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• Re: retro-fitting retractable rear seatbelts, '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 11:58:06 -0700
  ...The headrests are kept in place by friction, you can see a wood wedge in one of the pictures. Removing them is a snap...
• Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:26:48 +1200
  ...And the Poms call them "wedges"... guess they don't know what the word means. > So, some of the things that could be done...
• Re: test to see if list is working
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:59:15 -0500
  ...the handle mod appreciated! > > I have extra brown handles, and the wedges that will tilt it out a little. The same ones from the...
• Re: gas tank; fixing Syncro tank sender
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 20:50:23 -0500
  ...Perhaps the rod is just missing the stop edge of the top tab and then getting wedged along the side of the tab instead...
• Re: Rough running till warmed up
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:02:38 -0700
  ...This left a large gap at the bottom, and also would allow the shaft to drop, and slightly wedge itself open. When I carefully...
• Re: On road, Having problem, coolant related
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:35:32 -0800
  ...disc can be too large diameter and cause > the stat to wedge and get stuck open. Also, as the bypass will close too > early...
• Re: Denver to San Diego and back - Lost my cool in the desert (a trip report)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 04:33:09 -0700
  ...out that the overflow tank hose had slipped from >where I wedged it and was draining out! Filled the expansion tank from the >overflow...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On Previous Owners
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:26:44 -0800
  ...Maybe some were road side fixes, like the honkin big Robertson screw wedged up against a headlight "ring". I see those as a "no...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 10:23:52 -0500
  ...I have wedged it solidly in place with blocks of wood, and the bracket I have (which fits the bolt hole on the box...
• Re: breadloaf EV sighting
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:03:08 -0800
  ...Earlier bus is splitty, Vanagon just vanagon or bus as the nick > names are not fun, brick and wedge, mostly given by non Vanagon...
• Re: power window regulators
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:13:17 -0500
  ...you need to open this slot a little with some wooden wedges but it is not a big deal). The motor is a Bosch...
• Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:22:43 -0500
  ...what you need is styrefoam, chunks of it, cut to properly wedge at 4 positions between the tire and the walls of the carrier...
• Re: Hydrolic lifters- 81'
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Fri, 10 May 1996 15:04:32 -0500
  ...Rotate engine to TDC on the cylinder you want to adjust. Wedge screwdriver between adjusting screw and valve stem by twisting screwdriver. You will...
• RE: waterpump replacement & cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Sun, 29 Jun 97 01:51:05 UT
  ...a standard wooden pencil has the right taper and size to wedge between the throttle arm and body to hold the RPM anywhere you...
• Re: Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:05:54 -0500
  ...s case the small internal retaining E-clip fell off and wedged into the pistons sidewall and inhibited the stroke. Service to the 2nd...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_Bilstein_B6,_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:16:39 -0700
  ...It took a lot of mucking around with a bottle jack under the lower arm, pry bars, wedges , cursing, to get the shock under...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 May 2016 22:42:32 -0400
  ...Using the handbrake will push the shoes out > and with them not seated that will wedge,, distort the drum, etc and > move out letting...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:32:45 -0700
  ...re just going to toss the tie rod end ...........pickle >> fork. Wedged fork thing - it destroys the boot though. >> Pullers - sure .....but pulling on...
• Re: power steering groaning
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:45:59 -0800
  ...I now have to try some > rubber wedges or the like to see if I can dampen any steel line vibrations. >>> >>> Not a very...
• Re: breadloaf EV sighting
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 15 Feb 2025 22:56:05 +0000
  ...Earlier bus is splitty, Vanagon just vanagon or bus as the nick > names are not fun, brick and wedge, mostly given by non  Vanagon...
• Re: [Syncro] removing VC- time and ease??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 09:15:49 -0800
  ...I used some wooden wedges to make sure > > it stayed in place. Keeping the VC on the shaft will > > give you more clearance to...
