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• Re: vanagons days numbered?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 20:32:18 -0500
  ...vanagons days numbered? > I don't like to play politics, however this could > adversely impact our choice to drive these aging > German boxcars we...
• Re: Carbon Fiber vanagon bumpers!!! yeah!! lets do it!Re:
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 18:25:42 -0800
  ...cover the carbon fiber with rhinoliner so it has some > > rubber impact shocking.., as well as uv protection.., > > > > > > > > umm.. then whats the point of...
• Re: wierd cylinder under driver footwell molding(jettano vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 18:57:19 -0700
  ...You can probably go ahead and impact (or incinerate) it contrary to the printed instructions, but prudence suggests (as she often does) that you...
• striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Sun, 8 May 2016 09:12:58 -0400
  ...The best way is no impact at all. Take the cotter pins out and have a socket and breaker bar. Put it on the...
• Re: Rear Bumper Concerns
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 13:58:09 EST
  ...bottom line- ALL Vanagon bumpers are worthless as far as impact protection... want security? make your own bumper out of a steel I beam...
• Re: 130Mph, or even 90 -- van safety
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 9 Dec 2004 23:51:34 +1300
  ...But, I feel I would have >had better prospects were there to be a different point of impact. >However, you never know. It wouldn...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 10:43:27 -0800
  ...With the braid gone, my guess is that the metal sleeve was damaged by heat over time then the final small impact caused the...
• Re: CV Bolts (Stripping For Attention)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:35:56 -0400
  ...get a set of "Impact" grade boltouts. They're fluted and fit over the outside of the Allen bolts. The regular boltouts require a...
• Re: Busted Coolant Pipe
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:30:02 -0800
  ...And, something would have to be on its last legs, or that was one hellava thing you ran over for any road impact to...
• I love junkyards
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 06:07:33 -0000
  I spent about an hour on a 84 in a yard yesterday with a scary front impact (steering collumn vertical, drivers floor crumpled) Two...
• Re: FW: Help getting lug nuts off
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 18:28:43 -0700
  ...lugs on.The problem is the tire guys and their 360LB impact wrench.Think it's one of those Tim Allen things.Have the...
• Exhaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Martin Wolf
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 20:58:32 EST
  ...battling the slow deterioration of the exhaust system? Additionally, how much impact would a low restriction pipe set up make on the wasser boxer...
• Re: Stubborn CV bolt removal
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 12 May 2003 09:37:58 -0700
  Try hitting with impact tool and long extension. Leon 85 Subwagen On Mon, 12 May 2003 09:20:12 -0700, Sean Garrett <SEAN.GARRETT...
• Chrome Vanagon Bumpers for Sale
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Wed, 7 Jan 2004 17:19:50 -0700
  These are factory bumpers in VERY good shape, complete with rubber impact strip. The rears have the bumper brackets too. I removed these to...
• Air Compressor Opinions - cheap one from Kragen
  Historical mailing list - Craig
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 14:59:02 -0800
  Hi, I thinking of getting an impact wrench to take the pulley nut off the waterboxer. I know I could take it into a...
• Reflective Tape NHTSA Study link
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 17:03:04 -0500
  ...Reflective Tape Helps Prevent Crashes http://www.dot.gov/affairs/nhtsa2201.htm "reflective tape reduces nighttime side and rear impacts into heavy trailers by...
• Re: Tip for getting off rear axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:57 -0400
  ...The real solution was to drive it over to a trusted local brake shop and have them hit it with an impact wrench. 5...
• Re: Vanagon safety /picture
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 14:49:00 -0600 (CST)
  ...It shows a vanagon impacting the test wall. > Usual wrinkle finish, but I would say that the dash hasn't moved more than > half...
