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Re: What are main and rod bearing dimensions?
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 23 Feb 2000 04:08:21 +0100
Gary wrote: > Can someone tell me what the main and rod bearing diameters are for a 2.1 > vanagon is? Decimal format preferred. Also...
Rebuild-Seating main bearings
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 27 Mar 1999 13:32:01 -0800
I struggled to get the main bearings of my 2.0L Vanagon engine seated properly, and even when I thought I had it right...
Re: Question for Vanagain about 2.1l main bearings
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 1 Oct 2001 17:23:53 -0400
How does the bearing you sell, part# 025198461A compare in actual size to the VW dealer main bearings? Is it a one fits all...
Fw: Main Bearings for 1.9 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 21:10:50 -0500
...Main Bearings for 1.9 Vanagon > Rico > I have a set of German KS bearings in the std case and 10 crank > these bearings...
Question for Vanagain about 2.1l main bearings
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Mon, 1 Oct 2001 12:33:14 -0700
...Question about 2.1l main bearings: Ken, The VW dealer told me 2 different part numbers for standard main bearings: 025198461A001 Blue dot (1...
Lo Oil Pressure-Con Rods Mainly the Problem?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 9 Feb 2001 11:26:06 -0500
...Is it mostly due to the con rod bearings, or is it also main bearing wear? Would rebuilding the rods alone be worth doing...
type 4 mains
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:44:04 -0500
...I also have the cranks cut to fit the bearing size on the mostly for the split main sizing because that is the only...
1.9l Standard Main Bearings (Kohlbenschmidt) available!
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 12 Jul 2002 11:54:37 -0400
I just got in ten sets of 1.9l KS standard main bearings in stock. In case you didn't know these have been...
Re: Main Engine Bearings
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Fri, 26 Apr 2002 22:53:36 -0400
Dave Baker Anyone know what the current availability of main bearings is? Story I heard was the plant was being moved and they lost...
Re: Main Engine Bearings
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 2 May 2002 14:28:59 -0400
I have just had 65 sets of 1.9 rear main bearings made in most common sizes I use the bug bearing for the...
Re: wanted: main bearings 2.1wbx
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Dec 2001 13:14:12 EST
...They are standard 2.1l main bearings by Kohlbenschmidt (OE supplier). I also have standard 1.9l main bearings for $99 a set. These...
Re: Why there are no aftermarket oversize bearings
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Tue, 19 Dec 2000 09:46:36 -0500
...I have a small supply of std /std main bearings for the 2.1 engines and no 20case/std main bearings for the 1...
2.1l main bearing - the whole story
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Mon, 1 Oct 2001 16:05:25 -0700
2.1l main bearing set: Just bugged a couple of VW dealers some more, and finally found out the whole story. It goes like...
Main Bearings Needed
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 18:25:52 EST
I need a set of main crankshaft bearings for an 84 Vanagon (ten-thousandths oversize). Rico Dagastino Munford, TN
Re: Flying without pilot (bearing)
Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
Tue, 5 Jan 1999 09:49:18 -0800
...I was thinking that this mainshaft play is normal, and the pilot bearing is needed on the other end to provide stability. The tranny...
Re: crank bearing removal
Historical mailing list
Fri, 10 Feb 95 12:21:46 PST
>> >>I need to remove the #3 main bearing from the Bus crankshaft. However, >>I am without a press of any sort. Anybody know a...
Re: bearing crush
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Sat, 24 May 2003 09:16:25 -0400
Damon and fellow vanagon types the main bearing do crush as the case is bolted together and the crank clearance change as the engine...
Re: crank bearing removal
Historical mailing list - Dave Black
Fri, 10 Feb 1995 13:22:00 -0700 (MST)
On Fri, 10 Feb 1995, David Kao wrote: > >> > >>I need to remove the #3 main bearing from the Bus crankshaft. However, > >>I am without...
Question about 2.1l main bearings red or blue?
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Mon, 1 Oct 2001 15:14:18 -0700
...Question for Vanagain about 2.1l main bearings > How does the bearing you sell, part# 025198461A compare in actual size > to the VW dealer...
Main bearings for 1.9
Historical mailing list - Rio Rafael
Fri, 26 Oct 2001 11:54:07 -0700
...I am a bit confused as to how to determine which main bearing set to order. My crankshaft is a "red dot" unit (from...
Re: Transmission Main Shaft Needle Bearing Noise
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:20:05 -0400
...My Long Enterprises CD calls this part "mainshaft needle bearing". Bentley calls it "needle bearing" and shows it on mainshaft. (35.20 and 35...
