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  • Fw: oil pressure light
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Fri, 9 Oct 1998 09:17:21 -0500
    ...Friday, October 09, 1998 9:02 AM Subject: Re: oil pressure light >How can you tell your van is a 'she'? :>) > >Of course, you...
  • NVC: Volvo Forums?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 26 Nov 2016 13:49:11 -0800
    ...I'm considering purchasing a 1998 Volvo V70 wagon (or similar Volvo) as a daily driver/back up camper. I've searched around and...
  • Roadkill survey, was: POSSUM/COON/SKUNK/SQUIRREL SKIN REUPHOLSTERY KITS!/F!
    Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
    Fri, 30 Oct 1998 11:32:16 -0500
    ...Friday, October 30, 1998 8:44 AM To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: POSSUM/COON/SKUNK/SQUIRREL SKIN REUPHOLSTERY KITS!/F! Survey, Best(worst...
  • Re: Steel Rims from a 98 Passat - Will they fit a 1991 Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Tue, 4 Dec 2001 22:41:05 -0800
    ...Does anyone know if a set of 1998 vw steel wheels would fit with no alteration? They are 15 inch rims. > > Kurt
  • Re: Coolant Temp Sensor?
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Mon, 13 Apr 1998 07:20:58 -0400
    On Sun, 12 Apr 1998, Chris Pittack wrote: > Hey There! > > In an attempt to correct a cold idle (or lack thereof) situation I replaced...
  • ATTN: Mark Tomlonson REF: HELP 72 SB wiring Diagram
    Historical mailing list - The Martins
    Thu, 7 May 1998 07:26:20 -0500
    ...Thursday, May 07, 1998 7:22 AM > > > > > > Thanks for your offer Tom, I don't require the car this week and I have > > > other...
  • Carat interiour wanted
    Historical mailing list
    Original date unknown
    ...Fri, 29 May 1998 03:14:09 EDT Reply-To: Modl6971@AOL.COM Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com> From: Michael Modl <Modl6971...
  • Fw: For sale: Aluminum Bike Rack for 1989 Westfalia poptop
    Historical mailing list - Dave
    Fri, 19 Jun 1998 07:40:14 -0500
    ...Friday, June 19, 1998 12:31 AM Subject: For sale: Aluminum Bike Rack for 1989 Westfalia poptop >Yes I do have have a bike...
  • Fw: Re: Giving Ron A Hard Time
    Historical mailing list - LEONARD D BOULAY
    Fri, 13 Mar 1998 15:04:28 -0500
    ...Thursday, March 12, 1998 4:46 PM Subject: Re: Giving Ron A Hard Time >In a message dated 98-03-12 14:50:22...
  • Re: Vanagon Archives
    Historical mailing list - marcus
    Fri, 5 Jun 1998 10:22:39 -0700
    ...Edward Berlett wrote: > On Fri, 5 Jun 1998, W. Silva wrote: > > > Am I the only one having trouble? When I try searching the archives...
  • [M] FREE YEAR OF MOTOR TREND
    Historical mailing list - Rick Stevens
    Wed, 29 Jul 1998 17:04:03 -0700
    ...Tue, 28 Jul 1998 09:54:47 EDT >Reply-To: JHohlfeld@AOL.COM >Sender: The Merkur Owners List <MERKUR-OWNERS@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM...
  • FWD: Fuel Prob
    Historical mailing list - The Buslady
    Wed, 12 Aug 1998 13:27:58 EDT
    ...Wed, Aug 5, 1998 2:29 PM Message-id: <6qa8kd$b05@enews2.newsguy.com> I have a 1986 Vanagon Syncro water cooled with 110...
  • Re: 1983 Westy on auction bid starts at $1000
    Historical mailing list - Pierce, John D
    Mon, 28 Sep 1998 12:56:26 -0400
    ...Monday, September 28, 1998 11:17 AM > To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: 1983 Westy on auction bid starts at $1000 > > ---Erik Simes <esimes...
  • Re: gas tank question
    Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
    Sat, 28 Nov 1998 10:24:49 -0700
    ...Gary On Sat, 28 Nov 1998 JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > is the vanagon gas tank compatible from '80-'91? no real changes? > > thanks > chris...
