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Competition For Campsites??
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 16 Oct 2010 10:11:20 -0600
...http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130603134 Glad to have a vehicle (home-sweet-home) that can distance me from those...
Tire Circumference (was: Engine RPM (Re: Squeaky brakes))
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Fri, 9 Feb 1996 08:08:58 -0700
...I think that you can see that one revolution will still go the same distance. Indeed, if you were to cut the hoop and...
Re: Speedo Calibration Question
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Mon, 20 Aug 2001 06:30:49 -0700
...A distance per unit time speed measurement or a GPS will get a suitably accurate speed reading for you. The same GPS will provide...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 21:52:54 -0500
...The >distance of .6mm versus .4mm versus 1mm make not a lick of difference in >WHEN the spark fires. Okay, theoretically, there is a...
Need Flywheel machining specs for 86 Syncro
Historical mailing list - CPPoillon
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:18:08 -0400
What is the distance between the mounting surface and friction surface on the flywheel? Neil Poillon 724.538.3800 724.316.3802 cell cppoillon...
Fwd: Looking for roof rack clamps
Historical mailing list
Fri, 24 Jan 1997 23:18:39 -0500 (EST)
...I measured the distance between the rain gutters on each side of the roof at the places where the rack sits. I put the...
Long Distance Moving to Portland Oregon.
Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
Sat, 28 Nov 1998 15:41:09 EST
...Has anyone shipped a Vanagon long distance?? If so any offerings of a shipping agencey/vehicle hauler?? We have one bid for $850. I...
North Sonoma Co. or Mendocino Co. Repair Shops?
Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
Sun, 24 Mar 2002 09:58:42 -0800
I am the new owner of an 87 westy, my first vw, in need of a repair shop within striking distance of Gualala. Any...
Re: Opinions on later models (vanagon/EV)
Historical mailing list - Ian Hallett
Thu, 2 May 1996 16:34:22 +1000 (EST)
...VW vans are quick, travel well over longish distances and the drivers are comfortable. Ian Hallett Orange NSW Australia 2800 email: halleti@agric.nsw...
Re: H-4 Headlight questions
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:51:04 -0600
...Measure distance from the center of the lights to the > ground and then measure where the "cut off" is on the wall - it > should...
Re: [Norton AntiSpam] Re: [NVC] Best Internet Telephony
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:42:40 -0800
Except long distance rates... and that's why I hardly ever use the land-line for long distance calls. Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
Syncro automatic for sale
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 27 Jul 2005 12:29:31 -0400
...Keep your distance... Eric http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=15291&item=4564673489
Re: Drafting for better MPG
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:42:53 -0400
...Drafting for better MPG It's not the stopping distance that's a problem in causing a tailgater rear-end collision. It's reaction...
Re: Timing vanagon without timing scale, only insturment ?'s
Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:43:18 -0700
...2a) :-) Measure or otherwise discover the circumference of the crank pulley, then calculate the distance (circumference / 72) represented by five degrees. Assuming the engine...
FOR SALE '91 Carat
Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
Thu, 11 Jul 2002 23:20:16 -0700
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Re: TiiCo Question
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 08:05:00 -0400
...Thanks, Alan ------------------------------------------- Introducing NetZero Long Distance Unlimited Long Distance only $29.95/ month! Sign Up Today! www.netzerolongdistance.com
Re: Magnetic Tachs - bicycle to vanagon
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 6 Nov 2003 17:26:44 -0700
...some "stuff" slightly in the way but not much and the distance can't be more than about 30" from sender to head unit...
Re: Need VW Brake shop recommendation (within reasonable distance of Palo Alto)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 11 Apr 1995 16:43:27 -0400
My VW experts are Terry and Floyd at SF Auto Repair Center in SF phone is 285-8588. Tell them Todd Edelman sent you.
Re: FW: long-distance towing, flatbed madness
Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
Fri, 13 Sep 2002 05:53:44 -0400
...long-distance towing, flatbed madness > For purposes of this discussion, I assume Syncros are considered "true AWD" > vehicles..... > aljay > > ---------- > From: Matthew Libby <MLibby1@CFL...
