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• Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:24:05 -0700
  ...I'm 90% sure I'll leave that can o worms alone. Tyler: AFAIK, there's no need to re-torque head nuts once...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 26 Sep 2014 10:02:18 -0700
  ...earlier vanagons, why? Not wanting to open up a can of worms here, but > I am curious what were the various improvements made to...
• Re: Blinking coolant light...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 5 May 2000 08:26:39 -0700
  ...Was there any evidence you actually were running worm? Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Bosch" <arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Friday quiz
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 2 Dec 2022 09:25:27 -0800
  ...of the van that is mouse proof. > It is a magic worm gear snap on bracket that fixes old odometers. > No wait, I found...
• It didn't start today. (The van, I mean.)
  Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 00:57:01 GMT
  ...clare, ireland - - will eat worms for cash - can't find my real sig file - - '91 T4 1.9 diesel - bluething - radio going weird too...
• Re: VIRUS?!?! DON'T OPEN IT!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 21:07:20 +0000
  ...it might be this worm thing that got to the server. Joe > -----Original Message----- > From: JD Foster [mailto:jidd@JIDDWARE.COM] > Sent: Tuesday, August...
• lansing Buggy Builders show
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 09:39:45 -0500
  ...But early bird gets the worm as they say. If you want to get in on the Second spot let me know off list...
• Odometer Repair-Migrating Shaft
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 09:48:22 -0800
  ...left and disengages from the (white) gear which drives the (red) worm gear. The beige gear is not loose on the shaft, a condition...
• Re: Violated - LVC but Vanagon related
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:24:37 -0500
  Right On! Thieves are like the parasitic worms (that they are) that make the general resistance of the body stronger. When you take a...
• Re: Starter Bushing Blues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:52:41 -0700
  ...the tap bottoms out in the bushing hole, ( against the engine case actually ) and you just keep turning, and it worms the bushing right...
• Break-in oil..replying from digest.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 7 May 2007 11:26:37 -0700
  ...synthetic oil..it seems to be better...but I don't care to discuss that "which oil is best?"...can of worms.. Don Hanson
• Not running right
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:19:13 EDT
  ...Before he did anything when the engine was cold it would die until it wormed up and then it was fine except that in...
• Re: Coolant leak found but parts question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 4 Nov 2022 10:37:22 -0400
  ...can expand and contract as the system heats up and cools. Worm clamps can't do that, so they squeeze the hoses too tight...
• Re: Millenium Viruses
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 13:32:22 -0500
  What you are refering to are worms, spread by using MS crap software. Please kill this thread. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72...
• Re: coolant IS a poison
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 11:22:07 +0200
  ...few Robins who evolve an extra stomach to process such glowing worms in... But that was all in Mother Nature's grand plan anyways...
• Re: If you've fixed your odometer...progress
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:29:50 -0800
  ...I found a workaround that involves leaving the aforementioned spring and retainer in place and, well, working around that limitation.� Since the "worm driven...
• Re: 20 hours later and a new water pump and a few other things...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 11:25:52 -0700
  ...I do not > like the worm clamps because they need occasional tightening as the hose > settles. I have had them dig into the hose...
• Not Funny ..(no Van cont)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 3 May 2002 21:44:52 -0700
  ...of our familiar list names to trick us into opening a worm or other virus. The english sounds translated . Word order is wrong. Though...
• Re: Help with fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 19:05:09 -0600
  ...The problem with this is that worm type clamps are not kind to fuel line, and if you know how to get the old...
• Re: Air Conditioning Work?...Salt Lake
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Fri, 2 Jul 2004 13:29:45 -0400
  ...Be prepared, if you open that can of worms, for the possibility of great expense and problems! Between the age of the parts, and...
• Re: hose replacement-->coolant dist. replacement-->thermostat housing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:10:26 -0800
  ...I got some discussion going about the worm gear drive clamps vs. the OEM spring clamps. I like the idea of the spring clamps...
• Re: infected files, Linux gets more viruses?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 22:31:22 -0700
  ...It's at http://libreniz.com/?inode=21 In any office or dorm or computer lab, viruses and "worms" are topics of conversation. Why...
