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Re: vanagon@egroups.com ?????
Historical mailing list - Jim
Sun, 16 Apr 2000 17:25:28 -0700
Our "spare" list lives on what is now egroups. (Used to be Tripod.) If you're on the "spare" list, you will occasionally get...
Re: List of spares and tools for 2.1
Historical mailing list - Doug
Sun, 16 Nov 2003 18:22:46 -0500
Kevin Carrubba wrote: >Volks, >While going through the initial new van hazing figure I should see what >spares I will need for an up...
How old is your spare?
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:57:43 -0700
Before touring season is in full swing, maybe it's time to check that spare. If it's much older than 6 years it...
Re: Spare Tire Too Big?
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Tue, 14 May 2002 22:39:24 -0500
...Kept the best of the old as a spare. The "new" spare is nominally the same size as the old spare, 205/75 -14...
Re: 15" Spare
Historical mailing list
Sat, 1 Apr 2006 13:28:19 EST
...Does that mean it > won't fit with the standard spare carrier? Also, is there any harm in having > a stock 14" spare with...
Re: Spare tire storage
Historical mailing list - Troy
Tue, 26 May 2009 14:18:27 -0800
...I did see that Van Cafe' sell a $90 bracket, > > What's wrong with your existing spare? Much better than the "compact" > spares many...
Spare wheel carrier for a 15" or 16" wheel
Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
Thu, 21 Mar 2002 17:14:52 -0800
Hello List, I�m in upgrade mode and wondering about where to put my new 16" spare tire. I�d like to buy an...
Re: 5 tire rotation was: How to get spare tire out
Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
Sun, 6 Mar 2011 13:48:15 -0500
...That is obvious for cars with compact spare tires, but with a regular, full size spare like we have with the Vanagon's .......... why...
Re: Larger wheels and spare holder
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:51:50 -0400
The hinge support becomes a limiting factor for what size spare can get under there regardless of what modifications you make to the tray...
Re: Spare Tire Interference
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 29 May 1998 11:30:49 -0400
...Position the spare tire just slightly to the right side of the vehicle (left when looking back) when you put the spare tire in...
Re: Syncro Doublecab Wanted
Historical mailing list
Tue, 2 Dec 1997 15:05:44 -0500
...Anyone have a spare? >> SURE!!!! how many do you want?? got a dozen spare low mileage Syncro CrewCabs sittin out behind the barn.... half...
Re: 5 tire rotation was: How to get spare tire out
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Sun, 6 Mar 2011 17:51:27 -0800
...How to get spare tire out I am curious as to why folks would not include the spare in the rotation. That is obvious...
Re: 86 Vanagon wheel question
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 08:44:26 -0800
in case you won't feel comfortable with the tight fit of the 15" spare, you could get an oversized spare tire carrier http...
Re: was 15" Tires for Westy-Now Spare Tire
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:40:22 -0400
...Even though I have new tires, since I do a lot of backcountry drivng, I also have a new spare, same tire as my...
Spare wheel carrier
Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
Thu, 25 Feb 1999 11:19:04 -0000
Could anyone advise me of a source for a swingaway rear spare wheel carrier for the Vanagon, ideally in Europe? If not, some means...
Re: 5 tire rotation was: How to get spare tire out
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 6 Mar 2011 14:47:20 -0800
...I'd rotate the spare since it would be a shame to see a brand new tire wasting away unused as a spare while...
Re: "city" lights and alloy wheels
Historical mailing list
Fri, 25 Apr 1997 01:11:26 -0400 (EDT)
...I = have a steel wheel for the spare tire. It seems as though a lot of you = have an alloy wheel for you spares...
Re: Spare won't fit
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 2 Nov 2014 11:35:33 -0800
...Four tires are Michelin Agilis 185s and the spare has a 205 "reinforced" something made in 2007. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Haynes [mailto...
Re: Spare tire location
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sat, 3 Apr 2021 10:31:29 -0700
...Spare tire location > > Richard, > > I agree , but add that in my mind the strongest evidence that the spare is > not part of frontal crash...
