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• Re: To use Bars Leaks or not.....
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:26:34 -0400
  ...To use Bars Leaks or not..... I reiterate, if you don't want a catastrophic water pump failure, replace the water pump. No "leak...
• Re: Request for consensus on Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 96 13:26:21 EST
  ...Try BarsLeaks first. If that doesn't work, > >2. Try a very good cleaning plus epoxy and new gaskets ($250+). If that >doesn't...
• Re: Addco anti-sway bars: Best Price is PST G-Max (renamed Addco...)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 26 May 2004 12:30:13 -0400
  ...Addco anti-sway bars: Best Price is PST G-Max (renamed Addco...) > Id say if anything, the front Addco/PST is TOO stiff > and...
• Kayak Transport on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 09:42:38 -0500
  ...The boat was inverted and the flat area around the cockpit was what actually rested on the load bars. This seemed very stable on...
• Re: $75,000 syncro SVX Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 10 Feb 2015 10:59:04 -0700
  ...2015, at 8:55 PM, JordanVw@aol.com wrote: >> >> interesting brush bars and fill port outlet deletes (why?) >> >> _TheSamba.com :: VW Classifieds - 1987 SVX...
• Head gasket sealent
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 09:33:08 +0500
  The one in question is the 'Bars Leaks' brand. It comes in two flavors, both of them quite yucky :-). Use the one that has...
• Re: easy.. Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 18:57:53 EST
  ...COM writes: IIRC the new Nissan XTerra uses the same idea... bars over the sunroof so you can still use the luggage rack, and...
• Re: Vanagon crash safety/Projectzwo bull bars
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 10:25:10 -0700
  ...s legs againts a giant >>SUV??(one like the projectzwo bull bars)-the >>projectzwo bumper mounts OVER the steel vanagon >>bumper, so that would...
• Re: swing away tire carrier
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 20:31:21 -0400
  ...The receiver hitches accept 2 square bars about 3' in length. On top of the bars you can attach 1 or 2 regular bike...
• Re: [SVXVanagon] ... different mounts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 13:44:39 +1200
  ...would have 2 cross bars (for and aft)<br> and 2 longitudinal supports bolted solidly to the cross bars.&nbsp; These<br> for and...
• Re: Flat 4 towing 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 19:52:59 -0700
  ...was wondering if anyone else > had any other brilliant ideas.tow bars get pretty spendy (up over 1K) > and the old ones for Beetles...
• Re: extra underbody protection plate finished
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 21 Nov 2013 07:46:25 -0700
  ...heavy aluminum panels on the bottom of his prop shaft protector bars and across the transaxle and engine, more or less like a skid...
• Speaking of diesels...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:01:42 -0700
  ...6TD, complete - Coolant tanks - Air Cleaner and mounts - Snorkel - Engine mounts, bars, etc. (off course) - 5 Speed Transaxle & mount - 5 Speed shift linkage - etc...
• Re: W pretour #2
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jan 95 14:31:54 MST
  ...Anybody know anything about Providence Mountains State > Recreation area (off I-40 between Barstow and the AZ border)? > That's pretty desolate country -- I...
• Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 23 Apr 1997 21:37:25 -0500
  ...Also the rack cost quite a bit, $500-600 complete (Hi rise = towers, 66" bars, 6 lock cores, 3 lockjaw mounts) Dave 87 Wolfsburg...
• Re: a mouse in our house...(F)
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 22:22:26 -0400
  ...I don't think this would make a good tail for an advertisment seeing how power bars are suppose to be good for you...
• Re: Projectzwo Bullbars /I'm getting as many as needed.....
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 18:57:55 -0800
  Drew, Kevin & anyone else readfing, I'm getting a set of bars for a customer of mine, (Fogs Too!) I'm going to be...
• Re: tow bar
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 22:45:07 -0600
  This is in response to Alan Pickersgill's posting this morning about tow bars. Two years ago I fabricated a tow bar bumper bracket...
• Re: Epoxy and Coolant temp tolerance
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 10:33:13 -0800
  ...I'd go with the Bars Leaks product for this repair, but I'd also be checking the yards for a replacement. Repeated heating...
