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  • Exhaust Pipe Q?
    Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
    Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:31:56 -0700
    ...is there a certain configuration of the studs/nuts and bolts that hold the crossover pipes on the cylinders? Right now, Cylinder #1 has...
  • exhaust nuts and bolts
    Historical mailing list - Tom Goff
    Thu, 15 Mar 2001 12:51:55 -0500
    ...I found two bolts holding the exhause to number 2 cylinder, normal nuts on number 4 cylinder, odd bolts/nuts on the J to...
  • Re: Exhaust Pipe Q?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 16 Aug 2007 06:05:57 EDT
    ...is there a certain configuration of the studs/nuts and bolts that hold the crossover pipes on the cylinders? Right now, Cylinder #1 has...
  • Re: Frozen slave cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:31:58 -0500
    ...While still holding the bolt in place,remove and toss the old cylinder over your shoulder(dont take the time to look at it...
  • Re: 1981 Vanagon Clutch Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:14:28 -0700
    ...No need to get under the van. > - You need a 13mm stubby wrench for the rear slave cylinder bolt. > - The rear slave bolt can...
  • 1981 Vanagon Clutch Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement
    Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
    Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:48:20 -0400
    ...No need to get under the van. - You need a 13mm stubby wrench for the rear slave cylinder bolt. - The rear slave bolt can...
  • clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts
    Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
    Fri, 19 Dec 2003 10:28:39 -0800
    I just removed the clutch slave cylinder on my '82 air cooled Westy. Removing the rear bolt on the mounting bracket was a major...
  • Re: clutch master weeping
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 17:38:10 -0800
    ...I've replaced the clutch master cylinder a couple of times - though it's been a while - and I don't remember the bolts...
  • Bracket that holds the slave clutch cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 17 Feb 2003 09:24:32 -0800
    ...I think it sandwiches in with the bolt that holds the slave cylinder to the bracket. > I have lost almost all cluch functions. Looking...
  • Re: 1981 Vanagon Clutch Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:45:40 -0500
    ...No need to get under the van. > - You need a 13mm stubby wrench for the rear slave cylinder bolt. > - The rear slave bolt can...
  • Re: HELP! Clutch slave-cylinder bolts???
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Fri, 29 Nov 2002 17:35:35 -0500
    ...HELP! Clutch slave-cylinder bolts??? > > > Okay, I've got the bus jacked up and torn apart, blocking > my wife's side of > the driveway...
  • exhaust nuts and bolts
    Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
    Thu, 15 Mar 2001 23:42:37 -0700
    ...I found two bolts holding the exhause to number 2 cylinder, normal nuts on number 4 cylinder, odd bolts/nuts on the J to...
  • USA number for Eastwood?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Apr 1995 12:40:52 -0700
    ...Bolt the cylinder to the mount FIRST and then attach the brake lines, or attach the brake lines FIRST and then bolt the cylinder...
  • Re: 1981 Vanagon Clutch Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:51:46 +0000
    ...No need to get under the van. > - You need a 13mm stubby wrench for the rear slave cylinder bolt. > - The rear slave bolt can...
  • Re: 1.9 and 2.1 rod bolt identification
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Thu, 6 Dec 2007 12:49:21 -0500
    The rod bolts can bee seen from the cylinder openings of the opposite cylinders the 2.1 bolts have a taper down to the...
  • 1.9l Head torqueing. Was: 1.9l TD swap
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Sun, 23 May 1999 20:12:36 -0400
    ...Always replace cylinder head bolts. (They are stretch bolts) When performing repairs, carefully remove seal/gasket remnants from the cylinder head and cylinder block...
  • Re: Help: Broken Cylinder Head bolt
    Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
    Mon, 16 Jun 1997 15:48:59 +1000
    ...way but as there was no corrosion on the bolt or in the cylinder block it was worth a try. Jack Newton 89 Transporter...
  • Re: Replacing the clutch slave cylinder
    Historical mailing list - dr
    Wed, 14 Jan 2004 06:18:54 -0500
    ...engine, though the back side of the cylinder mount, and onto the bottom part of the bolt. This provided the grip so I could...
  • Re: clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts
    Historical mailing list - 1speedsteed
    Fri, 19 Dec 2003 11:59:27 -0700
    ...clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts > I just removed the clutch slave cylinder on my '82 air cooled Westy. Removing the rear bolt on the...
  • Re: USA number for Eastwood?
