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• Re: dent pulling
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 07:40:16 -0700
  ...You might be able to pull it out partially with suction cup dent puller. Check rental places or http://www.eastwoodco.com 4. Look...
• Re: 1982 diesel vanagon water pump belt
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 May 2002 14:40:25 -0700
  Brett, the adjustment is made via the addition/subtraction of shims in the water pump pulley itself (it comes apart). Kind of like the...
• Re: Anyone tow a car with their van?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 11:08:15 -0400
  I'd imagine that it would be able to tow it on the flat, but it would be a struggle to pull off from...
• V-Belt Pully Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Ken Winsor
  Sun, 26 Dec 2004 17:18:02 -0500
  ...So I was thinking about splitting the case and just removing the crank with the pulley still attached, and after it's out, take...
• Crankshaft oil seal
  Historical mailing list - A J I
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:40:36 -0500
  ...Would it be possible to just put a couple of bolts through the pulley to "hold it" while the nut is removed? The seal...
• Bye bye AC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 11:08:30 -0700
  ...I had considered pulling the AC before but many people told me it may reduce the resale value of the vehicle. Well, I don...
• Re: Screeching Alternator Belt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 May 2017 16:59:51 +0000
  ...Also, you need pulleys wear the v-groove has not worn smooth or oversized. Good luck! In the industrial world pulleys are considered consumables...
• Re: "99" Programmable Wiper Relay Into an '81?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:27:29 -0700
  ...I'll pull on the lever and see what happens. Thanks! Neil. On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 12:05 AM, Jake de Villiers...
• Re: Fan Belt Replacement on A/C for '81 Air-cooled Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 2 May 2000 19:48:43 -0400
  ...6) Remove four nuts securing cooling fan housing, and pull housing rearward enough to loop belt around pulley. 7) Re-assemblage is the reverse...
• Re: crankshaft pulley
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 31 May 2017 16:32:00 -0400
  ...hotmail.com> wrote: > i noticed on my 83 vanagon that the pulley for the crankshaft is hard to > spin by hand. Is that normal...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:57:38 -0700
  ...And BTW, watching how fast my Norcold pulls down a brand new and fully charged battery makes me think that the Norcold is pulling...
• westy stove front panel removal question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 18:33:51 -0700
  ...I looks like it locks into that panel but I am afraid to pull out to hard less I bend something. And another request...
• 1.9 loss of 1/3 power- Boggy Please HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Danny
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:38:51 -0700
  So I decided to pull all the electrical connectors, spray them with electric cleaner and then�apply some dielectric silicone and put�them back...
• Re: Bus Door Handle
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jul 1996 12:33:35 -0400
  In a message dated 96-07-23 18:01:07 EDT, you write: << OOPS! Just broke the finger pull lever on the outside handle...
• Re: Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 18:27:04 -0700
  Sorry, you need to pull the wheel AND use a puller to remove the lock housing. After that it is easy and the part...
• Re: How do you remove (pull off) the head rest from a the front seats of a 87 GL?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 07:31:43 EDT
  In a message dated 8/18/00 5:20:04 AM, danrich@ccmaui.net writes: << How do you remove (pull off) the head rest...
• Seat wear on captian's chairs
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 23:44:07 -0800
  ...It looks like the armrest, when lowered, rubs against the seat and pulls on the seam. Has anyone else had this problem - if so...
• Re: Anyone have a photo / dimensions of a westy water tank?
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:46:03 -0400
  >I am toying with the idea of pulling my water tank and >putting a propane tank there instead, but I want to get an...
• Re: Noisy pulleys
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 22:49:38 -0500
  ...Noisy pulleys > > > Is there an easy way to identify what accessory, > water pump > Power Steering pump > Alternator > A/C Compressor > > is making noise without...
• 84GL distributor
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 07:13:49 -0800
  ...Bentley says that the distributor is actually two pieces and you need a special puller to pull the shaft out of the engine. William
• Weird oil leak (NVC my posting)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 13:06:52 -0600
  ...I have pulled the engine out of my 74 super beetle twice, replaced the flywheel seal each time, and it spins the seal and...
• Re: Syncro Diff Lock Actuator Removal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 19:46:37 -0800
  ...I have pulled off the housing and released the lock ring, but > nothing wants to unscrew or pull out. > > What's the magic here...
• Re: Alternator belt burning up?
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sat, 5 May 2012 12:49:09 -0400
  ...Several years ago I had someone replace a leaking gasket on a fitting behind the pulley on the water pump on my 2.1...
• Re: Source for Woodruff key
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:33:03 -0400
  ...Available > EVERYWHERE. > > > http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/camshaft-rushrod/woodruff-key-crank-pulley-113105249 > -- > Jim Thompson > 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" > 84...
• Re: speeding tickets?
  Historical mailing list - Isaiah
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 18:24:50 -0500
  I get pulled over in my 62 a lot...its always something stupid... like no front license plate, but I had a temporary plate...
• Re: First try at a trannie only pull - questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 20:47:04 -0500
  I've not yet pulled the tranny from my own van yet though I have done it on Beetles many times. I did have...
• Alternator story
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Sep 1996 19:35:42 -0400
  ...The rebuild came with the wrong pully on it so I took the old pully off. Behold I found the problem. It looks like...
• Re: Cylinder Heads!
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Company
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 13:22:46 -1000
  ...I just removed one of the heads to fix the >gasket leak and when I pulled the head off the cylinders stuck to it...
• Twisted PS belt?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 12:30:34 -0700
  ...I loosened the pump and corrected it, but what a very odd problem! I guess something must have jammed in the pulley to cause...
• Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 23:52:48 -0400
  Bob, Ifact they do pull off. Be very careful not to break them. Grab them not by the knob but the inner part of...
