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• Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Craig Forney
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:56:32 -0800
  ...Did you have to modify this angle, or did the rubber moulding adapt to the slightly different angle? I've got window envy. Thanks...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 21:21:11 -0400
  ...Extending the shocks will put the ball joints beyond the angles they can handle. GoWesty sells a spacer for the upper ball joint. Dennis...
• Re: One FS in Seminole, FL
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 7 Jan 2013 14:28:31 -0600
  ...What drives me nuts is a lousy, incomplete description accompanied by a photo so poorly lit, badly angled or washed out that you can...
• Re: Go Westy tune up kit
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:19:43 -0400
  ...Not that this end is now missing the resistor that was part of the OEM angle connectors. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Syncro Alignment Spreadsheet
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 15:06:22 -0700
  ...but I can say that the computer print out I get some the shops with a Hunter machine give anything in angle units... dave
• Re: Recommended lug nuts to install Passat steel wheels? (Michael ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 22:10:51 EST
  ...taper, and the aftermarket ones I purchased also have the wrong angle. It would appear the seat is a rounded-taper like the Vanagon...
• How can you tell if A/C compressor is a Sanden SD709 or SD510?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 14:05:53 -0500
  ...The reciever dryer is the type that has the fittings on like 90 degree angle from each other if that is any indication. Adam...
• Re: Another Fridge vent question for all westy owners
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 09:37:11 -0600
  ...trouble pulling the tubes to it and when you do, the angle will not match the metal skin, so you won't be able...
• engine cleaning do's and don'ts?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:16:08 -0400
  ...Any angles on smart procedures and products would be much welcomed, along with warnings, admonitions, etc. Thanks, Matt Sutton 88 GL 170k Brooklyn NY
• Electric Vanagon sighting in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Lucas Thompson
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:26:29 -0700
  ...The mount was made of angle iron. It was heading toward either south or west seattle. Does this belong to a list member? Anyone...
• Re: Front shift rod installation help needed
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 6 Sep 2017 12:27:11 -0700
  ...Have you tried inserting the rod at a bit of an angle on a horizontal plane? ie sideways angle? Sorry. Cant recall detail on...
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:19:26 -0500
  ...I didn't take into consideration the leverage of the hatch, as well as the angle of his arms, plus the leverage there. Hmmmmm...
• Re: Best Awning and why
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 1 Jul 2016 22:52:33 -0700
  Speaking of PVC, I found that 1/2" electrical conduit fit nicely in PVC "T's" It was a hack job as the angles...
• Re: removing muffler on 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 May 2013 23:18:03 -0400
  ...A little sawzall, a little dremel, a little angle grinder.... It's separated from the Cat, and the straps are off. Do I need...
• Re: Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:21:29 -0600
  Something that can get left out of this kind of thread is the axle angle changes (steeper) that can happen when we start putting...
• Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:05:31 -0700
  ...nut re-setting seems to be for precisely setting the camshaft angle at TDC. (or is there another reason?) If I remember right (and...
• Jump seats for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 21:06:51 -0400
  ...Sorin Bejenaru California Campers Specializing in VW Westfalia Camper Rentals Offices in San Francisco and Los Angleles (415)665-1558 (phone & fax) E-mail...
• Re: ECU Chip Upgrade Info.
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 06:25:18 -1000
  ...Even a three angle valve job > would be a worthwhile improvement. Richard did wisely recommend a valve > spring upgrade if one departs from the...
• Re: Oil temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 13:36:43 -0800
  ...I put one on the right side of the instrument cluster on the dash and angled it towards me. Very nice looking, easy to...
• Listen Up Canadians and Brits
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 07:43:28 -0700
  ...So, I propose that if you can find, buy, and ship a set of these tires and matching (right angle stem; split rim) tubes...
• leaking gas update and question
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 19:15:51 -0500
  ...pressing down on the hose, and one of the connectors is angled and pulling out slightly from the tank because of it. Is there...
• Re: TIICO oil pump / Logical Circle Jerk of the Day
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 4 May 2003 15:02:30 EDT
  ...or screen of the new style pump pick up actually was angled a little differently triggering the light for a quick second as the...
• Re: lifter replacement
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 22:25:06 -0400
  the oil will not leak out if that is your concern unless the van is at an angle. The replacement push rod tubes are...
• Kenwood remote control
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 22:02:20 -0700
  ...WMA + the remote actually turns the thing off) is the variable angle face. I couldn't read my Kenwood in broad daylight no matter...
• Re: car phonograph, was: new stereo/remote
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 18:36:17 -0700
  ...It kept the needle in the groove for most bumps and allowed it to run at an angle, but man, it was murder on...
• Re: Replacing the antenna (non power)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:04:58 -0500
  ...new one handy to put back in the same way, same angle, etc. Jim On Jun 29, 2006, at 12:21 PM, Mike "Rocket...
• Re: Looking for part
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 21:43:43 -0500
  ...Also, check the disc couplings on both sides of the angle gear box. They are fairly cheap. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Technique For Removing Speedo needle?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 07:33:00 -0700
  ...The other was modifying some needle nose angled-pliers so the nose would fit under the needle and sort of rocking the plier handle...
• Re: Solar, Flexible, Hatch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 18 May 2017 21:36:54 -0700
  ...Pretty well any amount if glass angle to the incident rays will reduce the amount of light transmitted through glass to panel. But it...
• Re: 4x8 in westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 26 Aug 2014 18:29:03 -0500
  ...Aug-2014, at 16:42, Jim Felder wrote: >> >> Yes, on an angle. Google and you will find 2 x 4 racks that people build...
