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  • larger filter for 1982 aircooled
    Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
    Wed, 19 Nov 2003 12:21:32 -0500
    I just called Wix filters tech line and had them look up the largest filter with the same specs as my stock oil filter...
  • Re: Poptop leak
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Fri, 24 Mar 2006 16:31:50 -0500
    ...When the top is closed, look to see how large the gap is between the luggage rack and pop top.Sorry, I dont know...
  • Re: What's up with silicone coolant hoses?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:29:49 -0700
    all the hoses... large and small... I still use the plastic pipes but planning to replace them with stainless steel pipes. dan
  • Re: Need Replacement Exhaust Tube Propex 1600
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sat, 17 Jun 2017 16:39:16 -0400
    If it's an early 1600 the pipes will be larger, most likely the same as 2800 pipes not 2000 pipes, just fyi.
  • Re: Anyone know these Canadians?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 9 May 2011 20:48:09 -0700
    ...Stuck Van If the pictures shown on the network news were accurate it was a large Detroit iron van, not a Vanagon or Bus.
  • great t-shirt offer...info
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 16 Sep 1995 21:48:26 -0400
    ...USA made available in large and xlarge print is 6 colors on the front and 1 color on the back
  • 215/75R15 ???
    Historical mailing list - Brian Story
    Thu, 8 Apr 1999 21:47:15 -0700
    ...How is the power after installing these larger tires? Gas mileage? etc. TIA Brian 86 syncro
  • Fwd: Off topic... poor jetta
    Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
    Sun, 12 Nov 2000 00:56:33 EST
    ...Check it out, this person really needs a vanagon or other large van. [message/rfc822]
  • NOT dumbest auto company
    Historical mailing list - Felder
    Fri, 5 Dec 2003 17:59:35 -0800
    ...In 1959, they were third largest behind GM and Ford in the US. 15 years later, they were gone. Jim
  • WTB: 1980-1985 Bentley
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 18 Jun 2004 21:04:46 -0700
    Anybody gots? Just perused the World's Largest Auction and came up blank. Do not want the 1980-1991 edition, just the VV85 one...
  • Re: Transmission Noise ?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
    Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:35:39 -0500
    from your time frame with the rear bearing replacements I would suspect under torqued large nuts on the rear wheel. loose splines sound like...
  • Re: LARGE VW MECHANIC AUCTION
    Historical mailing list - Peter Cook
    Tue, 29 Mar 2016 17:45:40 -0400
    How much do large mechanics go for these days? Peter Cook mathyeti@gmail.com cell: (416) 770-0158 315 Douglas Avenue Toronto, ON M5M...
  • Re: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Sat, 8 Dec 2001 01:51:38 -0500
    ...I have since bought a Busdepot 3 window version and while the side windows are larger, they are not as large as I would...
  • Re: Large parts transport
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:33:25 -0800
    ...I-5 corridor. Possibly through US-101 on the return leg. Large items welcome. > > > Regards, > > BenT > > ps: apologies to those on multiple lists who...
  • Re: Update on my noise issue
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 5 Jun 2010 10:32:26 -0600
    ...You can maintain the stock wheel/tire diameter so you don't lose engine performance, which can happen if you go to larger diameter...
  • Re: Rolling resistance
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Wed, 9 Sep 2009 19:30:26 -0400
    I thought a larger diameter would be better for mpg by raising the effective gear ratio. Engine turns fewer revolutions/mile. 'course if you...
  • Re: rear heater coolant leak
    Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
    Sun, 25 Apr 1999 09:33:31 EDT
    ...It was large enough to block the flow of coolant and too large to pass through the "T"s which were connected to the...
  • Re: Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Sun, 13 Oct 2002 14:46:29 -0400
    ...how large are the sliding door extensions you can get to clear larger rear tires? Would these work? Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Sun...
  • Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Fri, 10 Sep 2004 09:11:46 -0400
    ...They came with a large spring type washer that I do not know what > to do with as none of these were on my...
  • Re: To Hit or Not To Hit (Was Hit 4 Deer)
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 26 Oct 2004 22:43:33 -0600
    ...not even > charities, but it was worth it to me. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver Moose neck would be a little large but...
