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• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 14:45:52 -0500
  GOOD ADVICE! another way to get the joint off is to use a punch on the center hole in the end of the axle...
• Do I REALLY have to check the endplay????
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 17 May 1998 15:23:40 -0700
  ...My manual says the endplay has to be checked anytime the flywheel is removed. My question is: Why? Since I'm going to torque...
• Re: Armrest removal
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 16:19:09 -0700
  ...the roll pin is flanged or flared on the top end and beveled or tapered on the bottom end. The tapered end must be...
• Re: Fuel filler tube issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 00:06:55 -0400
  ...Does anyone know if the floaty ball end piece can be removed from the end and installed on filler tube made pre 1988? Specifically...
• Re: cv-joints. a tale of sleezy bars for cv's.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 94 10:40:34 PDT
  ...flip the axles end for end so that the "other faces" of the cv joints are taking the wear (when driving forward!). Maybe get...
• Re: ventilation controls
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 May 2016 19:30:00 -0400
  ...Move the cable sheath where it attaches at one end or the other. Held on with spring clips at the box end, clamping plates...
• Re: End of the list?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 5 Jun 2015 08:35:30 -0400
  At 08:33 AM 6/5/2015, Lovemyairedales wrote: >Please don't end the list before I get a chance to sell my vanagon...
• Re: Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Marie Whitehead
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 10:53:16 -0500
  I have an '86 Vanagon and I also need a rear bumper and end caps. I backed into a lowlying boulder recently. Mine is...
• Re: CV Relubrication 85-1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 29 May 2006 17:37:19 -0700
  ...repack the upper > cv shaft end joints with lithium grease? > > When repacking the upper cv shaft joint end with new grease, is it required...
• RE: Embarassing moment: '79 westy on fire
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 18:14:06 -0700
  ...Instead he hooked up one end of a jumper to one end of the battery. The jumper is the kind we use when our...
• Exhaust struts
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 May 1999 12:25:13 -0400
  ...The braze repairs I've made to rusting ends have been very durable (folded light sheet metal over the end, then fill in with...
• Re: CV Joint Swapping
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 13:05:39 -0400
  ...Wrong! Whattayamean, wrong? Seriously, I did swap mine end for end >keeping the same axle on each side. Will something go wrong because of...
• Funny front-end noise
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 19:54:41 -0800
  ...tube or rod attached to something at one end, banging with the other loose end. This only seems to happen when the van is...
• Re: Waterboxer longevity
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 09:11:12 EDT
  ...1.9l bottom ends hold together over 200k miles without chucking a rod. Usually the top end on these motors gets pretty tired by...
• Re: Installing Rear Hatch Struts?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 15:47:04 -0500
  Actually, for the "Band" on the big end ... you'd probably be able to just pry it outward until the strut releases ... and not...
• Shocks for '71 bus
  Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
  Thu, 2 Nov 1995 12:40:38 MST
  Anyone know of a cheap shock for the front end of a '71???? (preferably from sears since they owe me some cash). I don...
• Re: NAPA Transmission Drain Plug "Tool"
  Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 12:43:49 -0700
  I cut mine off with a hacksaw and it works great. <snip> > The short end was too long to get at the check level...
• VW PHOTO CALENDAR VOTING - LAST CALL ... ENDS TONIGHT @ MIDNIGHT MST
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 09:27:51 -0700
  Volks, VW PHOTO CALENDAR VOTING - LAST CALL VOTING ENDS TONIGHT @ MIDNIGHT MST CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO SEE PHOTOS AND CAST YOUR BALLOT...
• Anybody parting out late model (2.1) Vanagon FRONT END?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 09:21:47 -0800
  Anyone got a front end for or 2.1 they are parting out? Thanks Kevin __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has...
• Re: It's the annoying little things...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:00:02 +0000
  ...The stud end circlip might be sourced, at least approximated , at > flaps. > > Alistair > > > > > > On Jul 23, 2015, at 8:41 AM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000...
• Rust on Vanagon ... The Never Ending Battle!
  Historical mailing list - Hajasz
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 18:59:57 -0400
  In my never ending battle against rust, the enemy has gotten a foothold in the gap where the roof ends the rear hatch lid...
• Floor Jack-jacking points for the front end
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 10 May 2002 08:34:38 -0700
  ...Ive been jacking the front end, right at the sub frame where the steering bracket is mounted, dead center. Im afraid its too much...
• Re: Ball joints and steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:26:34 -0800
  ...This set is good for all kinds of front end stuff: http://tinyurl.com/2zybcy >Thanks for the info. Can the outer tie rod...
• '86 odo fix mit pix (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:06:36 -0800
  ...I will refer to the 1 end (left)of things and the 6 end (right) of things in my procedure. For most of the...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 15 May 2013 10:55:41 -0700
  ...a euro version with solid-ends bar on one side ( right side I think ) , rubber mounted ends on the other bar, and big rubber...
• Re: tie rod boots on '91 campmobile
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 28 May 2011 20:37:07 -0500
  ...I'll get some boots for the tie rod ends and get them installed, then. Will I have to realign the front end afterward...
• Re: Should I rebuild the bottom end? Questions & photos.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 17:56:00 -0700
  ...That'll extend the life of the bottom end.. check crankshaft end play too. - 'if' you just want to freshen up the bottom some...
• Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0, 150 Amps is on target
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:02:23 -0500
  ...Last time that I used welding cable for battery connections I used a crimping tool with copper lugs for the starter end of the...
• lower end was Head Job
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:50:59 -0500
  Stuart and John Stuart wrote Your bottom end is serviceable if it has less than 200,000 miles, I have pulled alot of these...
