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• AW: AW: 90+ Fox engine @ 54 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 00:57:45 -0700
  ...WIth the Jetta man the firewall and a small wedge of frame > rail needs to be cut away.Holen Sie mehr aus dem Web...
• Re: Sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 13:02:37 -0800
  ...The door remains locked from the outside unless I wedge something under the inside lock lever then it opens fine. I am presently waiting...
• Re: mount gauges in special A/C radio box?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:50:56 -0500
  my local Gander Mtn, and marine supply place has an Stereo installation add on 'box' looks like a wedge in white and black for...
• Re: gas in the oil
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:31:33 -0700
  ...Assuming, of course, that they're fed a diet of clean fuel and don't get gummed up or wedged open with carbon or...
• Re: Vanagons being called "Hippie Wagons"..
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 13 May 2008 10:27:15 -0400
  ...I just > thought that driving a watercooled silver-blue wedge would modernize > my image somewhat. Pre-Depot I drove a VW Bus and wore...
• 2wd transmission linkage question
  Historical mailing list - peter shaw
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 22:38:46 -0800
  ...I then shift into first and the ball comes out of the socket and is wedged and will not shift again until I disconnect...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:12:28 -0600
  ...But if you really want to be picky about leveling the burner grille, what's wrong with a few little hardwood wedges? If you...
• Re: Water level/temp warning flasher
  Historical mailing list - Tim Timothy
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 10:46:14 EDT
  ...Once, while starting up the Westy, the Tracker key > got wedged into the steering column, causing the horn to blow and the temp > light...
• Re: what holds up coolant reservoir?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 13:06:41 -0600
  ...It wedges in there with some persistence. If the tabs are bent away it can also happen. Maybe you have a lot of rust...
• Vanagon windshield wipers ???
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 11:21:58 -0500
  ...Also, the age-old solution of a match booh cover wedged in the closing mechanism for a tighter closing does not work. Gregg (Conshohocken...
• R&R alt/wtr pump belt; re-seating coolant pipe insert
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 17 Jun 2006 13:45:15 -0700
  ...I was able to wedge the hair dryer in above the shift linkage, pointing at the pipe, so I could heat and hammer. This...
• Re: Westyman update
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 12:32:26 -0500
  ...After thinking aloud 'shucks, I'm done now!', I figured what the heck, try more bananas, and then carefully wedged a rock against the...
• Re: F$&#$*& Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 19 May 2003 07:18:01 -0700
  ...I'll give > > that > > wedge idea another try tomorrow (besides, it started raining). I know > > its > > very close, but having not done this before...
• Re: Thunk-Thunk in Front
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 07:36:54 -0700
  ...It appears these deflectrors >act as wedges of sorts to jam the radiator so it won't move. The one on the >left side...
• Re: OT NVC 1990 Dodge Colt Vista
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:13:37 +1300
  ...The current Colt is a small wedge-shaped tallboy (so-called "1 1/2-box") design. These are Japanese-market names, also used in...
• wiper prob
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Payton
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 12:23:11 -0400
  ...After helping it back down for several minutes I finally gave up & just let it wedge itself up there. For the rest of the...
• Re: On the Vanagon cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 06:19:35 -0700
  ...Once I had a problem - a rock wedged in the water-pump pulley and chewed the belt off, stranding me in the mountains for...
• Re: Funny question re GoWesty/Concept 1 16 inch alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 21 Sep 2024 16:49:04 -0500
  ...There isn’t enough room to wedge a screwdriver in there and I don’t want to scratch up the new wheels. Should I...
• Re: power steering groan - diminished by itself?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 23:57:47 -0400
  ...I flushed the system with fresh ATF, swapped in another (used ) pump, used Seafoam atf cleaning concoction, wedged/secured the steel lines as they...
• Re: V Boot Replacement Tips and Caveats request
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 17:36:58 -0800
  ...Then I could wedge my knee/thigh whatever sort of between the tire and the ground (like a chock) to stop the wheel from...
• Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Flat Four
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 22:29:58 -0400
  ...Would the Loaf be easier to work on than the Wedge? I don't want the antique split because the visor above the two...
• Re: speedometer probs
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 10:09:01 -0700
  ...I pulled it, removed a piece of broken plastic (love those POs) that had wedged to stop the needle from moving, reinstalled it, and...
• Re: carpet alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 13:21:11 EDT
  ...I just wedged the flooring under the fridge side of the van as much as I could. Same with the rear seat.<<<<<<< Cheers, Frank...
• Re: 85 Weekender FS
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:49:36 -0400
  ...Yes, people call them all kinds of things that VW never did, like Weekenders, Waterleakers, Wedges. You can call it whatever you wish. On...
• Re: To table or not to table
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 17:37:27 EDT
  ...Rusty J Ogden (Riverdale to be exact) Utah '80 WedgeFalia -- The Smoking Van ("The Fahrvergnugen Is Out There")
• Re: 1,6TDSL changing engine drive belt
  Historical mailing list - Martin Kennelly
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 00:43:27 +0000
  ...Even so what ever you use has to be wedged in for extra security. Then you can loosen the cam sprocket nut, and give...
• Re: Air intake elbow; was Re: Clutch Chatter...
  Historical mailing list - WaywrdCyc
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 07:42:49 EST
  ...Take some more tube ,fold it up and wedge it between the 2 breather hoses like a cradle.Pull the m/c tube over...
• re:campers(was BRM wheels)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 11:09:18 -0400
  >it has this tent on the roof ; Wedge-shaped, with tall end at the rear = >of the bus, runs from rear of bus to...
• Re: Stuck Head
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 22:54:29 -0400
  ...if that happens use a open end 13mm wrench on the ears of the cylinder as a wedge/prybar to push the head away...
• Re: Tire Blocking Safety Question (not the usual one :)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:00:27 -0800
  ...brake on.... > > Is there any safety advantage in building/using small wedge-like > platforms for each rear wheel (basically extending the carport floor) > to...
• Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:42:30 -0800
  ...it's normal to take a wedge or chisel to the top of the case above the flywheel. unless you have a good impact...
• Re: what is under the passengers feet? (subwoofer mounting)
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 18:48:30 -0000
  ...I put a wedge subwoofer > behind the drives seat (not really enough room to sound really good), > boxes between the front seats (takes up...
• CV joint going?
  Historical mailing list - smaur
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 11:16:03 -0500
  ...A few times, I heard what sounded like a piece of gravel wedged in the tire treads, clicking at slow speeds with each tire...
• Re: alt stereo intall
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 22:58:14 -0500
  ...http://www.soundmove.com/secretaudio.htm I have yet to permanently attach the control unit but it stays nicely wedged left of the steerting...
• Re: stuck together
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 17:38:01 -0600
  ...Insert a piece of wood or other object inside the pilot bearing beside the bolt shank to gently wedge the first bolt off center...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:00:24 -0800
  ...into a > Vanagon. > > Not only to you need special tools (steel wedges) you need a magic wand to > make room to swing the hammer...
• Re: sunroof like in Jurassic Park
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 15:11:46 -0500
  ...would be the same, but the plexiglass >roof would be more wedge-shaped for better looks and aerodynamics. > >Now am I crrrazy, or what...
• Fwd: power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:08:22 -0400
  ...I ended up using a railroad spike as a wedge which really worked great. I was putting on new outer tierod ends so I...
• Rear Axle Housing Bolts: Use shallow O2 Socket?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:35:33 -0700
  ...I know this is hard on the tool but the price was right. ;) FWIW, a 3/4 piece of plywood wedges nicely between wrench...
• Re: 82 diesel clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 18:59:06 -0500
  ...I was sort of thinking it might be the t/o bearing, that would explain the noise, maybe it came apart and is wedged...
