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• Re: Cleaning up CV joint for spare
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:40:54 -0500
  ...wrote: >> >> >> >> > What I do: >> >> > Before disassembling the joint, take a center punch and put a mark on >> >> the >> >> > three main parts, on the same...
• Re: Heidelberg cassette ??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 13:30:51 EST
  ...catalogue automotive radio seller with a website that allows you to punch in your vehicle make and model and see which radios will fit...
• Re: Ideas for adding water outlets to Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 13:20:36 -0700
  ...I would probably not punch new holes in the tank nor add complexity to the drain cap for fear of snagging it and coming...
• Re: Engine out, CHErry picker is a pain in the ....
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:03:13 -0700
  ...on the ground), that has small rope on it, tied into punched holes, to pull it on the ground. It is still heavy to...
• Re: THAT slow??? was: Synchro Power?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 12:38:26 -0500
  ...air mixture in the cylinder is denser and therefore harder to punch a spark through. Dave 87 Wolfsburg 90 Westfalia At 08:11 AM...
• Re: 87 Westy has loss of power, also '87 westy O2 sensor...
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 09:14:48 -0700
  ...Advice? tap it (hard) with a hammer and punch ... or a socket extension. just some solid piece of metal that you can place against...
• Re: front wheel bearing questions...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 08:32:43 -0500
  ...The races > can be removed with a flat tip punch and new ones installed using the > old race, a block of wood, and a...
• Re: Remove Broken Stud: Web Page
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:03:15 -0700
  ...next step but I could barely make a dent beyond the punch mark in the end of the piece. I finally pulled the head...
• Re: Brake Bleeding Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:15:17 -0700
  ...you want . a clear bottle ....like a qt glass juice bottle.. punch a hole in the cap so that your 'bleed hose' fits in...
• Re: Drive flange OUT - now the seal?!
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 14:42:16 -0500
  ...Should I try a torch, knowing it'll melt the rubber, or keep trying with a punch/screwdriver? What about pliers if I can...
• Re: American Le Mans Series Campout in Wisconsin?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 23:13:19 -0600
  ...Bring a camera! > >So - here's the punchline: Anybody interested in making a campout at the >track? (There full camping facilities etc there) > >Want...
• Re: Living in a van
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Sat, 25 May 2002 00:10:05 -0500
  ...is to take a large plastic bag, fill it with leaves, punch holes in the bottom and filter the wash water through it. Then...
• Re: Arm rest pivot repair
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:26:23 -0500
  ...the > > pin will gouge/tear the armrest vinyl when you are punching it out. > > > > once roll pin is out, slide the armrest off the...
• Re: Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
  Sat, 28 Jun 2014 16:12:56 -0700
  ...Those not in the know - often > punch it out and it never gets replaced and that's wrong. The bushing is an > NLA item...
• Re: Shift Linkage Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 11:43:25 -0700
  ...to the inside of one side (the side with three holes punched in it, I think the holes were there to hold on the...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:59:00 +0000
  ...and gave me a lesson in wheel bearing replacement. "use a punch to tap em out, find a socket the same diameter to put...
• Re: Speedo calibration
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 09:51:07 +0200
  ...my GL the speedo cable (inner) plugs into a square hole punched in the > left front outer wheel bearing dust cover, from there the...
• Vancouver VW Show vs. Rockslide
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 22 May 1996 17:26:47 -0700 (PDT)
  ...When we checked with the hotel people, we found that the highways folks had managed to punch one lane through it just a couple...
• Grease Needles for CVs, Rabbit Joke /f
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 18:58:47 -0700
  ...Before you go out and punch holes in your CV boots, however, stop and ask yourself, if the old grease is missing, where did...
• Re: GoWesty's headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 09:41:03 -0800
  Hey Frank, Do you (or anyone?) know anything about wiring up the little driving lamps that fit into those little holes punched in the...
