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• Re: ABS on a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 13:33:11 -0400
  ...parts fiche, how can this ABS system >>be "U.S." spec? Not knowing, can't say. It's a GL Camper - here's the...
• Canadian Tire Prices on Optima Batteries
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 09:40:59 -0500
  Canadian Tire is now listing Optima Batteries on www.canadiantire.ca. Here are the prices for my area M5R2S4 in Canadian then US Yellow...
• Re: How to lift the Poptop with a canoe attached to it
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:16:31 -0600
  ...Pull the canoe up until you can prop the van roof/canoe up using the broomstick. Go inside and "lock" the roof open. Not...
• canoe cart
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 11:24:39 -0700
  Hans, have you seen my latest canoe cart? It really works well. http://www.members.shaw.ca/albell/canoecart.html Alistair '82 westy, diesel...
• Re: Charcoal canister on 2.1 digifant engines?, page 20.33
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:56:55 +1000
  ...The charcoal canister should have a good long service life however a couple of TFUs can happen... Should the canister, through some odd set...
• Re: Pop Up window screen replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 17:21:35 +0000
  ...I know I could replace the whole canvas, but the > canvas is in very good shape. I simply want to purchase a replacement > screen...
• Re: New Poptop Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:04:55 -0100
  <During this springs "restoration" I want to replace the pop-top canvas. Bus Depot has those aftermarket ones for $250 and the genuine Westfalia...
• Inuvik trip on CBC Morningside!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jul 96 14:16:54 PDT
  ...Canadians can catch the interview at 09:05 local time on CBC AM. I'll see if I can get them to cut a...
• Re: Canadian rebuitl 2.0L engines, Good?
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 16:22:50 -0400
  I have heard that the wuality of the canadian rebuilds is not that great. I can attest to this, for i am rebuilding one...
• Battery box behind driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 08:07:59 -0800
  OK you all, many say you CAN get a battery into that box. I have tried everything. I CAN get to the box by...
• Re: Fw: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 17:37:15 -0500
  I just called Canadian Tire, and the muffler you bought is now totally discontinued. Bummer for us Cannucks. Marshal Ruskin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roy...
• Re: Poptop window/screen replacements?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 07:15:52 -0500
  ...If cost or quality is an issue then it can not be made by me. Also many of the aftermarket canvas that I have...
• Re: Bus Depot Canvas Questions
  Historical mailing list - lakersalex
  Tue, 22 Jul 2014 19:10:27 -0700
  I ordered the Bus Depot $279 model Poptop Tent Canvas - 80-85 Westfalia � � � � � � � Poptop Tent Canvas - 80-85 Westfalia Tan, with 3 windows. Exclusive...
• Re: WTB - Pop top canvas for 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 14:31:24 -0500
  Throw in a screen and build your own three window canvas. Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 12:06:15 -0600...
• Re: On being a Vanaslob (was: sad decline)
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:27:13 -0800
  At 1/9/2009 07:13 PM, B wrote: >On Jan 9, 2009, at 5:48 AM, joel walker wrote: >> >> >>no NATO gas cans...
• Re: Any VW employees on the list?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 11:49:25 -0500
  I can't answer your question about warranty, but I seem to recall that Canada passed some special tax on bringing in new vehicles...
• Re: Westy Cookware
  Historical mailing list - Chuck & Lillian
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 12:09:18 -0700
  ...Hold the can with a hot pad or use the can opener to manipulate it. The boiled water can be used for cleanup and...
• Re: canadian listers ...read up! (nrvc)
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Blethen
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 09:52:11 -0700
  We receive money orders from Canada every month for payment of our Skreenz. They are from various Canadian banks and credit unions denominated in...
• Re: worse than I thought
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 24 Feb 1998 20:49:58 -0700
  ...Bill (SE Arizona) (Bill@freeholder.com) HTTP://www.freeholder.com ---------------------------------------------------------- You can't do everything, but you can do something. You can't help...
• Re: Fast German Auto rebuilds and core charges?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 15:30:09 -0700
  ...Bill (SE Arizona) (Bill@freeholder.com) HTTP://www.freeholder.com ---------------------------------------------------------- You can't do everything, but you can do something. You can't help...
