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• Re: K & N Air Filter
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 12:50:16 -0700
  ...BTW, the Bosch Quad Point plugs have not been pulled in 13,000 plus miles but no problems. I'll pull and check them...
• Re: Syncro pulls ford out of mud pit
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Tue, 17 May 2005 08:50:38 -0500
  The ford was fine, pulled the spark plugs out, turned it over and shot all the water out of the cylinders. Worst part for...
• Re: more Denver U-pull-it info
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 15:38:01 -0600
  ...more Denver U-pull-it info > ::: > :::I just got laid off after ten years at a job that I absolutely > hated from > :::day one...
• Re: Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Shroud
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 15:36:46 -0500
  ...John Rodgers wrote: > Time to fix the rear heater. > > How the devil does one get the heater core shroud off? > > I pulled the screws...
• dometic fridge
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Sun, 14 Jan 2018 12:46:57 -0500
  anyone interested in a functioning dometic fridge I pulled out of my 1990 Westy GL Camper? Hate to just dump it. Shipping it to...
• headlights
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kimball
  Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:38:02 -0700
  When I switch from low beam to high beam- when lever is pulled lights go to high beam but when I release lever the...
• Transmission/gear lube
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 11:49:10 -0600
  Any suggestions on heavier transaxle lube when pulling a trailer/loaded heavy? I just want to know if its a good or bad idea...
• can you pull off the list please
  Historical mailing list - Chris Jackson
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:37:54 -0000
  Gerry, Can you unsubscribe me from the list or let know what I need to do. The van was sold today thank you for...
• Water Coolant Pipe, Looking
  Historical mailing list - ac butler
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 17:42:27 -0500
  ...Traveling under the main pulley. I am seeking a replacement, preferably new. Thanks. Adam
• Diesel starter removal
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 12:31:20 -0700
  ...Do I need to remove the bracket before I can pull the starter? Any other words of wisdom? Karl Wolz
• RE:Propane Level
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Wed, 14 Sep 94 17:01:09 PDT
  > > Walt - How do you "check" your propane level? > > /martha I pull up next to the big fill tank and ask the person on-duty...
• Coast camping in North-California and Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 15:21:47 -0700
  Are there good places to pull off the side of the road and just pop the top and sleep near the coast in northern...
• square headlights for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 14:56:09 -0400
  ...I'll go pull them if somebody wants to buy them. Mark [text/html]
• Re: Wood burning bus
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 11:22:52 -0600
  Let's not forget John Lago from WI with the propane started wood stove, lawn chair seats and the PULL STARTER!! Danno Director of...
• RE New Engine - No Power
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 10:19:10 -0300
  What didn't you like about the exaust pipe? ;~) sounds like the trick we pulled as kids of shoving a potato up someones exhaust...
• FS: Vanagon auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 9 May 2003 10:31:57 -0700
  ...Worked fine when pulled, no warranty however. 150K miles. All linkage, pedal cluster, and shifter included. $100, pick up only, western MD. Karl Mullendore...
• Re: Anyone have the VW piston wrist pin puller?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 21:22:43 -0600
  I made mine out of all thread, a few nuts and washers, and a piece of pipe (that is just larger then the wrist...
• Re: pics of the infamous pick n pull van!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 21:38:13 -0700
  that is one funky Westy fridge door! I've never seen one like that...must be some previous owner modification?? >http://picasaweb.google.com...
• Clutch reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Ron Toby
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:38:13 -0800
  ...Does anyone know where the clutch reservoir is on a 1985 Vanagon?� Does it pull off of the brake fluid reservoir?� I need to...
• Road trip debrief (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 13:05:18 EST
  ...this required changing the pulley for the 2.1 unit to retain the correct timing marks. the 1.9 had a SHORTER crank pulley...
• trip report
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 16:30:05 MDT
  ...turns out the oil fill tube sheared off! Broke an alternator pulley pulling into portland -loud enough to wake the parents. no pulleys in...
• Re: how do I remove the main oil seal??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 23:11:10 -0600
  ...I use a sheet metal screw and thread it into the seal surface that you see, then use leverage of various types to pull...
• Re: Timing Mark
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:08:53 -0700
  ...The mark on the pulley will be important when you use the timing light. Z ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Johnson" <davidj@ELPASOTEL.NET> To...
• Re: Water in starter housing?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 23:53:46 -0400
  ...I pulled the starter, and found moisture in the end bushing cap... > > hmmm. Then I pulled the long housing bolts and was shocked to...
• Re: Looking for diesel vanagon water pump pulley and shims
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 6 Jun 2017 20:37:02 +0000
  ...Eventually the van was moved to a >> new >> > shop and they are finishing up the install but the water pump pulley >> halves >> > and the...
• Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:34:12 -0700
  twist and pull. your 84 originally had an early style dist cap where you just see a smooth hole when you remove the plug...
• Re: Dometic Camper fridges
  Historical mailing list - Neuenschwander, Wes
  Mon, 22 Apr 96 9:17:31 -0700
  ...a little about the unit before I pull it out .I'd like to > avoid > pulling it out if I can but thats where...
• Re: Need advice on replacing accelerator pedal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 07:47:12 -0500
  ...Near the auto > transmission my cable is rusty and corroded because the boot that > covers it has pulled away from its attachment point. When...
• Re: Help, Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 18:09:03 -0700
  ...If you have an inexpensive VWFLAPS nearby you can pull the clutch, see what's wrong, and get stuff piecemeal, or just bite bullet...
• loss of ooomph
  Historical mailing list - Jessup Coffin
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 11:41:19 -0400
  ...I'm pretty sure it's not the fuel, since I pulled the spark plugs and they look like they've been running pretty...