• '82 diesel water pump belt adjustment woes
  Historical mailing list - Henry Jackson
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 05:23:28 -0800
  ...I've replaced 3 belts (all high quality Bosch) and one even wore so badly it lost all of it's "wedge" becoming a...
• Re: Pop Top Seal Adhesive - 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - vt
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:13:13 -0500
  ...The seals had to be pressure wedged along the edge all around with no worries about whether or not they'd remain adhered. SamC...
• Extra seats for children
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Mon, 28 Apr 1997 23:06:59 +0100
  ...Basically two large wedges of hard foam shaped carefully to fit against the back of the rear (3rd row) bench. The main wedge is...
• Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:43:25 -0500
  ...The rock is > > > wedged in place and can't go anywhere, unless the seat gets ripped out > and > > > then > > > a rock is the least...
• Re: grill opening size in camper
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:10:40 -0400
  ...The plates turns out are > exactly the > same size as the sink, so they wedge in about 3/4 way down and won't...
• Re: More Van Rollover news
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 06:52:05 -0500
  ...Add a cell phone wedged between the neck and the shoulder and you have an almost certain accident. I don't think U.S...
• Re: Dometic Fridge Mod Update
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:51:21 -0400
  ...Maybe a sheet metal wedge on the opposite end of the set screw to press that end against the tube wall, directly towards the...
• HOW TO: syncro gas tank INSTALL
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 09:18:34 -0800
  ...Also, be sure to position the two gray wedges on the top of the tank. Install was simple. 30 minutes by myself. Then put...
• Power window regulators removal tips and instructions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:25:59 -0600
  ...If you don't know where every screw is, if you don't already have wooden wedges cut for the window to jam it...
• Re: Which Wind/Rain Deflectors?
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Thu, 22 Jan 2015 20:54:13 -0800
  ...That's because the deflector is wedged in between the glass > and the window seal. So when you roll the window back down, the...
• Re: clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts
  Historical mailing list - 1speedsteed
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 11:59:27 -0700
  I'm pretty sure I've gotten either a wrench or socket on that thing, but you can always use the 'wedge the screwdriver...
• headrests for westy rear seat/bed
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 23:21:35 EDT
  ...if you were to take a pair of regular square door hinges (not the wedge shaped strap hinges like you used) tap out the...
• Re: Mice entrance points to seal HELP! - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 09:06:01 -0700
  ...This can be wedged in the vent hole, and will still allow air & fumes in & out, but will keep out anything wider than a...
• Re: Syncro rear hub removal, spindle nut size
  Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 22:04:39 -0700
  ...the end to loosen the nut ( make sure the Van is wedged so it won't roll ) As I recall, the nuts are torqued...
• Re: Using gas inline 4 manifold
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 17:41:09 -0700
  ...You can use a series of wedges to remove it but I would stongly suggest getting a dual outlet manilf with theh 12mm copper...
• Re: What's Under the Tunnel??
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 17:11:17 -0800
  ...Or a strap, or a wedge. Lots of creative options to eliminate the need for drilling. William Polowniak 1989 Vanagon GL 1988 Mercedes 300...
• Re: aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 19:50:30 -0600
  ...I noted a gap on the pax door seal when the door was closed and wedged a piece of rubber under it to make...
• Re: Battery dead AGAIN!!!! Long Live the New Battery! :)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 01:02:34 -0500
  ...I feel like I need to > wedge some > insulating material into the space between the adapter and the side > of the > metal cavity, but...
• Re: Fw: [VANAGON] Acetone tip
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 20:54:32 -0700
  ...You can improve your gas mileage by inadvertently getting a plastic dinosaur wedged under the accelerator. The difference seen by the anecdotal reports is...
• Re: Stripped oil drain-how to repair?
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 19:40:04 -0500
  ...Last oil change was at one of the national chains, and it >appears they over-torqued it and it was just wedged in place...