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  • Re: Tool roll
    Historical mailing list - Annie
    Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:31:58 -0800
    So, this is just the pouch/roll thing right? No tools come with it? Speaking of tools and rolls and such . . . How do you...
  • Re: (f) Recipe for "Bus Roll" (long)
    Historical mailing list - Ian Hallett
    Wed, 11 Sep 1996 11:34:50 +1000 (EST)
    ...I have done some real stunts > > but never rolled.... Obviously your going to try this again? > > That I actually rolled a bus? No it...
  • Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 10 Feb 2006 20:23:33 -0800
    ...Pulling strips off of a 4" roll of duct tape will do interesting things to your pecs. I always thought it could be used...
  • Rolling Stone VWUS/Jerry Garcia Ad
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 05 Sep 1995 12:48:48 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Aparently its a line drawing of the front of a Splittie with a tear rolling out of one side windshield and underneath "Jerry Garcia...
  • Rolling Stone VWUS/Jerry Garcia Ad
    Historical mailing list - vanagon
    Tuesday, September 05, 1995 12:25PM
    ...Aparently its a line drawing of the front of a Splittie with a tear rolling out of one side windshield and underneath "Jerry Garcia...
  • Rolls Royce belongs to VW now - congratulations ?
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
    Fri, 5 Jun 1998 17:10:19 UT
    Today morning RollsRoyce sharholders agreed on the sale of Rolls Royce to VW. BMW who deliver V8 and V12 engines, transmissions and interior systems...
  • Re: Sliding door question
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 7 Jun 2018 16:14:40 +0000
    ...the vans with OEM metal rollers, on some it's almost as quiet as the one with Delrin rollers. - I'd think a well...
  • late vanagon armrest repair
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 20 Mar 2016 00:15:52 -0400
    ...Then tap the roll pin back in. It can be hard to see but if you know how it works, it isn't to...
  • Re: Skylight flex arm
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Sat, 20 Dec 2003 17:12:39 -0800
    ...I attached the rollers to the arms with screws. It's been about a year ago now and it's still working fine. Here...
  • Re: Rolled Vw's
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Thu, 18 Nov 2004 16:46:43 -0600
    ...It rolled somewhat like a >jelly bean. >
  • Durabak Liner Was Re: Rhino Liner-Painting inside captains area's
    Historical mailing list - ac butler
    Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:08:14 -0500
    ...I am gonna roll-it and roll-it on. Once it's opened it has to be used and cannot be resealed. I'm...
  • Re: bed liner
    Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
    Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:31:09 -0400
    ...It is very easy to apply....you first rough up the surface with a coarse pad then paint in areas inaccessible with roller then...
  • Re: Syncro tire dia. spec. - tolerances? Ask Mr. Science!
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 16 Apr 1999 18:17:05 -0700
    ...roll the bus forward and count the revolutions of the tire as the masking tape rolls around to the bottom again. let it go...
  • Ed's rolling again
    Historical mailing list - The Buslady
    Wed, 15 Jul 1998 13:59:24 EDT
    Well, I paid up the nose but Mr Ed is rolling again. I hope I dont have to worry about it again! well, at...
  • window trim
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 19 Jan 1995 10:46:16 -0800 (PST)
    ...The loop opens the slit and ypu feed the trim in and it is forced down by the roller and held in place by...
  • Re: DIY Awning Solutions
    Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
    Thu, 18 Aug 2005 00:13:01 -0400
    ...Even Scotchgaurd will mildew so make sure it's dry before rolling it up. -- Wil -- http://www.charmfx.com/ "You'll shoot your eye...
  • WTB: sliding door roller&bearing '86
    Historical mailing list - DIGEST Alan Cote
    Sun, 28 Aug 2005 14:02:32 EDT
    ...I need the complete roller with bearing – the roller with the groove all around it, the one that looks like 2 dinner plates sandwiching...
  • Re: VW porn
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 17 Jun 2001 20:09:24 -0500
    > > maybe a peek or two beneath an engine hatch!!! > > http://coyote.Colorado.EDU/jones/Utah01/roll2-medium/ROLL2DX-21A.JPG > > It's about as...
  • Re: Rolled Vw's
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Mon, 22 Nov 2004 08:53:49 -0800
    ...It rolled somewhat like a >>jelly bean. Handles somewhat like one too... possibly why you crashed... safe?? -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator...
