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• Re: Front wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Steven Smith
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:06:41 -0700
  ...The Bentley says to "peen" the nut once it is properly tightened. I have been using a screwdriver to bend the lip of the...
• Re: Tires (by one reviewer)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:32:22 +1200
  ><I believe the studs are key for driving on ice. >The noise does not bother me on dry roads! A small price to pay...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 09:02:34 -0800
  Sean, Loosen the small case bolts above and below the pump and pry gently and evenly with two screwdrivers, one on each side. You...
• Re: PEX front bearings WARNING-big brake kits!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:56:59 -0400
  ...I have seen the tie rods come with a fine thread and the nylon nut and also the course thread using a castle nut...
• Re: Amateur questions: Wrong spark plugs? Coolant corrosion?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 03:54:20 -0600
  ...its a racing plug mostly its a smaller electrode tip to keep the spark in a smaller area, i believe its to keep the...
• Re: Sue the fire department was: Fire ruins my day...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 08:39:39 -0400
  ...If any nozzle nut gets near me or anything I own, >I will consider it a personal thread, and defend myself and Jeez, Eric...
• FS- Alloy Wheels,Bumper,Lights &Grill
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 12:54:44 EDT
  ...I am using my old lug nuts and center caps, so they will not be included. I am asking $600.00 for all (plus...
• Re: Does anyone have experience with these specific points? Was Re: Vanagon vs Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:27:25 -0800
  >Is the MV Eurovan smaller in the interior than the 87 wolfie interior? No. >Would I get better mileage with a Auto vanagon, or...
• Re: Knocking sound
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 13:01:50 -0700
  Look for the top shock nut – when it’s missing, the shock sits there looking normal with your face in the wheel well, but...
• Re: Mangeled lug nuts (slight rambeling)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Cole
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 15:24:48 PST
  ...Eventually I ended up hammering on the smaller metric size of a snap-on socket wrench attached to a four foot steel pipe, with...
• Re: Front Suspension - Screws
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 24 May 2009 17:59:08 -0500
  ...even if things are not badly rusted. >> >> the 3 bolts are not threaded into any parts........they are simple >> through-bolts with nuts on...
• Re: Is there a "best way" to loosen up passenger seat 's "rotation"?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 06:35:42 -0600
  ...a small catch on the left side rail. With the seat off you will note the swivel is held on my 4 nuts. Remove...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
  Thu, 23 May 2002 23:54:34 -0500
  ...and cracked pin hole leak at small hoses at oil > cooler. found PO had welded exhaust nut to stud on # 3 & 4 cylinders No...
• Vanagon Pilot Brg Finally Out
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Sun, 14 Apr 1996 07:16:32 -0500 (CDT)
  ...With very small grinding stone I preceeded to grindout a section of the spun out metal bearing casing after I duct taped the surrouding...
• Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 16:42:54 -0700
  ...If you do, look along the edge of the cap and you will see two small holes, insert the "tool" in the holes, then...
• Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:56:39 -0500
  ...Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries and possibly squirrel fur. Grizzly bear droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper...
• Re: Would you buy this salvage title Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:46:53 -0400
  Even as a relatively casual vanagon nut I think the R title wouldnt matter to me at alll knowing what I was looking for...
• STOPPING flashing coolant light for good
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:58:59 -0500
  ...While it was out, I took a small wrench and tightened the several brass nuts on the foil. The inappropriate flashing stopped for good...
• Re: Ball Seat vs Cone Seat
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 31 Aug 2021 22:43:29 -0700
  ...If you placed a ball on a flat surface, you will find that a very small area comes in contact with the shelf. That...
• Re: WAS Change fuel hose from tank to pump NOW stopping smaller lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 11:59:12 -0700
  ...for a metal brake line, to cap it off, slide the nut back, put a rubber bleed valve cap on the flared end. for...
• Re: trouble installing new starter bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 12 May 2012 19:44:24 -0400
  I used a nice flat washer on top of the nut. Worked out fine. As to my experience level, it's not that great...
