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• Re: VW van count
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 11:58:29 -0500
  ...Heck, there are 6 Vanagons within a single block radius of my house (I own only one of those), 3 being Westys. Those numbers...
• Large price spread on The Samba?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:40:43 -0700
  ...I'll likely keep the 'regular' camper for it's mileage and it's low maintenance, it's nice turning radius and it's...
• Re: Adding rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:13:27 -0600
  ...Neither inside corner has a Radius? > > > > > Sudhir > > > > On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 15:05, Chuck Mathis<cvmathis@comcast.net> wrote: > >> John > >> > >> Check out...
• "Whump whump" noise from front RH side.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:01:40 -0700
  ...Aside from slight drift to right at highway speeds, (I had to swap in a used tie rod, fix radius arm hole, etc.) vehicle...
• Re: MB/Audi rim dangers.....?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 14:14:17 -0500
  ...that up with a file and emery cloth to get it radiused and smooth. Sharp > corners start fatigue cracks more easily. Michael J. Sullivan...
• Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 15 Jun 2018 20:50:18 -0400
  ...Incorrectly radiused shoes or cheap rear cylinders and the master cylinder must provide more volume before the system pressurizes (Think of taking up extra...
• Re: WTB Carat Springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 17:38:16 -0400
  ...The shorter springs will change the angle of the upper control arms and the radius rods. You may have a problem with wheel alignment...
• Re: A/C hose blew!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:38:01 -0400
  How did it even get connected with the bottle so close? Those hoses have minimum bend radiuses and possibly the hose-fitting-crimp was...
• Ridiculous loads...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 13:57:24 -0800
  ...50 pcs 16' 5/4x6 radius PT decking 6 pcs 16' 2x10 FIR 12 pcs 12' 2x10 FIR 10 pcs 10' 2x10 FIR 16...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:48:49 -0700
  ...of the tubing, which yields a 3" CLR or center line radius > > which is how "tight" the bends are). > > > > Jim Akiba > > > > > > > > > > > > On Thu, Mar...
• aluminium exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 17:02:26 -0400
  ...a garage with a tube bender that would handle the tight radius bends that the vanagons need. Want to kludge something together then get...
• Re: They're GIVING Vanagons away in San Diego!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:15:49 -0700
  ...I can show you where at >> least 15 different ones are within a 2 mile radius of my house. >> Almost >> any time I go...
• Opinions of a VW Camper
  Historical mailing list - H. Edie Menkus
  Mon, 03 Feb 1997 11:00:34 -0500
  ...alarm, with a 2mile radius remote Mitch. XVX tires AM/FM stereo (maybe a CD) heat/air (I think) I think the price is...
• Free Delivery 8K Type IV Engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 14:25:23 -0500
  ...I would consider leaving the engine in the van and letting you drive before you pay if you're within 250 miles radius from...
• Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
  Historical mailing list - Tom
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 10:27:14 -0700
  ...to og to make them worth any $$ at all, i.e. radiused wheel wells for bigger tires, cutting in windows in Panels, non vw...
• 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: Adjusting Rear Camber
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:41:18 -0500
  ...They want to shorten the radius rods too much, which makes them chase their tails trying to get both caster and camber within the...
• Re: any MD's in the house? help with windshield removal tool...
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:55:00 -0400
  ...the corners are generally radiused but you could always radius them more. also being made out of wood, usually they seem like decent hardwood...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:10:42 -0700
  ...In that same radius there are thousands of backyard BBQ with those tanks in use. You don't need a permit to use it...
• Re: Gettysburg PA campgrounds, anyone have any insights?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:12:34 -0800
  ...NW in Pennsylvania, and several state parks in Pennsylvania within a radius of 60 miles, all with campgrounds.� David McNeely ---- Daniel O Stevens <dosteven...
• Darwin fish car decal
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:56:37 -0700
  ...As the owner of the only Vanagon w/in 500-mile radius of Seattle with a tiny, 1.5-inch 'traditional' fish decal down...
• Re: On Transmission Ratios, Diesels, Conversions and Fish
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 00:42:19 EDT
  ...Or have they been corrected for transmission gearing and the radius of the wheel? The torque output of the 1.6L NA Vanagon Diesel...
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:50:55 -0700
  ...Did anyone notice my > error in the area calculations? I used the diameter, not the radius. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Chris S. [mailto:szpejankowski...
• Re: 88 GL - Oil Cooler R&R
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Jan 2014 21:05:52 -0500
  ...This will also fit the front wheel bearing nuts and the radius rod nuts. The nut gets set separate from the pipe and it...
• Re: poo powder and related
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:06:05 +0200
  ...drive, there is always a toilet available in a few miles radius. If we are driving through the woods and the next toilet is...
• Re: gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 10:13:31 -0230
  ...turning radius, axle weights etc. > > ----- Original Message ----- From: L&A Johnson > > > Robert, the Canadian Vanagon Specifications brochure are quoting imperial > > gallons which are 5...
• Re: Simple tire qurestion (boring details)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 16:24:49 +0000
  ...they run out from the center of the tire, on the radius, plus a belt of one or more plies under the tread The...
• Needed one steel wheel and some advice.
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Sun, 9 Aug 2015 00:01:44 -0400
  ...with the ball joints to? Now, should I be thinking that radius arm bushing along with lower arm bushing also need to get a...
• Re: rebuilding front suspension
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:34:21 -0700
  ...I know the Syncro is different, but in hindsight, the front end work wasn't rocket surgery save for the old style seized radius...
• Re: Stupid wire question...really... (temp 2 wire)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:46:32 -0700
  ...tough environment and gradually become less and > less tolerant of short-radius bends as the plasticizer migrates away. > > The tear in the shrink-wrap...
