Vans in the Snow

[E1]

That is one great link. I particularly appreciate GW's advice on the torque value of 96 inch-lbs., the 7mm flat washer under the wavy washer, and the stud fix if the shaft were to break.

Invaluable, Thanks, GW and Jim909!!!
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‘84 Westy, 2.1L with Digijet, 5.43 R+P, GT Gears
"Adding power makes you faster on the straights.
Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere."
— Colin Chapman

[wcdennis]

7 inches in central North Carolina last night. My front end rebuild will have to wait until things warm up a bit. The forecast calls for temps in the 60s next week.

[campism]

We got a bit less in central Virginia, and this was taken this morning before the rest fell. Need to try the newish Achilles Multivan tires in the snow.

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'87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic

[djkeev]

[djkeev]

[campism]

Not worried if they aren't. Everything in this 'hood falls down the hill.
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'87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic

[Team WorldTour]

[andrwplsn]

Put new wheels and tires on today.

[BlueNorthWesty]

Snow is starting to pile up but it runs well in this weather. Minus 20 C today.

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1984 Medium Blue Vanagon Westfalia 2WD w/ rebuilt Auto, Peloquin differential, 3.27 R&P gears, 2002 Subaru 2.5L engine, Girling G60 front brake upgrade, PS, power mirrors

Build thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=610481&highlight=

[Team WorldTour]

I washed all the road salt off of mine.
Does that count?
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1990 Feldjäger Syncro AAZ
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H6 Subaru Engine Swap Thread
WV2ZZZ25ZFH094138(x)/ WV2YB0257LH057308(x)/ WV2ZZZ25ZLG113270/
"Where am I going? And what am I doing in this handbasket?" -Nicodemus Jordan
When All Else Fails: Lather, Rinse, Repeat!

[JDub113]

I refuse to post a pic of the van with snow in my driveway.
This was after getting to work and seeing a purdy new awd suv high centered 2 feet in the air on a big rock!

The van did well being 2wd with continental stock tires. Hardest part was getting traction after making a full stop.

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84 Wolfsburg Edition Westy

[vanonimous]

Snow trials with all new suspension, shocks, wheels and tires. Lovely vehicles really. Worth the effort.

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If happiness is being a mechanic, owning a Vanagon is nirvana.

Lighting upgrades: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=578291

[Kombi///M3]

[llilibel03]

[danfromsyr]

not scanning 21pages to see if this is in here.

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[McVanagon]

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'69 Mike
'85 GL
'87 Wolfsburg Hardtop

[macjack]

needs a wash
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87 TDI Syncro Westy
81 Westy (sold)
80 Rabbit Wolfsburg (rolled)
Bike as primary transportation

[dhaavers]

[Eric_Taylor]

The snow here in Bend has been substantial this year, and so the van has been parked for a lot of it in a covered garage. However, in the last couple weeks things have subsided and I've been driving it on the weekend.

Today the roads were so clear up to the mountain that I drove it up to a local snow park to do some looking around. While it's not actually covered in snow, it was surrounded by it.

[Jpetersen97]