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  • Re: Secret Headquarters
    Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
    Sat, 25 Mar 2023 11:40:05 -0400
    ...Miller <mwmiller6@att.net> wrote: >>> >>> >> >>>> Vanners, >> >>>> Here's, finally, an in depth, serious film starring a vanagon. And as a >> >>>> bonus a short segment...
  • Re: diesel head gasket - which one?
    Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
    Sun, 21 Apr 2002 22:26:16 -0400
    ...Ideally, you would measure the piston projection above the block surface, then order the right depth, but I doubt it will be other than...
  • Re: 1.6 L Diesel Pump
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:30:39 -0500
    ...I understand it's the O ring, > there are also springs, etc and you need to get the depth reset again. > That's the...
  • Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Thu, 4 Sep 2008 21:07:17 -0230
    ...metal plug the dimensions of the hole (5/16") and the depth of the >> fiberglass. But I'm guessing a fiberglass plug, or one...
  • Re: Amphibious vehicle
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 3 Dec 1999 19:49:21 -0600
    ...Amphibious vehicle > >>>Crazy! >>> >>>Did the article go into any depth (pun) about how they kept the alternator >>>& cooling tin from soaking/sucking water? I...
  • Re: TIRES
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:24:14 -0500
    ...Still have 8/32 inch tread depth. Run smooth and straight on the highway, handle well, take a beating on back roads. I probably...
  • Re: battery sizes for Vanagons on wiki
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Thu, 8 May 2008 09:31:26 -0700
    ...it fits perfectly in height and depth, and leaves a little space on the side for all your aux wiring and a surepower 1315...
  • Tires....again
    Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
    Mon, 24 Aug 1998 11:58:59 -0400
    ...I think the tread pattern is fairly agressive, but it wears Great!, even on the highway [about half or more tread depth is still...
  • Re: Drive flange OUT - now the seal?!
    Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
    Sun, 5 Mar 2006 14:42:16 -0500
    ...how the hell does that drive seal come out?! By looking at the depth of the replacement seal, it's nearly 1/2 in...
  • Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 6 Apr 2010 08:25:22 -0700
    ...I will pull the > panel and measure depth before i order. BTW-I put in 4" Blaupunkt last > year > and they popped right in...
  • Re: 2.4 WBX longblock Go westy style
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:00:46 -0500
    ...with >> 'mechanics' >> rather than 'technicians' a fine work ethic and a depth of >> knowledge and >> talent worthy of consideration. Bugs Busses Vanagons Diesels >> Passats...
  • Re: Also Cheap Mud Flaps
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Tue, 16 Jul 2002 22:05:51 -0400
    ...They would not >clip and hold due to insufficient depth of wheel well rim to hold the clip. >I drilled 3 holes in the...
  • Re: Head gasket fun
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Sat, 11 Nov 2023 14:42:15 -0500
    ...If you have any more questions, the video should be able to answer them as it is pretty step by step and in depth...
  • Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 20 Aug 2012 08:36:59 -0500
    ...If that thing gets a few inches of > water in it, and it can blow in a lot more than the actual rainfall depth...
  • Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:13:55 -0700
    ...Leaking Torque Converter Seal > Jim, I'm not alone when I say thank you for all the in depth research, > development, and problem solving...
  • Electrical Ground Connections / Temperature Sender; '81 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
    Thu, 12 Jan 95 10:45:16 PST
    ...new one, so I picked up about another turn worth of depth into the head, but I didn't dare really tighten it much...
  • We all have our demons (was "2.1L Vanagon engine still possessed by demons")
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Fri, 16 May 2003 07:36:25 -0700
    ...And then I took that final dark plunge into the depths of Vanagon addiction: I played it again ... God help me! God help us...
  • Re: What Should I See On the Temperature Gage?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:08:13 -0400
    ...Thursday, October 8, 2009, 3:21 PM >> Thanks, Karl -- this has been >> discussed twice in the past two years, in >> depth. >> >> I wrote the...
  • Re: Battery Woes/Choice
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Mon, 9 Jun 2008 15:20:11 -0700
    ...Jeff On Jun 9, 2008, at 2:31 PM, Mike Elliott wrote: > Hi Jeffrey -- you can sorta determine depth of discharge based on > voltage...
  • Re: AC Hose repair
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:32:49 -0800
    ...needs to be recharged annually.� I need to do an in-depth O-ring remove and replace and clean the entire system.� You have...
