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• Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 14:17:17 -0700
  ...subtract 30 from each, divide the smaller by the larger... 14mm has only about 63% the bolt head contact area of 17mm-- That means...
• CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 08:44:06 -0300
  ...They came with a large spring type washer that I do not know what to do with as none of these were on my...
• Another approach to vibration/noise dampening.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 00:50:01 -0700
  Kind of expensive for large applications it seems... don't have the time to look into it at the moment, but I wonder if...
• Re: re propane tank and larger gas tank
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 18:32:33 EDT
  ...Now as for the larger gas tank(let me put my banjo down) take a large jerry can add a crossover switch before the...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 14:52:16 -0800
  ...Yes, if you have a larger swept area, that too will > > help, but by simply using a larger radius where you apply the > > clamping...
• Re: Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 16:55:42 -0700
  ...86-91 with factory A/C 450 watt large motor. All Syncros use 450 watt large motor. Mark Jim Ogul wrote: > Anyone ever replaced...
• Re: Westy Front table survey
  Historical mailing list - MtnGal
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 15:12:46 -0700
  ...I bought a table (w/ large and small arm/ and bracket) for storage I place the large table top against the wall behind the...
• Re: difference between '85 and '87 spare tire space?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 15:55:41 EDT
  David, You will also need the front radiator hoses for the vans equipped with the larger 205x70x14”tires. The hoses are slightly larger...
• =?utf-8?Q?Large=20headlight=20adjusters?=
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?C=20Snyder=20?=
  Thu, 5 Jul 2012 09:27:04 -0400
  ...I am having a whole lot of not nice things to say about the large plastic thingies as to how in the heck do...
• Re: Taller or shorter tire?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 18:58:53 -0500
  It really depends on your goals! Are you looking to replace the wheels? A larger tire will reduce engine RPMS while cruising and improve...
• Max tire diameter for Carat
  Historical mailing list - Townsend, Michael D
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 12:45:27 -0500
  Hi all, What's the largest tire you can cram in a Carat wheel well? Carat's have shorter springs, you know. The standard...
• Re: Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:21:29 -0600
  ...One thing I ran into was the need for a large diameter inner transaxle flange CV boot, which required a longer, square shouldered boot...
• Re: Rocker arm question
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:28:56 -0400
  ...This thread is a larger size.... Mike Collum wrote: > FWIW ... when I got my '85 1.9 the rocker on one side has larger...
• ships at sea
  Historical mailing list - John Andersen
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 12:58:01 -0700
  ...They were in large typoons and the deck load took some damage. However the ships continued on their course. If a ship is diverted...
• Re: Friday quiz- '53 le Mans
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:52:27 -0800
  The answer is in that large Dunlop tire crossing the whole race track. We all wish we could mount tires that large on our...
• Re: Stock Alloy wheels ????
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 17:41:34 +0200
  ...This was because of larger disk brakes in the front. And the larger disks (they are air ventilated) are need for the 100 kW...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:52:16 -0800
  The engineering reason for the SA large brakes with the 15" wheels and larger tires has to do with the "effective" braking force. Larger...
• RE: Cow magnets?? was: Backup halogens?
  Historical mailing list - Eric L. Borgen
  Mon, 08 Apr 96 07:53:00 PDT
  Cow Magnets Are Large (Strong) Magnets Cows Are Made To Swallow That Attract The Bits Of Metal That A Cow Might Be Unfortunate Enough...
• Mistery Item
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 16:58:10 +0100
  ...It is supplied with gas, 12v and has two large 100mm ducts going to it. Inside the van there is a temp. control rotary...
• Re: Thanks again! Fuel pump repair (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 13:06:31 -0700
  Bentley says plastic one before pump used only with fuel pump having no filter (after the pump?)?? Previous page shows large metal filter (after...
• Re: Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 4 Jun 2020 16:28:16 -0400
  ...The big fan has bolt-on connections (and needs a different fan shroud because the motor diameter is larger). It has a large external...
