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• Fw: headlights
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 09:07:46 -0800
  ...As for the angle that goes in an angle up, the left lamp should be 1" to the right and the right lamp should...
• Re: 84 Vaanaog weak parking brake - Sqirrel.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:18:36 -0700
  ...I stopped when I saw that the >>> equalizer (Bentleys 46.11) is at quite an angle, not at a right angle to >>> the centerline...
• Slider opening assistence handle mod?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:04:24 -0500
  ...I was thinking something angled like is done on the Passenger side. I happen to have a couple sets of the angles handy. If...
• Re: New Seats and carpet kit
  Historical mailing list - J B
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:27:10 -0400
  ...I agree - a face guard would have been a better choice when using that angle= grinder but man those sparks were cool and it...
• Re: Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:50:30 -0700
  ...As go up in height the increased angle of the tie rods will increase changes in toe angle as the suspension articulates. About 20...
• Re: Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardwar
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 20 May 2009 08:57:31 EDT
  ...I have made up special drill bits for use with a small air powered right angle drill to drill out the rear studs/bolts...
• Los Angles California Sightings
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:28:30 -0700
  So I just came out to Los Angles California for 2 weeks from NY to visit some friends and in the day 2 days...
• Muir's Spelling
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Gentry
  Thu, 22 Jun 1995 18:15:55 -0700
  ...com-pleat \kem-'pleEt\ adj [archaic variant of complete in _The Compleat Angler_ (1653) by Izaak Walton] (1526) :COMPLETE 3 Dennis
• Re: ENGINE SWAPS
  Historical mailing list - Richard Greaker
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 19:30:41 EDT
  ...line up to the diesel tranny, but wouldn't the VR6 be on too much of an angle ? Richie 80 westi 82 westi diesel
• Audi 5 zyl in S.A. Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - J Shepard
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 00:56:16 EDT
  Does anyone know the angle of installation used in this version of the Vanagon? Justin ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail...
• Re: Installing skylight mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 05:39:53 -0400
  Right, just slide the lift mechanism in with the wheels on their side then angle the mechanism down into its correct orientation using the...
• Re: Should engine mount move this much? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:14:45 -0700
  ...and figured out the angle on each > > > > side of vehicle where arm meets the plate/angle iron. Of course the > > > > other end was held...
• Re: Making a Bed--any advise?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Gourley
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 21:39:03 -0700
  ...These were bent at right angles about an inch from one end. Make 2 of these and bolt or screw them as near the...
• Re: Rear tire angle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 May 2012 17:16:14 -0400
  ...Rear tire angle There is definitely rust. This van has been in the salty Midwest all its life and driven regularly all year round...
• Re: Images of South African van on website
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:06:57 -0800
  The 5 cyl T3 models use a shallower mounting angle than the 50 degree inline 4 T3. 22 degrees rings a bell so quite...
• Re: Four wheel alignment--Empty, Half Load, or Full Load??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 00:17:43 -0400
  When was the last time the front radius rod mounts were replaced? These are important to maintain proper caster angle. Check them carefully. If...
• Re: KEP URABUS Exhaust System Questions
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 16:37:12 -0800
  ...I just welded up some angle iron; made a bracket that picked up an available bolt on top of the engine head and also...
• Re: Solar Panel Fitment
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 15:43:59 -0700
  ...Using a larger higher output panel will help compensate for >> off-angle alignment to the sun and shady campsites. > > True that off-angle output...
• Re: Syncro vs 2WD dipstick
  Historical mailing list - Manny Melo
  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:47:36 -0700
  I heard it was bc the Syncro may be more likely subject to more intense angles. So the differences in the dip stick are...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_50=C2=BA_Adaptor_Plate_Install_Angle_Check_please=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 15:31:20 -0700
  ...showing level on studs, lining up with oil pan bottom, >> protractor angle finder at 50º -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot...
• Re: drooping wiper blade
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 22:22:04 -0400
  pop the dust cap with a screwdriver, then remove the bolt (10mm) and washer visualize the angle of the blade arm currently and how...
