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• Re: [WetWesties] Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 3 Jun 2013 09:41:15 -0700
  ...If stock there is a very good trouble shooting guide in the Bently manual. If after market a whole different story.
• Re: Westy value
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 08:06:00 EST
  IMHO, Kelly Blue Book is high, insurance companies, banks, etc., use NADA guide. As for Westy values, it is an easy formula: When you...
• WTB: sliding door latch, electric
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 21:47:15 -1000
  ...bike (pre Ross sell-out) VW Camper rentals in Hawaii http://www.imua-tour.com Guided surfing and mountain bike tours
• Re: Sliding Window
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 12:10:40 EDT
  ...a 1986 vanagon GL, does anyone have a source for the guide, and > how it is installed? I could not find much in my...
• Re: stereo speaker wire colors?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:43:48 -0700
  ...http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-5E0TodIvRpm/learningcenter/car/car_stereo/installation_guide.html?page=3 That won't help with the color codes for...
• Re: CV replacement, all or just the clicking one?
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 14:46:09 -0700
  ...Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness > > http://health.yahoo.com > > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness...
• Re: Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 16 Oct 2016 22:42:24 -0700
  ...The top and bottom >> cable guides a plastic of some sort - teflon maybe - and are not worn or >> broken it appears. Just out off...
• Re: Westy Configurations and Bear-proofing
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:59:35 -0700
  ...Westy Configurations and Bear-proofing A guide out of Yakutat, Alaska some years ago (before pepperspray) developed a serious bear repellent. After a marauding...
• Re: TIV 022 Heads ??
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
  Thu, 08 Feb 1996 16:01:11 +0000
  ...careful installing new exhaust valve guides as the guide walls are of a differrent thickness..Getting the wrong ones (or having NAPA put in...
• Need sliding door panel- 1986 Westy, brown vinyl
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 09:49:12 -1000
  ...bike (pre Ross sell-out) VW Camper rentals in Hawaii http://www.imua-tour.com Guided surfing and mountain bike tours
• Re: Long Island VW Show
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Fri, 3 May 2002 19:19:31 -0700
  ...See ya there! Jerry McCavitt '86 Syncro GL 15" OME/Betts The Pop Top Project __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health...
• Power Window Lift Cable
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 10:22:03 EDT
  The passenger side power window lift cable got wrapped around the worm gear inside the lift mechanism when the bottom cable guide broke off...
• Shift linkage BROKE and floating
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:17:43 -0700
  ...There's a (approx) 1" flange inside there that appears to guide the shifter handle. I can't get into any gear. The shifter...
• Euro-Trans: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon , Mechanical, input shaft
  Historical mailing list - "Richard Meissenheimer (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 07:39:17 -0500
  ...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
• Re: Cassiar Highway
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 19:01:41 -0600
  ...It's a driving guide for anyone driving to Alaska and covers the Alaska Highway beginning at Dawson Creek, where the Alaska Highway begins...
• Re: F! Interesting Discovery - Hitchikers Guide
  Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
  Sun, 2 Apr 1995 12:20:49 -0400 (EDT)
  On Sun, 2 Apr 1995 Sglw@aol.com wrote: > Not only was there a ford prefect but also a ford popular, they both had...
• Speedo Cable Fitting
  Historical mailing list - Tyson, John
  Fri, 14 Jul 95 16:18:19 gmt
  ...I'll try and folllow the Idiot's guide. Has anyone any top tips for said idiot (thats me) on this operation - is it...
• in search of an idiot's guide to rewiring my horn
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 18:05:23 EDT
  my horn is dead. the fuse is fine the connections on the steering wheel seem fine. i wired in a new horn and it...
• Re: Weigh your Westy...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 20:57:08 EDT
  ...According to the 1992 4th Q NADA Official Used Car Guide: 1982 Westy = 3475 lbs net (no engine specified) 1983 Westy = 3427 lbs net...
• WTB 30th anniversary "Idiot Guide"
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 19:58:19 EST
  Hi all, Does anyone know where I can buy a copy of the 30th anniversary edition of "How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive"? The...
• bleeding advice
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 18:20:52 -0700
  ...what differs from from a 1.9 to a 2.1 ? could I use this same guide for my 1.9 ? ===== Dave Vieira Hamilton...
