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• Re: A nice '85 on The Samba
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 21:20:15 -1000
  ...or a helicopter 'jesus nut' or blade... those need to be retired at 'so many hours' ....period. for 'safety consicous and intention' to work...
• Re: more collision damage found
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:54:47 -0700
  ...it IS a lot of work, but it's just nut and bolt work really. so put all your manual trans stuff into your...
• Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger"
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:22:09 +1200
  ...A smaller one which bbosts at loower rpm and spools up more quickly, a larger one to take over at higher rpm. Ideally you...
• Re: Ultimate Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 16:31:47 -0400
  It appears that the shock is being bypassed for the new.....................The new one does not look any larger................what is the real data...
• Re: Replacing brake rotors '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:40:32 -0400
  ...You will also need two new front hub nuts (locking). Packing bearings. When you go to pack your new bearings or if you want...
• Save the WBX
  Historical mailing list - Bob Nugent
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 19:42:37 EDT
  ...Well, that's probably enough nutty ideas at one time -- but I have others. Bob Nugent
• another Calif stretch Vanagon project
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 18:34:30 -0800
  ...The point of the added length is to allow a much larger 3 way fridge behind the driver's seat with a space opposite...
• Re: camp stoves outside but connected
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 07:14:59 -0700
  ...Fits handily where other larger bulkier osha-approved > ones might not, mine does well underseat or in cabinet. Real wooden > handles not some chincey...
• Re: OT Generations of Passats, was "adjustable intermittent relay"
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 09:48:35 -0500
  ...The Second Generation was larger, clunkier, had room for the five cylinder Audi engine. Long, long hood. 1.6L Turbodiesel was an option. Syncros...
• Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:18:50 -0400
  ...So, I assumed finding the larger clamshell with related parts and getting it shipped would be difficult. Anyone out there care to prove that...
• Re: My Favorite Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 1 Feb 2026 09:54:47 -1000
  ...painted black) > -Dashtop gloveboxes/stereo-detector hideaways (fiberglass, make them) > -Extinguisher, larger dry-fosam or CO2; perhaps a remotely-triggered unit > in engine compartment...
• Re: Friday privilege
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:50:26 -0700
  ...The larger wheels with smaller > tires reduce control loss after tire failures and allow for larger brakes. > Larger brakes reduce maintenance and improve effectiveness...
• Re: Front shock dust cover bumper
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 19 Dec 2016 07:26:42 -0500
  ...install the lock nut so we deleted the dust covers (I > > kept > > > them) and mechanic used a new stock large washer, rubber donut and...
• Re: Subject: Vanagon List Meet/Campout Version 1.?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 09:27:56 -0600
  ...The crowd that attends is relatively large caonsidering it draws most of its attendees not from ACERS members but from the newsgroup membership. While...
• Re: Fri: If not a vanagon - What kind of van
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 21:22:48 +1200
  ...Have a look in the nearest large city public library for a copy of "The Japanese Yellow Pages", or was it "Japan Yellow Pages...
• Re: What Determines Steering Knuckle Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 17:50:40 -0700
  ...My guess is that if all parts OK, and nut adjusted right, that smaller bearing inner race gets pushed a *little* up against that...
• Re: Broken CV Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:22:04 -0700
  ...that was the deal toss in a large v8 and drive around impressing friends ... girls and law enforcement but that big powerful v8 would...
• Re: DIY engine hoist?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 11:30:52 -0700
  ...r the > > transmission, use a 2x4 with a hole in it, a large eye bolt with washers > > and > > a nut and some quick links. > > >
• '66 progress, timing question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 10:27:10 -0700
  ...I plan to use large wing nuts on this to make it easy to install/remove. The back seat folds out into a bed...
• Re: Friday privilege
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:45:48 -0400
  ...The larger wheels with smaller > tires reduce control loss after tire failures and allow for larger brakes. > Larger brakes reduce maintenance and improve effectiveness...
