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• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:57:01 -0700
  On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 8:30 AM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > As for the Oregon 'gas monkey' problem, that's...
• Re: Freeze plug leaking coolant, Leaking head gasket-diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Wed, 04 Dec 1996 17:07:55 -0500
  >I am wondering if I should replace the head gasket with a "turbo" head gasket >to avoid a possible breakdown far from home. > >Any...
• Re: gasoline and diesel
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 23:15:24 -0400
  ...gasoline and diesel >>Hola, >> What is the difference between gasoloine and diesel? If I put >>diesel into my tank will it get better miles...
• Re: Diesel VS Gas
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 14:20:50 -0700
  ...I want that low end torque, I want that gas mileage; with the tiny vanagon gas tank, a gas-guzzler just isn't that...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Nov 2010 - Special issue (#2010-1031)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 19:01:55 -0800
  ...I was coming to same conclusion that "old europe" was using different gas mix after looking at info on propane gas industry of canada...
• Re: Martha's Stroy about Gas Smells
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 15:20:47 -0700
  Well since I also have a gas smell with a full tank and bumpy roads or hard left turns, this part of the story...
• Re: Day 4 (west to east)
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 10:33:58 -0400
  ...The gasoline is blended to for majority of the driving conditions. Lower octane gas is not garbage gas. Using octane that is higher than...
• Re: gas :(
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 18 May 2012 23:00:23 -0500
  ...gas :( > > Like I say EVERYTIME this subject comes up.... > > Gasoline in the US of A (including the west coast) is cheap. > > $4.50/gal...
• guess a gasket quiz
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 08:03:33 -0800
  ...Having just used a head kit from busdepot I am wondering what some of the unused gaskets are good for? So we all know...
• gas smell
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:32:52 -0400
  I'm smelling gas around the front end of my Westy even at partially full gastank levels, time to fix (again). I remember seeing...
• Splittie gas cap problem
  Historical mailing list
  1 Nov 95 17:40
  ...I just got my nice repro gas cap with VW emblem (tm), and it fits all snug on my gas tank, but when I...
• gas gauge not working
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 May 1999 21:18:22 EDT
  ...my syncro gas gauge has not been working for a while. I suspect it is the sender in the gas tank. Does any list...
• Re: Vanagon leaking head gasket
  Historical mailing list
  29 Mar 1996 17:12:03 -0500
  My 86 was recalled to check the head gasket/compression, they changed the gaskets under that recall. It might be worth checking, maybe VW...
• gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Dead Head
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 09:43:07 -0700
  ...someone decided they needed my gas cap more than I needed it.... Flaps have no listing for a replacement...... has anyone used any gas...
• Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - zyno
  Fri, 22 May 1998 14:35:27 -0400
  Hi, well its time to do my head gaskets. I just got the gasket kit. Does anyone have any comments on the use of...
• Natural Gas Power
  Historical mailing list - Eric Nettles
  Mon, 7 May 2001 08:57:11 -0700
  Has anyone on the list any information on getting a vanagon to run on natural gas? What sort of conversion would you have to...
• BA6 gas heater on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 12:26:11 -0500
  If it's cold where you are you may want a replacement gas heater. I have one for sale on ebay with no reserve...
• WTB: Clutch Master, Engine Gasket sets
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sun, 13 Nov 2005 23:29:42 -0500
  Anyone have a new or near new clutch master cylinder? I'm also looking for an engine gasket set or two head gasket sets...
• Re: Vanagon Head Gaskets (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 07:26:57 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Vanagon Head Gaskets On Mon, 17 Apr 95 19:30:38 CDT David Kao said: >When I eventually tried to replace I did not...
• Vanagon choking when feeding gas
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Jul 94 16:28:47 PDT
  ...I have always seen people pull trigger on gas nozzle and walk away to wipe their winshields. The gas pump will be automatically shut...
• Re: Water, dirt and rust in gas
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 31 May 2003 18:19:20 -0400
  ...Lots of brown dirt or rust particles were also in the gas. Changed my gas filter (gas inside the filer was all brown). Hope...
