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• left upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Wed, 6 May 1998 20:05:11 -0700
  ...So, Smoky is sitting high with the tie rod disconnected so I can get at the ball joint retaining nut. My shiny new Haynes...
• Re: Bucking idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 20:37:00 -0500
  ...ISV disconnected) and cleaning up the connections, the problem went away. However, the Idle Stabilizer control, that electronic box behind the righthand brake light...
• Re: Another free satellite radio offer, Balt Sun article
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 21:59:58 -0800
  ...MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender, new to me 8/01/03 84 Vanagon...
• Re: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:37:30 -0700
  ...new Go Westy canvas, clean body, workable interior, peppy >> (for a >> VW van), brake discs are good. >> >> Cons: no air conditioning, paint is old...
• AW: Maintenance History
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 12:30:27 -0700
  ...Removed tyranny, replaced rear seal and installed new clutch disc. 115,000 miles: Replaced brake master cylinder, bled brake lines and hydraulic clutch slave...
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 22:11:14 -0500
  ...Also the rear brake pressure > valve can fail causing poor rear brake action. With good pads up front > and the rears working properly the...
• Re: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:27:02 -0700
  ...new Go Westy canvas, clean body, workable interior, peppy (for a VW van), brake discs are good. Cons: no air conditioning, paint is old...
• Mufflerizers
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 Sep 1994 15:09:26 -0500
  ...I recently patched a tire for some folks, and while I was reinstalling it, I noticed that the rear disc brakes were totally non...
• A little more to the story of how we got our Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Kate Sumbler (ktpupp)
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 00:14:19 -0400
  ...discovered that the time spent in the UP elements had rusted the brake components enough that (at least) the front driver's side brakes...
• Friday - the unsexy vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Fri, 6 Feb 2004 12:25:07 -0800
  ...No 15" wheels with oversized disc brakes, and no suspension upgrades." Then she walks over to the rear, and complains, "No engine conversion. How...
• Re: [F]riday! Woo-hoo!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 03:15:39 -0500
  ...It sounds like it is coming from the middle of the front (so I discount the shocks doing it). Do I have a cricket...
• Re: Oily puddle under my vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 17:41:25 -0800
  ...I went out to the garage today to awaken my Vanagon from its long > winter's nap and discovered a puddle about 1 1...
• Re: weird flooding engine (very weird)
  Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 19:10:06 -0500
  ...MD > > 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes > 85 Westy Weekender, new to me 8/01/03 > 84 Vanagon...
• Unknown vibration at light throttle settings.
  Historical mailing list - Holly and Chris
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 10:12:01 -0600
  ...top, '65 body, '69 chassis, '72 Ghia front disc brakes, '74 914 rear disc brakes, '78 Transporter engine, A/C, and eventually a 911...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 11:09:23 -0800
  ...Please see http://www.syncro.ca/tech/brakes/AudiBrakes.jpg for a few snap shots of my friend's Audi 100 > Syncro brake design...
• fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum experiment
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 11:37:31 -0700
  ...I did this by disconnecting the FPR vacuum hose and plugging it. Then I connected my MityVac brake bleeder/vacuum diagnosis tool. This tool...
• Re: another brake saga...aha!
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:58:20 -0700
  ...Adjust the brake shoe adjuster all the > way out. Remove the bleeder from the cylinder, disconnect brake > line, unbolt the cylinder and it comes...
• Re: Towing Vanagon by Tow Dolly
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 11:33:02 -0700
  ...Listee sent the transmission to be repaired and the repair shop closed, and the transmission "discopeered." The $500 CA van will be the transplant...
• Re: wheel size recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 00:32:20 -0400
  The only difference I can see, is if you want to install a big brake kit. The 16" wheels will clear the calipers better...
• Hansen brake kits #1
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:09:17 +1200
  ...Hansen brake kits >Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2001 10:34:02 +0100 >MIME-Version: 1.0 >X-Priority: 3 >X-MSMail-Priority: Normal >X...
