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• '82 air-cooled parts sources?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Nichols
  Tue, 17 Oct 95 14:52:17 PDT
  ...One rod bolt had stretched to the point where it had necked down in diameter to 75% of original. Apparently, someone had rebuilt this...
• power steering belt problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
  Tue, 16 May 2000 20:44:35 EDT
  ...Now the belt is stretched beyond it's max? Is there a way to put on a new belt/ adjust the old one w...
• Re: Stretch Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 10:56:29 -0700
  ...02 5:36 AM wilden1@JUNO.COM wrote: > > >Unusual conversion, a stretched Vanagon. > >Among the weird and unusual. > > > >http://www.evcl.com/vw/ > > > >Stan...
• Re: Eurovan/Winnebago - just
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 13 Jul 94 13:23:01 CDT
  ...Winnie-Bag-O supposedly >stretched the overall length to include the kitchen sink, so >to speak... yeah, the bago model is a big one...
• Diesel Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 14:39:08 -0700
  ...The PO took the heater hose and stretched it to fit the head connection, and it looks like it might be getting ready to...
• Re: removing frozen lug nuts / bolts ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 19:46:23 -0500
  ...to 50% to keep the stud or bolt from being over stretched. Lug nuts are consumables and should be replaced after 3-5 times...
• Re: Cheapo CV Boot repair(emergency only)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:43:21 -0400
  ...sort of thing) it comes on the roll in an un-stretched condition, and you stretch it as you apply it. Kind of the...
• Re: Desperately searching for trim piece
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Mar 2017 09:05:04 -0800
  ...it can be removed, softened carefully with a heat gun, and stretched back out. It will shrink again though over time, so use a...
• Custom Springs on our Syncro ----- Just right!!
  Historical mailing list - Zoe Banker
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 01:26:29 EDT
  My husband and I had custom springs made for the front of our Syncro and we had the rear springs stretched and re-tempered...
• Re: In defense of Ron
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 19:47:08 -0400
  ...have been very polite and transparent about > the obvious stressed and stretched out system they find therselves in. > That means alot to me ! > > As...
• South African Caravelle engines
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 22:08:15 +1300
  ...These engines are RARE, and are stretched versions of the wasserboxer, in 2.7 & 3.2liter capacities (based on the VW 1.9 & 2...
• question for engine conversionists with real hose measurements
  Historical mailing list - Weibel, Pius
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:29:53 -0600
  ...I do not think that a 1.25 inch hose can be "stretched" to fit onto the 1 and 3/8 inch pipe, nor...
• Re: Value of sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:22:46 -0700
  ...stretch it a little? Not a big > stretch, maybe about 90cm. Stretched through the sliders. Guess I'd > need extra frame sections & doorskins too...
• Re: Strap Handles?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:13:03 -0700
  ...Black Straps (I need to replace mine - they're a bit stretched too). Once they break apart, well......I've tried to fix with...
• Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - John Koloski
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 20:55:57 -0400
  ...Everything's fine, EXCEPT the hoses feel a little stretched, soft, pliable, "well broken in". The vanagon has 180K+ miles, and almost 10 years...
• Re: Frtidge Door Mod (Need feedback)
  Historical mailing list - Serge Laplante
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 20:56:02 -0500
  ...The only annoying thing/difficulty is the trim is sort of stretched around the door. So when you cut it, it slides back in...
• Re: ok, stretched beetle limo!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 20:08:50 +1300
  >Questons: >1/ is that a Vanagon Wolfsburg steering wheel? >2/ what kind of motor has 3 cylinders? A triple. Also, my 75 Kombi's...
• Re: New Westy owner with a few questions
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:21:55 -0400
  ...The tarp is stretched out to its full length, and the poles are > inserted in corner and one middle-edge grommet. The nylon line...
• Re: Oettinger flat-six motor and accesories info wanted
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 09:45:32 -0800
  ...has any info on these motors and >accessories? They were merely stretched VW Wasserboxers. Not cut & welded, but manufactured as sixes, but with the...
