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Re: BS Insurance Co sharks!!!! Re: specific features of 86 GL Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 06:23:05 EDT
...SVX engine, Porsche trans & brakes, heaps of electronics etc... no way will insurance here pay up for these modifications/additions. >> In the insurance industry...
Re: Vanagon Westfalia motorcycle carrier
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:40:30 -0400
...Vanagon Westfalia motorcycle carrier Folks, I now have the Kawasaki 250 Super Sherpa acquired from Buddy Boy Benny Boy hooked up on my Westy...
Re: Restoration completed on my '91 Vanagon.
Historical mailing list - KEN WILFORD
Wed, 7 Aug 2024 10:34:15 -0400
...The brakes were squeaking, they thought it needed another brake job and they felt that it was worn out and they needed to move...
Re: The TRUTH about Vanagons: info for newbies
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 22 May 2010 19:49:25 +1200
...Japanese electrics, aftermarket electric windows or mirrors, Subaru, Porsche or other engines, Porsche transmissions, rear disc brakes or all-round Porcshe brakes, suspension bushes...
Camping in the Poconos
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 1 May 2005 22:17:07 -0400
...I think a Thule carrier is in my future...
Re: wheel bearings (Baja)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:13:41 -0500
...Where the pads sit in the carrier-brackets, the resting areas have to be clean and lubricated, (brake grease). The use of silencing shims...
Re: Audi 5-cly turbo diesel Vanagon- on it's way to Alaska
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 10 Jul 1999 19:44:11 -0700
...to the gas application, not needing to brake up a >gas installation package for a engine carrier and adaption brackets. >It's how they...
Re: How Many Total Miles On Your Van?
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Thu, 5 Jul 2001 22:21:38 -0700
...Bicycle Rack Ortec Rear Tire Carrier Two more Flourescent Lights Second Propane Tank Future: 15" wheels Front Brake Upgrade Kit Solar Panel Stereo Upgrade...
Re: BS Insurance Co sharks!!!! Re: specific features of 86 GL Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 14:48:32 -0500
...SVX engine, Porsche trans & > brakes, heaps of electronics etc... no way will insurance here pay up > for these modifications/additions. >> > >In the insurance industry...
Re: Restoration completed on my '91 Vanagon.
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 8 Aug 2024 07:34:18 -0700
...The brakes were squeaking, they thought it needed another brake job and they felt that it was worn out and they needed to move...
Re: 84 manual transmission - pops out of 4th
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:06:23 -0500
...Last weekend I bled the brakes and put new hand brake cables on. Is this the 3/4 slider gear problem? If so were...
Re: Big doh! by mechanic
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 13 Aug 2000 13:27:34 -0700
...If you're > talking about the caliper bolts, they are supposed to be replaced with every > brake job anyway. It's the small one...
Re: [Syncro] Has anyone heard about Overland's Audi big brakes for Vanagons 2wd & Syncro? I have this set....
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 27 Mar 2006 10:04:09 -0800
...Caliper carrier is Overland pieces specific for installing this caliper to a Vanagon. The balance of the kit are SA parts. Pads are for...
Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 12 Jan 2017 13:14:33 -0800
...It is in the spare tire > carrier. It is deflated so I carry an air pump. > > For the front brakes I currently have the...
Re: OFF TOPIC! Vanagon discussions?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:01:27 -0500
...In the Westfalia I spent time (as the unit is dedicated) and located the antennae under the front luggage carrier as the fiberglass is...
Re: Vanagon wheels in Alaska?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 24 May 2010 12:03:26 -0600
Bob, I had Nokian Hakkapeliitta C2 225/65-16's that fit in the spare clamshell carrier up front ..... BUT .... I installed some hinge...
Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 12 Feb 2004 11:09:23 -0800
...Please see http://www.syncro.ca/tech/brakes/AudiBrakes.jpg for a few snap shots of my friend's Audi 100 > Syncro brake design...
Re: Cats Onboard [was: road hazards]
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Fri, 26 Apr 1996 22:59:23 -0500 (CDT)
...Right down under the brake pedal. Fortunately, I was on the freeway at the time and didn't need the brake. I never found...
