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• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:07:39 -0400
  ...earlier vanagons, why? Not wanting to open up a can of worms > > here, > > > > but > > > > > I am curious what were the various improvements made to...
• DANGER was: Re: Checking for: Sound Blaster.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 08:30:40 -0500
  ...Not also that the worm installs a Trojan horse program so that others can operate your system remotely: david http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter...
• FW: [Syncro] dropping gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 13:27:41 -0400
  ...The coolant distributor and coolant pipes are held in place by two worm clamps - the coolant distributor is held in place by one in...
• Gas Vanagon to Diesel Conversion?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:25:43 EST
  OK, I hate to open another can of worms but the other day I was talking to some folks who are selling engine conversion...
• Re: replacing brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 19:56:44 -0700
  ...Should I > replace the regulator if it looks like that - seems like a can of worms... > but I gotta learn somehow. > > Mark > 1990 Westy...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 22:49:59 -0700
  ...I don't mind trying some of this stuff, but always ask to > make sure I'm not getting into a can of worms...
• Re: Fire starter Fitting Strikes Again!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:55:01 -0400
  ...my FI clamps for something else and had to use the wormgear clamps for now. I guess when I get back PA I know...
• Re: Need info on head leak.
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Liasse
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 06:39:45 -0500
  ...The van runs great, and always well within the center of the temp gauge after worm up. I have had it for about 3...
• '71 bus; engine in - RUNS!;thanks;intro
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
  Thu, 12 Oct 1995 11:11:58 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I can only guess that maybe the brass 'worm' gear had a burr on it that displaced the slot just a bit. Any ideas...
• Re: First Westy camping experience (long)
  Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
  Fri, 21 May 1999 08:26:06 -0400
  ...If fishing, dig some worms at home rather than at the campsite. Definitely have a medicine kit. Bring your own life preservers so river...
• Re: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 20:12:50 -0800
  ...that the Carb Executive Order can be a bigger can of worms than just taking your chances with a referee is. The main purpose...
• Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - John Schwartz
  Thu, 29 May 2014 10:44:11 -0700
  ...WBX Recommendations Sought Opening up a 1987 engine that has been sitting for 13 years will be a can of worms. The coolant will...
• Re: junk mail response (lengthy but not loooooooong) so please read members
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 14:52:04 -0700
  ...At least put it to a vote. (Do I even want to open the vote can of worms on this list ?! I remember the...
• A little something for Robb Lightfoot.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 May 1995 21:24:04 +0600
  ...joints (no reduction gears) >4) Redesigned front axle with ball joints, worm/peg steering >5) Larger side windows >6) New fresh air ventilation system...
• Re: Pop-top canvas replacement.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:26:49 -0400
  > OK, folks here is a can of worms to be opened. I need to > change the canvass on my '87 Westy. I want the...
• Re: Engin hatch insolation project
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 2 Jul 2021 18:09:02 -0400
  ...the trans but I’m afraid to open that can of worms. Good luck. > >> > >> On Thu, Jul 1, 2021 at 8:58 PM Eric...
• Re: Shop Problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 7:27:27 PDT
  ...fax (916) 921-6781 (916) 565-3346 : > ........................................................................... > Man! What a can of worms! Regarding the broken part. Did you or your wife give authorization...
• Re: Archives?
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 14:06:50 -0400
  ...or am I > > going to open up a potential can of worms a month before my trip. I > > don't have any oil leaks...
• Re: Fire starter Fitting Strikes Again!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:17:57 -0400
  ...my FI clamps for something else and had to use the > wormgear clamps for now. I guess when I get back PA I know...
• Re: Power window issue
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:22:30 -0400
  ...Then using the worm gear, I kept winding until > > the spring was fully compressed. Once fully compressed, it will hold > > tight. Next step is...
• Re: Red Line vs. Swepco
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 22:28:21 -0800
  ...Which one is >recommended? The 212? > > > >--- Antaki wrote: > > Hi all, not that I like open this old can of worms, > > but - > > > > I used to...
