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Re: Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plastic wheel arch extensions"
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:36:56 -0500
...where do you have to cut the metal? only on the front wheel arches? or the rears too? Derek Drew: My guess is that...
Rear Table Fix
Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
Mon, 8 Jul 2002 19:47:38 -0500
The rear table in my '87 Westy has been whacking against the driver's side interior wall recently despite my body builder efforts to...
What is the worst design part in the Vanagon WAS-Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Mon, 19 Jul 2004 15:04:41 -0400
...These holes are right in front of the wheel arch so the holes can >be kept constantly wet just in case they don't...
Re: Westy Lean
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 12:44:22 +0000
...and it also sits on the driver side. Measured at the rear wheels, the driver side is 5/8" lower than the right side...
Re: 84 Westy -- Shock Questions
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 1 Apr 2010 23:02:30 -0700
...exactly how your vehicle's wheels work... My 84 needed almost 1/2" of shimming on the right rear to get close to corner...
Re: Increase ride height on 2wd front
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Sun, 5 Aug 2007 18:02:17 -0700
...Craig, > > how high did your unloaded 85 Westy ride center of > > wheel to lower edge of wheel arch? I heard the 85 > > bus > > springs...
Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:03:09 -0800
...The driver's side front tire was completely sunk within the wheel arch (explaining the rubbing noise, particularly while turning), while the passenger side...
Rust on a Bus
Historical mailing list - steve delasalle
Sun, 3 Oct 1999 10:04:35 -0700
...3) Underneath rear wheel arch 'battery tray area' - looked okay. The van seemed good... But... then, in the location vertically down from the passenger...
changed coolant and rear heater core
Historical mailing list - Dart 330
Sat, 22 Dec 2001 19:54:15 -0600
...Then I put in the 5/8 inch T piece (from the prestone flush kit $4) up front above the spare wheel where the...
Re: 84 Westy -- Shock Questions
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 2 Apr 2010 06:41:25 -0700
...Going up my driveway in snow my right rear wheel was obviously lightly- weighted. So I put a donut of aluminum under the spring...
Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Installation Q:'s
Historical mailing list - Erikson-Coyne
Mon, 20 May 2002 00:02:33 -0500
...Listees recommend removing the left rear tire and reaching it from the wheel well. That worked well for me. But since it involves reaching...
Re: master cylinder (p-mail)
Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:14:25 -0500
...Jack up the rear, and start turning the star > "in" until you just can't turn the wheel by hand, then back the star...
Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:44:34 -0700
...Used ~ 3/4 litre. > > In archives, these caught my eye: Rear wheel cylinder position (early > MY) and brake switch(s) air bound. (MC replacement...
Re: Flywheel Install / O - ring
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:44:31 -0700
...There will be info in the Vanagon archives on this part. > > Double check the brand of rear engine O ring seal you are installing...
Re: What is the "end all and be all" answer to rust?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 11 Oct 2005 20:05:31 -0400
...If you have seam rust above the rear wheel arches I would seriously consider replacing them with a single panel like Doug Alcock did...
Re: brake reservoir leak
Historical mailing list - Rich
Sat, 3 Oct 1998 13:37:20 -0700
...rear wheel cylinders was leaking as well so I replaced them. $9 from the Bus Depot. Good luck. BTW, I think that the archives...
Re: Brakes-
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Sat, 26 Apr 2014 09:41:00 -0400
...Go check the archives for articles I have posted > in the past. >> >> While rare another cause of this problem can be the rear brake...
Newbie Questions
Historical mailing list - Maureen Stretch
Mon, 18 Aug 97 16:16:48 -0500
...The same mechanic who said the exhaust systems were so expensive, = also said the rear-wheel drive Vanagons handle fine in snow and ice...
Re: Turning when hot
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 2 Jul 1999 23:55:43 -0700
...They only recommend placing the rear wheels in a > break testing stand. If you then switch to the G-gear (creeping gear), > the front...
Re: High and low pressure zones on a Vanagon - ideas for my intercooler anyone!?
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 8 Jun 2001 02:48:24 EDT
...Can't locate the results quickly but they are probably in the archives under ancient history. As a result of those measurements, I sealed...
