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Re: Two iffy vanagon improvements that worked out very well
Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:25:47 -0400
...I was afraid that given the heat and the leverage it might >>> give up and split, but both are working well after a couple...
Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Mar 2022 to 10 Mar 2022 (#2022-18)
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:54:23 -0800
...Now the battery light comes = >>> on >>>>>>>> when >>>>>>>>>> shift lever is put in park or neutral. It's off in any drive = >>> gears. >>>>>>>>>> =20 >>>>>>>>>> Any...
heater fan motor/tranny/break questions
Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
Wed, 15 Nov 1995 10:13:02 -0800 (PST)
...anything else? the brakes will get adjusted and bled this weekend also. i have just begun to hear an occasional squeek from the from...
Re: Longer Lasting Clutch?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:39:32 -0700
...For that I just put in 2nd gear, and parking brake on about 30 % . I've seen people so brutal on the shift lever...
Re: Christmas Vanagon gift reports
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 28 Dec 2018 11:26:42 -0500
Strap it to the shifter or E brake lever, if you can. Stephen Mobile > On Dec 28, 2018, at 11:24 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon...
Re: Kudo's to Dennis Haynes and his frame mount receiver hitch.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:55:56 -0500
...Your > parking brake won't work and even if you have a Syncro, the front wheels > will rotate in opposite directions as your precious...
Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Wed, 26 Mar 2014 22:30:01 -0600
...canvas, new window, door & trim rubber, new cooling > > system > > (stainless), new brakes, new suspension, new wheels & tires, and a > rebuilt > > engine & transmission. We call...
Off To Burning Man Trip Report #1
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 26 Aug 2004 08:05:03 EDT
...I now find I have no brakes......what next ? Seems the fluid has escaped somewhere. That explains the brake light on the dash since...
Re: Copyright Questions: Item in hand, copy and make similar or same. VLVC
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:00:27 -0500
Neil, Patents are an offensive tool - they give the patent owner the leverage he needs to go after someone who has stolen his design...
Re: What do I need?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:46:07 -0800
...Very few understand the heater control levers. Some don't know how to check the brake fluid, and a few can't figure out...
Re: No Start Problem
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:52:22 -0800
...Jiggling the shift lever or putting it in neutral doesn't help. The connections at the starter and the battery are very clean. It...
Re: Rear wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 5 Feb 2014 07:54:10 -0800
...We had so much leverage as we bounced on that cheater-bar that we were actually lifting the front wheel! Those big nuts are...
Re: Help - clutch-master/slave cylinder? gone in Edmonston New Brunswick
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:58:04 -0700
...the slave plunger bit off the clutch lever. Clutch pedal still > hard like rock. My brake/clutch fluid level is normal. I am heading...
Re: Two iffy vanagon improvements that worked out very well
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:30:34 -0500
...I was afraid that given the heat and the leverage it > might > >>> give up and split, but both are working well after a couple...
Blackbeard Comes Home! (With questions)
Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:55:42 -0800
...4) Air control levers - the bottom two don't go all the way to the right! You can push 'em there, but they don...
Re: can you put 17 inch wheels on a 84 vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 14:55:08 -0700
...and still have a long-throw > and wobbly long shif lever > 2) Make a raised console and fit a nice (eg 1987 Toyota Corolla...
Re: Report: gas mileage, in town, 1.9L AT
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 7 Apr 2011 10:45:57 -0700
...turn the heater temp control lever mostly off. Like don't have the heater circuit flowing full flow until you've gone a little...
Re: Am I asking too much for my van?
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Sat, 13 Apr 2002 03:14:27 -0700
...front/rear properly aligned, front ball joints in good order, >springs in good condition, Monroe gas shocks > >Brakes: front pads recently replaced (PBR Metal...
Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
Historical mailing list - jennifer rabbitt
Wed, 26 Mar 2014 22:14:27 -0700
...canvas, new window, door & trim rubber, new cooling >> system >> (stainless), new brakes, new suspension, new wheels & tires, and a > rebuilt >> engine & transmission. We call...
fixing the rat (65 westy)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 17 Jul 1996 00:50:55 -0400
...I just happened to find 1 (one) front brake line in my new tune up parts drawer, so i switched it with the old...