• Re: We try to go on trip and got hosed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:37:24 -0700
  ...tension band clamp hoses and now use them instead for stainless worm gear clamps Van-Café supplies. You have to match them carefully. > > Dennis...
• Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:30:35 -0500
  ...once you have that Stop-Leak stuff in your system, it opens a > whole can of worms. If you ever need your system evacuated...
• Re: 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 05:29:23 -0800
  ...Van has 140k plus. > > 2 Is this going to be a can of worms or is it just a question of > > removing the exhaust...
• Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:11:10 -0700
  ...It was the typical worm drive type, and I could feel rubber > punched up between the little openings in the band of the clamp...
• Re: BA 6 Heater Booster - text
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:52:52 -0500
  ...It has a worm gear that is toothed to turn once every time the shaft spins 33 times.Like the rack and pinion gears...
• Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:17:09 -0700
  ...a screw ( not like the typical screw hose clamp, where a worm gear tightens on teeth on the part that goes around the hose...
• Re: Power window issue
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:48:09 -0700
  ...Then using the worm gear, I kept winding > until > > > the spring was fully compressed. Once fully compressed, it will hold > > > tight. Next step is...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
  Tue, 30 Sep 2014 06:12:20 -0700
  ...earlier vanagons, why? Not wanting to open up a can of worms > > here, > > > > but > > > > > I am curious what were the various improvements made to...
• Re: Porsche power
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 22:01:06 +1200
  ...than a T3, and the worm & peg steering lacks exactness (I guess it would be possible to convert to rack & pinion). But the suspension...
• Re: No oil pressure, was: Here's one to rack your brains............
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 May 2000 21:45:32 -0700
  ...When the pan was tightened, a worm of silicone squeezed out and got stuck in the oil pump pickup. So long as I drove...
• The only ten tools needed
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 13:53:02 -0500
  ...radiator lips, margarine tubs aren't connected by a time/space wormhole to the Parallel Universe of Lost Frendle Pins. 5. BIG ROCK AT...
• Re: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 23:17:40 -0800
  ...that > the Carb Executive Order can be a bigger can of worms than just taking > your chances with a referee is. The main purpose...
• Re: 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 09:24:57 -0600
  ...Van has 140k plus. > > > 2 Is this going to be a can of worms or is it just a question of > > > removing the exhaust...
• Re: Red Line vs. Swepco
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 15:26:17 -0800
  ...Which one is > >recommended? The 212? > > > > > > > >--- Antaki wrote: > > > Hi all, not that I like open this old can of worms, > > > but - > > > > > > I used to...
• Re: Engin hatch insolation project
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 2 Jul 2021 16:06:13 -0700
  ...the trans but I’m afraid to open that can of worms. Good luck. > > >> > > >> On Thu, Jul 1, 2021 at 8:58 PM Eric...
• Re: adjusting sliding door height
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 20:33:00 -0400
  ...Loosen....lift a > > little...re-tighten. > > Aft adjustment....Man!....what a can of worms!!! I loosened the 2 hex > > bolts holding the waistline bearing...
• Friday Funnies
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 09:03:34 -0500
  ...radiator lips, margarine tubs aren't connected by a time/space wormhole to the Parallel Universe of Lost Frendle Pins. 5. Big Rock At...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:00:26 -0400
  ...earlier vanagons, why? Not wanting to open up a can of worms > > here, > > > > but > > > > > I am curious what were the various improvements made to...
• Fwd: Vanagon Tool Box (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 09:10:35 -0600
  ...radiator lips, margarine tubs aren't connected by a | | time/space wormhole to the Parallel Universe of Lost Frendle | | Pins. | | | | 5. BIG ROCK AT...
