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Re: Big battery installed
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 25 May 2015 20:16:39 -0700
...But the skid plate is made from 3/8" 5052 (I think > that's the right alloy number) plate. It is full welded to...
Greenish Puddle Under My Van
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 3 Jan 2004 14:35:07 -0700
...Drips onto the Syncro skid plate, then onto the ground. My reservoir under the dash hood is at max and was just above that...
FW: Opinions wanted! - Vanagon Side Bar prototype
Historical mailing list - al jordans
Tue, 20 Aug 2002 07:21:26 -0400
Diamond plate is much more skid/slip resistant if intent is to use as a step.... Projected range of prices? In this the best...
Skid plates [3]
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Wed, 5 Jul 1995 07:26:55 -0700 (PDT)
If anyone wants to track down their own copy, here the info I have: "Technical Recommendation: Journeys under difficult conditions" -- Z 4 for Volkswagen...
Re: Westy propane tank skidplate prototype
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Fri, 2 Dec 2016 18:40:59 -0800
...But I have posted a very short bit on an aluminum skid plate for the westy tank. >>> >>> What's shown is actually the second...
FS 87 Syncro Weekender
Historical mailing list - Don Lancaster
Mon, 3 Aug 1998 20:03:27 -0700
...PS PB PW PM Trailer hitch Cass AC Alloy wheels, Captains Chairs.Granny gear, skid plates. His and Hers matching dings plus modest Arizona...
Re: Pics of the Extend-A-Stay valve
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:35:58 +0000
<How about a "Hole saw" to make an access in the skid plate? If you're anal about having a hole there, you could...
Re: Dual Fuel Tanks in a Syncro!?
Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
Tue, 21 Oct 1997 02:17:14 -0400
...Adam continued: >It looks like I better get that skid plate off and get some real anwers. >The PO said it was a 2wd...
Re: Changing the propane regulator -#2
Historical mailing list - Rob
Wed, 4 May 2011 12:47:38 -0700
I was putting away the tools and saw I'd forgotten something, the skid plate. I took it off yesterday when I started (13mm...
Re: Big battery installed
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 25 May 2015 10:03:21 -0700
Do you foresee any potential issue with impacts to the skid plate? Neat install. I assume that battery was good value? (Amp per dollar...
Re: Some minor transmission related work
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 27 May 2017 19:37:27 +0000
...shift linkage fix I > mentioned on the list a few weeks ago. > >> Oil change, skid plate mod, shift linkage mod. > >> > >> https://shufti.blog/ > >> > >> > >> Alistair >
skid plates
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 05 Jul 95 09:50:09 CDT
i got my copies (i have one in german and another in english ... originals, that is, in addition to the copy Derek sent me...
Re: Preparations for Rough Road Driving
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Tue, 2 Nov 1999 14:58:53 +0100
...Are these devices > available anywhere? Do you need even more protection under your Syncros engine? Doesn't the skid plates offer enough protection? If...
Re: Some minor transmission related work
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 27 May 2017 14:43:23 -0600
...shift linkage fix I mentioned on the list a few weeks ago. >>> Oil change, skid plate mod, shift linkage mod. >>> >>> https://shufti.blog/ >>> >>> >>> Alistair
Re: Westy propane tank repair advice needed
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Thu, 8 Jul 2004 22:07:10 -0700
...I smeared the wimpy little propane tank skid plate > quite badly, the also smunched the plumbing outside the tank itself. I > now have a...
Re: Some minor transmission related work
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 27 May 2017 14:16:06 -0700
...I mentioned on the list a few weeks ago. >> Oil change, skid plate mod, shift linkage mod. >> >> https://shufti.blog/ >> >> >> Alistair > > Years ago I...
FS: syncro vanagon for $500 bucks Re: Price cut on parts Syncro in VA CL
Historical mailing list
Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:20:25 EST
...are worth more than that...syncro trailing arms, syncro gas tank, skid plates, front diff, CVs, driveshaft, maybe diff lock, bla, bla..... if i...
Re: propane tank rust removal
Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
Mon, 27 Apr 1998 06:59:41 +0000
...I removed the lower skid plate, and black plastic regulator housing. Once the tank was cleaned, I masked the spit valve, regulator, propane lines...
FS; 87 Syncro 4WD Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Don Lancaster
Thu, 20 Aug 1998 10:56:39 -0600
All wheel drive, skid plated, granny geared van. Includes weekender package with great bed. PS PB PC PM PS AM/FM/CASS A/C...
