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• Re: 2.2 into a 1.9 case
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:35:30 -0500
  ...Along with the new P/C's I also > installed new driveshaft, connecting rods and cam (and new lifters). > > What might your wisdom conject...
• 80-83 Tranny / engine / Fuel Injection FS
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 20 May 2002 19:23:41 -0500
  ...039105701 ROD BEARING SET Price: $17.55 Quantity: 1 Total: $17.55 new connecting rod nuts # 113-105-427 Part number: 022109309 Cam Follower...
• Re: REAR HEATER one last concern
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 21:40:08 -0600
  ...John Rodgers "88GL Driver Tony DeMille wrote: > i have one last question about the temporary fix of my rear (under bench) > heater leak. > > (history...
• Re: Yes on a GoWesty 2.4 L Engine
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:20:18 -0700
  ...For $5000 > he would rebuild mine using his knowledge of hot rodding VW bugs and up. > Porsche connecting rods, chevy pistons, etc. I asked...
• Blown engine: Yet another update (long)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 22:22:32 -0400
  ...The piston connecting rod that was sticking out of the top of the engine had no signs of ever having had a place to...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 07:17:11 -0600
  ...Also have the bayonet types that lock >> like two hands clasping - for connecting ends of two wires. Love those >> also. Put a little shrink...
• Re: quick question: my plastic firewall fitting is made of metal?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 18:54:59 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Wesley Pegden wrote: > Hi guys, > I'm finishing up my fuel line job right now that I finally...
• Re: Danger with 14" spare when remaining tires are 15"?
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Sun, 11 Jun 2017 13:22:25 -0700
  ...We put 15" wheels on our 86 weekender (2.2L NW Connecting Rod WBX and >> stock auto tranny) almost four years ago but kept...
• 1.9 vanagon oil lite shananagons (cont.)
  Historical mailing list - David Gunning
  Thu, 18 May 2006 17:36:54 -0400
  ...Nothing fancy, no new crankshaft, no align bores, resurfacing heads, etc., just your basic rebuild; new heads, pistons and rings, connecting rods, crank bearings...
• Vanagon Specifications Sheet
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
  ...4 1.5741-1.5748 (39.983-40.000) Journal Out-Of-Round .001 (.03) Journal Taper .001 (.03) Connecting Rod Bearings - Journal Diameter...
• Re: Does GREG'S Import Motor's Suck?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 23:08:18 -0400
  ...The receipt also shows that she >was charged for connecting rod bearings $49.35. That would be pretty >standard if a piston had melted...
• Re: Traveling with a Laptop
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:44:17 -0700
  ...dialup - this requires a built-in modem and the software for > connecting the the Internet via your ISP such as AOL, Earthlink, > Google, etc...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Feb 2006 - Special issue (#2006-167)
  Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 09:18:31 -0500
  ...Saturday I discovered the clamp connecting the shift rods together had come loose. I had replaced the nylon bushings last summer, and thought I...
• Re: More on rods and bolts/2.1 in '83.5-'85
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 09:11:04 -0700
  ...at Northwest > > Connecting Rod, and after close examination we determined that I had > > "spun a bearing". This means that the rod bearing shell literally...
• Re: I'm a newbie
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:31:16 -0500
  ...On the front side of that fitting - hard to see - is a short piece of rubber hose connecting the fitting to the main hard...
• Re: Fwd: Jetta engine question
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 06:25:59 -0400
  ...A teeny-tiny difference in the length of one of the connecting rods, or crank throws can push the compression much higher on one...
• Re: Ignition Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 00:08:02 -0800
  ...Tearing out the LED or > pushbutton switch or connecting the leads to them would not disarm the > system and allow a thief to start...
• Re: Oil Pan Heater VW Vanagon (Block Heater)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 17:56:20 -0700
  ...The hot oil heats the crankshaft, which in turn heats the connecting rods, pistons and cylinder heads. Remember "heat" rises. By installing an Oil...
• '84 1.9l knocking rattle left sd of engine
  Historical mailing list - Choreboy
  Mon, 8 May 2000 22:02:18 -0700
  ...I don't think it involves my pistons or connecting rods, since the noise is fairly medium to high pitch and seems to be...
