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• Re: The "syndrome" solutions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 20:02:44 -0500
  ...Pull off > the road, and it starts back up again. Sit at a light, and it just shuts > off. Then starts back up. It...
• Re: Shun-Piking
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 19 May 2008 15:42:27 -0400
  ...I invite you to watch Rubber Tramps by Ken >Kesey a story of 'at home on the road', or spend some time with >Roadhaus...
• Re: [Syncro] Major US & Canada VW Bus Events for 2003
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 08:42:01 -0400
  Larry, Join "Limbo" - Late Model Bus Organization. http://bcn.net/~limbo/ They put out a complete list of events for the year and you...
• Re Weird braking noise or between a rock and a hard place
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 09:42:36 -0700
  ...Word to the wise if you travel on gravel roads or roads that have just been chip sealed. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Katherine J...
• Re: The Spring is Sprug (Westy Springs)
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 19:25:14 -0800
  There is a very noticable difference between the passenger model and camper springs. My experience is a bit of apples vs. oranges, but not...
• Re: VW Customer Relations & reality check
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 16:29:50 +0200
  ...Because, if you can take an old car off the road, you can sell a new one. And if you can convince the public...
• Re: Tires - Yokohama Y370 195R14 - Progress Report
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:59:26 -0700
  ...mud but then I used nokians and vredestiens in winter or off road. Agilis I think are better than the Yokos on wet hwy...
• Re: air bag option
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sun, 1 Dec 1996 02:12:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...not just your parking lights either bub! ran a guy off the road just last night, nearly, cuase alll he had was his parking...
• Re: Halon Fire Extinguishers in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 11:05:58 -0800
  ...So the alarm sounds, I pull over to the side of the road, turn off the ignition (important)(even better to turn off the...
• Re: Transporter Werks in Raleigh, NC?
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Tue, 30 Dec 2003 10:47:21 -0500
  ...Jim Henry Durham, NC 84 Westy 85 RX7 GSL-SE Other newer modes of transportation that offer little fun factor but can cover many...
• Another Really Cheap Computer (MP3 thread)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 22:08:14 EST
  ...It has video and modem already on board. Put it under the back seat of your van with a invertor for MP3 or GPS...
• Brake Pads - anyone use these yet
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:12:28 -0400
  ...applications ranging from aggressive street to moderate track use. ULT is NOT recommended for use on road courses in front calipers. Doing so can...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:58:06 -0600
  ...Suspension for Off Roading > >> > > > > >> > > > See Burley Motorsports' custom upper control arms that eliminate the > >> > > > finicky bushings. Also, for a good off road ride you...
• Re: Another "upgrade" completed
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 19:24:15 -0700
  I've seen a few of these tire holders now - I think they are very flimsy and I wouldn't dare go off roading...
• Re: Father's Day - New Radio/MP3 - front panel removable
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 20:31:50 -0700
  ...The Sony that I have has an "OFF" mode >> and an >> "OFF OFF" mode - push the off button and the radio turns off with...
• Two sets of 15 x 6.0 steels wheels left in stock!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 13:10:24 -0700
  ...We had them make a run of wheels for us with a custom offset of 30mm instead of the 45mm that the Eurovans are...
• Re: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 07:30:15 -0500
  ...be able to use air tools to remove street tires for off-road tires. Is it > good to compress air with an AC compressor...
• Re: Need to cool off!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 25 Jul 2013 18:26:23 -0700
  ...Need to cool off! Ok, the family has put their feet down. There were too many hot times in our last trip. (Got up...
• Re: Lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 18 Nov 2013 12:16:48 -0500
  ...They've been marvelous > on my many night time back road > I have those same lights on my vanagon This might be a good...
• Re: Need 1982 coolant reservoir
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 16:07:41 -0700
  ...That's five real forward gears, not that syncro off-road > granny gear. > > At 03:20 PM 9/19/2006 -0600, bueses wrote: > >on...
• Re: Kumho tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 20:56:21 +0000
  ...for new tires and ran across a Kumho model that looks promising. They are the RoadVENTURE ST Series. http://www.kumhotireusa.com/pdf_files...
• Re: Vanagon Sightings - New York
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 22:15:56 -0700
  ...model Westy leaving the parking lot, was that anyone�s ride? Also on drive back on 87 South coming into the city off the...
• Re: [Syncro] snow white
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:51:49 -0800
  ...http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro Please remember that rude or offensive language is not allowed on the Syncro list. Please try your best...
• Re: Front Inner Syncro CV Joints Question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 19:42:07 -0800
  ...So if you rarely go off road, where extreme axle angles are possible, you will probably get away with using rear CV's on...
• Re: Vibration induced electrical failure
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 11:29:11 -0700
  ...Vibration induced electrical failure > Oh great and wise list....HELP! > > Whilst traveling back from my favorite fishing hole along a moderately rutted gravel road...
• Re: Rear suspension limiting straps
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 13:33:01 -0700
  David, Back when I was racing off-road, we attached the strap to the shock blots and used HD springs to keep the strap...
• Re: ENGINE SWAP QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 21:40:06 -0700
  ...you are much better off going with a 8V motor. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J...
• Re: Cutting out
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 09:54:35 -0800
  ...4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992...
• Re: POI Mega File for S&T Users Driving Westfalias Addemdum
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:22:37 -0700
  ...Microsoft offers a windows package that includes GPS hardware with that program, right? I think I saw something like that being sold at the...
• Re: Previa vs Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mack Paschall
  Fri, 26 May 2000 12:38:58 -0400
  ...with a mix of hard-pack dirt roads and two lane highways. They get light to moderate snow in the winter, and have a...
