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Re: FS- Subaru Powered Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:20:29 -0400
...wheel > bearings, upper > control arm bushing) > new South African vented front brakes, new calipers and steel braided > lines (10 months old) > > Interior: > full Factory...
Re: Work Estimate -- Oil Leak Repairs
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:08:38 -0700
...Turns my stomach to see a loaded bike carrier > hanging off those tow loops. > > > > On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 5:48 PM Dennis...
Re: Rear Vibration
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 Sep 2013 07:59:54 -0400
...have a bad main shaft ball > bearing and/or the gear carrier housing is shot. > > Dennis, > From my phone. > ________________________________ > From: John C...<mailto:oregonejohn...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:21:29 EDT
...The rear wheel bearings can only be changed by removing the hub bearing carrier. The bearings must be pressed out the side where the...
Re: Vanagon needs new tires
Historical mailing list - Leavitt
Fri, 21 Mar 1997 06:48:12 -0500
...four-wheel anti-lock disk brakes, air bags for the OUTSIDE of my van, pedestrian detecting radar(1500 ft rad.), a dragster parachute, and...
Re: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 13 May 2013 09:59:04 -0700
...http://www.unicornstainless.com/WireRope.html My throttle cable is from a bicycle brake cable...the end was just right to go into my...
Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 2 Oct 2019 20:16:37 -0700
...Wheel > bearings and CV Joints were both attended to, and also my 3 year annual > brake fluid flushing. No leaks or drips anywhere. Brakes...
More cheap vans FS
Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
Mon, 6 Oct 1997 08:37:33 -0500
...85 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON, rebuilt engine and transmission, runs good, needs some work, cargo carrier included, $1300 firm, (919)269-6835 ZEBULON R-JT41-53...
Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:11:47 -0700
...Always put the trans in any gear, and put the parking brake on ... so as you are conencting engine and trans you can rotate...
Re: A kid in Honda crunched my 87 syncro yesterday/ body damage pics
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 26 Jan 2006 08:04:08 -0600
...It destroyed >the whole right front of his car buckled the hood and pushed the radiator >carrier back into the engine. His right front...
Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 5 Jan 2020 16:18:51 -0500
...I’ll check the steering shaft but I was thinking prevention as the new tire I’ll be using after the big brake upgrade...
Re: Towing weight, handling, sailboat.
Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
Sat, 26 Oct 2002 01:08:02 +0000
...upgrade to 15" <DIV></DIV>>wheels and a SA big brake kit. <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>>http://www.vanagon.com/vendors...
How to swap an engine without an engine lift.
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Tue, 15 Jun 1999 21:34:21 -0400
...When the rear brake drums are just above the ground slide in a wood block under them and lower onto the block. 6. Continue...
Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 3 Jan 2020 17:54:55 -0800
...My kit also works with the Van Cafe tire carrier. Things to keep in mind: 1) go too wide and those with 2WD manual...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:55:50 -0700
...I might take this opportunity to have a complete brake job done as well. Thanks again for all the great tips. MJ --- On Thu...
Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 05:02:20 -0700
...I found and purchased the later > ('83-up) diesel engine carrier bars, engine mounts, diesel oil pan, and a > couple of other items. Now...
Re: CV Joint ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 23:01:28 -0700
...my brakes don't wear at all, my transmissions never wear out, my clutches don't wear out ... my tires hardly wear. I just...
A kid in Honda crunched my 87 syncro yesterday/ body damage pics
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:33:16 -0800
...It destroyed the whole right front of his car buckled the hood and pushed the radiator carrier back into the engine. His right front...
Re: Clam shell question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 9 Jan 2014 22:15:14 -0500
...Potential for front tire rub and >>> definitely brake upgrade consideration. The 215 width is about the limit for >>> the spare carrier even after the...
Re: A kid in Honda crunched my 87 syncro yesterday/ body damage pics
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:46:35 -0800
...It >>destroyed >>the whole right front of his car buckled the hood and pushed the radiator >>carrier back into the engine. His right front...
