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Re: Diesel heatshield; how necessary?
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Wed, 18 Jul 2001 21:25:12 EDT
...It;s steel plate of some kind welded to the skid bars. I tried to view the pics on that website posted earlier but...
Re: What was that about lowering tire pressure on ice?
Historical mailing list - Karl G Vochatzer/AMR
20 Dec 96 15:22:30
...I agree with his recommendation whole-heartedly, however, the part about the "more surface to skid/slide on the ice" is probably not true...
Re: [NVC] Beware of the Skid Demon
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:06:51 -0700
...Re: [NVC] Beware of the Skid Demon > > > Some of us have accidentally "exploded our exhaust boxes" at one time >> or another. >> >> That was very...
Re: Engine Transplant Homework
Historical mailing list
Fri, 3 Nov 1995 20:53:14 -0400
...Don't know about the deck height/Syncro skid plate probs, likely severe. As far as $1500 goes, grab it!! at 9K miles it...
Re: allen wrench for gear oil change
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Sun, 14 Jan 2001 13:37:23 EST
...used to remove a Syncro's transmission drain plug unless the skidrails cum bashplate are first dropped. Like I said, it is all relative...
Re: WANTED: winter tires
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Mon, 22 Sep 2003 12:14:30 EDT
...bags of anti-skid (i.e., pea sized, sharp-edged, broken stone) and place them across the cargo shelf right behind the rear seat...
Is there such a thing a Syncro snow guards?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 18 Oct 1998 21:01:37 -0700
...shaft assembly and it was just PACKED between my engine and skid plate? Is there any thing I can do to prevent this from...
Re: Reinforced Tires - was Yokohama Tires Revisited
Historical mailing list - Mike Radtke
Fri, 23 Mar 2001 07:40:29 -0700
...I found both Michelin and Bridgestone LT's to skid easily on wet roads. Neither the Michelin reinforced or the Continental reinforced have that...
Re: Oil Filters
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 10 Jul 2003 11:53:15 -0400
...The later model Syncro skid plate has a small cover to help protect the filter. Eric David Brodbeck wrote: >I always run the OEM...
Re: Question about using magnets to hold back table in place
Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
Thu, 6 Jan 2005 14:32:25 -0800
...safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways,�champagne in one hand - strawberries in the other, body thoroughly...
Re: Crappy traction Van..
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Wed, 5 Sep 2007 08:43:12 -0400
...I immediately realized that it was > the new tires > that made it skid. Even today the Westy is still more likely to > skid than...
Re: Big battery installed
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 25 May 2015 20:16:39 -0700
...But the skid plate is made from 3/8" 5052 (I think > that's the right alloy number) plate. It is full welded to...
Re: Roll call list
Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
Fri, 5 Nov 2004 12:33:29 -0500
...http://www.skidweeb.com/2004/map.cgi?hide=99&hide=1 It's pretty clear, you should choose to break down near Seattle. The...
Re: Crappy traction Van..
Historical mailing list - GMac999
Tue, 4 Sep 2007 19:53:07 -0700
...I immediately realized that it was the new tires that made it skid. Even today the Westy is still more likely to skid than...
Re: syncro transmission bash plate project finished
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:20:43 -0700
...I assume the skid plate is usually steel? Why add more weight right? Looks skookum! Neil. On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 6:48...
Re: CCC's January
Historical mailing list - Turbo
Fri, 6 Dec 1996 10:42:54 -0800 (PST)
...There were no skid marks! Thom Fitzpatrick thom@calweb.com - http://www.calweb.com/~thom Keeper of the Barndoor Bus Page: http://www.calweb...
Re: beemer van
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 26 May 2006 07:38:23 -0700
...That shot of the exhaust and skid plate. You >can see a bit of the "custom engine mount" there. What is that, like 4...
Re: Home Made Bull Bars--Pipe Benders
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 17:15:37 -0600
...Looked pretty cool, was held onto the frame by about 8 bolts underneath, acted as a sort of skid for his Syncro escapades, had...
Re: Westy propane tank skidplate prototype
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 2 Dec 2016 18:39:29 -0800
...But I have posted a very short bit on an aluminum skid plate for the westy tank. >> >> What's shown is actually the second...
Re: [NVC] Beware of the Skid Demon
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:08:26 -0500
...Re: [NVC] Beware of the Skid Demon > > >> Some of us have accidentally "exploded our exhaust boxes" at one time >> or another. >> >> That was very...