• Re: '91 GL -- no brake lights, no license plate lights, but have tail lights, directional signals, and back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:10:09 +0000
  When I tackle lighting issues, I do this:  Disconnect battery.  Use steel wool on interior of light bulb sockets to brighten.  Anywhere connections are...
• FS 81 Westfalia Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 10:12:16 -0600
  ...Two rear swing arm axle assemblies with stubs, brake drums etc. One new Sachs clutch kit. If you find something there that you can...
• Re: I'm Back!
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 07:46:23 -0500
  ...CV's, re-bush front end, front wheel bearings, brakes including new drums and discs, Cat converter, and muffler, etc. All this seems to...
• Re: cold Stall
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 01:24:54 -0500
  ...stabilize valve. Disconnect, clean the valve, then reconnect and try again. If that doesn't do it, remove the right rear brake light, reach...
• Re: Cleaning CV
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:52:19 -0400
  I completely dismatle them, remove the bulk of the grease with paper towels, then spray them with brake cleaner to melt off the rest...
• Re: Happy Frydae - VW Thing Question - LVC
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 14 May 2010 10:12:29 -0600
  ...73 is the reputed best year for Things! (there were only 2 years, 73 & 74!) The samba has a Thing discussion group IIRC? For...
• brake reservoir leak
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 21:22:07 -0700
  S_J_ WACKER wrote: >I know this is discussed on a regular basis, but I can't access the >archives. The reservoir behind the...
• Re: home-made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:34:07 -0700
  ...P 47.8 also says to "disconnect vacuum hose/check valve from brake booster prior to bleeding". Hmmm..... Never knew that was needed. Neil...
• Re: Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 11:57:49 -0800
  ...the biggest mistake I made is open up the heater blower box in situ and then I discover later on I can just pull...
• Re: Updated Tail Lamps
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:02:31 -0400
  Bill, I've used high-powered tail lights and brake lights on my Vanagon for years and when I recently inspected the internals of...
• Re: AC Conversion: R12 to R134A
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 16:10:09 -0500
  Remove your compressor, drain mineral oil, flush compressor and lines w/non clorinated brake cleaner using an air compressor and blow tip to remove...
• Re: auto tranny rebuild kit?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 13:48:03 -0400
  ...Includes discs, gaskets, seals & O-rings,without final drive seals, gaskets , pistons or brake bands. If you are interested please either order through the...
• Service work for a 2 year cold vehicle. no vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Owen Brand
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 19:36:10 -0600
  This really should be on the Saabnet discussion but I can't resist asking the vanagon group. I am looking for advice on servicing...
• Re: boy or girl?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 17:24:01 -0400
  ...different wheels and tires different brakes (front and rear discs) Even the shocks, springs and driveshaft are different. I've replaced the covers on...
• Re: Anyone used "Night Hawk" bulbs? (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 17:40:30 -0700
  ...like NOT melting tail light > lens in the process. > > I'd install and A/B them but batt disconnected as dash et al still...
• Re: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sat, 21 Apr 2018 13:49:30 -0400
  ...Hot brakes! > > > > > > > > I'm definitely getting the brakes looked at when we get to montreal. > > > > I usually do engine brake - maybe I wasn't...
• Re: Diagnosing a low (8-10 inches) vacuum gauge reading
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 16:07:31 -0400
  ...Everything I've read ties a low reading to things like an >intake manifold leak, late valve timing, brake booster leak. A head gasket...
• Re: VW recommends 205/65-15 or 225/60-16 tires
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:05:46 -0700
  ...I told them that Michelin has stated > that they are discontinuing > many of the 14 inch tire sizes and that the > selection of 14...
• Brazilian LED VW (rear hatch)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 17:55:19 -0500
  ...was a discussion about a VW emblem that the folks in Brazil make, that can be wired up as a third brake like (replacing...
• Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 22:38:40 -0400
  ...Yes, rear discs have less parts and less chance of putting them together wrong. Not sure if this is a viable selling point when...
