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Re: "drill-out" and Broken Bolt/Stud Extraction Techniques
Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
Thu, 9 Dec 1999 07:54:41 -0800
...Does anyohje have any insights, tips or caveats on this process, on on the techniques addressed in the two foregoing Web sites, (and how...
2.1 WBX Valve Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Tue, 23 May 2017 19:04:25 +0000
...Mine are original with 110,000 miles.As far as adjustment technique, I've taken the van out onto the highway to make sure...
Re: Norcold Recall...lets do it
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 11 Aug 1998 13:28:24 -0400
...It is much bigger (and uses newer technology) than the old Dometic 182b of the Vanagon era. This necessitated completely re-building (from scratch...
Re: Best Tire Pressures for Nokian C2s?
Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
Mon, 26 Jan 2004 19:09:10 -0600
...Thanks for any tips, wes On Sun, 25 Jan 2004, Ken Lewis wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > .......If the tire is > > under-inflated, it will wear...
Re: MAPP for brazing? (repair enlarged hole in Vanagon clutch pedal)
Historical mailing list - neil
Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:13:25 -0800
...Not great strength with that stuff plus not strong because of technique. Just wanted to try propane. Found out proper silver solder $$ so maybe...
88 GL: Changing coolant distributor- Tips?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Tue, 15 Feb 2005 11:21:40 -0800
...http://www.vanthology.com/1Layout/Technical/Clutch1.html I don't know how large a hose you're trying to clamp, but you'll...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:08:07 -0800
...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical > <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
Re: Luggage PV Panel?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:01:11 -0700
...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
Re: Fender Rolling
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 19 Sep 2013 18:34:15 -0700
...We used baseball bats on our Porsche fenders in order to make race tires go....The technique is to insert the bat between a...
Re: 1.8 8v to 2.0 aba conversion
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 11 Jul 2012 22:43:30 -0700
...Techtonic's Tuning has some good information on their site and they also supply lots of inline VW parts...Look for the Tech Tips...
Gowesty reduction starter user input please
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 2 Feb 2017 17:06:45 -0800
...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
Re: Wanted: Engine cleaning tips
Historical mailing list
Fri, 17 Sep 1999 08:36:02 -0700
...Be responsible for your own pollution. > Dom wrote: > > Does anyone have a good technique for cleaning a > vanagon engine without getting water all over...
Re: cutting hole in van floor
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:19:13 -0700
...And the hole will come out 1/8" away from the main > side > beam. > Any hints, tips, suggestions on how to do this? > Thanks...
Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling - Link to GoWesty Noisy Fuel Pump write-up
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:43:50 -0400
...RE: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling Good tips for Matt... thanks Dan!!! I like Chevron Techron, from Costco, best prices and LiquiMoly is also great...
Re: Late Friday entry. LVC
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 2 Jun 2018 17:40:32 -0700
good tips on stuff to lay on top of gravel surface. Thanks! At my local lumber yard, I found a free scrap length of...
Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Sat, 5 Sep 2015 12:12:23 -0700
...Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted > > Hi bill, > > there are hose clamps on the two pieces of hose. the smaller hose has 4 clamps...
Firewood-aided engine removal/replacement
Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
Mon, 29 Sep 1997 10:43:39 -0700
Hello; While reading the current posts regarding engine installation hints and tips, I'm reminded of my 70 single cab given to me by...
Re: squeek is driving me nuts
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:24:19 +0000
...any photographers on the list? _________________________________________________________________ Tell us your tech love story in the Summer Lovin Competition for your chance to win laptop loaded with...
radio code saver
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Thu, 25 Nov 2004 19:40:29 -0700
...My info came from an old VW Tech Tips sheet from 16 years ago. But I didn't need it until now, when my...
Re: Rebuilding a Syncro Transmission
Historical mailing list - Kinesis Conceptos Audiovisuales
Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:01:33 -0700
...gears a rebuilds kits, http://www.longenterprises.com and very good tech tips too. Ramon Celaya Syncro 86, Carat 90, Westy 84, Weekender 87...
