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• Great Improvement {was anti-sway bars}
  Historical mailing list - Rick Ferguson
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 07:08:57 +0000
  ...Anyhow the toe in was set way off on the front and the caster angle was off on the rear, also the front and...
• Measure, Visually Inspect Rear Brake Adjuster Wheel Teeth?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 13 May 2016 13:41:15 -0700
  ...These teeth look to me like they have a kind of angled upside down "L" shape. If point at each tooth is worn dull...
• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:43:45 -0500
  ...Given the odd angles, I don't think it can work with > any unmodified "universal" set. > >
• Re: engine swap (ignorant questions) -> EV piston slap
  Historical mailing list - "L-Soft list server at Vanagon List (1.8c)"
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 15:52:45 -0800
  ...Try HELP. >>>> >>>> >> question about the angle of the inline 5 as it is used in the Audi; do >>>> >>>> > Unknown command - "QUESTION". Try HELP. >>>> Unknown...
• cv, wheel bearings, or both?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Thu, 3 Jan 2013 17:35:19 -0500
  ...I was traveling up a slight incline on snow and the van went up the hill partially sideways, probably at a 30 degree angle...
• Re: Clutch Chatter
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:28:20 -0800
  ...Someone suggested that I change > the angle that the transmission meets the engine. I guess what he thought is > that the clutch is constantly...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Centre_of_Rea?= =?UTF-8?Q?r_Wheels?=
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:32:48 -0700
  Hi all. Have searched to no avail..... Regarding this factory drawing of the Vanagon Diesel engine. (I added a couple notes to it). Image...
• A/C, Rear, Shroud
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 9 Jan 2017 18:14:04 -0800
  ...plastic shroud to the vents in front? Materials, shapes, sizes? Directions, angles? I spied an aftermarket 'improvement' which eliminates the plastic and places a...
• Re: Tool for Subie/VW engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 30 May 2012 18:22:27 -0700
  ...The "handle" is fixed at that angle. It won't reach deeply enough to support the motor. This is the one you want: <http...
• guage cluster details
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 20:00:18 -0400
  ...I filled the void between the three pvc "tubes" with 5-minute epoxy, but only after positioning some threaded rod in the angled end...
• Re: Hey, isn't this a Volkswagen?
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 15:41:15 -0700
  Maybe, but if you check the Snopes site, they have several other photos of this, taken by different people and from different angles. Bill...
• Re: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 21:16:58 -0500
  ...I know the 5 cylinders are mounted at only a 5 degree angle. I believe the 4 cylinders were too. With this mounting you...
• Re: Starter Problems update
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 05:30:22 -0800
  ...Seems that the end of the starter was off angle because the little copper bushing was worn. I think this might have caused some...
• left lower seem rust!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 01:04:52 -0500
  Why does that seem rust so quickly! well, simpple (pictures will follow soon), a bad metal/seem angle (from the inside)! water, salt, condensation...
• Re: 2nd try - Bostig 2nd Gen Zetec Kit
  Historical mailing list - Peter Young
  Tue, 27 May 2008 17:16:48 -0400
  ...the oil pan has been revised to increase departure angle but retain full capacity - is this setup standard or an option? Is the clearance...
• Re: Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:11:30 -0700
  ...out the back end and front end of the top, different angles and > aerodynamics. > > > > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-T3-T25-Westfalia-ATLANTIC...
• Re: Vanagon favorite part.
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 17:14:02 -0500
  ...Its the proper way to sit, with your calves at a right angle to your thighs. You know what I am trying to say...
• The pop top colour and heat question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 19:28:04 -0700
  ...On my white pop top, same exposure to the sun, on the side of the pop top approximating the same angle as the high...
• Re: Speedometer flutter
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 17:20:40 -0700
  ...The cable was hanging at an angle to the gauge & was causing that annoying flutter (and a clicky noise). You might also want to...
• Re: California Mechanic's
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Apr 2003 20:32:33 -0400
  My best friend lives in Los Angles, CA and I remember a couple of weeks someone was looking for an LA Mechanic well my...
