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Re: Mark vs. the Distributor - Chapter 1(was "Driving dog" pin removal)
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 08:01:01 -0800
...I've removed the driving dog from a couple of Vanagon distributors and I don't remember the pin being tapered (as somebody said...
15x6.5 Mercedes wheels, BFG AT's on syncro
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:05:52 -0400
...They bolt right on with the nuts from the alloy wheels but I replaced those with a more appropriately tapered one from the FLAPS...
Re: Armrest removal
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Wed, 7 Nov 2001 20:07:21 -0500
...the roll pin is flanged or flared on the top end and beveled <DIV></DIV>>or <DIV></DIV>>tapered on the bottom...
Re: Junkyard Wars
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:13:55 -0400
Hi Jeff, In the past I have found that those bolts can be removed by hammering in a tapered punch, which is then turned...
Re: Injectors - Cleaning
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:44:13 -0500
Just as I thought, the pintels & the tapered seat the pintels rest against are not disassembled. These two surfaces are what wear out when...
Re: For those of you awaiting your #@$%$ watertank fill outlets.
Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 19:48:37 -0400
...was overtightening the threaded connection in the rear (Pipe threads are tapered, and I knew that it was a possibility to crack the housing...
Re: Diesel Oil Pan FML
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 22 Dec 2012 01:29:19 -0800
...I followed the torque recommendation > to tighten the plug and it still dripped out like nuts where the tapered > end meets the oil pan...
Re: A Westy awning (UPDATE)
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Wed, 16 Dec 2015 08:35:53 -0700
...I shimmed the bracket with some tapered plastic so when I flex the leg back to mate to it, the angle is right. It...
Re: rear heater hose question??
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Mon, 24 Nov 2003 21:57:45 -0500
...The upper hose goes to the valve which has a tapered channel which restricts the flow of coolant to a small amount. The valve...
Re: oil press. sender relocation
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sun, 8 Jul 2012 09:45:23 -0400
This uses nice flexible hose and has the correct fitting (non-tapered m10 threads with sealing washer): http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OIL...
5sp trans determination was: 5sp trans woes
Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:51:01 -0400
...After talking to some helpful gentlemen at various vw rebuilders, i determined that my problem is most likely the pinion shaft 'double tapered bearing...
Re: AC Ducts Repair
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sat, 14 Apr 2007 11:07:31 -0700
...I took the tapered duct piece above the driver and passenger's head and stuck it into the rear output hole. Now the air...
Re: AC Compressor Mount Repair
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 10 Jul 2011 20:13:26 -0500
You can get those tapered iron bushing from a lot of different VW brackets, I believe. Jim On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 7...
Re: Ball Joint removal.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:47:40 -0800
...on by 2 threads and smack the bejesus of the rounded tapered portion of receiver with a 2 lb Ford Wrench (Hammer)..not the...
Shift linkage question 83 diesel
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 2 Oct 2014 07:20:33 -0500
...I am pretty sure it's not a split pin, but it is tapered? Is there anything in particular I should be doing to...
Re: tie rod end removal Q
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sun, 14 Mar 2004 11:07:57 EST
...The fork should TAPPED to seat it, then used to PRY the joint apart while rapping on the side of the tapered socket of...
Re: refilling tranny fluid
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 10 Dec 2004 22:02:56 -0700
...tranny fluid > > Yep, > I needed a torch to remove a few. Tapered threads lubricated going in. > The expansion-contraction, add road salt for corrosion...
Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
Thu, 23 Jul 1998 09:44:29 +0200
...jack. > It's about coat hanger thick and shaped like a tapered U, about 2" long and > the ends are turned 90 degrees for...
Spare Tire Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Tue, 26 Mar 2002 21:20:11 -0500
...It just arrived today and I LOVE it! It is slightly tapered on one side and fits PERFECTLY into my 15" SA Rhein Wheels...
Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 27 May 2016 09:30:37 -0600
...There is a good chance those drums you have >> are tapered. > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images...
Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
Wed, 22 Jul 1998 16:42:54 -0700
...jack. >It's about coat hanger thick and shaped like a tapered U, about 2" >long and >the ends are turned 90 degrees for...
Re: Brake squeal
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 10 May 2015 11:43:29 -0400
...This time > we put the GoWesty ones with the tapered edges. We have tried the brake > treatment spray. It works for a few days...
Re: 1986 syncro westy stuck transmission drain plug
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 2 May 2012 15:18:58 -0700
...if you tighten a tapered plug to 9 on a scale of 10, it will be 15 on the same scale to undo. always...
Have I screwed up this head?
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Fri, 31 Jul 1998 21:03:29 -0700
...So, are the holes in these heads tapped using some kind of special tap (tapered?, 100% taps?), and do you think something like 271...
Re: GoWesty fridge modification -- which way around?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 6 Aug 2017 23:38:43 +0000
...the supplies short > > hoses, it would seem to indicate that the tapered end should face the > > air pump, but I received a message from...
Re: Transmission filler
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Sat, 21 Jul 2001 21:21:39 -0400
...The thread is tapered so the looser it gets, the easier it comes out. Steve Cotsford '84 Westy [text/html]
Re: Alternator wobble?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 10 Apr 2002 20:03:25 -0400
...Make sure the rotor surface is good and the rotor has not worn below 11mm, and is not tapered. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
Re: Removing tie rod ends?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Jul 1996 23:30:01 -0800
...Doing this distorts the tapered hole for a moment and pushes the tie rod end out. Don't hit the end of the tie...
Re: Ball joints and steering rack
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 18:50:26 -0800
...While you're at it spray the large nut and the tapered shaft of the old ball joint too. Loosen the big nut on...
Fw: Lost compression
Historical mailing list - easoars
Sun, 5 Mar 2000 10:43:57 -0800
...They are suppose to be tapered to a point somewhat. I noticed that the engine started missing and a metalic sound just like a...
Re: Tapping oil drain plug
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Fri, 22 Aug 2003 08:34:15 -0700
...It is a tapered tap. You can get a plug from any hardware store. You will need a pipe plug. Since it is a...
Captain's Chair vs. Kitchen top cover
Historical mailing list - Oxroad
Tue, 4 Jan 2011 18:41:51 -0800
Hey folks-- When did the configuration on the Westfalia kitchen top cover change to where the front-most corner is tapered or rounded, and...
Re: Rocker Bolts
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 15 Nov 2003 23:23:40 -0500
...place on the head? I noticed the shaft looks a little tapered, is this correct? I thought I picked up the right nuts tonight...
Re: alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
Thu, 9 Oct 1997 15:57:58 -0400
...I take it that these have tapered heads in stead of the normal rounded heads (that is the back of the head where it...
throttle body modification question 84 to 85
Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
Thu, 18 Feb 1999 00:45:00 -0500
...the plate design inside- flat brass looking on the 84 v. tapered aluminum on the 85) and now it is herky gerky at real...
Re: Leaking door vent windows?? How to fix?
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Mon, 27 Sep 1999 14:22:23 -0700
...The windows on my '90 have a bolt through the glass which has a tapered lead seal around it. When you snug up the...
Re: Subject: Light ladder
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Thu, 12 May 2005 14:20:55 +0000
...it's sort of a tapered T shape. Makes a nice simple step and emergency bonker... and it also works quite well as a...
Re: electric plug in engine block
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:37:33 -0700
...some oil pressure switches are tapered at the threads, and don't use a sealing washer. some are not tapered, and do use a...
Re: repairing arm rest
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 1 Jun 2010 22:21:16 -0400
...A drift pin is a tapered assembly tool used to align two holes before shoving the rivet (or bolt) through. A drive pin is...
Longer studs for S A alloys?
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Sun, 2 Aug 2009 21:07:19 -0800
...Using tapered cone open end lug nuts when I mount the wheels to the van the studs stop 3 to 4 threads short of...
