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  • Re: throttle valve switch
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 19 Feb 1995 09:52:10 -0500
    ...Adjustment can be made using the guidelines outlined in the Bently Manual. To correctly adjust the switch you should have an electrical continuity tester...
  • GEX Heads
    Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
    Tue, 24 Dec 1996 03:40:02 -0800 (PST)
    ...Several of the guides and valves are shot and apparently the inside of the head wasn't properly machined (GEX ?). Cost of rebuild is...
  • Re: The Bus Depot & Ron in Europe
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Thu, 22 Oct 1998 22:29:48 -0700
    ...Some vendors voluntarily, and out of good manners, already follow this guideline. This is a small price to pay for direct contact with so...
  • Re: LINUX will double gerry's speed
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Tue, 16 Feb 1999 08:13:25 -0800
    ...Cliff Ober wrote: > If NT is so stable, why was one of the US Navy's guided missile cruisers > dead in the water a...
  • Re: need radiator removal advice today re: spare tire tray
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 18 Jan 2001 10:08:22 -0800
    ...stumped by > how to remove the spare tire brackets that run > directly below the radiator (the 2 guides above the > tray that the top...
  • Re: 1st gear shifting problem
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 16 Oct 2001 15:37:58 -0500
    ...Another person had the plastic ball guides worn out. Another person had the linkage askew. Still another had a clutch slave cylinder that was...
  • Re: Audi front brakes on 2WD Vanagon - i'm curious, too...
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Tue, 19 Apr 2005 11:57:03 -0700
    ...Now over 17,000 guides! http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide
  • Request for User "Reviews"
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sat, 15 Oct 2005 09:54:35 -0700
    ...music, good weighs, larry chase www.roadhaus.com www.roadhaus.com/shops.html www.roadhaus.com/tires.html www.roadhaus.com/tires/guideline.html
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Oct 2005 - Special issue (#2005-816)
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:10:33 -0700
    ...html www.roadhaus.com/tires.html http://www.roadhaus.com/Tires/Guideline.html - - - Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2005 20:12:59 -0700 From: Jim...
  • Re: Euro-Engine: 85 Volkswagen Van, Cooling, Coolant, Air
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Fri, 20 Aug 1999 19:21:16 -0700
    ...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp > Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html > To configure or cancel your iATN account see: > http://members.iatn...
  • Fwd: <FMBC> Full Moon in Joon 2002
    Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
    Sun, 28 Apr 2002 06:52:44 -0700
    ...Road. > There will be clearly marked signs again this year > to guide you in, they'll just be in different > places. > Advisory: Consider carefully...
  • Re: Pitted Heads
    Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
    Tue, 16 Mar 2004 21:53:22 -0700
    ...The valves and guides were fine. I was impressed with the durability of the valves and guides on my 1984 1.9. That is...
  • Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
    Historical mailing list - thewestyman
    Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:09:53 -0800
    ...Sounds like a valve stuck in a guide to me. Any body else ever had this problem or got an educated opinion? Thanks. John
  • Re: Oil pressure ?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Sat, 22 Nov 2014 20:18:42 -0500
    2 bar at 80 degrees centigrade at 2000 rpm with factory oil viscosity, which I believe is 30 weight, is the low minimum guide...
  • trans parts
    Historical mailing list - - Roy I. Mathers
    Thu, 25 Feb 1999 18:49:06 -0800
    ...2,3,4,SYNCRONIZER RINGS MAIN DRIVE BEARING 2 SHIFT FORK GUIDES FOR A 3,4 SHIFT FORK IF YOU HAVE THESE PARTS PLEASE...
  • Folding seats... where to find?
    Historical mailing list - Topher Jerome
    Tue, 9 May 2000 18:54:13 EDT
    ...Can anyone recommend a good repair guide for the water-cooled Vanagon and where I might be able to find it? TIA, Topher
  • Legacy Turbo FS
    Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
    Tue, 30 Apr 2002 15:13:02 -0700
    ...Jerry McCavitt '86 Syncro GL 15" The Pop Top Project __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo...
  • Re: tools and stress LVC (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Thu, 20 Feb 2003 11:22:51 EST
    ...I make tons of jigs and sleds and guides in my woodworking business. A majority of them are only used once, but usually they...
  • Re: Blaupunkt in Canada?
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Thu, 6 May 2004 23:30:19 +0000
    ...It has an >>auxiliary input to hook up an external MP3 player, though. >> >> >> >> >According to the installation guide this unit will NOT fit a...
