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  • Re: Iceland
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Wed, 26 Jun 2013 08:25:04 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com -----Original Message----- From: Geneva...
  • Re: Was Iceland, now Westy Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Thu, 27 Jun 2013 21:03:06 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
  • Re: Importing vans to CA
    Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
    Wed, 13 Nov 1996 16:00:03 -0800
    ...My 87 originally bought, sold, lived its entire life (so far), etc., in Louisiana. However, the sticker inside the license plate pull down thing...
  • Re: Carlisle
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 13 May 1999 02:29:21 -0400
    ...Look for a white Syncro Westy, Fun Bus license plates. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Ralph P. Geho <sales@RALPHOTO.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Re: Old Popular Mechanics - Make Your Own Camper
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:54:12 -0500
    "A removable steel plate, bolted to brackets along the roof gutters, takes advantage of the roll-resistance built into modern roofs to fimly anchor...
  • Re: Looking for Diesel mount brackets
    Historical mailing list - Owen
    Sun, 21 Sep 2003 11:28:23 -0500
    ...plate or something softer? Any info on how this is set up with a diesel engine mount would be welcome. Thanks, Owen ----- Original Message...
  • Re: Camper question
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Sat, 19 Oct 2013 14:33:56 -0500
    The one in my 82 flips down off the lid, not sure if it's original or not since there was an extra galley...
  • Re: poptop canvas installation
    Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
    Thu, 9 Nov 2000 08:29:31 -0800
    ...Everything went well except he had a hell of a time getting the rear hinges adjusted back to their original setting. (They have allowance...
  • Re: Syncro TDI Eurovan on Craigs List Wenatchee, Wa.
    Historical mailing list - James
    Tue, 27 May 2014 22:35:42 -0400
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > No plates. Euro style plate mounts. Probably imported to Canada then "snuck" over the border to the USA. Title and...
  • Re: Rear Bumper recommendations wanted
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:09:45 -0400
    ...Rear Bumper recommendations wanted Hi listers, My original rear bumper is pressed in and makes opening the license plate door hard to open enough...
  • Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:47:50 -0500
    ...I replaced one of the original bolts with the >> bolt for the gas spring. This allows for the whole carrier rack plate >> to support...
  • 83 Waterboxer for sale
    Historical mailing list - Bobby "Butch" Stokes
    Fri, 17 Nov 1995 14:00:32 CDT
    ...Immaculate interior - all original. Has new brakes, muffler. Clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing and seals replaced about 20k ago. I've owned van since...
  • throttle body modification question 84 to 85
    Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
    Thu, 18 Feb 1999 00:45:00 -0500
    ...replaced the original throttle body with a modified 84. This was due to excessivly worn components inside the bushings and housing/plate areas. It...
  • Re: I need intercooler fan ideas!
    Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
    Mon, 22 Mar 2004 08:39:29 -0700
    ...I > am thinking of installing another 3mm aluminium plate horizontally at the > top of this opening / bottom of the 'tunnel' that goes to the...
  • Re: Syncro fuel gauge sender??
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 27 Apr 2005 17:55:04 -0400
    The studs are actually welded to two half circle plates. Push the studs into the tank and the circle plates will come loose. It...
  • Re: Busses by the Bridge?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 9 Jan 2012 21:52:33 -0800
    ...and personable wife, > Stephanie. > > White '85 Westy with AZ plates "GO HAUS". > > Karl Wolz > > > > |-----Original Message----- > |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
  • Re: Download Request
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 3 Dec 2011 16:32:46 -0600
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
  • Re: Alternator belt burning up?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 5 May 2012 10:45:51 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: Name that part...
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sat, 3 Mar 2007 10:38:03 -0500
    Brake backing plate? ----- Original Message ----- From: "BJ Feddish" <bfeddish@NETREACH.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 9:38 AM...
  • Re: Function of Heater Box Baffle Plate????
