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• Re: One FS in Seminole, FL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Jan 2013 13:19:47 -0800
  ...What drives me >> nuts is a lousy, incomplete description accompanied by a photo so >> poorly lit, badly angled or washed out that you can...
• Re: Another dumb question, air control slider lighting
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 21:06:42 -0800
  ...the rear control panel and the lighter surround might work like dash gauge LED lighting for the optical angle. anybody know how to do...
• Re: Toasted my engine or transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:27:02 -0700
  ...That right-angle bend in the cable to get to the front wheel is the culprit, I reckon. >Simplified, that's 804 x 1...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 23:14:53 -0800
  ...Like the starter engaged but jammed against the bushing at an angle. Is that bushing bronze? Can't recall. Is it possible the starter...
• Re: Distributor cap for 2.1 L--sloppy fit
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 20:44:29 -0500
  ...The end of the rotor is wide enough that the spark can jump to the terminals even if the angle is not exactly centered...
• Re: Help the chimp avoid getting crushed
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 15:06:54 -0700
  ...stick, putting it on the floor, adjusting it to the proper angle (vertical) and running up the stick and grabbing all the bananas. However...
• Re: Crappy traction Van..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 10:16:57 -0700
  ...Also, that motor is > laid over to the left at a pretty steep angle, which further loads the > left > rear over the right rear...
• Re: Sound conundrum - input requested
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 20 Oct 2021 02:25:33 +0000
  ...axle rotates while at an angle the balls move back and > forth in their groves. > The greater the angle of the axle the farther...
• Re: Cylinder hone -conclusion?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 02:55:10 -0800
  ...One has to see that the conrod angle pushes the piston down on the power stroke and up on the return stroke. The effect...
• Tiico fuel rail info........
  Historical mailing list - Arlen & Edie
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 23:47:21 -0700
  ...The main difference between them are the angles that the pressure and return hose nipples are pointed. The '92 injectors line up with the...
• Re: Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 21:43:46 -0400
  ...Do you have initial mpg fuel consumption estimates > from your prototype? Is the engine angle such that stock TDI oil pan/pump > can be...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Cent?= =?utf-8?Q?re_of_Rear_Wheels?=
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 27 Oct 2017 12:40:08 -0700
  1982 Diesel - 406 mm from flat area aft of the engine cover gasket (10 mm or so wide) to the c/l of the...
• Gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 11 Apr 2014 21:29:25 -0500
  ...The angle is not the most pleasant. I have heard of an adjustable pedal that is being used in the UK ,and Europe (I...
• Re: labor quote to assemble CV
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:17:25 -0400
  ...Look at the others and how they are assembled, twist at an angle and you should easily see how to put it back together...
• Re: Defiled!!!
  Historical mailing list
  22 Jun 1995 16:34:41 GMT
  ...door dings or experiences like Richard's is to look for angled parking, preferably the first spot (on the next car's passenger side...
• FS: Alloy wheels and Jump Seat
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Tue, 24 Feb 1998 13:11:54 -0500
  ...Sorin Bejenaru California Campers Specializing in VW Westfalia Camper Rentals Offices in San Francisco and Los Angleles (415)665-1558 (phone & fax) E-mail...
• Re: vanagon antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 00:24:30 -0400
  ...Perhaps it is just a marketing angle, perhaps not. It's that "perhaps not" that keeps me from mixing. Anyway, the Havoline is cheap...
• Re: Westy upper bed loads
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 08:48:39 -0400
  ...in it without the bed seeming to be ready to >> break. Angle Iron. >> >> I also believe a pillow is a terrible thing to lose...
• Re: What do you use for grey water tank?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 20:18:07 -0700
  ...As someone else on the list said they did, I adapted a right angle pvc to the drain under the van that is threaded...
• Re: calliper bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 15:13:42 -0400
  Calle i try to tap from every angle that i can with out damaging/peening the bleeder screw. i use just a hammer, hammer...
