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• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:23:43 -0700
  On Apr 11, 2005 1:55 PM, Don Spence <dkspence@telus.net> wrote: > My brain has a gap where the name is stored but...
• Re: Bosch Quad 4 Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 20:40:21 -0600
  ...However, with 4 electrodes, the optimum gap will be achieved over a much longer period of time, thus giving the plug a much longer...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:19:07 -0500
  ...Hydro lifters (# of turn) > yes, but the whole engine, including all the gaps and holes, expand with > increasing temperature. if all the materials were...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 27 May 2013 05:43:00 -0700
  ...Without that gap the adjuster will > not work correctly. The adjuster has to be able to go loose when the > cylinder pushes the shoes...
• Re: attention all u.s. military veterans ...
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 09:26:41 -0700
  ...the ________________________! (you fill in the gap) > > >Tyrone No one has mentioned who wrote the "bill or law". Wouldn't it be prudent to castigate...
• Plugs (Bosch Super Tri-electrode W7DTC)
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Thu, 22 Jul 1999 08:34:48 -0500
  ...They had good color, not sooty or burned up, just worn out, the center electrode was worn down to a triangle with the gap...
• Re: ECU Problems?
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 21:52:26 -0400
  ...Check the plugs for proper gap. Check the CO levels for proper CO adjustment. (You prolly can't do this one) Check the timing...
• Rear view mirror
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 13:29:51 EST
  ...Only down side is that the sun visors leave a gap above the mirror now which sometimes lets sun through when I need it...
• Cabinet Molding restoration
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 11:00:05 -0400
  ...Shrinking molding around the door will cause gaps to form around the door affecting the cooling of the frig ( the delicate appliance that it...
• Re: Why this type IV engine caught fire, spun the mains and ruined everything.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 00:54:56 EDT
  ...If that gap is too thin, then metal to metal and gone. Of course a similar threat lies in waiting if the gap is...
• Re: WTB Carat Springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 17:38:16 -0400
  What are you really trying to accomplish? Is the gap bothering you or do you want the van lowered? If using the lowered springs...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings.......Excentric Washers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:36:17 -0400
  ...I want to kill my control arm bushings.......Excentric Washers > Ron wrote: > > "When installed, there was a large gap between the > bonded rubber bushing...
• Re: Rebuilt engine, how tight is too tight?
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 14:20:57 -0400
  ...Do you mean the internal tolerances? Things like rod/main bearing clearance, piston/bore clearance, and ring end gap? I would go by the...
• Re: sliding stip cover on auto trans box
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:01:13 -0400
  ...Half of mine is gone so theres a big gap showing when I >put it D. I need a brown one. Thanks. >Spencer >85...
• Re: Top Bunk Safety
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Thu, 27 May 1999 07:33:24 -0700
  ...elastic cargo nets attached to it and put it across the gap. THe cargo net can be moved easily enough in an emergency. The...
• Wanted: radio-relocation box for in-dash AC
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 14:50:33 -0400
  ...Any leads appreciated! Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures Gapland, MD 21779 301.432.4645 office 828.712.5598 mobile office
• Re: filling the seat track gap-1990 vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 11:30:15 EST
  In a message dated 11/4/02 11:19:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, califamaestra@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > Any tips on the best way...
• T3 dumptruck on Ebay deutschland
  Historical mailing list - Mark Kostreva
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:19:36 -0500
  ...Sounds like you could move 1738 lbs of properly gapped spark plugs easily with one of these. Mark >The most interesting thing would be...
• Re: poptop edge rubber seal
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 19:02:21 -0400
  ...on a 81 vanagon? It's the bit which > covers the gap between the part that goes up and the part > over the drivers...
• Re: Rings are stuck ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 May 2011 12:29:41 -0700
  ...A small screwdriver in the ring gap should do the trick. > > Cheers, > > Jeff > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 15:03:44 -0700
  ...I'd consider it a stop-gap measure, but as stop-gaps go, I was happy with it. T. At 2:15 PM -0700...
