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Re: 85 Vanagon Coolant leak
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Thu, 15 Oct 1998 11:16:24 -0400
...I count at LEAST 11 joints all in that immediate vicinity between gaskets, hose connections, and O-rings, not even counting the water pump...
Re: Could Faulty thermostat cause poor mileage? GASKET?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Fri, 20 Jul 2001 19:59:20 EDT
...And if the 1.9 thermostat gasket is an O ring or an O ring with squared off sides. I have a phobia about...
Re: HEAD JOB gasket questions
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 22 Sep 2004 23:43:11 -0400
...Do I really need the O-Ring gasket? Yes.... clean up the best of an old one.... better than nothing > > 2. Opinions on whether...
Re: trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:09:51 -0500
...7) > 37.92 > > O-ring, pinion cover, auto tranny differential, 010 409 259 A (78 x 3) > 9.00 > > O-ring, pinion cover oil...
Re: Is this question just too stupid?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:00:06 -0700
...I put the black O-rings at the top of the >>>> cylinder, not the green ones. Do I redo this installation because >>>> the >>>> O...
Re: weeping tranny seal at cv joint
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 19 Nov 2004 06:07:11 EST
...No O-Ring Rick, A seal would be the right way to go. Wrong, there is both an O-ring and seal at the...
Re: Automatic transmission leak
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sun, 5 Apr 2009 17:57:36 -0700
...Automatic transmission leak > That's the governor's cover, and it uses an o-ring for seal. The o-ring > ( VW > part # 003 325...
Re: Massive oil leak at oil cooler/block interface - 87 westy
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 09:27:42 -0700
Sounds like its the oil cooler o ring. Its a $3 o-ring available from VW-specialist parts places. It fails in cold weather...
Re: Changing the Black O Ring On a Cylinder Sleeve...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 22 Feb 2014 11:04:38 -0500
...The cylinder bases should seal fairly well even without that O-ring but it is there for a reason. Antifreeze in the oil does...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:10:51 -0500
...Prep new sensor with O-ring. Remove clip. Quickly remove sensor, look for O-ring. Reach in and remove if stuck. Insert new sensor...
Re: that dreaded rear heater ...
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Fri, 2 Nov 2012 07:21:46 -0700
...that dreaded rear heater ... � � � � WRONG !� They are indeed square rings.� I have the OEM ones here from VW and they are indeed O-rings...
weeping tranny seal at cv joint
Historical mailing list - rgolen
Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:11:16 -0500
...The only seal that seems to be on that area of the transmission is (according to Bus Deopot's site) a large "O" ring...
Re: Coolant Pump Etc. Sealant. Factory?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 30 May 2014 14:28:44 -1000
in all cases of sealing cooling system o-rings .. if they are assembled like they are .. in time they will shrink and leak ...Honda...
Re: loose dipstick
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 06:59:26 EDT
...So, block the hole with a small piece of rag which you will retrieve after your done cleaning the spot for the new O...
Re: dont try this at home
Historical mailing list - Stuart
Wed, 24 Nov 1999 07:07:12 -0800
Well that sucker won't leak if you ever get it back in! Try warming the shaft to soften the O-ring, then chamfer...
Westy Water Inlet Connector Question
Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
Thu, 19 Feb 2004 21:04:31 -0500
...I'm guessing I am missing some type of o-ring. I've tried the type for garden hoses and they will not fit...
Re: 1.6 L Diesel Pump
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:02:21 -0600
You only need to pull the injector housing out enough to see the o-ring and get at it with a pick. With the...
Re: quick and dirty head swap-dennis' 2 cents.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 22 May 2013 20:44:04 -0700
...What is Loctite 508? Is at non setting sealant? To be honest, I really don't see how the little o-ring at top...
Fan Hub O-Ring
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Thu, 15 Apr 1999 20:38:26 EDT
81 Vangon Westy - HELP! - Can someone tell me where the O-Ring goes on the fan hub? I cant tell if it supposed to...
Re: removal of coolant level sensor?
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Mon, 30 Jun 2003 12:01:26 -0700
...I tried a new O-ring. It still leaked. My sensor looked cracked, so I replaced it. Still leaked. Closer inspection revealed some tiny...
