[Vwdiesel] crankshaft bolt

Fri Jun 9 00:02:32 EDT 2006

Very cheap insurance to replace the head bolts, weren't most, if not 
all the VW head bolts of the "stretch" variety, could be wrong about 
that, but I'd replace them.
On Jun 8, 2006, at 6:39 PM, Marvin Jansen wrote:

> I have an 85 1.6na that I am having some work done on by a VW
> mechanic.  He says the bolt won't need to be replaced.  Any thots?
> Also, how about always replacing the head bolts?
>
> On 6/8/06, vwdiesel-request at vwfans.com <vwdiesel-request at vwfans.com> 
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>>   1. Re: Injector removal.. (David Cook)
>>   2. Re: Fwd:  cabin fan (David Cook)
>>   3. cabin fan (paul lew)
>>   4. Re: Fwd:  cabin fan (Sandy Cameron)
>>   5. VVO conversion processes (Scott Kair)
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>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: David Cook <vwdieselbunny at yahoo.com>
>> To: LBaird119 at aol.com, diesel list <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
>> Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 21:57:43 -0700 (PDT)
>> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Injector removal..
>> I got my 27mm deep socket from O'Reilys, it was a GM
>> Goodwrench brand.  It fits the injectors just
>> perfectly.
>>
>> David
>>
>> --- LBaird119 at aol.com wrote:
>>
>>> In a message dated 6/7/2006 7:18:38 PM Pacific
>>> Standard Time,
>>> merkurfan at yahoo.com writes:
>>>
>>>> I'm just wondering what you guys are using to
>>> remove
>>>> the injectors on the 1.5/1.6 I know it takes a
>>> special
>>>> socket but I about fell over when the mac guy said
>>> 200
>>>> dollars and 4 weeks out.
>>>>
>>>> I found one on ebay (and only one) for 65 shipped
>>> but
>>>> I figured someone on the list would know of a way
>>> to
>>>> get them out for less.
>>>>
>>>
>>>   Simple.  1 1/16" or 27mm deep socket.  It MUST be
>>> punched
>>> out all the way though or it won't work.  If it has
>>> "heft" to the upper
>>> area then get a different one or a lathe to
>>> clearance it.
>>>   When removing injectors it's best to use an impact
>>> wrench and
>>> rattle it out.  Second best is a conventional
>>> breaker bar/rachet
>>> but be SURE you don't lean on your vectors.  ;-)
>>> Always remove
>>> them by pushing toward the engine and NEVER by
>>> pulling toward
>>> the injector pump!!!!!!!  You can crack the thin
>>> area around the
>>> injector if you end up with a leaning force instead
>>> of a simple twisting
>>> one.
>>>      Loren
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>>
>> David Cook
>> Red '86 Cabriolet Diesel Powered
>> Red '90 g60 Corrado
>> Brown and White '78 Westy Campmobile "Bear"
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>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: David Cook <vwdieselbunny at yahoo.com>
>> To: diesel list <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
>> Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 22:00:17 -0700 (PDT)
>> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Fwd: cabin fan
>> I don't know why just one part of the resistor pack
>> couldn't die before the rest did.
>>
>> David
>>
>> --- LBaird119 at aol.com wrote:
>>
>>>   (Forwarded for Bryant since it didn't come through
>>> the list)
>>>      Loren
>>>
>>> I concur with Loren, and just fixed my resistor pack
>>> on another car that
>>> only worked on high and now have all speeds
>> again.
>>> Now, I have the opposite
>>> problem on my diesel vanagon. Speeds 1-2 work,
>> but
>>> not speed 3. I thought
>>> maybe there was a separate fuse for the high speed
>>> but not according to the
>>> bentley, so is the problem in the switch on the dash
>>> or the fan motor
>>> itself?
>>>
>>> Bryant
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>>
>> David Cook
>> Red '86 Cabriolet Diesel Powered
>> Red '90 g60 Corrado
>> Brown and White '78 Westy Campmobile "Bear"
>> and others in various states of disrepair
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>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: paul lew <biovolks at yahoo.com>
>> To: Vwdiesel at vwfans.com
>> Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 08:07:39 -0700 (PDT)
>> Subject: [Vwdiesel] cabin fan
>> Is the sun roof or windows open when the low is on? if so the suction 
>> can make it seem like the low speed is working.
>>
>>
>>
>>  -----------------
>>  Isn't 3 on the fan a full twelve volts going to the fan motor?  The
>> other
>> speeds are just a reduced voltage to make it run slower. So if your 
>> not
>> getting full fan on 3 then that means it isn't getting any voltage at
>> all.
>> At least that is how I see it.
>>
>> Nick
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com]
>> On
>> Behalf Of LBaird119 at aol.com
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 10:27 PM
>> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
>> Subject: [Vwdiesel] Fwd: cabin fan
>>
>>  (Forwarded for Bryant since it didn't come through the list)
>>     Loren
>>
>> I concur with Loren, and just fixed my resistor pack on another car
>> that
>> only worked on high and now have all speeds again.  Now, I have the
>> opposite
>> problem on my diesel vanagon.  Speeds 1-2 work, but not speed 3.  I
>> thought
>> maybe there was a separate fuse for the high speed but not according 
>> to
>> the
>> bentley, so is the problem in the switch on the dash or the fan motor
>> itself?
>>
>> Bryant
>>
>>
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>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Sandy Cameron <scameron at compmore.net>
