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• Compression Ratio, Sensitivity Test
  Historical mailing list - christian krahforst
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 12:21:54 +0000
  ...49.2 cc Deck Height: 1.7 mm CR: 7.72 B Stroke: 69 mm Chamber Vol: 49.2 cc Deck Height: 1.8...
• Re: [T2] Deck Height/CR
  Historical mailing list - Jim Mowreader
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 15:40:42 +0000
  Steve Blackham sends: > Deck height (w/ no gaskets or shims) = .025" > chamber CC = 56 cc > Piston Dish = 15 cc Your deck height is way...
• Re: Westy height?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 19:43:24 -0400
  Our 90 Westfalia is at the old "standard" height (looks jacked up, compared to our 87 Wolfsburg). It's my understanding that the Westfailas...
• van games
  Historical mailing list - Manolo Rolan
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 08:32:22 +0100
  http://mohsye.com/games/mohsyegames.asp?swf=vantt <http://mohsye.com/games/mohsyegames.asp?swf=vantt&title=VanTT&bgcolor=000000&width=800&height=600...
• New Portal for the Construction Industry!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Morris
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 19:28:35 -0500
  ...10pt; color: #FFFFFF"> <tr> <td width="406" height="18" valign="top" align="left"><font face="Eras Medium ITC"> <font size="2" color="#FFCC00...
• Re: Westy height?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 12:47:44 EDT
  ...In mid 1987 with the introduction of the 1987-1/2 Wolfsburg Limited Edition, VW reduced the ride height of all 2WD Vanagons. All...
• Westy Height
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 23:20:45 -0700
  ...I looked on vanagon.com and found the height of the camper to be 82" (no synchro here) That does not specify what tires...
• Thanks for height measurements
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 09:26:50 EST
  Thanks, I think I'll go with an 8' min height dimension.
• Re: van games
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 06:05:24 -0800
  ...vantt&title=VanTT&bgcolor=000000&width=800&height=600> > &title=VanTT&bgcolor=000000&width=800&height=600 > > http://mohsye.com/games/mohsyegames.asp?swf...
• Syncro ride height
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 00:49:56 -0700
  A few weeks back or so someone posted specs for syncro ride height they got from Bentley or somewhere. I can't find anything...
• Mortgage Rates DROPPED! Act Now and Save!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 00:12:11 -0800
  ...width="50%" height="1"><div align="center"><center><table border="1" cellspacing="1" width="78%" height="156"> <tr> <td width="100%" height="45" colspan...
• height limit.....?
  Historical mailing list - DIGEST Kristin Dewey
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 22:22:15 EDT
  ...How tall are Westy's anyway? I haven't figured out my height limit, so I'm exceedingly cautious and usually try to park...
• Re: Optima Battery in Vanagon: Height Clearance Problem
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 08:05:39 -0500
  ...Even with a battery the same height I deemed it a good idea to inseret a piece of plastic over the battery so the...
• List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:42:07 EST
  ...also list ground height clearance from lowest point of engine or engine carriers, to pavement, with stock 14" tires. please add your input..copy...
• Do the math! Re: Wheels, once and for all, Bill in Lake Tahoe.
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 20:23:04 -0800
  ...DUH...the 16" dimension is wheel DIAMETER, thus the ride height increase over a 14" DIAMETER wheel will be 1/2 of the increase...
• Measuring deck height
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 09:06:38 -0800
  ...When I've measured deck height on the Vanagon engines I've rebuilt I've used a dial gauge to get the piston to...
• Re: height limit.....?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 11:28:03 -0700
  > How tall are Westy's anyway? I haven't figured out my height > limit, so I'm exceedingly cautious and usually try to park...
• Re: van games
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 08:35:46 -0800
  ...vantt&title=VanTT&bgcolor=000000& > width=800&height=600> &title=VanTT&bgcolor=000000&width=800&height=600 > > http://mohsye.com/games/mohsyegames.asp?swf...
• Need Height Measurement
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 12:45:07 EST
  ...Can someone measure the height over thier top for me?, (Synchros will be more, I'm sure). Thanks a lot!
