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Re: new Gerry hardware: why?
Historical mailing list - Steve
Fri, 12 Feb 1999 13:01:42 -0800
...faster searching, a web page with FAQ, a section with photo guided repair/upgrade info, and so much more, like our type II brethern...
Re: Don't get ripped off! I spoke too soon!
Historical mailing list
Sun, 19 Sep 1999 09:53:59 -0700
...Please someone, guide me through this. > > Is it ok to botch up the construction of a simple sentence if you can > spell??? I need...
Re: how to keep your vw alive
Historical mailing list - Pablo E. Bonilla Fern�ndez
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 10:02:25 -0600
...the book How To Keep Your VW Alive aka The Idoits Guide. I was going to pick it up at the bookstore the other...
Re: Starting Batteries
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 1 Jan 2003 15:09:43 -0500
...The reference guide the Interstate dealers use recommends using the Group 91 battery in Vanagons (as opposed to the group 41 battery). I chose...
Re: [vanagon] Fresh Water Sources
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Mon, 1 Dec 2003 19:14:39 -0800
...I carry an assortment of tools and hoses to connect to almost > any fitting I might come across and the guideline that it's...
Re: Need input on radiator problem
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 10 Feb 2007 07:39:36 EST
...I used your wonderful document as a guide. I re-wrote it 'cause it needed to have additions and modifications to insure that we...
Re: GoWesty Motor Options
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:03:37 -0400
...This is not a definite test, but a loose guide which gives you some idea of what expectations to have. I'm still looking...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:31:00 -0700
...If the valve >> guides are worn it is likely time for new heads. These are a heat the head >> to 400 and cool the...
Euro-Elec: FIX 87 Volkswagen vanagon, temperture gauge
Historical mailing list - "Jon Higgins (by way of Derek Drew )"
Fri, 7 May 1999 19:59:54 -0400
...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:43:49 -0700
...and really ..since you have a guide bushing in a metal tab above your gas tank that you won't be using .. the right...
Re[2]: Request Help On Antenna Installation
Historical mailing list
Wed, 16 Nov 94 13:34:42 PDT
...Since the new antenna comes with a cord, you can use the old cord as a guide to get this new cord routed to...
Re: (compression problems)
Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
Wed, 6 Jan 1999 14:35:34 -0800
...Also, with high milage, the valve guides >can wear out and cause all sorts of valve wear problems because the valves >don't always...
Re: Stereo Question - Looking for answers from people
Historical mailing list - dr
Thu, 25 Sep 2003 10:03:31 -0400
...Crutchfield provides a detailed install guide and you can even get a wire harness specifically for your vehicle. Maybe think about doing it yourself...
Lost power while driving, now no start
Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
Tue, 14 Oct 2014 08:55:54 -0400
...Pressing the gas pedal made no change as I guided it to the side to the road. I was in a bit of a...
BUSES, VALUE & RESALE
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Sep 95 08:46 CDT
I suggest tracking down a copy of "Old Cars Price Guide" as another post recommended. It lists VW buses back to the early 50s...
Re: vanagon blues
Historical mailing list - Jose Rosado
Tue, 2 Dec 1997 20:25:15 -0800
...help. > Obviously electrical but I need to find person or troubleshooting guide > to narrow down possibilities. Mechanic thinks it's the computer > (decides once...
Re: 6 mils of lash...
Historical mailing list - John
Fri, 7 Jan 2000 19:15:59 -0500
Hi David, I've seen all the industry general guide lines about storing un-installed lifters in certain positions and pre-filling lifters by...
Re: cylinder hone question
Historical mailing list - zolo
Wed, 21 Jan 2004 16:42:22 -0800
...If you go to that kind of trouble, you would take the heads in for redoing them with new guides and recut the seats...
Ferry me across the Mercy
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 31 Jul 2005 19:23:59 -0400
...Slightly larger in that it can handle 8-10 vehicles, White's Ferry is attached to a cable that guides the ferry, whereas the...
Re: Oh Boy! Tire Thread! (was RE: Michelin LTX/MS 215/75R15 tires...)
Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
Thu, 27 Oct 2005 23:45:04 -0700
...tires, is 1670 lbs or higher, as per D.O.T. guidelines. (See http://busdepot.com/details/tires.jsp .) Go on the Slim Fast...
Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:19:34 -0700
...or Blue-white Smoke - Usually an oil problem - rings, bad valve >> >> guides, scored cylinder wall. A compression check is in order on this >> >> one...
Re: replacing propane lines
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Tue, 17 May 2016 11:12:21 +0200
...2) make new lines using the old ones as guides. Leave an extra length at the bottom of each. 3) Refit them through the...
Re: EPA/CA/NUTTY ENGINE SWAP GUIDELINES!
Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
Wed, 27 Jan 1999 08:20:04 EST
Bob: I was considering taking the engine out of my 1500 cc Gold Wing and putting it in my Air Cooled Vanagon. that way...
Re: Radiator fan woes [87 Westy Syncro)
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Mon, 21 Aug 2000 06:36:25 EDT
...but is there >something I'm >missing here? > ? >4) I noticed in the wiring guide in the Bently's that there is a >coolant...
Re: Brake troubles - need opinions...
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Fri, 6 Oct 2000 09:57:18 -0700
...Thoughts and guidence >welcomed, encouraged, and really appreciated. > >Alan Bosch >& Phred ('88 Wolfsburg) >Rochester, NY
Euro-Drive-OBD2: UPDATE 97 Volkswagen Jetta, No-start/Cuts-out/Misfire
Historical mailing list - "Don Kerr (by way of Derek Drew )"
Tue, 20 Feb 2001 14:27:02 -0500
...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
Re: Friday GPS for iPhone - Thanks
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:13:58 -0700
...I use the iPhone gps professionally (maps and guidebooks and the like) and I have replaced my garmin (good riddance to them and their...
Re: Westy rear table mods: here's another one
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 19:00:41 -0400
...That's the configuration I've been using for > years now, tables reversed and a guide rod in the support for the rear > table...
Smokin' Mystery
Historical mailing list - Lon Herman
Tue, 23 Apr 1996 11:15:21 -0400 (EDT)
...No big thing, just attributed to worn valve guides (maybe...) But now, I sometimes get smoke when the van is warmed up, under load...
location for august campout?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 29 Jul 1995 10:28:58 -0700
...These are described in " The Complete Guide to California Camping" by Tom Stienstra, pp 75-76 as follows: "Set in a giant grove of...
Re: A Stretching Clutch Cable?
Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
Wed, 6 Aug 1997 15:45:01 -0400 (EDT)
I do not remember if a 79' has a boden tube (tube the guides the cable to the clutch arm) or not. But you...
(Fwd) Re: Photo ticket at stop lights
Historical mailing list - Jack
Fri, 13 Dec 2002 17:56:09 -0800
...real purpose), does anyone know if there's a set of guidelines available for its timing? Traffic engineering isn't exactly rocket science and...
Re: 86 transmission hookup problem
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 3 Nov 2004 09:19:29 -0700
...Installed new disc and presure plate > using guide tool and proper torque wrench. > I know I should have have done the pilot bearing too...
Survey - Interest in a Archeology Based Campout
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:56:40 -0700
...Proposed Details: - 4 day campout - Daily lectures on local Indian Culture - Guided hikes thru significant archeological sites - Date: Spring or Fall 2008 - Location: 4...
Re: Floppy armrest
Historical mailing list
Sat, 4 Mar 2017 14:29:30 -0500
...usually use a long skinny nail inserted inside the pin to guide the pin thru the hole in the shaft. this is a job...
Re: Enigma: where's the oil going?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 May 2012 17:53:02 -0400
...The cylinders being on their side, consumption through the intake valve guides, fuel dilution causing burn off al can have an effect. One also...
'82 Diesel Westy For Sale in Denver (Glendale) CO
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 18:52:04 +0000
...Thanks, Joe T. _________________________________________________________________ The MSN Entertainment Guide to Golden Globes is here. Get all the scoop. http://tv.msn.com/tv/globes2007/?icid=nctagline2
Re: clarify .006 on lifters
Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
Wed, 9 Jan 2002 08:46:32 -0500
...hold the valves open when the engine warms up, lower the manifold vacuum at idle and shorten valve and valve guide life B.Bob
corrosive green stuff
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Thu, 17 Mar 2005 08:09:29 -0800
...the waterpummp bolts to (about a 5 inch circle)as a guide for the file When the file stops cutting, job done.. No aluminum...
Re: Eric Caron is on the road!
