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• Re: Vanagon convoy to CRAWFORD TX
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 16:26:09 -0800
  Ditto!! Mark in AK ----- Original Message ----- From: Aaron Pearson <Aaron.Pearson@GXT.COM> Date: Thursday, August 18, 2005 1:51 pm Subject: Re: Vanagon...
• Re: Is this deal to good to be true? Found it on harrisburg Craigs list 1970 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Van Immaculate - $2900
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:55:11 +0000
  ...FWIW, a friend of mine has a '69 Westfalia, mid 40K original miles, purchased from original owner, never restored and in pristine condition-and...
• Re: 396,000 miles!!?? can anybody beat that?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:15:13 -0800
  ...third wbx engine, original 4spd. trans. dylan ----- Original Message ---- From: joel walker <jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Wednesday, November 14...
• Re: Options for Faucets
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:24:32 -0400
  ...Also, with the conversion parts we offer it is a direct swap for your original. One drawback is that unlike the original it does...
• Re: speaker wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 00:11:04 -0700
  ...That's what I did to add a grommet to my harness. (http://youtu.be/xw4FXdW1cxc) Good Luck. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner...
• Re: VW for sale in AZ
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:16:53 +0000
  ...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > Well, that paint would likely have to have been poured, not dipped, > unless the pieces were individually dipped than attached...
• Re: Paint code for Ivory? TCP Global color library page
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:23:15 -0400
  Nor do they list LD5T in the original scan they have for 89 volkswagens. Perhaps it's under '88 or '90, I haven't...
• Re: wanted: new 205 mxl tires
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:13:09 -0700
  >> I am looking for 2 new Michelin 205 70 R14 MXL tires (original >> tires on Syncros) to put on my Tristar. I want to...
• Re: Gas smell in Oil months after using Magical Mystery oil Please help.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 11 May 2003 15:46:37 -0700
  ...It has 64K original miles; > original engine (bought it from the original owner 3 > years ago who never drove it) has the Berg 1...
• Re: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 19 Oct 2018 22:53:52 -0700
  ...On my originally diesel van, this > connection was made by a 1/4" quick connect, so apologies if it's not > relevant to your...
• Re: windshield replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:54:56 EDT
  ...Also they will be using an all black molding rather than the chrome trimmed original on her now, Any comments on replacement welcome including...
• Re: bus depot
  Historical mailing list - rgolen
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 10:27:05 -0500
  >===== Original Message From Joachim Beek <beekj@ghg.net> ===== >At 10:13 01/18/2001 -0500, rgolen wrote: >> >===== Original Message From Joachim Beek <beekj@ghg...
• VIRUS ALERT Re: A humour game
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 23 May 2002 11:21:36 -0700
  ...Looking at the time the email was sent I can see that it did not originate from my work station. The first email I...
• Re: 84 westie at 10 miles/gallon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:20:54 -0700
  did you consider temp sensor, really bad injectors, clogged/restricted cat ?? to the original poster of course. Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl...
• Truck Fridge / Pilot light indicator
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:45:21 -0700
  I was wondering if anyone figured out a way to have the original pilot light indicator illuminate on the LED plate when your Truck...
• Re: Door Column Part
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 14:19:20 -0500
  That part is not necessary, nor an original part, on a Westfalia. There is one on the right side (passenger) because fresh air flows...
• Re: Original Carat Alloys in 15 inch size
  Historical mailing list - Mark Fitzsimons
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 02:58:57 EST
  ...at is the GWVR of the vehicle that the wheels were originally mounted on to see what the max load at the heaviest wheel...
• Re: Replacement Propane Regulator Source?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 19:12:04 -0800
  ...like the original one on my '85 vanagon westy? I > want to replace my leaky one with one in which the original plastic > cover...
• Re: Paint Codes
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:41:19 -0500
  ...Bryan -----Original Message----- From: Jamie Fitterer Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 5:58 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Paint Codes Hey All...
• Re: Original radio 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 00:20:42 -0400
  ...Could someone provide me with > |a picture > |> of the original radio (or similar) and tell me if those radios were > |> also found on other...
