Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2016 03:25:20 -0600
Reply-To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Manual tranny shift
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Well, new as possible at the time. Actually, come to think about it, the
heads were orignal but completely reworked. Have never given trouble
so far. The current engine rebuild for my Carat got new AMC heads with TRW
valves with a 3 face racing grind. Actually, thats what you do as standard
on an aircraft engine.
And, you are right, the rods were checked and rebuilt rods. But
essentially, every thing that could be new, was. And what couldnt be new,
was rebuilt to new specifications. So Ihave been happy with it.
The Carat engine is the same. In this case new heads and valves were
avalible. As well as pistons, rings, and cylinders. Rods rebuilt to new
specs. Crankshaft and case were miked and were good for another cycle. Got
a new cam. Don' know where it came from. New oil pump, new lifters, and of
course new bearings. New coolant pump. It should run a long time, as well.
John
On Mar 2, 2016 21:21, "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> HI John,
> 160K miles on a transaxle 'repair' is a LOT of miles .
>
> MT 90 has fallen out of favor. Ask Ken at German Transaxle..
> Redline changed the formula . I helps with smooth shifting, but may not
> be best for gear life.
> I havn't used any in years.
> German Transaxle uses Ultraguard Synthetic.
>
> actual NEW connection rods ....I suspect not.
> Same for the heads...tho AMC heads are New for sure, and even those should
> have better exhaust valves put in right out of the box.
>
> Hey ..if you got a NEW 2.1 camshaft ...I'd be interested in where. I did a
> rebuild a while back where I had plenty of budjet. Could not find a New
> Camshaft anywhere at any price ...had to settle for a reground.
>
> Lots of life left in that Van ...
> like an aircraft, if you keep the basic frame/body/chassis corrosion-free
> and properly maintained ..
> there's no upper limit on life.
>
> Water pumps ..those only last on a 2.1 around 70K miles in my experience.
> I just had an 86 with a dead ECU ..
> 'usually' those last really , really well.
>
> I now have Three 2.1 ECU's for sale cheap if anyone wants to play around
> inside them ..
> I have heard numerous times that the components don't fail...just the
> soldered joints.
> They could be repairable.
>
> if anyone knows someone who buys ECU cores, let me know please.
>
> yeah ...With even 'some half-decent' care and understanding Vanagons are
> awesome ..
> just can't kill 'em.
>
> lol...my inventory is 7 good running Vanagons and 4 parts vans.
> Need to Reduce and cut back !
> I could say 'entire Vanagon business for sale.' Location So. Oregon, a
> zero rust climate btw.
>
> I've been using German Transaxle in Bend, OR, for over 20 years.
>
> Scott
>
> On 3/2/2016 1:47 PM, John Rodgers wrote:
>
> I have been running REDLINE MT 90 for years. Change it out about every
> three to four years. Haven't checked the plug lately so don't know the
> condition. In 2000 tranny case was replaced, and slider repairs made by a
> very knowlegable VW mechanic. He also installed my current engine. All this
> was some 160,000 miles back. The tranny job was a repair, not a complete
> rebuild. The engine rebuild was the full the full magillah! Everything new
> except crankshaft and engine case. Its running strlng, but the accesories
> are starting to give up. Replaced the distributor, water pump, fuel pump,
> ECU twice. Various hoses and wires, batteries, alternator a few times,
> powersteering pump and rack. Overall the vehicle is rapidly approaching
> 300, 000 miles. But -it takes a licking but keeps on ticking!
>
> John
> On Mar 2, 2016 17:21, "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
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> Good to read your good words John.
> what's the new problem ?
>
> how long has your current gear oil been in the trans ?
> what kind and grade/weight is it ?
> How much metal is on the magnetic drain plug ?
> how many miles total, on your trans ?
>
> On 3/1/2016 5:57 PM, John Rodgers wrote:
>
> Kudos has to go to Scott Lahey for his "how-to" on fixing my shifting
> problem. Printed the email, gave it to the mechanic at HESCO in Birmingham
> and he had it fixed in a half hour. Said the email was a big help.
>
> Once that problem was solved, a new shifting problem showed up, but thats a
> topic for another post and should have it's own heading for achival
> purposes.
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> Joh
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