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Re: Detailed list of what size sockets/wrenches/tools do you carry??
Historical mailing list - Rob
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:00:46 -0800
...If I was going to 'look' for a list of the tools to carry I'd go to "The Idiot's Guide". Muir had...
Re: Repair Manuiel
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Tue, 1 May 2007 13:16:39 -0400
...John Meeks has already > created a site with excellent How-To Guides contributed by several members > of the list. > > http://vw.upnorth.net/index...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:02:40 -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...
Re: Speedometer difference
Historical mailing list - BenT
Mon, 18 Sep 2017 18:39:31 -0700
...since I don't have a tach, I've used the very-helpful-German shift point markers on the speedometer as a guide (You...
just starting out...
Historical mailing list
Thu, 21 Sep 1995 14:40:45 -0500 (EST)
...He also has many of the smaller parts in his garage and said he would be glad to help guide me through the project...
Re: Water pump replacement
Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
Thu, 7 Dec 2000 22:40:07 -0800
...Darrell has a great Napa hose guide on his site http://www.loam.org/vw/Vanagon/VWtoNapaHoses/ Expect to get coolant everywhere while doing...
Re: Front heater core removal reference from archives
Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
Tue, 9 Sep 2003 20:30:53 -0500
...I did the job about a week ago, and used an old post from the archive as a guide. I found it very helpful...
skylight lifter fix(ed) alt. idea
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Fri, 4 Jun 2004 23:33:28 -0700
...http://www.members.shaw.ca/albell/mods2.html http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/roller.htm Instead of the bi-fold door top pivot guide...
2008 VW Bus & Truck Photo Calendar - Submit Photos / 5 days left
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:05:12 -0700
...A free PDF version calendar that you can print on your computer will also be available Photo Guidelines: - Photos should be 1028 x 764...
Re: Water pumps...Seattle area
Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:03:31 -0500
...the Vanagon places) but I am > wondering if there is "laymens" guide to switching them out which might > include a list of tools! I...
Re: oil pressure diagnosis.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:06:50 -0400
...Thanks Dennis....they did guides & seals too, so I'm hoping the oil consumption issue is resolved. Their analysis was that oil use was...
My German Trip (and Diesel Beetles)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 30 Jun 1997 20:28:18 -0400 (EDT)
...We were to meet our tour guide in the Porsche museum. As I walked into the museum, the first car that came into view...
Re: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Mon, 22 Mar 1999 21:14:36 -0600
...Hi guys Check this site out for a great, fully illustrated guide >> on how to change CV joints. The car in question is a...
Re: "A Volkswagen expert on your iPhone"
Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:38:02 -0500
I bought the app for the heck of it, even though I already own a Vanagon (turns out it's a buyers guide). As...
Re: C.A.R.B. Legalities. Was Re: VW Trends and Eurospec
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Sat, 22 Jan 2000 21:30:17 EST
...This can be waived by the referee. > CARB does no follow Fed Guidelines on engine swaps. They only care that > engine has the smog...
Re: Brake troubles - need opinions...
Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
Fri, 6 Oct 2000 14:10:22 -0400
...Thoughts and guidence > welcomed, encouraged, and really appreciated. > > Alan Bosch > & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg) > Rochester, NY >
Re: Curious Question (NVC)
Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
Wed, 30 Jun 2004 11:59:49 -0700
...Rodgers >88 GL Driver _________________________________________________________________ Make the most of your family vacation with tips from the MSN Family Travel Guide! http://dollar.msn.com
Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 18 May 2005 23:27:22 -0700
...So using >my tendency to underestimate as a guide, it's probably about a 9. If >it was ME doing it, I'd probably...
Re: For Sale - Vanagon ToothBrush?
Historical mailing list - Christopher
Sat, 28 Jan 2006 15:53:49 -0800
...Perhaps you can point me in the direction of what is reasonable to post or if there are posting guidelines established. I couldn't...
Tieitup has invited you to open a Google mail account
Historical mailing list - Tieitup
Thu, 8 Jan 2009 02:08:07 -0600
...switch to a new email service, check out our new switch guide: http://mail.google.com/mail/help/switch/ We're still working every...
