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• Question about EV sliding door repair, NVC
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 08:06:04 -0400
  ...There is an air gap about 1/2” between the bottom of the door and the seal. Now, by looking at the picture it...
• Re: attention all u.s. military veterans ...
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 21:20:56 -0400
  ...the ________________________! (you fill in the gap) > > > > > >Tyrone > > No one has mentioned who wrote the "bill or law". Wouldn't it be prudent > to castigate...
• Re: Hot Footwell Kit and Luggage Rack Screaming
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 10:30:39 -0700
  ...If you look closely, you will see the gaps on both sides under the pop top front edge and just behind the end of...
• Fw: magic mossies
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 23:55:26 -0500
  ...The little monsters were getting in through the gaps in the roof vent screen. The screen doesn't make a bug proof seal at...
• Re: FS: Vanagon diesel, needs engine work
  Historical mailing list - Joe Hunt
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 21:14:42 EDT
  ...Asking $900, located in Gapland, > Maryland, which is about an hour west of Baltimore or Washington DC. > > Also, still up for grabs is an...
• Intermittent Miss on one cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 18:03:07 -0500
  ...Replaced spark plugs using correct heat range and gap Ignition wires show 5400 ohms resistance end to end New injector in questionable cylinder Swapped...
• Re: how do you break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 13:38:03 -0700
  ...Fri, 16 Apr 2004 16:11:54 +0100 > >Hi Mark, > >I used a kitchen fork, bent it to fit through the gap between the...
• Stubborn Exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:02:25 -0700
  ...Tried some high- temperature metal gunk to fill in the gaps, then reassembled but didn't really seem to help :(. FYI, I put the...
• Re: Where is the dust coming from?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 25 Jun 2023 17:45:41 -0500
  ...ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > Nope, > > I’m going with either a gap around the hoses or one or more of the plastic oval shaped...
• Re: WTB Carat Springs
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 15:56:24 -0400
  ...I'm looking for a > full set of carat springs to replace the gigantic wheel gap that I have on > my 85 GL tintop...
• Re: Bobo Iceskater
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Nov 94 12:25:44 AST
  ...The back of the bus pivotted around gracefully, initiating a 360 that brought us round to that little gap between the cars. I drove...
• '80 air-cooled power loss
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 10:17:37 -0500
  ...fuel tank fuel pump fuel filter replaced breather/vacuum lines charged battery/cleaned connections checked timing - 7.5 btdc plugs look good - gap .028...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:38:31 -0400
  ...it > > > open at the perimeter of the "saddle" and weld in metal to bridge the > > > gap...basically adding to the fuel capacity.... doable? > > > > > > chris > > > > > >
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to Start - but now it does!! Hip Hip Huzzah!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:19:56 -0500
  The coil being a coil, you have a great length of wire that, if it breaks, makes a gap that will fluctuate a lot...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Wind]
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 14:05:10 -0700
  ...Positioning of the rings gaps and clamp screw is tricky as you need to slide the cylinder on at a 90 degree from normal...
• Re: East Coast Salt
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 20:47:40 -0400
  ...If you manage to wash away all the salt, you're fine, but you might as well wash it into the gaps, seams and...
• Re: piston deck height 1mm low - OK to use?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:52:26 -0400
  ...If you really want that slight extra power consider Total Seal gapless piston rings. Dennis Sent from my Windows Phone ________________________________ From: Tom Lambas Sent...
• Westy Sink Pump Inop
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 10:48:20 -0400
  ...Also, does anyone know how to properly gap the three prong spark plugs? I've got a misfire somewhere and want to clean and...
• Re: Favorite brake shoes/pads?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 10:01:40 EDT
  ...The cheapest place for parts are from GAPA.com. one of the drums came (brand new mind you) warped, and needed slight turning, which...