• Re: Garden Edging Front Spoiler
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:11:34 -0500
  ...Actually there were two original ones, one made by Volkswagen and the other by Westfalia (but still sold by VW under VW's own...
• Re: 89westy4sale
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 10:36:34 -0700
  Could this be why the damned thing is still for sale??? Karl ----- Original Message ----- From: Alan J. Flint <ajflint@ITSA.UCSF.EDU> To: <vanagon...
• Aftermarket new ignition switch failure
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 13:12:34 -0800
  My original ignition switch failed about 4 days ago. I hotwired the Vanagon to get it home, and bought a new switch the next...
• Re: mud flaps revisited
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 09:14:44 -0800
  ...Alexander wrote: > >Tim - Methinks it has something to do with "purism"? Heck, I've offered > >my original Continental spare tire, never used & still has...
• Heidelberg IV Help
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pierce
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 20:46:45 EDT
  In a fully original 91 westy that I have there is a slight problem. The original stereo is in the "safe" mode and I...
• Re: best way to remove original hose clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:26:14 -0500
  ...It works like a charm! > > Mike B. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott Daniel - Shazam" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Sunday, January...
• Re: Wheel bearing brands
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 22:37:16 -0500
  ...the English name of the country of origin of the article. 19 C.F.R. part 134 implements the country of origin marking requirements...
• Re: Starting question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 May 2018 16:28:32 -0400
  ...Dave B. -----Original Message----- From: David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sat, May 26, 2018 9:54 am...
• COPY OF WESTY WINDOW STICKER?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 21:12:23 EST
  Does anyone have their original window sticker from an 85 Westy. I just purchased an 85 in very fine condition. It has the optional...
• Re: Towing a Splittie with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 07:48:47 -0600
  Of course! It may happen February 3rd! -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of dennis lockwood Sent...
• Re: Answer to: New Toy
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 20:13:12 -0600
  ...I was the third owner, the car was originally sold by steve taub porsche in Santa Monica. The mechanical fuel injection was a bit...
• Re: new VW model has rear engine "waterboxer"
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:54:21 -0700
  ...The original press release mentioned the historic flat four >engine and that was picked up as flat 4 coming in new models. see >original...
• Re: Cleaning the poptop roof
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 23 May 2008 21:50:27 +0000
  ...Generally it is not painted over unless the van is repainted - however I don't know for sure how the original Westfalia tops were...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:47:36 -0600
  ...Fireman said that it might be a > total loss. > > > > -Dick Wong- > > 78 Scirocco > > Original Owner > > 87 Syncro 2.5 > > Third Owner > > 12 Golf TDI...
• Re: German license plates
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Feb 1997 21:52:09 -0800
  ...asks about original German plates: >Do you know any where I could get a used >original one that is the horizontal kind. >I do...
• Re: Surging Idle
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 08:40:24 -0700
  Paul, the chances are good that the technician you mentioned neglected to return some adjustments to their original position, however, please check you throttle...
• Re: Need window cranks
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:35:44 -0700
  I believe Deek means ORIGINAL, as in OEM Genuine VW Window Cranks. Sure, there are the cheep $2 to $4.00 Window Cranks from...
• Fw: Awesome Syncros - Awesome Site
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 07:50:36 -0800
  ...Awesome Syncros - Awesome Site > yeah, I'm a "member" of the vanagon list but I only get digest format -- too many emails! > > MJS > > -----Original...
• Re: Antifreeze shelf life
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 May 2010 17:02:11 -0400
  ...Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Arkady Mirvis [mailto:arkadymirvis@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 4:15 AM To: Dennis Haynes; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• FS: 91 westy Beautiful condition.
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 22:30:24 EDT
  ...all original. full camper westfalia. from Florida (no rust or corrosion) 154000 original miles,Auto transmission (rebuilt 10,000 miles ago), new motor (From...