Dual syncro tanks
Historical mailing list - adam grove
Mon, 20 Oct 1997 10:10:56 PDT
Hmm, It looks like I better get that skid plate off and get some real anwers. The PO said it was a 2wd tank...
Re: E-Vanagon :-)
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 25 May 2004 15:48:05 -0400
...Interesting that there is a syncro skid plate underneath the motor. They could have put a lot of batteries in the space left empty...
Re: Looking for directions oil cooler gasket on syncro
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Mon, 12 Dec 2005 22:03:18 -0800
...can I leave the coolant lines attached? > Dunno specifically about the skid plate aspect, but if you double-nut the tube that runs through...
Re: 16" Wheels
Historical mailing list
Thu, 27 Mar 1997 16:59:32 +1100 (EST)
...used to compete in rallies and was factory prepared-ie full skid plate protection and no wax protection so you could weld repairs when...
Re: Diesel heatshield; how necessary?
Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
Wed, 18 Jul 2001 22:04:06 -0600
...It;s steel plate of some kind welded to > the skid bars. > > I tried to view the pics on that website posted earlier but...
Re: Changing the propane regulator -#2
Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
Thu, 5 May 2011 08:47:16 -0700
...putting away the tools and saw I'd forgotten something, the > skid plate. I took it off yesterday when I started (13mm nut & bolt...
Re: European-only front crash guard?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:08:53 -0700
...the bull bumper will not allow me to install the OE skid plate up front. David Marshall http://www.hasenwerk.ca http://www.fastforward...
Re: Bostig Zetec kit .. Ground clearance
Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
Fri, 13 Oct 2006 15:40:50 -0400
When I said skid plate, I meant our skid plate, which is just under 1/2" thick, and attaches to the cradle. With the...
Re: $100k Syncro
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 10 Oct 2017 10:28:52 -0700
...The skid plate for the propane tank is seriously rusted. Is that reasonable to expect on a vehicle with only 12K miles that has...
Re: built tranny's
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Mon, 13 Sep 1999 22:20:29 -0400
...and it's as good as ever i even put a skid plate in and some protective hardware for the engine the tranny is...
Re: Towing hitch
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 17 Jun 2002 18:36:34 -0400
...Now the towing hitch that Bus Depot has, I'm presuming does not actually connect to the subframe/skid plate. Is that right, Ron...
Re: Spare tire holder?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 2 Feb 2004 20:10:52 -0600
...The L bends on the other end of these rods are the hinge pins for the spare tire skid plate. Stan Wilder -----Original Message...
Is there such a thing a Syncro snow guards?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 18 Oct 1998 21:01:37 -0700
...shaft assembly and it was just PACKED between my engine and skid plate? Is there any thing I can do to prevent this from...
Re: Oil Filters
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 10 Jul 2003 11:53:15 -0400
...The later model Syncro skid plate has a small cover to help protect the filter. Eric David Brodbeck wrote: >I always run the OEM...
Re: beemer van
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 26 May 2006 07:38:23 -0700
...That shot of the exhaust and skid plate. You >can see a bit of the "custom engine mount" there. What is that, like 4...
Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
Historical mailing list - Ben
Wed, 15 May 2013 10:51:37 -0700
...TIICO) > Syncro bars, lowered engine position with tabs for skid plate > > I have seen a steel plate mount, aftermarket of some sort. Eurospec? > > Mark
Re: Home Made Bull Bars--Pipe Benders
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 17:15:37 -0600
...Looked pretty cool, was held onto the frame by about 8 bolts underneath, acted as a sort of skid for his Syncro escapades, had...
Re: Westy propane tank skidplate prototype
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 2 Dec 2016 10:23:48 -0800
...This is not an original idea I have seen some euro installs with > side plate. But then after making one with a side plate...
Re: Some blog updates
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 08:24:24 -0700
...extreme off road use, propshaft protection > plate. > > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/10/30/vanagon-propshaft-skid-plate-of-sorts/ > > > Alistair -- Neil n Blog...
Re: HELP! Syncro leaking gasoline!
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Sun, 6 Jan 2002 21:20:24 EST
...OFFICAL procedure call for tank removal....OH yeah...<gulp> engine, tranny, skid plates etc...fun squared..... Soooooo when you are ready I'll walk...
How VC's work
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 14:07:45 -0700
...at worst (skidding on high speed turns), or will rapidly destroy your tires at the least. As slippage between the plates speeds up with...