Re: mpg enhancements
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Thu, 3 Nov 1994 18:07:42 -0800 (PST)
...class). > >the shapes all have a blunt front and a long tapered tail. > >this prevents the low pressure area in the rear from forming...
Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 27 Apr 2016 07:37:02 -0700
...It's perhaps a half inch wide and is tapered a bit, IIRC. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Apr 27, 2016...
Re: Sealing propane tank fittings
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:42:49 -0700
...Any better ideas? >> > > I like Teflon tape on any tapered thread fittings myself, but the > tradesmen I > know who spend their days winging together...
Re: Bearing load on reverse driven transaxles
Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
Wed, 25 Nov 1998 20:14:56 EST
...The pinion shaft and it's double tapered roller bearing should be just fine in either direction. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
Re: Coercing the radiator hose off
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 11:03:03 -0700
...it's a tool with a handle like a screwdriver ...and a curley-Q tapered point... exacty the perfect tool to work under the...
Re: How to reseal propane connection?
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:24:10 -0700
...Only tapered pipe fittings are helped by tape or coatings. Leon 85 Subwagen Westy Jean-Guy Savoie wrote: > Allan, > > teflon tape (the same as...
Re: Tiico Oil Cooler / Aftermarket oil pressure gauges
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Thu, 25 Jul 2002 23:24:41 -0400
...the sender on one brand has 1/8" tapered pipe threads that almost fit into 10mm.....BUT the oilcooler requires a sensor/sendor WITH...
Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 27 May 2011 17:31:11 -0400
Type 1 and type 4 motors used a tapered thread for the oil pressure switches. The water boxer does not. The thread is straight...
Re: Wipers - Go/No-Go
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:57:21 -0700
...Got to my destination just as the rain tapered off, > but the wipers were still running in the final moments as I parked. > Turned...
RE: Want A List Coffee Mug???
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Fri, 08 Nov 1996 10:38:52 -0800
...Funky tapered insulated plastic mug, shaped to fit in standard skinny > car cup holders.(with lid) This also seems appealing for Bus use, but...
Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:30:45 -0700
...Unscrewed the drain plug, let it drop onto the screen on the used oil catcher, and sat back until the drool of oil tapered...
Re: installing rocker arms
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Sun, 5 Feb 2006 11:17:28 -0500
Jake On the type 2 rockers shafts you need to remove the pedestal block and check the shaft itself to make sure the tapered...
Re: heater control lights
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:31:40 -0800
...Gee, actually seeing the colors and the tapered graphics, back lit.....I might get a little more fancy with my adjustments.... Don Hanson On...
Re: engine issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 1 Jan 2010 10:10:07 -0500
...The air cooled engines used a tapered thread. I can almost bet the mechanic used 1/8" tapered pipe thread fittings. While it may...
Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:55:48 -0700
...Because of their tapered sides, the ice pops out relatively easily if you don't want to take the containers along. If you do...
Bleeder Valve, CV's, After-Market Filter
Historical mailing list - Hotch
Mon, 07 Oct 1996 16:58:43 -0400
...My bleeder is nothing more than an 8mm bolt (maybe tapered). Is this right? I bled it by removing the bolt and spewing coolant...
Re: tie rod removal...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:39:04 -0700
you guys are talking about how to remove an outer tie rod end ? .........where there's a nut and a tapered thing that makes...
Re: Gauge placement 86 westy
Historical mailing list - olmcons
Fri, 04 Jul 1997 20:54:43 -0400
...I made a sheet metal cover, formed to the trio panel, and tapered back to fit the cut-out for the ash tray. I...
Re: Rear engine support bar question....
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Mon, 1 Mar 2004 02:41:44 EST
...Fashion plugs with tapered sides from hardwood and hammer them home. I imagine that there are still fishing boats all over the world with...
Re: Ball Joint removal.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:49:31 -0800
...Seems to me the same principal might apply to a tapered part on a Vanagon front end. IF so, would it help to start...