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Re: Nokian Tires
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Tue, 27 Dec 2005 09:48:54 -0500
...on 15 inch wheels?? I know that on 14 inch wheels, 45 for the front and 55 for the rear is common.., > > > > I know...
Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:09:29 -0700
...Used ~ 3/4 litre. > >> > >> In archives, these caught my eye: Rear wheel cylinder position (early > >> MY) and brake switch(s) air bound. (MC replacement...
Thule 953 Foot Pack
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Tue, 4 May 2004 14:40:18 -0700
...I mounted the front rack just forward of the edge of the poptop, and the rears just forward of the rear wheels. This compels...
Free tools for Rear Bearings and other stuff
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:29:18 -0500
...Bleed rear brake. See vanagon.com archives if you don't know >> how. >> 20. Put on rear tire and put a thin coat of...
Re: What is the worst design part in the Vanagon WAS-Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
Mon, 19 Jul 2004 13:31:13 -0400
...These holes are right in front of the wheel arch so the holes can >be kept constantly wet just in case they don't...
Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 21 Jun 2018 09:09:45 -0400
...Lots of info in the archives and Dennis's site. Great time to get new brake fluid in there, flush the brakes, and maybe...
center of gravity and handling in wind (was RE: On the issue of Drag Coefficient, etc.
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Wed, 31 Mar 2004 23:25:25 -0500
...I don't carry notably heavy stuff in the rear. I don't have a rear seat. Sitting on the back part of the...
Re: Fuel tank remove / replace
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:48:54 -0400
...that with the 4 wheels on the ground... oufff. Anyway, if you want to do it, raise the rear of the front of the...
Re: Clutch slave cylinder and leaking coolant
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Mon, 7 Jan 2002 13:16:21 -0800
...Clutch slave cylinder and leaking coolant > 1989 Vanagon 2.1L 2-wheel drive 125k > > Hello all - I have two issues: > > Issue 1 - I have...
Still can't bleed Brake system
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Thu, 18 May 2006 21:57:42 -0400
...Anyway, put in the replacement >rear > >wheel cylinder, and start to bleed again. rear wheels bleeding fine. >At > >one point I was getting fluid...
Re: Late Burgundy Carat/Weekender on VA CL
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 09:01:59 -0700
...Both rear wheel arches are damaged, the drivers side door drops down a quarter inch when you open it, the interior is FILTHY (more...
Re: Lower bleeder screw question (searched archives)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:48:14 -0700
...I would pump about 10x's per wheel then on > last stroke, kept pedal down with piece of wood braced against seat, > then shut...
Re: Swing Axle Boot Leak Question Redux
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:57:24 -0800
...the archives - there was a good post similar to this - but no > > follow up replies. > > > > I had my '88 Wolfsburg with the rear end...
Vanagon Bass - My Solution
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 3 Feb 2003 23:34:38 EST
...I used a Pioneer (details in the archives) with Thiel parameters consistent with the space available under the driver's seat. Of course I...
Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 19 Feb 2006 17:49:06 -0800
...assuming you already had larger wheels)... Some clarification, please? > > Cya, > Robert Robert, The caliper has much heavier architecture as the keyway for the rotor...
Re: Replacing the clutch slave cylinder
Historical mailing list - dr
Wed, 14 Jan 2004 06:18:54 -0500
You can look at the slave cylinder and its mounting through the left rear wheel well. You will see that due to the design...
Re: Braking Distance
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 03:08:43 +0000
...From the Archive: The flower children's bus grows up. | | | Stephen On Sunday, August 9, 2020, 04:02:25 PM EDT, David Boan <dboan...
Re: Syncro driveshaft problems (maybe?)
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Thu, 3 Jun 1999 22:00:21 +0200
...me and to the rear and were most noticeable in the body of the van, not the steering wheel. They increased in severity very...
Re: I4 conversion exhaust
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 20:28:37 -0800
...degree bend back toward the rear and then out to the driver side ahead of the rear wheel. This required a simple layer of...
Re: Syncro upgrade?
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Tue, 28 Mar 2000 08:39:56 -0800
...the mountain interior of Colorado, and have "made > due" with the rear wheel drive, but would obviously benefit > from the Syncro option. > > Thanks in...
