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• Re: Cool pics, some questions
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 11:44:09 +0200
  ...Nice swing out spare tire holder and gas can holder but why do you need to > put the tire on the back? What is...
• Re: spare tire gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 00:02:20 +0100
  ...spare tire gas tank > For those of us with WBX motors, take a good look at the holes in the bottom > of the spare...
• only marginally a tire question
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 16:29:39 -0400
  ...The problem is my spare. I went to remove the spare yesterday in order to do some work on the heater hoses. I couldn...
• Re: Tools and spare parts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:33:37 -0600
  ---- Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM> wrote: > Folks frequently ask what tools and spare parts to carry. I was > reviewing a couple of my websites...
• Re: Extra gas tank for weekender?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 21:04:39 +1200
  Ever thought of replacing the spare tire with spare tire gas tank >and hook up to the existing gas tank? Any ideas? Assuming it...
• Re: SAFETY WARNING about Original Continental Tires as a spare tire
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 08:52:19 -0500
  I include the spare tire in the rotation, a five tire rotation. That way, I get full service out of each of the five...
• Re: Spare Tire Tray
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 05:46:22 -0700
  Listees, Even with the number of kind folks' suggestions that I have received, I am still struggling with this spare tire tray mystery. Is...
• Re: Larger wheels and spare holder
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:23:20 -0400
  ...I'd like to carry a full spare, but > from reading the archives realize that it won't fit in the holder. > Has anyone...
• Re: How to get spare tire out??? Urgent!
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 18:47:06 -0800
  ...Nut is >very tight has not been removed in over 10 years but I desperately >need to get my spare tire out and mounted...
• Old Spare Tire
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 09:08:45 -0800
  ...So I jack it up, pull the flat off and drop the spare. It suddenly occurs to me that I ought to LOOK at...
• What tire on a 14 or 15" will match 215-65-16.
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sat, 2 May 1998 05:32:12 EDT
  I need to put a matching diameter tire on my spare rim to match the diameter tires on my 16" wheels ( 215-65-16...
• Bolt for spare tire holder?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 12:32:20 -0400
  Hi folks, My 88 GL lost the bolt/fastener that holds up the tray for the spare tire. I found this out the hard...
• Re: Cleaning up CV joint for spare
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 21:41:52 -0400
  ...CV joints and take one along as a spare, along >with some new bolts, a tool, some moly grease, and one spare (used) boot. > >
• Re: Suggested Minimum Tools To Carry
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 11:56:36 -0700
  I managed to pare down my tools/spares. Makes a difference. i.e. before: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bjtIka5N7cA/SsPYQZtK8ZI/AAAAAAAABqo/a1RvbdgwAXs/s720/SparePartsTooMuch...
• Re: First road trip, what parts should i upgrade??
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:49:52 -0400
  All the good used ignition stuff & belts mentioned above plus a new spare water pump. I did two road trip water pump jobs on...
• Re: ALWAYS CARRY A SPARE ALT. BELT!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 07:20:45 -0700
  ...Entity Al and Sue Brase spoke thus: > A plan I like is to INSTALL the spare (new) belt. Keep the used one as > a...
• need a trial/test part for a project
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:10:12 -0500
  Does anyone have a spare Vanagon part that I can have for its shipping cost? I need a spare Pop Top (1985 is my...
• Re: 27 in tires in clamshell
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:42:25 -0800
  re 2 guys fought for at least 20 minutes to get the spare re-stowed. " yeah....the probably were not smart enough to lower...
• spare tire carrier won't close with 205/65 R15s
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 18:49:20 -0700
  So i was all proud of myself for finding a fifth/spare carat2 style wheel that (almost) exactly matched my other 4 for $30...
• Re: How old is your spare?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:26:06 -0400
  Hi Jake, Holding air is only the minimum spec for a spare, and in practice it means basically nothing. Last trip I made to...
