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• Turbo Audi 3A Project Update: Scavenger Pumps
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 02:56:45 EDT
  ...Barnes/Haldex hydraulics. Turns out they make bidirectional hydraulic pumps (can also be used as motors) that are essentially identical to the gear pumps...
• Re: Rebuilt transaxle grinds
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 11:04:09 -0600
  ...If the hydraulics are good, > this can happen with a bad or crushed pilot bearing, my guess on what's > causing this. > > Much less...
• Re: '84 1.9l knocking rattle left sd of engine
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 9 May 2000 06:38:00 EDT
  ...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: Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 21:27:39 +0200
  ...brake, since cars just wants to drive. >> >>When I bleed the hydraulic system, funny symptom. >>Ida depresses clutch, I open bleedscrew, clutch-pedal goes...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 09:00:11 -0800
  ...As you may note in the > citations Niel made, I chose the SAAB hydraulic mounts because the internal > valving was originally chosen for an...
• Story! Part 2 [f]
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 95 22:57:14 -0600
  ...My teeth sounded like collapsed hydraulic lifters in all eight valves. It wasn't helping that the wet spot on my crotch was spreading...
• Real topic, Wasserboxer case questions?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 14:57:57 -0500
  ...Head height, stock wasserboxer pushrods on hydraulic lifters going to come anywhere near correct? I realize this is a commercially done option but those...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Apr 2005 (#2005-300)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 08:27:20 -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...
• Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:25:22 -0500
  ...not firing > > cylinders. > > I'll go over my method on adjusting hydraulic valve lifters if you want. > > Scott > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Removing head nut
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 01:35:23 -0700
  ...Removing head nut > > > You seem to have what I would call a 'hydraulic lock'. One way to save the > day would be to drill...
• Re: '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 05:59:41 EST
  ...I used a small hydraulic bottle jack to do this operation of pushing and holding the piston until I could install the circlip. This...
• Watercooled Mexican Microbusses, again
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 09:17:07 -0800
  ...The Mexican bell housing has a cable actuated clutch setup, not the hydraulic arrangement used in Vanagons. Mark Daniel Stevens wrote: >KEP adapters are...
• Re: Help, 85 shifting problems
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Sep 1996 22:00:56 -0500
  ...Could be a hydraulic or pressure >plate problem. I think it still might be a linkage adjustment problem... Having gone through this problem three...
• Re: Clutch
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 11 May 2003 22:29:41 -0600
  ...The problem seems to be with the hydraulics. The > >pedal > > > >only works near the floor. Pumping the pedal helps a bit. The mechanic at...
• Re: type 4 engine noise(long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 21:27:32 -0400
  ...With my other type 4's that were hydraulic I never did either other than to replace the VC gaskets. If I pull the...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:52:02 -0500
  ...doesn't someone on this list have a > >> > hydraulic-assist-lift poptop???) > >> > > > > > > > > -- > > http://www.dougalcock.com > > -- http://www.dougalcock.com
• Re: Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 12:06:12 -0600
  ...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: 84 clutch, etal
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 05:26:02 +0000
  ...have problems engaging the > clutch?" Without more, that sounds more like hydraulics to me. How > does clutch pedal travel relate to when she can...
• Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 07:36:37 -0500
  ...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: AC Removal
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 08:48:21 -0400
  ...This is a > PITA alone, but doable (i've used a bar stool and hydraulic jack sitting on > the engine cover to prop up...
• Re: 83 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 08:12:36 -0700
  ...Mine has a "don't adjust the valves, they are hydraulic" orange and back sticker on them. One screw will allow the top to...
• Re: Leaking Head perment fix ??
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:47:02 -0500
  ...ANY gasket will split (some call this 'hydraulic'ing) by applying excessive wet (un-cured) sealant, then promptly torqueing the part down tight. As...
• Re: Replacing the gas tank, the Bus Depot way....
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 14:03:15 -0400
  ...I did have to use a hydraulic jack to snug the new tank in place----I placed it on one of the two tank...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:29:32 +0000
  ...old line off, go to a local A/C shop or hydraulic hose shop, > > > get them to make you a new one, it will...
• Re: Wish me luck
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:15:53 +0200
  ...Broke the hydraulic pipe to the clutch..<br> <dd>Used a couple of hours to pull it.<br> <dd>Had to use pipewrench to...
• Re: FS: '85 GL Iowa
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:43:56 -0700
  ...Except for > the engine leaking coolant in sub freezing temperatures, the engine is in > good shape--occasional hydraulic lifter tick if i haven't...
• Re: Engine Disassembly, EGR, Air Pump
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 13:36:35 PST
  ...rods, pistons, and liners > 1.8 cam with solid lifters (apparently hydraulic lifters have a different > cam profile, less power). > > This should make a...
• Re: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 15:58:53 -0500
  ...If there is a lot of freeplay, then the problem is in the hydraulic system. Karl M ----- Original Message ----- From: Carrington, Tom <tcarrington@RELITECH...
• Need to replace rear hatch struts on '84 Westy & other stuff...
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Shiaman
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 10:53:38 -0700
  ...noise now...is this ok? I have heard this is the hydraulic lifters which over time with motor running get fluid and noise goes...
• Re: brake question as well.
  Historical mailing list - dieselwesty
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 15:43:25 -0400
  ...Is the hydraulic clutch system not tied in directly with the brake system? Do I need to clean out the vacuum booster as well...
• Re: Rear brake shoe replacment= crappy pedal now
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:22:06 -0700
  ...brake and clutch cylinder.. >> >> Don Hanson > > I just realized that the hydraulic cylinder I've replaced two times in my > van is really the...
