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• Re: Big bore diesels in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 09:32:26 -0400
  I think the problem would be finding larger pistons that would hold up. Benjamin Tan <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM> on 04/03/2001 09:01...
• Re: (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 22:10:59 -0600
  Spectrometer's at better paint shop's are a common thing nowaday's too ! E-mail message << I am in need of help finding...
• light emitting diodes
  Historical mailing list - JOHN WESTENBERG
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 11:42:56 -0700
  ...interior incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs but have been having trouble finding a source. I am fascinated with the idea of 100,000 hours...
• Re: Bad juju?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:37:57 -0500
  ...Mike Geza Polony wrote: > I was actually thinking of 5 lbs...whatever the minimum is to make it flow. > > Problem now is finding a...
• Re: SWEPCO Availability
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:42:37 -0700
  ...scott www.turbovans.com or if anyone can get me the link to finding my local oregon swepco dealers.......that would be nice too...
• Re: GPS in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 16:47:53 -0800
  ...The biggest difference I found was in finding obscure street addresses. I have used Streets and Trips to plan, in detail, six different trips...
• 15 degree swap..aha!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 08:50:47 -0800
  ...Also I didn't consider finding used diesel vanagon parts to be a very difficult or expensive proposition, possibly. To my way of thinking...
• Re: Very Interesting Fire Suppression System
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 29 Jun 2013 19:37:12 -0700
  ...Miguel, can you provide info on the exact make/model you installed? And where you got yours? I'm having trouble finding them on...
• Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:30:49 -0400
  ...At best, they're only two years and about 10,000 miles old but I'm finding that several of the boots are already...
• Re: Help finding a sticker
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:32:31 -0700
  *Ebay: Here are a few different options. #5 Specifically says "Never Get Behind A VW Bus". http://tinyurl.com/VWsticker1 **http://tinyurl.com/VWsticker2...
• 1987 Syncro for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bob Dalrymple
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 09:48:55 -0500
  ...car enthusiast and welcomes same. (412) 731-1900 - Steve I have no interest in this vehicle other than finding an appreciative owner for it.
• Re: engine swap / finding mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Michael Pidcoe
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 13:25:10 -0500
  Hi Craig. I agree. That is why I checked with my local mechanic FIRST. My decision to do this conversion did not come on...
• Re: CB adjustable Fuel Pressure guage.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 18 May 2001 07:42:02 -0800
  ...with the threaded one if I had to do it over. Finding a 7 mm hose barb tee was nearly a miracle for me...
• Wiring problem 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 22:00:34 -0600
  ...I might be blind or have tunnel vision but I'm just not finding it in the Bentley or Hayes wiring diagrams. Anybody got...
• Re: Who Sells Vanagon Batteries??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 12:53:02 EDT
  ...ALOHADREAM@AOL.COM writes: > I am having a hell of time finding a battery for my Westy. Does anyone know > of a source for...
• Need referral for mechanic in Boston
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 21:13:34 -0400
  ...parking spot, I need to set my mind at ease about finding a general practitioner for my vanagon. Anyone knows of a reputable Vanagon...
• New oldie sighted in Richmond
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 24 Mar 2007 01:44:20 -0700
  ...Anyone on the list? Stephen ____________________________________________________________________________________ Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains...
• Re: Bentley Wanted
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:52:47 -0700
  ...Bentley Wanted Anyone with a Bentley FS for the 91GL? Having trouble finding one and tired of asking alot of stupid questions. Thanks. -- Michael...
• Re: Finding a Local Machinist was Online Machine shop resource?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 09:48:20 -0700
  ...Several have suggested finding a local machinist to do the work you need and I agree for all the reasons mentioned. BUT I don...
• Re: 5 speed Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Aug 94 15:45:06 EDT
  ...if you are interested in finding out where your Van was made check out the FAQ on VINs. Anyway I noticed that many of...
