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• Half lilley was Boston Bobs AMC rantings
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 14:38:02 -0500
  ...the total valve lift of the stock 2.1 intake valve is .360ths at the retainer that's why the higher ratio rockers are...
• Re: rebuilding your own heads
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 15:28:53 -0500
  ...But I do remover the retainers for use in the AMC heads when I replace the valves that come with the AMC heads I...
• oil pres woes....solved?!?! part 1
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 17:52:47 -0800
  ...I cut the hole a little small because the gauge's retainer ring won't fit, so the friction holds the gauge securely in...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Starter ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 May 2016 00:12:26 +0000
  ...into it is ...'smooth, not sloppy or > tight.' > > there is a Retainer Ring sort of thing on the shaft forward of the > bendix drive...
• Re: Adjusting Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 2 May 2023 19:11:46 -0700
  ...only 1 Latch & it is on the Rear,,, There is a Retainer > on > >> > >> the Front which appears to be just a safety catch to...
• Re: Sears disaster - Larry's approach
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 26 May 2001 18:18:31 -0500
  ...BMW motorcycle dealer if you've > already tossed your disc rotor retainers. > > And this is why I own a metric tap and die set...
• Re: Adjusting Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 2 May 2023 13:57:18 -0400
  ...only 1 Latch & it is on the Rear,,, There is a Retainer on >> >> the Front which appears to be just a safety catch to...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 01:24:02 -0400
  ...He discovered that it was melted, >>or at least the plastic cable retainer was sort of melted. After he >>wiggled on it, the light...
• Re: Squealing brakes! Where to find missing shims?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Oct 2014 21:53:44 -0400
  ...have the same part numbers for the shims (aka anti-twist retainer as they keep the piston properly oriented). Volkswagen Classic Parts have both...
• Rear wheels lean inward
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jul 95 9:00:26 MDT
  ...The only problem that I can see is the little clip retainers that hold the brake line along the trailing arm would now be...
• Re: Freeze plug leaking coolant, what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 2 Dec 1996 22:36:03 -0500
  ...This piece does not return to it's original smaller size so you have to pry out the heater which causes the retainer to...
• hotlava@interpac.net... Parts cost...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 23:11:01 EDT
  ...End Push Rods $44.95 CB Performance 1503 Chromoly Valve Spring Retainers $17.95 CB Performance 1520 Racing Valve locks $4.95 Total $414...
• Re: Drive Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:45:39 -0700
  ...Then you will remove the 2 screws that hold the plastic retainer in place..You in the rusty part of the world may have...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Starter ?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 May 2016 17:00:02 -0700
  ...into it is ...'smooth, not sloppy or tight.' there is a Retainer Ring sort of thing on the shaft forward of the bendix drive...
• Re: trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:25:28 -0800
  ...Auto Transmission & Differential: > > Gasket kit, auto tranny pan, gasket, filter & filter retainer gasket, > 3921, > 010 398 421 16.50 > > Gasket, differential oil pan, auto...
• Re: bus depot snap in fender liners any one use them?
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 19:55:09 -0600
  ...There are a few spots where plastic retainer nuts could be >>>> added, much like what is on my 2003 Jetta. I'll see when...
• Re: Tranny leak??
  Historical mailing list - jeff ensing
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 20:23:54 -0400
  ...sometimes the felt dust seal is missing, and sometimes a small retainer > ring > for that dust seal is missing. I see that on about...
• Re: Sliding Door Cluunk???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 27 May 2003 08:56:17 -0500
  ...The slit appears to be the retainer where perhaps a rubber bumper was pushed through. It would be a tight fit, but once pushed...
• Re: The continuing saga, stuck in Tucumcari
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 14:13:31 -0600
  ...hose, replace the Fuel Injector small seals and the big rubber retainer rings. #3) Test the fuel pressure at the passenger side fuel rail...
• Heads installed...