• Looking for Diesel mount brackets
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 09:57:33 -0400
  ...I am looking for the two rear brackets that bolt the rear end engine carrier bars to the vanagon frame. I know this is...
• Re: mouse proofing
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:45:18 -0400
  ...In addition to inhabiting the kitchen drawer & glove box sampling granola bars, they've nibbled soap, chewed a hole in the water line leading...
• Re: Vanco Winter Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - tim clark
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:38:05 -0700
  ...The belts will shift and the tire will go out of round or the tread > will separate long before the wear bars show. > Are...
• Re: sway bar bushings
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:41:27 -0700
  ...adjustable anti-sway bars would be the real right way to go if fitting aftermarket ones. If anyone makes such a thing. Scott www...
• Neil's from scratch motor swap...and pre-Friday ramble
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:53:03 -0700
  ...The motor mounts, from the carrier bars to the block, those are cast and you might be better looking for junkers or perhaps those...
• My Sway bar thoughts and Rear sway bars- Source: $119 kit F or R
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 11:14:30 EST
  I was told by ADDCO to get the bars from a dealer to get a better price than direct. http://www.p-s-t...
• Re: How to make friends in the campground
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 17 Nov 2012 08:53:02 -0500
  ...Greg > Barstools? > > > On Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 4:07 PM, Stuart MacMillan > <stuartmacm@gmail.com>wrote: > >> Or anywhere you go: http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: brake shoe installation help (long)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 21 May 2009 14:39:25 -0700
  ...t think there's a difference between passenger and driver side >> bars. (i.e. in case you or PO got the mixed up) If...
• Re: Rain Gutter Adapter Locations
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Jun 1997 14:09:01 -0400 (EDT)
  ...just get some sort of styro pad and use the luggage area and those tie downs along with my 2 existing bars. -- good luck
• roof rack for sale
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 08:05:06 -0700
  ...The rack is made out of heavy steel bars (weight: 40 lbs) and seems very heavy duty. It will fit a Westy or regular...
• Re: Thule Roof Racks with 3 bars
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:44:51 -0700
  ...Thule Roof Racks with 3 bars >I goofed and ordered a "good deal" on used gutter mounts for a Thule > roof rack from someone...
• Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:16:46 -0700
  ...built into where the bolt at the front goes. > I think the wire bars for the top of the tire are all the same. > >
• Re: Saggy poptop was RE: Out of storage!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 May 2013 13:09:22 -0400
  At 12:45 PM 5/7/2013, Jeff Palmer wrote: >But my main concern is these bars wearing out!! This was my solution: <https...
• Re: NVC: What is the range of a squirrel?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 20:01:02 -0500
  ...Hadn't thought of that in spite of what were likely > squirrel attacks on some Clif bars this Spring .......................... But Mr. Squirrel lives in...
• Re: Thule Roof Rack Must Go
  Historical mailing list - John Rogers
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 18:38:10 -0500
  ...It is made by Thule and consists of four high > rise supports with two 64 inch cross bars. In addition, it includes a > luggage...
• Re: Middle Seat sliders
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 22:15:21 EDT
  ...Bolts were evidnet in the cross bars that spanned the length of the set. My question is too fold - could I be overlooking the...
• Re: bus depot
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 11:55:57 -0700
  ...and inform you all that it this doesn't stop, you may find > yourselves in a cell!<<<>>> > > Behind ion bars, no doubt... > > AB > Phred
• Re: need radiator removal advice (job complete)
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 14:18:08 -0800
  ...It seems that about half said to just twist the bars and the other half said to remove them and the tray at the...
• Re: Vanagon crash safety/Projectzwo bull bars
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 15:48:07 EDT
  In a message dated 4/7/02 3:34:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jbrush@AROS.NET writes: > I would imagine that a Vanagon...
• Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:33:15 -0800
  > Once again - another need for that sliding door bracket extension that > kicks the door out to clear anything sticking out around that rear > wheel...