• Re: Inline Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 21:30:31 -0800 (PST)
  ...who length just for this experiment! Also, I bought another very small fan to use with the fridge on the inside, and another, temperature...
• Re: Wiper Shaft Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 11:13:14 -0400
  ...and the nuts that hold the shaft bearing to the van body, so look closely there and you should see a small circlip. Mine...
• the 2005 westy website , was: 2005 Westfalia Airstream on ebay $64K
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 26 May 2005 22:20:47 +0200
  ...there you can click on the small detail pics to enlarge. the syncro version comes either with the 140hp TDI or 190hp TDI and...
• Big end rod clearance 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 19:48:12 -0500
  ...gauge stuck in the gap on the side away from the small end. Some questions: -What is the new clearance? What's normal? -Does...
• Oh Lucky Day! (manual steering rack, Febi Tie Rods, some pics, insights)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:06:57 -0700
  ...Besides both feel similar in terms of wear) Logo on new Febi tie rods has same smaller logo. It's possible the smaller logo...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:35:48 -0700
  ...wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes > Here's some common wrench comparisons: > > Close enough--- > > 5/32 = 4mm > 5/16 = 8mm > 7/16 = 11mm...
• Rough running after rain
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 27 Jul 2018 05:20:08 -0700
  Find the grounds in the engine bay and remove the grounding nut - clean and sand the contacting surfaces and then apply a small amount...
• Re: Problem removing grease cap from front wheel???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:43:11 -0700
  ...Problem removing grease cap from front wheel??? >I use a 'weed tool' to take off the center nut cover on my vehicles. Maybe > they...
• Review: Victor Reinz Complete Engine Gasket Set
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 23:40:37 -0500
  ...and two tubes of nut sealant. Instructions, too (in German, French and English) It's got big and small O-rings, little copper rings...
• Re: small car VW engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 11:01:44 +1300
  ...stonebow.otago.ac.nz> Fossil preparator Seashell, Macintosh & VW/Toyota van nut -------------------------------------- A: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation. Q: Why is...
• Re: small car VW engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 11:01:55 -0500
  ...COM> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 5:01 PM Subject: Re: small car VW engine conversion > >Great article. But what does it say about...
• Re: Alternator wiring help.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 02:33:15 -0700
  ...Also, you must be 100% sure that the charge light gets positive current, as the alternators need a small drain through the charge light...
• Re: How to remove GL panels from bottoms of door and body
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Wed, 20 Nov 2019 22:51:02 +0000
  ...I believe it is a 10mm nut on the bolts that hold the cladding to the clips. I used a small socket with an...
• Re: Waterboxer Head Studs
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 20:57:31 -0400
  ...I have a small supply of stock studs if you need them call. Bob Donalds http:www.bostonengineDOWN_AT_THE_MOMENT.com 1 508...
• Re: 17mm Transmission drain tool in Vancouver?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 16:03:47 -0500
  I had a drain plug so tight I had to use a small pipe wrench on the external threads to get it loose. If...
• Re: Dam it .... Choosing safe tires is SIMPLE
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:42:31 +1300
  ...CHOOSING A >SAFE TIRE! > >The only thing we disagree on (a small number of foks) think "MAYBE" those >guidelines are too restrictive. > >COOL ... if...
• Re: Scale engines and more
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 11:05:24 +1300
  ...He did smallblock Chev V8s and a Ferrari (V12?) and I think others. The Chev was 20cm (8") or so in length and revved...
• Re: Wow
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 10:48:11 -0700
  ...On 8/5/07, Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > > All I is a black page with about 30 small pics across the...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:57:11 -0700
  ...Halogen hi/lo headlight refelectors have small holes below the main bulb hole. None of my cars have has parking lights in the headlights...
• Re: noise in steering wheel - rotating left or right
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:53:37 -0800
  ...Reassemble steering wheel, nut, and horn pad, and enjoy smooth turning again. Rich 85 Vanagon San Diego --- On Mon, 1/18/10, Brian T...
