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• Engine installation book times
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 22:09:54 -0400
  According to the Mitchell shop manual: " Engine Assembly R&I and O/H. Level A Mechanic. Includes replace rings, main and rod bearings, crankshaft...
• Re: Valve adjust after head job
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 13:41:15 -0700
  ...of crankshaft rotation between #1 and #4 TDC. If you have the engine in a stand, orienting the pushrods vertically makes assembly easier. Otherwise...
• Distributor question
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 11:26:57 -0500
  ...I need to use the complete distributor assembly from the old engine. Does anyone have a method to extract the distributor drive from out...
• crankshaft shims. Engine braking noise?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 13:56:18 -0400
  While you guys are on the subject of crankshaft end play shims, I didn't know there were any. Might this relate to my...
• Re: UPDATE Oil leak between eng. and trans
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 01:05:57 EST
  ...Tomorrow I'm going to drain the coolant, drop the engine, remove the clutch assembly, flywheel, etc., and replace the crankshaft seal, o ring...
• Flying without pilot (bearing)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 09:14:08 -0800
  ...I would appreciate it if someone could walk me through assembly, from the crankshaft shims out to the flywheel (I am replacing oil seal...
• Re: Crankshaft thrust washer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:58:52 -0400
  ...When applying the clutch all that force pushes the flywheel against that washer-thrust plate assembly. There should one thrust washer that is larger...
• Re: Crankshaft thrust washer
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:15:18 -0700
  ...When applying the clutch all that force pushes the flywheel > against that washer-thrust plate assembly. There should one thrust washer > that is larger...
• Re: Cylinder hone -conclusion?
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 14:57:07 -0800
  ...Just clean everything up for re-assembly? My plan was to replace all the bearings, main,rod,crankshaft,camshaft. And to reuse the barrels...
• Endplay Shims
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Fri, 11 Jul 97 13:53:15 -0500
  ...to be doing final assembly on my project engine tomorrow and am mystified by the location of the crankshaft end play shims. They don...
• Re: Crankshaft thrust washer-Piece with tab!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:02:11 -0400
  ...Crankshaft thrust washer Dennis thanks for your help, I have shim B and the C shims too as described on pg 13.41 What...
• Re: Supercharger
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 08:30:59 -0400
  ...It was an assembly of 4 banks or 9 cylinders each, bolted together >to a common crankshaft. The exhaust system was a stainless steel...
• Re: Engine installation book times
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 19:54:01 -0700
  ...shop manual: > > " Engine Assembly R&I and O/H. Level A Mechanic. > > Includes replace rings, main and rod bearings, crankshaft and cam shaft. > Remove...
• Vanagon 1.9L seized
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Wed, 11 Sep 1996 22:38:48 +0000
  ...but there was excessive crankshaft endplay(?), and my concern of the impact the cyl #1 valve damage (the rocker assembly shaft was bent and...
• Re: Checking crankshaft end play
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:47:21 -0700
  Jim Akiba of Bostig fame posted a video of the late and great Boston Bob showing crankshaft end play check adjust etc. I don...
• Re: Valve adjust after head job
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 16:52:06 -0400
  ...of crankshaft rotation between #1 and #4 TDC. > > If you have the engine in a stand, orienting the pushrods vertically makes assembly easier. Otherwise...
• Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 9 May 2016 23:11:26 -0700
  ...all seals of that type.. > camshaft seals, crankshaft seals etc.. > lube the seal lip on assembly, so it does not run dry on initial...
• Re: need advice re: rebuilding 84 Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 17:31:45 +0000
  ...I took the other crankshaft assembly to an independent VW shop that charged $5 to remove it. This was my first rebuild. So far...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9L seized
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 20:24:02 +0000
  ...but there was excessive >> crankshaft endplay(?), and my concern of the impact the cyl #1 valve damage >> (the rocker assembly shaft was bent and...
• Take a second look at the Dyno Tests Kyle provided ....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 09:26:11 EDT
  ...Heads Cam Exhaust Crankshaft Flywheel Fuel pressure regulator Lightened valve train Ratio rockers Use of synthetic oils Friction reducing coatings Throttle body Match porting...
