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Re: Torque on coolant level sensor?
Historical mailing list - Steven Smith
Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:28:07 -0800
...It turned out to be that the new aftermarket coolant sensor had the wrong O ring on it (to small), which caused it to...
Wbx crank shaft seal
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:12:08 -0700
...When I pulled the seal from the case, there was a hard and broken o ring behind it. This isn’t shown in Bentley...
Re: weeping tranny seal at cv joint
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Thu, 18 Nov 2004 10:35:55 -0600
No O-Ring Rick, A seal would be the right way to go.
Re: Catastrophic failure of coolant level sensor
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:59:39 -0400
When I put these coolant level sensors in I use Vaseline to lubricate both the threads and the O-Ring. They go in easily...
Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A (repost)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 14:08:48 -0800
...No sealant. > 7) Lower Piston O-rings. No sealant. > 8) ??? (thick O-ring, unknown application. Water pump maybe?) > 9) Thermostat housing to head O...
drip drip rear heater core continued
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 4 Jan 2015 18:26:09 -0500
...I am strongly considering purchasing a new valve from van cafe as well as a new o ring. Hell for the price I’m...
Re: Changing the Black O Ring On a Cylnder Sleeve...
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Sat, 22 Feb 2014 08:30:51 -0800
...Then the groove can be properly cleaned for that o-ring. Of course at that point you'll decide you might as well change...
Re: 1.6 L Diesel Pump
Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:31:15 -0800
...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: Wbx crank shaft seal
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:19:06 -0700
...Thanks again, Alistair > On Jun 15, 2021, at 6:50 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > That o-ring is extremely important. Without...
Re: Fuel Tank Sender Replacement
Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
Sun, 5 Aug 2001 22:53:48 +0000
...On installing the sender - I tried using graphite on the O-ring as recommended in the Bently but had no sucess. I even removed...
Re: Head gasket O-rings
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:07:29 -0700
the black o-rings at the bottom of the cylinder barrels - I have yet to see any problems ever with those. it's the...
Re: Busted water pump and an extra nut
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:08:46 -0700
...It's got ears! The old oil cooler o-ring was perfectly round (though squished flat and stiff) but the new o-ring has...
Re: Thermostat housing leaking like Crazy!!
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Wed, 6 Dec 2000 16:15:41 -0800
Peter, Did you remember to install an O-ring on the new thermostat? If you look at the old 'stat, you will notice that...
Re: push rod tube seals
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:14:27 -0400
Mike, I had to deal with a similiar scenario ( leaky O-rings in collapsible pushrod tube ) I had a new stock tube and Bentley...
Re: engine quits, oil sprayed on engine/compartment...smoke...oh my
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 15:03:14 -0400
how about a blown o ring on the oil cooler?
Re: Mixing coolants
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Mon, 6 Jan 2003 15:22:51 -0500
...Mon, 6 Jan 2003 10:51:01 -0800 > >You shouldn't lose any coolant when replacing the oil cooler O-ring. The >'easy way...
Re: Torque on coolant level sensor?
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:37:26 -0800
...It allows it to > screw in really easily and you can tell when the O-Ring makes contact > with the tank. Like with other...
Re: Water Pump
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 1 Dec 2012 19:16:22 -0800
If o-rings work so well .. why did the poster write : "but the O-ring had become hard and lost its seal over the...
Re: 1.9 water pump question
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sun, 3 May 2015 22:45:24 -0700
The O-Ring you're looking for is VW N0282252 and VW obsoleted this about 2 years ago, which is real stupid considering that...
Re: removing rear heater
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:32:58 -0400
...Under pressure, I could easily see the leak at the O-Ring which is between the shutoff valve and the heater core. Replacing the...
Re: rear heater leakage
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:25:59 -0400
...I replaced just the "O-Ring", in about 2001, and it's still not leaking. When I got my '85 Westy, in 2002, the...
Re: leakey thermostat housing
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:29:55 EDT
...Might as well replace the thermostat- $14 and o-ring at the same time. The only other thing that could be leaking there would...
Re: Major oil leak help!
Historical mailing list - TC
Tue, 13 Dec 2005 08:58:34 -0800
> Oil cooler O-ring for sure. Always happens when it turns cold unless you > have new improved O-ring in there. fyi Part No...
Re: Aircon Retrofit?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 May 1999 08:39:05 EDT
...The good part of this is that I will have data for you folks and o-ring sizes and or part numbers. I am...
Re: leaking coolant reservoir
Historical mailing list - Steven Smith
Sat, 3 May 2008 20:49:54 -0700
John, You can try getting a new sensor, but make sure it has the right rubber O ring, and put a little lube (Vaseline...
Water Pump
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Sat, 1 Dec 2012 16:25:47 -0500
...I think I read here where someone uses a little black silicone on the o-ring. I curious about the pros and cons of...
Re: Fuel sender free - same deal in Fremont, CA
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Fri, 6 Dec 2002 18:25:46 -0800
Similar story, except mine comes with the old o-ring. Mike's is a better deal. -Damon Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> wrote:Volks...
Re: Genuine VW part
Historical mailing list - C Snyder
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:35:12 +0000
...Genuine VW part > =20 > Hi John, >=20 > I have the metal valve but it uses the same O ring design. = Unless VC has a...
Dimensions/Measurements of Breather Tower and rear heater core o-rings
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 3 Jan 2013 22:13:26 -0400
...I'll miss ordering from Van Cafe and getting it in two days. : / I actually have a heater core o-ring somewhere in one...
