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• Re: An interesting article on gas mileage vs wheel size
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:56:31 -0700
  ...The downside is you will have more 'splash' from the tire compared to stock. Tire selection can become critical if you go to a...
• Oil pressure explain!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 23:32:28 -0500
  ...well, same thing now but it's inside the engine) will splash oil on the cylinder (bottom part) and the pistons lower oil ring...
• Re: gas smell solution progress
  Historical mailing list - Ken
  Mon, 26 Sep 2016 19:47:18 -0400
  ...This creates a funnel for the water, splashed up by the front wheels, to make it's way into the gas tank. I believe...
• Re: best way to install a killer switch
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Wed, 31 May 2017 22:17:00 -0400
  ...Bear-Trap-Sign/dp/B00ITVJMGU >> . >>>>> If you want even more effect, splash some ketchup on the tarp. I doubt >>>>> you'll have any further...
• Re: Big RV parks
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ellsmere
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 07:37:05 -0500
  ...They did an ice cream social, had mini golf, a petting zoo, playground, splash pad, pool, hot tub, adults hot tub, a wild west...
• Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:56:47 -0500
  ...water (it was pretty low). > 5) Noted serious gurgling, burping and splashing from expansion > tank, but only > 6) Minor hissing from the radiator. > 7...
• Re: Wet Running Issues.....again :( (9)
  Historical mailing list - James Eaton
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 20:54:24 -0400
  ...fine after being parked in the rain, but driving causes enough splashing up onto the engine to start shorting things out. Trouble starting, then...
• Re: Cold weather camping, heating, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 08:39:27 -0800
  ...Methanethiol is composed mostly of sulfur with a splash of hydrogen, plus some carbon, a brew famous for its effect in rotten eggs, cabbages...
• Rousing the napping van - wasting time on a miserably hot Tuesday
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 16 Jul 2019 23:42:13 +0000
  ...up again from living under our trees and from getting dirt splashed up on it from the driveway which has yet to be regraveled...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 23:12:32 -0400
  ...The missing engine splash shields are not that >>>> important, like you figured they were intended to keep dirt and >>>> splash out of the engine...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:27:11 -0500
  I've got a brand new spare(well, it's got road splash on it) I'd be willing to sell to someone in...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:36:10 -0700
  ...traction, especially > getting started on inclines. (I've always had concrete > splash blocks or sand tubes on the engine deck.) I think > it proves...
• VW U-Boat (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 16:51:19 -0500
  ...I decided slow and steady would be my best chance of limiting the water splashing into the engine compartment, so I put it in...
• Re: � � � '85 Vanagon with a loud identity crisis
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 09:18:00 -0600
  ...A weak >> mixture is one result (hence coinnected to rough running and >> backfiring on >> the overrun), splashy irregular shockwaves in the syetm etc. etc...
• Re: coolant system trivia
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:31:33 -0700
  ...High-quality 4x6 digital prints > for > >> 25? > >> >http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash > > > > > > > > > > > >__________________________________ > >Do you Yahoo!? > >Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at...
• Re: ruined my dash
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 18:47:01 -0800
  ...In fact some of the solution was still wet where it had obviously splashed on the instrument face plate. I then noticed fluid on...
• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack? (+ crossing the creek)
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:37:59 -0700
  ...My hardest crossing was with creek water splashing over the head lights (3 feet water?)...had to catch a plane to New Zealand. Amazing...
• Garage Terminology
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 14:59:10 -0600
  ...Pressure is 10-15 psi Fuel splashes off the fender onto the hood insulation and into the next repair bay... Pressure is 25-30...
• Re: An interesting article on gas mileage vs wheel size
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:13:29 -0700
  ...The downside is you will have more 'splash' >from the tire compared to stock. Tire selection can become critical >if you go to a...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 23:24:46 -0500
  ...It will splash back out of the tank. You will definitely find yourself asking if you are having fun yet. Please keep the suggestions...
• Re: Stock 2.1 in NC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:01:39 -0400
  ...threaded into the body, and sheet metal type to the side splash guards. > > If you have a syncro Mustache Bar, aka engine mnt bar...
• Re: Stock 2.1 in NC
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:19:03 -0700
  ...threaded into the body, and sheet metal type to the side splash guards. >> >> If you have a syncro Mustache Bar, aka engine mnt bar...
• Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 16:44:51 -0800
  ...Maybe it's good they often go with a colossal bang and splash, saves the old bank account. Freedom's just another word for...
• Re: What does the oil pressure warning buzzer sound like?
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:14:53 -0500
  ...When this happens, the > crankshaft and associated parts can contact the oil, causing > splashing, foaming, and low oil pressure. When I change the oil...
• NVC: Audi poster, was: Re: [Syncro] Glossary of Tool Functions
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 19:36:50 -0700
  ...the lids of old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and > splash oil on your shirt; can also be used, as the name implies...
• Re: Re; Undercoating, and Bed Liner etc.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 11:08:12 -0500
  ...This is the same material that the auto industry is using to make the flexible bumpers, fenders, splash pans, etc, that are found on...
• Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:43:36 -0500
  ...water > (it was pretty low). > 5) Noted serious gurgling, burping > and splashing from expansion > tank, but only > 6) Minor hissing from the > radiator. > 7...
• Friday Funnies
  Historical mailing list - Holm
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 20:57:21 -0600
  ...Normally used to stab the lids of old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and splash oil on your shirt; can also be used...
• Re: A syncro fords a river: photo
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 14:05:05 -0700
  ...water flowing the engine shuts off all the time from the splash into the engine compartment. When I had a locked differential kit in...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 21:24:45 -0500
  When driving the van normally, the transmission oil is spread about mainly by the pinion shaft and gear turning/splashing the oil about. When...
