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• Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 12:32:05 -0400
  ...Mike neil wrote: > IIRC, I used a short piece of hacksaw blade (high tooth count) to cut > through metal around hose where it goes...
• Re: Westy Screens, and Westy Screen Repair...
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:11:16 -0700
  ...They would go over drive/passenger front > > windows IIRC. > > Don't re-invent the wheel for the front doors: > http://www.skreenz.com > > Richard...
• Re: Vanagon trivia
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:40:31 -0700
  ...has the hump in the floor at the gear shift boot Do you mean that raised section on the floor? IIRC it is a...
• Re: Anza Borrego Desert Wildflowers
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:19:11 -0700
  ...It's a big place (largest State Park in the US IIRC) so enjoy some solitude. Geo
• Re: Auto tranny lost 3rd gear
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 02:13:44 -0700
  ...German Transaxle sell rebuilds for ~$700, iirc. I think you can get the rebuild parts for something like $200/250. That's all that...
• Re: Standard Vanagon Jack Base?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 20 May 2012 10:55:00 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- Ben T <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Phil, > > IIRC, the jack base is designed so that it can 'rock' to the optimum position as...
• Re: ASA Type 8 (Mercedes) wheels from tire rack for a vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:46:54 EST
  ...I believe. I got mine (when I had them) from TR. IIRC they are 23 ET, meaning they allow the slider to pass by...
• Re: FS westy flue vent cover
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 22:59:31 -0700
  ...www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=769057) >> > > $50???? Hell, IIRC I just gave one away.  If not I still have it someplace. >
• Re: Karl Von Salzen - RIP
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:28:54 -0600
  Yes, Karl was a fixture on the vintage bus list & in early bus circles- always wore aloha shirts IIRC, & knew his way around buses...
• And Now The Rest of The Story
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 10:58:28 -0700
  ...lot in Mt. Vernon where it had been taken in trade. IIRC his father had spotted it and the RV lot "just wanted to...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge--Sears
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 17:47:24 -0500
  ...The Schraeder valve is >somewhat larger in diameter, IIRC. >Larry The Schraeder valve is the standard arrangement used on automotive tires; like the cigarette...
• Re: warm refer
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 21:21:55 EDT
  ...Are you sure your getting juice in the 12 volt circuitry. IIRC it's only a heater. The 110V AC just heats up the...
• Re: Capacitor for filter on AFM
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 13:15:37 -0700
  ...environment doesn't appear to call for a particular dielectric material. IIRC Tantalums are intended for small physical size, low voltage, medium capacity. RatShack...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:28:02 -0400
  There are ways of cleaning it so that you can weld it (removing all the air from the tank is one iirc). I read...
• Re: FW: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:45:51 -0700
  ...I'd have to look at my Digifant pro manual, but IIRC, there is an electrical connection between the TPS and ISV module (in...
• Re: Driver's side fuel expansion tank rollover valve nipple orientation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 12 Nov 2017 11:14:00 -0700
  IIRC it is in the 4:00 - 4:30 range ~ ORR ~ DeanB On 11 Nov , 2017, at 3:09 PM, Mike South wrote: > My...
• Re: What's the shortest/lowest stock rear spring besides from the Carat?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:15:51 -0700
  ...leave a surface which seats properly. Height is all I need. IIRC the Carat springs have the same number of coils but less spacing...
• Re: steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 12:54:35 -0800
  ...wheel's not centered when the wheels are pointed straight ahead. > > IIRC all I have to do is remove the steering wheel by taking...
• Re: wanted: pass side doka treasure chest door
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:19:57 -0700
  ...COM writes: > Looks the same passenger's or driver's side. IIRC there are two part numbers though. Used door with latch $200 from...
• Re: Info on Weekender FS in Boulder?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:41:39 -0700
  ...And that is the general geographic area where there was an engine re-builder, Ken Morgan IIRC, that created real problems for a lot...
• jumpseats for sale again
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 05:16:57 EDT
  ...all my old messages because I thought these things were gone. IIRC he was asking $158 for one and $195 for the other. Pmail...
