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• RE: M.I.C...K.E.Y....
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 16:18:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I suppose I could tape the gap (I know that 1/2" is >big enough for mice), but wouldn't they just chew through...
• Re: Spark plug gap-Tire air!
  Historical mailing list - Mike B.
  Sun, 11 Mar 2012 08:52:05 -0400
  ...Spark plug gap >> >> I think the next time a tire shop offers to fill my tires with >> nitrogen, I'll ask for some of...
• Re: Piston Rings, HELP
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 23:47:55 -0400
  ...I have been using the "Gapes" piston rings with great success. They use a two piece second ring to eliminate the gap. Measurable reduction...
• Re: door speakers
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 19 May 2019 22:05:03 -0400
  ...I bent the screw tabs, pushed speakers inside, and sealed gaps with RTV. You won’t get magic from tiny speakers but at least...
• Re: top bed ladder?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Tevis
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:26:00 -0400
  ...they are very sturdy, powdercoated and store out of the way in the gap between the upper bunk and the pop top. if you...
• Re: Runaway Starter Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 15:20:33 -0600
  ...block to see if a spark > is there and will jump the 1/4 inch gap .. > no spark there means ignition is not happening.
• Westy Stove Grates
  Historical mailing list - Channell, Ralph
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 09:47:22 -0800
  ...Is there anywhere I can get some stove grate inserts to fill the annoying gap over the Westy stove burner? I have to fiddle...
• 3 pronged spark plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 12:37:26 -0700
  ...I'd never seen them before but figured the gap would be the same but 'even' for all 3 of them. Any comments or...
• Re: Cold Starts
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:26:03 -0800
  ...This will cause greater heating of > >the coil. > > > >Follow old, worn, high gap plugs with new, too tightly gapped plugs... > > > >tom > > > > > > > >------ > >Tom Ring K0TAR...
• What's Wrong With my Compression?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 20:56:28 -0700
  ...When I installed the liner I did not check the ring gaps for all rings. I did not align the gaps to a Y...
• Re:Engine seals
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 15:47:00 -0500
  ...It fit into a gap about 1" wide, and I assume that he just squeezed it into place, and jiggled it until the 'flanges...
• Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 15:29:45 -0800
  ...I think the worn throttle shaft holes cause a .002-.004 gap to be difficult to set.This with the throttle return spring pulling...
• Re: six guys update
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:59:30 -0700
  ...Payson reports that the gap seemed a little small. He readjusted to .018" > and re-timed the distributor by ear. > Early reports of the...
• Re: repeatedly blowing head gasket-what I found
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 20:02:35 EST
  Try snugging the head up to the case with no gasket and see how much of a gap there is. If its ripped after...
• Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 01:03:50 -0400
  ...Nothing wrong with a quarter-inch gap to see if you've got a nice fat juicy spark; but pulling away until it stops...
• Re: Syncro Powerflex UCA bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:40:42 -0400
  ...I'm just not sure the new eccentrics will make up the gap. Thoughts? -- Casey
• NON-DELIVERY of: Re: [f] Does anyone else have this problem?
  Historical mailing list - Lotus Mail Exchange
  Tue, 21 Feb 95 08:20 EST
  ...CN=Brian Gapco/O=Federal-Mogul @ Federal_Mogul because: No route found to server Notes1/Federal-Mogul from server NOTES2/FEDERAL-MOGUL. Check Server...
• driving to rio thanks
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 12:28:10 EST
  ...outside of the darian gap situation (could someone pleas elaborate on this), my biggest problem would be my dog. i don't know if...
• New 1.9 camshaft FS
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 14:02:46 -0500
  ...Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures Gapland, MD 21779 301.432.4645
• part needed
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Thu, 12 May 2005 19:23:49 -0700
  ...Danno Delaware Water Gap, PA 89' Jetta 86' Vanagon 79' Rocco' Discover Yahoo! Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news and more...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 16:12:33 -0400
  ...Had about 1/16" gaposis left. I finally took some rubber-like 1" tape and applied to the front and sides over the gap...
