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• VW Theme Park?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Wed, 31 May 2000 18:44:12 EDT
  ...While there's no roller-coaster or Ferris wheel, it does offer wind tunnel demonstrations, crash test simulations, a 360-degree cinema and even...
• Re: Shuddering clutch engagement
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 16:38:38 +0100
  ...The bearing was however well worn with three of the rollers actually missing. Martin '82 At 08:57 16/04/00 -0400, Bob Donalds...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 1 Dec 2016 12:45:03 -0400
  ...here is the OP, Jivermo, I am E1. > > > It's a roller coaster ride, Ba-by, enjoy and maybe learn something! > > > Thanks! > > Eric > Eric...
• Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 13:01:20 -0400
  ...The plywood base plate holds a piece of plumbing pipe > > > that serves as a roller to allow free movement of the trans front to...
• Re: hello fello vany lovers
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:30:45 -0800
  ...cuz my back hatch is stuck > shut.....used to open.My roller on my slider fell apart...amd this super > nice guy sent me...
• The adventures of Ras Bulli Split (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 22 May 1996 22:31:39 -0300
  ...The front drums and bearings came apart all right...and after, I found all 32 of those little silver rollers and got them in...
• Pop Top Update
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 06:05:47 -0700
  ...side and 1 rear scissor arm sets - Scissor arm tracks and rollers - Lift assist springs - Top Latches - Fasteners and hardware - Top weather strip (same...
• Re: Transmission Woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 18:54:48 -0800
  ...but in the one I'm referring to, there was just rusty dust left of the pilot brg rollers. The warning to presever the...
• Re: Plate vs Chassis VIN - was - Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA Made Legal
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 20:55:24 -0800
  ...When I get it smog tested, the tester puts the front wheels on the roller's. I get pulled over by a state trooper...
• Re: Black Nylon Fuel Return Hose Kink. Opinions? PICS.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:23:07 -0500
  ...of the gasoline in the line, likely directly at the pump rollers. >Neat tip on the Kerosene. Would not have known that one! Gasoline...
• Re: Felt washer in flywheel, make your own? ... and more
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 19:32:54 -0500
  ...All the rollers were in place > > but > > not well lubricated. The felt washer and its retainer were missing > > which > > brings me to a question...
• Re: Spare 2.1 engine - how big can I make it?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 13:11:02 -0800
  ...rocker arm screws .. > just like an old VW. > they also have roller cam followers.. > which is what all more modern engines designed for oil...
• Re: Van failed emissions (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:21:02 -0700
  ...The funny, or not so funny part was > that they also had to drive it on the rollers and they couldn't figure out...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 6 Dec 2016 16:45:05 +0000
  ...two reasons that could lead to bad clearances in a tapered roller bearing -- wrong size bearing or damaged shaft.  MarkWard pointed you directly to...
• Re: What Determines Steering Knuckle Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 17:27:53 -0700
  ...can take picture): > > - mild heat marks on inner and outer bearing rollers and what are > likely "spin" marks on bearing inner race. > > - spindle outer...
• Re: Strange Clutch Problem
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 23:42:26 -1000
  ...022D ECU, new chip upgrade, Pauter 1.4 rocker rollers, quad tip plugs, and K & N air filter. Will be installing the Stebro stainless...
• Avoiding Routine Maintainence
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Dec 1996 19:59:15 +0000
  ...Pull off center cap, UH OH outer bearing rollers fall out of the remains onto the snow. Go on business to TN for a...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:49:17 -0700
  ...There are dyno shops around > in > most larger metropolitan areas where you can get onto the roller for a > half > hour and get actual...
• Fwd: Re: hook and loop fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 10:08:26 -0400
  ...use a roller or back of a spoon to really press it on as hard as you can for the best contact. usually after...
• A Christmas Goose
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:11:51 -0800
  ...improved oil pan, replacement of the Timing belt and the defective rollers and the plastic camshaft bearing covers, installation of the heat shield, the...
