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Re: Vanagon list members wear bow ties?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 21 Apr 2001 22:19:33 -0500
> OK listees, let's start wearing a bow tie when we drive our favorite ride. > It will help identify us to each other, and...
Re: Uneven tire wear
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:09:48 -0700
too low of a tire pressure will allow for wear such as yours. too high of a pressure will wear the center of the...
Re: Front tire wear
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:36:33 -0700
...On thinking about it now, alignment normally would wear one > side. The tires look like they have been run under inflated which can cause...
Re: Swap your seats for even Butt wear!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sat, 8 Jan 2005 03:31:54 -0700
...what does this mean??? > it means it's time to rotate your vanagon seats for even butt wear!! > > dont let your drivers seat wear...
Re: tire wear ques
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 29 Jul 2004 14:41:57 -0400
...COuld this be what you are seeing? Eric Jason Willenbrock wrote: > hey all, > i am experiencing some wear on my passenger side front tire...
Re: Oil Temperature??
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 25 Sep 2015 18:34:52 -0500
...Less wear, less pressure drop at a given temperature. But more wear, more pressure drop. Reverse that: Higher temperature, more pressure drop at a...
Re: Yokohama 356 LT opinions
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 11 Feb 2003 15:36:47 -0500
...If the wear pattern is ONLY on the outboard side of the tire's outside, you have too much toe in. If the wear...
Re: tire wear in the rear
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 17 Mar 2001 12:00:48 -0500
...tire wear in the rear Got another question here. I seem to be getting outside edge wear on the rear tires on my 84GL...
Tire wear question
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Mon, 18 Nov 2002 12:15:01 EST
Hey folks, My front tires are cupping pretty heavily, most of the wear is on the outside edge of the tread. The driver's...
Re: CV Joint Wear
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:55:56 -0400
Can they be installed in reverse and get better extended wear? I mean put the left axel on the right side, or inboard CV...
Re: Non-Family Hauler / rear lap belts are much more safe than no belt
Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
Tue, 15 Jun 2004 14:43:11 -0600
...She was wearing the three point restraint as a lap belt, instead of >wearing it correctly.. The other girl was strapped into the vehicle...
Re: Why do you wear a bra?
Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
Wed, 8 Apr 1998 15:46:48 -0400
...Why do you wear a bra? >I wear a bra because the front end damage from a wreck in Banff Alberta >never has gotton...
Re: Advice on upper control arm bushing wear and R&R.
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Sun, 18 Nov 2001 10:57:43 -0800
Yep, that's what it says in my Bentley through the '89 models: -Dana- > A post to the list (1998) mentions the wear limit...
Re: [Re: Say you wanna make a little more money each month!??? ;)]
Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
Thu, 3 May 2001 12:58:17 MDT
currently wearing a shirt that says * NOT FOR SELL * lol hey i had a nice shirt in the day. * Fu(k the Police * Joel...
Re: Rocker shaft and rocker wear question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:41:04 -0500
It is rare for these shafts to become galled or to even wear. Either the oil being used can not do the job or...
Re: Strange Tire Wear
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 14 Jul 2000 18:01:54 -0700
...It most > certainly is excess wear. I have no idea what could cause this fast > wear, any ideas? > > Gregor -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84 Vanagon...
Re: CV joints
Historical mailing list
Mon, 1 May 1995 22:22:04 -0400
My understanding is that a little wear is ok as long as the balls, outer ring, etc are not pitted or corroded. I think...
Re: syncro uneven tire wear?
Historical mailing list - mdstockr
Wed, 7 May 97 10:16:38
...This would explain excessive shoulder wear. 2. Low tire inflation pressure. This would explain excessive overall and shoulder wear. - If the bus has alloy...
Re: Rocker shaft and rocker wear question
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:05:46 -0400
...screw had variable wear among them. Some looked great, and others had wear on one side (it seemed). I ended up replacing the adjustment...
Re: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:03:23 -0500
...Some say it's not necessary, but gears wear, no matter what, and the wear particles floating in there help in crease the wear...
