Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 13+: 60 results shown for worm.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: How much weight can I carry?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:36:44 -0400
  ...tire as well as the minimum tire specification (open can of worms here). ***I queried my insurance company (USAA) about this in context of...
• Re: Odometer Repair-Migrating Shaft
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 12:48:14 -0700
  ...left and disengages from the (white) gear which drives the (red) > worm gear. > > The beige gear is not loose on the shaft, a condition...
• Re: No start
  Historical mailing list - Grant Johnson
  Thu, 26 May 2016 12:32:07 -0700
  ...That was it's own can of worms, with the fuel tank outlet being 12 mm and the pump inlet being 7......... I'm...
• Re: Richards fog light query, inside look
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 5 Apr 2020 18:10:51 +0000
  ...But, that requires digging into the cluster which can open up a can of failed worms. (blue ribbon, dash bulb issues) Neil. On 4...
• Re: Starter Replacment
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:23:59 +0100
  Well, here's a can of worms. You don't say which model van you have, 2 WD, Syncro or diesel. Then the two...
• Re: rough idle, gas guzzling, oil dripping van
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:37:05 -0500
  You got a can o worms there, and everytime I talk about a 2.1, I get in trouble.Never stopped me before. The...
• Re: Are Vanagons pretty?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:45:09 +1300
  ...probably updated, but probably no great improvement on the Split's worm & peg unit (a rack conversion is the way to go with both...
• Re: virus from vanagon list
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 13:39:56 -0700
  ...will run a VBS, VBE or WSF file (depending of the worm version). The VBScript file will create and show a JPG file with...
• Re: Steering gear
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Grant
  Wed, 2 Nov 1994 18:53:49 +0000 (WET)
  ...Now, I have located the source of the problem > which is the worm gear? connecting the steering wheel column to the front > wheels and...
• Re: Odometer failed, any advice?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:01:27 -0800
  ...of crazy glue on the gear that is driven by the worm gear. Now it resets very smoothly...but it only will turn a...
• Re: simple question about valve cover and waterboxer NOT for sale
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 11:31:57 -0400
  ...Any ideas what to try here? Have I opened the proverbial can o worms? Jerry TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition 1981...
• Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:22:01 -0700
  ...I opened her up and found the black gear >> that >> sits on the outer edge of the shaft and meshes with a worm gear...
• Re: Alarm system, was Bus story - using a gun???
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:48:45 -0800
  ...Now actually USING a gun in self defense is an entirely different can of worms... Chris
• interesting TRUE facts
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 07:47:58 -0700
  ...Trenchers were never washed, and, a lot of times, worms and mold got into the wood and old bread. After eating off wormy moldy...
• tiico engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 10:02:39 -0700
  Hi all; It is starting to look like the German head-gasket worm that lays its eggs in Vanagon waterboxers got to mine too...
• Re: No start
  Historical mailing list - Grant Johnson
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 17:55:06 -0700
  ...That was it's own can of worms, with the fuel >>> tank >>> > outlet being 12 mm and the pump inlet being 7......... >>> -- >>> Neil n...
• FW: Air Conditioning help
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:50:27 -0500
  ...Don't open that can of worms. Bob Clemmer -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dave...
• Re: too much propane?
  Historical mailing list - bill harris
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 07:45:01 -0700
  ...might cause a leak like you > >describe is a cracked or worm seal on the valve stem. > >If you're getting liquid from the...
• Re: Recommendations, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 10:49:25 -0400
  ...the odometer gear (in the dasboard) does > not engage the driving worm-gear, so I question the odometer!) > -"gold" colour with gold colour (light...
• Re: Pop-top canvas replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:48:31 -0400
  ...Pop-top canvas replacement. > > > OK, folks here is a can of worms to be opened. I need to change the > canvass on my '87...
• Re: WBX Nightmares...For me I turned them into pleasant dreams...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 22:05:42 EDT
  ...to do a conversion and open yourself to a can of worms of unknown trouble OR fix the few problems with WBX engine. I...
