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• Any tricks to keep fridge lit while driving?
  Historical mailing list - John W. Parkins
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:12:54 -0400
  ...Any tips on keeping the fridge lit while driving? Does opening the drain (at the bottom of the fridge) help? Is this dangerous? Thanks.
• Dog-days of summer (Grillin'on the road)
  Historical mailing list - Justin Wolfe
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 15:19:04 -0400
  ...You name it! Tips to make cooking on the road as tasty as can be... Anything! Justin 84' Westy
• Custom Made Curtains
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 23:52:00 -0500
  ...Measures, Tips, Anything.... Thanks, Javier Zavala 84� German Westy - Gertrudis [text/html]
• tilt steering column???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 00:20:45 EDT
  ...Any tips will be appreciated. Why? Because it's there. And it's made in GerMexicony. BenT
• Camping in the adirondacks help
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sat, 17 May 2003 09:13:47 EDT
  Any good tips on camping in the adirondacks. we need water for kayaks (sea Kayaks) and a swimming dog. we have a 91 westy...
• Re: Any detailing tips?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 11:36:21 -0600
  I also have read acticles and studies years ago on the negative impact of Armour All on a vehicle dash. Unless they have changed...
• Advice sought: gas fuel filter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 4 May 2004 09:02:24 -0500
  ...Any tips or advice? Is dealing with lots of gas gushing out going to be a problem? Is this just a regular hose-clamp...
• Fuel Fire / engine fire/ tips
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 15:02:35 -0700
  Anybody know if this blanket would stop an engine fire from entering the cabin on a vanagon if it was installed under the rear...
• Time to go.....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Stothers
  Fri, 15 Jul 2005 22:12:44 -0500
  ...Thanks for all the tech tips and conversation over the last couple of years in keeping it running! Scott
• Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:41:21 -0500
  Has anyone read this article? <http://www.svmgcc.org/tech_tips/oil_is_killing.htm> It does say Castrol 20W50 is a good thing...
• Re: Coolant change questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:38:21 -0500
  ...to purchase to have on hand to refill? >> >> Any tips on draining? >> >> Any tips on filling and bleeding? >> >> This is a 1.9 system...
• Water tank pump replacement tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 4 Jun 2014 19:27:25 -0400
  ...Any special tips concerning the seal the wire goes through on the tank? tips greatly appreciated as this weekend is my window of opportunity...
• Re: Advice about breaking in Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 6 May 2015 19:29:11 -0500
  ...Any tips or hints? What do you normally do? > > > > -- > > Thanks, > > Ken Wilford > > John 3:16 > > www.vanagain.com > > >
• Re: asking for travel tips
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Falvey
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 22:15:11 -0800
  ...asking for travel tips >I agree with this. We have one battery, run the fridge on propane when >parked, and have nice interior lights...
• Newbie REPLY to Replies
  Historical mailing list - Larry C Chase
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 15:26:12 -0800
  ...Also some great tips, suggestions & feedback. Thanks to SpaceKommander for tips on how to send via UUencode rather than "MIME". This will be the...
• Re: valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 18:16:28 -0800
  ...setting? thanks gary > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more > http://taxes.yahoo.com/ ===== Matt Faust '84 Wolfsburg Weekender "Moby" '63...
• Re: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:38:57 -0800
  ...Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips.. Here is a site with some gas saving tips: http://forum.ecomodder.com/showthread.php?t=44 Section...
• Beep On Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Mon, 20 Nov 2017 14:42:05 -0800
  ...Anyone else every experienced this? Any tips to diagnose? Thanks, Brent -- Brent Weide Portland, Oregon www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/
• Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 25 May 2012 11:32:37 -0700
  I just went there and searched, but came up empty...any tips? On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 1:26 PM, Craig Cowan <phishman068...
• Re: 88 Westy, Best Offer
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:49:42 -0600
  ...classifieds/detail.php?id=757456 > > Coments are welcome. > > I would ask for troubleshooting tips but the snarling older men get pissy > sometimes, ha kidding.
