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• Removing tie rod ends?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 23:12:46 +0000
  ...I can't get the right angle to knock it out with a hammer. Are there any homemade tools that you all have come...
• Re: Tire Size?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 08:27:07 -0500
  ...Back in the old days (until say mid 1950s), tires were made with cotton canvas belts run on a bias (at an angle) across...
• Re: What company sells the best NEW heads?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 17:19:47 EDT
  ...Get the three angle valve job on the seats and a two angle on the valve. ALSO CLEAN up any casting mismatches in the...
• fog light level and "refracting seats".
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 09:37:36 +0000
  ...So, when they are low, the light that is reflected, is reflected back at the lights and at an angle that puts the angle...
• Re: CB mounting
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 20 Jul 2003 20:34:56 -0400
  ...My radio is a Ranger RCI-2950, an older rig, so it doesn't have the wide display viewing angle some modern radios do...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment - Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:36:27 -0500
  ...The radius or strut rod mounts acjust and contro the caster angle and it is extremely common for them to become distorted and even...
• Westy sink switch improve'd
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Mon, 19 May 1997 10:37:32 -0700
  ...Use a short piece of two conductor wire to connect the horn button (now officially a "foot faucet switch") to the right angle phone...
• Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:43:07 -0700
  ...Yes they have 12 >> points but the angle of the corners is different from >> normal 12 point >> bits. The XZN has sharper corners to...
• Re: great brake line flare information here
  Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:26:41 -0500
  ...http://www.fedhillusa.com/webnuts/common%20flares6.pdf > > Who knows what angle is created by any particular SAE flaring tool on > the "half completed...
• Re: Rear tire angle
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:12:39 -0400
  On 4/30/2012 9:13 PM, Larry Alofs wrote: > On Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 8:26 PM, marc rose<mrose1028@gmail.com...
• license plate lights
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 18:28:31 -0800
  ...However, it is very difficult to get the screws back in (bad angle.) Is there a way to get that black plastic housing out...
• Re: Gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 12 Apr 2014 19:53:16 -0700
  If I had an angle of the pedal problem, the way I would fix it is probably "flintstones"....but I'd just shape a...
• Syncro Springs On My 2WD 84' Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 16:18:05 -0500
  ...I understand that the Syncro transmission is located lower in the frame, so the axles don't run as much of an angle as...
• Passat W8
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 07:07:40 -0700
  ...leather.� I looked up the engine and it's two narrow-angle VR4s side by side.� Looks hellaciously complicated, but they look like pretty...
• Re: Images of South African van on website
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:25:53 +1300
  ...a lower deck (ie German) would've been better. > Is it? I haven't measured the angle, but that sounds about right. > Is the...
• Re: Less expensive brand, was Re: Smaller Angle Grinder?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:45:19 -0400
  At 01:32 AM 3/27/2009, neil N wrote: >Some of those cheaper ones have poor wire feed mechanisms. Like Century... Crying twice...
• Re: Rather odd EV 'road test'
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 01 Mar 1996 16:07:18 -0500 (EST)
  ...maybe VWUS can cu...oops come up with a new marketing angle! ((nudge..nudge..wink...wink)...its definately a Friday afternoon...) Mind in the...
• Re: 4 Cyl VR-6 Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 19:11:44 -0600
  ...It's a narrow-angle V-6 engine. Are you perhaps thinking of the 16V four that was available in earlier Passats? BTW, if...
• Re: arm rest woes:
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 04:29:15 EDT
  ...kind which has the black knob on the back to adjust angle. > > > centerpunch the pin out of the shaft that holds it onto the...
• Re: which windshield wiper to get? (my bosch excels have been disappointing)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 21:20:07 EST
  ...One thing I've found which makes a big difference in the performance of a wiper is the angle of attack of the wiper...
• Re: Oettinger syncro van FS
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 17:42:13 -0800
  ...The VR-6 is an adaptation of the old Lancia V-4 which was a narrow-angle vee with a common head. A very...
• Re: FW: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:51:29 -0700
  ...do without dropping the tank down at an angle, but not too steep an > angle. It's intended to pass air, not fuel, between...
• Re: Technique For Removing Speedo needle?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 07:22:57 -0600
  ...The other was modifying some needle nose angled-pliers so the nose would fit under the needle and sort of rocking the plier handle...
• Re: steering boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 1 Dec 2013 09:36:52 -0600
  ...A right angle pick like Sears sells will pull the open ends onto the rack and the rubber biscuit easily. Jim
• Moderator Comment Re: Friday engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:38:42 -0700
  ...PM, Andrew Grebneff <goose1047@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > A V has an angle of less than 180 degrees. If it doesn't it simply > isn...
• Re: Speaking of Windshield Wipers...
  Historical mailing list - John Becker
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 00:19:26 -0800
  ...surface of your windshield like? I found that because of the angle of the glass and the fact that the State of Oregon rocks...
• Need someone to drive a camper from NY to San Francisco
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 18:29:12 -0400
  ...Sorin Bejenaru California Campers Specializing in VW Westfalia Camper Rentals Offices in San Francisco and Los Angleles (415)665-7030 (phone) (818)548-4484...
• Dometic 182 Fridge seal (Gasket)
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Wed, 3 May 2000 04:34:49 -0400
  ...only will be rounded at the corners instean of 90 degree angles. A seam will be necessarry where the 2 ends meet, and suggest...
• Re: bus depot hatch springs
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 17:10:22 -0400
  My Bus Depot struts are still very very strong (almost too strong) and hold the hatch up at almost any angle after a year...
