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Re: Need your opinions: stainless exhaust opportunity
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sat, 19 Feb 2000 00:43:42 -0500
...is cast iron - and usually not a > failure point- but the connecting pipe and tailpipe would still not be > stainless.) This would be for...
Connecting Rod Torque?
Historical mailing list - Walter Gomes
Mon, 12 Jun 2000 23:14:12 -0700
Hello Volks, I'm currently reassembling my 86 "Miles'" (as in "that's a whole bunch of me and you should have done this...
Re: Why disconnect the clock?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 18:22:48 -0500
...with electrical tape so that there was no chance of it >connecting by itself. I plugged it in and it works-keeps accurate time...
Re: wipers no longer aligned with each other 87 westy
Historical mailing list - Michael Blackbun
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 10:47:19 -0700
...I've looked at bentley and it is unclear to me how this could happen - looks like a fixed linkage connecting them to each...
Re: trailer hitch
Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
Fri, 3 Jan 2003 11:53:39 -0500
...That area of the van is pretty stout and all the connecting points are very solid, large bolts, etc. Not certain but I believe...
Re: just finished installing my shadyboy awning
Historical mailing list - bueses
Tue, 7 Jun 2005 11:50:08 -0600
...wind! Make sure you put a cotter pin or wire/etc. connecting the 2 halves of the d-draft poles so they don't...
UPDATED -- Advice on a 90 GL...
Historical mailing list - John Runberg
Sun, 8 Oct 2006 19:37:48 -0400
...SOLUTION happened when another mechanic noticed that a hose connecting to the hardlines under the van was loose. No more problem. - No leaks, stains...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 21 May 2010 14:30:37 -0500
...Is there anyone on the list who doesn't have broken wires in the > harness connecting the doors with the body? One has to...
Re: rear wiper repair tips
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:06:17 -0700
...be deliberately cutt off that way? Any advice before I try connecting them again? > > As I can't see the book to identify the...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 21 May 2010 15:29:48 -0500
...Is there anyone on the list who doesn't have broken wires in the > harness connecting the doors with the body? One has to...
Re: headlight switch
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:36:54 -0400
...Is it > likely that dimmer is the culprit? > > > > > > I am thinking of pulling the wires to the dimmer and connecting them > together to bypass...
Camping near or along my route to Cleveland
Historical mailing list
Mon, 20 Jul 1998 16:42:32 EDT
...Louis and heading East on Hwy 70 and connecting with 71 North at Columbus Ohio. I'd like to find a nice spot to...
Re: Rebuild longevity
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 12 Sep 1999 11:18:43 -0600
John, you are right about the connecting rod bold issue. This is an extremely inprotant principle and applies to all reciprocating engines that I...
Re: camping furnace?
Historical mailing list - dr
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 13:01:23 -0500
...david Leon Korkin wrote: > I am planning to do some winter camping and bought the same heater. > First thought of connecting to existing tank...
Re: Helmet laws
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Thu, 25 Sep 2003 18:02:15 -0700
...Death came with several broken valves, two destroyed pistons and connecting rods, and matching windows on each side of the block. Warranty denied! Mark...
Empty weight -- 86 Weekender, FWIW
Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:08:35 -0700
...Automatic transmission with a 2.2 liter WBX (from NW Connecting Rod). Running 15 inch steel wheels with Michelin LTX M/S 215/75...
Re: Running on tap water - didn't work!
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 18 Jul 2002 20:10:06 -0500
...Plus some things like a steel connecting > rod > surrounded by a ceramic which puts the steel under constant stress > loading > can be made using...
Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Wed, 2 May 2012 10:41:11 -0400
...be using two identical GPL-27 batteries for storage (200a/h). Connecting this is a little more difficult with a Bosch alternator but can...
Re: Engine Heaters
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 22:08:07 -0500
...Engine Heaters > > >>A few weeks ago someone mentioned connecting an external engine water >heater >>to the water connections at the oil cooler. Are there...
Re: Wanted: Part for '91 Vanagon Carat Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 1 Sep 2003 18:38:16 -0400
...And because there wasn't anything connecting to them there wasn't anything to rub off the oxidizing layer as normally happens. When you...