Re: Lower bleeder screw question (searched archives)
Historical mailing list - neil
Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:25:09 -0700
...It kept popping off) and went with plain no-valve hose at 3 of the wheels, I was possibly drawing air in. Kinda doubt...
Re: rear backing plate/distributor
Historical mailing list - neil
Sun, 5 Nov 2006 22:37:31 -0500
...Well with the wheels off and working on the > brakes, we discovered > the backing plate for the right rear has rusted > through and has...
I4 conversion exhaust
Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:58:44 -0800
...degree bend back toward the rear and then out to the driver side ahead of the rear wheel. This required a simple layer of...
Re: TIRES NOooooo....
Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 11:34:26 -0700
...A real mess-torn up body around the left > rear > wheel well & a tangle of razor sharp wires on the tire. The rest of...
Re: Jump on this one!
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:37:22 -0600
...My 83 diesel westy has rust staining coming through a repaired area between the rear wheel arch and the sliding door, down low on...
On Spring Supplements and Drunken Vanagon Tilts
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 01:55:58 EST
...and rear, left and right frame heights. Plotted the deflection results. Have the data here somewhere and I put it in the archives early...
Should I buy?
Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
Sat, 16 Sep 2000 07:20:50 -0700
...It has some small seam rust on one rear wheel arch, some scratches on one side and has had a bra on the front...
Re: Westy Lean
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 9 Feb 2021 10:51:30 -0500
...Measured at the rear wheels, the driver side is 5/8" lower than the right side, measured empty and no driver, except for a...
Re: [WetWesties] Another Rear Brake Saga
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 1 Apr 2009 09:49:58 -0700
...Ken just posted about the rear shoes. For those attempting their own install, check the archives for his "how to". Excellent stuff. i.e...
FS:vanagon cut up not Ha Ha
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 20 Dec 2003 21:19:13 -0500
...from bottom of side windows for sheet metal is there except all 4 dog legs ( wheel arches) what ever you want is free but...
Re: bleeding bloody brakes
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:52:48 -0800
...Should have put the new ones on? My >handbrake on the other hand will only go one click, then rear wheel >are almost locked...
Re: Westy Lean
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:06:20 +0000
...Measured at the rear wheels, the driver side is 5/8" lower than the right side, measured empty and no driver, except for a...
Re: Rust Proofing Recommendations/ slowing rust down / Recommendations in
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 24 Oct 2006 06:20:46 EDT
...Much easier to drill a hole at the bottom centre of the inner wheel arch in either side to get these areas. That makes...
Re: OXS light on dash
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Tue, 21 Jul 1998 20:26:48 PDT
...Any hints or remedies? > >Thanks! > Ah, once again, the OXS light rears its head. This must be in the archives at least 30 times...
Re: Paint Shop Reccomendations .... Help!
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 20 Mar 2002 06:33:48 EST
...42.80 15.00 Bus Depot - ORDER 1 - KYB rear shock (Greg) 1 - 251-853-931A rear wheel arch protective trim, clear plastic 12...
Re: Wheels/Tires-My Story
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Fri, 1 Sep 2000 09:17:20 -0400
...wheels and tires arrived, and I began to install. Had > > to take care of a couple of things. The small bolts holding the > > rear...
Re: You see the neatest things on German auction sites...
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:26:55 -0400
...As is to be seen in the pictures, something must be anlackiert at the rear right wheel arch and behind the rear bumper. It...
FS: Price I should ask for '87 Syncro Westy?
Historical mailing list - RobHalliga
Sat, 4 Apr 1998 22:20:34 EST
...My potential buyer will read the response off the archives. Anyone else interested in buying it can write me at RobHalligan@bigfoot.com Some...
Brake bleeding sequence
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Wed, 10 Nov 2004 11:01:44 -0500
I am finally tackling this wheel cylinder replacement and will be bleeding the system later today, assuming all else goes well. Got the drum...
Re: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Tue, 20 Mar 2001 08:59:09 -0500
...This can get dirty and give you the scratchy sound when the steering wheel is turned. Regarding the archive search: I too have been...
