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FS; '86 Syncro Gl Weekender in SE Pennsylvania $1200
Historical mailing list - Kerry Stanley
Wed, 10 Nov 2004 00:25:52 -0500
...Had a new receiver about that time, and compressor worked fine at that time. j.. Some seam rust mostly on near drivers door and...
Re: Vanagon Mania
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:30:50 -0500
...Go buy a spring compressor and you have more money into the job, than paying someone. Spend money on a few parts you don...
Re: Vanagon AC R-134A leaking
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Wed, 9 Oct 2013 20:08:48 +0000
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > If you haven't changed your rubber lines between the compressor and condenser, that is the very first thing I...
Re: First South African 2.6 engine conversion done!
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 19:36:53 -0700
...Complete exhaust > system, all supports and brackets, engine including > alternator and AC > compressor (R-134 type!), wiring and ECU, airbox, > clutch, flywheel, starter, > etc...
Re: Air Conditioner Question-Larry A
Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
Sat, 23 Feb 2002 15:52:27 -0800
...I suspect > > > that the ones at the compressor were leaking; > they > > were quite flat and > > > hard. I pumped the system down for a few...
Re: REAR AIR CONDITIONER
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 8 Apr 2010 21:00:05 -0700
...step 2 once the spring actually comes (it snowed last night in the friggin pacific north west !!!!!) once spring actually comes i will remove...
Re: clean & lube idle air control valve
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 16 May 2010 10:01:04 -0400
...The intermittent symptoms you describe can be caused by a bad coil or broken spring in the valve, a bad controller, or the controller...
Re: Stuck Cylinders
Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
Sun, 22 Oct 2000 18:03:04 -0700
...I used a stainless hose clamp for a ring > compressor, and used a screwdriver, a 1/4 inch ratchet set with extensions, > swivels, etc...
cutting up a vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Fri, 28 Nov 2003 15:27:44 -0500
...80.00 ** front and rear spring set 40.00 set of 4 ** air conditioning and all related parts compressor is frozen (core) all for...
Re: Front shocks replacement question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 24 Aug 2015 07:01:03 -0400
...he seemed to think they would come out safely without a spring compressor. Is that true? i thought folks here said it was needed...
Re: Repairing the piting in WBX heads.
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:51:18 -0500
...special?Just do it like in the Bentley? Just a valve spring compressor? Dont mix the parts up. No sweat.Where do I get...
Re: Front Berings, Shocks and Rear Brakes
Historical mailing list - k1cajun
Tue, 9 May 2000 23:28:16 -0500
...Looks like you need a spring compressor and a special tool to > get the front shocks out. Is this true?? How easy is it...
Re: help with brakes in SF.
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Thu, 13 Apr 2000 10:31:29 -0700
...Retaining spring compressor ($5) This little gizmo has two round ends that you use to push down the little round retaining clips to get...
Re: Intermittent smoke after stop signal wait...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 19 Oct 2013 17:24:34 -0700
...block...something about the valve stem seals....trying to 'make' a spring compressor to remove the valves and then giving up..it is probably...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
Sun, 16 Nov 2014 07:14:18 -0800
...Also, for a good off road ride you may consider progressive long travel springs. I have Schwenk springs on my Syncro and they are...
Re: First South African 2.6 engine conversion done!
Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 15:57:32 -0400
...Complete exhaust > system, all supports and brackets, engine including alternator and AC > compressor (R-134 type!), wiring and ECU, airbox, clutch, flywheel, starter, > etc...
Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:26:50 -0500
...When I see the Westies pull in here that are wallowing on their springs because of being overloaded, every inch of interior space is...
Fwd: a/c - Sorry
Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
Thu, 7 Sep 2006 16:00:53 -0400
...You must run the AC once a week or the ester oils dry up, the seals harden in the system and then leaks spring...
Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 14 Apr 2020 03:12:29 +0000
...Subie 2.2 conversion. Conversion came with a Subaru A/C compressor; my converter had to get a couple new lines made. Re-filled...
Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 7 May 2016 17:54:22 -0700
...If you have an air compressor get an impact wrench and socket. >> If not get (rent or borrow) an electric impact. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> -----Original Message...
