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Re: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 9 Oct 2004 19:07:30 -0500
...Anyway, if the bolts were to stretch you'd have a double-radius circle with gaps where the separation was occurring (where the cap...
Re: Introduction, Interesting Project, and Inquiry
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 5 Aug 2011 19:39:35 -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...
=?utf-8?Q?Re:_Bilstein_B6,_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:16:11 -0700
...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: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:33:57 -0700
...I guess they got a bit > sloppy with that bend radius. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
Re: not a gear-head (yet)
Historical mailing list - luke sponsler
Wed, 29 May 2002 11:25:42 -0700
...place was packed with 'em, so even in a 50 mile radius, your location can have a great effect on "sightings". Also, in Manhattan...
notes on SA 2.0L inline 4 conversion
Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
Sun, 19 Sep 1999 23:53:36 -0700
...input shaft. - Nice exhaust system (in terms of grade of tubing, radius of curves, etc). cons: - Increased noise on full throttle acceleration. This seems...
Re: Was... Why new tires should go on the rear. now: Some thoughts on car control and traction..LVC..little van content
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 12 Jul 2015 11:47:23 -0700
...there is the centrifugal force created by the speed and the radius of the turn..it is all there and you can not fool...
Re: Drove a Sprinter and liked it ...
Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
Tue, 2 Dec 2003 22:28:08 -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: Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:27:09 -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...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 29 May 2011 15:18:27 -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: Dometic failure on propane, one time
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:15:41 -0400
...The available dimensions are very small IIRC for making a door that completely misses that panel - not enough room for the nice radiused corners...
Re: Made the mistake of checking compression
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 6 Sep 2012 19:45:16 -0400
...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: Let me introduce myself- finally!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 3 Jun 2005 00:04:49 -0400
...Front radius rod bushings often need replacement. Engine- Have compression, leak-down, and oil pressure tests done. Oil change, Mobil 1 15w-50. Transmission...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 29 May 2011 15:06:02 -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...
Re: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
Historical mailing list - Larry Steffen
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:21:37 -0700
...I guess they got a bit > sloppy with that bend radius. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
Re: An Introduction, an Interesting Project, and an Inquiry
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 5 Aug 2011 21:37:51 -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...
Disassembling the DOA 87 Syncro (long)
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
04 Mar 1996 13:50:13 EST
...other (uncited) inoperable vehicles I have seen in a two block radius of my house. I wanted to put the DOA in a garage...
Battering Ram vs Ford Escort
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 19 Jun 2002 17:39:46 -0400
...They determine the value based on sale price of the same vehicle in a certain radius from my house. They say this is coming...
Re: alignment & tires
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Thu, 12 Sep 2019 06:43:27 -0400
...Has the > > > front suspension been serviced including the radius rod mounts? > > > For the rear settings I would be impressed if the bushings could > > > actually...
Re: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 9 Oct 2004 20:45:51 -0500
...Anyway, if the bolts were to stretch you'd > have a double-radius circle with gaps where the separation was > occurring (where the cap...
"Syncronize" a 2 wheeler. (Long) Was T3 syncro production
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Sat, 13 Jan 2001 12:05:10 -0700
...After removing the wheels and disconnecting the brake hoses, the springs were removed, along with the upper and lower control arms, radius rod, knuckle...
Re: Drove a Sprinter and liked it ...
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Wed, 3 Dec 2003 06:57:21 -0500
...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: checking caster
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 1 Nov 2010 15:29:02 -0700
...Monday, November 01, 2010 1:02 PM > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Subject: [VANAGON] checking castor > >> Having replaced the rubber bushings on the radius...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Jun 2012 11:34:11 -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: Rear brake questions
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:26:13 -0400
...Seems >> like the wear should be more even around the whole radius of the shoes, >> but >> these, it looks like the cylinder end is...
Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? (and some trip pics)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 10 May 2013 14:08:15 -0700
...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: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:37:07 -0700
...I guess they got a bit >> sloppy with that bend radius. >> >> Dennis >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
Re: Coach Net roadside services
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 1 Mar 2015 12:42:02 -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: Follow-up odd noise on new gowesty engine
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:58 -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...
Re: Bogus engineering
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sat, 6 Feb 2021 06:10:16 -0800
...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: coolant hoses (Cost, it the only issue)
Historical mailing list - zolo
Tue, 9 Mar 2004 12:02:56 -0800
...Nobody within a 100 mile radius had > even a head gasket kit, much less the dealer-only hose. Since it was a > Saturday, even...
Re: Vanagon !Si! (good features) little long
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:17:45 -0800
...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: Front suspension question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 2 Feb 2025 14:14:07 -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: Heads-Up - Potential Odometer Fraud
Historical mailing list - VW Vanagon
Fri, 22 May 2020 18:47:23 -0600
...The radius rod mounts and control arm > bushings and you can watch $2K disappear. Opps you also need the rack and > the hydraulic lines...