Re: UPDATE on SOUTH AFRICA PARTS...PLEASE READ...
Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
Tue, 21 Nov 2000 00:32:40 -0800
...I've searched and searched for a website, vendor, ANYBODY, that could supply me with SA wheels, a decent rear spare wheel carrier, and...
Re: Questions, questions more questions
Historical mailing list - Sean J. McAusland
Thu, 29 Sep 1994 19:15:47 -0400 (EDT)
...screws. > Duct Tape - Broken radiator hose. > electrical tape - Ad hoc wire fixing. > wheel bearing grease - Various wheel maintenance > brake fluid - Low brake fluid. > matches...
Re: Rear Vibration
Historical mailing list - John C...
Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:07:30 -0700
...have a bad main shaft ball > > bearing and/or the gear carrier housing is shot. > > > > Dennis, > > From my phone. > > ________________________________ > > From: John C...<mailto:oregonejohn...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - Fillmore West
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:56:54 -0600
...of torque. > Vehicle on its wheels, on the ground, rear hand brake fully engaged and > wheel > being torqued blocked. Now, more to the problem...
Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 4 Jan 2020 10:41:07 -0500
...My kit also works with the Van Cafe tire carrier. > > Things to keep in mind: > > 1) go too wide and those with 2WD manual...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - Fillmore West
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:59:53 -0600
...of torque. >> Vehicle on its wheels, on the ground, rear hand brake fully engaged and >> wheel >> being torqued blocked. Now, more to the problem...
Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sun, 5 Jan 2020 10:56:59 -0800
...My kit also works with the Van Cafe tire carrier. >> >> Things to keep in mind: >> >> 1) go too wide and those with 2WD manual...
Questions, questions more questions
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Wed, 28 Sep 94 8:31:04 PDT
...wheel bearing grease - Various wheel maintenance brake fluid - Low brake fluid. matches/lighter - If its cold and you need a light. toilet paper - Need...
Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 06:50:24 -0700
...I found and purchased the later > ('83-up) diesel engine carrier bars, engine mounts, diesel oil pan, and a > couple of other items. Now...
Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 3 Jan 2020 12:29:39 -0500
...I’d love to have a matching wheel and tire in the carrier as I sometimes rotate. This can be helpful when alignment is...
Re: Friday privilege
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:50:26 -0700
...The larger wheels with smaller > tires reduce control loss after tire failures and allow for larger brakes. > Larger brakes reduce maintenance and improve effectiveness...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:31:12 -0400
...In order to minimize the loss of brake fluid you should now remove as > > much brake fluid from the reservoir in the instrument cluster...
Omerville Westfalia rally report
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 11 Sep 2000 09:43:40 EDT
...I had met Albert & Marielle the previous week beside the road with a seized rear brake and got it loose for them and on...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:49:42 -0700
...In order to minimize the loss of brake fluid you should now >> remove as >> > much brake fluid from the reservoir in the instrument cluster...
Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Mon, 6 Jan 2020 12:01:43 -0400
...I’d love to have a matching wheel and tire in the carrier as I sometimes rotate. This can be helpful when alignment is...
Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:35:28 -0800
...Next clutch, I'll install the DV PB. > > Always put the trans in any gear, and put the parking brake on ... > so as you...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:59:19 -0700
...In order to minimize the loss of brake fluid you should now >> remove as >>� � > much brake fluid from the reservoir in the instrument cluster...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:42:13 -0700
...In order to minimize the loss of brake fluid you should now >>> remove as >>> > much brake fluid from the reservoir in the instrument cluster...
Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 12:00:51 -0400
...I found and purchased the later >> ('83-up) diesel engine carrier bars, engine mounts, diesel oil pan, and a >> couple of other items. Now...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:16:02 -0400
...In order to minimize the loss of brake fluid you should now >>> remove as >>> > much brake fluid from the reservoir in the instrument cluster...
Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 14:01:15 -0400
...I found and purchased the later >> ('83-up) diesel engine carrier bars, engine mounts, diesel oil pan, and a >> couple of other items. Now...
Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 09:35:25 -0500
...I found and purchased the later > > ('83-up) diesel engine carrier bars, engine mounts, diesel oil pan, and a > > couple of other items. Now...
Re: Clam shell question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 10 Jan 2014 13:36:08 -0500
...Potential for front tire rub >>> and definitely brake upgrade consideration. The 215 width is about >>> the limit for the spare carrier even after the...
Re: Wheel suggestion.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 3 Jan 2020 11:45:20 -0500
...I’d love to have a matching wheel and tire in the carrier as I sometimes rotate. This can be helpful when alignment is...
Re: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Sat, 24 Jan 2004 11:07:22 -0800
...Flywheel, adapter plate, engine mount carrier, intake duct stuff and a pile of misc bits. That price includes the full exhaust system, muffler, and...
Re: Did a silly thing, white elephant acquired
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 19:05:42 -0500
...Bearings, bushings, rotors, brakes, new power steering rack, tie rod ends, new shocks, front end alighment, you name it. In addition the front doors...
Re: Clam shell question
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Mon, 13 Jan 2014 11:47:26 -0600
...Potential for front tire rub > >>> and definitely brake upgrade consideration. The 215 width is about > >>> the limit for the spare carrier even after the...
SALE Reluctantly-89 Westy
Historical mailing list - K Dungay Allas
Fri, 27 Sep 2002 19:45:26 -0500
...radial tires, size 40-50% tread Wheel covers in good condition Brakes, excellent condition, Recent work/with receipts) new right front wheel bearings (inner...
Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
...Hydralic or mechanical trolley jack Run-out testing device Optical wheel Alignment gauge BRAKES, WHEELS, and TIRES VW 400 Repair press 15ton VW 401...
Re: Tire observation
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:59:53 -0500
...I own a 1923 "Haynes" Model 57 Sport touring, wooden wheels and the optional front brakes, all linkage operated and external contracting, (linings on...
Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 07:33:40 -0700
...I found and purchased the later > > ('83-up) diesel engine carrier bars, engine mounts, diesel oil pan, and a > > couple of other items. Now...
Re: Friday privilege
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sat, 29 Jul 2023 16:41:58 -0700
...The larger wheels with smaller > tires reduce control loss after tire failures and allow for larger brakes. > Larger brakes reduce maintenance and improve effectiveness...
Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 08:43:55 -0700
...I found and purchased the later > > > ('83-up) diesel engine carrier bars, engine mounts, diesel oil pan, > and a > > > couple of other items. Now...
Re: Considering sale of Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 17:24:28 -0800
...Page Cost Description 1 $13,989.70 Vehicle Purchase, Contract Charges 2 $13,044.78 Undercarriage Restoration, Brakes, Suspension, Steering 3 $13,881.92...
caravana ... post from 25th
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 27 Oct 2000 18:58:34 -0700
...About this time, a car carrier pulled in behind us. It was the same gentleman who had brought our cars from Manaus to Bel...
Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
...We refused to pay the R72 for the brake adjustment, after pointing out that while the front brakes were in fact self-adjusting, a...
Re: Tire observation
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:48:41 -0600
...I own a 1923 "Haynes" Model 57 > Sport touring, wooden wheels and the optional front brakes, all linkage > operated and external contracting, (linings on...
Towing Hitch Solution!!! (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
Thu, 7 Oct 1999 13:22:44 -0400
...This trailer hitch was designed to allow the mounting of many accessories such as bicycle racks and luggage carriers to the rear of your...
Re: Clam shell question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:38:09 -0500
...Potential for front tire > >>> rub and definitely brake upgrade consideration. The 215 width is > >>> about the limit for the spare carrier even after the...
Main&rod bearing replacement,1.6L NA diesel:HELP!
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Wed, 2 May 2001 09:11:30 -0700
...Given how tight they seem to be fit into the lower half of the rod or main bearing carrier, I can't imagine this...