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Re: Mercedes Sprinter sighting
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Thu, 6 Sep 2001 09:01:47 -0400
...15 mpg (15.7 L/100km), and has a large turning radius and no road feel. The typical US minivan gets better gas mileage...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
Tue, 2 Feb 2016 13:49:54 -0800
...This helps align the bolt holes with the inner sleeve of the bushing by reducing the angle that the radius rod puts on the...
Re: Place to mount shackles?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 25 May 2011 15:45:29 -0500
...The photo showed a loop with an asymmetric section, like a flat sided letter "C", but with the two curls of a different radius...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sat, 28 May 2011 03:33:28 -0400
...drips on the ground of the driveway that traced my turning radius. Sure enough I can see it's dripping from the top of...
Re: Bogus engineering
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 5 Feb 2021 23:23:18 -0700
...few attributes that make them Special for Me > Ground Clearance, Turning Radius & Interior Space all make for a Go Almost Anywhere Compact Home On...
Re: Lower ball joint video's
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 19 Dec 2015 19:52:26 -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: Nvc-but maybe future vans-pretty please VW
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 2 Jan 2005 10:49:57 -0800
...The > turning radius was great, it was comfortable to drive, and felt very nimble > when driving the tiny little back roads of France and...
Re: Custom 15" wheels? Why not go to the Source?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 11 May 2001 11:21:45 -0400
...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: Drove a Sprinter and liked it ...
Historical mailing list - S.E. Booth
Tue, 2 Dec 2003 10:08:51 -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: Heart vs. Head
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:20:58 -0700
...Fabulous >>> turning radius. No real need for the added interior volume. >>> >>> Heart says: yeah, but you'll still want a Vanagon. >>> >>> Anyone have any...
Re: Coolant hose replacement
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:59:18 -0700
...The coolant line between #1 cylinder and the rad return line had ruptured, with a small hole on the inside radius of one of...
Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:17:53 -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: Rear heater control
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:42:22 -0800
...Then cut off one radius of the piece. What you have is a lever such as has become popular for home doors to reduce...
Re: Ultimate ... Bears
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:26:57 -0500
...I suspect they have quelled all the crime and other DFG > > offensesinside that 50 mile radius or maybe it's just easier to > > pick...
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Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:22:42 -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: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:00:11 -0800
...This is calculated by the radius squared x pi. A 3" piston > has > > an area of 28.274 cu in. Two 1.5" piston...
Re: Has anyone "stroked" a 2.1L motor
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Tue, 12 Mar 2002 11:43:15 -0500
...I have seen welded crank brake in two at the radius of the welded journal I don't trust welding the WBX cranks and...
Re: Heart vs. Head
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:49:04 -0500
...Fabulous >>> turning radius. No real need for the added interior volume. >>> >>> Heart says: yeah, but you'll still want a Vanagon. >>> >>> Anyone have any...
Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Thu, 22 Aug 2002 19:43:49 -0400
...Also the inlet nacelle's shape and radius are important. After all, what do you see at the front of the biggest air breathing...
Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:05:30 -0600
...And then get those > radius rod mounts. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > John Goubeaux...
315,000 !?!?
Historical mailing list - Walter Gomes
Sun, 27 Jun 1999 16:26:33 -0700
...I make the obligatory "go around in a circle" three times to see that it has a wonderful turning radius and no untoward noises...
List smaller, Vanagon sightings, not a gear-head (yet)
Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
Wed, 29 May 2002 14:05:08 -0400
...place was packed with 'em, so even in a 50 mile radius, your location can have a great effect on "sightings". Also, in Manhattan...
Re: coolant hoses (Cost, it the only issue)
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 9 Mar 2004 12:52:56 -0500
...Nobody within a 100 mile radius had even a head gasket kit, much less the dealer-only hose. Since it was a Saturday, even...
Bob Hooverisms
Historical mailing list
Fri, 8 Nov 1996 01:54:32 -0800
...They, in turn, had their ends machined to a radius to match the nice oval shape of the center. I thought they looked *great...
Re: Vanagon !Si! (good features) little long
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:01:01 -0500
...The turning > radius is better than many small cars, certainly better than most other vans > or trucks. You can see out of them easily...
Re: Rear brake questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:04:36 -0700
...Seems > like the wear should be more even around the whole radius of the shoes, > but > these, it looks like the cylinder end is...
Tales from Europe and the dream of a mint VW camper (part 2).
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:49:56 -0700
...Ooops, turns out that for some reason the most promising looking listings were on a great circle with approximately 100km radius away from Munich...
Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Thu, 22 Aug 2002 20:00:40 -0400
...max mass flow rate. >Also the inlet nacelle's shape and radius are important. >After all, what do you see at the front of...
Re: Drove a Sprinter and liked it ...
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Tue, 2 Dec 2003 23:22:08 -0600
...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: Driving a Vanagon or any RV fast. Wheel sizes.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:45:23 -0400
...What is the tires size? The diameter/radius/circumference of the tire is what determines the revolutions per mile. You can get 20 inch...
Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:23:55 -0700
...If I were going to look at worn bushings that may effect alignment settings, I'd look first at the radius rod bushings, then...