• Re: Westy Height
  Historical mailing list - Scott Harvey
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 09:06 PDT
  ...Also, w/o knowing the height (my manual gives the height) try to drive it in the garage, if the top hits then no...
• Re: Westy height ?
  Historical mailing list - philip menchions
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 12:37:04 -0500
  ...Westy height ? > Does anyone know the height of the Westfalia offhand? I'd measure mine > but there's two feet of snow on top...
• Optima Battery in Vanagon: Height Clearance Problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 06:51:47 -0600
  ...The height of the batter appears to be a problem as it is 7 & 13/16 to the top of the top terminal. From...
• Re: How tall is a Syncro Westflaia 'Joker'
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 04:50:48 -0800
  ...Both roofs look to be identical, the delivery van had an optional extended height sliding door which adds about a foot to the height...
• Teen-mail
  Historical mailing list - Teen-Mail
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 20:15:21 -0700
  ...gif" WIDTH=171 HEIGHT=24></TD> <TD><IMG SRC="http://208.224.235.238/i/tm_02.jpg" WIDTH=148 HEIGHT=24></TD> <TD...
• syncro logo size
  Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 19:28:20 -0400
  ...Perpendicular height (not following the letter's slant) 1 9/16 in. Perpendicular height of the "Y"(not following the letter's slant) 2...
• Re: [T2] Some more on "measuring deck height"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 15:34:37 -0800
  ...Re: [T2] Some more on "measuring deck height" > I use a flat bar with a hole in it to measure deck > height, calaper has...
• adjusting sliding door height
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 10:31:30 -0700
  hi all, does have a link on how to adjusted sliding door height front and rear? (beside the Bentley)... it's not aligned when...
• height of '88 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Coyne, Annie
  Fri, 23 May 2003 14:14:53 -0500
  Can anyone comment on the precision of the stats listed at vanagon.com, specifically as regards the height of a 1988 Vanagon Westy? I...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:59:43 -0500
  ...also list ground height clearance from > lowest point of engine or engine carriers, to pavement, with stock 14" tires. > please add your input..copy...
• Re: UniRoyal Laredo C rated 195x75 ?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Nov 95 14:41:27 EST
  Oooh, goody..how to figger out height (or rolling diameter as Al mentions) from the tire specs...this is fun! Given the two sizes...
• Re: 2.1L Cylinder barrel rebore (Wow!)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 13:42:48 EST
  ...If the bore is increased correct deck height, pin height, ring height, pin offset must be maintained or problems will develope. Increasing the stroke...
• Re: Well, let's try a deck height question!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 8 May 1999 23:09:48 -0700
  ...that deck height, with the barrel shim in place, should be (Wilson) > >[snip] > > So, is Watson wrong about the deck height required for Vanagon...
• Re: 215/60/14 tires
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 3 Dec 2020 08:56:44 -0800
  Also look at this tire chart comparison https://tiresize.com/comparison/ 27x8.5R14 - wall height 6.5" 215/70/14 - wall height 5.9...
• Westy height?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 10:54:27 -0400
  ...I recently purchased an `87 Westy (non-Syncro) and I have a question about ride height. My VW sits like it's "jacked up...
• Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 01:08:37 EDT
  ...My 83.5 Westy is a fine height, but it seems lower than some (non-syncro) > 84 and 85s I see. I'm jealous...
• Westy Height
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 08:33:40 -0800
  I've checked the usual sources, but couldn't find what the height of a Vanagon Westfalia is. Does anyone know? (I'm wondering...
• Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 08:57:16 -0700
  ...Van Height Double Check Please Hi folks. I'm sure the van height is ok but.... For removing a complete WBX, 25" floor to...
• Vanagaon axle stand height?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Tue, 25 May 2004 09:21:26 +0200
  Hi A slightly OT question, but still should make it into the FAQ, since everybody needs it? What is the needed height of axle...
• Re: Vanagaon axle stand height?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Tue, 25 May 2004 20:39:49 -0500
  ...Once you establish this height, find the heaviest duty stand you can find that will fit in that area. In general, the heavy duty...
