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• Buying New Battery Today: Advice?
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 10:02:07 -0700
  ...know to supervise re the installation of the battery? *Warranties & cost aside, are all commonly available type 41 batteries more or less created equal...
• Re: Friday Follies: Canadian Pride
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 08:19:21 -0500
  ...Then there was that brief skirmish in South East Asia called Vietnam... Alan Bosch & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)
• URGENT How do I get my front door interior panels off?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 21:16:51 -0400
  ...As an aside is there an easy disconnect for the front speakers (I haven't taken a good look)? My doors have manual windows...
• Re: Protest Volkswagen over copyright infringements
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 21:38:35 +1300
  >BMW has done similar marketing moves by building down to compete with the >Asian market. BMW didn't build down. The Japanese built up...
• Re: German, Chinese and American Parts
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 19:59:25 -0800
  ...labor cost aside... it's the raw material that dictates the quality of the goods... so the blame is on greedy corporations that put...
• Mechanical tests for my spare air cooled engine?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:57:31 -0700
  Hi all. Aside from a compression test, measuring end play, (and of course installing and running!) are there ways to tell if there's...
• East bound PA Turn Pike need a ride
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:09:45 -0500
  ...I have a 85 parts van in PGH that I can offer anyone a door or several parts aside from Trany and Motor for...
• Re: Bad Guys and VW's was Bus sighting
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 14:48:02 -0500
  Now that is a classic story I've never heard before. Aside from the german connection how does someone like that end up as...
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:16:25 -0700
  Daily driving Type 2s for the past twenty years. '83 GL w/ 281k miles and currently awaiting a reseal. '77 ASI Riviera with something...
• Re: Idle / Plugs / Thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 19:09:29 -0700
  ...The ASI is > noe enjoying a vintage Synthetic 15W50. > > Matt & Nise > > 81 ASI Riviera "????"
• Westy Shelf Tip & question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 3 Apr 2013 11:29:48 -0700
  ...easy. This paper may be limited to earlier model year Westies. Aside from sanding the surface to bare wood, is there any "best" drawer...
• Re: ASI ? Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 18:28:53 -0600 (CST)
  Don't know about the conversion, but I'm glad to hear you might be getting another bus. With all the problems you've...
• Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 08:49:16 -0700
  > > Why is this conversion not bigger in the US? (aside from availability of > propane) Up till now, gas has been too cheap for people...
• Re: Go Westy's 16" wheel offset ?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 19:54:18 -0330
  ...offered to get these to the listmembers via an connection in Asia, > custom > cut and not cast. Not pretty but they worked. $10 each...
• Re: 84 clutch, etal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 12:55:21 -0600
  ...You wouldn't even have to readjust anything in the shift linkage, just lay it aside, right? Jim On Jan 5, 2007, at 12...
• Re: does Khan drive a Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:45:50 +0000
  "Hank Hill's asian next door neighbor.. Khan... does he drive a vanagon?" Program partial description: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118375/ "Show about...
• Re: Disable oil pressure warning system
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 12:05:51 -0700
  ...the group of 4 slightly over toward the end, push the >> connector back into place making sure it misses the bent aside pin. >> >> Mark >>
• Re: MOD Re: refrigerator behavior - VANAGON Content????
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 19:35:47 -0500
  ...I agree it could have > been presented as two messages, trip report and troubleshooting; but > aside from that I'm going to call it...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 12:16:04 -0700
  ...When I reattach these bolts, aside from a good amount of torque, do you apply anything else to ensure they don't vibrate loose?
• Trying to catch up...
  Historical mailing list - Skip Montanaro
  Sat, 7 Dec 1996 23:12:32 -0500 (EST)
  ...After pushing it aside for about six months I did a flurry of updates this evening and will try and do some more in...
• Subaru rear diff needed
  Historical mailing list - robert crone
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 11:33:14 -0800
  ...My 92 turbo turned 290,000 this week and aside from routine maintenance has only needed a new rad. Thanks in advance, Robert Ottawa...