Re: Wiring color question
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:20:58 -0700
...I may be misunderstanding, but if you're thinking of connecting a brown/white from ECU to chassis, that doesn't sound correct. The...
Re: Battery Woahs Part II
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 3 Jul 2015 15:55:15 -0700
...I figured that other than connecting the series, I just reconnect the wires that went to positive and went to negative and it should...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:29:33 -0700
...Got a spare clutch housing? Did you see a spark when connecting positive lead during bench test? If not, ground path ok? Regardless I...
Re: lighting questions
Historical mailing list - John Becker
Mon, 23 Dec 1996 06:08:11 -0800
...From the the B connector there is a strip connecting to where the diode attachment enters the switch. A B C D As far...
attn Canadians
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 16 Nov 1999 20:10:10 -0500
...collector pipe, connecting pipe, and gaskets $159.95 including shipping front crossover pipe, non-syncro, $119.95 including shipping front crossover pipe, SYNCRO, $159...
Re: Need your opinions: stainless exhaust opportunity
Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
Sun, 20 Feb 2000 07:07:50 +0800
...is cast iron - and usually not a > failure point- but the connecting pipe and tailpipe would still not be > stainless.) This would be for...
Replacing wiring into glow plug relay?
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Fri, 28 Apr 2000 14:17:24 -0700
...How the heck do I pull the connecting wires out of the block the relay plugs in to without destroying the wires and/or...
Re: 1986 production changes, again
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Sun, 24 Mar 2002 11:24:18 -0800
...however, that Sanden compressors came with a plethora of >fittings for connecting the A/C lines. You might be able to upgrade >an old...
Re: Why disconnect the clock?
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 19:02:14 -0700
...with electrical tape so that there was no chance of it connecting by itself. I plugged it in and it works-keeps accurate time...
Re: Alternator check for 1.9L 85
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:38:59 -0700
...However corrosion at connecting points and grounds can cause drops. �� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus...
Danger with 14" spare when remaining tires are 15"?
Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
Sat, 10 Jun 2017 10:31:59 -0700
We put 15" wheels on our 86 weekender (2.2L NW Connecting Rod WBX and stock auto tranny) almost four years ago but kept...
GEX (was Re: short-lived rebuilds)
Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
Fri, 7 Apr 1995 07:19:46 -0500 (CDT)
...I bought my '80 Vanagon with > a blown engine (Connecting rod had come through the case). Once I tore it > down, I found that...
2.1L crankshaft pulley bolt torque
Historical mailing list - John
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:01:27 -0500
...13-44/46/47) Tool #3090 - Connecting rod support (Bentley pg. 13.46/47) Tool #3092 - Cylinder extractor (Bentley pg. 13.44) At times...
Re: If you are Doing your Headgaskets do the barrel seals too.
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:38:27 -0500
...the connecting rod and cap needs to be ground flat at the matting surface and the big end then needs to be resized to...
Re: Load Reduction Relay/X-Contact Info
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 16:09:37 -0500
...X-terminal on ign drives headlights, 97.63 track 41, also (track 40 connecting to 97.66 track 90) the coil for the relay...
Re: engine swaps... VR6
Historical mailing list - Sean B.
Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:20:15 -0800
...But I figure, that the hardest part is connecting the motor to the trans anyway. The mounting of the drive package can be overcome...
Re: Removing rear heater in Westy?
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 07:52:18 -0700
...It looks to be as simple as connecting the in and out hoses together with a coupler, bypassing the heater core. Anyone done this...
Re: Cat / O2 Sensor Removal
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 5 May 2008 10:04:48 -0700
...removed and had the > > resulting missing section replaced by a simple connecting pipe (in one > > case, > > glass). > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender...
Re: Removing Rear Heater
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 25 Jul 2000 08:19:02 -0700
...I got mine from Ken Wilford, and the hose that goes from the right head does have a larger molded end for connecting to...
Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED crank the ...
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 12 Feb 2001 08:09:45 EST
...have a little trouble relating the failure of the 2.1 connecting rods > to the fact that that crank is not "fully' counterweighted...The...
