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• Replacing rear brake cylinder, info and / or help needed
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 19:09:53 -0500
  ...It sounds like one of the largest variables is how much trouble one has in getting the drum off, and then there is the...
• Re: Drive shaft removal (Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 08:09:36 -0400
  ...It's only four nuts and bolts (13mm, sometimes only 12mm) on > either side, but due to the geometry you can only use open...
• Re: New iginition coil behavior
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:44:43 -0600
  ...dn92610@GMAIL.COM>> wrote: > > > > “ if the pair of wires in the large white plastic connector (at the 2 prongs post) are reversed, the > > van...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - engine case stud ? - Must have good answer - Calling Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 11 May 2008 10:19:21 -0400
  ...the case is larger than the body of the stud and is the same but is longer than the nut end of the stud...
• Wanted: Free Vanagon to Love & Cherish
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 08:21:17 -0500
  ...I'm looking for some seriously cheap -- free, even -- van or vans to love & nuture. If you've got a beater westy, weekender, whatever...
• Re: Front and rear seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:07:49 -0800
  I think you are thinking of the single large gland nut on air cooled vw bus engines. 2.1 waterboxer engines use five 10mm...
• All About 16" Wheels - CV-900s Have Arrived
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 18:44:14 -0500
  ...WHICH SIZE SHOULD YOU GET, 15" OR 16"? There is a current trend in the automotive industry to move to every larger and larger...
• Skylight Solution
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 14:48:34 -0800
  ...3> Assorted nuts, bolts, metal or rubber washers. (If not available, tilt head sideways and tap it.) 4> Silicone sealent. (black or clear) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here...
• Re: Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 May 2000 16:13:00 -0700
  ...is a removable thread locker for bolts 1/4" (6mm) or > larger. > Lactate 222 (purple) is a removable thread locker for bolts smaller than...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 01:43:36 -0400
  ...The head nuts don't compress > that > out water gasket actually ............the ccompression of that > gasket has to > be about right, not too much...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: How To Install Your New VC
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 20:17:47 -0700
  The bolts are 8mm x 1.0 x 25mm N 010 102 3 $2.45 ea dealer list The nuts are 8mm x 1...
• Re: Need help with leak at fitting on AC condenser
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:26:11 -0400
  ...All is well until the freon leaks out at the larger of the two connections where the hose connects to the condenser. I have...
• Re: Need help with leak at fitting on AC condenser
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:14:29 -0400
  ...All is well until the freon leaks out at the larger of the two connections where the hose connects to the condenser. I have...
• STEBRO 1.9 Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 11:46:24 EST
  ...The muffler will come with an integral tailpipe, mounting bracket, special sleeved doughnut gasket, stainless steel flange bolts, nuts, and washers and a lifetime...
• Re: rear brakes ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:58:34 -0700
  ...the axle nut..no impact wrench or large breaker bar...(broke all those trying to get off my Beetles axle nuts..After unsuccessfully bashing...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 10 May 2013 08:03:19 -0700
  ...I tig'ed on a nut, put down the > welder, grabbed the wrench and had at it. By that time it had cooled down...
• FFriday: Are you a Gearhead??
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 14 Jul 95 15:10:46 CDT
  ...Do you have a large cache of "yet to be installed parts" behind your couch (or in a seldom-used closet)? 15. Would you...
• Re: Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 24 May 2000 18:08:12 -0500
  ...is a removable thread locker for bolts 1/4" (6mm) or >larger. >Lactate 222 (purple) is a removable thread locker for bolts smaller than...
• was-Terry kay sucks-RETRACTION AND APOLOGY!
  Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
  Thu, 30 May 2002 18:21:00 -0500
  ...andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> > > Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut > > > >________________________________________________________________ >GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! >Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access...
• Re: Oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 12:36:59 -0700
  ...But in a nutshell the common repairs, IIRC, are: a. rethread for a larger drain plug b. rethread and install helicoil for standard plug...
