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• Re: Plastic key to water inlet...
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 20:17:19 -0800
  ...Using chenuine cherman VAG pliers bend a 1/4" right angle to the end. Works great. Lasts a long time. Easily reproducible. pensioner (low...
• Re: Rear tire angle
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 2 May 2012 07:17:22 -0400
  ...Rear tire angle > > On 5/1/2012 8:05 AM, Larry Alofs wrote: > >> The problem is not deciding where to set it; the problem...
• Re: seat belt retraction
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:13:29 -0700
  ...so slow. > > Oh, I'll angle the belt windup mechanism slightly to make > up for the slight angle off perpendicular that the belt > path...
• Re: Another portable AC question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 13:31:37 -0500
  ...Is is imperative that they have to be completely vertical? For example could you lean the condenser back on a 45 degree angle. Same...
• Re: bed problems
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 06:42:42 -0700
  ...Small adjustments can be made to the pin angles with a heavy striking tool, special VW Tool # BFH. Use carefully and only if you...
• Re: Shipping Dometic Fridge - This Side Up?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:46:02 -0400
  Storing or shipping the fridge at an angle is not a problem. Operating it (heat source on) when not level will damage it, though...
• Re: RMW bumpers live
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 09:03:53 -0800
  ...Not as bulky and they look like they don't cut into the approach angle. Though maybe not as big an intimidation factor in...
• Re: Le Tour and vw's
  Historical mailing list - Sam P
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 20:02:28 -0700
  ...There also seems to be other models of vans, non-VW, with similar angled pop-tops. We may be missing some very interesting campers...
• Engine Removal Tool
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 11:51:07 -0400
  ...Since the weight of the engine is taken by the van, not the ground, the van doesn't sag and change your angles when...
• Re: engine swap (ignorant questions) -> EV piston slap
  Historical mailing list - "L-Soft list server at Vanagon List (1.8c)"
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 15:52:41 -0800
  ...Try HELP. >> >> >> question about the angle of the inline 5 as it is used in the Audi; do >> >> > Unknown command - "QUESTION". Try HELP. >> Unknown...
• Re: different exhaust Q? studs or bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Mar 1998 18:38:33 -0500
  ...A right angle drill or right >angle drill attachment, or a stubby drill can really help in any case. > >John >vwbus@mindspring.com >
• Re: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 19:01:56 -0800
  ...I know the 5 cylinders are mounted > at only a 5 degree angle. I believe the 4 cylinders were too. With this > mounting you...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 14 Jun 2015 08:23:53 -0700
  ...electronic umbilicus > On Jun 14, 2015, at 7:47 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > you may have trouble setting the caster angle.
• flywheel removal saga is OVER!
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 17:24:50 -0400
  ...In the end I used a 6 ft angle iron to imobilise the flywheel and a 20 inch breaker bar, lieing on my back...
• Re: arm rest woes:
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 19:59:10 -0700
  ...the armwrest off though. > > its the kind which has the black knob on the back to adjust angle. > > > any tips are greatly appreciated. > > jh
• Re: Front Bike Carrier
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 18:38:37 -0500
  ...Offroad guys call this "approach angle". David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia '86 Volvo 240DL wagon
• Wanted: heater slider knob
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 17:20:54 -0600
  ...Goes in an early-style (83) with the face of the knob angled, looking somewhat pentagonal from the top view. As opposed to the...
• Optima yellow top install
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 16:30:48 -0800
  ...I broke out the angle grinder and gently cut the rearward corners away and removed the partition so I could install my battery. It...
• Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:37:40 -0400
  ...Ps -- There must be at least a hundred variations -- fast helix, slow helix, acute-angle plastic-cutting threads, tri-lobe thread-forming threads, flat...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:59:42 -0700
  ...The other question I would like to address is the engine angle. The Diesel or Tiico 51 degree angle keeps the engine under the...
• Re: Syncro propshaft vibration mystery
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 29 May 2007 21:48:03 -0600
  ...These angles are measured from the (imaginery) line connecting the two--not horizontal. This is partly what makes the site http://www.vibratesoftware.com...
• Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 13:55:24 -0700
  ...The angle of the dash coupled with the angled mount directs the sound fairly well toward ear level. http://three91.com/vanagon/misc/IMG...
• Hilux Surf mirror conversion pix
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:44:42 +1300
  ...I haven't quite gotten the angle right, so may need to cut the stems and reweld at a slight angle so I can...
• size and pitch of grounding bolt in battery compartment and a FLAPS replacement for idle air elbow
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:55:27 +0000
  ...A part number and source would be very helpful for the right angle rubber fitting on the idle air valve or a one piece...
• Lowering vanagon springs
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:00:56 -0400
  ...My SVX powered Westy goes down the road at a slightly positive angle of attack and I would like to lower the front about...
• Re: Front Inner Syncro CV Joints Question
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 15:21:49 -0500
  ...the front CV requires a greater operating angle than the rear CV's were designed for. So if you rarely go off road, where...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 08:25:17 -0400
  ...That gives you additional angles. Considering a 6 point socket, the sides represent a 60 degrees change, as you say, but you can also...
• Van Sightings in Charlie's Angles Movie
  Historical mailing list - Steve Shane
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 13:35:43 EST
  ...Just saw the new Charlies Angles flick the other day and sure enough... VW vans were crawling all over the set. The first sighting...
• Re: Pop-Top canvas job....
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 17:32:14 +0000
  The only "right-angle" mode, AFAIK, is the hand-held end, where the battery is. Mine is a Black & Decker, and at least that...
• Catalytic converters needed
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 12:01:05 -0500
  ...in VW Westfalia Camper Rentals Offices in San Francisco and Los Angleles (415)665-7030 (phone) (818)548-4484 (fax) E-mail: CaliforniaCampers@compuserve...
