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• Copy of: Re: Dead Deer on a Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 07 Dec 1996 16:48:03 -0800
  ...I'm sure they were traveling upwards of 70 mph at time of impact. OA/NT Sys. Sppt. nleong@baynetworks.com "#@&%!$...Hold your line!..."
• RE: Does air cond.=hp loss?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 12 Sep 1996 07:56:20 -0700
  ...The AC has about as much impact as you'd expect it to, but the bus still goes 70 with it on. The loss...
• Re: Vanagon Crashworthiness
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 08:29:39 CDT
  ...but the feds find it easier to build brick walls than the off-center impact tester, so ... :( joel
• Re: Replace Crankshaft Seal by Removing Tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 08:17:50 -0700
  ...If the bolts are too tight for a bar that will fit under there, go rent a 3/4" electric impact wrench with the...
• Re: Gerry
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:41:10 -0500
  ...Hard to believe how much these vans still impact people. So, if such shopping pop into that store and see if you get lucky...
• Re: What is the container behind the rear passenger-side wheel?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 21:09:28 +0000
  ...Anybody know what this canister is? What impact on the vehicle's running would that loose hose have? It's an '87 Westy with...
• Re: Solution to the Spare Tire Gas Can Search
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 16 May 2000 16:21:19 -0700
  ...the gas tank, buffered by > a semi-resilient airbag from front impact, in an area cooler than the trunk > application for which it was...
• Re: AA Trans answers some tranny oil questions...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 12:01:08 -0700
  ...takes a socket- this socket is then attached to either a impact wrench or breaker bar. Came off every time this way. Cheers Matthew...
• Re: vanagons days numbered?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 21:50:04 -0400
  ...Not that I am advocating the system without reading more about it, but just saying that it doesn't seem to adversely impact Vanagons...
• Re: Lug nut stripped - back from Sears
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 16:25:35 -0500
  ...I'm going to order that 12v impact wrench though, that looks handy. I can't even start the bolts on the front wheels...
• Re: Brake Caliper Bolt Saga
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 08:18:54 CST
  ...I used the impact wrench on it. It wouldn't go, so I > > borrowed a bigger impact. Still no go. I was doing this...
• Re: 3149 Tool for Crank Pulley Removal - What was I thinking?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 15:51:07 -0700
  ...On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 10:48 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > A good impact wrench with proper socket will loosen...
• Re: Westy Lean
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 8 Feb 2021 20:30:45 +0000
  ...Dennis Haynes has a set of scales and wrote up the impact of the weights and positions. Did you measure before adding the weight...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 06:39:02 -0400
  ...I believe it is lead to absorb impacts and keep the vent from shattering. > > Karl Wolz > Sent from my electronic umbilicus > >> On Apr 26...
• Re: This is why I drive a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 09:20:07 +0100
  ...Data analysis on impact and stress in the dolls indicated that most, maybe all, passengers in the Volvo would have died, and that some...
• Bosch fuel pump for '81 Volvo usable on van?
  Historical mailing list - Carol Sussman
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 13:12:01 -0500
  ...Another reminder that impact damage is a function of mass x velocity; it's always better to be in the big vehicle.
• Re: 2.0 Power
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir H. Desai
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 01:29:08 -0500
  ...it does not impact engine life significantly. my $.02 worth ~sudhir
• Re: 3149 Tool for Crank Pulley Removal - What was I thinking?
  Historical mailing list - David
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 14:26:59 -0400
  ...Ha ha, Bentley >> joke...3149 >> > tool?! >> > >> > Ha ha trying to use an impact on that 258 foot pound bolt... >> > >> > Ok guys...not trying to...
• Re: air bags redux
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 10:27:20 -0800
  ...They change their tunes the first time they or their loved one's faces go through a windshield in an otherwise low impact accident...
• Replacement propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 22:14:37 -0400
  ...I've got a bit of worry about getting T-boned with the kiddos in the car and suffering the GMC side impact syndrome...
• Re: Gas gouging
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 12:36:58 -0700
  ...can behave themselves that is), that raising prices is going to impact future sales. Thems mah thinks, not based on supply and demand, based...
• Re: Hit a Deer
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 16:34:32 -0800
  ...Most of the impact was just under the left headlight. Now I need parts. If anyone is parting out a vanagon, I need the...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Radiator Fan Switch Bolt Size?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 08:05:06 -0700
  ...Wasn't available as a regular deep socket - had to buy an "impact" style deep socket (1/2" drive) to get the size. -- Jim...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:11:45 -0800
  ...ram won't help at all in a > rollover, or side impact crash. > > adding weigh to the ends of vehicle is a disadvantage dynamically...
• Re: Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 15:16:19 -0400
  ...So aside from the force the bumper may absorb by bending [ or shattering as my fiberglass ones would] the remaining impact force is absorbed...
• Re: CV Bolts... clunk, clunk.
  Historical mailing list - Albrecht Jander
  Mon, 26 Jun 95 10:46:44 PDT
  ...Clunk...whiirrrr...thump! The "thump" was the sound of my heart impacting my bladder as I thought about my transmission and which component could...
• Re: Limited Vanagon content: using reverse running transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 13:24:46 -0600
  ...They weigh something, and if it's added to the unsprung weight, it would really negatively impact the suspension performance. Also, they would be...
• Re: FS: '78 Champagne Edition Westy, show camper
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 May 2001 02:51:01 EDT
  ...chrome bumpers w/ rubber impact strips, 2tone pastel white over agate brown paint, clock, brown dash, blaupunkt am/fm or blaupunkt am/fm 8...
• van a gone
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Sat, 8 May 1999 23:54:34 -0500
  ...I must admit the Vanagon is one tough van for side impact. Thank God my kids were not in there, but if they had...
• Earth Hour- don't forget!
