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• cams and lifters and more power wasRe: lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 21:23:01 -0500
  ...You can get a mild hydraulic cam and I think most rebuilders install them. fellow vanagon types The best way to make better power...
• Re: Wheel cylinders with oem spring?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:57:29 +0000
  ...Think of pumping a hydraulic jack. I sell the ATE rear wheel cylinders which are OE. Any other brake parts you might need we...
• Re: more collision damage found
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:10:28 -0700
  ...on it as it turns. > > I think I can borrow a hydraulic spreader or ram to push that > crossmember back where it belongs. �I...
• Re: AT problems again - Dennis H.?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 18:16:40 -0400
  ...Late engagement or having to rev the engine is usually a sign of low hydraulic oil pressure. This can be caused by a clogged...
• Re: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 13:40:14 -1000
  ...I have one van where it's a solid 2 inches..all due to mechanical slop, nothing to do with hydraulics. On that van...
• Re: the VW Eurovan's future is doomed here in the US...please read and give feedback
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 12:58:28 -0500
  ...4-wheel hydraulic discs with ABS, traction control > (ASR), automatic load sensing > > Body type: Steel / unibody design > Fuel tank: 25 gallons > Airbags: Driver and...
• Re: Remove AC Cabinet 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 20 Jul 2003 20:53:13 -0400
  ...I use a hydraulic jack on which I place a square of plywood followed by some cardboard boxes. Anything that will "Fill the gap...
• Head Corrosion prevention Discussion
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 05:34:37 -0400
  ...My current theory of "hydraulic pressure", generated by the water pump, which forces coolant beneath the seal before the engine warms up is still...
• Re: Stuck in 4th - Final Answer + more questions-removing transmission!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:29:43 -0500
  ...Two bolts on right frame and on left frame And the transmission mount bolt And the hydraulic line to the slave cylinder on the...
• Re: speaking of clutch slave failure- thanks
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 15:36:56 -0700
  ...never had a hydraulic >clutch system before. Found lots of fixes in archives but not so much >a descript of the failure symptom (save...
• Re: New head replacement, bad gas mileage...
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:36:48 -0700
  ...I have also replace a new set of hydraulic lifters. Everything went well, I readjust the valve half turn further IN after the stop...
• Re: Silcone Coolants lines ???Re: 85 Gl Auto Tranny 5/8" Coolant Hoses to Tranny Cooler Busted-
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 20:53:45 -0700
  ...Neoprene with Armorcoat Temperature Range: -40�F 249.8�F > > http://hydraulics2.goodyear.com/cfmx/web/hosesearch/hose_family_results.cfm? > hosefamily=ARMORCOAT%20...
• Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:49:25 -0500
  ...not firing > cylinders. > I'll go over my method on adjusting hydraulic valve lifters if you want. > Scott > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: difficulty shifting
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Oct 2017 15:16:59 -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: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 08:37:55 -0700
  ...heat there will be transferred right into the calipers and the hydraulics....Heat rises so the top of your wheels will get all the...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:58:50 -0400
  ...is not hanging by the hose. > > > No need to open the hydraulics. > > > > > > then the disc and hub will come off the spindle. > > > Should really...
• Re: My Eurospec conversion problem
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 17:26:57 -0700
  ...Eurospec accounts for that > because they say the Jetta has hydraulic motor mounts which do not >transmit the vibration to the body like the...
• Re: Just interesting observation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 19:54:31 -0500
  ...Those are hydraulic lifters in the 81, > so it is very likely subject to the same leakdown problems, which in the > WBX engines is...
• Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:03:13 -0500
  ...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: 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 04:31:57 -0500
  At 02:53 1/8/00 , John wrote: >David, > > How can something with the precise tolerances of a hydraulic lifter >produce such adverse & varying...
• Re: Turbo diesel motor in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 19:56:15 -0700
  ...drill a hole in your aluminium oil pan and visit a hydraulic shop to get those nifty compression fittings and a new return line...
• Re: Replacing the master cylider
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 10 May 2008 12:10:05 -0700
  ...Bleeding in new high quality brake fluid to all 4 wheels and the clutch hydraulic circuit once a year would not cost much at...
• Re: difficulty shifting
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 5 Oct 2017 13:00:24 -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: Manual tranny clutch adjustment,
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 09:04:20 -0400
  ...His problem could be mechanical or maybe even just the hydraulics. It is possible for the pedal cylinder to fail in way that it...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:05:16 -0700
  ...is not hanging by the hose. > > > > No need to open the hydraulics. > > > > > > > > then the disc and hub will come off the spindle. > > > > Should really...
• I Want To Be A Vanaslob ;o)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 16:32:58 +0000
  ...couple of wool blankets > a couple of jugs of water > a hydraulic jack > the much-maligned stock VW jack > a genuine USSR-surplus titanium...
• Re: bmw brake booster "upgrade"
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:09:17 -0500
  ...t be improved, as this is limited by the > calipers and hydraulic system, not the strength of my legs at this point. > But: > 2...
• Re: FS: '85 GL Iowa
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:08:41 -0400
  ...Except for > the engine leaking coolant in sub freezing temperatures, the engine is in > good shape--occasional hydraulic lifter tick if i haven't...
• '66 air conditioner (description + anyone want it?)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Mar 1996 14:14:09 -0700
  ...except for full flow oil filter, sand seal, balance, and mebbe hydraulic lifters.) Also, I don't know how much longer freon will be...
