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• Precision measuring tools
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 09:50:33 -0600
  ...One set of inside radius checking gauges in a plastic case. There is a progression of 23 sizes from 1/32 inch to 1...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Bilstein_B6=2C_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:37:47 -0400
  ...compressed a little by the mounting bolt. > > I took off the radius rod, and the brake caliper, to allow the lower arm to drop...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:09:08 -0700
  ...2x4" and just a little narrower, side to side, than my stock mirrors.� The 'bars' have large radius corners.���I was working about 60mi...
• Re: VW van count
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 15:13:00 -0700
  ...Heck, there are 6 Vanagons within a single block > radius > > :::of > > :::my house (I own only one of those), 3 being Westys. Those numbers...
• Re: for campers: Propane Safety
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Nov 1994 14:39:09 -0800
  ...Walker wrote: >1) a house trailer near here, and an area about 50 yards in radius, was > destroyed by a propane cylinder explosion. at...
• Re: [NVC] The Electric Potter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:25:06 -0400
  ...splitting major limbs, and > blasting chunks of bark, wood, leaves, and twigs out in a forty foot > radius from the tree. Long 4 inch...
• Re: They're GIVING Vanagons away in San Diego!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:31:07 -0800
  ...where at least 15 different ones are within a >> 2 mile radius of my house. Almost any time I go to a major >> store...
• Re: 15" alloy wheels with a 14" steel spare (?)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:33:09 -0500
  ...the Michelin Agilis 185 R14 > > Apparently they have the same rolling radius. The 205 is obviously wider > > than the 185 > > > > Andrew makes a good...
• Re: Got a new Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:43:51 -0600
  ...Rad'Fan Temp'Sensor/Switch > > Grease&Adj' Frnt WheelBear's > > Brakes? > > RadiusRod Bushings? > > Front Upper BallJoints? > > Wheel Alignment? > > WiperBlades > > > > Upgrades ~ ShudDo ~ or Know It...
• Re: Revs per mile , was: 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:55:41 -0700
  ...I suspect they might use the largest possible >> diameter, and the smallest possible rolling radius. Given that, I tend to >> use the mathematical number...
• Campground Air Conditioning for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 18 Aug 2018 21:48:02 +0000
  I live in San Diego; most of my camping is nearby or within a couple day radius.  That usually means traveling to higher elevations...
• Re: Drove a Sprinter and liked it ... NVC
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 19:44:39 -0800
  ...I made a bunch of > parking passes and donuts and was blown away with the turning radius. > My wife kept saying I was making...
• Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:12:08 +1300
  ...pad area, swept area, radius of the swept area and of course pad material, brake temperature and condition of brakefluid (and, usually overlooked, tire...
• Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Mon, 8 Feb 2016 20:04:02 -0800
  ...be Pried out of the MountEars (Loosening the FrontNut >> on the RadiusRod CanBe a Help)~ Once it is Down FarEnough so the "Bushing" >> is...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:59:45 -0600
  ...Right. (especially considering > > repair to radius arm hole) Besides, to get my Westy on level surface > > in my carport really limits the work space...
• Re: Coach Net roadside services
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 11:08:37 -0600
  ...issue with AAA towing my van home within the 100 mile > > radius. One driver complained about the driveway (narrow, other cars), but > > after the...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:18:14 -0700
  ...In that same radius there > are thousands of backyard BBQ with those tanks in use. You don't need a > permit to use it...
• Re: Pop Top Seals - Same or Not?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 13:16:29 +0000
  ...It does not fit perfectly around the rear corners, particularly on a Vanagon as it is bent in too sharp a radius, but compared...
• shoulder belts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 04:47:05 +0000
  ...The tension reel assy has radiused corners, they recommend a dremel cutoff tool for mortising out a small piece of the cabinet back in...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 21:40:43 -0500
  ...An often overlooked part is the front strut (radius) rod mounts. These wear in the center and when really worn can damage the chassis...