Re: Vanagon AC R-134A leaking
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 4 Oct 2013 20:14:10 -0400
...Automotive systems leak a lot due to multiple connections, hoses, and the fact that the compressor has some type of shaft seal. Yes R...
FS: new 508 AC compressor in the box
Historical mailing list - dgak sdfhkasjfh
Thu, 8 Sep 2005 16:10:46 -0700
This compressor is for 1986 and a half and earlier vanagons. --- Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > There are 31 messages totalling...
Re: 2WD Beach Driving
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:28:29 -0500
...Have compressor to air back up just as you hit pavement. Mark the tire position on rims so you know if they slip. This...
Re: Front shocks replacement question
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 24 Aug 2015 12:38:38 -0600
...he seemed to think they would come out safely without a spring compressor. Is that true? i thought folks here said it was needed...
Re: New to list and to Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
Fri, 4 Feb 2011 14:15:31 -0500
...was pulled, I think I have a spare compressor too. I'm not sure about springtime, I want to clean and paint everything engine...
Re: Power locks that won't
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 7 Dec 1999 17:33:03 -0500
...I turn the key in the sliding door and it's like there's a spring action: I hear it click locked (and see...
Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 08:29:41 -0800
...When I see the Westies pull in here that are wallowing on their springs because of being overloaded, every inch of interior space is...
Re: Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Sun, 19 Jun 2016 15:17:58 -0700
...Really gotta have one and a compressor. Or just take it to some shop and say 'please just buzz these bolts off' . heck ..Honda...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
Tue, 2 Feb 2016 13:49:54 -0800
...Use a spring compressor to remove as much spring tension off of the arm as possible. When you go to reinstall the lower control...
Re: First South African 2.6 engine conversion done!
Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 19:27:04 -0400
...Complete exhaust system, all supports and brackets, engine including alternator and AC compressor (R-134 type!), wiring and ECU, airbox, clutch, flywheel, starter, etc...
Re: RE; rear brake shims
Historical mailing list - John C...
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:17:16 -0600
...2" raiser springs, shocks, bushings, bearings, CV's, brakes, spacers, wheels & tires, rust bullet paint etc... I was just over to the DIY car...
Re: [Syncro] First South African 2.6 engine conversion done!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 18:19:50 -0400
...Complete exhaust system, all supports and brackets, engine including alternator and AC compressor (R-134 type!), wiring and ECU, airbox, clutch, flywheel, starter, etc...
Re: [Syncro] First South African 2.6 engine conversion done!
Historical mailing list - Sullivan, Michael
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 14:35:18 -0500
...Complete exhaust system, all supports and brackets, engine including alternator and AC compressor (R-134 type!), wiring and ECU, airbox, clutch, flywheel, starter, etc...
Re: Do you want a Vanagon with a variable suspension????????????????
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Thu, 27 Jun 2002 03:41:51 EDT
In a message dated 6/26/02 8:29:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time, TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM writes: << Has anyone installed lowered springs on...
Re: 89 rebuild
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:34:36 -0700
...I hate the spring type ones.. and for sure don't use sharp edged american style ones.. get the right narrow , smooth against the...
Raising A Vanagon Syncro
Historical mailing list
Wed, 8 Nov 1995 23:36:05 -0500
...nothing more than a floor >jack and spring compressor to adjust. I truly figure this option would >not be significantly more expensive than the...
Re: clean & lube idle air control valve
Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
Mon, 17 May 2010 16:17:42 -0400
...The intermittent > symptoms you describe can be caused by a bad coil or broken spring in the > valve, a bad controller, or the controller...
Re: Front shocks replacement question
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:31:14 -0400
...he seemed to think they would come out safely without a spring compressor. Is that true? i thought folks here said it was needed...
Re: 15" wheels - what about spare?
Historical mailing list - Wognacious
Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:00:36 -0700
...Seems like there was some kinda spring steel thing in there before. Someone on the list mentioned this fix a while ago so it...
Re: Introductions and electrical questions
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 10:05:39 -0800
...I also placed a battery operated "tent light" over rail above the sliding door ($10 at Target.) Replace springs with springs sold by steve...
