Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan

Search messages and discussions

Clear search

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 26+: 60 results shown for Deep.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

  • FW: Optima Battery Models
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Wed, 23 Aug 2000 09:22:12 -0400
    ...Optima Battery Models "Fitz-Randolph, Douglas" wrote: > > Does anyone know what the difference between the > Optima 750 "Deep Cycle" (yellow top) and the Optima...
  • gold plated trans mounts ????
    Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
    Sat, 23 Sep 2000 09:20:38 EDT
    hi all listers!i am elbow deep in the subaru conbersion now, no looking back! so i was under the bus and i noticed...
  • Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
    Historical mailing list - dneu
    Thu, 13 Jun 2002 15:12:11 -0700
    UPDATE I looked a little deeper and found that the bushings are packed with grease already. I took off the connection to the upper...
  • Re: What is the size of the cooling fan behind the radiator?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 30 Jun 2003 16:58:59 -0700
    The fan blade is 12" across, 1.5" deep. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf...
  • 1.9 heads vs 2.1 heads
    Historical mailing list - JayVWGuy
    Wed, 1 Oct 2003 19:56:57 -0400
    ...They are cracked way deeper than the seats. I have been given a complete van with a 1.9L engine. Does anyone know the...
  • Winter Tyres / Nokian / NorCal
    Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
    Sun, 2 Nov 2003 11:14:46 -0500
    ...The tires are very narrow and performed well in the deepest of snow. The studs work only when needed and very rarely did they...
  • Re: TAKE ME OFF OF YOUR LIST....
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Wed, 24 Dec 2003 11:14:36 -0800
    ...Now that I think about it, that's pretty deep... Definitely Fryeday. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
  • Re: Broken exhaust studs *CORRECTION*
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sun, 28 Nov 2004 20:53:02 EST
    In a message dated 11/28/04 4:54:17 AM, THX0001 writes: << In a pinch, there may be sufficient length in the deeper...
  • Re: OEM shocks
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 10 Jul 2005 07:50:44 -0600
    ...Cant say much beyond that because I have the water tank about half full all the time and three deep cycle batteries on that...
  • Re: Was-Still got the Drips-Now Oil pressure switch?
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:48:44 -0400
    I was able to get at the sensor with a deep socket on a very short extension by removing the muffler and bending the...
  • Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:37:44 -0700
    On 7/22/08, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > At 03:26 PM 7/22/2008, Doug Alcock wrote: > >> Ok - I thought they...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Sep 2009 - Special issue (#2009-747)
    Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
    Sun, 6 Sep 2009 11:44:02 -0700
    ...the first is designed to charge the starter battery, the > second is a multi-stage deep-cycle charger with equalization stage. > > The 80 Amp...
  • Re: more heating ideas
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 1 Oct 1995 23:14:35 +0500
    ...If you started with a good deep > discharge cycle marine battery, maybe 5 minutes before you sucked the battery > inside out? > > Harvey >
  • New Westy Owner (long, sorry)
    Historical mailing list - Kristin Dewey
    Fri, 26 Jun 1998 17:30:44 EDT
    ...So I took a deep breath and bought a brown & beige 84 Wolfsburg Westy. My VW mechanic gave it a general inspection before I...
  • Re: Under carriage lighting
    Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
    Wed, 21 Mar 2001 10:39:15 -0500
    ...Under carriage lighting Another big idea, I've been thinking off installing some lighting (a deep blue color) under the body of my Vanagon...
  • Re: Van idle over winter/Dirt Trap
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 21 May 2011 13:39:13 -0500
    ...Clear > plastic, that is slanted so the dirt tends to settle in the deeper end. > snaps off with the metal retainer so it can...
  • 5000 BTU propane fueled catalytic space heater offered, first $75 owns it.
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Thu, 14 Jan 1999 23:28:14 -0600
    ...13 1/4 inches tall 8 inches wide 6 inches deep tapering to less at the top. You could plumb this in permanently or...
  • Aux battery pics and thanks
    Historical mailing list - Liz Maher
    Thu, 22 Mar 2001 14:36:02 -0500
    ...We have an aux battery spot under the driver's seat but it is small, we couldn't find a deep cycle battery to...
  • Re: Friday -for you on the east coast of NA
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Sat, 9 Feb 2013 13:54:21 -0500
    It's stacking deeply, selling cheaply here in Maine. http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1023997.jpg YMMV, Mr. BZ On Sat, Feb...
