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Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:53:31 -0700
...Might >> consider that. >> >> re the 'zero valve lash' .. >> that is backing the rocker arm screw out until the hydraulically lifter >> 'cushion'part isn't...
funny NYT article about vans and families, from the wife's perspective
Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
Fri, 4 Jan 2008 12:21:45 -0600
...10,000 pounds of metal, gears and after-market hydraulics announcing to the entire neighborhood that someone in this house is having a midlife...
Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 6 Oct 2004 13:59:18 -0400
...When you do, take maximum precautions to keep the inside of the system pristine, just like a hydraulic system. Doesn't take much to...
Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Thu, 17 May 2012 14:48:04 -0700
...do.� We will also be selling a version of�our unique hydraulic cradle bar mounting system package�that we designed for the old Tiico...
Re: funny NYT article about vans and families, from the wife's perspective
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 12:42:36 -0800
...10,000 pounds of > metal, gears and after-market hydraulics announcing to the entire > neighborhood that someone in this house is having a midlife...
Re: Anyone not having problems?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 14 Jul 1998 19:43:10 CDT
...this is one reason i don't like hydraulic valve lifters ... you no longer have to adjust your valves. well, that means no more...
Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:40:48 -0400
...The >> symptoms can be a hydraulic problem or the clutches are just plain >> worn out. You need to get it properly repaired before you...
Re: Brake question......
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:32:05 -0700
...4 brake fluid, and change it >> >> twice >> a >> >> year, including clutch hydraulics. >> >> >> >> Scott >> >> www.turbovans.com >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >> From: Don Hanson >> >> To: Scott Daniel...
Re: Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Tue, 5 Jan 2010 20:12:42 -0800
...http://www.batinc.net/porsche.htm Go back to the BAT homepage for a huge selection of hydraulic fittings, hoses, etc. No personal affiliation...
Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:25:47 -0700
...The >>> symptoms can be a hydraulic problem or the clutches are just plain >>> worn out. You need to get it properly repaired before you...
Owning a Vanagon - Was Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:20:13 +0000
...The >> symptoms can be a hydraulic problem or the clutches are just plain >> worn out. You need to get it properly repaired before you...
Re: Vancouver Island
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
Sat, 7 May 2016 13:48:13 -0700
...a lot of the spilled oil from logging equipment is biodegradable hydraulic oil). And illegal hunting. I see more damage done by yahoo types...
Re: Owning a Vanagon - Was Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:53:56 -0400
...The >> symptoms can be a hydraulic problem or the clutches are just plain >> worn out. You need to get it properly repaired before you...
Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:37:46 +0200
...When you do, take maximum precautions to keep the inside of the system pristine, just like a hydraulic system. Doesn't take much to...
Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:34:30 -0400
...Might > consider that. > > re the 'zero valve lash' .. > that is backing the rocker arm screw out until the hydraulically lifter > 'cushion'part isn't...
FAQ Needs Critiquing
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Wed, 27 Dec 1995 08:55:01 -0800 (PST)
...These VWs have hydraulic lifters and the valves do not need to be adjusted. Okay, that's the most frequent maintenance you'll need...
Re: 81' New Owner To Do
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 18 May 2004 23:17:11 -0500
...your dipstick. #6) adjusting your lifters: (this section applies only to hydraulic lifters and stock VW camshafts) Lifter adjustment should be done on a...
Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:30:06 -0400
...The >>> symptoms can be a hydraulic problem or the clutches are just plain >>> worn out. You need to get it properly repaired before you...
Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:38:36 -0700
...The >>>> symptoms can be a hydraulic problem or the clutches are just plain >>>> worn out. You need to get it properly repaired before you...
Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 14 May 2013 12:20:41 -0400
...The issue of vibration is easily handled with hydraulic mounts and the muffler/exhaust system is readily solved with the dual port manifold and...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 31 May 2010 21:35:54 -0700
...A few times one or more of hydraulic lifters would collapse and make clapping noise. They would recover if continued driving for a a...
