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• What snaps? Was: Passing another Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 17:43:32 -0230
  ...Could be something as simple as one of the pins or bolts. I am now safely at home and do not intend any further...
• Re: Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 13:19:55 -0500
  ...I knew even as a kid I had seen a couple roll pins work their way out under normal use... SCARY!!! Chris M. <"Busbodger...
• Re: go to this link for pic- throttle spring adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 19:46:57 -0600
  ...http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/Beltprob.htm ) > > > and see the pink arrow. > I wondered if any of you Syncronauts out there have this...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Multivan rebuilt motor hiccoughs
  Historical mailing list - G r e g o r y V. R o b i n s o n
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 12:06:06 -0600
  ...117k on vehicle > > It has a rough idle, hiccoughs during acceleration and at cruise > speed.....actually at all speeds. > > Shop has done a pin...
• Collapsing Westy Tents
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Mon, 23 Jan 1995 23:54:41 -0500 (EST)
  ...You'll have to figure a way to keep the little pole pin-ends at the corners from poking holes in the tarp. I...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:21:12 -0700
  ...brake fluid sense switch and parking brake switch (same > pin) . 2.5V. 0V when parking brake is on. > > 2) Red/Black: #50 starter circuit...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:19:52 -0400
  ...ch6.3.2.html Via a linked page there, I see mention of 2 and 3 pin valves. I don't know if all...
• Re: Syncro transmisions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Mar 1996 23:18:16 -0500
  ...My experience with the Syncro is that the transaxle is a weak link. Consider the following: The basic transmission is a design that was...
• '56 Kombi Update - Front End Work
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Sep 1995 19:54:01 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Well, at the insistence of the Bob, I adjusted the link pins today. Took most of the afternoon. Well, it took about 10 minutes...
• Re: Valve adjustment suggestions and a question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:31:01 -0700
  ...1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - > "Jaco" (Bustorius) > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil > > Please send me your Vanagon/Westfalia links! > http://vanagonlinks.googlepages.com/home > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Pinpoint...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 30 Jun 2021 23:03:53 +0000
  ...Got a link to a how-to video maybe? Thanks
• Re: Tranny end shift lever issue and fix
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 19 May 2017 07:51:31 -0700
  ...cup part of the linkage to the >> horizontal >> shift rod. The stock set up relies on a roll pin only, coming up from the...
• Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun! Welding Aluminum with a MIG.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Jan 2015 08:20:39 -0500
  ...I cut the pinch weld and welded in 1/8" thick plates to reinforce the area where the pinch seam was. This was to...
• Re: [WetWesties] More electric drama.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 14 Jul 2018 14:12:52 -0700
  ...It was suggested I unplug the 7-pin connectors in the > junction box in the engine compartment and check that out. Still blows the...
• Re: "magic stuff: (was Re: [VANAGON] Dielectric grease)
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:00:38 -0500
  ...Tho, the link I provided has it for $38 for the 5ml package that makes 30ml. So, roughly $1.30/ml. cheers, On Sun...
• Re: Tranny end shift lever issue and fix
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 19 May 2017 08:05:11 -0700
  ...cup part of the linkage to the >> horizontal >> shift rod. The stock set up relies on a roll pin only, coming up from the...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Funk - Worn Pedal/Clevis Linkage
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:02:19 -0800
  ...remove the clutch pedal, get the circlip off, push the pivot pin toward the brake pedal and slip the clutch pedal out through the...
• Re: Firewood
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 16:45:54 -0600
  ...And if I'm the one that's dead, then by golly it is deadly!! None the less, it is best to have pinpont...
• Re: 82 Westy Restoration, Week 1
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 29 Feb 2016 08:29:08 -0500
  ...See the link below to the restoration of Bob Roach’s van done back in 2006. No welding was done, all repair work done...
• Re: Need info on dismantling speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:27:24 -0700
  ...1) What is holding it together? There's a brass fitting of some sort holding it on the pin for the needle. Looks scary...
