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• Window crank extenders
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 11:30:30 EST
  I need to add window crank extenders to clear the new speaker grills on my 82 Vanagon diesel. So far I can only find...
• Re: CRANKSHAFT
  Historical mailing list - Lane Waldner
  Fri, 21 May 1999 20:00:15 -0700
  WANTED - CRANKSHAFT FOR 2.1L WATERCOOLED ENGINE - IM LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA AND WOULD BE WILLING TO PAY SHIPPING. WALLY
• Re: CRANKSHAFT
  Historical mailing list - Lane Waldner
  Sat, 22 May 1999 08:23:07 -0700
  WANTED - CRANKSHAFT FOR 2.1L WATERCOOLED ENGINE - IM LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA AND WOULD BE WILLING TO PAY SHIPPING. WALLY
• WTB: Black Window Crank
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 16:58:07 -0700
  Greetings all, I am looking for a black window crank for my 90 Carat-a-version. Jere
• Flushing the crankcase
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 15:09:03 -0500
  ...Would there be a benefit to draining the crankcase of oil, filling with mineral spirits, letting it soak for a few hours, disabling the...
• Re: Crankshaft Endplay / Shim question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 6 Dec 2006 05:56:14 -0500
  ...Mike Cary Chiang wrote: > Perhaps a silly question, but do thicker shims increase the amount of > crankshaft endplay, or decrease it? Thanks. > > Cary > >
• Window Crank Extenders - Cheap Solution
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 3 Aug 2003 15:57:30 -0500
  ...However, unless you get a flush mounted speaker, the OE window cranks scrape against the raised speaker covers. One vendor sells plastic extenders that...
• Re: pop out on westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 18:03:52 -0700
  ...Crank it out, you get the full floor space of a non-westy. >Probably be hard to use the sink or cooktop, though, with...
• Re: Question about pulley-crank end reassembly 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 23:08:02 -0400
  1-Steel washer 2-Rubber ring 3-crankshaft seal 4-woodruff key 5-Pulley 6-Bolt Ben http://www.benplace.com/vw2.htm >1...
• Re: Window Crank Extenders - Cheap Solution
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 3 Aug 2003 17:33:08 -0400
  ...Window Crank Extenders - Cheap Solution > > > The link does not work > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Laurence Smith" <laurence@ALANASMITH.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent...
• Window crank hitting new front speakers
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 15:08:14 -0500
  ...They sound good, however, the speaker covers are a bit higher than the original speaker covers and the window crank hits them ever so...
• Re: Window crank extenders
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 16:25:41 EST
  ...The indentations in the crank are designed to "clip" the plastic crank handle cover--so I had to cut away the plastic cover a...
• Crankshaft End Float
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 21 May 2002 08:00:44 -0700
  Listees, Is the crankshaft end float affected by the resurfacing of the flywheel?. Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia
• Window Handles - VW vs Taurus
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 07:13:06 -0700
  ...When you shop for cranks, wiggle the knob part of the crank to make sure the rivet that holds it on isn't all...
• Re: How do I get the #&(*&!$# distributor gear on the crank?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 23:39:31 -0500
  ...But in both cases I wasn't able to slip the gear on the crank; >they "froze" to the crank almost immediately after they...
• Positive Crankcase Ventilation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:44:25 +0000
  ...PCV=Positive Crankcase Ventilation. This is the method of extracting piston blowby and other fumes from the crankcase for many vehicles. Note the Vanagon...
• Re: Why remove the crankshaft pulley?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 22:12:06 EDT
  In a message dated 4/23/00 9:45:37 PM, jstepto@CHESCO.COM writes: << Are the special tools requiered to lock the crank...
• Re: Seeking brown window crank
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 10:40:11 -0400
  A Fox or other VW door crank handle makes a very fine addition to the Vanagon.Th e crank has a cover over the...
• Re: Diesel water pump pulley diameter
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 21:03:25 -0700
  ...TD Crank 1 (inner, wp & alt): 149mm TD Crank 2 (outer, ps): 122mm TD WP: 115mm Ratio, Crank:WP = 1:1.30 DV Crank...