• Re: Gas Boycott...ROTFL was: More info on the "Gas Out".
  Historical mailing list - S2
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 22:28:29 -0500
  ...More info on the "Gas Out". ...snip...>Quit the navel-gazing and whining. If you want to get fired up, get fired >up about...
• Re: Auxilliary gas can
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 23:15:19 -0400
  S Sittservl wrote: > > For a while I've wanted some convenient way to carry some extra gas > for emergencies on my Westfalia..... > > the "One...
• gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 16:48:45 -0500
  Is there a significant difference in gas consumption between 1.9 and 2.1l motors? Someone wrote last week that they got about 300...
• Rear Windshield Installation?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 12:00:28 EST
  I removed my back windscreen to take care of that pesky under gasket rust. When I removed it, I peeled out the plastic spline...
• Re: Bellhousing gasket source?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 18 May 2004 07:16:36 -0700
  Part number - 091 301 131 , bellhousing gasket, all Vanagon manual trannys, regardless of which bellhousing. I have a few that I got from tranny...
• How long do gas struts last in storage?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:48:07 -0700
  Hi All, Wondering how long one should expect gas struts such as those used on rear hatches and hood last in storage? Thinking of...
• Extra Gas?
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Haskins
  Mon, 24 Feb 1997 13:38:28 -0500 (EST)
  I was wondering if it is safe to carry an extra gallon of gas in a gas canaster inside my 1980 camper. I'm...
• Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - jamie foust
  Mon, 24 May 2004 20:28:51 +0000
  I started using Gasbuddy.com as a way to track my gas mileage. You can also track the cheapest gas stations in your area...
• Re: Westy fridge combustion chamber gasket replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 06:04:07 EDT
  ...Westy fridge combustion chamber gasket replacement Pascal, there are gasket material kits available at Canadian Tire, Home Hardware and UAP stores. In these gasket...
• Gasoline $$ :-(
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 18 May 2012 10:31:39 -0700
  On the way home from work last night I stopped for gas, had $13 in my wallet. That put 3 gallons in my bus...
• Size of Gas Lines and fittings
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 13:14:03 -0800
  ...The original gas lines to refer & stove have been cut by the PO. Anyone have knowledge of what size copper pipe should I ask...
• reason for self-service
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 14:54:47 EST
  In mASSachusetts, the reason the option for self/full services at gas stations is obvious: so they can charge MORE for gas at full...
• Re: digitool: normal readings?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:04:03 -0400
  ...on with key and stays on at all times unless the > gas > peddle is pressed... always off when gas peddle is pressed... ON again...
• Re: OT: Gasoline prices
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 4 Jul 2006 11:05:10 -0700
  ...Gas Prices > Price of gas fell over 20cents in the Seattle area over the last few > weeks. >
• gasoline price time capsuel
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 10:23:53 -0700
  ...Many gas stations are out of gas in the Washington DC area today. It seems Sunday prices will be about 20 cents higher. The...
• Re: gas in the oil
  Historical mailing list - Kinesis Conceptos Audiovisuales
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:49:38 -0800
  ...The van start for few minutes and died an then i notice the gas in the oil. thanks dave for your help Ramon C...
• Gasoline containg detergents
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Gasoline containg detergents
  March 31, 1990
  ...recommends the use of gasolines which contain detergents to keep intake valves and fuel injectors free of deposits. Gasolines without detergents tend to clog...
• Victor Reinz full gasket kit concern (2.1 wbx)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 19:41:38 -0700
  ...So back, finally, to the gasket. I measured the gasket I removed and it was 0.011" thick. The back of the pump gasket...
• Re: Gas in oil
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 27 May 2001 09:02:19 -0500
  ...Oh and filled up > >with gas also. In the gas tank:-) > > > > > >tia, > >Mark > > > >99 Passat > >87 Westy > >93 Cabrio > > Doesn't sound like a...
