Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 5+: 60 results shown for roller.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: Got a new Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:36:03 -0600
  On 29 Jul , 2020, at 9:43 AM, Dan N wrote: > if #2 then a whole set of rollers will quiet it down significantly...
• My Own Sliding Door Problems
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Thu, 16 May 1996 00:11:45 -0800
  ...Anyway when I yanked on the door to open it, the inside roller slipped out (see why I think it was hanging too low...
• Re: RE: Generator access or engine acces
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 21:21:25, -0500
  ...Now it is easy to get to the top rear engine bolts, and just pull out the engine on the rollers. Easy with rear...
• Re: Poptop refinishing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 18:34:36 EST
  ...I used a small foam roller that has the rounded end. It worked great for getting in the tight spots in the luggage rack...
• Re: Riding with moon roof open
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 05:57:53 EDT
  ...See my _Skylight Roller Repair_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/roller.htm) webpage. BTW, I've driving around for 15 years now with the...
• Groove in lower sliding door track
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Wed, 5 Jul 2023 17:31:05 +0000
  ...I've replaced the bearing/roller, but it still doesn't roll particularly nicely due to the rusty and rough groove in the metal...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 1 Jun 2018 09:45:47 -0700
  ...spring in the rear lock mechanism..(to be replaced if worn) and of course all the rollers have to be in good condition too
• Re: Sliding door hinge rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:09:57 -0500
  ...so I don't see a matching seal or number for the outer hinge seal or the roller carrier seal. Reference Bentley 58.21
• website update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 12:54:04 -0700
  ...that he occasionally posts to the list, Terry Kay's "skylight roller fix", and Frank Grunthaler's "front ac in westy" installation. Alistair -- '82...
• Re: rebuilt auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 10:47:03 -0400
  ...pipes,3 feet long as rollers.They space these under a 2X6 foot section of plywood. Drop the unit on this , and then roll...
• Re: sliding door adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 10:31:30 -0700
  ...If I adjust the front at the lower roller, will that bring the rear of the door in at all? Thanks! Brendan On Wed...
• Smog checks, how do you dyno smog a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Taberski
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 19:53:24 -0500
  ...If so, do they put all 4 wheels on the rollers and have the same resistance front to back? I imagine this could ruin...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:12:02 -0700
  ...best lube for sliding door >I wonder if TriFlow would be a good lube for the friction surfaces > that the rollers roll on? > Edward
• Re: Need replacement plastic wheels top hatch
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Jan 2011 17:11:42 EST
  ...Does anyone have any suggestions concerning where I might find them? what is a "top hatch"?? are you talking about the rollers for the...
• help! with '85VGN sldg door
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Lewis
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 19:19:21 -0400
  Hi! Can anyone help? I think the forward/upper bearing/roller on my sliding door is caput: how do I get at it? Is...
• Re: weirdness x 2: RE: Another weird noise from rear (85 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 16:42:12 EST
  Has any one suggested to check the inner and outer roller bearings in the rear hub. I had a set go bad and chewed...
• Re: Sliding door repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 18:27:24 -0500
  ...Back in July someone here mentioned this UHMW Tape-Acrylic Adh that would work to protect that metal edge where the roller rides from...
• Re: door roller needed
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:43:02 -0500
  ...It has both rollers on it (the aluminum piece at the bottom of the door) and they are in good condition. The larger of...
• Re: Bus Depot: Pierburg Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:26:34 -0400
  ...It's a roller cell pump, so it basically delivers the same amount for every revolution of the pump. It can deliver around 125...
• Re: Part needed: Sliding door roller bearing
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 20:52:02 -0400
  I actually have the VW part but while is was waiting for delivery I made one up with a standard SKF bearing and a...
• Re: ignition lock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 10:00:20 -0700
  On 4/2/07, Bill MacLachlan <billmacla@gmail.com> wrote: > > roller pics huh? so that's what they are called! thanks! > thanks for the...
• Re: [Syncro] Berg Vs Pauter Ratio Rockers: comments please!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 09:49:53 -0800
  ...Slight for Berg since it has so many fewer > moving parts Roller bearings move easier than bushings and last longer and are stronger, no...
• Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 12:56:45 -0700
  ...has painted a number of vehicles with tremclad rust paint & foam rollers and much labour ..... I was just wondering if any body else has...
• Re: Sliding door lower track repair
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 13 Feb 2019 08:33:18 -0800
  ...I use Delrin roller, it's quieter for sure but it doesn't compensate for the deep groove.
• Re: Sliding door repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 07:54:57 -0800
  ...Back in July someone here mentioned this UHMW Tape-Acrylic Adh >> that would work to protect that metal edge where the roller rides from...
• Re: Fuel pump mechanism question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:08:01 -0400
  The working end or pump section is known as a "Roller Cell" pump. Very common in fuel applications. It is a positive displacement pump...
• Re: Vanagon Badge
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:24:40 -0400
  You can clean the old ones and spray paint them satin black.Then spray steel wheel paint on a small roller and carefully roll...
• Re: Sliding door... please help...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:37:03 -0800
  ...The last time I changed the rollers, I had to adjust the pin about 1/8 in. upward. The marks you make, will stay...
• Re: Vanagon Pop Top Parts
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:22:36 -0700
  ...some of the parts I noted that several of the neoprene > rollers are worn out. I have been unable to locate any of these...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Edwards
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:33:57 -0600
  ...Yes, it requires taking everything > apart to get in there but just putting grease between the roller and the > metal track it rides on...
