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• Re: Organizers for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 08:03:02 -0800
  ...I'd include photos...but The Anti-Christ is buried in a snowbank with a blown Torque Converter Seal and other major problems..so...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:52:16 -0800
  ...Larger diameter tires require a proportionately larger retarding torque on the wheel to generate the same stopping force. Putting 215x75-15 tires on a...
• Re: Auto transmission from ten years of storage....what should i do?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 22:46:42 -0500
  ...Might be worth calling a >transmission shop to see if they have a way to flush the >sludge out of your old torque convertor...
• Re: Upon seeing Bostig's handiwork
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:52:39 -0400
  ...115 hp, 126 ft lb torque > Zetech: 130 hp, 130 ft lbs torque. > (Guys, forgive me if I have the numbers wrong) > > I've...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:48:21 -0400
  ...If acceleration is lethargic and manually shifting or keeping the tranny from up shifting makes an improvement than the torque converter is suspect. A...
• Re: Headstud Horror PROGRESS
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 12:19:42 -0800
  ...start turning with "pulses" of torque. If the bolt doesn't turn easily, > STOP > > 7. remove e-z out, apply more oil, and more...
• Re: Vanagon Cylinder Head Gasket video I just made
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Mar 2014 21:12:39 -0500
  ...For final torque use a beam or dial type torque wrench, not a clicker. Replace the valve adjusting nuts so they don’t tear...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:21:31 -0700
  One thing you're not factoring in, different amounts of torque being provided by the engine at different rpm. An engine is most fuel...
• Re: In defense of Subaru...
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. White
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 10:07:50 MST
  ...The 2.2 Flat is quite torquey low down. Coming out of an Audi Turbo Quattro, I was immediately impressed by the low-end...
• Tiico Concern regarding bending frame rail
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 14:53:57 -0700
  ...Having a solid connection instead of the pivotable joint will transfer the load from a torque to a sheer, like the Right Hand Engine...
• Aircooled Westy 0-60
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 16:31:00 -0400
  ...the Vanagon needs less bore, and more stroke for added torque... then maybe we'll see 0-60 in 38 seconds. Brick. Bringing your...
• Re: My AT is fine, but...( read this please, original poster )
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:31:27 -0800
  ...you won't get all the old fluid out of the torque converter doing it that way, but you get to look in there...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 25 Jan 2017 02:55:20 -0500
  ...The IMI won't touch those, not nearly the cranking speed or torque of the TDI starter. Three failed IMI starters within 50K miles...
• Re: Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:10:04 EDT
  ...YES, do not all of you check the torque of this nut EVERY time you change the filter ? VERY IMPORTANT. If you do not...
• RE: Clutch Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 11:59:09 -0700
  ...The engine and clutch are still rotating in the normal direction, of course, the the reaction to driveline torque will be in the opposite...
• Re: Crank Pulley (more)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Wed, 10 Dec 1997 03:59:40 UT
  Scott, Since the single pulley bolt is only torqued to 44 lb-ft it shouldn't be hard - use the tips from the list...
• Re: Canadian rebuilt 2.0L engines, Good?
  Historical mailing list - byard
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 08:58:56 -0700
  ...loose heads, or could be nobody ever bothered to check the torque after breaking it in. Not defending the Canadian rebuilds, but it sure...
• Exhaust banging on startup:'87 westy
  Historical mailing list - John W. Parkins
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 12:48:43 -0400
  ...When the engine "catches" the torque causes the engine to rotate in the engine compartment. The exhaust pipe, from the left back cylinder, hits...
• Re: oil pump
  Historical mailing list - Walter E Stephens
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 21:26:54 -0700
  ...You must first remove the engine pulley, this is a high torque nut. I had to make a tool like that shown in the...
• Knocking Rod arm/B. Bobs
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 13:58:37 +0000
  ...Right now it seems to be at the front of engine towards torque converter. We used a staff to our ears touching the case...
• Stranded Vanagon owner in WA - PLEASE HELP if you can!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 19:10:25 -0700
  ...Does anybody in the Prosser WA area have a spare to help him out? The original high torque starter came from us and I...
• 3 generations of buses
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 10:34:20 EST
  ...long stroke, beefy cam engine that should have about 30% more torque. It should be ready this weekend. http://blueridgejan.com/samsbus/ The rest...
• Re: Engine Change
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 18:50:50 -0500
  ...bolts right in longer stroke crank and sligthly bigger cam more torque better over all power Bob Donalds Boston Engine http://www.bostonengine.com...
• Apilogy - briefly !
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:52:57 -0700
  ...Apparently I wrote the words 'be glad you don't have a Zetec in there' ........regarding torque converter oil seal leaks in automatic transmission...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:55:42 -0700
  ...Use the >> >> data >> published by VW for your van. >> > > I sure as heck wouldn't torque any alloy wheels to 133ft lbs. That > would...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:21:46 -0700
  ...Don't let the >>>> torque converter fall off the front shaft prematurely. Then carefully >>>> pull the torque converter off the front shaft and you...
• Eurospec questions.
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 21:55:16 -0400
  ...Which should make the engine run better. (larger ports) How is the power and torque curve? That seemed to be the biggest problem with...
• rear heater core installed--free old one?
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 21:57:12 -0500
  ...Did not consult any torque values, and I don't have a torque wrench anyway. I keep that stuff in my noodle, as Mozart...
• Re: Water Pump Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 20 Jun 2020 09:19:30 -0400
  ...GoWesty has a nifty > > tool they throw in with their EFI kit to hold the flywheel through the > > torque convert bolt access hole. Tool...
• Re: EV Horsepower (was EV-Winnebago)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Pelikan
  Sun, 15 Sep 1996 21:01:48 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The engine hits peak torque at 2200 rpm. I've had 1200 lbs or more loaded in the van on half a dozen or...