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 14:56:12 PDT
  ...After that, of course, came the pushrods, then the rocker arms and the goofy pushrod tube retainer springs. Once I got all that good...
• Idle problems on 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 19:40:06 -0500
  ...ago my visor fell down a bit as the plastic visor retainer broke - from the 140 degree heat the car gets inside here in...
• Re: Front Suspension - Screws
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 24 May 2009 16:43:13 -0500
  ...each side, which hold together the lower arm, the ball joint >> retainer 251 407 177 and the radius rod 251 407 059. It is...
• Re: clutch - help
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 07:44:54 -0600
  ...When I replaced mine recently, I could barely get the wing nut retainer/adjuster fully onto the end of the cable. After a couple...
• Re: 1.9 heads on 2.1 engine. Why (Are they a possible RISK??)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 23:25:50 EDT
  ...improve flow, proper valve job, castings clean up, match porting, stronger retainer, better valve locks. >>> hot cams, A small change in the stock cam...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:31:48 -0700
  ...The aftermarket kits > usually > > have the wrong hold down pins and retainers. > > > > Wheel cylinders from the dealer can be hit or miss. You want...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:19:41 -0700
  ...He discovered that it was melted, >>>or at least the plastic cable retainer was sort of melted. After he >>>wiggled on it, the light...
• Re: Adjusting Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 2 May 2023 11:05:09 -0700
  ...only 1 Latch & it is on the Rear,,, There is a Retainer > on > >> > >> the Front which appears to be just a safety catch to...
• Re: HF Specials
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 12:47:04 -0400
  ...broke the >first week I got the thing, and the little retainer ball fell out of the >socket square drive so the sockets just...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Starter ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 May 2016 21:32:56 -0400
  ...into it is ...'smooth, not sloppy or tight.' there is a Retainer Ring sort of thing on the shaft forward of the bendix drive...
• stumped
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:09:13 -0800
  ...The valve didn't fail; the retainer, clips, or spring failed and allowed the valve to drop. FAS found me a nice replacement. I...
• Re: Drive Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:45:35 -0500
  ...Then you will remove the 2 screws that hold the plastic retainer in > place..You in the rusty part of the world may have...
• Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 23:03:01 EST
  ...Three angle valve cut on seats and two angle on valves > Cromoly push rods, spring retainers > racing valve locks, clutch bolts > aluminum clip on...
• Re: 1.25 or 1.4 rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 21:32:59 -0400
  ...I have seen the guides close around the valve due to the retainer striking the guide when ratio rocker are used on bug engines...
• Re: HF Specials
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 18:47:09 -0500
  ...broke the > first week I got the thing, and the little retainer ball fell out of the > socket square drive so the sockets just...
• Re: RECOMMENDATION
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 20 May 2000 08:38:40 EDT
  ...Use the T1 valve train-solid rocker shafts, Cromoly push rods and retainers, racing valve locks, racing clutch bolts, solid spacer, 1.25 rhino...
• Re: what the vw waterboxer offers?? Lilleys & aircooleds
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 00:01:37 EDT
  ...counterweighted cranks, balancing, stronger valve train parts that eliminate weak weaker parts (solid rocker shafts, stronger valve spring retainers, roller tip rocker arms, etc...
• Re: axles r off...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Jul 1995 11:50:40 EST
  ...Loosen boots and axle tube retainer (axle flange). Remove circlip and rotate circlip and thrust washer from side gear and slide down the axle...
• Re: fuel lines; the injector side
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 19:14:47 -0700
  ...The original pressed retainer IS NOT REUSABLE. That nice, tough new fuel hose that was so tight going on suddenly becomes quite a bit...
• Re: bus depot snap in fender liners any one use them?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 17:52:40 -0400
  ...There are a few spots where plastic retainer nuts could be >>>> added, much like what is on my 2003 Jetta. I'll see when...
• Re: power windows
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 11:55:11 -0700
  ...The > most time consuming part was getting it tight enough to slip the second > cable end into the retainer hole on the reel. We...
