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• Re: Alloy wheels at gowesty and EV wheels--ET depends on width
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 08:22:45 -0500
  ...A correct offset, with offset being the distance from exact center of the wheel to mounting surface-where the wheel makes contact with the...
• Re: Sound conundrum - input requested
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 19 Oct 2021 21:10:02 -0600
  ...to travel. >> When you lifted the van you increased the travel distance of the balls >> and now they have to move back and forth...
• Re: Speaking of Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 4 Jan 2020 20:43:18 -0500
  Hey another 85! Nice to see so many on list! Water has a way of traveling long distances. It could be those bolts under...
• Re: Help in salt lake
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 19 Mar 2019 22:40:52 +0000
  There is a Motel 6 within walking distance from this shop. Hopefully it is just something as simple as a fried ignition switch; part...
• Re: Utah Tour, April
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 18 Feb 2017 09:13:26 -0700
  ...outside of that have no idea how to prioritize > other than distance from Kanab and weather. We love to hike and backpack > but a...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:38:43 -0700
  ...idle ? Europeans measure in grams of whatever pollutant, CO2 say, per distance traveled, say grams per mile. . Not as a percentage. That makes sense...
• Re: Metal inserts slide out? Easy fix.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Mar 2011 18:31:39 -0500
  ...I'd expect the effect to be more pronounced since the pipe isn't flat, but the propagation distance to be less because of...
• Details of Used 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon, Commerce City, CO - Yahoo! Autos
  Historical mailing list - Charles Nighbor
  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:27:35 -0800
  ...Walnut+Creek%2C+CA+94597&listingtype=used&model=vanagon&make=volkswagen&distance=any> To me this a better priced Vanagon Yes not a 4WD...
• 1982 Westy Complete for parts Oceanside California
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Haagensen
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:30:39 -0800
  ...I can possibly deliver some of the parts within a reasonable distance from Oceanside (San Diego). Ryan 760-450-4037
• Re: Westy Height
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 11:19:20 -0700 (PDT)
  ...gagage floor slope significantly, the floor to top clearance may be effectively less, since the van will span the distance from wheel to wheel.
• Re: Country Survey
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 08:18:21 -0800
  I believe I got a reply from someone in Sweden, but what does it matter? From this distance it's like trying to tell...
• Re: ABS on a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 22:22:44 +1200
  ...Just not designed for it, and it seriously lengthened stopping distances, at least in S-Class Mercedes. If you have an ABS bus and...
• '81 Transporter $900/trade for tranny
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 10:10:41 -0600
  ...It's good running/driving bus with lots of new stuff, and one that I wouldn't hesitate to drive long distances (and have...
• Re: Rear Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sun, 18 May 2003 13:02:53 -0700
  Weigh yourself, do the math, make a mark the right distance from center on your breaker bar, arrange the bar parallel to the ground...
• The tale of two VWs and the scam that didn't fly.
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 06:55:12 -0700
  ...Aside from the time it takes to indulge these crooks, jerking them around with FedEx shipping charges and long-distance phone calls seems an...
• Auto tranny installer in Vancouver BC area?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:03:38 -0700
  ...He can limp the van short distances or have BCAA tow it to your shop/driveway etc. -paul
• Re: For the stove, I promised Mrs Squirrel . . .
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:01:01 -0700
  ...Cut two pieces longer than the distance of the opening. Slide the tubing onto the open end of the grill until it clears the...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:25:17 -0400
  ...rotating about an axis, with a center of mass located a distance away from the axis, and having inertia due to motion, which causes...
• Re: Head Gasket sealant sorry 1 more time
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:51:15 -0800
  ...You should check that distance. Very Mickey mouse design. It is literally, and clearly, an air cooled design 're-done' to have liquid cooling...
• Re: Free Parts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 17:48:56 -0800
  ...How badly you need a part correlates > to the distance away from you multiplied by the inverse of the price. > > Jim > > On Mon, Jan...