• Re: AGH ran outta gas!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 10:13:45 -0400
  ...AGH ran outta gas! > > well now i know how "low" on the gas gauge i can go... stupid gas. great > day > already. >
• Trans pan gasket
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 10:39:35 -0500
  Hey guys, I had my transmission gasket fail awhile back and I'm going to replace it soon. Seems straight forward: Drain the oil...
• Re: Teflon tape difference
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Fri, 5 May 2000 10:11:06 -0700
  According to the package, the yellow is High Density PTFE tape, and the package says it is for threaded joints handling gasoline, petroleum oils...
• emergency--gasoline leak
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Fri, 26 May 2000 20:09:02 -0700
  Help! When I filled my van with gas just now, half a liter or so dripped onto the ground from somewhere near the gas...
• gas prices <Prius Hybrid>
  Historical mailing list - John Clark
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 20:38:14 -0600
  Gas prices haven't gotten this high in central Colorado yet, still around 1.70 and higher near the interstate I rented a gas...
• Re: Gas Tank Alignment Questions. PIC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:45:15 -0800
  re So early and later MY fill pipe both use the same boot (seal) at gas cap end? the two filler necks are entirely...
• Re: HEAD JOB gasket questions
  Historical mailing list - D. Ranoel
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 19:06:40 -0700
  Hi I'm new to the list but have done over a dozen of the head gasket replacements and you should use the green...
• Re: California Gas Prices... Sounding off.
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 22:03:20 -0400
  Guess we've got the best of all worlds...tourists go home in a couple of weeks, gas is 1.25, (up from .89...
• Re: Gas Can Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 06:34:21 -0700
  David, Thanks for the information about gasoline sinking (being heavier than air), but it would still be in and enclosed area up behind the...
• Re: Gas in oil
  Historical mailing list - Bob McMain
  Fri, 25 May 2001 08:40:09 -0700
  ...Oh and filled up >with gas also. In the gas tank:-) > > >tia, >Mark > >99 Passat >87 Westy >93 Cabrio >
• Re: gas can
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 17:37:34 -0800
  About the round gas can that can be stored inside the spare tire: No big loss. They're too dangerous for the vanagon anyway...
• Re: oversize gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Mon, 27 May 2002 08:09:18 -0700
  ...A replacement gas tank runs about $170 from the vendors, yet the Winkler gas tank is $759!!!! why in the world does some extra...
• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 20:49:52 -0800
  You alluded to a seal replacement, was it the oil pump cover gasket? Others have noted that the pump to case gasket is thicker...
• Re: gasoline and diesel
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 18:30:47 -0500
  >Hola, > What is the difference between gasoloine and diesel? If I put >diesel into my tank will it get better miles? I have owned...
• 84 auto Wasserboxer gas tank problems
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 21:09:10 -0400 (EDT)
  Has anyone else had a problem with the internal plastic gas tank hose supposedly collapsing and cutting off the gas supply causing their box...
• Re: FYI - Use Detergent Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 22:40:46 -0500
  YauMan - Uh, if you don't mind, would you list some gasoline companies which DON'T sell gasoline with "detergents" within them??? BOB - WA4RRN...
• Which gas??
  Historical mailing list - John M. Moore
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 15:47:48 EST
  ...With gasoline prices through the roof, for the USA, what grade gas is everyone using? Is it necessary to use 92 octane at $1...
• SLIDING DOOR LOWER GASKET CHANNEL REPLACEMENT ?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 12:48:41 -0400
  HAS ANYBODY FOUND A PART # OR SIMPLE WAY TO REPLACE THE LOWER CHANNEL THAT HOLDS THE RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE SLIDING DOOR. MY...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 06:48:17 -0500
  ...When > either vents/spills onto a hot engine, BOTH will be in gaseous form-- and > gasoline the more volatile with an autoignition temperature of...
• Re: Oregon gasoline- was Steve Sandlin keys win again
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 20 Jun 2014 09:05:32 -0500
  ---- Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > At 6/19/2014 10:28 PM, Don Hanson wrote: > > > . > >Here's a unique and amusing gas station thing...