Re: TIPS
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 02:47:00 -0700
...This has been addressed in the archives. I have even contributed to it when I converted my 2wd Doka to powersteering (PS). Here's...
Re: Brake Noises
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 1 Jun 2011 23:17:13 -0700
...OR.... > broken spring dragging on drum. > > This stuff should be in the archives. Off the top of my head, Ken > Wilford's rear shoe...
Re: HELP with wiring VW foglight switch to Hella 500's in 85 Westy
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sat, 9 Sep 2000 19:31:12 -0700
...I used > up most of my time today, however, searching the archives for tips on using > the VW switch with the relay that came...
Re: Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:29:47 -0700
...only! Vehicles > with automatic transmissions require that the rear wheels be off the > ground, rear brakes locked, and the transmission in "Drive". Two people...
Engine removal, long winded...... Seeking advice
Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:01:15 -0600
...engine to clear the rear deck, as I only have 'standard' 2 and three ton hydraulic jacks on wheels. Do I need a trans...
Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:35:37 +0000
...what I'm considering: >>> 1) Overhaul the rear brakes, hope for an improvement there >>> 2) Rear disc brakes (i.e., the smallcar or burley...
Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 7 Nov 2005 00:08:14 -0500
...lines under the van towards the receiver dryer (in the left rear wheel well). If the oil residue is heavier on one side than...
Re: Massachusetts Westy for sale
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 12:22:01 -0700
...rust and/or damage painted over > on the passenger side rear wheel arch area?� Looks like similar on > driver side too.� This may explain...
Re: Braking Distance
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 03:36:29 +0000
...10:1 rule is weight at the wheels so need a formulae for how increased vehicle weight increases braking distance. Get Outlook for Android...
Re: Poor mileage update
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 2 Dec 2007 14:22:10 -0800
...in the archives > if curious) and got the wheels aligned a couple weeks ago (except for the > camber of the rear wheels because the...
Re: Swing Axle Boot Leak Question - the only Swing Axle 88 Vanagon in existence
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:44:14 -0800
...the archives - there was a good post similar to this - but no follow up replies. I had my '88 Wolfsburg with the rear end...
Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:50:05 -0800
...Used ~ 3/4 litre. >> >> In archives, these caught my eye: Rear wheel cylinder position (early >> MY) and brake switch(s) air bound. (MC replacement...
Re: Rust Proofing Recommendations/ slowing rust down / Recommendations in
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:12:31 -0400
...Much easier to > drill a > hole at the bottom centre of the inner wheel arch in either side to get > these > areas. That makes...
Re: coolant gauge were is normal
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Fri, 24 Aug 2001 21:19:50 -0700
Dug this out of my personal archive of old Vanagon List posts: - Open both front and rear heater valves fully (Rear heater valve is...
Re: Cheap westy on craigslist
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:13:57 -0700
...the slider, and a bit of rust over the right rear wheel arch. It has a 1.8L in-line engine mounted to a...
Re: help from you breadloafers or former ones...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 31 Aug 94 22:52:44 ADT
...Rust OVER (???) the 3 fenders means it's coming out from the inside, where the wheel arches are joined to the outer body skin...
Re: the VW Eurovan's future is doomed here in the US...please read and give feedback
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 13 Jun 2002 12:58:28 -0500
...Mercedes-Benz 5-speed automatic w/overdrive > Rear axle ratio: 3.73 > Steering: Power-assisted rack and pinion > > Brakes: 4-wheel hydraulic discs with...
Re: more on Woosung tires...
Historical mailing list - jimt
Wed, 1 Dec 2004 15:26:17 -0700
...t have a tread depth thingy). > > Mounted on the rear, mostly unloaded, 40psi. > > wheel arch height one rotation distance > > Woosung 706mm 78" (1981.2mm...
Re: Want to see what's different on the Syncro 16 rear brakes?
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sat, 7 Aug 2010 09:17:24 -0700
...I ain't > lyin', baby. ;-) > > By the way, in case you were not aware, VW Classic Parts is now marketing > 16" arches. They might...
Re: Front defroster
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Fri, 31 Oct 2003 12:10:55 -0500
...I do have another 3-speed switch on the dash that runs the rear heater (under the rear seat) and I was wondering if...