• Re: NVC Might be of interest to some Porsche for sale not mine
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:32:06 -0400
  Only the 914 2.0 had different intake bolt pattern (3 studs instead of 4), different plug angle (tin to match) and larger valves...
• Re: Uh-Oh Spaghettio: Broken Exaust Bolt Stuck in Block!!!
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:55:53 -0800
  ...My plan B is to carefully file the stub flat, center punch a little divot and break out the right angle drill. Use lots...
• Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:13:19 -0800
  John, the tiny angle you mention was of no consequence when I did the conversion on mine. The window felt channel makes up for...
• Re: Raising a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:40:31 -0500
  ...The radius rods need to work in a certain angle range or caster angle settings will suffer. I suggest that you get the exhaust...
• Re: torque, rear brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 09:53:15 -0700
  ...of the wrench is at an angle, the force applied is decreased to sine of the angle. Maher isn't the only guy who...
• Re: Kenwood KSC-SW1 powered subwoofer
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 19:05:18 -0800
  ...10" sub, designed > specifically > to fit in that location (angled to match the angle of the firewall). Ran > about $300 including the sub, as...
• Re: vr6 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Wed, 28 May 2008 05:51:58 -0400
  ...believe that is an engine you would mount at any other angle> that what is stock in the car.........which is nearly straight up...
• Re: Rebuilding sink
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 5 Jan 2013 19:43:28 -0700
  ...No more right-angle bends. I wouldn't ever go back to stock. Pictures at http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/SinkDrain ++ painted Westy grey...
• Crank Pulley removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 15:26:02 -0400
  ...accessible as it seems ( it's hard to get an upwards angle) and I can't seem to access the flywheel teeth. Any suggestions...
• Re: replacing rear brake shoes-special tools?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 20:20:17 -0800
  ...with a sharp point and bent in kind of a right-angled hook. Couldn't live without it for jobs like brakes. Jim On...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 14:39:47 -0500
  ...the top point in the westy top and had them just angle up as they ride on bearings. Seems Doable. If anyone has any...
• Re: FS rare jumpseat tray....(most vans are missing these)
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:48:13 -0800
  Am I really missing them for $25? I'd like the opinion of anyone who finds these useful beyond the completist's angle to...
• Re: easy test of Hall unit and ignition spark system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:03:07 -0800
  ...Like hold it at 'this angle' it works, hold it at some other angle, it doesn't. even easier if you are just trying...
• prop shaft vibes - almost solved
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 13:21:20 -0700
  ...I replaced u joints with aftermarket, ones, checked internal bushings on shaft, fiddled for ages with front diff flange angle (attempts to match trans...
• Re: Stray wires around the fuse block Help!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:52:15 -0400
  ...One pair are set up as male spades in a T-2 type connector at >right angles to each other. The wires are red...
• Re: Engine conversion possibilities, Was: Westfalia and "Weekender" Differences?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 10:53:34 -0400
  ...the inline 4 cyl. VW engine, in the original 15 deg. angle is the right motor. Details will follow as my project moves ahead...
• Re: round > square headlight conversion / What Bullshit.
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 11:18:29 -0400
  ...spec for headlight aiming is > based entirely on angles, without taking into account the vehicle height, > so a tall vehicle's headlights may be...
• Re: An Early Vanagon Ad
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 7 Mar 2013 15:44:52 -0800
  ...I suspect the engineers of the 81 angled the spare tire carrier to smooth out the air flow under the body. a lower coefficient...
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:30:57 -0500
  ...a engine i installed from gowesty had the helicoil in at a angle and it leaked oil all the time. jonathan On Fri, 27...
• engine stand
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 01:25:10 -0400
  ...I cut up some old pieces of bed frame (check alleys of nearby apartment buildings for this excellent source of angle iron) and drilled...
• Re: Seam Rust '87 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 10:29:23 PDT
  ...cupboards at the right angles so that a wand (for squirting rust stop stuff) would fit in for several angles. One other alternative would...
