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Re: [Syncro] m-code data and more
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:04:07 -0800
...Note the .uk extension. ________________________________ From: Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> I have been playing around with a wordpress blog and have posted some info...
Re: Maybe dirt bikes have different springs? Was Re: spacers and sproings
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Wed, 1 Jul 1998 16:23:43 -0600
...linear spring, like is on the motorcycle, > >| which at its full extension requires 150 lbs to compress it > >| one inch. Now I clamp it...
Re: What Mini-Projects are going on?
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Tue, 29 Jun 1999 08:43:45 -0700
...Mud Flaps Lights and switches in bed areas Seat leg room extension. Sliding window guides My site, http://KokopellisGarden.com is on Webjump.com...
Re: '91Westy Coolant loss
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Fri, 8 Feb 2002 19:57:11 -0800
In addition to what Ken says, you can extend the hoses to/from the radiator (cut them and insert an extension of metal pipe...
Re: Thanks and Broken Stud Removal
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Fri, 14 Jun 2002 15:01:40 -0500
...Then I put the flexible extension on my Dremel and was able to come straight in and bore out the hole. Once I got...
Re: Shifter extension
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Tue, 27 May 2003 17:30:32 EDT
In a message dated 5/27/2003 1:17:27 PM Pacific Daylight Time, gull@GULL.US writes: > Hmm...that's what I'd...
front seat organizer thing
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Wed, 7 Jul 2004 02:27:58 +0000
...kinds of pockets for putting a swiss army knife, rear hatch extension, extra heater control knobs, etc. in. It came with a velcro strap...
Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Mon, 12 Dec 2005 02:28:05 EST
I found out more information on the wheel arches that were offered on ebay. They were not offered by the ebay seller I mentioned...
quick review - shady boy awning
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:41:05 -0700
...There is one weakness, the side extensions, either side of the awning case, do not lie over the van gutters so any water will...
Re: Gear shifter knob thread and pitch question? (link for pics)
Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:27:33 -0700
...I just recently bought a short-shift with the extension from van-cafe, and the kit lists those same sizes. I drove my van...
Re: Spare tire doesn't latch
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 6 Jul 2012 22:46:39 -0700
...Any ideas on a quick fix? | | | |All I can think of is welding an extension on to the hook or the pan. |Am I...
Re: Weekender curtains?
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:49:36 -0700
...although I had to add snap extensions to make the gowesty curtains fit on the rear and one and the driver side... and for...
Re: Lug nut stripped
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sun, 2 Nov 2008 18:40:13 -0800
...They sell for about $40 complete with sockets and extension. >> If I get a flat, the wheel is off and on in no time...
Re: Oil over fill concern
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Sat, 1 Feb 2014 16:12:16 -0700
...I tend to use a hex socket on a short ratchet extension. I also added a BMW bolt to put in that hole, so...
Re: Tool Pontifications
Historical mailing list
Wed, 8 Jan 1997 11:49:01 -0400 (AST)
...My sears stuff has lasted 15 years of obscene abuse, like 2' extensions on a 1/2" drive plus my weight while bouncing and...
Re: Minor Oil pump leak and minor valve cover leak
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 26 Jan 2002 22:30:35 -0700
...able to use a u-joint socket and a couple of extensions to > reach the bottom two and tighten them a tad. But the...
syncro outlet problem -- update
Historical mailing list - Beth Carroll
Tue, 11 Jun 2002 21:20:50 -0400
...However, when I plugged an extension cord into the outside of the van, the inside plug doesn't work (without the converter on). So...
Carbon Monoxide Test Colman Cat heater
Historical mailing list - Christensen
Mon, 5 Apr 2004 22:34:20 -0500
...That was result of having detector plugged into extension cord outside while I pulled up in van with cold engine and I did not...
Re: Inverter advice needed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 27 Jan 2004 20:07:10 -0500
...For the record, instead of hacking the stock wiring, I ran a short extension with a male plug on each end from the inverter...
Re: trouble installing new starter bushing
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Fri, 11 May 2012 15:21:35 -0400
...bevel on the leading > edge and using a same sized socket/extension with the bushing taped to > it.Can't get it more than...
Re: Can I carry a motorcycle on a Type III carrier?
