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• Tri Star DOKA on eBay currently $13,800 US
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 08:01:01 -0400
  ...Caravelle equipment, Syncro drive with front and rear Differenzialsperre!! AHK 2.0 tons lateral wheel arch linings in plastic. Customs traces, smaller dents, repaired...
• 84 parting
  Historical mailing list - Darrel Combs
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 17:20:43 -0400
  Will starting cutting on vanagon this coming weekend Items sold are drivers side panel between drivers door and rear wheel arch The color on...
• 1985 Vanagon - rear wheel bearing job - greese ? and greese type ?
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 10:12:21 -0500
  ...and outer rear wheel bearings and their assemblies? > > > >If possible, send authors name, year, etc. so I can locate w/in archives if you...
• Re: brakes, and wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 26 Oct 2014 20:26:13 -0400
  ...brakes, and wheel bearings Friends: I've replaced all of my brake lines, the front calipers and pads, and the rear drums and shoes...
• Re: Rear Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 06:08:43 EST
  ...Need rear wheel bearings and seals for a 85 vanagon You can get the bearings and seals from most any good auto parts or...
• Re: What is this container?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 17:14:55 -0600
  ...17:42:19 -0400 >> >> What is the white plastic container for that is located at the rear of >> the drivers side front wheel arch? >
• Re: washer spacers 15" wheels bolt drum
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 07:15:17 -0400
  ...mounted rears with lock washers sized the width the bolt protruding from brake drum. Will the narrow lock washers cause the wheel to distort...
• Re: Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 06:57:43 -0700
  ...Mud flaps My Syncro has clear plastic film covering the rear wheel arches, but no black screw-on splash guards. Anyone else out there...
• Re: Archive or shocks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 3 Dec 2024 04:31:36 +0000
  ...van, having the wheel at full extension and the wheel supported.  I don’t think I removed the wheel.  Rear was simply unbolt drop...
• Has anyone used the Bus Depot or Cip1 body sheet metal patch panels especially on a Doka?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 13 May 2006 17:47:33 -0700
  ...I am working on my 2wd Doka and figured it is probably easier to replace the front and rear wheel arches rather than fixing...
• Re: Rear Axle Stub Nut; Some Shops Remove for Brake Work?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 9 Jun 2015 18:18:00 -0700
  ...I recently noted what seems > like an appreciable amount of play at a rear wheel bearing so am debating > whether or not I should...
• Re: rear brakes ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:58:34 -0700
  ...power brakes, manual tranny" > I did the Archive search, found lots of info pertaining to the rear brakes. Wanted to make certain and clarify...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 14:25:46 -0700
  ...So look carefully at the threads on the adjusting wheel before you put the wheels back on and keep in mind which way each...
• Rear brakes frustration
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:15:30 -0500
  ...replaced rear shoes in '91 carat, have done this successfully several times in the past 2. followed Bentley and numerous archive postings on adjustment...
• Bus Depot Spring Report
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:03:04 -0400
  ...Yes, it does appear that the back is higher than the front when you look at the rear wheel arches -- but that is fine...
• '83 Air Cooled 'ASI Conversion' rear end clunk
  Historical mailing list - Kip Jacob
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:45:07 -0700
  ...a clunk - clunk noise is heard from the rear end. I have searched the archives and the consensus of the search is worn CV...
• Syncro Driveshaft Questions
  Historical mailing list - K & K
  Sun, 6 Oct 1996 22:41:31 -0400
  ...Kris Weber 86 Syncro Westy {rear wheel drive} 82 Westy {for Sale}
• Re: what size is the Oil Pressure Sender?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 20:01:01 -0800
  ...wheel nut (the big one). > thanks > Here are the ones I have which I think covers the full range (not including the rear hub...
• Re: Vanagon alloy wheel question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:59:06 -0700
  ...Chris, This is an age-old question with plenty of info in the archives. In summary, the studs in factory alloy wheel equipped Vanagons...
• Re: Need Show of Interest for Reproduction Post Office Front Wheel Arches
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:12:28 -0800
  ...I'm primarily interested in the rears, but would gladly invest in a full set if they were reasonably priced. On 2/17/06...
