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• Re: Wesipes -"Manifold Destiny"
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 16:15:52 -0400
  ...The One, the Only, Guide to Cooking on Your Car Engine! by Chris Maynard, Bill Scheller, William Scheller, Christopher Maynard List Price: $9.95...
• 86 transmission hookup problem
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Johnson
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 18:04:07 -0500
  ...Installed new disc and presure plate using guide tool and proper torque wrench. I know I should have have done the pilot bearing too...
• Re: sticky slider door on 84 vanagon - more info
  Historical mailing list - Dallas, Alexander
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 15:05:59 -0400
  ...I have tried the following to no avail. > > verified wheel is turning in the guide freely and can spin it without > force > sanding smooth...
• Re: Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - Dave Christensen
  Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:07:31 -0700
  Id suggest Navajo National Monument between Tuba City and Kayenta.  Interesting NPS site with several hikes and guided walks of the ruins.  Free, first...
• Re: Hard Starting
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:40:37 -0400
  ...If anything just run the plug to the ECU following the pro training guide and write down want you find. Check the temp 2...
• RE: 81 Westy (air-cooled) Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list
  21 Apr 95 08:37:07 -0600
  ...Any guideance will be much appreciated, not just by me but probably every 80-83 brick-owner out here. Thanks, Mick Mick Owens Space...
• Wierd Westie...
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 21:20:35 -0500
  ...Now cut the car using that line as a guide. Take the top half, gut it, and weld it to the top of a...
• Re: Don't get ripped off! I spoke too soon!
  Historical mailing list - KAte JEnson
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 06:39:37 -0700
  ...Please someone, guide me through this. Is it ok to botch up the construction of a simple sentence if you can spell??? I need...
• Replacing Belts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 17:41:34 -0500
  ...at least you can use that as a "not looser than" guide when the new ones go on. Tensioning belts is something the shop...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:19:50 +0000
  ...with bolt through hole and my left hand on tire to guide the bolt to a top hole. I get bolt in a thread...
• Re: Mileage-stone
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 20:13:52 -0600
  ...If there's nothing wrong with the heads to speak of, would it make sense to press in new guides, replacing valves as necessary...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Vanagon List Moderators
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:37:13 -0800
  ...A List Guideline will be posted by either David or me as soon as we finish looking over the orignal "welcome" message from Gerry...
• Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:59:57 -0800
  ...If you are worried about vague shifting I >>> would check the rear bushing and guide pin first. I have those as >>> well. If they...
• RE: Help from Mexico!
  Historical mailing list - David I. Tanzer
  Sun, 8 Jun 1997 10:12:32 -0400
  ...purchase that separately? Additionally, there are two small plastic or >nylon guide pieces (about 1 1/2 inches long) on this metal flange, one...
• FW: Euro-Drive: 90 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle/Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 16:00:46 -0400
  ...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
• Re: Stay-at-home orders separate service dogs from the disabled
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 20 Apr 2020 19:14:34 -0700
  Wow — Hard to imagine having such a great and absolutely essential need as a guide dog being put on hold - Stay Strong Eric - Thanks...
• Re: NVC: 3d printed manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:54:32 -0400
  Internal engine parts made of stuff not metal Oil baffles Wrist pin buttons Timing chain guides Valve stem seals-slingers Some day we will...
• Re: Canvas replacement comments & video
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:59:10 -0700
  ...http://vimeo.com/12165017 We used that video as a guide and installed a Hemp canvas from GoWesty. Total time was about 6 hours...
• Re: 85 Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 24 Feb 1995 09:22:07 CST6CDT
  Tom asks: > suggestions as to the least stupid strategy to attain this goal? I > merely want some guidelines to assist me when the dealer...
• Re: Best Value Auto Clubs?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 11:33:35 +0000
  ...100-mile towing, locksmith services, a couple of gallons of gas if you run out, extrication (for those without Syncros :-), free maps, travel guides...
• Re: VW cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 29 Sep 1998 12:12:08 +0200
  ...I got an original VW installation guide, and it is that simple to build in. I just bought a new switch for the turn...
