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• Re: are your vanagon seats wearing out? read this.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 10:05:24 -0500
  ...and people still dont listen. > > > Forwarded Message: > Subj:spring is here! time to alternate your captains chairs for even butt > wear!! > Date: 3/23...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:27:34 -0400
  ...What can cause brushes to wear quickly? Do different brands of brushes wear differently? (The ones that wore out quickly were on an aftermarket...
• Re: CV joint reversal?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:42:20 -0800
  ...To me, > these joints get some of their wear under braking, and some of their > wear under acceleration, so who knows what good swapping...
• Re: NVC: What is the range of a squirrel?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 6 Oct 2009 12:29:55 +1300
  will squirrels eat anything? Nuts. Wear a jockstrap at night. -- Regards Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil preparator Mollusc, Toyota & VW van fanatic
• Re: no offense
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 08:54:58 +0200
  > >Why do Italians wear gold chains?? > > so they know where to stop shaving. > > > Italians shave their arms?? > > :) > Every time I go out for a...
• Re: Rotor thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 22:36:55 +1200
  I haven't looked at the images, but have experienced piston sticking (causing binding and overheating) and also wearing the pads down to metal...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:14:35 -0700
  ...Corian would be similar in wear > characteristics as stainless steel. > Surface wears (chromium turns to chromium oxide) but it's still Corian > through and...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 1995 15:01:18 -0700
  ...I think any CV that is showing wear should probably be replaced anyway. Eug, '71
• Spark plugs - how often to check?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
  Sun, 27 Apr 1997 21:05:09 -0800
  ...I'm wondering if it is safe/recommended to pull the plugs at certain intervals to check for wear,oil, etc? Or should I...
• Re: IDLE STABILIZER CONTROL
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 15 May 1998 13:27:02 -0400
  ...THe valve can wear out. Cleaning can help. You can measure for an open circuit. I have not found spects for shorts valve. It...
• Re: vw vanagonoil spray
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 07:10:39 -0700
  ...Just as the cylinders lose pressure from wear over time, so does the pump continually lose fuel delivery pressure/volume from wear over time.
• Re: Aircooled rules
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 19:37:33 -0800
  ...Your feet will stay warm. > Works extremely well if you have on an insulated shoe/boot or are > wearing shoe-pacs or Sorrel Boots...
• Re: Three unrelated things
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 16:38:54 -0500
  ...My wife can't wear wool socks next to her skin (she puts silk ones under the wool, then things are fine). Wool socks...
• Re: (compression problems)
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 14:35:34 -0800
  ...Also, with high milage, the valve guides >can wear out and cause all sorts of valve wear problems because the valves >don't always...
• Coolant hose wearing due to AC belt
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 13:25:27 -0700
  ...must be too loose because after a while it starts to wear a groove away in the coolant hose that runs in the middle...
• Re: Wear Index
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Thu, 17 Nov 1994 10:07:13 -0700 (MST)
  Cetin, Did you change the clutch yourself? My clutch is still fine, but we are approaching 100000. How hard is it to change the...
• list shirt in!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cronin
  Thu, 7 Nov 1996 14:42:45 -0500 (EST)
  ...I think I'll wear it to Morphine tonight in boston... paulc 82 diesel westy
• FS: '82-'84 westy front seats, striped pattern, exclent shape
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 23:56:45 EST
  for sale: '82-'84 westy front seats, brown/tan/beige/blue stripes, excellent shape, no wear. $100 pair. will ship. chris allentown, pa
• Re: [vanagon] sand in my bra
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 17:36:41 -0800
  that is exactly why i am reluctant to wear a bra anymore. I guess it is a balance between rock chips and scuffed clear...
• Re: CV joint theory: long
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 09:03:02 -0800
  >Your right rear wheel is the drive wheel and gets the most wear. The >opposing axles just freewheels 99% of the time That's...
• Was: Tire Wear.. Now: Worn Upper Control Arm Bushings - Alignment
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:10:48 -0700
  ...AFAIK, if ONLY the bushings themselves are worn, the wear is between the outer part of bushing (secured to arm) and inner sleeve. AFAIK...
• Re: CV joints - PS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:02:55 -0800
  ...Consider that the balls and the grooves wear together. They develop a "wear fit". If you swap the balls around, the fit is now...
• Re: Moab man dies in I-70 crash
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:50:42 +1300
  ...However those who don't wear belts and have accidents get what they're asking for (I'm not saying that this guy wasn...
• Re: To wear a bra or not to wear a bra, that is the question!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 21:44:23 -0700
  Four quick comments (short for a change) ;) 1. Agree with and support the precautions that have already been expounded in previous posts. 2. Ran...
• Re: [friday] RoadHaus - Insidious Insect & Bothersome Bug solutions
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 10:06:22 -0800
  benT don't wear polo, and marco won't find you.. LOL I wear garlic around my neck.. -----Original Message----- From: Ben T <BenTbtstr8...
• Re: Vanco Winter Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 10:19:03 -0700
  ...Don't worry about tread >> wear. The belts will shift and the tire will go out of round or the tread >> will separate long...
• T4 rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 17:43:00 -0500
  ...I could I imagine flip over the shafts to wear the previoulsy unloaded side. The only difference I see is that the mounting holes...
• Re: GL5 vs GL4 Gear Oils
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 09:33:50 -0800
  ...While running a repair shop for many years, We used GL5 synthetic and never had a premature wear issue that we were aware of...
• Campbelltown, PA or burst 2!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 23:01:17 EDT
  ...guy who should be wearin' plaid pants but aint (there in the cleaners) and another guy who should be wearin' a plaid dress but...
