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  • Re: Lost power while driving, now no start
    Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
    Tue, 14 Oct 2014 19:57:47 -0400
    ...I was in a bit of a > >> panic as we were on our way to the airport to catch a flight, I don't...
  • Re: Tires (for snow) & leak is OK now!
    Historical mailing list - Marilyn Nelson-Ehret
    Thu, 18 Dec 1997 21:58:55 -0800
    ...It's like driving around on dry pavement. (I know >I'll catch hell from some of you out there for tearing up the...
  • Re: jackstands vs. ramps
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 8 Nov 2000 22:37:57 -0600
    ...helps greatly on cold and/or damp ground!), a pan of some sort to catch the oil in, and a 13mm socket/ratchet or...
  • Re: [vanagon] aero to steel bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Sat, 10 Jan 2004 23:01:02 EST
    ...The only catch there is there are risers that sort of amount to brackets welded to the top of the body's bumper mount...
  • Re: Fridge again....
    Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
    Sun, 5 Oct 2008 16:08:47 -0600
    Kim, At one point the panel monitor for water, fridge and battery was getting no juice. The RV FLAPS found a broken wire and...
  • [Syncro] For Sale in Europe, '86 VW Syncro full camper, 112 HP, F/R difflocks, on/off road tires, petrol heater, great shape (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Wed, 11 Jun 2003 11:37:03 -0700
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 11...
  • Re: � � �DONT DO IT! �(was Re: 83.5 sort of westy for sale
    Historical mailing list - Green Westy
    Sun, 24 Oct 2004 13:32:12 -0400
    ...Had a panel replaced in the pass rear lower corner. Here is the catch. I >> am going to cut the top off at the...
  • '82 sliding door report (long)
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sun, 2 Jan 2005 17:36:12 -0800
    ...I'm missing the spring on the catch which holds door in open position, will probably get whole part from wrecker. Door was much...
  • Re: 86 hot temp gauge---RESOLVED
    Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
    Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:40:43 -0500
    ...up the expansion tank and stuck 'em in, catching the overflow in a >> tin >> pan. >> Van had been sitting overnight, so temp was ambient...
  • Re: Road Story to share
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:58:31 -0700
    ...we carefully limped to the nearest city - Woodstock, Ontario, hoping to > catch Canadian Tire (or any other place) before they closed. Problem was it...
  • Re: Radio
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Mon, 3 Sep 2007 23:13:24 -0700
    ...Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7
  • Re: van wrecked; documenting selling prices
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:43:50 -0400
    ...Good catch. Cheers, Jeff On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Jake de Villiers<crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > Jeff, you left out...
  • Re: Auto Transmission advice
    Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
    Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:26:58 -0600
    ...It was a bit chilly that day and last time I dropped that pan on a chilly day, the rubber pan seal got hard...
  • Stealth camping
    Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
    Wed, 9 Feb 2000 20:27:13 -0800
    ...I put up 1/4 inch plywood panels over the bus window on standoffs so I could have the windows open for air circulation...
  • Re: Road Story to share
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:41:12 -0400
    ...So we carefully limped to the nearest city - Woodstock, Ontario, hoping to catch Canadian Tire (or any other place) before they closed. Problem was...
  • Re: How to adjust position of Sliding Door Rear Locking Pin
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 12 Feb 2023 14:42:54 -0800
    ...When the pin is higher another pitfall is the misalignment of the rear of the door with the body panel. On Sun, Feb 12...
  • Re: Radio
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 4 Sep 2007 02:23:28 -0400
    ...Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 >
  • Re: funny disc? - Picture and Proof
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 1 Mar 2003 12:42:36 -0600
    ...posting on dual batteries, tires, solar panels, tents, O2 sensors and unless something in the subject line catches my attention I'm saying I...
  • vanagon: turbo-diesel in america
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 12 May 94 09:26:14 CDT
    ...is a trap that catches oil from the cam cover breather and lets it drain back into the oil pan. The oil would otherwise...
  • Fridge again....
    Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
    Sun, 5 Oct 2008 13:45:29 -0600
    ...Can't get it to light on propane...with a catch. Symptoms... 1. Refrigerator works on AC 2. Don't know about battery/DC...
  • Re: Lost power while driving, now no start
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 14 Oct 2014 20:17:58 -0400
    ...I was > >> in a bit of a panic as we were on our way to the airport to catch a > >> flight, I don't...
