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Re: Table leg hole?
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 4 May 2021 19:55:59 -0700
...several holes lock the table from swinging out in travel or lock up in > useful positions when camped. Pin out and all works normally...
Re: buying a new gutless wonder
Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
Wed, 2 Apr 2003 18:47:16 -0800
...I'd like a flat 6 cylinder with a 4 speed automatic overdrive tranny with lock up torque convertor. Diesel and gas options. I...
Re: Pro Tip - Vanagon Seat Belt Inertia Reel
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:30:37 -0800
...belt, then get on the brakes pretty hard ..the real should lock up. it's probably locked when it's inverted too, as you...
Re: Pro Tip - Vanagon Seat Belt Inertia Reel
Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:19:44 -0700
...Any acceleration/ deceleration/ hard > leans left or right will also lock up the reel. > This is how all seatbelt mechanisms have worked since they...
Re: Drive shaft removal (Syncro)
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 9 Jun 1999 13:20:11 PDT
...There might even be a bit more wear and tear on the VC with the shaft removed as it will try to lock up...
Re: NO VW Van Screensaver MAC Testers needed, not for Windows XP or Me either
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Wed, 29 Sep 2004 11:30:25 -0700
...They lock up and cannot be accessed when in XP (after 3 days of trying to modify for DOS useage in XP, I gave...
Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:24:51 -0400
...70's and 80's 4cyl gas engines instructions were basically lock up cam, replace timing timing belt. No camshaft nut loosening and re...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 26 May 2012 16:50:43 -0700
...If it is a sudden snap >>> type hard lock up look into the tranny. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 26 May 2012 16:50:43 -0700
...If it is a sudden snap >>> type hard lock up look into the tranny. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Re: disc brake pressure regulator
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Thu, 16 May 2002 13:58:45 -0400
...As soon as I start the engine the front wheels pretty much lock up--I cannot turn the wheels by hand and the van...
Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:30:24 -0700
...70's and 80's 4cyl gas engines instructions were basically lock up cam, replace timing timing belt. No camshaft nut loosening and re...
Re: Snow handling of 412
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 18:16:40 -0600
...Just don't lock up the front wheels by braking too much when you're trying to steer. My '76 bus did much better...
Stuck again !!
Historical mailing list - Sam P
Mon, 25 Dec 2006 14:49:58 -0800
I store my 91 GL each winter in a dry, secure lock-up garage. Several times a month I will go to the garage...
Re: Vanagon auto trannies
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 20:11:43 -0500
...The stall and lock up > speeds are different. The later unit allows for better acceleration. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Re: RPM?MPH
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 08:58:08 -0800
I think most automatics lock up everything once they're in top gear. On 1/11/07 2:06 AM, "Allen Hill" <route66rider@KNOLOGY...
Re: <Syncro> viscous coupling fluid !
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 Feb 1997 19:00:03 -0800
...I cannot see where this could be a problem on a vanagon, maybe the VC should lock up at somewhere about a 25% difference...
Re: Vanagon auto trannies
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 16:57:08 -0800
...The stall and lock up > speeds are different. The later unit allows for better acceleration. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Re: Violated - LVC but Vanagon related
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:44:31 -0700
...I've worked here for 11 years and never felt the need to lock > up - actually I'm glad I didn't have it...
Re: 84 not refiring , still flooding ?
Historical mailing list - Hans Vanhethoen
Thu, 6 Feb 2003 09:10:29 -0500
...This reminds me of a sort of vapor or fuel lock up. But it does start after sitting for a good number of hours...
Re: Brakes lock-up
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:03:59 -0400
Its most likely has something to do with the self adjusting rears. Just loosen them up from backside of the brake backing plates. Do...
Re: hands greasy, installing trans. -- please help!!...
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 10 Mar 2003 16:54:22 -0800
...had was when i was removing the flywheel i had to lock up the teeth with a screwdriver on thr engine stud to keep...