Redline MTL... I dig it! (long)
Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
Wed, 4 Jun 1997 12:17:31 -0800 (AKDT)
...Nope, won't fit in there with the skid plate. Look around, decide I can take the skid plate off without making the van...
Re: Kelly Park VW show, valuable documents and sheetmetal
Historical mailing list
Tue, 11 Apr 1995 12:15:27 -0400
...Were there "skid plates" or whatever you want to call them available on post 68' vans (i,e,the pan that bolts underneath the...
Re: The curse of the Syncro....
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 9 Mar 2005 07:10:30 -0500
...Yes that engine rust level is normal! Yes the Syncro skid plate adds to the level of fun removing the engine and pretty much...
Re: Some minor transmission related work
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 27 May 2017 19:22:47 -0700
...I > mentioned on the list a few weeks ago. > >> Oil change, skid plate mod, shift linkage mod. > >> > >> https://shufti.blog/ > >> > >> > >> Alistair > > > > Years ago I...
Re: Big battery installed
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 26 May 2015 07:48:17 -0700
...But the skid plate is made from 3/8" 5052 (I think that's the right alloy number) plate. It is full welded to...
Syncro Handling/Sway Bars
Historical mailing list
Tue, 18 Oct 1994 13:37:24 -0400
...These double as extra skid plate type protection for the underside of the vehicle. I used the 2WD anti sway bars from JC Whtney...
Re: Fast Forward's "undercover" TDI project for the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:53:13 -0500
Q - Is there a loss in ground clearance? A - You are looking at the skid plate on a Syncro being about 1 to 1...
Re: Westy propane tank skidplate prototype
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 2 Dec 2016 18:45:32 -0800
...See the half moon cut out on the side plate? I can get my fingers in and turn off the valve. The valve knob...
Re: HELP! Syncro leaking gasoline!
Historical mailing list - andrewbell
Sun, 6 Jan 2002 20:28:35 -0600
...OFFICAL procedure call for > tank removal....OH yeah...<gulp> engine, tranny, skid plates etc...fun > squared..... > Soooooo when you are ready I'll walk...
Re: Need a shower? Got tools?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 8 Apr 2015 21:58:28 -0700
...wrote up a bit of info about the tool box, front skid plate, spare tire modification that we made. There are some photos here...
Re: [Syncro] syncro exhaust
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:14:02 -0800
If I recall correctly, it is the front pipes that need to clear the skid plate that are different. David Marshall http://www.hasenwerk...
Re: What Year Interior Color Change?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 25 May 2006 23:12:06 -0700
...missing skid plate under the propane tank, missing mud flap in front of the propane tank, cheap paint job, and the VIN plate had...
Re: again with "exhaust rattle"
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:28:46 -0700
...but on a syncro you do need to drop the rear skid plate so that you can let the carrier bar down and get...
lifting syncros for bleeding radiator
Historical mailing list
Sat, 16 Dec 1995 10:02:27 -0800
...But syncros have that extra skid plate stuff giving only 9.5" of clearance. Using a 4x4 (wood) support leaves maybe 5"-6" for...
[Fwd: [Syncro] Dual Syncro Fuel Tanks & Skid Plate]
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Mon, 8 May 2000 11:15:38 -0700
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Syncro] Dual Syncro Fuel Tanks & Skid Plate Date: Sun, 7 May 2000 21:37:50 -0700 From: adam f grove <roverini...
Re: Garden Edging Front Spoiler
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:26:19 -0800
...reminds me to work on > more skid plates for the van. The lower portion of my license plate is bent > under the bumper from...
Re: New adapter plate: DIY Engine Conversions
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 24 Sep 1998 18:38:03 -0700
...Why not redesign the skidplate. The skid plate on mine is OK for the inline four but it can be make a lot better...
Re: Westy ('84) propane leaks!!!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 19 Oct 1995 15:35:36 -0400
...After reinforcing the propane tank skid plates, these two tanks can then become sort of like rocker panel skid plates in themselves. ___________________________________ Derek Drew...
Re: The curse of the Syncro....
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 10 Mar 2005 06:01:01 EST
...Yes the Syncro skid plate adds to the level of fun removing the engine and pretty much doing anything to it. Ken, your sick...
FRIDAY for sure: Fried wire--the possible Vanagon recipes don't stop there
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 1 Nov 2013 07:28:34 -0500
...Twice Baked Heads Chopped Lifter with Marvel Mystery Grits Stuffed Cat Skid Plate Special (Syncro only) Rum-Soaked Mechanic Mongolian Heater Valves Lithium Grease...