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Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 27 May 2016 01:09:25 -0400
...E brake lever on new set of shoes is thicker. The fork on adjuster fits with less play. Holding the new shoes to drum...
Re: Looking for parts
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:27:56 -0800
...similar setup with a plastic > line from the hand lever down to the clutch/brake. > > Any known sources for this? > > -Dick Wong- > 78 Scirocco...
Re: clutch question
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 22 Aug 2001 15:33:24 -0700
Pat, it could be the shift linkage that is at the bottom of the shift lever. Does the shift-stick go up and down...
Re: trip out west
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:48:48 -0500
...90 % valve full open . > > the temp lever ( # 2 from the top ) moves a cable, > that moves the lever on the end of the plastic...
Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:53:53 -1000
...of the pawl and the lever to >> release it. OK, so I do that. >> >> Dig into my brake bleeding box and find my bleed...
Re: Lubing clutch pedal
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Fri, 5 Jun 1998 07:56:16 -0400
...short of removing the brake master > cylinder and servo. > > I did successfully lube the base of the shifter lever (much better!) and > all the...
Re: Theory: Clutch Master Cylinder
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 23 Feb 2005 15:44:07 -0600
...to actuate the clutch >> lever. If fluid is leaking out the slave cylinder and lowering the >> level in the brake reservoir, then yes, it...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:16:02 -0400
the last time i dealt with taking the slave lever arm off this is how i did it, after messing around with it quite...
Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Tue, 9 Jul 2013 08:08:49 -0700
...move at all ... > > then use brake pressure to push the piston out a little, let off the > > brake ..lever the piston back into the...
Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 8 Nov 2007 13:13:31 -0800
...For sure you can push the lever on the slave up and push the piston upward. The hydraulic clutch system on vanagons is about...
Re: Failing clutch master or slave?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:36:58 -0400
...clutch lever came off easily. Cross shaft already has bronze bushings. No issues with release bearing or bearing guide sleeve. Solution: I am replacing...
Re: [T1] A journey of sight and sound, inside the rear hubs...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Mar 1996 12:21:01 -0500
...Anyway, I noticed that the E-brake wasn't hooked up at all and on one side the brake lever and connecting link were...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:57:25 -0700
The big if is IF you can remove the clutch lever from the shaft. I am 50 50 on removing that part. dylan ________________________________ From...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:49:42 -0700
...Just lever it free, then let it hang free. >> >> 2. Wiggle the clutch lever off the shaft. If it's been there for a...
Re: Looking for parts
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Sat, 9 Feb 2013 23:40:09 -0500
...similar setup with a plastic line > from the hand lever down to the clutch/brake. > > Any known sources for this? > > -Dick Wong- > 78 Scirocco...
Re: your opinion please - part 2
Historical mailing list - Wendell Hovey
Tue, 8 Jun 1999 07:52:19 -0600
...instead of just a throttle lever ,if > while > under cruise you find a need to change gears or brake hard it > automatically > shuts down...
Re: extended idling with a diesel?
Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
Sat, 2 Mar 2002 22:36:07 -0900
I've always thought that such a knob would make a great cruise control (with auto brake/clutch releasing). Since the pump governs the...
FIX]auto tranny experts HELP! UPdate
Historical mailing list - Dan Noll
Tue, 11 Jun 2002 21:22:58 EDT
...If I put lever in 2nd it doesn't engauge the engine just revs. When on the road and I kick it down, won...
Re: Vanagon Westfalia motorcycle carrier
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:37:14 -0400
...Your probably adding 400 pounds to the rear axle load with that leverage. You should consider a trailer or a lighter bike. Those air...
Re: Help - clutch-master/slave cylinder? gone in Edmonston New Brunswick
Historical mailing list - Carlos & Margaret de Carvalho
Mon, 1 Jun 2009 23:01:19 -0300
...the slave plunger bit off the clutch lever. Clutch pedal still hard like rock. My brake/clutch fluid level is normal. I am heading...