  • wheel bearing question
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:31:45 -0700
    ...So I took it back apart and I got the center race of the roller bearing out of it's center, somehow....I think...
  • Rolling Friction of a Vanagon (not a tire thread)!
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 31 May 2009 22:38:11 -0500
    ...I disengage the engine and just let the ol' 88 GL roll to see how far it will go. My question is: Which scenario...
  • Re: Parts wanted: Sliding door roller
    Historical mailing list - vw4x4
    Mon, 3 Jan 2005 21:56:37 -0500
    ...Eric Shawn Wright wrote: >Eric, > >Nope, that part is the upper roller. The one you need is 251843361B, and >it's $48. See attached...
  • Photo 12 foot paper rolls in a Westy
    Historical mailing list - Galleons Lap Photo
    Wed, 1 Oct 2003 11:27:40 -0700
    ...I assume other 12 foot long items would also fit. Load other items first as the rolls block access through the side door. For...
  • Re: Cup Holder replacements
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 3 May 2006 12:51:22 -0400
    Use a roll of duct tape. Just put it on the floor between the seats.Your cup will be happy living in the center...
  • Tool roll
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:55:09 -0500
    ...highly praised the tool roll that Duluth Trading Post sell. I foolishly believed him and got one, and it's GREAT! Photos at http...
  • VW to Buy Rolls Royce
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Thu, 7 May 1998 10:05:46 -0700
    The BMW-Rolls Royce deal fell through and VW came up with an even better offer....and it is reported to be a done...
  • window trim
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 19 Jan 1995 12:24:51 -0800 (PST)
    ...The loop opens the slit and ypu feed the trim in and it is forced down by the roller and held in place by...
  • window trim
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 19 Jan 1995 12:24:51 -0800 (PST)
    ...The loop opens the slit and ypu feed the trim in and it is forced down by the roller and held in place by...
  • HELP! Stuck Parking Brake!!!!! We're rollin again
    Historical mailing list - Route87
    Sun, 3 May 1998 20:15:56 EDT
    ...unstuck...funny it didn't go "thunk!" when it loosened...it was like all of a sudden we we're rollin backwards smoothly again...
  • Re: Battery acid in roll over
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 2 Oct 2005 17:29:37 -0700
    ...Batteris in a roll over.... BTDT, no problem. The Westy lay on its side for about four hours or better (after being updide down...
  • Sliding Door Cluunk???
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 26 May 2003 21:17:33 -0500
    ...The roller is triking the end of the track to make its turn, and when it does is is making a loud clack!! Something...
  • Re: composite bodywork and painting questions
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:56:00 -0700
    ...Painting I also load the roller up quite heavily, then work it until the roller does'nt have so much paint in it and...
  • Re: vans
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
    Thu, 21 Dec 2006 08:47:35 -0800
    ...I named it "Rollin," with a musical enunciation - as given by Credence Clearwater in their Rollin down the highway... I spent a number of...
  • Re: Short Tires, Tall Vans
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 25 Oct 2000 23:06:04 -0400
    I've actually bought 4 rolled Vanagon for parts over the years and I know of countless more. Luckily, I guess due to the...
  • Re: go westy package came and...
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:36:54 -0800
    ...The bracket had 2 screws holding it to the seat in both types. He said it was an 85, so no roll pin unless...
  • Re: Sliding door lower track repair
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:39:31 -0500
    it's a metal roller rolling on metal so wear is normal. As Ken says, it's heavy steel and I think they expected...
  • Tail light update
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Mon, 22 Dec 2003 07:53:02 -0500
    ...some small plastic rollers > in the screen door parts section. > > I attached the rollers to the arms with screws. It's been about a...
  • towing an automatic vanagon...question
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 17 Jun 1999 18:50:43 EDT
    ...would it be advisible to back the van onto the tow dolly, lock the strg wheel, and have the front wheels rolling on the...
  • Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:25:13 -0800
    ...YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Put it on the floor between your front seats. > Lots of mass in that new roll of tape. A super > big...
  • Re: adjusting sliding door height
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 1 Sep 2019 11:49:16 -0700
    sorry forgot mentioning it's a '89 tintop... the sliding door was misaligned front and back... so replaced all the rollers, clean lube the...
