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  • Re: rebuilt tranny slipping out of 4th gear-revisited
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 16 Jul 1998 23:35:19 -0400
    ...If the chamfer is worn or the side of the teeth are mushroomed at al than the gear should be replced. Also, the gear...
  • Re: AMC Heads (My views)
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Thu, 14 Oct 2004 19:14:03 -0400
    ...Having seen the mushrooming problem firsthand, they are afraid to warranty their engines otherwise. Why would they go through this time and expense if...
  • Re: Removing CV from axle shaft?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Mon, 22 Sep 2003 07:18:34 -0700
    ...I had to file the splines clean to fix the mushrooming that was keeping it from coming off. The hub seems ok after filing...
  • Air Flow Meter /part 2
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Sat, 3 Feb 1996 20:43:39 CST6CDT
    ...When the Big One goes off because some syphillitic third-world leader pushed a mushroom-cloud shaped button, few things in our modern world...
  • Edisto Freeze Yer Toe III.... Feb 22-24, 2002 You are invited
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Fri, 15 Feb 2002 22:31:31 -0500
    ...For any interested I plan >to lead a carabus to Mellow Mushroom in downtown Charleston for lunch. Good >Eats.... If you would like to...
  • Tales from Europe and VW campers (part 5)
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Mon, 26 Feb 2007 12:10:07 -0700
    ...In true north American fashion office complexes and shopping centres are mushrooming outside the city, and to get there you have to drive. The...
  • Re: Sights to see in the plains states (LVC)
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Fri, 5 Jun 2009 12:02:55 -0400
    ...last > remnants of the great plains that was spared the plow. > Mushroom Rock State Park may not be on a par with Arches National...
  • Re: Our kitchen sure gets used...
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Sun, 19 Sep 2004 18:54:14 -0700
    ...Pasta with Fra > Diavalo Sauce, savory crepes, pan roasted lobster with mushrooms we are > lucky enough to forage on our trips, Fondue with Crusty...
  • Re: Camper Rentals in Alaska
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 13 Jan 2006 23:33:58 -0900
    ...Rising coluum of > clouds and > dust with a donut of clouds moving out in a ring, all topped by a > mushroom shaped cloud!! Spectacular...
  • Re: Sights to see in the plains states (LVC)
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Thu, 4 Jun 2009 22:26:52 -0700
    ...last > remnants of the great plains that was spared the plow. > Mushroom Rock State Park may not be on a par with Arches National...
  • Re: Newby questions
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Thu, 13 Nov 2003 10:08:18 -0500
    ...in VW's, they used a simple round vent with a mushroom type cover. At some point the original fridge probably died and someone...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 15 May 2012 21:29:34 -0400
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>> >>>>> Alistar, >>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: What do YOU store in your (camping) van?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:44:24 -0500
    ...beans, tomatoes, black olives, > black beans, > white rice, kidney beans, salsa, mushrooms, plates, cups, wine > glasses, > storage containers, campers soap. > > Really, it's just...
  • Re: 85 1.9 GL- No.VA head gasket repair shop?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Fri, 7 Jan 2005 17:35:46 -0500
    ...a home made tool to reach into the water jacket to "mushroom"the puddy on the inside.I overlapped the hole by about 1...
  • Re: [NVC] Engineers: quick and cheerful vibration analysis?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:02:33 -0700
    ...with sufficient funding this could quickly mushroom into a completely absurd project! ==================== * Actually, if that wasn't so darn dangerous and illegal, it would...
  • HANG UP AND DRIVE
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 7 Nov 1995 23:18:06 -0500
    ...There are lots of mushrooms growing here. They would happily grow in the roof gutter of a bus. Cars rust out from leaky window...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 May 2012 19:42:06 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: 85 1.9 GL- No.VA head gasket repair shop?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 7 Jan 2005 15:13:40 -0800
    ...a home made tool to reach > into the water jacket to "mushroom"the puddy on the inside.I overlapped > the > hole by about 1...
  • Re: [VB] Fwd: Calling all VW drivers!!!
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 18 May 2005 10:04:14 -0700
    ...title for the on-going event) on their own and it mushroomed into a much larger event tie-ing into VoA's 50th as...
  • Re: [NVC] Engineers: quick and cheerful vibration analysis?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 8 Aug 2008 17:26:12 -0600
    ...with sufficient > funding this could quickly mushroom into a completely absurd project! > > ==================== > > * Actually, if that wasn't so darn dangerous and illegal, it would...