• Re: Crankshaft End-Play.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 15:42:02 -0500 (CDT)
  On Tue, 12 Sep 1995, Pat Walsh wrote: > >Ok, Can't SOMEONE tell me what surface wears that makes the Crankshaft > >endplay increase? Please...
• 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 02:22:46 +0000
  ...Very slow cranking - it has been getting a little bit worse since I got the van a year ago. It would always start but...
• brown window crank handles needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 10:25:05 -0400
  Hello folks, I need a pair of brown window crank handles in good shape. Anybody have a pair? thanks. greg.
• Re: Crummy Window Cranks!
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 11:49:43 -0400
  ...I then laboriously filed the Jetta window cranks until I had > enough clearance to not scratch the speaker grilles (which I had painted > brown...
• Re: vannie info on cranks and radiators needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 11:20:38 -0400
  Hi Mark, The 2.1 crank has a longer stroke, but it will fit in a 1.9 case with some minor clearancing. Here...
• window crank extensions
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:40:02 -0700
  Old problem, how to get front door window cranks to clear the speaker grills on replacement speakers. I just went through the archives, and...
• Re: Window Crank Extenders - Cheap Solution
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 3 Aug 2003 17:12:28 -0400
  ...There are pictures at http:///www.shopmiduss.com/westy/ which shows his extended crank. That sound perverted doesn't it? Take a look, there...
• Hot Start Problems with 85 Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Colin Stanfield
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 15:59:38 -0500
  ...Will crank and crank and crank, but will not start. --Let cool, 15 minutes, fires right up. Should I replace the (Bus Boys order...
• turn your 1.9L into a 2.1L without having to actually buy a 2.1L case
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 21:26:59 -0600
  Fellow vanagonites, I have just spoken to a shop here in So Cal that says that a 69mm crank from a 1.9L can...
• Re: Seeking brown window crank
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 15:09:07 -0600
  On Apr 6, 2007, at 2:50 PM, Geza Polony wrote: > I don't know about the cranks, but ya gotta love a list...
• Crank Pulley (more)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 16:09:58 -0400
  Sorry-It's a 4 speed, no A/C , no power anything. Just a waterpump and alternator running off the crank pulley. Scott
• Wanted - Crankshaft for 2.1 liter vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Lane Waldner
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:17:29 -0700
  Does anyone know where I can get a crankshaft for a 2.1 watercooled - new or used thanks Wally
• Re: Window crank hitting new front speakers
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 12:59:17 EST
  ...There are lots of suggestions regarding spacers and > other window cranks (Ford Taurus) that may solve your problem. I used cranks > from an A2...
• Re: Window crank extenders
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 11:02:20 -0500
  ...Window crank extenders > > > > I need to add window crank extenders to clear the new speaker grills on my >82 > > Vanagon diesel. So far I...
• Re: window crank handle recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:54:25 -0700
  ...Also, the knobs on the > cranks seem very week and not likely to last long. My cranks are metal > covered by plastic. Are there...
• Re: Question about pulley-crank end reassembly 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 08:53:55 -0500
  ...One more thing, how do you hold the crank to tighten the bolt, with a conventional flywheel lock or with a pin through the...
• Window Crank Handles Anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 07:35:39 EDT
  Anyone have a Black window crank handle they want to sell for a song? ('88 compatible please) Thanks, Brian Doss '88 Weekender, Queequeg
• Re: VW driver side window crank?
  Historical mailing list - jennifer rabbitt
  Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:47:09 -0700
  The window is easy to crank. I'm sure it's a trim/ seal thing. jen 🐰 > On Apr 23, 2015, at 3:37 AM...
• Crank Pulley removal?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Moon
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 10:39:16 -0800
  Does anyone have any recommendations on a good way to remove the crank pulley? I have removed the crank bolt, but there isn't...
• Re: Window crank screw?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:46:02 -0500
  Ok more interesting news re the crank screw. I picked up an M5 at the hardware store and it appears to have the same...
• Re: Hard start when cold
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 09:27:09 -0600
  ...When I initially turn the key to start, it will crank > > and crank but will not start, no matter how long I crank it...