• Re: gas tank; fixing Syncro tank sender
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 18:21:50 -0800
  ...Perhaps the rod is just missing the > stop edge of the top tab and then getting wedged along the side of the > tab instead...
• Noisy Failure Response
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 22:46:35 -0600
  ...to cause the wire to finally fall off the sensor, and wedge itself against the push rod shield, effectively grounding it. Wow!!! Blinking red...
• Re: FW: CV Joint Swapping
  Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 23:13:49 -0000
  ...s good exercise for relieving Carpal Tunnel Syndrome :-) >> >> Rusty J >> '80 WedgeFalia -- The mysterious "Smoking Van", from The Vw-Files >> "The Fahrvergnugen Is Out...
• Re: Syncro springs and shocks (long)
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 10:38:35 -0700
  ...I tried those rubber wedges they sell in auto stores. They really messed up my ride. Had to fabricate my own washer from solid...
• master brake light misbehaving - fixed
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Mon, 2 Aug 2010 04:13:08 +0000
  ...slightly rub the metal floor under the carpet where it was wedged causing grounding and flickering light. Electrical was never my strong point, but...
• Re: Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:21:52 -0800
  ...s > case the small internal retaining E-clip fell off and wedged into the > pistons sidewall and inhibited the stroke. > Service to the 2nd...
• Re: Power window won't stay up
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:36:48 +0000
  ...Anyone have good used power window > > regulators for sale? I've got mine propped up with a notched broomstick > > as the wooden wedges force...
• Re: Front heater won't give heat
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 22 Aug 2018 11:40:58 -0500
  ...Then you rev the engine to about 2000 with a wooden wedge, run to > the front and back the bleed bolt out until you...
• Vanagon Engine Conversions at Litchfield Show
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 12:14:32 -0400
  ...the engine wasn't wedged in there, it would be pleasant to work on. The clearance issue isn't as bad as I thought...
• Re: Engine conversions and such...(Long and rant like)
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 21:49:46 EDT
  ...On this list we are driving wedges right and left. Me, I've got a solid low mileage original 1.9L that's working...
• Re: replacing brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 22:55:36 -0400
  ...Almost looks like a log wedged up under the bus, not a mechanical > part. Anyhow - I'll attempt to remove the other end of...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums. Need to do a better job at proof reading!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 May 2016 22:17:07 -0400
  ...Using the handbrake will push the shoes out > and with them not seated that will wedge,, distort the drum, etc and > move out letting...
• everybus 2001 as always an adventure
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Simpson
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 19:59:13 -0400
  ...were not to cruel to us and the cap had gotten wedged against one of the pipes because of the little piece of hose...
• Re: power window regulators
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:13:02 -0500
  ...Using a big screwdriver or some sort of wedge to hold the windows in place is also essential. A small 1/4" ratchet and...
• Re: Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 00:21:36 PDT
  ...Would the Loaf be easier to work on > > than the Wedge? I don't want the antique split because the visor > > above the two...
• Re: Vanagon Drag Coefficient?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 14:29:55 -0600
  ...911 Porsche with the wedge bumpers (Prior to 1970 that had the big shock absorber bumpers) had less drag and ran six miles an...
• Re: Engine conversions and such...(Long and rant like)
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 23:36:24 -0500
  ...On this > list we are driving wedges right and left. > > Me, I've got a solid low mileage original 1.9L that's working...
• Re: Felder Industries dash foil workaround--one solution to fix iffy instrument lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Nov 2015 20:54:39 -0500
  Socket # 437919039 will twist in and allow standard wedge style bulbs and slide on wire connectors . This socket is also used on the automatics...
• Re: Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:28:52 -0800
  ...s >> case the small internal retaining E-clip fell off and wedged into the >> pistons sidewall and inhibited the stroke. >> Service to the 2nd...
• Re: Westfalia Canvas Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 08:31:30 -0400
  ...fan blowing up my way simply because nothing could reach me wedged back in the rear of the partially closed pop top. I really...