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Sun, 23 Jun 2013 22:07:14 -0700
...On 6/23/2013 9:51 PM, Eric Caron wrote: > Eric Caron, his current guide dog, retired guide dog, and Heidi the amazing driver...
Euro-Drive: FIX 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, dies
Historical mailing list - "Darryl Evey (by way of Derek Drew )"
Thu, 24 Feb 2000 15:29:42 -0500
...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
Re: Arm Rests...what breaks and what is the fix?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 16 Apr 2005 14:10:50 EDT
...you must put a credit card or putty knife between the set pin and vinyl armrest to guide it out so it doesnt get...
Re: Manual Window Regulator. Plastic Square; Most Common Failure Point?
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Wed, 9 Aug 2017 14:11:44 -0500
...There are some plastic guides too that were worn almost in half. He replaced all them. GregM -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
I need a little help with a clutch problem
Historical mailing list - email99
Mon, 25 May 2009 11:05:32 -0400
...The flywheel, guide sleeve, cross shaft and cross shaft bushings were replaced with a quality parts 40K ago. The cross shaft does not bind...
Re: Towing Syncro Westy on Rental Trailer
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Mon, 1 Jun 2009 10:53:50 -0400
...and their rental car carrier (full trailer, not a dolly). > > Their guide gives the "ok" for using it to tow a vanagon, but there...
NON-DELIVERY of: Re: Sticker non-consensus solution
Historical mailing list - Lotus Mail Exchange
Thu, 2 Mar 95 13:59 EST
...Sticker non-consensus solution i said: > >Many groups of things with breakdown potential (Norton owners for > >example) publish a 'guide' of members who are...
Re: Engine size in a '64 Type 2??
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Thu, 6 Oct 94 7:34:09 PDT
...Can anyone tell me my engines size. > I think that the Idiot guide has the codes, but mine's in the mail, > don't...
Re: difficult task
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 Mar 96 14:57:25 EST
...I would guess that this kind of exposure is more effective than placing microscopic ads in the local "shopping guides". Stimulates impulse buying ;-) /Martin
Re: Replacing water hoses
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Oct 1996 19:42:26 -0400
...I didn't find any hoses in the application guide, but just walked up and down the hose aisle to find compatibly sized/shapped...
Re: (compression problems)
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Tue, 5 Jan 1999 20:49:15 -0600
...Also, with high milage, the valve guides can wear out and cause all sorts of valve wear problems because the valves don't always...
Re: Radiator Remove/Replace
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 10:57:13 -0400
...A buddy to help guide it in is even better. Can't think of anything else right now... -Karl Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown...
Re: clutch master weeping
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Wed, 2 Apr 2003 17:38:10 -0800
...Also, if my experience and the experience reported by other list members is any guide, buy a slave cylinder too as the two cylinders...
Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Fri, 27 May 2011 16:57:36 -0400
...this to say about torquing: > > "Torque recommendations are meant as relative guides, it will not > generally possible to actually use a torque wrench on...
Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 4 Oct 2005 11:08:20 -0400
When I got my '84 (back in '91) it had passenger tires and handled poorly, though I didn't know it then. It was...
Re: front parking brake cable
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:37:02 -0800
...Part of the cable is a nylon guide block that clips into small bracket welded to the body. On 2wd models the tank blocks...
Re: All the gears but second
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 5 Mar 2012 06:12:30 -0500
The guide bushing plate on the transmission may be on the wrong side of the mounting boss. It goes on the front (of van...
Re: Hope for NLA headlight adjusters
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:24:11 -0800
...Once we get the nylon/plastic just right for the headlight adjusters, we will apply the same formula to the sliding window guides. Stay...
Re: Time for new tires!
Historical mailing list - PB
Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:59:21 -0700
...205/70R14 XL is a Vanagon tire. > > Larry Chase’s site <http://www.roadhaus.com/tires/guideline.html> is > noncommercial. Bus Depot sells tires...
Re: Intermittent smoking and rough running.. Inline 4 conversion engine, long..
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:34:18 -0500
...Could be valve guides, rings, etc. Anything that has to do with oil control. I can't relate exactly to the Cabriolet motor, but...
My Van
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:17:34 -0500
...All new bearings, including mains, new rings, heads, valves, guides. All the internals. So if these are 300,000 mile engines, I'll prol...