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:11:21 -0500
    ...Function of Heater Box Baffle Plate???? There is a baffle plate inside the front heater box that appears to block most of the air...
  • Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:00:50 -0700
    ...Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Donna Skarloken Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 10:00...
  • Re: REPLACING OIL PUMP
    Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
    Tue, 13 Sep 2005 15:06:02 -0700
    ...We use a thick plate of glass and 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper to prep phospher-bronze organ reeds. Takes out surface imperfections like...
  • Re: Cash for Clunkers Tally
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:02:24 -0500
    ...www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.andyshotsauce.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of...
  • Re: security
    Historical mailing list - Mike & Shari
    Tue, 13 Nov 2001 19:58:46 -0800
    ...plate. If someone > wanted to they could make a mess of an engine with little effort. has anyone > tried securing this flap? > > -----Original Message...
  • Re: VW Van Profiling-plates
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:04:59 -0500
    I had SOPAZME on the plates of my 82 NA 1.6 L diesel Westy. It had the "0-50 in 11 minutes" sticker...
  • Speakers & Radio/cassette upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Wed, 14 Apr 1999 19:57:57 -0700
    ...have to make sure you push the grills as deeply into the face plate as possible. The face plates are a little larger and...
  • Re: Download Request
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 3 Dec 2011 18:33:13 -0600
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
  • Re: VW Sidecar
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:43:10 -0500
    ...www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.andyshotsauce.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of...
  • Re: fitting other seats from different makes into the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 13 Mar 2002 17:32:23 +1200
    ...It has 8 10mm bolts run through holes in 2 strips of 7mm steel plate, heads welded to the plate. These are glassed into...
  • Re: K&N Cone filters Cold Air Intake for vanagon-eliminate factory airbox
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 26 Dec 2004 00:11:02 -0600
    ...s original email and went to the >local junkyard to scout the Escorts. >As it turns out, no Escort uses this adapter plate. They...
  • Re: Dial Gauge. Was: Re: Oily Oily Clutch. ....
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15:45:53 -0700
    ...Doesn't HF ship to Canada? Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Neil N [mailto:musomuso@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 12:47 PM...
  • Re: license plate light bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Mon, 23 Aug 2004 16:05:25 -0400
    Jeff, The Bentley says nothing whatsoever about license plate lights. I'll admit I didn't think of anything as simple as looking in...
  • Re: BA-6 Question
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 7 Apr 2002 12:44:52 EDT
    In a message dated 4/6/02 6:45:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM writes: > What is the origin of...
  • Re: Wanted: 2.0 engine for 81 Westy
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:52:25 -0400
    ...Since the original engine is missing, the cover plate sheet metal is also needed. Budd Premack 91 GL, 86 Syncro Land of Sky-Blue...
  • Re: Rocker Switch for Fog Lights
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Fri, 11 Aug 2000 13:31:57 -0700
    Normally that "hole" is plugged with a blank plastic plate. If you add fog lights, it makes it relatively easy to may it look...
  • Re: Spare tire holder?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
    Tue, 3 Feb 2004 08:07:19 -0500
    ...rods are the hinge pins for the spare >tire skid plate. > >Stan Wilder > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: VW Van Profiling-plates
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:51:21 -0700
    *I had this plate on my 85 back in 93 ;o)* *A play on an ole' Foghat tune !!! heh... heh...* ** *http://tinyurl.com/46ul8vs...
  • Re: Have you ever broken a clutch by push starting a vehicle?
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Sun, 25 Nov 2007 21:07:58 -0500
    ...is "clamped" in place by the pressure > plate. > This greatly reduces the effect of centrifugal force. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: some guidance please, 86 autotrans torubles
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:08:24 -0400
    ...I'll compile the helpful insights with some images and offer a write-up for this 2nd gear band cover plate. Biggest cost was...
  • Re: throttle responce question
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 23 Jun 2004 00:49:53 -0500
    ...Stan Wilder ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel Stevens" <dosteven@SYR.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 12:30 PM Subject...
