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• emergency brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 12:20:52 -0800
  ...Bentley's service interval section in the back of the book mentions checking brake fluid level and checking brake material thickness, it does not...
• Re: *Sigh* Leaky Wheel Cylinder (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 14:37:20 -0700
  ...Proper shoe lining material thickness starts at > 6mm and the original linings were riveted in place. Also see my earlier > posts about moving the...
• Re: heater core questions
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 20:30:56 -0700
  ...Both are the same > construction and materials, they are even the same thickness. they both > appear the original units, the rear is extremely corroded...
• Re: HELP! Rear brake adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 21:25:33 -0700
  Did you check your drums to make sure they were within specifications for thickness? Todd '88 Westy Mark G wrote: >I spent the better...
• Re: Will Eurovan steel wheels fit a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 May 2012 16:07:29 -0700
  ...They come in like 12mm thickness. in the front ...likely a thinner spacer might be needed. ....and maybe longer wheel mounting bolts ( this is...
• Re: How to equalize head volume?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 19:10:43 EDT
  ...With the OEM heads you would include the head gasket thickness(compressed). By the drawing you make it look like there is extra material...
• Re: Front Oil Seal vs Flywheel Seal vs Bob Donalds Installation Video
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:08:22 -0700
  I have removed some thickness from the back side of those seals to get them below flush..Not the flywheel side, but the eng...
• Re: subject Westy Sleep Solutions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:38:57 -0800
  ...3" > thickness > > This is a very high quality "Therma Rest" type of self inflating > mattress. > > Pros: > - Very high quality construction and materials. > - easy inflate...
• LUK Clutch info.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 10:08:46 EST
  ...2" of it's edge where the LUK contact material is the same thickness all the way from the center to the edge. Also...
• Re: Vanagon and Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 5 Dec 1999 12:31:19 -0800
  ...If aftermarked produced, I would want to inspect the quality of materials and workmanship before being obligated to purchase. >Can I ask it one...
• Re: Westy rear table mods: here's another one
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:23:18 -0400
  ...They are made by chance > to pretty perfectly fit the thickness of the westy table material. It > would probably help to screw an extension...
• Re: Propane & Dynamat, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:31:10 -0700
  ...Heavy stuff in full thickness...I know, I had to install it in my wife's horse stalls... Don Hanson On Wed, Mar 17...
• Re: Spacers
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:23:24 EST
  ...Unless the spacer is flexible or compliant (very bad) the thickness of intervening material between the top of the thread capture surface and bottom...
• Rubber Mats: Do it yourself (NGW)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 29 May 2008 07:02:04 -0700
  No Gasoline Whining Hi all, I made some mats for the front of my Vanagon from some horse barn flooring material that my S...
• Re: Wall paneling for campers?
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:21:09 -0400
  ...Getting the old material off of the wooden panel is best done using a heat gun and scraper (a bit laborious but rewarding), and...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:18:32 -0700
  ...OTOH, I removed enough material to get the same # of turns before the OEM alloy wheel lugs seat. I think that was about 7...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 11:17:10 -0400
  ...and purchase a roll of foam rubber window gasket material. It comes in various thicknesses, and width's. It has adhesive on one side...
• Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:09:25 -0400
  ...A problem is that I have yet to find replacement brake shoes that have the proper pad thickness or a satisfactory material. For years...
• Re: Sound Deadening...here we go :)
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 20 May 2009 13:03:33 -0400
  ...I am an architect and have not been able to get any in a usable size and thickness for the vanagon at a price...
• Re: Possible soundproofing alternative? (was: Seek and Ye Sh
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 09:37:24 -0800
  I have been looking through some of my design magazines trying to locate the source for sound deadening material. I've seen what looks...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:54:43 -0700
  ...Cut or rolled threads, grade of the nut and bolt, thread pitch, material type. -Dick- On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 11:09 AM...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums. Need to do a better job at proof reading!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 23 May 2016 20:09:44 -0700
  ...Measuring old shoe against new, ironically, lining plus steel bracket thickness end up being identical. Regardless, it's proving tough to get consistent measurement...
• Re: Material Source for Custom Table Leg
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sun, 20 May 2018 09:05:05 -0700
  ...tube material to make a custom > rear table leg? I measured it at 1.375 inch OD and 0.1 inch wall thickness. > > My...
• Re: I just love surprises
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 22:16:53 -0500
  ...I bought gasket material, 1/64", 1/8" fuel proof FelPro bulk sheet. I bought several sizes of hollow brass tube and made hollow...
• Re: Acoustic properties of common materials
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 16:26:48 -0800
  I smooshed roofing compound on the underside of all that single-thickness metal in the fenderwell/step area and it has made a HUGE...
• Re: : windshield wiper arms
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 29 May 2026 17:14:38 +0200
  ...Gentle wiggling, it´s not as hard of a material as expected...ummm, yeah Regards, Raimund Am 29.05.2026 um 11:06 schrieb...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:19:15 -0600
  Dave,Any idea, based on the amount of material you had to eliminate from the bolt holes, what that may have done to the...
• Re: Tires
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 25 May 2013 21:52:22 -0700
  You can get stall mat material in various thicknesses and sizes at almost any ranch supply or horsey/barn site online. I think you...
• Re: Clutch specs???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 13:54:20 -0700
  ...about 1mm of material beyond the rivets on both sides of > this disk. > > Bentley discusses wear patterns but not overall thickness. On the > baywindow...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:36:44 -0600
  ...A problem is that I have yet > to find replacement brake shoes that have the proper pad thickness or a > satisfactory material. For years...