Re: B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings info
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Tue, 2 Oct 2001 17:06:23 -0700
Bob, Thank you, Bob, for taking the time to enlighten us about wasserboxer main bearings. Appreciate it! Harald '90 westy ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert...
Re: B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings, one more question
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Tue, 2 Oct 2001 18:55:52 -0700
...Bobs 2.1 main bearings info Fellow vanagon types and so forth mores With all the talk about main bearings color codes I think...
Re: Transmission Main Shaft Needle Bearing Noise
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:51:43 -0700
...My Long Enterprises CD calls this part > "mainshaft needle bearing". Bentley calls it "needle bearing" and > shows it on mainshaft. (35.20 and 35...
2.1L Main Bearing Problem
Historical mailing list - Walter E Stephens
Thu, 12 Jul 2001 21:10:03 -0700
...I cannot find a sourc for the main bearings. I would guess most of you know that the main bearings are in short supply...
Re: main bearings for the 1.9
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Sat, 27 Oct 2001 20:41:06 -0400
...I am a bit confused as to how to determine which main bearing set to order. My crankshaft is a "red dot" unit (from...
Re: HELP...any engine builders out there???
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Fri, 18 Oct 2002 05:42:39 -0400
Stan wrote Better start looking for some +.020 align bore main bearings. Seems VW Canada align bored as a standard practice. Nothing wrong with...
Fw: 2.1L Align bore and main bearings
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Wed, 3 Dec 2003 21:18:30 -0500
...The block at the crank main bearing bore is now offset > .005ths. and when the main bearings are installed and the halves are forced...
Re: How to get top half of main bearing out? (AARRGH!!)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 14 May 2001 18:16:36 -0400
...How to get top half of main bearing out? (AARRGH!!) Hi, I'm trying to replace the main and rod bearings in my 1...
T1 bug to T4 conversion bearings for WBX main bearing shortage?
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Wed, 30 May 2001 22:18:10 EDT
Might be able to use T1 bug to T4 conversion bearings main bearing, small bearing is similar to T4 (was the same except for...
Oversized main bearings?
Historical mailing list - Ken Olsen
Tue, 22 May 2012 14:13:01 -0400
I've got my 1.9 waterboxer open and it needs new main bearings. The case appears to have been line bored to 0...
Re: Help, need 1.9L main bearings
Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
Thu, 8 Feb 2001 18:14:30 -0500
...Help, need 1.9L main bearings I just ordered most of the parts required for a full rebuild of my 84' 19L . However, no...
Re: 2.1l Vanagon Main Bearings Available!!!
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Fri, 28 Sep 2001 13:13:59 -0700
Question about 2.1l main bearings: Ken or Ron or anyone else who rebuilt a waterboxer, The VW dealer told me 2 different part...
B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings info
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Tue, 2 Oct 2001 15:51:56 -0400
Fellow vanagon types and so forth mores With all the talk about main bearings color codes I think I can clear the air on...
How to get top half of main bearing out? (AARRGH!!)
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Mon, 14 May 2001 10:25:26 -0700
Hi, I'm trying to replace the main and rod bearings in my 1.6L diesel-powered Vanagon. The engine is in the car...
Re: humming synchro
Historical mailing list
Wed, 9 Oct 1996 00:21:18 -0400
In a message dated 96-10-08 23:23:58 EDT, you write: << Noise in 4th gear only! Mainshaft bearing or 3/4 slider...
Re: Main bearings for 1.9
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 26 Oct 2001 14:01:05 -0500
The sizes should be marked on the back of your old main bearings. If you got away with polishing the crank they should be...
wanted: main bearings 2.1wbx
Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
Tue, 18 Dec 2001 22:07:01 -0800
are there any sources that currently sell the main bearing sets? ed ---------------------------------------------------- Sign Up for NetZero Platinum Today Only $9.95 per month! http...
Re: 2.1l main bearing - the whole story
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Mon, 1 Oct 2001 16:39:27 -0700
On 1 Oct 2001 at 16:05, harald_nancy wrote: > 2.1l main bearing set: > Just bugged a couple of VW dealers some more...
Re: B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings, one more question
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Sat, 27 Oct 2001 20:10:14 -0400
...Bobs 2.1 main bearings, one more question Bob; OK. I measured the bearing ID( in the case) and the crank's OD. Subtraction...
091 mainshaft bearing price??
