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• Re: Westy seating/sleeping: Questions for families of 5+
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:16:50 -0800
  ...with Tricia Ibai, India, and ????? coming soon) > >>> '87 westy (Anyone have a stretched vanagon for sale?) > >>> > >> > > > > > > > > -- > > Joe T. > > '85 Wolfsburg Westy Subie 2.2 >
• UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:24:44 -0500
  ...Rack shown in one of the pictures (Microbus rack with feet stretched and re-welding/painted to fit vanagon) is also going to be...
• Baja Syncro Chronicles vol 117, long
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:01:50 -0700
  ...Mark 87 Syncro Baja Camper 87 Syncro Passenger 83 Stretched Turbo Diesel ........
• Re: Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 16:15:00 -0600
  ...told me the nuts had been cherry red and the cylinder studs were stretched (lost temper, me and the studs) Considering that this engine...
• Re: Baja Syncro Chronicles vol 117, long
  Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:54:33 -0400
  ...it with our neighbors. > It does not get any better than this. > > Mark > 87 Syncro Baja Camper > 87 Syncro Passenger > 83 Stretched Turbo Diesel > ........ >
• Re: Happy Friday, Rear brake adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 2 Sep 2022 12:33:25 -0400
  ...I also had to tighten the nut due to cable stretch on my 85 as the newly installed GW system stretched. On the 84...
• Re: UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:42:04 -0500
  ...Rack shown in one of the pictures (Microbus rack with feet stretched and re-welding/painted to fit vanagon) is also going to be...
• Re: Friday - Geo Metro Race
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 12:26:20 -0800
  ...flashed me a smile as his .7 extra liters of > motor > >>> >>> stretched its legs. I kept my foot gamely in it, though, waiting > for...
• GPS and Routing Software Report with Some Euro-comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 00:03:48 EDT
  ...As to our transportation, we used a Ford Focus (stretched) station wagon with a common rail turbo diesel 2.0L engine and 5 speed...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 21:20:34 -0800
  ...I was in a hurry & now wished I had stretched out the time > > scale to see the noise on the peak region better. If...
• Re: Head stud testing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 15:07:27 -0500
  ...If the studs have stretched past their service > length you throw them out. > > Thanks, Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > www.stir-plate.com > www...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:06:04 -0700
  ...I stretched the > spring and screwed the adjuster in full stop, which only took it about > 9.5 inches. So probably my regulator is...
• Re: UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 22:27:58 -0500
  ...Rack shown in one of the pictures (Microbus rack with feet > stretched and re-welding/painted to fit vanagon) is also going to be...
• Re: Convertible car seat for Vanagon - Canadian Safety Standards
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:54:16 -0700
  ...Even earlier, if they're defective in any way (worn, weathered, torn, > frayed, stretched, aging, etc.). > I don't think it's a good...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 08:26:18 -0600
  ...Conversely, if you stretched the spring (elastically) and extended the mechanism the spring would be exertind 'pull' force. The stiffness of a spring is...
• Re: Sliding door snap in screen
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 09:41:48 -0700
  ...As you're working your way down, the vinyl can be stretched or compressed if needed to adjust how the screen meets the floor...
• Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Tue, 28 Jun 2016 02:17:09 +0000
  ...I have stretched the tubes much too far a few times ...and even that doesn't cut or squish the seals. oh the spring...
• Weekend Vanwork: Propane, lights, exhaust, gas pedal, etc
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 22:52:16 -0400
  ...Everything is old and at least slightly worn and stretched. ) Anyway, I put things all back together, spare tire back up, etc. and went...
• Re: UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:04:03 -0500
  ...Rack shown in one of the pictures (Microbus rack with feet stretched and re-welding/painted to fit vanagon) is also going to be...
• question of oil level (cont)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Oct 1994 23:06:58 -0500
  ...Apparently the insulation and grease kept it from shorting out until a 100+ day -- when the insulation stretched maybe a little too much, and...