Historical mailing list - westydriver
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 09:37:54 -0600
...I have seen 250 carried on one of the flat extension shelfs by vanagons using the bumper horn mounting type that didnt appear to...
Re: Antifreeze Removal
Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
Thu, 6 Nov 2003 14:51:38 -0500
...You will need a slightly long allen (6mm?, or 6.5mm?) on a 3/8 extension to work it. If you figure out the...
Re: Rear axle replacement advice
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 25 May 2014 21:41:20 -0700
...fasteners you have) to remove the CV bolts, a 6� socket extension and ratchet and a jackstand to hold the corner of the bus...
Re: rear heater, was 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:14:01 -0500
...that some vanagon owners don't know > > > about. > > > the oil filler extension is one. > > > rear heater valve is another. > > > >Well, I know about the...
Re: Lowering [Was: Speed limits...]
Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
Thu, 29 Sep 94 12:54:01 PDT
...They're sort of extensions of their clothes. Most, if not all, people on this distlist are prone to favor function and utility and...
Re: Info on Vanagon/Audi 5 cyl Bellhousi
Historical mailing list
Thu, 10 Apr 1997 09:19:12 +0300
...I just wanted to add chapters about the engine bay extensions and cooling system, but I have to wait until Tom will be back...
Re: Weekender Conversion
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Mon, 18 Nov 2002 20:29:13 EST
...You can either fabricate a new extension, make the bolt/catch longer, or pirate the piece from the donor van. This is what I...
Re: Propane tank concern
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:53:40 -0700
...You need a 13mm socket and a long extension and a couple of open end wrenches to disconnect the gas lines. Remove the two...
Re: cyl head temp gauge
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Oct 1994 19:45:52 -0500 (CDT)
...The extension wire (the 2 wires that connect the sender to the gauge) that comes with the VDO cylinder head temperature kit _is_ 15...
Re: Westy Electrical Outlet on Dash ?? (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Mon, 5 Oct 1998 07:48:03 -0700
...I also acquired a neat utility lamp with a magnet back and about 30ft (sorry 10 Metres) extension that winds backup and neatly stows...
Re: Gabriel Hijackers on an 84 Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Sun, 22 Nov 2015 12:41:32 -0600
...shocks banging when they top out/ hit the last of their extension On Nov 22, 2015 11:33 AM, "Keith Hughes" <keithahughes@yahoo.com...
Paulchen rack system; new design
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 29 Oct 1996 17:48:42 -0800
...Another limitation is that the rack will carry only two bicycles--there is no extension offered for an additional two bicycles. Four bicycles seems...
Wireless Thermometer for fridge
Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
Mon, 19 Aug 2002 15:27:25 -0700
...Found it at Target over in Electrical near Automotive--look for their section with extension cords, multiple plug stuff, and wireless turn on\turn...
Re: CV joint hard times
Historical mailing list - Leon
Thu, 10 Mar 2005 18:54:33 -0800
You need good light, support for CV axle to keep it at right hight, cordless drill with extension and drive bit I never used...
Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:29:29 +1100
...Forget about the extension for the gear stick. It just undoes part of the gain achieved by the shorter shifter. I dunno if it...
shore power vs batteries
Historical mailing list - Michael Richardson
Fri, 1 Aug 2014 02:11:07 -0400
...I should drill hole the floor behind the driver's seat and seal a short (4") extension cord in. -- Michael Richardson -on the road-
Re: Air-cooled to Water-cooled
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Thu, 27 Feb 1997 12:10:15 -0700
...is lower than on the TypeII, and requires an engine compartment extension of about 4" to work. Call Kennedy Engineered Products in Palmdale, CA...
upper bunk
Historical mailing list - Bruce Wood
Mon, 17 Aug 1998 10:08:58 -0400
...What we did was cut a board that basically is just an extension of the fold-out portion of the upper bunk. The sides...
Re: How big alloys
Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:09:52 -0500
...touches" the rear side of the tire using the stock door extension. I am afraid the wheels you mentioned will tuck your wheels farther...
Re: Oil pressure hose
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:54:29 -0500
...matching VDO gauge and sender from a >>1985 Cabriolet and this extension would let me mount the sender away from >>the block. >> >>http://www...
RE: Extra long, or Vanalong
Historical mailing list
Thu, 01 Aug 1996 15:13:06 +0300
...Inside the extension you will find the kitchen interior. Helmut '80 Camper ---------- >From: jwakefield To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Extra long, or Vanalong...
