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  • Re: Crossing the Canadian border...
    Historical mailing list - bernie
    Tue, 21 Jul 2015 08:44:50 -0700
    ...In general coming into Canada is less restrictive in the food area than returning to the US. Presently Canada doesn't want uncooked chicken...
  • Interior lighting possibility...
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Sat, 2 Sep 2000 20:19:29 -0700
    Someone posted a question about where to locate a 12V power source in the passenger area for adding some additional lighting. Well, if you...
  • Re: Lake Tahoe Campground Recommendation?
    Historical mailing list - Wognacious
    Thu, 21 Apr 2005 19:31:34 -0700
    ...Lake Tahoe area for some late season skiing. The perfect place would have : Hot water showers & resrtooms A nice campsite location / view (i.e...
  • Re: Anyone have an upgrade for the master cylinder?
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:36:38 -0800
    ...3) The small car setup actually has less piston volume at the wheels (the total working piston area) than a late model van, negating...
  • Re: tire sidewall - question
    Historical mailing list - Leon
    Wed, 16 Mar 2005 10:52:06 -0800
    ...Syncro/message/13105 > To view Wolfgang's incredibly informative wheel article > http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/fitbigtiresonvanagon.htm > To view Tim Smith's incredibly...
  • N.Y. Finger Lake Camping ? NO VW Content other than camping!
    Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
    Thu, 15 Jul 1999 14:31:16 -0400
    ...Lots of great views of the rolling hills and lots of nice vineyard visits around that area. The next area south with campsites are...
  • Re: folding kayaks (was Traveling lighter)
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Sat, 28 May 2005 18:29:10 +0200
    ...Have a new > >folding kayak called First Light - the bag fits on the upper luggage > >area with room to spare!Made from carbon and...
  • Re: Found solution? Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:07:25 -0400
    ...If you pull the sensor out you can also see whether the "crack" extends into the threaded area. Larry A. On Wed, Apr 29...
  • Re: [NVC] Need alignment sight to help with backing trailer
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:45:15 -0700
    ...I think both Oregon and California require off road equipment to display those flags at their OHV parks and their state-run dune areas...
  • Re: Archives Idea
    Historical mailing list - Sheila Pearson
    Sun, 7 Feb 1999 09:56:01 -0500
    ...A kind listmember emailed me a scan of the exploded view > of the engine area revealing the probable culprit as the o-ring seal...
  • Re: How wipers work / rain-X
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 25 May 2002 11:35:50 -0500
    ...just sort of bounce as the swing past my view. The Bosch mostly wipe in the middle and the two inches on either end...
  • Re: slow moving and road rage
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Fri, 23 Sep 2005 09:50:55 -0400
    ...here in upstate NY that most get in the larger metropolotin areas. and FWIW my Diesel vanagon isn't usually the slowest vehicle on...
  • Re: The Thompson Coupling
    Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
    Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:51:32 -0500
    ...2007, Justin Mayrand wrote... > >Well, I can think of a few areas that this would improve on the CV > >joint - 4x4 trucks being one...
  • Re: which route to CA?(long)
    Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
    Thu, 30 Oct 1997 09:51:06 -0500
    ...Secondly, the area is, in my opinion, an agri-industrial wasteland of huge fertilizer plants, meat processors (pre-cooking your frozen Salisbury steak dinner...
  • Re: Vanagon List Profiled In Washington Post Today
    Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
    Thu, 30 Aug 2001 16:48:07 -0500
    ...ftp://gerry.vanagon.com/pub/auto-insurance-madness.html To view Wolfgang's incredibly informative wheel article http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/fitbigtiresonvanagon.htm...
  • Re: insurance claim tips
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 17 Apr 2003 12:17:40 -0400
    ...users.rcn.com/derekdrew/Syncro_Madness_Area.htm" eudora="autourl">http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/Syncro_Madness_Area.htm</a><br> ...seen with 30...
  • Re: VW T5 California Camper
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:20:36 -0700
    ...Note that Austria and Switzerland has many areas > > > >with signs forbidding roadside camping. We didn't try > > > >there. > > > > > > Yup, seems to fit their image...
  • New heads and head gasket
    Historical mailing list - Joseph McNiff
    Tue, 7 Dec 1999 12:35:06 -0800
    ...was very surprised at my mechanics view. This guy is supposed to be the best in my area. Which is Sonoma co. CA. Joel...
  • Re: Gypsy is gone...
    Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
    Wed, 15 Dec 2004 08:57:01 -0500
    ...I am thankful that my dogs were not with me, their crate area is right over the engine compartment. Just thought I�d pass...
