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• Re: Help Finding List Member
  Historical mailing list - Gilbert Christopher L
  Sun, 5 Mar 1995 16:38:00 -0500 (EST)
  ...Be sure to get one that already has the > rusted out rear wheel arches replaced so you don't end up with a" hack...
• Re: Need one 15" steel wheel
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 10 Aug 2006 10:53:14 -0400
  ...These will fit 2WD Vanagon rears and will fit the fronts with slight center modification or a thin spacer. Search the archives for specifics...
• Re: tri-star fender flares------looking for pictures of these on Vana gons.....anybody seen these?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 06:58:44 -0400
  ...http://www.fastforward.ca/vanagon/default.htm#arches says "Please note that the Syncro 16 wheel arches require extensive modification of the fender openings...
• need sliding door, right quarter for 87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alan Brase
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 11:24:05 -0500
  ...I'm looking for a right sliding door, right rear quarter (lower half) and right rear wheel arch all to fit my silver 87...
• Advice needed RE: front wheel arch remvoal
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:01:56 -0700
  Hello Folks, I managed to cut some front wheel arches to be used to replace my badly damaged existing arches. After that long struggle...
• Syncro wheel bearing play?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 08:18:01 -0700
  ...Anyway, how much play should I expect in the syncro rear wheel ? I had mine on the jack yesterday and noticed at least 1...
• Re: tri-star fender flares------looking for pictures of these on Vana gons.....anybody seen these?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 23:38:00 -0700
  I recommend the Syncro 16 wheel arches over the Tri-Star - they just fit better if you are running larger tires. The Tri-Star...
• Re: Advice needed RE: front wheel arch remvoal
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:40:12 EDT
  ...I managed to cut some front wheel arches to be used to replace my badly > damaged existing arches. After that long struggle today with...
• Re: body panel repair
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 10:01:58 -0000
  ...body panel repair > Hey all, > Like many folks on this list, my right rear wheel arch is a bit crunched. > Actually, it was completely...
• Re: "Look Ma -- No Seams "
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:04:46 -0400
  ...Also on the rear fenders --- what looks like a seam over the wheel arch isn't --- it's pressed into the metal to look...
• Re: Yes, wheels... again! (long)
  Historical mailing list - james catterson
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 11:44:28 -0700
  the 5000 turbo wheels are on my syncro even as we speak. check the archives for my detailed posting on the conversion. the wheels...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:02:02 -0400
  ...Or you could drop down in front of the wheel arch to the rear jack sockets, or behind the wheel to the rear engine...
• Rear wheel bearing spacer, replacement always necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:02:00 -0500
  ...of you replaced the rear bearings only to learn later that you should have replaced the spacers, too? The archives are somewhat sparse with...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - rear wheel bearing job
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 07:06:00 -0500
  ...and outer rear wheel bearings and their assemblies? > >If possible, send authors name, year, etc. so I can locate w/in archives if you...
• 84 Westy for sale San Francisco Bay area $600 ono
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lofting
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 16:08:01 -0800
  ...Body is OK (one rear wheel arch ding, rear fender rubber off) with a good pop-top seal and canvas. New front brake rotors...
• 89 Hunter's Special pictures
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:04:25 -0800
  ...attached to the rear drop-gates? Drill a hole and just bolted on top? What is the model of wheel arch fenders you have...
• rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 17:35:33 -0700
  Hello, I am in the process of replacing the rear wheel bearings on my air cooled 1982 Westy. I am pretty far into the...
• Re: fender parts
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 10:30:45 EST
  ...VW > calls the area over the wheel as "wheel arches". That is the closest they > have to a fender. > > <twang> <twang> > > It's all...
• Archive or shocks
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 2 Dec 2024 21:31:53 -0500
  ...I don’t think I removed the wheel. Rear was simply unbolt drop out shock, and bolt in the new one then remove tire...
• Re: fender parts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 16:38:25 -0700
  ...VW > calls the area over the wheel as "wheel arches". That is the closest they > have to a fender. > > <twang> <twang> > > It's all...
