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• Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 17:06:42 -0400
  ...Things like the big brakes, larger wheels and SA headlights, >WE< in the community know that they are good upgrades, but for the average...
• Re: o/t truck rentals...moving
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 13:34:06 -0800
  ...No brakes in a gravel construction zone, 26 foot automatic truck with a car carrier towed behind with a CRX on it. No guard...
• Re: Big Brakes for 14'' rims? WAS: Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:57:53 -0400
  ...These are separate races and carrier so you probably won't be tempted, but never spin ball/roller bearings with air when cleaning or...
• Re: EV Parts Hauler... And animal hauler
  Historical mailing list - Z
  Wed, 7 Aug 1996 18:33:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I finally got around > to getting down to my local VW dealer where the parts manager volunteered to > pull the frozen brake drums off...
• Re: Tranny Whinning in 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Buese Thomas
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:41:22 -0600
  ...If the gearshift > lever moves > when load is applied-removed in 3rd-4th gears this is also a main > shaft > bearing or gear carrier...
• Re: Neil's WA/OR/09 Trip
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:32:27 -0700
  ...Managed >> to bang my engine carrier, and lug the sh** out of my engine getting >> started on such a steep hill, in leaving his...
• Vanagon Specifications Sheet
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
  ...35) Pad Carrier Mounting Bolt 200 (271) Rear Axle Nut 369 (500) Rear Backing Plate-To-Flange Bolt 47 ( 64) Rear Brake Shoe Support...
• Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 01:57:19 -0400
  ...12 ton press, and ended up both times taking the hub carriers to a shop with a 20 ton press, (which was working hard...
• Model Summary for 1987 Vanagon USA
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 12:58:53 -0500
  ...Suspension, wheels, steering Independent front & rear suspension Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums Power assisted rack & pinion steering...
• What's this reggaemail.com?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 17:50:27 +1200
  ...in upgrading all 4 brakes to bigger discs, but just >cannot afford it. > >If fitting bigger discs, the caliper carriers would need altering also...
• Re: Tapping under rear passenger wheel area
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 11:29:38 -0800
  ...MY tapping from the rear was one of the curves in an exhaust header gently tapping on the engine carrier-support-thingy - varied in...
• Re: Towing weight, handling, sailboat.
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 1 Jan 1970 20:27:02 -0700
  ...ll want to upgrade to 15" > > >wheels and a SA big brake kit. > > > > > >http://www.vanagon.com/vendors/ had this to say about Vanagon...
• Re: Tire search 27-8.50-14 realities
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:50:36 -0500
  ...Then you have the opportunity to upgrade at least the front brakes. If you want the tall but reasonable look consider 215/65-16...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:27:43 -0700
  ...The brake pads on those don't use those little pins. The > guide pin he is talking about is the major pin the caliper...
• Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 16:55:10 -0400
  ...Agilis 51 215/65-15 tires Volks Cafe oversized spare tire carrier side step bra silver reflective window insulation pads for all windows "secret...
• Fwd: For Sale: 1990 Tiico Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 20:28:19 -0600
  ...It also has a new starter and solenoid, and new >front brakes, all done this spring. > >Includes: >Stock: >Power windows, Power heated mirrors, AC...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Group discount - Vanagon high tops
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 22:27:29 -0700
  ...http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/reimovan/reimovan.htm > > > Can you say "Bridge clearance"? Can you say "Air brake"? Can you say "Out...
• Re: Carat Considering 16 inch wheels.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 26 Aug 2016 17:48:22 -0400
  ...The gearing and brakes will not feel a noticeable difference. This tire is readily available in reinforced versions with a load index of 99...
• Re: Engine died, ecu quick look
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:14:57 -0700
  ...The damn drone wheel hub, axle, and brake carrier assembly was designed by engineering grad students. You know what that means don’t you...
• Re: Tire search 27-8.50-14 realities
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:50:52 -0600
  ...And using some thinner same diameter tire as > a spare or a rear tire carrier or better yet a drive shaft de-coupler. All...
