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• Re: Westfalia dimensions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 20:21:01 -0500
  ...But no pop-top height. > > Would any of you know it? Is that length size correct? > > > > Zoltan > > -- David McNeely
• Re: factory syncro shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Nov 1995 17:39:06 -0500
  ...A longer shock might even bottom out when squished to the shorter ride height. Jim Davis 87 Syncro 88 Wolfsburg
• RE: V6anagon soon to be re-V6'ed
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 18:20:16 EST
  ...I suspect not, as I have installed my engine at two very different heights, neither with any apparent vibration problem. The engine and trans...
• Vanagon Ride height?
  Historical mailing list - James Digennaro
  Wed, 09 Apr 1997 21:38:19 -0500
  Hi Volks, I was wondering if you might know the correct ride height for my '82 Vanagon camper? Right now its sits roughtly about...
• 2.1 cylinder lower o-ring Q's
  Historical mailing list - Mark Vermillion
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 13:01:03 -0500
  ...Does these different cylinders rest at the same height once they've been torqued down? I ask this because I am trying to use...
• Re: Rare cab height Transporter Canopy on eBay!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 20 Jan 2004 08:36:27 -0600
  ...Very nice! Maybe I can afford one some day. >Due to popular demand, I am selling my very nice, grey, cab height canopy >that...
• Re: [Syncro] Looking for a Syncro speedo
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:19:02 -0700
  ...For example, if you simply go to a "plus one" size, the total height remains about the same. BenT
• RE: 911 engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 23 Nov 94 10:27:56 PST
  ...On the Vanagon, all the extra > height is within the bounds of the engine lid, so you need to modify an engine > lid, not...
• Re: ride height adjustment? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:56:55 -0700
  ...What is your ride height with them, unloaded van,measured from center of wheel / rim to lower edge of wheel well? Do you know...
• Re: adjusting sliding door height
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 11:49:16 -0700
  ...adjusting sliding door height > > hi all, > > does have a link on how to adjusted sliding door height front and rear? > (beside the Bentley)... it...
• 2WD Westy springs - follow up
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 09:24:27 +0300
  Hello all, > If new 2WD springs were offered would you like: > > 1.) Exact Stock replacement springs - same height and stiffness > 2.) Same height as...
• Re: Springs have Sprung
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 09:24:10 -0500
  The Boge springs put the ride at Wolfsburg height. 30mm sounds about right. Drew Bedford 83.5 Westy Park City, Utah
• Re: height of '88 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 23 May 2003 15:48:13 -0400
  ...height of '88 Westy? > > > Can anyone comment on the precision of the stats listed at vanagon.com, > specifically as regards the height of a...
• Re: Rear Pillar Bolt Hole. 7/16" 20 TPI ? (fine)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:35:01 -0700
  ...For the most part, leaving it at "full" height works for me. "Full" height = it can swing above stove lid when lid closed. Just...
• Re: leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 17:00:10 -0800
  ...The lower height allowed access to garages and improved handling. I guess we have three choices, "jack that saggy ass up", or " pull the...
• Re: Heater fuel pressure question
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 23:12:45 -0500
  ...gallons) > > > how high would it have to be? > > Reaching back into my fluid power classes... > > Pressure (psi) = height (feet) * density (lbs per cubic foot...
• Re: Westy height ?
  Historical mailing list - philip menchions
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 20:08:44 -0500
  ...Westy height ? > >Philip wrote > > > >[...] There is ,however, a goretex cover between it and the snow :-) > > why would you use a goretex cover? goretex only...
• Re: Seeing out the back window on a Westy w/ AC
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 08:47:59 -0800
  ...from the dashboard (Roof height on a Rabbit) out over the >bottom of the hatch window (Also roof height of a rabbit)... >It would...
• Westy height fixing
  Historical mailing list - Carlota
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 20:30:02 -0500
  ...How do I measure the gap from tires, height or whatever, in order to calculate the seize of disc I have to add (never...
• Re: westy table height extension mod
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 19:47:25 -0400
  This has been one of the best functionality mods I have done on my camper. I heartily recommend it. Edward
• Re: Anyone using H&R lowering springs on a 2WD Westy?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 08:30:36 -0500
  ...Actually if you look in the archives, the H&R's have been criticized before for both their hard ride and "curb hugging" height...
