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  • 1000MB?
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Mon, 10 May 2004 00:40:08 GMT
    ...Yahoo, gives you four... I paid for mine (runbox), but I get privacy...
  • Re: stuck in fourth gear
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:21:55 -0400
    I tried "4th gear" and struck gold (kinda). I am now looking for a used trans--- Crazy rays, here I come.Man,it just...
  • Re: changing to synthetic oil - was STUPID QUESTION?
    Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
    Fri, 26 Aug 2005 22:30:46 -0400
    ...I'll give it a second or third or fourth thought...as I usually do... Thanks for the input... Dave
  • Re: td/tdi noise
    Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:29:47 -0800
    In my opinion, having done one, the VW inline four swap is the best bang for the buck. And the many four cylinder water...
  • Re: Subaru Boxer TURBO Diesel
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:26:17 -0800
    ...Subaru Boxer TURBO Diesel >First PRODUCTION flat four diesel. :-) >http://www.ltv-vwc.org.uk/wheelspin/ws_aug-sept-2003/diesel-beetle.html Indeed...
  • 1st/reverse brake plate assembly
    Historical mailing list - C. Abney
    Mon, 6 Jun 2016 12:24:41 -0700
    ...Or is it my AT? Specifically, they have five pairs of inner/outer splined plates, where mine has four pairs, and they have that...
  • Re: me too (solar)
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:56:23 -0700
    ...I've only needed to use it four or five times > in the four years I've had the electric 'fridge/solar setup, most...
  • RE: '71 Ignition Problems
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 06 Jun 1996 11:28:18 -0400
    ...Fournier II <jfourni@comp.uark.edu> 501.575.7353 ><a href="http://comp.uark.edu/~jfourni/"> Joe Fournier</a> >----------------------------------------------------------
  • Re: Four Bicycle Carrier VW T2 Trotter in Reimo 2000 Catalogue
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Fri, 13 Oct 2000 19:00:54 EDT
    ...some kind of rail for each bike? Did you buy a fourth rail? Thanks, Chris Gronski Toronto, Ontario, '80 Westy "Pokey" '87 Chevrolet Sprint...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
    Wed, 10 Dec 2003 12:18:47 -0500
    ...The factory setup was the Heidelburg(sp?) head unit powering four speakers, so unless the PO put in an amp, I'd say your...
  • new engine for our Vanagons, maybe only on Fridays
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:06:50 -0700
    ...It's a two cylinder with four pistons delivering 300+ Horse Power It's extremely small and very efficient and is presently in use...
  • Whats the fastest thing you know of?
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Fri, 9 Apr 2004 08:42:50 -0700
    ...After sorting through a stack of resumes, he found four people who were equally qualified. He decided to call the four in and ask...
  • Re: Ventilation Controls
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Tue, 29 Jan 2002 19:09:53 -0700
    ...The one with numbers is fan speed, the other one determines how cold > the A/C is. (thicker is colder). > > The other four levers...
  • Re: More 83.5 cooling
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 29 May 1996 10:05:49 -0700
    ...speeds in third and fourth gears, and accept your estimate that your gear staging is .636 down from fourth to third, and that at...
  • Re: Unending headlight thread . . .
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 3 Dec 2012 13:59:22 -0500
    ...So shortly after they were approved, GM built a four-light vehicle with the rectangulars stacked on top of each other. CU took sardonic...
  • Re: ML 320 benz wheels on a vanagon..
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:21:45 -0700
    ...Commonly $200 for a set of four. I've picked them up for $50 for four because I'm typical pimp-my-ride fashion...
  • Expensive vacation
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Thu, 13 Aug 1998 23:02:41 -0500
    I'm back on the list after a four day vacation that put my Westfalia out of commission big time for about 10 days...
  • Vanagon Electric Door Lock Wiring Harness
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:00:22 -0500
    The new green door lock actuators have a four blade connection point. I need two old wiring harnesses and two from a late Eurovan...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Trip Pics.
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 18 Sep 2010 06:47:45 -0700
    ...Cuprum Actually, there were several 'New Construction' projects going on at the time I was there with Phil three or four years ago. Very...
  • Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:55:01 EDT
    hey Guys I forgot one My old 51 standard bug had cable brakes and when you pulled the E brake it locked all four...
  • Jeopardy (Final Question)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Tue, 3 Jan 95 8:11:57 PST
    Anyone catch Jeopardy last night? The final answer was, "Which car company ranks number one in Europe and fourth world-wide?" You already know...