Re: Washers on wheel bearing housing?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 11 May 2003 06:02:50 EDT
...I am coming to the > point of rear brake change and thought it might be a good time to > address this issue. > John, if...
Question about syncro brake calipers (ATE vs Girling)
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Thu, 10 Oct 2002 10:44:34 -0400
...Wouldn't the Girling Calipers (if you have the carriers and new pads) fit right in place of the ATE ones? Anyone have a...
Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
Historical mailing list - Ryan
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:40:30 -0400
...Thanks for the description. > > Someday I'll graduated up to the more modern brake/suspension. Like in > about 20 years after my "new" front...
Re: Rear disks in a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Sun, 21 Oct 2001 14:53:18 +0200
...it sounds outright dangerous; the caliper carrier is so weak it may > twist and jam the brakes on. > > > > Andrew Grebneff > 165 Evans St, Dunedin...
Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:24:27 -0400
Hey Eric, Thanks for the advice. Will I not rip the rubber sleeve if I try and pull it over the bolt? I assume...
Re: [Syncro] Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:50:39 -0700
...somewhere in Germany people using >> the same Audi 5000S / 100 / 200 brake carrier and caliper with a 303mm >> Mercedes disc that didn't require...
Re: Hitch install
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:05:07 -0700
...When it comes to brakes, most trailers in europe have brakes. they work by a plate in the hitch, which means that if the...
Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 12 Feb 2004 12:46:30 -0800
...Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS Ok, by not touching the caliper or the carrier I meant modifying the hole to be oblong etc. If...
Re: To Buy or Not to Buy?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Oct 94 11:21:43 MDT
...My 81's brakes were mushy when I got it. Replaced the master cylinder, pumped all the old brake fluid out, tightened the rear...
Re: Speedometer wheel clip
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 13 Jul 2006 03:43:33 -0400
...It was only > the speedometer cable which came out of the brake backing plate. The > cable was whipping around in the tire carrier. I...
Re: Syncro front rotor life expectance
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 18:43:19 -0400
...Most people can not get 20,000 out of any brakes in Pgh. My dad had a Honda accord. Every 8000 miles the brake...
Re: Hitch install
Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:32:33 -0700
...1300 lbs max, no brakes 2645 lbs max, brakes, 1764 auto So it would seem the manual can handle more than the auto on...
Re: George/Coupe - Stop Being Childish / You're Right
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 5 Aug 2005 19:07:30 -0400
...Imagine a wet road and having to hit the brakes while in a turn. It would look like the movies when the rear suddenly...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - robert feller
Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:43:41 -0500
...lost brake line... > > > > Scott, > > I can see the squirt mark and drip on the inside wheel wheel at a point of > disturbing corossion. I...
Re: rear discs
Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
Sat, 22 Jul 2000 12:28:54 -0400
...I made a bolt on carrier plate for the caliper (subaru) as these are for the fronts and have parking brakes. I had a...
Re: favorite tires
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Sun, 19 Apr 2015 12:23:39 -0400
...http://www.autogeek.net/tuf-shine-tire-appearance-kit.html Keeping tires clean from brake dust and road grime will help as well. However...
Re: 81 Air cooled... Engine conversion options??
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 8 Mar 2012 23:40:19 -0500
From the POV, (had done clutch, brake work, tune ups over the years), I found my "DIY" swap was pretty difficult. In hindsight, adding...
Re: Old school Rain/Wind deflectors
Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:52:06 -0400
...Sheet metal welding pliers with wide jaws can double as sheetmetal > brake to form the > mounting flanges. > > > Regards, > > BenT > -- 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" 85 Vanagon...
Re: rear discs
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 23 Jul 2000 17:02:55 +1300
...I made a bolt on carrier >plate for the caliper (subaru) as these are for the fronts and have parking >brakes. I had a...
Re: 16" wheel in front spare location?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:07:10 -0400
...At some point consider upgrading the front brakes to the 86 and later or even one of the big brake kits. The 215/65...
Re: Hitch install
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:11:47 -0700
...When it comes to > brakes, most trailers in europe have brakes. they work by a plate in the > hitch, which means that if the...
Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:34:55 +0100
The brakes are detailed in a separate mail to the list. The body kit is from a stock carat (mixed parts from various donors...
Re: VW recommends 205/65-15 or 225/60-16 tires
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:46:07 -0400
...The down side is that it will not fit in the spare tire carrier. You do need to check that the tire is rated...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - *****************
Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:58:19 -0500
...It is held in place with a screw, that is as rusty as the brake lines. From this point you can get Vise grips...
Hansen brake kits #5
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:09:03 +1200
...Hansen brake kits >Cc: >Bcc: >X-Attachments: > >Dear Raimund > >>Hu? These photos are from a Vanagon front axle! You didn�t had a look...
Re: Brake Caliper Bolt Saga
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sun, 19 Nov 2000 00:06:21 -0800
...Bentley states that the two bolts that hold the caliper to the brake carrier are: "Self locking bolts - always replace." P. 46.5 Todd...
Re: Jack for 90 Multivan w/fiberglass molding???
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:26:52 -0800
...Do the full monty, swap out the spare for the wheel in question and put the spare back in the carrier. Simple but not...
FW: rear rack type stuff
Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
Thu, 27 Jul 2000 07:37:05 -0400
...running vanagon bearing carriers and rear disc brakes. Also try this site for a good look of a tire carrier http://home.t-online...
Re: Brake Caliper Bolt Saga
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Sun, 19 Nov 2000 08:18:54 CST
...states that the two bolts that hold the caliper to the brake >carrier >are: "Self locking bolts - always replace." P. 46.5 > >Todd >'88...
Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:25:17 -0400
...Use some brake cleaner to squirt into the caliper pin hole a couple of time to remove more debris. 11. Use some medium to...
215/85R16 tires - part II - what's the best way to cut sheet metal!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 5 May 2003 21:55:14 -0700
...Everything bolts back in place (wheel bearing housing, shock, ebrake line) with the exception of the hydraulic brake line. Because the trailing arms are...
Tires and wheels!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 15 Jan 2011 10:43:09 -0500
...When the Eurovan came out they went to 15" wheels most likely due to the larger brakes and front wheel drive high offset wheels...
'86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
Historical mailing list
Sun, 14 Jul 1996 21:23:12 -0500
...Removed brake calipers (small self locking bolts holding them to the brake carrier. Do not remove brake line. Tie up with wire. Not needed...
Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Wed, 1 Apr 2009 18:49:02 -0400
...calipers were shipped assembled on the carriers. This caused the calipers to jam and overheated my brakes, destroying the grease seals and throwing wheel...
'86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 Jul 1996 14:58:57 -0500
...Removed brake calipers (small self locking bolts holding them to the brake carrier. Do not remove brake line. Tie up with wire. Not needed...
Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sun, 27 Jun 2021 07:46:00 -0700
...Using the GW big brake cut out template as a guide - it looks to me like these should clear the front brakes pretty well...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - robert feller
Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:59:56 -0500
...It is held in place with a screw, that is as > rusty as the brake > lines. From this point you can get Vise grips...
Re: Automatic transmission advice needed
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:38:43 -0700
...If you cannot get 2nd or fourth, the rear linkage bushing carrier bracket could be mounted on the wrong side of the transmission flange...
Re: Hitch install
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 06:41:45 -0400
The main reason I designed my hitch was the experience of having the tow hooks snap and dropping a luggage carrier. Luckily I was...
Re: Vanagon wheels in Alaska?
Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
Mon, 24 May 2010 14:21:45 -0400
...i just rebuilt > > (and painted to match the bilsteins) my brakes and all my wheel bearings > > (new hub/discs)before driving to alaska so...
Re: The joy of driving is back! 1991 Vanagon GL with 1995 Subie 2.2L engine
Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
Tue, 19 Nov 2019 20:17:22 -0500
...When I got the van, I found > that the brakeswere weak, and one of the right rear brake cylinder sprung a > leak. The only...
Re: Old school Rain/Wind deflectors
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:57:41 -0700
...Sheet metal welding pliers with wide jaws can double as >> sheetmetal brake to form the >> mounting flanges. >> >> >> Regards, >> >> BenT >> > > > > -- > 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" > 85 Vanagon...