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• Re: Inner tie rod
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 19:19:54 +0000
  ...However, with the >> inner tie rod tool it doesn't seem to be getting to the torque spec without >> lifting the whole rack off...
• Load safety , was sad story: tie down luggage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:15:02 -0700
  ...despite my requests to at least tie it down ... will read some of this and it will have a postive affect.
• castle nuts/tie rod ends?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 12:20:34 -0600
  ...This one had tie rod ends attached that were in better shape than mine so I used the new ones. The old ones had...
• Re: Replacing coolant pipes - Drop gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 09:50:47 EST
  Instead of zip-ties, I was in a pinch once and used 12 gauge sheathed solid copper wire (the stuff you use in house...
• Re: New awning project with pix
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:50:00 +0000
  ...I tie the velcro strap around the rear top-top hinge, run a tight bungee or line to one of the tie down in...
• Re: Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 17 Oct 2016 15:58:32 -0400
  ...What is a tie trap? Eric Caron > On Oct 17, 2016, at 2:59 PM, Raimund Feussner <ray@V6BUS.DE> wrote: > > I usually use...
• Special Tools for the Home Mechanic
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 6 Feb 2014 23:25:47 -0600
  ...1) OTC Pitman Arm/Tie Rod End Puller - Jim Felder loaned me his once - and boy did it make a tie rod end change...
• Tie Die pop-up tent?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sun, 3 May 2009 17:05:18 -0700
  So, I'm aiming to replace my slightly torn pop-up tent s
• Guages
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 1996 10:27:29 -0500
  ...I used a tee to tie in the line so the switch is still functional. I used a tee to tie the temperature sensor...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 18 Jun 2016 19:23:23 +0000
  ...Power Steering rack On the manual steering rack, the collar on large inner tie rod end nut gets peened into the slot on rack...
• Re: r&r ps rack question on 86
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 07:34:13 -0400
  ...Put the tie rod ends on the already installed P.S. rack, making sure that you put each one on the same number of...
• Re: Speaking of buttered pumpernickel toast-camp stove toaster
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 17:33:58 -0800
  ...Beam, per chance? Usually attended by the faithful and > typically in tie-dye. She rolls in a blue Vanagon from the > Northwestern parts of...
• Re: tie-rod ends (second request)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 09:39:15 -0700
  ...It appears that there is > something wrong with tie-rod ends, but I am no expert on Vanagon front > ends. > Is this something an...
• Re: Digital Bently, Scanning for PDF
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:33:47 -0700
  The Bentley is already available on CD-ROM, albeit, at a price. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tieitup" <tieitup@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: a trick to share... window..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:13:09 -0500
  ...to 12" zip tie in it - squirt some silicone lubricant into the bottom end of the rail - slide the zip tie in the rail...
• Re: Looking for Quality P/S Rack
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 15:30:01 -0400
  ...The Maval racks are a "long" rack that comes with Tie Rods and the boots. All you really need are the tie rod ends...
• Adjusting Tie Rods / Steering
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 06:24:42 -0800
  Howdy, After replacing a tie rod, I know now I should have done both at the same time, all my attempts at getting everything...
• Re: Has anyone rebuilt their Power Steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:21:05 -0700
  ...Set, Left & Right, Steering Rack to Tie Rods, Vanagon > 1980 to 1991 $18.10 > > 251-419-803 Tie Rod, Left or Right, Vanagon 1980...
• "Tie-Died"
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Stout
  Tue, 19 Sep 95 9:41:26 PDT
  I saw an ad for a movie this past weekend called "Tie-Died" an ode to Deadheads. The ad showed a split window bus...
• Winter Oil?!
  Historical mailing list - TieDye
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 02:44:34 -0500
  ...TieDye ( E-Mail - boomin@epix.net or tiedye@webtrek.org) 1984 VW Vanagon (1.9l) Owner Http://www.usa20.com - Boomin HTML Design - Affordable...
• Re: Inner tie rods
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 21:05:37 -0500
  ...Inner tie rods > > Thank you Ken! > > On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 2:53 PM kenneth wilford <kenwilfy@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Jack up the...
