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• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 11:30:52 -0500
  ...Radtke) writes: > Or, how about marking the tire and measuring the >distance to roll the bus one revolution of the tire? > > This is the...
• Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:46:08 -0500
  ...I used a combination of brush and foam roller. I strongly suggest that you buy the yellow foam roller from Gougeon Bros of Bay...
• Re: Rolls Royce belongs to VW now - congratulations ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 02:55:36 EDT
  In a message dated 98-06-05 13:13:03 EDT, cct_tom_niksch@CLASSIC.MSN.COM writes: << Today morning RollsRoyce sharholders agreed on...
• Window-Driver side door
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:54:23 -0600
  ...Mine will "tilt" and klunk forward/aft in the rail if rolled down about half way, otherwise fits well, rolls up/down well. What...
• Re: unrolling papertowel
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:51:53 -0700
  ...I'm going to buy Vivatowel stock right now > > Mini bungee cord around paper towel roll. Paper towel roll hangs from pop-top cross...
• Re: Bugs out, and other annoyances
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 11:51:25 -0700
  ...to replace the little plastic guides or rollers on the roof > vent crank arms > A couple of weeks ago I took care of this...
• Re: 87 armrest collection
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Fri, 11 Oct 1996 09:29:52 -0500
  ...The armrests are held to the brackets by a roll pin that' s in there TIGHT. Drive out the roll pin, reinstall the bracket...
• Re: 84: Sliding door top roller rattle
  Historical mailing list - Kris Estes
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 15:31:14 MST
  ...Sliding door top roller rattle >Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 10:30:36 +1300 > >The top roller of my cargo bay door has the...
• Re: Gas in the Van
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 19:49:46 -0800
  Last November I rolled my '85 Westy. A slow, fairly easy roll over (onto the right side, the top, and down onto the left...
• Re: Arm rest pivot repair
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:16:43 -0600
  ...chair armrests are put on with a roll pin.> use your fingers and compress foam on the armrest between armrest and> seatback, so you...
• Re: Power loss with 15" wheels
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 11:51:52 -0800
  ...This percentage is the difference between the rolling radii of the two wheels in question. EG: Wheel/tire 'A' has a 13inch rolling radius...
• Re: Rolling Friction of a Vanagon (not a tire thread)!
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 31 May 2009 21:11:24 -0700
  ...At speed, the clutch is depressed, the > transmission is > placed in neutral, then the clutch pedal is released > and remains there > until roll out...
• Re: vanagons in a rollover accident?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Fri, 31 May 2002 15:49:40 -0500
  Matthew- I'm not sure exactly how rollover protection is built into the Vanagon, but I have an acquaintance (sp?) here in OKC who...
• Re: engine rpm
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 10:09:29 EST
  ...Perhaps someone, somewhere is able to consider the many variables involved and with a sharpened pencil in hand, accurately calculate the rolling radius of...
• Adjusting Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 1 May 2023 11:58:09 -0700
  ...The rollers were replaced about a year ago. But... the left edge of the door (looking from outside) is not flushed with the body...
• Vanagon Towing Capacity ??
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 20:40:25 -0500
  ...I'm in an 87 GL Autoboxer, anyone have any data on how much rolling wieght load I could safely tow with my rig...
• Re: Propane heaters
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Mon, 10 Sep 2001 06:34:26 -0400
  ...Whiplash's Rolls Canhardly, Benny !!!---- > >Little Benny Wrote; > ><<" Even HK can handle a lawsuit against you if that were to happen. >He'd be...
• Re: Removing front vent windows & hardware
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:02:50 -0500
  Sorry Ben what is a drift and where is the roll pin? On 12/21/06, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > > > On 12...
• Re: "Rust Ball Really Rolling"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 9 Oct 2007 16:31:42 -0600
  ...It only > takes 1-2 to get the rust ball really rolling. OMG, really 1-2 years? Is that why everyone in New England...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 10 Jun 2018 19:43:14 -0400
  ...The result is than now all SIX of the > rolling elements in a Vanagon sliding door can soon be replaced with a set > made...