• Re: '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 14:45:48 -0400
  ...pic-up) in the distributor, check this one for any slack, gap, broken parts. -Swap ECU -Carefully clean all possible grounds; check all connector...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Mystery Solved
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 20:14:09 -0700
  ...Good thing I didn't believe the tech at German Transaxle who told me the "negative gap" meant I needed my final drive rebuilt...
• Re: flipped windows?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 22 May 2012 10:07:18 +0000
  ...Reverse > the > windows and rain will probably be driven between the panes into the > van. > The gap might even whistle. I'd welcome your...
• Re: [vjmc] tune up sequence- Timing Tools
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:54:15 -0400
  ...I find that setting the point gap with only a feeler guage often yields improper dwell settings which as I understand it are all...
• 70mm Fuel Filler Neck Slightly Better Before/After PICS + Insights poss tips and "Thanks!"
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 7 Jan 2011 18:48:45 -0800
  ...Like at least a 1/4" gap at forward side. Given what I've found, I suspect my aftermarket tank and/or frame alignment...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:28:54 -0400
  ...C=length of thread and reach, (d=extended tip) Next C =copper, S=Silver If an "X" = extended gap such as .060. The new...
• GoWesty OEM pop-top seal not recommended
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 11:25:17 -0800
  ...I’ve tried numerous adjustments, which takes time, and while it comes close there is still a noticeable gap between the pop-top and...
• Re: door edge seals
  Historical mailing list - Boucheron
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 11:25:36 -0500
  ...89 the other day that it has rubber seals > filling the gap at the leading edge of the front doors, seals my '87 > does...
• Appropriate VW musicians....
  Historical mailing list - Greg Schmidt
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 09:47:30 -0600 (CST)
  ...in their careers made VW emblems trendy fashion attire! Unfortunately, the Gap didn't stock them, and some of our Busses became unwilling donors...
• steering relay gear
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 23:04:44 -0400
  ...how much? do these things go bad? any adjustments or stop gap measures to take before replacement? Anyway to make sure this is the...
• Re: Gap? .03" = .762mm??
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 11:31:42 EDT
  In a message dated 10/8/00 9:00:20 AM, stebbins@AUCEGYPT.EDU writes: << Can someone please confirm that .03 inches is .762...
• Re: Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 6 May 2002 11:40:06 -0400
  ...your van, you are basically looking rearward, leaving a 15�-20� gap between your true peripheral vision of what is adjacent/aligned with your...
• Re: squeek is driving me nuts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:24:19 +0000
  ...the glass that it, scrapes it, you want it to, that gap, if wider will allow muskys in. so to keep it from scraping...
• Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 19 Oct 2016 18:59:23 +0000
  ...I'm thinking of applying some epoxy putty (gasoline resistant) when installing the Sender to fill the potential gaps of the mating surfaces.  Maybe...
• DIGEST mode - reply
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Bebb
  Sun, 29 Jun 1997 22:00:49 +0100
  ...Often you get question and several answers in the one hit, saves you replying unnecessarily or allows to to fill in the gaps in...
• Re: Diamler chrysler vw...another article.
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 16:55:06 -0600
  ...The move would help VW fill a gap in its product line-up after abandoning plans for an updated version of its 1960s classic...
• Re: uh-oh
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:52:07 -0500
  ...I measured that > 5 times. > So 3mm gap, head to block is right. So this gasket, it is the black rubber gasket at the...
• Re: Westy top bunk rubbing inside of top
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:31:45 -0700
  ...My solution was to remove the flip-over part of the bunk and install a custom made piece to cover the gap and keep...
• help needed defining shift linkage adjustment procedure
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 16:21:03 -0700
  ...do you guys measure the gap at the front with the transmission in it's natural resting neutral state, or do you get a...
• Re: Shady Boy: That bad in wind?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 20 Feb 2014 18:41:17 -0800
  ...There is a gap between the rain gutter and the awning's storage case. Rain can drool in, which is not fun if your...
• Re: Under the rear folding seat
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:27:24 -0500
  ...down the sides to keep this stuff from > dropping in the gap on my '84, and I'll do it again on this one...