Re: Christmas Vanagon gift reports
Historical mailing list
Fri, 28 Dec 2018 22:26:34 +0000
...Christmas Vanagon gift reports Strap it to the shifter or E brake lever, if you can. Stephen Mobile > On Dec 28, 2018, at 11...
Re: Murphy's Law - was : Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:58:43 -0700
...flick as he pushed the pwoer levers forward. We rolled 10 feet and both fans quit simultaneously!! Brakes were instantly applied, and with a...
Re: Off To Burning Man Trip Report #1
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Thu, 26 Aug 2004 10:11:15 -0400
...I now find I have :::no :::brakes......what next ? Seems the fluid has escaped somewhere. That :::explains :::the brake light on the dash since...
Re: Changing Auto tranny fluid
Historical mailing list
Fri, 10 Nov 2000 11:38:00 EST
...some vice grips on the handle of your driver for extra leverage. When you get these two screws loose there will be more fluid...
Re: Two iffy vanagon improvements that worked out very well
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:36:52 -0500
...I was afraid that given the heat and the leverage it >> might >> >>> give up and split, but both are working well after a couple...
Re: vanagon trans slipping
Historical mailing list - Annie
Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:17:14 -0700
...It was not making full contact and was slipping around on the lever. I cleaned and tightened it up and it's working perfectly...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 5 Oct 2020 10:26:52 -0700
...switches down under the > >> > >> steering column which are activated by the brake pedal are easy to > service. > >> > >> Reccomend taking them out and cleaning then...
Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 10 May 2001 09:17:27 -0700
...Oh! And I replaced the brake master cylinder... What a messy job!! Cruise control works when it feels like it. Mostly when the weather...
a new list vendor
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 28 Jan 2002 09:34:34 -0800
...t-2 68-71 airfilter stand $ 20.00 > golf 85 heater lever faceblade $ 5.00 > jetta 86 white needs a/t rebuilt no forworth...
Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 01:58:12 -0500
...At 150,000 the rear brakes are getting thin, but the adjusters still work. The fronts of course don't last as long. The...
Factory Tools List Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:42:22 -0500
...BRAKES US1020, 23, valve spring, removing/installing Engine US1020/1, 96, valve springs, removing/installing Engine US1023/4, 130, clamp for holding piston while...
Re: 91 Westy - Mysterious Clutch/Transmission Problem
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Sat, 2 May 2015 14:49:06 -0700
...Watch the clutch lever on the transmission actuate while someone pushes the pedal, make sure it's moving plenty. -craig > On May 2, 2015...
Re: vanagon Digest - 19 Feb 2002 (#2002-185)
Historical mailing list - vwghost
Wed, 20 Feb 2002 17:00:50 -0500
...Bottom ventilation lever > > > My 87 Westy has two vents above the sliding door. The bottom control lever > opens and closes this vent. Not noticable...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Bob Mccullough
Mon, 5 Oct 2020 20:53:35 -0500
...switches down under the > >> > >> steering column which are activated by the brake pedal are easy to service. > >> > >> Reccomend taking them out and cleaning then...
Re: Opinions-More Thoughts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:23:30 -0700
...you could easily drive that van to a shop, get a full brake inspection, and hear back that it needs both ends fully redone...
Re: Bleeding clutch system--what gives?
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sun, 18 Jun 2000 23:09:32 EDT
Tobin; The clutch pedal should return, it has a spring, doesn't it? How about the clutch lever on the side of the tranny...
Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 23:09:26 -0800
...At 150,000 the rear brakes are getting thin, but the adjusters still work. The fronts of course don't last as long. The...
Re: 91 Westy - Mysterious Clutch/Transmission Problem Clutch driven, (Slave) cylinders.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 May 2015 07:34:54 -0400
...Bleeding the clutch can be a challenge as the pressure (Master), cylinder does not quite pump the same as the brake cylinder. Pressure bleeding...
Re: vanagon trans slipping
Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:52:16 -0700
...It was not making full contact and was slipping around on the lever. > > I cleaned and tightened it up and it's working perfectly...
Re: Replacing the Power Steering Lines
Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 12:48:43 -0800
...You won't believe what's hidden on the other side. >> Hydraulic clutch and brake lines so rusted that touching them made them >> leak...
Re: Clutch on 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:15:17 -0800
...Lube the ball pivot at the tip of the cross shaft lever where the slave push rod pushes on it. I always change the...
