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• Re: Tranporting 4 Kayaks and gear with Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 9 Mar 2014 18:44:42 -0500
  Jonce, I've seen top racks with high bars. The boats are laid in on their sides, and strapped. Of course, it will kill...
• Moderator Comment Re: NVC: What is the range of a squirrel?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 18:43:19 -0700
  ...Hadn't thought of that in spite of what were likely >> squirrel attacks on some Clif bars this Spring > .......................... > > But Mr. Squirrel lives in...
• starter relay,bars leaks,Newark Electronics
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 18:01:50 -0600
  Sorry,guys,when I said any 12v relay would work I was just assuming I was talking to fellow technicians. You do need a...
• Re: coil spring adjusters \ 73 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Jun 1996 17:36:38 -0400
  ...be considered to raise the rear end due to sagging torsion bars. The same advice applies to using Air Shocks - another no-no. Itsa...
• Re: ETKA scrolling
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 13:35:12 -0700
  ...This will give you the scroll bars on the side of the typical mac window. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is...
• Re: No need to jump on breaker bars
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 22:59:57 -0800
  Yeah and it's not made in USA, atleast for a long while now. It's another formerly made in USA product copied by...
• Re: Overheating, smoking, rough running
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:38:14 -0400
  ...I used Bars Lead Head Gasket Repair on my son's 91 BMW 325i, when it had 200k on it. Followed the procedures to...
• Re: I've located some Vanagons for sale in RI!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:02:41 -0700
  ...s, tho...) I did see a white SIKA with black roll bars > around and > over the cab, etc. Anyone on the list? > > Mike B.
• Re: Mechanics using customer supplied parts.. Was bars leaks
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:08:19 EDT
  In a message dated 17/09/2009 9:23:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Finally ! WELL said Bob...
• Re: 86 syncro rear brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:42:49 -0800
  Remove the skid bars and driveshaft, then lower the nose of the trans......... sound right ? Seems like that's what would be necessary on...
• Re: halloween topic
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 08:39:35 -0600
  Karl Ploessl wrote: > even after taking showers people still could smell us when we walked into > bars. That was years ago during grad school...
• third vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Fri, 9 May 2003 13:05:28 -0700
  ...Some were 4WD with brush bars and off-road lights, and I could swear I saw a couple with poptops and camper conversions, with...
• Re: Fast Forward's "undercover" TDI project for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:53:13 -0500
  ...be 1.5" plus the difference in 2wd and syncro carrier bars which is around 2". so that would give a total drop of...
• Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 10:38:17 -0500
  Chris we'll see where this goes. It may be possible that John may be able to modify the syncro 16 arches so they...
• OE Vanagon Diesel engine mounting hardware on eBay
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 2 May 2006 20:31:01 -0700
  ...Post 1982 Engine Mounting Bars - item # 8062323000 Oil Filler Tube, extension and cap - item # 8062324681 Passenger side metal mount - item # 8062325332 David Marshall Fast...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 May 2013 08:04:00 -0700
  The diesel carrier bars are not the only parts to copy. There is also the diesel oil pan and the aluminum mounts that bolt...
• Intermittent coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 21:11:57 -0400
  ...Last night I put in some Bars Leak and more coolant after my van peed over the parking lot at work. No leak overnight...
• Paulchen accessories wanted
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 00:58:03 -0700
  ...rack extension with support brackets 2 telescoping rails 2 load reinforcement bars which extend support from the basic rack to the vehicule bumper Thanks...
• FS: brush guard/bull bars for fiberglass bumpered vans..any interest?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 12:20:13 EST
  i am going to be making my own brush guard/bull bar for my fiberglass bumpered van. ive come up with a design that...
• Inline conversion parts-four and five-cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 15:01:12 -0700
  ...Includes both support bars, mounts and aluminum castings, bell housing and dust shield, starter, oil pan, oil pick up, flywheel, and many of the...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:41:01 -0800
  ...and are pretty tired anyway.........Bars Leak might buy some time....... but it's likely the real repair is to do the head gaskets...
