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• Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 20:00:57 -0800
  ...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: 88 GL - Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:46:20 -0500
  ...88 GL - Rear Brakes > > I've got to tear into the rear brake on Ol' Red. I hesitate to ask - but: > > Anyone have a...
• Re: Noise from rear...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Feb 2004 15:58:55 -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: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:27:10 -0800
  ...The > driver's side front tire was completely sunk within the wheel arch > (explaining the rubbing noise, particularly while turning), while the > passenger side...
• Re: Help! Changing coolant of 91 Westy...Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Fonni Chang
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 20:16:11 EDT
  ...the rubber host next to the right hand side of the rear wheel. I follow James instruction and flush the cooling system, drain again...
• Re: waste no time rebuilding
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 14:53:19 -0400
  ...i have also rebuilt rabbit/A1 chassis rear wheel cylinders during midnight wrench sessions when i had to get to work the next day...
• Re: 88 GL - Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:54:37 -0600
  ...88 GL - Rear Brakes >> >> I've got to tear into the rear brake on Ol' Red. I hesitate to ask - but: >> >> Anyone have a...
• Re: I4 conversion exhaust
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 20:33:17 -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: 400mm Lift to Flush
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 13:59:18 -0400
  ...I Radiator to rear wheels is about 135 inches. Rear wheels to front wheels is about 100 inches. 12" lift at front wheels will...
• Baby got new shoes (tires)
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Wed, 29 May 2002 16:48:22 -0400
  ...scary looking and the rears BARELY came off. I was afraid the impact wrench was going to break the wheel studs. I would NEVER...
• Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 6 Nov 2005 21:25:32 -0800
  ...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: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:51:04 -0500
  ...A few hours work. >> 2.      Left rear bumper missing corner. Allowing sharp edges to >> catch. >> 3.      Fuel lines leaking fuel. Siliconed and held by...
• Re: seat belts..take a look at this.. (was: Re: who cares?)
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 16:22:46 -0700
  ...Same decade (but during later 60s), I rear ended a car in fog at about 20 mph wearing a seat belt, and walked away...
• Re: HELP with wiring VW foglight switch to Hella 500's in 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 20:33:08 -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...
• Front Shock Replacement, 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 4 Aug 2012 13:17:01 -0700
  ...1.� Chock rear wheels with slats of wood, emergency brake on. 2. � With vehicle on ground, use a 22 mm (not 23 mm per...
• Re: 6 cylinder engine? (longish response)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 07:32:19 EST
  In a message dated 11/23/01 11:20:52 PM Pacific Standard Time, developtrust@HOME.COM writes: << I've been searching the archives...
• Arrogance
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:05:30 +0100
  ...The whole world was moving to front wheel drive, VW was stubbornly pushing rear engined vehicles. And not only that! Up until 1984 aircooled...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:09:05 -0500
  ...with a hammer, or use a broomstick inserted above the right rear wheel. If this type of thing causes the solenoid to activate, you...
• Re: Braking Distance
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:03:57 -0400
  ...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: Still can't bleed Brake system
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 21 May 2006 12:31:11 -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...
• FS: 87 Syncro Westy Weekender (sorry for the long post)
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:14:21 -0600
  ...inch wheels with bfg allterrain ta's(go west wheels) -a fastforward lift kit(new springs in front and spacers in the rear) -old...
• Re: seat belts..take a look at this.. (was: Re: who cares?)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 23 Sep 2000 23:06:22 -0500
  ...BOX 3688 Networking Architecture and Technology > Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com > 94309-3688 415.517.3519
• Re: Still can't bleed Brake system
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 19 May 2006 16:31:45 -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...
• All About 16" Wheels - CV-900s Have Arrived
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 18:44:14 -0500
  ...Additional of my comments about Ronal wheels appears in the archives here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/5508 WHAT ABOUT GOWESTY WHEELS...
• Re: Another word on shocks
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 2 May 1999 22:02:09 PDT
  ...ride.) If you want some more info and opinions check the archives--there have been numerous threads on this topic. MM >From: Rissman <rissman...
• Re: How easy is it to put a poptop into a standard vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:31:31 -0700
  ...the pop top i found was reversed to the sort we see on most and the luggage rack portion went to the rear cutting...
• German syncro Club
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 30 May 1997 08:29:13 -0400
  This stuff should get into the archives. Interesting that we could purchase the rear breaks from the VW LT and install them into our...
• Re: Brakes not letting go all the way in the rear? Clunk after stopping...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 7 May 2008 12:09:27 -0700
  ...If at possible, get the drum off the flange, For doing brake work, I like to remove the wheel mounting flange too, for easy...
• Re: Vanagon OEM tire report Yes, I am still using a 22 year old
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 08:24:09 -0800
  ...of the 14" narrow wheel and the weight. There is tons of information about proper vanagon tires in the archives or at vanagon.com...
• Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:39:01 +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: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:40:55 -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...