• Re: Looking for convex mirrors for Vanagon - shorter url
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 17:19:06 -0500
  ...You'll have to make sure to add it to the end of the URL. > (Can anyone remind me how to force the whole...
• Re: Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:33:56 -0400
  ...It hangs clear of the motor in a protected area, and the >plastic boot extends well past the end of the clip, not like...
• Re: 2nd try- Starter disassembly question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 14:27:32 -0500
  If you're asking what I think you are, there's a cap at the end held by 2 screws. Remove that cap and...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 9 May 2015 15:42:32 -0400
  The gasket should appear as this and same direction, left end of the photos is the belt end: http://www.partsplaceinc.com/products/product...
• giubo end of stock propshaft
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 8 May 2011 19:09:11 -0700
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/05/08/giubo-end-of-vanagon-syncro-propshaft/ alistair
• re: lifting syncros for bleeding radiator
  Historical mailing list
  16 Dec 95 12:42:00 CST
  BETTER LIFT THAT FRONT END MORE THAN 40 "mm" IF YOU WANT TO BURP THE COOLING system. as for lifting the front end using...
• Re: performance tires
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 11:33:35 -0500
  "breaking loose the rear end" So, what exactly does it mean to break ones rear end loose??? Just curious. _______________________________________________ Patrick Luther Larsen Water Center...
• Re: BUMPER END PIECES
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 00:34:00 EDT
  In a message dated 4/10/02 3:54:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > HOW MUCH ARE THE BUMPER END...
• CV JOINTS; IS THERE A INSIDE/OUTSIDE DIFFERENCE?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 19:40:22 EDT
  ...One side has a groove machined into it about 1/4 inch from one end. Does it matter which side goes to the end...
• WANTED: westy poptop seal and LF or RR chrome bumper endcap
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 May 2003 10:50:39 EDT
  anyone have a cheap good used LF or RR bumper endcap for chrome bumper vans? also looking for a poptop seal, if anyone has...
• Re: WBX 2.1 L Crankshaft End Play Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 21:15:24 -0600
  Thanks Volks! I think I will try and get it back together as it comes off - and keep whatever end play there is at...
• Re: heavy duty starter cables - UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 09:59:07 -0800
  ...The > crux of the situation was getting good connectors on the ends. I ended up > having to machine a connector and soldering it in...
• Re: Rear-Ended !!
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 10:11:28 -0400
  ...Rear-Ended !! > > Just got rear ended the other day. The big chromey bumper on my '85 Westy was > hit directly in the middle and...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:35:38 -0700
  ...One end has a welded on yoke with a conventional U-joint and a flange that bolts to the front differential. The tranny end...
• Front End Alignment?
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 17:09:01 -0700
  ...know, I know...) Last fall, after having a brake job & front end work, I got the van realigned. Should I do it again before...
• Re: Front end vibration
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 22:00:58 EDT
  ...One item which is sometimes overlooked is the condition of the inner tie rod end. If all else fails, you might be a candidate...
• Re: Flipping Axles to Maximize CV Joint Wear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:23:16 -0700
  ...According to Van Cafe either swapping side-to-side but not flipping end for end .. OR swpping side-to-side and flipping-end-to...
• Sliding door - lubing
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 1 Oct 1996 23:28:48 -0700
  ...at the bottom track where all the cr*p scraped off yer shoes ends up - use a soft dowel w/ a rag damp w...
• Re: Errors in CV Rotation Article at Volkscafe website
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 10:25:09 -0800
  ...Say you have the left side axle in your hands, left hand on the wheel end, right hand on the tranny end. The tranny...
• Re: Replacement engine space
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 22 Jan 1999 00:37:02 -0500
  ...of a 4.2 Jag engine mounted mid-ship, followed by a Chevy 350 auto and ending in that delightful Jag rear end. BOB
• Re: (f) no content: End of the World and Vanagon timetable.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 01:25:32 EDT
  Wouldn't ya know it - just when we get a long weekend, the world ends. Jeez. Greg & Val 86 Syncro Weekender (ready to surf...
• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:16:21 -0600
  I believe the flimsy end caps are there to break rather than the metal bumper or body. At $10 each to replace, alot cheaper...
• Re: Tie Rod ends and Rear trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 29 May 2012 12:28:57 -0500
  Speaking of tie rod ends - recently replaced them on both my roadable vans - the two '88 GL's. I used Meyle on on and...
• Re: Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 19:11:29 +0000
  ...Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers > > > Anyone ever purchase and install those large tube bumpers and rear/front end > > (Like the ones used on SUV�s...
• Front end seems wrong (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 21:42:39 +0000
  ...Front end seems wrong Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 21:39:34 +0000 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset...
• Re: Installing an adjustable armrest
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 17:12:35 -0600
  ...With all the movement of the arm, I felt that it "could" work its way out if driven upward with the flared end downward...
• Re: Coolant pipe end repair
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 8 Sep 2014 13:53:26 -0700
  ...Coolant pipe end repair When your pipes blow out on the side of the road , you will see what a bad idea that is...
• More Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 13:18:34 -0500
  ...How does the cable attach to the lever on the new one? The end of the cable is bent into an "L" shape, and...
• Floppy drive for Sony digital camera wanted
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 09:18:40 +1200
  ...an NP-series battery with a bare contact at the "blank" end opposite the end with 2 sunken round contacts. -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans...
• Sunday help needed
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 11:38:40 -0400
  ...Things happened so fast, that I did not note which end was down. Look like slotted end should go down. Is this correct? The...
• bunch of Vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Benjamin
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 15:49:57 -0800
  I just had a junkyard chop the front end off an 86 Vanagon becuase I need front end sheet metal. They didn't pull...