• Re: subject Re: Stock tire size
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:57:27 -0700
  I could actually be mistaken - it could be that VW switched to a larger spare tire cover ("clamshell") when they introduced the alloy wheel...
• Tire size question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:06:15 -0500
  ...If larger, what would I need to do to match his size on my R17 rims when future tires are needed. Eric Caron
• Long range fuel tank for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 03:34:59 +0200
  Evening all, Does anyone know of a source of larger-than-standard fuel tanks suitable for mating to an '86 vanagon? The 'Tierra del...
• Re: [vanagon] got a large package? GO GREYHOUND!! yep.. ship it on d a Bus..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Nov 2006 14:09:34 GMT
  RE, Greyhound Package Express, Chris- you can get a Rubbermaid Roughneck tote large and strong enough to hold an 091 Vanagon transmission, Greyhound will...
• Re: Continuous absorption air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 17:20:27 -0500
  ...Large units capable of making 40 to 50 degree f chill water for cooling large facilities use steam, hot water or are direct fired...
• Re: Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 22:32:14 -0700
  ...Re: [Syncro] Larger 303mm Syncro brakes I am not adverse to using MB parts if you figure out which is which. ------------------------------------ David, BenT and...
• Looking For Large Screw (Holds Down middle seat cover)
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Mon, 8 May 2000 01:15:05 -0700
  Volks, I Am Looking For the Large Screws that Hold Down middle seat cover, Since I removed the 5th passenger seat. I have not...
• Largest diameter wheel.
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 11:06:57 -0700
  I am just looking for the largest diameter wheel that can fit in the wheel well of a 2WD vanagon. And be used of...
• Another table storing suggestion
  Historical mailing list - Katherine Maas
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 19:45:34 -0400
  ...I use the larger table as the "back" table, by the way, and it does swing over and store above the cabinets located to...
• Re: Larger Windshield Wipers
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 20:14:35 -0700
  ...in drivers side versus > passenger side? Can you put on a larger rear wiper? I recommend 21" on the driver's side and 19...
• Re: Coolant hoses for '84 NLA - what are people using?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:56:45 -0500
  I think your current hoses will fit.Those other hoses you mentioned are for the plastic pipes and are larger in diameter. The stainless...
• Re: affordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 28 Jul 2013 09:38:50 -0700
  That makes sense as the 2nd speed on the large fan motor setup uses all the support circuitry that high speed used on the...
• Re: Alternator wiring help.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 12:53:59 -0700
  ...The 2 > reds are attached to the larger stud and the blue is attached to the > smaller stud on the alternator. Another red wire...
• Friday F/Water in Exhaust of Air-Cooled Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 16:17:54 -0500
  ...Should I be concerned if, when running, large volumes of water comes from the tailpipe of this air-cooled engine? Thinking about this, should...
• Re: difference between '85 and '87 spare tire
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 13:12:48 -0400
  I'm skeptical that the hose difference has anything to do with increasing cooling capacity due to the larger tire size. Certainly to make...
• Re: slightly incorrect coolant hose, will it be ok?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 12:03:07 EDT
  ...I installed the slightly larger hose (then end is slightly larger) about 2 years ago. The connection does weep sligthly. I'd replace it...
• Re: Tire Question / low profile tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 10:57:59 -0400
  An interesting side effect (no pun intended) of larger rims and tires, seldom discussed, is rotational inertia. One of the Canadian autosport type shows...
• Re: Analog clock
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 08:08:38 -0500
  ...If there is a larger problem behind the stoppage that larger problem has not showed itself yet. I suspect it has more to do...
• Re: [T2] Shipping questions
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 19:32:59 -0500
  ...I would like to >find some more info on ways to ship large items. Does anyone have experience >in shipping large items like this...
• Re: Largest diameter wheel.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 10:28:30 -0800
  ...Purpose for the larger tires was to get their RPMs down lower due to a TDI conversion in an Automatic. These are pretty narrow...