• Re: Trip Report to Mexico City - no Vanagons :-(
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 17:05:46 -0700
  ...I saw a few bay-Westies and > lots of Eurovans but no Wedge/Vanagons. No Syncros either in town > anyway. > > What a busy town...
• Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 23:40:38 -0400
  ...When I need to charge at idle for extended periods I use my steering wheel Club wedged between the front seat and the gas...
• Re: Front heater won't give heat
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Aug 2018 10:39:43 -0700
  ...Then you rev the engine to about 2000 with a wooden wedge, run to the front and back the bleed bolt out until you...
• Re: master brake light misbehaving - fixed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 21:37:10 -0700
  ...slightly rub the metal floor under the carpet where it was wedged causing grounding and flickering light. Electrical was never my strong point, but...
• Re: Wheel bearing dust cap fell off... trouble ahead?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith
  Sat, 13 Jun 2015 11:18:12 -0700
  ...If he put it in at angle he "cocked" it and wedged it in a bit. This could >result in making the cap slightly...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 15:35:29 -0700
  ...re just going to toss the tie rod end ...........pickle >>> fork. Wedged fork thing - it destroys the boot though. >>> Pullers - sure .....but pulling on...
• Re: any MD's in the house? help with windshield removal tool...
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:55:00 -0400
  ...okay back in the van with a stack of paint stir sticks in hand i wedge them around the seal to hold the seal...
• Re: Girling vs ATE Calipers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:21:20 -0500
  ...You don't want the shoes wedged in there. Next is proper assembly of the springs and top adjuster. On the end that goes...
• Re: cracked right side case...i'm in TROUBLE! (was crank pulley bolt...argh!)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 21:54:44 -0600
  ...Not sure if your wedge on the pulley caused the broken piece, but to stop an engine from turning over remove a spark plug...
• VW Theme Park?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Wed, 31 May 2000 18:44:12 EDT
  ...It's what you'd call industrial romanticism.'' Literally translated as Auto City, the 62-acre complex is wedged between train tracks, a dirty...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:54:07 -0500
  ...All-steel locking nuts are either sliced (like castellations) and crimped inwards on the end threads to act like a wedge to squeeze the...
• Re: 1991 van - bulb/holder for automatic shifter - What is the LED equivalent?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin P. Gilleran
  Wed, 22 May 2013 13:35:29 -0700
  ...Does anyone have a good equivalent to use? It looks like the #74 wedge base with a new lamp holder would be close but...
• Vanagon Engine Conversions at Litchfield Show
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 08:58:08 -0400
  ...the engine wasn't wedged in there, it would be pleasant to work on. The clearance issue isn't as bad as I thought...
• Re: [Syncro] Electrical issue - 1987 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 20:14:52 -0700
  ...As it was apparently just wedged in there, > I > can't tell what terminal it was connected to. I would MUCH rather fix > this...
• Re: Outhouse fan
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:26:08 -0700
  ...wanted to get into, so instead I shoved a thin wood wedge between the rear of the cabinet and the side wall, loading it...
• Re: Felder Industries dash foil workaround--one solution to fix iffy instrument lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 2 Nov 2015 11:53:44 +0000
  ...hotmail.com> wrote: > Socket # 437919039 will twist in and allow standard wedge style bulbs and > slide on wire connectors . This socket is also used...
• Re: [Syncro] removing VC- time and ease??
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 09:28:40 -0800
  ...I used some wooden wedges to make sure > > > it stayed in place. Keeping the VC on the shaft will > > > give you more clearance to...
• Re: How do you carry your cargo?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:35:48 -0500
  ...box but with a shape that will > roll > I like to wedge it in my jumpseat with the seat folded up. > > If I have...
• Re: why I discourage people from buying vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 4 Jul 2016 20:41:09 -0400
  ...Edward On Mon, Jul 4, 2016 at 8:23 PM, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote: > Ironically, I remember ridiculing the “Wedge” back...