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  • Re: wtb: PS intermediate shaft for Syncro ALSO wtb AC brackets - my mistake
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:49:24 -0800
    ...PS intermediate shaft for Syncro ALSO wtb AC brackets for >> 2.1 >> >> >>> As the subject line says, I need the intermediate shaft for a...
  • Solid intermediate exhaust pipe needed for '85
    Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
    Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:11:43 -0400
    I am looking for a solid intermediate pipe to get my Van through inspection. I do not want to dump a lot of money...
  • Re: Solid intermediate exhaust pipe needed for '85
    Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
    Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:12:31 -0400
    ...Solid intermediate exhaust pipe needed for '85 > > > I am looking for a solid intermediate pipe to get my Van through > inspection. I do not...
  • Re: Solid intermediate exhaust pipe needed for '85
    Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
    Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:36:02 -0400
    ...Solid intermediate exhaust pipe needed for '85 > > > I am looking for a solid intermediate pipe to get my Van through > inspection. I do not...
  • parts source for intermediate exh.pipe
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 7 Nov 1996 20:31:39 -0500
    My 83 air-cooled Westy needs an intermediate pipe that goes between the left and right exhaust manifold and bends to meet the catylitic...
  • Re: Solid intermediate exhaust pipe needed for '85
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:39:37 -0700
    ...Solid intermediate exhaust pipe needed for '85 I am looking for a solid intermediate pipe to get my Van through inspection. I do not...
  • wtb: PS intermediate shaft for Syncro ALSO wtb AC brackets for 2.1
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:04:50 -0800
    As the subject line says, I need the intermediate shaft for a Syncro with powersteering. Don't want to go through trouble of shortening...
  • Re: wtb: PS intermediate shaft for Syncro ALSO wtb AC brackets for 2.1
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:56:56 -0800
    ...PS intermediate shaft for Syncro ALSO wtb AC brackets for 2.1 > > >> As the subject line says, I need the intermediate shaft for a...
  • Re: wtb: PS intermediate shaft for Syncro ALSO wtb AC brackets - note to MD
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:32:27 -0800
    ...PS intermediate shaft for Syncro ALSO wtb AC brackets for >> 2.1 >> >> >>> As the subject line says, I need the intermediate shaft for a...
  • Diesel Folks: Machine Intermediate Shaft?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 10 Oct 2016 11:26:00 -0700
    ...The intermediate shaft has a somewhat rough OD. A helpful VW person suggested that machining this shaft smooth would help reduce engine vibrations. I...
  • WTB Diesel Intermediate Plate
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 15 May 2005 21:24:29 -0500
    I'm looking for the metal plate that goes between the engine and transmission on a diesel vanagon. Thanks, Jim
  • WTB: diesel vanagon intermediate plate
    Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
    Wed, 4 Jan 2006 05:00:40 -0500
    Hello random part collectors, I'm looking to buy a used intermediate plate from a diesel vanagon (i.e. the stamped sheet metal part...
  • Re: wtb: PS intermediate shaft for Syncro ALSO wtb AC brackets for 2.1
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:30:10 -0800
    ...PS intermediate shaft for Syncro ALSO wtb AC brackets for >> 2.1 >> >> >>> As the subject line says, I need the intermediate shaft for a...
  • Looking for steering intermediate shaft for Power Steering 2wd
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:34:43 -0500
    ...I am looking for a good used intermediate shaft for a power steering 2wd Vanagon. This is the shaft that goes under the van...
  • Need parts, for diesel...
    Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
    Sun, 16 Nov 2003 16:22:39 -0800
    I am looking for an intermediate shaft pulley for a 1.6L diesel. Also a sourse (reasonable priced) motor mount rubber for an 82...
  • Re: oil pipe
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 15 Aug 97 12:29:33 EDT
    ...VW redesigned the intermediate shaft drive for the vaccum pump. The oil pump is driven off the intermediate shaft also, so I wouldn't...
  • Re: wtb: PS intermediate shaft for Syncro ALSO wtb AC brackets for 2.1
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:15:07 -0800
    ...PS intermediate shaft for Syncro ALSO wtb AC brackets for 2.1 > As the subject line says, I need the intermediate shaft for a...
  • Re: Diesel Folks: Machine Intermediate Shaft?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 10 Oct 2016 18:34:03 +0000
    You can get oversized bearings for a turned intermediate shaft, and your shop may have to buy the proper reamers for them. I have...
  • Re: '82 diesel resurrection death?
    Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
    Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:04:29 -0400
    ...When the vacuum pump seized, the oil pump also stopped and the intermediate shaft could not turn. The intermediate shaft is driven by the...