• 85 Vanagon-Auto
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Lebron
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 12:39:26 -0500 (EST)
  ...When I do some long distance highway driving and shut off the van, my starter turns but does not engage with the fly wheel...
• List split
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 17:56:24 -0400
  ...Iron Mountain is some distance from most everywhere, but it's nice country and if your looking for some where to go... Rob Traverse...
• Wanted 89 Vanagon 4spd from low mileage
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 11:36 -0500 (EST)
  ...Can anybody hook me up with some leads within a reasonable driving distance from New Jersey? What should a junker trans cost? I might...
• How does one get a battery to charge up to where it is supposed to??
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 06:46:44 -0400
  ...I am off on my annual long distance Westy cruise and would like to get everything in order before I get too far into...
• Gas in Oil fill
  Historical mailing list - scott bumpus
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 05:23:47 -0800
  ...but it is a great van that has always gone the distance. Any ideas? Scott B. 91 Westy 90 Vanagon 62 Beetle 00 Passat...
• Any hazard in driving a syncro w/ driveshaft removed?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Butler
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 12:40:54 -0700
  ...I don't believe there would be any problem driving such a short distance without it, but........ I live in snow country. I don...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 09:59:11 -0400
  ...Not for long distance, or > > high speeds or big hills. Just for rattling around town at very low > > cost. > > Diesel is not a great...
• Re: Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Tue, 24 Feb 2015 19:12:08 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >> The distance does make things feel strange. For folks in the back there is also a lack of security with...
• Re: Help the chimp avoid getting crushed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 13:20:05 -0700
  ...I use a small bottle jack under the trailing arm to adjust the distance between mounting points of the shock. But you know that...
• Help the chimp avoid getting crushed
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 06:35:52 -0700
  ...How does a fellow go about getting the right distance between the upper and lower mounting points? -- Rocky J Squirrel (Jack Elliott) '84 Westfalia...
• Re: Distance from inside of rear hatch to back of front seats on 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 27 Mar 2022 14:33:51 -0700
  On my tintop van, it's 9 feet from the hatch to the back of the passenger seat. If you move the seat all...
• Re: OXS wire in black box engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:45:46 -0700
  ...When the counter counts enough distance, a switch inside the counter turns on the dash OXS light. It has no connection to the engine...
• Re: Details of Used 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon, Redwood City, CA - Yahoo! Autos
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:30:30 -0500
  ...Walnut+Creek%2C+CA+94597&listingtype=used&model=vanagon&make=volkswagen&distance=50> > > Isn't this price a bit high???????????? > Not seller > Charles Nighbor...
• Re: starter problems 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 4 Jan 1997 16:10:03 -0800 (PST)
  ...I assumed the starter > was defective, but the guy who rebuilt it told me that I may need a relay > because of the distance...
• Re: Left Lane Bandits and Carrying Spares
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 00:34:34 -0700
  ...At 10:15 PM 4/8/99 PDT, you wrote: >In the discussions about long distance trips over the last couple of >weeks, I...
• Re: Showering on the road
  Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 12:27:55 -0500
  ...You should take water from the stream, lake, etc and wash (with biodegradable soap) some distance from the water. Read the label on the...
• Re: CAD file of vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 12:53:16 -0800
  ...they are marked with distances, and surely must be to scale. Thus I'd suggest scanning them. David -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: filling the seat track gap-1990 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Becks
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 09:27:40 -0800
  ...This will not suffice once long-distance travel > and daily rearrangement of stuff begins...Bandaid/ Mickey Mouse solutions > welcome!
• Re: Seat Recline Further back other than removing the allen bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 09:33:45 -0700
  ...opposite direction at a faster rate, but only for a limited distance. The gear is what the seatback adjustment lever engages directly. If you...
• Recent Vanagon sightings in VA/NC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:55:59 -0700
  ...again that nice dark blue Westy (Syncro, maybe?) seen from a distance at a popular windsurfing spot near Avon. Good to know they�re...
• Re: I4 Transmission Input Shaft Length (Full Story)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 01:51:44 EST
  ...Pilot Bearing shaft depth - the distance from the crankshaft end nub to the base of the hole drilled in the crankshaft. For the NA...