  • European parts places
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Tue, 23 May 2000 12:52:44 -0600
    ...Keith Adams Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia 1998 Golf Wolfsburg - no side table and no pop-top ;-)
  • Re: '99 SA Vanagon pics/ exhuast
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Sun, 23 Feb 2003 20:38:24 EST
    ...James Cohen pics of the SA busses on his site in 1998 I think. http://vw.itgo.com/vanagon/savan.html Jeff 83.5...
  • Re: Mercedes Rim lug hole size
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:56:54 -0900
    ...2000-2005 * Bolts 12x1.5 * Bolt Pattern 5x112 >> CLK Class W208 1998-2002 * Bolts 12x1.5 * Bolt Pattern 5x112 >> CLK Class W209 2003-2005...
  • Re: ac for my 82
    Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
    Sat, 15 Aug 1998 21:50:05 -0500
    ...Thursday, August 13, 1998 10:14 PM > > Assuming this is an air-cooled Vanagon, you do not want AC. You can not > afford to...
  • Re: No more spelling error lists PLEASE!
    Historical mailing list - davidson
    Mon, 26 Oct 1998 07:51:43 -0800
    ...Monday, October 26, 1998 7:28 AM > > At 06:31 PM 10/25/98 -0500, David-M wrote: > > >Yes, but every time these infantile...
  • Re: '98 Bug/Addition markup
    Historical mailing list - John R. Jetty
    Thu, 12 Mar 1998 16:09:59 -0800
    ...Thursday, March 12, 1998 13:48 PM > > $2000???? That's out rageous...VWUS had requested dealers NOT mark up the > cars, they felt that...
  • Re: attention all u.s. military veterans ...
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Wed, 17 Jun 1998 09:20:27 -0700
    At 09:26 AM 6/17/98 -0700, you wrote: >On Wed, 17 Jun 1998 08:41:44 -0400 Tyrone & Marilyn Greene ><macpine@EARTHLINK...
  • Re: Looking for parts
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Mon, 17 Aug 1998 18:01:41 -0600
    ...Do you have a >part #? > > > >On Sat, 15 Aug 1998, BILL wrote: > >> I am looking for the following for an 82 Calif. Westy. >> >> wiring...
  • Re: '82 diesel
    Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
    Wed, 28 Oct 1998 09:16:32 -0700
    ...Gary On Tue, 27 Oct 1998, Janet Andersen wrote: > I have been offered the same thing for for 800.00$. The interior is > so...
  • Re: impending winter maintenance (Syncro tire pressure)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 11 Sep 1998 12:40:40 CDT
    On Fri, 11 Sep 1998 13:11:25 -0400 Robert Rountree said: >FYI >The sticker on the driver side lower forward doorjamb of my...
  • Re: Vanagon and Spellcheckers
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Mon, 19 Oct 1998 14:14:02 -0400
    On Mon, 19 Oct 1998, Patrick Hatcher wrote: > In MS Word the thesaurus gives me "valueless" for an alternative to > Vanagon . . ouch! The programmer...
  • WG: Manual Tranny oil
    Historical mailing list - Michael Kraewinkel
    Tue, 27 Oct 1998 08:06:22 +0100
    ...Oktober 1998 17:00 > An: vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Betreff: Re: Manual Tranny oil > -----the level is when the fluid is at the hole and...
  • Fw: Breakdown on the side of the door
    Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
    Sat, 5 Dec 1998 15:45:26 -0800
    ...Saturday, December 05, 1998 1:07 PM > > The passenger's side mirror on my '88 Wolfsburg Ed Vanagon is laid flat > against the door...
  • Re: OXS light reset location?
    Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
    Sun, 6 Dec 1998 08:27:19 -1000
    ...Sunday, December 06, 1998 8:15 AM Subject: OXS light reset location? >Does anyone know where the precise location of the reset button for...
  • Re: VW Releases "mini" Vanagon Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
    Tue, 14 Apr 1998 17:00:14 -0700
    ...Tuesday, April 14, 1998 1:29 PM Subject: VW Releases "mini" Vanagon Westfalia >More information and secret "spy" photos available at >http://ebyte.com...
  • Re: laplander photos
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 11 Apr 1998 12:33:14 CDT
    On Fri, 10 Apr 1998 21:00:50 -0400 you said: ><unkaducky@aol.com> writes: >> http://www.militaryimport.com >: >> in the upper left corner...