Re: 15" wheels - what about spare?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 24 Jun 2005 18:50:18 -0400
...I have 215/65-16's on my Syncro and the spare is mounted this way. If the spare wheel is steel and the...
Re: Spare tire location
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 3 Apr 2021 10:42:49 -0700
I could be wrong but I heard a couple years ago that the spare tire acts as protection or cushion for the gas tank...
Re: 15" wheels - what about spare?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 24 Jun 2005 20:05:49 -0400
...15" wheels - what about spare? I've got a 15" spare in my carrier. I took the stock hing pin mechanism out and replaced...
Re: 15" wheels - what about spare?
Historical mailing list - Wognacious
Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:00:36 -0700
I've got a 15" spare in my carrier. I took the stock hing pin mechanism out and replaced whatever was there with case...
Re: Spare tire storage
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Tue, 26 May 2009 18:43:00 -0400
...I did see that Van Cafe' sell a $90 bracket, > > What's wrong with your existing spare? Much better than the "compact" > spares many...
Re: Spare won't fit
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 1 Nov 2014 11:03:09 -0700
I deflate my spare to 5psi for easy fir and I carry a 12V air pump. On Sat, Nov 1, 2014 at 10:55...
Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:09:26 EDT
Yep I do I have my spare in the 85 mounted right next to the OE one, very easy to swap out if need...
spare tire window wash
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Dec 95 18:30 CST
...I have >heard of one solution that involved connecting the spare >tire air valve to the resivoir. I assumed the spare tire >was on...
Spare Tire Stowage Mod
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 28 Oct 2005 13:58:41 -0600
...http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare/sparetirestowage.msnw?Page=1<http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare/sparetirestowage.msnw?Page=1> The wheel/tire size is 215...
Re: difference between '85 and '87 spare tire space?
Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 18:54:16 -0700
I'm selling the '87, and I want the new owner to have a spare. I want to keep the alloy rim though. If...
Re: 5 tire rotation was: How to get spare tire out
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Sun, 6 Mar 2011 11:52:01 -0800
...How to get spare tire out > This the reason I am trying to buy FIVE tires for my renovation. > > Peter Marsh > Naples > > On Mar...
Re: 15" wheels - what about spare?
Historical mailing list - Wognacious
Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:13:30 -0700
...15" wheels - what about spare? I've got a 15" spare in my carrier. I took the stock hing pin mechanism out and replaced...
Re: securing the spare tire?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:26:04 -0800
...securing the spare tire? Is the spare tire secured in any way? Or does it just sit in the tray under the front? I...
Re: Rubber Smell from front.
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:22:21 -0700
...And upon your suggestions, it occurred to me just now (like duh!) that I could remove the spare, drive it, and see if the...
Re: Old Spare Tire
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Mon, 14 Nov 2005 23:19:21 -0800
...Old Spare Tire > yes..i have seen many vans that still had the original 15-20-25 year old > spares under the front.. all...
Re: Spare ECU
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 1 Mar 2011 17:42:06 -0800
...if you carry a spare ... if/when there is a problem ...it's likely to be with something than what you brought spares for...
Re: Spare won't fit
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 1 Nov 2014 17:55:28 -0700
...Spare won't fit Son’s ’86 Westy came with steel wheels with 185 tires, and we picked up a set of 5 Carat...
Re: 15" wheels - what about spare?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 24 Jun 2005 21:13:35 -0400
...15" wheels - what about spare? I've got a 15" spare in my carrier. I took the stock hing pin mechanism out and replaced...
Re: Spare tire holder?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 2 Feb 2004 20:10:52 -0600
...The L bends on the other end of these rods are the hinge pins for the spare tire skid plate. Stan Wilder -----Original Message...
Re: Spare Tyre Too Big?
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Wed, 15 May 2002 06:32:36 EDT
You need to get the spare tire brackets from a Vanagon that had the alloy rims stock and the longer radiator hoses for the...
15" steel/spare options and storage???
Historical mailing list - Brian Butler
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 23:20:54 -0800
I bought a set of 15" alloys for my Syncro and, afterwards, the spare tire issue hit me. I know you need to be...