  • fridge tstat
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Sun, 25 Jul 2004 11:11:41 -0400
    ...TIA jason _________________________________________________________________ Planning a family vacation? Check out the MSN Family Travel guide! http://dollar.msn.com
  • Re: Non-radial tires for Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:11:16 -0400
    ...Non-radial tires for Vanagon? Possibly very odd question, prompted by some words in "Oregon Desert Guide, 70 Hikes" by Andy Kerr. He writes...
  • Slightly OT - B-2 gas heater not shutting off fan after turned off
    Historical mailing list - courtney hook
    Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:14:00 -0800
    ...Complete idiot guide would be nice with directions on how to stop this. Can I just clean up the points etc?? if it is...
  • Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:33:57 -0700
    ...or Blue-white Smoke - Usually an oil problem - rings, bad valve >> guides, scored cylinder wall. A compression check is in order on this >> one...
  • Re: How to remove front passenger seat
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 7 Jul 2020 21:56:32 -0500
    ...What could it be? Stones? That plastic guide? It feels more solid than the guide but what else could be in there. >> >> Jeff >> >> Sent...
  • Re: Steering gear
    Historical mailing list - Marcus Grant
    Wed, 2 Nov 1994 18:53:49 +0000 (WET)
    ...According to the > idiots guide breakdown of the gear should be left to the dealer ( aghh!) > Does any one have any experience with this...
  • Re: Bugs out, and other annoyances
    Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
    Fri, 27 Aug 1999 11:51:25 -0700
    ...to replace the little plastic guides or rollers on the roof > vent crank arms > A couple of weeks ago I took care of this...
  • Re: Now: Vanagon Passion. Was: ... Brake Drum:
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
    Thu, 30 Jun 2016 21:23:37 -0400
    On Thu, 30 Jun 2016 16:38:14 -0400, Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >We need an Idiot's Guide to the Vanagon.... With...
  • Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
    Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:50:50 -0700
    ...The 86+ with > Girling calipers use 2 small M8 bolts with 13mm heads to hold each > caliper to the carrier guide pins. Those are...
  • Re: Wheels and tires
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:17:10 -0600
    ...have recommendations from them? Cheers, Harry On 07/15/2011 06:15 PM, Robert Stevens wrote: > here: > > http://www.roadhaus.com/tires/guideline.h...
  • Re: Air Lift 1000 Load Assist Spring Kit
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:54:59 -0400
    ...Looking at the fitment guide, they'll fit an 85' but not an 84'. I don't remember there being any difference in the...
  • Re: NVC but Funny
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:21:42 EST
    ...innately driven to inspiring and motivating exuberant creation, and conscious elevation. Guided by loving intent and intuition I funnel a vastly infinite blissful source...
  • Re: Front Brake Pads
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 28 Sep 1999 15:54:20 -0700
    ...Good idea to do one side at a time so you have a guide. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: The Russ's To: vanagon...
  • Re: Camping near NYC
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Wed, 10 May 2000 01:20:59 EDT
    ...If this is the place I just saw it in Woodall's Campground guide. I don't have the Woodall's in front of...
  • Re: Air Cooled or Water Cooled
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Sat, 20 Apr 2002 17:31:00 -0400
    ...but almost all of these fins are covered by the cooling shroud, ducting, and warm-air guides. Developing business and guiding change since 1996...
  • List Tips WAS: Daryl Christensen/AA Transaxle's goodbye message
    Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
    Thu, 31 May 2012 07:22:18 -0800
    There are (at least) two very good guides to surviving this somewhat-high-volume vanagon list, both for reading and for posting. It's...
  • Re: Brake Fade
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:24:46 -0400
    ...did you check for smooth movement of front caliper pistons.. >and guide pins if it's the later style ? > >I don't think you...
  • Re: Video guides - Timing belts - Subie engines
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:44:36 -0400
    ...The video first, then the written guide. I'm also being very careful not to have any pig chases in these videos, as our...
  • Re: Rebuild time
    Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
    Wed, 4 Dec 1996 19:34:41 +0000
    ...I am thinking of at least getting valve guides and >seals, but I'll have to see them to see what they need. The...
  • Re: Painted the "Iron Igloo" today!
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Wed, 10 May 2000 17:24:06 -0700
    ...of epoxy primer > 2 coats of high fill primer > 1 black "guide" coat > 2 coats of acrylic urethane enamel (3 parts - paint, reducer, > hardener...
  • Re: Fwd: Re: Ignition Switch..HELP NOW PLEASE!
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Mon, 6 May 2002 14:38:52 -0400
    ...Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness > http://health.yahoo.com > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness...