• Re: wheel confusion
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 16 May 2001 12:56:48 EDT
  ...costs of wheel refinishing (I sandblasted off the old finish and powder-coated the rims), adding new studs to the rear, and developing center...
• Raising '83.5 for CV work
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Wed, 24 Sep 1997 00:32:13 -0700
  ...Is there a downside to immobilizing the rear wheels and using the aforementioned ramps over jack stands? Garrett Adams '83.5 GL Adventurewagen
• Re: Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 11:28:03 +0200
  Brent Christensen wrote: > My Syncro has clear plastic film covering the rear wheel arches, but no > black screw-on splash guards. Anyone else out...
• Re: hard to reach seam rust .. best options
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 30 May 2006 09:24:27 -0700
  On 5/30/06, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote: > > If you have seam rust above the rear wheel arches I would seriously > consider...
• late model body kit on early van?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Scotto
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 05:57:37 -0400
  ...the front and rear bumpers with the side skirts... thanks BTW.. anyone know wher i can get the black wheel arches. ? ________________________________________________ Get your own...
• Re: rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 17:56:30 -0700
  ...rear wheel bearings > Hello, > > I am in the process of replacing the rear wheel bearings on my air cooled 1982 Westy. I am pretty...
• Re: Need one 15" steel wheel
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 10 Aug 2006 09:36:46 -0700
  ...These will fit 2WD Vanagon > rears and will fit the fronts with slight center modification or a thin > spacer. Search the archives for specifics...
• cheap longer rear wheel studs for the vanagon here!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 10:10:38 EST
  ...been running aftermarket TSW 15 x 7 wheels for almost 2 years on stock > rear wheel studs. Though there have been no problems the...
• Re: Friday Frivolity: "Bus" vs. "Van"
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 19:02:58 -0500
  David Bogle / Architecture wrote: > > IMHO, the Vanagon is a "bus" because it has the engine in the rear and the > driver is in front...
• ride height.....?
  Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 10:38:45 +0100
  ...48 cms from centre of wheel to the lip of the arch and 46 cms for the rear.....Im thinkin my syncro is heavy...
• Mercedes wheels
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 07:09:49 -0500
  ...and rear studs (changeout, replacement, etc) -Offset (spacers needed?) -Machining (hub clearance) -Typical junkyard pricing experience Tried to get to the Archives. Maybe someone...
• rear brakes ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:35:36 -0700
  Hi, "84 van, no power brakes, manual tranny" I did the Archive search, found lots of info pertaining to the rear brakes. Wanted to...
• Re: Locking wheel lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 11:44:16 -0800
  ...for the rear tire on the rear tire carrier, and while I'm at it, >maybe one locking nut for each wheel. Anyone use...
• Rear Axle Stub Nut; Some Shops Remove for Brake Work?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 9 Jun 2015 11:47:33 -0700
  ...I recently noted what seems like an appreciable amount of play at a rear wheel bearing so am debating whether or not I should...
• Re: hard to reach seam rust .. best options
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 30 May 2006 12:45:45 -0400
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > > If you have seam rust above the rear wheel arches I would seriously > > consider replacing them with a single panel like...
• Re: fender parts
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 22:13:07 -0700
  ...VW calls the area over the wheel as "wheel arches". That is the closest they have to a fender. <twang> <twang> It's all...
• Re: tire rims
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 03:44:02 EST
  ...If you can't find info on the archives, you can browse through my alternative wheels page at: Vanagon Cafe Alternative Wheels I think...
• Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:33:15 -0800
  > Once again - another need for that sliding door bracket extension that > kicks the door out to clear anything sticking out around that rear > wheel...
• Re: Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 23:52:00 -0700
  My Syncro has clear plastic film covering the rear wheel arches, but no black screw-on splash guards. Anyone else out there with a...
• Re: rear wheel bearing
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 08:25:52 -0600
  ...rear wheel bearing > > In a message dated 4/18/02 11:15:56 PM, VW87JETAGL@AOL.COM writes: > > << whats the deal with the rear...
