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• Re: Converting EFI to Carberator(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 09:25:12 -0600
  ...It can be taken to bits with simple tools and > without specialist equipment. A carburetor is simple. It can be taken to > bits with...
• Re: Vivid vans visit
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 4 Jun 2021 03:09:10 +0000
  ...Got tour with Nathan, talked a lot, talked to Quentin, his van quite special. Busy place and it’s really out in the sticks...
• Re: Shock/strut replacement
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 19:18:01 -0800
  Hope you didn't get the wrong idea on this job from members with syncros - you definitely do NOT need any special tools to...
• Re: transmission R and P's
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 4 May 1998 13:28:21 +0300
  Patrick, For the third and forth gear you will get special long rated gears. They are supposed to be used on high powered engines...
• Re: Bus Depot Members URL
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 09:09:13 -0100
  > I have lost the special Bus Depot url for Vanagon members. Can someone > remind me what it is ? Thanks in advance. Certainly. It's...
• Re: USAA / classic/specialty ins./adjusted value"
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 May 1999 00:17:21 EDT
  Don't worry Chris you can't get in an accident if you never drive the van. :) Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Jul 2002 - Special issue (#2002-835)
  Historical mailing list - rudi schafner
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 18:30:59 -0700
  Miles, when you do a clutch job on a vanagon you would pull the tranny not the engine Rudi Schaffner Schaffner Motors, Inc 21705...
• for sale: vanagon trailer hitch w/ ball
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 15:34:20 EDT
  ...bolts to tow hook eyes. $75 takes it comes w/ special mounting washers chris se pa
• front shock replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 19:20:43 -0500
  ...what kind of special tools I will need Mark Cumnock I-4 conversion 84 westy
• FS: $1000 '81 Inline Four in Oregon
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 20:50:35 -0800
  ...http://special.msn.com/msnbc/techsafety.armx
• Cheers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 07:19:24 -0600
  ...t ...........Happy Holidays!! I wish you all the very best for this Special Time of theYear!! Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea, AL
• Re: vanagon Digest - 7 Feb 2008 to 8 Feb 2008 - Special issue (#2008-178)
  Historical mailing list - William Seward
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:36:47 -0500
  > Tiico has a 1.9TD Diesel Conversion for Vanagon, 28 - 30 mpg, Bio- > diesel ready! > > http://tiico.com/Diesel%20conversion%20page.htm > > eat your...
• Welding stainless exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:54:25 -0400
  Are there any special considerations when welding stainless exhaust? Can any muffler shop do it? One of my pipes cracked at the flange. -- Sent...
• Vanagons Forever!
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 09:20:46 -0500
  ...Ours is a bit of a specialty vehicle, and the low demand for parts creates specialty parts at specialty prices.. Had a Beech-C35...
• Re: Switch circuit to Aux Battery ??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 05:08:16 -0700
  ...A fuse is nothing more than a special piece of wire that melts when too much current flows through it. The wire (fuse) connects...
• Re: rear brake shims
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:38:36 -0700
  ...yes, that makes you very special. what's the highest reading you've ever gotten it to ? thanks for including the text that you...
• Fuel filter question
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 01:20:46 EDT
  ...Is there any special filter I should buy or will a Walmart special do the trick? I am not going to use this filter...
• shocks, Syncro, longish
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 19:55:46 -0600
  ...These are a special set ordered at great trial and trouble by a small group of Listee's. I think we're all nuts...
• Re: firestone lube special
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 12:18:02 -0600
  ...firestone lube special hey list, anybody have an opinion about getting a lube and filter change @ firestone for Stella(87 Westy). they are having...
• Still need help/ball and socket joint end of throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 22:28:11 -0400
  ...Special tool needed? Special instructions? Anyone had trouble removing this critter before? The old cable snapped just at the join. There is about 1...
• Yeeha!
  Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 08:55:51 -0400
  ...Like viagra for my van I guess, and I wonder if I need special tools or if there's any special technique to do...