• Re: driving to rio thanks
  Historical mailing list - Barry & Margarita
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 18:24:27 -0500
  Stuart MacMillan wrote: > Also check Amazon.com or other sources for travel guides that will > answer your questions. There are definitely places to avoid...
• Re: skylight flex arm repair
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 21:45:45 -0700
  ...Being worn, the wheels on mine guide the flex arms out of their channels. Jim Creech 87 Westy
• Re: radio antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 08:40:54 -0700
  ...pull cable of new antenna into place with the string.. (may need to remove the instrument cluster cover to get access to help guide...
• Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - Chad
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 08:25:11 -0400
  ...a pint to my gas to lubricate the valve > stems, and guides. And also it is dynamite for keeping the injectors > clean. > GOOD STUFF...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - ncbus
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 21:33:33 -0500
  ...at http://www.mindspring.com/~ncbus/eb2001/ -- Chris Greensboro, North Carolina http://www.mindspring.com/~ncbus/ EveryBus 2001 Transporter Resource Guide Local Bus Club
• Re: rebuilding your own heads
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 10:34:08 -0600
  ...Have this hand lapped to the point that when the valve is just dropped into the guide, the weight of the valve alone - no...
• Australian & South African VW Silver Sticker Info
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 18:17:16 -0700
  ...http://www.roadhaus.com/Tires/Guideline.html One question has come up several times. "What tire requirements do the South African & Australian Vans have...
• Re: Shady Business was Honest Mechanics
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 12:05:47 -0400
  ...Pizza Hutt Tanning Salon and is a river guide - not sure which river He also spends part of his time following the band Wide...
• 2009 VW Bus & Truck Photo Calendar - Starts Now
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:00:35 -0700
  ...Photo submission period will end at midnight MST 12/21/08 Photo Guidelines: - Photos should be 1028 x 764 resolution minimum (1600 x 1200...
• =?utf-8?Q?Bilstein_B6,_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:13:17 -0700
  ...The home made guide rod I made was very much needed to get the shock rod up into place. This was one of the...
• Driver side flat mirror suggestion
  Historical mailing list - MS GINA GODAT
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 13:01:36 -0500
  ...Adjust it correctly(I always try to see about 1" of the van; excellent guideline for schoolbusses go for cars too, plus ya need...
• Driver-side rear-view mirrors
  Historical mailing list - MS GINA GODAT
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 03:39:17 -0500
  ...Adjust it correctly(I always try to see about 1" of the van; excellent guideline for schoolbusses go for cars too, plus ya need...
• Re: Roadtrip
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 8 May 2002 10:33:03 -0600
  ...many mountains for my 82' Diesel Westy? >> >> >> Shaggy >> >> >> ===== >> Shaggy >> >> __________________________________________________ >> Do You Yahoo!? >> Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness >> http://health.yahoo.com >> >
• Re: Off Road Instructor dumps Jeep and brings his Syncro to SdM Este
  Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
  Thu, 22 May 2003 15:30:09 -0700
  ...Jeeps to Syncro de Mayo Este! He has been a trail guide at five Jeep Jamborees as the Off-road training instructor for a...
• Re: Trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 7 Jun 2012 17:08:17 -0400
  Ralph, here is a link to a picture site where I have kind of a picture guide of how I do this. https://picasaweb...
• Re: White smoke?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:17:24 -0400
  ...Grayish white smoke is usually caused by excessive oil from bad rings, burned piston, valve guides, etc. Dennis >From: Wesley Pegden <wes@CS.UCHICAGO...
• Has anyone added a sliding third seat to a westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:18:26 -0500
  ...to come out, too? I am hoping to tack down some guide boards and use a router to remove wood. It would be nice...
• Re: now: John Muir Publications was: Death Valley
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:43:14 -0500
  HI, The Idiot Guide (aircooled) was written by John Muir. I have an autographed first edition as well as a collection of editions up...