Re: Styled Cockpit VR6 Engine German Bus Meeting
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 20 Oct 2002 17:26:38 +1300
...Body kits and Projektzwo grill-extensions are the norm. South African grills never show, as the Germans consider them too expensive! I'm not...
Re: Re: Re: Vanagon Drag Co efficient?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 23 Mar 2004 22:32:54 -0800
...If you then fixed the shape and made a mold, one could market a baggage extension which also reduce drag. Does require moving outside...
Re: CV Bolts - 12 point (triple square) or 6 mm Allen head
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Fri, 28 Apr 2006 13:17:08 -0400
...Put it on the head of an impact driver with an extension and pound away. Learned that one from Ben Huot's web page...
Re: leaky hose connection to rear heater core
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 9 Jan 2008 13:52:39 -0800
...It's imperative almost to use a nut driver, or even quarter inch drive socket and extension. And check their tightness now and then...
Re: If you're bored.... Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding pics)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:34:22 -0800
...57 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Good pointers. > > > > No extension cord. All 12/2 from a 20 amp dedicated breaker. (though I...
That '70 single-cab
Historical mailing list - Mitch Hendrickson
Fri, 08 Sep 95 10:10:09 PDT
...Rubber fender uhhh, extension things. Other: Reg sticker is '86, though George says he's got it all worked out w/DMV. Similar story...
5 spds FS
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Tue, 26 May 1998 10:37:50 -0300
...Not very close in layout to Syncro 5spd, which is more a 4spd with low gear extension added to the box. So no way...
VW of SA -Reply
Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
Wed, 13 May 1998 12:12:31 +0200
...Illuminated vanity mirror *Colour coded bumpers *Luggage protection rail *Tail light extension moulding *Electric windows *Front armrests *Fully colour coded bumpers *Power point *Padded...
Re: The best way in?
Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
Sun, 16 Jan 2000 21:19:34 -0500
...My battery heater (blanket type) - just put the extension in through the sliding door and plugged it in. Slammed the door - no harm to...
HELP! Clutch slave-cylinder bolts: UPDATE
Historical mailing list - ok artguy
Fri, 29 Nov 2002 20:53:32 -0600
...I then reached waaaaay up to the socket wrench I attached topside via a short extension, and sure enough, I had enough bind below...
Re: Slider Extension-Really large tires and related expenses!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 6 Mar 2013 15:33:10 -0800
Ouch, what a buzz kill Dennis! However it's true due to the laws of physics. Increasing tire size increases the amount of leverage...
Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 6 Mar 2006 19:25:03 -0800
When we travel, I fill big Ziplocs with sockets, wrenches, extensions etc and tuck them under the passenger seat. Quiet, accessible and very cheap...
many questions about the westy..
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Sun, 26 May 1996 02:43:58 -0400 (EDT)
...i went to change the plugs, <boshe supers to install>, and stick the wrench <sparckplug socket, 3 inch extension, and ratchet> in engine compart...
Re: Raising the Poptop
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:37:17 -0700
...As forcefully and as quickly as you can, push up with your left > hand > to the maximum extension of your arm and immediately drive...
Re: Vanagon wheels in Alaska?
Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
Mon, 24 May 2010 14:21:45 -0400
...I installed some hinge extensions that lowered the > rear > attachment point about 2" to accomplish it. I also had to cut that end of...
Re: "Favorite Vanagon Features"
Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
Fri, 13 May 2005 10:25:07 -0700
...location of the brake/clutch reservoir, washer bottle >refill, oil tube extension, there must be other "Quirks" or design >features that are unique to...
Re: Worn Clutch
Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
Sun, 17 Sep 2000 12:04:38 +0000
...in the arm > outside the clutch that is depressed by the extension of the slave cylinder. > The length of movement was the same. > > >From...
Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shippin
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 12 Mar 2004 06:38:01 EST
...The longer leverage if you install the extension piece gives you way more leverage on the shift shaft. Seized or sticking shift linkage and...
Re: Anyone have any really cool aftermarket steering wheelsuggestions?
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Thu, 7 Oct 2004 09:58:48 -0700
...Bought the adapter hub and everything - I have long torso and short arms, and had meant to turn an extension tube to bring the...