• Re: exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 08:56:40 -0700
  ...The pipe flanges are not on the same plane, rather they are angled back, like a dihedral. I tried stacking gaskets but no luck...
• cv-joints: Constant Velocity Marihuana?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 07 Jul 94 14:05:20 CDT
  ...i would think that the NEW joint should go where the MOST wear/angle/up-and- down motion is: the outer (wheels) joints. based...
• Club hammers and chisels (2)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 00:57:33 +0100
  ...use a 1/4" cross-cut chisel, which has a blade angle (included) of from 100 -110 degrees. An electrician's chisel (2 1...
• Re: Anyone know have step by step instructions with photos on how to make the air scoops they selling ebay?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 13:29:24 -0500
  John, How do you bend the tub to get the proper angle needed on the corners since the entire piece is on an angle...
• jump seats a la carat/wolfie
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 16:42:14 -0400
  ...Is this normal? Can you Carat/Wolfie people slide your front seats back all the way and still set lots of rearward angle on...
• Re: FS rare jumpseat tray....(most vans are missing these)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:46:00 -0800
  ...I like that term "completist angle". You'll never pass 100 point concourse inspection without them. BenT Sent from my jumpseat trays
• more friday trivia..why are accel pedals on automatic vans
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:09:40 -0900
  ...Auto tranny pedal Anyone else find the angle of the accelerator pedal more comfortable on long trips than the pedal in the stick shift...
• Re: tail lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:29:49 -0800
  in spite of the fancy talk about light distribution angles or whatever... all I can say is the red 'cluster' multi-LED tail light...
• Re: Will a full size mattress fit in a westy?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 24 Dec 2013 10:29:09 -0500
  ...In through the back at an angle, then it laid down. But that was thin and light. I'm now thinking the mushability of...
• Re: Manual mirror question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 8 Oct 2011 14:25:26 -0700
  ...However, I am > having some mirror angle problem on the passenger side. I cannot get it > rotated inward enough for the driver to see...
• vr6 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 27 May 2008 21:23:05 -0400
  Now that I have been enlightened about the mounting angles for an I4 conversion does the same hold true for a VR6 conversion? I...
• Re: engine swap (ignorant questions) -> EV piston slap
  Historical mailing list - John Simick 1-800-736-3550
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 19:17:13 -0500
  ...Try HELP. > > >> question about the angle of the inline 5 as it is used in the Audi; do > > > Unknown command - "QUESTION". Try HELP. > Unknown...
• Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 10:48:23 -0700
  ...The angle of the dash > coupled with the angled mount directs the sound fairly well toward ear > level. > > http://three91.com/vanagon/misc/IMG...
• Re: Diesel pans, Reimo catalogs, Sami's rear-axle noise
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Jun 1995 02:35:58 -0700
  ...It has to do with the angle at which the engine is mounted; nearly vertical in the Rabbit compared to a 45 degree (approx...
• Re: thanks and pop-top question
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 14:17:34 -0400
  ...All the factory week enders had a angled lift top. All had the rear seat/bed but most had the rear facing center seats.
• Re: Suggestions for lights and shocks
  Historical mailing list - Andre Fiedler
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 09:16:46 -0600
  ...With the vehicle raised, the strut > (radius) rod is no longer in design range, angle with the vehicle travel. > Was the caster angle even...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:26:11 -0400
  ...http://www.kennedyenginc.com/Pages/default.aspx be sure to specify desired engine angle.
• Re: Engine swap - I4 - which angle, motor and FI?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 22:57:58 -0500
  Tom I've posted this link before. I did the 2 litre with digifant II at 50 degrees. No vibration issues. My site may...
• Re: CV Bolts (Stripping For Attention)
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:06:48 -0400
  ...Anyone know of any tricks to remove these >stripped >allen head bolts? Off with their heads! Use an angle grinder.
