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• Re: Timing vanagon without timing scale, only insturment ?'s
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:04:11 -0700
  ...Assuming the engine turns to the right, mark the > crank pulley that distance to the left of the TDC mark. Now time > using basic...
• Re: infrared thermometer
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:59:06 -0700
  ...0~50C (32~122F) > Full Range Accuracy : +/- 2.5C, 2.5% > Distance :2~40cm > Emissivity Range : 0.95 fixed > Wave Length : 5um~14um > Power...
• Re: 75 MPH - unusual?
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 15:06:15 -0700
  ...When I go long distance in our '90 westy, like for days on end, I usually cruise at 65 mph (3800 rpm) for engine...
• Re: Alloy wheels for sale, just curious
  Historical mailing list - mattiewoodworking
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 22:03:55 -0400
  ...http://www.californiacampers.com _========== // [_]|[__][__] | || _ vw _ | ==(O)------(O)=< ------------------------------------------- Introducing NetZero Long Distance Unlimited Long Distance only $29.95/ month! Sign Up Today! www.netzerolongdistance.com
• Re: Thanks to Ken Wilford and VanAgain
  Historical mailing list - Tim Kasher
  Thu, 19 May 2005 22:25:17 -0400
  ...a Van and it had to be driven home a long distance....he did it in a very timely manner and a great job...
• Digijet Timing Marks
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 1 May 2001 08:11:40 -0400
  Last night I scratched a TDC mark straight across to the back flange (closest to the block) and measured the distance from there to...
• Re: Buying Vanagons at a distance
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 1 Jun 2018 09:49:37 -0700
  if you have enough experiences in vanagon and know what/where to look and how to test then you do it yourself and trust...
• Blinking Temp Light
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 12:29:53 -0400
  1984 Westfalia 1.9L auto trans The red temperature light began blinking a short distance from home today. I recently replaced the steel coolant...
• Re: Sound
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:08:01 -0800
  ...like there's a pleasantly rumbly large bike trailing a short distance behind me... I used to look for the ghost rider now and...
• Re: 3 in a van
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 2002 11:45:41 EDT
  ...COM writes: > Would anyone with experience of three adults traveling long distances in a > Westy please share the results, good and bad. > > make sure...
• Re: bURNINGvAN whys and wherefores
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 07:35:08 -0800
  ...LL wanted to cook her hunk of lamb over a magnesium flame, while she talked about dragons off in the distance and other random...
• Fiamma F45i awning
  Historical mailing list - Dave Weaver
  Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:27:40 -0500
  ...The vast majority of our trips are on secondary roads traveling distances of a couple hundred miles, but from time to time we will...
• Re: Distance from inside of rear hatch to back of front seats on 91 Vanagon THANK YOU TO ALL
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:26:18 -0400
  A big thank you to all for the distance measurement I needed. � John On Sun, 2022-03-27 at 14:33 -0700, Dan N...
• Re: Stuck in Barstow with coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 10:12:26 -0500
  for my own edification, checked the distance from Barstow to Bakersfield. Bizarre result from AAA online. The program would not accept Barstow, California as...
• reno shops
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:21:52 -0700
  I'm doing a long distance vehicle evaluation of a westy for sale in Reno. I am thinking of using Automotion Compact Cars for...
• Re(2): Towing a Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Jan 1997 19:48:16 -0500
  ...to tow it with all four wheels on the ground for unlimited distances and at unlimited speeds? Is this because the VC might act...
• Re: Vanagon 5-Lug spacing distance? & T1 vs T2
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 06:41:30 EDT
  In a message dated 4/2/01 3:35:05 AM Pacific Daylight Time, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes: << The early T2...
• Westy Shipping
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 10:53:46 EST
  ...Does anyone have experience shipping their bus a long distance. Are there recommended haulers. Finn Runyon 87 Westy "Pooh" 00 Beetle Turbo 96 A6...
