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• Re: Vanagon Repair and Maintenance Class--Beginner level
  Historical mailing list - J.C.
  Thu, 5 May 2016 14:07:48 -0700
  ...General overview of a hoisted Vanagon. > > > > . Common breakdown issues. > > > > . Plenty of time for questions. > > > > > > > > Register by email or phone: <mailto:mail@stanshapiro.com> > > mail...
• VDO Vacuum Guage Installation 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:43:28 -0400
  ...I used a friends lift to hoist the van up since I had to thread a 25' lenght of 7/32' vacumm tube to...
• Re: Painting
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:20:29 -0700
  There is a great facility in Langley, BC that will rent you a bay, a bay with a hoist, sandblasting gear and, of course...
• Re: Announcement: the BZ Shelf
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 10:40:54 -0800
  ...I have no concerns > hoisting boxes of groceries up there. > > I split a couple little chunks of PVC pipe and snapped them around the...
• Re: tire size vs. rpm. the real answer
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 20:43:40 -0700
  ...Imagine your car up in the air on a hoist, the wheels are off, >the car is running and you put it in 4th...
• Re: grease monkeys
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 11:26:23 -0800
  ...I even put my John Deere 4wd tractor up on the hoist and wrench on it. It is one of the most fulfilling ways...
• Re: Radiator install time
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 14:48:10 +1000
  ...It does however really help if you can do this on a hoist otherwise you need to get the van up at the front...
• Removing engine, WAS; How high do I lift the wee beastie?
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:25:48 -0800
  ...to built from wood a simple frame for a pulley/chain -hoist >> |arrangement to handle engine weight and lower the engine to the floor...
• Re: Announcement: the BZ Shelf
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 15:33:54 -0500
  ...I have no >> concerns >> hoisting boxes of groceries up there. >> >> I split a couple little chunks of PVC pipe and snapped them around >> the...
• Re: Tents (Pros and Cons of designs) (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 09 Jul 1996 21:29:05
  ...The Vanagon tent has to be hoisted up over the frame once the frame is built. This is much more difficult to do without...
• Re: Racks for Tandem Bikes?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 14 May 2007 09:52:52 -0700
  ...Mrs Squirrel is close to useless >> when it comes to >>>> hoisting heavy items. >>>> >>>> Does anyone have any recommendations for a good >> rack? I saw...
• Reinventing the wheel WAS Re: In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - ---------------------
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:08:57 -0400
  ...friends. > >They designed it to be worked on up on a hoist. > >The inline four has it all on one side , easy to >replace...
• Re: [WetWesties] RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 8 Dec 2011 15:00:58 -0800
  ...you require the larger truck (hopefully with a flat bed jerrdan hoist ) 2. Get the RV Package YES for the extra hauling ... It may...
• 400mm Lift to Flush
  Historical mailing list - Don Sturgill
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 00:18:03 -0400
  ...a half off the ground), then they either used a shop hoist, a $400 floor jack or risked life and bus to do so...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 08:20:22 -0600
  ...Sort of like an overhead hoist. A gearbox mounts over the nut on the shaft. Pulling the chains drives the gearbox. Max capacity on...
• Re: Fuel pump folly (little Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:57:23 -0400
  ...I opted to remove the bed with my >> engine hoist to replace the pump since the tank had a lot of gas in it...
• Re: In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:04:14 -0700
  ...They designed it to be worked on up on a hoist. The inline four has it all on one side , easy to replace a...
• Re: Driving a Vanagon or any RV fast.
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 08:32:51 -0700
  ...What other van type vehicle can have the complete drive >> line removed in your front yard without a hoist or exotic equipment? Know >> how...
• Re: Driving a Vanagon or any RV fast.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 07:15:39 -0700
  ...What other van type vehicle can have the complete drive > > line removed in your front yard without a hoist or exotic equipment? Know > > how...
• Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 08:42:01 -0800
  ...van, working as a total neophyte without air tools or a hoist or even a good tools set...And putting in a large 'fudge...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:23:29 -0700
  ...rear wheel toe in/toe out > > ___ _____ Wheel bearings move wheel on hoist check wear/play, Axle bolts > torque, cotter pin in ? > > ___ _____ check Tires wear...
• Message for Stan- Dropping Aircooled Engine
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Mon, 13 May 2002 15:13:40 -0600
  ...Trolley jack, engine hoist (from > above, > inside rear hatch) or other? Any advice appreciated. I have > previously > dropped a '71 Beetle engine using a...
• Re: Go westy sales
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 09:25:25 -0700
  ...that ...have to amortize a full set of snap on and hoist plus shop > > space and storage of wrecks for parts and knowledgeable workers...
• Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:35:53 -0700
  ...R wrote: > Hi Steve, > > I did my clutch myself, without a hoist, but had the help of a friend. It really wasn't too...
• Re: Removing engine, WAS; How high do I lift the wee beastie?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:19:33 -0600
  ...to built from wood a simple frame for a pulley/chain -hoist >>> |arrangement to handle engine weight and lower the engine to the floor...
• Re: Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:31:07 -0500
  ...Took a crane to hoist it into place. Once mounted it had the capacity to crank up to #7500 foot lbs of torque. Regards...
• Re: Internal Debate
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 19:25:19 -0700
  ...how will i get under vehicle -- hoist .. jacks ... blocks ... >> 10. am i physically able to do the task ... or will repeated crawling out >> form...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:53:08 -0700
  ...Not even completely bolted in yet but soooo much better than "hanging on the hoist in the garage" stage I've been at for...
• Re: inline 4 swap
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 18 May 2009 16:42:02 -0700
  ...He says he did the one I have in one day, with the help of one guy and the use of a hoist. Then...
• Re: Engine Removal
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:36:05 -0700
  ...If you get some more scratch, try Zoltans hoist and method for putting the engine back in. I just used it on mine (air...
• Re: Driving a Vanagon or any RV fast. Wheel sizes.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:45:23 -0400
  ...What other van type vehicle can have the complete > drive line removed in your front yard without a hoist or exotic > equipment? Know how...
• Re: Driving a Vanagon or any RV fast.
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 09:55:45 -0600
  ...What other van type vehicle can have the complete > drive > >> line removed in your front yard without a hoist or exotic equipment? > Know > >> how...
• Re: In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:58:16 -0700
  ...friends. > > They designed it to be worked on up on a hoist. > > The inline four has it all on one side , easy > to > replace...
• Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 8
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 10:04:51 -0800
  ...My plan is to hang the chain hoist from this derrick, and do the engine lowering and lifting with it. I am pretty proud...
• Re: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 6
  Historical mailing list - dieselwesty
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 13:42:12 -0400
  ...luggage compartment out > of 2 x 4's and a chain hoist. We will pull the engine up and out, and lower > the new...
• Re: [WetWesties] VW Campers and Kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 19:56:09 -0600
  ...Then I go to the stern and hoist the boat to my shoulder while walking forward. To be able to use the great $3...
• Re: In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:16:52 -0400
  ...friends. > > > > They designed it to be worked on up on a hoist. > > > > The inline four has it all on one side , easy > > to > > replace...
• Friday Funnies
  Historical mailing list - Holm
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 20:57:21 -0600
  ...A stroboscopic instrument for illuminating grease buildup. > TWO-TON HYDRAULIC ENGINE HOIST: A handy tool for testing the tensile strength of ground straps and...
• late friday goofieness
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 May 1996 08:39:40 +0930
  ...TWO-TON HYDRAULIC ENGINE HOIST: A handy tool for testing the tensile strength of ground straps and hydraulic clutch lines you may have forgotten...
• Automotive humor
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 08:46:25 -0500
  ...TWO-TON HYDRAULIC ENGINE HOIST: A handy tool for testing the tensile strength of ground straps and hydraulic clutch lines you may have forgotten...
• Re: '82 diesel resurrection death?
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:04:29 -0400
  ...CHEAP, anyone in the Bay Area know where to rent a hoist or > better yet care to spend a saturday giving me pointers and...
• Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:27:08 -0500
  ...van, working as a > total neophyte without air tools or a hoist or even a good tools set...And > putting in a large 'fudge...
• Frydaye Follies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:09:54 -0500
  ...TWO-TON HYDRAULIC ENGINE HOIST: A handy tool for testing the tensile strength of ground straps and brake lines you may have forgotten to...
• Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 13:36:08 -0800
  ...TWO-TON HYDRAULIC ENGINE HOIST: A handy tool for testing the tensile strength of bolts and fuel lines you forgot to disconnect. 16. CRAFTSMAN...
• No Vanagon Content, yet
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:04:57 -0700
  ...TWO-TON ENGINE HOIST: A tool for testing the maximum tensile strength of everything you forgot to CRAFTSMAN 1/2 x 24-INCH SCREWDRIVER...
• Re: [Syncro] How do you tell if you have 4.86 or 5.43 differentials?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 19 Sep 2005 07:12:52 -0700
  So, logically speaking, if the van was on a hoist with the front differential locked, the drive shaft would then spin 4.86 times...
• Re: Clunk goes the rear wheel
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:13:54 -0800
  ...not ... >> >> sorry i got carried away ... :) actually we put the vehicle on the hoist >> and run it up in the air and then simulate...
• Re: In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:23:22 -0400
  ...friends. >> >> They designed it to be worked on up on a hoist. >> >> The inline four has it all on one side , easy >> to >> replace...
• Re: Driving a Vanagon or any RV fast.
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 08:37:36 -0600
  ...What other van type vehicle can have the complete > drive > > > line removed in your front yard without a hoist or exotic equipment? > Know > > > how...
• Re: [WetWesties] RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 8 Dec 2011 15:00:58 -0800
  ...you require the larger truck (hopefully with a flat bed jerrdan hoist ) 2. Get the RV Package YES for the extra hauling ... It may...
• Re: New Westy owner with a few questions
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:57:08 -0700
  ...A 2 Post electric hoist 5. Cell phone actually a smart phone to call out to The auto club when you break down and...
• 2 thumbs up - John's Repair - Bellingham [Was: Rear wheel noise... can't be good 1000 km from home :(]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:53:29 -0700
  ...They pulled my van into the shop right away and put it on a hoist. Turns out it was just the dreaded "wheel nut...
• Friday Funnies - Mechanic's Tool Guide
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 20:05:09 -0500
  ...TWO-TON HYDRAULIC ENGINE HOIST: A handy tool for testing the tensile strength of ground straps and brake lines you may have forgotten to...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1000 /F
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 16:25:10 -0700
  ...TWO-TON HYDRAULIC ENGINE HOIST: A handy tool for testing the tensile strength of ground straps and hydraulic clutch lines you may have forgotten...
• 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Greg Baxter
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 18:42:57 -0800
  ...garage, (2/3 taken up by the Westy) but no engine hoist, stand or workbench. I'll be able to work on it weekends...
• Re: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 10
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 18:37:03 -0800
  ...I attached ropes to the engine and hoisted it into place. I had to lower it and adjust the ropes a few times before...
• Re: In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:43:32 -0700
  ...friends. >> >> They designed it to be worked on up on a hoist. >> >> The inline four has it all on one side , easy >> to >> replace...
• Re: [Syncro] How do you tell if you have 4.86 or 5.43 differentials?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Sep 2005 12:56:00 -0400
  ...43 differentials? > So, logically speaking, if the van was on a hoist with the front > differential locked, the drive shaft would then spin 4...
• Re: overheating and radiator, now:best price online if it ever arrives
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 12:06:44 -0700
  ...longer working alone, on the ground in the campground without a hoist and air tools then it did by waiting for John's Auto...
• Re: 2 thumbs up - John's Repair - Bellingham [Was: Rear wheel noise... can't be good 1000 km from home :(]
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:01:08 -0700
  ...Kudos to them! . > They pulled my van into the shop right away and put it on a hoist. > Turns out it was just the...