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• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:17:57 -0700
  ...Given > my time constraints and lack of special tools, I'll be only replacing the > center caps and see if that cures the leak...
• Re: Driving with no Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 13:51:35 -0500
  ...In > other words - a somewhat special Vanagon part, one that our vendors > carry, but even they can't work magic all of the time...
• Sticking sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Robert D. Hamblen
  Tue, 5 Apr 1994 16:22:15 -0700 (PDT)
  ...With my luck, this is the problem and is a special VW part which will have to be specially imported from Germany for an...
• Prestone 5/150 antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 12:32:33 EDT
  ...I then ask: "if this stuff is so special, will my existing tester (hydrometer) work accurately with it?" He says: "nope - you have to...
• Fast Forward's November List Special ($100 off all New and Used Engines)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 13:42:49 -0800
  ...As usual the URL to the Vanagon List special is http://www.fastforward.ca/vanagonlist The URL to Fast Forward's site is http...
• fridayfunny
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 01:00:04 -0800
  ...Next was a man named Ross, who was a very special person. After Ross came Lester Cheese. He would always sit in the back...
• Re: NVC- Harbor Freight welding helmets?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 6 May 2007 17:34:38 -0700
  ...The pilots / flight crew on the B-52's I used to be crew chief for had helmets that were specially fitted for "PLTZ...
• Lithium battery
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cary
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:46:19 +0000
  ...Can I use my regular 12 V charger to charge this battery? Or is there any special charger needed? Thank you. Sent from Yahoo...
• Automatic reply: [External] vanagon Digest - 10 Oct 2013 - Special issue (#2013-477)
  Historical mailing list - Lewis, Dave UTAS
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 02:09:39 +0000
  I am currently away from the office and will return Tuesday October 22nd. I will monitor my Blackberry messages for urgent issues and can...
• Re: Water tank
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 17 May 2011 11:37:01 -0600
  I don't know that people make a special trip to the store for coke they intend to use on their battery terminals. Coke...
• Re: syncro front CV boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 16:20:49 EDT
  does anyone know a good place and price for all 4 front boots? I have one inner R boot torn, any special tools (I...
• glue for taillight lens?
  Historical mailing list - lp
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 09:38:43 -0700
  What's the right type of glue to use for repairing cracks in the rear taillight lens? and, if it's a special item...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Aug 2000 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Budding Rose
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 10:01:54 -0400
  Gary Lee of Calgary wrote about a dual fuel system. Anyone have anything more specific? I have an interest in the propane system. Anyone...
• Re: Fwd: [VB] OT: Vanagon List?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 27 Nov 2003 10:40:45 -0800
  Jim/Diana, I agree with the last post on the uppers' being a special shoulder bolt and the lowers', good old SAE 7/16in...
• was:Friday and Bicycles/now: bike-friendly
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 23:54:01 -0700
  ...Bob, Lucky Dog '87 Syncro Westy '03 Specialized Epic S-Works '00 Bianchi Veloce Salt Lake
• Shocking Thread
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Mon, 10 May 2004 13:08:21 -0700
  ...I've used the Gasajust GRT combination, and found it to be OK, if not special. JT Curiosity Kills more Mice then Cats
• T-stat housing to cyl head seal
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:39:20 -0700
  ...Is it a metric o-ring (26x3) that I can get at ACE, or is it a special high-temp o-ring? Thanks, Jerry
• Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 02:40:00 +0000
  ...Can anybody provide an overview of the replacment? Are any special tools needed, welding, etc.? Thanks, David Wilhite 84' Westy
• Drive Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:26:16 -0700
  ...Anything special about replacing these? Tips? Thanks Keith Hughes '86 Westy Tiico (Marvin)
• Re: Vivid vans visit
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Jun 2021 16:53:29 +0000
  ...Got tour with Nathan, talked a lot, talked to Quentin, his van quite special. Busy place and it’s really out in the sticks...
