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• 1991 2.1L Wasserboxer engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 21:01:39 -0400
  ...alternator, P/S pump, P/S hoses, and reservoir, (AFM and waterpump both replaced with new 2002) and airfilter housing. Comes with complete uncut...
• Re: Coolant Leak @ Water Pump Flange
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:18:26 -0500
  ...It looks >>like its coming from the forward mounting flange of the water pump,right >>below the mounting bolt. It drips onto the oil...
• Re: How does coolant circuit to oil cooler work?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 10:42:10 -0700
  ...under slight pressure from the water pump....through the bypass hose, and back into the water pump housing ..around and around. gradually the t...
• My thoughts on heat.
  Historical mailing list
  15 Nov 94 14:51
  ...Could the standard oil pump cope with that? What would happen if you got an air pocket in the oil pipes? d) water cooled...
• Re: Another leak
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 16:45:06 +0100
  ...going in and out of it -- going from the water pump, the > oil cooler, that silly plastic ring tube (what is that for, anyway...
• Tim Smith On Trans FAQ
  Historical mailing list - "Tim Smith (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 11:15:55 -0500
  ...failure, oil over 120C leads to bearing cage melting, and pitting of tooth surfaces. (Porsche went from splash lube to trans oil pump with...
• Re: Stub Axle / Grease: Enough Is Too Much
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 20:54:17 -0500
  ...just think of all the 30 year old chevy's with differential and rear wheel bearings bathed in the same gear oil - almost unheard...
• Re: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 13 May 2013 09:59:04 -0700
  ...mounts > motor mounts > oil pan > oil pickup > oil filler > dipstick & tube > exhaust mounts > bell housing > bell housing dust shield > bell housing to engine attachment...
• Re: just one drip
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 18:30:25 -0700
  ...thermostat housing - the gasket between these two pieces is a possible offender, too. More likely, in fact, than the nuts holding the pump on...
• Swap update
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Fri, 8 May 1998 21:27:48 EDT
  ...Removed motor mounts from diesel (took pictures) Removed oil pan from JH motor (looks clean in there) Removed oil pan from diesel (looks nasty...
• Re: oil
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jul 1994 02:08:59 -0500 (CDT)
  ...EXPERIMENT, THOUGH. >Melling high-volume pump, air flaps removed, long gentle warmups. >The air flaps in the fan housing in the type IV motor...
• Re: Replacing thermostat on 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 18:06:09 EDT
  ...Anyhow I just went to take off the thermostat housing and of course one of the bolts broke. So off comes the water pump...
• Re: Moo is leaking Big Time!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 02 Dec 1996 21:47:26 -0800
  ...Hose between the thermostat housing and the pipe blew. $50 (to a different dealer) a couple of hours later and I'm on my...
• Re: looking for Some used diesel parts.
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 18:52:42 -0400
  ...for a used oil pan, oil pump and maniful (exhaust) of 1.6 diesel vanagon; now I have the housing bell of diesel, for...
• Re: Update and question inline VW Van block swap (in progress)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:55:35 -0700
  ...So I >>> have a >>> different oil pump now than before, the one from the Jetta with an >>> incorporated water/oil interface(not being used...
• Crank shaft seal front and back
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 11:56:12 -0800
  You all may recall I had my front crank shaft seal replaced when I put in a new oil pump a few days ago...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Jan 2021 03:27:57 +0000
  ...still plastic housing remove and inspect it for damage/cracking. For the belt failure most likely it was the water pump/alternator belt that...
• Re: 2.1 hydraulic lifter rebuild kit available?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:27:52 -0700
  ...It's a > powerful solvent type oil. > > If you had noisy lifters that took a long time to pump up, it was > likely due...
• Re: Oil cooler R&R
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 22:46:24 -0400
  ...t-stat housing to the head and the other pipe that is held by the inlet pipe to the water pump. Note that most...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 19:41:03 -0700
  ...Sometimes the ball bearing may appear loose the housing. The main issue here is that the bearing does not spin in the housing. This...
