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  • Re: OBD2 gauges
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Sun, 16 Feb 2020 09:36:32 -0500
    ...I assume the Subie guys use these things too. >> What is your experience? >> >> Sent from the briny depths. > >
  • Re: Projektzwo Foglight Project - Bad News
    Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
    Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:21:55 -0800
    ...To some extent, the amount of forming that can be done has a lot to do with the detail level and the depth of...
  • Re: Backup Lights Always On, Stiff Shifter. "Selector shaft, modifications" P 35.60a
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:29:14 -0700
    ...the switch screws in. 'sometimes' it's a matter of switch depth. Be sure to consider that. ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL...
  • Re: Esp For Eurovan Owners, Tires
    Historical mailing list - ray landers
    Sun, 25 Sep 1994 13:20:02 -0700 (PDT)
    ...There are surface areas where the > tread depth is much less than in a segment immediately preceeding or > following in the same linear path...
  • wanted: new 205 mxl tires
    Historical mailing list - T.J. Sheffield
    Wed, 15 Sep 1999 07:36:47 PDT
    ...I can find out how many miles are on 'em and/or the tread depth if you're interested. I probably bought the last...
  • Re: Amphibious vehicle
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Fri, 3 Dec 1999 12:14:06 -0500
    Crazy! Did the article go into any depth (pun) about how they kept the alternator & cooling tin from soaking/sucking water? I can see...
  • Re: Oil filters
    Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
    Wed, 23 Feb 2000 00:59:00 -0500
    ...Its a depth filter. Its not the hard paper material that normal filters have, which act like a screen. Its layers of cottom, cellulose...
  • Re: Filling a 4 spd manual transmission
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
    Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:31:28 -0400
    ...was causing too much > aeration and the new recommendation was some depth below the filler hole. > > How far below the filler hole should the...
  • Re: tee between the warm up (auxiliary) air regulator and manifold the small connection had a restrictor in it
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 31 May 2011 13:33:16 -0400
    ...to match the "trunk" or larger diameter of the tee you'll get best use of the engagement depth you have left. Yrs, d
  • Re: Adjusting Valves
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 26 Feb 1995 14:21:26 -0400
    ...Remember, it's the valves you want set quickly, not an in depth exploration of the gear slop and backlash between distributor position and...
  • Re: Wrong Tires from PO, ramifications?
    Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
    Thu, 10 Sep 1998 16:33:38 -0400
    ...They have about 5/32" tread depth, and are 2 or 3 years old. What are my chances of a blowout? The Tire Rack...
  • DIY standard transmission rebuild (long)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Young
    Thu, 26 Jun 2003 22:55:29 -0700
    ...It writes about the R and r values (pinion depth measurements), essential for ensuring the correct backlash. I noted that an R value was...
  • Re: shift linkage concept question
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 12 Nov 2004 07:18:06 -0600
    ...The lateral movement ends up putting the shifting shaft (coming out of the side of the transmission) at precisely the right depth for shifting...
  • Re: Westlake Tires Now Michelin LT MS
    Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
    Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:19:47 -0700
    ...they cracked on the sidewalls while they still some decent tread depth. > Overall, the performance and durabiltity of that set of tires was not...
  • Yokohama tires NOT AVAILABLE
    Historical mailing list - Richard Paverd
    Wed, 26 Nov 1997 12:38:47 -0500
    ...LT195/75R14 8 Y370 XL OE BTL TL > Unit weight 23.10 > Tread Depth 11 > Tread Width 5.3 > Ply rating 8 > Load Range...
  • Re: Blaupunkt in Canada?
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Thu, 6 May 2004 19:45:28 -0700
    ...The limiting factor is the depth of the radio and how it will fit into the rear hanger/support. I have an Orlando/Miami...
  • Re: Stereo status...long
    Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
    Mon, 17 Jul 2000 08:33:39 -0700
    ...They give not only the depth of the radio, but also full sized RCA plug in the back. Add 3/4" to any depth...
  • Re: Audio/Video System for 90 Westy
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Thu, 7 May 2015 05:35:47 -0700
    ...gmail.com> wrote: > One thing to be aware of is radio depth. I can't recall the measurement of > mine but it just fits...
  • Re: Master cylinder question
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Mon, 26 May 2008 23:54:37 -0700
    ...Parking brake level is perfect and brake pedal is firm and will kick in at the beginning 1/4 depth. Nothing was done to...
  • Re: '87 Vanagon shudders in Reverse
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Thu, 30 Dec 1999 08:36:59 -0800
    ...or regrind it??? If it was regound, was the depth from the rim to the surface verified? If the shift fork fingers get worn...
