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• Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture) A new angle...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 21:33:29 EST
  A simple way to enrichen the mixture is to make a switch that can be flipped to simulate a cold engine. The ECU thinks...
• FS: One Westy seat turntable
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 22:29:29 EST
  ...Figure $20. + shipping I used a thin angle grinder so it's just a case of rewelding the bottom plate in Sure easier than...
• Re: [Syncro] do front Syncro tires wear faster than rear?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 08:47:33 -0700
  ...when the wheel turns there is friction and a resultant force at an angle to the direction of travel.. result is more wear on...
• ASI Poptop parts
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 23:37:29 -0700
  ...This is not the westie version, it's a full non angled pop up all the metal is good and the fiberglass looked good...
• Re: can anyone look up a part# on ETKA for me?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 11:15:01 -0700
  ...local dealer says part number "not >good" Is that the right-angled pipe going from the air cleaner housing to where the riser comes...
• Crappy traction Van..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 07:24:11 -0700
  ...Also, that motor is laid over to the left at a pretty steep angle, which further loads the left rear over the right rear...
• Re: alignment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 11:09:03 -0400
  ...What does matter is that the caster and camber angles are the same on both sides. This prevents sideways drift or wander. The point...
• Re: Where to get metal edging strip?
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Fri, 25 May 2007 22:24:06 -0700
  ...Your local Home Depot and/or Lowe's should have a rack > that's full of sheet metal, threaded rod, flats, and angles. This...
• Westy Tent Poles - roll yer own
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 09:50:41 CST6CDT
  ...4 angled connectors for the corners with one leg canted to form a peak. $4.99 each 2 ridge pole connectors, angled to match...
• Re: Vanagon Bush Guard /Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 20:29:38 -0600
  ...It juts out away from the front at an >>> >>> >>angle, so that whatever >> >> >>>you hit will be directed downward and away from the front...
• Re: Dometic mystery ....more clues!
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 21:19:58 -0600
  ...The only idea that comes to mind is the angle of the vent. When installed, the vent is vertical. If I take my fridge...
• Re: front seats for 90 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 22 May 2016 15:13:53 -0400
  ...After about 20 minutes work on each seat with a right angle grinder, they will slide into the vanagon tracks. Better lumbar support, soft...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 19:47:27 -0400
  ...Losing conductivity into the boiler from running them at too large an angle, joint from cold pipe to inside fins needing renewal, orifice troubles...
• Re: Pics Of The Sink Cabinet
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:01:54 -0600
  ...Jeff, Consider thinking outside the box on this limitation � sewing them together in an odd, angled fashion just might make them even more fun...
• CV Axle Boot Options. Whats the best?
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Wed, 3 Mar 2010 19:15:02 -0800
  ...It is lifted and at a tight angle. Does anyone have an idea or know of a better replacement boot that is stronger and...
• Tune Up Woes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Sun, 07 Apr 1996 16:03:17 -0700
  ...Set the valves, change the spark plugs (which ARE at insane angles in the Type IV engine)... then to change the point and condenser...
• Re: ECU Chip Upgrade Info.
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 09:02:12 EDT
  ...Even a three angle valve job would be a worthwhile improvement. Richard did wisely recommend a valve spring upgrade if one departs from the...
• Re: Driver Needs Leg Room in Westy
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 10:02:36 +0200
  ...After I got used to my 86 7-seater space and backrest angle, I removed sink and stove from my 80 Westy, cut off...
• Re: Driver Needs Leg Room in Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pabst
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 07:34:32 EDT
  ...After I got used to my 86 7-seater space and backrest angle, I removed sink and stove from my 80 Westy, cut off...
• Re: intake air for cis van
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 11:16:50 -0700
  Hi Eric It will sit at a 15 degree angle, I believe thats what David said. It should sit the same as in the...
• Re: Horn honks when I flip on the bright lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 21:45:25 -0600
  Hey, Stan.....my 85 GL I used to have would honk in strong wind gusts crossing the front end at a 45 degree angle...
• roof pictures on the web
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 09:34:10 -0500
  ...The condensed version is that I cut sheet metal between the structural beams, the reinforced them with an angle bracket from beam to beam...
• help removing aux air reg
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:36:08 -0500
  ...s a tight fit and the bolts are on a funky angle. I'm always amazed that the simplest thing always hang me up...
• Re: Installing skylight mechanism
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:11:00 -0600
  Should be an enlarged spot at one end, just angle the wheel end in. Also make sure you put the wheel on the correct...
• Re: 91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile skylight
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:47:56 -0500
  ...Did you do the dollar bill test* on the new gasket and adjust the hinge angle as necessary? *Closed skylight should grip a dollar...
• Identifying a vacuum source??
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 13:40:28 -0600
  ...attached to the top that bends at about a 45 degree angle (about 2 inches) the hose then runs to a to another piece...
• Re: Audi 5 zyl in S.A. Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 07:16:20 -0400
  ...Vanagon > Does anyone know the angle of installation used in this version of the > Vanagon? > > Justin > ________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN...
• Vanagon conversion with previa engine
  Historical mailing list - Michel Bertin
  Sun, 2 Nov 2003 14:13:12 -0400
  ...seat in the toyota van and are on a 75 degree angle, they have 138 hp before '94 and 161 hp '94 and to...
• Re: Braille parking - what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 03:17:11 -0500
  ...it was pretty obvious from the angle and all, where the vehicle came from (house driveway across the street). Cop agreed. And they denied...
• Re: the high+pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 23:14:56 -0500
  ...The luggage carrier adds to turbulence and the higher angle of the luggage carrier adds to the frontage area of the windshield. Other hightops...