• Re: Audi Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 14:26:14 EST
  ...and he has pics of audi rims on vanagons. >> Actually Bill, IIRC the later Audi's such as the ones in the Ebay auction...
• Re: Benefits of a rear sway bar?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 16:17:41 EDT
  ...bar available on? >> This was an option on the ambulances only IIRC. The mounts appear to be welded to the swingarms. AADCO makes aftermarket...
• Re: ATF screen
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 10:07:26 -0800
  ...Couple screws hold it, IIRC. >Edward > >At 05:02 PM 1/30/2003, you wrote: > >>Okay, so maybe this is a simple question. Where...
• Re: Miscelaneous WBX Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 14:53:07 -0500
  ...guy here in Augusta, GA has a turbo on his WBX. IIRC, he is running a custom fuel rail with larger injectors and a...
• Re: Fresh air fan enhancements?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 09:07:26 -0700
  ...Fresh air vents Depends on the year. '88 (IIRC) on the fresh air vent goes through the heater core, prior years fresh air was...
• Re: Has anybody put in a sunroof into a Vanagon that did not come with one?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 14:19:53 -0500
  ...Chris Turner (jordanvw@aol.com). That will speed up a search. IIRC, it has been a while since this was discussed. Sam -- Sam Walters...
• Re: Need "H" shaped piece for coolant (Seattle area)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:56:21 -0700
  Unless you can find one used (NLA from VW IIRC) the best and fastest is probably Van Cafe van-cafe.com and it's...
• Re: instrument cluster plastic repair
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:22:20 -0800
  ...Very ugly! No pic will be shown! ;) >> Used LePage "5 Min." Metal type epoxy IIRC. >> >> Neil. >> >> On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 9:05...
• Re: Euro spec H4 headlights for Vanagon. Very nice condition
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 9 May 2014 09:23:12 -0700
  ...The lenses are bonded to the reflectors, IIRC. BenT sent from my electronic leash > On May 9, 2014, at 9:04 AM, "Chris S...
• Re: Electric: Where should +12V to camping fusebox and relay originate?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 10:02:35 -0700
  ...lighter socket IIRC) Neil. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Paint job pricing
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 13 Aug 2013 22:19:24 -0700
  IIRC, Bryan Feddish did his own DIY paint job. There's a video of it on youtube. It may include costs? Bryan what was...
• Re: Air scoops
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:24:08 -0700
  ...Home Depot concrete mixing tubs as discussed here some years back. IIRC, there was a scoop available from Projektzwo but cannot locate pics at...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:16:02 -0700
  ...to a proper press or dedicated type >of tool. Check archives. IIRC, Paul Guzyk posted a link to images/text >of how he did...
• Re: LCD clock replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:44:13 -0500
  IIRC, any Golf, Jetta, etc. in a junkyard uses the same clock. Mike B. -----Original Message----- From: Antony P Marsh Sent: Saturday, November 26...
• Re: will the vanagon bellhousing fit a bug engine?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:13:35 EDT
  ...Thanks matt hey matt 68 to IIRC 75 bay window bus bellhousings work very well, late bays and vannies might be different in the...
• Re: A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - James Bowen
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 16:07:44 EDT
  ...I had the A/C converted to R-134 last summer. IIRC, it did this before I had it converted too. I did replace...
• Re: Spare Tyre Too Big?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Jack
  Wed, 15 May 2002 22:27:11 +1000
  I replaced the dead spare in my Syncro with a tyre I had lying around - 225/65R14 IIRC - it fouled the steering shaft. Could...
• Re: Radio says "SAFE" after battery change...
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 22 May 2002 13:47:29 EDT
  ...If you've tried the wrong code 3 times IIRC, you have made the radio SAFE for the VW dealer to make money on...
• Re: your ideas please on painting vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 23:41:26 -0500
  ...a link to Michael's page under the heading Engine Swap Sites "(Non-commercial & Commercial) IIRC it's called: Haywood-Sullivan TDI conversion. BenT
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:15:41 -0700
  ...advice is greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Jeff Jeff, 3M makes splice connectors. IIRC they callthem quick connects. Looks like one is this package: http://multimedia...