• Re: Canadian Import to the USA
  Historical mailing list - John Tullier
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 17:12:13 -0800
  Ahh, both of the vehicles I imported to Canada were new. John --- Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA> wrote: > > > > By the way, I have...
• Re: Gas time line: nuclear nonsense
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 4 Sep 2005 23:00:04 -0700
  Which can only be redeemed by the person using at the time of failure, no doubt. Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua...
• Re: sneaking friday - jerry can find
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 12 Oct 2012 09:15:31 -0500
  ...David ---- Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > I found an US military jerry can at the local metal scrapyard last week. In good condition...
• Re: Need a piece of poptop canvas 48&quot; x 12&quot;
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:24:07 -0500
  ...Need a piece of poptop canvas 48&quot; x 12&quot; The rear section of my canvas evidently got pinched under the weather seal...
• Re: [WESTY] Canoe on poptop - too much weight?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 07:42:05 -0700
  Here's someone that actually thinks a Coleman is a real canoe!! His 16' glass Prospector definitely qualifies though!! Very strange stablemates!! DM&FS...
• Re: canadian listers ...read up! (nrvc)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 05:36:41 EDT
  ...i got a question for all you canucks... i sent a us postal money order to a guy in canada.. and he says he...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:32:20 -0400
  At 03:36 PM 10/30/2009, Rob wrote... >Anyone carry a hardwood survival candle? I'd heard of them but never >made one...
• Bosch distributor #
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 09:13:18 -0800
  ...Thanks in advance (vacuum) Ken --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ken Bowen kenb@sirius.com I've had all I can stanz and I 1969 Camper can't stanz...
• Westy Rooftop Strength
  Historical mailing list - Roger Brant
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 10:23:36 -0700
  How much weight can a Westy hold on its cargo compartment? In my case, it's a '79 model, and I'm wondering if...
• Re: Canadian mail order vanagon parts????????
  Historical mailing list - DAN WILKIN
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 07:55:34 -0700
  ...Canadian mail order vanagon parts???????? what is the web site called for the mail order vanagon parts in Canada. I know it says something...
• Re: Propane heaters
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 17:25:45 -0500
  ...Whiplash's Rolls Canhardly, Benny !!!---- Little Benny Wrote; <<" Even HK can handle a lawsuit against you if that were to happen. He'd be...
• Re: Source & part number for Canadian electrical hook ups
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:46:47 -0700
  I don't know if Go Westy has them, but good RV supply stores (especially those close to the US/Canada border) sell small...
• Re: ETKA CD for Mac?
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 20:12:24 +0900
  ...But, I can't enter to those details. Can't make that cause clear. I can't explain my operation well. Sorry.. Anyway, Andrew...
• Re: Late model poptop skylights and canvas
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 23:27:17 -0400
  ...So assuming I have a 1986 van am I > restricted as to what year of pop top I can buy (because of the way...
• Re: Monday Meanderings & Musings ;-)
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:58:38 -0800
  Jim, go to www.canadiantire.ca and check it out. They do indeed sell tires of all types and sizes for the mainstream. Unfortunately...
• Re: Key West Trip
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 08:55:13 -0700
  ...You can't help everyone, but you can help someone. Even one candle helps to push back the darkness.
• Re: Vanagon Canopy
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 20:42:43 -0700
  ...Vanagon Canopy > Does anyone know who made these canopies? > > http://www.ratwell.com/Misc/VanagonCanopy.jpg > > I can see the OBS! but the lettering...
• Does Canada have thanksgiving also?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Wed, 23 Nov 1994 13:57:14 -0700 (MST)
  Hello Canadian members, Sorry to waste everyone's time, but does canada also have thanksgiving this week? Will stores be open? Relationship to vw...
• Yellow fuel can source
  Historical mailing list - jim&kim
  Tue, 22 May 2001 22:32:31 -0700
  ...My Canadian tire has bright yellow plastic 20L cans for $9.95, they had DIESEL on the side in raised letters. Jim, Surrey B...
• Re: Driving In Canada
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 15 May 2002 12:46:30 -0400
  >> I can only assume from my experience and the others on this list that the Canadian Government is targeting VW vans.<< What the hell...