• Re: NVC: what's a good non-running bus worth?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:44:51 -0400
  ...i found the dead mouse in the headliner near the vents and behind the rear door panel over the wheel arch. i also got...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:25:28 -0400
  ...freely. > Also, while doing the brakes check the archives for my instructions > lubricating the rear bearings. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Just got another vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 16 Feb 2005 07:55:47 -0500
  ...steering wheel,) > CD > player, new front blower motor, rear heater, water pump, all CV > joints, very > straight body, no rust, fold-down rear bed...
• Re: Preparing for The Big Trip (moving to the left coast)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 08:06:06 -0700 (PDT)
  ...the part for <$100 back east, so we kept moving) -cooked rear wheel bearings revealed themselves when we got home, $60.00 part, 2...
• Re: That Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:27:12 -0400
  ...for "Front wheel drive". If you want pictures, just ask and I'll take some. Mike >I know from searching the archives that others...
• Re: <no subject> was piston wear, should be conversion issues
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:44:29 -0800
  ...and there was one (1!) thing that needed work, a leaky rear wheel cylinder. Body in fabulous shape. You just don't find these...
• Removing 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, Heater, Heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 22:44:28 -0700
  ...Really ought to be in the archives. Jim Arnott List Administration Spare Vanagon +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon 2.1 L Trans: Automatic Mileage: 120,000...
• Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:37:46 +0200
  ...I Radiator to rear wheels is about 135 inches. Rear wheels to front wheels is about 100 inches. 12" lift at front wheels will...
• Re: fuel line? (sorry, archives down)
  Historical mailing list - Smith, James F
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 13:21:34 -0500
  ...notice that some of the fuel line that goes over the wheel-well/rear axle is PLASTIC, so be careful with it. it also...
• greenhorn questions: Answered
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 00:39:23 -0500
  ...Your transmission is fixed to the vehicle, but the rear wheels move up and down about 15-20 inches (or there abouts) as you...
• Re: Still can't bleed Brake system
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 27 May 2006 21:58:10 -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...
• AC
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 19:29:01 -0700
  ...They did the dye test and found a leaking $10.00 valve in the rear cupboard. Replaced that and filled with Freon. Everything worked...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:35:33 -0400
  ...Also, while doing the brakes check the archives for my instructions lubricating the rear bearings. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: New Noise coming from under the body
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:35:02 -0700
  ...Better yet, get the rear end up safely on blocks/jack stands at home, and turn the wheels by hand to see if anything...
• Re: What is the worst design part in the Vanagon WAS-Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - David Menche
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 22:06:32 -0700
  ...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: Derek's Syncro alignment specs
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 01:18:28 -0500 (EST)
  ...The measurement is taken by measuring the distance between the wheelwell and the center of the wheel. Once you are able to obtain the...
• Re: Engine removal, long winded...... Seeking advice
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:42:43 -0700
  ...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: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:16:02 -0800
  I'm a little hesitant to remove the springs though I imagine there's lots in the archives about that. I'll look into...
• Re: CV boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 16:07:34 -0800
  ...the axle shaft be removed without removing the wheel bearing housing, > axle nut, and rear brakes? It looks like I could simply unbolt the...
• Re: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:25:22 -0800
  ...Left rear bumper missing corner. Allowing sharp edges to catch. >>> 3. Fuel lines leaking fuel. Siliconed and held by electrical tape >>> 4. Fuel filter...
• Report on K$3 Westy Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 12:07:58 -0500
  ...There is another accident damage on the right rear wheel arch and side panel. The rear bumper is actually rusted through (besides being smashed...
• Re: Projektzwo Raising Kit
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 08 Aug 1997 13:28:00 -0400
  ...since I have already raised the rear. I'll also cc this to get it into the archives. At 10:55 AM 8/8...
• Re: fuel tank crossover...
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:10:34 -0700
  ...There are some valves on top of those tanks that are plumbed back to the charcoal canister in the right rear wheelwell with a...
• Re: removing rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:53:16 -0600
  ...to remove the rear hub/axle nut on >my 89 Westy (2wd) to install some longer studs for a wheel upgrade. >If I recall...
• Re: Troubleshooting a noise
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 27 May 2010 20:13:10 -0400
  Check the rear brake hubs to make sure they are properly torqued. Sounds like they may have loosened and you now have a rear...
• Re: Fw: 2 WD Vanagon Westfalia Coil Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 2 May 2001 22:21:22 -0700
  ...Its difficult to get a cmparison to my wheel arches beacuse ive got the plastic bitsbut when i jack the front up ive got...
• Hilarious SUV news
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 13:06:28 -0500
  ...com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2000/1 2/01/MNW37057.DTL Big Wheels Will Rule S.F. Roads State Farm to...
• Re: Jump on this one!
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:02:06 -0500
  ...My 83 diesel westy has rust staining coming through a repaired area between the rear wheel arch and the sliding door, down low on...
• Re: Arrogance
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:14:12 -0700
  ...The whole world was moving to front > wheel drive, VW was stubbornly pushing rear engined vehicles. And not only > that! Up until 1984 aircooled...