• Re: [LVC] Dual Monitors
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:44:44 -0800
  ...It is no different from regular graphic adapters except it has two sockets for connecting two monitors. I believe there are PCI versions too...
• Re: Torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:46:20 -0400
  ...Regular calibration is required for critical work such as head assemblies and connecting rods. The goal is to achieve the proper clamping load for...
• Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:56:57 -0700
  ...little individual air filters and a connecting rod connected from the >>> accelerator linkage to a long pivit rod that connects both carbs. Im not...
• Re: Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 12:58:01 -0500
  ...My 87 Syncro > suffered a horrible death when the #3 piston pin/connecting rod exited the > top of the case. Funny thing, it was...
• Re: serious vanagon security issues
  Historical mailing list - Lorraine Sym
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 16:21:09 -0400
  ...mechanism from inside the door as well, by pushing on > a connecting rod. > > i think what i am going to do is talk to...
• Re: Yes on a GoWesty 2.4 L Engine
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:33:16 -0400
  ...For > $5000 > > he would rebuild mine using his knowledge of hot rodding VW bugs and up. > > Porsche connecting rods, chevy pistons, etc. I asked...
• Rear brakes resend due to reply getting blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:51:47 +0000
  ...Assemble without connecting handbrake or installing the adjuster level spring. Adjust the rod to take up the slack but not push the shoes out...
• Re: extremely high coolant pressure
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:23:50 -0500
  ...Went to start it and blam, "water hammer" instantly destroyed that piston and connecting rod. Best of luck!! Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Impellizzeri...
• Re: transmission change: how to turn a/c engine to get at bolts???
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 15:15:22 -0800
  ...tube going through the front cover plate; it also has > a > rod connecting it to the throttle assembly. In the Bentley pic 38-394...
• Re: Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 May 2010 14:24:46 -0700
  ...IF you can not 'reach' all gears..a few times I've had to go to junction in the shift rods that's just...
• Re: WTB: 2.1L throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:38:43 -0700
  ...a HUGE > hole in the top of the engine where two connecting rods had forced their > way to freedom. In the process they did...
• Re: Choosing a case sealer
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:34:10 -0400
  ...com> wrote: > Well now that I'm waiting for some new connecting rod nuts, maybe > someone can help me decide between Permatex Aviation form...
• VW SUPER SALE!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Apr 1995 13:41:17 -0700
  ...Make me an offer; Box of camshafts Box of connecting rods Box of lifters Box of Valve springs, plus one set each of Berg...
• Re: Are Vanagons pretty?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:45:09 +1300
  ...Steering is the same layout, with a draglink connecting the box to the radius rods.The box itself is probably updated, but probably no...
• Fw: VW TOOL LOANERS for list members
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 21:07:23 -0500
  ...expandable wrist pin remover; the third is a holder for the connecting rod for putting the piston in. I will ship these tools to...
• How to tell a radiator is bad
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 04:33:24 -0400
  ...overheating issues > > Hi Folks, > > I've got a 91 Westy with about 5k on a rebuilt engine from NW Connecting > Rod > in Seattle. Everything...
• Re: Update on Cracked Heads - Archives
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:41:15 -0800
  ...Another option not mentioned is Jerry at Northwest Connecting Rod in Seattle. Be aware when you are pricing that the $2399 + 800 core will...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 18:31:52 -0700
  ...or specifically the bottom end ? I was searching for some diesel AAZ connecting rods ( anyone got a set for sale ? ) last night and stumbled...
• 2 liter vs. 1800
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 4 May 95 11:16:16 PDT
  ...The fundamental mechanical difference between the 17/1800 and the two liter is crankshaft and connecting rods. A rebuilt two liter costs a couple...
• Re: transmission change: how to turn a/c engine to get at bolts???
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 13:34:06 -0800
  ...tube going through the front cover plate; it also has a rod connecting it to the throttle assembly. In the Bentley pic 38-394...
• Re: compressing piston rings in engine
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:39:47 -0800
  ...engine the easiest route to the pistons is by removing the connecting rods. I use a long wobble extension to access the nuts, and...
