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Re: Am I asking too much for my van?
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Sat, 13 Apr 2002 03:11:46 -0700
...condition, Monroe gas shocks > >Brakes: front pads recently replaced (PBR Metal Masters), rears about half >worn on the shoes (Raybestos) > >Wheels/Tires: 16x7.5...
Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 09:29:02 -0600
...1 Set Flippers. 1 Portable tire inflator. 1 Pair jumper cables. 4 Spare Spark plugs. 1 Spare Distributor Cap. 1 Spare set of ignition...
Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:45:04 -0700
...Brake >>> shoes? rotors? >>> >>> Just wondering as I have come across some pretty nice >>> wheels and would like to jump on it. >>> >> -- Jake 1984 Vanagon...
Re: Service Interval, Real Wheel Bearings
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:53:11 -0500
...reverse and > then braking hard seemed to help. > > I figured a brake shoe was hanging up or something.� Best I could do in > Yuma...
Re: Help -Stranded & need advice...
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sat, 25 Sep 1999 21:27:25 -0400
...New shoes in back and the > appropriate adjustments. > > This isn't a brake problem though ( at least I'm pretty sure it isn't...
Re: Vanagon Musings
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 10 Nov 2005 07:11:12 -0800
...Install new rear > > > brake cylinders, install new front pads and > rear shoes. Install new > > > > front spindle locking nuts.( parts from Ken at > > > Vanagain.com...
Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 22:13:25 -1000
...1 Set Flippers. > 1 Portable tire inflator. > 1 Pair jumper cables. > 4 Spare Spark plugs. > 1 Spare Distributor Cap. > 1 Spare set of ignition...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Wed, 3 Jun 2015 19:41:03 -0700
...What goes in will want to come out and onto the brake shoes it will go. Too much grease can also cause excessive churning...
Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 08:58:32 -0800
...1 Set Flippers. > 1 Portable tire inflator. > 1 Pair jumper cables. > 4 Spare Spark plugs. > 1 Spare Distributor Cap. > 1 Spare set of ignition...
Re: Vanagon wheels in Alaska?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 22 May 2010 21:50:38 -0500
...a new set of shoes before i make the trek >>> > back > >>> south this fall. >>> >>> i am very interested in a set of larger steel...
Re: Need A Checklist...
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Mon, 10 Mar 1997 08:44:10 -0800 (PST)
...Sockett Set - Misc. bolt tightening. Wrench set - Misc. bolt tightening. pliers and crecent wrench - Various tighting/bending jobs. Screwdrives flat & phillips & allen - tighting misc...
Re: Subject: German quality?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 24 Aug 2013 20:37:07 -0400
...I really miss the dealer thermostats and rear brake shoes. If you need the rear motor mounts Meyle is the best available for the...
Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 28 Dec 2002 09:09:24 -0600
...1 Set Flippers. > > 1 Portable tire inflator. > > 1 Pair jumper cables. > > 4 Spare Spark plugs. > > 1 Spare Distributor Cap. > > 1 Spare set of ignition...
Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES?
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:37:19 -0700
...Brake >>> shoes? rotors? >>> >>> Just wondering as I have come across some pretty nice >>> wheels and would like to jump on it. > >
Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:06:26 -0700
...Brake shoes? rotors? Just wondering as I have come across some pretty nice wheels and would like to jump on it. -- Jake 1984 Vanagon...
Re: Am I asking too much for my van?
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Sat, 13 Apr 2002 03:14:27 -0700
...condition, Monroe gas shocks > >Brakes: front pads recently replaced (PBR Metal Masters), rears about half >worn on the shoes (Raybestos) > >Wheels/Tires: 16x7.5...
Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions, ?GTI vanagon (long)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 23:16:37 +1200
...The brakes arent exactly confidence inspiring even after I >replaced the servo unit (leaking), pads, shoes and rear drums. >Anyone has any experience on...
Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES?
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 13:50:14 -0700
...Brake >>> >>>>> shoes? rotors? >>>>> >>>>> Just wondering as I have come across some pretty >>>>> >>> nice >>> >>>>> wheels and would like to jump on it. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon...
Re: Questions, questions more questions
Historical mailing list - Sean J. McAusland
Thu, 29 Sep 1994 19:15:47 -0400 (EDT)
...Got it. > > Jumper Cables - Don't leave home without em'. > Sockett Set - Misc. bolt tightening. > Wrench set - Misc. bolt tightening. > pliers and crecent wrench...
Re: Help -Stranded & need advice...