• Rubber Blubber
  Historical mailing list - Palkovsky, Nicole
  Wed, 21 May 1997 10:41:25 -0700
  ...Any tips for a 'nieve' owner. Nicole
• SA Quad grille inst. tips correction...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 16:49:46 EDT
  i had mentioned that you could use the larger '88-'91 Vanagon \X/ emblem for the SA Quad grille, this is incorrect. the only...
• any seattle area A/C experts out there? where to go? what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Road Camper
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 11:52:43 -0700
  ...Any tips? good spots to go? tia, -s _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
• Re: more 3rd eye brakelight stuff
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 20:02:21 -0800
  ...J On 2/15/06, Brian Tipsword <nobleman1962@yahoo.com> wrote: > > http://www.commandelectronics.com/third-brake-lights.html > > > Just some more brake light...
• Re: Camping tips and tricks
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 09:09:34 -0800
  RE: Organizer This one: http://www.duluthtrading.com/search/searchresults/96720.aspx On 2/12/06, Milo's Kitchen <sagmoore@zoominternet.net> wrote: > > A...
• Installing new headliner material in an '82 Westfalia. Tips? Or, Sites?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 2 Sep 2014 17:53:26 -0700
  ...Anyway, if anybody has ever done this job before and has some tips, techniques, insights or knows of a site titled "Installing Headliner Material...
• Sound insulation info and tips
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 05:37:38 -0500
  ...Anybody try adding insulation inside the front fiberglass top? How about the roof? Any tips would be great. John
• Re: more anti theft tips
  Historical mailing list - marty
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 15:51:44 -0500
  ...more anti theft tips > > I was thinking more alongthe lines of a pet Grizzly nleashed inside while > > I'm out of the van. > > Actually...
• Re: Tips on running Speaker Wire to the Back speakers of a 86 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 23:46:33 -0800
  ...Tips on running Speaker Wire to the Back speakers of a 86 Westy? > > > > > >Greetings Volks, > >I'm looking for Tips on the easiest most...
• Re: Any detailing tips?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kennedy
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 09:41:50 -0700
  ...Any detailing tips? I'm sticking my neck out here because I can't supply a link to my information source but I'll...
• Re: mpg display (was Re: Was: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:53:30 -0800
  ...Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips.. Something they mention that I've wondered about, is whether it would be feasible to install some sort...
• Fiberglas Top
  Historical mailing list - Bill Peer
  Thu, 23 May 1996 11:50:12 -0700
  ...Any tips on restoration? Bill 1970 Vw Adventure Wagon
• no idle
  Historical mailing list - John Doe
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 22:29:17 PST
  ...Thanks to all for the tips. Willie ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
• Re: Ham radio ?
  Historical mailing list - Ian X
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 16:13:28 -0800
  ...90 Westy Syncro, Cannot get the SVX power soon enough! __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
• Tires In Canada
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 08:29:21 -0500
  ...Any tips? thanks, Greg 82 Westy
• Re: 86 Tach into an 85 Van
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 23:33:09 -0400
  ...Does anyone have any helpful tips on repairing the plastic ribbon cable in the dash? The new instrument cluster is missing the piece that...
• (NVC) Online Subaru Resource?
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 12:13:26 -0800
  ...Any tips? -john _________________________________________________________________ Don�t worry if your Inbox will max out while you are enjoying the holidays. Get MSN Extra Storage! http://join...
• Tips on changing a 2.1 thermostat?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 19:32:23 -0600
  I've got the diesel thermostat change down, but it's one of the things I haven't done on the 2.1. I...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Dec 2005 to 28 Dec 2005 - Special issue (#2005-1051)
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Thu, 29 Dec 2005 01:36:18 +0000
  ...For more information on antivirus tips and technology, visit http://ses.symantec.com/
• adjusting brake pedal freeplay
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:32:17 -0400
  ...Is this possible to do with the booster and bracket in place? Any tips? Edward
• Overhead AC Early Style
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:24:22 -0700
  Any tips for repairing the overhead ac where it's all cracked? Also, after I fix it up, will it blow harder? Right now...
