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Re: 5sp trans determination was: 5sp trans woes
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:31:13 -0700
...After talking > to some helpful gentlemen at various vw rebuilders, i determined that my > problem is most likely the pinion shaft 'double tapered bearing...
Re: Have I screwed up this head?
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Sat, 1 Aug 1998 22:51:37 -0500
...holes in these heads tapped using some kind of special > tap (tapered?, 100% taps?), and do you think something like 271 > Loctite will save...
Re: Oil Drain Plug Options
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 19 Aug 2002 10:12:27 -0500
...After using this type of tap, you could use a tapered 1/2 inch pipe plug (no gasket). Larry A.
Re: Changing the propane regulator -#2
Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
Thu, 5 May 2011 08:47:16 -0700
...wrench) to the 2 way splitter that screwed into the regulator >> (tapered thread). >> I used 2 wrenches (just like you bend brake lines) to...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 3 Jun 2015 17:19:14 -0700
...This was because the calipers did not float, and I guess they wanted a precise "pre load" on the tapered roller bearings. After frying...
Re: removing recalcitrant gearbox drain plug.
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Fri, 22 Dec 2000 09:59:04 -0500
...The fill plug has a tapered thread, so it can be VERY tight. WD40 sucks as a penetrant. WD = water displacement. That's what...
Re: CV anatomy
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:02:21 -0400
...Is that little ball cage tapered or how do you know it's >assembled correctly? Does it bind or not move if assembled backward...
Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:09:31 -0700
...Unscrewed the drain plug, |let it drop onto the screen on the used oil catcher, and sat |back until the drool of oil tapered...
Re: Rocker Bolts
Historical mailing list - jeremyp
Sun, 16 Nov 2003 00:06:30 -0500
...place on the head? I noticed the shaft looks a little tapered, is this correct? I thought I picked up the right nuts tonight...
Re: Removing sliding windows and saving the gaskets?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:13:59 -0800
...I have a flat and tapered on the ends plastic/nylon stick (says "Glass World" on it) that I'm running under and around...
Re: 5sp trans determination was: 5sp trans woes
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:14:19 -0700
...After talking |to some helpful gentlemen at various vw rebuilders, i determined that my |problem is most likely the pinion shaft 'double tapered bearing...
Re: upper ball joint hell
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Mon, 1 Nov 2004 13:38:10 -0600
...Smack it squarely and HARD! (do you understand where to hit?) You are trying to temporarily deform the tapered hole where the shank goes...
Re: Spare Tire Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 07:26:21 -0500
...It just arrived >> today and I LOVE it! It is slightly tapered on one side and >> fits PERFECTLY into my 15" SA Rhein Wheels...
Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 8 Jun 2009 22:49:59 -0700
...that tapered thing. 'the way' is to give the end of the steering arm that it sits in ( after the nut is loosened but...
Re: More Vacuum leak Qs 83 Westy
Historical mailing list
Mon, 30 Jun 1997 07:10:01 EDT
...Due to the shaping of the Throttle Body, the Seal, the Plenum and the tapered fit, the chances of "deforming" the seal is quite...
Eccentric Washers/squeeks
Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
Sat, 13 May 2000 16:15:28 -0600
...Also the front, narrower washer was more tapered from the top to the bottom. Is this normal or did mine wear that way? I...
Cargo Hatch locks for 70 single cab (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Tue, 18 Apr 1995 07:27:41 -0500 (CDT)
...The splitie single-cabs I've seen have a church-key-like mechanism, taking the same tapered square section key as the engine cover...
Re: Kid's hammock (Was Are your kids grown?)
Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
Wed, 14 Jul 1999 09:35:51 -0700
...At each end the edge tapered, and a 90 degree bend at the end formed a hook (about 1/4"-3/8" long). The...
Re: drooping wiper blade
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 3 Jul 1999 00:48:06 -0400
...The shaft is splined with very thin sharp tapered splines, and the head of the arm is made of/filled with pot metal. A...
Re: what to do with starter motor bushing?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 18 Jan 2006 15:14:33 -0800
...Best way is to use a tapered 12mm tap with an extension handle attached to rotate (clockwise), digging into the bushing. Once you have...