• Re: CV bolt rounded -- what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 1 Jan 2024 15:43:33 -0500
  ...the Axles are arrested by thrust bearing surfaces & probably not the roller >> >> bearing chases but even if I’m incorrect on that point, the...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Thu, 1 Dec 2016 12:13:25 -0500
  ...here is the OP, Jivermo, I am E1. >> >> >> It's a roller coaster ride, Ba-by, enjoy and maybe learn something! >> >> >> Thanks! >> >> Eric >> Eric...
• Re: Why to get your Vanagon fixed.....right NOW
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 9 Feb 2024 21:56:25 +0000
  ...body shop guy with a Frame Machine; trying to locate a roller van so that you can begin a lot of cutting and welding...
• Re: Wheel bearing play (in Baja Sur)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:13:38 -0800
  ...store or even a bearing company can supply that part .. >> as roller bearings go it's a standard part by dimensions. There are >> inner...
• Technology evolves...( Honda V-4 moto no van content... Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:23:37 -0700
  ...As I waited for my turn on the rollers, I watched the tech and the bike owner tuning an almost new V-4 1200cc...
• Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 8 May 2016 15:30:15 -0700
  ...Take that needle and >> work >> it gently between the bearing rollers and into the space behind them. >> Pump >> grease into the cavity until some...
• Re: Sliding door hinge update
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 23 Jul 2018 23:03:29 -0500
  ...s on the end of the lower track where the lower roller arm can hit it. Need to get one off a van being...
• Re: Pilot Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 8 May 2013 16:07:03 -0700
  ...handle (think slide hammer) until I got the bearing moving. > > > > The roller bearings had fallen out of mine and were wedging between the > > flywheel...
• Re: Transmission Woes
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 22:25:42 -0500
  ...Clutch dust helps the >>> little needle rollers turn to dust in a few years. >>> >>> there is a metal ring pressed into the center hole...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 May 2005 (#2005-397)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 17 May 2005 13:30:13 -0700
  ...I use a small 2" roller (art store) to flatten it out and get into various body contours. I mention Ice-Guard first because...
• Re: Rear Wheel (Bearing?) squeak
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 7 May 2012 05:56:06 -0400
  ...Use a needle injection fitting on the end of your grease gun, insert the needle in-between the race and the bearing rollers, pump...
• Re: Parts Places
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 07:29:44 -0500
  ...I sure feel screwed - although I always thought that rollergirl (the van) and screwing would come together in a much different way! Thanks for...
• Re: VW Customer Relations & reality check
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 22:03:10 -0700
  ...to >correlate with the times spent at certian speeds on the rollers when the >cars are certified, i.e. the car is run for...
• Re: Headliner
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:51:28 -0500
  ...If you roll it, roll gently so as not to show the roller edge creases in the glue. You'll freak out when you...
• Re: transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:17:46 -0500
  ...A bad needle or roller bearing can cause a failure along with a worn out gear carrier housing. Anyway, even if it is a...
• Re: Tune Up or Not?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:59:08 -0500
  ...dust seal..........and a few years > later, the little rollers are rusty dust. > I see this ALL THE TIME. > > it's the Workmanship, not...
• Re: Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 29 Mar 2016 18:19:07 -0700
  ...felt seal Not in place ..which lets the pilot > brg little rollers get all clutch-dusty and fail before too long. > there is a...
• Re: Tiico - Welding Engine Mount
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 06:59:18 -0400
  ...The rubber > >> > came from a replacement boat trailer roller gotten at a marine > >> > store. > >> > > >> > If you weld, it's very likely that you'll...
• Re: California Dreamin - Trip up/down coast, need advice
  Historical mailing list - alan sinclair
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 22:54:25 -0800
  ...Santa Cruz has the Boardwalk, but unless you're really into roller coasters it's probably not worth a visit. There's a wharf...