• Junkyard Parts - 1989 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 11:54:51 -0800
  ...Upper grill and headlight assemblies (1 high beam is broke) 2.1 liter crankshaft (don't know what happened to the rest of the...
• More stuff I found.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:17:49 -0600
  ...It has 99 pages and includes---- Engine-Assembly Engine-Crankshaft,Crankcase Engine-Cylinder Head-Valve Drive Engine-Lubrication system Engine-Lubrication System Engine-Cooling...
• Re: Checking crankshaft end play
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:45:51 -0700
  ...posted a video of the late and great Boston > Bob showing crankshaft end play check adjust etc. > > I don't see it on thesamba...
• Engine balancing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 22:47:15 -0600
  ...Where is the typical location to remove material? What considerations must be given in each case? How would one balance a crankshaft? And where...
• AAZ swap progress
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 18:55:21 -0600
  ...flywheel surfaced, lubing throttle pedal assembly and cable, oil pump, oil seals and gaskets,and dropped off crankshaft to have timing gear updated tdi...
• transmission change: how to turn a/c engine to get at bolts???
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 12:22:13 -0800
  how do I turn the crankshaft to access the torque converter bolts? Bentley says to use adaptor 3052 with extension and T handle -- one...
• Re: Flying without pilot (bearing)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 09:49:18 -0800
  ...I would appreciate it if someone could walk me through assembly, from > > the crankshaft shims out to the flywheel (I am replacing oil seal...
• Fwd: Crankshaft endplay shims, flywheel and stuff
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 07:18:34 -0500
  ...It's in the center of the crankshaft. I used a small >dent puller fitted with a small bolt and a filed down flat...
• Recent Maintenance Accomplished
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 5 May 2009 20:10:30 -0500
  ...This bushing is a crucial part of the assembly of the flywheel to the crankshaft to hold the felt seal in place so as...
• Re: 81 rebuild - balance or not?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 20:27:05 -0400
  ...if i'm >not mistaken, things were (or should have been) originally balanced >(maybe?) w/original pistons, rods, crankshaft, flywheel(?), as a set. so...
• Re: Engine installation book times
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 00:15:40 -0600
  ...shop manual: > > " Engine Assembly R&I and O/H. Level A Mechanic. > > Includes replace rings, main and rod bearings, crankshaft and cam > shaft. > Remove...
• DaBoat 2-liter update - engine work
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sat, 7 Oct 1995 15:24:03 -0700 (PDT)
  Volks, This morning I set out to assemble the crankshaft. I went to Sears and bought a pointer-type torque wrench for $20, and...
• Re: Last minute tips before engine re-install?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:12:26 -0700
  Make sure you put a pilot bearing in the end of the crankshaft. Lots of people forget this and have problems soon after. Mark...
• Re: Bottom end reassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 17:40:07 -0400
  ...Since my experience is all type 4 all be talking about assembly for a Sans Eau motor. 1. Clean EVERYTHING to do with assembly...
• Re: Valve adjust after head job
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 14:07:18 -0700
  ...of crankshaft rotation between #1 and #4 TDC. > > If you have the engine in a stand, orienting the pushrods vertically makes > assembly easier. Otherwise...
• Re: Supercharger
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 15:54:46 -0500
  ...It was an assembly of 4 banks or 9 cylinders each, bolted together > >to a common crankshaft. The exhaust system was a stainless steel...
• Re: Advice on an Oil-pump oily gasket slow leak
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 11:17:12 -0700
  ...I also replaced the rear crankshaft seal. My gasket was torn. No problems now. If you do replace the oil pump gasket you might...
• Re: Who throws more rods contest, was: Re: SUBIE VAN ENGINE FIRE...LISTER NEEDS HELP in PA
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:33:30 -0400
  ...cylinder head gasket, cylinder block, crankshaft pulley, turbo/intercooler units, inlet & exhaust manifold, rear main seal, rocker assembly, push rods, timing gears, timing belts...
• Re: Not able to engage any gear
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 08:04:53 -0500
  ...the other the felt washer is part of the crankshaft and needle bearing assembly. Try looking on The Samba for Tencent. Might get one...
