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• oil cooler details.
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 22:43:24 -0400
  ...As long as the walls of the oil lines cannot expand, you have a decent hydraulic circuit with no pressure loss, and minimal increase...
• Re: Clutch Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 17:09:56 -0700
  ...Have friend press clutch and check hydraulic clutch action at the transmission. Are things moving like they should? 3. You may have air in...
• Re: Air conditioning hose
  Historical mailing list - Woten, Rodney
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 12:02:39 -0500
  ...If not...bad news, you'll have to pull off the damaged hose, take it to someplace that makes hydraulic & A/C hoses and...
• Re: No Clutch-Thankks
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:05:37 +0000
  ...If >you are not leaking any fluid at the slave cylinder and you are not >leaking fluid externally anywhere else in the hydraulic system...
• Re: 84 Westy Hydaulic Lifter problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Feb 1997 12:56:44 -0800
  ...I am guessing that somewhere along this return trip a nice chunky bit of wax blocked up one of the hydraulic lifters acting like...
• Re: ...no subject...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 21:51:08 CDT
  ...the dealer where i can find a new pair of the >hydraulic cylinders that keep the rear hatch open ? what type would you >recommend...
• more engine rebuilt stuff
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 20:52:36 -0600
  ...Mechanical Lifters, No Ti | 981B | VW |1600 |Diesel |4 | 86-91 |Hydraulic, No Timing Comp | 981 | VW |1780 |GTI |4 | 8/83-8/85...
• Re: Rear brake shoe replacment= crappy pedal now
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:26:44 -0400
  ...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: Mushy brake pedal question
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 22:47:08 -0800
  ...Add the fact that those brake shoes are nearing their limit, and you don't have to look any farther into the hydraulic side...
• Post Headgasket-Job "Chuuuuk"
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 12:26:43 -0500
  ...This would have the effect of making that hydraulic lifter a solid lifter incapable of adjusting itself. If this occurred then the valve is...
• Re: Kudo's to Dennis Haynes and his frame mount receiver hitch.
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:38:35 -0400
  ...A standard hydraulic floor jack is much different and offers much greater support to resist a lateral force. This is very dangerous. Don't...
• Re: 2013 California
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:34:16 -0800
  ...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: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:14:37 -0800
  ...adjustments > > spark plugs: Bosch W5DCO / W7CCO > electrode gap: .7mm > valve clearance: hydraulic > compression: 11 - 14 bar (150 psi - 195 psi) > oil pressure: 2 bar...
• Re: difficulty shifting
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 5 Oct 2017 11:39:23 -0700
  ...It could be the pilot bearing, the > hydraulics, or the pressure plate-disc has failed. Having the disc break or > the linings crack and...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Click
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 00:20:16 -0700
  ...can ? > I always lube the ends of pushrod that go against hydraulic cylinder pistons > ..like at the clutch MC and the slave too. ... > never...
• Re: Transmission cooler
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:31:43 -0400
  ...Transmission cooler > > The transmission pump is definitely a positive displacement pump > designed to produce hydraulic pressure required to operate the clutches > and valves. Most...
• Re: Compression, Valve Adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:15:40 -0700
  I have seen hydraulic lifters take as much as 10 minutes to self adjust on the engine stand. This was on the assembly stand...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 24 Sep 2002 (#2002-1157)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 12:59:54 +0100
  ...When refitting, offer up the master cylinder first to the pushrod, second to the hydraulic pipe and only last to the fixing bolts. [All...
• Re: why replace springs??
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 23:12:07 -0700
  ...twin tube hydraulic) and heavier duty. They cost a little more, but are probabaly worth it. OME shocks have an outstanding reputation. Call ARB...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:42:03 -0500
  ...doesn't someone on this list have a >> > hydraulic-assist-lift poptop???) >> > > > > -- > http://www.dougalcock.com
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:57:19 -0500
  ...This is often known as a Hydraulic Electric Unit Injector, (HEUI). On some engines these are calibrated so tight then when replacing them the...
• Re: The hits keep coming
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 19:02:21 -0400
  ...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: The hits keep coming
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 10 Apr 2016 15:38:15 +0000
  ...The AT has a pump and functions using hydraulic > pressure.  You are pumping ATF into the diff because a seal has failed, and > there...
• Aux oil coolers
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 5 May 1999 10:22:40 -0400
  ...I don't know much about hydraulics, and fluid flows, but I imagine by adding 25 feet of oil line, there is got be...
• Fw: Clarification 0.063 is in fact 0.064 or 16 swg
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 21:51:12 -0000
  ...components. > > The hose dealer told me that the stainless high pressure hydraulic lines > that he was going to make them out of would have...
• Re: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 26 Apr 2014 09:41:00 -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...
• Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:23 -0500
  ...idling in neutral > the tranny will make heat just from the hydraulic pump and internal spinning > and rubbing parts. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 31 May 2010 16:18:12 -0700
  ...A few times one or more of hydraulic lifters would > collapse and make clapping noise. They would recover if continued driving > for a a...
• Arrgh!! Do I use the cylinder head shim, or not??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 5 May 1999 16:24:45 -0700
  ...But, am I running myself around in circles for nothing? Does the fact that these engines have hydraulics somehow render all this worrying moot...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities ***** Just 1 old guy thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Tue, 14 May 2013 08:40:41 -0500
  ...A 1.8 engine with hydraulic lifters. The main reason for this engine; was... I had it in hand......it ran very good (the...
