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• Re: Lug wench, steel nuts
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 12:44:20 -0800
  ...The REAL macho dudes who have shiny black studs at their disposal get a 3/4" breaker bar and a 19.09 mm Impact...
• New Bumpers FS
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 11:08:13 -0500
  ...Rear has holes for impact strip front does not. Must sell in a pair (front and rear) Just sold my 80 westy so these...
• Re: Fabricated bumpers for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - DavidM
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 10:12:05 -0400
  ...If it is too strong, an impact might damage the frame and > >result in even worse damage. >> > > Owning 2 rear ended parts vanagons, (both...
• Re: Hit a Deer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 15:53:47 -0800
  ...Most of > the impact was just under the left headlight. Now I need parts. > If anyone is parting out a vanagon, I need the...
• Re: Safety stats & front-mount spares
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 14:48:25 -0700
  ...their data showed that in frontal impacts (head-on), the >driver would sustain injuries from the steering wheel and most likely have >his feet...
• Engine Fires
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Oct 1995 09:45:47 -0700
  Volks, My recent experience included an acute awareness of engine fires upon rear-impact. Mine didn't start on fire, but with the spare...
• Re: What's the difference in front bumpers? stock crome
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 14 May 2002 15:41:50 -0400
  ...Again, just to make clear, mine have the holes to accept the impact strip, whereas the others don't, so they are a bit...
• 87 Drivers side mirror needed
  Historical mailing list - Ed Bass
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 08:16:35 -0500
  After multiple impacts with icy shrubs and tree branches, the driver's side mirror finally broke off at the socket base. I am looking...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 27 May 2003 10:01:14 -0400
  ...That front section is designed for impact, > not pulling. I suspose this is technically true, but it appears that the front end is solidly...
• Re: Recent Car Talk Shows
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:31:34 -0600
  ...collapse on impact... fraudulent antVW propaganda. Comments on this one? -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil preparator Mollusc, Toyota & VW van nut Temporarily in...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 18:37:11 -0500
  ...As a result they can be more leak prone, don't always play nicely with the stock hardware, and in the event of impact...
• Re: Fabricated bumpers for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 00:07:13 EDT
  ...If it is too strong, an impact might damage the frame and >result in even worse damage. >> Owning 2 rear ended parts vanagons, (both...
• Re: Fire
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:16:33 -0600
  ...Behind the seat > pedestals should much better. > If you are injured by the impact of a three-pound fire extinguisher breaking loose and hitting...
• Re: This is why I drive a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 12:07:16 -0400
  ...There was about 30 feet on skid > marks from my vanagon before and after the impact! > > april fools was 6 days ago!!!! ;<) > > chris I...
• Re: Insurance Hall of Fame (nvc)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 22 May 2003 09:00:43 EDT
  ...Too evenly spaced for a chain-saw job, and there is an impact point on the wing. Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico "Pandora's...
• Re: few things you want to tell the tire changing monkeys at the local tire s...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 10:53:47 -0700
  > > Unless of course the impact gun is set for less than the final torque > and the nuts are torqued up with the wrench. That...
• Brake Caliper Bolt Saga
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 13:34:16 CST
  ...I used the impact wrench on it. It wouldn't go, so I borrowed a bigger impact. Still no go. I was doing this...
• Re: adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:39:59 +0200
  ...http://im.impact.as/sign/invia/ http://im.impact.as/if/imred.php?im=djs5MjI2MDA2NDs4OTc0NTtodHRwOi8vd3d3LmludmlhLmN6Lz9JRHJlaz01JmthbXBhbj05JklEdXNlcj02NDYmcGFydG5lcl9yZWs9MQ%3D%3D
• Re: Temporary Winter chassis treatment
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:20:53 -0800
  ...Has anyone done any temporary chassis treatment to lessen > impact of salt? Oil bath? > > Chris > > Wysłane z iPhone'a
• Re: Vodka as anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 12:05:00 -0800
  ...I can just imagine how this is going to impact our camping trips. Jeeeeeze! /martha
• Re: Hid AUX lamps GoWesty's headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:17:10 -0800
  ...how much impact would the energy efficiency of the bulbs have on overall fuel consumption? Close to zero is my guess. -- Mike "Rocket J...
• Emissions Testing
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 14:49:14 +0000
  ...I am not sure the gas change would impact emissions, but it was another change. I did find, subjectively, the engine runs more smoothly...
• Re: Fabricated bumpers for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 18:08:18 -0700
  ...If it is too strong, an impact might damage the frame and >result in even worse damage. >Back when cars had to have the...
• Re: Ethanol free gas
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 12:50:34 -0500
  ...We make three key statements to enhance understanding and communication about ethanol production's impact on the food and fuel markets: (1) The amount...
• CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:10:36 -0400
  ...I had gone to Sears to buy a set of their impact bolt outs as suggested by Mike Collum but alas they did not...
• Re: Heater Fan
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 16 May 2013 10:21:49 -0700
  ...And at the risk of harping on this tool > > http://www.homedepot.ca/product/1-2-de-impact-tool-set-6-piece/901334 -- Neil...
• Re: extracting an impacted battery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Walker
  Mon, 6 Feb 95 14:23:22 EST
  Well the reason they call it 5-minute epoxy is so us kludge hounds can work our magic in less time than it takes...
• CRASH WORTHY??
  Historical mailing list - rob wilke
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 21:56:43 -0600
  ...so I was wondering if the Projectzwo Bull bars would help in a major impact or would the unibody construction render the big ass...
• Re: insulation
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 20:16:38 -0800
  ...I think the polyurethane foam adds a little bit of impact absorbtion. It also has a higher R value than R13 fiberglass. Grant
• Re: stripped flywheel bolt
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 09:11:55 EST
  ...Used a grinder to grind new flats on the bolt head and then an impact air wrench to brake it loose (it was on...