• throttle spring
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 17:13:43 -0600
  ...To temporarily fix it I tightened up the spring and that worked for awhile but now that spring has stretched out a little too...
• Re: Are My Curtains on Correct? - black cord thingie
  Historical mailing list - Trina Lindal
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 11:33:41 -0700
  ...Well, having seen what the inside of those curtain cord thingies look like (after being stretched well beyond their intended stretchiness), it is a...
• Re: Need pop-top canvas install tips
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 16 May 2010 11:06:57 -0600
  ...difficult to open the camper top all the way until it stretched over time. Even now, it's the tightest canvas I've ever...
• Re: Broken exhaust stud.... bummed... need ideas
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 09:34:07 -0800
  ...02 -Otmar- 72(front),73(rear),76,78,82,87(parts) Stretched bus 82 A3 GTI Westfalia, turning into a hybrid electric stretch 86...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:52:59 -0400
  ...I stretched the >>spring and screwed the adjuster in full stop, which only took it about >>9.5 inches. So probably my regulator is...
• Re: Erosion between valves
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:40:23 -0500
  ...Replace the studs as they are also stretched. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of HotelWestfalia...
• Re: What's wrong with that picture....
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 10:51:35 -0600
  ...This would mean stretched or broken rod probably. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech...
• Re: 85 Westy GL- Winterizing tips?/Newbie Tips
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 03:46:00 -0500
  ...Last winter one stretched all out of shape. I noticed it leaking a bit of oil around the filter and upon closer inspection found...
• Re: Power Steering Boots - hose clamp attachment
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 08:16:37 -0600
  ...I think I have also stretched the new boots over a tie rod end removed from the steering arm (knuckle). I think that way...
• Re: Shady Boy Awning + Pipe Insulation for rain
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:48:17 -0700
  ...but still > I get puddles that grow until the awning gets stretched and strained. I drop the outer edge by giving the legs a...
• Re: Propane line help
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:00:44 -0700
  ...The extend-a-stay will not fit as is because the lines are > already stretched as far as they can be to the left...
• Re: Bras
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 22:04:25 -0000
  ...located such that there was nowhere to secure them (yes I stretched the life out of it) and it ended up needing the ol...
• Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:14:25 -0700
  ...Yup, stretched and tied the panty hose around the pulleys and limped slowly into the next settlement. I've also heard of it being...
• Re: Looking towards the heavens ...
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 21 May 2011 14:04:52 -0700
  ...Then as is his custom he stretched wings and gently coasted > > away. Guess I'll see him tomorrow too. > > > > Al (birders like to watch) > > >
• Re: Eliminating mosquitoes while camping
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 10 Jul 2004 12:13:03 -0600
  ...It's very flexible and conforms to odd shapes like the rear hatch while remaining nicely stretched. > And, the million-dollar question is, ... black...
• Re: Do you drive a Bus? Hiace 10-seater luxobus
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:29:03 +1300
  ...Shame I don't have any pics of the 6-wheel stretched Hiace buses they used to use at Christchurch Airport... -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin...
• Re: Identifying a vacuum source??
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 15:00:42 -0800
  ...Mine came off because the rubber vacuum piece that connects the pink plastic line to the throttle was worn and had stretched. Dealer told...
• Re: Yet Another Head Pullin' Question.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 16:03:20 -0800
  ...If they were somewhat loose than either they >> were not properly installed or the engine was over heated to the point >> the studs stretched...
• Re: Canvas won't fit
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Sat, 23 Jun 2018 15:04:42 -0400
  ...I don’t suspect the size > of the canvas is wrong. > But it maybe. > Question; can it be stretched? > Zoltan >
• Re: Extra gas tank for weekender?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 07:25:04 -0700
  ...up to the existing gas tank? Any ideas? Would love to see the > Vanagon gas range being stretched a bit... > > James > W88kender > Anaheim, Calif
• Re: blue plastic circuit board
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 30 May 2001 18:24:53 -0600
  ...besides the broken plastic all over the cluster >housing, i noticed the blue plastic looked kind of funny, stretched, if >you will. i lifted...
