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Re: Awsome new Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:49:56 -0500
...in Australia (and have a bunch of money, doubtless.) What got me is the hydraulic roof. http://www.volkswagen.com.au/california/default.asp
Re: 84 clutch, etal
Historical mailing list - James Jean-Woo Kim
Fri, 5 Jan 2007 11:59:41 -0800
...and enlarged to the point of not creating enough leverage for the hydraulic system. Especially when the body has 200K miles. Jim 87 Westy
Re: 2.1 hydraulic lifter rebuild kit available?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 27 Oct 2012 06:53:56 -0400
...On 2012-10-26, at 6:44 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > I see hydraulic lifters for the 2.1...
Re: Quick intro and a question
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:29:16 -0800
...Yes, hydraulics and you might want to look into WetWesties.org for a NW support group. We have a fair number of Eugene members...
Re: Hydraulic lifter wear/cleaning question
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:59:20 -0700
...Hydraulic lifter wear/cleaning question >> >> Do hydraulic lifters wear out or do they just get dirty and not worth >> the >> labour cost to disassemble...
Re: bad fit brake switches
Historical mailing list - sailingfc dslextreme.com
Mon, 20 Jul 2015 20:08:58 -0400
...The 3 terminal brake light switch was stock for 80-84 vans and those used the 3rd terminal has part of a hydraulic system...
Re: symptoms of a failing clutch
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Wed, 11 Dec 2002 15:00:42 -0800
Sounds to me like your hydraulic fluid is low, or the clutch cylinder is leaking. Check for fluid dripping around the clutch slave cylinder...
Brake Fluid Capacity, 88GL
Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
Fri, 17 Sep 2004 07:39:08 -0400
...slave cylinder this weekend, and figured I'd swap out the hydraulic fluid as well. How much should I have on hand? thanks, Matt...
Re: The Berg and springs
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 18 Apr 1995 21:45:30 -0700 (PDT)
...As for the hydraulics, I think he's mostly > talking about the long run, 45,000 miles down the road situation when the > engine...
Broken hydraulic lifter '86 Question
Historical mailing list
Tue, 09 Jul 1996 15:13:57 -0800
...Now, while putting it back together, I noticed a keeper is missing out of one of the hydraulic lifters, and a chip is missing...
Re: 2.1 hydraulic lifter rebuild kit available?
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:02:13 -0400
...34 AM, "Jim Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > I see hydraulic lifters for the 2.1 priced about $20 each. That's a...
Re: 2.1 hydraulic lifter rebuild kit available?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:27:52 -0700
...2.1 hydraulic lifter rebuild kit available? > > I see hydraulic lifters for the 2.1 priced about $20 each. That's a > lot of...
Re: Leaking Power Steering Fluid
Historical mailing list
Sat, 17 May 1997 15:22:57 -0400 (EDT)
I thought that vanagons did'nt use power steering fluid , they use hydraulic oil and it's a charcoal color found this out when...
power steering hose
Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 17:11:13 -0500
...Are you located near any agricultural equipment dealers? The places where they sell farm tractors etc often can make up custom hydraulic hoses (lots...
Re: Boston Bobs history of vanagon hydraulic lifters and the bentley book
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Sun, 17 Jun 2001 16:36:13 -0500
Go, Boston Bob! Dave in KC 85 Westy http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1 > My completed article will be posted on my web site in...
Re: Old Hydraulic WBX Lifters
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 4 Feb 2013 13:59:38 -0500
You never know... ;-) On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 12:31 PM, Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net>wrote: > Is there any sense in saving...
Re: Crunchy Clutch Pedal Feel - intermittant
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:07:22 -0400
...I recently replaced my clutch hydraulics and got a faulty master cylinder. My clutch worked, but it was sometimes really tough to push down...
Bleeding clutch system--what gives?
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Sun, 18 Jun 2000 16:11:31 -0700
...Meanwhile, the bad threads had damaged my hydraulic line, so had to pull that and get the threads cleaned up. OK. Hydraulic line back...
Fw: [KG] Needed Tools
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 13 Nov 2000 14:10:04 -0700
...Also removes fingerprints, warts and > >calluses. > > > >HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK: Used for lowering drop spindle trucks to the ground, > >trapping the jack handle firmly under...
Re: Get yourself a hydraulic press!
