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Re: Table leg hole?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Thu, 6 May 2021 21:41:37 -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: Big brake conversion
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 8 Jul 2009 10:11:13 -0700
...If you put big ole six piston Brembos on the front of a van you can probably lock up the rears even with the...
Re: [WetWesties] WTB driver's side seat belt latch
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:57:46 -0700
...Any acceleration or deceleration in any direction actually, I think, should make it lock up. Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: Matthew Snook To: 'wetwesties wetwesties...
engine seized, sad day...
Historical mailing list - Kevin and Heather
Fri, 22 Mar 2002 16:42:05 -0700
...garage; soon as I let out the clutch, the rear tires lock up and squeel like the Dukes of Hazards. Quick call to the...
Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 09:27:55 -0400
...small combustion gas leak into the cooling system which would eventually lock up the system and cause the van to overheat. This theory was...
Re: master cylinder (p-mail)
Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:14:25 -0500
...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: Copy of: Re: Dead Deer on a Syncro
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Sun, 8 Dec 1996 19:09:14 -0500 (EST)
...when one slams the brake on a wet road...all four lock up tight... i know i wont be able to stop in time...
Diff Lock Air Switch Importation (& other special syncro parts)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 28 Aug 2001 11:30:08 -0400
...plunger that goes into the transmission and cause the differential to lock up. This is the VDO factory part that comes stock on most...
Re: Table leg hole?
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Thu, 6 May 2021 20:44:19 -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: Table leg hole?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Thu, 6 May 2021 20:56:33 -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...
'57 Deluxe Update!
Historical mailing list - Mike White
Fri, 13 Oct 1995 09:45:39 MST
...Besides this, and the fact that you just don't slow down that much when pressing hard, the rear right wheel will lock up...
Re: Braking Distance
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:03:57 -0400
...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: Syncro Critic
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:35:18 -0500
...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: questions about electric locks
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Tue, 9 Jul 2002 00:24:33 +0200
...You can continue to use the door that works, to lock up the whole car... what is most likely happening is that the spring...
Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 5 Jul 2015 01:54:52 -0400
...The shoes can heat up and expand causing the drag to get even worse and the cycle will continue until the brakes lock up...
Re: engine seized, sad day...
Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
Fri, 22 Mar 2002 15:58:37 -0800
...garage; soon as I let out the clutch, the rear tires lock up and squeel like the Dukes of Hazards. Quick call to the...
Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:22:41 -0500
...small combustion gas > leak into the cooling system which would eventually lock up the system and > cause the van to overheat. This theory was...
Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 3 May 2009 07:04:44 -0700
...The trick is to 'balance' the system so that as the front wheels lock up, so do the rear...Of course, this is a...
Re: .................... and vanagons
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:56:37 -0700
...a manual transission with no clutch pedal. > It's not a lock-up torque converter so there is probably always some > power/effeciency loss...
Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
Historical mailing list - mordo
Thu, 12 May 2011 22:22:30 -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: Was Brake Rotor Squeal. Now tuning and timing research
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 10 Jun 2001 03:55:38 -0500
...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: PayPal Scam phising/spoofs (NVC)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:30:59 -0600
...If all your money is in a bank, something weird could happen - something totally off the wall - and it could lock up your money...
Re: Trip Report: Westywoman has risen again!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:06:14 -0700
...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 - Mike
Sun, 3 May 2009 09:47:13 -0400
It's up to the driver to detect this lock-up and modulate the pedal to behave like an ABS-equipped vehicle. This will...
Re: Brake problem
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:26:49 -0700
...so hard that the nose would dive, or even try to lock up the tires. I 'did everything' on it, including checking with a...
Re: FLAPS? not in my experience (No Van Content)
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 16 May 2007 12:50:10 -0700
...There are guys that can discuss engine minutiae all day that would lock up completely when placed in front of a cash register. I...
Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 09:58:20 -0400
...small combustion gas leak into the cooling system which would eventually lock up the system and cause the van to overheat. This theory was...
Re: WINTER DRIVING
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Tue, 11 Nov 1997 11:38:38 EST
...This is true on snow, rain, ice, or dry pavement, but it's much easier to lock up the front wheels on snow and...
Re: Braking Distance
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 05:42:31 -0500
...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: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 09:42:39 -0700
...This can cause a noticeable under-steer. > Additionally, if enough power is applied while in the turn, the axle > will lock up and the...
Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 3 Nov 2009 07:54:13 -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: engine seized, sad day...
Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
Fri, 22 Mar 2002 19:55:51 -0600
...garage; soon as I let out the clutch, the rear tires lock up and squeel like the Dukes of Hazards. Quick call to the...
Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
Historical mailing list - carboncow
Thu, 9 Mar 2006 12:22:26 -0500
...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: Bluestar project.no start yet
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 11 May 2013 20:00:38 -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: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:54:30 -0400
...The dessicant bag in the dryer is supposed to attract and lock-up this moisture, but it can become overwhelmed or damaged. Free water...
Re: Friday OT...automatic trannys and driving habits observed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:17:44 -0500
...Since the adoption of the lock up torque converter there is very little efficiency gain of a manual versus automatic. On a lot of...
Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:18:55 -0700
...70's and 80's 4cyl gas engines instructions were basically lock up cam, replace timing timing belt. No camshaft nut loosening and re...
Re: Not the tire thread (again)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 14 May 2007 13:48:03 -0400
...Since there is no lock up on the torque converter, any slippage is heat. You also need to consider the wind resistance of what...
Re: PayPal Scam phising/spoofs (NVC)
Historical mailing list - rsf
Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:59:54 -0500
...If all your money is in a bank, something weird could happen - something totally off the wall - and it could lock up your money...
Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:40:01 -0800
...hard enough that on drive > pavement at 50 mph you could lock up the fronts if you wanted to ... > or nearly that good. > You...
Mixed replys (long)
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Mon, 16 May 2005 16:17:05 +0000
...2 common problems with the lock-up not working are.... #1 somewhere in the vacuum line from the switch below the dash back to...
Towing ---> WAS: Re: Not the tire thread (again)
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 14 May 2007 20:21:10 +0000
...For the automatic, I would suggest 1,500. > Since there is no lock up on the torque converter, any slippage is heat. You > also...
Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 27 Jun 2015 09:17:46 -0400
...The goal here is to reduce the possibility of rear wheel lock-up and the resulting spin out. So when the pedal is a...
Re: Tranny Whinning in 84 Westy?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:16:16 -0700
...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: New Frydae topic? WAS: Michelin Agilis 51's for sale
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:18:43 -0500
...People's brains lock up. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Feb 17, 2012 o godz. 11:31 Andrew Martin <ramblinvan@GMAIL.COM> napisał...
Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:47:56 -0400
...small combustion gas > leak into the cooling system which would eventually lock up the system and > cause the van to overheat. This theory was...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 12:57:28 -0400
...This can cause a noticeable under-steer. > Additionally, if enough power is applied while in the turn, the axle > will lock up and the...
Re: Fridae Question about ignition timing..
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:22:25 -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: Big brake conversion
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:47:26 -0400
...If you put big ole six piston Brembos on the front of a van you can probably lock up the rears even with the...
Re: 87 Westy needs new power locks
Historical mailing list - John Gladu
Thu, 15 May 1997 01:16:05 -0500
...Try pulling the lock up on the other door. Does it now work correctly? If it does, I'd say it was moisture in...
Re: Towing ---> WAS: Re: Not the tire thread (again)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 14 May 2007 19:48:22 -0400
...For the automatic, I would suggest 1,500. > Since there is no lock up on the torque converter, any slippage is heat. You > also...
Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:42:54 -0400
...The > dessicant bag in the dryer is supposed to attract and lock-up this > moisture, > but it can become overwhelmed or damaged. Free water...
Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 08:11:36 -0600
...small combustion gas > leak into the cooling system which would eventually lock up the system and > cause the van to overheat. This theory was...
Re: Anyone install 3 point rear seat belts in camper??
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Sat, 28 Jan 2006 10:46:44 -0900
...because they have one time use pretensioning devices that make them lock up in a crash. The only other reason I have ever sold...
Re: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:58:59 -0400
...Probably the biggest down side of these transmissions is the lack of a lock up torque converter. There will always be some "slip" and...
Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 14 Sep 2013 13:42:16 -0700
...Even in a 'oh crap !!' panic stop ...use 'feel' ....you want the tires ( on dry pavement ) just short of lock-up. if fact ...super...
Re: Snow, 4wd vehicles and syncros
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:23:55 -0800
...a natural anti-lock braking affect - you can't as easily lock up the front wheels under heavy breaking, like you can in 2WD...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:40:54 +0100
...This can cause a noticeable under-steer. > > Additionally, if enough power is applied while in the turn, the axle > > will lock up and the...
Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 14 Sep 2013 19:31:29 -0400
...feel' ....you want the tires ( > on dry pavement ) just short of lock-up. > > if fact ...super modern high tech cars like BMW's and...
Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:21:00 -0400
...small combustion gas > leak into the cooling system which would eventually lock up the system and > cause the van to overheat. This theory was...