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Re: Remove AC Cabinet 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 20 Jul 2003 20:53:13 -0400
...Grab the plastic nail/pin with a needle nose pliers and pull out. Then you, ...., well you wrestle the shelf out, anyway you can...
Sorry about the error on 1.9l intake boot
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 5 Dec 2005 12:01:55 -0500
...However I still have one NOS unit on the shelf.>> <<Ken Wilford>> More erroneous information from the east coast to drive up the price...
Day 2 - Engine/Trans out. Making peace w/spring clamps and Walmart saves the day.
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:25:50 +0000
...Got back from Walmart, and we put one jack on the "nose" of the transmission and the other under the center of the engine...
Weakly Stats (yeah, it's early again ...)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 15 Jun 95 09:32:41 CDT
...http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze/vw http://www.automatrix.com/~skip/volkswagen http://www.polaris.net/~jclark/vwstuff.html http://www.alldata.tsb.com...
1991 Carat For Sale (NW Ohio)
Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
Sat, 7 Aug 2004 11:33:24 -0400
...the usual place - behind driver's door > Two rust spots on nose - sanded and primed > Some rust in the driver and passenger foot wells...
Re: Leaky rear heater---Autozone Loan-a-Tool program
Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
Thu, 21 May 2020 17:30:42 -0700
...Your nose is a good detective tool as well....smelling something sweet. > > So I will fix Leak Number 1, and then try again. For...
Re: Rusting seams and other hard to fix rust problems.
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Mar 96 22:19:22 EST
...Once the lay-up has cured, grind to finished size and blend the layers into the contours of the nose. Prime and paint. /Martin...
Re: VANAGON FOR SALE? HELP Diagnosis needed STAT!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 30 Apr 1997 03:42:43 -0400
...VANAGON FOR SALE? HELP Diagnosis needed STAT! > >>Weel, I'm no DDDDoctor, bbbbbut try this favorite nostrum of mine. For >>some years now I...
Weakly Stats ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 23 Jun 95 09:34:31 CDT
...http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze/vw http://www.automatrix.com/~skip/volkswagen http://www.polaris.net/~jclark/vwstuff.html http://www.alldata.tsb.com...
Re: Need Suggestions for Craftsman Tool Set (NO Vanagon Content)
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Thu, 16 Apr 1998 07:23:39 EDT
...Pliers! You will need a regular set and a set or two of various needle nose sizes. I've also gotten a lot of...
Re: Attention TDI Gurus! What is hotter, oil or compressed air?
Historical mailing list - Karl M
Mon, 25 Nov 2002 01:09:21 -0500
...I think it needs higher-pressure air, like is available at the nose of the van. I tried a Mazda cooler in rear locations...
Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Fri, 7 Oct 2011 08:31:48 -0700
...Along this vein, I have a vanagon starter nose cone from the newer starter, but with a broken and snapped stud in it. It...
Re: tools to have onhand...
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:13:40 -0800
...5" > > > needle nose and 7" curved jaw with cutter. Screw drivers? > > > How do you turn the bolts on your CV joints? > > > > > > Larry A. > > > > > > On...
Re: Front Seat Upgrade............Cheap Alternative To Recaros?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 8 Dec 2008 14:49:48 -0800
...I'll stop here...........there was a german engineered aircraft retractable nose wheel design......in Canada over a 15 year period there were some...
Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Pat
Sun, 26 May 2013 17:32:13 -0400
...Like I almost have to make the nose dive > for the pull to happen. > A shop checked the brakes, steering-front end components before...
Re: Fwd: Re: gas odor in engine compartment
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:34:58 -0500
...Use you nose and sniff zones as close to the lines as you can > get - every where the is a connection. Use a good...
Re: Potts new Vanagon(s)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:12:16 -0700
...Many of them now drive newer SUVs, Honda Elements and the like, and they always 'wax-nostalgic' about their "old bus...never shoulda sold...
Troubleshooting a noise
Historical mailing list - Annie
Thu, 27 May 2010 13:29:07 -0700
...BUT - if I start from a dead stop and proceed at a normal accelerating speed, the nose starts immediately after the tranny shifts to...
Engine Vacuum Gauge Diagnotics Uses.
Historical mailing list - mark keller
Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:43:14 -0400
...Also you can use a pair of needle nose pliers to pinch a suspected hose. If the guage jumps up then there was a...