• Trouble getting WBX piston out
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 12:06:10 -0500
  ...I have the wrist pin pulled out of the piston about 1/4 inch past the piston edge, so I've made a little...
• Re: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 16:46:51 -0700
  I did read that article, Ed, and it seemed very simple until I got to the part about pulling the lock. Then Bentley entered...
• Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (continued)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 17:41:07 -0700
  ...There's a little notchy thing that the plastic pull tab was attached to. Just pull it toward the front of the van an...
• Re: Heading to Colo. TRAILER TALES
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 07 Jun 1997 07:49:59 -0500
  ...Driving from Dallas, thinking about pulling a motorcycle trailer w/ my BMW GS on it. Anybody had any experance pulling a trailer with a...
• Re: Starting problem with the 1.6D
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 13:20:07 -0500
  ...She will turn over but very rough running until I pull that out. So I always pull it out first. My manual says to...
• diesel vacuum pumps (little VC)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 20:52:10 -0500
  ...Then it pulls right out. There's a membrane in there > that ruptures and then you don't get vacuum. Pull the hose off...
• Re: 86 weekender interior for sale in Oakland, CA
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:46:30 -0500
  ...Geza On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:42:18 -0800, Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM> wrote: >I was at the Oakland Pick N Pull...
• Re: '91 Starting Issues
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:06:36 -0500
  ...Probably there is sufficient current missing to pull in > starter. In case starter had pulled in there is a switch attached to > solenoid which...
• Tranny leak??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Jansen
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 10:35:55 -0500
  ...Anyone had experience with removal and fixing? Should I do it myself or the shop? I have pulled many air cooled engines but stayed...
• Re: vanagon storage
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:29:28 -0400
  On Fri, 17 Oct 2003 09:47:08 -0600, don spence <dspence@OANET.COM> wrote: >Better yet, when coming out of storage, pull the...
• 3149 Tool for Crank Pulley Removal - What was I thinking?
  Historical mailing list - David
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 13:42:29 -0400
  ...get to the thing I have to take off the crank pulley... Ha ha, Bentley joke...3149 tool?! Ha ha trying to use an...
• Re: rear hatch lock failed locked...
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 09:26:01 -0500
  ...John On 3/24/2014 7:55 AM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) wrote: > I would install a release wire that you can pull from...
• Vanagain for rent
  Historical mailing list - Acbutler.dandy
  Sun, 19 May 2013 21:02:06 -0500
  ...Possibly going to a fifth wheel toy hauler for the R and 4x4 truck to pull. We're leaving and moving in for a...
• Re: More Clutch - Pilot Bearing Nightmare
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 14:45:22 EDT
  ...hey Scott it is called a blind bearing puller, snap-on sells a kit that has 3 different size ones in it. I made...
• Re: Towing a Pop-Up Camper with a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 22:39:59 EST
  I've pulled a pop top camper behind my bus and the previous owner pulled a 1500 pound glider plane behind it. My experience...
• Coolant loss at tank question
  Historical mailing list - paul banks
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 09:19:56 -0400
  ...I don't think it is the water pump as it doesn't leak when I pull on the belt/pulley. Does anyone have...
• itty bitty bulb removal
  Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 17:12:24 -0800
  ...Do I twist the black holder out, pull it out straight, or pull the bulb out from the front, or what? Thanks in advance...
• Disable Compressor in Westy A/C ??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Mon, 14 May 2001 20:29:28 -0700
  ...On long pulls in desert heat, I hate to use the A/C at all, fearing overheating. I've considered configuring a switch to...
• Re: Alternator belt tension
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 16:05:26 EST
  Take a long metal straight edge ( I use a steel yard stick) place it between the two pullies. take a second straight edge and...
• Substitute tool question
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 20:23:05 -0700
  ...I need a 46mm socket to pull the rear hub to replace the brake shoes. Do I need to pull the hub to get...
• Re: Intermittent Wipers? and jumpseat install
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:07:55 -0400
  ...The stalk has 4 positions (not counting pushing it or pulling it). Lowest is intermittent. Next is off. Then low speed, then topmost is...
• CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:57:32 -0800
  ...My pitman puller worked GREAT to pull the joint off the shaft, I had to take the joint apart first but it works well...
• Porsche/Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 11:40:13 -0800
  http://www.scargoracing.com/html/projbri.htm It pulls 14.4
• Re: leak at trans or rear main Question to pull
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 18 Jun 2006 16:25:14 -0400
  ...when i >> pulled into the drivway shut it down and pulled the bikes of the racks to >> put the camper in >> the garage. So...
• Re: leak at trans or rear main Question to pull
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 18 Jun 2006 10:59:27 -0700
  ...when i > pulled into the drivway shut it down and pulled the bikes of the racks to > put the camper in > the garage. So...
• Re: @#$%! Trees!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 16 May 2016 15:35:31 -0500
  ...You can get a harbor freight slide puller, drill it pull it and Bondo it you be surprised how easy that is. Jim > On...
• Change Springs w/o pulling head!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Jun 94 18:01:41 CDT
  ...No engine pull! >Tony Day (tday@netcom.com) wrote: >: I have heard that it is possible to change valve stem seals without >: taking the...
• Rear Drums wont come off.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 06 Jul 1994 15:00:13 EDT
  ...Nowhere to hook a pully-puller to, and no screws to tap. I dont want to bend the mudshield, so I am at a...
• Re: Pullin'
  Historical mailing list - Admin Kit User
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 20:31:17 -0400
  >with a little patience & ingenuity, there are few limits to what you can pull with these vans.< Reminds me of the time four years...
• Re: Heater Ventilation Slider Controls
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 22 Aug 2013 07:27:38 -0500
  ...Hook 'em right behind > > the knob and pull straight out. get the all loose first, then wiggle them > > out of their slots the rest...