• Re: oil pressure -- next round
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Thu, 17 May 2007 22:49:22 -0700
  ...Scratches in the oil cover is common. Dirt. Was it a new pump and >>>> housing? You can check the housing for wear with a...
• Re: Swap update
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 8 May 1998 20:42:05 -0700
  ...For my swap I kept the Vanagon power steering pump. I used a a/c bracket that the VW dealer gave me to mount...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:36:13 -0400
  ...You >> > > could be overheating the oil. Make sure it is not overfilled and that >> > > oil cooler is actually passing coolant. Maybe try replacing pump...
• '89 Vanagon GL Diagnostic Challenge
  Historical mailing list - Trevor Barran
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 22:12:59 -0600
  ...Weak oil pump. I figure when the engine heats up and the oil is less viscous, a screwed pump is unable to maintain oil...
• Re: oil
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 4 Jul 94 23:12:26 PDT
  ...In the meantime, my oil-related mods are as follows: VDO pressure and temp gauges, Melling high-volume pump, air flaps removed, long gentle...
• Re: Problem putting Golf diesel into Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 25 May 2000 17:04:05 -0700
  ...his old engine, removed all of the Vanagon specific parts > (including oil pump), broke down the Rabbit/Golf engine (checking rings, all > bearings, etc...
• Re: Water pump ?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 17:48:24 -0700
  Hi, I just finished fixing a waterpump and the associated thermostat housing on my 84 1.9. I got the pump and thermostat for...
• Update and question inline VW Van block swap (in progress)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11:19:14 -0700
  ...So I have a different oil pump now than before, the one from the Jetta with an incorporated water/oil interface(not being used...
• It started!!! YAY
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 13:11:37 -0500
  ...I'm just glad it's not likely a failed TD pump. (those are $$$) planning on repairing the exhasut and Turbo housing for a...
• Re: Few maintenance questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 17:57:40 -0800
  ...And yes, you sure do have to be careful with the 4 screws that hold the t-stat cover on the plastic thermostat housing...
• Advice with cooling system problem
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 11 Jun 2005 10:10:02 -0400
  ...I think it has oily slime inside from the oil in coolant that is not letting it work properly. Any other opinions or advice...
• Re: [DIESEL] How the heck to prime oil pump?(Saga continues, pics on www)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 21:04:40 -0700
  ...Even with the damage, the valve closes all the way to where there is no gap for oil to escape. At this point, you...
• Engine Teardown Q's
  Historical mailing list - Curt Lewis
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 16:13:24 -0500
  ...pump need to be removed prior to splitting the case? I took the front cover off of the oil pump and the pump housing...
• Re: Yeah! It's a water pump weekend! (questions of course)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:27:37 -0700
  ...I had to remove > it from the oil cooler else impossible to access the lower left water pump > mounting bolt. > - the wire to the...
• Re: Oil light and warning
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:19:55 -1000
  ...The Dynamic Oil Pressure warning cirucit should be quite happy with that wire grounded ..'thinking' oil pressure above whatever the threshold rpm is OK...
• Re: ## changing 1990 2.1L waterleaker oil cooler hoses in situ
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 01:53:31 -0700
  ...Quick change of hose OK, but removing water pump, oil cooler, coolant pipe - well, that's more for a private garage. I usually do...
• Re: Restoration of 1991 Carat MT
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:18:49 -0800
  ...Low Oil Pressure sender - between the pushrod tubes High Oil Pressure sender - below the water pump Temp2 sender in the thermostat housing - Just replace...
• RE: Rack am Ruined
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 3 Jul 97 19:12:29 UT
  ...No other symptoms to report, Dexron oil ATF Castrol no rude noises, >no excessive heat or any thing else Puzzled Larry Carter ..
• Re: Transplant complication
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 22:16:45 -0400
  ...The smallest one goes all the way through the final drive and trans to the oil pump at the very far end of the...
• Re: bleeding coolant solution?
