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• Re: [WTB] Rocker Panels, 72'...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 1995 16:20:43 -0300
  ...There are two inner ribs + the outer rocker, check what you need. You need to do good work on sliding door side, else it...
• Slider window catch info
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 8 Jun 2021 21:48:10 -0400
  ...The outer piece easily came out. It looks like there might have been some type of adhesive there at one time. Anyone have some...
• Re: Oil filler tube HELP
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 14:10:27 -0400
  ...SOOOOO How do I separate the outer plastic tube from the metal tube that >bolts to the engine. I know that the inner plastic...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 19:41:03 -0700
  ...Remove the wheel flange and outer seal. Use a thin grease needle and place it through the rollers of the outer bearing. Pump in...
• Re: Outside Slider Handle ? 91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:18:46 -0500
  ...Comes right off if you pull on it. >> I can see the screw inside, but just realized that the inner and outer >> handles are...
• Re: Insulated pop top sleeve / cold weather boot/ heating/ insul...
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 19:48:40 EDT
  ...Something that wont absorb water something that repels it even! That poly filler sounds good too! Maybe nylon rain coat material for the outer...
• How do I tighten my adjustable armrest?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 19:11:38 EDT
  I have a 87 with the adjustable armrests with no plug in the outer part. How do I get to those two little screws...
• Re: '89 vanagon poor engine performance
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 19:07:48 -0400
  ...A lot of times people try to crimp on a generic sensor and short the center conductor to it's outer shield. Ken Lewis...
• Kelty Carport Pics
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:49:50 -0300
  ...http://picasaweb.google.com/sakow86/KeltyCarport I had it in the "up" and "down" positions, and attached to both the gutter and the outer...
• Re: replacing engine mounts
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 22 May 2005 11:09:29 -0700
  ...On the outer mounts, remove the 10mm bolt going throug the bearer. The bearer will then fall out (after you loosen the end bolts...
• NVC- Eriba Puck Hub/Spindle source?
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:28:53 -0400
  Hi all- just had the curbside wheel bearings disintegrate on my 1968 Eriba Puck while down on the NC Outer Banks. I heard a...
• Re: CV joint replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 13 May 1999 17:41:59 -0500
  ...How do I decide which right side CV joint needs to be >replaced, inner or outer, or should they both be replaced? I am...
• Re: Outer CV Joint
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 May 2000 11:38:52 -0400
  ...s a little hard to get the hex >bolts on the outer CV. The only real trouble comes if you strip one out. Otherwise...
• Re: Sliding door hinge rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:09:57 -0500
  ...In '85, the hinge design changed a good bit, so I don't see a matching seal or number for the outer hinge seal...
• Re: Dead Yellowtop house battery
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:58:30 -0400
  ...If this is one where you have to cut the terminals, you did reconnect the inner and outer parts of the cut terminals, yes...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 12:08:37 -0700
  ...aviation biz it was "600MPH Tape" ... > very robust/shiny aluminized-looking outer surface that was > pressed onto any surface ... and always stayed put. > bob...
• WTB: Headlight Assy, Door Drip Rails, Armrest
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 22:31:03 -0700
  ...Driver Side Headlight Assembly (inner and outer lights). May be interested in individual lights as well, if you have. Front Door "Drip Rail" Molding...
• Re: voltage stabilizer/gauges not working
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:35:45 +0000
  > > The voltage stabilizers on all three of my '84 models only use the outer > pins. The middle pin is in the air (no female...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 1 Jun 2015 14:09:43 -0400
  ...does the water > vaporize? Spray that axle nut and see if the water vaporizes more violently or less than the outer rim of the...
• Re: Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:00:12 -0700
  ...Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints > > > > Well, I did it to myself (someone even cautioned me about this) , back > > between Christmas...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 21:37:34 -1000
  ...remove seals, slip out inner > race of outer bearing, slip out spacer, flip over bearing case and knock > out the outer race with a...
• Re: Bus Depot EZ Awning Instructions
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:47:12 +0000
  ...are two slip tubes that slide over the outer horizontal tube to > attach the outer vertical poles/legs .I figured it out by laying...
• Re: front wheel noise
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 9 Jul 2011 08:10:02 -0700
  ...I found the > outer bearing seat was worn out on the right spindle. there was play > between the bearing and the spindle and evidence...
• Re: 87 Syncro CV Joint/ Spares List
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Mar 1997 22:01:22 -0400 (AST)
  ...The cage for the outer driver side CV joint is cracked. I called at >least 30 parts places this morning and found only 2...
• Re: What to keep on hand to not be stranded
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:46:02 -0600
  All of the parts mentioned....also an axle, front outer CV, CV boots, hose clamps of all sizes....minus a blown engine, I've...
• Re: GNATT 2nd call for participation! READ THIS! :)
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Mon, 03 Apr 95 15:15:22 EDT
  ...I for one can suggest perhaps driving/camping the Blue Ridge Parkway, or perhaps the Outer Banks... richard
• Allowable CV joint tolerance?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 22:50:46 -0800
  ...What is the allowable movement/wear on the CV? I have a front inner totally clean, and can move the outer race about 1...
• replacing front disc rotors
  Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:06:51 +0100
  ...to replace in pairs, then gotta drift out & then in inner & outer bearings ....list goes on. On an 86 Jetta it was an 1...
• Re: need Syncro Front Axels
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 07:00:25 +0000
  Hi, I have the complete 4 piece set of Syncro front inner & outer CV joints in new OEM Lobro boxes & related packaging. These are...
• brakes
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 21:00:29 -0500
  ...Are they worth cutting? They are not scorn, just small rust pits on the inner and outer edge. If not is there a vendor...