Re: [WetWesties] Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:09:14 -0400
...Banging it with a broomstick or pipe inserted above the rear wheel may also work. The "hard start syndrome" typically shows up when the...
Tips, Tricks, etc.
Historical mailing list
Mon, 14 Nov 1994 08:56:43 EST
...Rear wheel bearings: You cant get these out of the races to grease them, so follow this little trick: Get an inflator needle for...
Re: Lower bleeder screw question (searched archives)
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:21:11 -0400
...It also can and does suck dirt in past the wheel cylinder cup seal lip. It's beveled one way to seal pressure from...
Re: Swing Axle Boot Leak Question
Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:10:10 -0700
...the archives - there was a good post similar to this - but no >> follow up replies. >> >> I had my '88 Wolfsburg with the rear end...
Re: new list member, Syncro info?
Historical mailing list - davidson
Sat, 17 Oct 1998 10:19:16 -0700
...Many serious 4 wheelers take two spares. And though the stock Westy Syncro is not a serious 4 wheel vehicle (due to weight, high...
Re: seam sealer
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:43:04 -0500
...http://www.eastwood.com/ew-basic-lead-free-body-solder-kit-with-dvd.html to install the rear wheel arch panel. I was going...
EV vs. Vanagon vs. Caravan....Just the Facts M'am...
Historical mailing list
Sat, 16 Apr 1994 13:33:22 -0500 (EST)
...you? Besides, if you have looked at the architecture of the vehicle, the front wheels are well forward of the driver, so that the...
Re: [Syncro] Paging owners of syncro.org springs...info needed
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Fri, 14 Feb 2003 13:04:22 -0800
...Still, if you are curious, search the archives and the first thing you will realize is that there is no one "syncro.org" spring...
Re: lube rear heater assembly
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 14 Jun 2016 12:02:03 -0400
...I >would like list input on this plan. > >Here's the result of my research on this: > >I found descriptions in the archives of...
Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:58:29 -0500
...only! Vehicles with automatic transmissions require that the rear wheels be off the ground, rear brakes locked, and the transmission in "Drive". Two people...
Re: brake shoe bottom spacer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:15:35 -0400
...size for the spacer under the rear brake > >shoe to move it outward? > >thanks > > > >mike > > From the archives- I guess I was not clear...
Re: Hi Gang! I'm back!!!
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:44:10 -0500
...The whole wheel issue got resolved. Finally, everybody agreed on a minimum load recommendation, width and diameter. 3. People started posting craigslist and ebay...
Re: pics of victoria area meet
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:45:19 -0800
they have the departure angle at the rear wrong for the (14") syncro: "Enter your wheel arch height into box on the red arrow...
Re: Where to get A-pillar Molding / was Door window scrapers
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 1 Jul 2010 17:09:40 -0700
...You need to cut the rear portion of the front arches on your van. Same thing for rears. These were originally designed so VW...
Wolfgang's Killer 16" Tire Rsh--part 3
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 21:06:24 -0500
...There is to be also 14"er with the long rocker ex factory<br> ?!<br> <br> The wheel arches in front limit, if...
Re: Please Help! Michelin Tire Woes in L.A.
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Wed, 8 Aug 2001 14:53:18 -0700
Ya go to your nearest WheelWorks and tell them you know there is a pair of Michelin MXT 205/70 R14's in Walnut...
Re: that is one very beautiful vanangon ... sigh ...
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:43:55 -0700
...For the uninitiated, these are the ones with dually wheels in the rear for additional carrying capacity. Seems fine and dandy until you try...
Re: 84 Westy -- Shock Questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 1 Apr 2010 16:43:57 -0700
...in the front and rear, , decent alignment, decent shocks front and rear, and a half-smart driver behind the wheel - to ensure decent handling...
Re: Thread pitch on vanagon lug bolts???
Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
Tue, 23 Nov 2004 21:58:40 +0000
...Also in searching the >archives,I > > > > have found posts that seem to suggest that the lugs for the steel >wheels > > > > are ball seat lugs...
Syncro driveshaft problems (maybe?)
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Thu, 3 Jun 1999 14:13:00 -0400
...me and to the rear and were most noticeable in the body of the van, not the steering wheel. They increased in severity very...