• Re: Car & Driver Review
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 20:54:05 -0700
  ...http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1870642783/qid%3D948772150/104-0032739-6382867 I got mine from Neato/Limbo, which is probably a cooler...
• Funny idle...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 09:44:04 -0400
  ...what it could be, vacuum leak? Any suggestions appreciated! Matt 81 ASI Riviera Camper "Skippy 2" (FOR SALE) 84 Vanagon GL Super Sunroof "Big...
• Re: I need help (buying buses)!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 09:34:56 -0800
  ...Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 > 91 Carat Vanagon > 90 Carat Vanagon > 90 GL Vanagon > 85 Westie > 80 Westie (parter) > 78 ASI Camper > 73 Adventurewagon
• Re: new baby
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 14:36:05 -0400
  I have mine insured for $8K. Asit is now 25 years old you can get a collectors insurance policy for it. I just did...
• Re: John Wallace Info
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 09:41:23 -0700
  ...On 7/27/05, Brian Wasson <briwasson@verizon.net> wrote: > As an aside, every other listserve that I'm on (several) automatically filters out...
• Re: Mexican Westy Upholstery Job
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 21:08:14 -0500
  ...Despu�s de que eligi�ramos la tela, quitaron el asiento de pasajero del frente de mi furgoneta, junto con el asiento del salto...
• Re: Calendar - Need GMail account
  Historical mailing list - Yoel and Tina Crane
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 21:46:13 -0700
  ...As an aside, email us (anyone here) if you'd like a gmail account. We've got about 15 to give out. Tina On...
• Re: Syncro Double Slider Panel Van
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:04:26 -0700
  ...an EJ25 BelowDeck & Wow ~ ORR ~ DeanB Or you could just KeepIt AsIs & have a Nice CollectorsItem ~ On 13 Jan , 2015, at 6:30 PM...
• It's Friday!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 15 May 1998 23:21:55 -0700
  ...There's gonna be a NEW list on Monday!!!) Jim Arnott Union, OR '68 Real Bug '77 Real Bus (ASI Riviera II) '83.5...
• Re: One can Euro Purchase a VW and bring it back to the states?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 18:22:20 EST
  ...all kidding aside, yes you can buy for European delivery. You have to make arrangements with your local VW dealer. BenT San Francisco
• Re: 83 Camper in Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 09:25:54 -0500
  It's an ASI conversion but with an extra cabinet next to the sliding door. Looks really nice too. -----Original Message----- From: Chris Hinkle...
• Re: Country Home Campers FS - Erratum..needs help identifying this conversion..
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 11:59:18 -0700
  ...Christian, Sounds like you have an ASI camper. BenT http://members.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html
• Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sun, 27 May 2007 21:32:44 -0400
  Ok, well looking at the picture, it's not as I envisioned. The term used was directly to tank. I envisioned the reg sticking...
• Re: Joined the 200,000 mile club.....
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:03:26 -0700
  OMFg, another weak, pathetic and barely adequate WBX just begging for an Asian engine conversion, due to years of unreliable service--can I get...
• Re: Learned in the past week
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 18:04:00 -0800
  ...I now have my very own ASI *smile* Ellen Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI Coee, traveling cat, still hanging in there at 15, enjoying life...
• diesel fuel injection-china
  Historical mailing list - china-lutong.com
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 19:09:01 +0800
  ...And Asia is one of our sale and purchase destinations, which has a large market in the field of used auto vehicle and repaired...
• Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Thu, 1 Aug 2013 17:57:17 -0700
  ...http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001BSUR2Q/sbw/ (Not to mention I see that same charger in a lot of boats, all with...
• Re: Paint job pricing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 12 Aug 2013 07:49:09 -0700
  ...painted my van with a water based paint, a close match (aside from being duller) to the original paint. When I wash the van...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 22:42:08 -0500
  ...Damned if they didn't have it for around $10! Aside from my delight at finding one, I was surprised to find something related...