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:06:54 -0800
  ...Marvil mystery oil...I use that for a hydraulic lifter cleaner sometimes. I think it's probably pretty good for gasoline fuel systems. Stay...
• Re: First trip with to be named Vanagon - some "excitement"
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 09:32:15 -0400
  ...Even hydraulic valves should get annual adjustment. If compression on any cylinder is below 90PSI you need to service that cylinder head. In the...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 20 May 2016 22:00:43 -0400
  ...Either hydraulic or mechanical. Busted bushings and maybe piston rings on the direct drum, pump body. Get the pistons, direct, forward, and reverse. These...
• Re: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:39:58 -0700
  ...Real high performance shock have remote reservoirs to keep the hydraulics working properly no matter how hard they are driven..You can certainly feel...
• Re: Your Opinion: Vanagon or Late Model Bus Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 09:09:32 -0700
  ...The hydraulic lifter type 4 is a sweet motor. I would rule out anything before disc brakes so a 71 is ok if you...
• Re: Unkown Engine??
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 3 May 2000 09:53:17 -0400
  ...FI System is identical 1976-1983.5. Same with the motor. Hydraulic lifters, easier-to-access alternator, belt-driver heater blower, and better cooling...
• Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 10:20:44 -0500
  ...indicate number of failures including so much fuel the engine is hydraulically locking up. Every time you turn the ignition on and hear the...
• Re: Jetta Conversion Observations
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:33:38 -0800
  ...It's buzzy (Fox NON hydraulic mounts), but, it runs fine. It felt good to zoom around with it on a day permit. It...
• Re: floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:40:20 -0800
  ...you work on it's either 'external' ..as in hydraulics, or it's internal . like an actual clutch assembly problem. ( disc, pressure plate, throw...
• Re: Potential New Survey [LONG!]
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:33:24 -0500
  ...clutch failure due to hydraulic systems (hoses cylinders...) 7. transmission linkage (failure?) or maybe when it needed adjustment 8. rear diff lock failure 9...
• Re: cheap '89 Bluestar on CL
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Wed, 22 Jan 2014 13:12:10 -0800
  ...for the ability to push start it , for the ability to keep moving with a few systems not working like clutch hydraulic.. or even...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 17:02:48 -0700
  ...If you are >>>> not going to use the engine for a while, just leave them off to relieve >>>> pressure on the springs and hydraulic...
• Re: Kudo's to Dennis Haynes and his frame mount receiver hitch.
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:46:47 -0400
  ...A standard hydraulic floor jack is much different and offers much greater support to resist a lateral force. This is very dangerous. Don't...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:39:54 -0500
  ...22mm came in handy to get the larger of the two hydraulic lines off. It's not all that uncomfortable, either. Drop the spare...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Tranny Problem
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 10:57:35 -0800
  You do not mention the situation with your hydraulics - is there any leakage at the master or slave cylinders? Any fluid missing? Are you...
• Trip report, westy sitings, misc.
  Historical mailing list - Lisa Bliss
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 22:06:21 -0400
  ...my westy experienced was after about a week of travel the hydraulic shocks went on the hatchback. It was a pain not to be...
• Re: A 'real' press costs thousands.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:35:48 -0400
  ...They were affordable to me and all a press is is some steel with a hydraulic jack. Not that complicated really. I bought a...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:30:39 -0700
  ...The radiator fan was run by a hydraulic motor that was computer controlled. The idea was that there was infinite control of fan speed...
• Re: 86vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 06:10:27 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...
• Re: Power Steering To No PS Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 19:03:50 -0700
  ...that hose along with the Vanagon's original hose to a hydraulics shop where >they can silver solder the two together. 10 minutes work...
• Re: Looking at buying a Westy, some questions.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:40:38 -0500
  ...The front end and all the brake hydraulics are ready for replacement including some of the steel brake lines. If this is a northern...
• Bulley for Bulley! (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 08:13:02 -0800
  ...fact TV's, VCR's, > Cisco Routers, Servers, GPS, tuned-mass hydraulic damping systems, or HUD > gauges... > > But I look forward to seeing them...
• Re: Steering rack replacement and replacement and . . .
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 17:00:06 -0600
  ...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: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:10:09 -0700
  ...the low oil pressure could be the reason why I > have noisy hydraulic lifter when the engine is cold. > > Thanks for any feedback > > > Chris >
• Re: Turning off rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:49:28 -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...
• Some neat new tools
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 22:42:36 +0000
  ...This neat little thing is a pneumatic/hydraulic gizmo that punches a 3/16" hole for plug welds and more importantly slams a nice...
• Re: Transmission Woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 09:15:49 -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: Clutch diagnosis/opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - B. Webb
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 16:32:14 +0000
  ...If there is a lot of freeplay, > > then the problem is in the hydraulic system. > > > > Karl M > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Carrington, Tom <tcarrington@RELITECH...
• Re: the answer to rusty coolant lines....
  Historical mailing list - Cooper Jonathan
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 14:32:19 -0500
  ...shop-- 5 minutes later he came back with a stainless steel hydraulic line bent to the exact specs of the old coolant line--except...
• FW: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:29:29 -0500
  ...This is often known as a Hydraulic Electric Unit Injector, (HEUI). On some engines these are calibrated so tight then when replacing them the...