  • Re: Engine Comartment Lid
    Historical mailing list - All of Us
    Sat, 25 Nov 2000 20:01:47 -0600
    ...I'll agree that all years are probably the same size, shape, and depth. However, I think one would probably run into problems trying...
  • Re: 14" Alloy and 195R14
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Mon, 7 Jan 2013 11:53:20 -0600
    ...Also > the Tread Width would increase from 5.1 to 5.5 One advantage I see for > the 195R14 is that the Tread Depth...
  • Re: Spare Gas Container - My Solution
    Historical mailing list - Janette & Dick Smith
    Wed, 8 Sep 1999 01:05:41 -0400
    ...It was, as I remember it, quite near the size of the luggage area and some where near 8-10" in depth. The area...
  • Re: My first visit shopping for a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - marcus
    Wed, 12 Aug 1998 17:47:19 -0700
    ...It supposedly had only 50K miles on, but all > more in-depth search. It's hard to believe it has only 50K miles. > Shouldn...
  • Re: Small Car Conversions
    Historical mailing list - Jason Ellis
    Tue, 2 Feb 2016 18:43:35 -0600
    ...By this, I mean that there is an inherent value in the in depth knowledge you gain by doing the conversion DIY vs having...
  • Giving Thanks to one and all
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Thu, 25 Nov 2004 13:47:34 -0700
    ...The depth of the humanity and genorosity here is incredible. One of many, many examples, Recently several "Friends of Roadhaus" had the wonderful opportunity...
  • Re: Tires and Wheels - The best laid plans of Mice and Men.....
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Tue, 18 Mar 2014 20:07:15 -0500
    ...That greater depth is great for curb hopping. Happens here a lot at one particular place I frequent and curb hopping works great! John...
  • Re: Winter Camping
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Tue, 7 Dec 1999 16:11:43 -0800
    ...the mountains can get quite cold and we get MORE snow depth than most of the test of the nation due to all the...
  • Re: advice on 80-83.5 engine convrsn?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 23 Mar 2000 19:33:35 +0100
    ...Does anyone have in-depth knowledge of the differences between the > model years? For example, is the engine compartment the same size? would the...
  • Re: A "Get High Campout." What does it mean?
    Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
    Tue, 5 Mar 2002 11:10:43 -0800
    ...These days I'm into fresh air and real quality time without smoke, drugs, alcohol & etc., but instead real IN DEPTH meaningful friendships. More...
  • Re: Brake drums warped - machining?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:32:13 -0700
    ...I did manage a measurement with my caliper depth gauge - the old ones are about 0.4mm larger than the new. I didn't...
  • Re: Repost - 1980 Vanagon seats
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 5 Feb 1996 12:11:07 -0400
    ...You may be able to do the flooring cut with a Skil saw set for shallow depth, 1/4" or so. Nothing electrical in...
  • Re: Anchor bolts in an '84 Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Outdoor Technologies
    Thu, 17 Jul 1997 11:47:31 -0500 (CDT)
    ...I hear the > sound of a nut falling away into the depths and then end up with a loose > rear seat? Will I need...
  • Re: A/T torque converter seal replacement (rabbit trans)
    Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
    Thu, 26 Sep 2002 10:02:54 -0700
    ...A/T torque converter seal replacement Hi Blake, 1) The installed seal depth is not decided by a committee, it's determined by the...
  • Re: Yet another westy table hack
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:10:46 -0700
    ...Interesting. > >> Sent from the briny depths. > >> > >>>> On Apr 27, 2021, at 9:12 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > >>> > >> >
  • Re: engine conversion experiences (long)
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Thu, 25 Feb 1999 09:22:01 -0800
    ...sits in the Vanagon, Diesel Syncros have a >reduced maximum wading depth of only about 20 cm (yes that's only twenty >centimeters or...
  • 1 year review: Kumho Road Venture ST's 215/70R14
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Thu, 3 Apr 2003 09:07:00 -0800
    ...The original tread depth of 11/32" is now at 9/32" so I hope to get at least 50,000 miles out of...
  • Re: Flywheel Mods?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:41:29 -0500
    ...The depth is also designed > so the clutch will stop gripping and start slipping as the lining wears to > the rivets. > > Hope I explained...
  • Re: Sweeter "tunes" for the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Ted Zateslo
    Wed, 20 Apr 94 12:56:02 -0400
    ...Could new speakers possibly be as large as 6x9, fit the depth of > the door and still remain flush with the front so the...