  • Re: Coleman Plat Cat Heater Report
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 10 Jan 2000 00:34:21 -0600
    ...to achieve increased light output. > > I also own an avacado green 'mushroom' Coleman catalytic heater that operates > on Coleman liquid fuel. I also have...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 May 2012 19:28:50 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 15 May 2012 19:46:26 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Tue, 15 May 2012 20:18:05 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you >>>>>>> are >>>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: AMC Heads (My views)
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Fri, 15 Oct 2004 11:08:50 -0400
    ...Having seen the mushrooming problem firsthand, they are afraid to warranty their engines otherwise. Why would they go through this time and expense if...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 May 2012 20:47:52 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you >>>>>>>> are >>>>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 May 2012 23:44:05 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Albuquerque Balloon/VW meet~ Part2
    Historical mailing list - jim ellis
    Sat, 11 Oct 1997 23:04:44 -0700
    ...Everyone fired up the BBQ's, roasted Chilies, ate Burgers, Mushrooms, Veggies, Chicken, Bratwursts and our favorite bevarages. A good time was enjoyed by...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 15 May 2012 19:48:14 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 15 May 2012 22:40:51 -0400
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 16 May 2012 16:13:58 -0400
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. >>>>>>> If you are not going to use the engine...
  • Re: Engine Advice Needed-Valve lifters and adjusters.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 26 May 2014 08:40:16 -0400
    ...Having 2 new adjustors on hand > might be good too so you can replace the adjusters if mushroomed or pitted. > > Mark > > > > Loren Busch wrote...
  • Re: AMC Heads (My views)
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Fri, 15 Oct 2004 09:05:30 -0700
    ...Having seen the mushrooming problem firsthand, they are afraid to warranty their engines otherwise. Why would they go through this time and expense if...
  • Re: 1985 Westfalia heaters
    Historical mailing list - Chris P. Gibbs Photography
    Sun, 01 Sep 1996 18:55:52 +0000
    ...When you order the unit see if you can get a little Mushroom cover for the exhaust outlet, it saves the exhaust outlet getting...
  • Re: What do YOU store in your (camping) van?
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:16:15 -0400
    ...beans, tomatoes, black olives, > > black beans, > > white rice, kidney beans, salsa, mushrooms, plates, cups, wine > > glasses, > > storage containers, campers soap. > > > > Really, it's just...
  • friday funny
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 7 Sep 2001 14:46:01 -0700
    ...Monthly, The - Pizza slang for a pie with Pepperoni, Mushroom, and Sausage (PMS). Mouse in the House - A very interesting term for telling people...
  • Re: [NVC] Engineers: quick and cheerful vibration analysis?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:39:43 -0700
    ...with sufficient >> funding this could quickly mushroom into a completely absurd project! >> >> ==================== >> >> * Actually, if that wasn't so darn dangerous and illegal, it would...
  • Heaters for VW's!
    Historical mailing list - Christopher P. Gibbs L.B.I.P.P.
    Sat, 29 Jun 1996 11:05:02 +0000
    ...When you order the unit see if you can get a little �Mushroom� cover for the exhaust outlet, it saves the exhaust outlet getting...
  • Readable Propex Heater Post!
    Historical mailing list - Christopher P. Gibbs L.B.I.P.P.
    Sat, 29 Jun 1996 11:52:57 +0000
    ...When you order the unit see if you can get a little Mushroom cover for the exhaust outlet, it saves the exhaust outlet getting...
  • Re: [NVC] Engineers: quick and cheerful vibration analysis?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Fri, 8 Aug 2008 23:54:09 -0400
    ...with sufficient funding > this could quickly mushroom into a completely absurd project! > > ==================== > > * Actually, if that wasn't so darn dangerous and illegal, it would...
  • Re: [NVC] Engineers: quick and cheerful vibration analysis?
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
    Fri, 8 Aug 2008 20:51:55 -0600
    ...with sufficient >>> funding this could quickly mushroom into a completely absurd >>> project! >>> >>> ==================== >>> >>> * Actually, if that wasn't so darn dangerous and illegal, it would...
  • Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 May 2012 21:21:33 -0700
    ...Kenneth Lewis wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Alistar, >>>>>> Pull the rocker arms and look for mushrooming valve stem ends. If you are >>>>>> not going to use the engine...
  • Re: funny story
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 17 Jun 1996 23:01:00, -0500
    ...glancing in the >direction of West Lafayette, Indiana, looking for a mushroom >cloud. _____________________________________________________________________ They didn't say if air pollution was less with liquid...