• Re: How high do I lift the wee beastie?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:51:13 -0500
  ...to pass under, d) horizontal distance from that point to the after edge of the roof and e) distance from front wheel to location...
• Re: Wow! how bout this guy?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:39:49 -0700
  ...Anybody want to guess the stopping distance of a truck going downhill on snow? Not that trucks ever cause any problems in the winter...
• Dual Mass Flywheels and I5 dimensions needed.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 18:46:04 -0800
  ...1 On the I5 motors, what is the distance from the block straight out to where starter teeth on the flywheel begins? 2 What...
• Re: Magnetic Tachs - bicycle to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 19:56:55 -0500
  ...some "stuff" >slightly in the way but not much and the distance can't be more than about >30" from sender to head unit...
• Re: new beetle question (no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 19:20:46 -0500
  ...thanks > >joe lucca >1986 vanagon gl > Yep....height adjustable as well as distance adjustable. Ric
• Re: bears
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 07:22:38 -0400
  ...it is better to throw a rope over a branch some distance from your campsite and haul your food/cooler up about 12 feet...
• Re: Living in a van
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 23 May 2002 21:06:45 -0400
  ...been off selling swampland to long-distance buyers again? just put 15" SA waterskis on your Juanagon before you show the properties...;^)>> Hey, How...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 14 May 2006 23:03:16 -0400
  ...I use it a lot on long distance driving, so I know where you are coming from.
• Yakima roof rack fit
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Mon, 21 May 2007 18:14:41 -0700
  Great modification for the short distance on the regular van!! Madeline Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today!http...
• Anybody know about this cooling gadget?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 27 May 2006 20:28:31 -0500
  ...Turn on the three-speed fan and its cooling breeze blows across an ice-cold chilling plate for a distance of 18 or 24...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 06:39:51 EDT
  ...I learned way back when doing the first set that the distance from the pin on the bracket to the hole your gonna drill...
• Re: Need Flywheel machining specs for 86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:16:13 -0700
  ...So they don't need to know that distance even really. I could measure some flywheels for you to get an idea. It would...
• Re: [WetWesties] waterproofing
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:28:22 -0700
  ...Of > course actual braking distance varies by vehicle and is going to have a > big effect on whether you plow into that car in...
• Canvas replacement 1990 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Weaver
  Thu, 14 May 2015 20:52:03 -0500
  ...Just ordered a replacement canvas from The Bus Depot and need to find a qualified installer within driving distance of our home in southwestern...
• Re: Long distance driving advice
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 10:03:10 -0500 (CDT)
  On Wed, 17 Apr 1996, David Schwarze wrote: > Are you going through Texas? Wanna meet another Safare? :) No, unfortunatly. I am heading East.. from...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 11:04:51 -0500
  Dave, I just thought of something else------- If you would like some "hands on" advice about long distance purchasing, contact Zoltan---I'm sure...
• Re: 3 in a van
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 8 May 2002 00:24:47 -0500
  ...3 in a van Vanners, Would anyone with experience of three adults traveling long distances in a Westy please share the results, good and...
• Long Distance Drive After Motor Break-In?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 00:12:36 -0700
  After an initial 500 mi break-in procedure and oil changes, is it okay to drive a van w/ newly rebuilt 2.1L on...
• Re: Central Coast VW repair shops
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 9 May 2005 06:44:56 -0700
  ...Located within walking distance of downtown so there's lots to do while you have your service performed.
• WTB or borrow Projektzwo or Taifun grill
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 21:16:20 -0800
  Hi All, Wondering if anyone in San Francisco Bay Area (or reasonable shipping distance) has either a Projektzwo or Taifun grill which I might...
• long-distance Vanagon buying (I did it)
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 14:49:10 -0600
  I recently bought an '85 Vanagon long distance and can relate my success and recomendations. 1) know what you want and be willing to...
• Re: Buying Vanagons at a distance
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 1 Jun 2018 09:18:52 -0700
  ...I care what my impressions of the seller are from a distance. I simply will not purchase a vehicle I have not personally inspected...