• Re: Help! 1.9 idle/ stalling problem !!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 10:44:06 -0400
  ...The gap between the runners and the airbox flange is very small, maybe 1/2" IIRC. I decided to change mine when I replaced...
• Re: Door air vent was taped over?
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:18:41 +0200
  ...It's not connected to the channel coming from the dash, but to the gap near the hinges. Rgds, Jaap > Folks, > > While repairing the...
• Re: Where to get A-pillar Molding / was Door window scrapers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 06:52:04 -0700
  ...these strictly for trim, or do the act to seal the gap at the > front of the door and reduce wind noise? My '81...
• Re: Rear Hatch Alignment Blues...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 24 May 2007 06:30:33 -0700
  ...the > design > but it looks odd when you sight along the gap. Yeah, I notice it every time I walk down the steps to...
• Re: mystery vents
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:17:12 -0400
  ...The >air ends up leaving through the gap near the hinge, a low pressure >area. If you open the door, you can see where...
• Luggage Rack Seal, Wind Noise and Solution
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 18:28:06 EDT
  ...Upon inspection, there was a gap of 0.3 to 1.2 mm at various points around the perimeter of the seal contact with...
• Re: driving to rio thanks
  Historical mailing list - Barry & Margarita
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 18:20:38 -0500
  ...outside of the darian gap situation > (could someone pleas elaborate on this), my biggest problem would be my dog. > i don't know if...
• Re: Speedo needle sits still sometimes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 13 Jan 2014 09:41:34 -0800
  ...might cause contact between this wheel and the pickup wheel? The gap between the drive and pickup wheels is fairly small. On 1/13...
• Re: Window Seal Trim Strips
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 16 Jan 1995 15:48:21 -0800 (PST)
  ...You will have a gap for a while, until the rubber shrinks back down and fills it. It won't leak though. Thom -- > If...
• '86 Adventurewagen and '82 Westy DIESEL FS
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 21:37:34 -0500
  ...Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures Gapland, MD 21779 301.432.4645 office
• Re: Repairing the Foil?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 21:24:08 -0700
  ...The electrons are > having a tough time jumping the gap. > > I'm wide-open for suggestions! > > TIA. > > Jim > -- Jon Kenneke, General Manager Kenneke Communications...
• Pop-Top Not Closing all the way
  Historical mailing list - Ryan London
  Sun, 6 Jun 2004 17:35:49 -0500
  ...sealing against the luggage area, leaving about a 1/4 inch gap in a 10 inch section right above the drivers seat. It is...
• Re: Idle issue? Any update?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 22 May 2020 16:43:57 -0400
  ...still running a little rough, so pulled plugs and checked gap, all NSK plugs were at .045 gap, so adjusted to .028 gap. (I...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 19:39:12 -0400
  ...Good to know a small gap (1/16" ?) is acceptable at lever and adjuster bar. After using brakes, pedal feels high and firm, just...
• Re: A camping season with the Bus Depot Add-A-Room
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:13:39 -0400
  ...Between these, I get virtually no gap > between the van and the Add-A-Room, and it goes up in five minutes. > > As for...
• Re: Fiamma rain in van fix ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 11 Jul 2023 06:40:00 -0700
  We carry a pool noodle to fill the gap. Jim > On Jul 10, 2023, at 4:36 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote...
• Online parts sources...
  Historical mailing list - Digest Stephen White
  Fri, 3 May 2002 12:42:26 -0500
  ...http://www.gapa.com european import parts specialist, cheapest out of the 3 and the one order i placed took a little while but...
• OFF with the front door?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 5 Jan 2006 13:36:54 -0800
  ...I understand that it maybe for keeping air out of the doo gap and I think it is a very good improvement, but it...