• Re: Westy Sleep Solutions
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:31:11 -0800
  ...3" > thickness > > This is a very high quality "Therma Rest" type of self inflating > mattress. > > Pros: > - Very high quality construction and materials. > - easy inflate...
• Re: Recoined Brake Shoes. Means: Arced ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:12 -0700
  ...on spacers for >> the bottom pivot. >> >> If the lining material is of constant thickness, there's no possible >> way for it to have full...
• Replacement door panels
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:31:38 -0900
  ...As you mentioned, 1/8 inch is what you want for thickness as quarter inch is going to be too rigid. Both Lowe's...
• Re: Brake squeal
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 10 May 2015 11:23:33 -0400
  ...Even if the surface is still smooth and true, there can be pad material leftover from the offending ones glazed on to the rotor...
• Re: Wiper arm flapping all over the place
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 9 Dec 2017 12:07:23 -0800
  ...The perforations will “bite” into the wiper arm bore and the thickness of the material will bring the arm back up so the nut...
• Re: Sun visors
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:13:09 -0700
  ...The vinyl covers are > still fine but the inside material has been crushed by years of use. > > > > I am contemplating doing something about it...
• Re: VW Camper dreams
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:44:31 -0700
  ...Apparently the rule of thumb is that the mold should be 5 times the thickness of the part it makes, so the mold will...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:38:36 -0400
  ...OTOH, I removed enough material to get > the same # of turns before the OEM alloy wheel lugs seat. I think > that was about 7...
• Re: insulation for vanagon engine cover? Another warning
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 9 May 2005 22:23:06 -0600
  ...it evaporates > very quickly, but due to the thickness of the foam, it may take a while > for it to get out of the...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 09:55:35 -0700
  ...I'm guessing it was cast in some way and then > rolled to thickness. No idea whether they still use it. > > Ah ha. Here...
• Re: Was: Re: PJs - Now Noise Control
  Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 13:15:42 -0700
  ...i compared them in thickness and in dB reduction with other sheets, according to spec, and it seems to be the same stuff as...
• Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 13:17:30 -0800
  ...was origional material.Around > the upper vent I wrapped crumpeled aluminum foil .This well crumpelled foil > was wrapped to a thickness of 1 inch...
• Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 09:24:30 -0800
  ...was origional > material.Around > the upper vent I wrapped crumpeled aluminum foil .This well > crumpelled foil > was wrapped to a thickness of 1 inch...
• Re: Westy rear table mods: here's another one
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:07:56 -0230
  ...They are made by chance > to pretty perfectly fit the thickness of the westy table material. It > would probably help to screw an extension...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:29:49 -0700
  ...A problem is that I have yet >> to find replacement brake shoes that have the proper pad thickness or a >> satisfactory material. For years...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:59:21 -0700
  ...However, I am like you with concern that removing material from the lug holes would result in a wheel that is safe enough. Maybe...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 16:06:05 -0500
  ...Cut or > rolled threads, grade of the nut and bolt, thread pitch, material type. > > -Dick- > > > On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 11:09 AM...
• Re: Removal of Vanagon Engine (support of Transmission)
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 00:32:07 -0400
  ...A decent thickness nylon cord will hold it up. Just don't go too thin on the cord and try to tow it around...
• Re: [VB] Clutch Part numbers -- Tranny and Engine OUT- Parts Described.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 16:52:31 -0600
  ...Seems there are no drain holes and the flywheel has a bevel that allows it to hold oil and burned off friction material. #4...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:09:58 -0500
  ...From the factory the eccentric washers were available in different thicknesses to adjust the space the between the bushings and the chassis. The eccentrics...
• RE: Body Work 2
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Mon, 05 Feb 96 18:39:29 -0800
  ...Here's a quick rule of thumb on amperage and metal thickness. Use the same amperage as the thickness of the metal. For example...
• Re: : windshield wiper arms
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 29 May 2026 13:42:06 -0400
  ...I have these special washers in a larger thickness and some times that will fix the problem temporarily. You can order them here: >> >> https...
• Re: Lubrication of sliding door - How to?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 16 May 2007 06:13:44 EDT
  ...to be reduced in diameter to allow for the thickness of the plastic material I'm using. Still searching for alternatives. Cheers, Frank Condelli...
• Re: 88 GL - Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:29:40 -0800
  ...A problem is that I have yet to find replacement brake shoes that have the proper pad thickness or a satisfactory material. For years...
• Re: "Permanent" poptop insulation
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:52:11 -0500
  ...I do have another material called solar shield. Silver on one side and white on the other. color will not wear off and it...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? (and some trip pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 11 May 2013 23:33:15 -0700
  ...yet to find an aftermarket > set that uses the correct material and thickness for the linings. This > combined with oversized (worn or cut) drums...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 11:52:47 -0700
  ...I'm guessing it was cast in some way and then > rolled to thickness. No idea whether they still use it. > > Ah ha. Here...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 11:23:55 -0700
  ...In terms of a 15 degree I4 install, what is the proper guage/thickness (minimum) required for an engine support/cradle? 3/16" ? Thanks...
• Front Oil Seal vs Flywheel Seal vs Bob Donalds Installation Video
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:45:19 -0500
  ...Can I remove 1/32 of material from the seal lip to get the recess correct? Is there enough rubber that when cut back...
• Re: Material Source for Custom Table Leg
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 20 May 2018 09:17:40 -0700
  ...tube material to make a custom > rear table leg? I measured it at 1.375 inch OD and 0.1 inch wall thickness. > > My...