Re: Clutch/Shifting issue?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:25:33 -0600
...Had tranny gear oil & brake fluid replaced in 9/2010, (coolant flushed/changed at same time). > > It was the leaking brake MC that I...
How do I pull the rear drums?
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Sat, 31 Jan 2004 09:07:26 -0800
...Stupid Question of the Day - Brake Drums?How do I pull the rear drums? Tried tapping (OK, hammering) from >all sides to no avail...
Re: Theory: Clutch Master Cylinder
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Wed, 23 Feb 2005 13:38:47 -0500
...to actuate the clutch > lever. If fluid is leaking out the slave cylinder and lowering the > level in the brake reservoir, then yes, it...
Re: rear brakes ?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:26:28 -0700
...It didn't look like it was even physically possible to install them incorrectly because of the hand brake levers. I took my van...
Re: Dash blower fan
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sun, 10 Dec 2017 10:09:18 -0800
...Re the foam, what kind of foam do you need and where can it be purchased? I'm doing my rear brakes today; these...
Re: .................... and vanagons
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:45:16 -0800
...brake, give it a little gas ....and away you go. when it's time to hit second, you just grab the shifter lever, pull...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:59:19 -0700
...Just lever it free, then let it hang free. >> >> 2. Wiggle the clutch lever off the shaft. If it's been there for a...
further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 25 May 2016 00:53:44 -0700
...First thing is that the e brake > laver on the new shoes is 1 mm thinner. Assuming a properly adjusted > ebrake lever would keep...
Re: tires tires and more tires...
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 16:29:54 -0700
...How are the brakes with the extra lever of those wheels? Keep your pants on, I'm just asking. I put much taller wheels...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:42:13 -0700
...Just lever it free, then let it hang free. >>> >>> 2. Wiggle the clutch lever off the shaft. If it's been there for a...
Re: Vanagon in Rough neighborhood Update (or "down"-dat...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 May 1999 08:56:11 EDT
...Either that or just putting the automatic shifter lever in the "drive" position every night :) Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16
Bike Mechanics.
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Sat, 8 Aug 1998 10:05:48 -0700
...Now maintenance of Grip shifters and multiple use brake/control levers popularized by Shi*Mano requires a bit of study, but not much. These...
Re: SMOKE! After I turn off my BA6 Gas Heater
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Mon, 20 May 2002 15:11:16 -0400
...levers left. Now this could be completely unrelated, but my van is REALLY Hesitating at low revs all of a sudden, and the brake...
Re: speaking of flat tires. . .
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:37:25 -0500
...no moving of any nut, rather I am moving the whole van (even with emergeny brakes on). I slip the 1.2 meter steel...
Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
Sat, 6 Jan 2007 16:23:55 -0800
...Plus figuring out how to run a string from the carburetor throttle-lever around the side of the bus and pulling on it with...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:31:12 -0400
...Just lever it free, then let it hang free. > > 2. Wiggle the clutch lever off the shaft. If it's been there for a...
Re: Dash blower fan
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Sun, 10 Dec 2017 13:41:07 +0000
Replace the foam seals that, after about 30 years, are leaking air into you cabin no matter where you have the levers set. These...
'54 deluxe progress - more sandblasting
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Sat, 09 Mar 1996 19:35:48 -0800
...Areas like the reduction boxes and lever shocks cleaned the fastest. Some areas are undercoated heavily, and it takes a while to get all...
Re: Pedal action migrating towards the floor (clutch)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:53:56 -0800
...Put the Powerbleeder on the brake res and let the clutch slave bleed....Black dirty brakefluid, but I couldn't see any air bubbles...
Theory: Clutch Master Cylinder
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 23 Feb 2005 09:13:23 -0600
...to actuate the clutch lever. If fluid is leaking out the slave cylinder and lowering the level in the brake reservoir, then yes, it...