Re: Syncro front axle spline damage problem
Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
Wed, 25 Nov 1998 21:47:41 +0200
...Are the inner rear CV joints really the same as the stock inner front ones even though they have different part nos. and big...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sat, 12 Apr 2003 10:18:27 -0700
...The 2 flat ground braids, one on the left side head > and one on the nose of the tranny are the 2 major ground...
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Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:06:05 -0700
...If someone in here swaps the wiper jet, be extra > > careful NOT to drop the hoses in the nose cavity... It will be a...
Re: got to get ready for emission testing
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Wed, 18 Jan 2006 19:52:09 +0000
...I >protested the zero percent as an inaccurate test and said"your test says I >can stick my nose to the tail pipe and...
I Want To Be A Vanaslob ;o)
Historical mailing list - John C...
Fri, 9 Jan 2009 16:32:58 +0000
...And lest some of you are tempted to look down your > long patrician noses, remember you share 97% of your DNA with a banana...
Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 22 Oct 2013 17:50:41 -0700
...hybrid motor...the motor mounts may have some bearing on the nose tranny mount's quick decline. I understand the urethane ones actually last...
Camper Closet Contents List
Historical mailing list
Mon, 31 Jul 1995 12:15:39 -0400
...Glove Compartment ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tools Pouch Contents Screwdriver (reversible) Pliers (regular) Pliers (needle-nose) Wrench (Small Adjustable) Wrench (VW 10mm/13mm) Tape Measure Allen HDs for...
Re: Tire(d) Concensus, Shock(ing) Questions
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Sun, 14 Mar 1999 06:27:03 -0500
...What I'm trying to deal with is the nose-dive and kind of groaning sound when I hit significant bumps. After all, I...
FS 1991 Westfalia Syncro
Historical mailing list - adam grove
Sun, 30 May 1999 21:54:10 PDT
...system Wired for 2nd battery but not installed New O2 sensor Nose Bra No dents or dings in the body anywhere (rear fibreglass bumper...
Re: Vanagon Bass experiment(fishless)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 3 Feb 2003 23:28:15 -0800
...The rear <DIV></DIV>speaker cranked at 50% of amp's output made the bass tingle my nostrils. <DIV></DIV>The one between the...
Re: seam rust
Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
Fri, 18 Jun 2004 10:26:27 -0400
...Pull lower front grill and check the seam where the flange to front bumper is welded to nose of van (just an inch or...
Re: Bilstein HD shock report
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Mon, 17 May 2010 18:59:44 -0700
...KYBs, especially on broken pavement, and cornering feels better as well. Nose dive is better controlled and less prone to bottom out on big...
Re: Inner CV Boot Replacement: Okie Redneck Style...
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Fri, 25 Jan 2002 23:06:04 -0800
...I re-seated the retaining clip with a set of needle-nose > vicegrips, some pliers and a lot of F-bombs. > So I actually...
Re: CV joints/Axle options
Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:06:47 -0700
...That said, I do agree with William Monk, especially about the quality of Redline grease taking a nose dive. It used to be great...
Re: tracking down gas smell tips needed
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 21:37:49 -0700
...I’m currently just following my nose >>> and feeling around. >>> >>> Eric Caron >>> 85 GL Auto Westfalia >>> >>
Re: Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with Vanagon and camping!--
Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
Mon, 1 Jul 2013 20:36:20 +0000
This story made me very nostalgic. I grew up in the shop of BBs Project VW and both loved and hated the time working...
For your Friday Amusement...
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Fri, 28 Feb 1997 05:08:12 -0800 (PST)
...I will occasionally thumb my nose at the various 'quickie' oil/lube places when I pass them by. Never lug or race the engine...
ECU optimization -- one quick question
Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 13:38:19 -0700
...absent-minded considion when I sometimes get that way with my nose over the engine -- I did not succomb to it becasue I had...
Re: 82 Diesel Timing Belt
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:47:04 -0600
...There isn't much subsitute for the tensioner adjuster, although the first time I did it I used some smallish bent nosed needlenose pliers...
Re: Parts for sale
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 30 May 2010 11:52:25 -0500
...The 88 which was >> hit in the front kind of up hi on the nose. It has some pretty nice 16" rims >> ,audi's...
Re: Fryedaigh: Vanagon Haiku (my spoof)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Thu, 29 Jun 2006 22:49:15 -0700
...Instead, I find a dozen hummingbird noses, or what's left of the hoses- durn rats!! > > *** > > A split fuel line. > Deep shame overcomes me...