• Re: Speedometer repairs '84
  Historical mailing list - Dale G.
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 12:13:10 -0800
  ...How do you use the drill to calibrate the needle? Dale On 16 Nov 2002, at 10:23, Jeff Strickrott wrote: > Try this link...
• Re: clutch pedal wear
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:53:23 -0800
  ...I also > use that > on my shift linkage with great results. > > Don Hanson > > On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 6:52 PM, Alistair Bell...
• Re: transmission for I4 conversion--will a DK fit?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 06:52:07 -0500
  ...I believe 90%of the difference is the ring and pinion, third gear difference showed by some info I received is 1.26 and...
• Re: Oil warning light and buzzer go off when going uphill
  Historical mailing list - Brett Whistler
  Thu, 19 May 2005 04:55:55 -0600
  ...links the instrument console with the rest of the van circuitry it was discovered that there was evidence of corrosion on the pins of...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:15:49 -0500
  ...links to discussions of superlarge tires. >http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/Syncro_Madness_Area.htm > >Dont forget to change your ring and pinion gears...
• Re: Product comments: solar battery maintainer
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:43:31 -0400
  ...lig_dp_it My thoughts are to put a 2-pin connector, linked in line to a solar controller to the Aux battery. https...
• Re: Rear Hatch Power Lock Problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 07:34:42 -0800
  ...Anyway after removing the lock cylinder you will see the little pivot arm and spring loaded pin, which has likely worn the side of...
• Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:13:27 -0800
  Most of the time I make vanagon shift linkage.. the early 82 style, and the later ones like yours .. just by inspection, lubrication, and...
• Re: Evans NPG+ non-aqueous coolant - was: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 15:46:58 -0400
  ...Thanks for the link. I just read through this material, sounds interesting. How does the 'no pressure' aspect work? Does one put a pin...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On Community
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:00:40 -0700
  ...I drove it to Lone Pine, California, to climb Mt Whitney in a red hot September. It developed a sinister knocking noise after running...
• Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:23:37 -0600
  ...Here's a link to a picture. It shows two pins. VW PN 035.133.455F http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/image...
• Re: R&R Transmission with winch?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 18:29:05 -0800
  ...DK does not." it's very easy to remove the bell housing to inspect the ring and pinion gears. Nothing tricky or fancy involved...
• Re: microbus is dead / VW sales NVC
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Wed, 19 May 2004 11:32:59 -0400
  ...microbus is dead NVC Hermann, How about a link for those of us who can read German? Chris. > Just read online in a German...
• Lost ALL gears, then they came back, then it was fine, then shifting got wierd, then it was fine
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 13:24:53 -0500
  ...Transmission Linkage Clutch Final Drive Seals Input Seals Mainshart Beering 3rd & 4th syncro Needle Beering Mainshaft (used) 4th gear (used) Pinion Beering At 111...
• Re: next question...Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:23:51 -0400
  ...Finally, mobile search > that gives answers, not web links. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC >
• Re: Frank G.'s clutch
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 11:23:32 -0600
  ...Also are ring and pinions in very high ratios getting down to low 3.xx's to one. I'm sure there is some...
• Re: Friday/NVC: Tool calendars?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 08:29:17 -0600
  ...I dunno.... >> >> Thanks Robert for the link and trip down memory >> lane. Wow, I miss my miss-spent youth. >> >> The old-school Mechanic I...
• NO VAN-AGONY CONTENT--was VW jetta w/4.6l V8, offroad tires, rear bed flares & a winch
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 15:02:46 -0500
  ...ads3/util/adclick.html?domain=auto&type=3&rid=WV2YB0257KH > 042662&link=www.autobyinternet.com%2Fscripts%2Ffoxweb.exe%2Fbuy@auto%2Fb > uycar%3FVIN%3DWV2YB0257KH042662...
• How To: Clutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 00:57:24 -0500
  How to Change a Vanagon Clutch Master Cylinder ----------------------------------------------- Use a small 2" C-clamp to gently pinch the supply hose closed. This is the...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:48:00 -0800
  my blog link does have some interesting diagrams of the tumblers FWIW. bentley describes where to drill to punch out pin that holds lock...