• Re: Transmission Woes
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 08:26:43 -0500
  ...s what's going..... > why is it intermittent? > If the clutch hydraulics, same question? > > -Craig > > > On Sun, Nov 6, 2011 at 1:24 AM...
• Re: Lifter/Valve question
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 4 May 2000 13:42:46 -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: Rear Brake Adjuster Video: Drum With Window
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 17 May 2016 23:10:00 -0700
  ...It is not a good practice to > operate the brakes hydraulically with the drums removed. Too easy to > over-extend the cylinders especially if...
• Re: '87 Westy for $2900 bucks!!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 08:45:47 -0700
  ...the clutch hydraulics need bleeding, the entire shift linkage needs thorough lubrication, and possibly adjustment, and at least one back up light isn't...
• Re: Audi help need in Robbinsville, NC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 May 2012 00:47:33 -0400
  ...Even > with ABS the system can be bleed using conventional methods. > > Sounds like something in the hydraulics has failed and some > troubleshooting may be...
• Re: Losing valve lash just after adjustment-why?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:28:12 -0500
  ...I think it must be some hydraulic property or the trapped air in the lifter problem. Tim >.006 cold lash adjustment turns into zero...
• Re: Transmission Woes
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 08:23:14 -0500
  ...s what's going..... > why is it intermittent? > If the clutch hydraulics, same question? > > -Craig > > > On Sun, Nov 6, 2011 at 1:24 AM...
• Re: Power steering leak near reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 13:53:16 -0800
  ...The fitting of the pressure line is compromised - and to remedy you need to remove the hose - take it to a local hydraulic fitting...
• Lifter tests ....... just a folly?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 17:09:36 -0500
  ...I didn't get far before I got misdirected into investigating the action of hydraulic lifters. Taking the eight lifters out of the spare...
• Re: Steering rack replacement and replacement and . . .
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 00:22:37 EST
  ...you flush the system? What's the purpose? >> Leon, A clean hydraulic system will last damn near forever, but it has to be kept...
• Re: Leaky valve cover tip of iceberg
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:39:33 -0500
  ...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: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:34:03 -0800
  ...5 turns or whatever the book says, fwiw ) treat them with 'hydraulic lifter cleaner' ...an oil additive. And no kidding, I've had a...
• Re: Single/Double cab bed repair advice needed...
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 22:29:30 -0400
  ...What I did was use a hydraulic jack in the storage box. By placing large wood blocks on the jack (and under), I was...
• Re: Stuck in 4th - Final Answer + more questions
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 14:36:59 -0700
  ...Two bolts on right frame and on left frame And the transmission mount bolt And the hydraulic line to the slave cylinder on the...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:56:04 -0700
  ...as air in the system compresses? Otherwise you are having a hydraulic pressure loss which is usually a master cylinder problem. When you start...
• re: Extended Warranty on EV?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Wed, 14 May 1997 22:25:52 -0700
  ...Other warranty problems have >been the hydraulic lifters at 30k miles and a radiator died at 58k miles, >just weeks before the time limit...
• Re: Power steering rack seals shot
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 11:49:47 -0500
  ...I bought a $20 1-liter metal can (Since people were asking, it's called VW/Audi "Oil for Hydraulic System and Power Assisted...
• Re: clutch shudder
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 23 Sep 2000 12:08:54 -0500
  ...a certain brand > of clutch plates, & other theories like air in hydraulic line, etc. > > Anyway, trying to read between the lines, it seemed that...
• Re: VW MicroBus Concept - Detroit Auto Show
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 19:53:56 -0600
  ...you can > reach this from either side, and then too, a hydraulic lift so you can look > at your engine without moving all the...
• DaBoat 2 liter update, junkyards (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 3 Oct 1995 10:41:41 -0700 (PDT)
  ...As you may remember, I bought a vanagon engine (2-liter, hydraulic) to put in the '73 boat. I decided to take the internals...
• Re: Fire
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:13:28 -0800
  ...that, next time you toss your 50lb tool box or a hydraulic > jack behind the rear bench and fly off down the interstate.... > > .Next...
• brake lights, propane and auxiliary batteries
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jul 1994 23:21:12 -0800
  ...brake light switches - hadn't thought of the clutch being involved. Hydraulic clutch eh? Well, I don't see fluid level dropping so I...
• Eurobago VS Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Low
  Wed, 6 Aug 97 8:37:41 EDT
  ...Roof raises and closes better than the german conversion due to the hydraulics. Miss: Cheap grey plastic interior such as plastic around windows. Not...
• '86 Syncro wheel bearings(kinda long)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 21:30:23 -0500
  ...I don't recommend this job if you don't have access to a hydraulic press. I purchased the bearing from an industrial bearing...
• Re: Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 14:27:12 -0800
  ...I changed my pushrod tubes because my hydraulic lifter was jammed. I changed two pushrod tubes with collapsible tubes 6 months ago. No leaks...
• Re: Confused owner?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 22:37:41 -0500
  ...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: More crap on engine transplanted Van..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 3 May 2007 11:36:21 -0400
  ...Since the cam is off, you may want to replace the hydraulic lifters if you ever get any clacking at start up. Yes, these...
• Just unearthed some goodies............
  Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 01:17:55 EDT
  ...rear hatch on '88-91 vans, new OEM. 8. Radiators. 9. Hydraulic lifters. 10.Main bearings for 2.1 engines (KS). 11. Rod bearings...
• Re: Which battery terminal off first?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 16 May 2017 21:39:00 -0400
  ...If you understand the process, whether mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, whatever, then just think about what needs to be done will guide you in the...