Re: MO's
Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
Fri, 11 Feb 2005 23:41:03 -0500
...Dan Brideau http://www.skidweeb.com/
Redline MTL... I dig it! (long)
Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
Wed, 4 Jun 1997 12:17:31 -0800 (AKDT)
...Nope, won't fit in there with the skid plate. Look around, decide I can take the skid plate off without making the van...
Re: Kelly Park VW show, valuable documents and sheetmetal
Historical mailing list
Tue, 11 Apr 1995 12:15:27 -0400
...Were there "skid plates" or whatever you want to call them available on post 68' vans (i,e,the pan that bolts underneath the...
Rear CV Shaft Removal Question
Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
Sun, 19 Jul 1998 13:22:21 -0400
...the outter CV bolts and get the shaft assembly past the skid cage and out? Tyrone Big Pine Key, FL 87 GL Syncro etc....
Re: More Van Rollover news
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 12 Apr 2001 19:08:17 -0400
...Um...the people who make the movies *like* to have lots of skidding and such. When Steve McQueen drove his own Mustang in _Bullitt...
Re: Boxer engines
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 1 Jan 2002 08:25:29 -0600
...Rotax was Swiss, now owned by Canadians, I think; > thought > they only made skidoo engines and dirtbike 4-strokes. Haflinger... > no > idea! > > Andrew > ________________________________________________________________ GET...
Re: The curse of the Syncro....
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 9 Mar 2005 07:10:30 -0500
...Yes that engine rust level is normal! Yes the Syncro skid plate adds to the level of fun removing the engine and pretty much...
Re: Some minor transmission related work
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 27 May 2017 19:22:47 -0700
...I > mentioned on the list a few weeks ago. > >> Oil change, skid plate mod, shift linkage mod. > >> > >> https://shufti.blog/ > >> > >> > >> Alistair > > > > Years ago I...
Question about using magnets to hold back table in place
Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
Thu, 6 Jan 2005 11:04:01 -0800
...safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways,�champagne in one hand - strawberries in the other, body thoroughly...
vanagon audio - there is a god, and he's a musician
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 7 Apr 2010 07:08:43 -0700
...Notice how many vans have "skid marks" down there? alistair '86 syncro 7 passenger '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94 http://www...
Re: Best replacement battery for my Westy?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 24 Jul 2002 23:00:54 -0400
...Best replacement battery for my Westy? The battery in my Westy has hit the skids. What is the best replacement battery with the most...
Fwd: Renewal of your subscription to the vanagon list
Historical mailing list - Barclay McLeod
Wed, 10 Jan 2001 21:52:08 -0800
...Dan Landry <landry_skidd@HOTMAIL.COM> >Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >From: Dan Landry <landry_skidd@HOTMAIL.COM> >Subject: Fwd: Renewal...
Re: 86 syncro rear brake lines
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:42:49 -0800
Remove the skid bars and driveshaft, then lower the nose of the trans......... sound right ? Seems like that's what would be necessary on...
Syncro Handling/Sway Bars
Historical mailing list
Tue, 18 Oct 1994 13:37:24 -0400
...These double as extra skid plate type protection for the underside of the vehicle. I used the 2WD anti sway bars from JC Whtney...
Re: Fast Forward's "undercover" TDI project for the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:53:13 -0500
Q - Is there a loss in ground clearance? A - You are looking at the skid plate on a Syncro being about 1 to 1...
Re: Westy propane tank skidplate prototype
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Fri, 2 Dec 2016 18:40:59 -0800
...But I have posted a very short bit on an aluminum skid plate for the westy tank. >>> >>> What's shown is actually the second...
Re: Syncro Clutch Remove Trans Not Motor
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Jan 1996 15:50:19 -0500
...The skid polates have to be removed anyway. I've done enough engines and trans to know removing the trans is easier. Helpfull hint...
Biggest/Heaviest load carried in a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Mon, 14 May 2001 18:25:32 -0400
...E engine and massive Denver-Gardner compressor - mounted on a metal skid - that I hauled home. The guy I bought it from loaded it...
Re: [WetWesties] How do Vanagons do in the snow?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sat, 29 Jan 2005 21:12:01 EST
...not use in the summer.>> One side benefit of using anti-skid (sharp, pea-sized broken stone) for ballast is that whenever you do...
Oil Pressure Relief Valve Divot???? 85 GL 1.9
Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
Sat, 16 Jul 2016 16:36:49 -0400
...To my surprise (and dismay) there’s a skid mark shaped divot taken out of the top center of the valve off center a...
