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• Re: Vanagon reliabillity reputation (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 15:27:56 -0700
  Both torque to stretch and conventional rod bolts were used in the waterboxer engines, according to the Haynes manual, and you can tell the...
• Re: 46mm socket for wheel bearing
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 13:37:52 -0500
  ...Now finding a mechanic in town with a torque wrench that goes to 360 ft*lbs has proven more difficult. My 46mm socket is...
• Re: Leaking auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:26:44 +1000
  ...and yes, it was the seal to the torque converter. The seal is actually on the transmission (differential) not the converter. In my case...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:35:02 -0800
  ...Be careful with the torque.... On Nov 17, 2016 4:37 PM, "Neil N" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all. > > This is for a...
• Re: Shocks and brake job, one question
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:17:08 -0700
  ...the wheel will act as a BIG clamp, once on and torqued. Brake jobs can be done around the hub, and it avoids the...
• Re: Need high wattage brake light bulb part number
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 25 May 2009 12:47:09 -0400
  ...dastern@torque.net Ask for a quote for Vanagon bulbs. He knows what you need. John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan...
• Re:[F] Extra large engines
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Feb 1996 11:20:37 -0600
  ...Think of the torque-effects... The Tucker had a transplanted helicopter engine (according to the movie version of the story), but I don't...
• Audi 5 cyl engine swap experiences?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rehkugler
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 22:17:41 -0700
  ...It has more torque than the Eurospec. My first choice would be the TDi, but I can wait no longer ( heads leaking badly). I...
• Performance Exhaust for Vanagons (syncros too!)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 19:34:44 EST
  ...It is a higher flow exhaust header than the stock setup (more flow = more hp and torque) and a turbo muffler (also more flow...
• Re: Idea I had....
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 23:53:05 EST
  ...The nice part about a supercharger is that it gives you power and torque from idle all the way up (no turbo lag). Anyone...
• Re: Sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Geroge A Lehman
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 20:58:19 -0600
  ...I have not been able to get the lock apart as the bolts/screws are torqued really tight. I know it is not corrosion...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 13:08:17 -0700
  ...the internal drag of the fluid drive abosrbing some of the torque being applied by the engine. A manual transmission will break traction more...
• high idle
  Historical mailing list - kazzpar007
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:57:35 -0500
  ...i think its because the curb is so high that the torque converter is bearing down on the tranny to cause the idle drop...
• Re: Tips on changing a 2.1 thermostat?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 23:53:42 -0500
  ...Pre soak the bolts with a good penetration oil and mind your torque when re-tightening. For a full walk through. See TJ Hannink...
• Re: At Last, The New VW Van!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:26:33 -0700
  ...180hp with enough torque at 1300 rpm to turn your transmission into mush with one stomp of the right foot. http://www.audiworld.com...
• Re: Tire question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 May 2011 19:44:14 -0400
  ...While the TDI does make good torque at lower speeds you both torque and speed to make horsepower and at speed you need horsepower...
• TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 19:31:45 -0700
  ...If you want more power, torque and fuel economy, then it has to be the TDI. With all TD engines there is a potential...
• Re: jetta tranny to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 12:40:05 -0600
  ...The >>converter, is just pass through. >> >> > >If I had to guess, I'd suspect the torque converter stall speed might be >different for the...
• Re: spare tire compatibility?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:04:06 -0500
  ...Horsepower is a function of engine speed and torque, (force or pressure). Since these transmissions often break parts as much as wear them the...
• Re: 3.3L MOTOR FOR VANAGON.....I JUST GOT THE SVX
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 10:11:55 -0700
  ...The 094 in my vanagon doesn't know how many horsepower the motor can deliver, it just dumbly passes torque from the source to...
• Re: Ideal Gearing Query For Subaru Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 21:11:42 -0700
  ...However, if you have > to > depend on 5th for passing and hills, you probably do not want to go too > tall. > The torque characteristics...
• Re: Inner CV Boot Replacement: Okie Redneck Style...
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 10:00:01 -0500
  ...Decent torque wrench is less than $50 - you do the math! TomC tcarrington@relitech.com http://www.relitech.com/tomc http://volksweb.relitech.com...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 09:41:29 -0800
  ...Karl -----Original Message----- >Righto! Why all the blather about higher and higher HP little whizbang >engines, when what a VANAGON needs is high TORQUE...
• Re: Milestone
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Sun, 19 Feb 2017 14:06:47 +0000
  ...What a difference in torque. I can actually accelerate up hills! On Sat, Feb 18, 2017, 8:40 PM Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail...
• Re: Inner tie rod
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 12:18:29 -0800
  ...The rack isn't > designed to take any rotational torque on the shaft at all. -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot...
• Re: New Drums
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 18 May 2012 21:14:24 -0700
  ...Once torqued down, the drum is frequently irreparable. I didn't believe it could happen to a new drum until it did at a...
• nuts and bolts to use on exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Robert Mac Dowell
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:28:39 -0500
  ...The brass is soft and needs to be torqued to the right spec. Never had a problem with exhaust nuts again. The only problem...
• Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:25:07 -0700
  ...to use sketchy methods like this.. > why not just use starter torque ? > > 'drive' the nut off, cranking the ( ignition disabled ) engine in a low...
• Re: Tapping under rear passenger wheel area
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 09:31:54 -0800
  ...Karl Wolz wrote: > I forgot about the knocking noise I've had in the past, which went away > after torqueing the crap out of...
• Reply to: Re: Signs of Waterpump Death
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  09 Feb 97 16:22:42 EST
  ...I did take your advice to heart and torqued those two weird hoses around, but they look sound. Unless they're a hundred bucks...