• Re: TDI bad camshaft
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 23 May 2011 12:20:26 -0700
  ...They cost too much to operate long term, or at least a large portion of the time. I won't go all nutty here...
• Re: Bypassing the FireStarter fuel line fitting - was t-stat discussion
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 21:01:48 -0000
  ...fuel line. > > About mounting things ... > and I am a real safety nut, have built and raced cars and motorcycles, and > worked on aircraft .. > so...
• Re: Second Request Help Needed w/Aux Battery Wiring
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:17:09 -0700
  ...to the first post. > > > In the process of going to a larger aux battery (under the rear seat) > I'm > > > also planning on going...
• Fwd: Re: [Syncro] Diff Lock Air Switch Importation (& other special syncro parts)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 15:02:00 -0400
  ...Also needed is a nut part #7D0955243. >I do have this part so I do not need >it. But again those adding the front...
• Re: Onboard water supply?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 4 Jun 2016 14:27:20 -0400
  Update -final Stewart was of coarse correct that the large water fill tube was screwed on to the poly water tank. I removed the...
• dashboard removal
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Sun, 7 Jan 1996 19:08:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...pull out the center to reveal a 24mm nut- it's one or two sizes larger than the lugs, so the lug wrench won...
• Re: Has anyone added a rear swaybar to their westy?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 15:38:21 +1100
  ...One VW nut's opinion,doubtless there are many more...;) Cheers, Steve O Blue Mountains NSW Australia. '92 Transporter WBX Kombi (original owner) '76...
• Re: Vanagon Crash Pix
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:32:03 +1300
  ...Both the front and rear ends of these vehicles appear to be built to take large impacts. They use the other vehicle, seemingly anything...
• Re: Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:58:19 -0700
  ...shape, the larger the frontal area, the more >> overall drag there will be, as you are trying to push a larger surface >> through the...
• Re: UPDATE on SOUTH AFRICA PARTS...PLEASE READ...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 00:32:40 -0800
  ...The market is much larger than just this list, and much larger >than the internet. You need to market your items to a much...
• Re: '84 1.9L 2-WD -- cold start problems still the same after new O2-sensor, new Temp II sensor, and new plugs
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:54:13 -0400
  ...I'm embarrassed to say that I know from experience > that it is easy to overtighten the locking nut on the the adjustment screw...
• Re: westy interior install, was Re: westy kitchen mod question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:55:45 -0700
  ...I think I will use a riv-nut instead of a nut bolt and fender washer. . > The welded in brackets allows one less need...
• Re: Swage Bit + Bolt for Pop Top Cable. Strong enough?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 22:03:04 -0700
  ...That spring is a fairly large gauge. It stays under tension (compressed) when top down. Neil. On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 9:54...
• Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 4
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 13:50:54 -0700
  ...I undid the four nuts holding the exhaust manifold to the exhaust pipe. They had been soaking for a few days in WD-40...
• Re: Toyota Hiace images
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 31 May 2005 22:31:33 +1200
  ...They have all the good points of the little Liteace which was sold there in the mid80s, with the added benefits of large size...
• Re: '84 1.9L 2-WD -- cold start problems still the same after new O2-sensor, new Temp II sensor, and new plugs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:36:56 -0700
  ...I'm embarrassed to say that I know from experience > that it is easy to overtighten the locking nut on the the adjustment screw...
• Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0,
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:40:36 -0500
  ...You're going all nuts for everything just exactly so, and then talking about skimping one of the most vital parts of the job...
• Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0,
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:15:02 -0500
  ...You're going all nuts for everything just exactly so, and then talking about skimping one of the most vital parts of the job...
• Re: Was running rich cold...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 22:15:14 -0500
  ...You will need the head gaskets set, with exhaust gaskets, and the head nuts should always be replaced. For sealing the gaskets, I have...