• Re: '82-2.0 teardown. help me find the knocking please
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:17:17 -0400
  ...if its the rod bearing, should I feel some sort of gap, even a tiny > bit? You could plastigage it. I don't think...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 2 Mar 2013 11:28:33 -0500
  ...Turned her off Usually this happens when one of your other keys gets into the gap and makes contact. Startling, isn't it? Yours...
• Re: total seal ring end gap on 95mm pistons?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sun, 3 Aug 2003 21:44:28 -0700
  ...Am in trouble, or since this is the gapless middle ring, am i pretty much ok? Apologies for all the minute questions - this is...
• Re: Spark plug gap-Tire air!
  Historical mailing list - Jim McGuckin
  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:35:18 -0500
  ...Spark plug gap >> >> I think the next time a tire shop offers to fill my tires with nitrogen, I'll ask for some of...
• Re: [vanagon] Hot Water for a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Sun, 11 Apr 2004 15:26:49 -0700
  ...Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 3333 Gapland Road Gapland, MD 21779 ph: 301.432.4645 -----Original Message----- Sitting in the woods thinking. Yeah I know...
• RE; under floor storage
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 26 May 2000 08:12:01 -0500
  ...However, I think a wood one may offer some problems, with a gaping hole in the floor, with nothing to supplement the missing sheet...
• Parking brake rod
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 07:42:34 -0700
  ...Danno Delaware Water Gap, PA 89' Jetta 86' Vanagon __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http...
• Re: Is the Type2 list down?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 16:39:35 -0500
  ...I made a template to add sheetmetal to Type 1 rear engine tin to (mostly) fill the gap in a later Bay-window body...
• FREE fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 15:28:45 -0400
  ...Free for pickup only in Gapland, Maryland. Don't ask me to ship them. Let me know before they go into the dumpster next...
• Re: 83 wasserboxer - valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 09:51:44 -0700
  There is not Bentley manual advice on "specs on valve clearance (adjusting valves and measuring gap w/ feeler gauge, e.g)" because these engines...
• Re: westy stove burner grate fillers
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 12 Aug 2023 09:47:47 -0700
  ...OR, has someone got their own design for a > nifty > > > gap > > > > filler? > > > > Spencer > > > > > > > > > >
• Re: Spark plug gap-Tire air!
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:16:19 -0500
  The partial pressure of nitrogen in the atmosphere is 70+ %. You aren't diluting much if you have to add a few psi. -craig...
• License Plates (Non VW)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Holmdahl
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 12:18:15 -0800
  ...Can anyone help, I collect license plates from all over Norht America and I have some gaps. Does anyone have any plates they would...
• Wiring Diagram
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Lewis
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 09:21:36 +0100
  ...I noticed that there is a big gap at the bus site between 1979-1990. If anyone out there feels generous, they might want...
• Re: Oil pump sealing questions...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 09:54:45 -0400
  ...the oil pressure is created between the plate and the gear...gap is everything over there... The Right Stuff is ok but thicker...so...
• Re: westy stove burner grate fillers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 12 Aug 2023 09:00:52 -0500
  ...OR, has someone got their own design for a nifty >>> gap >>>> filler? >>>> Spencer >>>> >>> >>
• Re: Late Split VDO Clocks..
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  1 Feb 1996 10:21:44 -0800
  ...As the clock ticks along the gap between these >"points" lessens until current is transmitted across the gab to reset a lever > (for lack...
• Re: Vanagon crash tests and crumple zones
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 10:37:12 -0600
  ...another car inevitably decides to overtake me and fill in the gap. Stan Wilder replys: I use these little rice rockets that can't...
• Re: Tune Up Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 03:43:49 EDT
  ...Upon inspecting them, it appears that Bosch pre-gaps them for you. They claim that the mileage and the overall running smoothness can be...