• Re: Van-Again Christmas Special today at 4pm Eastern!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Fri, 22 Dec 2017 10:55:04 -0500
  ...Please > come and join us today for our Christmas Special. I know the list hasn't > been playing nice lately but it would be...
• Re: [T2] A very special VW Van!
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 14:26:00 -0400
  ...Re: [T2] A very special VW Van! >To: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@vanagon.org> > > >WHAT in gods name is it?!?! HAHAHAH > >it's disturbing...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 14 May 2004 14:54:40 -0600
  ...Are there any special techniques? Or, do I need special tools? Thanks.
• Re: Fridge update
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 12:10:24 -0700
  Kim, Is it one of these (look about half-way down)? http://www.vanagonparts.com/images/special_order/catalog.html If so, they're...
• Re: Specialty light sought
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 6 May 2011 11:21:53 -0700
  ...2011 7:56 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Fwd: Specialty light sought Is the Sears snakelight available? Or was it Black & Decker...
• Re: '88 Power Steering - ATF Dexron ??
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 00:07:48 -0500
  ...What >gives? Is the special stuff only for certain years or certain types >of steering pump/rack? > >My fluid looks clean, and is a...
• Re: Opinion about fuel lines needed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:57:20 -0800
  ...Don't see why you would need a 'VW specialist' to do the work, any competent mechanic should be able to do it, however...
• Re: Warning! Do not use...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:58:53 -0600
  ...So much for good intentions. > > > This may not relate, but on airplanes with piston engines, specially treated steel nuts are sometime used on exhaust...
• Winter Prep help needed
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 14:05:45 -0700
  ...What's the coolant mix? Any special brake fluid? Do I need a block heater/or special oil dip stick? The transporter will be...
• Re: Titian red Paint Codes
  Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 08:36:21 -0600
  ...http://special.msn.com/bcentral/prep04.armx
• Re: which wineries
  Historical mailing list - ron 'coyote' lussier
  Tue, 2 May 2006 15:19:43 -0700
  ...Pietra Santa http://www.pietrasantawinery.com/ A fairly good winery specializing in italian-style wines. Good, resonably-priced wines. 2pm: Calera http://www.calerawine...
• Re: Vancouver B.C. Rebuild Specialists
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:01:34 -0800
  ...I have an 83.5 watercooled 1.9 L. > > Also looking for a body repair specialist that doesn't charge the earth. > > Thanks > -- Jake...
• Overpriced Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:04:43 -0500
  > > But Jefffffffff, >> > > It's got IPOD ADAPTABLE STERIO W/ 4 NEW SPEAKERS > AND it was SERRVICED BY VERY TALENTED LOCAL VW SPECIALIST! > > Come on...
• Alloy wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 16:03:06 -0500
  I have a set of original Vanagon Aloy wheels for sale complete with the special lug nuts and bolts for them. They are in...
• Re: The writings of Gene Berg and ETC.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 17:24:07 EDT
  ...I would look into FAT Performance, or another T4 specialist. Robert
• Spring Install
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 11:18:56 -0400
  Hi all, Does anyone know if the installation of springs and shocks on a 90 Carat would require "special VW tools" that the local...
• Sunroof Vanagon with a/c
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 21:04:10 EST
  ...These sunroof vans are special and I have enjoyed every contribution. Although I do not own a sunroof Vanagon, I enjoyed the thread. Thanks...
• Transmission oil seal replacement in 84 4-speed
  Historical mailing list - Buffy & Philip Simmons
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 16:02:35 -0700
  ...The book refers to special tools for removal of old and install of new.Do I need these tools or is there a work...
• Suddenly it won't ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 19:08:40 -0800
  ...What is the reason? Can it be still saved with some special oil? Zoltan
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Jul 2007 - Special issue (#2007-697)Re: An AC idea for driving and camping
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 22:00:45 -0600
  > Sorry, I couldn't resist... > http://www.neatorama.com/2005/12/27/poor-mans-air-conditioning/ That's just Stan Wilder's non-Vanagon...