• Vitrifrigo trip results, wiring, battery life, charging issues, etc
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 13:14:42 -0700
  ...I stopped at a NAPA and bought a pack of ring terminals, 5/16" for 6 gauge wire and an extra 8mm nut and...
• Re: questions about automatics
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:33:36 -0400
  ...lock nut. I tried to buy a new one, but they are NLA. I repaired the old one by drilling out the larger diameter...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - David
  Thu, 31 Mar 2016 17:25:43 -0400
  ...of the > plastic pipe....causing a leak .. > > and sometimes, a sudden large leak. > I've had it happen out on the road in a...
• Vanagon Disaster Prevention
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 08:03:53 -0500 (EST)
  ...Well, I go to look and see a large puddle of oil on the snow and it's pissing out from somewhere underneath like...
• Re: Considering scrapping my project van after forking out over $26 grand
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 23:19:23 +1300
  ...However for larger items sent to me: No brokers, nothing for the sender to do but ship within the US. Not even a Customs...
• Re: Onboard water supply?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 31 May 2016 15:00:50 -0400
  ...Drove around to Lowe's and back 90 miles Just To find out that the large hose from outside to the inside of tank...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....long
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:03:44 +1200
  ...Of course an engine of a given design will tend to develop more power in larger capacities, up to a point... cylinders over 250cm3...
• How To Install Your New VC
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 18:21:31 -0400
  ...Just reuse your old nuts even though the factory says to replace them. When the nuts or bolts eventually fail, the driveshaft will drop...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 20:50:15 -0500
  ...I started the engine and touched the bare >>>blue wire to the nut that the D+ red wires connect to. Sucess the red >>>charging...
• Re: Regarding raised bar
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 2 Feb 2017 05:52:01 +0000
  ...He had an entire wall in the living room (large room, vaulted ceiling) painted like the Dark Side of the Moon album cover - hand...
• Re: Body work question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:52:25 -0800
  ...skill, your patience, your creativity etc. >My father is a perfectionist nut about things like this. I have seen him >remove a dent above...
• Re: GoWesty Alternator Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:50:16 -0700
  ...I would have preferred to have |seen a large nut welded on the bracket -- but I'm no engineer. | |At first when I just...
• Wheels, nuts/bolts, and Fryedaye
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 16 May 2002 23:36:26 -0600
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• Re: Cooking the Roll----
  Historical mailing list - Dion Cooze
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 11:03:54 -0700
  ...Cooking the Roll---- | >----------------------------------------------------------------------------| Truth be known, I've warmed a can of beans, and a large can of La Choy Chop Suey in the...
• Re: fresno lens
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 13:17:59 -0400
  ...I have one of the larger-size 3M ones mounted the regular way, and I find that when I can see the headlights of...
• Re: CV Bolts (Stripping For Attention)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:41:14 -0500
  ...Previous insuffecient torque of the axle nut is the most likely cause. Dennis >From: Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET> >Reply-To: Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 May 2016 17:48:47 -0700
  ...That's good to know Scott; as it is, I didn't think to lossen the axle stub nut while the wheels were still...
• Re: Hot Water Heater
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 24 Nov 1997 15:49:39 -0800
  ...i used rubber gromets to seal the pipe and holes....got larger ones to protect the palstic from heat. i then coiled 15' of...
• Re: Lighthearted Vanagon content - Boy or Girl? / Peh-leeeez, Kill Me
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 23:10:48 -0700
  ...The spirit of vanagonism, I believe is very similar to the kind of flux that you get at a large family dinner, with conversations...
• Re: 5sp transmission rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Apr 2016 22:30:45 -0400
  ...Jim > On Apr 25, 2016, at 6:44 PM, Scott <SCOTTDANIEL@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > > well at least they painted it ! > > drives me nuts that...
• Re: oil recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 May 2001 12:41:19 -0700
  ...This is incidently the same company that makes a product you'll find in FLAPS called Blaster for loosening nuts. I called the company...