Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 00:05:27 -0500
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I believe the artist is Sheryl Crow. And the song is from her latest album.
Dave.
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> There are 12 messages totalling 412 lines in this issue.
>
> Topics of the day:
>
> 1. Road America Get-together
> 2. Classid VW van
> 3. timing belt inline 4
> 4. Somethings knockin on my wheel........ (2)
> 5. Terry kay sucks....AMEN!
> 6. T.K sucks....AMEN!/Bridge mending
> 7. Just Bought Haynes Manual
> 8. ....AMEN!
> 9. 1985 Digijet misfire
> 10. Classic VW van
> 11. Acronyms
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 22:21:40 -0500
> From: dvdkng1958 <dvdkng1958@MSN.COM>
> Subject: Re: Road America Get-together
>
> How about Westy Ward or Vanagon Venue. Dave
> Still Looking for that Vanagon.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 20:25:35 -0700
> From: developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
> Subject: Classid VW van
>
> On the music TV channel yesterday I saw an old VW van with the double
swing
> open side doors. The music video was obviously made to romanticize that
van
> as well as promote the song.
>
> Of course, there was a beautiful young woman in it laid back on a matress
on
> the floor playing her guitar and singing with flowers in her hair.
Seductive
> and inviting.
>
> Reminds me of my 1960 something air coooled pop top. Those were the days.
>
> Wait a minute now, NO, these are the days.
>
> Anyone see that video?
>
> Guillermo-de-San-Diego
> 1989 Vanagon GL Camper
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 21:28:37 -0600
> From: Simon Reinhardt <simon@FARRSIDE.NET>
> Subject: Re: timing belt inline 4
>
> 1. Yes. Do it. You'll save yourself some roadside annoyance- and make=20
> sure you replace the tensioner as well, as it's more often the cause
of=20=
>
> belt failure. Chances are, you'll notice a bunch of other things that=20
> will need replacing while you're in there:
> -all other belts
> -lower timing cover (may be warped and hitting the pulleys/belts)
> -if you're adventurous, there's no better time to replace the 3 shaft=20
> seals (crank, intermediate, cam), since you'll have everything out of=20
> the way.
> 2. The angle doesn't matter- your enemy will be clearance... but I
can't=20=
>
> imagine you'd have less working room than was available in the '75-'84=20=
>
> cars. As long as you can get a wrench on the nuts 'n bolts on the end
of=20=
>
> the crank, you'll do fine.
> 3. Depends... exactly which 2.0 do you have? If it's the 3A from an
Audi=20=
>
> 80, or originally was a VW or Audi 1.8 of some sort, then you need=20
> part # 056 109 119A, which is $7 at germanautoparts.com. If it's the
2.0=20=
>
> from a '93-'98 VW, then you need 037 109 119C, $12.50. Tack on $15 if=20
> you plan on buying from the dealer...
>
> On Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at 07:32 PM, Hermann the German wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Before I go on my summer trip to Newfoundland I want to replace the=20
> > timing belt on my Eurospec conversion. Here are some questions for
the=20=
>
> > more experienced listees. I appreciate your help:
> >
> > 1. Does VW really=A0recommend replacing the belt at 70 000miles?
> >
> > 2. How hard is the work re: the fact that the engine is slanted at =
> 53*?
> >
> > 3.How much is the timing belt for a 2.0l Golf/Audi hybrid?
> >
> > Any info/advice is welcome.TIA.Cheers,
> >
> > Hermann de Boer
> >
> >
> > Kansas City,Missouri
> >
> > 87 Westy "Eurospec"
> >
> > 89 Syncro GL
> >
> > "...even if you win the rat race, you are still a rat..."
> >
>
> >
>
> >
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 22:35:04 -0500
> From: anthony kimmons <akimmons@HOUSTON.RR.COM>
> Subject: Re: Somethings knockin on my wheel........
>
> Make sure you're not getting a belt separation on your tire tread also.
> Pieces can come loose and flap open only when the wheel is rotating,
> hitting the fender.
>
> ps...Don't slice the heck out of your hand (from the steel belting) when
> you reach around to
> feel for this in the dark!!!
>
> >
>
> --
>
> Anthony Kimmons, Houston Texas
> http://www.akimmons.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 22:49:36 -0500
> From: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
> Subject: Re: Terry kay sucks....AMEN!
>
> Gentlemen, my finger is on the delete key, and this whole thread on my
computer is
> going to disappear into the the ether. I suggest you do the same and
> "forgedaboudit"!
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>
> Kevin wrote:
>
> > Right on Brian!
> >
> > Terry is THE reason people are having a problem with this list. His
> > negativity and insults (both on the list and via pmail) lower the
> > true value of this group of wonderful people. (I'll be expecting a
> > rash of hate pmail from Terry AS USUAL).
> >
> > Yes Terry, you post a lot, but guess what buddy, it's QUALITY NOT
> > QUANTITY. So, piss off and go play with your trains.
> >
> > Apologies to all the others here.
> >
> > Kevin
> > '87 Syncro Westy
> >
> > >...This is exactly why people leave the list. Can someone tell me what
purpose
> > >this post served????
> > >Idont know the esteemed Mr Kay, but he seems to always bash me or
everybody
> > about anything he can.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 20:46:16 -0700
> From: "Phil S." <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM>
> Subject: Re: T.K sucks....AMEN!/Bridge mending
>
> --- developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET> wrote:
> > My vote is for everyone who continues with this
> > silly name calling to stop.