Re: Help - clutch-master/slave cylinder? gone in Edmonston New Brunswick
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 1 Jun 2009 06:16:37 -0400
...the slave plunger bit off the clutch lever. Clutch pedal still hard like rock. My brake/clutch fluid level is normal. I am heading...
Weekend Fun/Need RPM's
Historical mailing list
Mon, 22 Jul 1996 18:17:38 -0700
...on with a 2km long leverage bar. AAAAAArgh. Tried that anti-brake squeel stuff on the front brakes, and suprisingly enough it seems to...
*MY* 82 Diesel!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 25 May 94 20:15:23 -0400
...2) Discovered the concept of Binary Accelerator - My foot was either pushing pedal to the floor, or was on the brake. Nothing in between...
Bad Day (tm)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 3 Oct 1995 11:44:47 -0700 (PDT)
...Went to reach for the magic fuel lever, but suddenly I realized I played that ace last night, and forgot to get more gas...
Re: i dont drive my vanagons because im afraid they will catch on fire
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:59:55 -0700
...to mount mine at the driver seat just > > behind the e-brake lever. > > > > Just used a tight bungee to secure. Yes I know. It...
Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Tue, 9 Jul 2013 15:31:15 -0700
...move at all ... >> > then use brake pressure to push the piston out a little, let off the >> > brake ..lever the piston back into the...
Re: trip out west
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 15:54:20 -0500
...On most automotive heaters, the lever on the dash directly controls the heater coolant valve, no cables involved. I'll take another look, boy...
Good/bad vanagon design, waS - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:38:41 -0700
...Doesn't say good things about the parking brake as > supplied...or is it called the Emergency Brake? Probably not called the E > brake...
Re: (Part II) Clutch Dies in Cold Weather
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 6 Nov 2007 12:19:14 -0800
Maybe the slave is full of water, brake fluid being hygroscopic and all. I just assumed that the fluid in the slave would have...
Re: brake piston adjustment/pliers
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Thu, 28 Oct 2004 07:46:32 EDT
...Then, while pushing on the long arm so as to cock it in the piston hollow, this lever is used to rotate the piston...
Re: rear brake shims
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:52:21 -0700
...Only one way is right. > > I often back off the parking brake cable adjustment , do the brake > work....then tighten the adjustment back as...
Trickle charger on hard to access House Battery
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 24 Oct 2020 22:05:22 +0000
...Greenlee sheet metal punch to provide a hole just behind parking brake lever to add a 12 VDC cigarette lighter socket; the idea was...
Re: brake shoe installation help (long)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 21 May 2009 12:05:10 -0700
...My set of instructions indicated this, and if it is put the other way it seems to push the emergency brake lever too far...
Re: Nuts!...Axle Nuts!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 3 Jul 1996 19:47:07 -0500
...Second person pries outward on the wheel with a bar or something, levering against whatever he can find. First person then smacks the head...
Re: Ventilation and vegetarian controls
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 31 Jan 2002 12:23:03 -0700
...devises! > I think the dash vent levers are a great improvement over the ones by the > emergency brake. > I steer clear of them salad...
5-speed shift linkage..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 29 May 2017 14:16:32 -0700
...and clutch, with the brakes on....Don't just reach over the front seat and force the gear lever into neutral. I must have...
Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 9 Jul 2013 19:57:30 -0400
...move at all ... >> > then use brake pressure to push the piston out a little, let off >> > the brake ..lever the piston back into the...
Re: rear brakes ?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:07:04 -0700
...even physically possible > to install them incorrectly because of the hand > brake levers. I took my van to my VW mechanic this > morning and...
Re: 86 Drivetrain Into 82 Diesel?
Historical mailing list - David Yates
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 20:00:55 +1000
...I know there are differences in the design of the knuckles, which affect the steering wheel leverage. Will the newer design '86 front brake...
Re: trip out west
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:03:25 -0700
...when you increase temp , ( Moving temp lever right ) you are pulling the inner cable out of the outer one. When you move the lever...