• Re: Rear Axle Wiggle
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 17:48:43 -0800
  ...Talk about an "impact wrench"! Make sure you put some penetrating oil on it also. <http://tinyurl.com/26hzn> Ryan
• Re: small car VW engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 24 Feb 2004 13:43:14 -0800
  Raimund , I agree that the Vanagon has some impact advantages depending on what you hit or what hit's you. I totaled a Pontiac...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 14:14:31 -0700
  ...FWIW an impact sometimes did the trick and other times we just cut it. Rob becida@comcast.net
• Re: few things you want to tell the tire changing monkeys at the local tire s...
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 10:26:46 -0800
  ...On 12/25/06, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote: > > > > > Unless of course the impact gun is set for less than the final torque...
• Vanagon Crash Pix
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:14:01 -0500
  ...the windshield flew out forward on impact. Its (or was) an '85 GL. Pix are on the "spare" Vanagon list at http://autos.ph...
• Re: 3149 Tool for Crank Pulley Removal - What was I thinking?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 11:35:32 -0700
  ...Ha ha, Bentley > > joke...3149 tool?! > > > > Ha ha trying to use an impact on that 258 foot pound bolt... > > > > Ok guys...not trying to...
• Re: What to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 21:56:55 +1000
  ...What would you do if you were in my shoes? Get the manual wrench or the air impact wrench? I already have a torque...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:34:11 -0400
  ...I had gone to Sears to buy a set of their impact bolt outs as suggested by Mike Collum but alas they did not...
• rear heater control question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 4 Sep 2013 19:58:19 -0400
  ...Turning mine seems to have no impact on the back heater. I feel some heat there all the time but I thought perhaps there...
• Re: extracting an impacted battery
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Feb 95 20:10:58 EST
  Funny, identical problem on our 82. Previous owner had placed an interstate in there. This what was done to permit easy access and egress...
• - Syncro de Moab News -
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 10:13:05 -0700
  ...the 30th of April for some low key, low budget, low impact, non-profit, eco-friendly, backcountry camping and touring. This is a fine...
• Re: Another Fridge Question
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 21:45:41 -0800
  ...And any impact sufficient to crack that tank and make it explode when the valve is open would crack the tank whether the valve...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:51:57 -0700
  ...I had gone to Sears to buy a set of their > impact bolt outs as suggested by Mike Collum but alas they did not...
• Re: EV & EV Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 09 Nov 1995 11:32:25 -0400 (EDT)
  ...market in head on...but also in the off-center front impact, a standard the US manufacturers are fighting to prevent being done here...
• Re: Dumb Question
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Partin
  Wed, 5 May 1999 00:08:53 -0600
  ...cheater bar on the end of the breaker bar and an impact wrench - won't budge. Before I get out "The Pursuader" (the 6...
• Re: VW van nomenclature
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 09:28:53 -0600
  ...which is what it is. > > A mass receipt of e-mails from a group as erudite this one ought have > some impact. > > "E-Bay...
• Re: Crankshaft pully bolt
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 12:44:15 -0500
  ...Mechanics have told me various ways to try to break it free (impact tool, jam something into the flywheel, strap wrench, etc) but thus...
• Re: Fuel Price Gouging - Again - It jumped nearly $1 locally
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:48:23 -0400
  ...It is likely the infrastructure and the distance between populated areas which has a negative impact on price. With that said, I still don...
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Sun, 8 May 2016 22:11:13 +0000
  ...They have a great selection of one off sockets in impact and regular metal types. And not to beat a dead hammer, LOL, but...
• Re: 250 ft-lb torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:26:17 -0600
  ...I've never used an impact wrench before, > can > the wrench be set to apply a maxium torque to bolts when tightening > the > bolts...
• Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:11:16 -0700
  ...Lots of days of PBlaster, impact wrench, long breaker bar, etc failed to move the bolt. Going on a long trip in a week...
• Re: EV Oil Filter Removal - wrench
  Historical mailing list - Alan Yamada
  Fri, 03 May 1996 09:19:35 -0700
  ...i guess you vanapeople don't want to know how to convert a pnuematic impact wrench into an oil filter installer, eh?) just kidding.
• Re: VanagonVolvoThought.