  • CV Joint Bolt Score: Me-11 CV Bolts 1
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:19:45 +0000
    ...out a little more and tap the hex socket a bit deeper and it came out. As things turned out, I didn't have...
  • Re: VoltMinder-Is it a good thing?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:42:22 -0500
    ...Could not find a deep-cycle that would fit. I won't be using the heck out of it, but I do have a...
  • fridge wiring question
    Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
    Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:43:28 -0700
    ...i have an inverter wired off of the aux battery and was thinking of placing another larger deep cycle battery under the bench seat...
  • Re: Vitrifrigo trip results, wiring, battery life,
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:39:34 -0400
    Enlargement using a small air-powered metal saw and welding in a deeper bottom or wider forward extension, haven't decided for sure which...
  • Re: Saddest day of my car-owning life :-(
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 29 Aug 1994 13:41:37 -0500
    ...It sounds to me like it's time to take a deep breath, grab a beer, and reflect. You obviously love NuBus to much...
  • It's not my starter
    Historical mailing list - David L Finet
    Fri, 1 Dec 1995 11:05:49 -0600 (CST)
    ...I started worrying that my problem is someplace deeper in the engine, so I put a wrench on the alt. and got the engine...
  • RE: wide tires on 71 bus
    Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
    12 Jun 1995 13:04:18 -0800
    ...the very widest possible tires on her to cope with the deep sand. While I can rebuild an engine, I'm totally ignorant about...
  • Battery Give-Away: The Finalists
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 7 May 1999 18:03:57 -0500
    ...asked for, in return for getting my 2 excellent 12 VDC Deep-Cycle Sealed-Gel InterState Brand batteries FOR FREE. All finalists have all...
  • What to look for in a camper battery?
    Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
    Mon, 1 Apr 2002 12:08:40 -0500
    ...So what do I look for in a 'RV' battery? I saw in the Sunday flyer that Wal*Mart has a RV/Marine Deep...
  • Sat Radio & DVD Player
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sat, 9 Nov 2002 08:47:50 -0700
    ...the Vanagon? All that I look at seem to be too deep. I can find stand alone Sat Radio's but not a Combo...
  • I'm about to give up...
    Historical mailing list - zolo
    Tue, 23 Mar 2004 13:56:01 -0800
    ...The second and the fourth gears are not going in deep enough, only get to the top of the gears and they would just...
  • Re: The use of "Volks" prohibited
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 16 Oct 2005 12:09:51 -0600
    A disney complaint in the deep past lead to the creation of Rat Fink. Long live the memory of Ed Roth. jimt On 10...
  • That gap above the rear hatch
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 7 Apr 2007 10:35:34 -0700
    ...and the top of the van is over an inch wide. Deep enough to accumulate a lot of dry leaves and other detritus which...
  • For Canucks Only -what kind of battery?
    Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
    Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:51:35 -0800
    ...Nathaniel Poole <myth.wright@GMAIL.COM> None of the local vendors show anything in deep discharge that fits (they're all too tall). What...
  • Re: loud engine noise/water in the tail pipe
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:08:20 -0400
    ...Knocking is mostly a rod or a crank sound, it's more deep and very easy to hear, just put te same metal rod...
  • Re: Friday, what is wrong in the US
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:57:46 -0600
    ...It can get cold in the Deep South. I have seen deep snow here, and "0"F a couple of times. John Rodgers Clayartist...
  • Re: diesel question
    Historical mailing list - Southard Family
    Fri, 1 Sep 2000 20:26:35 -0400
    ...You need to make sure the inside diameter(?) remains constant deep enough to clear the fuel overflow nipples when the socket is seated. (Geez...
  • Re: Optima vs. Generic
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Wed, 12 Mar 2003 14:22:02 -0800
    ...At a minimum you'll need a deep-cycle battery; and either a three-stage "smart" regulator like the Ample Power Next-Step device...
  • (f) Hi to Tobin & Christa, models, wieghts, etc.
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 18 Jan 1995 15:25:22 -0800
    ...I shipped my case, crank, rods, extra-deep-sump and heads down to EIS to save the core charge of $140. It cost $59...
  • Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:10:30 -0400
    ...2007 7:12 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Deep Cycle Batteries I've been using an Optima Yellow Top for the...
  • Re: Sink pumps
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 14 Jan 95 21:41:11 AST
    ...over this incredibly easily, take the filler cap off, take a deep breath, pucker up and blow into the tank. The water will rise...