Re: Need a shower? Got tools?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 8 Apr 2015 21:58:28 -0700
...wrote up a bit of info about the tool box, front skid plate, spare tire modification that we made. There are some photos here...
Re: 77 Westy - Uneven brakes on front end after sitting a year.
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:11:16 -0400
...my foot on the brakes, the front passenger side disc brake skidded the tire when I applied the brakes, while the driver side one...
Vanagon Sightings in New York State
Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
Tue, 14 Nov 2000 16:19:22 -0800
...Both were of questionable condition and probably owned by students at the local college (affectionately called Skiddies). Any listmembers? ===== Jason M. Yasment '84 Westfalia...
Re: [Syncro] syncro exhaust
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:14:02 -0800
If I recall correctly, it is the front pipes that need to clear the skid plate that are different. David Marshall http://www.hasenwerk...
Re: parking brake adjustment frozen
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 26 May 2011 15:29:37 -0700
...nut by the shape. > > Any suggestions? This is on an '87 Syncro, so the > skid rails and prop shaft are in the way. > > Richard >
Re: Diesel heatshield; how necessary?
Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
Wed, 18 Jul 2001 21:56:07 -0600
...It;s steel plate of some kind welded to > the skid bars. > > I tried to view the pics on that website posted earlier but...
Re: increasing safety (handling) of the syncro
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 16 Mar 2002 13:36:02 +1200
...And the 14" brakes are pretty good if adjusted >correctly (i've had this bus in a 4 wheel skid once so i know...
Re: TRACTION ABUSE...
Historical mailing list - Andreas
Wed, 2 Dec 1998 16:47:52 +0100
...But anyway, I too have a responsibility for 6 kids, and having been professionally trained as a high speed ambulance driver (inc much skid...
Re: again with "exhaust rattle"
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:28:46 -0700
...but on a syncro you do need to drop the rear skid plate so that you can let the carrier bar down and get...
lifting syncros for bleeding radiator
Historical mailing list
Sat, 16 Dec 1995 10:02:27 -0800
...But syncros have that extra skid plate stuff giving only 9.5" of clearance. Using a 4x4 (wood) support leaves maybe 5"-6" for...
increasing safety (handling) of the syncro
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Fri, 15 Mar 2002 09:51:07 -0800
...And the 14" brakes are pretty good if adjusted correctly (i've had this bus in a 4 wheel skid once so i know...
Re: Largest diameter wheel.
Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
Sun, 31 Oct 2004 12:00:33 -0800
...Although I have > had in my driving career at least two occasions where being able to > easily induce a skid saved my butt by...
[Fwd: [Syncro] Dual Syncro Fuel Tanks & Skid Plate]
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Mon, 8 May 2000 11:15:38 -0700
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Syncro] Dual Syncro Fuel Tanks & Skid Plate Date: Sun, 7 May 2000 21:37:50 -0700 From: adam f grove <roverini...
Re: Stereo / CD Issues
Historical mailing list - George Jannini
Thu, 21 Aug 1997 17:36:17 EDT
...mine sits vertically behind the driver's seat, resting on non-skid material to keep it from walking anywhere. It works fine there, and...
Fwd: teenagers and vanagons
Historical mailing list - mordo
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:54:05 -0400
...The component missing from most US driver training but is required in many European countries is skid control, accident avoidance techniques and a strong...
Re: Snow chains
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:44:40 -0800
...snow, ice, or other condition tending to cause a vehicle to skid. " Sounds legal to me. On Dec 17, 2007 9:40 AM, Jeff...
Re: Westy ('84) propane leaks!!!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 19 Oct 1995 15:35:36 -0400
...After reinforcing the propane tank skid plates, these two tanks can then become sort of like rocker panel skid plates in themselves. ___________________________________ Derek Drew...
Re: The curse of the Syncro....
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 10 Mar 2005 06:01:01 EST
...Yes the Syncro skid plate adds to the level of fun removing the engine and pretty much doing anything to it. Ken, your sick...
FRIDAY for sure: Fried wire--the possible Vanagon recipes don't stop there
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 1 Nov 2013 07:28:34 -0500
...Twice Baked Heads Chopped Lifter with Marvel Mystery Grits Stuffed Cat Skid Plate Special (Syncro only) Rum-Soaked Mechanic Mongolian Heater Valves Lithium Grease...
Re: Vanagon Head Gaskets
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Sat, 15 Apr 1995 18:41:10 -0700 (PDT)
So SkiDooer@aol.com says: > Good point on changing the antifreeze frequently....I changed mine about > every 2.5 years using phosphate-free and...