• sliding door screen (long)
  Historical mailing list - ncdragonfly
  Fri, 21 May 1999 11:18:56 -0400
  ...I remounted the fire extinguisher against the passenger seat pedestal/battery box thus allowing room for the screen to be stretched somewhat more tautly...
• Re: overheating issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 21:00:06 -0400
  ...That is the sound of the heads and block warping while the studs are getting stretched and the rubber gaskets are melting. The other...
• Re: changing pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:19:54 +0000
  ...the canvas on and be sure it > >> was > >> properly centered and stretched at the front corners, and that led to > >> applying > >> the canvas to...
• Trip to Buringing Man Part 5
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 12:23:28 EDT
  ...By the time we reach Empire it's dark and the headlamps of the string of vehiles in the procession behind us are stretched...
• Back Online
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 22:54:57 -0500
  ...He inspected the tank threads, They seemed worn and stretched, so I ordered another tank with a new pressure cap, and new sensor. Installed...
• Re: Head stud testing
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:02:12 -0500
  ...If the studs have stretched past their > service > > length you throw them out. > > > > Thanks, Tom Hargrave > > www.kegkits.com > > www.stir-plate.com > > www...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 20:32:04 -0600
  ...Conversely, if you > stretched the spring (elastically) and extended the mechanism the spring > would be exertind 'pull' force. > > The stiffness of a spring is...
• Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:57:38 -0700
  ...Tack gasket sealer on both sides of the > seals. > > I have stretched the tubes much too far a few times ...and even that > doesn...
• Picture: changing pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:18:27 +0000
  ...the canvas on and be sure it > >> was > >> properly centered and stretched at the front corners, and that led to > >> applying > >> the canvas to...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:30:42 -0700
  ...I stretched >> the >> spring and screwed the adjuster in full stop, which only took it >> about >> 9.5 inches. So probably my regulator is...
• Re: Sliding door snap in screen
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 13:19:47 -0500
  ...As you're working your way down, the vinyl can be > stretched or compressed if needed to adjust how the screen meets the > floor...
• Re: Torque Wrench
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 00:27:32 +0100
  ...Once the bolt for these systems has been stretched (strained) a specified amount, one can see why it would be advised to not use...
• Re: Picture: changing pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:14:56 -0800
  ...the canvas on and be sure it > > >> was > > >> properly centered and stretched at the front corners, and that led to > > >> applying > > >> the canvas to...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:12:41 -0800
  ...cause the PO drove the timing chain until it was so stretched.......... it jumped time, and when the valves hit the pistons ..........instead of...
• Re: Head stud testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:50:16 -0400
  ...If the studs have > > stretched past their > service > > length you throw them out. > > > > Thanks, Tom Hargrave > > www.kegkits.com > > www.stir-plate.com > > www...
• Re: Help identifying part (image provided)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 6 May 2007 22:11:31 -0500
  ...When you tear it or pull it, the plastic backing gets stretched out, and the adhesive on that last 1/2"-1" (12-25...
• Re: How my engine rebuild is going
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 17 May 2004 08:42:34 -0400
  ...At the > time of the over heating, the head studs may have over stretched, and > when things cooled they lost there preload and thus...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 09:58:19 -0700
  ...Conversely, if you > stretched the spring (elastically) and extended the mechanism the spring > would be exertind 'pull' force. > > The stiffness of a spring is...
• Re: Sliding door snap in screen
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 08:11:09 -0700
  ...As you're working your way down, the vinyl can be > stretched or compressed if needed to adjust how the screen meets the > floor...
• Re: a newbie with some problems: hissing 2.1 L WBX and thrown belt
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:30:59 -0700
  ...I can not agree that stretched studs is why combustion gases get into the coolant., but I'll consider that. I think it's...
• Isis and I!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:11:33 -0600
  ...She has stretched and yogaed and danced so that she hasn't gotten fat. I think it's genetic because she really doesn't...
• Fw: 2 go in, 3 come out
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 19:34:04 -0600
  ...Finally en route, with Alyson recumbent on the stretched out back seat, the conversation went something like this: Alyson: "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Why do we have...
