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• Re: What Mini-Projects are going on?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 11:39:56 -0600
  ...I've learned from the list" This page contains the window guides and seat track extensions info. "Other Modifications I've done" This page...
• Bugs out, and other annoyances
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 11:25:22 EDT
  ...to replace the little plastic guides or rollers on the roof vent crank arms Thanks, Kevin 84 Westfalia (The Project)
• Re: Towing a trailer, moving north!
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:33:08 -0400
  ...towing a 5"x8" trailer. > > like this http://www.uhaul.com/guide/index.aspx?equipment=trailer-5x8 > > I'm not in any hurry so...
• Re: Was Painting Now Prepping
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:28:35 -0500
  ...Each shop does operate under the individual owner or manager's guidelines. One location can and most likely will be quite different from another...
• Re: Detailed list of what size sockets/wrenches/tools do you carry??
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 10:05:11 -0700
  ...guage. ;-) David(dsl82westy) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Max Wellhouse wrote:..... >I second the motion to to use Muir as a guide and then fill in the >additional needs...
• Re: What vanagon items did Santa bring you?
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 26 Dec 2014 10:56:31 -0600
  ...On top of that was a National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways. The 300 Best Scenic Drives in the U.S., to...
• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 00:12:38 -0500
  ...viscosity, which I believe is 30 weight, is the low minimum guide in Bentley. Which seal was replaced? Was it oil pump? May want...
• 1.9TD engine FS
  Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:28:59 -0800
  ...all the valves are good, the valve guides are good, the Mains and rods ane nice, the rings were just within tolerance. typical cracking...
• RE: Manual transmission Q's
  Historical mailing list - Erik Rhodes
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 15:40:12 -0700
  I remember reading something in Muir's 'idiot guide' about putting moli D oil ( I THINK that's it) to help with howling and...
• Re: Using Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 16:06:34 -0700
  ...Can anyone offer guidelines for AC use? I'm heading into the Nevada desert end of August & might find myself tempted to reach for...
• Re: Intermittent smoke after stop signal wait...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 15:36:14 -0700
  is it blue are black smoke ? Worn guides or valve seals is what I'm suggesting right now. you're not running a cat...
• Hey All and syncro driveline value.
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:59:12 -0800
  ...takers, but probably am a bit under current market value and wanted opinions. � TIA to anyone who can guide me a bit. � John Anderson
• Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:24:27 -0400
  ...Put a piece of sand paper in the cut put it on your favorite drill > and clean the guide for the pin, buff the...
• Re: Mexico Vanagon honeymoon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:39:38 EDT
  ...Traveler's Guide to Mexican Camping by Mike and Terri Church_ (http://www.rollinghomes.com/mexico%20book.htm) and Mexico travel from > _http://www...
• Cash For Clunkers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:51:16 -0700
  ...She says dealers are not following the government guidelines . True? False?   Robert 1982 Westfalia --- On Fri, 8/14/09, Laura R. Standley   wrote: From...
• Re: How to mount rear-swingarm rubbers - a photoguide
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Wed, 6 May 2009 22:34:40 +0200
  <html> <body> Must admit -not my hands, not my job, a collegue from T3nettet.dk - but still - a good guide.<br><br> Happy driving...
• Re: Changing Rods
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 20:57:05 -0400
  ...after slamming into an intake valve >which had seized on its guide. I don't have an engine hoist and looking >through the Bentley...
• Re: T****a Vanagon? Hiace vans
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 May 2000 10:54:00 +1200
  ...When I worked as a ski guide down in New >Zealand, we had four of these in our fleet. The Hiace is Toyota's...
• Re: repairing seatbelts
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 17:01:52 -0400
  ...sew some new belts on, using the >old ones as a guide (for how to route the webbing through latches and reels, >and stitching...
• Re: Replacement/Rebuilding the power window Ghost?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 11:23:49 -0800
  ...Haven't replaced it yet, but I would guess it's the rivet that holds the plastic cable guide onto the metal frame (as...
• Re: help:coolant leak puzzle????