• Re: instruments, interviews
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 10:33:17 -0800 (PST)
  ...The stick is adjustable to match the tip to "pommel" distance of the stock dipstick. I scratche/scribed level lines and used a quick...
• Re: Car Hauling
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 17:34:48 EST
  ...I have hauled vehicles great distances w/ rented trailers. You can also hire a transport service. It will cost you more if the vehicle...
• Re: How Fast Was I Driving??:Fish
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 10:43:35 -0600
  http://javascript.internet.com/calculators/distance-speed-time.html I suggest using that, up there. I'm not smart enough to "do the math...
• Re: Help the chimp avoid getting crushed
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 07:30:32 -0700
  ...How does a > fellow go about getting the right distance between the upper and lower > mounting points? > > -- > You need the wheel off the ground...
• Re: Timing vanagon without timing scale, only insturment ?'s
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:46:19 -0400
  ...2a) :-) Measure or otherwise discover the circumference of the crank pulley, then calculate the distance (circumference / 72) represented by five degrees. Assuming the engine...
• Re: VW's have feelings?
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 21:45:05 -0400
  ...74 Van or an '85 GL! Hope to never have to make a long distance trip in a VW with your attitude. BOB - WA4RRN
• Need auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 09:11:45 -0400
  ...Will travel a reasonable distance to pick up. Merv.
• middle seat removal?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 18:37:22 -0500
  I need to remove my middle seat to gain space for hauling something a short distance. Any tricks to this? This is an '80...
• Fwd: (Roof racks)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 07:24:51 EST
  ...I do this by first measuring the distance between the rain rails where each of the legs will go and then lay the rack...
• Re: 134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 16:30:32 -0600
  ...Crow-flies distance shows as 772 > miles. > > Crow-flies distance from Brownsville to Texline is 791 miles. > Might squeeze another ten miles out of...
• more heat
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Sep 1995 21:57:01 -0500 (EST)
  ...This kit sucks more heat to the front of the bus because the heat has to travel such a long distance. thanks Paul wies...
• wants to buy: 65-71 bus/camper
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 13 May 96 18:02:26 CDT
  ...1965 through 1971 VW Bus (Camper okay) --------------- Am willing to travel a reasonable distance to see your vehicle. Please contact me via my E...
• Re: Vanagon Safety - Stopping Distance?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 11:56:57 -0700
  I downloaded a file recently from the archives which Joel posted in Feb 1995. It is a Car & Driver article from Feb 1986. (search...
• Re: La Madeleine - the largest Westfalia campout in North America
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 21:20:47 -0700
  ...2300 Miles on I80 for fun and >excitement... <snip> >SUMMARY >Driving distance: 3672.8 miles >Cost: $187.92 In a vanagon? Where are you...
• Re: Towing a Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Jan 1997 17:03:00 -0500
  ...No speed or distance recommendation is mentioned in Bentley. 2. Towing with only REAR wheels on the ground: Tow van at up to 30...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 12:31:34 -0700
  ...Assume this to be true, and that the distance of additional compression is 1 cm....i,e, the spring is 1 cm. shorter with...
• Re: [NVC] Best Internet Telephony
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:53:01 -0800
  ...Long distance is one example of their archaic thinking. All the non-traditional phone companies include unlimited long distance and unless the Bells, etc...
• Re: Simple timing question, '84 1.9 l
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 8 Apr 2006 06:10:33 -0400
  ...re-reading post, i think you'll find that distance between V and U is just 5/16", which implies the conversion 1 crank...
• Oil Cooler for 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 18:12:04 -0400
  ...be a nice addition as I'll be doing some long distance highway driving for summer vacations.. Ken Madsen Toronto, Ontario 87GL "Flash" 87...
• Re: homeless in bonner's ferry
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:14:00 -0400
  ...I picked up US 2 and traveled over to Montana (and then traveled Montana the LONG route...maximum diagonal distance). That section of Idaho...