Turbos, exhaust manifolds and engine mounts
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 18 Aug 2003 15:13:18 EDT
...The turbo inlet now faces the block requiring a short radius coupling. In my configuration, the exhaust downpipe from a SAAB 900T fits perfectly...
Re: rear wheel cylinders
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:53:03 -0700
...new shoes need to break into the old > drums because the radius of the new shoes is for new drums and if the > drums...
[vanagon] Westy DIY conversion
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Jun 1996 11:08:15 -0300 (ADT)
...I also used a grinder to radius the top side edges of the bar to avoid crunching sharp corners into the roof. This was...
Re: Friday Vanagon Verse!
Historical mailing list - Bob Gourley
Mon, 27 Sep 1999 11:47:30 -0700
...Four teen-agers have been killed in auto accidents within a 6 mile radius of my house within the last year. Speed and or...
Dremel, was Re: Best Way To Remove
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 6 Apr 2009 18:03:40 -0300
...With the speed and small area/radius contact patch all these will dig like crazy given the slightest excuse. Their sharpening attachment might be...
Re: "Syncronize" a 2 wheeler. (Long) Was T3 syncro production
Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
Sun, 14 Jan 2001 07:16:31 +1000
...After removing the wheels and disconnecting the brake hoses, > the springs were removed, along with the upper and lower control arms, > radius rod, knuckle...
Re: '91 Vanagon Brake Shoe Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:39:06 -0500
...For starters, unlike disc brakes, both the shoe and drum has a radius that needs to be matched to ensure complete contact of the...
uh-oh!! they're talking about us!!!! :)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 7 Jul 2001 19:22:06 -0500
...find a clean example of this vehicle within a 500-mile radius. Using the Internet, I widened my search to cover most of the...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Mark Brush - Michigan Radio
Sun, 3 Jun 2012 22:47:24 -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: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Fri, 23 Aug 2002 02:19:14 +0100
...max mass flow rate. > Also the inlet nacelle's shape and radius are important. > After all, what do you see at the front of...
Vanagon, my love ...
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:14:32 -0800
...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: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:56:17 -0400
...Braided Hydraulic Line ( Optional Stainless Steel ) 1/2" Bend Radius Brands & Model #'s: Gates Mfg. part-- part # G25645-0610 Length: High Pressure - 11.5...
Re: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 10 Oct 2004 18:20:43 -0500
...Anyway, if the bolts were to stretch you'd >> have a double-radius circle with gaps where the separation was >> occurring (where the cap...
Re: TIICO: cruise control/parts
Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
Thu, 20 Jun 2002 10:53:23 -0500
...I chose the radius (distance from the pulley axis) by more or less matching the length of the original WBX's ball/arm assembly...
Re: Just interesting observation & More Questions
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Sat, 18 Dec 2004 12:55:48 -0600
...Used lifters would likely wear in better- already closer to the right radius, but are they good plunger- wise? I'd try thicker oil...
Re: Vanagon, my love ...
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:23:04 -0600
...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: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Thu, 22 Aug 2002 23:16:09 +0100
...around the bends (which create adverse pressure gradients on their inside radius). Hope this helps, not that I am a fan of scoops; maybe...
Propex Installation: Day One
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Wed, 27 Nov 1996 22:21:53 +0000
...My few attempts to bend some scraps of 1/4"copper tubing to the proper radius resulted in kinks, so it was time to...
Re: floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:58:18 -0500
...On the Vanagon lower control arm bushings and the radius rod mounts are big labor items. Your van probably needs them. For brakes it...
Re: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 9 Oct 2004 21:23:00 -0500
...Anyway, if the bolts were to stretch you'd >> have a double-radius circle with gaps where the separation was >> occurring (where the cap...
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Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:17:03 -0700
...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: your opinion please - part 2
Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
Tue, 8 Jun 1999 10:56:17 -0700
...The manual says no more than a 4 inch radius bend and I think I'm okay there. Any better suggestion as to where...
Re: Surging, slowing, and Chain Smoking
Historical mailing list - madsen
Fri, 3 Dec 1999 02:01:53 -0500
...I have three VW dealers within 20 km's radius of my home and they VASTLY differ in customer service and Vanagon knowledge. I...
Re: Vanagon Alternative...just thinking
Historical mailing list - Richard Duvernay
Mon, 16 May 2022 01:08:07 +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: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 29 May 2011 13:51:22 -0700
...drips on the ground of the driveway that traced my >>>> turning radius. Sure enough I can see it's dripping from the top of...
Coughing solved: Attn. AFC FI owners!
Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
Thu, 21 Dec 1995 14:30:28 -0500
...arm slightly such that the arc of the arm had a radius about 0.5 mm shorter than the original arc. Now, the arm...