Ramble on Dork, Nutshelling WIZBANG
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Sun, 14 May 2000 03:20:21 EDT
...And the people that put nose to the grindstone and succeed in accomplishing objective goals creating earned value are a lesser form of life...
Re: Mystery Mouse
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 15:20:02 -0700
...Somewhere in this van a mouse has taken residence > and is noshing on crumbs. No real food is rodent-accessible, only cans and > bottles...
Re: "stop fill" propane tank fill valve problem
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 28 Mar 2001 19:35:42 -0500
...If you want an Autostop valve like the original, I have one (NOS) for sale, you can see it on my web page. > With...
Re: Survey: brake pad life
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Thu, 2 Aug 2001 11:56:34 -0700
...A pair of needle nose pliers to remove the clips and old pads (keeps dirt off hands and suit). Compress the caliper piston all...
Re: Soft lifters (was: clarify .006 on lifters)
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:04:53 -0800
here's my total story with lifter nosie and MMO combo deal. :) I bought my van in San Diego about 500+ from where I...
Re: Ultimate Oil Cooler
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Wed, 14 Aug 2002 14:41:24 -0500
...heat exchanger (this can be done with a pair of needle nose vise grips - just be careful, you only want to stop the flow...
Re: LVC Searching for a project
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:11:18 -0700
...if it's the kind with a driveshaft to the nose to run the AC, alternator, and PS pump .. google accesory drive driveshaft problems...
Re: Fuel Pump Alternative
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Mon, 17 May 2010 18:51:55 -0400
...Actually 5 years old but installed 1 month ago so sorta NOS. It was great then started acting up. Usually when I just turn...
Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up - how to make the system better?
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Thu, 31 Mar 2005 13:15:57 -0800
...I think it is for NOS systems in Fast& > Furious cars. I'm sure you can find in at Summit > Racing. Earl's fitting...
Re: Fuel or Electrical Part III
Historical mailing list - jeff ensing
Sun, 9 Dec 2018 12:57:58 -0500
...valves now. Check all those pushrods for bends and damage also. Nostalgic trivia for the old timers on the list : This was to be...
Re: Pilot Bearing
Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
Wed, 8 May 2013 11:46:39 -0400
...point and then pull it out with a pair of needle nose pliers. Take > a small punch and grind a sharp end on it...
Re: Save the Bus in D.C. - Freedom of expression - Save the Peace Mobile
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 6 Oct 2010 11:15:04 -0500
...The fact that it is a brand that folks on this list favor, or that > > it has "nostalgic value" for those of who led...
Re: Why this type IV engine caught fire, spun the mains and ruined everything.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 8 Aug 2002 22:53:53 -0500
...a that point) After taking it apart I discovered the small nose bearing seized the problem was the dowel pin was to long it...
Re: Air Dam renaming competition
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 02:54:42 +0100
...speed aerodynamics, much more important than at the front! hence blunt nosed and sharp tailed aircraft fuselages - note the still common acceptance of the...
Re: 93 Microbus arrives: Anyone have a South African ETKA?
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:48:31 -0800
...Even the nose is different: > -no blank LHD wiper bosses > -slider has waist-height extension over the rail, with corresponding notch > door-opening > -waist...
Brrr! It's freezin' in here!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 1 Dec 1995 22:42:01 -0600 (CST)
...I'd really love to have NOS replacement tubes or the equivalent - partly to give the restored Bus that bitchin' sano look the California...
Re: Now that the mileage survey is done . . .
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:05:23 -0900
...NPR had a story yesterday on how the Japanese Bullet Trains noses are shaped like the beak of a King Fisher as they discovered...
Re: ID Buzz
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 4 Jun 2023 17:51:30 -0500
...developing backwards since the 2000s. > > > > Yes, VW has to ride the nostalgia wave. But in my opinion, they are > dismantling their own heritage. > > The...
Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums. Need to do a better job at proof reading!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 May 2016 22:17:07 -0400
...With the van raised in the rear the regulator > kicks even even further as it thinks the van is nose diving. It works > both...
Re: It's back together and it runs.
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Wed, 9 Nov 2011 14:24:38 -0800
...rear of the van up on wooden > ramps in an already nose-down position in the sloping driveway, I > simply removed the bleeder bolt...