• Nice '86-up bar / mask for sale
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 21:41:14 -0500
  ...Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures Gapland, MD 21779 301.432.4645 office
• Re: Idea for gauge placement
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:50:13 -0600
  ...slots" in that location, to make it fit, then fill the gaps somehow: http://www.dakotadigital.com/img/odydimensions.gif Bob> > http://www.dakotadigital...
• Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:17:54 -0700
  ...No > obvious gaps or things like that. > > Thanks, > -Damon > Check any boots or rubber fittings for cracks or air gaps from the aircleaner on...
• Re: Transmission swap problems: 86 tranny onto 83 engine.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 15:53:07 -0500
  ...I can't tell you exactly how big the > gap was and can't remeasure now since my son is not avail for a...
• Re: Vanagon crash tests and crumple zones
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 00:42:59 EST
  ...the car I am following, but some damn, unpredictable fool in another car inevitably decides to overtake me and fill in the gap. Rich
• Re: Folding Mid Seat
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 11:03:42 EDT
  ...why are you selling the covers for the floor tracks? you will have big gaps in your floor then. unless you dont have your...
• Re: Crankshaft Endplay / Shim question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 6 Dec 2006 05:56:14 -0500
  ...Thicker shims or more shims increase end play (increase the gap). If you were to bolt the flywheel on without enough play (movement) the...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 14:41:11 -0600
  ...Had > about 1/16" gaposis left. I finally took some rubber-like 1" tape and > applied to the front and sides over the gap...
• Re: purpose of throttle valve adj.
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 10:36:28 -0500
  ...In adjusting my gap > setting this week to fall w/in specs (.002 - .004") and having a hard time > with it before successs, I...
• Fi cleaners
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Sun, 28 Jun 1998 13:50:06 -0700
  ...you.I did also and works great.Had problem with plug gap seems engine ran better at .0044 than at the normal .0028 after...
• Re: ok, so it's not Fryedaye ... :)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 18:30:13 +1200
  ...5,610,470 >Shockwave * Pre-Gapped * Focused Spark >Ultra Sonic Spark Plugs Increase Engine Horsepower / Gas Mileage 20 % >GUARANTEED!!!! Yeah, and you don't...
• Campgrounds near Asheville?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Pryor
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 00:10:31 -0400
  ...Honda on a small trailer behind my '82 Westy to the VJMC Rally at the AG Center. (vjmc.org) Thanks, Bob Pryor Gap, PA
• Automatic trans conversion FS
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 11:36:26 -0400
  ...Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures Gapland, MD 21779 301.432.4645 office
• Re: New generation of vw busses (T5 photos)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 20:26:16 -0700
  The 6" to 8" gap between the bottom of the windshield and the "hood" looks odd, to me. The rear looks a little like...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 07:04:18 -0400
  ...it > open at the perimeter of the "saddle" and weld in metal to bridge the > gap...basically adding to the fuel capacity.... doable? > > chris >
• Re: Adjust Rear Bed? (and rear seat re-foam pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:11:28 -0700
  ...at bottom of bed, you can see a 3/4" - 1" gap between bottom of bed and storage frame. From another POV, here's...
• Re: Vanagon spring height differences?
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:01:05 -0800
  ...It sits high, but I think that year specially it > looks like there was some major gapish in the wheel wells. > I know that...
• Re: Power loss still in '85
  Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 09:57:35 -0800
  ...Sometimes you can see them in the daylight or even hear the 'snapping' sound of the spark jumping a gap it shouldn't. Allan...
• Shrinking Seals
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 23:16:26 -0800
  ...vanagon is ok, but every window on the '90 Fox has gaps almost 1/2" from plastic shrinkage. I'd like to make it...
• Re: Hydro lifters (# of turn)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:00:19 -0400
  yes, but the whole engine, including all the gaps and holes, expand with increasing temperature. if all the materials were the same, and the...