• reinforcing fiberglass bumpers..Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 12:08:39 EST
  i reinforced the whole area behind my fiberglass bumpers w/ steel angle iron.. i bolted a U channel from one bumper bracket to the...
• Frankenshifter
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:29:58 -0500
  ...The rod is welded back on at an angle, so that when installed the top part of the shifter angles towards the driver. I...
• Re: syncro prop shaft alignment
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Mon, 24 May 2010 03:35:44 -0400
  ...One has to wonder though, what the respective front diff/transaxle down- angles were when the syncros left the factory in Graz, and what...
• Re: auto
  Historical mailing list - kelian
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 16:27:43 +1000
  ...I had my syncro at a 30 degree sideways angle, and although it looked fine and ran fine, I was extremely uncomfortable inside it...
• Re: Engine swap - I4 - which angle, motor and FI?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 07:23:02 -0700
  ...What angle? I would like to keep the engine lid stock - so I feel like > the 45/50 is the way to go. But...
• Re: dwell
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sat, 13 May 2000 23:13:51 -0400
  ...dwell Yes dwell angle is still a factor in transistorized ignitions. It is no longer adjustable but through software it is possible in distributorless...
• Re: Riddle me this: question about dropping a radiator
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 30 Jun 2015 10:22:11 -0400
  ...I got the spare tire carriers out of the > way with an angle grinder because I couldn't figure out how to get those...
• Re: New Seats and carpet kit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:18:30 -0700
  ...Will help with fast cornering? < kidding > > > Very nice seats! > > And for sure; an angle grinder is super useful. I had made all my cuts...
• Re: jump seats a la carat/wolfie
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 10:37:51 EDT
  ...Is this normal? Can you Carat/Wolfie people slide your front seats back all the way and still set lots of rearward angle on...
• Here's a tip from Go Westy:
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:41:18 -0700
  ...We've found that the wires, having been bent at an extreme angle for all these years, build up resistance on one side. Rotate...
• Re: Replacing Voltage Regulator.
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:36:32 -0700
  ...But be aware, you may need a little right angle Phillips screw driver to get to one of the two screws without moving things...
• Re: Power wiring/headlights
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 21:58:15 EST
  There are 2 ad's in my current issue of "AUTOWEEK "that offer "offroad bulb" replacements has any one tried this angle.Competition limited...
• Help setting headlight angle?
  Historical mailing list - Fafa Nugon
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 19:30:45 HST
  Any suggestion in how to set the front headlight properly? I figure it would be easiest to work off a blank wall then adjust...
• Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 17:50:14 -0800
  ...they have a little angle to the aft part of the frame: <http://tinypic.com/fwlwg1.jpg> -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Where to get metal edging strip?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 24 May 2007 20:44:29 -0500
  ...Your local Home Depot and/or Lowe's should have a rack that's full of sheet metal, threaded rod, flats, and angles. This...
• Re: DIY alignment? (Also, alignment numbers)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 8 May 2008 22:35:06 -0400
  ...13* | .04*, .29* > SAI 13.8* | 13.8* | N/A > Included Angle 13.8* | 13.8* | N/A > > Front Right: > Now | Before | Specified Range...
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 10:57:48 -0500
  ...I like the simplicity angle too. No oil dripping funnels store. I splurged and dropped a buck at the local farm supply store and...
• Re: The Thompson Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 08:45:13 -0800
  ...withstand an angle of about 23 degrees; and a > prepped cv at a cost of about $100 can take an angle of 28 degrees...
• Re: goofy headlights
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 06:19:08 -0500
  ...I would have thought some old Volvo, but don’t remember any with that angle on the side. > On Nov 16, 2014, at 4...
• "step protector" project
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:53:37 -0700
  a bit of angle to protect carpet corner at rear end of walkthrough between front seats. what a crazy project, everything that could have...
• Re: CV Joint advice
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 09:39:23 -0700
  ...Remember, a CV isn't designed to provide >"extension and contraction" as much as it is to transfer power at an angle. My thanks...
• Re: NAPA Transmission Drain Plug "Tool"
  Historical mailing list - WFryer
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 20:33:47 -0800
  ...exacly what I did - used a cutoff wheel in a hand angle grinder. Now I can put an open end wrench or socket on...
• Minor Oil pump leak
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 16:17:49 -0800
  ...The only thing I think would work is an open ended 13 mm wrench at a 90 degree or 45 degree angle. Is anyone...
• Re: Secret of the Exhaust Nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Tim in Seattle
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 21:51:20 -0800
  ...wrote: > What is the secret to exhaust nut removal? > A 4" angle grinder. If you are replacing the whole exhaust, just cut the think...
• Re: Ebay:90 Syncro Crew Cab
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 21:11:19 EST
  ...gives u more of a wide angle view. chris
• Re: 12 Point CV Tool Size?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:20:38 -0500
  ...Each "point" is a 90 degree angle. Allan Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> writes: > That's not a tool you buy by size...
• Manual trans clutch lever
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:34:16 -0700
  ...With > clutch housing in hand, he held the wrench at an angle, and "frap frap > frap". Off it came. I have no idea if...
• my new angle grinder
  Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 12:05:27 -0400 (EDT)
  Well my puny electric drill was just not doing the job so I got myself an angle grinder ($60 at Sears) and WOW is...
• Audi 5-cylinder engines
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Tatum
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 14:04:34 -0400
  ...that 15 degree angle, and then not having it starve for oil.&nbsp; The Audi motors come at an angle in the car to...
• Re: passenger door flip out window
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 06:16:35 EDT
  ...It only goes down to a 45 degree angle (and locks there) instead of the 90 degree angle on the drivers side. Any ideas...