  • Re: Volkswagen does not get RR
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Mon, 30 Mar 1998 11:06:21 -0800
    ...VW is particularly interested in Bentley to have an application for its W12 engines. BMW is already providing engines for Rolls Royce and also...
  • Rolling Stones again
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Feb 95 15:40:49 gmt
    ...He points out that the Rolling Stones owned a '63 VW (doesn't say if it was a bus but I doubt they'd...
  • unrolling papertowel
    Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
    Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:08:29 -0600
    ...Sits on "top" of the towel roll? Where or what is it fastened to? Brackets? Got a picture? Thx, Maggie Date: Thu, 24 Jul...
  • Re: adjusting sliding door height
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 1 Sep 2019 14:48:19 -0700
    ...so replaced all the > rollers, clean lube the tracks thinking it helps the alignment but it's > not... the door closes and opens much...
  • Re: vanagons in a rollover accident?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sat, 1 Jun 2002 09:33:35 -0500
    ...only rolled this one twice as it ran in the grassy ditch, but the roof was flat against the front and rear hoods and...
  • Re: Thinking about adding Ratio rockers, checkout Pauter's Roller tip rockers...
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Wed, 30 Aug 2000 00:37:41 PDT
    ...Robert Lilley <Wolfvan88@aol.com> > >Adding the ECU chip upgrade (It is not too late...) and looking for ratio >rockers? >Check out the roller...
  • Re: Worst thing you ever did to your Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 12 Aug 2005 21:53:52 -0700
    ...Did more damage pulling it out than the rollover.
  • Re: Runaway digital clock
    Historical mailing list - chrisrvanagon
    Fri, 4 Jul 2008 19:37:19 -0700
    ...If you can't fiddle it with a pin, the button is stuck in the depressed mode. You can take it apart. I did...
  • Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:13:50 -0700
    ...Keep it clean and stretch it minimum 50%, 100% better. $10 for a decent roll. Yours, David
  • Re: door roller needed
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:34:04 -0800
    ...talking about rollers on the rear middle of the door - I have something I could get rollers off for sure, if it's that...
  • Re: Thinking about adding Ratio rockers, checkout Pauter's Roller tip rockers...
    Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
    Mon, 28 Aug 2000 22:47:49 -0000
    ...Thinking about adding Ratio rockers, checkout Pauter's Roller > tip rockers... > > > Adding the ECU chip upgrade (It is not too late...) and looking for...
  • Re: some poor dude Macon, GA down
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Fri, 7 Sep 2001 13:18:05 EDT
    ...HK as obviously had some big plaintiffs' verdicts to afford that Rolls >> The only Rolls that HK has is doing it in $CRAPs. bt
  • Fluid Film lubricant for sliding door bearings ..wow
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Wed, 8 Mar 2006 11:27:00 -0800
    ...So I clean up the old gunk from the sliding door bearing & roller channel & try this stuff wow that door rolls like its on...
  • Thinking about adding Ratio rockers, checkout Pauter's Roller tip rockers...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Mon, 28 Aug 2000 22:01:52 EDT
    Adding the ECU chip upgrade (It is not too late...) and looking for ratio rockers? Check out the roller tip rockers from Pauter Machine...
  • Re: Sliding Door Cluunk???
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 26 May 2003 21:32:48 -0700
    Giving that door a hard rolling slide will eventually break something. When closing the door from the outside, roll it to within 1" of...
  • Re: Fuel pump mechanism question
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
    Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:49:27 -0500
    ...The innards are completely full of fuel > when operated, it cools the pump motor. > > Here's a diagram of a roller vane pump. Sorry...
  • Re: VW porn
    Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
    Sun, 17 Jun 2001 15:56:41 -0600
    ...http://coyote.Colorado.EDU/jones/Utah01/roll2-medium/ROLL2DX-21A.JPG It's about as dirty as they come! Richard A. Jones Boulder, Colorado...
  • Sound deadening material
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:49:34 -0700
    ...It's $150 a roll of 200 sq ft or $5 a square foot by the foot. Mike In Marin county
  • Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Fri, 10 Feb 2006 14:30:42 -0800
    Put it on the floor between your front seats. Lots of mass in that new roll of tape. A super big gulp fits just...
  • rattling window
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:54:45 -0700
    My window rattles when I drive and its rolled down a bit or at all.... I saw some vendors site mentioning a specific rubber...