• Bought an SVX for the motor.......but I like the car too much to rip the heart out
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 7 May 2002 22:43:36 -0500
  ...the car with a perfect suede interior., ABS, cruise, 4 wheel disc brakes and 153 mph top speed and the uniqueness of the car...
• Re: Brake Pads and Rotor Turning
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 16:01:14 -0500
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• Re: '87 2.1 Starting Problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 13:09:10 -0600
  ...If it is disconnected the engine will do absolutely as you describe. Won't idle on a cold start, but will idle after it...
• Re: AT internals question
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 20:32:43 -0700
  ...In the area of the 1st/reverse >brake plates and clutches, I seem to have a discrepancy with the Bentley >manual. Bentley shows: 1...
• Re: Bad gas milleage
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 20:03:18 -0700
  ...Because of the new brake discs and pads, this should be normal. I just put a bottle of fuel injector cleaner into the gas...
• Re: Rear bumper/Re: Parts ordering experience
  Historical mailing list - K & K
  Sat, 5 Oct 1996 17:24:30 -0400
  ...half piece (2 per rod) >distributor drive gear $39.60 >camshaft $231.69 >muffler clamp $38.03 >muffler $223.80 >brake shoes $61.88...
• Re: alignment & tires
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 11 Sep 2019 22:20:43 -0400
  ...At just over > 27" > > it changes gearing and brake loading considerably. Front brakes on an 84 > > are not up to the task. Generally changing...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:59:31 -0400
  ...I connected the brake wires in parallel with the two brake light >> switches under the instrument cluster. >> >> 4. The light connection was teed into...
• Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 14:16:37 -0400
  ...System ___ _____ Brake disks/drums grooved? LF_____, RF______, LR______, RR______ ___ _____ Measure % Discs/Drums & Linings/Pads LF_____, RF______, LR______, RR______ ___ _____ Visual check of rubber brake lines...
• WTB: Caliper Guide Pins for Vanagon Girling Calipers (was Audi 200/5000)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:14:58 -0800
  ...I was experimenting and discovered the caliper guide pins are the same as the ones found on Vanagons. I have the misfortune of having...
• Re: FREE '71 Westy--No ENG/TRANS (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 07:25:29 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Hey, isn't the 71 the last year of > the upright motor, first year of disc brakes? > > Anyone know if the camper stuff will...
• Re: see the chaplain (Les Schwab)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sat, 24 Sep 94 9:53:59 PDT
  ...Here > in Seattle, I'd recommend Discount Tire) > It's amazing that for some reason, tire places are just typically the shittiest places to...
• Re: HELP! I need a screw size
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 15:21:24 -0800
  Joel, if you aren't one already, I dare say you'd be good on a sailboat! Too, I appreciated your lucid discourse on...
• Re: The TRUTH about Vanagons: info for newbies
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 22 May 2010 19:49:25 +1200
  ...Japanese electrics, aftermarket electric windows or mirrors, Subaru, Porsche or other engines, Porsche transmissions, rear disc brakes or all-round Porcshe brakes, suspension bushes...
• Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:03:49 -0700
  ...supposed to make the brakes > self-adjusting....You will probably discover them when you attempt to > adjust > your brake shoes...They, too, work.....sort...
• Re: Will (Audi) Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:22:54 -0700
  ...It looks like I can "super size" the disc brakes, at the >same time add vented rotors, maybe change the rear brakes to discs...
• Re: Camelback VW / Accel. cable
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 16:18:06 -0400
  ...First the brakes, then the muffler, now > the accelerator cable. Please, reassure me that these thing happen in > threes, and that this is it...
• Re: 75 MPH - unusual?
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 19:22:18 -0400
  ...Thank God for decent brakes! Then again, I could have had first and second place at the same time! Maybe next time. Matt ----- Original...
• Re: What good are wheel locks?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 10:28:14 -0600
  Not true, you got to remove the brake calipers to get the rotors off and if they are properly torqued to the spindle mountings...
• Re: vacuum servo question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 00:12:41 -0400
  ...upon draining all the nasty, partially blackish brake fluid I removed the old master cylinder to discover--- fluid or oil, lube? in the the...