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 08:45:37 -0500
  ...I went to my FLAPS and found a Sta-Lube pump meant to screw onto gear oil jugs ($6), tested it for a fit...
• Free Vanagon and Diesel parts.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 23:23:13 -0500
  ...pump housing Vanagon Diesel big diam filler neck (to fit truck size filler nozzles) one or two vaccum pumps, vane type. vngn D oil...
• Vanagon coolant hoses!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 12:37:13 -0500
  ...60 Oil cooler tube to tube leading to thermostat housing. No replacement looked for. 025-121-058-J $13.05 Water pump to metal...
• Re: The hits keep coming
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 16:54:47 -0400
  It is possible and common for the governor seal to fail which will cause ATF to transfer into the differential housing. It can be...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:55:31 -0500
  ...Oil Filter-For what they cost replace with every oil change. Factory recommendation was 7,500 miles. There are many variables for how often...
• '66 progress, engine in
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 10:30:49 -0700
  ...I ran the hoses from the oil pump and main oil gallery up through the sheetmetal on the left side where a second battery...
• Re: Oil cooler R&R
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 22:06:32 -0500
  ...t-stat housing > to the head and the other pipe that is held by the inlet pipe to the water > pump. Note that most...
• Re: Manual Trans Oil Chg Question
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 10:30:34 -0800
  ...the bell housing and the fill is on the pass side just below & fwd of the shift stuff. Drain the oil when hot (it...
• PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:01:01 -0400
  ...hoses(many different, ask for specific ones) *Engine oil cooler (great shape)-$10 *Oil pump with cover (was putting out up to 55 psi...
• Re: thoughts on a late model TDI engine into a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Feb 2018 09:22:01 -0500
  ...I believe fast makes 50° oil pans > for later TDI engines and Weddle says they have 50° bell housing for > 091+094 transaxles. > > On...
• Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:21:26 -0800
  ...Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?) > > I mounted mine above the opening at the top of the bell housing. You can > feel some breeze there...
• How to determine if you need new heads?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 10 May 2009 20:02:35 -0700
  ...New water pump, new little coolant�hoses to oil cooler New thermostat new thermostat housing top New TempII sensor New Temp Sender New wiring...
• Re: Coolant Pump Etc. Sealant. Factory?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 30 May 2014 14:28:44 -1000
  ...I recommend a high quality black silicone sealant such as The Right Stuff ( the ONLY sealant I ever use anymore, for oil pans, cooling...
• Re: TDD setback
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 21:33:58 -0500
  ...block because all my existing oil pan, oil pump and pick up tube, right-side motor mount, bell housing, hoses, etc would bolt right...
• Re: Restoration of 1991 Carat MT
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:40:57 -0600
  ...Low Oil Pressure sender - between the pushrod tubes > High Oil Pressure sender - below the water pump > Temp2 sender in the thermostat housing - Just replace...
• Re: rear axle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:47:43 -0500
  ...Keep pumping to push out as much of the old grease as possible. Wipe out all the excess grease, wipe all the way back...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:44:40 -0800
  ...a while ago) and drain coolant Remove oil filter Remove (or loosen) large nut and loosen housing Replace gasket Reassemble Anyone know what size...
• Re: 1987 WBX 2.1 For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 2 May 2010 16:13:23 -0400
  ...owner and it has all new > hoses, new thermostat housing and sensors, new water pump. I'm, also selling > the ECU, AFM, and all...
• Success - Re: 1991 2.1 - Oil Cooler coolant line blown...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 4 Jul 2016 22:00:49 -0600
  ...I had some high pressure fuel line with me & did a bypass from the water pump up to the thermostat housing, bypassing the oil...
• Re: Gas->Deisel?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 May 97 11:04:05 EDT
  ...Bell housing Oil pan, oil pump (or at least the lower part of the oil pump with the pickup tube) The motor mounts and...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:15:35 -0700
  ...still plastic housing remove and inspect it for damage/cracking. > > > > For the belt failure most likely it was the water pump/alternator belt > that...