Re: Spare tire location
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 3 Apr 2021 10:52:24 -0700
...Spare tire location >> >> Richard, >> >> I agree , but add that in my mind the strongest evidence that the spare is >> not part of frontal crash...
Re: Spare tire question
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Sun, 30 Mar 1997 19:41:21 -0500
On my '82 the original 185R14 Continental spare fit fine without wrestling. Since changing to 195 75R14 tires (including spare) I also have to...
List of spares and tools for 2.1
Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
Sun, 16 Nov 2003 17:44:19 EST
Volks, While going through the initial new van hazing figure I should see what spares I will need for an up coming trip from...
Re: was 15" Tires for Westy-Now Spare Tire
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:09:31 -0800
Since our Westy which we just switched to 215/75R15's is a Syncro we carry the same size spare. To do this required...
Re: Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:48:22 -0800
...Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Sunday, February 26, 2012, 11:15 AM RE:� Spare Tires...
Re: FS: Syncro 16 Rear Spare Tire Carriers
Historical mailing list - Beckett Cantrell
Fri, 15 Sep 2000 00:21:47 EDT
2900.00 US Dollars? For a spare tire hanger that you can build out of a modified Chevy S-10 spare holder for less...
Re: [vanagon] Administrivia - Leaving the Spare list - Addendum
Historical mailing list - Jim A
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 09:14:32 -0700
I guess that I should add that joining the spare list is just as easy. Just send the aforementioned 'empty' message to <mailto:subscribe...
Re: Spare tire location
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 3 Apr 2021 10:04:17 -0700
Richard, I agree , but add that in my mind the strongest evidence that the spare is not part of frontal crash protection is the...
Re: Fw: emotional - not technical VANAGON content (so there)
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 21 Nov 1999 00:14:16 -0800
...with a Vanagon, it never hurts to have spares. ;o) Jim Arnott List Admin Spare Vanagon Mike Miller wrote: > What's spare vanagon? > > Mike...
Re: difference between '85 and '87 spare tire space?
Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 17:59:05 -0700
...Do you have any idea how to swap the spare tire holders. I looked under the vanagons a bit, and it's not obvious...
Spare won't fit
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 1 Nov 2014 10:55:59 -0700
...Any ideas other than using the steel wheel spare or do I need to lower the clamshell or get Van Caf�s bigger bracket...
Re: Upgrading Wheels - Spare Tire Fit?
Historical mailing list - Dart 330
Wed, 26 Jun 2002 10:54:14 -0500
If the SA Vanagons have the 15" spare tire in the same place as ours I am sure one of these parts importers could...
Re: 5 tire rotation was: How to get spare tire out
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 6 Mar 2011 20:14:27 -0600
...That is obvious for cars with compact spare tires, but with a regular, full size spare like we have with the Vanagon's .......... why...
Re: 15" wheels - what about spare?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Fri, 24 Jun 2005 21:29:46 -0400
...15" wheels - what about spare? > > I've got a 15" spare in my carrier. I took the stock hing pin mechanism > out and replaced...
Re: Old Spare Tire
Historical mailing list
Tue, 15 Nov 2005 01:08:45 EST
yes..i have seen many vans that still had the original 15-20-25 year old spares under the front.. all dryrotted of course...
Re: Spare Tire
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sat, 27 May 2000 14:52:03 -0700
Bob, I installed a second spare at the right rear of the van. Drilled a hole just to the right and slightly up of...
Re: Spare won't fit
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 1 Nov 2014 14:17:21 -0400
...Spare won't fit Son’s ’86 Westy came with steel wheels with 185 tires, and we picked up a set of 5 Carat...
Re: Spare tire size?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:05:34 -0700
...Spare tire size? > > What size spare tire will fit correctly in the spare tire holder on an 87 > vanagon?
doughnut spare gas tank
Historical mailing list
Mon, 29 Aug 94 14:18:24 EDT
The other day I opened my spare gas tank after driving around and it had become heated due to the passage of hot radiator...
Re: Those bars over the spare tire carrier
Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
Wed, 22 May 2002 17:49:02 -0700
...drop your spare pan, get rid of the spare, and push the bars out of the hinges holding the pan. wait! that'll mean...