• Re: Rear brakes resend due to reply getting blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:41:18 -0600
  ...Assemble without connecting handbrake or installing the adjuster level spring. Adjust the rod to take up the slack but not push the shoes out...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 May 2004 (#2004-405)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 3 May 2004 12:11:00 -0400
  ...The owner tryed to start the engine bending the connecting rod like a pretsal. All because the LIQUID gas would not compress, unlike its...
• Help needed troubleshooting VDO oil pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 21:14:09 -0700
  ...I'd really like to get a gauge working in this thing. (I replaced the main and connecting rod bearings 700 miles ago, and...
• Re: Alternative Vanagon heaters - Zodi's, Tankless Water Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 2 Mar 2007 12:22:59 -0800
  I just spent the morning laying out and connecting a Watts Sun Touch heat mat. This is very low amperage radiant in-floor heating...
• Re: update on overheating issues (by request)
  Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 22:08:56 -0700
  ...overheating issues > > Hi Folks, > > I've got a 91 Westy with about 5k on a rebuilt engine from NW Connecting > Rod > in Seattle. Everything...
• FS: '86 Syncro, plus new OEM viscous coupler
  Historical mailing list - Bob Freeman
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 01:14:30 -0700
  ...Heads rebuilt and resealed 109,000 miles plus the all-important ground strap to prevent electrolysis, done by Northwest Connecting Rod. Tranny rebuilt ~120...
• Re: cylinder hone question - dvwimportaoutoparts.com
  Historical mailing list - william twombley
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 17:26:00 -0800
  ...regret! By the time you get done rebuilding the heads, the connecting rods, put an .010/.010 or better crank in it (never less...
• Re: borescopes anyone was Re: dumb dumb blue paper shop towel in crankcase ..duh
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:21:23 -0600
  ...briggs & stratton motors :-) ) and knew all about pistons, cylinders, crank shafts, connecting rods, valves, etc. I personally run an engine on diesel, but what...
• Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Fri, 21 May 2010 05:59:04 +0100
  ...Is there anyone on the list who doesn't have broken wires in the harness connecting the doors with the body? One has to...
• Re: overheating questions
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sat, 25 Dec 1999 21:01:27 -0500
  ...he thought the dry lifter he was hearing was a bad connecting rod and decided to sell. I listened to the engine, using a...
• Re: Torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:45:09 -0700
  ...Regular calibration is required for critical work > such as head assemblies and connecting rods. The goal is to achieve the > proper clamping load for...
• Re: '84 1.9l knocking rattle left sd of engine
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 9 May 2000 22:50:22 -0400
  ...I don't think it involves my pistons or connecting rods, since > the noise is fairly medium to high pitch and seems to be...
• Re: Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - 1speedsteed
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 11:50:42 -0700
  ...My 87 Syncro > > suffered a horrible death when the #3 piston pin/connecting rod exited the > > top of the case. Funny thing, it was...
• Re: Engine out--won't come apart. Need heads!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:46:35 -0700
  ...I'd want the crank turned or polished at least there, connecting rods checked and rebuilt- new rod bearing bolts, and new rod bearings...
• Re: Choosing a case sealer
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:30:09 -0500
  ...com> wrote: > >> Well now that I'm waiting for some new connecting rod nuts, maybe >> someone can help me decide between Permatex Aviation form...
• My two Cents on Subaru vs Stock w/ Nitrous
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 17:56:15 -0400
  ...The concern I have is do the VW connecting rod journals have enough surface area to take the added horsepower an torque of a...
• Re: User Input: Oval's Motorsport Rebuilt Engines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 3 May 2016 00:54:26 -0400
  ...NW Connecting Rod Rebuilds Jerry does a 2.2 and a 2.3L in addition to stock 2.1L rebuilds. Although NWCR has a...
• Oil pressure explain!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 23:32:28 -0500
  ...yea!), you see where i put #1 #2 number, those are connecting rods, yea, they are the link between the center part of your...
• Re: vanagon speed (was Re: Heart vs. Head
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:14:36 -0500
  ...Anyway, it was all very interesting! In Nebraska, no less! Joy On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 4:08 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter...
• Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 20 Aug 2013 22:10:38 -0700
  ...little individual air filters and a connecting rod connected from the > accelerator linkage to a long pivit rod that connects both carbs. Im not...