  • wheelbase size
    Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
    Tue, 21 Mar 2000 22:27:10 -0600
    ...I noticed that many German Vanagons with custom wheels (Projektzwo brochure for instance) usually have a deeper wheel in the rear than in the...
  • Re: [Re: VW EMISSIONS CONSPIRACY]
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 15:36:26 -0700
    ...i've never delved *that* deeply into engine performance, other than to do a valve job using a feeler gauge on my '62 valiant...
  • how many $$ to recharge the AC?
    Historical mailing list - sharks
    Thu, 5 Jul 2001 10:16:52 -0700
    ...as always, thanks for any advice- jay 1990 Vanagon GL "deep blue" portland, or (soon to be missoula, mt)
  • Re: Auto trans woes in a '90 Carat...
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 23 Feb 2003 14:00:27 -0600
    There is a rod which meshes with teeth deep in the center of the torque converter and runs all the way thru the final...
  • Re: My painful Subi post....
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:30:36 -0500
    Sure, tired of deep tec thread? Your right, let's talk about tire... my favorite stupid thread!!! NO, let's talk about oil Visc...
  • Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:08:12 -0400
    At 12:13 PM 7/12/2008, Michael Diehr wrote: >Looking at Bentley again, it does claim that these #s are mm diameter, mm...
  • Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Wed, 2 May 2012 11:31:26 -0400
    ...Reserve >capacity and cranking amps are mostly immaterial in choosing a true deep >cycle battery. The GPL-27T I am using is 100 a...
  • Re: VW MicroBus Concept - Detroit Auto Show
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 19:53:56 -0600
    ...how deep that dash is?? didn't anybody pay > >attention to those "Dustbuster" vans that GM made, with their 4-foot > >deep dashes?? > > > >it...
  • Re: windshield wiper repair
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:40:24 -0700
    ...You do not need to drill very deeply with the 1/16" bit, just make the punch mark a hole. Then go on to...
  • Re: off with her heads
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
    Fri, 22 Nov 2013 13:50:20 -0800
    ...Common sense tells me I should check the clutch while I am in this deep (how deep is the rabbit hole...). And I'm...
  • Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Mon, 7 Dec 2015 17:15:03 -0800
    I use a basic Snap-On 24mm deep socket. The non-impact version (thinner walls). No problems, no need for a special tool. Cheers...
  • Re: Refresh my memory about inner tie rods, someone! Parts quality.
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Sat, 31 Oct 2020 09:09:14 -0500
    ...Scary stuff. > > I at first suspected that the rack threads weren't deep enough, but IIRC, in the end, the "positive" chamfer between the...
  • Re: Reconditioned Battery Opinions?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:05:34 -0700
    ...I've had AGM, gels, > 4Ds 8Ds & others, but deep cycle 6v are my choice. I have eight of > them on one sailboat in...
  • Re: Exhaust stud replacement on heads
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:46:18 -0400
    ...Use a new stud or bolt of the correct size to show you how deep to drill. Take into consideration the thickness of the...
  • Re: dometic replacement
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 10 Sep 2021 21:18:53 -0500
    ...It can be somewhat deeper but height and width should fit. > > I've looked on line at several possibilities but mostly I can't...
  • Re: Will this Radio fit in a Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 19 Feb 2017 16:59:11 -0800
    ...My unit is exactly 6" deep and fits perfectly without that bracket. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 29 Dec 2009 (#2009-1120)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:50:30 -0800
    ...I must have been too deep into the bubbly water. I don't remember > either event, ranger or old lady. I didn't even...
  • Syncro on the beach!
    Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
    Tue, 6 Jul 1999 14:01:38 EDT
    ...Oddly, didn't see one other Westy on the entire beach. (Long Beach, WA) BTW, deliberately and repeatedly plowed into deep, loose sand and...
  • Re: snow tires
    Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
    Fri, 13 Aug 1999 09:08:28 -0600
    ...We followed lots of 4WD vehicles into some deep snow and never got stuck. BTW: NOT a Syncro. Monty '89 Westy '62 Sunroof Bug...
  • Re: 16" factory wheels (synchro wheels for my '82 revisited)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 19 Feb 2000 23:30:16 EST
    ...is there any way to get those wheels on my '82? >> anything's po$$ible if you have deep pockets (16" syncro wheels are...