• Re: (NVC) SF International Auto Show this week
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 08:14:37 EST
  ...Looks like an old Dodge Raider/Mitsibishi Montero that has been stretched out. I've seen many of the shorter wheelbase 2-doors which...
• Re: Child's front seat cot: wanted to borrow
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:17:46 -0700
  ...Maybe a simple rectangular frame from 2x2 wood with a canvas stretched over it and a thermarest on top? Anyone has ideas, plans or...
• Re: Interesting Bus conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jan Allbright
  Wed, 30 Nov 94 12:04:26 PST
  ...Has anyone else done this? > > I did see in Los Alamos a '63+'64 stretched by one window panel, and a tall > roof out...
• Re: Burningman '98?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:29:14 -0700
  ...Black Rock City was completely infested with VW buses >of every kind and pedigree (including a stretched bus that I didn't get a...
• Re: Port-a-Potty
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 07:47:48 -0500
  ...A bungie cord stretched across the front of the whole secured the potti when traveling. In use that bungie cord was undone and the...
• Re: Extend-A-Stay valve
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:17:42 -0700
  ...issue is my propane lines already look as >if they are stretched to their limit with what may be a longer than original >regulator...
• Re: exhaust / Rust Prevention
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 08:20:00 EDT
  ...It will have broken at a flange where the tubing has stretched and thinned from being welded. Inside there will be a thin coating...
• Re: cv boots that will last??
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 15:48:41 +0000
  ...I installed it right where the old one came off, but > it almost looks either too short > and was thus stretched beyond its ability...
• Re: Re-use collapsible pushrod tubes? New o-rings available?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 18:51:09 -0500
  ...If there weren't leaking before they should > be OK going back together unless you removed them and stretched them out. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message...
• Re: ? about importing german vanagons/eurovans
  Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 10:11:22 -0500
  ...I wonder if diesels could be brought back and then registered in the US? The stretched van (about an extra foot or so) would...
• Re: [LVC] Suggestions for the taller gentleman?
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 10:03:56 -0700
  A stretched westy! I'm thin but 6'1 and fit into my westy fine.� I find the biggest thing for me is the...
• '71 Clutch Cable
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Wed, 20 Mar 96 16:14:57 UT
  Hi Volks, About 5 or 6 months ago I replaced my clutch cable because it had stretched beyond adjustment. At the same time I...
• Re: Privacy glass for VW's?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 12:28:10 -0700
  ...My bit has stretched too much in a few spots and I have bubbles that won't go away. It is worth a try...
• Re: cv boots that will last??
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 16:34:59 -0600
  ...I installed it right where the old one came >off, but it almost looks either too short >and was thus stretched beyond its ability...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - unique head leak - not at gasket - 1 inch to the left at #2 top bolt?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:07:32 -0400
  ...If loose then most likely you have a stretched stud and you need to consider replacing all of them. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• stretched e-brake cable?
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 08:30:54 -0500
  ...I am assuming that this is a simple case of the passengers side cable being stretched out. I have purchased a replacement, but before...
• Re: Which Wind/Rain Deflectors?
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Thu, 22 Jan 2015 20:54:13 -0800
  ...So when you roll the window back down, the seal has > been stretched open, allowing the deflector to start to loose it's grip...
• Re: Memory Foam for Rear Mattress
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:04:16 -0800
  ...foam pieces after air > drying than when I took them off. Putting them back on was a > fight. Stretched out now, and ok. DMc
• Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 12:50:40 -0700
  You didn't set up your bike with enough cable to go lock to lock???? Any housing can be stretched too far, which is...
• Re: Anyone widened a VW van?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 09:04:57 -0700
  ...Plenty > have been stretched and no few shortened, but it seems to me a useful > and feasible custom trick would be to widen one. > ......