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• What's your relative MPG?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 7 Jan 2009 18:13:21 -0500
  ...http://www.knology.net/~vw/relative_mpg As of now, at $2.49 diesel and $1.59 RUG, my Beetle TDI gets a relative...
• Re: What's your relative MPG?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 7 Jan 2009 23:00:08 -0800
  30 is my relative MPG On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 3:13 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > This is more for...
• Re: What's your relative MPG?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 8 Jan 2009 18:22:43 -0700
  Wow, does someone have a lot of time on their hands? Or, how about using that great mind to create a relative tire/wheel...
• Re: Eurovan seats into Vanagon Westy?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:28:20 -0700
  ...She finds herself too high, relative to the floor. I find myself just higher than I am used to, relative to the rest of...
• Re: What's your relative MPG?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 8 Jan 2009 14:01:00 -0800
  ...What's your relative MPG? > 30 is my relative MPG > > On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 3:13 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com...
• Re: What's your relative MPG?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 8 Jan 2009 17:15:17 -0500
  ...What's your relative MPG? > > >> 30 is my relative MPG >> >> On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 3:13 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com...
• Re: WBX Whining
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 14:29:30 EDT
  clive, everything in this world is relative (esp. if you subscribe to the notion of adam & eve =) bottomline is you won't be pulling...
• "relative" compression test
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 17:40:10 -0800
  anybody know anything about the triple-a diagnostic centers' "cylinder balance-relative compression" test, which is used in lieu of an actual cylinder compression...
• Re: South Carolina
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 15:31:29 EDT
  Having had relatives that lived in South Carolina for a while, and having visited said relatives there, I don't think too many folks...
• Re: Load screeching sound from leaving lights on?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 09:10:19 -0600
  ...When the belt is relatively cold - not warmed from the friction of movement - it shrinks a bit and will not seat snuggly in the...
• Re: What's your relative MPG?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 8 Jan 2009 15:47:16 +0000
  Relative MPG: Daughter= 27 Brother= 31 Sister Mary= 23 Nephew Mark= 24 Other nephew Mike= 26 Niece Karen= 19 her husband= 6 (helicopter) Since...
• Philly Area VW Gathering?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Jun 95 11:13:58 EDT
  ...I have to visit relatives (sorta relatives) but I don't intend to stay with them. I have a campground book but any other...
• Re: Eurovan seats into Vanagon Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:12:53 -0700
  ...Did you find that the seat was too high relative to the floor, or was it too high relative to the "rest of the...
• Tools needed for picking up low milage westy
  Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 21:29:26 -0600
  ...After having some local relatives go a check it out, I'm taking a bus tomorrow to go pick it up (if the inspection...
• Towing with a T3 Vanagon Was: Benny Boy's sailboat
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:08:12 -0700
  ...I suspect this is due to the relatively short rear overhang and on some versions relatively stiff rear suspension. In Europe the legal trailer...
• Re: Rear Heater Core replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 23:31:58 -0500
  The rear is relatively easy. Relative to the front. The covers are a bit of a trick to get off, other than that it...
• Re: Michelin MXT Specs.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 11:01:44 -0400
  At 10:19 10/29/99 , Ari Ollikainen wrote: > While this sounds good, I must point out that the treadwear > rating is relative ONLY...
• ground @ water pump housing
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 22:36:35 -0400
  ...When I measure resistance of the sender relative to the engine case ground, it's much much higher than measured relative to the water...
• Re: Stereo Power Amp
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 19:59:00 -0500
  ...To get an decent "signal-to-road-noise ratio" when driving, you do have to crank it relatively loud - which assumes that a) you...
• Re: Eurovan seats into Vanagon Westy? Thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:02:53 -0800
  ...She finds herself too high, relative to the floor. I find myself just higher than I am used to, relative to the rest of...
• Great MPG westy on ebay
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 16:03:12 -0600
  ...if pulling a boat, it has a nice hitch and handles relatively large boats nicely." Am I the only one not getting anywhere near...
• Re: Runaway digital clock
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 09:28:35 -0400
  ...Any ideas from anyone?????? << What is happening is the clock is set to "relative time". That is, when your Vanagon reaches light speed and...
• Re: one van for two people?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 09:06:31 EST
  ...Any relatives you can borrow from? Any > trustworthy relatives you can "sell" the van to, with the understanding that > you can buy it back...
• Re: Hankook RA08 Tires
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 21:00:41 -0400
  Excellent. Smooth ride, low noise, good handling in wind (relatively.)
• Re: Another Fridge vent question for all westy owners
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 20:30:40 -0400
  ...You said where it was relative to the panel edge -- now, where is it relative to where Dometic said to put it, i.e...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:14:21 -0400
  > I can't see ANY reason to stick with the very > limited tire options available for 14" rims when > there's so many relatively...
• fridge thermometer
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 12:48:26 -0700
  ...But, I haven't been able to locate one that has a max/min feature in a relatively small base unit. By relatively small...
• Re: urban camping in sf
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 06:04:36 EDT
  ...and secure is a relative term, is it not? >> Most people feel less secure when with relatives. Everything is relative. However, for the purpose...
• Re: (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Thu, 23 Nov 2000 09:38:39 -0500
  Here, here -uh! And the mush . . . enjoy it! mush? HK Enjoy the turkey, relatives and mush! >Robert [text/html]
• '85 Vanagon Value
  Historical mailing list - CALLAHAN, NICHOLAS
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 07:00:30 -0800
  I apologize in advance for the relatively trivial nature of this post, but I thought my best bet would be to go to the...
