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• RPM's
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Tue, 8 May 2001 09:57:23 -0400
  ...Does this seem appropriate? What would cause any variance from one vehicle to another? Is it OK to push the van to 4000 continually...
• How do I adjust vent window tension?
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 07:11:58 -0700
  My driver side vent window will not stay pushed forward at highway speed, limiting airflow. The passenger mirror does not have this problem. Is...
• Re: how to replace tachometer light?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 15:02:16 -0400
  On Tue, 17 Jun 2003, David Most wrote: > Since the fixture is easily broken, can you tell me precisely which > direction I should push...
• Re: um..Dash lightbulb removal
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 18:00:22 EST
  ...Ok.. this sounds easy enough. But I cant figure it out. Push/Pull twist > what? > Its the light bulb that illuminates the tach, from...
• Re: Damn PO's
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 09:34:37 EST
  ...One side became such an efficient scoop for any slush on the road that the pushrod tubes rotted away. George
• Re: Knock & Ping?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 23:43:58 -0800
  ...So, maybe I have piston slap, bad injector, and a clogged coolant pipe too? Maybe i should just push the thing off a cliff...
• Re: Oil dipstick pushed out of the tube
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:25:50 -0400
  Allan, A compression test is an excellent idea at this juncture. Have you checked for any air movements at the dip stick tube? At...
• Re: Crazy idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:23:04 -0500
  Mine is a push on, never know with the po on what that idiot did? Always looking for morE mistakes Velma 82 1.9L...
• Re: [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 08:23:03 -0800 (PST)
  ...I am in the process of putting our 73 Westy's engine back together, > and am having some trouble with the pushrod tubes. The...
• Fw: frustration seeking optima battery bargain
  Historical mailing list - Ron Schlamp
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 13:58:29 -0600
  ...I still always tend to park on a decline, just to help with the push start. Although I have also had to push start...
• Brakes - Adj & 12mm Rotor
  Historical mailing list - Dino Kubik
  Thu, 05 Dec 1996 13:51:07 -0500
  ...When listening for shoe-to- hub contact, should you rotate the hub using the lugs or by pushing on the top of the hub...
• Re: 85 westi still wiff a prooblamo
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 3 May 2004 21:58:05 -0400
  ...http://www.cruzinperformance.com/fuelinj.html i would also check the valves as it seems you had problems with bent pushrods. jonathan On Mon...
• Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:25:03 -0400
  ...I >expect that after all this the engine has to say no more but I will try >to push it to at least 275K...
• 82 ex-Diesel Starter Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 12:13:54 -0500
  ...She can't get the push start thing timed just right :) TIA -- _______________________ Erik O Akron, Oh 82 GTI Westfalia http://ebyte.com/gl http...
• Re: clock-89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 14:00:19 -0400
  ...The owner pushed the button in too far and bent the plastic "spring" so it wouldn't return. I put it in hot water...
• Dometic Intake & Exhaust Pipe Cleaning Tip
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 13:09:47 -0700
  ...I pushed hose on to a wood dowel, then shaped end. I used rubber coated hose. Shaping a braided piece of hose may allow...
• Re: Cam timing
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:48:16 -0700
  ...along > > with the ramp geometry. > > > > Lift is how far the cam pushes the valve open. Measured in inches. > > > > Duration is how long the cam...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:28:17 -0700
  Mike, we're discussing the PUSHROD TUBE covers on the bottom of the engine, not the ROCKER covers on the sides! :-) On Wed, Sep...
• Re: AC head pressures
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 2 May 2000 06:32:04 EDT
  ...They say this is >as >high as they want to push it. The previous place had been pushing it >up to >300 psig. Bentley...
• Re: Clutch Throw-out bearing
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:55:39 -0800
  ...On 3/8/07, dhaynes@optonline.net <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > The clutch working (slave) cylinder has a spring in it pushes it out...
• Re: Starter relay
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 04 Dec 94 15:15:48 CST
  ...but you can still push start a fuel injected car, cause by the time you get every- thing moving, the computer is ready. the...
• Re: Pauter 1.4 Rockers group Purchase: It's a Go
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 16:00:28 -0800
  ...The pushrods are $70 and the Lash caps 16. He does not think we will need new covers, but might. Robert? He does not...
• Re: Mystery switch in centre of dash
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:42:20 -0500
  That 3/4" thing sounds like a cigar lighter that is pushed all the way in and probably has a blown fuse so it...
• Re: Rear Side Marker Bulb Replacement Help Request
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 06:39:01 -0700
  ...It won't turn or push in with reasonable pressure (don't want to > break the bulb). I've had a good look at...
• Re: '85 GL manual - Draining old coolant
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:53:11 -0400
  ...Right between the pushrod tubes, on each head, > are drain plugs. While you have the tin off you "Might" consider using > a hole saw...
• Re: stop the noise was: Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 29 May 2012 08:58:25 -0600
  Agreed....I usually push the delete button and I'm good, but this one really takes the cake. I read the tail end of...
• Re: Proper adhesive for engine compartment seal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:47:08 -0700
  ...My '84 has no engine seal at all. Nor does the '82 diesel. The '81 air- cooled does though. Push on. No adhesive. J
• Re: Engine Tin's Needed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 25 May 2009 01:07:37 -0400
  ...Got Pushrod tube protector tins off the Samba for $10 each and $15 for 3 days expedited shipping from the west coast. Thanks again...
• Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:49:19 -0700
  ...It may well be that you have to destroy a >> pushrod tube and replace it with the telescoping kind. > > Bentley implies that a regular...
• Re: Dam for sale
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 28 Nov 1994 12:46:12 -0800 (PST)
  >Anybody want to buy a dam for yer vanagon? Looks good, pushes cats and No, but I have a bridge I'm trying to...