• Re: Seats
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 15:53:33 -0700
  ...One thing to keep mind is Westy seats have thinner bottom cushions to compensate for the added height of seat swivels. Passenger van seats...
• Re: Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:16:51 -0500
  ...I’m leaning towards maintaining stock height. >> >> It seems like my rear end is always sagging. I’m almost thinking about buying stock front...
• Help with hookups on side of Westfalia.
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 1 Jan 2004 20:05:45 -0500
  ...PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong on any of this!! (This is from a ~1986 van) Frontmost flap, around chest height: Hooks up...
• Re: Vanagon vs Volvo Crash Photos
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 09:29:35 -0500
  ...Note that older SUV's have the bumpers at the "standard" height and that doesn't seem to affect their off-road abilities. That...
• Eng. off/cold; brake pedal goes to floor. Eng. on/pump pedal; pedal height ok.
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 22:21:10 -0400
  ...Pumping doesnt' seem to bring up pedal height. After starting, and a couple pumps, pedal height is ok. It stays ok as I drive...
• Re: piston deck height 1mm low - OK to use?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:26:24 -0400
  ...8:57 Tom Lambas <twlambas@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > I just put my first piston in (not german) an found the deck height to...
• Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael W Peterson
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:55:35 -0500
  ...What is the wisdom on the ride height of the > Vanagon. I purchased a set of Westy springs from syncro.org <http://www.syncro...
• Re: Skylight Alternatives ...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 26 Jun 2005 21:37:08 -0700
  ...there is only a 4" difference between or current height and paying a >over-height surcharge when we take British Columbia ferries. > >My question...
• Re: 80 westie height
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 18:44:54 -0700
  ...80 westie height > Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 19:04:08 -0600 > > good afternoon all, > > anyone know how tall a westie camper is? we...
• Re: Rare cab height Transporter Canopy on eBay!
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 20 Jan 2004 06:58:33 -0700
  Entity David Marshall spoke thus: > 2455350354 Here's a URL: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2455350354
• Re: Heater fuel pressure question
  Historical mailing list - vw4x4
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 16:15:37 -0500
  ...gallons) > > > how high would it have to be? > > Reaching back into my fluid power classes... > > Pressure (psi) = height (feet) * density (lbs per cubic foot...
• Re: Height to remove rad?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 14:36:25 -0700
  ...That was about 7 years ago but, as I > recall, I roughly measured the height of the radiator and figured I'd > have to...
• Re: the VW Eurovan's future is doomed here in the US...please read and give feedback
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 10:32:02 -0700
  ...118", 140", 158" Passenger cabin heights: Standard roof: 64" / high roof: 73" Vehicle heights: Standard height: 93" / high roof: 102" Engine: MBE 600 2...
• Re: Spring question - help needed
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:20:56 EST
  ...I have also put up a page, _Vanagon Ride Height Survey_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/survey2.htm) , to make a survey of the...
• Re: Im also looking for tires for my Vanagon westy
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 15:37:04 -0700
  Sidewall height as I understand it: 205mm X 70% = 143.5mm 215mm X 65% = 139.75mm Looks to me that 205/65/15 is...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 12:31:06 -0400
  has anybody mentioned the adjustable height rear table mod? I like that one a lot. Edward
• Re: height question
  Historical mailing list - Erik W. Burtis
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 20:47:31 -0400 (EDT)
  I know mine doesn't fit in my garage, which is 7.5ft. The door over hang is a few inches low. Erik Burtis...
• Anyone with a CarFax subscription?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 15:18:46 -0500
  Anyone with a CarFax subscription? WV2YB0253JH076516 Thanks, in advance. DB -- --------------------------------------------- Donald Baxter 316 Ridgeview Avenue University Heights, Iowa 52246 http://www.mindspring.com/~onanov
• Re: Lowering kit
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Sat, 17 Jul 2004 05:42:43 -0700
  ...The ability to adjusting the height is something to behold. I know it is no easy task to convert the Vanagon to airbag to...
• Pics of Burning Man
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 21:34:38 -0400
  ...13px" width="459" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="5" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="121" height="113" background="http://pictures04.aol.ca/ygp/aol2003/images...