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 06:40:14 -0400
  ...the rat race, you are still a rat..." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From must-see cities to the best beaches, plan a getaway with the Spring Travel Guide!
• Re: BA6 not starting
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 12:59:00 -0800
  ...See the troubleshooting guide on Betley pages 82.10-82.11. --- Chris Renz <aircooledchris@EUCASAFARI.VENDIOWEB.COM> wrote: > im not sure what I can...
• Re: A 2009 Heads Up
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 1 Jan 2009 12:33:44 -0500
  ...says the van is only worth $23K? By who's price guide? Oh yeah, GoWesty's. Then GoWesty says it will sell it for...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 23:12:23 -0600
  ...On an otherwise well > > running engine the usual culprit is the valves binding in the guides. > > On an engine with mileage this is often...
• Re: Not quite a backfire . .Over running the engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:44:49 -0400
  ...time oil will get sucked into the intake valves through the guides. Sometimes during this scenario you will get some unburned fuel and oil...
• Seeking advice as a VW newbie
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 12:51 CST
  ...Anyway, I know I need to get an operator's manual, an idiot's guide, and that I love my bus and want to...
• ?motor deal
  Historical mailing list - Dixie
  Mon, 2 Dec 1996 02:40:55 GMT
  ...crackless than i was planning on replaceing intake and exhaust valves and guides install new head gaskets and such and be on my way...
• Re: Had to cancel trip.....Help!
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 23:23:29 -0800
  It's called Guideline tape-pinkish in colour with a stripe in the center.We use it instead of insulation tape in the aviation...
• calipers rattle
  Historical mailing list - db25
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 13:20:00 EST
  ...The calipers are rebuilt and came with new guide pins, but the calipers I took off rattled also. How much play is supposed to...
• Re: New AVP Problems...Advice needed.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 11 May 1999 11:54:25 -0400
  ...I had it repaired locally with AVP's > "guidence". It took forever to resolve the issue with AVP. Yesterday I was > told that I...
• Re: Campsites near Raleigh NC directions needed
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 12:01:08 -0800
  ...com, and can buy a paper or CD copy of the guide. It has most every campsite in the US, with ratings and phone...
• Re: Woe is me !!
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 17:52:45 -0700
  ...If you do need a frame adjustment most bodyshops will do it for $250 or so using their high tech 'lasar guided' equipment. Having...
• VW Calendar - VOTING BEGINS NOW!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 21:44:04 -0700
  ...Voting Guidelines: 1) Vote Once .... open to all VW Truck & Bus Enthusiast's WORLDWIDE 2) Follow this link below to the photo gallery http...
• Re: VW Camper & Bus Magazine is Here!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:21:25 -0700
  ...There are tons of tech > articles, pictorials, buying guides, info on camper > conversions never found in the U.S., and more. Each issue is...
• Re: 2008 VW Bus & Truck Photo Calendar - Submit Photos Today
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:03:24 -0800
  ...submission period will be from 11/20 - 12/1/ 07. > > Photo Guidelines: > > - Photos should be 1028 x 764 resolution or larger (bigger is better...
• Re: Shifter Rattle (Was: Re: shift lever adjustment)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 17 Jul 1999 11:40:48 -0700
  ...The replaceable guide part is not really visible in this drawing but it is labeled 'shift stop' and is found inside the 'shift mechanism...
• 6 Guys Vanagon Travails
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:23:19 -0700
  ...The Guide-on a simple connection to their own understanding that they were making a journey for no other apparent purpose than to attempt...
• Re: heads for 2.0 l type IV
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Sat, 29 Apr 1995 23:51:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...with all new seats and all new > valves and all new guides. Sounds OK. New (Brazilian??) heads are > evidently available for $325 EACH. Ouch...
• new engine - no start
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Oct 1996 18:27:10 -0400
  ...Tonight I curl up with the Idiot Guide and try to figure out where to go from here. The fuel injection has me worried...
• Re: How to remove arm rest
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 16:08:16 -0800
  ...from that side such that the pin follows it as a guide. Also, I think I removed my seats first so I could work...