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:12:07 -0600
  ...We are already seeing its impact. Participating in Earth Hour is a simple way to show that you want to be part of the...
• Re: 3/4" Torque wrench option
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:49:54 -0700
  ...3/4" Torque wrench option > > 1/2” impact wrench, cordless, Milwaukee . The big one, consumer grade > > I borrowed one and it did it for...
• Proper torque of lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:04:38 -0800
  ...I'm just so used to the automotive shops using air impact wrenches that must torque things well over specs-- I've had to...
• Drivers mirrors for sale...Re: 87 Drivers side mirror needed
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 11:03:41 EST
  In a message dated 3/19/03 8:19:41 AM Eastern Standard Time, edward.bass@GM.COM writes: > After multiple impacts with icy...
• Garage Terminology
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 14:59:10 -0600
  ...TORQUE VALUE INGERSOLL IMPACT SNAP-ON IMPACT 25 to 35 ft/lbs BAP! BAP! 35 to 45 ft/lbs BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! 45...
• Re: Temporary Winter chassis treatment
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:44:43 -0800
  ...Has anyone done any temporary chassis treatment to lessen > impact of salt? Oil bath? > > Chris > > Wysłane z iPhone'a
• Disable oil pressure warning system
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 11:41:28 -0700
  ...Is there a way to just unplug the thing without negatively impacting other functions? -- Casey
• parts needed - '87 Vanagon GL Westy Camper
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Mon, 24 Feb 97 15:50:00 PST
  ...end cap? rear bumper extn (right) 251807123A1BG end cap? rear bumper impact strip 251807421A l rear bumper tow hook 255807295040 r rear bumper tow...
• Re: Rear Bumper Concerns
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 14:02:00 EST
  ...thats why the vanagon falls in the truck classification as far as impact protection....ever see those little toyota or mazda pickups running around...
• Re: Planning for the big trip
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 22:54:43 -0500
  For those times when some jerk has used an air impact wrench to overtighten the lug bolts, I have your setup (1/2 inch...
• Re: Friday Wal Mart standoff - real risks
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sat, 19 Jun 2004 09:38:34 -0700
  ...way. > >Because the use of drugs is so widespread, it's impact is widespread, >and so, we have fewer and fewer public places that...
• Re: stranded
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Wed, 28 Sep 1994 12:29:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...and, if you can do it, > NEVER EVER let those idiots at tire stores or anywhere use an impact wrench > on your lug nuts...
• Vanagon Safety?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 16:28:45 -0400
  ...The driver and front passenger sit above the axle and have relative safety from side impacts. Front impacts are another thing: being above the...
• Re: more collision damage found
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:21:27 -0400
  ...Due to different bumper heights, the impact was just above the bumper on the drivers side. After the wreck, the steering was binding and...
• Re: Driving w/ noisy lifter??
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 12:58:17 -0400
  ...Internally, what is happening is that the pushrod is impacting the top of the lifter because it is not filled with oil expanding it...
• Sad transmission news
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:42:11 -0400
  ...wiggling and checking this is having less and less of an impact. On the last situation, My wife turned the van around after about...
• LED bulb for trouble light
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:04:44 -0700
  ...So far, it has held up surprisingly well to moderate impacts. The most important part thogh, IMO, is that the bulb imparts very little...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:20:32 -0500
  ...I believe it is lead to absorb impacts and keep the vent from shattering. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Apr 26...
• Re: Japans Nuclear Problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:13:35 -0700
  ...There's a lot of ways that Japan's disaster could impact us > as > Vanagon users. > > Any thoughts on this? > > John
• importing EV from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Jim Spevacek
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 09:21:52 CST
  ...He says: "The German model will not pass the side impact standards as well as the safety glass will not pass U.S.A...
• windshield repairs
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 10:57:14 -0400
  ...It's a little crater on the front, but the chip itself extends in a little spherical impact zone through the first layer of...
• Re: Engine Performance vs Tire Size
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 00:30:18 -0500
  ...But, yes, going with larger tires and wheels (specifically that 215/75/15 combo) has a big impact on the seat of the pants...
• Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 22:21:51 -0800
  ...Ain't a 1/2" impact gun out there that'll match that (Thundergun was about 500ft/lbs as I recall). They came right...
• Re: leaking final drive oil pan (AT)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:53:38 -0700
  ...with an impact gun. No big deal there.. but commonly they impact the flywheel bolts back in 'by feel' with an impact gun. too...
• Re: Exhaust System- EGR filter on 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 1995 13:19:02 -0400
  ...just be aware of the possible future impact of any clean air requirments. oh, and when the EGR filter was removed, I didn't...
• Flywheel removal question
  Historical mailing list - Robinson
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 18:37:53 -0400 (EDT)
  ...it's called) which holds onto my flywheel besides using an impact driver. What does everyone else use? I need to switch mine with...
• Re: Running syncro w/o driveshaft?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 03:00:17 -0400 (EDT)
  ...But as there is no load, except inertia and viscous drag, no problem, except that the silicone fluid gets a low impact workout. JoE...
• Re: seam rust, how to prevent?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 00:24:57 -0800
  ...intended for use where road stones and brush are > likely to impact this area. At least here in Europe this is commonly called Bodycoating...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 28 May 2006 17:49:36 -0600
  ...There's also the >>issue of front-end impact safety. No car maker can afford to make any >>passenger vehicle where the occupants aren...
• Re: Interstates
  Historical mailing list - Kevin and Heather
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 09:37:29 -0700
  ...project in the history of the world), or because of its impact (huge swaths of real estate siezed by power of imminent domain, and...
• Re: 250 ft-lb torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 11:54:28 -0700
  ...I've never used an impact wrench > before, can > the wrench be set to apply a maxium torque to bolts when > tightening the > bolts...