Flywheel maching specs 1986 Sybcro
Historical mailing list - CPPoillon
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:27:03 -0400
I need the flywheel machining specs for the distance between the mounting surface and the friction surface. 1986 Vanagon Syncro Neil Poillon 724.538...
different tire sizes on Syncro
Historical mailing list - Joel Skousen
Fri, 1 May 1998 13:35:00 -0700
Running different tires sizes on a Syncro is a sure way to burn out your VC--don't do it, even for short distances...
Re: Metric this, metric that
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 30 Jan 2006 23:32:06 -0600
Did not all this metric business begin when someone measured the distance from the equator to the north pole, and arbitrarily divided the distance...
Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:09:49 -0400
...said...but the actual definition from 1889 to 1960 was the distance between two scribed lines on a platinum-iridium bar kept at the...
Re: NY Times article about traveling in a westy
Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
Tue, 13 Mar 2007 09:43:31 -0700
...One nit though, the author was still a considerable distance away from the Sur. Mile wise as well as geological.. Garrett Adams 83.5...
Re: 228mm Flywheel Resurface Question
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Sat, 4 Oct 2003 18:15:23 -0400
...Also, I have never seen the spec on the distance between the friction surface and the surface the pressure plate is bolted onto. If...
Re: Go Jump...Re: Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dangerous
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Thu, 26 Mar 1998 12:08:29 -0500
If the wheels are the "same distance" as you claim, then why does everyone else claim that you need spacers to make it "stock...
Spare tire
Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
Fri, 4 Oct 2013 17:09:59 -0700
...Could I still be able to use it for a small distance should a flat tire occurs? Sent from my iPhone
Re: Which Vanagon to get? (f)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 25 Jan 2001 16:46:03 +1200
...Toyota engines go the distance. Why shouldn't a VW?
Re: Halifax to Vancouver & back
Historical mailing list - Sharon Mendonca
Tue, 31 May 2005 14:05:14 -0700
You need a LOT of luck to go that distance!! Wow - hope it's a great trip. Sounds like a wonderful trip from my...
Re: Metric this, metric that
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:56:35 -0800
Well, they didn't actually measure the earth, they made an educated (?) guess at the distance. Just reading Bill Bryson's 'A Short History...
Long Distance Moving to Portland Oregon.
Historical mailing list - Vlach Family
Sat, 28 Nov 1998 20:55:22 -0500
I'm not sure how "long distance" your move is (where are you moving from?), but I am in the process of inquiring about...
Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension :ayee!
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 30 Jun 1998 16:08:01 -0700
...Same principal applies even if >you don't have to compress the spring, but you do shorten the distance between the >spring perches. With...
Re: Cell phones
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:50:57 -0800
...There is no roaming and long distance /local makes no difference. They run off the Sprint network. You can add money over the phone...
Re: Tire trivia
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Tue, 22 Mar 2005 08:37:38 -0800
...If so then revolutions per mile is not dependent on measured axle to ground distance although overall gearing is slightly affected as is braking...
Re: Syncro Front CV Torque question
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Tue, 18 Oct 2005 14:57:13 -0700
...Measure out a known distance - 2 feet or three, just for ease of calculating, then bring out a scale (only if you are really...
Re: Drafting for better MPG
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:09:03 -0500
...Stopping distance for a 40,000 lb truck is a bit >>longer than a 4,000 lb van.
Re: Syncro height question
Historical mailing list - Jouko Haapanen
Fri, 3 May 2002 18:28:56 -0400
...Syncro height question I just measured my '85 Westy's hub to bottom of fenderwell distance. I measured from centered of each hub vertically...
lug pattern
Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
Tue, 7 Mar 2000 15:01:18 -0700
i am looking for the lug pattern(lug length, width, lug to lug distance) for my 87 westy. i would like to replace my...
Re: 200K on original engine?!?
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Thu, 8 Nov 2001 22:39:26 -0800
My '85 now has 233,000 original miles & running great. (58,000 miles on a rebuilt engine ) Dependable daily driver & veteran *long distance tripper...
RE: ?clutch arm
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Dec 1995 13:03:12 EST
...is this >a bad thing? Fairly normal, depends on the travel distance for the through-out bearing me thinks... christian
More exhaust help needed...
