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• Re: Timing tips for Idiots
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:50:26 -0700
  ...There is a mark (or marks) on the pulley - always was, always will be, unless they've been ground off or you're using...
• Re: More On Front Blower Motor
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:59:23 -0500
  ...I also hate > to pull the dash twice (although its not a fun job, after pulling a 1987 > Chevy van dash years ago to...
• Re: how to get rear brake drums off?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 16:39:20 -0500
  ...The drum pulled right off then. I had a hard time separating the drum from the inner splined piece after it was off the...
• Re: If stuck in snow pull tab to open (gotta see this)
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 18:25:40 -0800
  ...It ripped the steel welds apart and once it started to go it could pull the whole rear section. The right side metal did...
• oil pump change in the van??
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 2 Nov 2005 20:53:07 -0500
  ...but if i put it in the air and support the motor, pull the exhaust and front pulley. kinda the same amount of work...
• Re: leak at trans or rear main Question to pull
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 18 Jun 2006 13:42:34 -0700
  ...when i > >> pulled into the drivway shut it down and pulled the bikes of the racks > to > >> put the camper in > >> the garage. So...
• Re: Syncro Clutch Cross Shaft problems
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 28 Nov 2010 09:24:10 -0500
  ...I have tried spraying it with PB blaster and all manner of pulling on > it, but to no avail. It is tricky to try...
• Re: NEWS FLASH: replace bottom flap seals without pulling heater and dash
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:45:33 -0600
  ...No need to pull the dash and heater plenum. What a pain! I just got through setting my heater plenum into place. Jim On...
• Re: Removing front heater cover
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 25 Sep 2019 23:45:00 -0400
  ...I remember reading somewhere > long > > ago, just pull straight out but mine seems stuck... - is there clips of > > lift?, pull up and out or...
• Re: little green box
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 20:55:48 -0400
  ...Do I push first then pull; push, trun, pull; or just plain >pull >like mad? Look closely at the plug housing surrounding the other...
• Re: tie rod removal
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:13:56 -0700
  ...Use an appropriate puller from the kit shown in the first photo here: http://californiavan.com/frontend/80-84lowerballjoints/ Try obtaining the kit (or...
• electrical problems... confusing!
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:39:39 -0700
  ...i pulled the lever (for the head lights) to see if the brights would at least work... and they came on ...but they wouldnt...
• Re: Paint preparation tips...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 26 Jul 2017 15:29:19 +0000
  Having recently done this, I just pulled the spray nozzles out, pulled a bit of tubing out, and left the nozzles attached. Worked perfectly...
• Screeching Alternator Belt
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 11 May 2017 21:02:34 -0400
  The alternator belt on my '87 Westy screeches horribly at idle, and sometimes when you first pull out from a stop. (It stops if...
• Coolant Low Level Light Useful?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:57:40 -0700
  ...In the event of a sudden coolant loss, have others found that this light gave enough warning so they could pull over in time...
• Engine Overheating Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 1995 07:56:21 +0000
  ...It pulls well in all gears, accelerates well and doesn't miss a beat. But whenever we pull up we have to put up...
• Re: Front wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 10:32:53 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the bearing puller/installer offered as a rental by "Recycled Parts" out of Michigan. No...
• Arm Rests
  Historical mailing list - Wiesner Craig
  16 Dec 1996 15:05:05 -0800
  ...I pulled the arm off and sure enough the bolt on the bottom had broken off. I thought I was going to have to...
• Re: Bubblegum in carpets....
  Historical mailing list - William A. Killian
  Mon, 17 Feb 1997 19:01:21 -0500 (EST)
  ...Hopefully the fibers will provide the plae it will eaken and crack so they won;t get pulled out. bill and diane killian zen...
• engine running too cold
  Historical mailing list - SCOTT GREGORY
  Sat, 08 Feb 1997 22:19:40 -0500
  ...the result is a mixture rich enough to force a pull over to allow the engine to heat up agian. T-Stat Right? Nope...
