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Re: Tow Loops
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:07:59 -0700
Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > Hi .. > that one small loop in the front is all you get .. > for emergency use, like pulling the van out...
Re: [T2] Need a torque value, please
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Wed, 5 Feb 2003 15:36:12 -0800
...The van is attached to the > > pulley via 4 bolts with "triple-square" heads, similar to CV joint bolts. > > > > Does anybody know the proper...
Re: noise reduction
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 12:25:01 -0700
...Tried to carefully pull it out because the van was pinned in there. It tore after I got about 1/2 of it free...
Idea for A/C and camping
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Jun 1998 11:30:58 EDT
...Now when you stop for the night you could just adjust the idler pulley down until the belt was slack enough to push out...
Re: Very loud screech when AC compressor turns on (Dennis check this out please)
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:42:11 -0700
First of all I'm not sure its a good idea to lube the belts and pulleys, indeed I have never heard of doing...
Re: Head (gasket) question
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:55:29 -0700
Blake, I just pulled the heads on my van, and used a hacksaw to cut through the hose in question. Yes, you'll need...
Re: 82 westy 4sale, Chico CA
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 5 Oct 2009 13:52:21 -0700
...82 westy 4sale, Chico CA > pulled the motor to investigate a tick. left head pulled ready to be > inspected. > Best guess is it was...
Wiring damage- Pics
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 30 May 2009 15:28:26 -0700
...I pulled the two under-dash 'crown' ground points to clean and re-set them and this is what I saw: http://picasaweb.google...
temp gauge
Historical mailing list - Chris Hazen
Thu, 27 Apr 2000 13:11:26 -0600
...etc.) 2 days later my wife pulls out of the driveway, the light goes on, she pulls over, checks fluid, restarts vehicle and light...
Getting tdc and timing questions-1.9
Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
Fri, 24 Jan 2003 09:01:31 -0800
...so im wondering how you get the pulley to tdc for #1. pull the coil wire to the cap and crank the engine till...
Re: stuck table on Weekender Westfalia
Historical mailing list
Fri, 31 Dec 2004 12:35:07 EST
...if all fails grab in bottom front corner and pull really hard (when your van is warm inside) and it will pull the little...
Re: Shimming Main Flywheel?
Historical mailing list - James Benthall
Sun, 7 Aug 2005 10:50:08 EDT
Thanks Dennis! The crankshaft pulley and waterpump do seem to be in alignment (I'm just using a straightedge though). Indeed my alt. pulley...
Wiper/Washer Switch Question
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Tue, 8 Jul 2008 18:57:56 -0700
...And in all three positions, including center, if you pull up toward the steering wheel the washer pumps. And in the center position if...
Water pump premature failure
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Sat, 10 Nov 2007 12:32:48 -0500
Folks, I'm thinking that a warped crankshaft pulley is causing premature failure of my water pumps, which only seem to last around 15K...
Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:53:16 -0700
"twist and pull." Ah -- and thar I was, just pulling. I'm used to the smooth-bore type. The only other engine I've...
Re: Speedo cable install question
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 20 Feb 2014 13:46:40 -0800
No need to pull the grease cap. A clamp holding lower portion of cable to frame needs to be loosened. P 90.16 in...
Re: [Syncro] Re: Freezing throttle cable temporary fix
Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
Thu, 5 Feb 2004 12:46:41 -0500
...After pulling the pedal loose from the linkage a few times, I began pulling on the linkage. Pulling on the linkage attempts to push...
Re: Ignition switch repair-advice needed
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:38:33 -0800
...Ignition switch repair-advice needed > Dan, > Yes, you need to pull the steering wheel. Follow Ken's instructions, > they're good. The steering wheel...
Re: Help: Lights Wont Turn Off
Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
Wed, 10 May 2000 13:37:59 -0700
...Your dash lights should have gone off when you pulled the light switch, not later when you pulled the fuse.If it really went...
Re: Temp II Sensor Release
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 29 Dec 2013 19:26:00 -0700
...Does one push the release clip - or pull the release clip > - to > unlock and free the connector. > > Having a problem getting it loose and...
Re: Power Steering Rack Question
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:08:07 -0600
Just pop the "horn" off (pull on it from the top) but hang onto it. It is connected by a female plug/wire and...