• CARFAX? anyone have a current subscription?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:32:46 EST
  ...chris ************************************** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001)
• Fwd: Frig question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 22 Jul 2019 09:39:54 -0400
  ...I do know the > ammonia is the special sauce and cools the fridge when heated by the > flame. > The special sauce is water, ammonia...
• need advice re: rebuilding 84 Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 05:42:13 -0500
  ...need any special tools to take the engine apart and put it back together? I heard someone say that a special tool is needed...
• Re: Thinking about a Sunnis conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:29:06 -0700
  ...What else should I grab from under the hood? > Will I require a special engine mount bracket besides the bell housing transition piece? > Would...
• Re: is power steering fluid generic?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:00:03 -0400
  ...But the guy asked me what kind of vehicle I had, and said he thought for European vehicles I needed some special kind. Do...
• Re: GoWesty sale code? Others?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Sat, 30 Aug 2014 11:31:18 -0400
  ...They do offer monthly specials, clearance items, and recycled items. They also have the Gobucks rebate program which is about 1.5% and often...
• Re: UPPER float/wishbone/contol Arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 22:37:10 -0500
  I bought my bushings from the bus depot(cheap) and installed them myself with no special tools. took about an hour and a half...
• Re: What's Yer Favorite Car Battery
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 9 May 1999 11:51:37 -0600
  ...Your local independent VW shop? Another idea is to find a battery specialty company--they may know how to get batteries without the expensive...
• Re: AFM resistance test
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:02:36 -0600
  ...vanagon Digest - 14 Jul 2003 - Special issue (#2003-712) >Date: Mon, Jul 14, 2003, 6:43 PM > > Subject: Re: AFM resistance test > > >> Been there...
• Re: Slam! that slider....can you not?
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 16:50:21 -0800
  Didn't realize until now that the second handle on my '82 was a special feature. I'll think about that the next time...
• 90 Van, 30K miles FS
  Historical mailing list - Paul Wies
  Sat, 11 Jan 1997 09:33:08 -0500 (EST)
  Folks, this seems like a special van, and thought I'd post it: As seen in the Baltimore Sun: 90 VW Van Vanagon 1...
• Re: Engine Fires
  Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 19:30:01 -0500
  ...How about braided steel hose? Special clamps? I'm also curious about the different tire sizes being mentioned. Later, Bill Urban "91 Carat, '73...
• Re: Complication with R-134a Kit - question (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 02:03:46 -0400
  ...Do not know if it was a special R-134a type (if it exists) or stock. > >Did they put in a new receiver-dryer...
• Camper Exterior Labels
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 14:37:26 -0600
  Good Afternoon fellow Listers, Special thanks to everyone who replied to my post looking for the exterior labels for my Westfalia. I received 30...
• Re: Clutch slave cyl. removal & more
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 23:19:57 -0700
  ...Never had to use any special tools, though an assistant is handy. Karl Wolz
• Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Jan 2002 - Special issue (#2002-109)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 04:21:20 EST
  In a message , pensioner writes: > Tatties and bashed neeps are a snap. > > They may be easy to cook in a pressure cooker but they...
• Re: What stickers do you have on your VAN???
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 07:17:30 -0500
  *Big* "Wavesport" stickers American Canoe Association Mitchell Paddles Fat City Cycles Moab Specialized Gary Fisher Cycles American Flag Grateful Dead steal your face (on...
• FS: '85 Silver Sunroof Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 18:36:45 -0800
  ...http://special.msn.com/bcentral/loudclear.armx
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Jun 2006 to 10 Jun 2006 - Special issue (#2006-485)
  Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
  Sun, 11 Jun 2006 20:04:42 -0500
  On Jun 10, 2006, at 10:51 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > python boot Can you rinse it off do you suppose? Neal Barrentine...
• Problem getting list posts?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:02:51 -0700
  ...Do I need to send a special command to resume getting the posts from the list? Maybe it's my email provider. Help! Lee