• removing rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:54:03 -0900
  ...to remove the rear hub/axle nut on my 89 Westy (2wd) to install some longer studs for a wheel upgrade. If I recall...
• Re: adjusting rear brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 19:20:22 -0500
  From the backing plate you push the wheel down to tighten, up to loosen. If the brakes are set up correctly including the hand...
• Re: Multivan Front Fender Flare
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:24:37 -0600
  ...The are differentiated from the Tristar arches in that >>they have a larger wheel opening. They look very similar to the Syncro >>16 arches...
• Re: [SyncroDoubleCabs] Re: Has anyone used the Bus Depot or Cip1 body sheet metal patch panels especially on a Doka?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 15 May 2006 02:37:56 -0700
  ...rear arches, and that, after a heavy joggle to > take the side panel (air intake area) continues on as the inner wheel > arch and...
• Re: Mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton/Cris Torlasco
  Fri, 15 May 1998 21:36:21 -0700
  ...my posting in the archives. It tells how to install inexpensive and good looking VW mudflaps in the rear wheels. List of materials, estimated...
• adjusting rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 03:12:05 EDT
  Have we agreed on a system for adjusting the rear brakes? Turn the star adjuster until wheel can't be turned by hand then...
• 1986 Vanagon - "thwup, thwup, thwup" noise on decelleration
  Historical mailing list - allan harris
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 15:43:07 -0700
  ...an intermittent muffled "thwup, thwup, thwup" sound coming from the rear driver's wheel area. Power is good and no sounds are made on...
• Re: Acoustic properties of common materials
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 14:56:48 -0500
  ...I see this mentioned in the archives, and I can give a review of this product.Kool seal is brushed on the wheel wells...
• Re: Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 16:52:59 -0700
  >Brent Christensen <bpchristensen1@HOME.COM> > My Syncro has clear plastic film covering the rear wheel arches, but no > black screw-on splash guards. Anyone...
• Fwd: Re: Increase ride height on 2wd front
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 19:14:48 -0700
  Craig, how high did your unloaded 85 Westy ride center of wheel to lower edge of wheel arch? I heard the 85 bus springs...
• Re: Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - e-mail
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 18:41:44 -0400
  ...Mud flaps > My Syncro has clear plastic film covering the rear wheel arches, but no > black screw-on splash guards. Anyone else out there...
• Re: WANTED: Various washer/door/powerlock parts for '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 3 May 2006 17:32:19 -0400
  ...slightly buckled, and the slider panel is rubbing on the rear wheel arch when I open the door. At 01:25 PM 5/3...
• Re: rear brakes ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:33:22 -0400
  ...power brakes, manual tranny" > I did the Archive search, found lots of info pertaining to the rear brakes. Wanted to make certain and clarify...
• Re: rear brakes ?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:40:05 -0700
  ...power brakes, manual tranny" > > I did the Archive search, found lots of info pertaining to the rear > brakes. Wanted to make certain and clarify...
• New slippers
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 19:12:23 +0100
  ...in the archives, but that didn't help! Also the rear axles are sticking out of the hub on the wheel. Not nice, and...
• Re: rear brake adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 09:03:48 -0700
  ...based archives for > info on my rear brakes. (86 vanagon) I have been trying to determine > which way to move the star wheel to...
• Re: wheel offset for vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 22:34:21 EST
  ...The rear wheels are inset about and inch compared to the fronts. That is why lots of German T3 tuners go for the staggered...
• alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - james catterson
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 06:54:14 -0700 (PDT)
  ...you must replace all of the studs, and/or wheelbolts if you are using spacers for front and rear. even though the wheels fit...
• Re: What is this container?
  Historical mailing list - robert leduc
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 18:34:32 -0400
  ...plastic container for that is located at the rear of >the drivers side front wheel arch? _________________________________________________________________ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN...