• Fwd: [vanagon] WTB: black painted steel rear bumper w/ trim strip holes...from...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 01:52:40 -0700
  ...the SA rear steel bumpers wrap around and go up the 1/4 > panel? all the way to the wheel arch?? > can u send...
• Re: Raising '83.5 for CV work
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Sep 1997 02:47:11 UT
  ...Is there a downside to immobilizing the rear wheels and using the aforementioned ramps over jack stands? Garrett Adams '83.5 GL Adventurewagen
• Re: Rear Wheel (Bearing?) squeak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 May 2012 18:07:41 -0400
  ...Check the archives for my previous write ups on rear brakes. Also check for lubricating the rear bearings. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Wanted: Alloy Wheel Nuts
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Fri, 22 May 1998 16:06:58 EDT
  ...One set of lug nuts (10 ea) for Vanagon alloy rear wheels (I've got the front wheel lug bolts already). Any suggestions on...
• Re: washer spacers 15" wheels bolt drum
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 01:52:34 +0200
  ...mounted rears with lock washers sized the width the bolt > protruding from brake drum. Will the narrow lock washers cause the wheel to > distort...
• Re: new syncro ;)
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 08:36:41 -0800
  At 11:38 PM 3/16/98, Austin wrote: >Just checked out a brand new syncro all wheel drive van; 4.3L V6, 210...
• Re: Airhead Parts, Ventura CA
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:30:28 -0700
  ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/rear-wheel-arch/rear-wheel-arch-left-251809155 Unfortunately, we don't have an image for it...
• Re: Fire, and Halon extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 18:30:57 +0100
  ...clear 'through' the van, from side to side, through the rear wheel arches. So on the left and right, it is certainly not enclosed...
• Squeaking suspension
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 21:00:33 -0000
  ...I can get this by pushing down on the wheel arch. In comparison the rear is more like a long woosh than a quick...
• Re: [vanagon] WTB: black painted steel rear bumper w/ trim strip holes...from...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:28:07 EDT
  ...the SA rear steel bumpers wrap around and go up the 1/4 panel? all the way to the wheel arch?? can u send...
• Re: Rear brake adjuster
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 12 May 2002 22:52:54 -0600
  I just checked the archives back to '95 and the only mention of which way to turn the notched adjustment wheel is referring you...
• Re: fender parts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 16:40:14 -0700
  ...VW > > calls the area over the wheel as "wheel arches". That is the closest they > > have to a fender. > > > > <twang> <twang> > > > > It's all...
• Re: List Etiquette
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Mar 1995 19:14:01 -0600
  ...Be sure to get one that already has the >> rusted out rear wheel arches replaced so you don't end up with a" hack...
• Re: Fender Flares - custom made
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 01:06:18 -0500
  ...on >MY< Tristar the front wheel well arches are partly on the door and partly on the rear secton of the well (see pictures...
• Re: Need Show of Interest for Reproduction Post Office Front Wheel Arches
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:13:53 -0800
  ...I'm primarily interested in > the rears, but would gladly invest in a full set if they were > reasonably priced. Casey, I will be...
• Re: hard to reach seam rust .. best options
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 30 May 2006 14:10:47 -0400
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > > > > If you have seam rust above the rear wheel arches I would seriously > > consider replacing them with a single panel like...
• lifting a 1990 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:21:25 -0700
  ...of wheel to the wheel arch (front wheels - all vans are tin-top) - all vans are sitting level, none has sagging rear... - Carat: 15...
• Re: rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 01:34:08 -0400
  ...rear wheel bearings > > > > Hello, > > > > I am in the process of replacing the rear wheel bearings on my air > cooled 1982 >Westy. I am pretty...
• Re: Wheelchair ramps-interest only
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Fri, 24 Jul 1998 17:32:35 -0700
  ...in front corners of rear bench seat-adjustable tiedown straps fitted with hooks at other end for the wheelchair.There are 2 6ft folding...
• ride height adjustment? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 08:59:36 -0700
  ...Mine, the right rear wheel (or the left front) seems "light", so I want to either extend that and put more of the load...