• Details -Free Delivery 8K Type IV Engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 18:08:42 -0500
  ...I would consider leaving the engine in the van and letting you drive before you pay if you're within 250 miles radius from...
• Re: VW van count
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 9 Aug 2004 18:30:23 -0700
  ...I know of 6 right off hand that live within a 10-block radius of > my house. They're everywhere around here. > >> From: Stephen...
• Re: Syncro All-Terrain Tires: 14" vs 15" ?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:45:59 -0700
  ...If you go to 5% larger radius tires you will decrease your braking capability by a corresponding 5%. So at the very least have...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sat, 7 May 2016 08:36:48 -0700
  Neil, I just remembered something about those shoes I was so pleased with the radius. Just before xmas last year, when I had to...
• Re: SUV Bashing) was Think Positive to start your new year
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 09:00:48 -0600
  ...The turning radius is WAY smaller than most other vans. Dodge caravans are impossible in a parking lot. The A/C blows right in...
• Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:04:43 -0400
  ...shape. �I've put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, shifter linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc...
• OddBall Vanagon Items FS
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 03:40:25 EST
  ...No Canvas.) (Cannot ship - Will deliver within 200 mile radius of Redding, CA) 231-8705 Seal Set (4 pcs) - Luggage Rack Bolts, 68-91...
• Re: VW van count
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 17:45:18 +0000
  ...Heck, there are 6 Vanagons within a single block radius of > my house (I own only one of those), 3 being Westys. Those numbers...
• Vangon fired over
  Historical mailing list - Koloski, John G.
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 12:52:33 -0500
  ...Finally could you get me the telephone # of someone near me (100 radius) who will set my CO in case I can't find...
• Re: Use 1.25" Semi Truck (Heater?) Hose for Main Coolant Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 11 May 2017 08:54:17 -0700
  ...A similar 1" hose I saw > at this shop took a large radius 90º bend which for my uses, would be > ideal. > > IF this...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:45:00 -0500
  ...An often overlooked part is the > front strut (radius) rod mounts. These wear in the center and when really > worn can damage the chassis...
• Busses on 66 (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Thu, 14 Mar 1996 12:31:58 -0600 (CST)
  ...Sunday would be a 75 mile cruise on old Rt.66 to Joplin, Missouri (and the only VW dealer in a 200 mile radius...
• pretour #2 (W.N.NE.&SE.)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Jan 1995 14:11:07 -0800
  ...list members reside within a 1.5 or so hour driving radius, but meeting at Red Rock for this trip seems fairer to our...
• Re: Rough Running 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 23:04:13 -0400
  ...We are in Summit County with no VW shops/suppliers or mechanics within a 70 mile radius, but we do have my 2.1...
• Rear brake questions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:53:56 -0700
  ...Seems like the wear should be more even around the whole radius of the shoes, but these, it looks like the cylinder end is...
• Re: Nvc-but maybe future vans-pretty please VW
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 11:22:42 -0700
  ...The > turning radius was great, it was comfortable to drive, and felt very > nimble > when driving the tiny little back roads of France and...
• Re: Alarm system, was Bus story
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:04:57 -0700
  ...Alarm system, was Bus story > > > > "Or an alarm that alerted you wihout alerting everyone else within a > > two-mile radius? Surely there are some...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:34:11 -0400
  ...I purchased two new 6mm Allen key socket tools, ground the end of one to remove any radius at the tip and went to...
• Re: 15" wheels & brake fluid leak
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 23 Feb 95 08:46:54 CST
  ...formulas to determine my options? >I understand that a larger wheel radius will/could affect the accuracy >of the speedo/odo, etc. - are there...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:51:57 -0700
  ...I purchased two new 6mm > Allen key socket tools, ground the end of one to remove any radius at > the tip and went to...
• Re: vanagon body panels
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:22:32 -0800
  ...The > > radius of the corners was different, so an A-pillar patch was not an > exact > > fit and needed some fill work. Also the...
• Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:29:13 -0700
  ...The 'bars' have large radius corners. I was working about 60mi round trip from home, but otherwise driving in the same area and at...
• Re: that is one very beautiful vanangon ... sigh ...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:18:24 -0700
  ...will fit easily into a regular parking space, has amazing turning > radius, gets great mileage, and requires very little maintenance. > > 360-241-6812 > > -- > roger...
• Put Down Counter, Was Vanagon Something or other Important
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 20:03:00 EDT
  ...free beer anyway? If you live within the AAA free towing radius of my house I can drive my Vanagon over and pick the...
• Re: Revs per mile , was: 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:22:55 -0700
  ...I suspect they might use the largest possible >> diameter, and the smallest possible rolling radius. Given that, I tend to >> use the mathematical number...
• Re: tire sizes "*&%#@"
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 21:21:03 -0800
  ...It looks like I may be able to clear everything in the wheel wells and still keep my turning radius. The new wheels are...
• fuel sender repair
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 06 Oct 94 20:57:36 CDT
  ...1 - Cut hole and remove burrs. - radius of hole is: r = 40mm (1.57 in.) - width of cut is: w = 70mm (2.75 in...
• Re: Mercedes Wheels Installation Question 90 GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:15:34 -0700
  the radius, or curve shape, of the ball face is the issue. there's a guy on eBay that specializes in this stuff, and...
• Re: Alarm system, was Bus story
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:26:43 -0600
  ...that >> alerted you >> wihout alerting everyone else within a two-mile radius? Surely >> there are >> some innovations out there? >> >> Maggie >> '85 Subaru Westy "Anne...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:36:28 -0700
  ...Refitting the bushings on the radius rod, found I couldn't get the nut on. No projecting thread. Turned the steering wheel, and the...