• Re: Richards fog light query, inside look
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 5 Apr 2020 10:53:11 -0700
  ...But, that requires digging into the cluster which can open up a can of failed worms. (blue ribbon, dash bulb issues) Neil. On 4...
• Re: Speedo repair question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 12:05:04 -0700
  ...on the left/driver's side can lose contact with the worm gear that drives it.� A little retaining tab can be installed to...
• Re: So Close to Friday
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 21:34:10 -0700
  I think you ought to belong to the society which tries to protect tomato worms. I thought they were the weirdest folks around but...
• Re: R&R Transmission with winch?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 20:41:54 -0500
  ...R in the field would be UNcommon, I carry a nice worm gear > winch for engine removal. Figured this could be done easily. Besides...
• Re: Hand Winch (Wench?) - Safety Warning
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Jack
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 10:16:31 +1000
  ...Then again, if Peder is actually referring to a "wench", that is a whole 'nother can of worms....... Andrew '92 Syncro ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Mon, 19 May 2008 11:55:30 -0500
  ...but functioning exhaust system, I would not open the can of worms that removing the header bolts and studs entails. I would use stainless...
• Worm Klez.E immunity
  Historical mailing list - Blbachman
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 20:39:48 -0800
  Content-Type: application/octet-stream; name=index[5].htm Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 Content-ID: <G710A05V6E0skYQy> PGh0bWw+PGhlYWQ+PHRpdGxlPkZESUM6IFJlYWwgRXN0YXRlIFNhbGVzPC90aXRsZT4NCjxT VFlMRSBUWVBFPSJURVhUL0NTUyI+DQoJCTwhLS0NCgkJLmhvdzFtCQl7Zm9udC1zaXplOiAx MHB4OyBjb2xvcjogI0ZGRkZGRjsgfQ0KCQkuaG93Mm0JCXsgZm9udC1zaXplOiAxNHB4OyBj b2xvcjogI0ZGRkZGRjsgfQ0KCQktLT4NCgkJPC9TVFlMRT4JDQo8L2hlYWQ+CQ0KPGJvZHkg...
• Re: simple question about valve cover and waterboxer NOT for sale
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 08:26:23 -0700
  ...Any ideas what to try here? Have I opened the proverbial can o worms? Jerry TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition 1981...
• Nice worm, innoculated with a couple of mods
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 14:49:03 -0700
  Nice worm. Pretty fancy programming. Another good reason to switch to text mode from html, if possible. Cheers, Tom Neal The message starts here...
• Re: Temp gauge/coolant Saga Con't.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 09:01:44 -0700
  ...I am not advocating one rear heater bypass method versus the other, I am merely discussing worms. I have quite a bit of experience...
• Can we put this to rest [was Re: mail failure message?]
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 22:59:33 -0800
  ...God forbid one of us (or a new member) picks up something like the HAPPY99 worm and starts putting that into the USAToday server...
• Re: vegetarian flaming
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 14:51:58 -0600
  ...That may be a whole other can of worms... Anyway, that's enough from me. Love you guys- JJ _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest...
• :) Opel wide and say BLEURGH.
  Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
  Mon, 23 Jan 1995 01:57:06 GMT
  ...clare, ireland - - will eat worms for cash - can't find my real sig file - "I met someone who looks a lot like you She...
• Trade Westy tent for gas heater???
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 11:38:58 CST6CDT
  Okay- I'm opening a can of worms a bit prematurely but I wish to see what is out there.... I am considering installing...
• Re: TO LIST ADMIN - mea culpa
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 May 2002 17:45:02 -0400
  ...an >update for my anti-virus software to clean the klez-worm from my POS PC. Nowadays <sigh> your definitions are out of date...
• Re: vanagon Digest - Please trim replies - cofap pistons reply
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 28 Oct 2004 14:56:21 -0600
  ...EDU> wrote: > I don't want to open a can of worms, but, candidly, are these piston sets > good? I want to order a...
• Re: Coolant line complications - early vs. late vanagons.