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 25 Sep 1999 18:11:45 -0700
...New shoes in back and the >appropriate adjustments. > >This isn't a brake problem though ( at least I'm pretty sure it isn't...
(no subject)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:57:51 -0700
...Brake > >>> > >>>>> shoes? rotors? > >>>>> > >>>>> Just wondering as I have come across > some pretty > >>>>> > >>> nice > >>> > >>>>> wheels and would like to jump on it. > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>> > >>>> > > > > > > > > -- > > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon...
Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:36:54 -0700
...the engine fuel lines, some coolant hoses & > coolant, wheel cylinders, rear brake shoes, idle stabilizer valve, and > troubleshot some other stuff...and now it...
Re: Assessing CV joints?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 8 Nov 2014 10:38:30 -0500
...I bled the brakes when I put in a new clutch slave. I checked the pads and shoes. Tires are still good, even my...
disastrous reconnaissance mission!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 29 Jul 1996 22:46:26 -0700
Last week, Bradley Prunehead and I set out on a one-day reconnaissance mission to scope out future potential campsites for forthcoming CCC events...
Questions, questions more questions
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Wed, 28 Sep 94 8:31:04 PDT
...Sockett Set - Misc. bolt tightening. Wrench set - Misc. bolt tightening. pliers and crecent wrench - Various tighting/bending jobs. Screwdrives flat & phillips & allen - tighting misc...
Re: swapping vanagon for Prius (was RE: license plate light bulbs
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Mon, 23 Aug 2004 14:49:10 -0700
...I replaced a broken transmission this spring, replaced the thermostat and replaced the rear brake cylinders and shoes in preparation for a two-week...
Re: Water Pump // Alternator Belt problem
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 25 May 2008 16:31:26 -0500
...brake inspection inside the drums for worn shoes and especially >> leaky wheel cyldiners. >> nor inspecting the front brake pads. >> nor changing the brake fluid...
Re: Winterizing Newbie Question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:34:13 -0500
...I have even had a brake master cylinder that would only leak in subzero temperatures. I found this after a pool of brake fluid...
Re: Assessing CV joints?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 8 Nov 2014 07:50:19 -0800
...I bled the brakes when I put in a new > clutch slave. I checked the pads and shoes. Tires are still good, even > my...
No Vanagon Content, yet
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:04:57 -0700
...Used for lowering an automobile to the ground after you have installed your new brake shoes, trapping the jack handle firmly under the bumper...
Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday -More Items
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 10:30:58 -0600
...1 Set Flippers. > 1 Portable tire inflator. > 1 Pair jumper cables. > 4 Spare Spark plugs. > 1 Spare Distributor Cap. > 1 Spare set of ignition...
FW: FS '66 SO-44 Dormobile (Oregon)
Historical mailing list - coyote
Tue, 26 May 1998 10:54:47 -0700
...German wheel cylinders and new brake shoes in 1993. Original tranny. Has no problems at this time. (We believe the reduction boxes have been...
Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES?
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:50:45 -0700
...Brake > shoes? rotors? > > Just wondering as I have come across some pretty nice > wheels and would like to jump on it. > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Thu, 4 Jun 2015 07:34:27 -0400
...What > goes in will want to come out and onto the brake shoes it will go. Too much > grease can also cause excessive churning...
AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
Historical mailing list - "Robert KeezerHolen Sie mehr aus dem Web. Unter http://explorer.msn.de/intl.asp#de gibt es einen KOSTENLOSEN Download von MSN Explorer."
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 13:50:44 -0700
...It is easier to work on a Vanagon than a > Bus. >> If you say so... > When we want to do a rear brake shoe...
Re: [WetWesties] Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 10:41:39 -0600
...1 Set Flippers. > 1 Portable tire inflator. > 1 Pair jumper cables. > 4 Spare Spark plugs. > 1 Spare Distributor Cap. > 1 Spare set of ignition...
My on going log for this 78 x 90.5 engine (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:39:06 -0500 (CDT)
...Called in to GBE for brake shoes, paint, muffler flange etc. Had a pleasant talk with Gene about the FI seals, FI harness, pump...
keeping your car for a long time <long>
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 2 Mar 1998 00:20:25 CST
...Check brake shoes and pads every 6,000 miles or annually, whichever comes first. Since front brake linings wear faster than rear linings, it...
Re: How do you when your springs need to be replaced?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:07:34 -0700
...and so stability ..that it doesn't matter what you do with the gas or the brakes.. totally unflappable. and vanagons use the same...
Re: AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 17:16:17 -0400
...It is easier to work on a Vanagon than a > Bus. >> If you say so... > When we want to do a rear brake shoe...