• Re: cool hatch acessory mod.. (fun easy stuff to do this weekend)
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 11:04:04 -0600
  ...It might be > pulling > too perpendicular to the initial direction of travel though. I wish I > had > taken pictures; I'm having trouble describing...
• Brake Light Switch Procedure (was Anyone Interested)
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 10:56:43 -0700
  ...Next pull out the switches by pressing the tabs to release them from the cluster. The cluster should lift out and remove the big...
• Re: Vanagon Sparkplugs Wires
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 01:51:28 -0400
  ...One end is the handle that I pull on and the other end goes into the little hole in the metal boot shield. I...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Lights
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 19:21:34 -0500
  ...There is a good chance the problem is at the pneumatic actuator (RHS of Differential) which pushes and pulls the Differential Lock shaft. If...
• Re: Sears disaster - Dumb Technicians
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 25 May 2001 13:26:38 -0500
  ...I noticed he pulled out of his service stall, drove around the building, pulled right back in, and popped the hood. I asked "What...
• Re: bench seat storage
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 15:32:40 EDT
  ...It seems that I > should be able to pull down the panel below the seat to expose the storage > area without pulling up the...
• A/T torque converter seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:24:51 -0400
  Hi, Has anyone out there replaced a torque converter seal in their automatic transmission? I have my tranny pull and I'm putting the...
• FS - '87 2.1L WasserBoxer - Complete
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 08:50:46 -0700
  ...I'm pulling the engine out of my 87 Syncro GL for TDI conversion. Selling engine complete with intake, AMF, ECU, new exhaust & cat...
• Re: Dent pulling in rear corners?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 11:35:31 -0700
  ...Dent pulling in rear corners? > My new '82 Westy has dents in both rear corners. Are these areas > accessible from inside for pounding out...
• Re: hauling a GL on a UHaul auto hauler
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:42:23 -0600
  ...I got the minimum size that would pull the trailer. Don't remember the weight size, but it wasn't huge. Pulled nicely. I...
• Re: Phantom power drain: Accessories work with key out...
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 16:42:55 -0400
  ...The windshield wipers and >> the blower fans also work without the key in place. >> >> I pulled each fuse in turn and none of the...
• 85 1.9 w/AC Overheat at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Orbon
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 10:44:56 -0800
  ...The next morning I pulled the grill and looked at the radiator fan switch. It was new as my mechanic indicated. I pulled the...
• How do I pull the rear drums?
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 31 Jan 2004 09:07:26 -0800
  ...regards gary How do I pull the rear drums? Tried tapping (OK, hammering) from >all sides to no avail. I don't have to...
• Was: Dometic.. Flame Window. Now: Flame Window Butts up Against Box?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 10:27:19 -0700
  ...on my spare Dometic seals fine (RTV used) and was working when pulled, so I am not want to pull things apart. And what...
• Re: Mechanic had to pull transmission again, what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 05:57:15 EDT
  ...Mechanic had to pull transmission again, what would you do? Chris, first off why was not a new clutch kit with new throughout bearing...
• Re: Air Cooled Cylinder Head Questions
  Historical mailing list - Flowers, Robert O Mr (CPF N69RF)
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 08:40:25 -1000
  ...Sure *seems* like there's enough room on that left side to pull a head, but then again, I have *no* idea what's...
• Re: front window sprayers
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 21 May 2007 10:35:23 -0700
  ...If you have a thin plastic scraper you can try and depress the barbs once pulled away a bit, but they will come out...
• None
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 17:27:36 -0600
  SyncroBeast None Kyle, I want to blow 5 liter mustangs off the road from a standing start as I pull my 35 foot travel...
• Re: cost of replacing front window
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 12:57:58 EST
  ...Have your buddy follow your pulling of the string with pressure to that spot from outside as you pull around the perimeter from inside...
• Re: Replacing the antenna
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 09:54:46 -0500
  ...You'll want to attach a stout line to the radio end of the >old antenna when pulling it out, so you can pull...
• Re: How to remove the ....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 26 Apr 2014 17:09:31 -0700
  ...Once it's all unscrewed, push down a bit and pull the bottom edge towards you away from the cabinet. The top edge is...
• Re: Expected, normal, lifetime for the catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:42:05 -0400
  I just pulled mine off to replace the whole system. 1989 130,000 miles. The inside is still intact, but the flanges have about...
• new skylight & seal
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:25:22 -0700
  ...My hardware, the raising arms, etc., is in good condition, but it doesn't want to pull the skylight down tight enough. Anyone else...
• decided just to pull the tranny (please read if you are in the metro b'more/dc area)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 23:07:45 -0400
  ok really what i need is that anyone that is interested, and would like to have a informal tranny pull at my house tomorrow...
• Towing
  Historical mailing list - jonc
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 13:53:18 -0800
  I am currently putting together a TD Syncro to pull my boat.. I have no doubt it will do it... right now I am...
• FS: spare headlight switches -DONT BE LEFT IN THE DARK!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 2002 11:45:23 EDT
  ...headlight switch)� I pulled over and turned the switch off.� I had to drive the rest of the way home pulling the brights on...
• Re: interchangeable parts?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:34:21 -0500
  ...Any idea what else should be scrounged at the pick 'n pull > before they crush these rascals? a couple of things that folks might...
• Wheel lug nuts and wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 11:47:37 -0500
  ...Perhaps you folks don't pull your tires all that often either (rotation is necessary on Syncros so as to keep the spare tire...
• FS: 2.1L engine core
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 6 May 2003 22:09:11 -0400
  I have a 2.1L WBX engine that was pulled and replaced with a Boston Engine 2.1 rebuild from my '87 Weekender. The...
• Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 18:25:28 EDT
  ...It seems to be coming from the rear [pulley end] oil seal. Questions: 1. Can the rear oil seal be changed without pulling the...