  • Re: bus depot disocunt code was/WTBoutside door handle
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
    Mon, 23 May 2005 15:00:07 -0600
    ...As long as you email us right away, we can generally still "catch" your order before it processes, and manually apply it to any...
  • Re: Anybody use one of these?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Sat, 21 Jul 2007 10:45:08 -0600
    ...Shower enclosure w/o roof covering, suitably sized black plastic shower pan to catch shower water, & let the water evaporate. W/ the black plastic...
  • Re: Temp 2 sensor installation question.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Thu, 3 Sep 2015 15:56:29 -0400
    ...Have a small catch pan under the area if you are in your garage or somewhere you care about leaving a mess. Pretty easy...
  • Re: 'Block Heater' shield
    Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
    Tue, 12 Dec 2000 21:48:56 -0500
    Um, wouldn't a cardboard box catch fire with a light bulb lying in the centre of it? Thanks, Chris Gronski Toronto, Ontario, '80...
  • Re: No start/ Yes spark II
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 7 Nov 2011 21:36:42 -0800
    ...you just let off >> the 'start' position back to 'on'... >> and catch it just right...the engine would still be turning a turn or...
  • Re: Thinking swap? ...Stay focused on the context...
    Historical mailing list - Heath Vogt
    Wed, 6 Sep 2000 18:07:53 EDT
    ...I currently have a '59 double door panel(up for sale), a '68 transporter, a '69 baja bug, a '70 SCCA Pro-Rally Bug...
  • Free Sirius satellite radio system
    Historical mailing list - caverat
    Thu, 26 Jun 2003 01:59:39 -0400
    ...The only catch is you have to agree to a one year subscription. Satellite radio is pretty new and just starting to catch on...
  • Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:35:28 +0000
    ...Drawback was it would'nt pull any sludge from the bottom of the oil pan, so I opted to remove the drain plug and...
  • Re: Radio
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 3 Sep 2007 23:31:27 -0700
    ...Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 > > > -- Neil Nicholson. 1981...
  • Re: Improving the "Package" with motors and Aero..
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:15:00 -0700
    ...All roundy, no sharp corners to catch cross winds, etc. And the roof line ..... It's still rising at the point of the driver...
  • Re: Was Motor Oil (Synthetic), now Ail Filters
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:29:02 -0500
    ...Even the twin carb 1.7L bus pancake engine had them. I guess they worked somewhat as all the type and type engines did...
  • Re: Anybody use one of these?
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:01:33 +0000
    ...Shower enclosure w/o roof covering, suitably sized black > plastic shower pan to catch shower water, & let the water evaporate. > W/ the black plastic...
  • Re: How to adjust position of Sliding Door Rear Locking Pin
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 12 Feb 2023 16:54:29 -0600
    ...the misalignment of the rear of > the door with the body panel. > > On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 2:31 PM Dan N <dn92610...
  • Re: Halon Extinguishers, etc.
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sat, 11 Nov 2000 09:35:18 -0800
    ...If you have a Westy and your curtains catch on fire, do you really want to coat the whole car with gook when you...
  • Re: Fridge again....
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sun, 5 Oct 2008 18:14:45 -0500
    ...com... > > Can't get it to light on propane...with a catch. > Symptoms... > > 1. Refrigerator works on AC > 2. Don't know about battery...
  • Re: More about rear handle on 84 sliding door.
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:11:20 -0700
    ...Key #21 N0141313 Pan Head Phillips Machine Screw, 5x15mm - Handle to Bracket. It also appears in Campmobile Fiche 1-1989, same parts as above...
  • Re: lifter's sticking, adjustment procedure
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 31 Mar 2002 10:26:21 -0600
    ...Your engine may be noisy for as long as 15 minutes, don't panic. Just take a gentle trip around the block and it...
  • Dash Console Story (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Fri, 4 Jan 2002 06:09:39 -0600
    ...are mounted to the wood paneling I added to divert the defroster air. These hang down and will catch on the old dash if...
  • Re: DigiTool Pics or experiences anyone????
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Tue, 30 Jul 2002 06:47:47 -0500
    ...are mounted to the wood paneling I added to divert the defroster air. These hang down and will catch on the old dash if...