Historical mailing list - Stuart
Sat, 27 Nov 1999 18:34:56 -0800
...and rust proofing facility. > > [Anything to watch out for on the hydraulic press? Between my van and my > brother's Triumph's...] > > Mike > '85...
Re: calliper bleed screws
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 14:23:46 -0400
...people might think i'm nuts and that it will contaminate the hydraulic system but i have been doing it for years with no...
power steering rack replacement
Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
Tue, 7 Sep 2004 09:09:46 -0500
...I flushed out the hydraulic system by placing a bucket under the open hydraulic lines and cranking the engine over until the fluid ran...
No Clutch
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 2 Mar 2005 08:49:36 -0500
...I checked the hydraulics, and bleed: Clean, no leaks, no air.
Re: jump!
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Thu, 14 Dec 1995 10:47:22 -0800 (PST)
...Anyone know for sure if this is how the hydraulic lifters work? -David ============================================================================ David Schwarze '73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat) San Diego...
Re: Clutch ?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
Tue, 10 Sep 2002 13:10:07 -0400
...Since you have a hydraulic > clutch, it is self-adjusting. On the old cable clutches, it was possible to > adjust them too tight, which...
Re: Hydraulic valve adjustment question
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:05:50 -0500
...2008 6:23 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Hydraulic valve adjustment question > > And what if a lifter is not firm? What...
Diesel-Adjust the hydraulic clutch?
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Thu, 8 Nov 2001 16:57:36 -0700
My clutch has started to feel sticky and shifting is "clunky". I recently replaced the slave cylinder, and now I looked at the clutch...
Re: Rebuilding master cyclinder
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:45:39 -0500
...And no, it's not necessary; just use the working fluid to rebuild any hydraulic cylinders. In this case, it's regular brake fluid...
Re: Is this what I think it is?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:38:17 -0700
People are not familiar with hydraulics in street hot rods and show cars ? Very powerful, fast acting hydraulic rams are fitted to the suspension...
Re: Old Hydraulic WBX Lifters
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 Feb 2013 19:41:35 -0500
...Old Hydraulic WBX Lifters Is there any sense in saving these? Cleaning out the garage this weekend I found a large coffee can full...
Re: Power steering rack with fluid
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 9 Jun 2010 20:11:56 -0500
...power steering rack without hydraulic fluid? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 5:35 PM > > > Scott, > > I have a couple...
Clutch size?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 16 Jan 1995 08:24:19 -0600 (CST)
...The '81 must have had the 228mm clutch (it does have hydraulic linkage) while the '73 has the 210mm. The manual says that the...
Valve noise
Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
Mon, 15 May 2000 09:55:46 -0400
On a '91 Wolfie - over 60 mph at operating temp hydraulic lifter clacks. Sometime pretty good. Back off or in congested traffic no valve...
Hydraulic lifter links
Historical mailing list - Jim
Mon, 23 Jun 2003 21:29:21 -0700
<http://www.cranecams.com/hydlfaq.htm> <http://www.aera.org/Techside/basicsabouthydrauliclifters.htm> <http://www.tunacan.net/t4/tech/hydcam.htm> <http://www.babcox...
Re: A query about jackstands
Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 00:48:05 -0400
...I use hydraulics (bottle or floor) for any vehicle over 4000lbs now...
Remove Power Steering Hoses
Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
Thu, 6 May 2004 19:01:08 -0400
...and low pressure lines so I can take it to a hydraulic store and get new ones made. All replies would be much appreciated...
Re: VW Camper dreams.."Carthago" highroof poptop
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Mon, 23 Oct 2006 10:22:43 -0700
> > youd also have to use some sort of hydraulic or gas charged lifts to lift > that top, it would be incredibly heavy > > chris sure...
Re: No best answer to Pop Top raise
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Tue, 6 Feb 2007 00:21:34 -0500
I would bet some enterprising young lad or lassie could fabricate a poptop-raiser with pieces from a hydraulic lift, such as the kind...
1985 Vanagon - lower ball joint
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Sat, 3 Nov 2007 17:29:44 -0400
How is this ball joint replaced -pressed in ONLY by hydraulic press/shop -manually.... I've replaced all other parts to my suspension, including...
drum brake woes
Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
Sat, 17 Aug 2013 17:45:25 -0400
...The hydraulic system is bled and there are no fluid leaks. But, the brake pedal goes almost all the way to the floor with...