• Re: Cat/Muffler Too Low? (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 31 May 2008 09:12:38 -0700
  ...http://pages.google.com/edit/tubaneil/exhaustdownpipey?authtoken=bf7f829ed4ecef1d8e7074220e05cfc398183cd4 The arm of the carrier I made, dictates the "height" of the system. As it...
• leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Nock
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 03:53:41 -0500
  Well I adjusted my ride height using a very low cost method. I am looking for comments or fatal flaws. Problem: I have an...
• Re: more VW Busses in the movies
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:11:06 -0500
  ...Donald Baxter > > 316 Ridgeview Avenue > > University Heights, Iowa 52246 > > www.onanov.com > > > > > > > -- --------------------------------------------- Donald Baxter 316 Ridgeview Avenue University Heights, Iowa 52246 www.onanov.com
• piston deck height 1mm low - OK to use?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:46:06 -0500
  Thanks guys, Just got an RMA, I'll be returning these and getting either Mahles, or a set from AA Performance. Tom
• Re: Seat Question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:12:53 -0700
  ...But the cushion height is an issue. When we > settled on the Routans we chose to change the steering wheel to gain thigh > clearance...
• Re: beware of parking garages!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 01:10:14 -0500
  ...I was lucky, the garage paid for the repair. >I have never relied on the bar height alone but rather the bar height plus...
• Syncro Front Coil Springs List Purchase
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 19:21:38 -0700
  ...10% stiffer that will raise vehicle (syncro westy) height approximately 1/4" - 3/4" (final height still to be decided...goal is to obtain...
• Syncro Springs Order
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 4 May 2000 00:28:20 -0700
  ...Ride height: 19.7" inches (bilstein shocks) to 19.3" (stock shocks). The mean ride-height of the vw spec of acceptable range is...
• Re: Are non German pistons really shorter than German pistons?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 21 May 2003 10:53:14 -0700
  ...I like to run .028 deck height (my definition of deck height is the distance between the closest piston to the closest head surface...
• Betts Syncro Springs FS
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 16:22:45 -0700
  ...They will raise ride height to about 19"-19.25", and are slightly stiffer than stock. they are made by a top manufacturer and...
• Re: Fw: 2 WD Vanagon Westfalia Coil Springs
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Thu, 3 May 2001 08:12:37 -0700
  ...These springs are going to give 1/4" - 1/2" more > height > > than your 85 springs, and a little stiffer for a > firm > > ride...
• Re: Vanagon axle stand height?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 26 May 2004 22:53:19 -0700
  Minimum is 16 inches. This gets you tires just off the ground. The jack stands go under the frame member that supports the OEM...
• Re: Vanagaon axle stand height?
  Historical mailing list - Larry V. Brown
  Wed, 26 May 2004 18:00:25 -0400
  ...Vanagaon axle stand height? > > I don't trust ramps. True the van is standing on its own wheels. However, > > most ramps are simple stamped...
• Vanagon Project Photo Album;
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 10:20:33 -0400
  ...td width="121" height="113" background="http://pak02.pictures.aol.com/ygp/aol/images/WebMailAlbum_121x113.gif"> <table width="121" height="113" cellpadding="0...
• Re: Swivel Seat Satisfaction??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 3 Jan 2004 16:13:58 -0800
  ...Factory Westfalia seat bases are smaller in length and height than the passenger van seats to compensate for the height of the swivel mechanism...
• Re: 2WD Westy springs - follow up
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 11:04:22 -0700
  ...would you like: > > > > 1.) Exact Stock replacement springs - same height and stiffness > > 2.) Same height as stock springs but slightly stiffer - say 15% > > 3...
• Re: Bilstein rear shocks for 90 Multi Van
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 12:02:57 -0600
  I upgraded to Bilsteins on my 87 from stock Boge, measured the height (from ground to center of wheel fender lip) before and after...
• Re: Click & Clack: " ...Bus handles like a vertical pizza box on a skateboard.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:15:34 -0400
  ...75 is not the height of the sidewall, 75% of the width is. They're very entertaining, but not particularly knowledgeable.
• Re: : Re: vanagon lowering springs
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 17:06:44 -0400
  ...These springs drop the vanagon to the same height as the stock 87 to 92 ride height. These are about same stiffness as the...