• Best carpet kits (part deux)
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 09:48:20 -0700
  I know it's not as sexy as debating diesel torque, but I refuse to believe I exceeded the cumulative knowledge of the list...
• Re: Type 2 Rear Axle nut coming loose?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 15:53:25 -0400
  ...of torque >on the nut but to no avail. The axle is noisy making right turns when the >eight is on that side of...
• Re: A/T torque converter seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 03:40:25 +0000
  Hi Blake, 1) The installed seal depth is not decided by a committee, it's determined by the VW installation tool design shown on...
• Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 19:14:41 -0700
  ...or so for melting and thread penetration 3) Apply your favorite torque method while still hot This is the method he uses to remove...
• Re: rear shock bolt torque?
  Historical mailing list - Tim King
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 22:44:47 -0700
  Thanks to everyone who pointed it out: Bentley indeed lists it in section 42.2 (thanks to Joel Walker for the specifics). They faked...
• Re: Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub vs. Tiico (was The problem with TIICO) <F>
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 22:27:29 EST
  ...I believe the torque is better than a VW I4 at that rpm range, while still having more than enough "up top". So, overall...
• Re: engine swaps (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Wilbur
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 08:44:17 -0700
  ...Saw it, drove it briefly- substantial horsepower increase, minimal torque difference. Nice professional factory look and feel. Warranty and smog approved for california. A...
• Re: Rear Drum
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 07:52:27 -0400
  ...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: Best lubricant for Westy Spinny Seats?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 23:46:18 -0700
  ...Suggest > replacing if they are worn or chewed-up. > > The torque on the four nuts that secure the swivel is real critical. > Overly tight...
• Re: 90 cooling problem
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:44:53 -0700
  ...Try to re-torque the cylinder head nuts. But before that you need to loosen all exhaust headers. You will also need to remove...
• Re: New High Power Subaru Boxer Engines
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 15:58:32 -0700
  ...of torque, providing quick response at lower speeds. The H6-3.0 produces nearly 30 percent more horsepower and torque than the 165-horsepower...
• Re: Accessing alternator bolts.................
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 2 Oct 2011 17:04:21 -0400
  ...and pulling *them* out, I can say with confidence that a torque wrench is your friend when reinstalling (see https://picasaweb.google.com/117189706757545167023...
• Re: Looking for a New or good used Tiico kit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:08:01 -0600
  ...I do Have a line on a Good used kit for an automatic transmission but the guy does not have the torque converter plate...
• Re: Subie engine prices
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:40:27 -0500
  ...The >Transaxle doesn't know about HP only the sideforces from the torque >transmitted from source (motor) to load (inertia of the van). The...
• Re: Syncro Estasy, spins, ABS
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Oct 1994 10:06:10 -0400
  ...Yes, it is always in 4WD but unless the wheels are slipping, only 10% of the torque goes the the front wheels.
• Re: EV Driver's Ed
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 14:31:47 -0400
  ...off we went. >> >>Ric > >Proof that there must be something to that broad torque curve on the 5cyl EV. > >Tim Marciniak tmarcini@execpc.com...
• Re: eurovan recall
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Sep 1994 14:46:45 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The upper locking bolt was not sufficiently torqued > during manufacture and can eventually loosen. A loosened bolt could > render the steering system inoperative and...
• Eurovan oil filter Warning
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:47:00 -0500
  ...Until this nut is tightened no amount of torque on the filter will seal it or the oil cooler seal. On the EV's...
• What an idea!(very little vw content)
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 12 Jul 1997 13:43:55 -0400
  ...The all-wheel-drive uses an "inter-axle viscous coupling the automatically gives more torque...as needed" A viscus coupling, what an idea! I...
• splayed wheels, bearings
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Fri, 13 Aug 1999 21:55:28 -0400
  ...He had a terrible time getting the old one off and seemed to torque the new one down ferociously. I have not noticed any...
• Re: Coolant Leak at Cylinder Head Cap Nut
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 19:22:25 EDT
  ...Just put it liberally around the edge of the nut and tighten back to spec with a torque wrench. The dealer wants around $14...
• Re: Rear axle
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 17:57:07 -0600
  Its torqued at 250 + Foot Pounds. Unless you have a bid 1 15/16 socket on a giant breaker bar to get it off...
• Re: 5 speed tranny question?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 22:34:38 -0500
  ...Not enough torque. You will go from wearing them out to burning them out. How many have you worn out? How long are they...
• Torque converter drive plate question....
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Thu, 6 May 2004 21:23:54 -0400
  Hey all, The new engine i bought came set up for a manual transmission. I removed the flywheel, but i have a few questions...
• Re: subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 16:32:30 -0400
  ...All sorts of basic information, charts of power and torque for various engines, what to get from the donor car, etc., are to be...
• Re: Heads gasket sealant.......( my version)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 08:11:46 -0600
  ...Do you really have to get the parts together and torqued in 5 min.? Michael Knight '77 Westy Deluxe, "el Verde" '85 Vanagon GL...
• Re: Unexplored engine swap possibility?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:33:40 -0700
  ...A bit low on hp and torque, but a few tweeks could fix that, and it would fit relatively easily with the SA installation...
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 9 May 2016 19:49:33 -0300
  ...A 200 lb man > can gently exert 800 lb ft of torque by standing on the pipe and much more > if he bounces a...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:56:44 -0400
  ...Not even from me! > But seriously VW and many other manufacturers use torque to yield or > the torque angle method to actually make for...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 19:22:45 -0700
  ...See http://www.fastforward.ca/VanagonSwap/AHU/ahu.jpg for a torque and power chart of the TDI vs the wasserboxer engines. It doesn...