  • Re: Foot actuated parking brake
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:24:25 -0700
    ...But if viewed as an e-brake, well, isn't it intended to provide some kind of backup in case the hydraulic system sprang...
  • Seattle? Re: NVC - drivable Northern Lights viewing in Canada or NE US?
    Historical mailing list - thewestyman
    Sat, 21 Feb 2015 16:00:06 -0800
    Well, I have seen Northern Lights down here in the Seattle area once at night, rather early morning 2 am. Pretty awesome to see...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - FOUNDS
    95-12-19 13:57:28 EST
    ...Best offer above $900 -$1200 invested (Not a camper) (No mountain view windows) (Four windows on each side including door windows) Original two tone...
  • Re: Spare gas storage ??
    Historical mailing list - David Vickery
    Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:01:28 -0700
    ...Either a tank there, or tool box or a trap door storage area? > > On Sunday, August 14, 2011, Roger Barkley <rvbarkley4347@gmail.com> > wrote...
  • Re: Needed: Coolant Flange for 84 Vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 6 Sep 2011 23:32:13 -0700
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ View the growing list of video work at: http://www.prpeak.com/articles/2010/11/29/multimedia/video/doc4c62e5f80d228504902172.txt
  • Tiny Trip report.
    Historical mailing list - Johnson, Dean G
    Tue, 14 Oct 2003 10:32:14 -0400
    ...tower is restored but the view was still unexpectedly grand. It looks south away from the High Peaks area while on Goodnow you can...
  • Re: VW Shows and Events still this year
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:57:41 -0700
    ...A great campout, VW Buses, Vanagons, Eurovans, Westies galore, funky people, a chance to relax with a great view of the Sedona/Cottonwood/Camp...
  • Re: IR Temp guns - use with caution
    Historical mailing list - David
    Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:45:11 -0600
    ...field of view of the instrument, of course - the > fancier ones will have a laser grid that directly shows the area > measured, and the...
  • Re: FW: Sierras
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:18:29 -0700
    ...The freeways are not the best way to travel in pretty areas, generally, of course. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ted Titcomb" <ted@TITCOMB.COM> To...
  • Re: Body work in SE PA
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Sat, 10 Feb 2007 16:06:57 -0500
    ...I've talked to all the body shops in the area and they said they >> >won't touch a Westfalia because of the insulation...
  • Re: Found solution? Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:12:51 -0700
    That is a common area to crack, it happened to me too. Here is a permanent solution: http://www.rockymountainwesty.com/Vanagon_Aluminum_Expansion...
  • Weekend Plans/No Poopie
    Historical mailing list - Mike White
    Fri, 15 Mar 1996 16:35:22 MST
    ...Since we're sharing our environmental views, I need to give my two- cents worth: For anyone camping in the desert, DO NOT TAKE...
  • Re: Bidding on another Vanagon in Fort Myers, FL
    Historical mailing list - onanov
    Sun, 1 Jun 2003 16:59:43 -0500
    ...ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15291&item > =2417429322 > > Anyone in the Fort Myers area know anything about it or willing to...
  • Re: postee needs help w/ 3 items
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sat, 22 Jan 2005 15:25:47 -0700
    ...3 images to view will explain my email. > > http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?&collid=39010117706&page=1&sort_order=0 > or http://tinyurl...
  • Re: Any Suggestions for Northern California Camping Near the Beach?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
    Wed, 14 Jul 2004 23:49:22 -0700
    ...There are 2 parking areas to access the beach. One is a day use only parking lot, the other which is closest to the...
  • Re: Good Deal on Camper in DC
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 30 May 2014 20:03:29 -0700
    ...I did like the part about "view by appointment only" so it could >> be a real van. This could be a scam but then...
  • Re: 1990 Westfalia For Sale
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:34:47 +0000
    ...Virginia is one of those places, although I imagine there are more around than I know about, because in this area if you have...
  • Strange Herd behavior..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 07:28:05 -0700
    ...This Sno Park was big, flat, unshaded and bordered two sides with clear cut area, but with a great up-close view of Mt...
  • Re: Summer trip (reply from digest)
    Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
    Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:25:28 -0700
    ...Many public lands still allow the > > public > > to use them without fees, but be sure to take care of these areas if you > > do...
  • Re: Propane and refrigerator success
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 27 Jun 2015 22:47:50 -0700
    ...Volume goes by the cube whereas surface area goes by the square. So a slight increase in surface area--the outsides of the fridge...
  • Re: What's that?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:43:39 -0700
    ...Shrubbery? Ankle-grabbers camped right next door playing loud country music? A view of the lake? A view of the neighbor's RV? Shade...
