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• Re: Loose brake master cylinder reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:23:54 -0600
  ...to do the suspension (ball joints and and a tie rod end) and shock replacements (4 Koni's), so I'll add bleed the...
• Re: Volvo reliability , Bah Humbug
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 20:16:43 -0700
  ...My personal 740 is an 88 Turbo Sedan - absolutely the best car I've ever owned - a factory hot rod with special suspension and...
• Re: Anyone want a $1200 AAZ donor Jetta in San Francisco?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:50:04 -0700
  ...Which > meant honing the bore, new rings, new rod and main bearings, new stretch > fasteners, etc. > But that almost wasn't the worse part...
• Engine Reccommendations-type 2
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 22:11:05 -0700
  ...At least perfect stock brakes, gas shocks, radial tires, 5/8" anti-sway bars, perfect drag-links, tie-rods, king pins. Fix the #$%^&*() parking...
• Re: SURVEY - Tyre widths - mea culpa
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 22:11:11 +0100
  ...thing. > But > >as > >> > far as unsprung weight, suspension loads, smooth ride, shock absorber > >loads > >> > and performance, etc etc etc , all except maybe absolute roadholding...
• Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:08:58 -0400
  ...No chips or cracks in the headlights. :::> > Small oil leak at 1 push rod tube. Easy fix for any backyard :::> > mechanic. Body has it...
• Wannabussers, this is your lucky day!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 09:05:54 -0400
  ...of the tie rod ends were replaced as well as a pair of the A-arm bushings. The front shocks were replaced with KYB...
• FS: 82 Diesel ASI Camper - dead engine
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 21:38:32 -0700
  ...Installed Gabriel adjustable gas shocks a few years ago. Interior worn but clean. No rips or tears in any upholstery. Front seats are from...
• Re: Traction? Not very much
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:15:30 -0800
  ...Don Hanson On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 10:39 AM, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote: > Hmmmm? > > Shocks? Westy? More moisture in your...
• Saturday adventure
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sat, 18 Apr 1998 18:09:47 EDT
  ...Gus came along as we rode in my '81 -- I think he liked it :-) -- the only problem is that there's no bed right...
• Re: She runs!!!!! Finally
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 01:20:45 -0700
  ...It's shocking how much that quiets down and smooths things out! > Anyway, it's running. > I've heat cycled it 4-5 times...
• Re: Headlight mods: was RE: Does the H4 bulb put out more light than the 9004 bulb?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:27:47 -0500
  ...No problems! ;-) > > John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88'GL VW Bus Driver > Chelsea, AL > Http://www.moldhaus.com > > > > David Cohen wrote: > > Hi, > > Does the...
• Tire pressure '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Art
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:44:36 -0400
  ...The rods out here are different as well, not smooth, often two lanes with speed limits of 75, and more tipped to the sides...
• Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 11:04:59 -0700
  ...No chips or cracks in the headlights. > > > Small oil leak at 1 push rod tube. Easy fix for any backyard > > > mechanic. Body has it...
• Re: oh (deleted), here we go again
  Historical mailing list - Tim in Seattle
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 15:58:36 -0800
  On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 16:01:23 -0600, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Tim. I'm not the moderator, don't want...
• Re: Where is Mecca?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 14:26:53 -0700
  ...One, Southern California is the home of hot rod cars. The idea and culture started there. 'Little Duce Coupe' and all that ........it's...
• Re: noisy lifters
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 13:57:48 -0700
  ...noisy lifters Hi, I am shocked to hear of your engine problems immediately after rebuild. Was your engine rebuilt by one of the 'name...
• FS: new 508 AC compressor in the box
  Historical mailing list - dgak sdfhkasjfh
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 16:10:46 -0700
  ...I did my shocks 2 years ago... > 9. overheating issues > 10. Carrying a large outboard in a Vanagon (plus > some NVC outboard motor 2...
• Re: Think The Vanagon Battery Can Be A Pain To Get To?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 12:20:35 -0700
  ...Vangons don't have McPherson strut suspension ..to change the shocks, you just unbolt them .. Engine access .......just wonderful, top and bottom. And with...
