Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 17+: 60 results shown for gap.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: Fwd: RE: "Green" solar battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 00:17:10 -0500
  ...apply 10,000 V, and a spark current developes, and the resistance across the gap drops from infinity to probably a few hundred ohms...
• Tall people sleeping upstairs in Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 15:30:42 -0400
  ...Neither one of us get up in the middle of the night, so having a small gap to below is a-okay with us...
• Re: Water on floor, passenger front
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Wed, 18 May 2016 14:48:38 -0400
  ...Do you see a gap in an upper corner? That's where the water is getting in. Ken On May 18, 2016 2:04...
• Re: The Tale of Rastafalia's Accident
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 00:24:03 -0600
  ...There does seem to be a slight gap back in the boot where it meets the transmission. Wondering if stuff got in there? Julianna...
• Potentially Odd Request
  Historical mailing list - tim
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:59:02 -0400
  ...Looking to get started on my swap as the rusthole on my seam has begun to gape. i am located at zipcode 11706. thanks
• Re: source for 251 947 575 (rubber stop for sliding door switch)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 19:09:03 -0500
  ...I've checked and the pair would easily fit in the gap between the door and >the pillar. Radio Shack, bless their black shriveled...
• Re: Copy of: Front speaker replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Oct 1996 09:20:41 +0000
  ...JUMBO Sparkomatic speakers in the front doorpanels with foam rubber > cemented over the now gaping 8" + or - diameter holes ) Looks real cool and > sounds...
• Re: Tail light stuffing
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 11:14:01 -0700
  ...I led the wire through a plastic loop fastened at the upper driver's side corner, crossed the gap to the upper corner of...
• Re: Unsafe at any..(was Re: safe speeds)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 30 May 2004 00:31:16 +1200
  ...ok- nevermind the fifty some-odd million year gap between the end of >the one species One species? There were hundreds. Hmmm... as they...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 May 2016 20:14:02 -0400
  ...You adjust so there is just a slight gap between the lever and the adjuster bar. Once that is set the self-adjuster will...
• Re: Where is the dust coming from?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Jun 2023 19:11:50 -0700
  ...ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > Nope, > > I’m going with either a gap around the hoses or one or more of the plastic oval shaped...
• Re Turbo Muffler, Jacobs ignition, don't work
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 02:12:43 EDT
  ...So you're saying that any spark will do, voltage ** Plug Gap** and duration have no effect. Say what??? With the variables that we...
• Re: ??? Solder Joint Design ???
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 12:05:43 -0700
  ...Does anybody know what kind of > a fit, i.e., amount of gap, is needed in a socket to make a proper solder > joint...
• Parts for sale cheap
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 00:02:21 -0800
  ...TD engine, whole or parts, non-runner $200 Audi FWD auto tranny from 1983 5000 TD, offers? Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures Gapland, MD
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 02:25:24 -0400
  ...why put gap when you should't have any???????????????????? guys, come on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1.5 make sense, i will have to push and study on...
• Re: Would you replace your water pump if:
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 21:23:32 -0400
  ...The larger the gap the lower the output pressure and hence, higher operating temperatures. I find it very interesting that metal (of the blades...
• Water pump ?
  Historical mailing list - Sam P
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 10:36:24 -0700
  ...Also, looking at the water pump from the top through the hatch the gap between the pump pulley as if the fan belt was...
• Re: Head Gasket sealant sorry 1 more time
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:51:15 -0800
  ...That gap can't be too big, ( can leak later ) or too small ( pinches the rubber water gasket ) , and hopefully the head sits parallel...
• '56 Kombi Progress Update
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 9 Oct 1994 10:25:16 -0700 (PDT)
  ...One major problem, tho, is that there is stil about a 1/3" gap in some places along the sides, and I can see...
• window winder thingio
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 07 Jul 95 12:10:47 gmt
  ...winder handle screws onto appears to have to go through a gap between the window glass channel and a recessed bulge in the inner...