• Re: Oversize Spare tire fitment in clamshell holder question
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sat, 24 Sep 2016 08:56:43 -0500
  ...Is this larger spare really > necessary or more of a want than a need? > > > > Thanks > > Jeff > > Hopefully upgrading to 16 inch next year! > > > > Sent...
• Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:31:10 -0700
  ...How many spares should one really carry? Wife drives Toyota with no clue what to do if it stops... So do 99% of others...
• Re: FS: Syncro 16 Rear Spare Tire Carriers
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 09:11:36 -0400
  This is a Friday joke right? Who in their right mind would pay $4350 Canadian for a spare tire carrier!?!?!?! I only paid $650...
• Re: Spare Tire Matching
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 10:08:48 -0700
  ...bob > There are two different styles of spare tire holders! > I have two 1986 syncros. They are pretty much the > same, but the front...
• Re: Spare Tire Question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Apr 1997 14:34:24 +1000 (EST)
  >Perry, > >The spare tire mount under the front of the vehicle will only comfortably >hold a standard VW rim with a 185 tyre.Any...
• Once again, What's the biggest tire that can fit in the STOCK spare carrier?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Butler
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 20:34:34 -0800
  ...WHAT IS THE LARGEST 15" TIRE THAT CAN FIT IN THE STOCK SPARE TIRE CARRIER UNDERNEATH THE FRONT END OF THE VANAGON SYNCRO? I...
• Re: Wanted: spare wheel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:01:49 -0800
  ...spare wheel And you are....where? On Nov 19, 2007, at 9:44 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > I discovered that the spare tire in...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:08:47 -0800
  OK, I stand 're-advised' that my spare ECU should go into my traveling spares. In fact, I found it under the bench seat...
• Re: 215's fitting in the spare tire compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 14:18:13 -0600
  ...Check my pics at the link below, then look for "spare tire carrier" link .... may be in the "pictures" folder. Bob Stevens http://groups...
• Re: westy - what do you keep in your cupboards?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Gawzner
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 19:08:31 -0500
  ...Bently plus Subaru manual, both "adjusted" for parts I do not have on my van due to conversion, more spare emerg parts, rope, spare...
• Re: rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:06:49 -0700
  ...The > struts work fine if I remove the spare, but barely slow down the hatch > when the spare is on there. > So, is there...
• Re: Fitting Alloy spare into stock clamshell
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:07:18 -0400
  ...Fitting Alloy spare into stock clamshell I recently swapped my steel wheels for some alloys. The tires on the alloys are 205s, and I...
• Re: Tin Trivia
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 19:49:17 -0700
  I have the spare set from my parts van. Except that it isn't really spare, because it is being cleaned and prepped for...
• Re: Spare for 15" wheel, with front big brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:45:19 -0800
  I have an inflated 215/75R15 BFG for my spare. There was a discussion re: spare tire mounting on TheSamba about a month ago...
• Re: Spare tire size?
  Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:01:44 -0700
  ...Spare tire size? > > What size spare tire will fit correctly in the spare tire holder on an 87 > vanagon?
• Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (Part 3)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:43:23 -0500
  ...How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (Part 3) > TWO QUESTIONS: > (1) Can the pull-tab mechanism be repaired? > (2) What size tire...
• Spare ECU
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:07:16 -0800
  So I take it that most of you care a spare ECU, right? I have a 1985 Weekender and would be interested in getting...
• Re: FW: Extra Gas?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Feb 1997 14:44:33 -0800
  > is there any way/place to put a small jerry can on a bus/vanagon? There was a smallish round stainless spare gas can...
• any one have a spare left arm adjustable arm rest?
  Historical mailing list - Tintman
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 17:20:25 -0500
  Any one have a spare left arm adjustable arm rest? Its the only thing broke on my 88 gl wolfsberg. Any color is fine...
• Spare Tire Bolt - Crossthreaded ?? Size ??
