[Vwdiesel] crankshaft bolt

Fri Jun 9 01:28:23 EDT 2006

There is an upgraded Crankshaft Sprocket and Bolt, no thick washer, I always
replace them.  Always replace Head Bolts.

Rudy 

-----Original Message-----
From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com] On
Behalf Of Marvin Jansen
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 3:39 PM
To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] crankshaft bolt

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?

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>   1. Re: Injector removal.. (David Cook)
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>   4. Re: Fwd:  cabin fan (Sandy Cameron)
>   5. VVO conversion processes (Scott Kair)
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> 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:
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> > 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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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Cook <vwdieselbunny at yahoo.com>
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> 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
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> --- LBaird119 at aol.com wrote:
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> >   (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?
> >
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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
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> -----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
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> 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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