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• GW metal valve not sealing to new rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 18 Jan 2022 06:13:52 -0800
  ...I did obtain and use a new o-ring from GW. It seems that the new o-ring isn't compressing sufficiently--the plastic...
• Re: :more info: How much should i sell for? (and does anyone want to buy?)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 8 May 2008 09:26:00 -0400
  ...I think its a cylinder O-ring.... > >> Other than that it runs great it just needs an "O ring" near the heads. I'm...
• Re: 1.6 L Diesel Pump
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:17:41 -0600
  ...This will allow the new O ring to go into the right place > and then you can tighten up all 4 screws properly. Like...
• Re: Torque on coolant level sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:09:36 -0500
  ...I always put Vaseline on the threads and the O=Ring. It allows it to screw in really easily and you can tell when...
• Re: AC Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 23:28:21 -0500
  ...Be sure to use AC quality "o" rings and not the ordinary rubber variety. There are also several other "o" rings where connections are...
• lower o-rings
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 08:50:15 -0700
  ...Anyway--for the lower o-rings I made an o-ring pick out of a coat hanger on the grinder. kind of a 180...
• Re: Cracked expansion tank
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Feb 95 17:28:01 PST
  ...It did not come with an o-ring for the coolant sensor. The old o-ring does not seal properly any more. I think...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 11 May 2007 08:23:39 -0700
  ...Head sealants?? > On Thu, 25 Jan 2007 11:27:53 -0500, Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA> wrote: > >>"as for the bottom black >>o-ring...
• 1987 Replace Heads - Thermostat Problem (long)
  Historical mailing list - Rich Dunsheath
  Sun, 27 Sep 1998 11:06:39 -0700
  ...Bentley said always replace the o-ring. I checked out the old o-ring, it has an odd looking triangular cross section, and since...
• O-ring or gasket between heater core and valve?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 May 1997 17:48:01 -0700
  ...Does anyone know if they is supposed to be an O-ring or gasket? Any recommendations on some gasket goo that will seal and...
• Re: Genuine VW part
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:16:55 -0400
  ...And then many more O Rings. > > Fingers crossed this one continues to work. > > At one time I saw vC had a special O Ring...
• Re: Parts needed to install new engine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 11:33:49 -0700
  ...New water pump and associated o-ring and gaskets 2. New thermostat and o-ring. 3. New exhaust system (if yours hasn't been...
• Head restoration.
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fahy
  07 Jul 97 14:17:13 EDT
  ...At the top of the cylinder a very thin o-ring and a metal sealing gasket. I still have the case in the van...
• Head Update (getting worse)
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 16:30:11 -0800
  Greeting all, If you have been following the upper cylinder o-ring blew and I decided to replace the heads while I was doing...
• Re: Coolant temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 4 May 2008 18:40:31 -0400
  ...housing - not the level sensor in the expansion tank) uses an O-Ring? I' > can't tell if this sensor and it's cousin...
• Re: idle screw o-ring?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 18 Mar 2018 06:27:55 -0600
  Anywhere that O-rings are sold, Auto Parts, Hardware, etc. Just remove the old one and match it up. > On Mar 17, 2018, at...
• Re: brake hissing?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:04:41 -0700
  That o-ring comes to mind of course. I suggest removing the instrument cluster.. start engine, apply brakes hard, and listen, with a listening...
• Re: leak near oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 01:43:57 -0500
  ...It has an o-ring as well that ages and starts to leak. After I replaced both of these o-rings, Vinnie is dry...
• Re: Head Update (getting worse)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 16:57:26 -0800
  ...Head Update (getting worse) Greeting all, If you have been following the upper cylinder o-ring blew and I decided to replace the heads...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Posted Pics of Driveshaft "Piston" and SA Bushing
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 18:48:37 EDT
  ...have an o-ring groove or machined into the male portion of this 'piston', and then fit an o-ring on it. I keep...
• Re: Searched Re: Rear Heater Valve O Ring,....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 5 Jun 2015 16:37:16 -0700
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_288_118/rear-seat-heater-core-control-valve-o-ring.html It will stay flexible and...
• Re: Changing the Black O Ring On a Cylinder Sleeve...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 13:52:22 -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: Help with GW links
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 26 Apr 2021 06:56:42 -0700
  ...https://smartoplug.com/faqs/ "SMART-O is reusable, but for optimum performance, we recommend changing the plug once a year." If the O ring...
• Dipstick O-Ring
  Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:48:02 -0400
  Size? Hard to find it seems. 1990 2WD 2.1 Thanks, -Derek
• Re: oil spray on startup when very cold
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 16:54:59 -0700
  ...I got the o-ring and then struggled with the > cooler, trying to get the o-ring replaced. Took me a while and it...
• Re: replacing oil cooler O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 13:08:11 -0500
  I replaced my O-ring. took off my oil filter and decided that I needed to buy a 27mm socket to get that nut...
• Need help with leak at fitting on AC condenser
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 15:47:40 EDT
  ...I have tried all different combinations of o-rings, different sizes and even 2 o-rings and finally went back with the factory o...
• Re: oil leak above the oil filter.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 08:50:19 -0500
  <<By the way this o-ring is tricky to change (assuming your van is like my 2.1 was). You need to remove the...
• auto stop valve rebuild
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:08:23 -0700
  ...Think I'll keep my current o-rings.An equal amount of gold is cheaper. What I will do is disassemblel the valve and...
• Re: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 15:49:44 -0700
  ...A proper sized o-ring does NOT need augmentation by any glue,silicon, RTV, etc. if you feel the need to apply something, I...
