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Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:23:43 -0700
...the mods are) The locking rearaxle is standard, while the 100% lock up front is option." I would guess that the HD cv-joints...
Re: Replaced auto tranny doesn't work. Advice needed!
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:59:41 -0700
...valve body...If that fails, all the van will do is lock up in Rev..or feel like it because the plunger (can't...
Re: Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 17:04:02 +0000
...So, why is some of this worth noting? From an emergency stopping perspective the stock brakes working properly can lock up the original tires...
Re: Snow handling of 412
Historical mailing list - Ian X
Mon, 17 Feb 2003 07:02:55 -0800
...Just don't lock up the front wheels by > braking too much when > you're trying to steer. My '76 bus did much better...
Re: Too Much (Vanagon) Information; was: Re: California Camper Tops Vs. VW Camper tops
Historical mailing list
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:10:03 -0700
...For one thing, opening a folder that large will almost lock up Outlook Express. I figure a half-hour a day for the next...
Re: AC INOP 1988 GL WBX 2.1
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:14:33 -0400
...Freeze and block the expansion valve and you can create excessive head pressure and even lock up the compressor. If the belt or clutch...
Re: Subaru wbx reliabilty
Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
Wed, 20 Feb 2002 09:24:26 -0800
...Two folks I have spoken with had their great, reliable >Subie-boxer lock up on them due to lack of oil. Several others have...
Re: Some brake tech/ideas (long)
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:41:52 -0700
...Once your brakes are capable of making your wheels lock up, then you look towards your tires for better braking.. I have not yet...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] leaking head gasket ?
Historical mailing list - mike twombley
Wed, 21 Jan 2004 10:06:07 -0800
...severly >> overheated. (Having said that, MANY people drive them till they lock up). >> My brother has a TD Quantum. this is exacty the same...
Re: (new to list!) tranny stuck in gear!
Historical mailing list - Bill Transue
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 18:07:15 -0700
...Even got the van to pop back in gear, only to have it lock up after a few miles of driving. I'm happy...
Re: Subaru wbx reliabilty
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 20 Feb 2002 09:40:48 -0800
...Two folks I have spoken with had their great, reliable > Subie-boxer lock up on them due to lack of oil. Several others have...
Re: Question about ignition timing..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:58:23 -0700
...When it overheated it would just seize up solid...the back wheels would lock up and I'd clutch it over to the shoulder...
Re: Syncro Critic
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:25:57 -0700
...degree. ( in most 2WD rear wheel drive cars you can just lock up the fronts under heavy braking if traction is less than idea...
Re: Replaced auto tranny doesn't work. Advice needed!
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:19:01 +0000
...valve body...If that fails, all the van will do is lock up > in Rev..or feel like it because the plunger (can't...
Re: Vanagon.com - world's best vanagon web-site??
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Wed, 16 Feb 2000 08:04:42 -0800
...A similar search in our own archieves would probably just lock up the machine. 2. All of the FAQ pages are organized and easily...
Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:12:08 +1300
...Right now I bet you >CAN'T lock up the front wheels as you don't have a big enough clamping area >and a...
Re: Brake locks up in reverse
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 27 May 2012 23:16:01 -0700
...If it is a sudden snap >>>>> type hard lock up look into the tranny. >>>>> >>>>> Dennis >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Re: Table leg hole?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 5 May 2021 10:18:27 -0500
...The several holes lock the table from swinging out in travel or lock >>> up in useful positions when camped. Pin out and all works...
Re: Subiegon/Vanaru Gas Mileage
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:15:13 -0800
...The automatics really suffer do to the lack of a lock up > torque converter. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Re: Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 23:37:24 -0600
...Often rear wheel lock up even on dry pavement was limiting factor. Some magazine testing demonstrated this. As such the real limitation to "stopping...
Re: '91 Carat AC - again!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 29 Sep 2016 20:30:43 -0500
...port in the Receiver dryer and the system > went into hydraulic lock up. The compressor is probably toasted also. Look > for bubbles in the...
Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:29:26 -0700
...the mods > are) The locking rearaxle is standard, while the 100% lock up front is option." > > I would guess that the HD cv-joints...
Re: 2.1L engine failure - Update #2
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 2 Jun 2010 13:52:16 -0700
...I wonder what effect that kind of lock-up might've had on the crank bearings and so on? Cya, Robert -----Original Message----- From...
Was Brake Rotor Squeal. Now tuning and timing research
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sat, 9 Jun 2001 08:04:10 -0800
...This actually hurts my mileage since the vanagon automatic has a stall speed torque convertor at 3200 RPM, and the real lock up isn...
Re: Table leg hole?
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 5 May 2021 11:42:27 -0700
...The several holes lock the table from swinging out in travel or > lock > >>> up in useful positions when camped. Pin out and all works...
=?US-ASCII?Q?RE:_Bluestar_project.no_start_yet?=
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 11 May 2013 18:59:10 -0400
...Yes you can hydraulically lock up the engine this way. Then when you can't get it to crank you can push start the...
Re: Table leg hole?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Wed, 5 May 2021 13:05:28 -0500
...The several holes lock the table from swinging out in travel or lock >>>> up in useful positions when camped. Pin out and all works...
Re: Radio codes : more info. (FISH)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 24 Nov 2002 16:05:17 -0800
...is one won't lock up after four failed coding attempts. It works perfectly. The CD-changer boosts amp power , and the sound is...
Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:26:40 -0500
...Usually you can free them up for a short time and then they will lock up on you again. I usually just replace them...
Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Thu, 12 May 2011 20:57:41 -0400
...You need to get this >>checked out and repaired very soon as the pump can lock up and fry >>your engine in less than...