• Re: Near Death Experience in the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 12:26:10 -0700
  ...hit the tree with the top up? Amazing - the shock of impact even caused the van to change color! I guess it's like...
• Re: Need Jumpseat
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 11:48:02 -0600
  ...be pressed into the back of the seat for the initial impact. This seems like a lot better situation than being launched off the...
• Re: Torque for rear axle nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 12:40:17 -0400
  ...Still took several seconds of impacting to break loose. The problem is that the inflated tire absorbs much of the force when you try...
• Re: LVC - Frydae - Diesel Price-Electricity
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 29 Jun 2013 09:44:45 -0400
  ...It's gong to knock the heck out of electricity because of the impact on coal fired power-plants, but I can't help...
• Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:04:12 -0700
  And I have the impact marks on the engine to prove it. Karl Wolz |-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Stuck cylinders
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:48:38 -0600
  ...Any tricks to non-destructively extricate them? I have tried several impact based motivation to no avail. TIA, Ken PS have you $een this...
• Re: Going Down to VW HQ to Throw a Rock Through The Office Window
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:12:41 -0500
  ...Could you imagine the impact of a long line of buses from all eras pulled into their parking area? It would be so cool...
• Re: Am stuck in a wheel chair (not a funny post and its not friday...)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 21:12:44 -0700
  ...I had no escape clause; I only could brace myself for impact. The impact was hard, even at only 20mph, I was scared and...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:27:58 -0800
  ...Bumpers > > > > FWIW I just did some calculations using the "shipping weight" of a chrome >> front bumper including the the end caps and rubber impact...
• Re: EveryBus 2003 Feedback
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 08:41:03 -0500
  ...I think the alcohol and "tobacco" reduction will not have as negative impact in attendance as we might fear. Yeah, so we'll lose...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:55:39 -0400
  ...I have a $10 Advnace Auto Parts impact screw driver for all those crusted up screws I come across.
• Help in Fairbanks - Lost a Wheel - Shop =?UTF-8?Q?recommendations=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 12:50:40 -0800
  ...I also have a garage with 5 ton jack, stand, air impact tools, etc. I'm not exactly sure what happened. Did the axle...
• Re: Vodka as anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 12:13:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Will I have to pump out the J&B first? >I can just imagine how this is going to impact our camping trips. Jeeeeeze...
• Dumb Question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Tue, 4 May 1999 21:55:03 -0400
  ...cheater bar on the end of the breaker bar and an impact wrench - won't budge. Before I get out "The Pursuader" (the 6...
• Re: [WetWesties] Court ruling could impact National Forest Fees
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 08:24:10 -0700
  RE: Day Fees A few years ago Washington State Parks started the $5 a day 'use fee' in the parking lots of all the...
• Re: Rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:30:30 -0400
  ...I’ve had to use impact screwdriver, I mean the type you whack with heavy hammer to impact loosen the fastener. > > And I’ll...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 16:27:57 -0600
  ...Once on a jetta I used a vice grips on the shaft and hit the nut with the impact. As for plastic covers, I...
• Re: [WetWesties] Westy Syncro RIP (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:47:50 -0700
  Wow, that was a big impact! Glad everybody's okay... On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 8:11 PM, Jim Arnott <jim@wetwesties.org...
• Re: VR6 Eurovan/ Sahran VR6 syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 16:08:58 EDT
  ...No doubt the extra length and weight have some impact on performance, but I would be happy to share my experience if others are...
• Re: Very Sad Westy News and S-O-S
  Historical mailing list - Vince So
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 20:29:28 -0700
  ...We collided and the impact threw me off the highway, down off the > shoulder bank, up into another bank which literally acted like a...
• Re: Flywheel Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 May 2013 16:56:16 -0400
  ...Or at least a good impact bit, check McMaster Carr. 1/2" drive and a long breaker bar. A flywheel lock really helps. I...
• Re: c.v. joint removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:55:58 -0500
  ...The impact grade bolt outs have a square in the end for driving with a 3/8" socket and extension where necessary. They're...
• Re: Appropriateness NON-VW [Rant. Political Content. Extremism. Beware.]
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Mar 96 20:54 CST
  ...Minimal impact on the system as we pass >through it is more important than getting upset at a government regulation >that, however poorly executed...
• 55MPH vibration problem...
  Historical mailing list - Monte Davrill
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 09:24:24 -0700
  ...Thanks again Kyle for drilling my new rear bumper for the old impact strip. It fits great.
• 55MPH vibration problem...
  Historical mailing list - Monte Davrill
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 10:34:39 -0700
  ...Thanks again Kyle for drilling my new rear bumper for the old impact strip. It fits great.
• Re: Rear axle
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 07:19:27 -0800
  ...Gary" I take it to the local truck stop and they use their 3/4" drive air impact wrench to loosen it (they don...
• Axle nut is nuts is stuck - thanks
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 22:13:58 -0400
  ...After I recuperate, I will rent or borrow a 'large' impact wrench and if that doesn't work, I'll be cutting them suckers...
• Re: extracting an impacted battery
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 06 Feb 95 13:00:20 CST
  On Mon, 6 Feb 95 11:10:55 CST Larry R. MacPhee said: >tearing up our fingers and producing a variety of expletives. Is...
• Re: Removing head studs
  Historical mailing list - Cliff
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 13:15:37 -0600
  ...Removing head studs > AVP ( the engine rebuilder in Ca.) recommended to use an air impact > wrench without a socket on the end to beat...
• Re: rear axle nut removal (x-post)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 18 Nov 2001 01:05:44 EST
  ...Friday Benny? Talk about open door's !! I dunno about an impact being the safest, but would be one hell of allot faster !! >> E...