• Re: Seeking advice for installing poptop seal
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 16 Apr 2014 10:33:10 -0400
  ...I just didn't > > want to open a can of worms that would jeapordize the trip. > > > > In observing the new trim, I see that...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 20 Aug 2017 07:50:01 -0400
  ...I use german worm drive clamps that have raised edges and also the zerba drive part is also raised so that it will not...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Oct 2004 (#2004-1051)
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Thu, 28 Oct 2004 10:38:33 -0700
  I don't want to open a can of worms, but, candidly, are these piston sets good? I want to order a set, but...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 30 Sep 2014 20:21:18 -0700
  ...earlier vanagons, why? Not wanting to open up a can of worms > > > here, > > > > > but > > > > > > I am curious what were the various improvements made to...
• Re: 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 07:56:40 -0800
  ...Van has 140k plus. > > > 2 Is this going to be a can of worms or is it just a question of > > > removing the exhaust...
• Fw: Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 11:59:21 -0500
  ...radiator lips, margarine tubs aren't connected by a | time/space wormhole to the Parallel Universe of Lost Frendle | Pins. | | 5. BIG ROCK AT...
• Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:50:45 -0700
  ...A veritable can of worms. If only it were that simple, as > I'm trying to figure it all for my own 2WD Westy...
• Re: bus depot window gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:23:04 -0800
  ...for my garage? > > aaron > '87 syncro westy ej22 > _________________________________________________________________ > Boo!�Scare away worms, viruses and so much more! Try Windows Live > OneCare!http://onecare.live...
• Re: Fuel filters
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 11:08:47 -0400
  ...There are cheaper replacements, but of course we open up a whole can of worms there. You can get a replacement that was used...
• Pan-a-mint Happenings at last
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 8 Nov 95 13:50:34 PST
  ...Single Malt Walking Shoes So I'll be there Friday afternoon to greet the early worms and await the come-latelies. alf (head-chili...
• Re: 2nd Oil Cooler...(Long-ish)
  Historical mailing list - DOUGLAS
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 18:09:29 -0700
  ...When you start field engineering mods you open a hole new (and real big) can 'o worms. Have fun Douglas
• Re: You Never Know: A Story
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 22 May 2022 19:44:20 -0500
  ...Little did I know what a can of worms I opened with that > decision. > > I found a wrecked 2005 Subaru Outback(A tree fell...
• Re: Re-sealing a cylinder head? Sure, why not?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:45:58 -0400
  ...understand fully what risks you are undertaking and what cans of worms are being opened, then the safest advice for anyone is going to...
• Re: Engin hatch insolation project
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 5 Jul 2021 13:08:39 -0600
  ...the trans but I’m afraid to open that can of worms. Good luck. > > > >> > > > >> On Thu, Jul 1, 2021 at 8:58 PM Eric...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 12 May 2013 18:52:41 -0700
  ...He probably doesn't >> drive it hard enough though, but I'm not impressed. >> >> Time for a whole new can o' worms for this...
• Winching, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 13:19:40 -0500
  ...to do the same work. The issue is plenatory gear vs. worm gear. I have a Warn winch and am happy with it, but...
• Re: adjusting sliding door height
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 3 Sep 2019 14:26:22 -0400
  ...Loosen....lift a > > > little...re-tighten. > > > Aft adjustment....Man!....what a can of worms!!! I loosened the 2 hex > > > bolts holding the waistline bearing...
• My First Vanagon, a short story
  Historical mailing list - Russell Patten
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 12:40:43 -0500
  ...Pulled that apart a few times, trying to think up a brilliant idea on how to keep that shaft from slididng off the worm...
• Re: cell phones -- techno-fix (was smoker law)
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 00:19:02 -0700
  ...Just as David Beierl said in his earlier post - a cell phone conversation pulls your attention down a long wormhole extending from your ear...
• Re: You Never Know: A Story
  Historical mailing list - rick Duvernay
  Sun, 22 May 2022 17:56:30 -0700
  ...Little did I know what a can of worms I opened with that >> decision. >> >> I found a wrecked 2005 Subaru Outback(A tree fell...