• Re: Of Buses Towing Boats (kayaks & racks)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 23:31:47 -0500
  ...Numbers refer to the width of the transverse bars. > And which is better Yakima or Thule? Both are good quality. Yakima is American; Thule...
• Re: Eurospec conversion available on East Coast!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 12:23:19 -0700
  ...However, I believe one would also need to modify the rear engine hanger and subframe to work with the diesel mounting bars. There is...
• Re: MustacheBar
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 24 Nov 2017 11:02:11 -0800
  Some folks add a couple bars to them and use them on their engine conversions. Or install it in a Westy, use it for...
• Re: Rotor Stuck - Need tips and tricks for removal
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:56:16 -0800
  Two pry bars... On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 1:24 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Trying to change rotor, cap, plugs...
• Re: Opinions Please!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:10:33 -0700
  ...With that said..... > > hey neil� ever hear of Bars leak??� I am betting the head gaskets haven't > been done�� later� mark d -- Neil...
• Re: 84 oil gunk in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Don Sturgill
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 09:59:46 -0400
  ...It appears that I did successfully stop the leak (for now) using Bars-Leak. One of you said that what I thought was oil...
• what to do in Philadelphia-nvc
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:32:51 EDT
  ...any Suggestions for must see attractions in the city or bars/restaurants that shouldn't be missed? We'll be here until tomorrow morning...
• Great Improvement {was anti-sway bars}
  Historical mailing list - Rick Ferguson
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 07:08:57 +0000
  Thanks to all who gave advice regarding the alignment/anti sway bar question. The second opinion worked and the bus rides much much better...
• Advise on sway bars
  Historical mailing list - Fran�ois V�zina
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 09:13:52 -0800
  Hi I have an 81 westy since last October and I had a broken sway bar changed a couple of months ago. I changed...
• FREE 15" vanagon steel wheels (set of 4)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 03:04:30 EST
  ...the tires are still mounted and are down to the wear bars. I'm in Marin county. You come pick them up. contact me...
• yakima rack options
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 11:32:41 -0800
  ...able to open the pop top without taking off the cross bars??? i went to the site and for my 85 westy they recommend...
• Increasing stability beyond the tires for windy days and winding mountain roads.
  Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 14:33:36 -0700
  ...Any thoughts on front of rear stabilizer bars that may help out? PS: I am currently running 205 55's on 16" rims, all...
• Re: To use Bars Leaks or not.....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:06:54 -0400
  ...To use Bars Leaks or not..... > > > I reiterate, if you don't want a catastrophic water pump failure, > replace the water pump. No "leak...
• re: Re: anti-freeze leak
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Dec 95 14:27:45 PST
  ...Steve | I've read a few posts that say Barsleak works. Some have | posted that | it might clog the radiator works, but one of...
• grease needle
  Historical mailing list - Jess Lopatynski
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 20:48:10 -0500
  ...I bought it for the sqeaking polyurethane bushings on my GTI's neuspeed anti-sway bars. Worked perfectly to shoot a little grease in...
• Re: Coolant hose VS tire size?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 17:01:27 -0500
  Not only are the hoses different, but the tire hold down bars are also. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: securing the spare tire?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:30:49 -0800
  There are two steel bars/rods above that get squooshed into the sidewalls and hold the spare snugly. On Nov 28, 2007 6:12...
• Re: To use Bars Leaks or not.....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Creasy
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:01:12 -0400
  ...To use Bars Leaks or not..... I'm with Mr. McNeely. If you can swell the head gaskets AND they are only in the...
• Opinions wanted! - Vanagon Side Bar prototype
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 23:16:04 -0700
  ...These side bars are very light weight and bolt securely to the frame of the van (Syncro or 2WD) and are designed to be...
• STOLEN VW BUS IN VANCOUVER WA
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 10:18:34 -0700
  ...Vernon, and have been informed my Green 1978 Westie (white poptop with kayak bars) was stolen last night from the parking lot at Unlimited...
• Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:41:12 -0400
  I would have looked for the clam shell and bars from a van that had the 205-70-14 tires. The Van-Caf� carrier...