Re: Owning a Vanagon - Was Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:29:45 +0000
...The >> symptoms can be a hydraulic problem or the clutches are just plain >> worn out. You need to get it properly repaired before you...
Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:08:04 -0700
...thus brake pedal and brake >> fluid .. >> you also think about clutch hydraulic fluid and that one spot that wears >> on the clutch pedal ... >> heck...
All You Wanted to Know about Brake Fluid ... :) <long>
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 28 Feb 1998 22:40:31 CST
...The fifth one is on your hydraulic clutch slave cylinder (on the transmission, between the rear wheels). This fluid also needs to be bleed...
Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:38:43 -0500
...your dipstick. #6) adjusting your lifters: (this section applies only to hydraulic lifters and stock VW camshafts) Lifter adjustment should be done on a...
22D ECU Chip Upgrade: CREDIT CARD ONLY AT THIS POINT- TIL 4PM EST MON 28t...
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 27 Aug 2000 00:32:59 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...
On Exhaust Cracking, Vibration and Noise (not short) for Converted Vgons
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 28 Sep 2001 03:03:51 EDT
...the VW screen arrangement to feed deareated oil to the external hydraulic pump, weld a short flange into the top for the turbo oil...
Re: Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 5 Jan 2010 23:43:11 -0500
...http://www.batinc.net/porsche.htm Go back to the BAT homepage for a huge selection of hydraulic fittings, hoses, etc. No personal affiliation...
message for stan
Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
Tue, 14 May 2002 09:15:37 -0600
...your dipstick. #6) adjusting your lifters: (this section applies only to hydraulic lifters and stock VW camshafts) Lifter adjustment should be done on a...
Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:34:13 -0500
...your dipstick. > > #6) adjusting your lifters: (this section applies only to hydraulic lifters > and stock VW camshafts) > > Lifter adjustment should be done on a...
Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 13:13:31 -0800
...The hydraulic clutch system on vanagons is about the best one in car-domm I think. Fully and completely automatically self-adjusting for the...
Re: 22D ECU Chip Upgrade: CREDIT CARD ONLY AT THIS POINT- TIL 4PM EST MON 28t...
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sat, 26 Aug 2000 23:23:13 PDT
...It had a Porsche 914 >hydraulic performance cam, Modified 914 racing exhaust, electronic ignition >AND DUAL- DUAL Throat 36mm Dellorto carburetors. I was getting...
(long) VW-Winnebago Rialta 20' magazine test
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Wed, 12 Oct 94 10:20:55 CDT
...The overhead compartments could use a hydraulic support ... they don't stay open by themselves. Latches for the molded ABS doors for the passenger...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Tue, 1 Jun 2010 22:08:20 -0700
...A few times one or more of hydraulic lifters would collapse and make clapping noise. They would recover if continued driving for a a...
Re: Dealer repair disaster '89 Westfalia
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 1 May 2003 11:14:54 -0600
...matter what the reason was, all the fuel lines, oil lines, hydraulic lines, vacuum line, etc, got a look see for wear, looseness, general...
Re: has anyone seen July 2003 VWT?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 18 May 2003 12:00:55 -0700
...If you've got a 2000cc Type IV engine, set your hydraulic lifters at ONE TURN from just touching the lifter. NOT the two...
Re: Valve cover oil leak..
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:52:19 -0600
...your dipstick. #6) adjusting your lifters: (this section applies only to hydraulic lifters and stock VW camshafts) Lifter adjustment should be done on a...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 2 Jun 2010 23:01:53 -0400
...A few times one or more of hydraulic lifters would collapse and make clapping noise. They would recover if continued driving for a a...
Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 5 Jan 2012 17:38:40 -0800
...Lifters? Yes, >> for those that think hydraulic lifters should be adjusted with clearance, >> that clearance is a leak between the pushrod and the rocker...
Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:26:22 -0600
...If you've got a 2000cc Type IV engine, set your hydraulic lifters at ONE TURN from just touching the lifter. NOT the two...