Re: Rebuilding diesel injectors?
Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
Fri, 14 Sep 2001 21:56:27 -0600
...The needle itself appears is not tapered on the > end, and I'm not sure if > it was to begin with or not. > > I...
Re: Can't remove Auto trans
Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
Wed, 7 Jun 2006 19:14:07 -0400
...They > are like inside-out screw extractors (Easy-Outs), with the tapered twists > on the inside, instead of the outside. Kind of pricey, but...
Re: Upper ball joint - use a ball joint press!
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:40:39 -0800
...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Roger Sisler typed: > Here is how I remove the tapered shaft of the ball joint. The taper...
Re: Rusted Exhaust
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:54:03 -0700
...lol ! you tried to wedge the flange off with a thin tapered chisel ? seems it would still be welded/corroded to the studs in...
Re: Cutting tool question...cylinder head pocket
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Sat, 11 May 2013 03:53:33 -0400
...To do that, you need long shank (or an extension mandrel) cylindrical, tapered and olive shaped steel double-cut carbide tool bits for an...
Re: Tie Rod ends and Rear trailing arm bushings
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Tue, 29 May 2012 10:47:07 -0600
...than others? Please note that I am not talking about the tapered stud that attaches to the spindle arm. Now a request for some...
Fw: 2.1L Align bore and main bearings
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Wed, 3 Dec 2003 21:18:30 -0500
...The tapered alignment > tooling acts much like the main bearings would in bringing the block back > into true. > Using my tapered alignment tools I...
Re: Curtain Tracks Falling Down!javascript:doSend('composeForm');
Historical mailing list - PB
Mon, 9 Jul 2012 15:08:23 -0700
...They're tapered. > you put it in the hole, you put the screw into it. > > glue is not a totally bad idea. Depends on...
Re: Sleeping bag purchase advice wanted
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Thu, 19 Oct 2000 14:29:08 -0400
...It is machine washable, nylon outside cotton in, and square (which was important for me, i hate tapered bags). No mummy style head part...
Re: Shift linkage question 83 diesel
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 2 Oct 2014 09:16:27 -0400
...I am pretty sure it's > not a split pin, but it is tapered? Is there anything in particular I > should be doing to...
Re: F/ Felder industries - lighter, lamp, outboard mount
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 6 Dec 2013 12:11:42 -0600
...A fork tine was in the motor 45 years later when I recently cleaned up the carburetor--literally a cork with a tapered brass...
Windshield Washer Hose
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:54:43 -0700
...The windshield washer pump motor slides into the reservoir with a tapered rubber seal (pull it straight up to take it out). I used...
Re: Tie Rod Replacement
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:21:06 -0500
...The hole that the tie rod end goes through is a tapered hole. It grips the tie rod end shaft, tenatiously,without a nut...
Re: HELP: VW LT 4x4 differential bearings needed!
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 19:45:36 -0400
David, Are these just standard tapered roller bearings? If so you can probably just read the fine print stamped on the edge of the...
Re: Parts? &Clunks&Bolts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 18:47:00 -0800
...On 12/15/2013 11:26 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: >>> The tapered ring part number is 251-413-097. It is also shockingly >>> expensive...
Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 9 Jun 2009 17:46:42 -0500
...Easy to do. >> >> I use the hammer method on upper ball joints. �It's a larger tapered part , >> than the tie rod is, so...
Re: San Diego area: pressure tank or cap test adapters?
Historical mailing list - Travis Newhouse
Sat, 8 Sep 2012 09:45:35 -0700
...Are you talking about the tapered, cone-shaped adapter for air mattresses? I can see how that could pump up the system with pressure...
Re: vanagon rear wheel brg. ????
Historical mailing list
Fri, 26 Aug 94 23:42:44 ADT
...I haven't checked the Bentley manual, usually these bearing are tapered thrust bearings and are tightened by the presence of shim washers of...
Re: '84 1.9L -- cannot remove crankcase drain screw -- what to do next?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 23 Oct 2016 12:58:57 -0700
Same problem with my son's '87, but someone put a tapered plug there, now it has a completely rounded out hex keyhole. I...