• Re: Coolant under rear bench carpet
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 5 Jan 1997 20:29:14 -0500 (EST)
  ...You will find a o-ring seal. Clean everything good. Reinstall but add silicone seal to the o-ring groove with the o-ring...
• Re: Rectangular headlight question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 31 Dec 2004 06:00:34 EST
  ...You think those adjusters are expensive, HA ! Order one of them O-rings for the crank pulley on a 2.1 waterboxer. I tried...
• Thermostat replacement
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 12:25:38 -0400
  I have the O-ring, do I need sealant? Thanks Matt 89 GL Westy
• Dometic Exhaust O Ring
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 11:52:13 -0700
  ...In refitting the exhaust/intake manifold on my 182B, the exhaust O ring broke. Likely I should replace the ring on both the exhaust...
• Re: Water pipe thermostat to waterpump R/R
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 02:06:29 -0400
  ...very easy. >>>Also where this pipe connects to the waterpump is there just an O ring at that connection or is there a gasket...
• Heads Update (bad news)
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 14:32:34 -0800
  ...Is there an easy (or difficult way) to determine which o-ring failed? 2. if I scrape all the black goop off can I...
• Re: transmission/differential O ring seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:17:01 -0400
  ...If you are losing differential oil it is not from the outer o-ring. It is either leaking elsewhere or mixing into the ATF...
• Re: that dreaded rear heater ...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 1 Nov 2012 12:59:46 -0700
  ...alistair On 2012-11-01, at 9:21 AM, Mike B wrote: > Many VW components use normal round-shaped o-rings. They start out...
• Oops - Heads
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:45:29 -0600
  ...So, now I'm thinking that I must have messed up the green O-rings when I put on the heads. Or, maybe the...
• Oil Filler Tube Needed Urgently!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 17:11:36 -0600
  ...I am looking for the upper tube and the "O" ring. I have not found one in the area. The part number is 068115301A...
• Re: coolant level sensor qs??
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 07:31:06 EST
  The Bus Depot sells the o-ring seal for these real cheap. This should work if it's actually leaking through the threads. If...
• Re: Dipstick O-Ring
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:29:31 -0700
  I found one at a True Value hardware store....they have a whole section of screws, nuts, washers, assorted hardware, including assorted O-rings...
• O-ring Size for Coolant Level Warning Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 17:12:36 -0500
  Anyone have the size handy? 1986 VanagonThx,Jack
• Re: throttle body fun
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 9 May 2010 23:18:14 -0500
  Regarding O-rings. Silicone will withstand greater temperature range but buna has better abrasion resistance - it wears better. Tom www.stir-plate.com -----Original...
• Re: Need Parts Numbers - Coolant O-Ring
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 14:53:07 EST
  The blue fuel injection coolant temp sender PN is 025 906 041A O-ring for the fuel injection coolant temp sender PN is N903...
• Re: removal of coolant level sensor?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 13:31:24 -0500
  ...Your problem may be a crack, not an "O"- ring. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Lee Kouns wrote: >I'm getting coolant leakage around...
• Oil cooler troubles
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 21:31:13 EST
  ...yep the " O " ring had let loose. 4 hrs latter swaped and back together. Good thing i don't make my living doing this...
• Re: Leak at coolant level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 13:57:50 -0600
  Joe Romas wrote: > > I would get the sensor and "O" ring. Once I thought it was the tank but when > I took it appart...
• Re: Diesel injection pump leaking
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:01:33 -0700
  if speaking of the o-ring that seals the cast iron fuel delivery valve area . one would get that o-ring from a Bosch...
• Re: need rear heater assy for 1986 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 11:02:06 -0700
  ...It is quite normal for these rear heaters to leak at the heater valve O-ring or at the heater valve. If you do...
• Re: Leaking Tranny Fluid in 1986 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 09:27:26 -0400
  ...For us, it turned out to be the o-ring from the governor cap. On the upper, driver's side of the transmission, there...
• Sourcing non-standard hollow crush washer for oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 14:39:02 -0400
  ...I want to use a hollow crush washer (like on a spark plug) or a gasket or o-ring or something. Anyone have clever...
• Re: URGENT: A/C dryer O-ring size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Jul 2018 01:32:03 +0000
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• Calorstat Thermostat? (Jetta swap)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 29 Dec 2015 22:19:17 -0800
  ...Positioning the elbow, O ring, thermostat "dry" on bench, the raised edge on the Calorstat part felt like it was causing the O ring...
• A/C Trouble shooting - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 18:22:04 -0500
  ...new receiver/drier with "O" rings, new "O"-rings at the compressor, evacuated the system down to minus 29 inches Hg. Added 3 oz...
• Re: 90 Vanagon oil leak, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 18:38:05 -0800
  Exactly, I had to change my o ring a couple of weeks ago because of a massive oil leak. The oil cooler is on...
• Re: Oil Cooler oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:38:21 -0700
  ...ed.) Remove the oil cooler and recover the > o-ring. > > 6) use new o-ring when refitting. Clean oil cooler > and block mating faces...
• Re: Leaky vent on Propane Shutoff valve?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:44:38 -0400
  ...You > very likely have an air leak somewhere at the upper end of the flue/intake > system, either bad O-rings at the tube...
• Re: Propane upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
  Thu, 1 May 2003 23:19:53 GMT
  ...If your Auto Stop is leaking around the weep hole or you can't push the reset button we have an O-Ring kit...
• Re: Need help with leak at fitting on AC condenser
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:14:29 -0400
  ...I have tried all different combinations of o-rings, different sizes and even 2 o-rings and finally went back with the factory o...