• Re: differences in '91 westys vs earlier westys
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:02:25 +0200
  ...And IIRC the shortened closet door started in '88.
• Re: Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 26 May 2012 09:02:36 -0400
  ...above 100F, aircon on and the temp gauge needle "stuck" at 3/4 scale, and IIRC, the high speed fan never operated. Geo/ATL
• Re: Standard Vanagon Jack Base?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 20 May 2012 08:11:00 -0700
  ...at 8:05 AM, Ben T <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > Phil, > > IIRC, the jack base is designed so that it can 'rock' to the...
• Re: instrument cluster plastic repair
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:18:22 -0500
  ...Very ugly! No pic will be shown! ;) > Used LePage "5 Min." Metal type epoxy IIRC. > >Neil. > >On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 9:05...
• Re: what a d*mn shame..parting out a 16" syncro singlecab....
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:06:00 -0700
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=941512_ Chris, IIRC Michael Ghia is either on this List or the Syncro List I...
• Re: [WetWesties] Friday question- will this break your window??
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:14:48 -0700
  ...bob . >> > > I've seen this on a number of vehicles -- IIRC Suby Outback and Honda > Accord included. It should unstick the blade from the...
• Re: anyone have any comments on shipping an auto trans?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 20:13:25 -0800
  ...Cost about $165 IIRC. Maybe John > remembers... it's been a few years. To get the easiest solution, make > friends with the local boneyard...
• Re: Diesel water pump pulley diameter
  Historical mailing list - Otmar
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 20:44:13 -0700
  ...diameter of the stock NA diesel water pump pulley? >thanks, > >Alistair IIRC Mine was variable. Shims between its halves varied the tension of a...
• Re: Clutch job... done properly
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:18:45 -0800
  ...Seal is cheap IIRC. Cheers, Neil. On 11/5/07, Kai Mei <kai@newclear.us> wrote: > I'm about to have the rear main...
• Re: Higher output alternator?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:55:30 -0700
  ...Also 90 amps IIRC. Works peachy. Besides. IIRC, you're running w/o AC/PS. If so you can keep the 2.0 accessory...
• Re: [WetWesties] H3 Bulb(s) Factory Flaw? PICS
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:08:16 -0400
  ...PICTURES/Tutorial/GlowChart-sm.gif More brown/purple than actual blue IIRC. But it was a while ago. Also, those are optical colors produced...
• Re: (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:19:47 -0400
  ...So far IIRC we've always caught it before a second one. Yours, d mod
• Re: power steering rack without hydraulic fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 18:47:20 -0700
  ...high, or too >>high for an inline filter , so consider that for sure. > > IIRC it's about 1700 psi for the Vanagon... > > Yours, > David
• Re: Headlight Dilemma
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 12 May 2009 10:26:01 -0700
  ...Saab 900 IIRC http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=274814&highlight=headlights\ Within the thread, "Loogy" posted a link for another...
• Re: Body Paint materials
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:31:11 -0700
  ...A pint of paint was about $32 IIRC and they put part of it up in rattle cans for me. Side Note: My paint...
• Re: Chassis number
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 10:02:17 EDT
  ...Where can I find the Chassis number on my van? IIRC, outrigger piece facing forward under the front passenger wheel well. In other words...
• Re: diagnosis of brake issues - what do you all think? (was: Help...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 09:28:23 -0500
  On Wed, 24 Mar 2004, Ben T wrote: > IIRC bearings in Vanagons are sealed and are not adjustable as your friend > mentions. If somehitng...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 15:06:23 -0500
  Craig, Have you had someone turn the wheel while you watch the hoses? IIRC, you can unplug the switch and drive w/o it...
• Re: FS: Aircooled.net Tube Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 16:13:03 -0600
  ...About > 1200.00 US total IIRC. Whew! > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > 73 Beetle > > > On Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at 4:35...