Re: Rear Brake Drum Puller
Historical mailing list
Fri, 13 Dec 1996 18:08:55 -0400 (AST)
> shows a special tool that looks like a gear puller to remove the rear > drums. Is there an easy & safe way to remove the...
Pulled out my stock fridge - now my faucet doesn't work...??
Historical mailing list - Devin van Tongeren
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 11:37:38 -0700
...It is suggested that one pulls the ground from the battery while working (ie removing) electrical items but as the ground on my auxiliary...
Re: Water pump premature failure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:33:22 -0500
I have never seen the 3 groove pulley wear, warp, or bend. They can break. Bad water pumps don't screech. They rumble, growl...
Re: order of cabinet removal
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 9 Feb 2009 12:07:51 -0600
...I remember now that I pulled my fridge to install seat tracks in the floor, then pulled the water tank cabinet straight up. You...
Pilot Bearing/Outer Race Removal -- 81 Westy
Historical mailing list - Gary Meier
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:48:01 -0500
When i pulled the engine due to a howl when the clutch was disengaged I found the pilot bearing in dust with a few...
Re: fuel inlet pulls out of Solex carb! how to fix?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 23 May 1994 08:46:19 -0700
...the fuel inlet > pipe on one of the two Solex carbs pull out. She now has it > epoxyed back in place and will try...
Re: [Diesel] Timing Belt Rubbing Against Edge of Pulley...
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Sat, 20 Oct 2001 13:18:35 -0600
Entity Milo spoke thus: > then that the timing belt is rubbing against the rear edge/lip on the > pulleys, and that it's worn...
Blue smoke at start-up
Historical mailing list - Kris S. Seago
Mon, 14 Jan 2002 19:52:31 -0600
...Occasional heavy blue smoke when pulling away from a cold start. Not while idling, not while "revving it up" in neutral. Only occasionally, and...
Re: (no subject)
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sat, 13 Aug 2005 21:57:12 -0700
...reach back, pull 'em out, no more starter or fuel.
Re: Removal of Lock Diff and Decoupler Knobs?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:04:29 -0400
...Do they just pull off? I tried that and didn't seem to budge. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Re: Friday, other vehicles, the mighty Howard 350!
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Sat, 4 Apr 2020 08:03:17 -0700
...I was looking for pull behind tiller options (pull with lawn tractor) which is very interesting in of itself when I came across a...
Re: Front wheel bearings (rabbits)
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove
Fri, 21 Jul 1995 14:04:27 -0400 (EDT)
...Jack Reed <jackr@fortnet.org> [Jack talks about renting a bearing puller to replace his rabbit's bearings] I recently had my front wheel...
Re: westy sighting 5/19/04 Mesa, AZ
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Wed, 19 May 2004 15:49:38 -0500
> This didn't happen today, but a year or so ago I pulled into the local > (Huntsville, AL) Target parking lot and pulled into...
Re: Need help in Lime Rock CT
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Thu, 7 Jun 2012 20:26:50 -0400
...On our way down the outer part of the alternator pulley shattered. However there seems to be enough of the pulley to charge but...
Re: &^%(^&%&^%$b wrist pin clips!
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Sat, 14 May 2005 14:38:15 -0700
...Once you get the clip off, you need to pull the piston pin. This is fun also. An easy way is to use a...
Re: Broke down in BC
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 29 Jul 2019 13:39:39 -0700
...We pulled off, I > listened and was able to hear it a little. We had another couple of miles > to go, so opted to...
Re: Wiring damage- Pics
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 30 May 2009 20:03:44 -0700
--snip-- I usually pull the damaged end of that fan ground wire back outside to the area behind the upper grill. Then I put...
Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 26 May 2013 18:42:56 -0700
...Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE > so don't see how this would cause a pull while braking HARD at ~ 50 > MPH...
Re: Pulling the engine tonight, anything I need to know?
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 16:19:18 -0800
...If you elect to remove the exhaust system prior to pulling the engine, this moves the center of balance forward, and you should center...