• Pilot bearing replacement tips?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 07:26:21 -0800
  ...For when I finally find the time to pull the tranny, are there any tips to replacing the pilot bearing? The Bentley shows a...
• Re: New Syncro - some questions
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 15:02:11 EST
  ...average 20-21 > mpg. > > The lock knob you refer to should be pulled out to engage the AWD. In 11 > years of driving Syncros...
• Re: extra door handle, WHY???
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 22:11:46 -0100
  ...Somewhat unneccessary in my opinion, since the door tends to pull itself shut if you slide it closed with any speed at all. - Ron...
• Parting out '91 Passat
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 22:06:34 EDT
  ...2.0l 16v engine complete with new timing belt($600 if you u-pull-it, or $800 if I pull it) Auto tranny (complete...
• Re: '84 transmission replacement
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 20:21:54 -0500
  Leave the engine in when you pull the tranny. Just make sure to keep it supported! TomC > -----Original Message----- > From: Bill James [SMTP:bija...
• Wierd digifant problem today!
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 17:45:49 -0500
  Here is the scoop. Pulled out of the driveway, 2.1l engine. Pulled out of the driveway and low power foot on gas surged...
• Timing on 84GL
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 06:19:40 -0700
  ...In the Benetley, it shows the timing marks on the pully. One (U shaped) is for the TDC and the other (V) is for...
• Re: DIESEL starting and other general questions
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 11:08:18 -0800
  ...On the 1990, there is a section of the lower dash which pulls out in the same fashion. Best I can explain it is...
• Re: I get no respect
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 13:59:59 -0400
  On Mon, 5 Apr 2004, Jack wrote: > At one time there was a law in California that required people to pull over > & let traffic...
• Re: Miniture Instrument bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 10:38:42 -0500
  ...Be aware that you'll have to pull the bulb out of the bulbholder and replace it with the new one. I couldn't...
• serp belt setup
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 15:04:19 -0500
  ...OK, here are the part #'s (I've been getting a lot of interest on this) 028 121 031 e water pump pulley 028...
• Re: Power Outlet (Cigarette Lighter) Rotating
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 20:13:28 -0400
  I used large narrow piece of heater around the unit with a nylon zip tie pulled tight. Worked well. You will likely need to...
• Re: FS: programmable adjustable wiper relays
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:42:48 -0700
  ...The "pull back to WASH" setting method is how the crappy aftermarket modules work. I bought one of those and found it was thoroughly...
• re digital clock 87 van
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:58:30 -0500
  Just pulled mine out to troubleshoot. Anbody know which terminal is positive and which negative? Jeff
• Why do I do this to myself....
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 18:23:51 -0800
  ...Order the new heads While waiting for them to arrive, I pull the old heads. As I am pulling the right head (WHO thought...
• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?-V-belt drive rating.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:36:33 -0700
  ...So what we got here then is the later style 1.9 set up for the 90A alternator with the three-groove crank pulley...
• Re: 85 gas tank removal
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:00:44 EDT
  ...As it begins to come down, pull out the filler neck, pull off the vent hoses and unplug the fuel-gage sender wire. 7...
• Re: EMERGENCY POWER PLANT
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 06:42:58 -0500
  ...You will need a >dual pulley, one to drive the alt/fan, the other for electric >motor(generator) for type 1. >Of course, a...
• Re: Diesel question
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 17:46:29 -0800
  Hi...I have a 1983 Diesel....I was told by the PO that I needed to pull it out all the way...about 2...
• Re: Syncro - tire question regarding flat - help
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:58:09 -0800
  ...Correct me if I'm wrong but pulling the d-shaft requires a little more than > pulling 8 bolts with either a combination of...
• CV Joint Removal (OK, we go back to the topic)
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Thu, 11 Aug 1994 10:24:36 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Also, when I pulled the joints from the junkyard axle, two needed to be pulled off with the heavy duty puller, but the other...