• Re: Large parts transport from SF to SoCal to SF available
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:02:21 -0800
  ...14, 2012 11:02 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Large parts transport from SF to SoCal to SF available My friend Jero...
• Re: [Fwd: [wetwesties] Winter Tires...] Oh no! Not again!
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 15:34:53 -0500
  ...At least that's what the sales guy called it.. > I wanted larger diameter tires, but he said these were a special size > that...
• Re: Brakes....
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 12:24:32 -0400
  ...Of course, yes you do have to convert to 15" wheels to accomodate the larger discs and calipers. For the rears, I understand that...
• Re: Any interest in a larger Westy LP Gas tank, Cheap?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:28:19 -0700
  ...My original tank is very rusty, and I would love a larger one to replace it. However, the ground clearance is definitely an issue...
• Re: Mercedes Camper
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 04:42:16 -0800
  ...Mercedes Camper > Per Lindgren wrote: > > > It doesn't have > > any larger wheels than the 4x2 models (195/70R15), > > I have a little to add...
• Re: shipping large items greyhound BAD IDEA (?)
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:56:37 -0800
  ...shipping large items greyhound BAD IDEA a friend just had a large vanagon seat shipped coast to coast greyhound..it never made it here...
• Re: CV joint lifespan?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 07 Jan 1997 12:35:39 -0800
  ...low $). > > - Jeff (2) '80 Westi's There is the posibility of grinding out the races to a larger size and using larger balls. Todd
• Vanagon underside - from the rear
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 14:24:10 +0200
  Hi As requsted, a LARGE (2 meg) image of the underside of the Vanagon turned on its side, showing it from the rear, a...
• got a large package? GO GREYHOUND!! yep.. ship it on da Bus..
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 23:27:22 EST
  ...just something to remember when you need to ship large, bulky items.. GO GREYHOUND! :<) chris
• Re: Largest diameter wheel.
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 05:37:04 +0000
  ...AFAIK, the largest tire that can fit is 215/75/15. >>> >>>Mark >>> >>>jimt wrote: >>> >>>>I am just looking for the largest diameter wheel that...
• Re: Sizes of large fastners?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 12 May 2012 11:27:35 -0700
  ...off the top of their head what size in mm the large crank > >pulley bolt on a waterboxer is? Also size of rear axle...
• re receiving US products in Canada
  Historical mailing list - DAIZEE
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:03:12 -0500
  I have had several large and small items sent to me via USPS with no problems and no extra charges. The vendor will give...
• Re: Stock "squeeze" hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 10:47:06 -0800
  ...For those, I ground little slots in my channel-loks, offset, to work when opened for these large clamps. picture here: http://www.flickr...
• Re: Where do I get a hose clamp removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sun, 3 Apr 2005 03:37:21 -0400
  ...Worked just Ok on the larger clamps. Would suggest getting the largest straight one for the larger clamps. Overall, I still use Vice-Grips...
• Fuel Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 21:29:17 -0700
  ...However the larger 7mm one fits the small front hose barb nicely. Also the 12mm "vacuum" hose fits snuggly over the larger rear filter...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:58:25 -0800
  ...It is a larger single speed motor that VW wired up to a large external resistor to create 2 slower speeds to make a...
• Re: '86 up brake improvent on vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 18:42:34 -0700
  ...The later 'larger' calipers are also Girling. VW switched to the larger caliper and pad when they went to the more powerful motor. I...
• Re: Bigger Wheels and Unsprung Weight
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 21:08:30 -0400
  ...What are people's real > world/seat-of-pants results after going big? It almost seems like the > benefit of the larger/wider tire...
• Large Sunroof Vanagon FS on CL
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 01:14:57 -0700
  ...engine 125,000 miles ago, trans. clutch, brakes all great shape. Large sunroof, flowmaster exhaust, alloy wheels, handling suspension kit, runs great. $2,500...