  • Re: Engine rebuild break-in
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 21 Aug 2002 21:45:05 -0400
    ...Another possibility is that the intakes valves or guides are worn-oversized allowing oil to get sucked down the guide. I'll also bet...
  • Re: New vs. machined heads, a spinnoff of Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:17:05 -0400
    ...guides, or knurled guides and cleaned up > valves..........that's generally called a 'valve job' and not > 'machined'. > As long as valve guides fit...
  • Re: Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 5 Apr 2010 13:41:26 -0700
    ...Notice the groove inside the > TOB ...that's for grease I believe...I grease that spot well. > I like metal guide tubes better than...
  • Re: ECU Chip Upgrade Info/Dennis Haynes concerns
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Fri, 31 Jul 1998 10:54:45 -0400
    ...The down side of this is increased valve guide wear from the increased valve travel and the increase operating angle of the rocker working...
  • Re: New GRABBERS and question on installing shocks
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Sat, 12 Jan 2019 17:47:03 +0000
    ...http://www.busdepot.com/details/tires/ http://www.roadhaus.com/tires/guideline.html Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com
  • Re: Microbus Badges
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 5 Dec 2015 07:05:24 -0700
    ...Even a parts list or maintenance guide to cross > reference would be helpful. It just seems like there isn't a parts > supplier in...
  • Re: 84 don't smoke no more!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 28 Apr 1997 17:49:48 -0700
    ...At least I remember reading that RF noise is a consideration when modifying your harness and/or ECU in the Bentley guide to Bosch...
  • Back on the list , New Bus, Books and New Website
    Historical mailing list - J.W.Brier
    Fri, 20 Mar 1998 22:07:55 +0100
    ...http://www.hrps.demon.nl/lxb-bus.htm BUS BOOKS It's never been easier to get your copy of Muir's Idiot Guide...
  • Hot Water and you
    Historical mailing list - D.Belick
    Wed, 10 Dec 1997 16:27:32 -0700
    Hi Volks, Saw a catalog item from sportmans Guide (800) 888 3006 that many might enjoy: Hotman 2 shower kit for the boonies. you...
  • Re: Location of tranny number
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Sun, 14 Mar 1999 13:10:53 -0700
    ...I have the >one that covers the guide pin on the rear shaft rod, however, I also need >the rubber boot right next to...
  • Re: sliding window tracks
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 8 May 1999 13:16:27 -0400
    ...You are just missing the plastic guide clips on the bottom of the window. They are available from the dealer and they are cheap...
  • Re: New Heads
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:51:54 -0800
    ...Used heads are all 10 years old or more, corroded, fatigued, seats brittle, guides worn, valves worn, etc., etc. Even if you rebuild all...
  • Re: What to buy? Many "buying guide" questions
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 4 Nov 2001 00:42:18 +1200
    >Ooooooooooooooh, where can I see one those So. Afro grilles?????!!! >Bill Colo Springs >'87 Syncro >'87 GL Right here... or at least, the attachment...
  • Re: Gary Lee Custom Hatchback Racks....How do you like yours?
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Fri, 3 May 2002 10:43:29 -0700
    ...What are they like in person? > > Thanks > > Phil Stanhope > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness > http://health.yahoo.com >
  • 84- Taililght Assembly
    Historical mailing list - karen davis
    Mon, 18 Aug 2003 02:07:02 +0000
    ...I went to store to buy and looked in jthe reference guide for brake light replacement it was only 5w. I got and installed...
  • Re: '91 Carat - maintenance report
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 6 Mar 2015 18:47:38 -0500
    A valve sticking in the guide will cause the same symptoms as a lifter not pumping up. You need to check that. If you...
  • Fw: (Friday Funneez)The Washington Post Style Guide
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 21 Jul 2000 12:13:46 -0700
    ...The Washington Post Style Guide > > > The Washington Post's Style Invitational asked readers to take any word > from > the dictionary, alter it by adding...
  • Re: [syncrolist] Pauter Ratio Rockers: Installed and Working?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Fri, 19 Jul 2002 09:28:46 -0700
    ...Valve guides are one, if not the most, likely path for this oil into the combustion chamber. Did i screw something up and ruin...
  • Re: Spooked! - Oil discussion
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
    Sun, 5 Jun 2011 21:21:06 -0700
    ...http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Files/ > Mobil_1_Product_Guide.pdf > Lists VW Approved oils 0W-40 (502.00/503.01/505...
  • How to instal the plastic seat slide guide?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:34:12 -0400
    OK folks, I watched the GW video on this and it didn’t help as it was just a flash at the end with...