• Re: Radiator bleeder BOLT question
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 07:58:23 -0700
  ...Mark Malcolm Stebbins wrote: > Is the BOLT that is used to bleed the front radiator any special bolt? > > Does it have grooves in the...
• Merry Christmas!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 25 Dec 2017 08:37:44 -0500
  ...Here is a link to our Christmas special. Enjoy and have a great Christmas with your family and friends. Ken Wilford at vanagain.com
• Re: Time for new tires!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:29:17 -0400
  > Is there anything special about Vanagon tires that I should know about? (I am not > considering used tires or retreads.) See http://www.busdepot...
• Keyless locks
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:37:31 -0800
  They're on special at Fry's for $79 installed. Is this a reasonably straightforward job on a Westy that has power door locks...
• Mike Collum - Flowers and well wishes
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:45:20 -0800
  ...What a great gesture, both you and Mike are a huge part o what makes this community so special. Dake
• What's the scoop?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 2 May 2009 13:02:27 -0400
  It looks like the Home Depot specials are back, hotter than ever: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130295724087 Does...
• Re: Windshield wiper update for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Jan 1997 12:40:19 -0500 (EST)
  ...And are these wiper(s) special for the S-10 or can you get them at a PepBoys type place? Derek '87 Syncro
• Thoughts about VR6 Conversion Kits (Ahnendorp)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 18:51:29 +0300
  ...He currently redesigns a flywheel specially for one German customer. Please flood him with mails: http://www.ahnendorp.com/ Regards Helmut '80 Vanagaudi
• Tools
  Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 15:57:11 -0000
  Dave Gunning offered the use of his wrist pin puller and there are a few other special VW tools that would be helpful to...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 31 Jul 2004 to 1 Aug 2004 - Special issue (#2004-705)
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 23:00:53 -0700
  Hi All, I'm sorry... more info on the wheel studs I'm after. 46mm is the length of the threaded portion of the...
• RV Parts Center--free shipping
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 10:58:37 -0700
  ...I have bought from them so got email about this special. Richard A Jones Boulder, Colorado
• Re: vanagon Digest - 1 Oct 2004 to 2 Oct 2004 - Special issue (#2004-953)
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 21:06:42 -0600
  typically this whine is a restriction on the inlet side of the pump, most commonly the filter or the pickup inside the tank John...
• Re: which type of headlight upgrade would you recommend and why?
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 16:37:07 -0800
  ...Carbide Lamps But I'll bet you have to file an EIS before you can buy carbide and get a special exemption from EPA...
• Re: 1972 Bettle
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:38:17 -0700
  ...Oct 22, 2012, at 9:54 PM, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> wrote: > we called the older heaters "Auschwitz Specials". The older heater diverted
• Re: Keith Olbermann "Special Comment"
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 11:47:17 EDT
  does bush drive a vanagon? i fail to see the content.. and no, i dont like him either but save this OT stuff for...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Feb 2010 to 14 Feb 2010 - Special issue (#2010-137)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:18:45 -0800
  ...tether which appears to be pretty good. > > > > > > Thanks, > > ...Markus > > ------------------------------ > > End of vanagon Digest - 13 Feb 2010 to 14 Feb 2010 - Special issue (#2010-137) > ******************************************************************************
• USAA and phone co.s
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
  Thu, 5 Oct 1995 21:04:53 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I told them I had a special rate thru Sprint with my insurance > company. The woman thought for a moment and turned some pages...
• Fast Forward Christmas Specials
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:28:10 -0800
  Just passing on some Christmas specials to the list: UNPAINTED BUSH BUMPERS ---------------------- Made from 'Schedule 40' 1.5" OD drill casing and come equipped...
• Re: Suddenly it won't ...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 08:52:10 -0500
  ...This is not a job for the average Joe due to the specialized tools needed and complexity of assembly. IMHO they three times more...
