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Stuck Cylinder Liners, HELP
Historical mailing list - zyno
Sun, 24 May 1998 19:34:33 -0400
...The problem is the cylinder liners are moving off with the heads. Does anyone have any pointers on this problem. I do believe that...
Re: Subject: Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Wed, 8 Aug 2001 10:49:07 -0500
...Much like the cavitaion that occures on the cylinder liners of a diesel engine, durring to the rapid coolant cuirculation, causing the liners to...
Cylinder Heads -Problem Removing- Cylinders came with it ??
Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
Mon, 2 Aug 2004 12:38:03 -0400
...When I pulled the head off...the cylinder liners were frozen to the head and came out with the head.... How do I avoid...
Waterboxer engine Parts and accessories available
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:36:51 -0800
...Collasable pushrod tubes New in Box OEM Koblenschmidt 95mm pistons come with rings Part # 90 264 620 Cylinder liners misc piping : water and exhaust
Piston ring compressor?
Historical mailing list - zyno
Thu, 28 May 1998 13:11:22 -0400
...Lots of tapping and heat required to remove the stuck cylinder liners. Unfortunatly, we accidently pulled the cylinder liner closest to the water pump...
Re: more on engine braking
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Wed, 14 Oct 1998 18:27:13 -0500
...mainly the cylinder liners cooling and >contracting faster than the pistons, causing excessive wear and tear on >the pistons and liners. This is where...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 00:38:33 -0400
...cylinders out. Then you can clean them properly and lap them into the heads to get a good surface on both the liners and...
Re: 2200cc liners
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:55:57 -0700
I have good used OEM and maybe a cofap or two 2.1 cylinders that will work nicely I can tune it up hone...
Re: 2200cc liners
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:05:07 -0700
...Most retailers can get you the pistons and cylinders. BenT
Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Feb 2011 06:24:51 -0500
...My understanding of the difference between 1.9 and 2.1 liners is only in the pistons. The cylinder bores and possibly the rings...
DRY first cylinder
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sat, 7 Apr 2001 07:04:44 -0700
...This engine had no compression on the first cylinder and also started to knock. After taking off the cylinder head, I noticed that the...
Re: head seal replacement
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 05:30:14 EST
In a message dated 2/6/03 10:39:23 PM, DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM writes: << Also, try not to pull the cylinder liners...
damaged pistons/liners
Historical mailing list
Mon, 01 Apr 1996 15:55:43 -0500 (CDT)
Hi all, In doing the heads and (sorta) top-end overhaul on my 85 vanagon, I pulled the pistons and cylinders to find nicks...
Ethylene Glycol Facts
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 22:31:24 -0500
...Or in some cases, like in a diesel engine where there is a cast iron block and steel cylinder liners, if the DCA is...
Re: Head advice
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Wed, 4 Nov 1998 18:18:54 EST
...repair a cracked cylinder head with the engine still in the van by following the following procedure to reinstall the liners over the pistons...
Re: 2200cc liners
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:52:53 -0700
...One of the cylinders has a chip right at the top of the cylinder. I am tempted to try out AA liner at $169...
Re: Replacing piston rings
Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:59:48 -0700
...of removing the pistons from the con-rod and slipping the cylinder liners in and reinstalling. I read somwhere that using the 2.0...
2200cc liners
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:39:55 -0700
...I guess to get 2200cc the crank, rods and > the liners all need to be replaced. > > I got a feeling the products are made...
Re:Horsepower upgrades for 1.9 liter
Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
Mon, 23 Jun 1997 22:36:36 -0800 (AKDT)
...crankshaft stroked when overhauling the engine, replacing the liners with 2.1 liter pistons and cylinders, and having the camshaft reground with a mild...
Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Wed, 9 Feb 2011 11:07:55 -0800
...My understanding of the difference between 1.9 and 2.1 liners is only in the pistons. The cylinder bores and possibly the rings...
Re: any used pistons for sale?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Apr 1996 06:14:29 -0500
...I can get you brand new P/L liners sets. Pistons are matched to the cylinders. Must buy both to work properly. VW sells...
Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:48:35 -0700
...If the used heads do their jobs well then it will proven worth a set of $200 liners too. My 83.5 suffered the...
Fw: DRY first cylinder - why?
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sun, 8 Apr 2001 08:43:16 -0700
...This engine had no compression on the first cylinder and also started to knock. After taking off the cylinder head, I noticed that #1...
Re: damaged pistons/liners
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Apr 1996 06:14:17 -0500
...Has anyone had a similar experience? >Could I possibly reuse the same cylinders, or will they just damage new >pistons? > > The dents and holes...
Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 9 Feb 2011 16:11:58 -0600
...the difference between 1.9 and 2.1 liners is only in the > pistons. The cylinder bores and possibly the rings are identical. > > I...
Re: head seal replacement
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 12:14:21 -0500
...DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM writes: > > << Also, try not to pull the cylinder liners out past the > > piston rings. >> > > I've see this prohibition stated...
Head Gasket job $999 (Warning: Sp*m :)
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 29 Apr 1997 20:56:27 -0400
...Remove engine Inspect clutch components Glass bead heads Lap valve seats Remove & inspect pistons and liners Hone cylinder walls Replace all cylinder seals Install...
Re: Replacing piston rings
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:32:21 -0700
...of removing the pistons from the con-rod and slipping the cylinder liners in and reinstalling. I read somwhere that using the 2.0...
Re: Replacing piston rings
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:42:53 -0400
...of removing the > pistons from the con-rod and slipping the cylinder liners in and > reinstalling. I read somwhere that using the 2.0...
Re: Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
Thu, 25 Sep 2003 22:03:21 -0400
...and debris and nastyness floating around in it, likewise 3 !!! The cylinderr liners where "Welded" to the heads. Needless to say, I think this...
Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:35:40 -0700
...On the other hand, replacing liners and heads are more common by home mechanics like myself. My 83.5 was at 113k miles when...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:32:06 -0500
...cylinders out. Then you can clean them properly and lap > them into the heads to get a good surface on both the liners and...
Re: Head gasket questions
Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
Sat, 25 Jul 1998 20:15:51 -0700
...block or to the cylinder base? To the cylinder base. I went out and looked at a set of liners I have left over...
Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:03:14 -0500
...the difference between 1.9 and 2.1 liners is only in the > pistons. The cylinder bores and possibly the rings are identical. > > I...
Re: 87 Westy Engine/Transmission Replacement
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:10:28 -0700
...When the engine is new you can feel a special whining noise out of the cylinder/piston liners. When fully broken-in that sound...
Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:02:01 -0700
...If the thermostat housing is indeed melted I won't trust my cylinder heads and piston/cylinder liners any more. That's at least...
Re: Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
Thu, 25 Sep 2003 22:07:33 -0400
...and debris and nastyness floating around in it, likewise 3 !!! The cylinderr liners where "Welded" to the heads. Needless to say, I think this...
Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:16:19 -0700
...If the used heads do their jobs well then it > will proven worth a set of $200 liners too. My 83.5 suffered the...
Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:08:21 -0600
...the difference between 1.9 and 2.1 liners is only in > the >> pistons. The cylinder bores and possibly the rings are identical. >> >> I...
Re: DRY first cylinder - why?
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Sun, 8 Apr 2001 14:28:03 -0600
...This engine had no compression on the first cylinder and also started to knock. After taking off the cylinder head, I noticed that #1...
Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:14:23 -0500
I've always been nervous putting new liners pistons and rings on an engine with old rod bearings. The tight tolerances and extra load...
more on engine braking
Historical mailing list - Vanman
Wed, 14 Oct 1998 07:45:59 -0700
...mainly the cylinder liners cooling and contracting faster than the pistons, causing excessive wear and tear on the pistons and liners. This is where...
Re: Empi axle shafts are cool!
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 7 Aug 2008 08:34:53 -0700
...If you ever compare your original cylinder liners with new Cofap. You will see Cofap machining looks rough and low quality. OEM liners have...
Re: Engine Replacement Options
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:12:43 -0700
...Instead of reuse a used set of cylinder/piston liners Cofap is fairly cheap. This is a set of very critical components for a...
Re: Engine Disassembly, EGR, Air Pump
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Wed, 2 Nov 94 10:56:31 PST
...rods, crank, pistons & liners). It's a > direct swap, and the extra displacement comes from a longer stroke, not > thinner cylinder walls (I think...
Rebuilding vanagon engine
Historical mailing list - quoton
Fri, 3 Apr 1998 22:52:41 -0800
...After checking the prices for geniue VW pistons, rings and cylinders I was a bit shocked by the price tag of more than $1200...
Re: head seal replacement
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Thu, 6 Feb 2003 21:31:52 -0600
...Also, try not to pull the cylinder liners out past the piston rings. :o) Pay careful attention to the way the muffler hanger is...
Re: Ethylene Glycol Facts
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 21:47:43 PDT
...cylinder liners, if the DCA is low, the coolant will eat >at hot spots on the liners and create holes in the liners and...
Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Sun, 6 Feb 2011 20:36:20 -0800
...My understanding of the difference between 1.9 and 2.1 liners is only in the pistons. The cylinder bores and possibly the rings...
Re: 2.1 cylinders stuck to heads
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:17:18 -0400
...I have a small pry bar that I put in the center and this allows me to pry the cylinder liners away from the...
Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:22:13 -0700
...Before I replaced the liners my 83.5 was powerless and consumed oil. It still had fairly reasonable gas mileage but strangely enough that...
Re: DaBoat 2-liter update - it lives! (long)availability of Cofap piston/liners
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Dec 95 11:51:57 MST
...Of course I was paranoid enough to weight all the pistons, and check the piston cylinder clearances and the ring end gap but that...
Cavitation corrosion/erosion
Historical mailing list - Rick Stevens
Fri, 1 May 1998 12:59:56 -0700
...Because of variations from cylinder to cylinder and engine to engine, no two liners will appear the same. THE EFFECT OF ENGINE CONDITIONS ON...
Re: My poor MPG, compression tests results
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:09:52 -0700
Does anyone have any experience with the products of this company? http://www.aaproductsinc.com/cgi-bin/Vanagonprice.cgi They show 3 piston cylinder...
Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:57:54 -0700
...Cofap is the only brand of Vanagon cylinder/piston liners available for many years. I don't believe there are only 6 messages that...
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, internal bushings, oil pump, crankshaft and bearings, tappet gear, valves & guides, pistons & rings, cylinder bores/liners, con rods, distributor drive, starter ring...
Re: WBX motor rather than ....
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:41:13 -0700
...The Mercedes guys were remarking about how similar they were, especially the Nikasil cylinder liners. Cool stuff On Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at 8...
Re: how often do you change your oil?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 8 May 2010 23:12:31 -0400
...Most of the dark coloring is from carbon both from the combustion process and what comes out of the cast iron cylinder liners. Using...
Re: Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
Thu, 25 Sep 2003 22:55:09 -0400
...and debris and nastyness floating around in it, likewise > 3 !!! The cylinderr liners where "Welded" to the heads. > > Needless to say, I think this...
Re: Piston ring compressor?
Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
Thu, 28 May 1998 12:59:29 -0500
...Lots of tapping and heat > required to remove the stuck cylinder liners. Unfortunatly, we > accidently pulled the cylinder liner closest to the water pump...