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 21:00:30 -0500
  The only purpose for a 12 point socket is you can turn it less to get it to line up with the nut/bolt...
• Re: Throttle Body Removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 May 2011 09:34:12 -0700
  ...loosen the lock nut, remove the throttle body from the plenum by the two screws, and 'unscrew' the whole t-body off the rod...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:19:02 +1200
  ...The Subaru engines in question are not small low-powered engines. They also rev high and are designed to do so all day utterly...
• Re: Any way to transfer LP from gas grill tanks into the vanagon LP
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 12:23:13 -0600
  ...BTW this valve would be easily rebuildable as the valve has a small rubber seal on it for the contact surface with a nut...
• Re: Substitute tool question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 19:41:57 -0500
  You don't need to remove the big nut to install brake shoes. Remove the two small bolts through the hub. Back off the...
• Re: converting an 83.5 to power steering ?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:10:14 -0500
  ...Discarded old nuts. 6) Removed the feed and return lines from the pump (17 mm flarenut wrench for the first/smaller one, adjustable wrench...
• Re: OT & NVC & Pre-Friday: Palcohol?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:07:18 -0700
  ...Food and Nutrition Sciences in Munich, alcohol can be absorbed in > cyclodextrins, a sugar derivate. In this way, encapsuled in small > capsules, the fluid...
• Re: 3/4" Torque wrench option
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:18:52 -0700
  ...But wouldn't one of the smaller Sweeny wrenches be great for removing > and installing that rear axle nut on the vans? > >> On Sat...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:30:32 -0700
  ...lug nuts torque- >>>> >>>> >>>> Hey Dave, stock Vanagon fitment is nuts on studs in the rear and lug >>>> bolts >>>> >>>>> in the front just like a...
• Re: Bike rack - ball hitch mount recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 10:55:25 -0400
  ...Tim At 08:58 AM 6/2/2004 -0500, Spinoso, Tom wrote: >Hi, > > > >I have a small hitch mounted to the tow loops on...
• 89 vanagon swivel seats - how do you make them swivel ?
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 18:13:14 -0800
  ...Notice > four (4) self-locking nuts looking up at you. Remove them and the > washers under, if they're still there. Now comes the...
• Re: Duals??
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 15 Jan 2005 15:42:37 +1300
  ...You COULD use narrow duals such as were an option on some Japanese vans, but these are very small in diameter. They would however...
• Re: Engine siezed . . . Next steps?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 18:10:12 -0800
  Talk to Brian at SmallCar in Tacoma about a Subaru motor. As far as I can tell, it is by far the best way...
• Re: 91 Auto Final Drive ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:55:59 -0700
  btw, you might check if the nut at the bottom of the filer tube on the auto trans part pan . check that you can...
• Re: Heads are on
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 23:06:26 -0600
  ...goes: > > $150 - gaskets, nuts, bolts > $ 30 - Oil cooler hoses > $800 - New Heads > $50 - Fluids, filter (synthetic oil) $150 - gaskets, nuts bolts $350 - exhaust (which...
• Re: removing stuck upper ball joints: any tips?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 05:26:49 -0800
  ...Make sure that the large nut is loosely threaded on the ball joint stem Find a way to support the upper control arm so...
• Re: Subaru 6?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 13:18:48 +1200
  ...Reliability yet to be proven! For images of the EG33 go to Brian Steel's Smallcar site <www.smallcar.com/vx>. The subaruvanagon list...
• Re: Using electricity to produce hydrogen gas to lower my gas cost - is this for real?>
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:22:34 +1200
  ...gas >prices, is there anything worth considering in these small hydrogen >producing units that go under a hood and operate as described below: > >What...
• Re: By name and culturally we Vanagon owners are..... (Frydaye)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 16:10:59 -0500
  ...worth so I would happily send him a check for a smaller > amount. > > > > Tom > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Roland <syncronicity1@GMAIL.COM> > > To: vanagon@GERRY...