Re: scary cruise control
Historical mailing list
Sun, 11 May 1997 19:57:42 -0400
...I guess the automatic version had the supplied length of bead chain, the kinda stuff used on pull light switches, that was terminated to...
Re: 87 antenna replacement
Historical mailing list
Tue, 1 May 2001 17:46:57 EDT
...Go inside the van and pull the ashtray out. You should be able to see the rear of the radio at this point (you...
Re: Tow Loops
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:41 -0700
...Tow Loops | |Hi .. |that one small loop in the front is all you get .. |for emergency use, like pulling the van out of a...
Re: CV Joint Removal (OK, we go back to the topic)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Aug 94 13:08:18 PDT
...Also, when I pulled the joints from the junkyard axle, two needed to be pulled off with the heavy duty puller, but the other...
Re: who's knows those dometics? I got a 120 VAC problem.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 21 Mar 2001 21:30:11 -0500
...Is this repairable? > >I'd like to gather info before I pull the fridge from the wall, since that's >a chore! You're...
Re: Digijet Timing Info
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 10 Jun 2001 11:14:40 -0400
...Then I found my plastic compass >with degree markings on it and marked the very rear pulley at 30, 35 and >40 degree's...
Need part number or dims fot alternator belt no ac on ahu motor
Historical mailing list - Scott Greiner
Wed, 25 Sep 2013 20:07:48 -0700
...We did not change the alt pully, and needed to due to belt walk out to far and got damaged. Changing pully right now...
Bus Door Handle
Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
23 Jul 96 17:45:06 EDT
OOPS! Just broke the finger pull lever on the outside handle driver's door ("72 Westy). Anybody got a handle? Condition of the chrome...
Re: Replacing Fuel Valve Cable
Historical mailing list
20 Jul 95 15:44:00 +1700
>> On busses to about 63 or so, there was a pull cable located in front >> of the seat to operate the reserve fuel valve...
Re: Rear License Plate Door
Historical mailing list
Tue, 18 Mar 1997 21:44:12 -0400 (AST)
>Just remove the oil cap and pull on the neck of the tube. If at first you >don't succeed, keep pulling on it...
hubcap puller ...was: Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
Historical mailing list
Wed, 22 Jul 1998 18:25:29 EDT
...Anybody know what this is? Thanks, Gary >> hubcap puller. for the old chrome style moon hubcaps. chris
Re: Weird message
Historical mailing list - John Andersen
Sat, 5 Feb 2000 21:24:17 -0800
...Any way you might want to check your view pulldown and see what you are using for a character set. John SOCal-81 vanagon
Is it safe to pull out the chrome window strips?
Historical mailing list - Don Preston
Thu, 5 Apr 2001 12:39:51 -0700
...My question is, if I pull these about, do they affect the window seal's sealing ability? TIA Don Preston '87 Wolfy GL ~Betsy...
heater control knob
Historical mailing list - Dart 330
Sun, 23 Dec 2001 14:19:29 -0600
...Is the piece remaining in the car supposed to pull right off the metal slider? I tried to pull it with some pliers without...
driveshaft pulled noise still present.
Historical mailing list - Ki
Sat, 14 Dec 2002 09:06:30 -0800
hey all, so i pulled my driveshaft but the same noise is present. it still starts around 35mph and the loudness of the noise...
UPPER SPEEDOMETER CABLE REMOVAL ADVICE
Historical mailing list - Chris Almida
Sat, 15 Nov 2003 22:08:00 -0800
...Also should I attach a wire or something to it and pull it through as I remove so I can route the new one...
Re: horns that don't sound so lame
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 21 Mar 2001 17:11:12 -0500
...A relay has a coil like that but what makes it a relay is the coil energizes ( pulls - it's an elctromagnet ) contacts for...
Re: can 85 westy pull boat?
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Fri, 23 Mar 2001 23:11:22 -0500
>> Do any of you tow a fishing boat with a stock 1.9? I want to buy a 14ft boat >> to pull with my...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 18:06:45 -0500
...Getting the nut over the wristpin and the puller rod through it, anyway. It's getting dark, so tomorrow I will apply some heat...
Re: Water pump?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:25:45 -0500
...After the pump is out, the pipe can be separated from the hose and the pipe pulled put from behind the pulley with out...