• Re: mpg enhancements
  Historical mailing list - ray landers
  Fri, 4 Nov 1994 07:01:29 -0800 (PST)
  ...back to allow the air to smoothly return to the hole punched in it by the passing vehicle. this would reduce, not eliminate but...
• Re: so that's what it was!
  Historical mailing list - Erik C Peterson
  Sun, 8 Jun 1997 22:27:27 -0700 (PDT)
  ...SheEOOT! =8ADon't mean nothin' but instead of > punching that reset button he disconnected the o2 sensor! =8AEngine begins > running rich, no one can...
• Re: 1983 (air-cool) veneer wallpaper restoration
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 18 Jul 2017 22:03:58 +0000
  ...at how good it looks. Let dry and trim the edges. Punch through small fastener holes from the back so you know where to...
• Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:20:43 -0400
  ...needed it, if I had a platform to keep it from punching a hole in the ground. Last time I had the table saw...
• RE: odometer quirkiness
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 8 Jul 97 20:14:58 UT
  ...I've cured all mine by taking the odometer apart and using a machinist's center punch to make a few "dings" on the...
• Re: 84 Vanagon GL Intake Air sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 19:14:51 -0700
  ...when i take off from a dead stop or just try to accelerate quickly, like passing gear (punch it) i am "hopping" its not...
• Re: Radiator cardboard and its replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:12:18 -0800
  ...I then used a hole-punch to put holes in the places I was going to attach it at, using zip-ties and screws...
• Re: Unbeliever-more Friday
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:17:50 -0800
  ...and ending with the same >>> punch line. >>> >>> or maybe....................... 'an ugly vanagon owner walks into a shop >>> with his or her two kids' ............etc...
• Re: Mention of the Possible New MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:22:59 -0400
  ...I want to punch the television >> everytime I see one! :-) >> >>>> Hmmm, I thought VW just put all their $40K versions on the lot. >> >> A...
• Re: holes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:18:43 -0500
  ...You may be able to take some stiff fabric (window screen might work) and get a cheap hole punch set (like from harbor freight...
• Re: Back from checking out 1986 Westy GL with Buick!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 13:41:59 -0800
  ...Anyways, the engine sure does pack a punch! You have to be light on the pedal or your burning rubber or at least spinning...
• Re;Was head leak; then ring and valve. Turned into rebuild. Now,
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 22:26:04 -0500
  ...the divits and patch the case assemble the halfs and then punch the bore ( price may vary )$150 and up mostly up Karl the...
• Re: front wheel bearing questions...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Feller
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 10:04:13 -0400
  ...The races can be removed with a flat tip punch and new ones installed using the old race, a block of wood, and a...
• 84 Watercooled has exhaust pipes that are so hot they are gl
  Historical mailing list - Jackie DeVries
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 15:38:22 -0400
  ...I thought I'd mention is that the catalytic converter is punched out (i.e. empty) and I really don't want to have...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:12:28 EDT
  ...and flat before hitting the broken off bolt with a centre punch and try to get it as centred as possible. Start with a...
• Re: NEED HELP W/ THERMOSTAT HOUSING
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 06:30:31 EDT
  ...Try giving them a sharp smack with an appropriate size punch and large weighty hammer. Then try inserting a good hex bit on a...
• Re: TiiCo Question - One Man's Answer
  Historical mailing list - Richie Chunda
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 09:47:25 EDT
  ...Fabricate a hose bard adapter with the same thread as your sparkplug (If nothing else, punch out the insulator from a sparkplug and affix...
• Re: Exaust
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 21:43:27 -0500
  ...Then smack the center with a sharp punch. This will keep the drill bit from wandering. Start with a 1/16" bit. Make sure...
• Odd sound from rear end...(not Friday and no smart 'subject' remarks please)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:13:49 -0800
  ...Kind of a gnarly buzzy sound that only comes with a big load at low speeds and low RPMs...So if I punch it...
