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• R12 - R134a Retrofits
  Historical mailing list - Subject: R12 - R134a Retrofits
  Thu, 24 Mar 1994 22:30:03 GMT
  ...SAE J1661 warns that PAG oils are aggressive to seals, paint, and o-rings and that PAG oils are from same family as brake...
• Re: Head advice
  Historical mailing list - Peter's Email
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 20:15:01 -1000
  ...I didn't >have a ring-compressor, I didn't know of any that would fit in that very >small place. I broke a...
• Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:16:19 -0700
  ...The other way is to find or make some sort of ring compressor that >>>>> will compress the rings to get the barrels on then...
• Re: Bit o' stopped Rust
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:49:15 -0500
  ...colored rings around it. > > The real courage part came with the painting. �I bought a gravity feed spray > gun and a matching compressor; �it...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 3 Jan 2021 15:58:56 -0500
  ...I discovered that the A/C compressor belt also broke. I > believe the A/C belt broke first and then that broken belt got...
• Re: More 2.1L coolant system woes (long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 10:56:43 -0500
  ...I then added a hose from the cap to my air compressor. This can easily over pressure the system, so you have to be...
• Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 20 Dec 2015 17:25:31 -0800
  ...I also used a cut down ring compressor to get the Pistons in. I know folk do I the heads with engine installed, but...
• Re: Never Under Estimate Your Ground Straps!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 16:40:40 -0500
  ...Once I got the compressor out of the > engine compartment, > I was able to get a clear look at my engine block to > chassis...
• Updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 20:41:02 -0400
  ...Here are the items available: *Metal bracket (stamped steel, black) with adjusting slots, possibly for air conditioning compressor (looks new)-$5 *Timing sensor (senses...
• Heads Final report and lessons learned
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 18:29:47 -0800
  ...having the cylinders come off is not a problem (I borrowed a ring compressor, I'll buy one next time) and in fact next...
• Re: HELP!! One stuck stubburn cylinder sleeve.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 22:51:27 -0400
  ...In reassembly, I removed the #2 piston, inserted it in the cylinder using an inexpensive ring compressor (from the local FLAPS), and reinstalling with...
• Re: tiico vibrations replacing alternator with jetta
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 12:21:24 -0800
  ...PS pump. > > I CAN test, by removing the alternator and AC compressor entirely, and > > drive on battery alone. I think maybe it is worth...
• Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:27:32 -0400
  ...many Vanagons with the full monty > > > > (compressor, new hoses, new dryer, new expansion valve, new o-rings and > > > > oil, flushing everything out, new fittings...
• Re: Tire weiredness
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 22:27:30 -0500
  ...daniel On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 15:25:03 -0600, tom ring <taring@TARING.ORG> wrote: >While going down to Flagler Beach from Minneapolis...
• FS: 83.5 Westy in Tucson
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:15:52 -0700
  ...new piston rings, clutch rebuilt at 82,400 85,000 new muffler; fuel lines replaced 93,000 new A/C compressor [A/C works...
• Vacuum advance problems
  Historical mailing list
  21 Nov 94 24:27
  ...I have a 120 compressor so I'm gonna try blasting it tonite. Any comments would be useful, Lee. L.S.Griffiths@Physics.Salford...
• Re: Caliper resetting pliers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 18:19:46 -0600
  ...filter removal tools, spring compressors, large taps and dies, rotary carbide cutters, slide hammers, body bucking blocks, pig ring pliers, high temperatrure heat guns...
• Re: Tire weiredness
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 15:25:03 -0600
  ...I blow it up a bit with a 12 volt compressor, noticing the stem is bent over a bit by the wheel cover, but...
• Re: 85 GL AC Convert advice
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 00:58:12 -0500
  ...Drained oil from compressor (and put a new head on, but that's another story); 5. Blew out all other remaining system oil with...
• Re: Freeze-12 and other A/C supplies
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:37:51 -0500
  ...and Freeze-12 refrigerant oil? > What O-rings do I need for lines to the compressor and the drier and > what is best source...
• Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 20 Dec 2015 21:11:33 -0500
  ...I also used a cut down ring compressor to get the Pistons in. > > > > I know folk do I the heads with engine installed, but...
• Re: Drop in R-12 replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cutchen
  Mon, 26 Jun 1995 11:42:27 -0600
  ...A 1984 Buick Century had a DA-6 compressor fail. The tear down of the compressor revealed the thin Teflon piston rings had broken...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Wed, 8 May 2013 06:56:47 -0400
  ...But the front >> compressor seal is never replaced & often they will leak enough R134a to >> pass a can or more / month. >> >> Thanks, Tom Hargrave...
• Re: Air Conditioner Question-Larry A
  Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 15:52:27 -0800
  ...I put in new O-rings at those > > connections. I suspect > > > that the ones at the compressor were leaking; > they > > were quite flat and...
• Re: A/C Hose replacement
  Historical mailing list - kathy jacobs
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 18:14:07 -0400
  ...I ran the hose from the compressor, through the opening, under the van next to the low-pressure hose, up into the left front...
• Re: Separating heads from cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 23:33:09 -0700
  ...Compressed air is >unlikely to do the trick - the seal between pistons/rings/cylinder walls is >not an airtight one in the first place...
• Re: Aircooleds and Airplanes
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Prichard
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 17:45:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...some of it washes past the rings and gets down > into the crankcase). > > now THAT's Rube Goldberg Engineering!!! :) ...and it also sounds like...
• 1.9 parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - McBryde, Connor
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 12:30:33 -0800
  ...and need new O-rings. Old parts (engine had 144,000 miles at time of removal): Sanden A/C compressor and cast aluminum bracket...