• Re: Isis and I!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:04:55 -0700
  ...She has stretched and > yogaed and danced so that she hasn't gotten fat. I think it's genetic > because she really doesn't...
• Re: RV'S & Vanagon list
  Historical mailing list - Scarlet Semko
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 21:34:42 -0500
  ...Think of this as a big inner tube that is stretched and glued on to the roof. The up side is no stress cracks...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 20:31:57 -0400
  ...The silicone stuff is a royal PIA to get stretched enough to bond quickly, and to keep it clean while you do. The rubber...
• Re: Convertible car seat for Vanagon - Canadian Safety Standards
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:03:10 -0400
  ...Even earlier, if they're defective in any way (worn, weathered, >> torn, >> frayed, stretched, aging, etc.). >> I don't think it's a good...
• vw autoist again: shameless plug for Eurovan Camper. :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 08 Jun 95 13:25:52 CDT
  ...I found that the cables on the seat release had stretched out and would not lift the pins holding the seat in place. A...
• stuff, like grab handles and courtesy lights and such ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 6 May 1999 14:30:53 -0700
  ...i stretched a clothes hanger bar between then, and secured it with a long bungie cord (stretched from one side to the other, and...
• Re: Convertible car seat for Vanagon - Canadian Safety Standards
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:24:28 -0400
  ...Even earlier, if they're defective in any way (worn, >>> weathered, >>> torn, >>> frayed, stretched, aging, etc.). >>> I don't think it's a good...
• Trip Report, Baja Whales 2012,part 3, no mas....
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 2 Apr 2012 15:53:45 -0700
  ...We got a few photos and stretched our legs before continuing. Another gas stop and another checkpoint stop before we finally arrived at the...
• Re: Isis and I!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:15:53 -0800
  ...She has > stretched and > yogaed and danced so that she hasn't gotten fat. I think it's genetic > because she really doesn't...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 21:32:35 -0500
  ...The silicone stuff is a royal PIA >to get stretched enough to bond quickly, and to keep it clean while >you do. The rubber...
• Re: Convertible car seat for Vanagon - Canadian Safety Standards
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:44:57 -0700
  ...Even earlier, if they're defective in any way (worn, > >>> weathered, > >>> torn, > >>> frayed, stretched, aging, etc.). > >>> I don't think it's a good...
• Re: Trip Report, Baja Whales 2012,part 3, no mas....
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 3 Apr 2012 14:43:22 -0400
  ...We got a few photos and stretched our legs before > continuing. Another gas stop and another checkpoint stop before we > finally arrived at the...
• Re: Convertible car seat for Vanagon - Canadian Safety Standards
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:23:19 -0400
  ...Even earlier, if they're defective in any way (worn, > >>> weathered, > >>> torn, > >>> frayed, stretched, aging, etc.). > >>> I don't think it's a good...
• Start of Draft: Analog VOMs for vans, was Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 21:06:07 -0400
  ...Instead a thin springy ribbon is mounted to the top and bottom of the coil form, and the two ends stretched across a stiff...
• Re: Convertible car seat for Vanagon - Canadian Safety Standards
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:44:03 -0400
  ...Even earlier, if they're defective in any way (worn, >> >>> weathered, >> >>> torn, >> >>> frayed, stretched, aging, etc.). >> >>> I don't think it's a good...
• Re: Replacement of coolant parts, Failure modes and using the temperature gauge after losing the water pump or massive amount of coolant.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Apr 2016 10:30:58 -0400
  ...Lose the pressure, the coolant will flash and all sorts of nasty things happen like warped and cracked heads, stretched studs, piston and case...
• funny NYT article about vans and families, from the wife's perspective
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Fri, 4 Jan 2008 12:21:45 -0600
  ...Later, stretched out in bed, surrounded by stacks of books and magazines, I reveled in my creature comforts. But as the hours passed, a...
• Re: funny NYT article about vans and families, from the wife's perspective
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 12:42:36 -0800
  ...Later, stretched > out in bed, surrounded by stacks of books and magazines, I reveled in my > creature comforts. But as the hours passed, a...