• New Canvas Adventure
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 10:17:49 -0800
  ...I resorted to using an ice pick to pre-punch the holes before inserting the screws. This helped. The canvas is heavier and coarser...
• Re: exhaust stud removal broken more info
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 22:41:05 -0400
  ...so after using a chisle and >> center punch to cu the nuts off of 2 studs and thinking im golden the >> last bolt after...
• Re: RATS!! All that work, now Dometic won't cool on LP
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:16:17 -0700
  ...I use a finishing nail or some such to punch a hole. The > > > hole should let the water level return to the same on...
• Re: tiico's, subies and diesels oh my...
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 16:45:46 -0700
  ...engines, all you would need is dyno data and gear >> ratios. Punch >> it in on the spreadsheet, do a little Excel work, and bammo...
• Re: Engine Racing (not racing engine...)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:34:59 -0700
  ...I have to throw it into neutral and give the accelerator a hard punch to drop the rpm. Tell me what to check. Thanks...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 21:43:39 -0700
  ...which i changed > about 6 years ago. > > Did I get sucker-punched by the GoWesty doom and gloom scenarios of blazing > vanagons with failed...
• Re: Speedo repair question
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 13:16:36 -0400
  ...this repair. > > Same idea, but I found that a square faced punch and very light tap > with hammer did same. Also, as per your...
• Re: Oil change experience
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 14:04:36 -0700
  ...Unfortunately, they don't take the filter, so I punch a hole in the bottom (a nail set works great) and drain it (flip...
• Re: windshield wiper repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:56:26 -0700
  ...The >> GoWesty procedure says to file the stud off flat, punch the center, then >> drill it, then tap it. Interestingly, I mentioned such a...
• Re: broken spark plug removal?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 01:20:00 EDT
  ...When you get close to the threads just take a punch and catch the edge of what remains of the sparkplug and collapse it...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 15:49:26 -0500
  ...2x6 to increase foot area of jack > Small Crescent wrench > Center punch > Pliers with side cutters > Leather gloves > LED double AA flashlight or headband...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 20:18:26 -0500
  ...so, like a rank neophyte dumb-butt, I tried the old punch and hammer trick. Wrong thing to do!!! I managed to break that...
• Re: Check Compression: Warm or cold engine?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 12 May 2003 19:40:28 -0700
  ...I've just done simple center punch test on OEM and AMC heads and the AMCs are harder alloy so they will probably fair...
• Re: Vanagon iPhone dock ideas
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 6 Feb 2011 15:13:48 -0800
  ...It really punches through the > Infinity > >> speakers I installed last year. We have a recent law here in WA > requiring > >> hands-free devices for...
• Re: Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:15:49 -0700
  ...If needed, I'm sure a punch mark or two >> might suffice to keep a bearing race from turning. >> >> Heck. Even the large Phillips...
• Re: Rear Oil Seal (Flywheel) Leak
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:28:47 -0500
  ...Machine shops typically punch it out when mounting for machining - and it doesn't get put back in. I think they assume a new...
• Re: Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:21:24 -0400
  ...I tapped the hole closed with a 1/8" flat head punch (thanks for that one Scott). This stopped the leak to the point...
• Re: Cost of Hobbies
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 09:59:39 -0400
  ...Somebody, please punch holes in this bald attempt at rationalization!!! -Rodney
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 20 May 2003 21:55:59 -0700
  ...it was a sucker punch from some guy that I didn't even know, had never seen before and had never spoken to. Oh...
• Re: /f Road hazards
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Sat, 1 Jul 1995 07:50:12 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I feel sick, expecting to see dented sheet metal or a punched out headlight or something. No damage! None! And no retread chunks imbedded...
• Re: Talking about tools and side of the road :-)
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:55:49 -0800
  ...nail I found on the side >> of >> the road as a punch. >> Regards, >> Courtney >> > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > www.crescentbeachguitar...