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• Re: Heads, lifters, the usual..
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 4 May 2002 23:06:16 -0400
  <snip> whether to remove the cylinder barrels and replace the lower o rings <snip> Of course the final decision ... and the risk is yours...
• Re: Power window issue
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:48:09 -0700
  ...Wound window to > top. > > > There are two barrel nuts, one facing upward when cover plate is off, > one > > > facing downward. Since window is up...
• Re: sliding door lock spring.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 22:03:44 -0700
  ...I've used a bit of emery cloth on lock barrel to ease the fit a bit. Also, did you re-key by selecting...
• Re: "Thanks" + Throttle cable coupler? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 23:26:09 -0400
  Throttle coupler? Like a barrel nut for "pinching" two cables together? 66 cents, plus $20 shipping:) http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid...
• Re: Pop top insulation
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:17:43 -0800
  Hey Loren, unless you solder the turnbuckle solid, its pretty easy to spin the barrel off and get into the van that way... On...
• Re: I stand corrected.(diesel question)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 12:27:37 -0700
  ...For a barrel of laughs, drink a couple beers and flip through an old 'Motor' manual or 'Chilton' that covers all makes and models...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 21:44:11 -0400
  ...secure the plate onto the plastic barrel. >> >> Then you slide the rubber boot back down over the barrel. All done. >> >> You may find that...
• Re: Putting the heads on
  Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 17:59:49 -0800
  ...got a Bentley book for the o-ring positions ? there is an o-ring at the base of the barrel, and the other one...
• Re: Power of a 2.0L Air cooled vs 2.1L???
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 19:02:53 -0500
  ...If I'd kept the van I might have tried a smaller air correction jet in the secondary barrel. > I live in Canada, it...
• Instrument cluster light issues
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Mon, 17 May 2021 21:02:31 -0400
  ...So I finally got the 2.8mm open barrel connector to fix it so I wire everything up and put an inline fuse near...
• Re: Pop top insulation
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:44:49 -0800
  ...you solder the turnbuckle solid, its pretty easy to spin > the barrel off and get into the van that way... There are a couple...
• Re: 1.9L WBX to 2.1L WBX -
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 14:44:53 -0600
  ...Can the 1.9L engine be upgraded to an essentially 2.1L engine > > simply by changing a few parts......like cylinder barrels, pistons, etc. > >
• Re: Tennessee from a Californian's perpective (was Bus Depot and debate for C...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Fri, 10 May 2002 00:52:55 EDT
  ...list) and we'll go get dinner someplace other than > Cracker Barrel... > Ciao! > > Chris Mills > Cookeville, Tennessee > ICQ# 5944649 > i lived in southern alabama...
• A message from White House Spokesperson Scott McLellan: Discussion of gas demand is unAmerican sedition!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 22:08:54 -0600
  ...Saudis will not pump an extra one-and-a-half million barrels per day as hoped." Discussion of the demand side of the energy...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:15:49 -0700
  ...It's use thicker rings at the top of the piston barrels. ( or double rings, but that seems shaky ) or different pistons. or............and...
• Re: Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 23:49:49 -0600
  <<Why wouldn't you want to just weld up the pits and have the head flycut for proper sealing surface at the barrels. That...
• Re: Using Gunk or other engine cleaning solvents!
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 07:18:14 -0700
  In 1990, I bought a 1962 International Scout that had been perched on barrels for 6 or 7 years waiting for someone to replace...
• Re: Friday Thoughts about Turboing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 14:19:04 -0800
  ...based) With proper balancing, Raceware studs AND rod bolts, o-ringed barrels, hardened seats, proper compression ratios, etc., the engines can hold together and...
• Re: improbable fixes
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:49:48 -0700
  ...I used >> the barrel from my clickable federal pen, shaved down the ends to fit the >> line, tied up tight to the line with...
• Re: Need something to do with a 5 yr old. Eastern nc/va
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:36:12 -0400
  ...AM, Bill Shawley <easywind1975@hotmail.com>wrote: > So we'll be barreling up the I 95 corridor on Monday and were looking fir > something...
