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Re: Big Brake options
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:53:25 +0200
...ICLOUD.COM>> wrote: >>> I didn’t realize it was possible to lock up the brakes!! >>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> On Jun 11, 2021, at...
Re: Bigger Brakes was: My thoughts after hearing some responses
Historical mailing list - Wagner, James W., , SAF/AQPS
Wed, 23 Feb 2000 12:33:16 -0500
I don't think the front and rear wheels would lock up at the same moment, because the ratios of fluid pressure to wheel...
Re: Automatic Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 23 Feb 2003 22:26:25 -0500
...Seems they slip about 10% normally, and can't really beat that without a lock-up device. From the book, that looks like a...
Re: Aluminum in the threads
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Mon, 27 May 2002 11:15:47 -0500
...just bright zinc---they all are mild steel, and will all lock up in the hole if not properly istalled--- You have no idea...
Re: Vanagon auto trannies
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 19:48:01 -0500
...The stall and lock up speeds are different. The later unit allows for better acceleration. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Re: removing studs from new heads
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:11:43 -0400
...It tends to gall and lock up tight when torqued, and then you've ruined both the nut and the stud, and have a...
Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Fri, 11 Jan 2002 08:39:55 -0600
...If, perchance, you lock up the >rear wheels, the vehicle will spin around. And if you happen to be moving >at any speed, the...
Re: Syncro question... vibration!
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 13 May 2005 10:24:46 -0400
...When it gets bad, the drive train may lock up completely in the parking lot at very slow speed upon a relatively slight turn...
Violated - LVC but Vanagon related
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:56:50 -0500
...I've worked here for 11 years and never felt the need to lock up - actually I'm glad I didn't have it...
Re: Tires - Syncro (frequently discussed)
Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
Sat, 28 Dec 1996 16:29:45 -0800
...I > > wonder if the coupling will not lock up with the two shafts spinning at > > a 6% difference for a long distance? I wouldn...
Re: Brakes lock-up
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:59:09 -0400
Sounds like it's time for a brake inspection. Please let us know what you find. 2009/10/17, C. Chris Snyder <ccsvanagon@wmconnect...
Re: Burgers, pizza & security
Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:36:24 -0700
...I'm not thinking of totally securing the Vanagon just some > place inside it to lock up the tool bag and laptop when we...
Re: Bigger Brakes was: My thoughts after hearing some responses
Historical mailing list - ed
Wed, 23 Feb 2000 13:56:38 -0500
...ed "Wagner, James W., , SAF/AQPS" wrote: > I don't think the front and rear wheels would lock up at the same moment, > because...
Re: Table leg hole?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 4 May 2021 13:44:42 -0400
...The several holes lock the table from swinging out in travel or lock up in useful positions when camped. Pin out and all works...
Re: It's coming!
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sun, 22 Dec 2013 11:40:30 -0700
...Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 22, 2013, at 11:32 AM, Mike Miller <mwmiller6@ATT.NET> wrote: > > Warn the villagers! Lock up...
Re: Vanagon ABS
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:18:20 -0800
...Best braking force occurs just short of lock-up. > I think anti-lock braking was first used in aircraft. > And your common driver is...
Whoa there, Buck! - - Corvair thread
Historical mailing list
Sat, 27 Apr 1996 17:20:04 -0600
...When I was a Junior, a good friend and I were assigned clean up and lock up duties and so were the last to...
<Syncro> VC #3
Historical mailing list
Thu, 20 Feb 1997 17:43:55 -0400 (AST)
...He also mentions that serious sustained overheats will permanently up the viscosity, leading to fulltime lock up, and I think I've read of...
Re: Help - Radio Code Problem
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 5 Aug 2000 05:49:03 EDT
...If you try to enter a wrong code more than three times the radio will lock up for good and will cost you big...
Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
Historical mailing list - carboncow
Thu, 9 Mar 2006 10:12:12 -0500
...If you assemble the bearings and the outer ring through the backside it will lock up. I'm guessing there is just a flaw...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - parking brake cable adjustment
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 08:39:40 -0500
...The >hand brake should cause the shoes to drag at 3-4 clicks and lock up tight >at 8. > >Dennis > Is this procedure in...
Re: Subiegon/Vanaru Gas Mileage
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:03:36 -0500
...The automatics really suffer do to the lack of a lock up torque converter. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Re:Need Brake Caliper Help
Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
Thu, 07 Jul 94 08:42:00 cdt
...loosen them, but once i pushed on the brake > they would lock up again. > > Is this problem fixable? Has anyone else ever had this...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 26 May 2012 20:19:54 -0500
...If it is a sudden snap type >>> hard lock up look into the tranny. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Re: ba6 heater
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 25 Oct 2004 19:27:50 -0600
...Normal failure on these pumps is not a lock up but an open or failure of the little spring. If you have a pulse...
Re: Brakes lock-up
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:12:21 -0500
I had a very similar thing happen with a KIA Sportage recently. Turned out that the lining on one of the rear brake shoes...
Re: Big Brake options
Historical mailing list - TODD P. LAST
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:07:50 -0700
...nbsp; </div> <div> I didn’t realize it was possible to lock up the brakes!! </div> <div>   </div> <div> Sent from my iPhone...
Viscous Coupling Fluid info
Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
Fri, 20 Dec 1996 11:18:43 -0800
...Because of the rapid rise in temperature and pressure, lock-up occurs very quickly, in about 1/10 second or approximately 1/4 turn...
Re: hands greasy, installing trans. -- please help!!...
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Mon, 10 Mar 2003 19:19:29 -0800
...had was when i was removing the > flywheel i had to lock up the teeth with a > screwdriver on thr engine stud to keep...
Re: ABS on a vanagon
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Fri, 7 Jun 2002 08:22:18 -0500
...The switch was because braking distances in gravel or dirt shorten if you lock up the wheels because you build a wedge of debris...
Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 5 Jul 2010 10:57:17 -0500
With every car I've ever tried, I could lock up the rear brakes in a panic stop - even with one of the VW...
Re: Product review: folding lug wrench / It's Wonderful!!!
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Tue, 11 Mar 2003 12:18:33 -0800
...steel nuts sometime lock up on the studs. Joe On 11 Mar 2003, Mark Belanger wrote: > That's right, David, the lug is snug...
Re: Vanagon auto trannies
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 19:59:57 -0500
...The stall and lock up > speeds are different. The later unit allows for better acceleration. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Re: Change gearing on Automatic Transmission?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Nov 1998 10:27:50 -0500
...Another feature used by modern cars is the "Lock-up" Torque converter. I wonder if we could somehow add this to a Vanagon automatic...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 22 May 2012 15:55:09 -0700
...If it is a sudden snap type hard > lock up look into the tranny. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Fri, 25 May 2012 21:36:34 -0700
...and have never seen one , of the many thousands I've driven or been around, that would lock up in reverse only .. though of...
Re: Brakes (I'm concerned...)
Historical mailing list - Doug Bensen
Fri, 9 Jul 1999 15:51:36 -0400
...The concerning > part comes from the fact that the brakes did not lock up like I thought they > would. Sure, I slowed in a...
Re: 1977 bus
Historical mailing list - sstones
Wed, 30 Nov 1994 01:31:44 -0500 (EST)
...I did start it up every > now and then just so that the engine would not lock up or anything. It's been > setting...
Re: [WetWesties] Under Seat Storage Drawers
Historical mailing list - William Monk
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:30:35 -0500
...They are to lock up my .380 (don't want to hear about guns you don't know my reason email me privately) they...
Re: How many Vanagon list members (and my brakes)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 2 Mar 2003 10:01:59 -0600
If I pump them up, I can lock up the wheels, but steady pressure and the pedal slowly goes down. ------------------------ Clip ----------------------- The key word...