• Waterpump replacement on '88?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 21:20:03 -0700
  ...I'm leaning toward removing the mainshaft pulley, since it would make putting the pump back in much easier. But is this a bad...
• Re: [Syncro] Average time to pull transmission, engine, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:42:55 -0400
  ...1) Pull a syncro engine and transmission together 2) Pull a transmission (without pulling the engine) 3) Replace the clutch (with the transmission out...
• Re: Pulling air filter box from Dodge Caravan. Anything else worth pulling? (...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 1 May 2008 18:47:11 -0700
  ...Not the same as pic online IIRC, but I pulled > it anyway. If it's like mine, it can be swapped easily. It's...
• Re: Broke down in BC
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 28 Jul 2019 19:00:46 -0600
  Did the Belt Break or Come Off in 1 piece ~ If Later be sure You don't have a Loose & Wobbly Pulley > Especially the...
• Re: Power steering pump issue
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Wed, 5 Oct 2016 10:08:22 -0400
  ...can see the pulley is cocked a > couple of degrees from being in the same plane as the engine pulley. I > don't see...
• Vanagon Repair classes
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 09:16:17 -0800
  ...My son and I pulled my dash and replaced the front heater core / motor/ windshield wiper motor and fan resistor. Only the heater core...
• Re: Air and heat knobs on levers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 15:24:16 -0500
  ...However, it takes a strong pull and I have yet >to get a knob off without damaging the panel and/or banging my hand...
• Re: What Did You Leave At Home?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:59:11 -0500
  ...With the right mods, this could be a pull-out two-seat portapottie. Seriously, if it a middle seat you want to pull out...
• Brake Drum Removing
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Jul 94 08:52:56 PDT
  So, I spent my Saturday morning trying to find out, why my hand brake doesn't pull. Brake lining seems still o.k. (by...
• Re:Diesels, Defrosters, and Glacier Dwellers
  Historical mailing list - david (d.) o'heare
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 13:25:00 -0400
  ...Set it to pull air from inside the car instead of from >>outside and your all set! Well, actually, no. Set it to pull...
• Re: I love VW!
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Thu, 1 May 97 22:18:05 -0400
  >> I'm not sure if people are aware of it, but Chrysler pulled of of last >> night's "Ellen Coming Out" episode. They deemed...
• Ford F150 pulling a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 14:46:03 -0700
  ...I am thinking about loading my bus and use it as a "trailer." Does anybody have experience with pulling a vanagon (84 weekender) with...
• head gaskets/cylinder seals
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 05:23:55 PDT
  ...Many people seem to have replaced head gaskets without pulling pistons and sealing sleeves but some of the literature suggests that this is a...
• Re: Success + Timing question.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 02:57:22 -0400
  At 01:39 AM 6/29/2001, Blake Thornton wrote: >First, my grooves in my pully are not the same as the pictures in...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 21:20:21 -0800
  ...Any suggestions on >which to check next? >> > > Two things...make sure that the gizmo that pulls on the throttle can >actually pull it by...
• Re: Yet Another Head Pullin' Question.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 17:08:27 -0800
  ...On 2/9/2014 2:59 PM, J Stewart wrote: > OK, just the other night I pulled a head off my "spare " 1.9...
• Head Leak Questions...
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Sun, 11 Jun 2006 09:29:45 -0700
  ...I never resolved the issue...just pulled the engine and replaced it with another I located. In addition to a head gasket leak are...
• Re: Yeah! It's a water pump weekend! (questions of course)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:27:37 -0700
  ...re Removing the pulley from the water pump. Didn't have really big > adjustable plier/grip, and tried with the belt on, and some...
• Re: Antenna replacement steps ? Help
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 22:06:49 -0500
  ...If you are having problems try pulling the radio out a little. 9. Gently pull the old antenna wire out through the ashtray hole...