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• Re: Type 4 Necromancy?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 20:32:38 -0500
  ...I've never seen a rod sticking out of a Type IV block but I have seen bent rods on #3 cylinder when it...
• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:59:28 -0400
  ...drivers could > help me > > > > > through > > > > > this process, that would be terrific! > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > Byron > > > > > > > > > > '82 Westy 1.6TD (rod through head...) > > > > > '93 Volvo 940T (old...
• Re: Lilley engine - specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:20:15 -0700
  ...I think that the Berg set ($400) includes push rods. The other sets you need to add cut to fit Chromoly push rods. These...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil cooler seal and pushrod tube replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:59:27 -0600
  ...The pipe was hardened steel, an the tool would not work. > Searched back through emails from the list and found a reference to > THESAMBA...
• Re: Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 10:52:29 -0500
  ...I thought at > first it might be a collapsed lifter (one was squishy when I put the push > rods back in). However, I don...
• Re: Short Tires, Tall Vans
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 12:25:32 -0600
  ...The 4-speed is a big plus when pushing > through the curves as it allows me to make balance adjustments with the > throttle. Also...
• Re: Clutch pedal goes only halfway
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Wed, 9 May 2012 00:06:49 +0000
  ...I had the SO hold the clutch down while fluid flowed, then some air came through. So, I thought: Good, it's the air...
• Re: Engine Rebuild at Last!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 20:57:02 -0600
  ...Very re-useable. > > It was very evident even in this stage that metal had gone through the > system. I think that on Monday I...
• Re: Altitude Sickness and Buzzing alarm.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:28:56 -0700
  ...the cool thing I gather these days .is to use non-stretch 1.9 wbxr rod bolts on 2.1 connectiing rods. and not...
• Re: Northwest Connecting Rod story
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 06:55:59 +0000
  ...Top only rebuild? Full engine >rebuild? > It had about 125,000 miles on it already, and I just knew the rods were >about to...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 21:38:16 -0700
  ...20-50 will get you through the summer or till you decide to fix the motor or something else. Low oil pressure is a...
• Re: 2WD Beach Driving
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:25:30 -0600
  ...all new bearing, rods, pistons, cylinders, heads, wires, exhaust, cat, hoses fuel/coolant. I sanded and painted all of the inside steel that fades...
• Re: oil pressure -- next round
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Thu, 17 May 2007 22:49:22 -0700
  ...They should be tight, ( touching + 1-2 turns) so that all oil >>>> flowing through has to get forced through the rockers. >>>> >>>> Dennis >>>> >>>>> From: Thomas...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 11:28:13 -0800
  ...in the early days of aviation gasoline was poured through a chamois cloth ...that separated out any water. Water in aviation fuel in an...
• Re: Carb conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:09:46 -0400
  ...Another problem was that I had to change up the rods and jets to pass emissions. I was lucky that I purchased an Edelbrock...
• Head Welded, '80 (long) & Shop Recommendation
  Historical mailing list
  09 May 97 06:22:59 PDT
  ...During the installation I managed to NOT check that all of the push rods were seated into the recess in the rocker arm. When...
• Re: 87 westie syncro maintenance and what is a motor worth?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 20:57:18 -0500
  ...throughout, new cam, new waterpump, rebuild of heads with new valves, guides, and seats, new cylinders, rings and pistons, rework of the rods. Was...
• Re: altenator light
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 13:34:19 -0500
  ...Run a can of Marvel Mystery oil through it for a week then drain the oil and put in the proper weight and a...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:59:27 -0500
  ...or specifically the bottom end ? I was searching for some diesel AAZ connecting rods ( anyone got a set for sale ? ) last night and stumbled...
• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:55:56 -0800
  ...that usually leads to increased oil clearance on the rods .. which may lead to rod failure, thus ventilating the case. they say 1.9...
• Re: The Suburban saga continues....Again
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Apr 1994 20:28:33 -0500 (EST)
  ...VW vans were NEVER hot rods. Hell an old 60s model Ford Econoline with a 170 cu in 6 cylinder motor would blow the...
• Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 13:33:49 -0400
  ...It just got me through a 1200 mile tour of the Adirondacks and didn't miss a beat. Used no coolant and only a...
• Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 13:20:50 -0800
  ...rods burning at the same time. When you look at the fire you > >can close your eyes and still burn your eyeballs right through...
• Re: Carb conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:38:07 -0400
  ...Many vehicles had carbs through the 80's. Almost all from 81 on had these carbs somewhat computer controlled to support the O2 sensor...
• Re: 2.1 ring recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 May 2009 15:59:07 -0700
  ...and even without removing the pistons & barrels from the rods. I've done it. the black o-rings will stretch enough to to fit...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:47:34 -0500
  ...There is a set of tables that tell you how to test many components through the holes on the wiring harness ECU connection and...
• Re: simple engine RPM question--need shifting advice
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 20:43:04 -0500
  ...Sometimes that meant with wide open for hours through the mountains, sometimes just cruising at 85 mph. I have seen Rabbit motors turn 7500...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX... PT2
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 23:13:03 EST
  ...Crank, pulley, flywheel, pressure plate and the rods balanced end for end. Lighten flywheel ONLY IF ADDING COUNTERWEIGHT TO CRANK. This improves acceleration off...
• Re: rod knock on ivory '84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:25:21 -0800
  ...it was rod right through the case. . the only two modes I've seen are very low oil pressure .... and rod through the case...
• G-R-I-P-E-S part 5 oil pres woes and more woes and ....
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 20:11:34 -0800
  ...I have to sort through all the stupid bullcr*p of lawyers sueing their moms and jesus rugs and other folks who spend more...