• Re: Idle issue? Any update?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 May 2020 14:38:29 +0000
  ...still running a little rough, so pulled plugs and checked gap, all NSK plugs were at .045 gap, so adjusted to .028 gap. (I...
• pop top seal ill fitting cured (I think?)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 15:12:07 EDT
  ...There was about an 1/8 to 1/4 inch gap for about four inches in the very center of the front flat pop...
• Re: [vanagon] Hot Water for a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Sun, 11 Apr 2004 12:54:52 -0700
  ...Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 3333 Gapland Road Gapland, MD 21779 ph: 301.432.4645 -----Original Message----- Sitting in the woods thinking. Yeah I know...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 12:57:20 -0800
  ...initially spark current is limited by gap resistance. at its peak > spark current is usually limited by secondary circuit resistances. > > in any case, there...
• Re: Brakes need help!!!! just replaced r-shoes&hyd cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 15:00:50 -0700
  Adjust them again, probably too much gap. Tighten the sprocket down again until you can barely spin the wheel by hand, then back off...
• Shady boy awnings
  Historical mailing list - mervyn. readman
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 07:47:20 PDT
  ...From the pictures they have sent me there is a gap there. Is there any leaking in this area. What are they like in...
• Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 13:37:12 -0800
  At 01:19 PM 2/20/2003, you wrote: >I agree with this theory but if the time differential is microseconds can >this have...
• Re: Throttle switch adjustment Dilemma Sorta Figured out!!!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 03:36:27 EDT
  ...I finally understood it as it needs to click off at that gap WHEN CLOSING the throttle switch not when opening it. . . . when you...
• Re: front door edge seals wasRe: 88-up flow-through parts
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 18:48:41 -0700
  Do these seals fill the gap between the front edge of the door and the front end? Do they make a noticeable difference in...
• West River Westys - help needed
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:15:24 EDT
  Folks, I'm looking for someone going to West River Westys who could easily stop by Karl Mullendor's in Gapland, MD and pick...
• Re: Front brake noise
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:14:43 -0600
  ...Shining a light through the gap between pad > and rotor, I can see the gap disappear when the friction starts, and open > up again...
• Re: Transmission swap problems: 86 tranny onto 83 engine.
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 14:11:24 -0800
  ...I can't tell you exactly how big the >> gap was and can't remeasure now since my son is not avail for a...
• Re: small hole at exhaust header patch
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 9 Dec 2019 11:34:23 -0500
  I did something similar when a head flange gasket blew out; high temp sealant smeared on the gap with a stainless clamp around the...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 14:52:57 -0400
  ...Has about a1/16th or so gap from being fully seated. This exposes > it to moisture. > > Anyone have any ideas as to how to...
• Re: Vanagon Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 09:45:11 -0500
  ...I checked the throttle switch and found that the switching point gap was too large, and I could not seem to get it adjusted...
• Temp gauge or heating problem?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Sarriugarte
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 22:12:55 -0800
  ...Then the little red light began flashing maybe 20 times rapidly with about a 30-second gap before the next sequence of flashings began...
• Re: Crazy Horn
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 17:14:02 -0800
  ...Crazy Horn Could be that, but check first that a key from your ignition key ring isn't slicking into the gap between the...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 09:34:33 -0400
  ...Hydro lifters (# of turn) > > > > yes, but the whole engine, including all the gaps and holes, expand with > > increasing temperature. if all the materials were...
• Re: Fuel pump noise? Fuel filters.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:16:00 -0700
  ...hour of gasoline at > high pressure by pulling it into the gap on one side of the rotor as it > increases to what must...
• What is a 1965 Westy worth?
  Historical mailing list - Kramer, James
  Wed, 11 Oct 95 10:01:00 EDT
  ...Although a low-miler, the body is rough in all the common places (no gaping holes, but rough enough). The interior is fair, and...
• Generation Gap...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 21:15:07 -0500
  I bought my first VW in 1983. Sr year High School. It was a 1968 VW Bus. Ran like a top but was rusting...