Re: Alternator belt burning up?
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Sat, 5 May 2012 10:56:32 -0600
...stock cars, im narrowing it down to excessive load/ bearings intermittent lock up? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May 5, 2012 11...
Re: New Member
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Tue, 28 Sep 2004 13:31:46 -0700
...The front diff lock will lock up both front wheels, but as stated, there is still about a 1/4 turn pause between the...
Re: push start
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 13 Jan 2001 12:20:55 +1200
...Had to be doing at least 60kmh (37mph) in 2nd (top) before the torque-converter would lock up and provide drive. Andrew Grebneff Dunedin...
Re: vanagon Digest - 19 Feb 2014 to 20 Feb 2014 - Special issue (#2014-103)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:21:38 -0500
...The best upgrade would be for a lock-up torque converter. There some ring-pinion sets available with a higher ratio. I would only...
Re: Spongy Brakes (Help!)
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Thu, 19 Jun 2003 10:52:03 -0700
...I'm the > original poster > > When I slam the pedal to the floor I can't get my > wheels to lock up. That > the...
Re: Snow Tires & Syncro Shopping
Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
Tue, 21 Nov 2000 22:30:27 -0800
...You can completely lock up 3 of your four tires using the locking diff and with studded snows you can pretty much climb trees...
Re: HORN
Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
Fri, 28 Jul 1995 08:59:00 -0400
...I have had too many incidents where I have had to lock up all >four tires in an attempt to stop before hitting someone...
Sycnro Front-Diff Breather Hose ?
Historical mailing list - Luke Plaizier
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 08:09:16 -0700
...The new unit is just fine around town, and has already proven its lock-up capability off-road) So my question is, where does...
Re: Sticking front calipers
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 19:37:18 -0700
...to crack and have a piece fall out cuasing a sudden > > lock up as the broken rotor jams on the pad. Seen it. Going...
Re: Binding when turning
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Fri, 3 Oct 1997 09:35:37 -0400
...I had it just right for road feel/side winds/CV lock up. I assume that you are using the same tires on all...
Re : How VC's work
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 23 Apr 1999 07:30:22 -0500
...Because of the rapid rise in temperature and pressure, lock-up occurs very quickly. In about 1/10 second or 1/4 turn of...
Re: Engine Problem
Historical mailing list
Wed, 21 Mar 1990 09:03:01 -0500
thom; regarding brakes, maybe you have a drum or two out of round - this will really make them lock up hard at a certain...
Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:13:12 -0400
...This cause the compressor to lock up and this flung the A/C belt off which also caused the alternator/water pump belt to...
Re: Spongy Brakes
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 18 Jun 2003 06:59:07 EDT
...not sure about. > If you hit the brakes hard? can yo lock up the > brakes? Seems to me that if you can lock them...
Re: leaks leaks and more leaks -
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:44:16 EST
...To remove the pipe nipple you will need a second nut to lock up against the other to get the pipe out. Make sure...
Re: CV Repair
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Apr 1995 10:45:17 -0300
...The joint will lock up and break, either the cap screws or the cage in the CV joint. Complete rebuilt and warranteed axles,( both...
Re: A rod bender?
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Tue, 2 May 2000 17:53:34 EDT
...The back tires would proceed to lock up and drag through the gravel. DOH!! Well there is 195K miles on the clock now and...
Re: ETKA problem help needed
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 17:08:57 -0800
Had problem opening Hardlock.exe, my computer would lock up!. Installed without Hardlock.exe, works fine. Leon 85 Subwagen Westy 1/12/02 2...
Re: hands greasy, installing trans. -- please help!!...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 10 Mar 2003 18:01:05 -0600
...had was when i was removing the flywheel i had to > lock up the teeth with a screwdriver on thr engine stud to keep...
Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 Jun 1998 02:21:45 EDT
...A locker like the one the Vanagon uses imparts a direct metal-to-metal 100% lock up across the rear axle and does not...