ...All the bolts were at proper torque. Ideas, anyone? >> most definately a CV fixing to go. the CV on my mom's audi broke...
• Re: Big doh! by mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 22:08:34 EDT
  ...However, if it was torqued properly and to specs, the likelihood of it working its way loose is very low. BenT
• Horn Trouble
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 20:51:11 -0800
  ...The manager took my van under his wing & gave her special attention, making sure the nuts/bolts were properly torqued by hand, then removing...
• 2.1 longblock core FS/Rear Pulley removal?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 14:01:47 -0600
  ...Since the rear pulley on the 2.1 has mucho torque on it, any shade tree tricks to lock the motor up and twist...
• Re: SubaGon resale values
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 11:16:21 -0400
  ...mountain roads, looking for a gear to match you (lack of) torque. You would do it so you don't run out of pulling...
• Armrest installation technique
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 07:34:48 -0800
  ...A little nail polish or vibratite or low torque loctite will keep those pesky socket head screws from backing out again. pensioner
• Post AT rebuild troubles
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 15:28:45 -0400
  ...might be a fine mist of fluid spraying off of the torque converter. And the other thing is that it seems quite hot. If...
• Re: Why convert..Subie engine..etc, etc. (from Digest) Long.
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:34:49 -0400
  ...Subarus take a bit more labor, but you get a better fit, and a bit more torque (EJ22). It sounds like you bought a...
• Re: diesel Vanagon vs. MB, Volvo, other diesel VW
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 12:42:46 -0500
  Much smaller package using the VW TDI fours and fives, fits nicely, and can easily make all the torque you'll ever need. If...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 May 2016 17:19:45 -0400
  ...Taking the final drive off the engine lets you replace the seal where it receives the torque converter, which should be done anyway. You...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 4 Jun 2015 09:56:41 -0700
  ...Rear axle torque specs? At 10:24 PM 6/3/2015, Stuart MacMillan wrote: >Alistair, > >Yes, no doubt. We are probably the last three...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:45:31 -0800
  ...So I just borrowd a super heavy duty torque wrench from a friend. It went up to 450 or 600 ft lbs or something...
• Re: 97 EV differences
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 22:32:36 -0800
  ...Clearly the VR6 is going to perform differently, perhaps it has enough spare horsepower/torque to accomodate an automatic. I don't know if...
• Re: Subaru vs. VW Swap
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 22 May 2000 13:46:27 -0700
  ...As far as the torque and gearing - I feel that the VW engineers did their home work when they matched the wbx to the...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 07:28:07 -0700
  ...Loosen the Flywheel /torque >> converter plate >> then see if it turns then. Been there done that. When testing for >> crankshaft >> shim thickness it is...
• Re: removing studs from new heads
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 1 May 2012 05:16:24 -0400
  ...stock. No problems with leaking gaskets if they are installed properly. Torque on the SS bolts is not a problem either. Galling, yes, it...