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• Re: Spare tire location
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 3 Apr 2021 10:32:30 -0700
  ...Spare tire location > >>> > >>> For those who will be running alloy wheels but keep a steel wheel as a > >>> spare, consider also carrying a set...
• Re: What spare parts to carry with on trips
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 2 May 2017 19:24:19 -0400
  ...What spare parts to carry with on trips > > ​RE: Spares > An alternator regulator/brush pack. Most failures of the alternator are worn brushes. A...
• Re: Spare Parts in Brazil
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 06:54:49 -0700
  Jeanne, Have you thought about instead of taking spare parts for your vanagon, you can drive a 70's bus, and almost all parts...
• Re: Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size - 87 syncro??
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Thu, 23 May 2002 18:56:47 -0400
  ...23, 2002 18:43 To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size - 87 syncro?? part no. N 900 920 01...
• Spare Tire Cover
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 06:58:22 -0700
  Once upon a time I saw a spare tire cover for sale on one of the vendors' websites that had imprinted on it, "Syncro...
• Stuck bolt
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Jul 1997 13:21:38 -0400 (EDT)
  In checking out my '88 Westy, I decided to take a look at the spare, Unfortunately the 19mm bolt that hold the tray that...
• Re: A new thread . . .
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 14:58:37 -0800
  ...To bad I didn't check this out before I bought some spares myself. Steve 89 Westy
• Spare storage modification
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wilke
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 20:36:50 +0000
  ...tire storage area up front no longer will accommodate my new spare. Has anyone successfully modified this area to take larger tires etc. Any...
• Re: 27X8.5X14 spare tire
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 19:46:48 -0600
  ...I'm using the VolksCafe spare tire carrier mod. Works. The tire is 8 1/2" wide and 26.7" dia. Bob Stevens http...
• Re: Spare ECU
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:57:06 -0800
  ...Place your spare ECU in a nice padded and protected container lest damage occur in transit. BenT
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:34:14 -0700
  I agree not necessary to carry a spare throttle body. the worst that is likely to happen is an idle problem .. 'anything that can...
• Re: Spare Tire Goes Flat
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:21:28 -0700
  ...Spare Tire Goes Flat > Hello, > > I was filling and checking my tires today and I was surprised to find > the spare flat. > > My spare...
• Re: FS: Syncro 16 Rear Spare Tire Carriers
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 23:22:46 -0700
  ...US Dollars? For a spare tire hanger that you can build out of a >modified Chevy S-10 spare holder for less than 250...
• Re: Spare Tire Bolt Size Req'd
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 13:35:35 -0400
  ...I had a heck of a time with getting the spare back up in there, the first time I did it. It seems the...
• Re: You need a spare temp 2 sensor NOW!
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:16:24 -0400
  "Gerry Lepage" <vanagonstretch@AOL.COM> said: > If you drive a 2.1L you need a spare temp 2 sensor. I concur, in fact this...
• Re: Clam shell question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Duvernay
  Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:22:39 -0800
  ...Many vehicles now don't even come > with spares. Use your tires. Damage one, use the spare. When needed > then consider other options. Just...
• larger wheels in spare holder
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 21:43:34 -0700
  Many of us have modified the front spare carrier to hold larger 15" wheels. AFAIK the largest that will fit is 215/75/15...
• Re: What spare parts to carry with on trips
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 2 May 2017 16:31:17 -0400
  ...at 3:27 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > ​RE: Spares > An alternator regulator/brush pack. Most failures of the alternator are > worn...
• Re: 90 Multivan spare tire - compatibility question
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 18:03:51 -0800
  ...ive ran steel spares for 1500 miles held on > w/ alloy lugs without any problem. > > chris
• anyone have a spare hubcap??
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 23:30:48 EST
  Hi all- I lost a hubcap sometime last week and I cant find it! Does anyone have a spare that they might want to...
• Re: Spare Tire Cage Bolt
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 11:11:45 EST
  ...SUNOIL.COM writes: > > > > > > Is the bolt/knob that holds up the spare tire cage on my '84 Vanagon > GL a 13 mm? Also, is...
• spare parts to carry
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 11:31:20 -0700
  all, does anyone carry any spare parts in van?? ecu's etc.. as my van gets mailes i look for ways to trouble shoot...
• Re: 16" wheel in front spare location?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:07:10 -0400
  ...When we have gotten a flat I've really appreciated the full spare. (With Nokian's there's a 50/50 chance your spare...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:25:13 -0600
  ...mcneely ---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > OK, I stand 're-advised' that my spare ECU should go into my traveling > spares. In fact...
• Re: Spare door and bumper near Seattle
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Thu, 7 Oct 2010 15:18:57 -0400
  ...Spare door and bumper near Seattle > > >> I have a spare door with a window and a bumper - both are a bit bent. I'm...
• Re: OOPS Re: difference between '85 and '87 spare tire space?
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 12:54:18 -0700
  So, it sounds like I need to switch the spare wheel well and wire rods between the two vanagons. Can anyone confirm this and...
• Re: spare tire compartment gas can?????
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 15:38:24 -0400
  I have a spare tire can that I haven't installed yet. I am going to put real gas inside, but I will probably...
• Re: Directional tires - was 16" wheel in front spare location?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:16:57 -0700
  ...I've really > > appreciated the full spare. (With Nokian's there's a 50/50 chance your > > spare is mounted in the wrong direction...
• Re: 15" alloys and 14" spare
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 14:56:54 -0500
  ...15" alloys and 14" spare Would these play nicely if the spare tire basically matches the outer circumference of the tires I'm putting...
• FREE (Portland OR): 4 mounted Michelin X truck tires on stock 14" steel rims
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 15:19:21 -0700
  About 20% remaining - best as seasonal spares or for supporting a chassis. Balanced, hold air, fit in front spare tire carrier. Were adequate freeway...