Re: Front Tire Noise and cupping wear pattern
Historical mailing list - Richard Williams
Fri, 7 Nov 2003 11:57:49 -0800
...Front Tire Noise and cupping wear pattern > > Does anyone know what causes this? > > First I'd look at suspension component wear, then I'd...
Re: clutch linkage wear -photos
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 5 Mar 2009 11:10:43 -0800
...This linkage connects to a hole in the pedal lever and > that hole can suffer extreme wear. So can the pin that goes in...
Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 5 Apr 2010 10:01:27 -0700
...He said hoping transmission is ok! :) Are these wear points on each arm normal high mileage wear? If not, do they indicate an incorrectly...
Re: cleaning seat upholstery
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 31 May 2010 19:24:33 -0700
How do you wear gloves in such a was as to protect your lungs??? ;-) | |Hmmm... well, I do wear gloves when applying...rarely use...
Re: Rear Brake Question: uneven wear on new shoes or just bedding down?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:41:24 -0700
It is impossible for the rear shoes to ever wear evenly. The bottom end position is fixed and only the top end gets pushed...
Re: are your vanagon seats wearing out? read this.
Historical mailing list
Fri, 6 Mar 2009 09:52:03 EST
...but given the choice between having their seats wear out, or just using your right hand to slide the seat, i think most vanagon...
Abnormal tire wear 1984 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jason Stevenson
Sun, 5 Aug 2001 07:42:28 -0500
...As the title suggests, I'm having seriously abnormal tire wear, especially in the front. I have a 1984 Vanagon (standard). I replaced the...
Re: what do vanagon drivers wear?
Historical mailing list - Mick
Wed, 12 Feb 2003 18:19:20 -0000
...what do vanagon drivers wear? > MECHANICS OVERALLS, just in case >
Re: Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 5 Apr 2010 23:24:02 -0400
That wear is normal and is a cause of clutch chattering. It is also common for the forks to break of the cross shaft...
Re: Front tire wear
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:38:55 -0700
...As for tire wear on the edges of the tire - greater wear on the inside and outside edges is normal, especially if you don...
Re: vanagon why not to reuse lifters
Historical mailing list - Derek
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 01:20:15 -0700
...Apparently they develop a micro wear pattern specific to the cam lobe they are "broken in" on, so if one uses them on another...
Re: tire wear in the rear
Historical mailing list - chad knutson
Mon, 19 Mar 2001 17:24:42 -0600
...I seem to be getting outside edge wear on the > rear tires on my 84GL. There are no rear allignment adjustments for this > vehicle...
Re: Best Tire Pressures?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sun, 25 Jan 2004 13:21:04 -0500
----- Original Message ----- .......If the tire is > under-inflated, it will wear badly along the outside edges of the tire. ...... Over inflated, it wears in...
Bolo tie
Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
Mon, 10 Jan 2011 08:48:54 -0800
I'm thinking about wearing a bolo tie and a Stetson whenever I drive my Westfalia, just to see how that changes the profile...
michelien tires
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 7 Dec 2011 08:26:08 -0800
Someone asked about cracking/wear on the Michelein tires used on the Go Westy 15" wheel/tire package. I finally got my van back...
Syncro Ball Joints
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Thu, 4 May 2000 12:56:33 -0400
...When the ball joints wear, are the uppers more prone to wear than the lowers? Does it make sense to just replace the uppers...
Re: Do Shift linkage bushes wear ...
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:41:33 -0400
While we're on the subject, how bad are they going to wear if the two rubber boots have completly worn away? Are replacement...
Re: tire wear in the rear
Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
Fri, 16 Mar 2001 09:36:37 -0700
...Weak shocks and/or springs can cause this to happen faster but you would probably get uneven wear (scalloping). When you say "outside edge...
uneven tire wear
Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 15:43:14 -0600
...Is there an alignment adjustment that can be made that might stop the above wear pattern? Could it be worn shocks? Any advice appreciated...
Tire wear question
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 1 Oct 2007 09:44:10 -0500
What's causing a not-quite-even wear on the inner fourth of the width of a front tire? I noticed this recently on...
Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft
Historical mailing list - madsen
Fri, 26 Nov 1999 12:15:59 -0500
...I looked at my races and they specifically wear on one side, so, why shouldn't they wear properly on the other side regardless...
Re: places to SHOWER!
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Thu, 10 Jul 2003 21:28:31 -0400
...Also, I found out that the new high-tech performance wear is by far the best to wear when camping. My shirts do not...
Re: Tire wear question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 1 Oct 2007 23:27:26 -0400
...Tire wear question What's causing a not-quite-even wear on the inner fourth of the width of a front tire? I noticed...
Re: [Syncro] front wear vs. rear wear
Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
Fri, 6 Apr 2001 22:22:00 -0600
...Fronts wear a little faster.< > > So, if that's true... what's the suggested time interval and method for tire > rotation?
Re: Rear Brake Question: uneven wear on new shoes or just bedding down?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:04:16 -0700
...Rear Shoes Bedding/wearing in > What do you folks think? Something amiss or just shoes just bedding > themsleves down? Shoes, drums, wheel cylinders were...
Re: Rear Brake Question: uneven wear on new shoes or just bedding down?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:43:34 -0400
...uneven wear on new shoes or just bedding down? It is impossible for the rear shoes to ever wear evenly. The bottom end position...
Re: Tire wear question
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Mon, 1 Oct 2007 20:39:58 -0700
...Tire wear question What's causing a not-quite-even wear on the inner fourth of the width of a front tire? I noticed...
Re: CV Joint Advice
Historical mailing list
Sat, 15 Apr 1995 22:18:47 -0400
Not sure about wear indications - but I've been told it's a good idea to turn your cv joint axle around, so the...
Re: Abnormal tire wear 1984 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
Sun, 5 Aug 2001 10:34:47 -0400
...Abnormal tire wear 1984 Vanagon To the list at large- I need help (yet again). I need some ideas on what might be causing...
Coolant Pump: wear at case
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 24 Sep 2014 23:58:45 -0700
...I think it is, but is this wear caused from a worn out coolant pump? Will that amount of wear cause a significant loss...
Cheaper Dura brake pad wear image
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 30 May 2016 16:18:04 -0700
...https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/RearBrakes#6290623520228348306 Is this initial wear abnormal? i don't feel any pulsing or vibration at pedal. No shims...
Re: Say you wanna make a little more money each month!??? ;)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 3 May 2001 13:48:29 -0500
> jeeeze why not > just make a deal with satan and wear a t shirt saying "hey look at me ... > I'm a whore" so...
Re: what do Vanagon drivers wear? in Alaska
Historical mailing list - Holli Papasodora
Wed, 12 Feb 2003 14:30:22 -0900
>If its Alaska you must be wearing Carhatt overalls? > >No? > >Shame! Of corse?!! Are there other brands? Cheers! Holli _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages...
Re: Front tire wear
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:57:50 -0400
It is common for vehicles to wear the outer edges on the front tires. This is dependent on the type of use. A lot...
Re: Oil light problem... can you help?
Historical mailing list - Douglas L. Urner
Mon, 14 Jul 2003 18:36:58 -0700
...How many miles on your engine? One of the causes of low oil presure is wear in the engine. The bearing surfaces that the...
Re: Flipping Axles to Maximize CV Joint Wear
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:24:24 -0700
...52 AM, JRodgers wrote: > Jim, > > Why would I want to "maximize" wear on the joints? LOL!! > > John > > On 3/16/2013 10:48 PM...
Re: Front tire wear
Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:50:48 -0400
...It is almost like the tires had been run greatly under inflated (tends to wear the edges of the tire) but I always keep...
clutch pedal wear
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 18:52:55 -0800
Having seen the wear in the clutch pedal clevis connection in both my '82 and '86 vanagons, I have to imagine that most manual...
Re: shifting problems
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Tue, 27 Mar 2001 21:42:39 -0800
FWIW, I've found that at the trans, the metal socket does all the wearing. I replaced both the socket and the ball, but...
Re: Bearing wear
Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
Sat, 26 Aug 2000 00:40:00 EDT
...Operating an engine outside of its power band causes excessive wear, if you widen or change the power band and operate it in the...