Wasser Oil Cooler O-Ring Seal
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Wed, 26 Nov 1997 13:40:54 EST
Joel & The List - VW has recently superseded the N 901814.02 O-Ring to a newer part number: 021-117-070A - Price is still...
85 westfalia camper propane tank leak - need rubber o-ring
Historical mailing list - Paul Kerwin
Sun, 13 May 2001 19:50:10 -0400
...It appears that the leak is coming from a faulty rubber o-ring that sits in between these two parts. I contacted several local...
2.1 l. thermo body o-ring size?
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Mon, 20 Aug 2001 17:37:08 -0700
...I am replacing the o-ring between the thermostat body and the engine on my '87 VANAGON. The one I removed is now stretched...
Gear shift gasket
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Tue, 13 Nov 2001 05:45:58 -0800
...The O-ring has been replaced and it still seems to leak. Is there something special about the O-ring or seal that needs...
A/C O-rings
Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
Tue, 24 Sep 2019 18:23:58 -0500
...I can’t get the o-ring to seal. when I undo it the o-rings are slightly macerated. I never had this problem...
Re: Flywheel O-ring?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 13 Sep 2003 21:44:46 -0500
...BTDT!! Regards the o-ring, I don't remember about that, and I would suggest you contact Ken Wilford at Vanagain.com or Ron...
Re: I'm back......
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 02:54:34 -0500
>I can't seem to find any kind of a o-ring/gasket kit from the FLAPS. Will just replacing the compressor be enough...
Oil cooler removal questions
Historical mailing list - brian M.
Fri, 9 Jan 2004 10:02:16 -0800
Ok- so come to find out 20w50 is a bad idea in Illinois- especially below 20 degrees! I blew the o-ring on my...
Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 16:03:37 -0600
...I have new o-rings and have read that I can use RTV > > > silicone to > > > help the o-rings seal. My question is: Do...
Re: Temp II sensor o-ring confusion
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 26 Jan 2003 00:41:07 -0500
At 12:06 AM 1/26/2003, Marc Perdue wrote: >is the o-ring for the Temp II sensor. The part number is N90316802...
FW: 85 Vanagon; water housing & O-ring sealing
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 13 Nov 2003 15:21:28 -0700
...You MUST use the correct O-ring. It is yellow and is made of a more pliable substance than normal black o-rings. IIRC...
Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A (repost)
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 15:12:48 -0500
...6) Upper piston O-rings. No sealant. 7) Lower Piston O-rings. No sealant. 8) ??? (thick O-ring, unknown application. Water pump maybe?) 9...
Re: Thermostat housing leaking like Crazy!!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Dec 2000 06:05:14 EST
There is supposed to be an o-ring. I always send it along with the thermostat just because you can't do the install...
Re: Green Cylinder O-rings
Historical mailing list
Tue, 23 May 2000 08:31:27 EDT
...I always put a little oil on the o-ring as well, just to allow it to slide on smooth with no binding. I...
Re: 1987 Replace Heads - Thermostat Problem (long)
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Sun, 27 Sep 1998 13:27:17 -0400
...Why is this o-ring >yellow? Dang if I know, but it fit the best, so I stuck it in. Actually the yellow O...
Re: oil leak above the oil filter.
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 30 Jun 2005 00:24:29 -0400
...Check out Bentley 17.7 I had that o-ring go on me in cold weather. Chris On 6/29/05, Robert Cardo <rrecardo...
Re: Air 'Conditioning'
Historical mailing list - Sebastian Hill
Wed, 14 May 1997 12:58:01 -0700
...If you decide to have it recharged at a later time you may find yourself having to replace many of components (o-rings and...
Re: The heater valve O ring
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:09:54 -0500
...Hi Folks, >> >> It took about two weeks but I received my O ring from GW. I’ve replaced >> it before and it lasted about...
Re: Oil Pressure = 0
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 24 Dec 2006 07:18:00 EST
...Clean and dry both of the mating surfaces where the new O-ring will sit, LIGHTLY coat the new O-ring with Grey (for...
Re: 1.6 L Diesel Pump
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:30:39 -0500
With the Bosch VE pump, it is possible to replace that big O-ring without taking the pump apart but its not easy and...