• Re: GPS
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Jeff
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:20:41 -0700
  ...I was then able to select the end point at the end of each day and search for campgrounds within a certain radius that...
• Re: Rear spring question
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 17 May 2013 20:00:50 -0400
  ...Remove the nut on the radius rod and the front >> steering knuckle. Jack up on the lower control arm. Remove the lower >> shock bolt...
• Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:45:36 -0700
  ...shape. >> I've put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, >> shifter linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc...
• Re: Urgency of Upper Control Arm Bushing replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 23:39:51 -0500
  ...The radius rod mounts need to be done if they have not been done recently. Lower ball joints need to be checked for play...
• Re: Boston Bob's flywheel video
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:37:07 -0700
  ...it had a > larger > >>> spring and > >>> is designed to accommodate the radius at the flywheel without being > >>> counter > >>> sunk as it is has 12...
• Re: On I4 and TIICO Exhaust Fixes
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 20:58:03 EDT
  ...I use the 4 to 2 manifold (6 bolt flange), then go to the VW bellows, then a tight radius around to a 2...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 06:55:51 -0800
  ...need to be cut out with a sawzall or grinder, the radius rod bushings will be completely shot and even the hole in the...
• Re: Tire trivia
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 06:37:48 -0800
  ...I decided to measure the loaded > radius of each of the tires I have on the ground: > > Michelin XC LT4 195/7R14: 11.75...
• Porsche transaxle in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 19:46:11 +1200
  ...I am looking at the possibility of having my CLK alloys turned to clear the calipers; they just need skimming of 2.5mm radius...
• Re: Rear trailing arm repair: Port Townsend (WA) Muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Sep 2014 14:05:50 -0700
  ...Excellent info and tips as usual Dennis! The front arms are the old style; stamped metal with the 3 bolt radius rod. They were...
• RE: UniLaredos, Yoko 370G LT etc.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 20 Mar 97 11:23:21 PST
  ...overall width 8.1 Inflated overall diameter 25.6 Loaded Static Radius 11.9 Loaded Revolutions per mile 818 Mileage Warranty Miles 50,000...
• Re: [NVC] The Electric Potter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 19:00:18 -0500
  ...splitting major limbs, and >> blasting chunks of bark, wood, leaves, and twigs out in a forty foot >> radius from the tree. Long 4 inch...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 09:24:28 -0700
  ...need to be cut out with a sawzall or grinder, the radius rod > bushings will be completely shot and even the hole in the...
• Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:47:23 -0800
  ...go for a set of these 16's .........the ball seat radius thing being different bothers me, though the right lug bolts or nuts...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:11:14 -0500
  ...Front radius rod and lower control arm mounts in addition to ball joints become labor intensive fast. Body work and window-door seals. Interior...
• Re: Vanagon Alternative...just thinking
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 15 May 2022 12:59:06 -0700
  ...Really good visibility, great turning radius, excellent for parking. Also fun to drive / putter on 2 lane highways but not so much fun driving...
• Re: Campground Air Conditioning for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sat, 18 Aug 2018 16:56:25 -0500
  ...most of my camping is nearby or within a couple day > radius. That usually means traveling to higher elevations. Humidity is > low; temps may...
• Re: [NVC] The Electric Potter
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 16:06:41 +0900
  ...splitting major limbs, and :::blasting chunks of bark, wood, leaves, and twigs out in a forty foot :::radius from the tree. Long 4 inch...
• Re: Teenage Vanagon Drivers
  Historical mailing list - Joe Chasse
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:23:01 -0400
  ...3.Stability = the turn radius on these things in extremely short, great for getting into tough spaces but not great for taking hairpin turns...
• Re: Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:12:00 -0700
  ...the > curvature radius is different) > > > So these are all my thoughts. Now it's your turn to help solve the puzzle. > Thanks in advance...