• Junkyards
  Historical mailing list - bus
  Sat, 6 May 1995 03:44:24 -0400
  I am interested in either finding a list of junkyards from across the country which have VW's in them. Can anyone point me...
• Re: ashtrays
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Jun 95 09:44:33 bst
  ...A thief would have a hard time finding it, even by chance. In the bus, I keep spare bulbs and fuses in there. Andy...
• Wiper Motor???
  Historical mailing list - corbin blaine connell
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 13:29:52 -0600 (MDT)
  ...this motor once it is out (1965, assuming it is something simple)? What are the chances of finding another? New? Used? Cost? Thanks, Corbin
• Fw: Procing new engines
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 09:41:11 -0600
  ...Re finding a new engine.eml [message/rfc822]
• Re: Thermostat install Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 17:44:15 -0400
  ...the oven door would > seem to be a simpler solution than finding a suitable location > below sea level... Household ovens are lucky to get...
• Re: EGR light.
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 20:00:51 -0500
  ...Replace the EGR filter (good luck), have the EGR valve serviced, then reset the light on the dash by finding the white reset button...
• Re: Bad juju?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:32:52 -0500
  ...Maybe a lot of clear hose and have the bottle hanging nearby? Hardest thing about building a brake bleeder is finding the right-size...
• Re: looking for list member Budd Premack.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:28:21 -0600
  ...Good luck finding him. DM&FS At 09:23 AM 1/22/2008, Joe Federici wrote: >Anyone on the list have a current email...
• Re: Today somebody got into my van and rifled through it
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 1 May 2011 12:17:00 -0700
  ...Finding my tool bag maybe a good thing and finding Mike with a loaded weapon in Texas may be a bad thing. That was...
• Re: generators/inverters for camping
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:48:13 -0500
  ...When I get back to the Northwest I'll get more serious about >finding a good used Honda or maybe decide to just buy...
• Re: Manual shifting very difficult.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:39:39 -0700
  John Does it involve GearGrinding or just Difficulty Finding gears ~ Did this happen suddenly or slowly over time ~ Does the Shifter still have the...
• Re: heater fan whine
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:41:35 -0800
  Thanks to Andrew for finding the link: Karl's fix. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=386923&highlight=heater+fan ________________________________ From...
• Headlight Dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Mon, 11 May 2009 20:18:27 -0700
  ...go to the SA solution, do I have better chances of finding all the parts? I�d appreciate suggestions for the best path here...
• Re: Accidents in New York
  Historical mailing list - George Hahn
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 22:15:22 -0700
  ...manual, I am sure we would all be intereted in the > >findings. > > In CA, every collision with damage over $350 (I think, unless it...
• Re: Winters in the van...
  Historical mailing list - Will Stiefel
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 10:54:28 -0800
  ...and do the job - if you can find a power source. Finding a power source ? Have a nice long, heavy-duty extension cord (on...
• Re: 1986 Diesel Crew Cab Dropside Pickup (Transporter)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 04:28:18 EDT
  ...Try finding a Haynes manual for the diesel Rabbit/Jetta as they often cover European models as well. I doubt it is anything exotic...
• HELP: REQ 1990 Vanagon Carat - Window Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Joe Chasse
  Wed, 21 May 2003 10:32:09 -0400
  ...Factory installed door speakers Electric Windows Having an impossible time finding a replacement part. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Also any suggestions on do-it...
• Replacement/Rebuilding the power window Ghost?
  Historical mailing list - HOTZE, BRETT C [AG/1000]
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 09:22:00 -0600
  ...Has anyone had experience rebuilding this part or finding a replacement part (under $10 bucks) and not purchasing the entire 2 cable system and...
• Re: TDI or not--Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 14:13:46 -0600
  >>My beetle TDI specifies full synthetic 5-40 to be changed every 5,000 = >>miles--problem is I'm having difficulty finding 5-40...
• Re: Trailers, Portable Generators and the like
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:32:40 -0600
  ...With >brakes, how cool would that be? > >Howard > > > >>I do not know but suspect that finding an axle with the Vanagon bolt >> >> >pattern might...