• Re: "step protector" project
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:10:13 -0700
  ...BenT sent from my electronic leash On Mar 12, 2013, at 9:53 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > a bit of angle...
• Re: Doka Trailers
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 5 Aug 2012 19:03:38 -0700
  ...You would have to raise the > 5th wheel suspension quite a bit to get a decent towing angle. It's just > too high. > > Cheers...
• Bus Depot Awning clamp
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:25:49 -0800
  ...s really awkward trying to hold these clamps in place, line up the rubber piece, while the awning is angled towards the ground. Troy
• Re: Long-term parking: nose up or nose down?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 5 May 2011 23:44:30 -0230
  ...yank it on, she rolls, even when in reverse) and wheels angled slightly towards the curb. I'm quite amazed that I can actually...
• Re: door hinges, arrgg
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Jun 1995 09:51:05 GMT0BST
  ...in desperation I drilled & used a stud extractor (at a slight angle cause of the seal rail) - this worked better than I thought - and...
• Re: Thank You-part 1
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 07:04:53 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I used a small 41/2 inch angle grinder with a metal cutting disc to cut about 1 inch off the long end of...
• Re: Soft brake
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 15:12:21 -0800
  ...If you adjust them up until they feel "tight" then the shoes will contact the drums at an odd angle, drag, overheat and provide...
• Re: Loud noise - front
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 19 May 2002 08:15:40 -0700
  ...driving in significantly high wind - seems like it depends on the angle of wind to the van. Comes on suddenly and is a very...
• Alternator bracket bolts sheared off in the block! Help??
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 17:29:35 -0400
  ...Access is pretty tight in there though ...to get a drill in...maybe a right angle drill...but it would be hard to keep...
• Re: Putzmeister
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 14:51:28 -0600
  ...I got squeezed against the curb in heavy traffic in Anchorage and ran over a piece of angle iron. It got both right side...
• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home? Experimenter needed.
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 17 May 2005 10:17:46 -0600
  ...Can someone check the angle to the westy fill port to see if a 14 oz or a 16oz bottle would fit if connected...
• Picture of plate over the vanagon mufler anmd cat pipe
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:46:20 -0500
  ...I think I can use aluminum, and small angle iron for strength on the engine side. I just wish I had a picture, I...
• For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:31:59 -0600
  ...Adding oil to the engine is an aggravating challenge - trying to pour oil into the filler neck at a near horizontal angle. You are...
• Re: Front Spoiler and Winch Mount
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 19:05:24 -0500
  ...I just use two chains >> temporarily attached to hooks I stuck on those two frame members. >> The chain does not impair the approach angle...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:37:27 -0400
  ...i have had replies pointing out that a 10 deg angle, an 18% grade, is pretty extreme. ok, make it a 9% grade, a...
• Re: brush guard/bull bars for vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 13:27:30 -0700
  ...The approach angle is reduced but not that much as I removed the factory tow hook of sorts. The negative side of this is...
• Re: Stereo question (Friday nvc)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 1 May 2020 20:02:58 -0500
  ...Is the angle adjustable? My current unit has a remote which is handy too :) or can you control this with your phone ? Sent from...
• Re: WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:17:41 -0800
  ...They are angled slightly out to really light up >> the side of the road. Really helps to avoid the dark hole problem - but >> can...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 11 May 2015 08:10:54 -0500
  ...How much of the engine did >> the builder assemble? Is it at stock diesel vanagon engine angle? >> On May 9, 2015 2:42 PM...
• Re: Don't top off gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:12:54 -0400
  ...The Toyota, especially, is finicky about the angle of the pistol being just 'so', or it will click off after less than four litres...
• Re: sunroof like in Jurassic Park
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 12:21:00 -0800 (PST)
  >I really wish I had a sunroof to expand the angle of vision and double the >pleasures of sight-seeing. With a wide sunroof...
• Re: Westy upper bed loads
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 12:24:03 -0700
  ...At 195cms (6'5") I prefer to lie at an angle, otherwise I lose the pillow over the edge. I also worry about kicking...
• Re: Speaking of mirrors (was painting)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 13:03:44 -0500
  ...Has anyone performed this modification? Were the results satisfactory? I too need to have my mirrors angled up further to get a better view...
• FW: No stalling @ idle/low rpms
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Taberski
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 18:50:52 -0500
  ...No stalling @ idle/low rpms on 4/8/00 14:59, Gina at GG811@SENTRYMICRO.COM wrote: **snip** > Check the angled connecting boot (appx...
• Re: Mars vs Venus: Changing the oil
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 18:34:16 -0600
  ...installing it (~3/4 full for a Vanagon 'cuz of the angle) Yes, I do this when I can, even though I know I...
• Re: 2 questions from a new list member
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 21:23:52 -0600
  20W is only equal to 20VA when the phase angles for current and voltage are the same. Under perfect conditions from power company and...
• Re: flywheel locker?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 17:58:32 -0400
  ...lots of stuff in the archives about building your own with angle iron, and might give that a try. was wondering if anyone knew...
• Re: Head re-installation: two questions
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 20:58:00 -0600
  ...s related). > > I like a $2.00 pair of cheap Chinese angle-jaw needle nose pliers from > Harbor Freight. In a pinch (which is...
• Re: Easiest Platform to Convert to I-4 FROM?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 15:21:20 -0700
  OK, there is a detail I'd like to clear up, it seems those that know are tossing around the angle of the motor...
• Re: Burp tank mounting..?
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 17:46:08 -0500
  Doug, I got out, and built an angle iron bracket that the tank cradle can sit on. There are a place for two bolts...