Re: Should I rebuild the bottom end? Questions & photos.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 6 Sep 2010 23:02:18 -0700
...Yes, Vanagon connecting rods can and do > fail along with the cam shaft and cam bearings. But I would not just say > that at...
Re: Owsley died
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:06:46 -0700
...He's >an interesting fellow but nothing remotely connecting him to >Vanagons or even VW buses. Unless you consider the Grateful Dead >stickers as...
Thanks and apologies
Historical mailing list - Carlos Del Rio
Sat, 12 Aug 2000 10:08:52 -0400
...the connection to the throttle is gone, as is the tube connecting it to the heat exchangers. Does not idle well at all. My...
Re: Diesel Holes!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:03:20 -0500
...and every single Vanagon diesel engine there had a fist sized hole in the side with a connecting rod haging out. Some of these...
Re: oil inside intake boot
Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
Tue, 2 Nov 2004 18:03:03 -0800
...from (what I think is) the crankcase breather, > thru the hose connecting the two. The crankcase breather is also leaking at > its base. Does...
Re: It's the annoying little things...
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:00:02 +0000
...can maybe > > pick one or two out from the hardware store? Or these specific only to > > that particular > > connecting point? > > > > Thanks! > > > > Steven > > > > 91 Westy >
travel in Labrador
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:41:56 +0100
...The highway connecting Goose Bay to Cartwright has finally been completed: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2009/12/09/nl-highway...
Re: Rubber elbow connecting filler neck and gas tank on 77
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Fri, 05 Jul 1996 17:37:59 -0400
GO NOW to your local GATES rubber belt/hose dealer. He can get 57mm (2.25") fuel/oil hose in two types One is...
Re: diesel gas conversion - which header?
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 6 May 2002 19:34:30 EDT
...It has the flange tipped on an angle toward the front of the van and then you would have to have a connecting pipe...
Re: Choosing a case sealer
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:56:02 -0700
...Lambas wrote: >> >>> Well now that I'm waiting for some new connecting rod nuts, maybe >>> someone can help me decide between Permatex Aviation form...
Re: removing the fan housing, engine in car?
Historical mailing list - Michael Ham '64 Type ][
Thu, 14 Dec 1995 10:00:49 -0800 (PST)
...return spring and some of those >little clips that hold the connecting rod on, anyone >have any of these?) > >My question is, can I...
Re: spare tire window wash
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Dec 1995 19:28:14 -0600
...I have heard of one solution >that involved connecting the spare tire air valve to the resivoir. I >assumed the spare tire was on...
Re: Connecting Oil Pressure Gauge?
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Wed, 18 Apr 2001 14:44:39 -0700
I, Personally, am interested. Flash all of us a photo of the sender. We will be in your debt. Thanks in advance. George --- Stuart...
Re: linkage woes
Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
Tue, 6 Aug 2002 18:51:40 -0400
...From the archives, I found suggestions to > "rotate the linkage clockwise one notch" at the mid-van connecting point. > So, I've loosened the...
Re: AC evaporator lowering question
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Sun, 7 Sep 2008 18:10:47 -0400
...done this recall how low it will come down without > un-connecting the hoses etc? Is it inches or a more than a foot...
Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:07:27 -0800
...That got me motivated to start connecting the squirters in my Doka. The plumbing is a no brainer. Hoses just 'T' together. The wiring...
Re: Found my Syncro project.
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:43:23 -0700
...If not, try connecting these leads together (bypassing switch). Lights go on, switch, or quality of connections bad. No light, problem further "up stream...
Hope Lousy Luck comes in threes!
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Sun, 9 Aug 1998 12:37:37 -0400
...He is offering a rebuilt longblock for, $4,500 installed. :( He thinks that either I have holed a piston or dropped a connecting rod...
Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Jan 2001 (#2001-79)
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 16 Jan 2001 15:55:59 -0600
John wrote: > Dear List, > > After reading Boston Bob's conclusions on the 2.1L connecting rod big > end distortion and Stuart's "Evangelical" spin...
Re: SF East Bay Machine Shops?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:29:13 -0700
...SF East Bay Machine Shops? I've heard that Northwest Connecting Rod company in Seattle area is about the best around for VW, Porsche...