    Historical mailing list - Craig Hartsell
    Tue, 25 Apr 1995 16:48:12 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Bolt the cylinder to the mount FIRST > and then attach the brake lines, or attach the brake lines FIRST and then > bolt the cylinder...
  • Re: 1.9l Head torqueing. Was: 1.9l TD swap
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Sun, 23 May 1999 18:39:13 -0700
    ...VAG#1332), guide pins (VAG#3070) > > Notes: > > Always replace cylinder head bolts. (They are stretch bolts) > > When performing repairs, carefully remove seal/gasket remnants...
  • front exhaust pipe
    Historical mailing list - Wickham, Steve
    Tue, 10 Aug 1999 13:15:05 -0700
    ...It looks like one side (passenger side) is attached to the cylinder head with two bolts, while the other side is attached with two...
  • Re: Frozen slave cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:45:25 -0500
    ...I only undid the attaching bolts/flare nut, and let the cylinder drop down for hose removal. This proceedure is mostly done in the...
  • HELP! Clutch slave-cylinder bolts???
    Historical mailing list - ok artguy
    Fri, 29 Nov 2002 11:27:10 -0600
    ...the clutch slave cylinder. For the life of me, I can not figure out how to get to the rear bolt! It's (of...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:57:25 -0700
    ...Then screw the � � > hydraulic fitting into the slave cylinder. To tighten the bolt, � � > again form a flat triangle with the slave cylinder and a...
  • Re: clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Fri, 19 Dec 2003 12:37:34 -0800
    I wouldn't bother with rebuilding the slave cylinder unless you can get a rebuild kit really cheap. The last time I checked, the...
  • Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleed problem (How to replace your slave cylinder)
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:54:54 -0800
    ...Woitok@RRZE.Uni-Erlangen.DE | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Removing the Clutch Slave Cylinder ---------------------------------- 1. Even though the clutch slave cylinder is held by only two bolts, it...
  • Head torque sequence different between 1.6 and 1.9 l Diesels!?!
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Sat, 4 Jul 1998 15:44:05 -0400
    ...Always replace cylinder head bolts. (They are stretch bolts) When performing repairs, carefully remove seal/gasket remnants from the cylinder head and cylinder block...
  • Re: front exhaust pipe
    Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
    Wed, 11 Aug 1999 11:39:21 -0400
    ...It looks like one side (passenger side) is attached to the cylinder >> head with two bolts, while the other side is attached with two...
  • Re: '85 1.9 clutch slave cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:34:11 -0800
    I would recommend starting the fluid line before installing the cylinder.� You do not want to misthread that.... ________________________________ From: Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET> To...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:31:12 -0400
    ...Then screw the > > hydraulic fitting into the slave cylinder. To tighten the bolt, > > again form a flat triangle with the slave cylinder and a...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:49:42 -0700
    ...Then screw the >> > hydraulic fitting into the slave cylinder. To tighten the bolt, >> > again form a flat triangle with the slave cylinder and a...
  • Re: diesel head bolt torque specs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 12:35:06 -0800
    ...After about 1000 miles (with the engine cold or warm) re-tighten cylinder head bolts with a breaker bar, turning bolts in sequence 90...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:34:21 -0700
    ...Then screw the � � > hydraulic fitting into the slave cylinder. To tighten the bolt, � � > again form a flat triangle with the slave cylinder and a...
  • Why Must I Use a Bar Type Torque Wrench On Cylinder Head Bolts?
    Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
    Fri, 7 Mar 2003 12:41:41 -0700
    Why must I use a Bar Type Torque Wrench on the Cylinder Head Bolts? While I have 3 click type torque wrenches I do...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:59:19 -0700
    ...Then screw the >>� � > hydraulic fitting into the slave cylinder. To tighten the bolt, >>� � > again form a flat triangle with the slave cylinder and a...
  • Re: Question and parts request.
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:07:01 -0500
    ...If it's a single bank or row of cylinders, there is only one crank throw - doesn't matter if it's a 5...
  • clutch master weeping
    Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 16:57:30 -0800
    ...but seriously, the clutch master cylinder in my 1982 Westy is weeping from one of the mounting bolts that attaches it to the frame...
  • Re: Question and parts request.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:43:41 -0700
    on the other hand VW stretch bolts are quite inexpensive. - Ten head bolts for a VW diesel for as low as $ 1.50 each...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:48:19 -0600
    ...Brent Christensen Santa Barbara, CA > > >Removing the Clutch Slave Cylinder >---------------------------------- > >1. Even though the clutch slave cylinder is held by only two bolts, it...
  • Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Access-84 Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 6 Nov 1999 10:48:13 -0800
    ...mounting bolts (gives you more freedom to engage those pipe threads). Alistair >Listees, > >In the process of installing a new clutch master cylinder to...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:42:13 -0700
    ...Then screw the >>> > hydraulic fitting into the slave cylinder. To tighten the bolt, >>> > again form a flat triangle with the slave cylinder and a...
  • Help: Broken Cylinder Head bolt
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 10 Jun 1997 19:01:19 -0400 (EDT)
    While removing a very rusted exhaust pipe I have broken one of the bolts with only a very small part of it still sticking...
  • Re: Manual trans replacement
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:16:02 -0400
    ...Then screw the >>> > hydraulic fitting into the slave cylinder. To tighten the bolt, >>> > again form a flat triangle with the slave cylinder and a...
  • Hex Bolt on 1.9l coolant pipe?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
    Tue, 14 May 2019 11:16:35 -0400
    Hi all, The upper hex bolt on the coolant pipe from the water pump to the passenger side cylinder head threads in, but will...
  • Re: Clutch slave bracket - diesel and boxer
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 6 Mar 2006 12:57:56 -0800
    ...So is the flat support arm that bolts to the side of the tranny and runs up to one of the slave bolts. Mark...
  • Replacing the clutch slave cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
    Tue, 13 Jan 2004 18:01:57 -0700
    ...it mostly beneath, and the top for the one ugly bolt? The master cylinder was done maybe 25K miles ago, so I don't...
  • Re: Main bearings/rod bearings/bolts
    Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
    Wed, 29 Jan 2003 06:36:46 -0500
    ...rings and insure the cylinder is round. The 2.1 engines originally had a stretch to yield con rod bolts and that is a...
  • Re: clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts
    Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
    Fri, 19 Dec 2003 19:10:07 -0500
    ----- Original Message ----- > I just removed the clutch slave cylinder on my '82 air cooled Westy. Removing the rear bolt on the mounting bracket was...
  • Re: '85 1.9 clutch slave cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:11:14 -0800
    ...I used a short 13mm wrench to hold the rear bolt when I took the nut off & two wrenches on the fwd bolt (as...
  • cylinder head sensor location
    Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
    Wed, 13 Feb 2002 12:50:18 -0500
    I now have two cylinder head temp gauges with the long "sensor" that has the circular crimp on the end. Where do I bolt...
  • Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Access-84 Westfalia-Thanks, and Repair "How To" suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Sun, 14 Nov 1999 16:45:33 -0800
    ...bolt hole to hold the cylinder in place as I fitted the upper, and then, the lower bolts. I rebuilt the scored cylinder, whichI...
  • Re: clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts/PC it's friday
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Fri, 19 Dec 2003 21:27:52 -0800
    ...clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts/PC it's friday > Ha Ha: could be remote and local, or client and server! About time we started...
  • Re: installing new clutch slave cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Tue, 27 Oct 1998 20:36:34 -0800
    ...Remove attachment to slave cylinder, remove two bolts holding cylinder in place, remove cylinder. The problems come from the cylinder not being easy to...
  • Re: clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts
    Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
    Fri, 19 Dec 2003 21:59:52 -0500
    On Friday, December 19, 2003, at 01:28 PM, Jake Beaulieu wrote: > I just removed the clutch slave cylinder on my '82 air cooled...
  • Five Cylinder Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 01 Oct 1995 20:46:52 PDT
    ...model to a five cylinder ? I've been told the diesel bell housing will bolt to the Audi five cylinder engine but that is...
  • How-to Remove Brake Booster (also Brake MC and Clutch MC)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 2 Feb 2000 22:30:51 EST
    ...Remove the steel line that attaches to the clutch master cylinder (12mm wrench). 8. Undo the two 13mm bolts that hold the clutch master...
  • Re: stuck together
    Historical mailing list - john Runberg
    Sat, 29 Mar 2003 16:49:14 -0500
    ...Now, to put the new clutch and tranny in! John (who wants to talk to the guy who hid the slave cylinder bolt and...
  • Re: Cylinder Heads - can they be welded ??
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 2 Aug 2004 11:55:04 -0500
    ...Cylinder Heads - can they be welded ?? > Really have a Pandora's box....here.... > > Started with a Temp sender not working on 86 2.1L...
  • Re: Question about Clutch Slave
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Wed, 22 Apr 1998 14:20:03 EDT
    ...on the bolts by the clutch pushing the slave cylinder up as you loosen the nuts plus a finger on the bolt head will...