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Re: Was: Stereo Upgrade Project Now: Vapor Barrier
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:57:49 -0700
...Jettas get a *lot* of water running down that barrier in heavy rain... On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 1:10 PM, Alistair Bell...
Re: Riddle me this: question about dropping a radiator
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 30 Jun 2015 13:54:51 +0000
Start at the rearmost end of those bars. I think there's a cotter on each or something like that, then twist and wiggle...
Re: help- syncro part no:link bar
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Mon, 20 May 2002 08:07:07 -0600
...help- syncro part no:link bar > > I have a '88 Caravelle GL Syncro and the "link bar" from the anti roll bar to > theradius...
Re: [Fwd: Habanero antifreeze?]
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 16 Apr 1999 18:29:45 -0700
Eck "Sailor Sam" Prater snorted: >There is a paint for ships that has pepper juice in it to keep barnacles >from attaching. ok, now...
Re: Roof Racks, Space Boxes and Westys
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 11:50:15 -0500
...It would be very easy to attach a bar perpendicular to your load bars to give you enough leverage to lift the space box...
Re: Who has installed Addco rear bar?
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 10 May 2002 15:00:54 -0700
...Who has installed Addco rear bar? <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>>Has anyone actually installed an Addco rear bar on <DIV></DIV>&gt...
Re: Who got the auctioned '87 Westy for $7700?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 10 Mar 2015 12:29:55 -0700
I don't think that anyone goes to the Barrett Jackson auction looking for a Westy. Maybe a splitty, but not a vehicle as...
Re: Tip for getting off rear axle nuts
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 18 May 2006 10:39:54 -0400
...It is a flat cast iorn piece with a 46mm cut out,and 1/2 inch sq hole for your breaker bar. Cost about...
Re: Oil Pressure switch.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:28:46 -0400
Get a medium deep 24mm socket for 3/8 drive, (thin wall, not impact) and small 3/8 drive breaker bar. Remove the water...
Re: lug nuts torque-
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:04:28 -0400
...lug nuts torque- At 6/25/2010 07:57 AM, Alistair Bell wrote: >get the breaker bar as a few of us advised before...
Re: BARBIE volkswagon microbus
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Sun, 1 Sep 2002 07:26:40 -0400
Sorry are these Baribie Eurovans or are they the new Concpt Microbus? Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2002 06:51:47...
Re: Missing jack & lugwrench
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sat, 27 Aug 2005 09:16:18 -0700
...I had to bounce on the 18" breaker bar to loosen the lug nuts. I had to bounce a lot on a couple of...
Fw: Diesel Performance
Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
Fri, 4 May 2001 10:01:24 -0500
...Wasserstein" <vwvan@cornhusker.net> To: "Barclay McLeod" <barclay@sd.znet.com> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 10:00 AM Subject: Re: Diesel Performance > I...
Re: Broken Stablilizer Link, any experts reading this?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 6 May 2002 17:26:38 -0500
John Brush wrote: > > > Chris Mills <scmills@tntech.edu> said: > > >Sway bar bushings? > > Pretty close guess :-) > > The stabilizer link broke right off from the bushing...
Re: ISO anti-sway bar for 1983 Vanagon Westy
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:33:36 -0400
Hi Stuart and others, Can you tell me a little more how this addition, anti sway bar, will change my van for my drivers...
Re: Replacement door panels
Historical mailing list - Troy
Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:36:48 -0900
Looks like the link that Mike posted has this moisture barrier: http://www.perfectfit.com/15347/154532/Chipboard-Car-Panelboard/Kraft-Tan-Wateproof-Panelboard...
Re: Barbie bowspirit,,,
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 2 Aug 2003 12:53:33 -0700
<<I found a Malibu Barbie on the beach after the Fourth of July weekend in S. CA, so I glued it sitting on my...
Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 15 May 2013 10:45:08 -0700
Not quite hitting the mark Ben, but here is link to side by side pic of '83 up carrier bars, 2wd vs syncro. They...
Re: getting link bushings out
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 6 Apr 2006 12:55:48 -0700
A torch will help you remove the old ones quickly, but only if you have removed the bar from the van! You'll need...
vertical bars for bumpers almost ready to hit the road
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:07:06 -0700
Does any one know of vertical bars for the stock bumpers Our 87 lives on the street here in Venice mucho traffic and I...
