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Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Mar 2004 21:24:45 -0500
...balls and races blue. No oil is the only reason I can think of for this. The Syncro does have a check valve to...
Re: What's my Westy worth?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:38:42 -0700
...People would have to know that there isn't any 1.8 diesel and that any rabbit/fox 1.8 is an 8 valve...
Re: DJ Compression Ratio
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:40:30 -0400
...7 to 1 ................. > IF.........there is proper and even semi-radical valve timing and cam > profile, quite advance ignitioin timing, and very inhanced intake...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:42:13 -0700
...The bleeding valve is easily accessible now with >>> > the slave cylinder just hanging below the tranny, and you can also >>> > easily check for any...
Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:22:43 -0700
...Ball park? Also, maybe new evaporator? Hoses plus evaporator, that's going to bee pretty costly! If searching for leak, shouldn't the tech...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:16:02 -0400
...The bleeding valve is easily accessible now with >>> > the slave cylinder just hanging below the tranny, and you can also >>> > easily check for any...
Re: Request for Help - Overheating Problem
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Wed, 3 Jan 2001 05:53:06 -0800
...Auto supply stores sell a cheap tool with little colored balls in a glass tube and a rubber blub on one end. This tool...
Ten Bar oil pressure .......... you gotta be kidding. Long
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 26 Nov 2002 22:24:35 -0600
...external oil cooler sandwich plate that required blocking the stock bypass check ball in the oil filter mounting pedestal. Since I've driven this...
Factory Tools List Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:42:22 -0500
...can check the brake pressure regulator; superceded by VAG 1310. I purchased VAG 1310 at the auction for $30. BRAKES US1020, 23, valve spring...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:35:22 -0500
...Vaseline to stick the aluminum 0-rings into the heads so they don't fall out Rubber hammer Ball pein hammer New exhaust gaskets...
Re: DJ Compression Ratio
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:13:04 -0700
...7 to 1 ................. > IF.........there is proper and even semi-radical valve timing and cam > profile, quite advance ignitioin timing, and very inhanced intake...
Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 4 Mar 2004 08:35:30 -0500
...balls and races >blue. No oil is the only reason I can think of for this. The Syncro does >have a check valve to...
Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:14:24 +0000
I have a tester from Assenmacher. It screw on top and has a gauge and a relief valve on the side. Pricy..but worth...
Re: Mushy brake pedal question
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 14 Mar 2000 22:47:08 -0800
...brakes with an EZBleed and attach the drain hose to ball-type check valve submersed in brake fluid. Brent Christensen Manager Strategic Programs InfoGenesis...
Re: Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 13 May 2009 21:06:15 -0400
...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Paul Connelly wrote: > Hi All, > > Just for the record - after dismantling the bushings and ball joint...
Re: Noise from rear...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 6 Feb 2004 16:07:29 -0600
...I'm glad I checked it when I did. The bolts were backed out far enough that I could turn two of them with...
Re: Nitrogen in tires (was:Michelin Tire Experiences)
Historical mailing list - Denmiester
Fri, 8 Dec 2006 18:28:45 -0500
...I'll use >> them >> 'till they wear out, probably, but I'd be smart to check the tire >> pressure >> pretty regularly and keep them...
Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
Historical mailing list - Art
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:15:04 -0500
...Thanks for the shifting tips and have a ball with your project. A -----Original Message----- From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011...
Hot Water Shower Contraption for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:27:20 -0700
...pot (like for making spaghetti or something).� I also have a ball-valve in line to turn the coolant flow on and off.� To...
Re: Since we've been talking starters recently on Vanagon list.....
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 9 Dec 2015 21:19:54 -0500
...clutch Here is a link with information on the sprag clutch. Check out the link for information on a Bendix drive. The VW starter...
Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:32:03 -0800
...How about this one ...........just plain reduce flow volume in the main circuit to the radiator ....big ole fat ball valve right where you...
Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 2 Jun 2023 21:02:03 -0400
...I expect fuel use to improve. > Timing was checked and was right on. > There was a need to adjust throttle cable to allow idle...
Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Wed, 13 May 2009 15:23:29 -0600
...The shift rod end does not make contact with the reverse lock out strip or the 1st 2nd - 3rd 4th separator plates! Checking the...
Noise from rear...
Historical mailing list - Charles E Clement/FWF/EXP/UTIA
Fri, 6 Feb 2004 16:04:54 -0500
...hose that is rated only for carburetor pressures will balloon up and burst under the pressures of fuel injection. :( - replace the brake fluid. it...
'72 Westy FS Milwaukee
Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
06 Dec 96 23:54:10 EST
...but I'll have to double check the odo's lates reading. I just replaced all four ball joints in November, and the steering...
head torque on water-cooled engines: a recall
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Wed, 19 Oct 94 23:59:13 CDT
...Suspension; Front Ball Joint Bolts Description of Defect: The bolts which attach each left and right side front ball joint to the upper wishbone...
Re: What did you do for your Vanagon this week?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:50:20 -0500
...clutch master cylinder, also plastic ball that goes into shifter cup, bled thoroughly, maaaaaarrrrrvvvelous New starter New heater valve, now puts ambient instead of...
Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 1 Mar 2007 12:00:11 -0500
...I do believe the > > valve size is stock on all AMC heads unless they have been B. Bobed and > the > > cam is the same...
Re: Since we've been talking starters recently on Vanagon list.....
Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
Wed, 9 Dec 2015 18:56:38 -0800
...clutch > > Here is a link with information on the sprag clutch. Check out the link for information on a Bendix drive. The VW starter...
Re: Hot Water Shower Contraption for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 21:38:34 -0400
...I also have a >ball-valve in line to turn the coolant flow on and off. To finish >the masterpiece, I got a digital...
Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
Historical mailing list - mike .
Thu, 1 Mar 2007 10:39:45 -0800
...I do believe the >>> valve size is stock on all AMC heads unless they have been B. Bobed and >> the >>> cam is the same...
Re: Since we've been talking starters recently on Vanagon list.....
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Wed, 9 Dec 2015 18:43:40 -0800
...clutch Here is a link with information on the sprag clutch. Check out the link for information on a Bendix drive. The VW starter...
Re: Mushy brake pedal question
Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
Tue, 14 Mar 2000 09:05:59 -0500
...brakes with an EZBleed and attach the drain hose to ball-type check valve submersed in brake fluid. Brent Christensen Manager Strategic Programs InfoGenesis...
Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:35:18 -0400
Disconnect the hose to the valve at the thermostat and use that hose as a test port. You want to see the cap open...
Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 1 Mar 2007 19:18:58 +0000
...I do > believe the > >>> valve size is stock on all AMC heads unless they have been > B. Bobed and > >> the > >>> cam is the same...
Re: Mushy brake pedal question
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Mon, 13 Mar 2000 23:00:47 -0800
...brakes with an EZBleed and attach the drain hose to ball-type check valve submersed in brake fluid. Brent Christensen Manager Strategic Programs InfoGenesis...
Re: Since we've been talking starters recently on Vanagon list.....
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:24:56 -0500
...clutch Here is a link with information on the sprag clutch. Check out the link for information on a Bendix drive. The VW starter...
Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:48:53 -0400
...Ken On Thu, Oct 15, 2015 at 1:35 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Disconnect the hose to the valve at the...
Re: Hot Water Shower Contraption for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 11:15:20 -0500
...pot (like for making spaghetti or something). I also have a ball-valve in line to turn the coolant flow on and off. To...
Re: my first adventure
Historical mailing list
Wed, 14 Jun 95 9:55:47 MDT
...Put an on/off ball valve in the fuel line between the tank and the filter or pump. The valves are cheap ($5 at...
Re: Friday Philosophy: On Reliability
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:12:33 -0500
...check engine lamp the "change engine" lamp. Three engines in five years and he owned that van from new. Early VW inline motors-valve...
Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
Fri, 8 Dec 2006 16:00:31 -0800
...I'll use > them > > 'till they wear out, probably, but I'd be smart to check the tire > pressure > > pretty regularly and keep them...
Main crank pulley problem 85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Lon Bordin
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 23:00:01 -0400
...He gives it a clean bill of health with some minor ball joint work needed upfront. Hooray, buy of the month award! I proceed...
The Tool List
Historical mailing list
Mon, 13 Feb 1995 10:11:01 -0600 (CST)
...HAMMERS Both small and large in hard and rubber, ball peen, too. 2 pound sledge. DRILL 3/8" variable speed with reverse. Heavy-duty...
Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Thu, 1 Mar 2007 21:00:52 -0800
...I do believe the > > > valve size is stock on all AMC heads unless they have been B. Bobed and > > the > > > cam is the same...
Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:47:34 -0800
...Thanks for the shifting tips and have a ball with your project. A -----Original Message----- From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011...
Re: Front spring question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:26:06 -0400
...some thoughts, when I replaced the front shocks in 2014 with the GW HD special valve version the van was sitting high even with...
Re: Main crank pulley problem 85 Vanagon (Solution and thanks)
Historical mailing list - Lon Bordin
Tue, 13 Jun 2006 10:01:49 -0400
...He gives it a clean bill of health with some minor ball joint work needed upfront. Hooray, buy of the month award! I proceed...
Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:20:17 -0500
...Newer ones will be more efficient and draw less? Then I'll check into a switch to transfer power from the inverter over to...
Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 2 Jun 2023 21:21:02 -0400
...I expect fuel use to improve. > > Timing was checked and was right on. > > There was a need to adjust throttle cable to allow idle...
Parts question... (RE: Main crank pulley problem 85 Vanagon (Solution and thanks))
Historical mailing list - Lon Bordin
Sat, 17 Jun 2006 10:31:52 -0400
...He gives it a clean bill of health with some minor ball joint work needed upfront. Hooray, buy of the month award! I proceed...
Re: Front spring question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:49:24 +0000
...some thoughts, when I replaced the front shocks in 2014 with the GW HD special valve version the van was sitting high even with...
Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Wed, 6 May 2009 14:17:41 -0400
...The ball assembly was dismantled,a nd new parts installed. >> Re-installation was the reverse of disassembly. >> >> I will tell you - that repair made...
Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 3 Jun 2023 01:59:34 +0000
...done as time and money allow. > > > > Front suspension bushings, one lower ball joint > > More coolant hoses and pipes. > > And, that is about it. Van...
road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
...Last year's weight loaded air valve is replaced by a valve controlled by cable running to the engine's thermostat. When the engine...
Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
Historical mailing list - Art
Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:57:19 -0500
...Thanks for the shifting tips and have a ball with your project. A -----Original Message----- From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011...
Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
Historical mailing list
Sat, 3 Jun 2023 16:21:37 +0000
...done as time and money allow. > > > > Front suspension bushings, one lower ball joint > > More coolant hoses and pipes. > > And, that is about it. Van...
Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:09:44 -0600
...on a rack somewhere, and have your upper and lower ball joints checked. It's just good preventive maintenance to inspect those periodically. _ Idle...
EB2007 Trip Report (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sat, 21 Apr 2007 08:58:25 -0400
...Madonna and Dave did a great job of co-ordinating! After Breakfast it was time for Boccie Ball, and I took a Canadian Team...
Re: ECU optimization -- one quick question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:37:50 -0700
...and I have to check at least 30 things on them........ litterally 'everything' ........including the exhasut system, mechaical engine condition............and everything electronici/electrial...