• Re: long-distance towing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 17:34:18 -0500
  ...I've got regular ol' AAA > coverage, > but I'm wondering if there are any long-distance towing plans out there -- > AAA only covers...
• Re: Distance from inside of rear hatch to back of front seats on 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:23:17 -0500
  Pull the passenger seat and it should fit. I’ve carried 12’ 2x lumber between the seats. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27...
• Re: Valve lifter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Mar 2015 16:18:12 -0500
  I've tried the speed run over time and distance. Just doesn't pump up. Loud as ever! John On 3/8/2015 4...
• Re: 1991 westy - altitude sickness?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 20 Jan 2014 14:36:15 -0800
  ...COM> wrote: > > On those kind of trips (cross-country or long distance) I do use 91 octane > as I understood that it tends keep...
• Vanagon Nirvana in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 11:26:00 -0700
  ...90 multivan Numerous other stock or practically stock Vanagons within walking distance. To tie all this back to the subject line; Curt Cobain's...
• Re: Speedo Calibration
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 04:11:54 -0800
  ...Plug the rollout for one rotation in as the distance travelled per wheel rotation. (duh). Work the gear ratios backwards to determine motor revolutions...
• Re: I get no respect
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 11:56:20 -0800
  ...Sometimes, I'll pull over & let someone like that go by rather than nervously watch them in my mirror trying to judge passing distance...
• Re: [syncro.org] GPS units
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 18 May 2005 01:11:09 -0400
  ...My dad had one that would show > you the distance between the desktop and the floor.
• Re: [WetWesties] Following Distance was waterproofing
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:59:21 -0700
  Currently they teach 2 to 3 seconds separation. This is much easier to judge on the road and takes into account variations in speed...
• Re: Westie Audio Woe
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Jul 1996 10:42:49 +0000
  ...I've installed 3 different decent quality CD changer setups in various Jettas, which also have similar problems with front/rear speaker - listener distances...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_50=C2=BA_Adaptor_Plate_Install_Angle_Check_please=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 15:31:20 -0700
  ...degree oil pan, YES. > > Mark > > > > Neil N wrote: >> Image showing stud distance OC, studs mounted to Kennedy adaptor plate: >> >> https://photos.app.goo.gl...
• Re: Need part number or dims fot alternator belt no ac on ahu motor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:38:43 -0400
  ...4 gauge min for short distance. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From: Scott Greiner<mailto:greines@YAHOO.COM> Sent: ‎9/‎25/‎2013 11:11 PM...
• Re: FS: '85 VW Vanagon (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Mar 1995 16:43:11 -0400
  ...Why don't I EVER see deals like this within walking distance. This is impeding the growth of my fleet severely! tim s.
• RE: Brake line replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 10:36:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Drive it around, find a lonely area not too far from home (like, walking distance <g>), and slam on the brakes real hard several...
• alloy wheel offset correction
  Historical mailing list - derrek wittmann
  Tue, 4 Feb 1997 13:05:23 -0800 (PST)
  ...There are two types of offset(distance from the center line of the wheel) positve and negative. The wheels that were being talked about...
• Re: Oversize wheels for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 21:47:34 -0400
  ...reduced effectiveness of braking from larger diameter tires realized? > >Increased stopping distance? >Increased wear on pads and rotors? >More pedal pressure required? >All of...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Sep 2000 (#2000-48) Best way to tow.
  Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 05:39:28 -0400
  ...Just be sure to allow more distance for brakeing and be very alert for large vehicles passing. Semis move a great amount of air...
• Anyone interested in an 82 Diesel Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Yonker
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 21:37:29 -0400
  ...I can even deliver it some distance if needed. Thanks, Brian 82 Diesel Westy Suffolk, VA
• Re: Eurovans future
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 12:01:19 +1200
  ...Down in the distance on the ground is a Corrado >carving up a twisty road. Then the voice over... "There are two ways to...