How did older vans carry wheelchairs?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 23 May 1996 21:59:44 GMT
...My Eurovan has a modern hydraulic swing-out wheelchair lift and a single point floorlock, but I doubt such were used in the late...
Re: ticking sound from engine
Historical mailing list
Wed, 25 Jun 1997 21:20:31 -0400 (EDT)
...To the best of my recolection hydraulic lifters run with NO clearance and never should be adjusted. Clearance IS the problem! You are absolutely...
Re: running a log splitter from a power steering pump???
Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
Fri, 20 Jul 2001 12:42:54 -0600
...I've liberated a hydraulic cylinder and > valve and now just need a hydraulic pump... what is the volume and > pressure of the power...
PS Whine is Gone!!!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Oct 2001 11:37:33 EDT
...Apparantly it was the power steering hose that had been made up by the local hydraulics shop that was causing the problem. I replaced...
noisy hydraulic lifter? not going away with oil change, marvel mystery additive.
Historical mailing list - retro van
Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:17:10 -0700
...The Big Green Book says the hydraulic section of the pushrod/lifter assy can be removed with engine not removed and minor disassembly. Does...
Dying Clutch Hydraulics
Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
Sat, 6 Jan 2001 20:37:15 -0700
...back-bleeding if an air bubble gets into a high point in the clutch hydraulic line. TIA for any suggestions. Geo Hahn 84 Westy
Re: Adjusting Valves 78 Air Cooled
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sat, 1 Feb 2003 13:16:32 -0500
...Yes, you have to adjust them, but the hydraulics don't seem to stay pumped up well in aircooled engines. Too hot, maybe. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David...
Re: Power steering
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:53:27 -0600
...to me what the restrictor in the high pressure hose > from hydraulic pump to metal line does, and how it works to do its...
Re: Stop calling hydraulics "Master" and "Slave" you sickos
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sun, 30 Nov 2003 22:59:37 -0500
Gnarlodious wrote: > <http://edition.cnn.com/2003/TECH/ptech/11/26/master.term.reut/index.html> > CNN.com - 'Master' and 'slave' computer labels unacceptable...
Is '78 a good year
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Wed, 20 Sep 95 17:20:11 PDT
...I understand that the hydraulic lifters are a benefit as well the exhaust system (which is still fairly easy to find vs. the '79...
Re: Hydraulic valve lifter (mis)operation
Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
Tue, 1 Feb 2000 11:54:48 PST
...1 turn (360 degrees) from 6 mils, to allow the >"hydraulic" > > part of "hydraulic lifters" to take over from there. > > Rich > > > >Richard >I deal...
Re: running board/side step for vanagon
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Thu, 20 Jun 2002 11:38:19 +1000
...remove them to use the jack? I'd just carry a hydraulic jack under the rear seat in case of a flat on the...
Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 01:38:26 +0000
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Re: Sources - No V-gon Content
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Mon, 26 May 2003 20:11:08 -0400
John Rodgers wrote: > Sorry for the use of bandwidth for non-Vanagon content, but I need a > little help. > > I need to source hydraulic...
NEVC (not exactly vanagon content) ... Paris-Dakar Rallye
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 3 Jan 2004 22:31:41 -0600
...seems the front wheel is hydraulic-driven, and is only powered if the rear wheel slips. gee. where have we heard that before?? ;) uj
re- Repairing Clutch's Slave Cylinder
Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
Tue, 23 Nov 1999 13:57:13 +0000
...It could be the hydraulic pipe joint on the top side of the cylinder or it could be the cylinder itself. If it's...
Re: 1981 Vanagon Clutch Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:45:40 -0500
...This reduced the drip rate of the fluid > while the hydraulic fittings were disconnected. > - I thought the master cylinder replacement was tricky until I...
Re: The Ideal vanagon
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 16 Oct 2003 19:56:46 -0700
I figured that with all the great mechanical skills that Vanagon owners have, hydraulic suspension would not be any challenge to most. Or how...
Re: Hydraulic Lifter Week
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 7 Jun 2005 17:30:49 -0400
Tabe, As I recall, someone said the engine's compression incressed when they switched to zero clearance. Maybe you could experiment and record the...
Re: Wild -just about EVERYTHING for T1/T2/T3
Historical mailing list - TC
Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:02:37 -0700
> http://jpgroup.anet.dk/ shh that is www.cip.com main source :) all their body panels, heater blower motors , hydraulic lifters and that is...