• FOR SALE: Engine parts from 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:00:20 -0400
  ...Piston/cylinder set complete with rings and pins Crankshaft - #2 rod journal a bit buggered up but grindable Camshaft Push rod set Connecting rod...
• Re: switching a `high-mileage' 1.9l to synthetic?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 12:10:31 -0500
  ...Not long after that the crankshaft seal (flywheel end) failed and I was dousing tailgaters (and my own tailgate) with engine oil. Coincidence? Maybe...
• Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Mon, 9 May 2016 20:03:28 -1000
  ...camshaft seals, crankshaft seals etc.. lube the seal lip on assembly, so it does not run dry on initial operation. not important for grease...
• Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 6 May 2009 12:05:10 -0600
  ...This bushing is a crucial part of the assembly of the flywheel to > the crankshaft to hold the felt seal in place so as...
• FS Type IV Engines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 21:24:25 -0500
  ...The crankshaft is standard on the mains and standard on the rod journals. The oil pump is included. It came to me with #3...
• Initial tappet adjustment/valves
  Historical mailing list - Alex Justice
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 11:33:15 -0700
  ...When I put the rocker arm assembly back on, I didn't adjust the screws over each valve. The van ran fine for several...
• Flywheel, shims, seals, (long)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 19:22:25 EST
  ...It's in the center of the crankshaft. I used a small >dent puller fitted with a small bolt and a filed down flat...
• Re: Valve adjust after head job
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 14:05:36 -0700
  ...of crankshaft rotation between #1 and #4 TDC. >> >> If you have the engine in a stand, orienting the pushrods vertically makes assembly easier. Otherwise...
• Shifter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 13 May 2009 17:30:12 -0600
  ...This bushing is a crucial part of the assembly of the flywheel to >>>> the crankshaft to hold the felt seal in place so as...
• Re: Shifter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Thu, 14 May 2009 16:52:31 -0600
  ...This bushing is a crucial part of the assembly of the flywheel to >>>>>> the crankshaft to hold the felt seal in place so as...
• Re: Sad story
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:41:35 -0700
  ...on the those automotive radiator fans ( fan is on the water pump, not crankshaft ) .. aircraft propellers .. jet engine turbine blades ....rare, but it happens...
• Re: Engine installation book times
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 06:32:55 EDT
  ...According to the Mitchell shop manual: " Engine Assembly R&I and O/H. Level A Mechanic. Includes replace rings, main and rod bearings, crankshaft...
• Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 6 May 2009 14:17:41 -0400
  ...This bushing is a crucial part of the assembly of the flywheel to >> the crankshaft to hold the felt seal in place so as...
• Re: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more), in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 18:19:53 EDT
  ...Heads Cam Exhaust Crankshaft Flywheel Fuel pressure regulator Lightened valve train Ratio rockers Use of synthetic oils Friction reducing coatings Throttle body Match porting...
• 2.1L crankshaft pulley bolt torque
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:01:27 -0500
  ...the use of factory tools but in the case of WBX assembly, there is far too much at stake to sadly learn later that...
• Re: Crankshaft Endplay Defies Me--Please Help
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 10:08:00 -0800
  ...The result was that I was still effectively getting 0 (as in > ZERO) crankshaft end play. I could get a crankshaft endplay only by...
• Re: Bottom end reassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 16:19:59 -0700
  ...Do a test assembly of just the crank and its one trapped bearing in the case half. When you're sure you have the...
• Re: Shifter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 13 May 2009 21:06:15 -0400
  ...This bushing is a crucial part of the assembly of the flywheel to >>>>> the crankshaft to hold the felt seal in place so as...
• Re: Crankshaft Endplay Defies Me--Please Help
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 13:21:18 -0500
  ...The result was that I was still effectively getting 0 >(as in > > ZERO) crankshaft end play. I could get a crankshaft endplay only by...
• Re: transmission change: how to turn a/c engine to get at bolts???
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 14:09:17 -0800
  ...how do I turn the crankshaft to access the torque converter bolts? Bentley says to use adaptor 3052 with extension and T handle -- one...
• Re: Engine balancing
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 06:31:53 -0500
  ...How would one balance a crankshaft? One would take it to a machine shop, where it would be mated with the flywheel, clutch, & clutch...