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• Re: Engine Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 24 May 2014 19:13:25 -0500
  ...This drives the valve off the seat and then the valve slams back against the seat - knocking off accumulated crustiness that can keep a...
• Re: Sliding Door won't latch
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:51:51 -0800
  ...to lock onto the post mounted on the body. > > > > > > If I slam it hard and push inward at the rear of the door at...
• Re: VANAGON PARTS
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 21:24:18 -0700
  ...Not an endorsement or slam of their services or products, your mileage may vary and all the other usual disclaimers apply. David Marshall Fast...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - ****************************
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:39:23 -0600
  ...At least I didn't start slamming the company that cleaned them (WhitchHunter), or I probably would have sold the van and dropped out...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 1 Aug 2020 19:12:08 -0700
  ...Just slide door > slowly to the front and pull the handle in to engage the latch rather than > slamming it. From the outside you...
• Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Fri, 15 Jun 2018 08:14:29 -0400
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Ken! > > My symptom is that when I slam on the brakes, the van just doesn't stop > very quickly. The...
• Re: Temp gauge problem resolved
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 20:38:43 -0400
  ...Naturally, he sought to vent > and slammed the driver's door, which happened to have > the window rolled down. That, of course, shattered > the...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 31 May 2006 13:11:09 -0700
  ...First of all, you'll need to > bring in about 5 or 6 of these that will be slammed into walls to satisfy > the...
• More fun with mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 09:10:23 -0700
  ...Previous mechanic, here in Bend, Ore. (p-mail me if interested, not slamming here w/o him being able to defend himself) put it...
• Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (continued)
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 16:43:52 -0800
  ...And when you finished with the wheel change and put a wheel back in the tray, you would slam the tray up with it...
• Re: Shear bolts on steering column
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 13:05:37 -0500
  ...Around here I don't think that would even occur to a thief, they use a slam-hammer to yank out the switch. And...
• Re: sheer bolts/steering column
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 17:21:30 -0400
  ...with them when any decent thief is going to use a slam-hammer on the ignition switch anyway. Even supposing that the bolts *were...
• Re: Oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 14:36:36 -0500
  ...At one point I had to slam on brakes and the the oil buzzer went off. When I pulled into a rest area, the...
• Re: Dometic-Gas Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 20:41:20 -0300
  ...I get my fridge to light by turning on the headlights, with the left blinker on, glove box open, I then slam the sliding...
• Pictures of the Westy in Germany
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 20:52:18 -0700
  ...As long as you are modest and quiet, and not slamming the doors. I never used camping there. They are also too crowded for...
• Re: 71 Westy and Door Handles
  Historical mailing list - Ian Hallett
  Fri, 29 Sep 1995 11:11:43 +1000 (EST)
  ...but not if I have closed it up completely, that is slammed it. I sort of have to leavve it half closed. If I...
• Re: AWD
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:08:30 -0500
  ...In a panic he slammed on the brakes, lost control, and hit a tree at about 15-20 miles an hour. Thankfully Patrick was...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 20:52:14 -0600
  ...slams against the seat". > > I am saying that (while valve seats are a common cause of problems) > slack valves that clatter are NOT slamming...
• Re: lock yer doors without keys?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 20:37:59 -0600
  ...I can't tell you how many times I've slammed the > locked slider door shut with my keys sitting on the back seat...
• Re: Looking for Special Camping Utensil
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:20:53 -0500
  ...The thing worked on spring tension. >> When cocked, and then the trigger pulled, the two flaps would slam >> together much the way your hands...
• Re: Crazy Winnebago/Eurovan Motorhome.
  Historical mailing list - william killian
  Thu, 22 Jun 1995 21:36:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I'm gonna have to fix that. > Again, I wasn't trying to slam the Eurovan - just giving my impression > of the Rialta conversion...
• Re: Do you want a Vanagon with a variable suspension????????????????
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 03:41:51 EDT
  ...I was thinking this could help the Vanagon handle really well when it's slammed to the ground.....and then when you get to...
• Running on tap water - didn't work!
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 20:09:00 -0400
  ...valve temperatures - there are no "valves!" - and no shock of valves slamming on to cylinder head - a smooth sliding action. Ceramics don't suffer...
• Re: last questions on 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Lee
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 01:20:01 -0800
  ...Brakes responded wonderfully -- I even had the opportunity to slam on the brakes at a last-minute stopsign. I was impressed. > When you checked...
• Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?
  Historical mailing list - frank n. furter
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 09:14:44 -0800
  ...the immediate pressure out ot the > bus when the door is slammed > > with all the windows closed. I do not think they > serve any...
• Re: Nokkia Winter tires Endorsement & quick report
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 18:07:42 -0700
  ...It was that reflex to slam on the brakes when other idiots are spinning out of control and heading for you and your van...
• Re: Removing the poptop -- how many people?
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sun, 11 Jun 2006 00:15:19 -0400
  ...I was mentally slamming Gowesty for making their tent inside out until I came to the realization that it was I, in fact, that...
• re: '73 Westy needs faucet repair
  Historical mailing list
  12 Oct 95 08:01:00 PDT
  ...It has been weakened over the years by slamming the sink cover down on it. The spout has recently fallen out of the pump...
• non-VW /EPA/Parts Place/Civic Responsibilty
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Sat, 5 Apr 1997 09:10:38 -0600 (CST)
  ...Let's complain about the EPA slamming Joe Citizen instead of corporate America (which is also incorrect) and not be willing to pay higher...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:47:55 -0800
  ...At least I didn't start slamming the company that cleaned them (WhitchHunter), or I probably would have sold the van and dropped out...