• Re: Are they still making the bus/Vanagon anywhere these days? -Brazilian
  Historical mailing list - vt
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 21:26:50 -0500
  ...And, if I was to tvl to Brazil for a vehicle, I'd probably be better off ordering a new one from Europe, and...
• Re: How much pay for van? GLX version
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 18:01:48 -1000
  It's official... everything ben t, mike miller and phaedra told me about HK is true! He is definitely a piece of work. Mick...
• Re: An Early Vanagon Ad
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 7 Mar 2013 21:05:40 -0500
  ...My recollection was that this was a one-off, and from the '79 or '80 model year. Confirm? Deny? Same or different beast? I...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 21:43:14 -0800
  ...USD if you use the post office. David Marshall Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 mailto...
• Re: Who is making those new front AC units?
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Tue, 29 May 2007 20:53:40 -0700
  ...In June, my wife and I are taking off for three weeks to Arizona for a road trip from Sacramento, CA. Going to really...
• What is the correct offset for 16 x 8.0 wheels?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 23:06:36 -0700
  I have some Mercedes Benz 16 x 8.0" wheels with an offset of 35mm - they bolt right on to the Vanagon and the...
• Limited slip in a 2WD Vanagon's rear end
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 13:36:32 -0500
  ...Also, and this applies more to > > rough road/off road travel), I found the Vanagons' suspension less > > compliant than the loaf's. ie I...
• Parting out a Syncro are you??
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 21 May 1998 12:23:43 -0400
  ...ripping them apart for $$$. > > Attrition (rust, accident, etc.) takes enough off the road already. Every Van > that is crushed or dissassembled is one less...
• Re: got hit by a front end loader
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:05:43 -0800
  ...and off the road..... 8>) I'll keep my eagle-eye open for that sweet Syncro ride that's in your future..... regards for...
• Re: Limited slip in a 2WD Vanagon's rear end
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 18:36:41 -0800
  ...I'd prefer this setup to a > limited slip differential for venturing off-road. > > > > > > > > ===== > Chris S. > > '84 Westy -> http://www.knology.net/~vwghost/hershey...
• FOR SALE: 2.1L and 1.9L wasserboxer motors
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 18:19:38 -0700
  ...I would give this one a 6 out of 10 and will be offering a DOA warranty but not a 90 day warranty. Priced...
• Re: Talking about tools and side of the road :-)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 21:36:48 -0800
  ...rpm !!! There I was > on > >> the side of the road with the top off the carb (carb still sitting on > >> manifold) fishing out the...
• Re: Looking for convex mirrors for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 17:00:22 -0800
  ...Excellent for city driving and the mirror fold in for parking garages and off-roading, and then pop back in to place when you...
• Re: Junkyards are to blame
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 22:38:29 -0500
  ...We were going to cut the top off but felt better seeing it go back on the road. john
• Re: Advice for traveling to Belize
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 13:34:13 -0500
  ...I will take the advice >> off the list if the Moderators don't feel this is enough Vanagon >> related. I will be driving a...
• 1.9L Turbo Diesel Test Drive results!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 21:14:42 -0700
  ...This was one of the easiest motors I have installed yet - the electrical is very simple, just 12V to the fuel cut off solenoid...
• Re: No unsubscribe info on any emails
  Historical mailing list - Lorraine
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:50:58 -0500
  ...Please figure out how to get yourself off ASAP so we don't have to endure your negative poison any more. Lorraine 1981 Westy...
• Re: VW's New Chattanooga Plant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:54:44 -0700
  ...Whether hauling people, semi-off roading, camping, or hauling stuff.........does it all. THAT is what they should make. Something that's not a...
• Re: Question Re: Canadian Vanagon Upholstery
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 08:19:40 -0800
  ...4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992...
• Re: Benny Boy Re: Need some assistance ...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:12:30 -0500
  ...The 6 cylinder 4WD works well in the snow but it's not the same off road system that's installed behind the V...
• Re: Headlight switch help
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 09:48:10 -0800
  ...Once the cover is off, you can see all the switches quite easily. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel...
• Vanagon Production discontinued in South Africa
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 3 May 2002 12:57:18 +0200
  ...Caravans locally built a camper model that compared favourably with the German model in all aspects - and offered more space. In 1983 the air...
• Re: Snow newbie needs snow tire recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:25:38 -0400
  ...Traction tires do not have the same rubber to road contact and the aggressive tread does not offer the same directional stability as a...
• Re: Rear heater leaking
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 5 May 1999 08:02:26 -0700
  ...heaters are a common accessory for Jeeps and other off-road machines. I have seen dozens of "universal" units designed to replace or augment...
• Re: cv-joints: Constant Velocity Marihuana?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Jul 94 11:15:03 EDT
  ...Driving home from work a couple of weeks ago I drove into some cross winds that damn near blew me off the road. That...
• Re: Anti Virus (no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 15:18:53 -0400
  ...European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf > Of John Rodgers...
• Re: WIN a wolfsburg vanagon for just 10 dollars!! RAFFLE!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 13:57:51 -0700
  ...4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992...
• 2.1 dynamic oil pressure system
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:18:19 -0700
  ...off. 300 miles home, 100 miles to Boise and Wagonworks. Tough call. So.... Since I really don't understand how the later model oil...
• Re: Best van ever designed (was: Why do we love that damn van so much...)
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 26 May 2002 10:10:22 -0500
  ...If you're seeing more than two a year on the road I'd be surprised. You might be seeing them parked under a...
• 91 Vanagon in Fairfax, VA
  Historical mailing list - Karen Gritis
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:24:28 -0400
  ...It was on for about 4 minutes before I could get off the road. I let it cool off and added 1.5 quarts...