Re: 81 Westy Dead Engine - Long
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:11:03 -0500
...If you've got a 2000cc Type IV engine, set your hydraulic lifters at ONE TURN from just touching the lifter. NOT the two...
Re: Steam Cleaning?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 1 Jun 2005 18:36:29 -0500
...your dipstick. #6) adjusting your lifters: (this section applies only to hydraulic lifters and stock VW camshafts) Lifter adjustment should be done on a...
Engine Case and bearings
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:28:48 -0500
...If you've got a 2000cc Type IV engine, set your hydraulic lifters at ONE TURN from just touching the lifter. NOT the two...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:16:08 -0400
...A few times one or more of hydraulic lifters would collapse and make clapping noise. They would recover if continued driving for a a...
Road Test 1989 VW SA Caravelle Syncro
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:30:27 CST
...upper & lower Hydraulics .......... dual circuit wishbones, coils, Boosting ............ vacuum anti-roll bar Handbrake position... floor Rear .......... independent Type .......... diagonal trailing arms, coils MEASUREMENTS CAPACITIES...
Re: Engine Conversions
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Tue, 4 Mar 2008 03:05:04 -0500
...rev 2.0 wet sump, even further gains with dry sump. Hydraulic mounts, cradle provisioned for optional rock bars to tie forward and aft...
Re: Owning a Vanagon - Was Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:23:44 -0700
...The >> symptoms can be a hydraulic problem or the clutches are just plain >> worn out. You need to get it properly repaired before you...
Re: Engine Conversions
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:21:05 -0800
...rev 2.0 wet sump, even further gains with dry sump. > Hydraulic mounts, cradle provisioned for optional rock bars to tie > forward and aft...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:15:25 -0700
...A few times one or more of hydraulic lifters would collapse and make clapping noise. They would recover if continued driving for a a...
I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Thu, 17 May 2012 09:15:41 -0500
...We will also be selling a version of our unique hydraulic cradle bar mounting system package that we designed for the old...
So what went wrong with Sharkey's "Todd Hill" tranny? (fwd)
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Wed, 17 May 2000 14:18:15 -0700
...The gear stacks are assembled using a hydraulic press at one point and if everything is lined up properly, there usually isn't a...
Re: The King's English
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 29 Apr 2003 14:33:04 -0500
...your dipstick. #6) adjusting your lifters: (this section applies only to hydraulic lifters and stock VW camshafts) Lifter adjustment should be done on a...
Re: Engine Conversions
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Tue, 4 Mar 2008 21:03:42 -0500
...rev 2.0 wet sump, even further gains with dry sump. >Hydraulic mounts, cradle provisioned for optional rock bars to tie >forward and aft...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:35:41 -0400
...A few times one or more of hydraulic lifters would collapse and make clapping noise. They would recover if continued driving for a a...
Wombat/Gerbil update
Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
Sun, 19 Nov 1995 09:23:06 -0700
...Following this plan, I first put my hydraulic jack under the engine, to lift things up so I have plenty of room to work...
Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
...rack and pinion, hydraulic power assisted Ignition ........... electronic Lock to lock .... 3,75 turns Main bearings ...... six Turning circle .. 10,7 metres Fuel requirement...
Re: What to replace in a rebuild?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:24:18 -0500
...If you've got a 2000cc Type IV engine, set your hydraulic lifters at ONE TURN from just touching the lifter. NOT the two...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:19:25 -0700
...A few times one or more of hydraulic lifters would collapse and make clapping noise. They would recover if continued driving for a a...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Jan 2016 12:38:31 -0500
...The early inline 4 VW engines (non-hydraulic lifters), would operate around 90 psi even warm. I had a Porsche 924, (1979) years ago...
Friday fun, decode your Vanagon factory M codes
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Fri, 8 May 2009 10:35:59 -0400
...electrical system close-screens M-625 16" Version Syncro M-626 hydraulic clutch manipulation M-628 Command car equipment, also suitably as discussion car...