Re: Shifter Rattle (Was: Re: shift lever adjustment)
Historical mailing list - j fritz
Sun, 18 Jul 1999 00:11:13 -0500
...The replaceable guide part is not really visible in >this drawing but it is labeled 'shift stop' and is found inside the >'shift mechanism...
help on 65
Historical mailing list
Mon, 03 Jun 1996 22:37:03 -0400
...The idiot's guide and bentley manual say raise the fan shroud. Ok, but one of the screws I'm supposed to unscrew is...
Re: A couple of head repair Q's:'81 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Aug 1998 14:42:42 EDT
...have the cylinder walls scored, the piston skirts scraped, the valve guides shot, etc. By the time you replace/futz with all of that...
Re: The Bus Depot Mudflaps
Historical mailing list - George Chapman
Sat, 29 May 1999 07:32:56 -0700
...Then, sliding under the car, I used the existing bolt hole in the mudflap as a guide while drilling. Once you've placed the...
Re: power window dilema
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 28 Jan 2002 06:48:21 EST
...Once this condition is met then you will have to stretch the cable back to position and reconnect the guide and install a new...
Re: Sliding window "fuzz strip"
Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:52:05 -0400
...after some more looking I am now thinking that, though toast, the fuzz strip is not my problem anyhow, but instead the "guide bushing...
Re: AMC heads (part 2)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:25:53 -0800
...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: Rant--LVC
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:53:21 +0000
...My wife wants a >>trunk. >> >>Joe T. >>Volkswagen Masochist >> >>_________________________________________________________________ >>From predictions to trailers, check out the MSN Entertainment Guide to the >>Academy Awards� >>http...
Re: Friday NVC - 70s Ford Hubcaps
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Tue, 4 Jun 2019 22:26:04 -0800
...Anybody here who could guide me? > > Apologies if this topic is out of line. > > Thanks, Steve > 87 Syncro GL >
Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:38:07 -0500
...If you are worried about vague shifting I would check the rear bushing and guide pin first. I have those as well. If they...
Fw: replacement Carpet and door panels?
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Mon, 7 Dec 1998 14:31:13 -0600
...are not too hard if you use the old carpet as a guide.
Re: 89' GL 1st gear problem
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Mon, 4 Oct 1999 12:11:08 -0700
...Try placing the shifter in neutral, then pushing down on it as if to go in reverse, then gently guide it in to first...
Where to find info on tranny codes?
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Mon, 19 Jun 2000 21:34:50 -0700
...Is there a site someplace where I can see all the gear ratios for each transmission code? And what about an interchange guide for...
Re: The truth about Florida
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Tue, 7 May 2002 08:26:59 -0700
...Think of no yucky slush nor unhappy people. > Did I bring back some > fond memories? > > Ronald __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to...
Call for Photos for a VW Bus/Van/Eurovan 2005 Calendar
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Sun, 26 Sep 2004 20:34:44 -0700
...http://www.roadhaus.com/Calendar%20Test.html Guidelines for photo submissions: http://www.roadhaus.com/Calendar%20Image%20Info.html Please click on the above...
Re: VW supplied reman. 2.1
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 21 Jan 2007 05:41:19 EST
...The heads usually have oversized valve guides. Don't know if valves are new or reground. Flywheel, pulley, push rod tin, oil cooler and...
Re: [WetWesties] Grille Painting - Krylon Camouflage?
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:43:44 -0800
...Yahoo! Finance It's Now Personal Guides, news, advice & more. Yahoo! Groups Stay healthy and discover other people who can help. . __,_._,___
Re: Bosch Service Media
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:22:10 -0800
...mark up for processing/handling/shipping. >> A 25 pack of hand guides for $30 could be distributed for $3 >> bucks or so in >> the...
Re: Canvas replacement comments & video
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:07:26 -0700
...yourself): > http://vimeo.com/12165017**** > > ** ** > > We used that video as a guide and installed a Hemp canvas from GoWesty. > Total time was about 6...
What's it really worth?
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:15:12 -0500
...The rep there looked it up in their lending guide and found the Retail Low, Medium, and High to be $2800, $5800, $8600 respectively...
Re: Mike Collum update
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:12:03 -0500
...I have just become so dependant on > Dr Henry to guide us in the right direction and changing doctors in > midstream to me is...
Re: EPA/CA/NUTTY ENGINE SWAP GUIDELINES!
Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
Thu, 28 Jan 1999 10:07:48 EST
On Wed, 27 Jan 1999 08:20:04 EST Victor Montgomery <vmontgo32@JUNO.COM> writes: >Bob: > >I was considering taking the engine out of...
Re: Caveat Emptor, or: So You're Buying a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - John Baker
Fri, 16 Nov 2001 09:44:39 -0500
...I used these guidelines when I bought my 83.5 water cooled and I am SOOOO glad I did. I was very familiar with...
Re: Bus Depot and debate for Californians
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Sat, 4 May 2002 19:46:52 -0700
...any guesses where the border should be put??? __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com
Re: basic tools...?
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Fri, 14 Jun 2002 19:29:49 -0400
Refer to the muir idiots guide...for the most part it has different levels of commitment. Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70...
Re: Brake Job
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Tue, 9 Nov 2004 16:14:29 -0500
...I did find one file on my hard drive that gives a brief step by step guide to all the various aspects of brake...
Rear Seat Belt Report
Historical mailing list - joe brown
Sun, 2 Jan 2005 00:15:38 -0800
...I ordered the genuine VW belts, bolts, belt guides, new buckles (only $14.99), from the dealer for not much more than the aftermarket...
Re: Tach/small digital clock install?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 2 Jan 2007 18:01:46 -0500
...the excel file >>> > with the guide. >>> > sudhir >>> > >>> > http://userpages.umbc.edu/~sud1/vanagon/vanagon_instrument_pan >>> > el_swap_guide.xls >>> > >>> > On 1/2/07...
Re: Vanagon + LED Brake Lights + AudioVox CCS-100
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Sat, 9 May 2020 19:13:35 -0700
...can't sense ground through an LED. > With that as My guide + a Diagram from the Orig CCS-100 Install Man' > I decided it...
Re: Getting closer to the high idle problem
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Fri, 2 Jul 1999 00:17:47 -0400
...The cause was apparently the worn ring syndrome, or combo of worn valve guides and seals, allowing the car to run on oil blow...
Re: Brake troubles - need opinions...
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 7 Oct 2000 20:35:40 +1200
...Thoughts and guidence >welcomed, encouraged, and really appreciated. > >Alan Bosch >& Phred ('88 Wolfsburg) >Rochester, NY Sounds like a seal has blown somewhere in your...
mystery short draining second battery
Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
Sat, 14 Aug 2004 08:06:19 -0800
...already. _________________________________________________________________ Get ready for school! Find articles, homework help and more in the Back to School Guide! http://special.msn.com/network/04backtoschool.armx
Re: Stereo wiring question
Historical mailing list - caverat
Thu, 24 Feb 2005 20:00:35 -0500
I took off the cover of the steering wheel column and using the Bentley manual wiring diagram as a guide, tapped the radio's...
Automatic transmission questions
Historical mailing list - David Yates
Mon, 28 Nov 2005 20:57:47 +1000
...In the 'Chilton's Guide to Automatic transmission Repairs: 1980-86 Import Cars and Light Trucks" reference is made to the 010 series transmissions...
Re: For Sale - Vanagon ToothBrush?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sat, 28 Jan 2006 16:42:06 -0800
...of what is reasonable to post or > if there are posting guidelines established. I couldn't find any on > Vanagon.com before I did...
Re: How To Find Stuff in ETKA?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 23 May 2007 06:09:40 EDT
...Maybe I've missed something in the past but is there any guide (or can anyone explain) as to how to find something in...
Re: [WetWesties] Re: Very Nice 88 Westfalia For Sale
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:19:28 -0800
...2New Members Visit Your Group Yahoo! Finance It's Now Personal Guides, news, advice & more. Biz Resources Y! Small Business Articles, tools, forms, and...
Re: [Syncro] Head Lamps
Historical mailing list - Tintman
Sun, 10 Dec 2000 08:26:21 -0600
...the author of People's Guide to Mexico (forgot his > > name) has been going for 30 years and he points out that they do...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:40:07 -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...
Re: Bus Depot coolant pipe tips needed
Historical mailing list - Al Carey
Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:12:27 -0500
...My pipes look different so he could not use either my 85 or my 84 as a guide. >>> >>> Any tips from the list I...