• Re: Alternator light mystery
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 May 2010 23:17:41 -0400
  ...Hi Dennis -- not a camper and not cranking, just sitting there with the ignition on. When I did crank it, the light flashed on...
• Re: Help!
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Sat, 29 Dec 2001 16:53:44 -1000
  ...What is it and why does it prevent cranking? Dave Hydra lock or hydraulic lock is when you have fluid in the cylinders such...
• Re: Failed Crankshaft Seal
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 14:42:35 -0700
  ...Failed Crankshaft seal - 2nd time!... ~~~~ Snip~~~~ I learned some time ago that there are THREE different Crankshaft seals. Give Leonard at AVP a call...
• Looking for a brown window crank
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:21:57 -0500
  Anyone have a BROWN widow crank they can part with. Mine just split apart. pmail if you do. Thanks. Spencer 85 westy
• Re: I stand corrected.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 11:20:22 -0700
  ...4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 Camshaft Crankshaft Crankcase Front of Engine (Flywheel > & Gearbox) > Rear of Engine (Crankshaft Pulley) Crankshaft & Camshaft Gears...
• Re: Diesel water pump pulley diameter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 20:57:05 -0700
  ...TD Crank 1 (inner, wp & alt): 149mm TD Crank 2 (outer, ps): 122mm TD WP: 115mm Ratio, Crank:WP = 1:1.30 DV Crank...
• oil level again
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 21:38:35 -0400
  Another thing about the oil level that I haven't seen mentioned is the load on the crankshaft if it is actually hitting the...
• Question about pulley-crank end reassembly 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:11:49 -0500
  I'm getting ready to put the pulley end back onto my crankshaft in my 2.1 waterboxer. I have the parts that came...
• Re: Crummy Window Cranks!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 07:43:28 -0700
  ...I's sick to death of crummy >> cranks. Can anyone point me to an alternative to the typical Vanagon >> window crank? >> >> Thanks >> >> John >> >> -- >> John...
• Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
  Tue, 29 Mar 2016 21:03:45 -0400
  1984 westfalia � 1.9 liter engine, non syncro, Cranks easily but no start. Pump starts but does not stop as at other times! What...
• Why remove the crankshaft pulley?
  Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 21:36:47 -0000
  In the Bentley manual, one of the steps for replacing the head gaskets is remove the crankshaft pulley. What is the reason for this...
• Re: Window crank extenders
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 17:22:21 EST
  VW Fox window cranks come w/ spacers with two thickness. You will need a longer screw. Using the stock screw will not add clearance...
• Engine Overhaul Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Tullier
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 18:53:37 -0800
  ...The shaft on the crankshaft also appears to have the same diameter throughout. My crankshaft is tapered, and the (OD) of the crankshaft is...
• WTB:window crank spacers for speaker clearance
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 02:21:10 EST
  Hello-- Where can I get the window crank spacers that allow the window crank to clear after-market door-mounted speakers? I don't...
• Re: Stuck distr. drive shaft ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:19:28 -0400
  ...It sounds like you forced and maybe turned the crank so these shims are now cocked and embedded into the crank gear. Remove the...
• Re: TIICO: Crank Pulley
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 12:19:34 -0600
  ...Mine came with the double pulley on the crankshaft but my order was placed as having power steering but no air conditioning. Actually the...
• 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild[correction]
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 06:41:29 -0800
  ...I don't deny that crank whip is not THE problem with wasserboxers as I know them. I just felt that your post was...
• Re: After market Window Winders ??
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 12:56:33 -0600
  ...or rather breaking my window crank knob > inventory in half.... > > destroyed like 10 window crank knobs attempting to do this...(pot metal > does *not...
• Re: Big Valves for me?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 16:56:10 -0700
  Damon wrote: >82mm stroked crank (sent mine off to be modified) and >95mm pistons instead of the 94s. Counterweighted crank too? Stock rods? Or...
• Re: vannie info on cranks and radiators needed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 09:20:16 EDT
  ...the cranks are different between 1.9 and 2.1 since the only real difference is stroke... they both take the same pistons and...