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 12:30:34 -0800
  ...Does this mean that if >the Volvo driver was to brake before impact, the Vanagon would sail right >over the top of the Volvo...
• Re: sliding door knob
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 05:24:03 -0700
  Use an impact screw driver to get those screws out. They have a 3/8 drive with a bit holder for various screwdriver bits...
• Re: Flywheel Removal
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:08:19 -0400
  ...wrote: > Don't try this at home, but I used my impact wrench on them....that was > literally the only thing that got em...
• ISO round headlight buckets & other things
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 17:10:12 -0700
  ...Also looking for some other bits and pieces: - a rear steel bumper impact strip -brown front dash ashtray -one or two brown rear side...
• Over Torque Crank Bolt Damage Threads? Gas Jetta engine in Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 30 Nov 2016 22:41:38 -0800
  ...I have an electric impact gun but no 12 point impact socket. To keep the crank from turning I put the van in gear...
• Re: Ethanol free gas
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 17:57:10 -0400
  ...We make three key statements to > enhance understanding and communication about ethanol production's > impact on the food and fuel markets: (1) The amount...
• Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 19:27:50 -0400
  ...Braker Bar, 19mm "IMPACT" Socket, and a 30 in. (2 1/2 feet) x 1 1/2 in. galvanized pipe. Works for the worst...
• Re: Sluggish
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 20:21:14 -0500
  ...Sluggish > > To lessen the impact on drag, if one's camper is equipped with the > three-window > > poptop canvas, having all windows unzipped at...
• Re: Lug wench, steel nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 12:53:06 -0800
  ...The REAL macho dudes who have shiny black studs at their disposal get a 3/4" breaker bar and a 19.09 mm Impact...
• Re: Oh No, not another tire thread!
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 17:41:14 -0400
  ...of the tires, with > sealer/shine > > stuff, would help block the impact of ozone and the breakdown of > the rubber > > side walls. At 04...
• Re: Westy Winter Camping Suggestions..(NVC) alcohol's impact on blood vesses and skin
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:00:39 -0400
  ...Westy Winter Camping Suggestions..(NVC) alcohol's impact on :::blood vesses and skin ::: :::Joy, ::: :::I wasn't saying that you'd search the vanagon...
• Re: HD Drums
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:21:59 -0400
  ...I had these drums on my 85 for a short time and there was no impact on power. Best, Eric Caron > On Jun 19...
• Re: Appropriateness NON-VW
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Nugent
  15 Mar 1996 13:28:15 -0700
  ...Minimal impact on the system as we pass through it is more important than getting upset at a government regulation that, however poorly executed...
• Re: Spare tire mounted on vanagon nose?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 22:29:06 -0500
  ...design. > Despite the rumors that Vanagons actually do well in front impacts, I'd err > on the side of having something to crush in...
• Re: spare tire mounted on front of watercooled vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 18:27:28 +0100
  ...The spare pushes on the frame in an impact. It would then be natural for VW to let the Vanagon have the spare there...
• Re: Rear main seal replacement/flywheel removal
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 10:20:21 -0400
  I rented an electric impact wrench for $18. I liked it so much I bought one from harbor freight for $79. Bradley Flubacher State...
• Re: Friday - hazards to our van (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 19:02:34 -0600
  Since this Meteor probably weighed several tons at the beginning of its trip it is nice that it burned off a little before impact...
• Re: aux fuel tanks
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 11:57:08 -0700
  ...If you are in a front end impact, this area is > designed to crumple. Put a fuel tank there and you will have fuel...
• Interesting Subaru Vanagon For Sale, Austin TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 09:03:20 +0200
  ...Cary -- PROFESION�LN� WEBHOSTING s neomezen�m p�enosem dat ji� od 19,- K� na m�s�c! http://im.impact.as/sign/forpsi/
• Re: eurovan recall
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 13:12:29 PDT
  ...VW is recalling 8,350 1993 Eurovans equipped with impact > > collapsible steering wheel. The steering column assembly includes a > > universal joint that is attached...