Re: electronic door locks -- disable?
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Mon, 8 Jul 2002 20:27:45 +0200
...either way, just pull the lock up and push it down... you cannot do any more damage than is already done. Pmail me if...
Re: Big brake conversion
Historical mailing list - brady
Wed, 1 Jul 2009 07:07:14 -0700
...I have yet to be in a syncro that can lock up all 4 wheels on dry pavement. I've never been thrilled with...
Need advice on '77 bus
Historical mailing list - Subject: Need advice on '77 bus
27 Nov 1994 15:15:48 -0500
...I did start it up every now and then just so that the engine would not lock up or anything. It's been setting...
Re: Tires - Syncro (frequently discussed)
Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
Fri, 27 Dec 1996 19:04:28 -0800
...I wonder if the coupling will not lock up with the two shafts spinning at a 6% difference for a long distance? I wouldn...
Re: Rebuilds, was: Mechanic Horror Stories
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 May 1999 11:12:16 EDT
...Broken Crankshafts Engine Lock-Up Head Degeneration (loosing compression because of defective head rebuild). VWs response in every case has either been "tough luck...
Re: map light: now Maps
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 8 Nov 2012 07:27:35 -0800
...The maps never run out of batteries or lock up. Navigation has come a long way but the brain is still involved. Rob vwrobb...
Re: Insane Syncro Prices!!!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 Oct 94 16:51:45 PDT
...However, if you lock up the brakes, you're screwed as in every other car. The trick is to use the transmission to slow...
Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:27:28 -0400
...They can fail where they do not multiply torque causing poor acceleration and then not properly lock up always having some slip. Also, the...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Tue, 22 May 2012 16:18:01 -0700
...If it is a sudden snap type >> hard >> lock up look into the tranny. >> >> Dennis >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Re: Unknown vibration at light throttle settings.
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 27 Mar 1998 09:31:12 -0800
...of your unlubricated CV joints could seize causing a wheel to lock up and you to lose control of the van? I can't...
Re: someone plese tell me the difference between these two vans..
Historical mailing list
Sun, 30 Mar 2003 17:23:20 EST
...but true, a professionally done website ad and tons of good digital pics (enough to make a older PC lock up ;<) as well as...
Re: Auto trans not upshifting
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:08:53 +0000
...valve body to do what is needed or you can't lock up the direct clutch. You can do some diagnosing with a pressure...
Re: radio help (Sorry, my mistake)
Historical mailing list - Andrew
Tue, 12 Nov 2002 19:52:58 -0800
...list member informed me of this: "snip" Hi Andrew- 93 radios lock up? Not so! It's only the Heidelberg 5 that locks up...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - parking brake cable adjustment
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:53:57 -0500
...The hand brake should cause the shoes to drag at 3-4 clicks and lock up tight at 8. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
Re: Brakes (I'm concerned...)
Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
Fri, 9 Jul 1999 15:08:41 EDT
...The concerning > part comes from the fact that the brakes did not lock up Hi Alan. Hmmm, I've been fortunate enough to not...
Re: Product review: folding lug wrench / It's Wonderful!!!
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Tue, 11 Mar 2003 12:35:25 -0800
...steel nuts sometime lock up on the studs. Joe On 11 Mar 2003, Mark Belanger wrote: > That's right, David, the lug is snug...
Re: Rear axle question
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 30 May 2003 15:17:10 +0000
...It can break the outer drive and lock up an axle. > You're right though ............... it's going to get very noisy before > it...
Re: FW: 90 Carat Auto TDI Conversion: MPG ect.
Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
Tue, 11 Oct 2005 15:32:31 -0400
...my opinion is the same - driving an automatic Vanagon with non lock up converter more than 50-55 mph is like trying to empty...
Re: Spongy Brakes (Help!)
Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
Thu, 19 Jun 2003 11:23:58 -0700
...I'm the > > original poster > > > > When I slam the pedal to the floor I can't get my > > wheels to lock up. That > > the...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 May 2012 00:05:01 -0400
...If it is a sudden snap >>> type hard lock up look into the tranny. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 01:25:59 -0400
...They > can fail where they do not multiply torque causing poor acceleration and > then not properly lock up always having some slip. Also, the...
Re: Tires - Syncro (frequently discussed)
Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
Sat, 28 Dec 1996 04:42:39 +0100
...I > wonder if the coupling will not lock up with the two shafts spinning at > a 6% difference for a long distance? I wouldn...
Re: Brake pads
Historical mailing list - TBill
Mon, 1 Sep 1997 21:46:47 -0700
...No way can I lock up the wheels! Was thinking about replacing the pads anyway to see if I could get better stopping power...
Re: Radio says "SAFE" after battery change...
Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Company
Wed, 22 May 2002 08:54:00 -1000
...You need to locate your 4-digit code to clear the lock-up. If you've tried >the wrong code 3 times IIRC, you...
Limited slip differential
Historical mailing list - Troy
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:19:03 -0800
...From what I understand from a guy in Bend Oregon, who rebuilds transmissions, they lock up about 90% at full torque. So, not quite...
Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
Historical mailing list - Andy Hall
Fri, 11 Jan 2002 00:28:54 -0800
...If, perchance, you lock up the rear wheels, the vehicle will spin around. And if you happen to be moving at any speed, the...
Re: Spongy Brakes
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 17 Jun 2003 20:44:47 -0700
...firm brake but it does stop the van and > it > >will lock up the brakes so I am guessing its as > good > >as it...
Re: Sticking front calipers
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 1 Apr 2007 17:17:43 -0400
...A rotor can get hot enough to crack and have a piece fall out cuasing a sudden lock up as the broken rotor jams...
Re: RPM?MPH
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:01:18 +0000
...This is why most modern vehicle use some means to lock up the converter or direct couple the trans. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Allen...
Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:46:58 -0700
...They > can fail where they do not multiply torque causing poor acceleration and > then not properly lock up always having some slip. Also, the...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - parking brake cable adjustment
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 6 Jan 2008 19:01:39 -0500
...The > hand brake should cause the shoes to drag at 3-4 clicks and lock up tight > at 8. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
Re: How many Vanagon list members (and my brakes)
Historical mailing list - Bill N
Sun, 2 Mar 2003 08:18:01 -0700
...If I pump them up, I can lock up the wheels, but steady pressure and the pedal slowly goes down. Is it master cylinder...
Re: Subiegon/Vanaru Gas Mileage
Historical mailing list - John C...
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:30:27 -0700
...The automatics really suffer do to the lack of a lock up > torque converter. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Syncro Tire Inflation VS the VC
Historical mailing list - Paul Uusitalo
Fri, 25 Apr 1997 17:11:52 -0700
...difference of greater than ~5 RPM across the coupling will initiate lock >up process. Such a difference occurs with 3mm tread wear diff. F...
Re: Re : How VC's work
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Fri, 23 Apr 1999 08:22:07 -0700
...locks up. > Because of the rapid rise in temperature and pressure, lock-up occurs >very quickly. In about 1/10 second or 1/4...
Re: Subaru wbx reliabilty
Historical mailing list
Wed, 20 Feb 2002 09:00:48 EST
...Two folks I have spoken with had their great, reliable Subie-boxer lock up on them due to lack of oil. Several others have...
Fwd: Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
Thu, 9 Mar 2006 07:41:12 -0800
...If you assemble the bearings and the outer ring through the backside it will lock up. I'm guessing there is just a flaw...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 27 May 2012 16:57:15 -0700
...If it is a sudden snap >>>> type hard lock up look into the tranny. >>>> >>>> Dennis >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Re: Tin top going camping... 2wd off road capability
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:55:38 -0800
...Carry a shovel, pull the parking brake to lock up the slipping wheel, etc. May be useless, so the best plan is to follow...