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Re: Question about caliper, was Replacing front brake pads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:41:26 -0700
...See how easily the pistons push back into the caliper. If one piston is stuck or very, very hard to push back in ...( or...
Re: weekender; table stuck
Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
Thu, 4 Nov 1999 11:01:18 -0800
Don't pull--just push on it gently (at the bottom, by the floor). It's some sort of spring type mechanism and when...
Help w/Gas Tank Vent repair?
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sun, 11 Feb 2001 01:46:26 -0600
...The problem I'm having is getting the cross piece barbs pushed back into the top of the gas tank(90GL). Tried with the...
BA6 Info - Findings - Maintenance group
Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
Tue, 5 Oct 1999 20:33:53 -0700
...The knob pushed in should run it without the key. The knob pushing in and rotating sets the time. The rotation of the knob...
Re: Head gaskets
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Fri, 14 Jul 2000 10:41:57 -0700
...If you are experiencing an oil leak, it is most likely that the pushrod tube seals are leaking. On this engine, the pushrod tube...
Re: Steel rod sticking out of side of rear seat
Historical mailing list
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:48:32 -0400
...When this occurs, I use something to push them back in several inches but on our recent 2 month trip, I had to push...
Re: Five Year Dream Car Pick
Historical mailing list
Sun, 2 Oct 1994 22:42:36 +0800
I'd like a VW THING (Safari) - turbo diesel, four-door convertible, with collapsing front wind-shield, limited-slip differential, push- buttom (i.e...
78 Hydraulic Lifters Clarification
Historical mailing list
Tue, 2 Apr 1996 21:16:15 -0500
...I have never seen the push rods for the later models with the hydraulic lifters. I was lead astray by the Haynes manual on...
Re: cold weather leaks
Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
Thu, 28 Dec 2000 19:40:11 -0500
...van and looked at the gasket and it looks like its pushed out for some reason, coolent levels are'nt dropping real bad, but...
Re: brake pad replacement
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:00:59 -0600
...I just use a Ben T steel rod and leverage it against the steel backing plate of the friction material and it pushes the...
Re: best mod for vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Thu, 4 Mar 2004 11:35:01 +1100
...George Mercer <Gamercer@AOL.COM> > >You must push the shifter down and toward you to get into first and yes, keep >pushing it down...
Re: Friday-Any Orlando camping reccommendation? Trip report
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:14:29 -0500
...That voice can seem pushy at times. << Pushy? Hell, I hear that if you have a TomTom, you can purchase John Cleese' voice instruction...
Re: Intermittent Wipers? and jumpseat install
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:07:55 -0400
...The stalk has 4 positions (not counting pushing it or pulling it). Lowest is intermittent. Next is off. Then low speed, then topmost is...
Typo
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Thu, 14 Dec 2000 23:35:29 -0600
I meant Zoltan, and pushed the J---OOp's! ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
Re: Rear windshield wiper. Problem or is this normal?
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 14:02:13 -0800
...When you push the lever away from you, > you both squirt washer fluid and turn on the wiper. When you push the lever > away...
Re: Push button switch
Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:54:13 -0800
...scott On 11/28/2012 11:32 PM, HotelWestfalia wrote: > I would like to install a push button switch on the firewall to start...
Re: Diff lock servo remove help!
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Tue, 1 Jun 1999 12:39:10 -0400
...Also, after grabbing the edge with needle nose pliers, I pulled it up but could not locate any pin to push out. AS I...
Re: installing rocker arms
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 5 Feb 2006 04:23:15 -0800
...It is like the pushrod on the far fan side is sticking up too far. The pushrod is centered in the depression in the...
Re: installing rocker arms
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 5 Feb 2006 09:39:34 -0500
...It is like the pushrod on the far fan side is sticking up too far. The pushrod is centered in the depression in the...
Re: Rear Hatch Lock
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:04:03 -0800
Try inserting the key......turn it to the right (clockwise)....THEN push the button in with the key still turned to the right. Remember...
Re: 4spd tranny trouble
Historical mailing list - William Maxian
Mon, 8 Nov 1999 15:44:01 -0500
...4spd tranny trouble > > here's the symptom, > > Backing up in my 85 westy, push the clutch in so i can stop and shift into...