• spare tire question...
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 13:51:49 -0700
  ...No sign of wear at all. It seemed to have enough air to use, and didn't see any noticeable cracking or wear. Should...
• Re: More fun with mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 16:32:56 -0400
  Sounds like the thunk baffles in your chronomator may be wearing out. Replace them and fill it with synthetic fluid. -- Peace out, sauerkraut. Roger...
• Re: Syncro Alignment
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Tue, 16 Sep 1997 07:09:03 -0700
  My brother does his alignment with a couple of 4' levels, hasn't had any tire wear problems yet. Steve and Jo Ann Wacker...
• Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 22:13:44 -0700
  Outer pad on my left front brake is wearing at a much faster rate than the others. Replaced it twice in 10k miles. Caliper...
• Re: Michelin MXT Specs.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 12:52:06 -0400
  ...which is why the temp and wear ratings are >garbage. you cannot compare tires between manufacturers, >only within one manufacturer ... and all it tells...
• Re: Type 2 Rear Axle nut coming loose?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 19:25:14 -1000
  ...Turns out that whenever the nut gets loose the splines on the hub wears down. Thus the hub and axle has play in it...
• Re: dome light parts
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 17:10:54 -0400
  I was in the same boat and I just cut a piece of tin to fit, not much wear on the piece so thin...
• Re: friday...whats the FASTEST youve driven in your vanagon????
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 23:46:04 -0500
  Yep, depending on how much wear, and how inflated you keep those tires, you may have been as much as 5% higher than indicated...
• Re: Recoined Brake Shoes. Means: Arced ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:12 -0700
  ...Whatever point touches first will >> start to wear in a small patch which will gradually spread as the >> brakes wear in. The better the...
• I need a little help with a clutch problem
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Mon, 25 May 2009 11:05:32 -0400
  ...When I replaced the pressure plate 40,000 miles ago there was some wear on the tips (i.e. center) of the diaphragm fingers...
• Re: Warning about A/C Hoses wearing out
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:25:01 EDT
  ...When the collar starts to wear severely just cut a new one and reinstall. This is cheap insurance against the PITA of replacing that...
• Steering rack Blues
  Historical mailing list - Martin Wolf
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 11:36:48 EST
  ...All the wear surfaces are inside nylon bushings so the rack itself should be spared from wear. Mine was nice and shiny with no...
• Re: Exhaust & intake valve installation question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 19:20:54 -0800
  ...A sixteenth of an inch would be pretty 'too much.' ........or at least ' really getting pretty loose.' The exhaust guides wear more than the...
• Re: clutch pedal wear
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:28:11 -0800
  ...Don Hanson On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 6:52 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > Having seen the wear in the clutch...
• [Fwd: expected lifespan of syncro front outer CVs]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 14:08:03 -0700
  ...The inboard CV on the same side was starting to show wear at that time. Haven't touched the drivers side CV's yet...
• Re: Brakes and brake pads: Semi Metallic vs. Organic?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 06:35:24 EST
  Kai; It is my impression that the original pads wear the rotor excessively. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab...
• Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:23:23 -0700
  Hey Guys, I love the exchange but probably going to wear some people's patience thin very soon. Please take the rest to pmail...
• Re: Defining Camping
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:07:22 -0700
  ...Defining Camping ...NPS pass holder since '76 Buy one, wear it out.
• limited slip differential question
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 1 May 2009 12:19:41 -0600
  Regarding limited-slip differentials in 4 speed manual trannies in 2wd Vanagons, what are the impacts on fuel economy and tire wear? Thanks in...
• Re: rebuilding front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 14:24:26 -0700
  ...a good 'balance.' Counting all wear parts ..there are at least 30 wear items in the front end of a syncro .. about half of...
• Re: Wilder's Law
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 22:13:26 -0700
  ...That is, even if driven properly, they > > will wear out and go away. > > > > BTW, still happy with my vans. > > > > Karl > > Perhaps Karl left out...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 17:54:49 -0600
  ...If the CV has a lot of wear it will knock. Never heard of swapping them to even the wear. If they have worn...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment - Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:36:27 -0500
  ...Inside wear can also be cased by toe or caster. The radius or strut rod mounts acjust and contro the caster angle and it...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:35:42 -0800
  ...They develop a > "wear fit". If you swap the balls around, the fit is now disturbed, and > the balls and groves have to "wear...
• Re: Newbee question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:21:43 -0700
  ...that can increase wear for sure ..a synthetic would be much better in such conditions. so can lots of short cold trips cause wear...
• Upper control arm bushings, checking
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Upper control arm bushings, checking
  May 31, 1988
  An insufficient seal at the outer ends of the upper control arm bushing eld can cause premature wear to the bushings. Visually inspect the...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 10:41:33 -0800
  ...Most engine wear is said to happen while starting, the superior adhesion of synthetic lubricants reduces this wear greatly. Mark in AK BTDT
• Re: WR-C, CS, and C2 Nokian tire questions
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 15:27:58 -0800
  ...My wear has been great, no excess wear that I'm seeing. The Hakka CQ is supposed to have a softer compound and not...
• Re: Moab man dies in I-70 crash
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:31:07 +1300
  > http://tinyurl.com/y8ghfv6 What's the bet this turkey wasn't wearing his seatbelt? -- Regards Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator Mollusc...
• Re: weakly stats
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 14 Oct 1994 11:13:37 EST
  A Canadian poster named Carment Wears bad poetry skills like a garment. He's a bus-loving man But his lim'ricks don't...
• Re: Metallic "click" when depressing clutch pedal (Searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 16:37:15 -0400
  ...I have seen these wear badly.Roger