• '83 wasserboxer - valve adjustment advice?
  Historical mailing list - James, Daniel
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 11:33:53 -0800
  ...to be any specs on valve clearance (adjusting valves and measuring gap w/ feeler gauge, e.g) All I can find is a description...
• Re: Seam bubbling
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 06:28:57 -0600
  ...Casual stop-gap measures can slow, but never arrest continued development. John
• Re: CRACKED BLOCK on 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 18:54:27 -0500
  ...Mix diligently using weight as the measureing "cup" Apply to both Inside & out of block making sure to get the gap of the crack...
• Re: Piston Ring Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 May 2007 09:50:37 -0400
  ...Just as important as ring gap is the ring lands in the pistons. At this mileage the lands are most likely worn and replacing...
• Re: runs rough cold (still)
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 19:33:42 +0000
  ...I adjusted the throttle valve to make the gap larger. I also adjusted the idle speed to about 910-920 RPMs from about 880...
• Re: Battery Blankets for Cold Climes?
  Historical mailing list - George Hahn
  Fri, 1 Jan 1999 15:32:05 -0700
  ...This would allow routing the cord along/below the ridge behind the front seating area and into the undersink area thru the gap below...
• Re: Windshield leaking or something else?
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 14:14:48 -0700
  ...windshield wiper shafts which caused water to pour in through the gap, into the front & soaking the driver's footwell. Took me a while...
• Re: auxiallary battery
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 30 Dec 2000 09:45:45 -0800
  ...then taped over the two gaps in the lid with black duct type tape. Bill
• Re: filling the seat track gap-1990 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Becks
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 09:27:40 -0800
  When I don't have my middle seats in, I swap the original carpet out with a large door matt. It is the kind...
• Re: coil pack repair?
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 12:50:52 EST
  ...coil, causing the coil to leak/arc....like very big plug gaps perhaps, or sometimes shot plug wires...although you would expect those to...
• Re: scratch on heads mating surface for cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:24:09 -0400
  ...That ring/head gasket will compress and sould fill the gap, but again, if not to deep. Ben On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13...
• Re: Transmission swap problems: 86 tranny onto 83 engine.
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Thu, 7 Jan 2016 12:04:03 -0800
  ...I can't tell you exactly how big the >> gap was and can't remeasure now since my son is not avail for a...
• Re: Gas prices
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:34:23 -0600
  Thought saudi arabia was going to fill the gap? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Feb 24, 2012 5:32 PM, "Scott Daniel...
• Re: atlantic pond challenge
  Historical mailing list - M. Grant
  Thu, 1 Feb 1996 19:05:05 +0000 (GMT)
  ...Basically he made a giant inflatable `Hamspter wheel' type affair (obviously no gaps in it though). He stood inside and walked and walked and...
• Re: Exhaust port bolt size needed
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 18:44:39 -0700
  ...Danno Delaware Water Gap, PA 89' Jetta 86' Vanagon 79' Rocco' __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection...
• Re: Weekender refigerator question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 16:58:47 -0800
  ...You be less like to drive off with it routed that way, and you can fill the gap with a towel or something to...
• Re: Stove top grills?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 23 May 2007 11:08:34 -0400
  ...Alternatively Frank Condelli was selling little VW emblems that covered the gaps in the middle of the stoves. But I did not see them...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 17:20:25 -0400
  ...i've had great success with autolite # 403 - 405 plugs gapped at 0.035" in our '84, which, like all gas engines, always runs...
• Re: Running Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 17:10:59 -0800
  ...If that makes it stumble, - spark plug wires ! and, how big are the plug gaps ? if those are worn huge it will be harder...
• Re: Friday Trivia: was: Now: why is there a gap at bottom of lower grill?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:40:29 -0800
  ...on this list, maybe > someone knows. > > Why there is a 1" + gap between the bottom of the lower front grill > and the opening it...