  • Re: [NVC] Engineers: quick and cheerful vibration analysis?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Fri, 8 Aug 2008 21:06:04 -0700
    ...with sufficient >>>> funding this could quickly mushroom into a completely absurd >>>> project! >>>> >>>> ==================== >>>> >>>> * Actually, if that wasn't so darn dangerous and illegal, it would...
  • Re: What do YOU store in your (camping) van?
    Historical mailing list - BA
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:34:08 -0700
    ...beans, tomatoes, black olives, >> > black beans, >> > white rice, kidney beans, salsa, mushrooms, plates, cups, wine >> > glasses, >> > storage containers, campers soap. >> > >> > Really, it's just...
  • Re: [NVC] Engineers: quick and cheerful vibration analysis?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Fri, 8 Aug 2008 21:16:07 -0700
    ...with sufficient funding >> this could quickly mushroom into a completely absurd project! >> >> ==================== >> >> * Actually, if that wasn't so darn dangerous and illegal, it would...
  • Re: [NVC] Engineers: quick and cheerful vibration analysis?
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
    Sat, 9 Aug 2008 11:37:44 -0600
    ...with >>>>> sufficient >>>>> funding this could quickly mushroom into a completely absurd >>>>> project! >>>>> >>>>> ==================== >>>>> >>>>> * Actually, if that wasn't so darn dangerous and illegal, it would...
  • Propex Installation, Day Two
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Fri, 29 Nov 1996 19:41:42 +0000
    ...I also drilled a small hole in the inboard flange of the right hand jack fitting, and attached the exhaust mushroom. (I would not...
  • Re: [NVC] Engineers: quick and cheerful vibration analysis?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Fri, 8 Aug 2008 21:05:32 -0700
    ...with sufficient funding >> this could quickly mushroom into a completely absurd project! >> >> ==================== >> >> * Actually, if that wasn't so darn dangerous and illegal, it would...
  • Re: PDLVC Fryedaye Question: why do we use the term "dino"?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 29 Apr 2005 22:29:42 -0500
    ...unlike mushrooms, beans won't grow in the dark or caves or basements. more's the pity. :( now, you are correct in being taught...
  • Re: PDLVC Fryedaye Question: why do we use the term "dino"?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 30 Apr 2005 07:31:50 -0500
    ...unlike mushrooms, beans > won't grow in the dark or caves or basements. more's the pity. :( > > now, you are correct in being taught...
  • AMC Heads (My views)
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Thu, 14 Oct 2004 12:26:37 -0400
    ...Apparantly, some of the valve stems they buy are not properly hardened, and tend to mushroom over time. AVP, who supplies my rebuilt engines...
  • Re: PDLVC Fryedaye Question: why do we use the term "dino"?
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Ross
    Fri, 29 Apr 2005 22:39:31 -0700
    ...unlike mushrooms, beans >won't grow in the dark or caves or basements. more's the pity. :( > >now, you are correct in being taught...
  • Re: PDLVC Fryedaye Question: why do we use the term "dino"?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 30 Apr 2005 11:26:46 -0500
    ...unlike mushrooms, beans > won't grow in the dark or caves or basements. more's the pity. :( > > now, you are correct in being taught...
  • Re: PDLVC Fryedaye Question: why do we use the term "dino"?
    Historical mailing list - Zach White
    Sat, 30 Apr 2005 06:10:24 +0000
    ...unlike mushrooms, beans > won't grow in the dark or caves or basements. more's the pity. :( > > now, you are correct in being taught...
  • ECU/Ratio Rocker Info
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
    Fri, 31 Jul 1998 20:14:36 -0700
    ...I suppose their biggest benefit is that they should help prevent the rocker tip from 'mushrooming'....but that is another topic. The Berg ratio...
  • Re: [NVC] Engineers: quick and cheerful vibration analysis?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Sat, 9 Aug 2008 00:41:04 -0400
    ...with sufficient >>> funding >>> this could quickly mushroom into a completely absurd project! >>> >>> ==================== >>> >>> * Actually, if that wasn't so darn dangerous and illegal, it would...
  • Re: cracked AMC heads question
    Historical mailing list - --------
    Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:16:35 -0400
    ...I've had/have several AMC heads that the valves are mushroomed. Can't remove them from the head without grinding the rocker end...
  • Re: Blinking coolant level light
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 4 Sep 2006 11:53:23 -0700
    ...That's unfortunate, because anyone can silkscreen that on, especially the parts counterfeiters that have mushroomed in the far east. Here at the West...
  • Re: cracked AMC heads question
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:36:02 -0700
    ...I've had/have > several AMC heads that the valves are mushroomed. Can't > remove them from the head without grinding the rocker end...