• Re: Vanagon Anonymous 12 Steps (F)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 08:40:05 -0500
  ...God the Mechanic?? so now a Holy Roller is that little creeper that God gets under the bus on? or is this simply "deus...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Dec 2016 21:01:21 -0500
  ...two reasons that could lead to bad clearances in a > tapered roller bearing -- wrong size bearing or damaged shaft. MarkWard > pointed you directly to...
• Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 19:49:28 -0700
  ...I hate it because its a noisy, uncomfortable, soulless roller skate, >but it never needs any repair and it get 30mpg. We had a...
• Re: transmission, small leak fixed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 01:27:47 -0700
  ...was kinda loose on it's shaft and I think needle >> roller bearings. >> indicating wear in the trans. And it has a lot of...
• Re: Work Estimate -- Oil Leak Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Sun, 11 Aug 2019 18:35:29 -0400
  ...hole in front, or worn > > input shaft, pilot bearing, or the roller bearing on the main shaft. > > > > As for cost expect a shop to...
• you know it's friday, folks ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 20 Jan 95 15:11:21 CST
  ...caravan - even more convincing, as this bastardized roller skate became the primary competition for our beloved Volkswagens! detachable passenger cabin - sounds like a description...
• Re: Tune Up or Not?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:00:43 -0700
  ...dust seal..........and a few > years > later, the little rollers are rusty dust. > I see this ALL THE TIME. > > it's the Workmanship, not...
• Re: No Vanagon Content/
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:39:04 -0600
  ...any old > Microsoft comfy-ergo-30 button- USB mouse you like. Roller ball, > optical or whatever.... So, might as well rush out and get...
• Re: Westy Poptop Installation on a Sunroof Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 14:14:02 -0700
  ...While welding, I could also > put a platform on rollers, such that it rolls forward, and closes the crawl > up opening too... for added...
• Seam Rust, Vinyl protective film, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 16:18:01 -0400
  ...How do I stop and fix the frame rust where the sliding door roller rolls? I didn't do an archive search on this...
• Re: Was: Re: John Wessels Glori's --- Now: California Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 13:47:41 -0700
  ...The owner even has an LT-1 Vette motor in his 914. ( >> ~500hp in a 2000 lb roller skate!) >> They got so frustrated with...
• Trip Report (long)
  Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 14:50:31 -0400
  ...My son gathered enough courage to do the loop-do-loop roller coaster by himself as i was a little queasy after eating so...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 14:00:25 -0800
  ...importance of good tires. > > I know the v-gon is no roller skate. They actually handle pretty well. > > But seriously-if I had the...
• Re: Pop Top Update
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 08:27:12 -0500
  ...side and 1 rear scissor arm sets > - Scissor arm tracks and rollers > - Lift assist springs > - Top Latches > - Fasteners and hardware > - Top weather strip (same...
• Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:02:35 -0700
  ...outlet would do it on a centrifugal pump, but not a roller > pump like this one. > > So...*if* the pump has excess output beyond...
• Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:57:18 -0500
  ...to suffer with high torques frequently rash death: - the double taper roller bearing of the gearbox output wave - the gears of 4. (and/or...
• Re: A Christmas Goose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:00:15 -0500
  ...improved oil pan, replacement of the Timing belt and the defective rollers > and the plastic camshaft bearing covers, installation of the heat shield, > the...
• Re: westy - what do you keep in your cupboards?
  Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 11:17:57 -0700
  ...dog's leashes, treats, toys & medicines; dog-hair roller (for the hair we don't store on our clothes instead of the floor) 2...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sat, 10 Dec 2016 23:46:33 -0500
  ...two reasons that could lead to bad clearances in a > tapered roller bearing -- wrong size bearing or damaged shaft. MarkWard > pointed you directly to...
• Re: Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:55:18 -1000
  ...felt seal Not in place ..which lets the pilot brg little rollers get all clutch-dusty and fail before too long. there is a...
• Re: A Christmas Goose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:57:13 -0500
  ...improved oil pan, replacement of the Timing belt and the defective rollers > > and the plastic camshaft bearing covers, installation of the heat shield, > > the...