• Re: Newbie Tip
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 19:55:26 EDT
  ...hold the dimmer switch back on high beam (keep holding), the push the window buttons...Presto! >> Works for my '89, but requires double-pumping...
• 80 Vanagon not starting after extended driving
  Historical mailing list - Don Schmeichel
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 13:12:23 -0700
  ...I turn the key and nothing happens? It will push start just fine? Any ideas as to what causes this? It will start with...
• door locks won't lock from inside
  Historical mailing list - Diana Broome
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 11:30:52 EST
  ...The 'button' won't push down. I always have to lock from the outside with a key. Is there any way around this? Thanks...
• Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 03:34:21 -0600
  Has anyone ever modified thier Drivers Side Door Lock so a person can lock it by pushing the lock button down, instead of having...
• Parts suppliers for "Half Liley"?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 21:33:55 -0700
  ...Ratio rocker arms? Chromoly pushrods? Bosh Platinum 4 spark plugs? Please help. Joel
• Re: Vanagon crash article
  Historical mailing list - Ian Anderson
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 07:58:13 +1100
  ...The Toyota's rear hatch was destroyed, pushed in about 300mm, with noticable damage to the rear body. While the VW looked to have...
• 1.9 Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Mon, 24 May 2004 15:00:13 -0400
  ...Bob? or?? Anything else I need to do this job, like push rod tube seals or do they come with a head gasket kit...
• Re: Can I buy just a solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 22:12:41 -0600
  ...Loose push on connectors on the solenoid can cause some problems too. Stan Wilder
• Re: Spring Loaded Pushrod Tubes Needed
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 16 May 2005 18:39:21 -0400
  About a year or so ago , needed a couple of these tubes.Called everywhere, and could not find them. BD said that they were...
• Re: how do you test late model fridge ignitor?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 15:38:26 -0400
  A sure fire way to test an early ignitor is to put your fingers on the end of the cable and push the button...
• Trip photos
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 14:39:51 +0000
  ...http://www.flickr.com/photos/syncro87 and Joel...thanks for the push... NOW you go to Alaska... _________________________________________________________________ Add the Windows Live Messenger NHL Stats...
• Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 23:39:54 +1200
  >2 Threads come to mind- shocks & tires! > >My 84 Westy is fine for my non racing background in cross winds w/ >better shocks(Bilsteins...
• Re: heating project..
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 19 Apr 2017 22:14:43 -0600
  ...Watch out for melting the housings. > Once bled the cooling system will not have a problem pushing the coolant through it. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message...
• Re: Spring Cleaning an Aircooled Motor
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 20:23:44 -0500
  ...can remove the pushrod covers and spray Gunk up > into that area to clean the sides of the case and pushrod covers. > After I...
• Re: Manual tranny clutch adjustment,
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 Apr 2016 12:29:06 -0700
  ...watching the clutch slave bracket while the clutch pedal is being pushed. I've read that a rusty slave bracket can fail. And though...
• Replacement of coolant temp sensor (help needed)
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 11:09:48 -0700
  ...I pushed the unit back in the hole and reinstalled the clip but then I noticed it had a lot of wiggle and I...
• Re: Steel rod sticking out of side of rear seat
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:50:24 -0400
  ...push it in as far as you can, and dislodge it to the side, so it wont slide back out the same hole Thanks...
• Re: collapsiable push rod tubes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:33:00 -0700
  ...collapsiable push rod tubes > http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=jqxcux55c0445q45zgskj155&partnumber=025%20109%20337 > Bob > > On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at...
• Questions VDO gauge/late model oil senders
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 09:39:50 EDT
  ...with the dual VDO sender at the standard location between the pushrod tubes? I need to extend or "remote" the connection to the head...
• 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
  ...After you tighten the bolt on the puller (pusher) you'll hear a loud bang and the tie rod will break loose. This is...
• Re: water in fridge vent?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 09:55:18 -0800
  ...After the cap is off you can push a wire up into the pipe to see how blocked it is. Don't push anything...
• Re: shift selector shaft adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 19:21:26 -0700
  ...First gear can always be selected by pushing the stick down and slightly left (as though shifting into reverse), stopping well short of the...
• Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:54:12 -0800
  ...Like from 0-10, 2 -3 = normal driving pedal pressure, 10 = total stain yer pants panic stop pressure, pushed at level 7, my pedal...
• Accelerator Cable Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 13:33:01 -0700
  ...I was checking continuity on the throttle switch and when I pushed it wide open, I noticed that the scruff on the torn boot...
• Re: wierd brake stuff :-(
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 09:05:14 -0600
  ...When I push the pedal down, bring it up, and push it down again, >the brakes grab real hard. My friends suggested that it...
• Re: cargo boxes on top of westies
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:28:40 +0200
  ...Push the top :::up :::directly, not by pushing on the bar in the front hinge system. This :::takes :::the hinges out of the equation...
• Re: Thinking about adding Ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 23:07:42 EDT
  ...stainless steel, titanium 2 Decrease push rod weight Cromoly 3 Decrease retainer weight Cromoly, titanium 4 Decrease rocker weight aluminum alloy 5 Decrease the...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 21 Oct 2013 20:04:35 -0600
  ...Ralph .. > > unless they are getting tired. > > > > that test....idling in neutral... > > push in clutch, noise goes away .. > > let clutch up ..noise comes back. > > > > that...
• Re: i can hear my fuel pump, now gas heater
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 07:57:25 -0600
  ...should be >>self explanatory, i know, but heres where it confuses me- its not a >>push-pull control, its one that is rotated, and...