• Re: drooping wiper blade
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 22:53:37 -0400
  ...drooping wiper blade > > >>pop the dust cap with a screwdriver, then remove the bolt (10mm) and >>washer >>visualize the angle of the blade arm...
• Angle question (designing an awning. Image included!)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:40:32 -0700
  ...http://web.mac.com/tubaneil/iWeb/Site%205/Awning.html Will a 40 deg angle suffice for rain runoff? i.e. will it raise...
• Re: Trailing arm replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Jul 2022 21:15:05 +0000
  ...I had modified the arms , a welded angled spring plate. Seems to w= ork so far :-) Blog post here https://shufti.blog/2022/07...
• Film sighting of Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 10 Jan 2015 12:48:18 -0800
  ...Looked to be a nice clean white Westy. * It's apparently slow-moving though we can't tell for certain from the camera angles...
• Re: Hitch Question - 69 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Feb 95 16:19:30 MST
  ...It is > mounted to the frame on each side, with a big peice of angle between. The > tounge bolts to the botton of the...
• RE: Full flow oil pump
  Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 08:13:30 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Maddox wrote: > > Berg sells a pump plate cover for busses that allows for the lack of space. > It comes out at a sharper angle...
• easy C.clip trick for c.v.s'
  Historical mailing list - Edward Claiborne Gould
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 11:35:56 EDT
  ...If you take this set up and come at the rings at a 180 degree angle, removing and installing c clips is sooooooo easy...
• Re: Starter Questions?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 15:00:37 +0000
  ...It had worn away to nothing at one side and was causing the motor to run at an angle. New bearing (cheap) and a...
• Re: front floor mats
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 19:28:38 -0500
  ...The drivers side has no notch for > the gas pedal so I just have it laid at an angle. Oops, my mistake. The ones...
• Re: My fridge wants to know if it's level enough...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 21:32:13 -0700
  ...I chuckle at myself, the ends I go to in order to put "stuff" under the wheels to get just the right angle for...
• Re: Propane Fill-up
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 09:54:33 -0500
  | The valve is a standard auto propane valve, but angled downward, and awkward to | get the nozzle on. Because of the bulky collar on...
• Re: Running Dometic Fridge while parking on hills
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 20:41:57 -0600
  ...I was concerned about running the fridge parked in front of my house--the street/gutter has a pretty good angle. I measured the...
• slider door handle
  Historical mailing list - David White
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 21:22:05 -0800
  ...find an 84 mechanism in a boneyard? Or do I need to look at the entire problem from a different angle. David in Idaho
• Re: 85GL 1.9 Busted alternator mounting bracket stud ..2nd time in 2 years
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 10:28:45 -0700
  ...realy not feeling good about right angle drilling that stud out again ... >Alternator Brace Photo >http://www.roadhaus.com/images/alt_bracket/alt03.JPG...
• FW: Pressing Lower Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:23:53 +0000
  ...Other wise, the bushing would go off on an angle. Remember! Lot of RTV for Lubrication !!! best of luck my friend! John C... -------------- Forwarded...
• Re: 84 Vaanaog weak parking brake - Sqirrel.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:04:51 -0700
  ...I stopped >> when I saw that the >> equalizer (Bentleys 46.11) is at quite an angle, not at >> a right angle to >> the centerline...
• Re: Mutilated Oil Drain Plug
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 16:27:33 +0100
  ...Its all about getting the angles just about right and using a club hammer rather than a light weight one, so that when you...
• Re: [Syncro] Heavy Duty Rear Axels/CVs (108mm), Factory
  Historical mailing list - Chris Weddle
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 10:58:10 -0800
  David, The main reason for going to the 930 CV joints is that they will operate reliably at a higher angle - not so much...
• FFFFriday Follies ... Part 1
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Sep 95 23:14:41 CDT
  ...WOMAN'S ANGLE by W. H. Charnock He is with Her; the frowning garage portal Forbids me now to threaten or implore; Only remains...