• Re: Towing weight, handling, sailboat.
  Historical mailing list - David Baker
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 08:38:41 -0600
  ...ll want to upgrade to 15" >wheels and a SA big brake kit. > >http://www.vanagon.com/vendors/ had this to say about Vanagon...
• Re: Neil's motor..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:07:32 -0700
  ...At this point, getting the engine higher and making the carrier higher too, is a "next time" thing. That and actually getting the bottom...
• Re: Wheel alternative failure?..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:27:31 +1200
  ...Which is why, when I wanted 18" wheels to fit over my Porsche 993 brakes, I had the carriers done in a common generic...
• Re: Rhein 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 13:56:26 -0400
  No need to grind 'divots' into the wheels, just remove those two small bolts, their sole purpose is only to hold the brake drum...
• Jimmy Buffett, Syncro Owner. KUDOS to those who helped.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 20:25:49 EDT
  ...I highly recommend him. -Gary Lee Rear side ladder, rear ladder and and rear tire carrier. Gary's stuff is awesome anyway, but the...
• Re: Racks for Tandem Bikes?
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Mon, 14 May 2007 21:01:41 -0700
  ...Overnight at an unfamiliar campside we'll stick 'em on front or back because we can lock them onto the carriers. (S adds, - or...
• Re: Wanted in LA area: complete Syncro front-end
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 12:30:23 -0800
  ...The 2wd mounting section for the radius rods and spare tire carrier hinges also has to go. This stuff is part of subframe that...
• Re: VW of America
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:28:19 -0700
  ...fresh off the car carrier. Only option missing was ABS Brakes, but that was fine, I know how to brake the ole fashioned way...
• Re: Clam shell question
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 21:32:29 -0500
  ...Potential for front tire rub and >> definitely brake upgrade consideration. The 215 width is about the limit for >> the spare carrier even after the...
• Re: Neil's motor..
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:28:30 -0600
  ...Neil's motor.. > > At this point, getting the engine higher and making the carrier higher > too, is a "next time" thing. That and actually...
• The last word on Audi (?)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  14 Mar 1996 11:58:11 EST
  ...Audi's response was the auto trans lockout, that required brakes on to get the transmission out of park and into a forward or...
• Re: Neil's WA/OR/09 Trip
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:51:40 -0700
  ...Managed > >> to bang my engine carrier, and lug the sh** out of my engine getting > >> started on such a steep hill, in leaving his...
• Re: Rhein 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 11:34:36 -0700
  ...I paid > Discount > > to balance and mount. > > > > I had some problems fitting the rear wheels on my brake drums. The wheels > > hit a bolt...
• Re: Engine died, ecu quick look
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:26:27 -0700
  ...The damn drone wheel hub, axle, and brake carrier assembly was designed by engineering grad students. > > You know what that means don’t you...
• John Brown's Buses... Northwest Carabus departs 9AM Friday October 15th
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 15:23:07 -0400
  ...If your bus regularly gets less than 14 MPG please schedule a tune-up, release your parking brake or unload some cargo. Notes: Speeds...
• Re: vans
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:39:38 -0500
  ...Agilis 51 215/65-15 tires Volks Cafe oversized spare tire carrier side step bra silver reflective window insulation pads for all windows "secret...
• Re: Let me introduce myself- finally!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 00:04:49 -0400
  ...Quality pads and shoes are extremely important for these brakes to work right. Carefully inspect brake hoses. Also, flush old fluid out of clutch...
• Re: Rear Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 13:12:39 -0400
  ...If the shifter pushes back under load you have a bad main shaft ball bearing and/or the gear carrier housing is shot. Dennis...
• Re: I am not alone
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 12:13:30 -0600
  ...Responsive suspension, good mileage, disk brakes, precision. We were right. Jim On Fri, Feb 21, 2014 at 12:07 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com...
• Re: Friday Topic: Your Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 11:05:19 EST
  ...e-brake handle from 'rabbit/cabriolet (slips right on, no freezing your hand in the morning anymore when you let the brake off) -drivers...
• Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 15:51:46 -0600
  ...Things like the big brakes, larger wheels and SA headlights, > >WE< in the community know that they are good upgrades, but for the > average...
• First Trip with 3rd Westy
  Historical mailing list - Denys Mueller
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 21:47:59 -0700
  ...brakes, gas tank, engine mounts, fuel filter, all hoses and tune up Appearance/Convenience Items: A&E 9'8" awning, 3 bike rack/carrier...
• Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 14:09:05 -0700
  ...Agilis 51 215/65-15 tires Volks Cafe oversized spare tire carrier side step bra silver reflective window insulation pads for all windows "secret...
• Bus Speed Records..Was: Safe highway speeds
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sat, 14 Dec 1996 03:10:16 -0500 (EST)
  ...speed..:) last tiem i drove that stretch, i had two cargo carrier's in the luggage rack...(rear rack..) one weighed about 200 lbs...
• Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 13:27:56 -0500
  ...but you'd need to remove the SA brakes - Volks Cafe oversized spare tire carrier - Bolt on - side step - Bolt on - bra - Easily removable...
• Re: VW of America
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:48:05 -0400
  ...fresh > off the > car carrier. Only option missing was ABS Brakes, but that was fine, > I know > how to brake the ole fashioned way...
• Re: Work Estimate -- Oil Leak Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Sun, 11 Aug 2019 18:35:29 -0400
  ...Turns my stomach to see a loaded bike carrier hanging off those tow loops. On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 5:48 PM Dennis...
• Re: 15" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Dec 2014 10:20:20 -0500
  ...speed/RPM without robing acceleration and killing the effect of the brakes. Even without the reinforced tires the standard load capacity will be 97...
• Vanagon Models, 1990 - USA
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 13:08:03 -0400
  ...Suspension, wheels, steering Independent front & rear suspension Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums Power assisted rack & pinion steering...
• Re: Neil's motor..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:40:02 -0700
  ...At this point, getting the engine higher and making the carrier higher too, is a "next time" thing. That and actually getting the bottom...
• 2.1L Power-Up Grade
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 19:50:13 PST
  ...I am also rebuilding the front brakes. Adding new rotors, bearings, master cylinder, clutch master and slave cylinder, hall sensor, windshield seal, wing vent...
• Re: vans
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:48:38 -0500
  ...Agilis 51 215/65-15 tires > Volks Cafe oversized spare tire carrier > side step > bra > silver reflective window insulation pads for all windows > "secret...
• FS- Subaru Powered Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:07:14 -0700
  ...wheel bearings, upper control arm bushing) new South African vented front brakes, new calipers and steel braided lines (10 months old) Interior: full Factory...
• New Jump Seats & Other NOS Stuff
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 20:05:56 -0500
  ...cylinders, all keyed alike, genuine VW, '85-up, $89.95 - Brake Calipers w/carrier, Girling, '86-up Vanagon, orig $210, $69.95 each - A...
• Re: Rear Vibration
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 10:31:26 -0700
  ...have a bad main shaft ball > bearing and/or the gear carrier housing is shot. > > Dennis, > From my phone. > ________________________________ > From: John C...<mailto:oregonejohn...
• Model Summary for 1988 Vanagon USA
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 13:11:52 -0500
  ...Suspension, wheels, steering Independent front & rear suspension Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums Power assisted rack & pinion steering...
• Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 11:17:04 -0800
  ...but you'd need to remove the SA brakes > - Volks Cafe oversized spare tire carrier - Bolt on > - side step - Bolt on > - bra - Easily removable...
• Rhein 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 10:29:07 -0700
  ...I had some problems fitting the rear wheels on my brake drums. The wheels hit a bolt head in two places on each wheel...
• Vanagon Models, 1991 - USA
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 20:10:50 -0500
  ...Suspension, wheels, steering Independent front & rear suspension Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums Power assisted rack & pinion steering...
• Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 4 Jan 2020 20:22:48 +0000
  All this talk about the spare tire carrier got me thinking about the last time I pulled my spare out of the carrier.Apart...