85 Vanagon - leaking push rod tube?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan R. Cooper
Sun, 6 May 2001 21:37:29 -0400
...I took the tin off and it looks like the foremost pushrod tube is leaking. From scanning the archives this looks like a likely...
Re: pushrod
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:04:04 -0400
...August 21, 2002 1:08 PM To: mjstelk@HOTMAIL.COM Subject: pushrod from the best of vanagon list cd gary __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? HotJobs...
Coolant Tank Sensor popped out...how to tighten? Need answer asap.
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Sun, 19 Jun 2005 18:24:08 -0700
...I'm waiting for it to cool before I push it back in. Is it suppose to screw in or is it push in...
Re: Rear hatch
Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?B?RGF2aWQgT0tDIPCfh7rwn4e4?=
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 18:52:22 -0500
...hatch I have to pull/push it up and it requires some effort, it stays when I stop pushing it." I don't believe...
Re: VWC-022-109-309 - HYDRAULIC LIFTER from cip
Historical mailing list - TC
Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:37:52 -0800
...the build quality > > OK so looks like i need some new push rod tubes as well so any suggestions > > as to what make model...
2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:31:38 -0500
...Found split push rod tubes. Then discovered bent push rods. Next a loud tick or clatter that won't go away no matter what...
Pushrod tube seal question
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Wed, 22 May 1996 09:59:45 -0600 (MDT)
Hi All, Part of my preventive maintenance chores for this year are to change out the (slightly) leaking pushrod tube seals on my 81...
Re: Charging Second Battery
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Thu, 30 Oct 1997 09:25:07 -0800
...I think Harold meant the push start kind of jump start, not the jump start using jumper cables....so that if his battery dies...
fridge pilot light viewer thing pushed in--any problems?
Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
Tue, 1 Sep 1998 16:47:51 -0400
I pushed the glass cover for viewing the fridge pilot light in about � inch in my newly purchased 87 Westy while giving it the...
Re: Dometic-Gas Lighting (Corrected)
Historical mailing list - Steve
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 16:41:57 -0700
...Actually, i menat that when you use the button, it is either all ON when you push it in or all OFF when you...
Head gaskets
Historical mailing list - "Paul Lindsay,Summit Resources/Triad Sportswear"
Fri, 14 Jul 2000 10:32:51 -0600
...After taking it in to the local VW dealer I was advised the head gaskets and push rod tube seals need replaced. secondary followup...
Re: Bus queries
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Wed, 19 Jul 1995 09:15:57 -0700 (PDT)
...Why is push-starting not recommended for vans with FI? We push-started our beloved '76 westy all the way home from New Brunswick...
Re: Charcoal canister questions
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 2 Sep 2022 22:32:26 -0400
...It is easier to push out then pull in. But when I push air in water comes out the bottom. > > Any collective wisdom on...
Re: '85 Westfalia Engine Dying:II
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 10 Nov 1999 11:25:28 -0500
At 11:12 11/10/99 , Connal Hughes wrote: >In one final question, a recent tune-up turned up leaking push-rod tubes. I...
Re: Have you ever broken a clutch by push starting a vehicle?
Historical mailing list - ****************************
Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:04:50 -0600
...Have you ever broken a clutch by push starting a vehicle? Our Thanksgiving campout started great. Thursday's traditional meal cooked in dutch ovens...
Re: interesting vanagon for sale in victoria
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:14:58 -0600
...For course adjustment - push the button in the center to unlock the vernier - then just push or pull the knob in or out for...
Re: [Syncro] Push start
Historical mailing list
Tue, 9 May 2000 04:03:37 -0700
...He mentioned in passing to never try to push start any vehicle (especially the Syncro) in granny, low or reverse, puts too much pressure...
Re: Valve Lifter Removal tool?
Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:08:58 -0700
...kewsps@HOTMAIL.COM> > Yes, the pushrod tube does have to be removed first but you can get the > springloaded replacement pushrod tubes so you...
Re: Vanagon 2WD fuel tank R & R
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 8 Mar 2004 09:04:03 -0800
...Also put some silicone on the crossover overflow grommets and filler vent grommet- it makes it easier to push the connectors on after the...