  • Re: Secret Headquarters
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sat, 25 Mar 2023 01:59:06 +0000
    ...Miller <mwmiller6@att.net> wrote: >   > > Vanners, > > Here's, finally, an in depth, serious film starring a vanagon. And as a > > bonus a short segment...
  • Re: brake hissing?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:50:23 -0400
    ...It seems like the noise is on or off, and doesn't vary continuously > with depth. > > There is no fluid leak.... > > Is this a...
  • Re: [Friday] Bolts -- Rockwell hardness translate to grade?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 10 Jul 2011 09:37:23 -0400
    ...Rockwell measures the difference in penetration *depth* between a 10 kGf preload and the working load of 60, 100 or 150 kGf. The hardness...
  • Re: Audi / Golf and Vanagon auto transmissions ARE the same!!!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
    Tue, 3 Nov 1998 23:52:28 EST
    ...Time, vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG writes: << Looking at the Bentley manual in depth I would have to agree with the statement that the transmissions are...
  • Re: Upper Steering Column Shaft Woes
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:51:59 -0400
    ...That dimension is governed *entirely* by the length of the spacer sleeve, depth of steering wheel engagement, thickness of steering wheel and other fixed...
  • Re: New Vanagon.com Repair Shops Map Page!
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Tue, 11 Apr 2017 07:59:11 -0700
    ...His knowledge is very in depth, does quality work You can furnish parts yourself, and Darrel will consult with you about what to get...
  • Re: Mounting an inverter.
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:20:54 -0700
    ...compartment, > but the other two need to be mounted below the depth of the battery > compartment. I assume that this would require the bolts...
  • Re: TbyT '98 brief report
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Thu, 30 Jul 1998 09:41:39 +0000
    ...didn't get a chance to have a really nice, > in-depth talk -- maybe next time... You were prolly too busy entertaining all the...
  • Re: New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs.
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 29 Nov 2012 08:56:16 -0800
    ...New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs. > > > > Wow, that's not much! > > > > So a brand new tire has maybe 12/32" depth on the new...
  • Re: Vanagon Stereo Upgrade Question
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Fri, 03 May 1996 07:57:27 -0700
    ...The sales rep said I could >not exceed 6 1/4 inches in depth. That pretty much excluded 95% of the head units >they...
  • Re: 2.1L Oil pressure switch R&R
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Fri, 20 Dec 2002 09:34:12 -0800
    ...I ended up using a 24mm 12-point 1/2"-drive standard depth socket and my 1/2" breaker bar to get it out...
  • Re: Does anyone know the part numbers for the standard and Carat vanagon jacks?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:47:24 -0500
    ...They both insert > to the same depth in the lift point on the van. The longer arm o the carat > jack allo2s the jackscrew...
  • Re: Rear wheel studs
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:09:29 -0700
    ...diameter, there is no further strength gain > by going beyond the depth of the available threads. > > If nothing else for a nut on a...
  • Re: New weels rubbing control arm
    Historical mailing list - BenT
    Sat, 5 Dec 2015 14:13:36 -0800
    ...19.05mm ET30 - ET23 = 7mm That means your Einspresstiefe (ET) or "pushed in depth" in English is 7mm further inward. This means the outer...
  • Re: locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
    Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
    Wed, 12 Dec 2001 20:37:51 EST
    ...t NEED a rebuild..you just have to measure the pinion depth and set the new case up the same way. What? 2 hours...
  • Re: Winter Westy Showers
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 25 Jan 2002 12:35:57 -0600
    ...placed on the floor, wide enough to capture > collateral dripping, some depth to prevent seepage under cabinets > and deep > enough for the expected volume...
  • Re: Failed Crankshaft seal - 2nd time!
    Historical mailing list - David Shepherdson
    Thu, 20 Oct 2005 19:21:34 -0700
    ...I called two local parts stores I got different spec depths for the seal (9.5/10mm and 12mm). But when I picked up...
  • Fresh Water Tank mounted under van?
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
    Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:11:03 -0700
    ...There's about 4 inches of depth there before any tank. I've looked at rigid plastic tanks on West Marine and the smallest...
  • Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 28 Oct 2013 08:10:02 -0500
    and so, we ever more plunge into the depths of darkness, both turning over government services to private enterprise, and intruding into nature with...
  • Re: oxs and battery lights are on
    Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
    Tue, 4 Jan 2000 21:40:08 -0800
    ...If you feel out of your depth get your alternator checked by an autoelectrician who usually load check for free.The brush block cost...
  • Speaker upgrades
    Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
    Tue, 21 Nov 2000 17:08:42 -0800
    ...I found some Alpine 4" 2 ways with the perfect depth on the grilles. I bought them over a year ago & I threw the...