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• o2 sensor: required?
  Historical mailing list - Rio Rafael
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 10:54:36 -0800
  Hi everyone: I am putting my 85 GL back together, and can get it running this weekend, *IF* I leave off the o2 sensor...
• Re: Vanagon Radio Antenna Install video
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:00:18 -0700
  Thanks Ken, I have a feeling that this procedure will be required of every Vanagon at some point in time! Roland On Thu, Apr...
• Re: daily driver = RUST Re: Friday Ramblings, definitely long, certainly poin...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 22:31:27 EDT
  ...No one else (so far*) has > demonstrated the serious coolness required to wear a bow tie ?? thats not me.. thats chris snyder. i remain...
• Re: Roof Rack width survey
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:21:42 -0700
  ...These are not always required though. Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
• Happy Vanagon Thanks Give
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:34:23 -0700
  Volks, To all (required content) Vanagon owners, Please try to find a few quite moments tomorrow (Thanksgiving Day), to reflect on what a remarkable...
• Re: HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Clarke
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:00:57 +0100
  Hi Mike The department here is very picky, the information required must be original or manufacturer documentation, I will photograph the plate etc as...
• Re: DMV Comment and Question
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:06:08 -0400
  ...No inspections required. BTW-Did not even ask if I had insurance. > ;-) > > Now...I haven't looked into this yet, but since they gave...
• You've Got Snow! <F> $.C.R.A.P. Rental
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 21:41:06 -0500
  ...Core deposit of $500 required on all parts, cash in advance only. $75.00 membership fee, $38.00 application fee and security interest paperwork...
• Re: 85 Single Cab worth??
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 23:44:26 -0800
  ...They also required "official" verification that the changes needed were made -- I simply went to a VW dealer and had them write a note...
• Re: Propane tank Certification.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 20:26:58 -0400
  ...tag is required to be on the tank. Yrs, d
• Re: Brainstorming: Kayak on Top?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:25:46 -0400
  ...It is truly amazing how little force is required to >break the glass. Ask me how I know (3X). I was present when my...
• Sliding door handle required for 87 Vanagon in Toronto.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 3 Jan 2010 21:03:50 -0500
  Anyone local got a spare? I doubt it but it can't hurt to ask. Mine snapped yesterday as I was trying to force...
• Differences between manual/auto trans. equipped engines?
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 13:07:45 MST
  ...equipped vanagon (same year) and was concerned about compatibility and parts required. Please respond to me at "chiang1@usa.net" . TIA!! Cary ____________________________________________________________________ Get free...
• Re: TDI fuel savings
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 04:59:25 EST
  ...out David!) $2700 without the Beaver or $3500 with (no core required). The only thing is, you will have to come up with your...
• Re: Subject: Re: Engine Heaters
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 08:28:03 -0400
  At 00:57 10/27/2000, Gary2a@telusplanet.net Gary wrote: >There are simple propane fueled coolant heaters also, no electricity >required. Will allow...
• Replace Crankshaft Seal by Removing Tranny?
  Historical mailing list - James W Wagner
  Sat, 31 Mar 2001 10:54:09 -0500
  Hi List, Has anyone ever replaced the flywheel side crankshaft seal by removing the transmission alone? The flywheel I removed from another car required...
• Painting Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 07:24:31 -0800
  ...Except I had made repairs which required the black areas to be coated. I bypassed the black epoxy paint stage by using black epoxy...
• Re: High beam blue bulb
  Historical mailing list - Greg Kessler
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 23:13:37 -0500
  ...get it back in there, but a blue bulb wasn't required. I recall also that my previous 89 was the same. Hope this...
• no compression
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Tue, 6 May 2003 19:21:21 -0500
  ...I really want to do the work that is required to get my van back on the road myself so I am hoping that...
• How to Replace front outer cv's (syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:58:22 -0400
  ...Specifically mentioned in Bentley was the oil splash ring and accompanying oil seal installation, is this really required? Has anyone done entire job or...
• brake lights '89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 09:12:45 -0600
  ...To light them requires pushing on the brake pedal very hard, harder than required to stop. Cleaned taillight housing contacts and contacts on master...
• Re: I get no respect(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 20:49:40 -0700
  re: "At one time there was a law in California that required people to pull over & let traffic pass once the line had reached...
• FS: South African 15" Rhein Alloy Wheels set of 4 available plus 2 spares
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 12:38:04 -0700
  ...Lugnuts required are the same as Carat and Wolfsburg Edition wheels. Please pmail if you are interested. Offer only good until Saturday 5pm. Cheers...
• Re: Parts Place - Dear Vanagon List Subscribers
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 10:17:49 +0800
  ...She did not appear illiterate or mentally handicapped >in any way that would lead us to believe she required "extra" special >consideration. She appeared...
• Changes to a '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:18:59 -0700
  ...it look presentable or was there a lot of cosmetic rework required? Please/thanks! -- Neil2 '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky) '86 Vanagon/Westfalia Wannabe (SaVannah...
• Re: Insuring a Camper: Title as Motorhome!
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 08:50:30 -0500
  ...May want to consider seeing what is required to title your Westy's as motorhomes. Apparently the infrequent usage of MH's give a...
• New Info on NH camping
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Sun, 16 May 1999 18:28:24 -0400
  ...per night (2 adults + kids) ask for VW group rate Deposit required, $25 for firm reservations Lots of things to do in and around...
• Specs of hoses? pressure and temperature
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 15:39:00 +0100
  Does anyone know the specs required for the Vanagon coolant and fuel hoses? That is max pressure in psi and max temperature? I have...
