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• Re: slider handle
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 21:18:39 -0600
  The reason the lock plug (barrel as you termed it) came out was that the retaining screw was not treated with a thread lock...
• Broken Head Stud
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Sat, 25 May 2002 15:56:09 -0700
  ...It broke off about two inches from the end - just a bit further back in than the top of the cylinder barrel. And I...
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 03:49:31 -0500
  ...http://www.amazon.com/Crimper-Ratcheted-non-insulated-barrel-terminals/dp/B002PIA85M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360398007&sr=8-1&keywords...
• Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:33:20 -0500
  ...You will need to cut the bolt and barrel on at least the bolt head side. Personally unless the alignment is so far off...
• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:03:14 -0500
  ...I don;t know if it would be possible to use cylinder barrels that have been opened up a bit with those heads, nor...
• Re: Door Handle Repairs
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Oct 1996 11:24:47 -0400 (AST)
  ...Or buy one? Then it's no problem to remove the core with the tumblers BUT make sure the key is in the barrel...
• Re: running problems, 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 00:06:58 -0500
  ...then cut the crimp terminals off and crimp on some new open barrel terminals. the truth on these connectors in vanagons is that they...
• fuel sender: replace with tank?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:52:32 -0400
  Volks, I'm staring down the barrel of a fuel tank replacement on my 1990 GL. While I'm in there, does it make...
• Re: "A" head gasket needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 21:19:39 -0700
  ...it's always a good idea to test fit the bare head ( with metal rings in place on top of the barrels ) and then...
• Re: Price of gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 09:39:30 -0600
  ...75% of oil wells in Texas are 'Stripper Wells', meaning that they produce less than 8 barrels of oil each day or less. More...
• Way off topic now, was: gun hiding?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 16:31:38 -0500
  I think the 4" barrel was a bit more accurate, but the muzzle velocity is low-enough that trajectory starts to drop rapidly after...
• Ceramic Engines
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 08:36:38 -0500
  ...I can just see my new 2.1L now with ceramic heads, ceramic valves, cylinder barrels, and pistons!!! Check it out. John Rodgers 88...
• engine swap on 86 syncro
  Historical mailing list - shawn russo
  Fri, 30 May 1997 00:58:40 -0700
  ...If this project gets under way, I plan to use a progresive 2 barrel on a omni 1.7 intake manifold, untill i get...
• Backfires?
  Historical mailing list - Harmon F Seaver
  Thu, 5 Oct 1995 11:13:29 -0500 (CDT)
  ...My Hanes Weber manual only talks about a 32/36 DF* in the section with pictures that look like this carb, but the barrels...
• Kombi Problems!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Knight
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 20:36:37 +1000 (EST)
  ...I put an 88 kit through it (barrels and pistons and new heads) what else should be changed??? I have a problem with rattles...
• Re: The Cost of a Quart
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:07:01 -0500
  ...On 12/19/08, Rod Smith <westfaliavanman@gmail.com> wrote: > With oil down to under $40.00 a barrel, why is a quart of...
• Re: Type IV head removal
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  26 Jul 1995 16:27:49 +1000
  ...If you are pulling the engine down it doesn't matter if the barrels separate from the case - it's a potential oil leak...
• Re: head stuck to cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 22:21:53 -0500
  ...I have used a 2x4 and a >hammer to try and break the rusty barrels loose by >taping around the head, tried prying on...
• Re: LVC Protective Gloves?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 21:55:49 -0800
  ...a VW propane tank, is >>it one of those standard knurled barrel knobs? > > >Thats probably good description, about 3/8 round knob, screws into...
• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:08:21 -0600
  ...I don;t know if it would be > possible to use cylinder barrels that have been opened up a bit with > those heads, nor...
• Re: Compression test results for '84 Vanagon 1.9L with rebuilt right head
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:32:27 -0800
  ...pistons, barrels , rings...those barely wear at all usually., Honed barrels and new rings, or a complete new set of pistons and barrels restores...
• Re: leaky head gasket question again
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 09:16:12 -0800
  I have used JB Weld as Frank stated below, after cleaning the surface pitting thoroughly on heads, case and cylinder barrels using a wire...
• Re: Question about barrel spacers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 07:23:36 -0600
  Thanks Tom. I use a little glass beaker with cc marking on the sides to pour from and I always question my results. I...
• Re: WTB Westy rear bench seat upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 12:16:52 -0500
  ...Cash on the barrelhead. > > SF or other NorCal only as I don't want to pay shipping... > > Thanks, > > > Geza >
• Re: Looking for Special Camping Utensil
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:16:20 -0700
  ...There were two flaps mounted on a barrel, which in turn was >attached to a pistol grip handle. >
• Door skins, fastener holes, diameter
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 07:36:49 -0800
  ...and use metal fasteners but am not sure the klik rivet barrels are large enough to fill the holes. Please/thanks! -- Neil2 '82 Diesel...
• Re: vw show on long island
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 May 2002 06:13:56 -0400
  ...tbiab/index.html">The Long Island Volkswagen Clubs First Annual All VW Show - Three Bugs in a Barrel</A> peace patrick 87 gon wolfs
• Re: Help setting deck height on Type 4 motor
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 16:24:10 -0600
  ...I'm getting ready to put the barrels and heads on my 82/83? vanagaon aircooled engine rebuild project. I decided to go with...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:43:59 -0700
  ...piston in the barrel. > just don't pull the barrel off the piston. > you only need to get the barrel like 1/2 inch...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:55:57 -0700
  ...piston in the barrel. >> just don't pull the barrel off the piston. >> you only need to get the barrel like 1/2 inch...
• Re: Darwin fish car decal
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 18:35:13 -0700
  ...IMHO, ick! I was going to try to draw "bang" flags coming from each barrel. But it turned, out the sticker was easy to...