• Newer updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:54:33 -0400
  ...Here are the items available: *Metal bracket (stamped steel, black) with adjusting slots, possibly for air conditioning compressor (looks new)-$5 *Timing sensor (senses...
• Re: Leak-down Test - How to??
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 15:04:44 -0400
  ...valve, and in the breather for a leak past the piston rings. You can add a squirt of oil in the spark plug hole...
• Vanagon A/C Fun
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 2000 18:13:29 EDT
  ...on the engine, flushed the system, put in all new o-rings, new dryer, expansion valve, hooked everything up, pulled a hard vacuum on...
• Vanagon Specifications Sheet
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
  ...20) Piston Ring #1 End Gap - Standard .012-.018 (.30-.45) Piston Ring #1 End Gap - Maximum .035 (.95) Piston Ring #1 Sided Clearance...
• Clanging my way through Oregon
  Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 22:04:34 -0600
  ...I noticed that both fastening nuts on the AC compressor are gone. Great!. Where am I going to find these. Pulled my head out...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:18:25 -0500
  ...Jim On Fri, Oct 18, 2013 at 9:03 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > I did it with a cut down compressor...
• Re: Odd Compression Readings
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Thu, 6 May 2004 22:03:41 EDT
  ...has a coupler to adapt a quick release from your air compressor hose // spin in the hose into # 1 it has the same threads...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:16:29 -0500
  ...the > piston,cylinder and > rings as a kit never replace just rings, you will be putting new round > rings > into 2 egg shaped objects...
• Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 03:12:29 +0000
  ...Subie 2.2 conversion.  Conversion came with a Subaru A/C compressor; my converter had to get a couple new lines made.  Re-filled...
• Re: AC Leak problems solved (?)
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 18:19:25 -0500
  ...accumulators,compressors,o-rings, gaskets, and > metal, or rubber hoses. > Seals multiple leaks, and circulates to prevent any future leaks. > > Now, I most certainly...
• Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:35:40 -0700
  ...The other way is to find or make some sort of ring compressor that > >>>>> will compress the rings to get the barrels on then...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:38:00 -0500
  ...When turning an engine by hand, you feel a compression effect but that is because the compressed air has leaked past the rings and...
• Re: R134 conversion.
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 10:09:05 -0400
  ...Local napa store has compressor seal kits and O rings. Sams discount > has r134a 30 lbs for $60 if you have a fleet of...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:37:58 -0400
  ...If compression is higher, it must be the >>rings. It's NOT the piston pin circlip that came out and scratch the wall, >>believe...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:34:14 -0400
  Damaged or worn ring lands, (piston groove walls) can cause the leakage and inconsistent compression reading you are getting. Now you also know the...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Sun, 3 Jan 2021 18:39:12 -0700
  ...I discovered that the A/C compressor belt also broke. I > > believe the A/C belt broke first and then that broken belt got...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:03:24 -0700
  ...have a 4 year old, new compressor, a new condenser, have already changed > all the 0-rings. I have the professional gages, and my...
• Re: AC head pressures (37 degrees F in a Westy!)
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Fri, 5 May 2000 20:33:36 -0700
  ...Went the whole 9 yards with a/c conversion, > new dryer, o-rings, etc. On an 80 degree day I got in the low...
• Re: help w/ charging/filling AC
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 21:55:08 -0400
  ...the compressor was removed and completely purged of mineral oil (then cleaned and refilled with PAG or ESTER) ... a cleaner run throughout the system...
• Re: tiico vibrations/interesting testing done.
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 18:32:42 -0800
  ...The vanagon compressor is in the > wrong position, of course. But at least you can sell those compressor for > good $$$/. > > > The power steering support...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:10:58 -0700
  ...Also removed the compressor and drained it. Installed new O rings, the dryer and tightened all the connections. In went the oil and then...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 8 May 2013 15:15:50 -0500
  ...But the front >>> compressor seal is never replaced & often they will leak enough R134a to >>> pass a can or more / month. >>> >>> Thanks, Tom Hargrave...
• Re: An upgrade for a more efficent A/C system?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 4 May 2007 11:20:01 -0400
  ...From what I can tell '86 2WD do not have the change, but '86 syncros have a partial upgrade (fan, condesnor, compressor), '87 and...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Jan 2021 03:27:57 +0000
  ...I discovered that the A/C compressor belt also broke. I believe the A/C belt broke first and then that broken belt got...
• Re: A/C Removal
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 3 Feb 2022 11:16:17 -0500
  ...new > O-Rings, proper oil type at each holding point, and new 134a. > Frankly, the system is ice cold and we love it!!! > > Heck...
• Re: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 5 May 2017 09:10:44 -0700
  ...An air compressor purchase may be in my future! Neil. On 5/5/17, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > A compression test is...
• Re: A/C hoses
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 16:22:05 -0500
  ...I believe high pressure hoses (from compressor to dryer/condenser or from condenser to evaporator) are the one easy to bust. Make sure the...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 20:14:15 -0700
  ...I found the real problem eventually by > > doing > > a pressure test to the engine. > > > > I borrowed a compressor and coverted my compression tester into...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:55:47 +0000
  ...I have read that oil burned in the combustion chamber due to worn piston rings and/or cylinders can cause excessive CO% in emissions...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:48:31 -0500
  ...Henry 87 syncro(stock with slightly leaking head o-ring) 91 jetta GLI16V 88 Scirocco16V ------------ On 24 Feb 2006 at 5:27, John Rodgers...
• Re: Aircooleds and Airplanes
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 17 Jul 95 16:03:07 CDT
  ...some of it washes past the rings and gets down into the crankcase). now THAT's Rube Goldberg Engineering!!! :)
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:15:35 -0700
  ...I have read that oil burned in the combustion chamber due to worn piston rings and/or cylinders can cause excessive CO% in emissions...