• Re: Hmm..Orange Vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 21 May 1998 01:23:24 EDT
  ...the paint code for it?:) >> yep...my buddy has a '80 Vanagon ASI Camper that he's nicknamed "The Great Pumpkin".....Clementine orange... chris
• Re: where should temp guage needle sit?/was Re: New thermostat...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 12:37:56 -0500
  ...The production tolerance for the gauges, btw, is +/- one needle width from nominal at both zero and full scale -- this is aside from any...
• LP Gas Tank needed - other source than GoWesty?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Knust
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 00:04:53 EDT
  ...Can I rely on GoWesty or should I look elsewhere? Aside from needing to find a reliable shop I�ll need new poptop seals...
• Re: Solar panel wrap-up
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 11:43:38 -0600
  ...Bill N wrote: > > Minus resistance? Is that like negative pressure? > > Bill > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ben McCafferty" <ben@VOLKSCAFE.COM> > > > > As an aside, I did...
• Re: Does Anyone Know This Person?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 18 Feb 2006 17:50:13 -0800
  ...An ASI Camper window screen for that price sounds pretty good to me so I'm sure someone else will want it if you...
• Re: FW: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 11:51:36 -0700
  ...van behind the fuse box (reach back further and gently pull aside the mess of wires there to make a space to inspect and...
• Re: No mail
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:36:00 -0800
  ...All kidding aside Ray. For no mail, send the message to: listserv@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: (leave this blank) Body: set vanagon nomail Cheers...
• Re: WVO Conversion for an '82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:03:35 -0400
  ...think WVO is going to be a long term good idea. Aside from the technical complexities it adds, bio-diesel has gone mainstream. Restaurants...
• Re: Yokohama Y356D
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 04:28:29 -0700
  ...Yokohama Y356D >I have the Y356 in 185R-14 D in my ASI Camper. I am very satisfied so far. >Steering is positive, with...
• Re: Nomenclature rant- friday close out
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:56:12 -0700
  well sir, Scirocco, Vanagon and Coupe GT aside - I am�boring ! it's Friday night and I'm here disclosing personal information to strangers...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:10:01 -0400
  ...grease, flush it even cleaner with a water spray, set it aside to dry. While it's drying, check the brushes, and lightly clean...
• Re: Can you run without coolant...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:03:29 -0500
  At 11:25 AM 12/15/2010, John Rodgers wrote: >Just as an aside - my Alaska business partners kid drove an Isuzu diesel >from...
• O2 sensor installed and front speaker tip...
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 20:28:59 -0700
  ...window cranks, you'll clear the speakers just fine and still have that "Volkswagen" look. ;-) Lates, Don Preston '87 ASI Wolfy GL Redmond, WA
• It's good to be back...
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 01:33:54 -0800
  ...http://www.fokust.com/gallery/album44 Hello again everyone! Don Preston '87 Wolfy GL ASI ~Betsy the Mp3 Bus~ Redmond, WA
• Acoustic properties of common materials
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 13:41:29 -0800
  See http://www.nrcratings.com/nrc.html. Aside from the acrylic/cellulose slop I'm putting on as a first layer, I'm going...
• Re: alaska/inuvik trip
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 23:29:43 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I would set aside a minimum of $800 for the Alaska trip. > > Does anyone want to suggest how much money to save ahead for...
• Re: A Westy that pays you!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 19:51:12 -0400
  ...15:37 vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET> napisał(a): > When I look at it I see an ASI camper, not a Westy...
• Re: Autosock
  Historical mailing list - Richard Duvernay
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 12:43:20 -0800
  Putting aside whether putting on or taking off chains could ever be considered anything but a royal pain, Thule CS-10 tire chains are...
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:44:53 -0400
  ...My last one (now in the '77 ASI) cost me two >thousand pennies. I've got a BA6 (20K btu/hr, but 8A draw...
• fluttering oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Oct 1995 15:44:24 -0500 (CDT)
  ...vanagon with 150 K had a head gasket job last February. Aside from that not holding, a few weeks after the job was done...