• Re: Ethanol..Corn only?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Tue, 27 May 2008 15:18:09 -0700
  ...it makes food prices go up. > ( and there was a 3rd slam on it, but i forget what it was just now ) .. > scott > turbovans...
• Re: 130Mph, or even 90 -- van safety
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 08:08:16 -0600
  ...A woman, mother of 3, drunk, empty vodka bottle on the seat of her pickup slammed into them from the rear, doing 80-90...
• Re: Problem finding a gear 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 10:36:39 -0400
  ...You don't mention any change in pedal feel, so the system is definitely holding fluid (if it dumps completely, that clutch pedal slams...
• Re: Vent Question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 21:19:32 -0500
  ...that it is a >> pain to get the door closed without slamming it.� If you roll the window >> down an inch, the door closes...
• Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:11:26 -0800
  ...theory was the timing advance mechanism in the distributor was getting > >slammed into a fully advanced position when the engine was stalled. WOT > >caused...
• Vanspotting in Van City (as they call it) and on Vancouver Island
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 20:28:49 -0700
  ...in Victoria; slammed cream microbus panel with safari windows in Parkesville; several bay high-tops and one Vanagon high-top; a yard in Chemainus...
• Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:44:54 -0300
  ...I head what sounded like the solenoid “slam” into place, but only the once. I then went aft with my stand of 14/2...
• Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 11:33:09 -0800
  ...the immediate pressure out ot the bus when the door is slammed >> with all the windows closed. I do not think they serve any...
• Re: Vanagon safety and design?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 16:11:34 -0500
  ...The high speed chase ended when the Toyota slammed into my parked Westy right in front of the driver's seat. There were 110...
• Re: Quality Inverters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:44:24 -0400
  ...even though they only draw 70 watts, they need a >>momentary "slam" of 600 or so watts to start the compressor. for the >>record...
• newby to the list from Australia
  Historical mailing list - Frank Loi
  Mon, 1 May 2000 10:57:53 +1000
  ...when descending steep grades - Any thoughts? The Side sliding door whether slammed or gently closed, frequently doesn't latch in the rear section. It...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 30 May 2006 16:43:39 -0400
  ...First of all, you'll > need to > bring in about 5 or 6 of these that will be slammed into walls to > satisfy > the...
• Re: rear wipers
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:43:04 -0500
  ...Some :::of :::>> them :::>> > slam up against the rear hatch and desposits a certain percentage of :::>> their :::>> > profits on the back window. Result -- vannihilation of...
• Re: bed problems
  Historical mailing list - Tim Leek
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:23:29 -0400
  ...seat would fold up >> on my 3 boys if I ever slammed on the brakes ... Regardless, there >> is still the issue of one of...
• Storage Ideas..Was: Tool roll
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 22:09:03 -0800
  ...Hopefully, they won't break bulb filiments when I slam the hatch, like I sometimes do..If that happens, it's LED lights next...
• Re: driver's power window motor removal
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Sat, 29 Nov 2003 12:19:19 -0800
  ...It's somewhat flexible and can be twisted, but be careful because there are nylon parts which can be easily broken by slamming them...
• Bug Jam '95 - Land O' Lakes, Florida
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 00:19:49 +0000
  ...Toy & Model Contest Bug Slam (oh, the humanity) Hula Hoop and Big Hair Contests (at least it sounds more dignified than a bikini contest...
• Re: Reality check? -- rebuild comparison
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:25:36 -0800
  ...I just can't seem to do Slam Dunk car repair, and if it needed new pistons, chances are 20 other things at the...
• Re: Tires (by one reviewer)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 17:05:10 -0600
  ...On dry pavement the driver slammed on the brakes and >>> locked up the rear wheels- the fishtailing and shower of sparks was >>> impressive-I...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 1 Aug 2020 18:16:03 -0600
  ...Just slide door >>>>>> slowly to the front and pull the handle in to engage the latch rather than >>>>>> slamming it. From the outside you...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 10:32:38 -0800
  ...At least I didn't start slamming the company that cleaned >> them (WhitchHunter), or I probably would have sold the van and >> dropped out...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:18:16 -0800
  ...At least I didn't start slamming the company that cleaned them (WhitchHunter), or I probably would have sold the van and dropped out...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:28:44 -0500
  ...Just > slide door > >>>> slowly to the front and pull the handle in to engage the latch rather > than > >>>> slamming it. From the outside you...
• Re: subject Re: Where to buy Limbo Hatch Stick?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:33:25 -0700
  ...With a little fitting, mine ended up being really 'Skookum' (a boat builders term for shipshape) You can almost slam the hatch on it...
• Re: Lowering a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:53:53 -0800
  ...You'd be riding on bump stops (you and all of the kids > with their slammed Japanese cars!). The only way to get this...
• Re: apology to list.... (was "key code")
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 10:05:21 -0800
  ...change > clothes,then pushed the slider door lock tab down and slammed the > slider door shut and > realized i had left my keys in...
• Re: CR@P!!! Now a NV Statistic
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:03:18 -0700
  ...t very "mini" anymore!). > > Driver (this was her 3rd accident already) slammed on her brakes. > > So did I. > > And I slid . . . and slid . . . a...
• Re: Bleed Radiator (What AM I doing wrong??)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 08:05:22 -0700
  ...Whenever > it would start to gush out of the tank I'd slam the cap back > down and let it idle. I had the...
• Re: overheating, radiators, water pumps, whatever
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 21:06:03 -0400
  ...The procedure is simple, slam the van up a hillside or a set of ramps, pop the grille, pop the screw. Takes about 2...
• FRYDAY-----horror stories on Surf Mex Trips
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 17:06:33 -0600
  ...now condos)....and after going through all our stuff the cop slammed his thumb in our door and bled all over the place....needless...