• Re: I Want To Be A Vanaslob ;o)
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 20:12:10 -0500
  ...Dometic was formerly a division of Electrolux, specialising in products for Caravan and Motorhome recreational vehicles, pleasure craft, specialist medical refrigeration and in small...
• Re: Driving with no Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 21:26:08 -0500
  ...In >> other words - a somewhat special Vanagon part, one that our vendors >> carry, but even they can't work magic all of the time...
• Re: 3 prong connector on alternator
  Historical mailing list - All of Us
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 17:09:55 -0500
  ...That is if the dealer even has special tool number 1367. If you have a Bentley laying around (and you should, by the way...
• Re: tie rod removal...
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:57:59 -0400
  I've always used a big hammer, no special tools at all. Loosen the tie rod nut, and give the steering knucle a couple...
• Re: Specialty light sought
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 6 May 2011 09:19:36 -0600
  On May 6, 2011, at 8:55 AM, Steven Johnson wrote: > Is the Sears snakelight available? Or was it Black & Decker http://www.sears...
• Manual steering rack grease
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:59:00 -0800
  The Vanagons with manual steering required a "special" steering rack grease that VW still has ($20) but it has to be shipped freight (another...
• Re: Click type torque wrench
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 09:56:30 -0400
  ...by in the US Some MAC and Snap-on trucks have a handful of specialties, but can't get basic tools. Chris 1960 Westfalia
• help...
  Historical mailing list - Bill McCall
  Sun, 23 Jun 1996 22:52:28 -0700
  anybody know about loyal knowledgable effiecent VW Bus specialists in Dallas, Tx? i got a 1971 bus that needs help and i would love...
• Pics of EV Winnegago camper
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 25 May 1997 11:09:34 -0700
  ...Owasco is a large Canadian VW dealership specializing in campers: http://www.owasco-canada.com Larry '86 Syncro Westy
• Re: vanagon Digest - 19 Dec 1999 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 06:06:36 +0000
  I believe that this person still has one. You have to keep trying him as he won't call back. Odd hours are better...
• What is redline?
  Historical mailing list - CBK
  Mon, 8 May 2000 10:41:06 -0700
  ...What is so special about it? Should I use it in my `88 Wasserboxer Vanagon? Thanks, Brion Laguna Beach, Calif.
• Alloy Wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 17:30:10 -0400
  ...The set includes the special lug nuts and bolts. The wheels are used but in good condition. Sorin (650)298-8823
• Re: Oil in Coolant
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 10:23:58 EDT
  I have these new Oil Coolers for $80 (List special). New, VW. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3...
• Re: What TYPE of person drives/buys a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:51:25 -0400
  > Are we some special breed of people that drive these wonderful vehicles? > Hehehe... I'm not sure how I would describe us, but others...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Mar 2004 - Special issue (#2004-179)
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 09:01:23 -0700
  Can someone explain what this is and the advantage? 83.5 WBX 4 spd. On Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at 07:24 PM, Automatic...
• receptable
  Historical mailing list - Mary Holbert
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 05:15:55 EDT
  ...89 model) Where is the best place to buy one of these? Would an RV supply have one? Is it a special order item?
• Re: Keith Olbermann "Special Comment" (NO VANAGON CONTENT)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 16:13:10 -0500
  ...Bush, You've ceased to be the President" [VIDEO] >> By Adam Howard >> In an edition of his "Special Comment", Keith Olbermann pleads with >> Bush...
• Pop top Weather seal in bulk rolls
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 09:39:47 -0700
  ...They said this is the same part # ordered by HOCH motors of Santa Rosa , CA a VW camper sales & service specialist Greg
• Re: oh no, Wheel offset again! Help!
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 12:20:29 +0100
  ...The make of the spacers are, that they are mounted like usual rims with some special bolts on front, and special nuts on the...
• Re: Tranny tools???-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 19:03:15 EDT
  Harmon Seaver wrote: << Anybody know where the special tools needed to rebuild a VW tranny can be purchased? Given the apparant scarcity of used...