• Re: help here please
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:55:42 -0700
  ...I've modified the left engine mounting area to fit a large 80's era turbo diesel set up into an 82 diesel vanagon...
• Re: OPINIONS NEEDED which to buy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 18:43:52 -0500
  ...OPINIONS NEEDED which to buy > > > > > > Ole Stan is nuts > > > > On 10/4/02 12:14 PM, "Stan Wilder" <wilden1@JUNO.COM> wrote: > > > > > Buy that...
• sound insulation question in 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 14:06:49 EDT
  ...The source turned out to be very simple -- loose bottom nuts on both shock absorbers. He tightened the nuts and sent me on my...
• Re: How To Install Your New VC
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:40:21 -0700
  ...Just reuse your old nuts even though the > factory says to replace them. When the nuts or bolts > eventually fail, the driveshaft will drop...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:54:39 -0700
  ...Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant > > > better buy one of those american made computers too. >> >> :) >> >> >> judge the tool by how...
• Re: Audi 16 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 04:33:07 -0800
  ...Sometimes all that is needed is larger holes for the lugs and different shape nuts/bolts. Sometimes the center of the wheels must be...
• Re: Captain's Chair armrest
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 08:04:36 -0600
  ...they also have a large selection of metric bolts, etc. it's quite nice, i'm usually able to find replacement parts (bolts, nuts...
• Re: 094 5 Speed Kit
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 27 Dec 2016 10:17:46 -0800
  ...I'd have to modify my shifter since that would drive me nuts. Jason On Mon, Dec 26, 2016 at 11:49 PM, dlwilhite...
• Re: Vanagon List Meet/Campout Version 1.?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 21:05:58 -0800
  ...Other larger events could do the > > same. > > By starting a List activity inside another gathering > > it might be easier to gauge the response. > > My...
• Re: the most bizarre idea in the world
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 01:38:18 +1200
  ...This would be the largest artificial object in existence (made by man, anyway). Hurricane sidewinds... have they had done simulations for this? This thing...
• Re: no VW sports cars?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 28 May 2004 09:13:35 -0400
  ...The practical car market is going to the koreans (kia's >>>and >>>hyndai's). >> >>Koreans for some reason seem to like large cars with...
• Re: hella 2nd battery kit
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 16:18:00 -0700
  ...Or (God forbid), they just put in a larger fuse!... ... more below.... > So, in a nutshell, this is a simple, light duty relay kit...
• Re: Grounds (was Quality Inverters)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:49:31 -0700
  ...Vanagoneers in the eyes of HAM are nuts. They don't ground properly their Vanagons. I think we Vanagoneers eat burgers but those RVers...
• I'm back, fire extinguishers, tents, and....
  Historical mailing list - Blbachman
  Mon, 4 May 1998 12:39:13 EDT
  ...van - see the archives for a complete narrative), I added two large "muffin" fans to the back of the fridge, and the small "matchbook...
• Re: small car VW engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:49:22 -0900
  ...have > enough room > to > > >haul two kids, a SO, and two large dogs. And it's still safer > than my > > >Vanagon where the idjit...
• Re: Back From Mexico!
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 12:24:53 -0700
  ...I carry a power inverter > for my Canon digicam batt charger & coffee grinder. > All of my "kitchen" fits nicely into a large, heavy vinyl...
• fastener seats - was Will these wheels fit?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 09:13:28 -0800
  ...After a quick inspection I thought a VW steel wheel nut will work. The ball radius appears to look about right. I will have...
• Re: start of a rear bumper build
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 1 Aug 2013 16:23:21 -0400
  ...Other times a "big friendly hammer" or loosening the lug nuts a few turns and driving around until it starts to clunk. When that...
• Re: no VW sports cars?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Schreiber
  Fri, 28 May 2004 07:55:07 -0400
  ...The practical car market is going to the koreans (kia's > >> and > >> hyndai's). > > > > Koreans for some reason seem to like large cars with...
• Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:01:32 -0500
  ...There is a guy on Samba selling hybrid >>nuts >>needed to properly match the diameter of the smaller ball with the >>larger diameter lug...