• Re: Website update - See trashed bearings!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 21:27:14 EST
  ...Counterweighting the crank keeps all the crank angles true, bearings last longer (Often doubles bearing life), power increases, flywheel can be lightened to increase...
• Re: Loose wheel?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 15:48:54 -0600
  ...If it is not into the DEEP slot it will tighten up with the washer at an angle ............. it will appear tight and test...
• flywheel locker?
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 09:00:31 -0700
  ...lots of stuff in the archives about building your own with angle iron, and might give that a try. was wondering if anyone knew...
• Re: Bostig zetec kit, clearance
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:54:50 -0400
  At 12:29 PM 10/12/2006 -0400, Bostig Eng wrote: >Hey Guys, > >Here is a pic from another angle of the very same...
• How to tighten up the cig lighter socket?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 12:20:02 -0600
  ...which has always allowed anything plugged in to hang at an angle and bounce around while driving. I can see if I get the...
• Re: Tail pipes
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Thu, 29 Aug 2013 20:33:40 -0400
  ...I am not fond of the > tail pipe as it is angled incorrectly at the end of the pipe. The angle is > wrong . It...
• Re: Is it better
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 05:01:16 PDT
  ...German valves put in with a 3 angle cut on the seat and a two angle cut on the valve (It helps improve the...
• Re: DIY alignment? (Also, alignment numbers)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 8 May 2008 23:20:55 -0700
  ...13* | .04*, .29* > SAI 13.8* | 13.8* | N/A > Included Angle 13.8* | 13.8* | N/A > > Front Right: > Now | Before | Specified Range...
• Re: Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 19 Jun 2016 15:41:20 -0700
  ...Still, two different sets of pads wore at an angle. I think in part due to the groove in each piston face and lack...
• Re: CV Axle Boot Options. Whats the best?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 4 Mar 2010 05:46:46 -0500
  ...It turns out that his rear end was jacked up with a spacer that was putting his CV axles at an extreme angle. This...
• Tunes for the trip
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Sep 1994 21:17:34 +0100
  ...andrew '70 Westy(the roadside angler)
• Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Sat, 13 Dec 1997 18:04:36 -0800
  ...On my Trooper I have a large piece of angle iron ..... to bent it would take an impact that would destroy the rest of...
• Re: Stupid Question of the Day - Sliding Door Latches Poorly
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 15:03:28 EST
  ...It takes a right angle No.3 Phillips driver to snug it up. If it needs any adjustment, consult the Bentley or be prepared...
• Help! Massive oil leak from behind cooler (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - matt sutton
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 12:10:53 -0500
  ...Any angles or experience with this would be really really helpful. I'm guessing this is connected to the cold, and I had been...
• westy rear view mirror - one solution
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:45:09 -0700
  ...I'll take pics later and somehow quantify the difference in viewing angles, maybe by photo. cheers alistair
• Re: CV click?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 03:08:37 -0400
  ...If going fast enough in a circle, the weight shift (body tipping) would cause the angle of the axle would change therefore stressing the...
• Re: Late lower control arms
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:54:57 -0400
  ...They're stamped from steel sheets, so that makes them sheet metal if you look at it from the right angle. Pretty thick sheets...
• EV propane filling?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Dec 1995 18:09:06 -0700
  Actually I did run into one other glitch with the EV Camper - the propane fill valve is angled down pretty far. The local propane...
• Recommended lug nuts to install Passat steel wheels? (Michael Modl?)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 21:54:35 -0500
  ...taper, and the aftermarket ones I purchased also have the wrong angle. It would appear the seat is a rounded-taper like the Vanagon...
• Re: Couple of wee corrections, was: Tapping sound
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 20:27:51 -0600
  ...rpms I hasten to add.) It seems like parking on an angle (both side or front/back) might exacerbate the problem. BTW, Marvel Mystery...
• Re: windshield washer
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 20:47:06 -0600
  Put a pin in it, and move it all around its angles of rotation. I just did this, and it worked to free up...
• Re: Kingpin inclination spec for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 23:08:33 -0000
  ...Kingpin inclination spec for Vanagons? > Does VW publish a spec for this? It is the angle of the line drawn > through the ball joints...
• Re: Redline gear lube
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 09:18:13 -0700
  ...According to darrel christensen of AA transaxles, you want mt-90 due to the angle of the spinning gears (verticle or horizontal). I run...
• Re: rear wipers
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:56:56 -0800
  ...Otherwise, the line of sight angles down too much to see very far back. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus...
• Sliding window latch
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:07:57 -0700
  Hi volks, Does anyone know (before I take me right angle, standard driver and do some damage) if the screw accessed from the bottom...
• Re: I get no respect
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 12:40:51 -0400
  ...I had many close call in the past on my bike with stupid driver entering highway, never looking in the dead angle, i said...
• Re: Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 3 May 2017 14:18:39 -0700
  Jim, I just noticed my four have 1 right angle mount and 1 'flat' mount in each bag so these just may work for...
• Re: No injector spray pattern
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:05:32 -0700
  ...Make sure you seat it all the way back down and at the same rotor angle as when you began. Pull the cap as...
• Re: VANAGON digest 152
  Historical mailing list - DZIADECKI JOHN
  Thu, 1 Sep 1994 18:29:40 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The angle differs greatly from that of the bus. I'm a little over six feet tall and that wheel was right in my...
• Re: Should engine mount move this much? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:30:33 -0400
  It seems to be your mount's way of saying that the crossbar's angle isn't in exactly in-line with the angle...
• Re: size and pitch of grounding bolt in battery compartment and a FLAPS replacement for idle air elbow
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:07:28 -0400
  ...part number and source would be very helpful for the right angle rubber > fitting > > on the idle air valve or a one piece molded...