• Re: Westy Height
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 16:23:45 -0500
  ...used to* always list the complete specs in their April issues (height, weight, length, width, etc.) Mike Wright Ackworth, Iowa 68 Camper, 79 Bus
• Re: Wondering about Westfalia table heights.
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 11:44:39 -0800
  In our 1986 Syncro Westfalia, the height of the rear table is adjustable. By raising the rear table and swinging it around, it can...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:40:21 -0800
  ...specs? ground height?? >>>> -subaru 2.2, 2.5, and flat 6 - specs? ground height? >>>> -zetec (ford focus motor) - specs? ground height 4 inches? >>>> >>>> >>> __________________________________________________ >>> Do...
• Westy height ?
  Historical mailing list - philip menchions
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:11:10 -0500
  Does anyone know the height of the Westfalia offhand? I'd measure mine but there's two feet of snow on top of it...
• Volkswagen Syncro: We Could Use More 4×4 Vans
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL HOLMAN via Yahoo
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:28:27 +0000
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• Re: ride heights
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 17:10:45 -0800
  ...1) Synco owners (and some others) wanting to increase ride height to get more suspension travel. 2) Roadies, who seek the direct oppsite, lower...
• Re: [T2] A cc'ing the heads question-answered
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 17:57:49 -0800
  ...After measuring deck height I'll try matching small heads with big deck heights and then shim things until they're roughly equivalent. --------------------------------------------------------------- Tom...
• Re: Optima Battery in Vanagon: Height Clearance Problem
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 09:42:43 -0800
  ...The height of the batter appears to be a problem as it is 7 & 13/16 to the top of the top terminal. From...
• You Can Buy Ferdinand ‘Butzi’ Porsche’s VW Pickup Truck
  Historical mailing list - Stephen via Yahoo!
  Mon, 23 May 2016 03:46:07 +0000
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• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - William B
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:03:43 -0500
  ...also list ground height clearance from > lowest point of engine or engine carriers, to pavement, with stock 14" > tires. > please add your input..copy...
• Syncro body height
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 15:18:07 +0000
  ...I was checking out my Bentley this morning trying to find the ride height specs for my van. Well, I went through that manual...
• Re: Reflectors on back of van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 04:09:34 -0700
  On 10/14/05, George Goff <THX0001@aol.com> wrote: << I've been meaning to check into the bumper height requirement for PA. I...
• Re: ride height adjustment? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 15:19:45 -0400
  > Ride height is the term used for racing..but a van is hardly a race vehicle.. shhh!!!! my van might hear you. :P -- In...
• Re: Wheels, once and for all, Bill in Lake Tahoe.
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 17:55:34 -0800
  ...Howzzatt? 205 x .7 = 143.5 mm section height 215 x .65 = 139.75mm section height which would mean that there's 3.75mm...
• question about carat/wolfsburg "lowering" springs
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Mon, 22 May 2006 19:31:52 -0700
  ...It lowered it over two inches from the stock height. Brian
• Re: Vanagaon axle stand height?
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Wed, 26 May 2004 10:27:34 +0200
  ...My primary buy was the floor jack that could take 2� ton up to 2 feet height and then I put a stand the...
• 170 hp from air-cooled '68: easy...just $$$
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 22:49:11 -0700
  ...0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=1> <TBODY> <TR style="HEIGHT: 26.15pt"> <TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 0...
• 14"/15" wheels + BFG A/T KO - Q:Van height, handling improvement?
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 10:08:19 -0800
  ...The book values on height increase indicate about 0.65", which makes my van a bit too tall to put in the garage. Thanks...
• Re: 84 westy - height?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Sep 1996 14:01:09 -0700
  My '86 Owner's manual list a height of 83" (that's 6' 11") or 2075mm for the Campmobile that year. They do vary...
• Re: piston deck height 1mm low - OK to use?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:52:26 -0400
  On these pistons both the deck height and the volume of the dished center affect compression. It could be the piston is designed slightly...
• 2WD Custom Springs Status
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:22:45 -0700
  ...For most owners, they will provide about 1/2" - 1" additional vehicle height/ground clearance...and thus suspension travel. the amount of additional height...