• Help with pop top struts
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 5 May 2022 14:27:55 -0400
  ...So, Any tips on how to disconnect them or make them weaker? My guess is they were a GW product years ago as most...
• Re: 91 syncro westy alignment tips
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 07:05:18 -0400
  ...archives, so while I am waiting... > > Does any one have any tips for getting proper wheel alignment on a 91 > syncro vanagon? (a shop...
• Looking for tips on torquing the rear wheel bearing nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 23 Jul 2019 20:47:27 -0500
  Those call for #60 ft pounds and then a little more. I am closing in on finishing up a job that includes new brake...
• Rotor Stuck - Need tips and tricks for removal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:24:10 -0600
  Trying to change rotor, cap, plugs, etc - and have a stuck rotor. I mean really stuck. Can't budge it. Anyone got any removal...
• Rear(very back end of the van - b ig pulley) seal leaking
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 21:19:46 -0500
  ...Anyone have experience with this - tips and tricks? Thanks, John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www...
• 88 GL Power mirror base & spring assembly
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:01:39 -0500
  ...Ideas? Tips? I searched the archives and thesamba and can't find anything. Thanks in advance -- Bobby Brown
• Re: Synchro Tranny leak
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 11:27:16 -0300
  ...Any other tips you can glean from him would be appreciated, especially what kind of failures are occuring in the trans. His Porsche engine...
• I'm Looking for 1(or 2) Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jun 1997 18:01:42 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Does anyone have any tips for finding one or two of these rare items? An archive search turned up nothing. Rob Halligan 87 Synco...
• please respond to thill@nummi.com
  Historical mailing list - Tony Hill
  Thu, 7 May 1998 14:48:24 -0700
  ...New to the list but, very interested in any tips on removal and replacement of water pump. So far, I was able to remove...
• TiiCo Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - AL Ferguson
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 17:12:37 -0500
  ...I want to know how the installation went and if I get into trouble - I would like to be able to ask for tips...
• Changing Auto tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 05:41:22 EST
  Could anyone that has changed their auto tranny fluid lately let me know if there are any pitfalls to avoid, tips, etc.... Is there...
• loose arm rests -- vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 21:00:03 -0800
  ...any tips on what needs to be done to tighten it up?????? TIA ed ____________NetZero Free Internet Access and Email_________ Download Now http://www...
• Re: Welding - my first big job
  Historical mailing list - Sid Marlin
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 21:06:11 EST
  ...ve seen jobs like this in progress in pro body shops.You guys are definetly on the right track! Good tips and great photos!
• Re: Engine break in
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 16:25:44 -0800
  ...wrote: > Tomorrow I should be getting back my l985, 1.9 L van with its new engine. > Any tips on breaking the engine in? >
• Replacing coolant pipes - Drop gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 23:46:13 -0800
  ...Is it necessary to remove the fuel tank? If so, is this something an amateur "mechanic" (me) could handle? Any tips/suggestions on the...
• Re: Fuel Fire / engine fire/ tips
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 18:39:07 -0400
  In addition to Stan's excellent point, I'd point out, that if you installed this on TOP of the hatch...it would fall...
• running rca cables to a rear-mounted subwoofer
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 18:46:33 -0600
  ...Any tips on running cables down and out of the dashboard?
• Re: Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - - Melissa Puckett
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 19:24:49 EST
  ...Thanks for all of the Tips and tricks guys Melissa
• Re: Any detailing tips?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kennedy
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 12:57:40 -0700
  ...Any detailing tips? Don't be skeptical of Armorall based on this one piece of anecdotal evidence. There could be much more to that...