Re: Accelerator Cable
Historical mailing list - Austin
Tue, 16 Jun 1998 11:20:25 -0700
...With my pedal to the floor, I can still push the linkage quite a > ways before the switch clicks on. > Recently had a new...
Re: Windshield Wiper Madness!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:25:24 -0700
...you push on the stalk ( push away from you ) one time, and release. that will get your intermittent rear wiper action. it will continue...
Re: Window Removal
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Tue, 28 Oct 2003 20:50:08 -0500
...After you've got a few drivers around and all pushed towards the center of the window push the window out from that corner...
Re: Empty Lifter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 9 Nov 2004 06:06:53 -0500
...I was thinking of pouring some oil down the tube and then pushing on the lifter numerous times with the pushrod to see if...
Re: Master Cylinder brake light switch....
Historical mailing list
Tue, 23 Apr 1996 12:45:56 -0400
...How interchangable/swap-able are the switches in the master cylinder??? I was checking my connection out and one of the push-on stubs...
clock
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Wed, 18 Sep 2002 19:11:35 -0600
...Once the clock was out I could see the button you push from the front is just a piece of plastic that pushes a...
Longevity of Conversion Engines
Historical mailing list - Kim Howe
Fri, 22 Mar 2002 10:56:34 +0800
...Just because the engine is good in a smaller vehicle doesn't mean it's going to push our heavy vans around reliably for...
Anyone know how to fix a stripped hydrolic hose fitting that goes to the clutch master cylinder ??
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Tue, 24 Sep 2002 19:45:33 -0700
...then tried to bleed the > system but no pressure builds so i think the push > rod > need to be adjusted like my Bentley says...
repair of city water utility door
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 15:18:08 -0400
...So, I tried to push mine in but something was wrong. the door was bulging out at the top. a moment later a spring...
Goofed on push rod tube question ...
Historical mailing list
Thu, 2 Feb 1995 16:30:18 -0400
...DC -- >> > >I think the Muir stretching method for push-rod tubes was meant only for >the earlier Type I tubes that have the accordian...
Bleeding a dry coolant system
Historical mailing list
Mon, 03 Mar 1997 15:58:37 +0200
...What should I do with the rest, pushing it under pressure into the cooling system (bleeding screw opened)? Or is this waste of time...
Re: Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 15:09:34 EST
...If that doesn't work, take one of the old pushrod >tubes >and place the big end up against the big end of the...
Re: Hydraulic Valve adjustment - when is "contact"?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Wed, 6 Apr 2005 00:52:27 -0400
...When you are sure that the screw is touching the valve tip and the other end is touching the pushrod....go for that 1...
Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:09:12 -0600
David Kao wrote: > John, when you set to 1 turn the vlaves are not going to be pushed open. > The valve springs are far...
Re: Central Locking - can't open rear hatch
Historical mailing list - Le routard 91
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 09:10:45 -0400
...If it turns about 15 degrees, try holding it turned like that and push in the button by pushing on the key. A friend...
Re: Needed: Starter for 82 Diesel Westy
Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
Wed, 6 Aug 1997 21:33:03 -0400 (EDT)
...Wife is tired of pushing/diesel fumes in hair. > Thank the Lord the List is up again! > Mark B. Magee > 87GL 84K > 82 Diesel...
Re: Rear Wiper Question
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Fri, 4 May 2001 05:46:16 EDT
...What magic combination of movement am I missing? Maybe I lost a fuse? >> Chris, Push the stalk forward. That should give you a squirt...
Fridge help needed
Historical mailing list - Philip & Buffy Simmons
Sat, 14 Dec 2002 17:55:00 -0800
...I can get the pilot to light as I "puch the button" and push the "plunger" all the way in (to get spark). However...
Re: brake pad replacement
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:22:40 -0500
On Thu, 26 Feb 2004, Mike Collum wrote: > Careful when you push the piston back in ... you could push brake fluid back > up and...
Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:19:45 -0500
Hey all - Are the push rod covers (or engine tins whatever you want to call them) the same for 1.9 and a 2...