  • brown interior parts available
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:48:30 -0800
    ...I will be posting pictures and descriptions on the Samba for large items and eBay for the smaller and easily shippable ones. I easily...
  • Re: Canvas install question - 3'' too tall?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:19:14 -0400
    ...If new one is larger than > yours, call the vendor and discuss. > > > > I ordered a new pop-top canvas, the 3-window kind. >> >> As...
  • Re: Stainless Steel Head Studs
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 11 Dec 2000 05:53:43 EST
    ...If not you can install new threads with a Helicoil kit or drill and tap to the next larger size. I like the next...
  • How Much Hosepower Is Lost In Wheel Size?
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:39:41 -0500
    As some of you may know, I am preparing an article about changing to larger sized wheels and tires on the Vanagon, particularly with...
  • Re: afordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 27 Jul 2013 14:47:48 -0700
    ...MUCH larger resistor for a MUCH larger fan/motor. Mark Project Pat wrote: > These expensive NLA parts make me wonder how hard it would...
  • Re: Eurospec wheels -- what tires?
    Historical mailing list - jim catterson
    Wed, 26 Aug 1998 16:59:00 -0700
    ...I had assumed there > would be a larger array of tires available for the bigger wider rims, but > the tire guys said NO. > > I...
  • Re: Port liss - 89 Westy
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 14 Mar 2005 22:13:21 -0500
    ...Replacing the springs will largely improve (although not necessarily completely eliminate) the condition. Other possible remedies include swapping the left and right springs, or...
  • Re: Power loss with 15" wheels?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 3 Mar 2006 12:04:47 -0800
    ...How much of a drop depends on how much larger. I like 215/75/15 because that the largest practical 15" size, IMHO. That...
  • Re: Labor, 28 hours, customer say, i have no money....
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 10:03:16 -0700
    ...The kind that larger shops use with all the legal stuff in fine print that essentially says "if you don't pay we have...
  • Cylinder Head differences
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:58:07 -0700
    ...Are they indeed the same? Are the chambers the same volume? The 2.1 heads I have both have a LARGE crack between the...
  • Re: Replacing window screens?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:52:08 -0400
    ...block out the "no-see-ums" or larger if you are in an area where only larger bugs live. > rom: "Paul Chubbuck" <paul@TAKINGFLIGHT...
  • idle screw o-ring?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 17 Mar 2018 15:12:01 -0700
    hi all, anyone knows where to get the o-ring on the large idle screw? (the one on the throttle body) or the size...
  • Re: RE- nicknames for generatio
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 07 Oct 1994 13:49:13 CDT
    ...a rounded mass, as a large pill, a soft mass of chewed food you're welcome....
  • Large-ness /f
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Fri, 28 Jul 1995 12:01:31 CST6CDT
    Ever notice how many XL, XXL shirts are being requested in this group? a beefy lot if there be one. -dan (XXL, well XL...
  • Re: Salt Lake VW salvage yards?
    Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
    Thu, 30 Mar 2000 12:56:07 -0700
    S&M is good, large collection of dead critters mostly w/o engines. Acme is great when they have vanagons which isn't often...
  • Re: NVC: Birth announcement
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Mon, 19 Aug 2002 04:18:14 EDT
    ...The pictures were too large for my dial-up so I skipped for now. Good choice of names as your parents did. BenT (Benjamin...
  • Re: Any clever nicknames?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 12 Oct 2002 19:56:54 -0600
    '91 dark blue Westy "Blue-Dub" Bob http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http...
  • Re: Westy luggage area weatherproof storage?
    Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
    Thu, 21 Nov 2002 12:32:24 EST
    ...use several since i have never seen one that large. they run about $20 each andy 85 westy
  • Re: Vehicle Names
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 2 Oct 2008 13:06:55 -0600
    ...Bz-but she died from a large tumor anyway
  • Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Tue, 26 Jul 2005 21:54:04 -0400
    ...I also had the joy of being "sacked" by a bear while on a canoe trip in one of our larger provincial parks. Four...
  • Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 1 Jun 2016 11:52:29 -0400
    ...One is a Red w/Black stripe large (6.0) wire that supplies current directly from the ignition switch ST terminal. The other is...
  • Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:44:05 -0700
    ...available for 14" rims when there's so many relatively cheap larger diameter rims out there (check Craigslist, there's tons). For the record...
  • Thetford Porta Potti
    Historical mailing list - J Greenberg G Jannini
    07 Dec 96 16:14:36 EST
    ...Since the larger units have about the same footprint as the smaller ones, we chose the larger. The freshwater tank holds 3.2 gallons...
  • Door Speakers, Cleaning Inst. Panel
    Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
    Fri, 5 Jun 1998 14:08:20 -0400
    ...All that was required was cutting the larger hole out of the door panel and shifting the vapor barrier over to accomadate as I...
  • 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Sat, 7 Oct 2006 08:32:59 -0600
    ...Is the large plastic assembly still available? Is there a repair kit available some where? What I would like is a metal tube that...
  • Re: Road Trip to Van Cafe for Big/Heavy Items CORRECTION!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:57:24 -0700
    ...I'm really trying to limit > this offer to the large and heavy items BUT if you want a few smaller > items in addition...
  • Re: Alternator wiring help.
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 7 Oct 1998 02:33:15 -0700
    ...The 2 > reds are attached to the larger stud and the blue is attached to the > smaller stud on the alternator. Another red wire...
  • Re: Anyone interested in a Seattle area GTG in May or early June?
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:16:26 -0800
    ...It is too large to go across Canada on a train, so I > have to get it sent from Bremerhaven Germany to Tacoma WA...
  • Aldi Car Cover for Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Thu, 10 Nov 2016 11:08:00 -0500
    ...https://goo.gl/N8hLUw Size specs for "Large SUV Large" Cover: https://goo.gl/yBVhie Edward PS they also have this battery charger again...
  • New LARGER Ezy-Awning
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:04:17 -0400
    I have received a number of emails from list members over the last few years suggesting a larger version of our popular Ezy-Awning...
  • Re: Hex Wrenches
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 25 Dec 1999 17:14:47 +0100
    ...Of course, both smaller and larger are needed, but these cover 90% of all hex-bolts and -nuts on our cars, I am sure...
  • Re: Shipping large items
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Thu, 17 Jun 2004 08:22:21 -0700
    ...a shipper "Forward Air....or something like that. >That will ship large items like doors, rear bench seats, n stuff. for >around 80 bucks...
  • Power Steering Rack rubber boot mismatch?? BS66057 vs BS88145
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:38:22 -0800
    ...BTW, the old boot had number BS88145 embossed into it and the old ones have a larger opening. Q2: Perhaps the rack on my...
  • Rack and Pinion Starting to leak?
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Tue, 7 May 2013 16:20:59 +0000
    Noticed a leak on the large bottom nut. Should I be concerned with this? Anyway to fix this?It looks fresh. 84 Westy no...
  • fridge fan
    Historical mailing list - Ed.
    Tue, 3 Oct 1995 15:04:13 EDT
    many large electronic devices use 12VDC cooling fans. You could recycle one or just spend a few bucks at radio shack. They are handy...
  • Friday joke allowed by Chris(NVC)<my contribution...>
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 07:32:11 -0600
    What's large, heavy, and green, and if it fell out of a tree, would kill you...? <<scroll down>> A pool table... AB & Phred
  • Re: Larger Audi a/t cooler fits transporter
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:11:17 -0400
    ...Larger Audi a/t cooler fits transporter Sweet! Do we all agree that 30psi is sufficient to test the water side of these coolers...
  • Re: Vanagon name - where�s the HiAce�s... Eurovans
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 19 Dec 2004 18:19:46 +1300
    ...Of course our roads are unsalted, but a large proportion of them come used from Japan, where they DO salt roads. Some of the...
  • Re: Side tent for sale.
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sun, 22 Sep 2002 21:09:43 -0400
    ...Since the tent is very large to begin with, each half is still quite large. The sleeping cabin is simply clipped in when needed...
  • Re: Stereo / CD Issues
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Thu, 21 Aug 1997 20:11:09 -0400
    ...What is the largest speaker that people have fit in the door? I measured the factory enclosure and it seems that you could easilly...