  • FS: 4 Mercedes steel wheels; 14X6.5
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hougard
    Thu, 3 Apr 2003 12:06:51 EST
    I have four Mercedes 14X6.5 steel wheels $50+frt from Phoenix. Also 2 27X8.5/14 BFG AT tires, fair tread, for $20...
  • Re: Front VW Emblem installation
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Jun 1996 21:33:54 -0500
    ...Then the four prongs from the emblem push into the anchors. It's a friction fit. You might find some at a junkyard. Pat...
  • Vanagon Vent Control Positions
    Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
    Sat, 12 Apr 1997 15:05:31 -0500
    ...I need someone to tell me the position of all four knobs for maximum COLD! Down here in the Houston Area just the wafting...
  • Just Kampers Mud Flaps
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Sat, 24 Oct 1998 23:30:37 -0600
    ...set of four Mud Flaps from Just Kampers in England. On page 43 of their latest catalog shows a picture of these set of...
  • Re: Dual circuit Brake Question
    Historical mailing list - Bill N
    Sat, 12 Oct 2002 12:45:35 -0700
    ...I still think he should bleed all four wheels after working on the two in the rear. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doktor Tim" <doktortim...
  • Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:18:03 -0500
    ...The original setup is switching four to four and a half amps, basically. However I *seriously* warn you against even thinking about using bright...
  • Re: Headlights out
    Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
    Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:56:19 -0700
    ...I > have the SA lamps - and all four lamps failed to come on. I am at a > disadvantage because I moved and my Bentley...
  • Re: 666 torque, say no more - NVC ;^D
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:23:56 -0400
    ...This is a radial engine that barely fits into a little car -- it's looking at something like four feet of propeller diameter, undoubtedly...
  • Re: Flashers
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 5 Apr 2015 00:26:04 -0400
    ...Jack' Sparrow wrote: >My flashers work but emergency flashers only flash one side That will be the four-way switch, I believe. Yrs, d
  • Alloy wheels for sale
    Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
    Sat, 23 Jan 1999 14:42:48 -0500
    ...A set of four is $600 plus shipping. Sorin (415)665-7030
  • (F) A Fry-day Audi / VW Joke
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Fri, 25 Jan 2002 08:49:15 -0500
    What do you call four bullfighters in quicksand? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quatro sinko... And now back to our regularly scheduled gun-hiding-in-a-Westy thread. Alan...
  • Re: look what i found.
    Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
    Wed, 16 Apr 2003 09:54:05 -0400
    Anyone else notice that if you select the 18 inch wheels, it also gets four wheel disk brakes? Bill >http://www.halfabrain.co.uk...
  • ISO Parts
    Historical mailing list - Bollin Werner
    Fri, 4 Jul 2003 15:54:08 -0400
    Happy Fourth of July! I'm in need of TWO steel rims 14in. for my '86 GL. Also could use a couple silver discs...
  • Baja Trip
    Historical mailing list - Warren Gaylor
    Wed, 17 Jan 2007 23:06:24 EST
    ...yo send me info to pass on -- I have Westy friends from Alaska interested - let me know - Warren41@mac.com Warren & Geranium the fourth
  • Happy Birthday America!
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 4 Jul 2008 08:05:09 -0700
    Just wanted to wish our US neighbours a happy Fourth of July. -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www...
  • Mercedes van plant in Tuscaloosa?/f
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 10 Apr 1995 17:51:18 -0700 (PDT)
    ...The all-activity vehicle (AAV) initially will be available only with four doors and a metal top. Mercedes has chosen traditional body-on-frame...
  • Re: 85 Vanagon & 4th gear
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
    Mon, 30 Mar 1998 13:28:21 -0500
    ...I used a bungie cord to stay in fourth gear as I > was facing a 1600 mile drive home, and it worked. Seems to...
  • Re: Dual circuit Brake Question
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 12 Oct 2002 14:09:22 -0500
    Bill N wrote: > > I would suggest always bleeding all four wheels after doing brake work. Also, since you are > doing it anyway, you may...
  • Re: lug nut torque?
    Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
    Fri, 15 Jul 2005 13:39:04 -0400
    ...That repair >>got done but in trying to take off the wheel I found I couldn't budge >>the lugs with a four way...
  • Re: Problem with using gas shocks--or any other alternative--on Westy rear seat
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 5 May 2017 12:14:43 -0700
    ...Four for One from Bangood > So, I'm not the only one that got four of the gas springs instead of the > one I...
  • Re: Happy Fourth!