Re: Massive oil leak at oil cooler/block interface - 87 westy
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:28:00 EST
...The O-ring between the engine case and the oil cooler has queefed out, most likely because or the Articlike conditions. It is hard...
Mega oil leak
Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:29:55 -0400
...Apparently the leak is from one of two possible places, but most likely an "o" ring-type gasket that can be replaced without removing...
Re: Rear Heater Core Cover Removal
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:05:17 -0700
...It has one o-ring on it I believe. I seldom put o-rings together dry .........they leak after a while in my experience...
Re: Under-Rear Seat Heater (Core)
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 6 Dec 2004 14:16:30 -0500
Hmm, are you sure it is the heater core and not the o-ring? Over time, those o-rings get very non-flexible. Regardless...
Re: hose replacement-->coolant dist. replacement-->thermostat housing replacement
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:01:35 -0500
...Edward At 10:10 PM 2/16/2008, Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: >Yes, you need all new o-rings. >You might be able to...
Re: Texas (or any) AC help
Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:56:34 -0400
...Does anyone know what I'm referring > to ? My > '85 Westy looses a charge from year to year and I have replaced O-rings...
Re: Transmission leak
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Thu, 13 Feb 2003 00:21:51 -0500
...I had had the governor seal O-ring fail before and it was a simple matter to get the right O-ring and move...
Re: Water Pump
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 1 Dec 2012 16:59:01 -0600
...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: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (Viton)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 17:05:23 -0600
...We had to staple the o-ring packaging on to our QA/QC work to ensure the proper o-ring was installed. Soooo...don...
Re: Air cooled oil leak/timing
Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
Sat, 17 May 2003 21:51:41 -0400
...When pulled the Fan on my 2.0, there was no o-ring, though that was a GEX rebuild, so... ...JMM > Justin M. Mayrand...
Re: louisville leaker
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 09:54:02 -0500
...These gaskets and o-ring were not included with the water pump I bought from bus depot. Luckily I had these gaskets and o...
dirko sealant and bottom o-ring questions
Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 09:59:44 -0700
...I may try again since now i have even more time to get the bottom o-rings. any tips here? i rotated the engine...
Re: Changing the Black O Ring On a Cylnder Sleeve...
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:35:55 -0500
...Then the new O ring is pushed down over the outside once again without moving the piston lower. This means doing one cylinder at...
Re: Temp 2 replacement in 2.1 (archives searched)
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:18:12 +0000
...Have the new sensor with a new o-ring on it. Unplug the old one from the blue plug. Pull the clip. Use your...
Re: throttle body fun
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 10 May 2010 01:25:46 -0400
...mind you, in the past I have used silicon o rings in rotating seal assemblies, seals that saw 121 C, I bar pressure, pH...
Re: Leak at coolant level sensor
Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
Sun, 3 Mar 2002 13:24:13 -0500
I would get the sensor and "O" ring. Once I thought it was the tank but when I took it appart to put on...
Replacing the Rear Main Oil Seal
Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
Fri, 13 Jun 1997 10:43:51 -0500
...I have ordered an Oil Seal from Ron (thanks!) however, I notice an O-ring that is shown in the Bentley manual (section 13...
Re: Major oil leak help!
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 12 Dec 2005 19:40:24 -0600
> > Oil cooler O ring blew? > I've had it happen, and this is the time of year for it. Jim
Re: Busted water pump and an extra nut
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:11:30 -0500
...It's got ears! The old > oil cooler o-ring was perfectly round (though squished flat and stiff) but > the new o-ring has...
Re: brake hissing?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:50:23 -0400
Wes, it could just be the o-ring between the master cylinder and the booster. I have had customers come in and we check...
Re: Coolant sensor O ring
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Wed, 27 Jan 1999 22:12:21 -0600
...Coolant sensor O ring >Micael; >FWIW, I was able to keep the coolant in the radiator and heater by making >some inexpensive clamps. Each...
Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 4 Apr 2016 09:58:00 -0700
I got lucky with that O ring, as I didn't read Bentley at the time, but IIRC, there's a note installing that...
Auxillary Heater question...
Historical mailing list - Chad
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 23:51:26 -0400
...However, it seems as if it is coming from the flat rubber o-ring on the on/off switch part (don't know what...
Major oil leak help!
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Mon, 12 Dec 2005 17:24:28 -0800
...Suggestions? Oil pump cover? Oil cooler O ring blew? Oil is literally pouring out now when it runs it's like you have a...
Re: Need help with leak at fitting on AC condenser
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sun, 1 Aug 2010 17:09:13 -0700
...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: trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:48:26 -0500
...7) 37.92 O-ring, pinion cover, auto tranny differential, 010 409 259 A (78 x 3) 9.00 O-ring, pinion cover oil...
Mysterious Coolant Drip 2.1
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 4 Oct 2008 12:32:24 -0500
...I didn't use silicone sealer with the replacement o ring on the pipe, but I can't see where the coolant would be...
Leaky rear heater valve again
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 5 Oct 2021 17:24:27 -0400
...I’m pretty sure it is the o ring and place the valve connects. I replaced the valve and the heater core in 2014...
head compression leak again!#$%!
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Thu, 10 Feb 2000 17:13:08 -0500
...Based on the recent postings on the List, replacing all the o-rings and head gaskets isn't always the answer to this problem...
changing gasket at bottom of cylinder sleeve
Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
Fri, 8 Nov 2002 09:50:31 -0800
When I was a real mechanic working on the cars instead of their trannys, I routinely changed the bottom "O" ring by moving the...
Update: Replaced heads, now water in oil
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 09:10:39 -0400
...I must have done something wrong in installing the left head because the o-rings at the top of the cylinders were badly damaged...