• Re: Mechanics using customer supplied parts.. Was bars leaks
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:57:21 -0400
  ...Was bars leaks If you've ever been on the shop owner side of the counter, you might have a different perspective. I personally...
• Re: Opinions wanted! - Vanagon Side Bar prototype
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 21:57:52 -0500
  ...would also be in order of price as > well. > > These side bars are very light weight and bolt securely to the frame of the...
• Re: 1981 Rialta-Welcome Me Back
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Mar 2015 22:46:27 -0500
  ...Not the half, and front bars for the sleeper, roof. Take a look into my Twitter, for Photos. @acbutlerDANDY The seats, and top, look...
• Re: pry bars - was off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 8 Oct 2013 06:44:52 -0700
  I just use some chisels that I ground to the right width on a bench grinder. The chisel works as a wedge between the...
• Re: Friday - Johnny Law - Customs
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 17:56:41 -0700
  ...Candy bars. Stuffed pigs... any >other ideas that wouldn't get me detained at the >border? Maybe i could get several little beepers i...
• Re: gas price (was stealth camping)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:29:19 -0500
  ...sure, across the street is AmPm gas station, gas at 3.55 > a gallon; I filled up in Barstow on my way here and...
• Re: Thicker anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 25 Apr 2017 14:31:37 -0400
  ...replace both the front and rear sway bars together for > balanced, > safe, handling. > > The Addco bars are 1" front and 7/8" rear and...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:52:48 -0700
  ...It's a full width two-bar rack, with the > cross bars made from Alaskan yellow cedar, appx. 2x4" and just a little > narrower...
• For Sale (F)
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 22:21:36 -0500
  ...Curb feelers, neon undercarriage lights (green), hydraulic suspension with remote, winch, brush bars, fender flares, Corinthian leather throughout. Collection of "Scent Tree" air fresheners...
• 1986 Vanagon GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 18:11:49 -0600
  ...Had very small leak from right head which is no more after BARs leak (1000 miles ago.) Tan in color. Middle seat has been...
• Re: I-4 conversion: power steering lines
  Historical mailing list - VW4X4
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 07:35:33 -0500
  ...small enought to fit in the area between the engine suppport bars, the >diesel pan, and the block. > Problem: The pressure line from the...
• Spare Tire Holder
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 31 May 2006 20:14:21 +0000
  ...without rubbing or hitting anything important? If I cut the top bars, will the tire bounce around too much, pinch a hose, or rub...
• Re: Head leak
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 11:17:02 +0000
  ...but stuff like "Bars Leak" are pure crap! they clogued rad > and heater core with time. It's like putting a bandaid on an...
• Re: Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 20 Dec 2012 07:59:11 -0800
  ...2x4 cross bars, some galvanized eye lag bolts screwed into the edges to make tying stuff on easier. Quick N Easy really are quick...
• Re: Overland Engines
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 19:57:10 -0500
  ...Had to make a new left motor mount, redoing the carrier bars because I found a 5 speed transmission, and that scoots the motor...
• Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 17:49:27 -0700
  ...How the devil do you >> get that torque value?? >> >> I'm working on the ground, so long cheater bars are out. Just not enough...
• Re: Roof racks on non westies
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:36:58 -0700
  ...phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > I am looking to purchase some roof bars for a sunroof syncro. > I need to know what systems work as...
• Re: 2.1L heads leaking @ -10?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 17:55:57 -0800
  ...http://barsleaks.com Stuart FranD wrote: > > Tom emailed me and I'm putting it on the list because I have > another question: > Can the...
• Another Westy conversion
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 08:36:14 -0800
  ...Russ said that in this particular conversion the diesel vanagon mounting bars/tubes (the ones that run fore-and aft on either side of...
