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• Message for Stan- Dropping Aircooled Engine
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Mon, 13 May 2002 15:13:40 -0600
  ...I have re-checked the oil leak and am pretty sure it is coming mostly from the cylinder head/cylinder base area. It just...
• Re: Strange diesel question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:20:19 -0400
  ...they > are? Thanks The early TDI engines have the same cylinder spacing and bolt pattern as the 1.6, but there are significant differences...
• Re: did i do that
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:40:10 -0500
  ...I use it on all bolts that have a component of vibration involved, especially those alternator bolts. Don Hanson ----- No virus found in this...
• Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 18:02:22 -0700
  ...Especially on head >bolts. And case bolts where applicable. > >I had a cylinder barrel come loose on an airplane in flight one time, >because...
• WBX Tranny into Air cooled. WBX Still Too Long.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 17:13:21 -0700
  ...Drilling new cross bolt holes would place them close to factory holes. Is there a risk of material between hole fracturing allowing wear until...
• Wasserboxer piston pin removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:18:42 -0700
  ...Usually requiring one the somehow get a nut started on a threaded rod between the cylinders. My fingers are too big. After messing with...
• Re: Exhaust fastener sizes needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 12:05:22 -0800
  ...kits for this purpose with the following components: Cylinder Head Kit (Both Heads): 4 ea Bolt Din 933 8x30 4 ea Hex Nut 8mm...
• Re: Why We Keep Odds & Ends (bolts etc.)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 06:41:17 -0700
  ...Box-o-rusty nuts & bolts #1. Nope. Old cookie > tin-o-rusty nuts & bolts. Nope. Electronics bench full of cut off > plugs, orphaned hardware...
• Re: Small coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:46:42 -0600
  ...The bolts/studs that attach to the cylinder head exhaust will sometimes break and leave you with no options but to remove the head...
• Re: Click found, but my mechanic needs your help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 23:25:39 -0600
  ...Top bolt on exhaust pipe leading to left rear cylinder again had > fallen out. Supposedly, my mechanic had checked this last Wednesday when he...
• Re: Stuck Strut Bar Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:59:35 -0800
  ...of bolt(s)? > > Please and thanks! > > Neil. > > > > > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta "Jaco > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
• Re: Engine Puzzlememt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 23:08:06 +0000
  ...bolt. One of the three between converter and flex plate or something fell in there. Also, if multiple tries to crank engine the cylinders...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:43:15 -0400
  >I once had to put helicoils in the exhaust header holes for #1 cylinder >with the engine in the van. At least there was...
• Re: Is my clutch slave failing?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 09:20:30 -0600
  ...entire clutch slave cylinder and bracket MOVING! Turns out that the large bolt and nut which fastens the slave cylinder bracket to the engine...
• Re: front brake job -how to do a bad job
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:34:56 -0700
  Neil, I didn't mention turning wheel to access 22 mm bolt, but did do it. Still awkward access and a bit of a...
• Re: removing fuel injectors - how to
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:13:21 -0700
  ...How the heck do I take my fuel injectors out? I'd suggest applying penetrating fluid to the bolt that holds the bracket down...
• Re: Thnings that go "Squish" in the night
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 09:16:10 EST
  ...cylinder, I find it is best to run the flare nut in by hand until it bottoms before I install the cylinder mounting bolts...
• Bad VW! and question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 21:05:39 -0700
  ...Doesn't removing the flange bolts, in the unlikely scenario that you could get them off, comprise the exhaust gasket/to cylinder head seal...
• Re: Rear Pillar Bolt Hole. 7/16" 20 TPI ? (fine)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:35:01 -0700
  ...Of course if the "bump" is hard enough, I won't care <grin> That bolt hole is about the right height. Time will tell...
• Re: Leaking Clutch Master Cylinder Help Needed/Hoe to change it.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 20:38:03 -0500
  ...It appears that the clutch master cylinder is leaking quite a lot and needs a new cylinder or new seals. [Late news: I discovered...
• Re: Brake master cylinder weep
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 16 Mar 2022 21:04:12 +0100
  ...brake master cylinder has a slight weep. It’s not visibly leaking anywhere it just looks slightly wet we’re it bolts into the...
• Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 17:16:14 -0500
  ...cylinder of equal diameter when subjected to an equal > increase in temperature.... true??? Ben, you want the aluminum head cold when removing header bolts...
• Re: SA 5-cylinder conversions and TDI conversions (was: Tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 19:56:07 +1200
  ...No pricing available at this point, but will keep the list >updated on this! Also, they will be offering a complete bolt-in 1...
• Re: Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 20:03:10 -0500
  So what is the best and safest way to remove the cylinder head exhaust studs and bolts or nuts ? Probably they have very many...
• Fox head torque question
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:12:14 -0700
  ...tell if a bolt is loose.I mean. Does anyone know if there is a proper torque number for this cylinder head torque on...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 20:43:31 -0800
  ...If the bolt looks super corroded, be careful. Neil. On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 6:42 PM, John Goubeaux <john@ucsb.edu> wrote...
• clutch adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 10:27:17 -0400
  ...clutch adjustment Yesterday i tried removing the master cylinder mounting bolts on my 85 westy in order to get at an adjustment rod which...
• Re: exhaust studs/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 08:24:12 -0800
  ...I would prefer any arrangement that guarantees painless and easy removal and would have used bolts at each point, but did not replace what...
• Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Wind Warrior
  Wed, 13 May 1998 19:35:23 -0700
  ...The two bolts holding the drum to the hub are not present. Should I locate replacement bolts? If so, anybody know what size bolts...
• Re: master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 00:28:24 -0400
  ...cylinder out. Be careful not to twist or break the lines that are connected to it. If I remember correctly one of the bolts...