• speedo for Canadian 85?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 21:28:51 -0500
  Just wondering if speedometer cables are different for Canadian and US 85s? There's no EGR thingy in the Canadian model right, so it...
• Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:53:59 -0600
  Neil There are some avail' on EBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Volkswagen-Bay-Bus-Van-Cabrio-Passat-Evaporative-Emissions-Charcoal-Canister-/311049259804...
• can you help me?
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  04 Feb 97 05:07:58 EST
  Hey folks, Can anyone help this guy? I have no idea why he sent this to me, but...... Is there a Jetta/Golf list...
• Re: Westfalias are Motor Homes
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 11:05:41 -0700
  ...You can't help everyone, but you can help someone. Even one candle helps to push back the darkness.
• Canadian Westy Owner's - Is there a decent Can. Tire coolant for my 84
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Neil
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 20:28:30 -0300
  Hello fellow Canadian Vanagonauts. Does anybody know If Canadian Tire sells a coolant that is suitable for our vehicles. I have an 84, 1...
• Re: wbx 6, should I?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 22:40:19 -0800
  ...Can you afford to spend $10K on something you know you shouldn't drive very often? Can you afford NOT to grab at something...
• Re: R134 conversion.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 18:11:54 -0400
  ...The kit had three cans of refrigerant and a can of oil..used all three cans and the oil. I'll probably add one...
• Re: brush-on canvas waterproofer?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:24:05 -0600
  I spray on liquid treating on canvas tilts that we manufacture. There is a waterbased product that I used to use called "Kampkote", but...
• Re: Tin-can westy toaster
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 17:23:15 -0600
  I'll tell you what I know about cans, and this is only because I was in a steel can manufacturing facility a few...
• Re: new pop top canvas installed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 17:56:57 -0700
  ...new pop top canvas installed > > "White Man's Burden" got a new pop-top canvas and lived up to its name: > > http://gallery.openfbo...
• Re: Transporting extra gasoline on/in a Westy Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 00:55:49 -0500
  I've one of the Jerry can style gas cans. I put a pad underneath it and it is laying in my luggage carrier...
• Re: Clearing UPS Packages thru Canadian Customs
  Historical mailing list - Kevin ...
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 04:41:58 -0800
  ...Clearing UPS Packages thru Canadian Customs > > Most people don't know it, but you can clear your UPS shipment through > Canadian Customs yourself. > > > > Here...
• Re: Crossing the Canadian border...
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 08:44:50 -0700
  ...The link below addresses what you can bring into Canada. I have never been asked about my prescription meds but they are in original...
• Mr.Canoe Head
  Historical mailing list - Mike Wynn
  Thu, 24 Apr 1997 10:47:35 -0600
  A buddy of mine has a canoe, so we're taking it out this weekend hopefully. I havent gone canoeing for about 3 years...
• Re: evaporative a/c option
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 15:41:51 -0700
  ...Bill (SE Arizona) (Bill@freeholder.com) HTTP://www.freeholder.com ---------------------------------------------------------- You can't do everything, but you can do something. You can't help...
• 85 Camper Engine replacement, Calif Air Resources Board and Importing
  Historical mailing list - Westy Clarke
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 09:41:13 -0800
  ...If I put a diesel engine in, in Canada, can I reimport it to California when it was originally a California vehicle? Do I...
• Re: patching canvas and screen
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 21:44:03 -0400
  ...If you can get some cloth or canvas of the same color, it might actually look pretty good. Put a bead around the hole...
• Re: Koni shock in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Rolf Lockwood
  Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:27:36 -0400
  ...to find Koni shocks in Canada (Quebec) > for his '88 westy... > > is there any Canadian on this board can help him? > > other solution is...
• Bus Depot Canvas Questions
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 22 Jul 2014 19:01:20 -0700
  Getting ready to order new canvas for the Starwagen (25 year old original getting in bad shape) and debating about the OEM ($399) vs...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:11:40 -0400
  ...mcneely Why, because canoes have no longitudinal stiffness, or because you have a really, really short canoe? Go back and re-read what he...