• Re: Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with Vanagon and camping!--
  Historical mailing list - Mills Crosland
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 03:56:20 -0700
  ...Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with >Vanagon and camping!-- > >52. > >-Dick Wong- >78 Scirocco >Original Owner >87...
• Re: Asbestos Resurrected
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 10:44:38 -0800
  ...the new ones weren't original VW, didn't fit too well and >didn't put out as much heat. > >-I wouldn't do...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Wed, 24 May 2000 22:05:18 -0500
  ...John Fleming -- Original Message ----- From: John P To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2000 3:44 PM Subject: Re: Radiator I...
• Re: noisy hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:11:51 -0400
  ...Sorry, got nothing else. -Dick W.- ----- Original Message ----- From: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Fri, 25 Aug...
• Re: Am I getting through
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Wed, 9 Nov 2022 10:27:08 -0700
  ...My replies may be getting through, but not my original posts.Hope this proves me wrong >> Please all that get this reply. >> Dave B...
• Slightly OT (for the Vanagon campers types)
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 31 Jan 2016 10:19:21 -0800
  ...This is for the SF Bay Area, I don't know if other OSH stores are participating. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87...
• Re: Connecting two propane tanks..help
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 23:44:34 -0400
  ...You'll just need to tee the line from the second tank into the original, before or after. Karl ----- Original Message ----- > I have installed...
• Westfalia Camper GL For Sale
  Historical mailing list - John Zebatto
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 12:58:00 EDT
  ...Purchased from original owner. Original engine with 121K miles maintained by VW dealer. This is the best VW Camper of 3 previous ones by...
• Re: VW Camper Magazine Subscription Troubles!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 08:54:59 -0700
  I'm still waitin' for those pics, P! Karl ----- Original Message ----- From: "PSavage" <psavage@SABER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, June...
• 1984 vanagon 68,000 original miles for sale
  Historical mailing list - Brent Berisford
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 21:02:55 +0000
  Group My neighbor is selling his 1984 7 passenger vanagon gl with 68,000 original miles. He is asking $2700.00. I have driven...
• 84 Westy for sale w\ working BEHR AC
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 13:40:40 -0500
  ...Buyer can have the original exhaust too. Original exhaust has a crack near the o2 sensor bung that should be repairable. The old muffler...
• Joined the 200,000 mile club.....
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:07:08 -0700
  Hey all, Well, my Westy reached the 200,000 mile club last Wednesday with my original engine with original heads. Changed the oil and...
• What's my Westy worth?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:01:27 -0600
  ...Engine (originally diesel) converted by previous owner to a Fox or Rabbit 1.8L with approx. 40,000 mileage. Engine works fine. Uses a...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:49:36 -0600
  ...Fireman said that it might be a > total loss. > > > > -Dick Wong- > > 78 Scirocco > > Original Owner > > 87 Syncro 2.5 > > Third Owner > > 12 Golf TDI...
• FW: Weekend project started on Friday
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 6 Jun 2015 23:39:59 -0700
  Added some more pictures. -Dick- -----Original Message----- From: Dick Wong [mailto:sailingfc@dslextreme.com] Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2015 12:44 AM To: 'vanagon...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:03:46 -0800
  ...Thanks. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Syncro 2.5 Third Owner 12 Golf TDI Original Co-Owner -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: German license plates
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Layton
  Sat, 15 Feb 1997 12:13:03 -0800
  ...Do you know any where I could get a used original one that > >is the horizontal kind. I do not want a personalized one...
• Waterboxer reliability and longevity issue / Subaru 2.2 / etc.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 23:01:41 EDT
  ...One,a ' 91 with 180K dependable miles (ORIGINAL head gaskets-no leaks!), an ' 85 with 190K,same dependability and original gaskets, a previous personally...
• Vredestein tires
  Historical mailing list - RHS Linux User
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 09:23:19 -0500
  When my van was 1 year old, I removed the original Continentals and installed these Vredestein snow tires. The Continentals were horrible in the...
• THREAD OVER RE: simple-minded like me?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 10:48:36 -0500
  In the future, if you have an issue with somebody's post being out of line, please p-mail to the original poster or...