Re: Vanagon Thoughts (was RE: SUV Bashing)
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 2 Jan 2003 08:18:11 -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: Vanagon Alternative...just thinking
Historical mailing list
Tue, 17 May 2022 12:41:00 +0000
...around town > or with City driving. Really good visibility, great turning radius, > excellent for parking. > > Also fun to drive / putter on 2 lane highways...
Re: Eberspacher heater documents
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Thu, 12 Jun 1997 14:29:29 -0600 (MDT)
...It's a fairly tight and short radius. I'd offer to give you the dimensions but won't be able to for a...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 May 2011 13:43:29 -0400
...drips on the ground of the driveway that traced my turning radius. Sure enough I can see it's dripping from the top of...
Was: Re: Swage Bit ... Pop Top Cable. Now: more info
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:47:28 -0700
...The cable guy thought he could bend a 316 SS swage eye type fitting to follow the radius on the lower arm. I'm...
Re: Rear heater control
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:38:10 -0600
...Then cut off one radius of the piece. What you have is a lever such as has become popular for home doors to reduce...
Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Fri, 11 Feb 2005 17:52:29 -0800
...Perhaps there is an improvement in stiffness, given the more complex nature of the Vanagon control arm (with the radius rod tie in) versus...
Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:36:51 -0700
...The 'bars' have large radius >> corners. I was working about 60mi round trip from home, but otherwise >> driving in the same area and at...
Re: [vanagon] FS: 15" and 16" alloys for the vanagon...CHEAP..$150 for all four
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:36:49 -0700
...Only trouble is to get the correct lug nuts and bolt for the audi ball seat radius. You can do it the hard way...
Re: Drove a Sprinter and liked it ...
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Tue, 2 Dec 2003 12:07:14 -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: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? (and some trip pics)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 10 May 2013 15:26:39 -0500
...I may install some Summer tires regardless. > > I repaired the passenger side radius arm hole at the frame. IF that > repair has failed, and...
Re: Vanagon !Si! (good features) little long
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:32:35 -0500
...The > turning > > radius is better than many small cars, certainly better than most other > vans > > or trucks. You can see out of them easily...
Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:39:59 -0400
...I guess they got a bit sloppy with that bend radius. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
Campground Air Conditioning for Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Mon, 20 Aug 2018 09:50:43 -0400
...most of my camping is nearby or within a couple day > radius. That usually means traveling to higher elevations. Humidity is > low; temps may...
Introduction, Interesting Project, and Inquiry
Historical mailing list - Isaac Weathersbee
Fri, 5 Aug 2011 17:34:26 -0500
...Even the turning radius was better than I had expected for an exactly 20' vehicle. This was the first time I had ever driven...
Re: rod bearing clearance (again)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 15 Jun 2003 14:05:45 -0700
...way around, not justified to one side (ie. > diameter difference, not radius, which would halve my > results, magically making everything perfect?). > > I'll just...
Re: Coolant leak diagnosis tip
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:02:32 -0800
...I can now count on one hand the number of REAL Auto Parts Stores within a 30 mile radius of Ventura and I usually...
Re: Vanagons and part
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 2 Sep 2009 13:46:03 -0700
...I'm sure there are at least 200 locally, just within a 70 mile radius, possibly even more than that. Very, very common vehcile...
Re: Drove a Sprinter and liked it ...
Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
Tue, 2 Dec 2003 22:22:40 -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: Nvc-but maybe future vans-pretty please VW
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Sun, 2 Jan 2005 11:54:06 -0800
...The > turning radius was great, it was comfortable to drive, and felt very nimble > when driving the tiny little back roads of France and...
Re: Front suspension question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:30:26 -0500
...I prefer to completely remove the spindle assembly and loosen the front radius rod mounts. The lower control arm still needs to be supported...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Sat, 24 Nov 2012 08:22:13 -0800
...common wear items and it is rare that anyone addresses those radius rod mounts. Yet they are so critical to maintain wheel alignment (caster...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 29 May 2011 15:07:37 -0400
...drips on the ground of the driveway that traced my turning radius. Sure enough I can see it's dripping from the top of...
Re: Considering some big repairs and upgrades
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:25:02 +0000
Hey Dave, I think it mostly boils down to how long you plan to own your Vanagon; your radius of travels; your pocketbook; your...
Re: Made the mistake of checking compression
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 5 Sep 2012 23:02:06 -0700
...With time and luck, I'll have this one towed home (200 mile radius trips for me!) and there will be a Zetec or...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
Sun, 3 Jun 2012 09:31:02 -0400
...drips on the ground of the driveway that traced my turning radius. > Sure enough I can see it's dripping from the top of...
Inline Exhaust Theory: part II
Historical mailing list - Erik O
Tue, 19 May 1998 12:59:51 -0400
...I purchased two of these, 180 deg mandrel bent with 3" radius and 6" and 15" legs. The first one I cut for the...
An Introduction, an Interesting Project, and an Inquiry
Historical mailing list - Isaac Weathersbee
Fri, 5 Aug 2011 19:42:45 -0500
...Even the turning radius was better than I had expected for an exactly 20' vehicle. This was the first time I had ever driven...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - John Jensen
Sat, 28 May 2011 21:44:57 -0400
...drips on the ground of the driveway that traced my turning radius. Sure enough I can see it's dripping from the top of...