• Re: Hanging it over the edge
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 4 Mar 2016 21:52:03 -0800
  ...wriggle her backside, .... > > I have to admit to enjoying myself somewhat. Barreling along (I too, was > doing 70 mph, mainly to keep from being...
• Re: Why not CIS? RE: Images of South African van on website
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:57:47 -0800
  ...from "old-timey" mechanics who cut their teeth on Holley 4-barrels, but I never really agreed. Given the factory manual, I've always...
• Re: Was: Steenkin TDI/engine conversion/global warming..Now, off topic..
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:28:39 -0400
  ...variety commuter cars out there, all forced to burn millions of barrels of oil on their long commute to work or school or whatever...
• Re: Got Gas?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 19:57:28 -0700
  ...Price is set by demand and costs of the barrel and the Windfall Profits Act from the 1970s. OPEC recently met to increase production...
• Re: brief trip report
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:28:20 -0400
  ...I'm remembering the punt gun they had in one of the bird preserves...you could chase a cat down the barrel. Scary thing...
• Re: Head Gasket sealant sorry 1 more time
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:51:15 -0800
  ...The basic design philosophy ....the barrels, the metal rings on top of them, the two valve head, the ports, all that .......the ports might...
• Re: Friday NVC: British Carburettor hilarity
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:19:33 -0700
  ...At least in the Holley 4 barrel model. (though this is a vague recollection from a not nearly mispent youth looking at hot rod...
• Re: Convert back to FI??
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:40:53 -0500
  ...It has the 2.0 engine but someone had converted it to a Weber 2 barrel carb. Is it worth it to convert it...
• Re: loose blade conncectors
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:11:09 -0700
  ...http://www.bandc.biz/electrical-terminals-splices.aspx These connectors have two metal barrels: One is crimped on the wires and the other on...
• Re: BURNINGvAN
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 20:12:27 -0500
  ...I set a type1 case ablaze in a burn barrel in my backyard(deed restricted community) a few months ago. Really cool to see...
• Re: fuel sender: replace with tank?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:30:27 -0700
  ...Volks, I'm staring down the barrel of a fuel tank replacement on my 1990 GL. While I'm in there, does it make...
• Re: Aluminum in the threads
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 May 2002 12:41:29 -0500
  ...That is, they have threaded steel barrels and threaded aluminum heads. Assembly is accomplished by super cooling the steel barrel (probably with nitrogen), and...
• rusty westie 4sale
  Historical mailing list - Dan Johnston
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 20:17:20 -0400
  ...new pistons and barrels 7,000 miles ago, and other work. Its a real good runner and wouldn't hesitate taking it anywhere. Problem...
• FS One Set OEM 2000 cc / 94mm Air Cooled Cylinders Used
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 20:02:03 -0500
  ...True they are used but all are straight sides and round, no barrel effect, no top of cylinder grooving. Asking price $100.00 the...
• Re: Bosch VE inj pump
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 10:36:39 -0600
  ...Should be the plunger immersed in the fuel, when opening the bleed blot on the plunger barrel (between the 4 delivery valves)? Rgds, Max
• Re: Oil buzzer coming on?
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 20:08:39 -0700
  ...He barrels off freeway exits and brakes much later than I do......and that's when it happens. I start slowing down gradually as...
• Re: WTB: Manual-style throttle bolt
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 18 Jun 2006 17:50:40 -0400
  ...Your throttle rod coming from the tranny needs to be able to slide through the barrel. Edward At 05:13 PM 6/18/2006...
• Re: What is a replacement value? (86 Westfalia)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 11:24:52 -0500
  ...your over their barrel... Sorry... Rob 87 Westy SyncroGL.....Cynosure (slip&drip) rountree@planeteer.com
• Re: 2.1L Cylinder barrel rebore (Wow!)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 06:29:52 EST
  When I did my research into what I wanted to do for my upgrades, I contacted this guy. When I did he acted as...