• Re: Brake master cylinder weep
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:42:34 -0400
  ...brake master cylinder has a slight weep. It’s not visibly > leaking anywhere it just looks slightly wet we’re it bolts into the...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Nov 2013 00:36:07 -0500
  ...housing is saved from the snapped bolts... for now. How important is it to hone a used cylinder. The internet seemed full of opinion...
• Stripped threads in cylinder head, to fix?, now?, how?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 12:52:47 -0500
  ...I stripped the threads in one bolt hole on my right front cylinder head of my '84 and need to know how and when...
• Re: Rebuild longevity
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 18:11:03 -0700
  Good point John, "Torque to stretch" type bolts must be replaced or they will fail if torqued a second time, but VW has used...
• Re: 85 water pump [was: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder]
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 23 May 2007 09:45:22 -0700
  ...it took me a good 4.5 hours, yea, why? because every > darn bolt broke! You should have prayed before touching anything near that...
• Re: help re-installing cylinders/heads on a two litre engine
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 17:33:55 -0700
  ...together now, just looking for the torque spec for teh head bolts...can't find the bently manual!!!! ;-0 dang! all ready to tighten...
• Re: Rear Pillar Bolt Hole. 7/16" 20 TPI ? (fine)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:29:08 -0700
  ...I think there are variations actually, but supposedly *all* cars, foreign and domestic are required to use that thread for seat belt anchoring bolts...
• Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:15:24 -0700
  ...All bolts are tight. I mean between tranny bracket and frame. With part in hand (again), I now see that the gap between bracket...
• SUMMARY: drum brake adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Darie Duclos
  Thu, 09 May 1996 10:10:38 +0200
  ...I removed the bolt in the back that holds the cylinder in place. With a lot of trouble I unscrewed the brake fluid line...
• Re: r&r clutch master cylinder Q
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 17 May 2005 15:27:46 -0500
  ...If you don't, you'll think your slave cylinder had gone out, too. Jim On May 17, 2005, at 11:41 AM, Roger...
• Re: nuts vs head gasket job
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 4 Sep 2013 18:24:28 -0700
  ...Keep in mind if those gasses can get >>> out >>> in some cases coolant can get into the cylinders. Antifreeze into the >>> cylinders and then...
• Re: Muffler and Headers Report--OUTSTANDING
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 16:17:31 -0700
  Listees, I have the S&S exhaust systems too! Muffler is, $120.00 Headers are $160.00, this is for all 4 cylinders! On...
• Re: Coolant leak(trickle)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew M Fox
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 07:52:59 -1000
  ...miles that has just developed a coolant leak > (trickle) emanating from the left side cylinder head at the upper cap bolt. > Any suggestions? > > Rainer >
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 09:09:02 -0600
  ...housing is saved from the snapped bolts... for now. > > How important is it to hone a used cylinder. The internet seemed full of > opinion...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:02:26 -0700
  Ground goes from the trans front nose bolt )on either side) to one of the 3 bolts directly upward where the front trans mounts...
• exhaust stud removal broken
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 21:58:07 -0400
  ...so now i have a forzen partial bolt in the head of the # 1 cylinder upper. the question is what should i do to...
• Re: Causes of rear brake soft pedal
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:41:45 -0400
  ...I removed the mounting bolt for the cylinder, and rocked it back and forth while using a pressure bleeder. I also pushed the pistons...
• FS: front calipers and waterpumps, '86-'91
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 22:33:21 -0500
  ...assemblies, includes shoes, hardware, backing plate, cable, wheel cylinder, all assembled and ready to bolt on, $40 each. All items, add shipping costs to...
• Re: Main bearings/rod bearings/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 04:56:52 -0600
  ...If the engine was rebuilt using chrome-molly, or cast iron rings, installed properly in properly honed, true cylinder walls, the rings should have...
• Re: Type IV Porsche and VW the same case ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 20:01:59 -0400
  ...trisquare.jpg What would this Three-square bolt be for?? It's between the #1 cylinder pushrod tubes on #651 Porsche 912e. TEll me...
• Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 May 2012 01:05:27 -0400
  ...As a comparison my 1992 600 SEL has EGR, Air injection reaction (air pump into the exhaust), 4 valves/cylinder with variable intake cam...
• Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:25:52 -0700
  ...It was bolted up. It seems that in modifying the WBX bracket for this swap, I didn't remove enough metal. I was precautious...
• installing new rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Chris Gkikas
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 07:42:16 -0500
  ...cylinder, or is it only when reassembling the dismantled old one? I'm thinking of just installing everything, then leaving the bleeder bolts open...
• Re: Coolant leak(trickle)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 13:18:59 -0400
  ...miles that has just developed a > coolant leak (trickle) emanating from the left side cylinder > head at the upper cap bolt. Any suggestions? > > Rainer
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 08:58:43 -0800
  ...bolts that I shouldn't have touched in the first place). They are connected a plate (#10) which connects the short hose to cylinder...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:09:16 -0800
  ...housing is saved from the snapped bolts... for now. >> >> How important is it to hone a used cylinder. The internet seemed full of >> opinion...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:15:29 -0500
  ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
• Re: Frozen slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 01:40:27 -0500
  ...I have replace 5-6 slave cylinders, on 2 different vans over the years and have never had a master cylinder go out. 20...
• More brake questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 21:04:16 -0700
  ...Funny, the bentley didn't mention those 11mm bolts holding the brake drum to the hub. My current dilemma is that I belive I...
• Re: r&r clutch master cylinder Q
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 17 May 2005 12:41:38 -0400
  Hello, the clutch master cylinder is much easier to replace than it looks.It has been awhile since I did mine,but I dont...