• Re: Raising '83.5 for CV work
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Sep 1997 16:18:34 UT
  ...Is there a downside to immobilizing the rear wheels and using the aforementioned ramps over jack stands? Garrett Adams '83.5 GL Adventurewagen
• Re: Larger wheels and spare holder
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:51:50 -0400
  ...If you use steel wheels you will need to carry lug nuts (rear), bolts (front) to match. Dennis From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Brake questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:20:46 -0700
  ...rear drums and shoes are good rear wheel bearings do not have excessive play brake lines are not rusted, brakes hoses not too old...
• Re: New Member
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 13:31:46 -0700
  ...both front wheels, but as stated, there is still about a 1/4 turn pause between the rear and front wheels. I think it...
• 46mm socket for wheel bearing
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 10:35:47 -0700
  ...I don't own any heavy duty tools, especially 3/4 inch drive stuff, but I probably need to replace my rear wheel bearings...
• Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 11:44:43 -0500
  ...kicks the door out to clear anything sticking out around that rear >>wheel well. I know they exist, just don't know where to...
• DONE: Replica Bundespost T3 Arches for Vanagons & Syncros
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:15:39 -0700
  ...These rear sets were not available from VW. I am having them made from Tristar pieces with the arches trimmed to match the front...
• Re: 46mm socket for wheel bearing
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 13:37:52 -0500
  ...rear wheel bearings on the "Been There Done That" website http://www.vanagonauts.com You can also find this write up in the archives...
• Re: precautions to take when welding on van
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Jan 2019 16:09:55 +0000
  ...I knew this, but almost forgot while installing a new rear wheel arch.  Remembered before anything started smoldering, but had to remove the inside...
• Re: Larger Wheels...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 16 May 2006 12:53:21 -0700
  ...low profile wheels up to 17"-19" tall. Width is all over the place too. Dokas can get way with wider rears but vans...
• Southern Utah weather inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lackner
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:46:46 -0700
  ...Chopper on hot pursuit - or weird sound from rear-wheel > > Hi > > It sound like I have a chopper on hot pursuit at 5 o...
• Re: removing rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:38:02 -0800
  ...to remove the rear hub/axle nut on my 89 Westy (2wd) to install some longer studs for a wheel upgrade. If I recall...
• Cutting board spring spacers
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 27 Jan 2020 01:25:54 +0000
  ...The result?  Raised that corner from 15 1/2" to 17" (measured from the hub center up to the bottom of the wheel arch...
• Syncro Viscous Coupling : when should it be freewheeling ?
  Historical mailing list - V H Wolfgang Carolsfeld
  Fri, 1 May 1998 22:45:16 -0700
  ...I've found reference in the archives to testing the engage point by lifting one wheel and turning the wheel with a torque wrench...
• Re: Brake Parts Recommendation/Advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:30:24 -0500
  ...to do while in there besides wheel bearings? Got a Bentley but if there is an archive on the prject , please LMK. Thanks in...
• Re: Archive or shocks
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 3 Dec 2024 09:12:35 -0500
  ...I don’t think I removed the wheel. > > Rear was simply unbolt drop out shock, and bolt in the new one then remove tire...
• Re: ride height adjustment? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:34:00 -0700
  ...in low > traction situations, it seems like the left rear and the right front wheels > are taking more load than the other diagonal corners...
• Re: hard to reach seam rust .. best options
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 30 May 2006 11:55:38 -0400
  If you have seam rust above the rear wheel arches I would seriously consider replacing them with a single panel like Doug Alcock did...
• Re: New weels rubbing control arm
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Sat, 5 Dec 2015 14:13:36 -0800
  ...your arches. You don't need spacers. You need really narrow tires! My preference is stay under 7" up front. The rears are more...
• Re: Newbie ,?? Tach, wheels, seat belts, yeah I searched the archives
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 11:34:17 -0800
  ...Newbie ,?? Tach, wheels, seat belts, yeah I searched the archives To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Hi there I've been lurking around for a...
• Windshield washer fixed...thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 18:48:16 -0600
  ...steering wheel and wiper switch. I held the brass contacts apart and used 600 grit sandpaper on all four surfaces (two for rear, two...