• Re: Hard Shifting..sometimes
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Jun 1995 09:54:05 -0700
  ...I think that the problem is >with the guide bushing on the shifter. I replaced mine, expecting the >shifting to improve, but to no...
• Re: Front Shift rod
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 16 Mar 2014 19:55:23 -0400
  ...Working my way through the shifter in my manual transmission. > > The right (passenger side) metal arm is broken off (not the plastic guide, > though...
• Re: Westy Configurations and Bear-proofing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:12:47 -0500
  A guide out of Yakutat, Alaska some years ago (before pepperspray) developed a serious bear repellent. After a marauding bear broke up his steelhead...
• Re: key code??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 11:35:27 EDT
  ...then just tap your slider window guides back in place.. no damage done..* * disclaimer: not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of...
• Book tip: Road atlas and guide book in one for Canada.
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 12:26:45 -0700
  ...I've had many guidebooks and also many maps and road atlases (in fact I have several shelves full). The problem with guidebooks is...
• Re: Canyon de Chelly and syncro???
  Historical mailing list - Mike Lawrence
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 23:09:29 -0800
  ...The fee is $15 an hour for 1 vehicle, $5 an hour for each additional vehicle with a 5-vehicle limit per guide. I...
• New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 04:30:16 -0600
  ...Sounds like a valve stuck in a guide to me. Any body else ever had this problem or got an educated opinion? Thanks. John
• Non-radial tires for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 11 Jun 2012 06:48:01 -0700
  Possibly very odd question, prompted by some words in "Oregon Desert Guide, 70 Hikes" by Andy Kerr. He writes, "These 'roads' are tough on...
• 85 Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - Tom Glazener
  Fri, 24 Feb 1995 07:06:14 -0800 (PST)
  ...Any suggestions as to the least stupid strategy to attain this goal? I merely want some guidelines to assist me when the dealer begins...
• Re: Excessive Oil Usage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Feb 1995 18:36:11 -0500
  ...oil may be leaking into the combustion chamber via the valve guides. Burning oil while still having good compression usually means that the heads...
• Dash Controls
  Historical mailing list - Owen Swords
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 19:00:08 -0500
  ...Can anyone provide a picture or a moron's guide to the controls - including how to turn on the rear wiper etc Owen
• Need a couple of part #'s, please.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 16:29:27 -0700
  ...1)The boot or bellows that covers the guide pin/rear shift rod junction 2)The boot or bellows that goes between the relay...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 01:10:48 +0000
  ...Since the guide pins are what attach the caliper > to the carrier there might be a different pin used depending on which > brand is...
• Re: The value of instrumentation
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 27 Oct 2018 14:34:23 -0700
  ...I rebuilt this inline 4 cylinder ABA but the only head work done by the machine shop was check for warpage, excessive valve guide...
• 87 Westy Sliding Door Center Hinge
  Historical mailing list - Tony Smith
  Sun, 10 Aug 1997 19:41:07 -0700
  ...the one on the inside of the guide lever. There are two, this one sits on the shaft that is part of the guide...
• Re: Throttle Cable Guide Deteriorated
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:51:02 -0400
  ...Throttle Cable Guide Deteriorated The wife started the van yesterday and it immediately pegged to the red zone and wouldn't back down. �She...
• YOU MAY WANT TO DELETE THIS MESSAGE BEFORE READING
  Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
  Fri, 14 Jul 1995 16:40:27 -0500
  > On Fri, 14 Jul 1995, Sergio Derada wrote: > > > I see references to the idiot's guide alot. Is this a real manual or > > just...
• Re: WTB: left power window motor
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 14:01:19 -0500
  ...All because of these "PLASTIC" rivets holding the upper/lower guides of the cable wire WILL BREAK sooner or later. If your cable wire...
• Re: Blue Book pricing reliable?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:01:47 -0400
  ...7425 Jim Arnott wrote: > I have found that the NADA price guides <http://www.nada.com> are a > bit more accurate. > > fer instance... > > 1982...
• Re: T'Belt Guide Clearance info
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:16:10 -0500
  At 08:37 PM 11/16/2012, OlRivrRat wrote: >http://www.gates.com/australia/downloads/download_...n_id=18884 Those ellipses in the middle...
