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• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 09:24:44 -0700
  In 1992, VW issued a recall on Vanagons to replace the Oetiker clamps with the spring-style, self tightening clamps. Here's the summary...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, VW using oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:39:08 -0800
  ...I am not looking forward to cold weather. > > Leave the van alone and wait for spring. > > > > Good advice. Gotta get me a second car...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 1 Aug 2020 23:37:05 +0000
  ...On other vehicles that use this type of tube a >> sleeve goes inside to support the tube from collapsing. >> >> Spring or crimp clamps are...
• Re: Honing and cylinder painting
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 11:56:21 -0800
  ...High >>> efficiency teat sinks are anodized black for the same reason. >>> >>> >>> >>> Tom Hargrave >>> >>> www.towercooler.com >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Introduction
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 02 Apr 1996 16:02:51 GMT
  ...the bus would run ragged any time it was raining (the tower on the coil was absolutely eat up). I have also tightened the...
• Re: O2 Sensor Installed and CO adjustment problems (Sorry, Long)
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 12:21:51 -0400
  ...The hose is to be removed from the vent tower and the hose is to be plugged. This is to prevent gasses from the...
• Re: Trip report Moab/Canyonland/Monument Valley short
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 23:55:18 -0700
  ...Our favorite trails were Long Canyon, > Potash Road-Shafer Trail, and the 14 mile trail between Tower Arch and > Balanced Rock. The latter included...
• Re: rattle INSIDE engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 11:23:47 -0500
  ...rattle INSIDE engine > now all we need is a piano > Al I will send you a spring in good old US mail if you...
• Re: Burnt Ignition cable end stuck in dist. Cap
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:42:20 -0400
  ...The newer spring-type terminals are much >superior and not so inclined to tear off when you remove the wire >from the cap, but...
• Re: Honing and cylinder painting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 13:00:04 -0800
  ...High >>> efficiency teat sinks are anodized black for the same reason. >>> >>> >>> >>> Tom Hargrave >>> >>> www.towercooler.com >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Snarky and in-groupish
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 13:41:46 -0600
  ...Thanks, Tom www.towercooler.com From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Jake de Villiers Sent: Sunday, November 07...
• Re: 2000 rpm buzzer of oil pressure Here is the link for that "New Engine"
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Sat, 6 Apr 2019 21:18:45 -0500
  ...It does not have a engine # below the breather tower. The space there is blank. Is this normal for a EX engine? The case...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, VW using oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:57:52 -0800
  ...I am not looking forward to cold weather. >>> Leave the van alone and wait for spring. >>> >> >> Good advice. Gotta get me a second car...
• Re: oil all over rear hatch?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:55:44 -0500
  ...Around the end of April, I changed to the spring/summer oil and all of a sudden it stopped if by magic. The only...
• Re: Friday NVC, Chevron gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:56:56 -0700
  ...Now, years ago, when I lived in Big Spring, Texas I used to watch all sorts of trucks, Conoco, Phillips (the two have merged...
• Re: The Value Of a Mechanic That Knows the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:09:34 -0400
  ...by repositioning a spring to the right anchor point. And the hard running problem was a cracked crankcase breather tower, temp fix with duct...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, VW using oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 19:37:25 -0800
  ...I am not looking forward to cold weather. >>>> Leave the van alone and wait for spring. >>>> >>>> >>> Good advice. Gotta get me a second car...
• Vanagon salvage hopefully (long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 10:30:47 -0400
  ...I do notice some brown frothy stuff near the breather tower however, so I check the oil level. Here's the low note. The...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 19:19:00 -0600
  ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 17:02:48 -0700
  ...If you are >>>> not going to use the engine for a while, just leave them off to relieve >>>> pressure on the springs and hydraulic...
• RE: weird mouse story [F]
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Mon, 20 Jan 97 17:20:11
  ...Last spring I was visiting my parents and my father commented that his Sears lawn tractor would not start. I could not get any...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:24:55 -0800
  ...Last spring I got stuck high in the Ochoco mountains. No cell service, and no repeaters to hit on the 2 meter or 440...
• Re: Honing and cylinder painting
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 20:46:50 -0600
  ...Tom Hargrave www.towercooler.com From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Joe Luther Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011...
• Re: Friday NVC, Chevron gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 22:00:48 -0400
  ...At the time, virtually every refinery anywhere had cracking towers containing platinum as a catalyst. Shell just trademarked a made up name related to...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 16:48:52 -0400
  ...and use the spring clamps, as already said. if you are not skilled, > get a pro to do the work. some of the hoses...
• stumped
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:09:13 -0800
  ...The valve didn't fail; the retainer, clips, or spring failed and allowed the valve to drop. FAS found me a nice replacement. I...
• Re: Vanagon salvage hopefully (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 11:03:51 -0400
  ...I do notice > some brown frothy stuff near the breather tower however, so I check the oil > level. Here's the low note. The...
• Re: 2.1 rebuild - hone lifter bores?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Jul 2011 13:25:11 -0700
  ...making the bore bigger - BUT - you install new rings and the spring > tension in those rings force the rings tight(to a point) against...
• Re: Snarky and in-groupish
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 15:21:53 -0600
  ...Bad >> enough the exhaust systems are rated on sound rather than performance and >> springs rated on fender well clearance rather than handling. >> Only the...
• Re: Vanagon salvage hopefully (long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 10:48:49 -0400
  ...I do notice some brown frothy stuff near the breather tower however, so I check the oil level. Here's the low note. The...