Re: Help -Stranded & need advice...
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sun, 26 Sep 1999 10:44:53 EDT
...New shoes in back and the appropriate adjustments. This isn't a brake problem though ( at least I'm pretty sure it isn't...
Re: swapping vanagon for Prius (was RE: license plate light bulbs
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Mon, 23 Aug 2004 18:36:17 -0400
...I replaced a broken transmission :::this spring, replaced the thermostat and replaced the rear brake :::cylinders and shoes in preparation for a two-week...
Re: Legendary Tardis-Classic Car insurance for Westies?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 06:30:52 -0700
...the fine print on your policy...Too many miles, a faulty brake shoe, skid marks at the accident indicate you were speeding...whatever...It...
Wombat/Gerbil update
Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
Sun, 19 Nov 1995 09:23:06 -0700
...m also planning on replacing the brake shoes (and probably the rest of the brake system). Shoes have been acquired, the rest is on...
(long) VW-Winnebago Rialta 20' magazine test
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Wed, 12 Oct 94 10:20:55 CDT
...From the doorposts back, Winnebago builds its own steel frame and rear suspension, which utilizes VW wheel and brake components. To this frame is...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
Thu, 4 Jun 2015 09:35:02 -0700
...What > > goes in will want to come out and onto the brake shoes it will go. Too > much > > grease can also cause excessive churning...
Rear closet permanent removal Was: Rear closet temporary removal
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:58:57 -0400
...It is amazing how useful the cabinet space is when I set it up for a trip. There can be very little in the...
Nice (Vanagon Westy) VW roadtrip article in mainstream press--TEXT format
Historical mailing list - Oakland Westfalia
Sat, 13 Jul 2002 18:00:17 -0700
...Gray-haired power walkers started padding past in tennis shoes. The owner of the neighboring recreational vehicle set off to patrol its perimeter armed...
Re: Nice (Vanagon Westy) VW roadtrip article in mainstream press--TEXT format
Historical mailing list - mike
Sat, 13 Jul 2002 18:12:35 -0700
...power walkers started padding past in tennis shoes. The > owner of the neighboring recreational vehicle set off to patrol its > perimeter armed with a...
Liquid wrench and me made it back!!
Historical mailing list - Timothy D.F. Maddox
Fri, 14 Jul 95 17:57:45 EDT
...bolts, as well as the hubs and into wear the rear brake shoes are, but I just let it go. Well those guys had...
Re: Legendary Tardis-Classic Car insurance for Westies?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 10:26:52 -0500
...the fine print on your policy...Too many miles, > a faulty brake shoe, skid marks at the accident indicate you were > speeding...whatever...It...
Re: swapping vanagon for Prius (was RE: license plate light bulbs
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 23 Aug 2004 18:05:33 -0500
...I replaced a broken transmission > :::this spring, replaced the thermostat and replaced the rear brake > :::cylinders and shoes in preparation for a two-week...
Re: Rear closet permanent removal Was: Rear closet temporary removal
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:19:47 -0700
...So, whoever said that, or anyone else with knowledge of that setup, please comment in response to my above question if you can. mcneely...
Re: Rear closet permanent removal Was: Rear closet temporary removal
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:18:05 -0700
...It is amazing how useful the cabinet > space is when I set it up for a trip. There can be very little in the...
Re: Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 3 Jun 2013 10:13:28 -0400
...was a pain with shoeless feet. I was nervous about the uncle's > neighbors having issue with us setting up camp, but one of...
Re: WESTFALIA ADVICE NEEDED! (Long) (Bus Summary Included)
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Wed, 1 Feb 1995 12:59:10 -0800 (PST)
...These were pretty good, the major problems being lack of power (1600 single port engine) and lousy brakes (4 wheel drums, no power assist...
Re: Rear closet permanent removal Was: Rear closet temporary removal
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:26:11 -0400
Yes, I was talking about a non air conditioning set up. I have a friend that has a weekender with few cabinets left. He...
Re: Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Mon, 3 Jun 2013 08:22:33 -0700
...was a pain with shoeless feet. I was nervous about the uncle's neighbors having issue with us setting up camp, but one of...
Re: Rear closet permanent removal Was: Rear closet temporary removal
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:24:58 +0000
...It is amazing how useful the cabinet > space is when I set it up for a trip. There can be very little in the...
Re: Rear closet permanent removal Was: Rear closet temporary removal
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:29:05 -0700
...So, whoever said that, or anyone else with knowledge of > that setup, please comment in response to my above question if you can. > > mcneely...