Re: Cheaper Dura brake pad wear image
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 30 May 2016 20:45:32 -0700
...I measured one drum and can't see any difference or taper in ID but then if they're tapered, this may not be...
Re: Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment (searched)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:48:54 -0800
...But at the front we have tapered roller bearings that require some amount of play. VW's solution is to use more TPI on...
Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Fri, 14 Feb 2003 07:43:35 -0500
...To intentionally screw a tapered, standard pipe thread > into a > > straight metric hole goes against my grain. > > In that case, can you suggest a...
Re: Heater Hoses
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 3 Mar 2006 15:20:29 -0800
...my '90 were 5/8"-sized at the heater core, but tapered down to something significantly smaller at the tees. The straight parts of...
Re: Oil pressure sender thread size?
Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
Sat, 5 May 2007 12:47:04 -0700
...I though it might be tapered > threads but the pics at vendor sites looks like it is straight metric threads? > > Thank you much, > Nate...
Re: electric plug in engine block
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:08:34 -0700
...some oil pressure switches are tapered at the threads, and don't use a sealing washer. some are not tapered, and do use a...
Re: Can't remove Auto trans
Historical mailing list - ****************************
Wed, 7 Jun 2006 20:05:22 -0500
...They are like inside-out screw extractors (Easy-Outs), with the tapered twists on the inside, instead of the outside. Kind of pricey, but...
Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 27 May 2011 18:33:22 -0700
...have only one thread of engagement. >> but don't go tapping. >> tapered thread right ? >> turn it in until there's some resistance. >> don't...
Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:50:33 -0700
...Unscrewed the drain plug, let it drop onto > > the screen on the used oil catcher, and sat back until the drool of oil > > tapered...
Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:51:47 -0500
...Unscrewed the drain plug, let it drop onto > > the screen on the used oil catcher, and sat back until the drool of oil > > tapered...
the thick plottens....
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 12:21:13 EST
...circular plate) is bottomed about 1.4 inch up on the tapered sides of the housing! The thermostat will still OPEN (the valve is...
Re: Diesel Folks: Machine Intermediate Shaft?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 10 Oct 2016 11:49:36 -0700
...I can) but found it interesting that the shaft itself is tapered and that the outer bearing journal OD was ~ 1mm larger than inner...
Re: Can't remove Auto trans
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 7 Jun 2006 16:35:59 -0700
...They > > are like inside-out screw extractors (Easy-Outs), with the tapered > twists > > on the inside, instead of the outside. Kind of pricey, but...
Re: heater control lights
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:15:28 -0500
...most of the time.... > > Gee, actually seeing the colors and the tapered graphics, back > lit.....I > > might get a little more fancy with my...
Ball joints on '81 Vanagon...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Fri, 2 Mar 2001 11:57:47 -0800
...Both ball joints attach to the steering knuckle/spindle assembly via standard tapered shafts on the ball joints, just like most vehicles that use...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 3 Jun 2015 18:07:39 -0700
...This was because the calipers > did not float, and I guess they wanted a precise "pre load" on the tapered > roller bearings. After frying...
Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:28:10 -0700
...And you're right, the big three-groove crank pulley is tapered, at least on > the engine I just looked at (random 2.1l...
Re: Longer studs for S A alloys?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 4 Aug 2009 01:30:18 -0700
...Using tapered cone open end lug nuts when I mount the wheels to the > van the studs stop 3 to 4 threads short of...
Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:52:42 -0700
...Unscrewed the drain plug, > |let it drop onto the screen on the used oil catcher, and sat > |back until the drool of oil tapered...
Re: Rebuilding diesel injectors?
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Sun, 16 Sep 2001 12:01:47 -0400
...The needle itself appears is not tapered on the > > end, and I'm not sure if > > it was to begin with or not. > > > > I...
Re: Oil Drain Plug Leaking
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Fri, 22 Jun 2001 07:56:08 -0600
...Because the pipe thread is tapered, it is virtually impossible to strip the threads again. Z -----Original Message----- From: Stan Wilder [mailto:wilden1@JUNO...