• Re: Wheel bearings, and advice
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 21:55:27 -0800
  ...Ask one of the mechanics if he wouldn't mind using his 3/4" drive air impact drive to loosen the nut. Total job...
• in defense of Tiico engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 21:57:42 -0400
  ...http://vanagon.com/ This is a large group of people who love vanagons. Are willing to drive them with KNOWN inherent weaknesses. And many...
• Ist Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 22:39:53 +1200
  ...Puch (WW2) " (rhymes with chook) Douglas " Lilac " Voshkod/Ural " Honda GoldWing " larger Subarus (over 1.0) some Citroen 4s & twins Lycoming & Continental aircraft engines...
• Re: Post 1999 engine mounting kits are ready and lower pricing!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 21:32:08 -0800
  ...If I wasn't so much of a TDI nut, I would say the 1.8T is a great motor for the Vanagon. David...
• Re: Puking Oil from Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:07:37 +0000
  ...Most likely, the oil cooler nut loosened and/or the o-ring got hard from heat and age and the excess pressure caused it...
• Re: Proper Tire valve stems?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:01:38 +0000
  ...There are also metal valve stems that are secured to the rim with a nut.  Those are not going to just 'crack and break...
• Re: BARCELONA BY BUS
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 14:00:33 +0100
  ...Class C) are based on Fiat chassis and are a lot larger than VW vans. Demographic background: Spain is a catholic country, lots of...
• Re: Stuck Head
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:58:53 -0700
  ...I tried the wrench trick, I beat the hell out of my hand > with > a dead blow hammer, pried on it with a large...
• Re: Wheel swaps and center bores
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 6 Feb 2010 16:28:18 -0500
  ...Wheel swaps and center bores Has anyone ever done it the other way? ie; machine down the un-necessarily large OD of the front...
• Re: [pavanagon] S&S Header installation report (long)
  Historical mailing list - Sabin %
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 21:02:27 -0000
  ...A larger exhaust allows the engine to breathe more freely, hence more power.</P> <P>My compliments on the commentary, Karl, but please try...
• Re: Gauges... Oil Pressure & Speedo Cable...
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 09:36:01 -0400
  ...A larger line will give you slower response--more volume to move. Use 1/8" and don't bleed it at the gauge end...
• Re: Anyone widened a VW van?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 09:46:16 -0700
  ...and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models Due to the large volume of email we receive, PLEASE include previous emails when responding. This...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 20:25:46 -0500
  ...I started the engine and touched the bare > blue wire to the nut that the D+ red wires connect to. Sucess the red > charging...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 14 Jul 2015 05:55:56 -0400
  ...When >>>>> I tighten down the steering wheel nut the horn will blow, back off the nut >>>>> and all,is well. The brass horn ring...
• Re: luggage rack drainage? water goes where?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 08:12:10 -0700
  ...I also replaced the weak pop rivets for the tie down loops with SS screws, nuts, and large fender washers. This is something I...
• Re: Oil fill plug stripped
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Wed, 30 May 2001 07:57:31 -0500
  ...It may be possible to then use a large screwdriver to turn it loose. Maybe a combination of everything to get it out... Good...
• Re: oil plug woes
  Historical mailing list - Tony
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 12:17:50 -0700
  ...you never know when you > might lose it in > the grass. :) > > get a large pair of vise grips or channel locks > (that will comfortably...
• Re: HOW TO make other vw model steering wheels fit the VANAGON (GTI, Scirocco...
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 23:39:09 EDT
  ...wheel now fits, horn works, and turn signals cancel > properly. > i used a large diameter split washer under the nut when bolting the wheel...
• Re: air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 19:59:44 -0500
  ...The early vanagons used this where the large nuts attach to the rear of the compressor. The other end of that piece of metal...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:51:03 -0800
  ...on normal headgaskets, the head bolts/nuts are clamping down with extreme force, between too flat surfaces, with a very well made head gasket...