Re: New tires and wheels
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:10:49 -0700
...Interesting to see that solid bar got bent. Looking and thinking, is there enough room on that nut tool to weld support bars on...
Re: length needed for thule/yakima cross bars
Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:55:54 -0400
...Puts the bars just under 6" beyond the Yakima 1A Hightowers and just about flush to the oudside of the body. Very easy to...
Re: Slightly Overpriced GL on The Samba
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:16:04 -0800
It kind of reminds of the $1,000,000 wheel barrow story. When the guy was asked if he really thought he was going...
Re: VW Camper Magazine Subscription Troubles!
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Fri, 1 Jun 2001 08:42:08 -0700
"Bare" with you...? Just what sort of business are you in, Keith? ; } Phaedra >Bare with us and we will be open for business properly...
2.1 Engine barrel shims
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 26 Jul 2002 12:36:36 -0700
I can guess where thes might go but why do you need barrel shims when you do a rebuild? thanks gary http://cgi.ebay...
Tow Bar for Vanagon???
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Tue, 3 Dec 2002 16:47:51 -0800
...I'm tired of supporting my local tow truck driver...any suggestions as to a tow-bar set-up that will work with a...
Re: Door vapor barrier
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 14 Jun 2017 09:07:25 -0600
I am under the impression that the " Vapor " Barrier is there to keep the door panel material Dry in the Event that H2O gets...
Re: Battery hold down unit, removal?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:52:56 -0700
...then get the flat bar thing out. then the battery. the flat bar thing engages a 'lip' on the bottom of the battery to...
Re: anti-sway bar
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Thu, 16 May 2002 23:50:33 -0700
...anti-sway bar >I have been advised by the list that I should be careful on ice >since I installed the Addco sway bar...
Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 21 Aug 2015 13:57:49 -0400
At 12:46 PM 8/19/2015, Jeff Palmer wrote: >Why has someone not reprod this bar? Couldn't be too expensive? The bearing...
Re: westy insulation
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Thu, 21 Sep 2000 20:39:03 PDT
I read somewhere that shellac is a good vapour barrier --- don't know about its compatibility with other materials though... nor how long it...
Stabilizer Bar - Advice?
Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 18:25:45 -0500
When I put my 85 Vanagon away for the long winter, I noticed that the piece that connects the stabilizer bar to the chasis...
Re: Rad Hose Dumb Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 22 Nov 2003 17:14:31 -0500
If there is a space between the barb and the rest of the tube, the tube has failed and the insert is working its...
Re: Don't Support the Saudi's???
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 17 May 2005 09:49:49 -0600
...to buy gas from and which major >> companies import Middle Eastern oil : >> >> Shell 205,742,000 barrels >> Chevron/Texaco 144,332,000 barrels >> Exxon...
tool question
Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
Tue, 24 Jun 1997 15:41:51 -0400
...What I really want is a breaker bar. Craftsman sells a "flex handle" type of bar in 1/2" drive that has a pivoting...
Re: Vanagon Sway Bars - PST
Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
Thu, 31 May 2007 22:10:18 -0700
...THis will keep the bar from hitting the nut/bolt. Hard lesson > > learned. > > > > The front sway bar mounts aren't well suited to the...
Re: Thicker anti-sway bar
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Tue, 25 Apr 2017 13:58:04 -0400
If you replace only the front sway bar you will get massive under steer. You need to replace both the front and rear sway...
Re: Fuel Pressure Regulators
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Thu, 6 Jun 2002 08:44:33 -0500
...With hose connected, pressure should drop to 2 bar or 29 psi. P. 24.44: Digifant: Hose conected: 2.0 bar or 29 psi...
tortion bars and the power steering system
Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
Mon, 31 Jan 2005 13:06:04 -0800
...Most of it makes sense, but left me wondering how the tortion bar connects to the steering column. When placing a constant ammount of...
'65/'56 single cab
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 Feb 1996 12:21:07 -0800 (PST)
...Thom Fitzpatrick - tfab@netcom.com - http://www.calweb.com/~thom '54 RHD 23-Window Deluxe - '56 Sunroof Kombi Keeper of the Barndoor Bus Web...
Re: Bus FS central NC
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Fri, 17 May 1996 18:25:56 -0700
...Thom Fitzpatrick thom@calweb.com - http://www.calweb.com/~thom Keeper of the Barndoor Bus Web Page: http://www.calweb.com/~thom/barndoor.html
VW Bus Hall of Shame - URL!