• boston trip [MinVC]
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 15:53:18 -0700
  ...places to eat of high quality, theaters, jazz clubs, other music clubs, good brewpubs/bars, other things to do out in the evening. am...
• Re: Alignment?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 12:17:51 -0700
  ...The outside is worn to the wear bars and the inside almost looks new. Looks like a visit to an alignment professional is in...
• ARB bull bars
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 09:46:55 -0800
  Hi Gang! Back in my redneck Toyota 4WD days, the best bull bar in the business was made by ARB in australia. There were...
• Re: Cell Phone and the Internet
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 3 May 2005 15:04:02 -0600
  ...Most of the places I camp the bars on my cell phone disappear. I like it that way. Of course if I run into...
• Re: Reflectors on back of van
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 23:46:24 -0500
  <<I've done design work for trucking fleets who call these features "worry bars." They're designed to keep the brights out of the...
• I4 Engine mounting
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 06:47:36 -0700
  ...The bearer bars are on rubber bushings > and then the engine is tied to them with rubber bushings as well. I've > heard the...
• Re: fs 84 gl
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:18:53 -0700
  ...and a tow truck- For Sale can't even get enough bars to contact his lawyer The only other person who actually knows For...
• Re: NVC (Friday) For the Aviators in our group
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 25 May 2018 09:16:45 -0700
  Way back when like 1960 I soloed in one of these it had big fat tires we used to land on sand bars in...
• vanagons DO drive better with sway bars
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 09:29:07 -0400 (EDT)
  all, Sunday I found out that my '83 westy had broken its connector in the sway bar sometime in its past....I never noticed...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 22:31:11 -0700
  ...I used the '83 carrier bars. The '83 diesel had the 5-spd. which is the same length as the ACW. The tranny that...
• Suspension-2nd try
  Historical mailing list - Michael Norden
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 08:08:11 -0800
  ...Anyone have any suggestions for what worked great for them, and did it meet all of their expectations? Sway bars, springs, wheel spacers or...
• What is the Euro equivalent to diamond plate sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
  Sat, 10 Jan 2004 03:13:39 -0600
  ...I'm talking about the stuff you see on the top of the authentic Projekt2 bull bars, sometimes used on the top of Landrover...
• Re: Winter tire option
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 09:21:43 -0800
  ...new tire when you hit the wear bars instead of 1/2 way to the wear bars on the CS/CQ's and these...
• Re: sway bar bushings
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:10:15 -0700
  ...sway bar bushings > > > > I've notices some discussion about sway bars recently. I assume that > > both the Addco and Empi (and others) will improve...
• Re: [Syncro] Installing jumpseats
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 22:32:15 EST
  ...round bars in it that is welded to the eurovan's floor, and the eurovan's jumpseat feet "lock" around these bars... not some...
• Re: Thicker anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 25 Apr 2017 09:52:36 -0700
  ...I installed Addco sway bars front and rear and the change was amazing, and made the van much safer. The Vanagon could no doubt...
• 1981 Rialta-Welcome Me Back
  Historical mailing list - adam butler
  Wed, 4 Mar 2015 18:36:10 -0600
  ...Not the half, and front bars for the sleeper, roof. Take a look into my Twitter, for Photos. @acbutlerDANDY The seats, and top, look...
• Re: How to remove rear pulley on a 2.1
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:32:54 -0600
  ...Howard >for the rear main seal leak. >Might not hurt to try 'Rear Main Oil Seal Leak Fix' ... >an oil additive .. >Barsleak has theirs...
• Re: Koni Shock adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 14:14:24 -0500
  ...Konis on my '86 Full Westy with F&R Addco sway bars and 215/65r16 Michelin Hydroedge tires (Load Range 98) was at the...
• RE: 911 engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Walter Dahlstrom
  Wed, 23 Nov 1994 16:13:34 -0800 (PST)
  ...series 8 inch wide tyres (ha ha) for the Westies? Sway bars or springs. I can imagine everything I own flying from side to...