• late friday goofieness
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 May 1996 08:39:40 +0930
  ...Normally used to stab the lids of old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and splash oil on your shirt; can also be used...
• Re: What does the oil pressure warning buzzer sound like?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:51:48 -0500
  ...When this happens, the > > crankshaft and associated parts can contact the oil, causing > > splashing, foaming, and low oil pressure. When I change the oil...
• Re: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 02:21:34 -0500
  ...look in the rear view mirror and there was this strange splashy ragged looking stripe that I could see back down the highway.behind...
• Automotive humor
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 08:46:25 -0500
  ...Normally used to stab the lids of old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and splash oil on your shirt; can also be used...
• spares story, and a tip for the day
  Historical mailing list - Brian brian
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 09:28:30 -0700
  ...A/C pump, which protects the cap a bit more from splashing water). I have since learned a great deal more about how my...
• Re: Filling water tank when no hose is available (GoWesty connector)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:19:23 -0500
  ...With the 6" tank opening there is no reason to splash anything. Try it, you'll like it! > > > > Stuart > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: mkriley@fuse...
• Re: Misc. dumb questions
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 14:30:57 EDT
  ...Worked out well, and cuts down on splashing too (since the water runs for a shorter time). (I have to admit I did a...
• Re: Funky Idle Issues and a note on the shipping issue (long)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 23:25:45 -0500
  ...of the exhaust pipe or perhaps due to > rain/snow being splashed up onto the wires. > - all of the above. :) > > hope it helps. good...
• Re: Stock 2.1 in NC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:54:31 -0700
  ...threaded into the body, and > sheet metal type to the side splash guards. >> If you have a syncro Mustache Bar, aka engine mnt bar...
• Frydaye Follies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:09:54 -0500
  ...Normally used to stab the lids of old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and splash oil on your shirt; can also be used...
• No Vanagon Content, yet
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:04:57 -0700
  ...Normally used to stab the vacuum seals under lids and for opening old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and splashing oil on your...
• 2500 mile Baja trip report, long
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 22:45:49 -0800
  ...the water and did a slow roll in the air before splashing back into the sea. We were stunned. Then it did it again...
• Re: radiator removal, orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 24 May 1999 03:47:07 -0700
  ...It doesn't all come out in a nice stream because it splashes on other stuff. Wear leather gloves if possible...the radiator has...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 18:57:04 -0800
  ...the side splash guards don't fit quite right ..especially the left side. Easily modified to work though. There's always pitfalls ! Scott southern...
• Re: Oil change experience
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 14:41:53 -0700
  ...I've been splashed in the face with oil, gasoline and antifreeze and I'm still alive from those mishaps. Just don't make...
• Re: help needed can not drive van...oil seals for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:46:15 -0700
  ...put it all back > together and ran the van for 15 mins... > then splash a ton of oil started spilling out from behind the...
• Friday Funnies - Mechanic's Tool Guide
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 20:05:09 -0500
  ...Normally used to stab the lids of old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and splash oil on your shirt; can also be used...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1000 /F
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 16:25:10 -0700
  ...Normally used to stab the lids of old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and splash oil on your shirt; can also be used...
• Re: poo powder and related
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:12:26 -0700
  ...A bit at a time so as not to choke the > > system, and care must be taken to avoid splashage. > > > > It's a bit...
• 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Greg Baxter
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 18:42:57 -0800
  ...Since being parked for a couple of weeks, the oil spot hasn't grown much, so I guess it's being splashed around while...
• Re: Bluestar project.no start yet
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 11 May 2013 20:00:38 -0400
  ...At best you are grinding the heck out of the pistons and > cylinders due to no lubrication as there is no splash from the...
• Re: Valve seat drop on 81 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 21:29:36 -0400
  ...The cross over duty is mainly the bottoms of the pistons, and the cylinder sleeves which also receive some cooling from the oil splash...
• Re: Water pump replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:56:33 -0500
  ...A few spacer washers took care of the problem, but what a pain in the ass to hear coolant splashing on the garage floor...
• Re: update: help needed can not drive van...oil seals for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:45:04 -0400
  ...put it all back >> together and ran the van for 15 mins... >> then splash a ton of oil started spilling out from behind the...
• Re: What does the oil pressure warning buzzer sound like?
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:30:35 -0500
  ...When this happens, the > > > crankshaft and associated parts can contact the oil, causing > > > splashing, foaming, and low oil pressure. When I change the oil...
• Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 12:36:11 -0800
  ...The dics brake splash shield sheet metal part was just 'gone' too ...rusted away until not there any more. Can you spell 'death trap...
• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack? (+ crossing the creek)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:03:56 -0700
  ...My hardest crossing was with creek water splashing over the head lights (3 feet water?)...had to catch a plane to New Zealand. Amazing...
• Hot Water Shower Contraption for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:27:20 -0700
  ...curtain or whatever you want to call it, and the water splashes down into a Rubbermaid tub.� I have a remote switch for the...
• '67 Westy Resto Update (VL) (F)
  Historical mailing list - rusty vanbondo
  Thu, 9 May 1996 20:58:15 -0700 (MST)
  ...I cut small appropriately sized pieces of thin sheet rubber and placed them between the splash pans and mounting brackets of the rear bumper...
• Re: Waterfront campsites on Vancouver island and Bella Coola, British Columbia?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 23:11:55 -0700
  ...and or lund and or oakeover where your kyaks can splash into water considered ... the best cold saltwater diving ... the best yachting outside of...