• Craigshelper. Really useful!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:04:25 -0700
  ...On my Mac, I'm finding it works better in FireFox than Safari. Using another browser may help on other OS's. Cheers, Neil...
• Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 12:51:10 -0500
  ...I do all my own work so finding a good mechanic is not a concern. If you buy a Vanagon this list will make...
• Camper light LED bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Sun, 5 Feb 2017 08:03:12 +0000
  Hey all I'm having a hard time finding amber/warm-white LED replacements for the 3 incandescent bulbs in the camper light fixture...
• How to remove EV clockspring, NVC
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 22 Nov 2015 07:03:25 -0500
  ...Sometimes they are only good for finding the right tires…. Anyway, I have my steering wheel off of my ’03 EV and cannot figure...
• Re: Intermittent charge [solved]
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:01:05 -0700
  ...and have left it up so anyone searching the archives and finding my post from a few years ago will have access to it...
• Re: AAZ diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 08:15:04 -0700
  ...I get to the diesel conversion group, I think it's yahoo but > haven't had any luck finding it. > > TIA rb4, PFFT > > Mike >
• Re: NVC-Cruise Recomendations
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:17:24 -0600
  ...Does anyone have any > recs on finding one at a good price? Would be departing from > Galveston(probably) and would like to go somewhere...
• RE:
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Fri, 1 Dec 95 00:36:48 UT
  ...Though i ended up finding mine at a junk yard Thanks Chris - That's where I got the measurements from - the frame on my...
• Valve cover leak
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Mar 96 23:45 EST
  ...I'm curious in finding out why would a valve cover leak in the very same spot for the third time. I've changed...
• Re: ref Thom's 'family tree'
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 3 Mar 1996 15:49:34 -0800 (PST)
  ...family Thom will end up with as he seems to be finding more things to do with that sand blasting hose than just remove...
• Re: Coolant Tank
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 22:35:46 -0400
  ...I haven't had any luck finding one around here. > Thanks. > > Chris Riddle > Athens, OH > 85 weekender "Otto"
• Bypassing rear heater core?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 10:02:25 -0800
  ...Should you connect the lines together or plug them both? All so I am having trouble finding information on bleeding the cooling system. I...
• Re: Wanted Koni Shocks for my 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 08:22:34 -0700
  ...Having run Konis on racecars years ago, I can tell you that finding them at full retail is a 'good price'. Quality/the best...
• Re: Vanagon Meets
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 22:29:21 -0700
  The hardest part is finding a good straight man... ;o) We're just lucky that Unca Joel respected the "no funny business until Frydaye...
• Re: [T2] Coleman lantern for iPhone/iPod
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:13:34 -0500
  ...ASAP! There are some good apps that help with nav and finding campgrounds. I downloaded the AAA app and it has a pretty decent...
• Thanks for the ideas! re: Wanted: ideas on good ways to sell a camper
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 16:05:37 -0800
  ...For now, I'm deciding which one to sell and finding a good approach to take. Once I decide, I'll post more info...
• Source for Sliding Door lower Guide Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Young
  Sat, 28 May 2011 09:58:22 -0700
  ...Its NLA at local dealer and not I'm finding anywhere online. Checked out skateboard bearings which can be substituted on other part of...
• VW emblem
  Historical mailing list - Angela & Will
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 12:34:07 -0500
  ...Thanks for finding out which wire was for that low beam, now both of our headlights work! Will & Angela '77 Bus
• Part number for heater hose?
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 14:57:42 -0500
  My local dealer (with new parts guys who are mostly illiterate) is having a hard time finding the part number to order a coolant...
• Help finding a 91 vanagon gl rebuilt eng.
  Historical mailing list - joshingme
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 08:43:36 -0700
  Hi folks, I have a 91 vanagon GL I am looking for a rebuilt eng I have had it for several years I do...