• Re: Leveling a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Waldron, Evans
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 17:39:57 -0400
  ...If I have a campsite on which I need to level, I place one of those bubble levels with 2 right angle levels on...
• Re: Measure, Visually Inspect Rear Brake Adjuster Wheel Teeth?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 16:47:11 -0400
  ...These teeth look to me like they have a kind of angled upside down "L" shape. > If point at each tooth is worn dull...
• Re: pics of victoria area meet
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:25:57 -0500
  ...Then add in the 3/8'' skidplate which can single handedly support the whole vehicle and departure angle improved over the stock engine.... It...
• Re: GL-4 vs GL-5 Some more good reading!
  Historical mailing list - paul guard
  Fri, 8 Jan 2016 05:06:59 +0000
  ...the requisite features in the 911, Porsche uses very steep hypoid angles on the ring & pinion gears. This make these parts, the most highly...
• Re: Hard steering when van not moving
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 09:51:51 -0400
  ...It is rare but hi have seen the manual powers steering racks fail this way and once the angle gearbox. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Side Step Source? Problem Solved
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 18:22:11 -0500
  Be warned that you may have to spend a little time with an angle grinder to make it fit right. As was so on...
• Re: Drive Belts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:31:03 -0500
  ...there is more to it than the .5mm difference the angle of the sides and the depth are different, the quick synopsis is that...
• Re: understanding tire sizes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:53:47 -0400
  ...The radius rod maounts effect the Caster angle and if they move when loaded can cause excessive tire wear and strange pulling to one...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:11:32 -0700
  ...to add, relative to caster affecting camber; in addition to the angle of the radius arm, you also have to note that the control...
• Re: ?: Steering Wheel Alignment
  Historical mailing list - Sean Roberts
  Thu, 1 Aug 1996 11:56:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...was the nature of the vehicle since I can see the angle at witch the wheels are slanted (inward towards the ground in the...
• Re: A Different Jack
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 15:51:06 -0500
  ...Now the turning angle for the handle of the jack is nearly parallel to the ground. Lesson: make modifications carefully. Jim McCarthy >------------------------------ > >Date: Fri...
• Re: back window - inside wide angle film
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 11:47:54 -0600
  > Here's a silly question..... ok, here's a silly answer: not while you're driving!!! :) > Has anyone ever heard of those lenses causing...
• Re: radio antenna
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 20:21:51 +0200
  ...no pic�s ) and looked really cool with a 45 degree angle backwards ! Was bought from the VW dealer at the same cost as...
• Re: Stripped CV Joint Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 26 May 2005 09:25:58 -0500
  ...top for a flat blade screwdriver, or you can use an angle grinder to cut off the head or a drill to drill out...
• Re: How to remove window latch?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 12 May 2013 23:03:43 -0600
  ...Mike85 Bostig (now with high top!) I made a small, right-angled screw driver. There is a small standard screw in the bottom of...
• Re: Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 3 May 2017 15:41:05 -0400
  ...to install any on my > '90 > > since it is a right angle issue. > > > > If anyone wants one I'll sell them for $10/each...
• Re: Less expensive brand, was Re: Smaller Angle Grinder?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:36:52 -0500
  My Motto is "Buy the Best and Only Cry Once!!" Sounds like Jake's motto too. DM&FS At 06:09 PM 3/26...
• Fender Bender, got lucky
  Historical mailing list
  21 Mar 97 06:11:38 PST
  ...Fortunately we met square, had either of us been angled slightly differently, a whole 'nother story would have been writ. Whew ! ! - Jeff '80 Westi
• Re: Load in Van?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 19:42:48 +1200
  ...Make sure the two tiedowns are angled well apart from one another to triangulate with front wheel. Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New...
• noise from transmission
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 07:27:12 -0800
  ...The clanking noise is present to a great extent when going forward with a slight angle to the right. The sound all but vanishes...