• Re: allen wrench for gear oil change
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 13:37:23 EST
  ...Like I said, it is all relative. Rich
• Re: Missing Vanagon Person
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 18:18:47 EDT
  Last I heard he was visiting sick relatives. Hope he is doing well. Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16
• Re: Putting down the Toilet seat:????????????????
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 08:04:28 EST
  Is this relative to something, or is it Friday again, and I have a few more days off?
• Shameless Ebay Plug - Syncro Springs, Pipe, PS Pump & AC Mount
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 17:29:52 +0000
  Items still relatively cheap. Auction ends on Sunday. http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZdnmwilhite
• Re: A new project..inline 4 VW van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 05:46:40 -0700
  ...Lack of activity could mean most of the conversions are relatively trouble free. Or that the inline-4 conversion is not as popular as...
• Re: coolant leak/head gasket/cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 15:49:41 -0800
  ...don't overlook the relatively cheaper fixables. Just my rustbelt mumblings. George --- bugglidy bug bug <imabug33@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > hi all, > > relatively new to...
• Re: Off topic: Costco engines
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:10:15 +0100
  a close relative returned a notebook computer to costco after two years of use, telling them it somehow got too slow. they returned the...
• ball joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:11:44 -0500
  all my boots are split does anyone have a relatively easy solution for this. ball joints are good with only 80k on them. mike
• cheap '89 Westy for sale on samba
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 11:18:00 EDT
  good price, relatively low miles... not mine..go for it.. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=232902
• Re: 2nd battery...an alternative??
  Historical mailing list - George Chapman
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 15:52:00 -0700
  ...An automobile battery is designed for a relatively high "burst" output of electrical energy (and then be rapidly recharged by the alternator). Both batteries...
• Re: Suburu/Golf debate
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 22:14:05 -0600
  >You subies have got my attention - quiet engine, powerful, inexpensive (relative) Yes. That low-slung oil pan has got my attention too. [text/html]
• Re: Wipers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 14 Aug 2006 18:04:30 -0700
  ...Jason, everything in life is relative. Since you are not my relative, don't expect a birthday present real soon. =) Besides, poor me, I...
• Squeaking front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 24 Feb 2015 15:52:57 -0800
  My son's '87 squeaks an obnoxious amount even on relatively smooth roads. It there a recommended spray lube I can use on these...
• diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:25:54 -0700
  Van-illas, Please lend a hand if you have an informed [or uninformed but amusing] opinion about the relative merits of TDIs vs AAZ...
• Carbs forever
  Historical mailing list - Rob Gunter
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 07:32:33 -0400
  Greetings All, Another thing about carbs is that they are relatively bullet-proof if you are out in the boonies. Rob http://msnhomepages.talkcity...
• anybody from colorado visiting alabama??
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 08:17:40 -0500
  ... in a 1983-85 brownish-metallic camper?? :) saw them riding around yesterday at lunch. in Tuscaloosa, of all places (visiting college kids, profs, relatives?). :)
• Re: Runaway digital clock
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 09:40:11 -0400
  ...Any ideas from anyone?????? << > > What is happening is the clock is set to "relative time". That is, when > your > Vanagon reaches light speed and...
• Re: EV question.
  Historical mailing list - Leong, Norman
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 08:19:18 -0800
  Chris, The fix for what you describe (relative to the EV, not the Cabriolet) is/should be in the list archives...have you taken...
• Re: Vanagon parts are now cheap (relatively)
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 19 May 2005 14:11:55 -0600
  >......... I can > use the Westy for a daily driver but I can't camp in the T-Bird. Have you tried? Grin Tom
• Re: Muffler Bearings, was RE: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:53:47 -0500
  ...Since this ball joint >allows relative motion between 2 different exhaust pieces you could in >theory call this a bearing.
• RE: V6anagon re-V6'ed, finally, mostly
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 14:35:36 EST
  ...Now I have the earlier manifolds, with longer distance from exhaust port to the place where the pipes 3->1, and the relatively enormous...
• WTB: Aircooled Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Harvey
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 10:14:15 -0800
  I'm looking for a cheap aircooled Westfalia relatively close to Oregon. Let me know. Thanks, John --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - Jib...
• Engine value
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:21:35 EST
  Got a chance to buy a 5k engine (relatively new) complete. Owned by a vw mechanic friend. Any ideas as to value? tia Mark...
• Re: Sensors, rough running and problems
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 08:26:22 -0400
  ...Kenneth D Lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM> > Rough idle is a relative term when it comes to Vanagons.
• headlight switch?
  Historical mailing list - Rob S.
  Mon, 18 Aug 2003 21:20:03 -0400
  where can I get a headlight switch FAST and relatively cheap? i'll check the local yards tomorrow, but if that doesn't turn...
• Heater Core coolant direction. 1st response was blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Nov 2021 15:55:43 +0000
  ...From the heat transfer performance there is but since this coil is relatively small and the coolant flow available relatively great you probably will...
• Bud Vases
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 2 May 2007 21:12:19 -0500
  Has anyone got some good clear pictures of bud vases, and something that can show relative dimensions - or actual dimensions. Not by guess and...
• Periodically starting Vanagon(?)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 8 Dec 2019 09:55:07 -0800
  ...It has relatively clean oil in it and the fuel level is just above reserve - so relatively empty. I occasionally check the battery voltage...
• pushrod tubes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 13:05:12 -0600
  The '72 type II has the type 4 "pancake" engine with the relatively easy pushrod/seal replacement. I've used 2 piece pushrod tubes...
• Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - jon durham
  Sun, 1 Jan 2012 09:17:06 -0600
  does anyone have a relatively cheap source for the Bentley manual 85 Vanagon? -- �The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be...