Re: Flywheel Install / O - ring
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:31:37 -0700
...the stub axle with tire and brake drum mounted on the end of it makes a fine lever to load the outer bearing with...
AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
Historical mailing list - "Robert KeezerHolen Sie mehr aus dem Web. Unter http://explorer.msn.de/intl.asp#de gibt es einen KOSTENLOSEN Download von MSN Explorer."
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 13:50:44 -0700
...To a short man 6'4" and 6'8" are both TALL. > Front disc brakes- self adjusting brakes, power brakes. Vanagons are know for...
Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 4 Oct 2009 08:45:10 -0700
...And it's so large that there is no way it could hook under the gas pedal -- the brake pedal and heater housing on...
Re: Copyright Questions: Item in hand, copy and make similar or same. VLVC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:41:43 -0700
...Patents are an offensive tool - they give the patent owner the leverage he > needs to go after someone who has stolen his design or...
Re: How do I pull the rear drums?
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Sat, 31 Jan 2004 17:19:33 +0000
...Stupid Question of the Day - Brake <DIV></DIV>>Drums?How do I pull the rear drums? Tried tapping (OK, <DIV></DIV>>hammering...
Re: a new list vendor (good one)
Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
Tue, 29 Jan 2002 09:19:00 -0800
...t-2 68-71 airfilter stand $ 20.00 > golf 85 heater lever faceblade $ 5.00 > jetta 86 white needs a/t rebuilt no forworth...
Re: 91 Westy - Mysterious Clutch/Transmission Problem
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 2 May 2015 15:37:43 -0700
...Watch the clutch lever on the transmission actuate while someone pushes the pedal, make sure it's moving plenty. -craig > On May 2, 2015...
Gerbil engine replacement, part I
Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
Thu, 04 Jul 1996 12:30:52 -0600
...A brake drum puller can be used as a pulley puller. This is done in a few steps: - Remove the bolt that holds the...
gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 12 Jan 95 11:08:30 CST
...This lack of power also requires active use of the gearshift lever, but, unfortunately, neither the 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic is...
Re: Front shocks replacement question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 22 Aug 2015 20:00:19 -0400
...During normal operation the weight of the van is sitting on the wheel with the lower control arm acting like a lever. The inner...
Re: Vanagon wheels in Alaska?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 24 May 2010 23:35:53 -0400
Having an '83 you really need to think about brakes when increasing tire size. As for increasing top speed, you need horsepower to make...
(long) VW-Winnebago Rialta 20' magazine test
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Wed, 12 Oct 94 10:20:55 CDT
...A hand- applied lever next to the shifter provides parking brake actuation. The cab is a snug fit, compared to most motorhomes, but even...
Re: AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 17:16:17 -0400
...To a short man 6'4" and 6'8" are both TALL. > Front disc brakes- self adjusting brakes, power brakes. Vanagons are know for...
Further adventures of Ras Bulli Split [Part the fourth].
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Sun, 7 Jul 1996 15:12:33 -0300
...I was also able to locate a three-finger puller of sufficient proportion as to tackle the rear brake drums [it will be arriving...
Cleavis pin HELP (and adventure of the day)
Historical mailing list - A Brandy Psmythe
Tue, 11 Jun 1996 11:36:19 -0700 (PDT)
...I turn off the motor (couldn't get it into first with the motor running, I tried, but it felt like the shift lever...
FS 87 Wolfsburg NYC $2,500
Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
Mon, 7 May 2001 15:58:57 EDT
...Good matching rubber New Non-matching tire on spare 1 yr old �shop rebuilt� starter 1 yr old brakes 4 month old battery Recent...
Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:01:50 -0700
...The aft end of the throttle cable goes onto a ball pivot on the transmission lever - right where you can hardly get at it...
Re: Copyright Questions: Item in hand, copy and make similar or same. VLVC
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 11 Jun 2011 02:19:39 -0500
...Patents are an offensive tool - they give the patent owner the leverage he > > needs to go after someone who has stolen his design or...
Re: Mulititude of questions (dash out now...)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 6 Jul 2009 19:51:21 -0700
...Now that they're apart I have a new heater unit, brake master cylinder and heater control valve on order from europarts direct. > > I...