• Re: Black Gold Sucker?
  Historical mailing list - byard
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 10:29:33 -0800
  ...Stuart MacMillan wrote: > > All engines use some oil, even the Japanese! Oil gets by the rings and > valve guides in proportion to the amount...
• Re: Complete Idiots Guide Books
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 12:47:26 -0500
  This book only covers Rabbits and Sciroccos, up to the 1980 models (unless its been updated). The original "How to keep your Volkswagen Alive...
• Re: Vanagons in hot climates
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 18:38:41 PDT
  ...on running a Vanagon in > > a hot climate. > > My Arizona orientation guide says rubber items deteriorate faster in the > > heat and advises frequent changes...
• Re: [Syncro] More pictures of overhead AC & Leather Interior unique to T3's (Vanagons) in Thailand
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:01:45 -0800
  ...They are actually destined for various parts of Asia and Europe according to my port guide. They say Thailand is second only to the...
• Call for Photos for a VW Bus/Van/Eurovan 2005 Calendar - version 2
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 10:17:44 -0700
  ...Please take a moment and read thru the, Guidelines for photo submissions: http://www.roadhaus.com/Calendar%20Image%20Info.html Remember .. The larger the...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:29:40 -0600
  ...metal is used for the valve guides in todays engines.Aircraft engines use to use bronze guides. That may have changed by now. Curious...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 20:13:32 -0700
  ...Ryan Perry <rjdperry@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Anybody have a good idiots guide step by step for flushing coolant system? > You know haven't changed...
• Re: Another Burning Van!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:22:52 -0700
  ...identified on the SUN MicroSystems Mechanical guide i purchased for 5$ not to mention how often it is mentioned on this list surely it...
• Re: flaky fuel gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 21:25:28 -0500
  ...metal directly above where the >sensor is located (going from a guidebook I guess?), making a little metal >flap that you can lift and...
• Re: EV hits the High Road...
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 10:40:30 -0700
  Marion and Chris, If you have not yet left Toronto, see if you can obtain copies of Don Wright's Guides" 1. Free Campgrounds...
• Re: Anyone not having problems?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 17:47:57 -0700
  ...schedule instead on the vans 4) Broken valve due to valve guide not being put in straight by a shop here in the bay...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 20:40:16 -0600
  ...the absolute best list is found in How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive (A Guide for the Compleat Idiot) by John Muir. yes, it...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:14:52 -0400
  ...That way I > had guides for keeping things straight. > > Mike > > > > Cullen Stewart wrote: >> The worst has happened. After very patiently removing the nuts and...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Bilstein_B6=2C_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:37:47 -0400
  ...following the Bentley instructions and using home made version of the guide rod tool shown in manual. > > But these shocks were a real bear...
• Re: Low idle, hard cold starting
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:12:33 -0500
  ...You >may have a piston, ring, or valve guide problem. Compression could check >good but you may still have too much oil getting into...
• Re: Oil cooler installation 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 18:48:32 -0500
  ...for this but > had to cut the old hoses off, and no have no guide for proper hookup. > > Many thanks for the solution! > > John > > > >
• A few tips on the Providence Mtns Area
  Historical mailing list - Larry R. MacPhee
  Mon, 09 Jan 1995 20:59:54 -0800 (PST)
  ...Check out Tom Steinstra's California Camping Guide for more details or e-mail me if you have any specific questions. It is quite...
• Re: The never-ending tire thread
  Historical mailing list - David..M
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 10:30:56 -0400
  ...If you go to > Michelin's tire load chart at > http://www.michelin.com/us/eng/tire/guide/load.html you will see that...
• Re: Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 15 May 2003 00:04:47 -0700
  ...I normally have to lay under the tranny and guide it through the fire wall and empty my pockets to find the little cinch...
• Re: Removing A/C in '85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 17:30:42 -0500
  ...If anyone could > guide me thru the process I would be very appreciative. > > I am also going to be needing a cabinet door and...