• Re: Front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 3 Feb 2025 13:24:23 -0500
  ...and loosen the front radius rod mounts. The lower control arm still needs to be supported as the shock is removed. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message...
• Re: Front suspension Shim question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:26:55 -0500
  ...and loosen the front radius rod mounts. The lower control arm still needs to be supported as the shock is removed. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message...
• 85 GL with Digitool Dash console For Sale
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 20:24:26 -0700
  ...All 4 ball joints and the tie rod ends replaced. Control arm bushings replaced also. The old bushings used to squeak when it was...
• Re: Totally NEW Add-A-Room for Vanagons - Answering your Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 May 2010 11:41:52 -0400
  ...It occurs to me that some form of batten or stiffening rod might come in handy somewhere in constructing this thing. * The forehatch screen...
• Re: ATF fluid
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 13:00:25 -0700
  ...a full fluid change might be too shocking and push things over the edge. however, just pumping some old fluid out the filler tube...
• Re: Ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:16:04 -0400
  ...Taking a hammer to the ball joint stud can damage the threads and if the lower control is supported off of the shock absorber...
• Fwd: Re: Road trip-2200cc Go Westy KIt
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:48:06 +0000
  ...After my shop honed and shined (and whatever else they do) my existing camshaft and crankshaft/connecting rods, they discovered that these items would...
• Re: Another bus in my fleet - mouse warning
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:16:06 -0700
  ...What are people running for springs, shocks, and sway bars to >> make a sleek road going machine? >> >> Lastly, my electric windows don't work...
• Article about the ECU Chip upgrade from Vintage Vee Dub
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 06:34:54 EDT
  ...It now boasts KYB Off road gas shockers at the rear with regular KYB gas shockers on the front. With some damaged front end...
• Factory Tools List Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:42:22 -0500
  ...still applies to 4wd VW385/13, 38, Measuring Rod 19mm TRANS VW385/14, 27, Measuring Rod 30mm TRANS TRANS this part is shwn in...
• Re: Engine siezed . . . Next steps?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 16:12:27 -0600
  ...Good luck, Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver jimcraig wrote: >My trusty and perfectly running 90 Westy shocked me beyond all belief last >night...
• An adventure with ball joints on a 71 Westy (long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Fri, 5 Apr 96 17:43:13 UT
  ...Then, very carefully, using a tie-rod fork I removed the tie-rods at the steering knuckle attachment point. I have a little 3...
• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 17:52:29 -0800
  ...Perhaps there is an improvement in stiffness, given the more complex nature of the Vanagon control arm (with the radius rod tie in) versus...
• Re: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 10:22:22 -0700
  ...why" factor and the "surprise the hot-rod" >factor. Now it's time for the "shock" factor - install a bloody big >wing on the...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 01:58:12 -0500
  ...Struts and shocks were original. I had it repaired and sold it to a friend who drove it well over 200k without problems -- not...
• Re: Van Insurance.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:35:50 +0000
  ...I had a case that went to state arbitration/arbiter.  My insurance company sent someone to argue against me!?!.  I was shocked!  I won...
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  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:26:48 -0400
  ...It now boasts KYB Off road gas shockers at the rear with regular KYB gas shockers on the front. With some damaged front end...
• Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:23:53 -0600
  ...I mounted the panel with about 8 or 10 (don't rember exact count now) rubber shock absorbers- rubber center with threaded brass shafts...
• Re: Ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:42:35 +0000
  ...Taking a hammer to the ball joint stud can damage the threads and if the lower control is supported off of the shock absorber...
• Re: oh (deleted), here we go again
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 19:35:37 -0500
  ...oh (deleted), here we go again On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 16:01:23 -0600, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Tim. I'm...
• Re: mice and chewed wiring?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 18:47:06 -0700
  ...It's a rude shock to come back to your vehicle after several days on the trail to find that rubber hoses in the...