• Re: FS rare jumpseat tray....(most vans are missing these)
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:36:56 -0800
  ...Most stuff I store in that area > are large enough not to require the trays. > > I like that term "completist angle". You'll never...
• Re: Craftsperson Tools
  Historical mailing list
  6 Feb 95 13:20
  ...My set is made in the US by Buffalo! 1/2" drive extensions 3",6",12",24" and an angle drive. 1/2" T...
• Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 26 May 2010 09:47:09 -0400
  ...ton Rowan, MIke -- make yourself some wooden pads that match the angle of your driveway. Stick some ~1/8" steel on the top to...
• Re: To use Bars Leaks or not.....
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:51:06 -0700
  ...due to bad bearings, the water pump is spinning at an angle, the impeller will rub against and wear the block, increasing the tolerance...
• Re: Window Latch Removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Green
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 04:33:15 GMT
  ...No way to get at it with an ordinary screwdriver; I used one of those right-angle bent ones available from Sears or FLAPS...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 20:53:48 -0700
  I note "shine out at a different angle" in Phillip's original message: Someone experiencing Euro-pattern lights for the first time might be...
• Coolant hose shortcut, 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 22:24:57 -0500
  ...Or should I get a "real one", pre-bent with the proper angles? Thanks for ideas! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Steve E 84 Vanagon Lansing Michigan
• Oil Cooler and Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:33:50 -0800
  ...15% angle(front up) and warm up w/heater. Bleed front till no air and top off in rear? Any idea(no torque wrench...
• Re: vr6 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Tue, 27 May 2008 21:22:18 -0400
  ...On 5/27/08, Cullen Stewart <cullberly@vermontel.net> wrote: > Now that I have been enlightened about the mounting angles for an I4 conversion...
• Re: Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet, the power is there....
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 02:08:27 EST
  ...porting of the intake and exhaust ports >-3 Angle valve job on seats, 2 angle on valves >-Copper exhaust gaskets >-Solid rocker shafts >-Aluminum...
• Re: Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:28:45 -0700
  ...As go up in height the increased angle of the tie rods will increase changes in toe angle as the suspension articulates. About 20...
• Re: Front Spoiler and Winch Mount
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 13:42:48 -0800
  ...I just use two chains > temporarily attached to hooks I stuck on those two frame members. > The chain does not impair the approach angle...
• Re: [vanagon] Rear wheel axle nut torque
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 15:56:26 -0400
  ...If the final angle of the bar is other than horizontal (likely), slide the pipe out some to compensate. To be totally correct, measure...
• Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED crank the ...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 20:36:41 EST
  ...rabbit rod (and the MUCH smaller/weaker journal) And the rod angles? hoe-boy.. the BEST engine designs have a very short stoke with...
• Re: Crunch, I hit a deer
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 00:52:59 -0700
  ...and then welded a winch mount & brush guard on, with bracing angle iron running from the sides of the winch, underneath to the frame...
• Re: Part
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 13:31:54 -0400
  Is it oval shaped or is it round with the camera angle making it look oval. Looks something like some unused (round) parts that...
• Is anyone going to the Burning Man?
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 00:30:56 -0400
  ...Sorin Bejenaru California Campers Specializing in VW Westfalia Camper Rentals Offices in San Francisco and Los Angleles (415)665-1558 (phone & fax) E-mail...
• XM Radio Install and Fan?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 16:18:51 -0400
  ...front of the westy roof rack with double sided tape, the angle was a little radical, but reception is superb. PS- How can I...
• back window - inside wide angle film
  Historical mailing list - Roch Roch
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 14:59:04 EST
  I've seen folks with something on their back window, looks like a plastic rectangle that sticks on from the inside so they can...
• Re: body panel sections availability
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 23:35:45 -0500
  ...My Westy shredded a left rear tire and bent the metal aft of the wheel up at a 90 degree angle. Mike Collum '84...
• Re: can anyone look up a part# on ETKA for me?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 23:08:52 EDT
  In a message dated 4/21/05 2:36:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time, hfinn@INGRATES.NET writes: > Is that the right-angled pipe...
• Re: Fiberglass rear bumpers (vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 23:52:17 EST
  ...so basically i have a steel angle iron rear bumper, that goes under the fiberglass one. looks stock, and a hell of a lot...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:18:53 -0600
  ...axle-to-transaxle angles and that puts more "resting" angle on the axle, and when we go over bumps, these angles increase and put...
• Re: interior lighting - led strip
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:57:38 -0800
  ...I was all set to make some U channel or angle mounts. But I found that the strips were fine on their own, especially...
• Re: seat belt retraction
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:38:07 -0700
  ...so slow. >> >> Oh, I'll angle the belt windup mechanism slightly to make >> up for the slight angle off perpendicular that the belt >> path...
• Re: re cut ring&pinion to allow subie transaxle install
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:07:43 -0800
  If you're talking about the pic on the home page, it appears that the upper piece is angled up or towards the camera...
• Re: Smaller Angle Grinder?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:40:41 -0400
  ...Smaller Angle Grinder? > Hi all. > > Finally got around to welding a patch onto worn radius arm hole. I > need to grind some weld bead...
• Re: Splitting the ventilation housing
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 6 Sep 2017 15:54:15 -0700
  What others have said and I'll add that I found using an angle grinder and flap disk to grind off the tabs was...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! - 3A Comment
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 17 Sep 2013 11:20:56 -0700
  ...Comment I used the windage tray/oil pan gasket, but modified the drainage holes for proper return flow at the 50 degree mounting angle.
• Re: RMW bumpers live - CRASH TEST
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 19:32:21 -0800
  ...the front looks a little odd from some angles. the rear def. nicely done with differing upper and lower tubes. but hey, beauty in...