• Re: How to do a head reseal on a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:35:52 -0700
  ...will need more parts and tools and open more cans of worms. It is very common for the head to be bad on these...
• Re: virus filtering?? NVC
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 00:04:14 -0700
  ...It is a nasty worm and in most > cases requires a reformatting of the hard drive. I know because it > happened to me. If...
• Re: Burning Man / West Coast trip write up
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 14:47:24 -0600
  ...it a lifetime > experience! > > Tom Myers > Syracuse NY > > _________________________________________________________________ > Boo! Scare away worms, viruses and so much more! Try Windows Live > OneCare! > http://onecare.live...
• Re: Van-O-Rama #10 on September 11, 2010
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:05:12 +0200
  ...wrote: > > > The respect and friendship between fellow Vanagoneers is so > "heart-worming". > > > > I'll be there too if I don't throw up first...
• Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 17:55:38 -0500
  ...Now that I get it back, I still can't turn them! That's going to make the nifty worm gear jack worthless. Which...
• Re: van won't start, making progress
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 20:48:01 -0700
  ...guage, a hose barb to fit it and a couple three worm drive clamps. Remove the aforementioned bolt, slip the piece of hose on...
• Re: Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:17:11 -0600
  ...Maybe I jsut opened up a can of worms... > > > > Dan > > Los Angeles, CA > > "Winky" the '85 Westy Weekender > > > > On Dec 21, 2011, at 7...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 12 May 2013 17:28:21 -0700
  ...Time for a whole new can o' worms for this old dog! Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Jim Arnott [mailto:jrasite@eoni.com] Sent: Sunday...
• Re: Hung in the middle - Bumper drawings
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 24 May 2002 14:13:37 -0700
  ...safety device? > > > > That's a can-o'-worms that I wouldn't want to open > > > > (Aargh, worms!!!) > > > > Karl Wolz > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Phil S...
• Re: virus?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 13:45:46 -0800
  ...For additional information, read the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Description of Sulfnbk.exe and How to Replace the Program File (Q301316) The virus/worm...
• Re: Burning Man / West Coast trip write up
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 13:31:41 -0700
  ...it a lifetime experience! > > Tom Myers > Syracuse NY > > _________________________________________________________________ > Boo!Scare away worms, viruses and so much more! Try Windows Live OneCare! > http://onecare.live...
• Re: steel coolant lines on a '84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:50:23 -0800
  ...The pipes are strong and sturdy under the van, but I plan to use >> some worm drive clamps to get a tighter fit. >> >> The...
• Re: I like Platinum Cat vs gasoline heater
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 20:35:06 EDT
  ...you making a mistake by selecting a propane heater. > 6000 BTU is not enough to stay worm at night in any US area. I...
• Re: Coolant line complications - early vs. late Vanagons.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 05:57:57 -0400
  ...Thanks so much! -- Scientists warn that traveling through space-time by means of a cosmic wormhole may be extremely dangerous.
• Re: Nice 1991 Westie wanted - maybe
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Sun, 25 Aug 2013 18:46:36 -0400
  ...to be consistently higher and full of the good old IRON WORM due to the high level of rain and humility. My 91 renovation...
• Bubble Flare tool kit for sale
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:58:35 -0400
  ...I also purchased the correct fuel line clamps instead of the worm clamps that came with it. An excellent deal at 300.00 shipped...
• Re: Exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 14:54:07 -0800
  ---Austin <austins@IX.NETCOM.COM> wrote: > > At 08:54 AM 2/28/98 -0800, you wrote: > >Well here goes -- another can of worms to...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 11:29:07 -0400
  ...Some worm gear hose clamps, some original crimp on, and one that was the same as the ones I got from Bus Depot. It...
• Re: Odometer Repair-Migrating Shaft
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 17:02:57 -0800
  ...left and disengages from the (white) gear which drives the (red) > > worm gear. > > > > The beige gear is not loose on the shaft, a condition...