• fixing old heat exchangers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 11:56:22 -0600 (CST)
  ...Btw, the Al-foil can also be used to seal the gaps between the heater boxes and the tubes and flaps, etc., that make...
• Vanagon 1.9 oil pan bell housing clearance???
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
  Sun, 30 May 1999 21:15:46 -0400
  ...I will measure the gap with a feeler guage to be sure but I think it around .020" Thank you all for the help...
• '87 gl tranny mount & air conditioner questions
  Historical mailing list - se7en
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 21:27:44 -0800
  ...So many gaps to fill. So glad for "The List". Thanks in advance, Arlen
• Pop top seal
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 19:46:51 -0800
  ...I installed it so the flush side is facing the outside, but there is a small gap all the way around between it and...
• Re: Frtidge Door Mod (Need feedback)
  Historical mailing list - Serge Laplante
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 20:56:02 -0500
  ...So when you cut it, it slides back in its groove leaving a gap. You can reposition it and use small nails to keep...
• Vanagon Themed Mix Tape
  Historical mailing list - Jim Stout
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 21:13:49 -0600
  ...Double Dutch Bus - The Gap Band 7. Catch The Bus - Mingo Fishtrap 8. Little Blue Volkswagen - Les McCann & Joja Wendt 9. Go VW, Go...
• Re: sliding door popping open
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 13:00:47 -0700
  ...Note that when you decrease the gap at the lower rear corner you also increase the gap the front lower corner but in a...
• Re: Plastic fuel line part - replace with what?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:18:19 -0500
  ...If theres a > gap between the grommet and the coupler/union, then wrap some of that > stretchy heavy duty black 3M wire insulation around...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:40:51 -0700
  ...RPM sensor reads > this > > gap > > > > > > > as TDC for #1 cylinder. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > With sensor removed, and gap on gear lined up with RPM sensor > hole > > in...
• On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:12:16 -0800
  ...I pulled the plugs and replaced them with clean re-gapped ones but no improvement. I inspected the plug wires and they are in...
• Re: Westy Stove Grates
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 11:17:26 -0800
  ...I can get some stove grate inserts to fill the > >> annoying gap over the Westy stove burner?" > > > > I got the one's Frank Condelli...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Wed, 24 May 2006 15:39:01 -0600
  ...it's amazing what > gunk between the throttle plae and throttle body can do to the switch gaps. > > Tim Indeed I did, when I...
• 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
  Tue, 11 Apr 95 11:55:20 -0500
  ...How did you know you were getting excessive gap? I have 35k miles on my 90 and have not changed plugs. Seems to be...
• Re: stop leak=stop gap? or how to find an oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 12:25:41 +0100
  My 1981 VW Camper 2.0 Litre Air-cooled also had a very bad leak before I replaced the engine. The large oil seal...
• Help with Distributor removal/replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 07:57:31 -0700
  ...check gap (dad taught me how to do this when I was a kid, I think I can remember) 7. reset timing to what...
• Re: whistling vent window fix?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 12:27:16 -0700
  ...I've been unable to > see any gaps or openings that might turn into a whistle at higher speed. > > Any fixes on record for...
• Coolant pressure tanks - it's time to examine them.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:55:58 -0500
  ...The third was much shorter, gaped open in the middle and was of a different character generally. If I learn anything of significance about...
• Van Interior Floor Covering
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 13:14:07 -0400
  ...http://www.homedepot.com/p/DMX-1-STEP-100-sq-ft-3-67-ft-x-27-ft-6-in-Unique-Air-Gap-Underlayment-Prevents...
• Re: Adjust Rear Bed? (and rear seat re-foam pics)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:26:20 -0600
  ...out, the rear bed has always had a 3/4" - 1" gap on the > driver side between bed bottom and storage frame. Not sure...
• Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:34:43 -0700
  On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 5:43 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > how about posting a nice picture, as you...