Re: Leaking CV Boot... :)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:08:35 -0800
...the archives - there was a good post similar to this - but > no > >>> follow up replies. > >>> > >>> I had my '88 Wolfsburg with the rear end...
Re: fuel line size
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 22 Jul 1997 20:41:50 CDT
...the hardest ones to get to are the just-outside-the-engine- compartment, behind the rear wheels. they are WAAAAAY up high and just...
Re: Still can't bleed Brake system
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Fri, 19 May 2006 01:20:10 -0400
...Anyway, put in the replacement >> rear >> >wheel cylinder, and start to bleed again. rear wheels bleeding fine. >> At >> >one point I was getting fluid...
Re: [WetWesties] Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Thu, 30 Jul 2015 08:41:58 -0600
...Banging it with a broomstick or pipe inserted above the > rear wheel may also work. > The "hard start syndrome" typically shows up when the...
Re: Brake Noises
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 09:12:23 -0400
...OR.... >> broken spring dragging on drum. >> >> This stuff should be in the archives. Off the top of my head, Ken >> Wilford's rear shoe...
Re: [Syncro] Paging owners of syncro.org springs...info needed
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Fri, 14 Feb 2003 16:22:47 -0500
...Again, I >> only need this for the >> rears. Also, if you have added a solid gold poptop >> or other accessories >> that dramatically change the...
questions about 79 westy I Mike might buy (longiish)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Mar 1996 04:45:03 GMT
...Both cabin doors were replaced then and seem to fit fine (except drivers side which has slightly bent wheel arch. this doesn't jam...
Re: Rust Proofing Recommendations/ slowing rust down / Recommendations in
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:13:27 -0400
...Much easier > > to drill a > > hole at the bottom centre of the inner wheel arch in either side to get > > these > > areas. That makes...
Re: [WetWesties] Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
Thu, 30 Jul 2015 09:14:51 -0500
...Banging it with a broomstick or pipe inserted above the > rear wheel may also work. > The "hard start syndrome" typically shows up when the...
Re: Body & Fender Resource Needed
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Mon, 5 Dec 2005 10:35:57 -0500
...My passenger side rear wheel well flare was damaged by an > accident with a deer by the previous owner. It was pulled back into...
Re: Noise from rear...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 6 Feb 2004 16:07:29 -0600
...We have this >> >> >bothersome > > >>noise coming from the rear wheel area. It sounds like a cv joint >> >> >but the > > >>mechanics we brought it to...
Re: fuel leak / starting problem
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Sun, 14 Dec 2003 17:37:08 -0500
...It is large > enough for me to clearly smell gas if i stick my nose near the rear wheels. > > I did locate it last...
Heat handling design error help
Historical mailing list
Thu, 06 Jun 1996 06:39:20 -0700
...An archive description of an engine transplant mentions that a rear wheel well area with high air flow successfully accepted an air to fluid...
Re: Brake booster woes.
Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
Wed, 1 Aug 2001 09:18:05 -0400
...I believe that the rear shoe is the worst for not using the brake material. I read, I think on the archives, about this...
Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:17:19 -0800
...Used ~ 3/4 litre. >> >> >> >> In archives, these caught my eye: Rear wheel cylinder position (early >> >> MY) and brake switch(s) air bound. (MC replacement...
Re: Newbie Question Flood - Hot start
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:27:50 -0800
...ignition key to the start position while you reach in the rear wheel well with a suitable tool and tap the starter solenoid. This...
Re: Jump on this one!
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:08:48 -0800
...I > can't. > > My 83 diesel westy has rust staining coming through a repaired area > between the rear wheel arch and the sliding door...
Syncro Changing 14" to 16" Version
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 26 Jan 1997 11:47:10 -0500
...remember to measure from the wheelwell to the *metal* part of the wheelwell arch, not to the plastic wheelwell Tristar moldings you have on...
Re: Brake Noises
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 09:26:03 -0400
...OR.... >> broken spring dragging on drum. >> >> This stuff should be in the archives. Off the top of my head, Ken >> Wilford's rear shoe...
Re: 88 GL - Rear Brakes
Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:29:40 -0800
...88 GL - Rear Brakes > > I've got to tear into the rear brake on Ol' Red. I hesitate to ask - but: > > Anyone have a...