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Wed, 13 Mar 1996 20:50:26 -0800
...http://www.calweb.com/~thom/barndoor.html
Re: Any Diesel Vanagon FS near Connecticut? Last year made?
Historical mailing list - Tim Gardner
Tue, 9 Jun 1998 00:06:44 EDT
There is a diesel vanagon westy in the Bargain News for I beleive around 6k. I think its a bit steep but it is...
Re: Lug Nut Torque?
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Mon, 30 Mar 1998 10:22:03 EST
...Bentley says 125 ft-lbs. -- Sean Bartnik Fredericksburg, Virginia 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon L Westfalia 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible http://www.type2.com/bartnik...
Where to buy 0.25 bar oil pressure sender?
Historical mailing list - Mike D.
Tue, 29 Jul 2003 16:27:54 -0700
I've got the "oil light flicker at idle" problem and would like to try the 0.25 bar pressure sender, but I can...
Fitting Jail Bars
Historical mailing list - Jerome Perkins
Wed, 14 Jan 2004 04:25:13 EST
I've just acquired some jail bars, has anyone any hints or advice on fitting them? The base of the centre column is broken...
Re: Home Made Bull Bars--Pipe Benders
Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 12:06:56 -0400
...Home Made Bull Bars--Pipe Benders What about exhaust pipe. Would this work? If so you get a muffler shop to do the bending.
WAS: building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:40:33 -0700
Now I KNOW I'll get this load bar done. Too bad I can't get material til Tuesday! http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/1stlargeweld...
'54 RHD Deluxe Update
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Wed, 08 May 1996 21:28:58 -0700
...It is different, barndoor to non-barndoor, I already tried that by looking at the '56. This is important because it will affect how...
Re: Small kitchen for GL? Ideas please
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:59:08 -0500
...camping stove > > > > > > > > > > > > EDWARD V BARGER > > BARGER-LITE > > PO Box 2818 > > Venice, CA 90294 > > www.barger-lite.com > > ed@barger-lite.com > > 310 401 0633...
Re: fuel pressure regultor bad? Engine running rich
Historical mailing list - John Philcox
Thu, 22 Mar 2001 08:01:43 -0500
...It is .5 Bar(aprox 7 psi) too > high at idle, both with the fuel pressure regulator vac line on and > off(actual reading...
Re: rear stablizer bar
Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:47:26 -0300
...http://www.ratwell.com/technical/SwayBars.html * Addco Sway Bar Rear 7/8" K1-354-OU Rear 1" K1-719-OU Available at Jegs...
funny swap meet story
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Mon, 24 Jun 1996 19:36:54 -0700
...This guy had these little model barndoor busses for sale, $15 each. Being the math whiz I am, I offered him $40 for the...
Re: Is this a jack part?
Historical mailing list - jbange
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 16:11:47 -0700
...One end is solid bar stock, >about 5/8'' diameter, with knurling on 4'' of its length. This bar is >inserted -- permanently, I think...
Re: Rubber Rivets
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:48:27 -0700
the junk file some of my e mails for this site end up there Edward V Barger edvbarger@mac.com 310 922 6251 > On...
Re: nvc: anyone had/have a Porsche 944?
Historical mailing list - mike
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 13:27:36 -0700
...Dan Barrett <dan@OFFTHEHILL.ORG> > Reply-To: Dan Barrett <dan@OFFTHEHILL.ORG> > Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 15:39:04 -0400 > To: vanagon@GERRY...
oil pressure buzzer
Historical mailing list - Bill H.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005 10:11:20 -0700
...If it should have been a .9 BAR sensor, where in the engine is a 1.8 BAR sensor used? I think the one...
Re: lug nut torque?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Mon, 11 Jul 2005 03:08:09 EDT
...Go to Sears and get the long 1/2" drive breaker bar and a 19mm impact socket. >> A 4-way lug wrench is the...
stabilizer link hitting coil? (WAS: Re: sway bar wiggling)
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:09:09 -0500
...I would suspect thatimproper motion in these > components can dislodge the sway bar form proper position. Are the two > inner sway bar bushings loose...
Re: Sway bar connection popping out
Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:32:06 -0600
Hi, While we are on this subject, I noticed that the sway bar (roll bar?) was half popped out of the top rubber bushing...