• Re: engine swap (ignorant questions) -> EV piston slap
  Historical mailing list - "L-Soft list server at Vanagon List (1.8c)"
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 09:58:39 -0800
  ...Try HELP. >> question about the angle of the inline 5 as it is used in the Audi; do > Unknown command - "QUESTION". Try HELP. Unknown...
• Re: Vitrifrigo
  Historical mailing list - Hugo Varotto
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:29:20 -0700
  Thanks for the explanation Richard! I'll need to see if I still have the Dometic angle in my van (previous owner took the...
• syncro - front diff, front rubber mount
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:21:27 -0700
  ...the one behind the spare tire (planned on shimming front mount to alter diff angle). Well the 2 halves of the mount showed a...
• Re: Question about Auto Trans for experts
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 06:46:58 -0700
  ...By doing this the automatic > transmission is tilted toward the engine on about a 10-15 degree angle. > I would like advice/opinions on...
• Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:37:08 -0600
  ...Surprisingly, > it cut through one end of bolt fairly easily. > > I don't know if a larger cut off wheel will fit my angle...
• Re: Upon seeing bostig's handiwork
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:02:44 -0400
  ...use tubular so you can make the cradle with > bends/rounded angle changes, rather than welded square/pointy angles. That > all by itself will...
• Re: tail lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:56:05 -0800
  ...tail lights > At 09:29 PM 12/19/2010, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >>in spite of the fancy talk about light distribution angles or...
• Re: Less expensive brand, was Re: Smaller Angle Grinder?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:19:42 -0700
  ...And can you believe I did all the cuts for my engine conversion parts with a hacksaw?? Shoulda had an angle grinder! Neil. -- Neil...
• Re: Diesel Exapansion Tank Problem Solution
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 23:21:25 -0700
  ...Has anyone ever welded or brazed all (or some) the angles and "T"s out of steel/copper/stainless, leaving mostly straight hose sections...
• Re: Another dumb question, air control slider lighting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:28:11 -0800
  ...one [rear control] panel at a 90* angle - straight and simple ; the front control panel is a sharp angle with barely enough wiring to...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:13:39 -0700
  ...Bell wrote... >> if non stock tire/wheel size increases the "resting angle" of the cv >> joints over the stock set up, then the boots...
• Re: best new heads?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 11:38:47 -0700
  ...Consider the 3-angle valve grind too, shouldn't cost more than $35 for both heads. With production heads you get 45 degrees +/-, the...
• Re: V-Belt Pully Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 26 Dec 2004 20:30:00 EST
  ...Your dad most likely attached the angle iron to the flywheel using the bolt holes for the clutch cover. Should work for the WBX...
• NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 21:15:13 EST
  ...and the upright part that supports the tubes is on a angle to conform to the angle of the vanagon rear hatch glass. the...
• removing muffler on 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 4 May 2013 19:57:13 -0400
  ...A little sawzall, a little dremel, a little angle grinder.... It's separated from the Cat, and the straps are off. Do I need...
• Re: why "constant" velocity joints?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:37:03 -0700
  ...Take a flex joint from your tool box - a 3/8 drive is easiest to see - and set it at a noticeable angle. Spin...
• DIY alignment? (Also, alignment numbers)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 8 May 2008 19:36:19 -0400
  ...Now | Before | Specified Range Cross Camber .7* | .6* | N/A Total Toe .28* | .28 * | -.33* .33* Thrust Angle .12* | .11* | N/A
• Re: tools for cutting off fused rusted exhaust bolts????
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:46:57 EST
  Ed, I've used a Makita angle grinder with a cut-off wheel. Depends on which bolt you are trying to get to. Cut...
• Re: slipping out of 4th gear
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 17:32:38 -0700
  ...The gear's syncro teeth are angled about 3 degrees? to keep engagement once pressure is applied after it is engaged. When the angle...
• Re: Running Dometic Fridge while parking on hills Q.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 06:19:56 -0400
  ...If the angle is too great, the process does not work. The fluids can then overheat and crystallize eventually making the fridge in operative...