Re: Wanted driver's door pocket
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 27 Nov 2014 15:00:38 -0500
Hi folks, Great tips, not being able to search the web sites easily I didn’t know venders had them. As for attaching it...
Power Window problem
Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
Wed, 8 Apr 1998 18:20:28 -0600
...I'm not terribly technical, but here is the best I could figure out. The passenger side window works from the switch on the...
Re: air conditioning
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Mon, 1 Oct 2001 15:31:45 -0400
An HVAC tech where I work told me about a device that aqllows one to change the Schrader valve core w/o have to...
FS: VW factory training manuals - Some Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
Tue, 11 May 1999 10:39:17 -0400
...etc only $10 VW Technical Information all models 88-89 (some 86/87) covers various changes, updates, recalls, tech tips. For the die hard...
Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:14:36 -0700
...right?� I was going to do the repair using the same technique but Bondo instead...wonder which is going to be stronger?� I have...
Re: ARRGHH! PARKING STUPIDITY! (DENT!!)
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 18 Mar 2004 19:31:31 -0600
Does anyone know a website about the details of the "paintless dent repair" technique? The only thing I've found is sources for $99...
'82 diesel westy back on the road
Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
Mon, 27 Jan 1997 11:07:25 -0500 (EST)
Thanks to all the help I got, (Ron Salmon for ordering the parts for me and Eric Zeno for the machanic's tips deserve...
Re: replacing hoses on oil cooler
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Thu, 12 May 2011 20:50:17 -0400
Good tips Dennis. My water pump is sleeping and I don't want to wake it, but that does seem like the easy way...
Tips Requested Prior to R-134a Fill-up
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Thu, 3 Jun 1999 20:57:06 -0500
...In Manitoba, you have to be a "certified refrigerant technician" or something like that to do the work yourself (legally). This means that you...
Re: news group
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Thu, 02 May 1996 15:41:09 -0400
...Not only the technical setup, but careful moderation of the boundaries which I know goes on behind the scenes. The result is great, an...
Re: Header from Ahnendorp
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Wed, 14 Jun 2000 15:03:50 -0400
...Anyone ever try one of these? Since the catalyst is no longer in the original position, I think the header would be technically illegal...
Questions again.. :(
Historical mailing list
Thu, 23 May 1996 08:15:39 -0700
...Any tips that you could give at all on things like: - where best to store certain items - how to keep things from banging around...
Re: fwd Tiico VWoA
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 8 Oct 2001 20:57:03 -0600
...We also offer an owners only web page after purchase with tech tips, downloadable Bosch Motronic injection manual, component list by VW part number...
Re: Removing chrome window trim
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:00:46 -0700
...Rescue Fraternity are gathering to discuss the latest mechanic's tips, er, maintenance techniques including, I am told, an in-depth presentation on the...
Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:07:49 -0800
...wrote: >> infra temp gun is much faster and easier. .though higher tech of course. > > Come on, the man should get more credit than that...
Re: Sears disaster- BOZO's heh
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Fri, 25 May 2001 09:03:15 -0400
...Does he still lurk among us, dissecting tech tips and proposed solutions to pass by, silently nodding yea or nay to himself in front...
Re: Mercedes wheels
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Mon, 6 Mar 2000 14:44:51 -0500
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
Re: stranded in san francisco...need watercooled westy tech help (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Wed, 4 Sep 2002 08:04:32 -0700
...stranded in san francisco...need > watercooled westy tech help > > Hello all..... > > my buddy is stranded in san fancisco...his 87 westy > will not sputter...
Re: trouble installing new starter bushing
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Fri, 11 May 2012 10:10:11 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk 90...
Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Wed, 7 Oct 2015 22:37:00 -0500
...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled > Vanagon camper > > 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog...
Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:24:34 -0400
Good tips for Matt... thanks Dan!!! I like Chevron Techron, from Costco, best prices and LiquiMoly is also great. I usually run two consecutive...
Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:17:12 -0500
...right? I was going to > do the repair using the same technique but Bondo instead...wonder > which is going to be stronger? I have...
Re: Fishing wire from courtesy light to behind dash
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 15 Apr 2018 14:38:58 -0700
...Any tips on this? I've > already > consulted the Samba site but didn't see anything useful.... > > Thanks! > > Steven > 91 Westy > -- Neil n Blog...
Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched Compression test results.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 3 May 2015 09:20:42 -0700
Great tips Dennis. Thanks. Unfortunately, this bus came to me with very few receipts for work done. For all I know the engine could...
Re: Rear Axle Housing Bolts: Use shallow O2 Socket?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 22 Apr 2015 11:24:13 -0700
...I'll post tips and things I learned on my picasaweb album. From the POV of a pseudo advanced shade tree, this job is...
Haynes Techbook Recommend
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:53:20 -0700
...It also gives good tips. Like keeping spark plug wires at least 1" away from sensors or sensor circuit wires. IMO, a great book...
Re: More powerful waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Wed, 2 Feb 2005 12:50:58 -0800
...This was tested with a G-tech pro road dyno. I don't think blueprinting an oil pump will get you that much power...
Re: Westy Waterproofing Question - Anyone Try Nikwax?
Historical mailing list - Dave C
Tue, 16 May 2000 16:16:17 -0400
...Thanks for sharing any results and/or tips. Todd Guttman 85 Westy 'Rivendell' - recently re-titled here in Columbus, Ohio as a 'motorhome' with...
Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
Historical mailing list - James
Thu, 8 Oct 2015 14:49:32 -0400
...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled > > Vanagon camper > > > > 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 10:54:44 -0800
...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
Re: '85 Westy paint Color
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 2 Jul 2002 12:19:29 -0400
...Have "Googled" on the net but found much more technical auto painting info than I care to decipher...just want a can or small...
Re: Best Tire Pressures for Nokian C2s?
Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
Wed, 28 Jan 2004 17:02:30 -0600
...Repeat. > > > > Ken Lewis > > 86 Transporter Crew Cab > > 60 356 T-5 Porsche > > http://neksiwel.20m.com/ > > Vanagon tech, pixs, O2 monitor gadget > > >
Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 8 Oct 2015 20:19:02 -0500
...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 > > air-cooled Vanagon camper > > > > 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog...
Re: Tips Requested Prior to R-134a Fill-up
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Fri, 4 Jun 1999 02:33:10 -0400
...In Manitoba, you have to be a "certified refrigerant technician" or > something like that to do the work yourself (legally). This means that you...
Re: Aux fuel tank lines pressurized?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 18 Oct 2004 17:10:26 -0600
...and wouldn't want to create a mess. > > Thanks for any tips. This isn't a big deal, but I'd like to be...
Re: CV removal tips?
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Mon, 15 May 2006 07:44:32 -0700
...The technical way to do that would be use a press instead of the hammer, which I will usually do if in the garage...
Small successes first Axle in
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 20:13:50 -0400
...additional tips from Dennis. Now, to get the 84 to the West River Westies event for Dennis to do the Running issues tech session...
Re: Removing chrome window trim
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:25:21 -0400
...Rescue > Fraternity are gathering to discuss the latest mechanic's tips, er, > maintenance techniques including, I am told, an in-depth presentation on > the...
Re: Too Much (Vanagon) Information; was: Re: California Camper Tops Vs. VW Camper tops
Historical mailing list
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:10:03 -0700
I created a "tech tips" folder back when I first joined the list in 2002. In 6 years I've put 135 posts in...
Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:41:24 -0600
...Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > > Good tips for Matt... thanks Dan!!! > > I like Chevron Techron, from Costco, best prices and LiquiMoly is also...