• Vanagon List appears to be working now.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 9 Feb 2016 03:42:30 +0000
  ...be Pried out of the MountEars (Loosening the FrontNut > on the RadiusRod CanBe a Help)~ Once it is Down FarEnough so the "Bushing" > is...
• Re: Does anyone have experience with these specific points? Was Re: Vanagon vs Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:12:42 -0500
  ...Non-PS vanagons have very tight turning radius = can get into very tight spots but you have to provide the muscle power yourself. PS...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 20:06:13 -0500
  ...need to be cut out with a sawzall or grinder, the radius rod bushings will be completely shot and even the hole in the...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:38:47 -0800
  ...An often overlooked part is the >> front strut (radius) rod mounts. These wear in the center and when really >> worn can damage the chassis...
• Re: Drove a Sprinter and liked it ... NVC
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 22:07:29 -0800
  ...I made a bunch of >> parking passes and donuts and was blown away with the turning radius. >> My wife kept saying I was making...
• Re: Vgon Crash Tests
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 21:38:04 -0800
  ...I've been going to wrecking yards around Dallas Texas and a hundred mile radius for seven years and I've never seen a...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 May 2016 21:25:14 -0700
  ...On 5/6/16, Alistair Bel <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > My last purchase of rear shoes fit the radius very closely. I wish I...
• Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:06:32 -0700
  ...The bottom radius has to be closed tighter and the upper wider. > It's obviously possible to do. I've tried a few years...
• Re: Road stabiliy issues or swaying in the wind
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:32:22 +1200
  ...it means that if you're caught-out by a decreasing-radius bend, you may plow nose-first off the road. Note that it...
• Re: 14" or 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 19:35:49 -0500
  ...slightly-larger rolling radius improves speedometer accuracy >5. great looks - your vehicle looks like it should have to begin with! > >GoWesty has several wheel...
• Adding overhead a/c system to Westy..frank..Got Pics??(was:Re:Odd A/Ccontraption
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 12:34:33 EDT
  ...To clear the > stove/sink cover when opening, I used a router to open a smooth radius on > the cover. All hoses made by...
• Custom 15" wheels? Why not go to the Source?
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Fri, 11 May 2001 10:58:46 EDT
  ...6 mm diameter hub bore 14 mm bolt holes with bulge radiused seat Load Capacity of 1984 Lbs. (900kg) Oh, and we want cool...
• Re: Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:28:45 -0700
  ...Looking at the radius rod, when it is no longer level you will experience increased nose dive under braking as those forces will want...
• Tire rollout, per jbrandt@hpl
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 10:18:37 -0800
  ...can use common math to get an actual wheel diameter or radius for your particular wheelset (sorry JB). In metrics we learned that any...
• Re: Got a new Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:28:49 -0700
  ...Rad'Fan Temp'Sensor/Switch > > Grease&Adj' Frnt WheelBear's > > Brakes? > > RadiusRod Bushings? > > Front Upper BallJoints? > > Wheel Alignment? > > WiperBlades > > > > Upgrades ~ ShudDo ~ or Know It...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:12:22 -0700
  ...that. > > To further complicate things, the repaired worn radius arm hole has a > "new" radius arm with inner nut set to OLD arm nut...
• Vanagon Thoughts (was RE: SUV Bashing)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 22:06:33 -0800
  ...It's a practical vehicle, has the same turning radius as the Golf, fit's in smaller garages. I know a guy who's...
• Re: GPS
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:49:18 -0700
  ...I was then able > to select the end point at the end of each day and search for campgrounds > within a certain radius that...
• Re: Syncro bad handling problem
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:10:19 -0700
  ...Check the Caster of the front end and radius rod mounts. Jacking the rear will reduce the caster angle and cause the twitchy over...
• Re: Fuel Price Gouging - Again - It jumped nearly $1 locally
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:45:09 -0800
  ...Plus the school, grocery store, my work, and both of my wifes stores are within a three mile(maybe less) radius of our house...