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 4 Jul 2013 09:54:50 -0700
    ...Happy Fourth! >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >> Off by a century maybe? >> >> : ) >> >> Jim >> >> >> On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 11:31 AM, Alistair Bell...
  • Center Console
    Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
    Fri, 29 Jun 2001 12:05:06 -0400
    ...Fits perfectly in my Westy; has four cup holders, a light in the large locking center storage compartment, 2-3 smaller hidden compartments, and...
  • Re: Roof Rack Questions
    Historical mailing list - Jim Rohrer
    Sun, 2 Jun 2002 12:11:06 -0700
    ...Would like to be able to mount four bikes. Can you tell me which Thule setup you got? Is this mounting on the gutters...
  • Replacing shoft lever bushing/seal with transmission installed?
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Mon, 12 Aug 2002 07:07:03 -0700
    ...And, without regard to serial numbers or case stampings, how does one distinguish between an four-speed 091 and a four-speed 091/1...
  • Re: Exhaust stud & bolts removal problems
    Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
    Sun, 7 May 2006 20:34:26 -0400
    ...I ended up having to drill four of the studs/bolts out. I cannot imagine doing this with the engine in the Westy. I...
  • Re: COSTCO's - Kirkland group 41 battery
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:52:43 -0400
    ...Karl Chris S wrote: > You're using four UB1220 batteries under the driver's seat? Do you have > pics of the setup? > > 2008/7...
  • Re: Oettinger 2.8 1991 Wolfy for sale in MI
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:33:15 -0600
    ...mailinglist@fastforward.ca> wrote: > I agree wit Ken, that's a four cylinder - perhaps the other lead is going to > the coil? The six...
  • First maiden trip over a few miles
    Historical mailing list - Resiolute
    Sun, 1 Oct 2006 18:48:51 -0700
    ...I have them working half the time if not more, and probably three cylinders most of the time if not all four. We took...
  • Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? NEW Improved! With Wheel Bearings!!
    Historical mailing list - C B
    Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:57:29 -0800
    ...They, of course, recommend also replacing the driver's front corner spindle assembly, all four wheel bearings, plus all four shocks, at the same...
  • Re: All-Terrain 8.5x27 tires
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 5 Dec 2015 15:33:49 -0600
    Do your tires have the snowflake/mountain symbol? I think California requires it for winter mountain driving on all four wheels. ---- Rick Cooper <rickdcooper...
  • Door Rubber Alternative? (Baywindow)
    Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
    Mon, 18 Mar 1996 14:24:46 -0600 (CST)
    ...Fournier II <jfourni@comp.uark.edu> 501.575.7353 <a href="http://comp.uark.edu/~jfourni/"> Joe Fournier</a> ----------------------------------------------------------
  • Using O2 sensor for fuel mix adjustment?
    Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
    Mon, 13 Oct 1997 20:27:13 +0100
    ...Which kind should I use? I can easily get one-wire, three-wire and four-wire sensors. I suppose the ones with three or...
  • Re: removing luggage rack?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Wed, 14 Jul 1999 16:02:47 PDT
    ...Just pop the top and you will see the four nuts on the rear edge of the luggage rack. When you remove the rack...
  • Four-1 Product Drops, Patented S.I.C.K. Technology
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Sat, 1 Apr 2023 14:25:37 -0700
    I gotta get some of these! 😁 https://www.methodracewheels.com/products/301-se-suspension-edition-matte-black?variant=40555981996093 (try to remember today's...
  • Synchro Vanagon Wanted
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 Aug 1994 18:02:59 GMT
    I am looking for a low-milage, late model VW Vanagon with four wheel drive. Got one for sale? Call me at 503-745...
  • 1982 Diesel--Outer CV Joint, Right Side
    Historical mailing list - I. Stewart
    Mon, 8 Nov 1999 20:22:36 -0800
    -- Has anyone had this experience? Four studs came loose, the other two broke (while driving!!). Any idea what would cause this? Donna @donnavw@pacebell...
  • Re: VW car names ...
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:02:16 -0500
    At 07:06 AM 1/11/2009, John Rodgers wrote... >The short four letter word for the wind would have worked just fine. >;-) The...
  • Re: Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:24:49 -0400
    ...Faintly related note -- the '91 Toyota Camry uses an open-air (no ceramic core or covering) nichrome winding set for its four-speed heater...
  • Re: Deer Strike, Stories anyone??
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Fri, 12 Oct 2001 13:30:53 -0500
    ...I have mounted four, count'em 4, as in four, buck-shot-laden 12-gauge rifles with extended magazines and remote-trigger in the...