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• Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 May 2016 09:11:38 -0400
  ...Customer wants match spare fitting in the tire carrier. Currently I'm running the African big brake kit on Fun Bus. The pads are...
• Re: Spare tire location
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 3 Apr 2021 11:32:23 -0700
  To some it may seem more convenient to remove a spare from a rear carrier than unbolt it from the front clam when it...
• Fw: 30 years of buying parts and why these vans matter
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:47:13 -0700
  ...We needed a new bumper, a cat, muffler,crank pulley, carrier bars, and exhaust pipe. The only body work was under the bumper. We...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:08:24 +0000
  I should've been a little more specific, these are the big slider "pins" that sit in the caliper carrier with the dust boot...
• Re: TOP SPEED/Land Speed Record
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 22:03:51 -0700
  ...brakes and get out and give it a shove. However I don't know how your going to explain to your insurance carrier why...
• Rear wheel bearing replacement...don't do it like this..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:56:42 -0700
  ...I messed up the outer bearing trying to push it all back together as the Shooftie write-up suggested, using the bearing carrier bolts...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:12:52 -0500
  ...Make sure you refill the master with dot 4 brake fluid..... > > Thanks for the measurements, I guess it is very short and the T...
• 85 Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - DaBomb
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 12:52:40 -0700
  ...94 Nissan v6 3.0 engine > "California smog certified" > Big front brake kit > new kyb shock > new exhaust system > new clutch assembly > new water...
• Re: Tires and wheels!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:05:32 -0500
  ...When the Eurovan came out they went to 15" wheels most likely due to the larger brakes and front wheel drive high offset wheels...
• Re: Hitches, Racks, and Stereos?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 23:12:17 -0400
  ...The South African style bumper carrier integrated hitch has the capacity (and I have that hitch on the Gold Brick), but it isn't...
• Re: Automatic transmission advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:06:14 -0400
  ...If you cannot get 2nd or fourth, the rear > linkage bushing carrier bracket could be mounted on the wrong side of the > transmission flange...
• Re: Oh Boy! Tire Thread! (was RE: Michelin LTX/MS 215/75R15 tires...)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 03:11:12 -0400
  ...tire carrier will hold it with some modification and leaving it deflated. It is also not so large as to require a brake upgrade...
• Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:58:47 -0700
  ...Using the GW big brake cut out template as a guide - it looks > to me like these should clear the front brakes pretty well...
• Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 28 May 2016 10:12:37 -0700
  ...Customer wants match spare fitting in the tire carrier. > Currently I'm running the African big brake kit on Fun Bus. The pads are...
• Re: Automatic transmission advice needed
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:00:56 -0400
  ...If you cannot get 2nd or fourth, the rear > linkage bushing carrier bracket could be mounted on the wrong side of the > transmission flange...
• Re: Towing weight, handling, sailboat.
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 09:17:46 -0400
  Matthew, I think at the very least you'll want to upgrade to 15" wheels and a SA big brake kit. http://www.vanagon...
• Re: Tranny Whinning in 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:15:44 -0400
  ...If the gearshift lever moves when load is applied-removed in 3rd-4th gears this is also a main shaft bearing or gear carrier...
• Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:52:16 -0700
  ...Using the GW big brake cut out template as a guide - it looks > to me like these should clear the front brakes pretty well...
• Re: Gowesty wheels
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 31 May 2009 19:52:47 -0700
  But wait there's more from what i understand you have to up the size of brakes and rotors to make this install perfect...
• Re: Cats Onboard [was: road hazards]
  Historical mailing list - Kirk D. Hilliard
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 22:42:04 -0400
  ...It is a mission critical item! Cat Carriers: It is important to have a carrier for the kitties in case of emergency. I disassembled...
• Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 May 2016 16:40:38 -0400
  ...Customer wants match spare fitting in the tire carrier. > Currently I'm running the African big brake kit on Fun Bus. The pads > are...
• FS: fresh batch of cheap vans
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Wed, 1 Oct 1997 02:03:56 -0500
  ...1987 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON, automatic transmission, am/fm cassette, 116000 MILES, power steering, new tires & battery, new starter + alt., new brakes, runs good, $1880 or...
• Re: 16" wheel in front spare location?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:33:46 -0400
  ...Are these too tall for the brakes on an '84? Otherwise I think they'd be great. The load index is 107. (The whole...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:33:00 -0400
  ...Flexible *brake* hose specs; 1. Left/right front *brake* hoses M10X1.0 female/female 400mm (15.75 in) 2. Left/right rear *brake* hoses...
• Re: new noise. help.
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 14:08:41 -0800
  ...sound whenever I accelerate or brake, right under my feet. Like the spare was sliding around, but the carrier is tight and it hasn...
• Re: Hitches, Racks, and Stereos?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 23:44:08 -0400
  ...The South African style bumper carrier integrated hitch has > the capacity (and I have that hitch on the Gold Brick), but it isn't...
• removing gastank supplemental to ken "va87"
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 09:05:02 -0800
  ...I lubed the inner side of the grommets only with brake fluid. #5 "MOST IMPORTANT STEP" Prepare the tank for lifting by plugging and...
• Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:08:58 -0700
  ...Using the GW big brake cut out template as a guide - it > looks > > to me like these should clear the front brakes pretty well...
• Re: Automatic transmission advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:43:52 -0400
  ...If you cannot get 2nd or fourth, the rear >linkage bushing carrier bracket could be mounted on the wrong side of the >transmission flange...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:11:42 -0400
  ...Master cylinder to rear brake pressure reducer 2130mm (83.8 inches) > 3. Front tee to left brake hose 140mm (5.5 inches) > 4. Left...