• Re: Piston cylinders
  Historical mailing list - john pronk
  Tue, 29 May 2007 21:18:32 +1200
  ...Original engine threw a rod, put a hole in the case, broke the camshaft in half and two barrels ended up cracked. Surprisingly the...
• Re: address before I forget to
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 08:03:36 -0500
  ...If he really wants you he will take kids and all, .....lock, stock and barrel. Tie the knot!!! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 2 Apr 2017 17:04:05 -0400
  ...The rubber boot is meant to seal to a barrel on the connection to the alternator but that barrel is not present so there...
• "Off with her heads"
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 19:43:56 +0000
  ...This will cause the barrel to turn a little to each side and free itself from the head. It worked like a charm! Good...
• Re: 2.0L Head Question
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 16:57:02 -0500
  ...You barrell shim the cylinder and do not use that head gasket. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeremy Proffitt Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 2:41...
• Re: Cool accessory -- not politically correct
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Thu, 18 May 2000 21:07:04 -0700
  ...With a > rifled barrell, and a good set of sights you should have all the knock down > power you need and cheaper ammo. > > Jason...
• Re: 81 Sliding door stuck
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 15:36:33 -0700
  ...The cable is held in place with a barrel-type nut sintching the cable into a slot in a tab welded to the door...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:51:40 -0800
  ...You sure would not want to pull a barrel or barrels off the pistons........that wuold open you up to a whole other level...
• Re: Rings are stuck ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 May 2011 12:29:41 -0700
  ...is there barrel metal galled onto the thrust faces of the pistons much ? Sounds like it might be a 'semi-forgetabout-it' situation. Like...
• Re: Friday 1965? Mini Cooper carb parts needed
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 23:09:57 -0500
  > Large single barrel SU carbureter in an > old Mini needs to be rebuilt...Who would any > list members recommend for parts? I love the...
• cylinder hone question
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 14:38:06 -0800
  ...see the old hone at the top and bottom of the barrels where the rings never passed over, so am I just trying to...
• Re: Is there such a too?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:57:28 -0500
  ...Open barrel > connectors. The special ratcheting crimping tool costs just under > $40.00 but the result is fantastic. > > Mike > > > > Zoltan Kuthy wrote: >> I am...
• Re: The Cost of a Quart.. friday Trivia
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:33:17 EST
  ...GMAIL.COM writes: > With oil down to under $40.00 a barrel, why is a quart of motor oil at my > local FLAPS still...
• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 16:17:03 -0600
  ...Vanagon starters sometimes have solenoids that freeze in the > barrel of > > the actuator barrel. > > The starter normally has hesitations for several weeks or months...
• Re: Question about barrel spacers
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 20:17:30 -0500
  Sounds a little crazy, but I even "lap in" my cylinders now that we don't do the head gasket thing on the Type...
• Re: Oil dipstick pushed out of the tube
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 22:36:17 -0400
  ...great oil control, > 'specially on a many-miles engine. > How many miles on the pistons/barrels/rings, anyway, on this one ? -- 1991 Vanagon GL
• Re: Marker light tip wanted
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 18:43:27 -0700
  ...secure the plate onto the plastic barrel. > > Then you slide the rubber boot back down over the barrel. All done. > > You may find that...
• Re: more ? 2.0L Head Question
  Historical mailing list - Neil Kostka
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 09:46:24 -0700
  ...My cylinders are still on, Do I/ Should I pull the juggs off just to replace/add that barrell shim? Its been about 8...
• Re: Engine Disassembly, EGR, Air Pump
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 13:36:35 PST
  ...I also > am almost positive that you can make a 1.8 into a 2-liter by using 2 liter > pistons, barrels, rods, and...
• Re: 2.1L Cylinder barrel rebore
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 02:29:29 +0100
  Stuart wrote: > You will love this fellow's Web site: Strictly German Autowerks. > http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/9008/parts4.html > > I have spoken...
• Re: Past, present and future Alaskans on this list
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 07:08:08 -0800
  ...96-99 > > I will be back there, lock, stock, barrel and Westy, in approximately 60 > days from when my wife gives the word. > > Even...
• Re: heads stuck, thanks all
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 07:34:16 -0800
  ...I will try some marvel mystery oil, maybe some heat, and surely try to twist those barrels. Yesterday I was degreasing this spare engine...
• Piston cylinders
  Historical mailing list - john pronk
  Sun, 27 May 2007 11:09:39 +1200
  Hi, I am after two (2) cylinder barrels. They need to be good at the top and bottom mounting areas as well as the...
• Re: OT- Gas prices rise again- How much in your area?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:29:59 -0500
  ...And I heard on the news that oil had dropped $1/barrel. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver don spence wrote: > Well I woke up...
• Re: Help setting deck height on Type 4 motor
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 17:35:01 -0500
  ...I'm getting ready to put the barrels and heads on my 82/83? vanagaon aircooled engine rebuild project. I decided to go with...
• Re: Gas, milage, etc (was Air Engine)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:37:37 -0500
  ...There's nothing magic about hundred dollars a barrel. Better figure out how to deal with $350 a barrel because that's where it...
• MOFOCO(Respectable?????)
  Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
  Sun, 5 Nov 1995 17:00:38 -0500 (EST)
  ...The kit includes reconditioned crank, Main, Rod and Cam bearings, reconditiond rods, reground cam, reground lifters, flywheel seal, piston and barrell set, geasket set...
• Re: Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:24:56 -0800
  ...There are bumps on the barrels just for prying them free from the head. and hope the shop does it really, really right too...
• Re: Gas, milage, etc (was Air Engine)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:05:44 -0700
  ...This one analyst was saying oil will be back down to 80 a barrel by late summer ( it hit a mid-day high of...