• Re: Eric Caron is on the road!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:32:02 -0400
  ...In the waterboxers they tied it to the engine starting circuit instead. My '89 manual *still* gives totally wrong spec for taillight bulbs, unchanged...
• Re: Any repair recommendations while dashboard is removed?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:25:43 +0000
  ...Jim On Fri, Jun 30, 2017 at 12:12 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Tie wraps have saved my butt many times...
• Re: Soft shackles
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:22:25 -0700
  No need to know how to tie a knot . Can feed soft shackle through loop in your tow strap then thread it through tow...
• Re: [Syncro] bURNINGvAN 2015 is almost upon us!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Steffen
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:27:01 -0800
  ...Black zip ties.:-) > > 4) Chistian, maybe I'll see you sooner. We'll be in your 'hood for the NY holidays. > > Here's hoping...
• Re: Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 15:37:34 -0700
  ...Use a bulb type seal like the top itself has and a clamp system that latches to each tie down. You would set it...
• Front spindle/suspension changes... in what years? Power steering...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 14:36:40 +1200
  ...Due to the short tierods, power-steer vehicles should therefore have longer control arms on the knuckles (the tierods are balljointed on the ends...
• Tie Rod Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 11:30:38 -0800
  I just found out that the seals on my tie rod ends are blown and the goop is leaking out. I'm wondering how...
• Re: Manual Steering: How to Torque Inner Tie Rod End? (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:49:49 -0700
  ...on opening where boot goes on) To peen collar on inner tie rod end nut, I put nut against vice back flat metal and...
• BALL JOINT REPLACEMENTS
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 16:34:50 -0800
  ...4.Remove tierod nut(19mm).I used a TieRod End Lifter(a hammer could be used)-back off locking nut 1/8 turn and...
• Thanks Guys!!! Much Appreciated! Re: Sudden rough idle, Engine won't start
  Historical mailing list - TieDye
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 19:21:22 -0400
  ...Tie > > >TieDye >1984 VW Vanagon (1.9l) Owner > >Http://www.VWTrek.Com - Webmaster >Http://www.webtrek.org - Webmaster >E-Mail - boomin@epix.net TieDye...
• Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 00:02:17 +0100
  ...If there is a "factory" wire in the harness, There is a separate wire in the harness. >it may be tied >with the headlight...
• Re: Power Steering Racks?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 17:35:51 -0400
  ...It is what they call a "short rack" that means it has no tie rods or boots included. I also sell a Maval rack...
• Re: improbable fixes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:32:57 -0600
  ...I used > the barrel from my clickable federal pen, shaved down the ends to fit the > line, tied up tight to the line with...
• poss FS: complete powersteering system
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 23:29:23 EST
  ...Comes w/ everything from tierod end to tierod end & all the hoses and pipes from front to rear. Plus come w/ the powersteering pump...
• Re: Replacing coolant pipes - Drop gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 13:56:39 -0800
  ...wrote: > Are there any other parts I should have for this job besides the 2 pipes, > hose clamps, zip ties and slicker? I might...
• Vanagon trailer hitch for sale: was: Re: VW towing bar and tie down eyelets
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:48:04 EST
  ...one of the original VW towing hitches that attaches to the ties > down eyelets with the BIG bolts. > > Had anyone used these to tow...
• VW Neck Ties
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 09:11:56 EDT
  in Car & Driver this month, 6 different styles, 2 with busses. $30.00 + P&H. Call 800-914-5656
• Re: Inner tie rods
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Sat, 22 Jan 2022 10:41:05 -0500
  ...Inner tie rods > > Hello everybody! > > How does one know when the inners are warn out on a vanagon? I watched a > few videos on...
• Re: Glove box retainer straps
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 16:21:31 -0500
  I have used big zip ties successfully. You can even cut just the head off of one and slip it on the cord of...
• Re: More Big Buses (funny cargo)
  Historical mailing list
  09 Dec 96 07:20:56 PST
  ...VW did not provide factory tie-downs worth > crap on the trucks, and nothing in the Kombis and panels to speak of. I have...
