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Re: Power window disaster, help needed! (update)
Historical mailing list - David M
Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:43:47 -0700
...the repair has to wait, just cut or go buy some tapered wooden wedges that you get for shimming doors and the like and...
Re: here's a trick you seldom get to use ......bleeding clutch slave
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:02:29 -0700
...hollow like a bleed valve is , .but it unseats from a tapered seat, like a bleed valve does ) .........it's in 'our family' here...
Re: Aftermarket bumpers
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Sun, 20 Mar 2016 08:31:57 -0700
...I think because of the tapered bottom of > it, it > makes it look wider than other rear bumpers, even though it's not. With...
Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 10 May 2012 22:54:39 -0700
...Eventually > it tapered off and just quit doing it; neither of us has noticed it for > more than ten days. This is my only...
Re: tie rod boots on '91 campmobile
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 28 May 2011 21:58:53 -0700
...The center hole starts small on the boot but should > expand with the tapered end as it is shoved down, rubber is pretty > pliable...
Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Sat, 10 Dec 2016 23:46:33 -0500
...only two reasons that could lead to bad clearances in a > tapered roller bearing -- wrong size bearing or damaged shaft. MarkWard > pointed you directly...
Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:25:31 -0500
...only two reasons that could lead to bad clearances in a > > tapered roller bearing -- wrong size bearing or damaged shaft. MarkWard > > pointed you directly...
81 Vanagon Type 4 Motor Timing
Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
Wed, 8 Apr 2020 09:36:58 -0400
...out with the cases split, the Haynes manual says use a tapered dowl pin but leaves it there. Any thoughts are welcome. Geoffrey Toye...
Re: 2.1 running again, thanks, list!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:13:32 -0700
...Once the parts are aligned with a tapered drift, The bolt can >> be tapped in with a long stick through the license plate hatch...
Baja Suggestions
Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
Mon, 7 Nov 2005 14:56:10 -0800
...These are succulents that can be 60' tall - they consist of one white, tapered trunk with small and short branches sticking out from them...
Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:27:24 -0500
...only two reasons that could lead to bad clearances in a >> > tapered roller bearing -- wrong size bearing or damaged shaft. MarkWard >> > pointed you directly...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: No luck getting injection pump drive shaft seal out
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:51:22 -0700
...task rather than an onerous chore.� You screw in the steeply tapered thread into the seal, get it nice and tight and then tighten...
Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:46:19 -0800
...machine shops do. I still wonder why you are saying 'tempered' . tapered ? Hardened metal in the area of the plugs ? it's an aluminum...
Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 11 May 2012 15:04:50 -0700
...Eventually >> it tapered off and just quit doing it; neither of us has noticed it for >> more than ten days. This is my only...
Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Sat, 17 Dec 2016 23:39:44 -0500
...only two reasons that could lead to bad clearances in a >>> tapered roller bearing -- wrong size bearing or damaged shaft. MarkWard >>> pointed you directly...
LVC also going in for surgery tomorrow..Maybe TMI for some
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 1 Aug 2005 13:25:42 -0500
...I weaned my self gradually from the Percocet where at 72 hours I rotated to, Ibuprofin and tapered from there. 5. Even early on...
Horn Ring Replacement - Tips and Tricks
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 14 May 2011 09:50:23 -0500
...The inside back of the wheel hub is tapered to a matching reverse taper on the shaft. With the splines, there couldn't be...
No start; no fuel pump, no spark, etc.
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 12 May 2012 21:21:35 -0700
...Eventually it tapered off and just quit doing it; neither of us has noticed it for more than ten days. This is my only...
Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:32:49 -0700
...Unscrewed the drain plug, let it >>> |> > |drop onto the screen on the used oil catcher, and sat back until >>> |> > |the drool of oil tapered...
Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 27 May 2016 21:13:44 -0700
...There is a good chance >> those drums you have are tapered. I have had bad luck with drums being >> the correct dimensions so many...
Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Fri, 11 May 2012 20:29:25 -0400
...Eventually >>> it tapered off and just quit doing it; neither of us has noticed it for >>> more than ten days. This is my only...
Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:51:46 -0800
...machine shops do. > I still wonder why you are saying 'tempered' . tapered ? > Hardened metal in the area of the plugs ? > it's an aluminum...
Re: LVC also going in for surgery tomorrow..Maybe TMI for some
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Mon, 1 Aug 2005 11:41:17 -0700
...I weaned my self gradually from the Percocet where at 72 hours I rotated to, Ibuprofin and tapered from there. 5. Even early on...
Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 11 May 2012 17:57:15 -0700
...Eventually >>>> it tapered off and just quit doing it; neither of us has noticed it for >>>> more than ten days. This is my only...
Upgraded CV joints (was $80 taps)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 14 Apr 1998 15:18:24 -0400
...Bit hard to get this kind of tap to >'start' as the entire end should be tapered a bit to get into hole and...
Re: Front shocks replacement question
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 24 Aug 2015 12:38:38 -0600
...for the Lower Shock Bolt there Is, OR Should Be, a Tapered/Split/Compressible/Bushing that can easily fall out & disappear when that bolt...
Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:55:58 -0700
...Unscrewed the drain plug, let it >>>> |> > |drop onto the screen on the used oil catcher, and sat back until >>>> |> > |the drool of oil tapered...
Re: LVC also going in for surgery tomorrow..Maybe TMI for some
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Mon, 1 Aug 2005 14:00:15 -0500
...I weaned my self gradually from the >Percocet where at 72 hours I rotated to, Ibuprofin and tapered from >there. > >5. Even early on...