• help! with '85VGN sldg door
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Lewis
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 19:19:21 -0400
  ...I can see the inner race on the "post" and the outer race has dropped down below the track. TIA, JinNJ
• Re: Almost famous Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 14:15:13 EDT
  ...My heartlesspartsman, Bruce the Merciless, parted her out though her outer shell and equipment was in very good shape. BenT
• Re: weirdness x 2: RE: Another weird noise from rear (85 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 16:42:12 EST
  Has any one suggested to check the inner and outer roller bearings in the rear hub. I had a set go bad and chewed...
• Re: 12 volt outlet polarity?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 11:10:09 -0700
  ...am thinking center pole is positive...... > You are correct-- center positive, outer shell ground. Always good to do a "sanity check" with a voltmeter...
• Re: Rear wheel over half in muddy water. Need to repack bearings or ???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:26:47 -0700
  ...there have conventional outer grease seals, and non-sealed bearings. that was my concern ..water in the rear bearings. might not be a real...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 19:08:51 -0700
  ...remove seals, slip out inner > race of outer bearing, slip out spacer, flip over bearing case and knock > out the outer race with a...
• CV joint field notes;
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 14:24:01 -0800
  ...A chisel applied to the outer circumference of the head may also work. Change the joints gently-take them to a shop with a...
• Re: CV joint reversal?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:24:57 -0500
  ...There's a groove scribed on the outer race to identify the end that's normally facing the drive hub. I've reversed them...
• Re: Question about Tranny Oil out of the CV
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 19:31:58 +0100
  ...I've seen the same thing in outer CV joints, far away from the tranny. Smells like tranny juice too, real icky! PerL 87...
• Re: Use of standard CV axles on an automatic
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:43:24 +0000
  ...I will pick up the two outer joints that were inspected and restored by the mechanic, get some boots and keep them as spares...
• Re: Frig fixed but...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 04:06:25 +0000
  ...smal hole that is slightly off center goes on, then the outer peice goes on. I don't think it would go together wrong...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:12:56 -0700
  ...remove seals, slip out inner > race of outer bearing, slip out spacer, flip over bearing case and knock > out the outer race with a...
• which type of headlight upgrade would you recommend and why?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 11:50:49 -0600
  ...Purchase the (very) expensive European rectangular outer headlights that replace the original "like for like". Advantages: easy installation, compatible with my Vanagon "bra" Disadvantages...
• Re: Inner round SA headlights mounitng?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 16:16:24 -0500
  ...schrieb: >> Raimund, >> >> The inner lights get mounted to the chassis just like the outer ones. >> The only thing is that you need to drill...
• Re: new Listee
  Historical mailing list - dogsbody
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 16:04:36 -0700
  Rust around the outer wheel well arches, rust by the camp-mobile extrusions and lower rocker on the driver's side, rust by the...
• Re: Inner round SA headlights mounitng?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 13:13:59 -0800
  > Are the inner round SA-headlights mounted directly onto the > grille (if so, how?!) Or are they mounted to the chassis like > the outers...
• Seafoam for Squeaks?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 13:49:46 -0600
  Hearing the squeaks over speed bumps, etc from the outer corners. Thinking about jacking up front/back a little and spraying Sea Foam. Thought...
• Re: grooves in outer part of cv joint--replace?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fayne
  Thu, 4 Aug 2011 21:49:04 -0700
  ...grooves in outer part of cv joint--replace? > Hi, > > I have a cv joint apart (not because there was a problem, I swapping to...
• Audi / Golf and Vanagon auto transmissions ARE the same!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 19:30:49 -0800
  ...Vanagon inner 4 - outer 3 Audi Gas inner 5 - outer 3 Audi Diesel inner 4 - outer 3 Many different ATF cooling systems on the...
• Re: Help in northern Ontario...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:38:33 -0700
  ...True, the spindle diameter is larger for the outer bearings on the improved spindle. This is first I've heard that it changed mid...
• Re: Source for reliable axle assemblies
  Historical mailing list - John Seehorn
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 17:03:52 -0500
  ...I did check for loose bolts and found a couple loose on the RH side outer. I'm positive they were tight at installation...
• seat help needed
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 25 Sep 96 18:14:44 EDT
  ...The innermost runner is ready to go but the outer runner is completely stuck. I know somebody's dealt with this before, how can...
• rotating cvs and axles from left to right
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 14 May 2002 14:58:14 -0700
  ...can i rotate the cv's from side to side of the car? or what about just from inner to outer? thanks matthew 86...
• How important are those two-hole washers?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Thu, 1 Jun 2006 12:04:25 -0700
  ...Empited out my solvent tank and found the little two hole washer things that were originally on bolts holding the outer CV's and...
• SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 16:27:26 -0800
  I have a customer on a trip in Guatemala in dire need of the outer dust seals or rebuild seal kit for the SA...
• Re: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:01:25 -0500
  ...For me, the simplest mental image is to picture a string cut and fit to the inner circumference, being then strung along outer circumference...
• Re: Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Mike B.
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:47:42 -0500
  ...on removing the outer 46mm nut on the axle, yada, > yada, yada. He says this is the "short version" of how to do this...
• Sea to Mountain Trek..VWs in NC (1997)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Aug 96 17:08:44 EDT
  ...taking a week to travel up the outer banks, then through the piedmont and up into the mountains possibly around boone, down to asheville...
• Re: Fixed: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 21:04:06 -0800
  On 12/2/2014 8:53 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > The two outer terminals. There is a positive and a negative. Marked as such...
• Re: Right Rear Wheel Growl 85-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 May 2006 08:03:09 -0400
  ...Got > me thinking that it may be either one of the wheel bearings (inner > or outer, or maybe both). . . .or could maybe be caused...