  • Re: More Stuff
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Mon, 15 Oct 2001 11:19:00 -0500
    ...Wait a minute, some factions of BUBBA conssider that ring a status symbol, sorta attracts the goat-ropers if ya catch my drift. It...
  • Re: Warning - WA Dept of Trans & Chemistry
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sun, 24 Nov 2002 00:20:56 -0600
    ...That snow contains a small amount of salt and may require some kind of catch basin for the runoff so it doesn't poison...
  • catalog you'll ALL love
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 26 Dec 1995 17:15:46 -0800
    ...water storage tanks and cisterns, with devices to catch rain water, etc. unusual items for showers/grey water stuff unusual water purifyers and distillers...
  • Re: Spring Cleaning an Air-cooled Motor
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 20 Mar 2003 15:32:01 -0600
    ...Or wrapped with a paper towel to catch any leak. Modern fuels are very high quality ........... fill a tiny reservoir (Beer bottle twist off...
  • Re: Oil filter question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 5 Nov 2010 13:36:36 -0700
    ...I just found a low profile oil pan (closes up so can be used as a grey water catch. May also fit up in...
  • Re: 88 Vanagon alternator light problem
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:22:15 -0700
    ...Doesn't happen too often, but when it does, you want to catch it while it's just a matter of tightening things - left...
  • Re: Iceskating
    Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
    Sat, 5 Nov 1994 22:02:44 -0800 (PST)
    ...when a car in the left lane, passing me, decided to catch the exit we were all passing (at 60 mph). On cutting in...
  • Re: wiring auxiliary battery
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Fri, 26 May 2000 17:58:15 EDT
    ...This will make all your stuff that's expecting 12 volts (fridge, lights, radio, etc.) melt, catch fire, or do something similarly exciting. (This...
  • Re: Radio
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Mon, 3 Sep 2007 23:57:26 -0700
    ...Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on > us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 > > > > > > > > -- > Neil Nicholson. 1981...
  • articles: turbo diesel with AC, aftermarket kit.
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 26 Jun 95 20:15:37 CDT
    ...is a trap that catches oil from the cam cover breather and lets it drain back into the oil pan. The oil would otherwise...
  • Re: Gurgling after engine shutoff... normal?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:18:06 -0400
    ...Heat a pan on the stove and splash some water drops into it. See what happens? Same thing in an engine. That is why...
  • Re: Leaky A/C in an '89 Westy
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Tue, 1 Aug 2000 19:55:15 EDT
    ...If you remove the cold air return panel that's in the rear shelf of the overhead compartment (remove the two obvious screws), you...
  • Re: Lost power while driving, now no start
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:22:57 -1000
    ...I was in a bit of a >>>> panic as we were on our way to the airport to catch a flight, I don't...
  • TDD setback
    Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
    Sun, 15 Dec 2002 18:16:04 -0500
    ...Also most of the interior is out getting recovered, sound and noise insulation in all the door and other panels, recovering the peeling off...
  • Re: Free Sirius satellite radio system
    Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
    Thu, 26 Jun 2003 13:58:11 -0400
    ...The only catch is you have to agree to a one year subscription. Satellite radio is pretty new and just starting to catch on...
  • Fan Helps A/C work Better was:( in lieu of A/C (or in partnership with))
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Tue, 13 Aug 2002 11:33:47 -0400
    ...Well this fan catches the cold air and helps blow it on the front of you! It is almost as good as having the...
  • Re: VW Camper Refrig repair
    Historical mailing list - IR Student
    Wed, 17 Jun 1998 13:04:22 -0700
    ...Look though the flue hole to make sure the tabs on the flue vent aren't catching on metal or pieces of plywood. Eventually...
  • Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:01:13 -0700
    ...insulation, the original is famous for trapping water which causes > the panel to rust severely and prematurely. > > Foams like that are typically blown with...
  • Buses by the Beach Bus Benefit 2010 Pictures & Short Trip Report
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Fri, 28 May 2010 21:38:46 -0400
    ...Sunday was a fantastic community breakfast (scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes) followed by the carabus to the blessing of the buses at lovely Townsend Park...
  • Yesterday's Engine Fire in Rockefeller Center NYC
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Wed, 17 Dec 2003 23:38:49 -0500
    ...Every piece of foam, seating material, the steering wheel, even part of the dash and most of body panels are melted off. The Fire...