  • Re: Have you ever broken a clutch by push starting a vehicle?
    Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
    Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:12:51 -0500
    ...is "clamped" in place by the pressure > plate. > This greatly reduces the effect of centrifugal force. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: digital clock
    Historical mailing list - thewestyman
    Wed, 6 Jan 2016 11:29:37 -0800
    Talking about the digital clock; I have a few with non functioning face plate. The ink or whatever is in there is blotching all...
  • Re: Door Plate Tire Pressures
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:47:16 -0400
    ...locally > (spare was > original tire which was also replaced). Air pressure 44 front 53 rear > (5 psi above name plate recommended pressures). Now has...
  • Re: front direction signal work, park lights don't -- 84 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 3 Aug 2016 23:40:30 -0400
    ...For the license plate lights check the sockets and wire connections. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
  • Re: BMW Donut Tank Images
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Fri, 14 Mar 2014 08:31:08 -0700
    ...a heavier front skid plate up front than the 16" Syncro's themselves. Apologies for drifting off the original topic. BenT sent from my...
  • Re: 90 Vanagon A/C Compressor ID ?s
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 22 May 2000 21:24:51 -0400
    ...The compressor will have a number plate on it. Otherwise, you can identify an SD709 by the fact that it has the hoses going...
  • Was Iceland, now Westy Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Thu, 27 Jun 2013 19:48:15 -0500
    ...www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: 228mm Flywheel Resurface Question
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Sat, 4 Oct 2003 18:15:23 -0400
    ...Also, I have never seen the spec on the distance between the friction surface and the surface the pressure plate is bolted onto. If...
  • Re: ready-aim-fire Zippos!
    Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
    Wed, 13 Mar 1996 18:23:20 -0700
    ...issue, p91) "The (Chrysler) minivan is an > original. Sure, the Volkswagen Microbus was space efficient, but it was > also exceedingly slow and very dangerous...
  • Re: Anyone see this ridiculous ad?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 17 Jul 1999 03:21:06 +0200
    ...plate dispenser! Yup, and a trash bag dispenser! That alone should increase the value about $1500-2000. If it also has the original German...
  • Re: How to remove the ....
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Sat, 26 Apr 2014 22:22:43 -0500
    Once all of the screws mentioned are off, you will have to press down on the plate to get it to unseat from from...
  • Re: fitting other seats from different makes into the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Crighton
    Wed, 13 Mar 2002 10:00:21 -0500
    ...It has 8 10mm bolts run through holes in 2 strips of 7mm steel plate, heads welded to the plate. These are glassed into...
  • Re: BA-6 Question
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 17:43:27 -0500
    ...What is the origin of the heater, and what is the origin of the hole? Although I already have a BA6, so I'm...
  • Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:44:55 -0400
    ...Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Donna Skarloken Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 2:07...
  • Re: Yet another rusty propane tanks question...
    Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
    Wed, 1 Aug 2007 22:04:30 +0000
    Gotta agree with the bulging plate comment. The rust will be the worst there and if it is bulging up, most of the steel...
  • Re: solar charger
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:46:56 -0600
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
  • Re: German Engineering
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:27:50 -0500
    ...com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com http://goo.gl/niRzVw -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
  • Re: Winnebago or Westfalia?
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Tue, 1 Aug 2000 23:06:13 -0500
    ...It this really true? ----- Original Message ----- From: Greg Morrison <Magic1910@aol.com> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 1:32...
  • Re: Diesel auto trans
    Historical mailing list - Radish150
    Wed, 21 Feb 2001 16:40:26 -0800
    No, but for a cool 460$ KEP will sell you an adapter plate that will allow you to install the inline 4 at the...
  • Re: Nice low cost tools source
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Mon, 26 Jan 2004 13:22:33 -0800
    And they say.... "Each bag contains 25 new, "correct" - cadium plated - "cheese head" screws." What's "correct" about them? My '81, which I purchased...