Historical mailing list - PAT
Mon, 18 May 1998 14:31:05 -0400
I am looking for prices on a new mainshaft bearing for a 091 trans. I don't have the ID # in the case handy...
Re: B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings info
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Tue, 2 Oct 2001 22:07:01 -0400
...Because of the past shortage of WBX main bearings I used a set of used main bearings in this engine with no problems the...
Re: Crank Bearings - Non-Availability
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 9 Jan 2001 19:15:54 -0500
> Recently there was a thread on lack of availability of main bearings and > maybe even rod end bearings (Crank-throw end). Is this really...
Re: Why there are no aftermarket oversize bearings
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 19 Dec 2000 08:04:03 -0800
...There is no shortage of 20 case/std main > bearings for the 2.1 engine > I will post a note to the list when...
Re: Noisy transaxle??
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:34:28 -0700
That inside bearing is called the mainshaft needle bearing. It supports the end of the true mainshaft inside the transmission. The input/pilot shaft...
.01 Main Bearings
Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
Tue, 28 Nov 2000 10:22:54 -0800
Hi, I am trying to find a set of .01 X std main bearings for a 2.1 wasserboxer (stock case with first grind...
What are main and rod bearing dimensions?
Historical mailing list - Gary
Mon, 21 Feb 2000 22:56:22 -0700
Can someone tell me what the main and rod bearing diameters are for a 2.1 vanagon is? Decimal format preferred. Also maximum allowance...
RE: How to check for loose main bearings
Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
Tue, 06 Sep 94 09:25:00 cdt
...Any suggestions how to check >the main bearings with our cracking open the case, I would like to avoid that >if I can. I...
Boston Bobs tale of an engine stripper or .19 Main bearing info was Flickerin oil light on 85 auto
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Sun, 7 Apr 2002 12:33:16 -0400
...The two middle main bearings bores are in fact the same size on the bug main bearings bores as they are on the 1...
Transmission MainShaft Needle Bearing Noise
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:31:52 -0700
...My Long Enterprises CD calls this part "mainshaft needle bearing". Bentley calls it "needle bearing" and shows it on mainshaft. (35.20 and 35...
FS: NEW 2.1L (1st oversize Low Friction Coated) GERMAN Main Bearings
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Wed, 20 Jan 1999 17:42:27 PST
...I have a set of GERMAN Main bearings that I had low friction coated for sale. I was told that the machine shop was...
Re: What are main and rod bearing dimensions?
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:41:41 -0500
Gary wrote: > > Can someone tell me what the main and rod bearing diameters are for a 2.1 > vanagon is? Decimal format preferred. Also...
2.0 air cooled align bore main bearings
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 17:49:10 -0500
Fellow vanagon types I have obtained a few sets of German type 2 align bore main bearings in both STD and .010 cranks sizes...
FS: 1.6 Diesel Crankshaft & Main Bearings
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 12:30:40 -0700
...reground 1.6 liter diesel crankshaft for sale. $75, plus shipping, and includes a set of Glyco main bearings. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com
Roller Guide bearing replacement alternative
Historical mailing list - tim clark
Sun, 5 Apr 2009 08:59:43 -0700
...the main guide bearing Any one ever spedn the time to fond a 5-10 compatible bearing to replace the main guide bearing taling...
2.1 Main Bearings
Historical mailing list - Don1dd
Sat, 16 May 1998 00:00:30 EDT
...one set of Kolbenschmidt 2.1 standard main bearings available to anyone who needs them for the paltry price of $50 plus $3 for...
Vanagon Main Bearings Available
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 7 May 2002 10:22:43 -0400
Just dropping a note to let you know that I do have standard 2.1l and 1.9l Vanagon Main Bearings for sale. Both...
Re: Boston Bobs tale of an engine stripper or .19 Main bearing info was Flickerin oil light on 85 auto
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 7 Apr 2002 10:29:35 -0700
...The two middle main bearings bores are in fact the same size on the bug main bearings bores as they are on the 1...
2.1l Engine Main Bearings Available!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 26 Feb 2001 15:29:50 EST
I am getting in a shipment of Kohlbenschmidt Main Bearings for the 2.1l Vanagon. In case you don't know these have been...
Re: OOOPs! Transmission Leaking after clutch kit installation
Historical mailing list - Karl M
Sat, 8 Jun 2002 18:28:16 -0400
...new throwout (clutch release) bearing, throwout > bearing guide, flywheel main seal, flywheel "O" ring, new pilot > bearing, pilot bearing felt seal and washer, new...