Re: Gasket sealer
Historical mailing list - Denis B�lisle
Sat, 16 Jan 1999 18:21:41 -0800
recommend putting a thin film of the blue RTV on the O-ring. This acts as cement to hold the O-ring in place...
oil cooler seal
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Mon, 13 Apr 1998 07:50:54 -0400
...Replacement of the O-ring looks straight forward in Bentley, however there is a recommendation to use a VW sealant that apparently hardens. Has...
Re: [Syncro] Leaking Coolant from Expansion Tank
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Fri, 18 May 2001 01:54:32 -0500
...3. (The tricky but actual cause for my leak, which became obvious after solutions #1 and #2 failed.) The o-ring which goes with...
Re: Leaking Coolant Sensor
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 11 Oct 2001 20:36:53 -0500
...Do I have to replace the > entire sensor or can you buy just the o-ring that goes around the top of the > sensor...
Re: 83.5 won't start
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 2 May 2007 19:33:53 -0400
...New o- rings can be had at advance auto parts.These o-rings are a vacuum leak area, so it is good to replace...
Re: Part Number Help Needed
Historical mailing list
Wed, 9 Jul 2008 22:38:07 -0500
Fuel Tank Sender O-Ring Steve http://EuroCampers.com 636-337-7700 888-797-5994 - order desk On Jul 9, 2008, at 4:31...
Re: Leaky rear heater valve again
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 5 Oct 2021 17:28:12 -0400
...In the future I’ll keep an extra o ring on hand as these seem to need replacement fairly often. Eric > On Oct 5...
Re: that dreaded rear heater ...
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Thu, 1 Nov 2012 21:30:31 -0700
...once upon an excursion a $20 VW transmission seal turned up as a $1.59 3mm x 90mm o-ring ...�� =(: |)�� mike ________________________________ From: Alistair Bell...
Re: replacing oil cooler O-ring
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sat, 5 Mar 2005 11:40:09 -0700
...replacing oil cooler O-ring > I replaced my O-ring. took off my oil filter and decided that I needed to > buy a 27mm...
Re: Heater Core O ring?
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Mon, 10 Jan 2000 21:36:48 -0500
...connects to my new heater core? Didn't get a little o-ring > with the new core and now I've got a little...
Re: 2.1 WBX OIL COOLER
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:29:01 -0500
...There is a replacement O-ring from VW to fix the O-ring... problem. Cheers
Re: Temp II sensor o-ring confusion
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 25 Jan 2003 23:36:06 -0600
...One part that he > recommends > is the o-ring for the Temp II sensor. The part number is N90316802. > I > can't find this...
Re: what part is this?
Historical mailing list - Dave C.
Thu, 28 Dec 2000 02:09:37 -0500
...The leak is a real cheap fix, o-ring at the bottom. Get it from one of the vendors. If you have high mileage...
Hard oil seals
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Mon, 15 May 2006 14:08:14 -0300
I replaced my crankcase breather tower "O" ring seal and my oil dipstick "O" ring seal this weekend. Both were hard and brittle. My...
Changing the Black O Ring On a Cylnder Sleeve...
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Fri, 21 Feb 2014 03:04:46 +0000
...I've heard differing opinions about the need to replace that O ring. Thoughts? Personal experiences? I'd love to hear them! Thanks!! Jeff...
Re: Engine swap lessons learned
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 2 Jan 2012 11:32:30 -0800
the lesson I would take is that no cooling system o-ring should ever be installed dry. Even on a used o-ring .. a...
Re: [90Vanagon] Do thermostat housings go bad?
Historical mailing list - Karl M.
Sat, 22 Jul 2000 23:27:14 -0400
...I > replaced the O ring that seals the lower thermostat housing to the front of > the left head. I could not get a real...
Re: Oil Leak
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:46:58 -0500
...Jeff, I have one of the pipes you need to replace if you do the O ring job. Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy...
Re: Mega oil leak
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:41:51 -0500
...It's an oil cooler with a big o-ring under it. Huge potential leak source. Spin off the oil filter, then remove the...
Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (Viton)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 18:47:59 -0800
...We had to staple the o-ring packaging on > to our QA/QC work to ensure the proper o-ring was installed. Soooo...don...