• advice on the 71
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 16:45 EDT
  ...I found that the frame is cracked, err ...I mean broken, with about a half inch gap separating the metal of the frame rail...
• Re: Shrinking parts
  Historical mailing list - J.W.Bri�r
  Fri, 29 Aug 1997 19:43:43 +0200
  ...You could try filling the gaps with small pieces of trimming using silicone filler to glue it in place. That would make it look...
• Re: Westie glass repair near Berkeley?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 12:37:26 -0700
  ...The stereo itself is replaceable, but the big > problem is the gaping hole where the passenger side triangular > window used to be. Granted, it...
• Re: I think my curtains are smarter than me...
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 08:15:16 -0600
  ...With the snaps done up, drape the curtain over the rear view mirror and then lower the sun visors to cover the gaps. Works...
• Re: upgrading gauges
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 10:49:32 -0400
  ...The old one will fit, but I believe it is a slightly different shape so there are some gaps around the trim. Cory Sammons...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 00:24:11 -0500
  ...What VW did on the 88's was to COMPLETELY seal this gap flush right to the outer surface with door gasket. I've...
• Propex heaters on sale, new model coming!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:26:17 -0700
  ...Thanks for this little blurb! Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures Gapland, MD 301.432.4645
• Re: Grease Needle....an important find! Sold ONLY in canada
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 17:28:02 -0500
  ...there is actually more of a gap around the area between the shafts and the rubber boots to let rain/spray in... that's...
• Re: What is that strip?
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 10:49:09 -0700
  Has anyone had any luck removing the Chrome strip and just leaving the seals with the gap instead of replacing the whole seal. When...
• Re: WAS: lower rad grill size. NOW: D-OH! and question (PIC included!)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:18:32 -0800
  ...I just measured a 1 1/4" gap below the grill on my > 86. > > > > > > > > neil N wrote: > > > Here's the pic: > > > > > > http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Stubborn Exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:36:40 -0700
  ...The extra thickness compressed and filled > the wedge > shaped gap between the mating flanges. > > A proper, but more expensive solution would indeed be to...
• Re: Question about westy poptop crossbar
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 24 Apr 2014 10:09:08 -0700
  ...I'd tape over the gap where the spring cable runs since you'd have to paint it folded and unfolded to cover it...
• Re: safe speeds, underpowered engines, Vanagon diesel mortality (LVC, some Friday content)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 31 May 2004 23:38:58 -0400
  ...They should have a stretch of accelleration lane parallel to the travel lanes so you can easily slide into a gap in traffic. Many...
• Re: Fiberglass Patch
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:27:27 +0000
  ...Patch one side with mat. (top) Fill the gap with cut fibers or "chop" Place a second mat over the chop on the other...
• Re: [NVC] Do you like camping in the rain?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:08:28 -0700
  ...I like to sit in the opened slider door and rain drops falling through that gap make the spot uninhabitable. But it never rained...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Tim Mc Dermott
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:42:36 -0500
  ...Adding a new >> metal plate might result in a gap >> between each bushing lip. Even so. The metal sleeve should provide >> ample protection. >> If...
• Re: Rantworthy '85 Westy ad?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:02:23 -0400
  ...It slopes slightly upward toward the front, leaving what appears to be a gap where it should fit against the luggage rack. mcneely > > ---- Stephen...
• Re: flipped windows?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 21 May 2012 20:39:47 -0700
  ...The gap might even whistle. I'd welcome your testing this theory though . . . The jalousie windows my '68 had were the best solution. Oh...
• Wing window removal?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:24:09 -0400
  ...It won't fit through any gap. Any suggestions? -Craig '85GL turned WESTY BOSTIG in the back '87 SUNROOF Syncro
• Re: ??? Solder Joint Design ???
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 17:07:21 -0400
  ...Does anybody know what kind of >a fit, i.e., amount of gap, is needed in a socket to make a proper solder >joint...