• Mercedes Sprinter sighting
  Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 03:03:19 +0000
  ...Drove home from school in my Westy (required content) and was passed by a brand spanking new Diesel Sprinter. Questions: How much are they...
• Re: TIICO... Anybody in Cali been able to get theirs smogged and legal?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 17:55:28 EST
  ...The market just doesn't seem large enough to support the testing and the required specialty parts stocking. Frank Grunthaner
• Syncro Spacers
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 20:27:18 -0500
  ...Milo's Law of Uniform Stupidity would indicate that the RH axle is also lacking the required spacer, and the long bolts are in...
• Re: Trailers, Portable Generators and the like
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:32:40 -0600
  ...Some welding and adaptation required. With >brakes, how cool would that be? > >Howard > > > >>I do not know but suspect that finding an axle with...
• Re: Anybody use one of these?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:58:55 -0700
  ...dump the water out into > the poison ivy which is the required campground foliage in state parks. By saying "poison ivy" instead of the...
• Re: Can I add a 5 gallon propane bottle
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Fri, 22 Aug 2014 10:51:55 -0700
  ...Missing, is the plastic cover over the regulator, required for exposed locations." Are such things available? Sent from camp at 43.72687°N, 121...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 22:33:18 -0500
  ...R134a systems are required by law to have different > > fittings, which would point to it being an unconverted R12 system. > > R134a > > requires a different...
• Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:50:19 -0600
  ...On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 3:12 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > What is the purpose of this? Any maintenance required...
• Re: Mean Email from the Samba member
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 18 May 2009 13:15:17 -0600
  ...was roadhaus.com and input from the buyer and seller was required for every record. Some more controls would be necessary, I'm sure...
• Re: Rear Heater Assembly Question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 06:45:42 -0400
  In a message dated 96-10-10 07:18:08 EDT, dbax@mindspring.com (Donald Baxter) writes: << I finally have all the parts required...
• Planning to travel on the Fourth?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 01:30:18 EDT
  ...Also the emergency trucks which normally run on the expressways to help stranded motorists (required Vanagon content) have been idled during the crisis. The...
• Westy Poptop Installation on a Sunroof Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 11:55:37 -0400
  ...I note with great interest the install Q's on pop-top on regular vans, space required for complete bed up top....Has anyone...
• Sharing a voltmeter between two batteries
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 16:57:48 -0500
  ...Any reason this wouldn't work, or would something about the wiring required remove the isolation between the two bateries? I am using the...
• Re: Dense Between the Ears
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 14:57:16 -0500
  ...put in the size required 1280 X 1024 click apply. Then start ETKA, and your mouse will move the screen around and enable you...
• How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 6 May 2008 11:20:54 -0500
  ...I also have access to a vacuum pump if that is required. Jim
• Re: calling to the back yard parts keepers for retro fit shoulder belt
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 15:27:53 -0800
  ...06 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>wrote: > non urgent part required > do you have a pair of rear retractable shoulder belts for your...
• Re: Spark plug gap
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 9 Mar 2012 13:00:52 -0500
  ...mcneely > > ---- george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> Try these, no gap required: >> >> http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products...
• Re: VW Camper Cooling problems
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 07:19:59 -0800
  ...With the amount of discussion on this list about Vanagon waterboxer head problems, it is probably a required diagnostic tool. That said, I have...
• Re: Syncro spring lengths
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 12:00:28 EDT
  ...am I correct on that figure? Compress them and measure the required compression force and distance. If the rate is 75lbs/inch it will...
• Speedo calibration
  Historical mailing list - J. Kelly
  Wed, 10 May 2000 18:33:58 -0400
  ...steady pace also required ----- Original Message ----- > From: <FHerzig@swri.edu> > To: <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> > Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 5:24 PM > Subject...
• poor cold start 80 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 14:42:22 +0200
  ...trip (Murphy was a pessimist) we got a cold start problem. Required endless cranking before firing up. Checked the cold start valve - fine. Forced...
• Re: Non-Family Hauler
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 11:43:39 -0400
  ...Can anyone tell me approximately when these became mainstream/required by law? TIA, Scott Walker
• Re: Why I don't drive the Baja at 4 in the morning!
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:02:59 -0700
  ...Because these guys had been going down for 20 years they assumed prudence was not required. They were wrong.
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:44:48 -0400
  Top is bolt-in, press-work required on the bottom only. No grinding or welding is required. You must be remembering the a-arm...
• Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:39:17 -0400
  ...Once this is done the first time, it should generalize somewhat to other pumps, though individual tweaking would still be required. And of course...
• Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 09:12:32 -0600
  In the overall scheme of Westy / Vanagon storage the tools required can be carried in the compartment under the drivers seat with plenty of...
• Re: 5 cyl Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jun 1995 19:01:16 +0100
  ...(SNIP) >The 5 cyl required the rear deck to be raised 100 mm, ..... Bummer. This doesn't sound like a very feasible retro-fit...
• Sightings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 15:47:55 -0700
  ...The situation tho, required I make a fast getaway. west
• Re: Pad over engine & Fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 13:28:05 +0200
  ...I will send you part# if required. Helmut '80 Camper
• Re: duel fuel westy, LPG/propane or gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 04:13:00 -0700
  ...Did you do this conversion your self? What components are required? Thanks for your info Patrick ----- Original Message ----- From: Gary < > I finally got around...
• Re: powersteering rack
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 21:01:16 +1200
  >Hi All, >has anyone put a power steering rack in a non power steering vehicle? >Is it a direct swap? what is required besides...
• Re: Boring cylinder to oversize
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 22:17:20 -0600
  ...cylinder set? I realize larger pistons with matching rings would be required. I'm concerned about what the increased compression will do in terms...