• Re: Syncro Starter R&R on vacation? A Poll
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:57:08 -0800
  ...Find that relay, likely under the dash where the fat red/blacks are and note pins in and pins out through which the red...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:15:51 -0700
  ...Checked the ATF and it was nice and >>> pink and full. Checked the linkages under the car and did not see anything >>> amiss. >>> >>> Now...
• Syncro Diff Is Weird One Without Viscous Coupling!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 10:09:25 -0400
  ...That's the missing link in my drawing set from SDP, that and one sliding ring that engages the 2/4WD shafts. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------- A helpful...
• Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...end wrench 32mm VW 131a King pin bush pilot drift VW 133a, 133b Torsion arm link pin bush pilot drift(s) VW 150 Offset...
• Re: Yugo Videos - and other things (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 15:56:41 -0400
  Thanks for that link ,that was a major blast from the past! My Yugo Story: I am not sure what possesed my dad, a...
• Re: Acura overheating question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 19:58:24 -0500
  ...Head gaskets and transmissions are the weak links. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jim...
• Re: R&R Transmission with winch?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 19:41:06 -0800
  ...Take the bell housing off and look deep in at the Pinion head..That's the 6 or 7 tooth gear that turns the...
• Was Tubes in tires, now gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:46:28 -0500
  ...I brought in the Pinto as another example of our legal system "taking care of us". Your argument that Ford's design compromise could...
• Re: More new parts for your winter projects!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Feb 2024 17:49:22 +0000
  ...Van-Again YouTube Channel   | | | | | | I see the Light!  Replace that old map light today! Vanagon Map Light   | | | | | | Doka and Sinka drop side hinge pin...
• Re: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 13:40:14 -1000
  ...horrible to deal with, and would never be needed if it were not for the wear at the clevis pin in the clutch pedal...
• poptop tent replacement
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Sat, 21 Jul 2012 06:50:18 -0700
  ...I looked and wow > there are a lot of choices! > > Any recommendations? I don't need bells or whistles or links or .... > I just...
• Re: Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:34:36 -0700
  ...All I see is pivot points, linkage bars, etc. No hinges at all actually. Just places things pivot on pins. maybe we're talking...
• Re: Manual transmission oil?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 13 May 2009 18:55:49 -0700
  ...Redline also offers a stand-alone 'Friction Modifier' in like a pint bottle that you can add to your gear oil to increase the...
• Re: Ahhh, Grease!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 22:34:44 EST
  ...In a pinch, I have used them. Enough grease can be injected that it will eventually migrate into a dry joint and soothe its...
• Crankshaft end float.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 21 May 2002 16:41:22 -0500
  ...wear out quickly, it also binds the rods at the wrist pins and can cause piston failures, cylinder cracking and many other sure death...
• Re: Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:35:46 -0700
  ...with > smooth well lubed and adjusted linkage , they don't even realize how > draggy/dry their linkage is..... > not that that applies to anyone...
• Euro-Engine: FIX 86 Volkswagen Vanagon, Cooling, Overflow tank
  Historical mailing list - "Michael Aiu Taber (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 21:13:07 -0400
  Anyone want to help this dude? =============================== ******************************************************* Sponsoring members may rate this FIX post or add/view comments directly from this link: http://members.iatn...
• Re: removing rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:33:28 -0700
  ...Remember to have a couple of new cotter pins ready for the reassembly. On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 2:54 PM, Troy <colorworks...
• Re: How to tighten vent wing
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Sat, 9 Aug 2014 09:33:05 -0400
  ...On Friday, August 8, 2014, Dean S <predsmaniac@gmail.com> wrote: > try this link.... > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2623898...
• Re: Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:13:17 -0800
  Hey, all right, thanks for posting the link. The show a race winning 3 speed automatic transaxle. http://www.transaxleengineering.com/automatic_trans.html...