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:01:50 -0700
  ...And for spares? Check with an Alaskan bush pilot...
• Rear Spare Carrier???
  Historical mailing list - Mark Fisher
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 15:44:28 +1000
  Where can I find a rear spare tyre carrier for my Syncro. Looked all over the web (if that's actually possible) but have...
• What is the lph rating for the vanagon's fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 14:10:12 -0500
  I have a spare fuel pump off of my car. It looks to be about the same as the one on my `87 Westy...
• Re: 90 Multivan spare tire - compatibility question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 19:06:13 EST
  ...ive ran steel spares for 1500 miles held on w/ alloy lugs without any problem. chris
• Bolt needed for spare tire carrier
  Historical mailing list - =David-M=
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 21:46:02 -0400
  I need the bolt for the spare tire carrier. I had to mutilate mine beyond hope getting it off. Does anyone know the size...
• Spare Tire
  Historical mailing list - Bob VE1REC
  Sat, 27 May 2000 18:07:24 -0300
  Hi all., just a question that probably has been already answered...anyone have a solution of remounting the spare tire from underneath the front...
• Re: difference between '85 and '87 spare tire
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 13:50:41 -0400
  You could always stow the spare half deflated and make sure your carry a pump! Don't forget the alloy is 6" wide and...
• Re: Clam shell question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:38:09 -0500
  ...Many vehicles now don't even come > with spares. Use your tires. Damage one, use the spare. When needed > then consider other options. Just...
• Re: Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:43:57 -0800
  A 50mile spare...that's a joke. In my world, 50miles would get me nowhere, and when I got there, there certainly would not...
• Re: Spare tire storage
  Historical mailing list - Danny
  Tue, 26 May 2009 14:34:21 -0700
  You could just use your 14" wheel and factory tire for the spare. Remember it is only to get you to where you can...
• Re: spare hose, was: Re: 1.9 water pump
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 29 Mar 2015 12:34:52 -0700
  ...I consider it a universal spare and carry one along. http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon-coolant-hoses/hose-distribution-t-to...
• Re: What to keep on hand to not be stranded
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:15:23 -0700
  ...I carry more than many and one thing I carry is a spare, new, water pump. And it's been needed twice, once for...
• Re: Spare tire
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 10 Apr 2016 17:48:08 -0700
  ...If one is damaged irreparably you'll have your spare spare which, I can assure you, would provide tremendous peace of mind over not...
• Re: And now for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 16:20:20 -0800
  many tire shops are totally unconscious about the spare tire in my experience. "many' cars are running around with 15 year old original spare...
• Re: BMW Donut Tank Images
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 14 Mar 2014 08:31:08 -0700
  ...M475 = Swing-out spare tire carrier M478 = Spare tire under front... etc. M469 = Equipment road conditions It's my understanding the last one would...
• Spare gas storage ??
  Historical mailing list - Roger Barkley
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:10:40 -0400
  Am trying to come up with a way to carry some spare gas for an upcoming sojourn. Thought an outboard boat tank, (one of...
• Spare tire carrier bolt
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Mar 1996 11:25:40 -0500
  ...the bolt securing the spare on the Vanagon is 12mm with 1.5 threads and 35mm in length. I picked that up at a...
• tire rotation on syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 04 Nov 1996 09:53:39 -0800
  I'd like to begin a 5-tire rotation on my syncro so that I can get some mileage out of my spare. I...
• Re: Vanagon/Bus space saver spares
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 22:13:16 -0500
  Chris--- Question---- If the Westy came equipt with a front mounted spare, did it still have the space saver you think, or no? ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry...
• Re: Alloy spare into an 83?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 20:52:18 -0500
  ...thanks, john > 1) run a steel spare > 2) remove the springsteel rod and use long bolts/nuts in the carrier hinges ive done both...
• Re: rebuilding a/c compressor??
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Mon, 19 May 2008 09:45:53 -0400
  ...I have a spare compressor I would not mind rebuilding as a spare. After i take the one off my wifes westy HE HE...
• Spares and Tools was Mechanical Lesson Learned On the Road (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 11:24:12 -0800
  ...I had never thought of carrying a spare set of brushes. I > used to carry a spare alternator, but your spare part plan makes...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 14:52:32 -0700
  ...The spares in a small plastic tote. Some years ago I bought a very neat socket set and driver from Sears where the sockets...
• Re: Syncro - tire question regarding flat - help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:16:24 -0400
  ...Yes, you can drop the center drive shaft but why not have a proper spare to begin with? Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Spare tire location
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Apr 2021 09:46:43 -0700
  ...Spare tire location >>> >>> For those who will be running alloy wheels but keep a steel wheel as a >>> spare, consider also carrying a set...
• Re: Spare for 15" wheel, with front big brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:55:51 -0400
  ...There was a discussion re: > spare tire mounting on TheSamba about a month ago and someone posted a link > to a prior posting with...
• Correction,4sale,sycnro 16", I have 215/85/16 tires, need a place to mount
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 02:45:08 EST
  ...I still only have the factory spare and have been planning on > making something for a FULL SIZE spare. I need help on any...
• Re: '73 Westy Questions ('72 comparisons)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Apr 96 22:43 CDT
  >We put clothes and towels in the "wheel well" for spare tire after we >moved it to the nose. Never made a foam block...
• Re: [Syncro] Rotate the spare??
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 12:06:16 EDT
  ...tire rotation you can say >take the fronts to spares and then the spares to rears)... I don't think the >pattern matters much...
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  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:09:18 -0800
  ...I've seen people run their slammed VW Jettas on donut spares to bring them lower to the ground. (VW Content!) One notable individual...