  • Re: slow pressure buildup [diesel]
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
    Sat, 9 Jul 2005 00:08:01 EDT
    Hey Jim, Is that pulley keyed to the intermediate shaft? I will also point out that you can use a diesel seal on a...
  • Re: slow pressure buildup [diesel]
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 8 Jul 2005 21:41:52 -0500
    The explanation by Jim Arnott that the intermediate pulley is not getting good traction on the belt is a reasonable one. I checked the...
  • Anyone have a used timing belt cover for a 1.9l diesel block?
    Historical mailing list - dieselwesty
    Thu, 4 Oct 2001 15:24:40 -0400
    ...RE: [DIESEL] Frayed Timing Belt > Is there anything tricky about removing the intermediate shaft pulley? What > keeps it from rotating when I loosen (or...
  • FW: tranny question possibly answered
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Smola
    Fri, 2 Feb 2001 19:27:59 -0600
    ...The synthetic redlijne w90 will help, but you are > probably causing further damage to your intermediate plate and shift > fork.....I had a similar...
  • Re: Advice on TD engine problem
    Historical mailing list - Walking Boss
    Mon, 11 May 2015 19:19:08 -0500
    ...after all this running with no oil pressure! Skipper >Do the gassers and diesels spin the intermediate shafts and or oil pumps opposite directions?
  • Re: Phrydae Phollow Up on MicroBus Stolen 35 year Ago
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:28:08 -0500
    And what about all the intermediate "victims"? Certainly, the restorer is a victim, in your scenario. The woman really has no claim -- she was...
  • Re: Help! Need VW diesel shop in San Francisco
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 11 Dec 2005 21:55:14 -0600
    ...Tightening the cam will engage the belt more with the intermediate shaft, and therefore the vacuum gauge and the oil pump. The stud that...
  • Re: oil pressure problem
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Wed, 27 Jun 2001 12:05:37 -0700
    On the diesel engines, the intermediate shaft pulley runs the vacuum pump. It has no teeth and is driven by the back (flat, no...
  • Re: Neils VanaJetta Engine "clack" Video.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:19:01 -0800
    ...to explore that I'd start by taking out the intermediate shaft ..it comes right out after t-belt and distributor are removed. before...
  • Re: 82 diesel intermediate shaft pulley
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:03:36 -0700
    Those paper thin flanges on the edge of the stock 1.6 intermediate shaft pulley, which is driven by the back of the timing...
  • Re: Diesel Folks: Machine Intermediate Shaft?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 10 Oct 2016 11:49:36 -0700
    ...On 10/10/16, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > You can get oversized bearings for a turned intermediate shaft, and your > shop...
  • DIESEL seals question
    Historical mailing list - Felder
    Mon, 3 Nov 2003 14:28:26 -0800
    Can anyone give me an overview of replacing the intermediate shaft and mainshaft seals on the 1600 diesel? I know everything has to come...
  • Re: slow pressure buildup [diesel]
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 8 Jul 2005 12:50:23 -0700
    ...In your VW diesel engine, the oil pump and vacuum pump are both connected together and are turned by an intermediate shaft that engages...
  • Re: Alternate Fuels
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Mon, 23 Jun 2003 09:25:20 EDT
    ...Maybe this would be a good intermediate step until Tiico comes out with a cold-fusion engine swap. Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico "Pandora...
  • Measured difference in length of PS intermediate shaft for Syncro vs. 2wd
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:39:35 -0800
    Just following up from my WTB ad: It looks like the PS shaft for the 2wd is 60mm longer than the Syncro version. Curious...
  • Re: Diesel Folks: Machine Intermediate Shaft?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:24:45 -0700
    ...Maybe! Out of curiosity, I may reinstall the intermediate shaft and put a dial gauge on it. Ironically, I don't see mention of...
  • Re: WTB: diesel vanagon intermediate plate
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Wed, 4 Jan 2006 03:44:25 -0800
    ...On 1/4/06, Sam Payne <bungeegull@hotmail.com> wrote: > Hello random part collectors, > I'm looking to buy a used intermediate plate from...
  • Re: 80c or 87c thermostat?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:04:01 -0400
    ...at the correct temp, but was much too closed at the intermediate spec. Made the engine run noticeably cool, needle well below the LED...
  • Power steering U-Joint, friend needs
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:39:25 -0400
    ...However, he has determined that the power steering U-Joint, that connects the intermediate steering shaft to the rack, is shot. Part number 281...
  • Re: Let's Talk Coolant Drainage (long)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 10 May 2012 20:55:43 -0700
    ...I had difficulty getting it all out, even using a shop vac (with intermediate 20 l bucket). But I do think I got more...