• Re: More Van Rollover news
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 01:22:46 -0700
  ...More Van Rollover news > Yea, > Your correct on the over weight weeble figures, > > However, the pilots driving technics, sure do play a large factor...
• Re: More Van Rollover news
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 10:27:14 -0600
  > Stupidity by another driver can force you into evasive > move that can lead to roll over, too. It's good to at > least know...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 05:23:03 -0400
  ...You will have to cut the V-groove in the roller deeper to allow for the extra added height of the track to get...
• Re: You won't believe this one!!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 09:16:14 -0700
  ...I don' t get as good of fuel mileage as a 2WD but I won't have a car put on the rollers. Todd...
• oil leak at oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - UWanna Deal2
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 14:20:57 MDT
  ...Also in search of upper roller gizmo for sliding door from "L" arm held in with pin to rollers. Thx- Steve 91gl weekender 88gl...
• Re: unrolling papertowel
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:41:53 -0700
  ...underside of my BZ shelf, add the paper towel roll along with the TP roll. Just have to find room around the rack for...
• Re: Reinstalling Front Side Glass
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:05:30 -0800
  vent window first, than the rollup. florian On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 9:44 PM, M'obeechi <obeechi@runbox.com> wrote: > When you...
• Pop top Weather seal in bulk rolls
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 09:39:47 -0700
  ...Phone # 1-888-874-6565 /FAX (714) 562-0600 They sell rolls of Vanagon weather pop top weather seal for .887 FT (89 cents...
• Re: Rolling Friction of a Vanagon (not a tire thread)!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 04:28:49 -0500
  ...I >> disengage the engine and just let the ol' 88 GL roll to see how far it >> will go. >> >> My question is: Which scenario...
• WANTED: window roll-up motor for a '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Taylor
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 23:11:14 -0800
  ...It's no longer rolling the window up and down. I had my mechanic look at it. We've tried to revive it with...
• Re: Cargo Box to Place In Westy Over Cab Luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 22:45:55 -0400
  ...Finally the trip ended when they rolled the van coming down a mountain road in the snow. There were some nice after pictures of...
• Re: Thinking about adding Ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - Sharpe, Steven (Facilities Planning)
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 09:48:19 -0400
  Are there any good websites that explain and have pictures of swivel tips, roller tip, ratio rockers etc. I'm a little confused and...
• Re: Tool roll
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:26:47 -0500
  ...while ago someone -- Joel Cort I think? -- highly praised the tool > roll that Duluth Trading Post sell. I foolishly believed him and got > one...
• Re: What a great thing the Vanagon List is...saved me a big hassel today...long boring story
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 May 2010 01:58:10 -0400
  ...each get a roll >ppppplleeeeeaaaassseeeeeee :) >yours Dear Cybernametically challenged, Try this: <http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps...
• Re: ug back bumper-foiled
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 22:07:30 -0400
  On Wed, 10 Sep 2003, Bob Stevens wrote: > I'm sure this won't be considered a popular solution but, I'm using rolls...
• Re: stupid refig. question-newbie on the frig
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 2 May 2005 17:17:52 -0500
  ...Works best without the towels on the roll. Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com
• Sliding door - lubing
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 1 Oct 1996 23:28:48 -0700
  ...after all that, mine still squeeked just b4 the closed/latched position; close inspection revealed that the bottom roller (where all the shoe grunge...
• Re: Loose stuff inside vans.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:46:54 -0700
  ...PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Don't forget that one of the crash possibilities can include a rollover or even multiple rollovers
• Re: Vent Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 08:33:23 -0600
  ...If you roll the window > down an inch, the door closes easily. I've been trying to think of a good > way to create...
• Re: High Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 12:33:39 EDT
  ...There is a cost savings and I like the roller tips Vs the slider method. I will ask Pauter, but I think the Pauter...
• Re: Runaway digital clock
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:38:47 -0700
  ...I went to reset my digital > clock > > and the "Hours" startedo rolling over without stopping. I can > occasionally > > get them to stop rolling over...