>> To: David Cook <vwdieselbunny at yahoo.com>, vwdiesel at audifans.com
>> Date: Thu, 08 Jun 2006 10:06:27 -0400
>> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Fwd: cabin fan
>> At 10:00 PM 07/06/2006 -0700, you wrote:
>>> I don't know why just one part of the resistor pack
>>> couldn't die before the rest did.
>>
>> In the resistor pack (found near the blower motor in the outlet duct 
>> on A/C
>> cars, and mounted right on the motor in non-A/C equipped)  there is a
>> fusible link that protects the motor, wiring, and resistors from any 
>> fault
>> that slowsor stops the motor.
>>
>> Example: sticky bearings that may slow or stop the fan at the lower 
>> tourque
>> in slow mode.
>>
>> The fan stops, the resistors heat up and burn out because of no air 
>> flow
>> over them, perhaps setting fire to the car in the process.
>> The thermal fuse is heat actuated, not current actuated.
>> It is the small silvery cylinder located close to the green resistor 
>> unit in
>> the resistor pack.
>> It is only in the circuit for the lower speeds, not max.
>> It is not considered replaceable, but guess what??
>> I use a short length of  wire solder carefully tacked across the 
>> thermal,
>> which will melt if it gets hot enough opening the circuit.
>>
>> The fan bypasses this device in full on mode, as there is no resistor 
>> in the
>> circuit on high speed. Also, may be a conscious emergency provision to
>> ensure availability of windshield defrosting in event of fuse failure.
>>
>> Eventually the sticky bearings will prevent operation on high speed 
>> too,
>> resulting in a stinky burned-out motor, a blown fuse, and no further 
>> A/C or
>> heat, and especially, no defrost/demist.
>>
>> On Goldie, (a2) once air conditioned, I have cut a portion of the 
>> cross
>> strut out under the glove compartment which makes removal of the 
>> blower a
>> simple task, and I have inventoried a second blower, and alternate 
>> them
>> after maintenance and lube. Replacement blowers are abt $200CD.
>>
>> Speaking of on-board fires (the pilots worst nightmare), I had an 
>> in-flight
>> incident with goldie a year ago, where some lashed-up ham radio 
>> wiring on
>> the floor, passenger side, ignited the floor mat. (Note to self: 
>> always fuse
>> added wiring)
>>
>> I was on a lighty travelled secondary road (the one less travelled?) 
>> and was
>> able to pull over and beat it out. On a highway, I would have been 
>> lucky to
>> get out without burns, and would have lost the car.
>>
>> I was amazed at how flamable those fuzzy black floor mats are (87 
>> jetta)
>> with thick black smoke. I would hope newer cars have addressed this. 
>> I would
>> immagine a dropped cigarette or match would have done the same thing. 
>> Whole
>> incident lasted 30 seconds, the fuzz was burned off 2/3ds of the 
>> matt, and
>> even though the windows were open, I had to stick my head outside 
>> while
>> braking, to avoid suffocation.
>>
>> That which does not kill us makes us stronger (wiser?)
>>
>> Sandy
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: "Scott Kair" <scott3491 at insightbb.com>
>> To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
>> Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 05:27:59 -0500
>> Subject: [Vwdiesel] VVO conversion processes
>>    Our local grain milling facility, owned by Bunge SA, has proposed
>> building a biodiesel manufacturing facility here in the town where I 
>> live.
>> Presumably they will be refining virgin soy & corn oil, as the 
>> proposed site
>> is adjacent to their oil tank farm.
>>    Unfortunately, the company has been a bit heavy-handed in dealing 
>> with
>> the public relations aspects of the project. They've done quite a bit 
>> of
>> spot acquisition of real estate parcels, which will sink the value of
>> remaining homes in the neighborhood, allowing the company to buy them 
>> cheap
>> should the facility expand. The neighbors caught on to this one and 
>> packed
>> the zoning commission meeting that considered the company's petition 
>> to
>> re-zone the proposed site for industrial use. The hearing turned into 
>> a
>> circus and the petition was denied. The city council can over-ride the
>> denial, but apparently the mayor didn't have the votes to pull that 
>> off, and
>> the petition was tabled for consideration.
>>    At any rate, some of the neighborhood activists are honked off and
>> getting misinformation about the chemicals and processes involved. 
>> Not being
>> among the smarter- and better looking- set, some of them are 
>> expressing
>> concerns about the safety of chemicals involved (the grain elevator 
>> used to
>> explode with alarming regularity), and don't seem well versed on the
>> differences between processing Waste Vegetable Oil and Virgin 
>> Vegetable Oil.
>> Some don't even seem to understand that it's not an ethanol still, and
>> running around bitching about how terribly mash stinks, remembering 
>> when
>> folks made whiskey in their hog lots to conceal the stench.
>>    While I understand that the technology hasn't quite matured, some 
>> decent
>> sources on the chemicals involved in the vvo conversion processes, as 
>> well
>> as localized environmental impacts would be of great help in allowing 
>> us to
>> land the project. Has anyone run across such information? (My next 
>> stop will
>> be the biodiesel board's site.)
>>    TIA,
>>    Scott Kair
>>
>>
>>
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