• Neil's WA/OR/09 Trip
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:02:33 -0700
  ...Managed to bang my engine carrier, and lug the sh** out of my engine getting started on such a steep hill, in leaving his...
• RE: Need Reciever Hitch 82 Diesel Westy For Hitch Haul Basket
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 10:47:49 -0400
  ...This restriction, for saftey deals with the reserver braking force of your tow vehicles brakes, cooling and power aside for the momment. So if...
• Re: a proud new 83 owner
  Historical mailing list - lbart
  Mon, 12 May 1997 11:00:14 -0400
  ...a black box mounted on the frame near the spare tire carrier. On this black box is a white button. Push the button until...
• Re: Clam shell question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 17:21:51 -0500
  ...Potential for front tire rub and > definitely brake upgrade consideration. The 215 width is about the limit for > the spare carrier even after the...
• Re: Rear Wheel (Bearing?) squeak
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 7 May 2012 05:56:06 -0400
  ...The bearing races and the spacer are a fixed length ! I have put zert grease fittings on my bearing carriers so that I can...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 08:48:54 -0400
  ...Pawcatuck 77 VW BUS, rebuilt engine, body good, auto, new seat covers, tires, brakes good, $2200 or best offer. (516) 796-3891. Levittown 78...
• Re: Automatic transmission advice needed
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:09:09 -0400
  ...If you cannot get 2nd or fourth, the rear > > linkage bushing carrier bracket could be mounted on the wrong side of the > > transmission flange...
• Re: Neil's motor..
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:13:12 -0700
  At this point, getting the engine higher and making the carrier higher too, is a "next time" thing. That and actually getting the bottom...
• Re: F/Friday: New Vanagon Engine Idea: JB Weld Block & Heads
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:57:34 -0500
  ...pin holes in my brake line long enough to get me home. JB is great for rebuilding the instrument carrier box in Vanagons, just...
• Re: Fwd: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:57:17 -0400
  I put a hatch designed for a sailboat in the roof space inside the luggage carrier. It is hinged plate glass that opens to...
• Re: 16" wheel in front spare location?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:26:35 -0400
  ...Are these too tall for the brakes on an '84? > Otherwise I think they'd be great. The load index is 107. > > (The whole...
• Re: Rear Axle Wiggle
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 06:10:34 EST
  ...When I was trying to get my brake drums off the other day on my '87, (haven't got 'em off, but haven't...
• Re: favorite tires 10 years old
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:24:04 -0400
  ...http://www.autogeek.net/tuf-shine-tire-appearance-kit.html Keeping tires clean from brake dust and road grime will help as well. However...
• Re: Neil's WA/OR/09 Trip
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:40:05 -0700
  ...Managed > to bang my engine carrier, and lug the sh** out of my engine getting > started on such a steep hill, in leaving his...
• Re: Carat Considering 16 inch wheels.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Aug 2016 17:13:57 -0400
  ...The gearing and brakes will not feel a noticeable difference. This tire is readily available in reinforced versions with a load index of 99...
• DOA: 87 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  08 Dec 1995 18:02:18 EST
  ...Earlier owner's name and address on a receipt for a $555 brake job 12,000 miles ago. I'll try to contact him...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:16:34 -0700
  ...The brake pads on those don't use those little pins. The guide pin he is talking about is the major pin the caliper...
• Re: TOP SPEED/Land Speed Record
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 22:21:26 -1000
  ...brakes and get > out and give it a shove. However I don't know how your going to explain > to your insurance carrier why...
• Re: Neil's WA/OR/09 Trip
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:38:25 -0700
  ...Managed to bang my engine carrier, and lug the sh** out of my engine getting started on such a steep hill, in leaving his...
• Syncro Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 11:36:02 -0800
  ...There is a front receiver hitch that was used for mounting a bicycle carrier (carrier not included). In addition, rails are mounted on the...
• Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:18:26 +0000
  ...Using the GW big brake cut out template as a guide - it looks to me like these should clear the front brakes pretty well...
• Re: Neil's WA/OR/09 Trip
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:21:38 -0600
  ...Managed > to bang my engine carrier, and lug the sh** out of my engine getting > started on such a steep hill, in leaving his...
• Re: Automatic transmission advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:33:22 -0700
  ...If you cannot get 2nd or fourth, the rear >>linkage bushing carrier bracket could be mounted on the wrong side of the >>transmission flange...
• Re: new noise. help.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 14:36:58 -0800
  ...sound whenever I accelerate or brake, right > under my feet. Like the spare was sliding around, but the carrier is tight > and it hasn...
• Re: Looking for a good GPS - Any recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 14:33:56 -0400
  ...I put mine up under the luggage carrier, just like my Sirius antenna. Works fine. I did my own installed and it took quite...
• Re: new noise. help.
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 15:13:09 -0800
  ...sound whenever I accelerate or brake, right under my feet. Like the spare was sliding around, but the carrier is tight and it hasn...
• Re: Syncro All-Terrain Tires: 14" vs. 15" ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:49:04 -0400
  ...the spare tire carrier (with some effort) and 27" diameter is the most you want with stock engine, gears, and brakes. If you are...
• Re: Old school Rain/Wind deflectors
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:25:15 -0500
  ...Sheet metal welding pliers with wide jaws can double as >>> sheetmetal brake to form the >>> mounting flanges. >>> >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> BenT >>> >>> >> >> -- >> 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" >> 85 Vanagon...
• Re: Clam shell question
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 20:20:09 -0600
  ...Potential for front tire rub and >> definitely brake upgrade consideration. The 215 width is about the limit for >> the spare carrier even after the...
• Re: Decoupler
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:38:22 -0400
  ...215/65-16 (27") will work with stock gearing and brakes and with some effort and deflation, still fit in the spare tire carrier...