Historical mailing list - Buffy & Philip Simmons
Thu, 25 Apr 2002 19:50:34 -0700
...I need to find someone willing to measure the distance on the drivers side rear head lower exhaust port bolt to the engine carrier...
alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
Tue, 7 Mar 2000 13:38:12 -0700
what is the lug pattern with dimensions(lug length, lug width and lug to lug distance) for my 87 westy. i'm looking for...
looking for westfalia diesel with bad engine
Historical mailing list - Mike Harrnacker
Wed, 13 Feb 2002 21:01:29 -0800
...The vehicle needs to be within easy dragging distance to Tacoma, WA Mike Harrnacker Lakewood, WA __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE Valentine eCards with...
Re: Curves (no Vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - Walker, Phil
Wed, 29 Jan 2003 15:11:55 -0500
...That means the distance between the nails would change. -Phil
Re: 84 Pretend Vanagon (Toyota) western WV
Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
Tue, 12 Jun 2001 11:55:20 -0400
...gon (still somewhat smaller)? I sometimes mistake them for Vanagons in >the distance from behind. http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.nz/L300_petrol.html
Re: THis may be a Silly Question - '85 1.9
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:48:34 -0500
How far and fast do you need two it? Matters if an automatic as they have speed and distance limits. For safety how are...
Westy Solar
Historical mailing list - Rob
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:05:32 -0800
...How did you mount them? Because of the distance in the picture all I can see is 'flat'. Thanks. Rob becida@comcast.net Western...
Re: ergonomics
Historical mailing list
Wed, 24 Aug 94 18:28:31 EDT
I found the hands hanging over the wheel with the bulk of the body pushing forward to be most comfortable for long distance driving...
Re: SI vs. dumb (0 cc's Vanagon content)Long
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 15 Dec 1999 14:18:45 +0100
james peters wrote: > The US Standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, > 8.5 > > inches. (Wonder how much that is in...
Re: Spare tire
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Fri, 4 Oct 2013 22:22:28 -0400
On a 2wd, you could run a wagon/ tractor wheel Or a tiny wheelbarrow wheel as a spare for a short distance. The size...
Re: Power Mirrors - Again
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Wed, 27 Oct 1999 11:12:38 -0400
...The > mirror is one of those types that distort distance...and is going to > cause me to have a wreck or damage my van...
Re: towing concerns...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 24 Oct 1999 16:36:47 -0600
...How short is a short distance...25 miles...10 miles? 2 miles? > > > > > > On Tue, 19 Oct 1999 17:06:21 -0400, Automatic digest processor...
Re: TiiCo Question
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 08:22:18 -0700
...She loves the power and feel. > > Thanks, > > Alan > > ------------------------------------------- > Introducing NetZero Long Distance > Unlimited Long Distance only $29.95/ month! > Sign Up Today! www.netzerolongdistance...
ARKANSAS/EUROVANS
Historical mailing list - Cindy B. Boland
Tue, 02 Jan 1996 16:20:31 -0600
...info available - thus am trying your list! Willing to travel a reasonable distance. Please assist if knowledgeable about this late model VW buses. Thanks
Longer range gas tank?
Historical mailing list - Brien K Dews
Fri, 24 Sep 2004 22:13:56 -0400
With all this gas tank talk...is there a larger after market gas tank for the Vanagon? Looking to increase my distance between fillups...
Re: towing concerns...
Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
Sun, 24 Oct 1999 21:01:47 -0400
...How short is a short distance...25 miles...10 > miles? 2 miles? > > > > > >On Tue, 19 Oct 1999 17:06:21 -0400, Automatic digest processor...
Vangon Diesel 5 speed on Autotrader.com
Historical mailing list - Southard Family
Wed, 15 Mar 2000 22:23:07 -0500
...http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/results.jtmpl?model=VANAG&start_year= 1983&end_year=1983&max_price=3000&distance=&form_status=FindACar_form&ac...
NAPA Oil Filters
Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
Tue, 19 Jan 1999 21:02:21 -0500
...the Vanagon meet its requirements? They're the only FLAP within walking distance and tend to get most of my business. c [text/html]
Checkerboard Van in Oakland
Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
Tue, 17 Jul 2001 08:04:52 -0700
...Neat looking, at least from a distance. Donna, 1987 Wolfsburg
Re: Busses in the Driveway<F>
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Fri, 18 Apr 2003 22:07:55 -0400
...how do we determine the "long distance" award winner? > > Chris Radcliffe > chris_radcliffe@mindspring.com > '90 Westy Auto "Blue Whale"