• Re: Aircon Retrofit?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 May 1999 23:44:59 EDT
  ...how to do the retrofit (kinda general but a good general guide), and the R-134a stickers. Haven't come across one that actually...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 10:50:40 -0700
  Ah, tire threads. So much fun... I go through more Vanagons in a year that most will in a lifetime, and every one that...
• Cross country trip
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Mon, 21 Mar 2016 18:34:13 -0500
  ...Geo's Guide to National Parks and also the Guide to Scenic Highway and Byways (300 best drives in USA), and are going to...
• Re: Friday: John Muir Idiot Guide documentary
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 10:35:28 -0800
  ...John Muir Idiot Guide documentary Hello! Sean Solowiej. Why not try writing a book that might have some commercial value? The do-it-yourself...
• Re: Bookcase?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:58:59 -0500
  ...I carry my field guides in a canvas bag, ready to hand. The > > bird guide, I put in the handy holder on the driver...
• Euro-Engine: FIX 87 Volkswagen VANAGON, Mechanical, LUBRICATION SYSTEM
  Historical mailing list - "Bill Makel (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 22:39:03 -0500
  ...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
• Van Life by Voltaic Systems
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 16:37:03 +0000
  ...the product line? Van Life | | | | | | | | | | | Van Life ### Van Life Solar Buyers Guide ### Solar Chargers for Van Life What Voltaic solar ... | | | | Anthony in NE FL
• Re: Oops! Bentley not Peterson
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Thu, 1 Dec 1994 14:00:33 -0500 (EST)
  ...I wouldn't mind a Peterson Field Guide to VWs, It might be cool. Peterson books are usually quite well put together. Cheers <sstones...
• new heads $
  Historical mailing list - christian krahforst
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 13:24:44 +0000
  ...They've the guides and seats installed. Was this a good deal? How do I tell if they're really german or brazilian? Also...
• Transporter Crew Cabs??
  Historical mailing list - bertschi
  Thu, 21 May 1998 07:16:18 -0400
  ...Can anyone guide me to a place where they are plentiful?? I'd prefer one w/ a dead engine for a transplant.(and lower...
• Carat FS
  Historical mailing list - (Christopher j. Pierce)
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 16:44:51 EDT
  ...used car guide lists retail at $10.500 in average condition. this van is above average.. Call 802 660 1900 w/ questions Chris
• Westy Exterior Wax
  Historical mailing list - roch roch
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 19:21:47 PDT
  I just waxed my 84 westy with Nu Finish wax which has a good rating by Consumers Guide. However I notice on cloth that...
• North Carolina Bus Club update
  Historical mailing list - ncbus
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 00:03:20 -0500
  ...Hope to see you there!!!!!!! -- Chris Greensboro, North Carolina http://www.mindspring.com/~ncbus/ EveryBus 2001 Transporter Resource Guide Local Bus Club
• Re: 2.1 engine to a 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sat, 12 Jul 2003 12:04:51 EDT
  ...The instructions I used to guide me are at: <A HREF="http://www.oldvolkshome.com/19">http://www.oldvolkshome.com/19</A> to21.htm...
• Photo Calendar - Last call for Photos
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 19:46:11 -0700
  ...the Photo Calendar/Screensaver/Wallpaper Project. Photo submission period ends tomorrow. Guidelines for photo submissions: http://www.roadhaus.com/Calendar%20Project%20Info.html See...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 11:28:44 -0500
  ...a regular sized file to surface it by using the case as a guide.Looks good.Pump goes on today in the snow.Thanks
• Volkscafe.com is now Van-Caf�.com
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 14:58:59 -0700
  ...adventure, good life, larry chase www.roadhaus.com www.roadhaus.com/shops.html www.roadhaus.com/tires.html www.roadhaus.com/tires/guideline.html
• Re: Intermittent smoking and rough running.. Inline 4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:49:48 -0600
  >The VW I4 engines are notorious for bad valve stem seals and worn guides. >With the proper tools, the seals are fairly easy to...
• Re: camping amidst bears, safety question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 12 Feb 2011 07:54:03 -0600
  ...So - one enterprising fishing guide, > sick of having the camp raided and fish taken along with other stuff, > decided to make a bear dispersant...