• Re: Cool accessory -- not politically correct
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 19 May 2000 09:16:48 -0400
  ...A Mossberg 500 pump with 18-1/2" works well, with a spare 28" barrel and a hand thrower to pop a few clay...
• Re: SF East Bay Machine Shops?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 16:03:29 -0500
  ...on that side and notice that one of the spigots (head/barrel interface) has > an irregular wear point. Otherwise the head looks to be...
• c.v. joint removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:41:40 EST
  ...For thoes who whant to know, Yes the heater flap cables broke trying to remove the barrel nuts. (next on the list) Jim Morgan...
• Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:57:16 -0800
  ...you could check piston to barrel clearance. That's how loose or tightly the bare piston fits in the barrel. I would expect yours...
• Re: cylinder hone question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 07:01:31 -0600
  ...see the old hone at the top and bottom of the >barrels where the rings never passed over, so am I >just trying to...
• Re: Throttle cable for 1.9 auto 85 with Mcquiver story bonus
  Historical mailing list - GMac999
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:29:31 -0800
  ...We just use a barrel clamp, from the beetle style carb, on each end to secure it. GregM -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: WTB: Air filter cover for Turbodiesel
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 21:51:49 -0500
  ...I'm not sure what type of aircleaner the US spec vans had. > The one > my Double Cab has is shaped like a barrel...
• Re: Gas, milage, etc (was Air Engine)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:18:12 -0500
  ...a barrel by late >> summer ( it hit a mid-day high of $ 117 per barrel recently ) >> ...........another guy said 50 a barrel, though that...
• Re: locating my water/oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:08:07 -0700
  ...How well they are compressed depends on where the heads bottom out on the tops of the barrels. You can have that outer rubber...
• leaks: heads/cyls
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 17:10:03 -0300 (ADT)
  ...the old/stiffened head gasket can no longer 'fill' the gap as the barrels contract. I get a few drips at -25F or colder...
• Re: Sliding Door Latch
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 13:30:32 +1200
  ...chris > >And those parts cost about $30 or $40? But I lose the use of the ignition >key, obviously :( Swap lock barrels over. They...
• Re: 1978 westy tail pipes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 96 10:37:14 PDT
  ...HELP (800)544-4357 Economy (800)327-1449 Specialized (800)398-4985 Since they know you're over a barrel when it comes to...
• Re: gun hiding?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:07:00 -0800
  ...His were probably Webley's, not F &W's though. > Same 5-shot pistol though the Webleys had a 4" or 5" barrel; mines...
• Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:50:13 -0500
  ...The barrel in the bushing needs a good strong plate to grab against. Remember all accelerating and braking forces go through the control arm...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - engine case stud ? - Must have good answer - Calling Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 11 May 2008 14:26:11 -0700
  ...Having the barrels in the way is just absurd. The pistons and barrels do come off, if you know what you are doing, and...
• Re: leaking on the pavement, this won't help.
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 16:22:30 -0500
  ...In this same area there is, #2) an o'ring in a groove around the top outer diameter of the cylinder barrel which seals...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 00:58:07 -0400
  ...secure the plate onto the plastic barrel. > > Then you slide the rubber boot back down over the barrel. All done. > > You may find that...
• Re: Head machined or my way ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:00:53 -0400
  ...How the barrels sit ( they could be tilted slightly ) ...and how far down the heads fit over the barrels affects that water gasket. So...
• Re: K&N filters (Dyno'ed '71 911 +4hp)
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 09:38:56 -0500
  ...any size particulates (silica or whatever) that would scuff their rings/barrels to any signifacant measure. My $.02 USD's -- ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> Shalom Mark B. Magee...
• Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - John Schwartz
  Wed, 28 May 2014 16:26:19 -0700
  ...Your cylinder barrels should be OK, but sitting there may have been some rust and pitting which could cause some burring oil from oil...
• Re: Gas, milage, etc (was Air Engine)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:14:33 -0700
  ...How do the "shakers and movers" in the investment world, figure into the price of a barrel of oil? I can't even begin...