• Euro-Elec: 87 Volkswagen vanagon, temperture gauge
  Historical mailing list - "Jon Higgins (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 18:58:52 -0400
  ...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
• Re: Oil cooler installation 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 13:08:18 -1000
  ...for this but > had to cut the old hoses off, and no have no guide for proper hookup. > > Many thanks for the solution! > > John >
• My window won't stay fixed (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Drahzal
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 14:49:22 -0500 (EDT)
  ...Has anyone else had this particular > frustration? How have you fixed it? I am considering installing metal > plates over a small square nylon guide...
• Re: Hot Water and you
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 10 Dec 1997 23:48:14 -0700
  D.Belick wrote: > > Hi Volks, > > Saw a catalog item from sportmans Guide (800) 888 3006 that many might enjoy: > Hotman 2 shower kit for...
• Re: mmo ? a mystery oil ?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 9 Oct 1999 09:39:12 EDT
  ...upper cylinder lubricant as it will dissolve gummy deposits on valve guides, rings etc., or you can put some in the crankcase to dissolve...
• Re: Fwd: Need advice on a van cover...
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Fri, 2 May 2008 19:15:17 -0400
  ...Here's CoverCraft's guide to fabrics: http://www.covercraft.com/fabric%20guide%20OUTDOOR%20rev%2012-07.pdf Here's a link to the...
• Happy Friday! Some fule injection and idle tips.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Apr 2022 03:47:04 +0000
  ...Bad intake valves and worn guides are fairly common. As for mixture control the O2 sensor actually provides a some diagnostic capabilities. Using a...
• Re: Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 19:52:48 -0500
  ...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp > Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html > To configure or cancel your iATN account see: > http://members.iatn...
• Euro-Drive-OBD2: 97 Volkswagen Jetta, No-start/Cuts-out/Misfire
  Historical mailing list - "Don Kerr (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 08:08:01 -0500
  ...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
• Re: Propane tubing
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Sun, 24 May 2015 09:22:25 -0400
  ...Use the old as a guide measurements and shape. It's easier to cut out the old in sections for removal. Use a sharpie...
• Re: Valve oil sealing rings.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 20:27:15 -0500
  ...Did only certain engines have >these? Do I need to buy some? Is oil leaking down the valve guide a >problem with horizontal valves...
• Vancouver Listees: Need Beer?
  Historical mailing list - Riley Kettner
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 01:24:56 -0800
  ...Basically, I am looking for someone to "guide" my through the process of fixing my van. I am the grease monkey that will be...
• Re: Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 10:06:23 -0700
  ...Wolfsburg Weekender "VanGo(gh)" '84 VW Wolfsburg Weekender "'NutherBus" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com
• Re: "yellow" moonlight battery uncharger
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 16:11:49 -0600
  ...E, I, E, I, R. :) or was it the Cowboy's Guide to Electricity ... Oh, give me an Ohm, Where resistance can roam, Where...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 18:10:29 +0000
  ...Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report My spin on tires.... Personally I feel the most important thing for a vanagon tire is sidewall strength... this ain...
• Re: Traveling Tips ...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 18 May 1998 19:45:53 -0700
  ...even a condensed paperbound repair guide from Chilton, > Haynes, or Clymer will do. > <Haynes, ok. Clymer, forget it ... it's worthless for VWs> For...
• Re: Added a Eurovan to the Stable
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 13:00:40 +0100
  ...that's where they built vanagons too) > last summer, and the guide muttered something about 2001. That is the year everybody on the German...
• rebuilding a 2.1 engine. tips, suggestions wanted
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 20:54:15 -0700
  ...Getting heads rebuilt with guides, seats, new exhaust valves. Rebult is about 1/2 price of new heads. 2. Use old lifters and push...
• Re: ETKA cd's ..... interested? read
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 20:41:40 -0500
  ...I think not! FYI by > comparison, a 2001 Mitchell Labor Time Guide on CD goes for $150.00 . > 25 > bucks for this very useful...
• Re: war of words
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 06:59:15 -0400
  ...practice the universal right to free expression of speech, following the guidelines of the List... profanity and libel are not accepted. Just my two...
• What does PUCH mean? and Wurth?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 20:41:30 -0700
  ...Could be perfect for a conversion project-Tiico? Subaru? ***60' Morris Mini1340CC(Also for sale) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health...