• Vanagon (camper) siting
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 11:05:27 -0400
  New BurgerKing ad (tied together with an AOL offer). 3 guys camping in a BurgerKing parking lot in a Wesfalia.
• Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:41:58 -0500
  ...8:05 Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> napisał(a): > During my recent engine compartment debacle the zip ties I encountered were pretty brittle. Though...
• Re: Oh Lucky Day! (manual steering rack, Febi Tie Rods, some pics, insights)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:13:43 -0700
  ...wheel center marks. > Of note, a while back I replaced my tie rod outer ends with Febi. One > failed prematurely. Should read: One boot...
• Re: Tie Rod End ?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 2 Oct 2000 23:18:33 -0400
  > The Bus Depot says the 'tie rod end' for All Vanagons is 251 419 811 > and that part 171 419 812 is for a...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:10:41 -0700
  ...Double checked by > measuring from inner end > �of threads to face of new tie rod adjusting nut with calipers. > - transferred inner nut position from...
• Re: PS Rack, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:37:04 -0400
  ...PS Rack, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Replacement Anyone have any links to sites showing how to replace these? Between two vans, I have all...
• Installing a tie rod in a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 23:10:21 -0500
  ...I changed the right side tie rod on my Syncro because the inner joint was worn out (got it from the Bus Depot, no...
• Re: Removing the top ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 07:29:50 EDT
  In a message dated 6/15/00 8:38:34 PM, Wolfvan88@aol.com writes: << ***An easier way is to use a medium tie...
• Re: Here we Go Again ! Porn Mail
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 00:24:53 EDT
  ...I say we find out who it is, take 4 of us with Vanagons, beat him thoroughly, then tie one of his arms, from...
• Tie rod ends w/o cotter pin???
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 23:01:15 +0200
  Hi, I seem only to find outer tie rod ends equipped with self-locking nuts instead of the cotter-pin version, with which my...
• Re: Wes Tie Story - Remake?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:53:54 -0700
  Kurt Grotz wrote: > Sorry - Couldn't resist it was on TCM tonight. What was? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
• Re: Speaking of CV joints, how do you get them back on??
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 09:59:05 -0700
  ...to be > replaced. �2 Tie wraps to the boot flanges, get two bolts started and then > cut-remove the tie wraps. > I didn't...
• Re: fog lights
  Historical mailing list - TieDye
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 18:35:02 -0500
  ...TieDye Http://www.vwtrek.com/tiedye VW Vanagon GL (1.9) Owner http://www.vwtrek.com/tiedye/vanagon/vanagon.html Server Administrator - WorldIRC.Org...
• Re: tie rod removal
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 6 Jun 2004 23:02:49 +0000
  ...tie rod connects to the rack is very worn. <DIV></DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp; My question is whether it is practical to replace this tie...
• [f] Re: Sticker non-consensus solution
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 2 Mar 1995 10:47:51 -0600 (CST)
  On Thu, 2 Mar 1995, Steve Johnson wrote: > So Sami Dakhlia says: > That's exactly why I sorta suggested the flannel strip tied to...
• EV-Update list address
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tiessen
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 08:58:29 -0500
  ...See you there! Cheers, Terry ***************************************************************** Terry Tiessen '97 EVC VR6 ____ >From: dgibbons@presray.com >To: Terry Tiessen >Cc: >Sent: April 14, 1998 08:34...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 17:12:12 -0400
  ...COM> wrote: > > > > I thought that the question was about removing the tie rod from the rack. > > > > If I recall correctly, you just have to...
• westy tent info needed
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Aug 1997 16:14:32 -0400 (EDT)
  ...panel. Tie down loops on bottom. Roof - 54 x 99 x. White fringe around edge. Snaps to connect to side panels. Ties to attach...
• Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 18:29:03 +0000
  Has anyone removed tie rods from a power steering rack? I'm trying to figure out how to do it. ThanksRobert1982 Westfalia