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 03:32:53 -0400
  ...Thanks so much! > > -- > Scientists warn that traveling through space-time by means of a cosmic > wormhole may be extremely dangerous. > > >
• Re: Hung in the middle - Bumper drawings
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 24 May 2002 10:47:34 -0700
  ...safety device? > > That's a can-o'-worms that I wouldn't want to open > > (Aargh, worms!!!) > > Karl Wolz > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Phil S...
• Re: Help! 1.9 idle/ stalling problem !!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 10:44:06 -0400
  ...I cut the old crimp clamps off and replaced with stainless worm-gear type, but you could probably go clamp-free. They really fit...
• Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:10:45 -0800
  ...I don't mind trying some of this stuff, but always ask to make sure I'm not getting into a can of worms...
• Re: Performance Decisions
  Historical mailing list - John_K_Hopp
  Thu, 1 Jun 1995 08:24:50 -0600 (MDT)
  ...to deal with? (I realize I just opened up a can of worms @@there...) In shopping for a new long-block engine, how do...
• Re: too much propane?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 07:06:41 -0500
  ...might cause a leak like you >describe is a cracked or worm seal on the valve stem. >If you're getting liquid from the...
• Re: John Wallace Day
  Historical mailing list - pete or nancy owsianowski
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 18:22:59 -0500
  ...notorious for > being vicitims of what the Brits call the "tin > worm"...would that make him a "Rusty" Wallace???? > > > :-) > > > Ric > > > > At 09:35 AM...
• bus depot window gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:43:56 -0500
  ...for my garage? aaron '87 syncro westy ej22 _________________________________________________________________ Boo!�Scare away worms, viruses and so much more! Try Windows Live OneCare! http://onecare.live...
• Re: Use These Spring Clamp Pliers?
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 21:10:52 -0500
  ...the one clamp, so far, that is a PITA, is a worm gear type on a hose between oil cooler and metal pipe (IIRC...
• Re: Odometer starts and stops
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 22:33:52 -0600
  ...I took a loot inside, and foudn the gear >>the engages the worm gear has been drilled and a wire threaded through to >>keep...
• Fuel hoses-getting the "right stuff"
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 19:55:06 -0500
  ...it is very important to use the correct hoses and clamps. Worm gear clamps should never be used here. The fabric braided hose that...
• Re: Coolant hose clamp size and style
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:26:56 -0700
  ...I was told to get silicone appropriate worm clamps to supplement the spring clamps that are allowing some coolant drips. > > So, helpful folks, > > What...
• Re: Off subject content
  Historical mailing list - Eric Diener
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 11:11:41 -0400
  ...Careful about opening > that can of worms. > bmc :) > "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...." > > > > From: Eric Diener <e-train...
• Re: GET BACK ON TOPIC!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 15:39:26 -0500
  ...GET BACK ON TOPIC! > Not trying to open a big can of worms here, but to some extent use defines > function. Apparently there are...
• Gas Tank Removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 18:10:15 -0400
  ...I replaced all the compression clamps with the worm type clamps (about 20 total). Does anyone have a better method for dealing with those...
• Gas Tank parts
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Aug 1998 11:25:47 EDT
  ...I hate that! For neat work I just snip with aviation snips through one of the worm slots then dress the end with a...
• Re: Engine Removal Tool
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 18:24:27 -0700
  ...This worm gear type was like $99 Cnd. There are less expensive ones. I got the idea from Zoltan on the list here. Neil...
• Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 11:09:09 -0700
  ...A veritable can of worms. If only it were that simple, as I'm trying to figure it all for my own 2WD Westy...
• Re: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test? Passed Emissions w/o It !
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 8 May 2012 23:09:32 -0700
  ...I'll be checking FI spray pattern when I R&R the fuel hoses. (I see original clamps + worm gear clamps. Ack) @ Chris. Thanks...
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:29:51 -0700
  ...them i had a ford engine ( why open a can of worms ) > > Thank you, > Jay Lefstein. > Sent from my mobile device. > > > On Jun 10...
• Re: Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:43:34 -0700
  ...It's pretty much a "can of worms" class job. It's easier to change the O-ring if you just cut off the...
• Re: 15" tire suggestions please (a retry)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 04:00:41 -0700
  ...Not to open a kettle of fish or a can of worms.. But, I just acquired a > set of 15' rims from Fastforward.ca...