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3 feet and as many hands
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Dec 1995 11:46:10 -0600
This is along the lines of "wierd Bus behavior," on returning from Hebron,Ohio in the summer of '92, we stopped at a rest...
Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:15:01 -0400
...front 2 > lines connecting to the 2 long hoses (which were good and used them) > with the Gowesty Coolant Hose Repair Kit. ( the two...
VW parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
Mon, 5 Feb 1996 21:08:09 GMT
...set Brake shoes Front bug thru '57 2 sets Brake shoes Rear bus thru '63 113 698 293 l Cyl. repair kit 22.2...
Re: Big Brake options
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:41:56 -0400
...Once installed you may have to bend the brake line a smidge > to > > fit I didn’t have to and that’s pretty much...
Re: 81 Clutch Slave Cylinder Removal
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 4 Aug 2001 13:35:37 -0500
...But clamp the rubber line where it leaves the frame so you don't bathe in brake fluid. Remove the steel line at the...
Install of GoWesty ATF Cooler
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 22 May 2011 19:42:59 -0700
...The brake line was above the cable so it rested on and was being chafed by the cable, so he ran the brake cable...
Re: My "New" 1988 Westy!
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 4 May 2012 09:34:31 -0600
...line worn at firewall! Evil plastic transition present!) done, it will be ok for now. It drove me home just fine. Clutch, brakes good...
Re: True Grit---
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 26 May 2002 23:59:05 -0500
...July 2001 Front Brake Rotors July 2001 Front Brake Lines July 2001 Front wheel bearings and seals July 2001 Front Brake pads July 2001...
Re: RV recall on fuel injectors on Vanagon 1990 Multivan Westie
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 8 Aug 2002 17:34:21 -0400
...All work on fuel lines between filter and pressure regulator must be *clean* -- tiny tiny specks of grit can foul the injectors. Use brake...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:37:56 -0500
...Since it is all a part you may want to do the wheel bearings and then the brakes, maybe a big brake kit to...
Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:11:53 -0400
...front 2 >> lines connecting to the 2 long hoses (which were good and used them) >> with the Gowesty Coolant Hose Repair Kit. ( the two...
Re: Bruce's Syncro Update
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:55:50 -0400
...big brake kit, oil cooler, new suspension, new >> bushings, >>>> clutch, 16" MB wheels, new brake and steering lines, starter, fuel >>>> tank kit, new tent...
215/85R16 tires - part II - what's the best way to cut sheet metal!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 5 May 2003 21:55:14 -0700
...lift kit as well. Everything bolts back in place (wheel bearing housing, shock, ebrake line) with the exception of the hydraulic brake line. Because...
Re: Install of GoWesty ATF Cooler
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 23 May 2011 06:54:11 -0700
...The brake line was above the cable so it > rested on and > was being chafed by the cable, so he ran the brake cable...
Re: LED turn signals blinking fast
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 12 Apr 2020 21:24:51 -0400
Yes, When I purchased my LED kit it came with the flasher relay. I was able to change out all the bulbs. But, I...
Re: VDO dual sender versus Tee fitting & two senders
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Sun, 6 Jan 2002 17:51:24 -0500
...In my '86 I used the correct M10x1 compression fitting to attach a piece of steel brake line from the oil pressure port between...
Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:29:07 -0700
...front 2 >> lines connecting to the 2 long hoses (which were good and used them) >> with the Gowesty Coolant Hose Repair Kit. ( the two...
Re: Syncro Front Axle Removal
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:13:39 -0700
...Remove the brake calliper & pads remove the brake line retainer and hang up the calliper with a wire on the upper arm remove the...
Re: Clutch pedal goes only halfway
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 8 May 2012 19:11:14 -0700
...Continued pressure > will ruin both cylinders and possibly blow out one of the lines. When doing > brakes keep this in mind. Do not step...
Re: badly rusted mystery part
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:36:12 -0800
...though. > > I put a rear disc brake kit on a syncro vanagon. > > i never liked how the brakes felt and worked. I tried bypassing...
Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 8 Apr 2011 15:49:33 -0700
...I just went to my FLAPS and got a brake line and fittings that was similar. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave...
Re: True Grit---
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Mon, 27 May 2002 00:11:40 -0500
...July 2001 Front Brake Rotors July 2001 Front Brake Lines July 2001 Front wheel bearings and seals July 2001 Front Brake pads July 2001...
Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:53:28 -0500
...While doing this, check the front brake lines, both the flex and the rigid lines for wear. Sometimes rubbing and chafing occurs and you...
Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:04:55 -0700
...front 2 >> lines connecting to the 2 long hoses (which were good and used them) >> with the Gowesty Coolant Hose Repair Kit. ( the two...
Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:37:38 -0500
...Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how? I forgot about the 2WD having that bracket hold the brake line...
any words of wisdom for a virgin to the world of westy's?
Historical mailing list - Troy
Mon, 10 May 2010 17:41:30 -0800
...Replace your fuel lines, replace the ends of the long coolant hoses with either the go westy kit or replace them altogether. Replace the...
Re: Wallaced...and the next 20 years
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:17:43 -0500
...new gas tank, fuel lines >>> and pump, new coolant lines, new power steering lines, new radiator, SA >>> Grill Kit with LED headlights and Truck...
Re: Clutch Hydraulics Problem
Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:21:10 -0700
...I thought there was > air in the lines, but no change after all clutch and brake lines bled > with pressure bleeder. No leaks at...
Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:11:47 -0700
...parking brake on ... so as you are conencting engine and trans you can rotate the crank pulley a little bit to line up splines...
Re: leaking gas when engine is on (long)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:10:25 -0500
...If any of the pressurized lines is cracking at the ends or otherwise leaky, they should all be replaced. There are kits available from...
Re: carburator for a '73 bus
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 Jul 95 8:54:51 MDT
...2) Check the vacuum line to the brake booster servo. On mine the rubber under the fabric outer cover was rotten and the source...
Re: Head Temperature gauge wiring sensitive?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 Jul 1995 22:09:54 -0700
...compartment and up the left side, through the hole for the brake lines under the dash, then up and out. 10 ft may be...
Re: missing messages in digest mode (long)
Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
Thu, 23 Oct 1997 10:56:42 -0400
...re Eurovan brake vibration (2) > 10. 02 mixture questions (2) > 11. Archieves location (2) > 12. vw/trek bikes fs (no vanagon content) > 13. Vanagon...
Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 8 Apr 2011 18:09:31 -0500
...set up .. > I just went to my FLAPS and got a brake line and fittings that was similar. > > Scott > www.turbovans.com > > > ----- Original Message...
Porsche 911 Powered Vanagon For Sale
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:04:12 -0700
...The latest upgrades to Project Vanagon have been a nice set of VW South Africa Big Brakes up front, stainless steel brake hoses in...
Re: [Syncro] Rusty power steering lines
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Thu, 22 May 2003 07:35:10 -0700
...Is there any other good > > solution other than Frank Condelli's kit? Thanks. > > > > Karl > > > > If you would like to modify your subscription settings (including...
[FS] '89 Wolfsburg automatic passenger van
Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
Mon, 27 Oct 2003 09:49:35 -0600
...Items new since 1999 part and approx cost - labor my own Front wheel bearings and seals-Spring 1999-$51 Front brake rotors-Spring 1999...
1990 Passenger Vanagon for sale Charleston, SC
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Tue, 28 Jan 2003 05:02:19 -0500
...lines and was charged...It will freeze you out of the car! Coolant system has been flushed and refilled with proper coolant. Brakes have...
Engine alternative (inline four) a bit long
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:49:36 -0700
...I did do the normal Vanagon 'new to me' stuff when I first got the van...Gas lines, filters, pumps, brakes, new rad. new...
Re: What is a Hard Start Relay Kit? Who sells them?
Historical mailing list - Jack
Fri, 25 Jun 2004 10:04:48 -0800
...Bottom line: If the starter solenoid isn't working as designed, find what's wrong & fix it! Adding a relay is patching a problem...