• Re: [Vanagon-EngConv] shifter grind after swap
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 10:45:20 -0400
  ...against the forces of the clutch arm/cylinder. > > I checked the Hydraulic fluid it's full in the Master Cylinder. > > I put in about...
• Re: Electric Water Pump (was: Re: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:49:42 -0800
  ...Jeep even went so far as to have a hydraulic motor, controlled by the main ECU to drive the radiator fan - so they could...
• Re: more collision damage found
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:26:13 -0500
  ...I think I can borrow a hydraulic spreader or ram to push that crossmember back where it belongs. I'm not sure what such...
• Finally....(long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 17:04:49 -0500
  ...but never had any luck setting Hydraulic Valves right... Hope I never have to do this again... although I saved myself 'bout $500-600...
• Re: Master Cylinder - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:30:14 -0500
  ...I'm talking about the clutch hydraulic system. If you replace the master, you WILL have to bleed the slave as it will not...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:05:59 -0700
  ...is not hanging by the hose. > > > > No need to open the hydraulics. > > > > > > > > then the disc and hub will come off the spindle. > > > > Should really...
• Some Questions about the ECU Chip Upgrades- Answered....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 00:31:23 EDT
  ...It had a Porsche 914 hydraulic performance cam, Modified 914 racing exhaust, electronic ignition AND DUAL- DUAL Throat 36mm Dellorto carburetors. I was getting...
• 215/85R16 tires - part II - what's the best way to cut sheet metal!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 5 May 2003 21:55:14 -0700
  ...Everything bolts back in place (wheel bearing housing, shock, ebrake line) with the exception of the hydraulic brake line. Because the trailing arms are...
• Re: Vanagon poptop spring question
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 28 May 2013 10:18:11 -0400
  ...They are yours for the asking if you want them. > >> Then of course you could install a set of the hydraulic Pop-Top Struts...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Click
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 20:28:17 -0700
  ...I always lube the ends of pushrod that go against hydraulic cylinder pistons ..like at the clutch MC and the slave too. ... never have...
• Axle Rebuild Notes
  Historical mailing list - Robert S. Williams, MD (laptop)
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:23:25 -0800
  ...Or could have had THEM drive the new bearings in with a hydraulic press... but where is the challenge in THAT?? Now, if the...
• Re: Im back with air ... mind boggling
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 11:35:41 -0800
  ...They had coated the threads on the head studs > with some kind of white sealant and ended up with > hydraulic locks when trying to...
• Re: No Clutch-Thankks
  Historical mailing list - "Vanderzanden Michael (BetP/ESE1)"
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:27:06 -0600
  ...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: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:11:19 +0000
  ...Do you also think that the low oil pressure could be the reason why I have noisy hydraulic lifter when the engine is cold...
• Re: The hits keep coming
  Historical mailing list - Richard Young
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 21:34:18 -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: Engine Overhaul Questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:29:30 -0600
  ...How dreadfully important is it that the hydraulic > tappets be reinstalled in the same place from which > they were removed?...cause if it's...
• Zoltan: Re: Halifax to Vancouver & back
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 31 May 2005 17:25:00 -0700
  ...Mostly electrical, but I would include some hydraulic items too. Even a water pump is not large and heavy. You would have to go...
• Re: Noisy Valve lifters
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 11:05:29 -0800
  ...Ever since VW introduced the hydraulic lifter in for the horizontally opposed engine (1978 2.0 air cooled--same lifter), this has occurred. It...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 15 May 2012 21:29:34 -0400
  ...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: Vanagon running rough
  Historical mailing list - two.tone.tool.box
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 20:35:47 -0800
  ...thing I found was about Oil > viscosity - too thin and the hydraulic tappets don't lift enough - I had > just used a premium brand...
• Re: Some brake tech/ideas (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:13:44 -0700
  ...the wiring to connect that > to an ABS brain and a hydraulic controller to send the appropriate > pressure > changes into the wheels, as needed...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:00:57 -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: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 18 May 2015 11:08:10 -0400
  ...I'm certain no air is in the > hydraulic system. > The mechanic said he'd run into a problem like this before. He removed...
• Re: oil from pushrod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 13:43:10 -0500
  ...last week our '81 a/c tanagon got new hydraulic > lifters fitted at a local shop, then went to a different place for a...
• Re: Power Steering issue...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 19:07:31 -0400
  ...steering friction, and a test using gauges to check the steering > hydraulic system pressures. Other than that, the wheel should be much > easier > to...
• Re: Causes of rear brake soft pedal
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:25:41 -0700
  ...I didn't open the rear hydraulics this time, so > didn't > bleed anything as a result. I will do a quick bleed and...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -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: Trouble getting WBX piston out
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:47:00 -0400
  ...Do NOT fill the cap nuts with anything as that will hydraulically prevent them from going all the way down. Apply the never-seize...
• Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:20:58 -0700
  ...I am glad I > didn't > > have to dig a hole into the pavement to get my spare on........ > > > > Now I keep a hydraulic...
• Re: On being a Vanaslob (was: sad decline)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 05:46:56 -0800
  ...couple of wool blankets a couple of jugs of water a hydraulic jack the much-maligned stock VW jack a genuine USSR-surplus titanium...
• Re: Water pump impeller wore into case
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:49:56 -0400
  ...only a small proportion of the coolant flow to escape the hydraulic "push" of the impeller; at lower RPM and lower coolant flow, the...