  • Re: Vanagon Digest - 18 Jun 1998
    Historical mailing list - John Clavin
    Sat, 20 Jun 1998 11:32:49 -0500
    I've had this happen and it turned out the wire to the sender was worn through the insulation where it was lying against...
  • Captain's chair Allen wrench size?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
    Wed, 23 Sep 1998 09:51:51 -0400
    ...Wednesday, September 23, 1998 9:32 AM > To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Subject: 14in vs 15in wheels/tires > > I have been reading about using 15in...
  • Re: TRANNY NEEDED
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
    Sun, 1 Mar 1998 22:51:45 -0500
    ...Sunday, March 01, 1998 7:50 PM Subject: TRANNY NEEDED >i have an 81 air cooled 4sp...4th gear is gone--or, it pops...
  • Re: broken spark plug removal?
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Mon, 20 Jul 1998 23:43:55 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler On Mon, 20 Jul 1998, Dave Bayer wrote: > Hello- > I happened...
  • Re: Value of an ' 88 Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
    Thu, 29 Oct 1998 08:55:12 -0500
    ...Wednesday, October 28, 1998 11:48 PM To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM Subject: Value of an ' 88 Westy? A friend has an ' 88 Westy for...
  • Re: Changing rotation direction of tires?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 26 Nov 1998 10:20:15 -0500
    ...Wednesday, November 25, 1998 11:32 AM Subject: Changing rotation direction of tires? >What is the current authority on rotating tires from side to...
  • Re: And Westy water and electric hookup, source for Doors??
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Mon, 7 Dec 1998 23:18:22 -0800
    ...Monday, December 07, 1998 9:45 PM > > Which reminds me... Does anybody know if it's posable to get a replacement > door for the...
  • Re: starter solenoid problems (and solution)
    Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
    Tue, 27 Oct 1998 14:09:01 -0700
    ...Gary On Tue, 27 Oct 1998, David Bogle / Architecture wrote: > Dear Gary, > > Great post. Can't wait. > > Would this be similar or same on...
  • Re: Vanagon Digest - 3 Oct 1998 - Special issue
    Historical mailing list - Mark Williams
    Sun, 4 Oct 1998 06:50:57 -0500
    ...Vanagon Digest - 3 Oct 1998 - Special issue Mark, I personally would love to know more about your dual battery and solar charger system if...
  • Re: Test (F)
    Historical mailing list - Vanman
    Sat, 5 Dec 1998 20:54:59 -0800
    ...Saturday, December 05, 1998 8:25 PM Subject: Re: Test (F) >Are we having a test today? I'm not ready for it! I...
  • Fw: Vanagon Question?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Sanford
    Sat, 14 Mar 1998 11:47:05 -0800
    ...Thursday, March 12, 1998 3:11 AM Subject: Vanagon Question? >Hello - I hope that you can answer my question? I have a 87' Vanagon...
  • Re: Transporter Crew Cabs??
    Historical mailing list - Edward Berlett
    Thu, 21 May 1998 11:15:47 -0400
    ...On Thu, 21 May 1998, bertschi wrote: > Just looking for my ultimate vehicle....a Vanagon crew cab pickup. I > haven't seen many in...
  • Re: Running Hot
    Historical mailing list - brad horner
    Mon, 6 Apr 1998 14:49:53 -0400
    ...Monday, April 06, 1998 12:25 PM > > On Mon, 6 Apr 1998, brad horner wrote: > > > ---------- > > > From: Karl Bloss <blosskf@APCI.COM> > > > To: Vanagon@VANAGON...
  • GOOD GRIEF, FOLKS!!! Re: "Coyote" = "Dumb Ass"
    Historical mailing list - Sam_Scholten
    Thu, 24 Sep 1998 08:51:41 -0400
    ...On Wed, 23 Sep 1998, ImNottaDork LikeYou wrote: > At least I'm not a dork who needs a stupid f***ing macho handle to...
  • Re: Head gasket trauma!
    Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
    Mon, 16 Mar 1998 05:28:15 -0800
    ...Saturday, March 14, 1998 7:47 AM > To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Subject: Head gasket trauma! > > This may sound crazy but, why not take the...