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Wed, 5 May 2004 14:23:01 -0400
  I'm having trouble mounting my spare tire and it seems the threads in the bumper may be stripped or crossthreaded. Can anyone tell...
• anyone got any spare capacitors to fix syndrome?
  Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 11:56:19 -0400
  Morning everyone, Anybody got a couple spare 15 volt 22 microfarad tantalum capacitors they'd sell me? I'm starting to troubleshoot my intermittent...
• Wanted: spare wheel
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:44:42 -0500
  I discovered that the spare tire in my '91 GL was purloined by a prior owner, so -- I'm in need of a 14...
• jack
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:02:43 -0500
  Along with the missing spare tire, my van was also missing the jack when I bought it. I see that some of the vendors...
• Re: Spare tire storage
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 26 May 2009 15:47:36 -0700
  Troy, If you don't have a Syncro, there's really no reason to buy a fifth wheel and tire for a spare. You...
• Re: Tire cover for AT Grabber
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 2 Jul 2022 21:34:40 -0400
  I purchased 2 of these and use them to create a space for storage in my spare under the van. They have held up...
• [f] Re: Spare on nose
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 08:16:48 -0500
  captain@indy.net writes: >On Wed, 8 Nov 1995, Michael Wagner wrote: > >> Any advice on mounting the spare on the nose? Should I paint...
• Re: Mounting Spare on the rear of my van?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 20:52:39 -0700
  ...Mounting Spare on the rear of my van? > Anyone know of a mount for the rear of my 83 diesel that will hold my...
• spare tire carrier differences?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 14:06:49 -0800
  I have a set of 205/65 R15s on my '84 westy, and the spare (same size) no longer fits in the spare tire...
• Re: spare waterpump or alternator
  Historical mailing list - trooz
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 12:05:36 -0800
  ...spare waterpump or alternator Bob, I guess I would not suggest you carry either but rather some odd collection of hoses and a spare...
• Re: Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size - 87 syncro??
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Thu, 23 May 2002 20:20:16 -0400
  ...Mine worked loose on the trans-Canada and dropped the spare tire > pan onto the tarmac at 100km/hr. Worst sound I've ever...
• Re: 16" wheel in front spare location?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:32:44 -0600
  ...The section width is wider but not enough to make fitting that into the spare area a problem. It's when you get above...
• Re: Any Interest In a Set of Factory Alloys for a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Aug 2011 23:33:54 -0400
  ...The spare should be the same as the rest. running a steelie as a spare doesn't matter.
• free spare rim and tire
  Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
  Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:45:18 EST
  I put bigger brakes, tires and rims on my van and removed the spare since it will no longer work for me. I don...
• Spare tire tray bolt
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 10:39:21 -0700
  Trying to remove my spare tire (what a pain!) I stripped the head off the securing bolt. Does anyone know the specs and where...
• Re: Tire sizes and weight rates (was: Tires Michelin Agilis vs...)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 10 May 2002 14:00:54 -0700
  i know my bfgatko 215/75/15 will NOT fit in the stock spare tray, no matter what i did to it (even deflating...
• Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (Part 3)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:24:30 -0800
  ...it's very easy to see, unless something happened to your van ..but with a spare tire untouched for many years ...it's unlikely...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:00:32 -0700
  ...What Spares To Carry? > I travel fewer miles than many on this list, like Mark but have needed > spares three times in the last...
• Re: R&R plastic latch on spare tire tray?
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 19:03:10 -0700
  No, this is the nylon plastic latch that the tongue of the spare tire tray rests on, after you remove the bolt. And before...
• Re: Spare tire rotation - Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 13:08:10 -0400
  ...Spare tire rotation - Syncro For the Syncros if using directional tires I set the spare for the right side and rotate the 3 tires...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Apr 2007 - Special issue (#2007-348)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 16:59:34 -0400
  ...But I always travel with my two big dogs,their food, cooking equip, camping gear, spare tools, spare parts, two spare tires (its a...