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86GL-questions on resealing heads (a bit long)
Historical mailing list - Eric Small
Sat, 29 Apr 2000 01:01:08 EDT
...Aside from the heads I noticed when looking up at the underside of the rubber boot that connects the AFM/air filter box to...
Towing, Anyone? (long)
Historical mailing list - 2 Tow Joe
Fri, 17 Sep 1999 18:22:10 -0700
...When we got there the mechanic found that a gasoline return line had come off and had sprayed gas all over the underside of...
Re: YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil in 30 sec, messy eng. compartment...
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 15:31:08 -0700
...with decreasing > remaining oil volume just before oil pressure warning triggered?) > > - Underside of engine area heavily dripping large volumes of oil. > Oil dripping from...
Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:08:15 -0800
...I couldn't tell from the video if you felt any moisture on the underside of the rails or if they were dry. The...
Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:27:55 -0500
...I then mounted a Dawoo radiator fan in a push configuration, driving air through the Saab intercooler mounted on the underside of the fan...
Re: Spring has sprung and so has the rust.
Historical mailing list
Sat, 22 Mar 97 19:35:51 EST
...Westy) PS The best rust prevention here in the road salt infected east is to wash the buss frequently (don't forget the underside).
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Sat, 2 Jan 2016 21:46:38 -0900
...wanted to they could make and attach a plate to the underside of their engine and mount one of these to it. The stock...
Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Jun 2015 to 12 Jun 2015 - Special issue (#2015-126)
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Sat, 13 Jun 2015 02:35:01 -0700
...That's why they don't insulate the underside of roofs in climates like Phoenix. While it would keep the attic, and house, much...
Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil in 30 sec, messy eng. compartment...
Historical mailing list - Gary, San Diego
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 11:24:53 -0700
...with decreasing | remaining oil volume just before oil pressure warning triggered?) | | - Underside of engine area heavily dripping large volumes of oil. | Oil dripping from...
Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 4 Aug 2004 15:13:54 -0500
...of pot metal, > aluminum and plastic were spread all over the underside of the engine lid, > sides of the engine bay and sheet metal...
On Conversion Engine Reliability
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sun, 21 Apr 2002 20:11:57 EDT
...The only one in different shape was a unit that had a Jetta TD engine installed with oil squirters bathing the underside of the...
My solution to the Bass and Stereo issue
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 16 May 2001 14:20:03 EDT
...the map pocket so that the speaker grill just penetrated the underside). I also added a set of the 6 x 9 Blaupunkt 3...
Re: last minute engine swap questions
Historical mailing list - George Laubach
Sat, 5 May 2012 10:41:48 -0500
...under it at least. >>> there are a few fasteners on the underside you'll be working on. >>> >>> hard to do good car work sitting...
Re: Syncro Alignment & Vibrations
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Thu, 26 Mar 1998 08:06:25 -0500
...Since I regularly drive my Vanagon Syncro Camper on rough terrible roads and bash the underside, I have undertaken to lift it a bit...
Re: how to fix floppy armrests (was Re: Looking for Grab handle packing ??
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:29:55 -0700
...I have removed the screw under the > winding knob but cannot remove the plastic surround on the underside of > the > rest. Does the winding...
Re: flashing LED
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:55:16 -0500
...Glue the rubber gasket to the underside, as there will be no springs or anything to hold it in. If you go the diesel...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:07:26 -0700
...you gotta have access to the undersides of a vanagon now and then.. to really take care of it, check on things, etc. ----- Original...
Re: 87 Westy Engine/Trans removal Day 1 - or Boy, do I miss my 67 Westy!!!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:16:09 -0700
...that bolt and tack weld the head of it to the underside of slave bracket - thus turning it into a stud. Then it's...
Re: SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 27 Mar 2019 22:26:46 +0000
...the battery > >> compartment, but all is vented directly to the outside (underside > >> actually) > >> of the vehicle. I don't remember offhand the size specification...
Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 7 Apr 2010 18:22:50 -0700
...but when you do ....you can get a good view of the rubber gaskets on the underside of the heads....where it may be...
Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 21:04:29 EST
...The underside of the instrument pod cover had spots of brake fluid where it had obviously spilled when the cover was off and most...
Re: last minute engine swap questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 5 May 2012 12:11:39 -0400
...under it at least. >>> there are a few fasteners on the underside you'll be working on. >>> >>> hard to do good car work sitting...
Re: SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Wed, 27 Mar 2019 22:53:36 +0000
...the battery > >> compartment, but all is vented directly to the outside (underside > >> actually) > >> of the vehicle. I don't remember offhand the size specification...
Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:00:41 -0800
...You would read that at the sender >>> that's on the left underside of the engine.... >>> Between the push rod tubes. Need to remove...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Sun, 3 Jan 2016 09:42:46 -0800
...wanted to they could make and attach a plate to the underside of their > engine and mount one of these to it. The stock...
Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:19:49 -0800
...I then mounted a Dawoo radiator fan in a push > configuration, driving air through the Saab intercooler mounted on the > underside of the fan...
Re: flashing LED
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:02:06 -0600
...just have the metal cap. > Glue the rubber gasket to the underside, as there will be no springs > or anything to hold it in...
Middle seat in a Westy
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 18 Aug 2003 01:23:05 -0400
...Only up enough to gain (limited) access to the underside. This is important as each of the bolt holes has a rubber plug in...
Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 10 Oct 2015 12:45:55 +0000
...a 3/4 inch dowel that jams very > tightly between the underside lower steering wheel and the brake pedal. > It's there when you...
Dash Console Story (Long)
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 06:09:39 -0600
...To try to solve this, I securely glued just enough lightweight wood paneling to the underside of the new console to keep the hot...
Re-padding seats: HOW TO
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Sat, 22 Jul 1995 07:06:42 -0700 (PDT)
...Look at the underside of the seats. The covers are attatched to the seat by little pointy metal tabs spaced around the edge of...
Re: Opinions Please!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:26:44 -0700
...Engine very dirty but not oily, even the underside.Canvas good, couple of very small tears.The bad: shred-o-matic corduroy, brakes work...
Re: flashing LED
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:07:56 -0500
...just have the metal cap. >> Glue the rubber gasket to the underside, as there will be no springs >> or anything to hold it in...
Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sat, 10 Oct 2015 16:45:52 -1000
...a 3/4 inch dowel that jams very >> tightly between the underside lower steering wheel and the brake pedal. >> It's there when you...
Re: flashing LED
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:49:17 -0600
...just have the metal cap. >> Glue the rubber gasket to the underside, as there will be no springs >> or anything to hold it in...
Re: DigiTool Pics or experiences anyone????
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 06:47:47 -0500
...To try to solve this, I securely glued just enough lightweight wood paneling to the underside of the new console to keep the hot...
Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 22:22:16 -0600
...The underside of the >instrument pod cover had spots of brake fluid where it had obviously spilled >when the cover was off and most...
Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - vw4x4
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 21:24:50 -0500
...The underside of the > instrument pod cover had spots of brake fluid where it had obviously spilled > when the cover was off and most...
surging, missing under acceleration
Historical mailing list - Brian T.
Thu, 5 Dec 2002 08:46:19 -0800
...cold weather insulation idea... > > I did this years ago to the underside of my '90 > Westy's poptop. But it was to keep > heat...
Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Thu, 2 May 2013 08:37:08 -0400
...of parts: >>>> >>>> The exhaust "J" pipe has a port on the underside, near the catalytic = >>>> converter. The cap is missing from this. Does anyone...
Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 18 May 2008 01:21:59 -0500
...With 82hp every bit helps while going 75 >> mph. >> >> Here are pics of the underside to help visualize: >> >> http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7...