Re: no start?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 24 Jan 2016 18:31:26 -0500
...Insufficient current to the coil, worn gear, no tapered edge, bad coil, mechanical problem including starter bushing, etc. If the gear is not moving...
Re: Advice on TD engine problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 11 May 2015 19:53:49 -0400
...Get some tapered stoppers and drill one to fit on the end of the spout. Remove the filter. Connect that pump can to the...
Re: Pop top issue
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sat, 28 May 2011 12:06:00 -0800
...Its like a hat sitting not quite straight on a head. > So one side hits the tapered part of the roof before the other...
Re: Optima Blue D31M
Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:07:37 -0700
...Those nifty dual-posts on-top easily hook-up to standard automotive tapered-lugs and those 3/8" diameter cool stainless-steel threaded posts...
Re: Rear bearings and grease question
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:28:09 -1000
...loud compared to the inner roller bearing , and it needs to. tapered roller bearings ( as in the front on a 2WD ) are nice ..though...
TransAxle Goes -long- (was Transaxle Woes)
Historical mailing list
Sun, 2 Apr 1995 21:26:30 -0400
...The 091 had a tapered ShiftRod, the 002 did not. My math sucks, but I figured 6/16 (3/8") difference between the two...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:35:22 -0500
...catch the oil in Something to catch the coolant in a tapered punch or drift or two to line stuff up, ESPECIALLY the exhaust...
Re: Now, Front Bearing "saga"...
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Sun, 23 Dec 2001 12:14:04 -0500
...This will allow all the tapered rollers to come out and give you some wiggle room. You may have to dig in and repeat...
Shady Boy Awning - Initial Impression
Historical mailing list - MC
Thu, 22 Jul 2004 23:30:58 -0700
...This tapered arrangement provides the best stiffness to weight ratio. The receiving blocks on two ends of the housing where the other end of...
Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 May 2016 09:11:38 -0400
...There is a good >> chance those drums you have are tapered. I have had bad luck with >> drums being the correct dimensions so many...
Re: Aftermarket bumpers
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 20 Mar 2016 11:48:37 -0400
...I think because of the tapered bottom of it, it makes it look wider than other rear bumpers, even though it's not. With...
Re: Optima Blue D31M
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:50:36 -0700
...Those nifty dual-posts on-top easily > hook-up to standard automotive tapered-lugs and those 3/8" diameter > cool stainless-steel threaded posts...
Re: Shady Boy Awning - Initial Impression
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Fri, 23 Jul 2004 13:18:36 -0400
...This tapered > arrangement provides the best stiffness to weight ratio. The receiving > blocks on two ends of the housing where the other end of...
Re: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 17:55:25 -0400
...The current is then tapered as needed to keep the battery from exceeding this voltage; this is the Absorption stage, and it is here...
Re: [Syncro] About VAG Alloy Rear Spring Seats For 16" Models
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Wed, 9 Jan 2002 22:27:43 -0800
...they are complex little plates for what they do because they have to have that recess for the tapered pig tail on the stock...
Re: Yet another rusty propane tanks question...
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Wed, 1 Aug 2007 10:37:06 -0700
...Fittings are tapered and self sealing, but you put on teflon tape. The whole thing is not a big deal, really. It is only...
Re: 81 Vanagon Type 4 Motor Timing
Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
Thu, 9 Apr 2020 09:35:42 -0400
...out with the cases split, the Haynes manual says use a tapered dowl pin but > leaves it there. > > Any thoughts are welcome. > Geoffrey Toye...
Re: Bearing Problem - Any Ideas??
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:32:16 -0700
...for a tapered front roller bearing, first thing I do is take the bearing with rollers on it, and using my fingers, roll it...
Leaky injection pump drive seal finally replaced
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:06:13 -0700
...task rather than an onerous chore.� You screw in the steeply tapered thread into the seal, get it nice and tight and then tighten...
Re: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:25:42 -0700
...The current > is then tapered as needed to keep the battery from exceeding this > voltage; this is the Absorption stage, and it is here...
Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 28 May 2016 10:12:37 -0700
...There is a good >>> chance those drums you have are tapered. I have had bad luck with >>> drums being the correct dimensions so many...
Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 May 2016 16:40:38 -0400
...There is a good >>> chance those drums you have are tapered. I have had bad luck with >>> drums being the correct dimensions so many...
Re: Rolling resistance
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:59:05 -0400
...Think of two tapered cones, with a belt between them. move the cones in or out, to vary where the belt is located. Sometimes...
Red Rock Trip Report Part 3 - Shake, Rattle & Roll
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Mon, 3 Apr 1995 19:17:41 -0700 (PDT)
...As the drop-off was tapered it looked like driving down it would not pose any problems. Schwarzemiester climbed into his Safari and eased...
Fwd: Car Battery FAQ
Historical mailing list
Wed, 28 Jun 1995 20:23:32 -0400
...The best method is to use an external constant voltage or tapered >current charger. A constant voltage "automatic" charger applies regulated >voltage at approximately...
Battery FAQ ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 14 Apr 96 23:04:13 CDT
...The best method is to use an external constant voltage or tapered current charger. A constant voltage "automatic" charger applies regulated voltage at approximately...
road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
...The ring and pinion gearing is now hypoid and 10mm offset for quieter running and the differential housing is carried in tapered roller bearings...
Car Battery FAQ 2.0
Historical mailing list
Mon, 16 Sep 1996 20:31:04 -0300 (ADT)
...is to SLOWLY recharge it using an external constant >voltage (or tapered current charger) because the electrolyte has more time >to penetrate the plates...