Re: Some brake tech/ideas (long)
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:16:07 -0700
...Once your brakes > are capable of making your wheels lock up, then you look towards your > tires > for better braking.. > I have not yet...
Re: Tranny Whinning in 84 Westy?
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:53:19 -0600
...Tranny > failures > > can also have risks beyond the simple "I got stuck and need a tow". > Failures > > can even include wheel lock-ups (that...
Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? (and some trip pics)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 11 May 2013 18:46:47 -0400
...Under brake lock up conditions, there's an *extremely slight* tendency for the rear to move to the side. But that could be the...
Re: master cylinder (p-mail)
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:29:42 -0800
...I doubt I could lock up the wheels. Here's another little twist to this whole equation: On the bottom of my master cylinder...
Re: Table leg hole?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Wed, 5 May 2021 09:02:00 -0700
...The several holes lock the table from swinging out in travel or > lock > >> up in useful positions when camped. Pin out and all works...
Re: Subaru wbx reliability
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Wed, 20 Feb 2002 09:56:45 -0800
...Two folks I have spoken with had their great, reliable >> Subie-boxer lock up on them due to lack of oil. Several others have...
Re: Subaru wbx reliabilty
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 21 Feb 2002 22:34:37 +1200
...Two folks I have spoken with had their great, reliable >Subie-boxer lock up on them due to lack of oil. Several others have...
Re: Syncro Tire Inflation VS the VC
Historical mailing list
Sun, 27 Apr 1997 13:06:22 -0700
> >- a difference of greater than ~5 RPM across the coupling will initiate lock > >up process. Such a difference occurs with 3mm tread wear diff...
Re: Braking Distance
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 03:36:29 +0000
...I sped up to the target speed, hit the brakes when I got to my marker and braked hard but did not lock up...
Re: Table leg hole?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 6 May 2021 20:18:32 -0400
...The several holes lock the table from swinging out in travel or lock >>>>> up in useful positions when camped. Pin out and all works...
Re: Replaced auto tranny doesn't work. Advice needed!
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:50:05 -0500
...valve body...If that fails, all the van will do is lock > up > > in Rev..or feel like it because the plunger (can't...
Anyone got a bike rack or towing hitch?
Historical mailing list - Clark Carr
21 Apr 97 16:53:27 EDT
...It not only will hold and securely lock up both bikes and boards but it has this way cool tilt down feature that lets...
Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 7 Apr 2010 20:58:04 -0400
...You need to get this > >> checked out and repaired very soon as the pump can lock up and fry > >> your engine in less than...
Re: Automatic Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Mon, 24 Feb 2003 20:21:50 -0500
...Seems they >> slip about 10% normally, and can't really beat that without a lock-up >> device. From the book, that looks like a...
Re: Peloquin torque biasing differential
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 2 Nov 2009 21:36:54 -0800
...I do want to point out that 'most lockers' do not lock up from lack of > use, but rather, it is the vacuum actuator...
Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
Historical mailing list - dylan
Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:35:30 -0800
...free them up for a short time and then they will lock up on you again.� I usually just replace them.� I know they...
Re: .................... and vanagons
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:45:16 -0800
...It's not a lock-up torque converter so there is probably always some power/effeciency loss there......but it is an early version...
Re: Subaru wbx reliability
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 20 Feb 2002 10:04:04 -0800
...Two folks I have spoken with had their great, reliable > >> Subie-boxer lock up on them due to lack of oil. Several others have...
For Archives: replacing transmission drive shaft seals
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:17:49 -0600
...You'll need to lock up either the wheel and other times turn it (to remove and tighten the CV joint bolts) or the...
Re: Some brake tech/ideas (long)
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 01:30:15 +0000
...Once your brakes >>are capable of making your wheels lock up, then you look towards your >>tires >>for better braking.. >> I have not yet...
Re: Bostig engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:26:47 -0700
...and traditionally ...........for ordinary slush box automatics ( which the vanagon one is - an old fashioned non-lock up torque converter, only 3 speeds, no...
Re: Subaru wbx reliabilty
Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
Sun, 24 Feb 2002 02:35:19 -0500
...Two folks I have spoken with had their great, reliable >Subie-boxer lock up on them due to lack of oil. Several others have...
Re: sucks in snow!
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 1 Dec 2005 19:10:53 -0500
...How much braking you can do before your wheels lock up. How fast can you turn before your vehicle starts to slide. When you...
Re: 2.1L engine failure - Update #2
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Wed, 2 Jun 2010 17:45:41 -0400
...I wonder what effect that kind of lock-up might've had on the crank bearings and so on? Cya, Robert -----Original Message----- From...
Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:44:34 -0700
...You should be able to get on the brake pedal hard enough that on drive pavement at 50 mph you could lock up the...
Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 9 Mar 2006 10:51:13 -0600
...If you assemble the >bearings and the outer ring through the backside it will lock up. > > I'm guessing there is just a flaw...
Re: Fridae Question about ignition timing..
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:38:20 -0700
...When it |overheated it would just seize up solid...the back wheels would lock up and |I'd clutch it over to the shoulder...
Re: Trip Report: Westywoman has risen again!
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:51:41 -0400
...This can cause the compressor to lock up, throw the belt and take the water pump belt along with it. I know this from...
Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 3 May 2009 13:06:56 -0700
...When the rears lock up first, as in an unladen pickup truck, the fronts are still retarding motion while the rears are not, so...
Re: Some brake tech/ideas (long)
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:05:24 -0700
...Once your brakes > >>are capable of making your wheels lock up, then you look towards your > >>tires > >>for better braking.. > >> I have not yet...