• Re: battery removal3-1026)
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 18:35:08 -0700
  ...of the wrench big enough to fit over the battery terminals. angle the wrench (like a 6 or 12 point hole wrench) over the...
• Re: New cooktop for my kitchen mod
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 18:57:02 -0800
  ...What are you building the cabinet out of? I've been looking into building a lightweight removable cabinet out of extruded aluminum "angle iron...
• Re: Conversions-16v?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 13:19:33 -0800
  ...Unless you are going to use an adapter plate to keep it in the same angle it is installed in the donor car, you...
• Drive Flange Oil Seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:46:33 -0700
  ...a spike with the end bent to a 90 degree angle. Well, none of the above tools has proven adequate. So is there a...
• Re: engine swap (ignorant questions) -> EV piston slap
  Historical mailing list - "L-Soft list server at Vanagon List (1.8c)"
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 15:52:51 -0800
  ...Try HELP. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >> question about the angle of the inline 5 as it is used in the Audi; do >>>>>>> >>>>>>> > Unknown command - "QUESTION". Try HELP. >>>>>>> Unknown...
• Re: 924 cv joints
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:49:21 -0700
  ...It seems that this is really a problem that is a combination of extension and angle. Both joints will go much farther than 22...
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:54:23 -0700
  ...12-6, 3-9 refers to the actual angle of the manifold to outer plate, looking end on at body of van. In this...
• Re: Different tire sizes, 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Sep 1997 16:08:58 UT
  ...Larger tires on the rear will change the caster angle of the front wheels. Can make handling scary. Been there, done that. I have...
• Syncro gas tank leaking
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 13:10:18 -0500
  ...Sorin Bejenaru California Campers Specializing in VW Westfalia Camper Rentals Offices in San Francisco and Los Angleles (415)665-1558 (phone & fax) E-mail...
• Re: Coolant Hose Life Expectancy
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 07:46:13 -0800
  ...On the other side, the first one to go was the little angled one to the oil cooler. No hose has been replaced...therefore...
• Re: 84 Westfalia - Front Table Leg measurements
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 13:30:30 EDT
  ...horizontal and vertical meet, if they met at a 90 degree angle. i dont have a 80-84 westy front table arm to measure...
• Re: Kurt from Philly - Back to list- Back to Van with RexMobile
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 07:20:39 -0700
  ...Inside the tank, the fuel line angles upward to a fairly high level in the tank, then curves and points downward to the bottom...
• There's a New Wheel in Town... Almost
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:21:08 -0700
  ...http://www.vanagonparts.com/images/wheels/wheel.jpg http://www.vanagonparts.com/images/wheels/wheel_angle.jpg http://www.vanagonparts.com/images/wheels/wheel...
• Opinion about fuel lines needed
  Historical mailing list - g august
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:54:43 -0600
  ...Very hard to get an angle to push on and the connectors seem bigger than the rest. In the end I used Vaseline which...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? (and some trip pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 11 May 2013 10:50:07 -0700
  ...So step on > the brakes and change all three angles at one shot and wonder why it pulls! > > After that radius rod mount repair...
• Re: Need good Westy Auto Trans shop in SE Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:15:45 -0400
  Your looking at this from all the wrong angles. That auto tranny in your Vanagon is a very common auto tranny used in many...
• Re: Brake Caliper Done?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:48:56 -0500
  ...If you push the piston at any angle at all, it can jam in the cylinder. It's good insurance and easy to use...
• Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 2 May 2010 06:57:40 EDT
  ...My install is so that the panel is hinged with stainless boat hatch hinges which allow it to be angled side to side or...
• Re: VW America denies recall
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Sat, 11 Jan 1997 22:55:43 -0800
  ...Then get to the area rep, and pressure him. (play up the safety angle). I hope this helps a little. Good Luck James
• Re: ??? HOW DO I remove problematic rear deck lid on '86 GL
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 15:42:04 -0500
  ...Place the chisel at one of the edges of the bolt at 45 degree angle to the face and start banging away (counter-clockwise...