  • Re: something to consider ...
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:18:37 -0700
    ...I prefer a 'very reliable' tire that's not too old, and not > brand new in terms of tread depth. > > The environment where the...
  • Re: Vanagon Happening on Iceland in 2002?
    Historical mailing list - Bjorn Ratjen
    Fri, 1 Dec 2000 17:54:45 -0800
    ...I remember though that water had entered my transmission because of water depth and it made expensive repairs necessary after the trip. There are...
  • Bed Extension Tool Cabinet
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:37:31 -0700
    ...and the depth half the distance from the front of the bed to the back of the front seats Now I'm thinking of...
  • Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:29:44 -0700
    ...I >> guess my in-depth article on aux battery charging -- which includes >> excellent calculations of wire sizes based on available power from such >> sources...
  • Re: All-Terrain 8.5x27 tires
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 5 Dec 2015 17:09:47 -0500
    ...But if all the treads are the same depth, then it would be combination of tread design and age of rubber. I don't...
  • Re: ECU firmware location
    Historical mailing list - tinker man
    Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:56:13 +0200
    ...tinkerman007@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Hi all, > > > > > > This is kinda getting in-depth into embedded systems design, but does > > > anybody know if the firmware for...
  • Re: A/C Talk
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:45:45 +0000
    ...of how the A/C system works and will include in-depth analysis of chemical compounds and properties of materials. > > Someone in Seattle will...
  • Re: aftermarket tach
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 2 Jun 2011 11:08:46 -0700
    ...not to? (assuming I have > enough > > clearance behind to fit the depth of the guage, probably 2"). Click link > > for > > picture. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Jon > > 85...
  • Re: Fwd: Bus security strategies.....
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sun, 13 Dec 1998 16:46:38 -0800
    ...inventor. > > But he dismissed fears that the flamethrower -- whose breadth and depth of > blast can be adjusted to need -- could ever be responsible for...
  • Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:02:12 -0230
    ...metal plug the dimensions of the hole (5/16") and the depth of the >>> fiberglass. But I'm guessing a fiberglass plug, or one...
  • AlldataCD? Not so fast!
    Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
    Thu, 12 Nov 1998 13:03:51 EST
    ...I also scanned all of the functional areas and found the depth of information somewhat lacking. No info on the gas tank and all...
  • Re: Header bolts broken
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:12:28 EDT
    ...Be careful to not drill past the original depth or you WILL go into the coolant chamber and then the head is scrap metal...
  • S'not Tires
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Wed, 9 Jan 2013 13:07:04 -0800
    ...Snow tires must also have at least 6/32-inch (3/16�) of tread depth (about 1/2 of the original tread depth). *Are...
  • Re: Tires and Wheels available
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 27 Sep 2022 23:52:21 -0500
    ...Didn't bother checking tread depth. >>> Anyone interested contact me by e-mail (ddbjorkman@verizon.net <mailto:ddbjorkman@verizon.net>). Price TBD, but short...
  • Re: Taking out the dash for BEHR unit / Radio relocation
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Tue, 21 Jan 2003 20:55:04 -0500
    Very cool looking but the radio is still in the stock location, and the recesses on top would not give you much depth to...
  • Re: Larry Chase - Abducted by aliens?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 15 Jun 2003 10:30:12 -0700
    ...Larry was released unharmed and unmarked by the in depth probing and interrogations, then there is this: While on board the spaceship, Larry pilfered...
  • Re: 85-86 westy seat rails in an 83?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:08:41 -0500
    ...the main plywood cuts with a Skil saw carefully > > set for depth. I probably used a Dremel tool with a router base to round...
  • Re: A "Get High Campout." What does it mean?
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Mon, 4 Mar 2002 22:28:19 -0800
    ...quality time without smoke, drugs, >alcohol & etc., but instead real IN DEPTH meaningful friendships. More >work, >and no immediate gratification. I know I may...
  • Re: Just hibernating & a battery mystery
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:25:12 -0500
    ...Snow's at something like > 100'' of depth. > > For Westy-related fun I like to spot Vanagons in town. Yesterday I saw > four, one...
  • RE: Uniroyal Laredos from PC (Tire Deals in DC Area)
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Wed, 18 Jun 97 12:39:11 PDT
    ...LT195/75R14 8 Y370 XL OE BTL TL Unit weight 23.10 Tread Depth 11 Tread Width 5.3 Ply rating 8 Load Range...