• Re: buncha replies all roll
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  29 Aug 1994 14:28:00 U
  ...RE>>buncha replies all rolled int ON 8/29/94 14:26 PDT, David wrote >Stay with the diesel even if your marriage is...
• Re: unrolling papertowel
  Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:20:27 -0700
  ...I'm going to buy Vivatowel stock > >>> right now > >>> > >> > >> > >>� Mini bungee cord around paper towel roll. > > > > Paper towel roll hangs from pop-top cross...
• Re: Peel and Seal Complete-Pics
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:07:01 -0500
  I guess each roll weighs about as much as a 3-year old large mouth bass(or 4lbs for those that are just not...
• Re: Friday subject - are we on the list just old farts?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 17 Feb 2020 08:26:23 -0800
  ...80+ years old here >> but only driving a Vanagon Westy (on my second one, rolled and totaled the >> first) for 26 years now.
• Rolling resistance
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:26:28 -0500
  ...I know on my hybrid bicycle the tires are much narrower than on my mountain bike, and the rolling resistance is much lower (empirical...
• RE: My Own Sliding Door Problems
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Thu, 16 May 1996 08:24:27 -0500
  ...My Own Sliding Door Problems (previous info deleted) Try having a drunk friend close the door and have the bottom roller fall = out and...
• Pop top seal Manafacturer
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 18:55:00 -0800
  ...great! A local shop ordered a big roll from them and sold me some off the roll , I noted the manufacturer's name and...
• Fw: Re: pop-top (closing)
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 12:48:09 -0600
  |Grasp the fabric sides and roll them up snug. I don't recommend doing this to the front canvas (with the screen window). Rolling...
• Re: will new spring stop excessive leaning in turns.
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Thu, 2 Jul 2026 08:44:55 -0700
  I installed the T3 anti-roll bar (and end links): https://t3technique.com/collections/front-suspension-parts/products/hd-anti-roll-bar-kit Warning...
• '82 sliding door, big thanks to Chris D.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 21:57:42 -0800
  ...The rear hinge rollers are still a bit worn, but the door is so much better now than it was. My kids can even...
• Re: You are invited.....
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Aug 1994 12:08:43 -0500 (CDT)
  ...happy to roll out the > red rug for you-alls -- ahhh what's the plural of you-all, anyway? > > Keep on roll'n > > -- > /-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------\ > | Mr...
• Re: lubricating window regulators?
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 17:25:54 -0400
  ...and I hate that you can't roll them up once the engine is off.. I don't like idling while I wait for...
• Re: Benefits of a rear sway bar?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 08:13:15 -0700
  ...The > advantage is that a rear a/r bar will shift the "roll-couple" or roll > resistance to the rear wheels, causing the rear...
• Re: '91 Vanagon Sliding door hardware
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 11 May 2011 06:05:54 -0400
  ...If your main grooved roller is toast I have one new OEM one left in stock and more aftermarket stainless steel ones coming from...
• Re[2]: Syncro wheel bearing play?
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 15:56:12 -0400
  All vanagon (except for syncro fronts) wheel bearings have two sets of bearings, either ball and roller (rear), or a set of tapered roller...
• Distributor Shaft Pin
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 8 Jun 2017 14:26:12 -0700
  ...Has anyone replaced the pin holding the distributor shaft to drive gear with an SAE equal size roll pin (split sleeve type)? If so...
• Re: Why did VW *really* purchase Lamborghini?
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 09:00:32 -0800
  >>> Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO> 12/13 5:03 PM >>> VW didnt buy Lambo, Audi did! VW "only" bought Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Bugatti...
• Check when using wheel ramps...
  Historical mailing list - Barb and Scott Stothers
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 15:00:02 -0600
  Hi all, For the first time ever, I had one of my vehicles roll off the wheel ramps. Had a block under the rear...
• Re: stupid cup holder question--where to attach
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 16:46:39 -0700
  ...You know how you carry a roll of ducttape, right? I needed it for something one day and it ended up between the two...