• Fwd: Re: [VANAGON] 2WD Beach Driving
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:21:08 -0600
  ...all new bearing, rods, pistons, cylinders, heads, wires, exhaust, cat, hoses fuel/coolant. I sanded and painted all of the inside steel that fades...
• How my engine rebuild is going
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 16 May 2004 10:25:36 -0700
  ...I had the rods checked and they are fine, I polished the crank and have installed new main, cam, and rod bearings. I made...
• Oil pressure explain!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 23:32:28 -0500
  ...you see where i put #1 #2 number, those are connecting rods, yea, they are the link between the center part of your engine...
• Tire pressure '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Art
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:44:36 -0400
  ...While it floats through turns, it's manageable. Behind a big truck, I get significant sway/shake in the front from right to left...
• Re: oil pressure -- next round
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Thu, 17 May 2007 10:04:03 -0700
  ...They should be tight, ( touching + 1-2 turns) so that all oil > flowing through has to get forced through the rockers. > > Dennis > >> From: Thomas...
• pistons shatter 91 wasterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Wed, 10 Dec 1997 13:08:40 -0800
  ...All through the head problem period I never let the water drop. Even went to the trouble of carrying a 3 ltr coke bottle...
• Re: Syncro Clutch Cross Shaft problems
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 28 Nov 2010 11:23:06 -0500
  ...I bought a vanagon this summer with two rods through the top of the case. Clearly once that was fixed it should be good...
• Re: Only 5V at Temp II sensor?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sat, 27 May 2017 17:15:45 -0400
  ...This however has nought to do wi' t'gauge -- the problem there is >> that one of the fly rods has outta skew on t...
• Re: Climbing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 11:20:35 -0800
  ...I've driven 84's that just rip through the lower gears.. oh .. and here is another waterboxer 'trait' power curve wise.. particularily in...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 22:55:32 -0500
  ...just tryin' to get you through the weekend. I hope it's clear I NEVER recommend a cooler t-stat as any sort of...
• Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 02:23:17 -0500
  ...Then i put the threaded part >>of the slide hammer through with a nut on the end, and the pins came out >>with a...
• Re: Anyone want a $1200 AAZ donor Jetta in San Francisco?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:50:04 -0700
  ...A local shop will remove engine and replace gasket for me for > $700." > > Be careful on this. > I just went through the *exact* thing...
• Re: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 20:34:24 -0400
  ...I've looked through Bentley and looked online, but I would really appreciate knowledge and opinions on differences betweel post '86 models and diesels...
• Re: High Octane was: what's the best kind of gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 10:56:31 -0500
  ...in an > instant) > c) Engine unlikely to be hot throughout, I mean hot throughout, > including > exhaust valves and plug electrodes 'almost' incandescent. > d) The...
• Re: Clutch pedal goes only halfway
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 May 2012 00:01:42 -0400
  ...I had the SO hold the clutch down while fluid flowed, then some air came through. So, I thought: Good, it's the air...
• Re: need new engine for air-cooled van (overheated one)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 11:01:50 -0400
  ...cracked a head (maybe both), scored a cylinder and piston; rods, crank, and case seem good so far. We have an offer for a...
• Re: Clutch specs???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 15:04:15 -0700
  ...an 88 vanagon with a grenaded engine... #1 and #3 >>> rods went through the top of the case when the owner inadvertently left >>> it...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:57:44 -0800
  ...There is a set of tables that tell you how to test many components through the holes on the wiring harness ECU connection and...
• Re: Northwest Connecting Rod story
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 13:47:39 -0700
  ...Top only rebuild? Full engine >> rebuild? >> It had about 125,000 miles on it already, and I just knew the rods were >> about to...
• Re: SUBIE VAN ENGINE FIRE...LISTER NEEDS HELP in PA
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:07:38 -0400
  ...You won't have this issue in a vanagon though, nobody is revving to 8 or 9 grand and holding it through 3 gears...
• Re: altenator light
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 13:05:29 -0800
  ...Run a can of Marvel Mystery oil through it for a week then drain > the oil and put in the proper weight and a...
• Re: Clutch pedal goes only halfway
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Wed, 9 May 2012 06:17:23 -0500
  ...I had the SO hold the clutch down while fluid flowed, then some air came through. So, I thought: Good, it's the air...
• Re: 2WD Beach Driving
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:09:24 -0800
  ...all new bearing, > > > > rods, > > > > pistons, cylinders, heads, wires, exhaust, cat, hoses > > > > fuel/coolant. I > > > > sanded and painted all of the inside steel that fades...
• Re: Only 5V at Temp II sensor?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 27 May 2017 17:31:24 -0400
  ...This however has nought to do wi' t'gauge -- the problem there > is > >> that one of the fly rods has outta skew on t...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil cooler seal and pushrod tube replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 21:02:27 -0500
  ...The pipe was hardened steel, an the tool would not work. > Searched back through emails from the list and found a reference to > THESAMBA...
• Re: rod knock on ivory '84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:21:26 -0600
  ...Jim On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 9:35 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote: > Rods usually knock before they make it out...
• Re: Only 5V at Temp II sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 27 May 2017 17:23:58 -0400
  ...This however has nought to do wi' t'gauge -- the problem there is >>> that one of the fly rods has outta skew on t...
• Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 23:03:01 EST
  ...Lightened flywheel- reduce rotating weight due to added weight by > counterweights and the harmonics are now balanced through the counterweights > and not by the...
• Re: 1.9L exhaust system comments
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 18:52:32 -0500
  ...Boxer I've seen in wrecking yards have a rod sticking through the case. ----------------------------- engines would routinely turn a quarter of a million miles...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 16:47:29 -0600
  ...rebuilt rods, new barrels and pistons and rings, new lifters, REBUILT heads( the only weak spot,) but they had new guides, valves, seats. refaced...