Re: lugs and studs for alloy LONG- Project & quasi TRIP REPORT
Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
Sat, 3 Aug 2002 12:22:16 -0400
...What started this project was a desire to get better front brakes. The SA big brake kit using 10.8in ventilated rotors was the...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:23:10 -0400
...While doing this, check the front brake lines, > both the flex and the rigid lines for wear. Sometimes rubbing and > chafing occurs and you...
found some hidden vacuum leaks
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Wed, 11 Jan 2006 08:16:56 -0800
...Next, I found large cracks in the brake vacuum boster line that goes from the air intake distributor to the plastic line at the...
Fwd: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:34:07 -0700
...in the brake > line (brake pumps up a bit - he says it's always been like that, but > I've done brakes, cylinders, etc...
HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:19:01 -0700
...I saw a T in a line that looked like a vacuum line mounted to the top of the engine. So I took the...
Re: Procedure on my 85 Westy tank reseal
Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:43:01 -0400
...Put towel over > wheel/brake assembly. > > Disconnect negative lead at battery. > > Drain the fuel out of the tank by disconnecting the fuel line that...
Re: brake reservoir leak
Historical mailing list - Rich
Sat, 3 Oct 1998 13:37:20 -0700
...and nothing but new clear fluid is coming out of the brake line. When that happens you are done with that wheel and you...
Getting ready for Campbelltown, PA show!
Historical mailing list
Sat, 22 Apr 2000 17:40:46 EDT
...Projecktwzo lower fog light grille kit Power window kit Darrell's Famous Digitool SA 15" Alloy Wheels (on my van) SA grille (four round...
Re: Failing clutch master or slave?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:01:12 -0400
...sleeve kit. While I have the gearbox out I will also replace the slave cylinder and install a stainless steel clutch line. In two...
Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:42:22 -1000
at least brake fluid is soluble in water and common kitchen cleaner sprays. I hate it when I have to fix a tool first...
Friday Dumb stuff...but not in a Vanagon...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:23:26 -0700
Reading the post about being in the kitchen and having to scramble for the E-brake to halt the vehicle.....that brought back memories...
Re: badly rusted mystery part
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:53:48 -0800
...though. > > I put a rear disc brake kit on a syncro vanagon. > > i never liked how the brakes felt and worked. I tried bypassing...
Re: Parts Compatability
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 9 Mar 2005 09:50:23 -0600
...Park the machine, order the high pressure fuel line and injector hose kit, install them, test, and then and only then, allow it out...
Re: Procedure on my 85 Westy tank reseal
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:04:08 -0700
...Put towel over > > wheel/brake assembly. > > > > Disconnect negative lead at battery. > > > > Drain the fuel out of the tank by disconnecting the fuel line that...
Re: A minimal tool kit?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:50:28 -0500
...Power steering lines, AC lines, major engine works. But I believe you can replace any component like alternator, belts, hoses etc. This (except for...
Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine for sale too $900.
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Thu, 2 Sep 1999 07:26:57 -0400
...coolant lines catching fire. > > All in all when you do a swap like this you are on your own. You get the kit > and...
Re: reinstalling gas tank
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 4 Feb 2007 11:57:54 -0800
...gas tank and put the reseal kit in, and while there, > > > exchanged the long radiator and heater lines. put it back together > again, > > > but...
Wasserleaker -- we will soldier on, but how?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 30 Apr 2005 06:52:32 -0700
...I've got a full-time job, I'm a student and a father, yada yada yada, and the bottom line is that I...
Re: Spare Parts List - Input
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 08:55:22 -0700
...a small tool kit with basic tools, some wire, duct tape, brake fluid, coolant, oil and filter, fuel filter, fuel line and an assortment...
Re: vanagon Digest - 3 May 2018 to 4 May 2018 (#2018-135)
Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
Sat, 5 May 2018 11:51:33 -0400
...wrote: > > There are 9 messages totalling 306 lines in this issue. > > Topics of the day: > > 1. Brake fluid (6) > 2. roof top storage container...