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• Re: o ring question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 22:10:06 -0600
  ...I've also cut copper washers from copper / aluminum plumbing pipe .......... takes a fine tooth hacksaw and a steady hand but it resolves emergencies...
• Re: Dealers Dirty Deed!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 09:20:41 +0200
  ...Thanks for not telling me the first time! But please use copper O-ring/washer. At my dealer I always get a box with...
• Re: Coolant temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 4 May 2008 18:40:31 -0400
  ...The TEMP II sensor uses a copper crush washer; the smaller gauge sender also uses a washer but it's not copper. -Wes On...
• Re: Temp 2 sensor have O-ring???
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 10:27:09 EDT
  ...be an O-Ring on the Temp 2 sensor .... the one with brass threads... for a 90 Syncro? >> Bill, A copper washer is needed...
• Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 20:01:54 -0400
  ...block, fitting in question got a new O-ring as well as plenty of the copper-colored Permatex. I have two years trouble-free...
• Re: o ring question
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 19:41:31 -0800
  This info should be available from O-ring manufacturers. Generaly all o-rings have to be installed in the groove. Without groove o-ring...
• Re: Temp II sensor o-ring confusion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 Jan 2003 23:36:06 -0600
  The Type IV temp sensors I've installed have had a variety of big steel washers on them or copper washers on them. I...
• Re: Temp II sensor o-ring confusion
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 11:38:42 -0500
  ...This uses a copper crush ring instead of the rubber o-ring. This sensor is a screw in type and it would screw into...
• Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 20:22:18 -0500
  ...block, fitting in question got a new O-ring as well as plenty of the copper-colored Permatex. I have two years trouble-free...
• Re: 85 1.9L Water Pump Installation
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 15:05:03 -0700
  ...Should I use gasket sealer on the water pump O-Ring? I saw > Permatex Ultra Copper listed. A few months ago I took my...
• Re: Head gasket sealant
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 10:11:17 EST
  ...coating of the Permatex Copper sealant on all 0-rings just for security. >> False security. Of all the O-rings I have had the...
• Re: Head gasket sealant
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 10:11:17 EST
  ...coating of the Permatex Copper sealant on all 0-rings just for security. >> False security. Of all the O-rings I have had the...
• Sourcing non-standard hollow crush washer for oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 14:39:02 -0400
  ...If I use a regular copper washer, I get a slow leak at the drain bolt. I want to use a hollow crush washer...
• Re: 85 Vanagon; oring sealing
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 15:26:13 -0700
  Copper sealant will NOT give a hard enough surface for the o-ring to seat against. You need to use JB Weld or some...
• Re: faucet innards (not Farrah)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 13:35:48 -0700
  ...Mine was leaking around the o-ring at the bottom of the shaft. So, does the copper piece that fell out appear to be...
• Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 28 Mar 2005 21:52:12 -0800
  ...16) Pushrod tube seals (outer) same sealant as (15) 17) tiny green o-ring (??? unknown application) 18) metal washer thingy (??? unknown application) 19) copper...
• push rod seals
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Wed, 22 May 1996 13:30:45 -0400
  ...Jack Jack, I've always sealed my pushrods with permatex copper silicone, the ultra high temp stuff, along with the new o-rings. It...
• Re: putting 2.1 back together
  Historical mailing list - Mark Vermillion
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 12:38:30 -0500
  Use no sealant on either upper or lower O-rings? Use the copper stuff where? I'm in the middle of this operation too...
• Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:03:53 EDT
  ...block, fitting in question got a new O-ring as well as plenty of the copper-colored Permatex. >> I see this misinformation on the...
• 85 Vanagon; Water Pump Complete
  Historical mailing list - Lorraine Rios
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 14:25:48 EST
  ...I used the copper sealer directly on the pipe prior to placing the O-ring on, then I applied a thin coat of sealer...
• Re: Sourcing non-standard hollow crush washer for oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 14:01:01 -0600
  ...If I use a regular > copper washer, I get a slow leak at the drain bolt. I want to use a hollow > crush > washer...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:51:32 -0800
  Using "Right Stuff" is the best so far I found for the head gasket and some O rings, etc. Now, for the fire ring...
• Re: oil temp sender success!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jul 1996 23:13:43 -0400
  Sean - Be sure when using those O-Rings that you DO NOT insulate the sender from the plate. Why? Because the plate is the...
• Re: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 04:34:15 EST
  ...Use only Permatex Ultra Copper High Temp Silicone RTV Sealant. >> I am not certain that your opinion is discerning enough to rely on. After...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 07:10:19 -0500
  ...Head sealants?? Using "Right Stuff" is the best so far I found for the head gasket and some O rings, etc. Now, for the...
• Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A (repost)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:14:47 -0600
  ...15) >17) tiny green o-ring (??? unknown application) Dip Stick Tube Oring >18) metal washer thingy (??? unknown application) >19) copper washer thingy (??? unknown application...
• Re: stock lighter socket disassembly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:53:48 -0700
  Neil, I struggled with same issue of loose fitment of socket in dash :) I used o-ring where you used copper wire. still, was...
• Re: Vanagon BA6 fuel pump disection photographs
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:32:28 -0500
  ...If you loosen it, it will leak (note the copper sealing gasket in DSCF0244). The piece shown in DSCF0253 is sealed by the o...
• Re: Mystery plug on Water pump.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:37:28 -0400
  ...The plug usually has a gasket or o-ring to seal it. A 10mm copper or aluminum seal ring should work well. > > Dennis > > > -----Original...
• Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:40:00 -0400
  ...block, fitting in question got a new O-ring as well as plenty of the copper-colored Permatex. >> I see this misinformation on the...
• Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 22:17:25 -0500
  ...16) Pushrod tube seals (outer) same sealant as (15) 17) tiny green o-ring (??? unknown application) 18) metal washer thingy (??? unknown application) 19) copper...
• Questions on oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 13:18:26 -0700
  ...First, is there normally a rubber o-ring on the drain plug (in addition to the metal washer)? If so, how often do you...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - -------------------------
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 23:19:41 -0500
  Elliot, You are making a major mistake, with: "Permatex Ultra Copper RTV sealant" What the kit supplies, is special just for these heads. I...
• Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A (repost)
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 15:12:48 -0500
  ...16) Pushrod tube seals (outer) same sealant as (15) 17) tiny green o-ring (??? unknown application) 18) metal washer thingy (??? unknown application) 19) copper...
• Re: Gasket sealer for cooling system part
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 21:23:51 -0400
  Wouldn't it be better to use the copper-red colored Permatex on the gasket and mating surfaces just to be sure? John ----- Original...
• Re: 85 1.9L Water Pump Installation
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 02:53:53 -0400
  ...Should I use gasket sealer on the water pump O-Ring? I saw > Permatex Ultra Copper listed. > I've never used sealer on an...
• Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Elliot Kane
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:55:49 -0800
  ...after reading every relevant message in the archives about this, I've decided on the Permatex Ultra Copper RTV sealant for the head gaskets...
• Re: putting 2.1 back together
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 09:21:35 -0800
  ...No sealant on the o-rings. Throw the Dirko in the nearest garbage can ! Use Permatex or Loctite Ultra Copper High Temp Silicon Sealant...
• Re: The transitional engine...no more corrosion?
  Historical mailing list - Dirk Wright
  Fri, 24 May 1996 08:05:04 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I haven't checked on the thermal conductivity of the copper oxide yet, though, but I'm usre it's worse than pure copper...
• Re: stock lighter socket disassembly
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:33:57 -0800
  ...of loose fitment of socket in dash :) > > I used o-ring where you used copper wire. still, was not enough to > keep the iPod...
• 91 rear heater core-pulled it
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Larsen
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 16:13:32 -0500
  ...of copper tubing. The leak came from between the two plastic valve peices that are screwed together with a rubber flat O-ring between...
• Re: putting 2.1 back together
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 05:35:33 EST
  ...No sealant on the o-rings. Throw the Dirko in the nearest garbage can ! Use Permatex or Loctite Ultra Copper High Temp Silicon Sealant...
• How long to pump down A/C?
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 24 May 2003 16:10:23 -0400
  ...I have put in a new receiver drier and put the old o-rings back on. I am using a 140 L/minute vacuum...
• 85 1.9L Water Pump Installation
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 13:58:37 -0700
  ...Should I use gasket sealer on the water pump O-Ring? I saw Permatex Ultra Copper listed. 4. I'm changing several of the...
• Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 05:42:22 -0500
  ...The sensors are hanging from the harness and he has the O-rings on order, but no clips. From the parts catalogs, they look...
• Re: What are these Parts for?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 22:10:32 -0700
  > Can someone help identify >where the following parts go? > >Two copper flat washers, about 7/16 in total diameter. I thought >it was meant...
• Re: putting 2.1 back together
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 18:08:20 EST
  ...writes: > Use no sealant on either upper or lower O-rings? Use the copper stuff where? > On the big rubber head gasket and on...
• 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
  ...sealant as (15) > 17) tiny green o-ring (??? unknown application) > 18) metal washer thingy (??? unknown application) > 19) copper washer thingy (??? unknown application) > 20) Intake...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Elliot Kane
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:53:26 -0800
  ...Elliot, You are making a major mistake, with: "Permatex Ultra Copper RTV sealant" What the kit supplies, is special just for these heads. I...
• What are these Parts for?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 04:50:48 +0200
  ...Can someone help identify where the following parts go? Two copper flat washers, about 7/16 in total diameter. I thought it was meant...
• Re: What are these Parts for?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 02:45:02 -0700
  ...However, IIRC, I wound up using the flat copper washers on the two studs that the valve rocker assembly bolts to- I don't...
• Review: Victor Reinz Complete Engine Gasket Set
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 23:40:37 -0500
  ...Instructions, too (in German, French and English) It's got big and small O-rings, little copper rings, fuel injector seals - stuff I don...
• Re: automatic transmission oil leak - more details
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 4 May 2003 00:48:00 -0500
  ...The copper seals at the cooler. They leak often. It won't hurt checking to see if leak is coming from there too. Good...
• Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 08:16:18 -0400
  ...The sensors are hanging from the >harness and he has the O-rings on order, but no clips. From the parts >catalogs, they look...
• Re: horn ring
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:56:29 -0400
  ...I just changed the o ring had one and it was beat up anyway but it didn't fix the issue. Is the turn...
• A/C Finally online!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 23:12:02 EDT
  ...Now you just cut a one inch piece of the copper tube and use it to join the water drain line back together. If...
• Re: 85 westfalia camper propane tank leak - need rubber o-ring
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 13 May 2001 23:13:04 -0400
  ...the 290 is a couple inches longer and necessitates bending the copper lines going up into the body of the van. Bus Depot are...
• Re: The '85 needs a diaper
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:19:01 EDT
  ...Tranny fluid - What O-ring around the filler ? No O-ring there that I have ever seen ! When you replaced the seal of the...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 06:22:27 EST
  ...after reading every relevant message in the archives about this, I've decided on the Permatex Ultra Copper RTV sealant for the head gaskets...
• Re: Auto trans cooler ATF leak
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 22:55:52 -0500
  ...There are rubber O rings that fit into recesses on the cooler around the bolts. Hope this helps. Edward At 09:45 PM 3...