  • Georgia D.O.W. 2nd Announcement
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:59:11 -0500
    ...http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=249673779536 Also, our Monthly meeting of Atlanta area busers will be on Wednesday the 2nd at 7PM...
  • Re: Air conditioning (in or out?)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 4 Mar 2005 23:48:53 EST
    ...How's that for a > different point of view. The additional space above the sleeping area > is wonderful and useful, the space you gain...
  • Re: See the
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:36:48 -0700
    ...all the bears in this area are deeply religious and very sensible (think Johnson or Cookeville, TN) this is as a result of a...
  • Re: My Westy is totaled!
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:54:27 -0500
    ...Syncro/message/13105 To view Wolfgang's incredibly informative wheel article http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/fitbigtiresonvanagon.htm To view Tim Smith's incredibly...
  • RE: engine seal/tin holes
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Thu, 23 May 1996 09:15:00 -0700 (PDT)
    >How goodly does the air seal(y'know...those airborne mammalian blobs) >need to seal? Mine is good in some areas, yet is bent...
  • Re: throttle switch
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:31:44 -0800
    ...As I view the parts, I'm now curious if van-cafe bench tests their parts (their welds) and if the nipples are welded...
  • New electronics upgrades (was 12v wireless speakers)
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Sat, 2 Nov 2013 12:23:55 -0400
    ...Also, most phones have a cell-assist GPS and if you get out of cell coverages areas the phone's GPS won't work...
  • Re: Toronto/Canada
    Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
    Tue, 12 Sep 2000 22:44:48 -0400
    ...listees in the Toronto area would be interested in getting together > for > > drinks and or chat, with a view to trading stories, parts and...
  • FS: 1984 White GL 1.9wbx Auto trans w/ rare early PS. AC for Doka / Weekender interior/ $650 in San Francisco area
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 9 Jul 2006 00:27:48 -0700
    ...Dash is dried up so is the rear view mirror. Included is a replacement rear view mirror. Carpets need cleaning. Odo reads is 171...
  • Re: 2.1 WBX Noise Is?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:53:54 -0700
    ...If I view it again, I'll listen with an appropriate tool and if possible, record the sound and post it online. The owner...
  • Re: Expansion Tank 82 Diesel or 83-85 gas & Parts in Denver?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:24:01 -0700
    ...Anyone know of good parts sources in the > Denver area? At the moment looking for an expansion tank for an 82 diesel, > though a...
  • New guy on list need feedback
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 08 Dec 95 17:24 CST
    ...Prevailing viewpoint is that repair of these is difficult but doable. 3) Defroster vent cable...now what was that solution? 4) Yes, vanagon parts...
  • PIC... FS: rare left rear westy weeeknder/multivan cabinet (with big door)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Mar 2003 03:43:22 EST
    ...its also a nice ugrade for a > westy as this cabinet has the BIG door in the area next to the trapezoidal > door towards...
  • Re: Fwd NYT: Farewell, Old Bus
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Mon, 7 Jan 2002 20:54:51 -0800
    ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/auto-insurance-madness.html To view Wolfgang's incredibly informative wheel article http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/fitbigtiresonvanagon.htm...
  • Re: Aftermarket Radiator Fan Solution
    Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
    Sat, 11 Jun 2016 07:15:02 -0700
    ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=601997 About $70. Did it to my van great results and another. - I'm a...
  • not mine forward from wetwesties ... Complete Fiberglass Bumper Set for 1988-1991 Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Wed, 4 Jul 2012 11:04:59 -0700
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ View the growing list of video work at: http://www.youtube.com/user/LastonLastof#g/u http://vimeo.com/42309497...
  • another fyi FS 1987 Syncro Adventurewagen Camper USA san diego area $13600
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Sun, 24 Sep 2006 23:46:29 -0500
    ...Auto Sales More Info 2910 Central Avenue Spring Valley, CA 91977 View Inventory JOHN or CHRIS 619-698-2260 Get Phone Number Get Directions...
  • Re: IR Temp guns - use with caution
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:49:43 -0800
    ...field of view of the instrument, of course - the > fancier ones will have a laser grid that directly shows the area > measured, and the...
  • power source for new "air" horn advice on power source
    Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
    Sat, 20 Jun 2020 16:39:44 -0700
    Now perhaps more confused Mark says it’s by the fuse box behind the dash and that is the area I was gonna to...
  • VW camping at the 10th annual Syracuse VW show this weekend sat 8-10 & sun 8-11
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Tue, 6 Aug 2013 18:38:37 +0000
    A long time subscriber here passing along to anyone within easy driving distance of the greater upstate NY area. pre-show camping is free...