• Re: Squealing brakes! Where to find missing shims?
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:22:59 -0600
  ...have the same part numbers for the shims (aka anti-twist > retainer as they keep the piston properly oriented). > > Volkswagen Classic Parts have both...
• 2.1L Power-Up Grade
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 19:50:13 PST
  ...New Heads with German valves, Chromoly spring retainers, Chromoly cut to fit Push Rods, Chromoly keepers, Rhino swivel feet, either 1.1 or 1...
• Re: '73 tranny trashed?-Reply
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 00:57:29 -0800
  ...The reason that the input shaft comes out 6 >or so inches is that the snap ring retainer for the coupler is still >on...
• Cleaning out warehouse sale! (Cheap Stuff!)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 11:23:36 EST
  ...You will need to get some hardware together to mount the lenses in the fiberglass retainers, and you will need to make your own...
• Re: Oh Sh*t! Syncro trans
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 24 May 2000 20:53:28 -0700
  ...The flange retainers that the final drive flanges go into are a wierd tool..and HAVE to be marked for reinstallation to keep the...
• Re: Paint Shop Reccomendations .... Help!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 06:33:48 EST
  ...695A lower front grille retainer clip (2 - used, balance - stock) 5 - N-013-974-1 lower front grille retainer clip screw (2 - used, balance...
• Re: bus depot snap in fender liners any one use them?
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 21:24:00 -0600
  ...There are a few spots where plastic retainer nuts could be >>>>> added, much like what is on my 2003 Jetta. I'll see when...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:37:07 -0500
  ...The bottom joint is the only one that needs pressing, and it has a circular retainer that needs to come off and go back...
• Re: Syncro Front Axle Removal
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:13:39 -0700
  ...Remove the brake calliper & pads remove the brake line retainer and hang up the calliper with a wire on the upper arm remove the...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 00:05:24 -0400
  ...The aftermarket kits usually > have the wrong hold down pins and retainers. > > Wheel cylinders from the dealer can be hit or miss. You want...
• Re: Carver P4 - My Install
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 04:56:42 EDT
  ...I also fabricated a wire retainer shelf (from the white rubber coated closet organizer material sold in hardware stores) to provide a blanket storage...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:26:44 -0800
  ...The valve > didn't > fail; the retainer, clips, or spring failed and allowed the valve to drop. > FAS found me a nice replacement. I...
• 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 13:42:13 PST
  ...rods weigh as much as 3 stock steel push rods) -CM retainers -Racing valve locks -Solid rocker shafts -New AMC cylinder heads -Ceramic coated...
• Re: Idle problems on 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 22:30:05 -0500
  ...ago my visor fell down a bit as the plastic visor retainer > broke - from the 140 degree heat the car gets inside here in...
• Re: bus depot snap in fender liners any one use them?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 18:33:31 -0400
  ...There are a few spots where plastic retainer nuts could be >>>>> added, much like what is on my 2003 Jetta. I'll see when...
• Re: Heater Fan Quit 83.5 westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 06:34:11 EST
  ...The plastic foam seal retainers on some of the flaps can be discarded as more than likely the foam you procure will be too...
• Re: h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 17:28:56 -0700
  ...which leads me believe they're only available when the complete retainer assembly is purchased. I have several of these units stashed away and...
• Re: Front Suspension - Screws
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 24 May 2009 17:59:08 -0500
  ...each side, which hold together the lower arm, the ball joint >>> retainer 251 407 177 and the radius rod 251 407 059. �It is...
• Re: Why adjust valves?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 11:33:59 -0700 (PDT)
  ...valve tip, the valve keepers, the valve keeper grooves, the spring retainers, the seating surface of the spring, the guides, and finally, the valve...
• Re: Brake Job Front and Back 85 2wd vanagon. Wheel bearing question.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:01:04 -0700
  ...I bought both rotor sets, drums, brake > shoes, pads and retainer hardware too..... > I should have bought bearing kits front and back too right...