  • vacuum pump oil seapage
    Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
    Sat, 2 Feb 2002 20:48:54 -0500
    ...I guess the angle the engine is mounted at along with the intermediate shaft oiling groove is causing a bit of oil to get...
  • Re: Any climbers out there?
    Historical mailing list - Jack
    Thu, 19 Dec 2002 09:38:38 -0800
    ...Taught beginner & intermediate levels for a company club. Climbed with the Sierra Club in the 60's-70's. //Jack
  • Help! Need VW diesel shop in San Francisco
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Sun, 11 Dec 2005 19:32:10 -0800
    ...That screams to me the intermediate shaft is not rotating. After trying to avoid that reality, and checking alternator and water pump, I proceeded...
  • Re: Friday: One Bolt Led To Another.....
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Fri, 7 Oct 2016 20:04:14 -0700
    ...replace the timing belt & found that the camshaft, crankshaft, and the intermediate sprocket were all out of time with respect each other. It ran...
  • Re: camper water level indicator
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 13 Jun 2019 21:24:25 -0400
    > The water level for the potable water tank in my 1991 Volkswagen > Campmobile reports the water level at the intermediate yellow light > no matter...
  • Distributor redux
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 4 Feb 2009 11:50:46 -0800
    ...So I decided to skip the intermediate steps and just pay Valley Wagon Werks to do it right. mike
  • Re: Z-Sticks
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 9 Sep 1999 11:49:34 +0200
    ...Are there any of these with metric threads around? Maybe re-thread the sticks instead of the head, and use an intermediate thread piece...
  • Re: heater blower switch
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 9 Oct 2001 20:08:22 -0500
    ...That way you will eliminate some intermediate failure after the blower is in. And if you are going to replace the switch at the...
  • Re: oil pipe
    Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
    Fri, 15 Aug 1997 13:17:36 -0700
    ...VW redesigned the intermediate shaft > drive for the vaccum pump. The oil pump is driven off the > intermediate shaft also, so I wouldn't...
  • Re: Looking for steering intermediate shaft for Power Steering 2wd
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Sat, 2 Feb 2019 11:59:27 -0500
    ...I am looking for a > good > > used intermediate shaft for a power steering 2wd Vanagon. This is the > > shaft that goes under the van...
  • Exhaust studs
    Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
    Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:42:33 -0400
    I have just replaced the intermediate pipe on my Westy and the stress of removing the old one has caused a crack in a...
  • Re: vibrating tiico engine
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Mon, 10 Nov 2003 17:09:15 +0000
    ...And yes you do need to take the belt off along with the intermediate shaft pulley to get those bolts in there without bending...
  • Re: Diesel Folks: Machine Intermediate Shaft?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 10 Oct 2016 18:53:47 +0000
    ...gmail.com> wrote: > > > You can get oversized bearings for a turned intermediate shaft, and your > > shop may have to buy the proper reamers for...
  • Re: Help! Need VW diesel shop in San Francisco
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sun, 11 Dec 2005 20:11:33 -0800
    ...Tightening the cam will engage the > belt more with the intermediate shaft, and therefore the vacuum gauge > and the oil pump. > > The stud that...
  • clinking or clunking noise from right rear (of 86 Vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
    Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:38:14 -0500
    ...The noise is worse at slow and intermediate speeds and goes away or is just not heard at high speeds. Any ideas? Thanks, Pat...
  • Re: Alternate Fuels
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 24 Jun 2003 09:31:36 +1200
    ...The existing fuel distribution >infrastructure could remain in place. > >Maybe this would be a good intermediate step until Tiico comes out with a >cold...
  • camper water level indicator
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:50:18 -0700
    ...The water level for the potable water tank in my 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Campmobile reports the water level at the intermediate yellow light, no...
  • Re: Displacement Efficiency etc and the half-Lilley
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 02:50:23 EST
    ...you call out the start times and the point at which intermediate speeds are reached. Then go back and rerun the tape using a...
  • Re: SW BC, PNW Meet Update!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Apr 95 17:52:26 PDT
    ...Navy | |Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department | |Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor | |WA 98278-5400 eMail: iceman@whidbey.net | |Old Antarctic Explorer "Operation DEEPFREEZE" | |-----------------------------------------------|
  • Re: Alternate Fuels
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Mon, 23 Jun 2003 06:51:35 -0700
    ...oil. > The existing fuel distribution infrastructure could remain in place. > > Maybe this would be a good intermediate step until Tiico comes out > with a...
  • Re: Thoms distributors
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
    Wed, 10 Apr 1996 12:45:34 -0700 (PDT)
    ...my motor is the "Bastard" Intermediate motor manufactured around Nov. 1959. if they followed a logical numbering system, then i guess that thom's...