• Re: Volvo reliability , Bah Humbug
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 20:25:36 -0700
  ...Had to rebuilt everything in it from engine, to trans, > to rear end, all shocks etc. Goes 80 like it's going down hill...
• Re: 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:19:44 -0500
  ...All new bushings, ball joints, > drag links, tie rods. > > -Coolant flush and brake flush schedule fully followed > > -Mobile 1 15-50 for the entire...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 23:09:26 -0800
  ...Struts and shocks were original. I had it repaired and sold it to a friend who drove it well over 200k without problems -- not...
• Re: semi-urgent auto transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:34:21 -0700
  ...the length of the rod from throttle lever on side of trans to throttle body. might ask if that was changed or adjusted. other...
• How MGs lead to VWs (was Re: VW Hats)
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 23:22:00 -0700
  ...time, it was a helluva lot "cooler" than those damned hot rods! >>;) >> SUs required a fine touch and UniSyn to sychronize and balance. The...
• Re: Headlight mods: was RE: Does the H4 bulb put out more light than the 9004 bulb?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:56:25 -0800
  ...No problems! ;-) > > John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88'GL VW Bus Driver > Chelsea, AL > Http://www.moldhaus.com > > > > David Cohen wrote: > > Hi, > > Does the...
• Re: Total loss, RIP
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Thu, 22 Feb 2018 11:02:30 -0800
  ...Ground Fault circuit interrupters are also common know to reduce electric shock hazards. Now available are devices to protect from Arc faults. > > http://www...
• Re: Gear Oil: Opinion/subjective experience..long.
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 19:27:46 -0800
  ...As the drivers of these rigs are generally not hot rodder's and drive conservatively, even off road (that's you Bob S.), I...
• Re: semi-urgent auto transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:47:27 -0400
  ...one external adjustment that affects shift points .. > the length of the rod from throttle lever on side of trans to throttle > body. > > might ask...
• Re: FW: Article about the ECU Chip upgrade from Vintage Vee Dub
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 09:38:05 +1000
  ...It now boasts KYB Off road gas shockers at the rear with regular KYB gas shockers on the front. With some damaged front end...
• Re: Am stuck in a wheel chair (not a funny post and its not friday...)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 10:10:55 -0400
  ...Eric John Rodgers wrote: > Ben huot wrote: > >> Before you read my long post I invite you to look at one picture: >> http://www.desert2002...
• Re: 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:28:48 -0500
  ...All new bushings, ball joints, >> drag links, tie rods. >> >> -Coolant flush and brake flush schedule fully followed >> >> -Mobile 1 15-50 for the entire...
• Re: Total loss, RIP
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 09:02:42 -0800
  ...GFCI devices are used to prevent personal electric > shocks, you becoming a path to ground. They do not provide any over currant > or arc...
• UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 11:20:41 -0500
  ...All new bushings, ball joints, drag links, tie rods. -Coolant flush and brake flush schedule fully followed -Mobile 1 15-50 for the entire...
• Re: Ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:28:27 -0400
  ...Taking a hammer to the ball joint stud can damage the threads and if the lower control is supported off of the shock absorber...
• Re: Total loss, RIP
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:58:35 -0800
  ...Ground Fault circuit interrupters are also common know to reduce electric shock hazards. Now available are devices to protect from Arc faults. > > http://www...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 22:38:25 +0200
  ...why" factor and the "surprise the hot-rod" >>factor. Now it's time for the "shock" factor - install a bloody big >>wing on the...
• Re: vanagon Digest Huffer motor post
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 18 May 2007 18:00:23 -0400
  ...I'm shocked that these things run well into the high miles before giving it up(which for some reason they tend to do...
• '71 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Thu, 21 Sep 95 20:54:31 UT
  ...Bilstien gas shocks all around. 22. Replaced bent tie rod. (big rock - ouch - out over our heads off-roading) 23. Complete set of new...
• Re: Total loss, RIP
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:18:50 -0500
  ...GFCI devices are used to prevent personal electric >> shocks, you becoming a path to ground. They do not provide any over currant >> or arc...