Re: Use this for fire safetey... Now magnesium burning...
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 4 Aug 2004 13:40:25 -0700
...of pot metal, > aluminum and plastic were spread all over the underside of the engine lid, > sides of the engine bay and sheet metal...
WOOO HOOO! Bus Benefit Starts Tomorrow in Grand Rapids, MI - (Event Details)
Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
Wed, 19 May 2010 20:54:08 -0400
...in the 2010 camping season by burning sage and anointing the underside of the front bumper with the life blood of our beloved vehicles...
Re: Which coolant hoses to replace on an 85 1.9 L motor?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:07:49 -0800
...things are not so obvious or may be "hidden" on the underside and so forth. Seriously, one of the main reasons I am leaning...
Re: surging, missing under acceleration
Historical mailing list - joe brown
Thu, 5 Dec 2002 10:28:13 -0800
...cold weather insulation idea... > > I did this years ago to the underside of my '90 > Westy's poptop. But it was to keep > heat...
Re: Diesel - too much oil saga
Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
Fri, 6 Aug 2010 18:40:28 -0400
...picasaweb.google.com/pkraiker/MyWesty# There is a photo of the underside, and a shot of the dipstick in this dipstick's hand (it...
Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:57:03 -0800
...I'd like to avoid climbing under it to measure how much clear area there is on the undersides of the water jackets. perhaps...
Ottawa - '85 Vanagon - Intermittent starting problems
Historical mailing list - Jon Whittington
Thu, 18 May 2000 10:39:51 -0400
...Relay located on underside of van (I don't know if there are a multiple number of these, but I have had wires and...
Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - Leon
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 22:40:30 -0800
...The underside of the > instrument pod cover had spots of brake fluid where it had obviously > spilled > when the cover was off and most...
Re: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
Historical mailing list - Scott
Mon, 9 May 2016 19:49:04 -1000
...9 has the '2.1 style throttle switch' ...mounted on the > underside of the throttle body. > > if the allen screw and eccentric won't...
Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Thu, 2 May 2013 22:37:31 -0400
...of parts: >>>>> >>>>> The exhaust "J" pipe has a port on the underside, near the catalytic = >>>>> converter. The cap is missing from this. Does anyone...
Re: Fuel leak
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Mon, 30 Nov 1998 20:35:57 -0500
...clip that is holding the heavy cross vent tube to the underside of the van. This clip is mearly a small strip of sheet...
Re: WOOO HOOO! Bus Benefit Starts Tomorrow in Grand Rapids, MI - (Event Details)
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Wed, 19 May 2010 22:17:24 -0400
...in the 2010 camping season by burning sage and anointing the underside of > the front bumper with the life blood of our beloved vehicles...
Re: SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 27 Mar 2019 23:07:59 +0000
...the battery > >> compartment, but all is vented directly to the outside (underside > >> actually) > >> of the vehicle. I don't remember offhand the size specification...
Re: Removing the Westy Top and Installing a Temporary Top
Historical mailing list
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 20:54:51 EST
...the plywood is determined, you screw the 2x4's to the underside of the plywood, on each side (not at the front or rear...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 1 Sep 2011 20:18:51 -0700
...s not the same quite .. > > you gotta have access to the undersides of a vanagon now and then.. > to really take care of it...
Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 21:23:21 -0500
...The underside of the instrument pod cover had spots of brake fluid where it had obviously spilled when the cover was off and most...
Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:07:49 -0700
...new one, despite the new parts I see all over the underside of my van. A late model westy this time. lowish miles, no...
Re: On Conversion Engine Reliability
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 21 Apr 2002 19:18:38 -0700
...The only one in different shape was a unit that had a Jetta TD engine installed with oil squirters bathing the underside of the...
Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Wed, 15 Jan 2003 07:27:28 -0700
...The underside of the >> instrument pod cover had spots of brake fluid where it had obviously >> spilled >> when the cover was off and most...