• Re: Drain plug problems
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jan 1996 13:38:01 -0500
  ...I used too much torque on the bolt during my oil changes, >but since I haven't used torque wrenches to tighten this bolt...
• Re: inline 4 vs Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:43:27 -0700
  ...Running premium gas helps noticeably with the torque at lower RPM (as well as MPG) due to the knock sensor and high compression. I...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 9 May 2013 14:45:50 -0700
  ...To re-torque the heads, I presume that is as simple as to remove the valve covers and tighten? I can probably borrow a...
• Re: AAAAAAAHHH !!! i cant make up my mind! subaru or 1.8l vw 4cyl
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 02:42:43 -0400
  ...But the engine will be fine, you won't really notice any power problems, and the 2.0 liter has it all, torque and...
• Bostig Dyno day - Sunday July 31st!!
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 12:33:14 -0400
  ...Up until now everyone has simply always quoted factory crank numbers for HP and torque, but modified intakes and exhausts to fit things into...
• Re: European ebay find, would this really work?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 01:53:31 -0600
  ...Original ECU program is in process, but the signal of MAGNUM oxygen >sensor powerchip is cheating it in each microsecond delivering higher >horsepower, torque...
• Question about rear wheel bearing spacers etc.
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 12 Jul 2019 14:56:04 -0500
  ...prior to VIN 25ZBH119362 install new sleeves and axle nuts and torque nuts to 500 Nm." What are the thoughts on "always replace" in...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:58:22 -0400
  Perhaps a high-torque starter is what's needed. I have seen adapter plates that allow use of a TDI starter. I also have...
• Re: New Kit For VW Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 6 Jan 2012 12:09:55 -0500
  ...My understanding is that the engine is a nice flat torque curve so might be good for the vanagon. Personally I'd lean toward...
• Re: Upper bushings???
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 06 May 94 08:52:22 EDT
  ...the end of the bar on the ground and used engine > torque to break the suckers loose. It was hard even then (the back...
• The !New! Bungee bus (was:Type 2 Engine Mount)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 06 Jun 1996 09:12:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...what the properties of bungee cords are, in the transmission of torque from clutch plate to tranny input shaft. This may be the Divine...
• Re: Performance Stuff?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Jun 1997 21:07:15 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It has something like 150 hp and 110 lb/feet of torque. best o' luck I hate to be a smarty-pants, but just...
• Re: laplander photos
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 21:00:50 -0400
  ...The carbed Volvo gas engine never had much low end torque. /m -- Martin Jagersand email: jag@cs.yale.edu Computer Science Department jag@cs...
• Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons (clarification)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 15:11:37 EST
  ...exhaust header than the stock setup > (more flow = more hp and torque) and a turbo muffler (also more flow). The > really good news is...
• Vanagon diesel engine transplants
  Historical mailing list - Dar Crammond
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 10:11:39 EST
  ...know, it isn't about > horsepower, but the reliability and added torque > would be nice. Valve > adjustments would be a bummer, though. > Also, any...
• Syncro front diff.
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Phillips
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 21:03:31 -0800
  ...Is there a certain amount of time that it takes for the front to engage? How much torque is actually displaced to the front...
• Re: off road in a Vanagon Was Tires
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 02:15:47 PDT
  What do the South Africans say about taking their Vanagons off road, or in wet driving conditions??? - They have 15 inch wheels, high torque...
• Re: Rear axle nut size?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 May 2002 18:11:13 -0400
  ...and it's quite difficult to remove (and needs very large torque to replace -- 500 newton-meters and then turn it to the next...
• What are syptoms of a bad torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:47:08 -0500
  I have a rebuilt engine in a 81 vanagon I have had for a while. Everything is tuned, good vacuum, CO, etc. The van...
• Re: Help with 93 EV.
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 11:14:46 -0400
  ...other car manufacturers to tune van engines for more low-end torque at the expense of horsepower at the top end. Vans also tend...
• Towing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Denmiester
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 06:11:40 -0400
  ...So it's front wheels on, and drag the back ones...question is, once the torque convertor is removed from the bellhousing, the ATF...
• Re: vanagon lab report
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 11:47:33 -0500
  ...Gear Ratio's are just guesses so the torque and power may be wrong. Isn't that the same as not having a report...
• Re: Battery Fireworks after starter install!! Help!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:39:35 -0500
  ...wrote: > So, I replaced the crap ass starter with a Hi-Torque IMI 104. Installation > exactly the same as removal, all the same wires...
• Re: Stuck Head
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:35:37 -0700
  ...The head is still in the same position as when it is torqued down. Thanks, Mike
• Re: Audi V8 install pics
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 11:13:30 -0800
  ...page on my website: > > http://www.members.shaw.ca/McTavishPac/V8/V8.html wonder how that tranny is going to handle that much torque :(
• Vanabog (help)
  Historical mailing list - RobT
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:37:44 -0700
  ...If he did fry the inners of the automatic, there will be plenty a crap circulating in the system, including inside the torque converter...
• Re: TDI Conversion Advice
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 11 May 2017 11:11:33 -0400
  ...issues, > > install experience and set up, fuel economy, maintenance schedule, > > power/torque, tuning, lessons learned) > > > > I am considering a TDI as a potential option...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 06:57:44 -0700
  ...00 AM, JRodgers wrote: > Is there a specified or a standard torque value for the bolt? > > John Rodgers > > On 6/13/2012 11:42...
• Re: rear wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:24:23 -0700
  ...Housing in good shape, Spacer Sleeve not worn and nut torqued to 360 '#s. All-good for a second lifetime. Now, about whipping a...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:03:32 -0700
  ...VW engineers have it wrong and you don't need to torque lug bolts/nuts to spec. alistair On 2011-09-25, at 5...