  • Fwd: FW: Zen and The Art of Whatever (Friday NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Fri, 19 Jul 2002 08:50:03 -0700
    ...Never test the depth of the water with both feet. > > > 9. If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try > missing a couple...
  • Re: Aircooled Rear main seal
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 21 Mar 2004 08:56:56 -0600
    ...the seal is equally seated all around at the proper recess depth. At this point in your engine maintenance I'd be looking for...
  • Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 26 Jan 2017 20:36:15 +0000
    ...All conversions bolted to a wbx bell > housing > use the same flywheel diameter and depth. > > FWIW, I've sold the TDI starter adaptors to...
  • Final Drive Oil Seal Bushing
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 5 Jul 2005 07:39:39 -0700
    ...The oil seal bushing depth is .114 inch. Thus the calculated end play is NEGATIVE .152 inch! That's more than an eighth of...
  • Re: Tires and Wheels - The best laid plans of Mice and Men.....
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:59:41 -0400
    ...You need sidewall depth to reduce >> the chance of rim damage when you use your syncro on rough rocky roads. >> >> Alistair >> >> >> >>>> On Mar 19...
  • Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Tue, 6 Apr 2010 11:32:18 -0400
    ...I will pull the > panel and measure depth before i order. BTW-I put in 4" Blaupunkt last year > and they popped right in...
  • Re: Powder coating door handles
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Wed, 29 Oct 2003 04:30:41 -0800
    ...If it is put on there properly, it will not crack or chip, and the depth of shine on that black muffler was reminiscent...
  • Re: Stinkin' Audi Rims
    Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
    Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:58:41 -0500
    ...place -- then bore out the hub to the > desired diameter and depth. It only took about a half hour for 5 rims. > > Werner in...
  • Re: Van insulation
    Historical mailing list - Tom C
    Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:38:44 -0400
    ...I however didn’t have any real in-depth technical questions. If I could do it all over again and had the funds I...
  • Re: Questions about putting westy cabinets into non-westy syncro
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:20:42 -0800
    ...This device clamps onto the drill bit at whatever depth you want to drill to. Any decent hardware store will sell them, even not...
  • Re: 1.9L cracked heads
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 07 May 1997 02:35:30 EDT
    ...Looked at the production/welding area that was being done on these heads and was impressed by the depth he cuts the head between...
  • Re: 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:49:52 -0400
    Are they more likely to hydroplane? That depends on tread design, depth and compound. If my New Beetle which weighs around 2800 lbs does...
  • Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:30:23 -0800
    ...one reason the original vanagon seats are so shallow > > in > > seat depth, so that they can swivel around. > > > > Recaros are nice, but too expensive...
  • Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!! (was: ISCU Bench test)
    Historical mailing list - tinker man
    Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:26:15 +0300
    ...http://www.vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Idle_Stabilization_System In depth description of the ISCU (including a preliminary SCHEMATIC!) of my ISCU (European 2...
  • Re: Mounting an inverter.
    Historical mailing list - DW
    Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:16:30 -0700
    ...compartment, >> but the other two need to be mounted below the depth of the battery >> compartment. I assume that this would require the bolts...
  • Rear Hatch Power Lock Fix
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Sun, 26 Jul 1998 20:41:25 -0400
    ...My solution, took the dremel and a little milling bit and chewed the divot to about twice its existing depth, removing almost entirely the...
  • Re: Secret Headquarters
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 25 Mar 2023 11:04:39 -0700
    ...Miller <mwmiller6@att.net> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Vanners, > > > > > > > > Here's, finally, an in depth, serious film starring a vanagon. And > > as a > > > > > > > > bonus a short segment...
  • Re: Solar panel question
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:12:31 -0800
    ...to the battery charging algorithm * Expanded the to [sic] account for depth of discharge history (end quote) As well as a bunch of other...
  • Re: Yet another westy table hack
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:33:29 -0300
    ...It really isn’t expensive if you do the work yourself. > > Sent from the briny depths. > >> On Apr 27, 2021, at 7:55 PM...
  • Re: GoWesty Skylight Problems
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Wed, 30 Aug 2006 06:42:32 -0700
    ...see that the water > would have to collect there to a depth of a few inches before it would come up > over the edge...