• Re: Requesting ideas for replacement of VW and Vanagon logos on rear of van
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 15:15:23 -0400
  ...Next , get a paint roller from Home Depot. A small one about 3 inches is width. Spray your roller with the silver paint to...
• Paulchen System
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sat, 20 Dec 1997 21:11:06 -0800
  ...The most wonderful surprise was to see it coming with the 4 rollers option. These rollers sit on the top of the rack and...
• 85 Sliding Door worn - Parts?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 00:15:27 -0400
  ...VW dealer suggests that some of the parts, roller and roller assembly (carrier in the Bently)will be $250 Canadian $ (does not appear to...
• Re: 85 vanagon sale help
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 13 Oct 2017 10:05:15 -0700
  take the paint off as much as you can then sand down lightly and apply this Interlux paint with a roller... in any color...
• Re: ok to use pressure washer on westy top?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 16 May 2023 18:19:29 -0700
  ...Small short napped roller , then tip off bubbles with dry brush. It looks like you leave bubbles even after tipping, but they go away...
• Yakima "wide body" mount location
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 23:58:24 -0800
  ...I did buy a set of Hully rollers and mako saddles. I was eying something called a "showboat" that basically consist of a couple...
• door roller hooped
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 16:07:58 -0700
  Last week my sliding side door pretty much fell off when I opened it. The metal wheel that the lower corner door bracket rolls...
• Re: FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Wed, 9 May 2001 21:05:51 -0700
  ...11:31 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3) > The total original purchase cost to me...
• Roof Rack Questions
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 03:57:17 -0400
  ...Got the #877 rollercoaster kit for the kayak. Not sure what to do for the bike - the Westy roof is as tall as me...
• World's most expensive car crash? - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Fri, 11 May 2007 12:28:28 -0700
  ...bugatti-12028.html Just as some folks shouldn't own guns, some guys shouldn't be allowed on anything bigger than roller blades. Nathaniel
• Sliding door won't close.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 8 Jan 2011 19:47:17 -0500
  ...I know that the front bearing on the roller assembly that is halfway up the door (Not the top or bottom guilde), is gone...
• dash lights
  Historical mailing list - Ben Wampler
  Mon, 17 May 1999 21:35:31 -0500
  ...wires should I check? Also, have a shot passenger's window rollerupper crank, bought a new one, but I can't get the screw...
• Re: Front wheel bearing differences
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:34:10 -0700
  ...they must have it figured out that smaller diameter rollers last better. Perhaps it's more smaller diameter rollers , so more bearing surface area...
• sliding door panel removal
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 13:55:17 -0500
  ...When I started investigating I discovered that I have significant rust between the door roller guide and the body. I am assuming that it...
• Re: '72 door problem
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Tue, 19 Sep 1995 08:37:05 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It looks like the area of the > door that the bottom roller bracket attaches has rusted out and the > bracket has pivoted upward. Does...
• skates? Whom do I thank?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 09:51:51 -0800
  ...some kind soul on either the air or water list (I assume) saw my plea for a pair of those old-fashioned roller skates...
• Re: Acetone-same mpg now as then? Why?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 09:35:34 -0700
  ...model your Mazda is lest someone trot out a list of every pre-70's oversized rollerskate with four wheels and a chainsaw motor...
• Re: ok to use pressure washer on westy top?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 16 May 2023 21:05:52 -0400
  ...out, but primer good idea). > > Short napped 4" roller, actually I think it was foam roller. Two foot > square at a time, tipping off...
• Re: UHMW tape for sliding door track
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 10:22:49 -0700
  ...Anyone have a stickum idea? If I can get it to stick then I'll want to address the middle roller track hidden behind...
• Re: Best chance of passing emissions?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 08:13:29 -0500
  ...Not once, not twice, not three times, but for four consecutive times he ran the Van wide open on the roller's, and had...
• Re: Lubricant ?
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:30:36 +0000
  ...experience) to just keep the track area clean and lube the rollers. Otherwise you end up with a gritty nasty mess in the track...
• Re: Slider Quietening
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Sat, 7 Jul 2012 19:19:47 -0500
  ...The site you linked to describes the ptfe tape as "demonstrate > good conformability when wrapping rollers" A wrapped roller on a taped > track might...
• WBX removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 3 May 2003 19:44:18 -0700
  ...A few lengths of pipe (3/4" EMT conduit) layed on the plywood for rollers then a chunk of heavy aluminum plate on top...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 6 Jun 2018 19:27:43 -0700
  ...of the noise >>> and that roller bears the weight of the sliding door... >>> >>> I've used the Delrin roller and it's quieter than...
• Re: window trim strip substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:19:21 -0600
  ...This works much better with two people, and IIRC the window screen roller tool worked good. the stuff is available at HD/Lowes and...
• F.S. '86 WW Westy Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 14:53:25 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Good running condition (needs minor muffler repair), some rust is starting around door edges, sliding door could use new roller. All curtains, mattresses, carperting...
• Jack for the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Philip Hanson (Volt Computer)
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 01:11:42 -0800
  ...I need to get one! Can anyone recommend one? 5 ton the minimum? Getting a jack, stands, and a roller can be around $150...
• Re: Poptop refinishing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 16:12:31 -0500
  I used an automotive clear coat (quart does 3 coats)with a small foam rubber roller.I know it sounds retarded but it looks...
• sliding side door rebuild
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 10:39:10 -0800
  ...I have cleaned all the tracks and wiped down the rollers so there is no dirt. I lubed the tracks. it still rolls pretty...
• sliding side door rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 19:54:53 -0800
  ...I have cleaned all the tracks and wiped down the rollers so there is no dirt. I lubed the tracks. it still rolls pretty...