>
> Me too
>
>
> > Terry has a dry sense of humor that most people
> > misunderstand. It is not him
> > but the constant effort to get in the last slander
> > that annoys people. Let
> > it go you all.
>
> Very dry at times but hes got alot of good tips and is
> an asset IMO
>
> > By feeding into this "Let's all gang up on Terry (or
> > anyone) nonsense" you
> > perpetuate hate and show your own ridiculous nature.
> > This thread has gone
> > way beyond its entertainment value.
>
> Entertainment?!...this is painful!
>
> > Didn't someone recently post about self-restraint. I
> > vote for that.
>
> Agreed, I'll try harder this time
>
>
> > I also vote for keeping Terry on the list, and Tim
> > (and you all too) and
> > everyone who has the courage to express themselves.
> > BUT there IS a limit to
> > name calling and rejection. I vote to keep everyone
> > that pisses me off ON
> > THE LIST, but also invite change in how we post
> > (including myself.)
>
> Perhaps a rules page?
>
> > My last vote is for maturity to prevail, for common
> > decency, and for a
> > kinder and gentler list.
>
> Maturity is a hard one for me but ill try:)
>
> > I'll bet everyone on this list has made an error now
> > and then. I have.
>
>
> Put the foot in my mouth a few times as well.
>
> You
> > who want to crucify Terry just did.
> > "An error does not become a mistake unless you
> > refuse to correct it."
> > (Author unknown.)
>
> AMEN BROTHER!!!
>
> > Guillermo-de-San-Diego
> > 1989 Vanagon GL Camper
>
>
>
> Yes I agree with the above......lets lick our wounds,
> mend the bridges, and get on with the GOOD Vanagon
> content!
>
> Phil***84' Westy Tiico "Millenium Falcon"
> ***60' Morris Mini1340CC(For sale)
>
>
>
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 23:49:57 EDT
> From: Stephen Buck <NBuck4149@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Just Bought Haynes Manual
>
> Ron,
> How does one claim the listmember discount?
>
> Thanks,
> Steve Buck
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 22:58:45 -0500
> From: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
> Subject: Re: Somethings knockin on my wheel........
>
> Paul Rogers wrote:
>
> > on the way passed a
> > retaining wall that was echoing back a knocking sound from the passenger
side
> > front wheel.
>
> From the description it sounds like a CV bearing knocking. Knocking CV's
require
> replacement.
>
> Usually, Front Wheel Bearings will announce their impending demise with a
slight
> growling noise, which will get progressively louder with the passage of
time.
>
> Luck,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 20:54:25 -0700
> From: developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
> Subject: ....AMEN!
>
> > "forgedaboudit"!
> >
> > John Rodgers
> > 88 GL Driver
>
> BEAUTIFUL. You got me LOL and ROTF.
>
> Guillermo-de-San-Diego
> 1989 Vanagon GL Camper
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 00:06:09 -0400
> From: Ignace Speybrouck <ignace@SYMPATICO.CA>
> Subject: 1985 Digijet misfire
>
> Tonight I changed the intake gasket on both side. To do so, I
disconnected
> the plug wires. Those wires are about a year old. The rubber insert in
the
> metal shiel on the plug side was sort of welded on the plug. On cylinder
#
> 1 it separated very close to the connection with the plug. I removed that
> rubber insert, plug the wire back and TA DAM : misfire. That's bad since
> the engine was running quite correct before the gasket job.
>
> Question : Could the missing rubber insert in the metal shielded end of
the
> wire cause the misfire ? I've checked the overall rsistance of the wire
and
> it is within the specs Bentley talks about (6000 ohms +/- 1400). Mine has
> 4600 ohms.
>
> If not what the hell has happened ?
>
> Thanks for the answers, I just don't want to spend $ 100 if it is not the
> problem !
>
> Ignace
>
> 1985 Vanagon 1,9 L
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 21:03:21 -0700
> From: "Phil S." <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM>
> Subject: Re: Classic VW van
>
> I think the artist is Sheryll Crow--spelling? Good
> video
> with lots of Wahines(Surfin' Girls)
>
> My favorite Vanagon friendly song is "You take the
> plane, Ill take the bus this time". Download the
> Synchro video from Vanagon.com and listen to the
> song....its really cool.
>
> The artist's name??
>
> Phil
>
> --- developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET> wrote:
> > On the music TV channel yesterday I saw an old VW
> > van with the double swing
> > open side doors. The music video was obviously made
> > to romanticize that van
> > as well as promote the song.
> >
> > Of course, there was a beautiful young woman in it
> > laid back on a matress on
> > the floor playing her guitar and singing with
> > flowers in her hair. Seductive
> > and inviting.
> >
> > Reminds me of my 1960 something air coooled pop top.
> > Those were the days.
> >
> > Wait a minute now, NO, these are the days.
> >
> > Anyone see that video?
> >
> > Guillermo-de-San-Diego
> > 1989 Vanagon GL Camper
>
> __________________________________________________
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 00:03:36 EDT
> From: Frank Grunthaner <FrankGRUN@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Acronyms
>
> Admirable compilation, but you missed my favorite SWMBO or She Who Must Be
> Obeyed!
>
> Frank Grunthaner
>
> ------------------------------
>
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