  • Re: Fixing horn-Don't try this at home ;^)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 15 Jul 1998 23:01:24 CDT
    On Wed, 15 Jul 1998 Carl said: >on the TV doctor shows. So I carefully hooked up a lamp cord to the two >terminals...
  • Re: Need a (gasp) dealer-only part, and the dealer is inept
    Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
    Tue, 28 Jul 1998 12:58:06 -0500
    On Tue, 28 Jul 1998, Mike Wagner wrote: > I have a '85 Westy. I need to replace the grey-colored felt strips that > slide...
  • [Fwd: Syncro Coil springs on an 84 Westy????]
    Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
    Mon, 16 Mar 1998 22:02:51 -0500
    ...Sun, 15 Mar 1998 20:36:46 -0500 From: "James R. Wetzel" <jrwetz@bellatlantic.net> Reply-To: jrwetz@bellatlantic.net X-Mailer: Mozilla 3...
  • Re: size of 87 vs 91 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sun, 20 Sep 1998 22:33:41 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler On Sat, 19 Sep 1998, David Hicks wrote: > Does anyone know...
  • VW color names
    Historical mailing list - "Small, Eric (Y2K).SDWARREN/SOPORTLAND/EricS at M ERICS - SDWCMAIL"
    Mon, 9 Nov 1998 10:17:54 EST
    ...From: Small, Eric (Y2K) To: internet Subject: VW color names Date: 1998-11-09 10:14 Priority: 3 Message ID: 27769C22B977D211BA960080C784139C Conversation ID: VW...
  • ENCO - Online tool source?
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Wed, 9 Dec 1998 22:32:53 -0800
    ...Wed, 9 Dec 1998 00:13:07 -0500 >From: John Anderson <janderson@IOLINC.NET> > >Best Source is Enco, unfortunately don't have a phone...
  • Re: what would you take on a 3,500 mile road trip?
    Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
    Fri, 20 Mar 1998 12:37:50 -0800
    ...Friday, March 20, 1998 8:36 AM Subject: what would you take on a 3,500 mile road trip? >hey folks, > >much obliged for...
  • [Fwd: Remove me from list]
    Historical mailing list - Vlach Family
    Tue, 24 Nov 1998 19:31:11 -0500
    ...Tue, 24 Nov 1998 15:32:59 PST From: dan eggert <ddegg@HOTMAIL.COM> Reply-To: dan eggert <ddegg@HOTMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@VANAGON...
  • The "count" survey results
    Historical mailing list - drc11
    Mon, 27 Sep 1999 12:37:42 -0700
    ...and Country) Subaru - 2 (Forester, Outback) Toyota - 3 (Dolphin Motorhome, Cilica, Van) BMW - 1 The newest year vehicle was 1998. Madeline, '90 Westie Syncro
  • Re: Fridge and Propane Questions
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 22 Apr 1998 12:14:20 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler On Wed, 22 Apr 1998, Mark McCulley wrote: > Where is propane...
  • Re: Rebuilt Heads or New Heads?
    Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
    Tue, 4 Aug 1998 16:35:12 -0700
    ...Nick Mendocino, California '82 Westy, '88 &'89 Jettas On Mon, 3 Aug 1998, Gary Shea <shea@GTSDESIGN.COM> wrote: >On Mon, 3 Aug 1998...
  • Re: Power Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Charles Michuax
    Fri, 24 Apr 1998 20:55:21 -0000
    ...Thursday, April 23, 1998 8:35 PM > To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Subject: Power Vanagon > > > The day before yesterday a member of the Canadian Parliament...
  • Re: Bus Depot Replies
    Historical mailing list - Bill Hays
    Sun, 14 Jun 1998 18:01:40 -0600
    ...Sunday, June 14, 1998 8:39 AM Subject: Bus Depot Replies How long does it take for Bus Depot to send back an e...
  • Re: LOUD! cooling fan
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 6 Aug 1998 17:58:19 -0400
    ...Wednesday, August 05, 1998 12:42 PM Subject: LOUD! cooling fan >The cooling fan on my 91' Westfalia is driving me nuts. When the...
  • Re: Congrats! Check it out...was: NEW OWNER!!
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Mon, 19 Oct 1998 14:04:10 -0400
    On Mon, 19 Oct 1998, Bulley-Hewlett & Associates wrote: > Ron, > Please change my status! I'm no longer a wannabe but now the proud...