• Re: What do I need to do about this mirror!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 22:30:07 -0500
  ...Solution - remove it, lower the spring pressure by unscrewing that screw. You'll know what I mean if you remove it. Now put a...
• Re: Engines: what to choose
  Historical mailing list - M's gmail
  Wed, 25 May 2016 20:44:05 -0700
  ...I do have the big brake kit plus suspension upgrades (springs & shocks) & 15" wheels w/ Nokians, so driving @ 75 mph is 'safe' & I can...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 16:38:21 -0500
  ...The spring tension in them is extremely strong so I wonder whether or not they could reasonably be considered for reuse. It appears to...
• Re: Honing and cylinder painting
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 06:55:15 -0500
  ...Tom Hargrave www.towercooler.com From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Joe Luther Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 18:05:41 -0800
  ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:26:44 -0800
  ...The valve > didn't > fail; the retainer, clips, or spring failed and allowed the valve to drop. > FAS found me a nice replacement. I...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 May 2012 21:32:17 -0700
  ...particularly if the springy tabs metal tabs are never lubed. I am the only person in north american that puts a dab of grease...
• Re: Anyone have a 3rd Party External Oil Cooler or Transmission Cooler installed?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Tue, 19 May 2009 16:01:36 -0400
  ...It is installed just inside of the left wheel well behind the coil spring tower area. This is driver side, on the non-starter...
• Re: Honing and cylinder painting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 21:31:52 -0600
  ...High > efficiency teat sinks are anodized black for the same reason. > > > > Tom Hargrave > > www.towercooler.com > > > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Honing and cylinder painting
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 12:45:14 -0800
  ...High > efficiency teat sinks are anodized black for the same reason. > > > > Tom Hargrave > > www.towercooler.com > > > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 15 May 2012 21:29:34 -0400
  ...If you are >>>>> not going to use the engine for a while, just leave them off to relieve >>>>> pressure on the springs and hydraulic...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 2 Aug 2020 14:49:25 -0600
  ...On >>>> other vehicles that use this type of tube a sleeve goes inside to >> support the tube from collapsing. >>>> >>>> Spring or crimp clamps are...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 19:08:32 -0800
  ...No need to be super precise as you only need to be able to stick a tool in there to press that flat spring...
• Re: O2 Sensor Installed and CO adjustment problems (Sorry, Long)
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 14:47:01 -0400
  ...The hose is to be removed from the vent tower and the hose is to be plugged. This is to prevent gasses from the...
• Re: Honing and cylinder painting
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 20:10:52 -0800
  ...High >> efficiency teat sinks are anodized black for the same reason. >> >> >> >> Tom Hargrave >> >> www.towercooler.com >> >> >> >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:15:59 -0700
  ...Is > it preferable to source spring clamps for these too? > > I see a variety of sizes. Can a1.75" spring clamp be used for...
• FW: 85 Vanagon - leaking push rod tube?
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Mon, 7 May 2001 15:34:12 -0400
  ...Cooper Brzytwa, Quick & McCrystal 900 Skylight Office Tower Cleveland, OH 44113 Cooper@BQMlaw.com -----Original Message----- From: Joel Walker [mailto:jwalker17@earthlink.net] Sent...
• Yet another trip report 12,000 kms Long-ish
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 06:38:54 -0700
  ...Devils Tower, Rushmore, Crazyhorse, Jewel Cave, and of course, Wall, SD. Off through Hot Springs & Wind Cave Nat'l Park, Custer State Park, and...
• Re: Snarky and in-groupish
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 12:52:20 -0600
  ...Tom www.towercooler.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone -----Original Message----- From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010...
• Re: help needed can not drive van...oil seals for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:25:52 -0700
  ...if the oil breather tower is ok.. > I never have a problem with those, but there is a spring and a diapham or something...
• Re: How to deal with short ALT cable
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:36:28 -0500
  ...Tom www.towercooler.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Alistair Bell Sent: Monday, July 12...
• Re: Fw: melting lower thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 8 Mar 2013 12:20:11 -0800
  ...But the one-application only plastic parts like a 2.1 Coolant Distrubution tower .. and the 2.1 t-stat housing .. those will fail...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:42:49 -0400
  Here is something from Dorman, a supplier of spring style clamps, with regards to their 1.75" clamp, model number 14086 when I asked...
• Re: Head stud testing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 10:03:49 -0500
  ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com http://goo.gl/niRzVw...
• Re: can you put 17 inch wheels on a 84 vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 14:55:08 -0700
  ...for this last I have two options: > 1) Buy a used Porsche 965 shifter tower at horrendous cost and a new > shortshift kit at...
• Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:32:19 -0500
  ...But a crimped on band clamp like a Oetiker clamp acts like a spring. When you crimp the clamp, you over compress it onto...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:15:44 -0800
  ...The > valve > > didn't > > fail; the retainer, clips, or spring > failed and allowed the valve to drop. > > FAS found me a nice > replacement. I...
• Re: Honing and cylinder painting
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 22:18:27 -0600
  ...High > efficiency teat sinks are anodized black for the same reason. > > > > Tom Hargrave > > www.towercooler.com > > > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: The Value Of a Mechanic That Knows the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:16:28 -0700
  ...by repositioning a spring to the right > anchor point. And the hard running problem was a cracked crankcase > breather > tower, temp fix with duct...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 19:42:06 -0700
  ...If you are >>>>>> not going to use the engine for a while, just leave them off to relieve >>>>>> pressure on the springs and hydraulic...