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• Re: adding an assist handle to the driver's side
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 14:35:42 -0400
  ...It looks like all I need to do is drill the holes in a pattern similar to the passenger side and then screw the...
• Re: 3 broken studs at exaust ports on 86 syncro HELLPPP!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 21:43:10 -0400
  ...if they don't come out with plenty of heat...they won't with a welded bolt also...drill and tap is the way...
• Re: Help! loosing idle speed
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 19:00:40 -0700
  In <3E4D9BDD.932AB3FB@adelphia.net>, on 02/14/03 at 08:46 PM, Marc Perdue <marcperdue@ADELPHIA.NET> said: >Drill a hole? There's...
• Re: drilling out axle bolts
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 09:38:02 -0600
  ...with this in mind, i pose the >following questions: > >any advice on doing the drilling? all i have now is a 12v cordless >drill...
• Re: Carver P4 - Thoughts on installation
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 26 Jul 1998 09:00:15 -0700
  At 08:36 AM 7/26/98 -0700, Steven Johnson wrote: >I *strongly* suggest that you drill both intake and outlet holes through >the...
• Re: exaust removal woes
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:36:23 -0700
  to do it the right way and have it work when you are finished, the head should come off and use a drill press...
• Re: Anyone know how to calibrate the speedo?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 3 May 2011 12:18:05 -0400
  ...To operate the drill trigger, could use a band clamp; or for a 110 volt drill an SCR light dimmer (or a Variac if...
• Re: Inner CV joint Allen bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sun, 18 May 2003 20:40:05 -0700
  Like Stan and a couple of others said, when this happened to me, I drilled off the end of the bolt with a GOOD...
• vacuum tee behind throttle on 1.9L engine (1984)
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:54:39 -0400
  ...Have drilled it out with #60 drill. Not sure if right or not. John
• Re: syncro front rotor pricing
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 00:04:24 EST
  In a message dated 12/24/02 3:56:04 PM, insyncro@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << I highly recommend cross drilled rotors >> And my recommendation...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 May 2004 23:34:08 EDT
  In a message dated 5/14/04 4:23:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time, THX0001@AOL.COM writes: > << I've also tried to drill...
• Re: Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:25:35 -0700
  ...Thanks! Brendan On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 8:56 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > If you won't drill holes it...
• Write Up: Westfalia Wire Chase
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:17:43 -0500
  I just posted an article on TexasVanagons.com explaining how I drilled in a small wire chase from my rear closet to my middle...
• Re: Bigger brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Wed, 13 May 1998 05:39:40 -0700
  > Anyone know of bigger brakes for vanagons? Either that or cross drilled, > vented rotors? Any rear discs out there? Talk to Martin Schneider (MSDS...
• Instructions for installing middle seat tracks and rails in a westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 13 May 2010 15:50:05 -0500
  ...You don't want to break the drill bit off, but you don't want to big a drill either. Just something large enough...
• Re: Drilling 14mm holes in alloy rims?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 02:00:52 -0500
  ...you could also probably go buy a cap screw head drill from an industrial supply and do it with that. jonathan On Thu, 22...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 20:01:43 -0400
  ...mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> >Reply-To: mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions...
• Re: Thanks and Broken Stud Removal
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 15:01:40 -0500
  Be sure to centerpunch the stud before you attempt to drill it. Otherwise, the drill will slip and get into the metal of the...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:33:51 -0800
  Don't drill them, pound them out! Heat them with a propane tourch, douse them hot with PB Blaster, get a stout punch and...
• Re: My MM to Inches Diameters POSTER w Drills and Taps
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 11 Nov 2013 10:29:29 -0800
  ...You can either measure the drill bit or fastener direct, in the needed mode (Inches or Metric) or select the given system, put it...
• Re: Sad story
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:59:49 -0700
  Back in my longhair split-window daze, I was using a 1/2" drill and leaned over allowing my hair to become entangled. It...
• Re: drilling into the Westy pop top
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 19:13:15 -0600
  ...The only thing I recommend is a wooden block against the back side of the pop top, especially if you are drilling where the...
• Re: Help removing stripped CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 18:13:12 -0500
  The easiest method I have found to deal with stripped CV bolts is to drill them out. Use a bit that is about the...
• Re: AC Duct Repair Kit - How Many?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 21:09:11 -0700
  ...chris Don't forget to stop drill the cracks. This means drilling a small (1/8" for this job) hole at the end of...
• re- break job/busted bleade
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  3 Jun 1997 09:21:19 -0600
  ...Carefully drill out the busted break bleader. Make sure you drill straight into the hole, and go slow. The bleader is REAL soft and...
• Re: sump plate oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 20:38:54 -0400
  ...Are the threads directly in the block? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yes. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Do I have any alternative other than to drill the hole out and tap it to...
• Re: Drill a hole in the dash?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 19:18:43 -0700
  ...Alistair > On Jul 5, 2015, at 6:57 PM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET> wrote: > > Another alternative if you're nervous about drilling is...
• Re: Rounded CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 13:21:30 -0700
  Hi All, IMHO since the bolts are so long and the Allen is self centering just drill the head off (using a drill just...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:46:05 -0800
  ...If I don't drill dead center... > > > > I've had luck in similar situations drilling a small hole along the edge > of > > the frozen...
• Re: what not to do
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 18:45:04 -0400
  ...just move it back and drill new holes in the panel....DONT use the pre-drilled holes in the panel..
• Re: New TV Show! Flip This Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 18:30:26 -0700
  On 9/1/06, Mark Drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote: > > Wow, a great concept. Buy an old vehicle, put a ton of money into...
• Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 1 May 2008 15:31:51 -0700
  On 5/1/08, Mark Drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote: > > > > (who knew that there was plywood inside the front seat armrests?) > > Mark I do...
• Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:58:42 -0400
  ...If you have a drill press and can secure work to the table, these should work great in steel or JB Weld. They might...
• Re: Hammock thread
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 18:06:04 +0000
  ...Somebody made the mistake of drilling the wires. Proper procedure was drilling a small hole then putting a guide wire in to hold the...
• Pop Top Sports Rack
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 19:37:57 -0700
  Having some trepidation in the face of drilling holes into my pop top! Gulp! Looking for advice and encouragement. The story is I have...
• Re: Trip report- 8,000 miles in 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:08:47 -0700
  Depends on if its a westie or a weekender!! Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: Ah, so you think it's true that Vanagon...
• Re: NVC -- Need easy-out or similar tool for 10-32 stainless steel bolts
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:20:37 -0500
  ...I can get the parts to a Dremel drill press to drill the >> tubing out of the broken nut, but then need something to...
• Calibrate Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Mon, 14 May 2001 23:44:37 -0000
  ...Robert and John both suggested using a drill to turn the shaft. I had been thinking about finding something that turned at a known...
• Re: Repairing Windshield Wiper Motor
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  16 Oct 96 22:49:29 EDT
  ...Go through the gear to the shaft, marking the shaft with the drill bit, then remove the gear and finish drilling the shaft, trying...
• Re: new vanagon owner questions, drivers side grab handle and stuck speedo needle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:16:50 -0500
  I got one from Ken Wilford and drilled it out to match the passenger side. All good. Need a nice drill with at least...
• Re: Drill a hole in the dash?
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 15:59:24 -0700
  ...What's a recommended means of drilling or cutting a 1" hole in dash metal? Thanks, Jim ----- No virus found in this message. Checked...
• Engine hatch screws
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 12:53:10 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Any ideas on getting them out of there without the drill? If I do have to drill them out does anybody know of a...
• Alternator bracket bolts sheared off in the block! Help??
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 17:29:35 -0400
  ...Access is pretty tight in there though ...to get a drill in...maybe a right angle drill...but it would be hard to keep...
• Re: tee between the warm up (auxiliary) air regulator and manifold the small connection had a restrictor in it
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 31 May 2011 13:33:16 -0400
  ...Drill almost >completely through with a larger drill, then go from the other end >with the #54. I can make you one in brass...
• Re: Decal Remover?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 22:22:56 -0600
  This type of tool works great, at least in a very high speed drill, like one powered by air. My electric drill didn't...
• Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolts
  Historical mailing list - KiddPanoscha
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 20:30:06 -0400
  ...Does anyone have any tips on the best way to drill them out? I was not planning on removing the head and the position...
• Vent wing repair
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 05:45:26 -0400
  My vent wings have gotten loose at the pivot points, and it appears that the pivot could be drilled out, and a stainless fastener...
• Re: 83 temperature gauge goes berserk
  Historical mailing list - Barb Cotton
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 09:00:04 -0700
  mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: This could be the coolant level sensor. Both sensors have been replaced and the coolant level is good...
• Re: How do you check compression?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:26:42 +0000
  ...Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> > I left out - hold throttle wide open- > > Mark Drillock wrote: > > > Why not read and follow the MANUAL?!!! Then we...
• Re: [WetWesties] Re: Drill Index?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:48:42 -0500
  I just wrote a post about how good that big Harbor Freight set is! No need to chuck the drills, so to speak. I...
• Re: Michelin Agilis51 215/65R15's are the same diameter as stock185/82R14's
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 19:57:33 -0800
  ...Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> >Reply-To: Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Michelin Agilis51 215/65R15's...
• Re: Poptop Lift Assists
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 12:30:17 +0000
  ...Measure twice, drill once. Sweat a little bit before you do. Also, you don't have to drill into the body to install these...
• Re: What's Under the Tunnel??
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 17:11:17 -0800
  ...What's Under the Tunnel?? > yeah, but you gotta really have a long drill bit to hit it. just be easy > on the drilling...
• how to replace your vanagons dash pad without removing the dash
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:59:04 EDT
  ...be careful you stop before drilling thru the metal dash.. you just want to drill thru the dashpad. once all the stud locations are...
• Re: Need instructions for replacing ignition swich on 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:59:02 -0500
  ...same at all ??? >> the lock cylinder must be drilled out with a hold 1/8 " drill >> 12mm down from the top of the lock...
• Cross drilled rotors
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Fri, 6 Aug 2021 18:45:55 -0500
  ...head> <body lang="en-US"><div>Hello, has anyone installed cross drilled rotors on a‎ 91 Vanagon GL?</div><div><br></div><div><br...
• Re: Westy roof rack question
  Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 19:32:52 -0700
  I don't see what the danger is in drilling holes. How do you pop the top with all the stuff on it??? I...
• Re: was: Valve Adjustment NOW: Hydraulic
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 21:04:29 -0400
  ...At 09:09 AM 6/10/99 -0700, Mark Drillock wrote: >This is of course only very nearly correct as Vanagons with diesel >engines...
• O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Ra�l Barreras
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 22:25:36 -0500
  ...I have found out that one can be "drilled" in place. Apparently, the hole needs to be drilled in the Crossover Pipe. I wish...
• Re: Camping accessories wiring question.
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 11:38:14 -0300
  mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> post on Wed, 2 Oct 2002 gave easy directions that might answer your questions. check the archives for his...