Re: First South African 2.6 engine conversion done!
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 16:01:59 -0400
...Complete exhaust > system, all supports and brackets, engine including alternator and AC > compressor (R-134 type!), wiring and ECU, airbox, clutch, flywheel, starter, > etc...
Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 09:32:35 -0800
...When I see > the Westies pull in here that are wallowing on their springs because of > being overloaded, every inch of interior space is...
Re: air suspension group purchase - status
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Wed, 15 Nov 2000 11:02:32 -0800
...Kit 1 contains air bags > only and kit 2 contains the air bags with compressor and a > dual-gauge control panel. Group purchase prices...
Re: Carat front blower repair
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Sat, 29 Nov 2014 12:30:15 -0500
What would happen if I first use my air compressor wand to blow out some of the dirt and dust before I spray lube...
Re: Front shocks replacement question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:01:56 -0400
...he seemed to think they would come out safely without a spring compressor. Is that true? i thought folks here said it was needed...
RE: A/C electrical shutoff by pressure...??
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Wed, 2 Jul 97 02:43:32 UT
...The low pressure switch keeps the compressor from running if the freon is lost or if the ambient temperature is too low. Hmmm... that...
WESTFALIA REFRIGERATOR BURPING & OTHER IRRATIONAL FEARS!
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Fri, 6 Nov 1998 23:21:18 -0500
...His suggestion for Westfalia owners and others who have these types of refrigerators is to remove them every Spring and invert them for 24...
Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
Sat, 7 May 2016 18:24:23 -0700
...If you have an air compressor get an impact wrench and socket. >> If not get (rent or borrow) an electric impact. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> -----Original Message...
Re: clicks in the front end
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 9 Mar 2006 23:13:54 -0600
...I have to replace the lower ball joint, is this something >>I >>can do without special tools like a spring compressor? >> >>Thanks, >>Andy Stalick >> >> >> >> >> > > > >
Re: automatic chainsRe: Snow chains
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:12:59 -0800
Did you check the specs? "Continuous duty 12 volt compressor, 1100 cubic inch air tank, 125 lbs for the chains and actuators" Buy a...
Re: Fwd: a/c - Sorry
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 7 Sep 2006 13:32:04 -0700
...You must run the AC once a week or the ester oils dry up, the seals harden in the system and then leaks spring...
parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
Sat, 10 Nov 2001 12:26:05 -0800
...I do not have the spring that puts tension on the throttle linkage and idle screw arms or the nut and washer that hold...
Re: Do AC hoses HAVE to be replaced on a 134a conversion?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 6 Jun 2011 13:09:09 -0400
...Next spring, charge it again and you are good to go. Just my experience. Every once and a while you run into a system...
Re: 15" wheels - what about spare?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 24 Jun 2005 20:05:49 -0400
...Seems like there was some kinda spring steel thing in there before. Someone on the list mentioned this fix a while ago so it...
Re: Carat front blower repair
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 29 Nov 2014 11:24:16 -0700
...Jowell wrote: > What would happen if I first use my air compressor wand to blow out some of the dirt and dust before I...
Re: R-134A retrofit (JC WHIPME content)
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 9 Apr 1999 07:57:47 -0500
...and my 87 van this spring. Also if needed napa has a seal kits for our van compressors for about $15. -----Original Message----- From...
Re: Turbo overpressure
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:58:57 -0400
If you can find me the compressor and turbine maps for the turbo it uses I can tell you. The simple answer is likely...
Re: 15" wheels - what about spare?
Historical mailing list - Wognacious
Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:13:30 -0700
...Seems like there was some kinda spring steel thing in there before. Someone on the list mentioned this fix a while ago so it...
RoadHaus - Reflections on 2003
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Sat, 7 Feb 2004 09:04:21 -0700
...Starter = 1 Fan Belts = 3 (tough Alaskan & Canadian roads) AC Compressors = 3 (still doesn't work) Water Pumps = 2 CV Repack (front) = 1 Transmission...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:26:49 -0500
...Also, for a good off road ride you may consider progressive long travel springs. I have Schwenk springs on my Syncro and they are...