• Re: ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 22 Nov 2003 07:15:42 EST
  ETKA, opened a real can of worms here ! Thanks to all who have offered words of support. When I get rich from "selling" ETKA...
• Re: Hung in the middle - Bumper drawings
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 24 May 2002 16:26:06 -0700
  ...safety device? > > > > > > That's a can-o'-worms that I wouldn't want to open > > > > > > (Aargh, worms!!!) > > > > > > Karl Wolz > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Phil S...
• Re: Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 22:09:14 -0500
  This is a can of worms. My converter is at the recyclers, and the rear end of the Van is free and clear. I...
• Re: Starter Bushing Blues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:44:09 -0700
  ...the tap bottoms out in the bushing hole, ( against the engine case actually ) and you just keep turning, and it worms the bushing right...
• Re: R&R Transmission with winch?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 16:12:04 -0800
  ...R in the field would be UNcommon, I carry a nice worm gear > winch for engine removal. Figured this could be done easily. Besides...
• Re: Violated - LVC but Vanagon related
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:57:43 -0500
  ...Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 10:24 AM > > Right On! > Thieves are like the parasitic worms (that they are) that make the > general resistance of...
• Re: List Wisdom - DIY rear bearings...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 06:52:14 -0700
  ...my vehicles all my life. > > Am I opening a can of worms trying to do this on my own? > > It looks like I'd...
• Re: Valve Cover Gaskets and Lifter adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 13:15:13 -0400
  ...or am I going to open up a potential can of worms a month before my trip. I don't have any oil leaks...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 14:08:00 -0800
  ...crappy worm gear hose clamps. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-l9SBND8VbDg/UqzU5iqThQI/AAAAAAAAIss/hEzzgw35Ff8/s640/OEM%2520WBX%2520Injectors%2520etc.%2520%253F.jpg https://lh4.googleusercontent...
• Re: Personal note, no Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 May 2012 12:39:54 -0400
  ...him. >I wept far him seven days and nights till the worm fastened on him. >Because of my brother I am afraid of death...
• Re: adjusting sliding door height
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 21:49:29 +0000
  ...Aft adjustment....Man!....what a can of worms!!!  I loosened the 2 hex bolts holding the waistline bearing assembly at aft end of Slider...
• Re: simple question about valve cover and waterboxer NOT for sale
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 08:46:45 -0700
  ...Any ideas what to try here? Have I opened the proverbial can o worms? Jerry TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition 1981...
• Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 11:56:03 -0700
  ...A veritable can of worms. If only it > were that simple, as I'm trying to figure it all for my > own 2WD Westy...
• Re: intro, trip through the daises, power windows
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 14:35:08 -0400
  ...came off the >spool inside the unit and jammed in the worm drive. I've been exploring >the local junk yards to find a...
• Re: Violated - LVC but Vanagon related
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:43:29 -0700
  ...Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 10:24 AM > > Right On! > > Thieves are like the parasitic worms (that they are) that make the > general resistance of...
• Re: Current coolant hose repairs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:56:35 -0500
  ...So I had the option of trimming the tab a bit or using a worm clamp. I trimmed the tab and then was able...
• Re: Violated - LVC but Vanagon related
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:04:15 -0700
  ...Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 10:24 AM Right On! Thieves are like the parasitic worms (that they are) that make the general resistance of...
• Re: 87 Westy needs new power locks
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Thu, 15 May 1997 01:16:05 -0500
  ...If it chatters or whirrs when you provide power, but nothing moves, it's stripped gears. [Mine failed because the bushing on the worm...
• Re: steel coolant lines on a '84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:27:52 -0600
  ...The pipes are strong and sturdy under the van, but I plan to use > >> some worm drive clamps to get a tighter fit. > >> > >> The...
• Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:07:27 -0700
  ...I opened her up and found the black gear > that > >> sits on the outer edge of the shaft and meshes with a worm gear...