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• Gas prices, AWD tows,
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Sep 1995 10:57:21 -0700
  I just paid $1.469/gallon (US) for a tankfull of Shell 92 octane. For synchro towing, seems like VW must know something about...
• Re: Westrailia update
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 19 Jun 2014 05:48:10 -0700
  ...I am currently reworking that same Wells Cargo to tow again with the new (to me) GM Safari AWD van I just got... I...
• Re: Spare Tire Interference
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Fri, 29 May 1998 09:56:18 -0600
  ...I've > never heard about this with other AWD vehicles) > > Anyway, it seems that the tire rubs against part of my steering linkage. Has...
• Re: Headlight upgrade questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 15:28:15 -0500
  ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
• Dependable Westy
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL POPE
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 20:08:08 +0000
  ...I will still use her as a DD even during the winter- will drive the AWD Subaru when it is really nasty, but am...
• Re: I'm Siiiiiinnnnngin' in the Rain! / SVX???
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 23:58:45 -0400
  ...who needs AWD?). So many choices, so many compromises. If $$ > >were no object, I'd go for a Carrera 4 Tiptronic drivetrain, I think...
• Re: Slightly Overpriced GL on The Samba...Slightly?....
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:57:23 -0800
  ...I could (according to the Craig's Listings around here) buy 4 '95 Toyota Previa AWD Supercharged 5sp auto vans with low mileage for...
• Re: LVC Searching for a project
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 05:00:04 -0700
  ...2WD versions and even that went away about the time the AWD and the supercharger options became available.� Could be wrong about that, though...
• Re: Turbo charging Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 16:30:39 -0600
  ...67 Hamster Power) > '65 Beetle - Type IV powered > '99 CR-V AWD station wagon > '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle > 2.5 Corvair engines for...
• New Westy and Syncro Westy alternatives under $30k
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 09:33:08 -0800
  ...have a GMC Safari conversion available on either a 2WD or AWD van base. I've only seen a couple of pictures sent to...
• Re: 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:36:25 -0800
  ...With a stock AWD Syncro and a locking rear diff, you can get into a situation where it won't 'go.' the ultimate in...
• bought a syncro
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:56:23 -0700
  ...might be able to make parts for the syncro :) Alistair now with: '72 westy '82 westy '86 syncro '95 Subaru Legacy AWD '84 Golf
• Re: Subaru Engines (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 28 May 2004 22:25:28 +1200
  ...better than the small SUVs? I have a 92 >legacy wagon AWD, gets over 30 mpg, gutless yet, but cheap to drive and >bulletproof...
• Re: Westy called up from the minors
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 11:16:35 -0500
  ...Can >> this marriage be saved? >> >> Stephen >> > > Yes, but only if you replace the Mopar with a Toyota Previa > supercharged 5sp AWD for around $1000...
• Thule roof rack for GL (non-poptop)
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 14 Jun 1998 16:50:41 -0500
  ...and now I can take the Vanagon skiing ('course, the Talon AWD will still get around in the snow better than our 2WD GL...
• Electric motors in each wheel, was Re: Hybrid technologies
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 2 Jul 2008 19:03:14 -0700
  ...a GM concept based on a fuel cell electric platform with AWD (motors in the hub) on which you could interchange the body. That...
• Re: Hankook RA08s
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 12:01:41 -0400
  ...I'm into my 4th set, 2 on the Vanagon and two sets > in 15"on my GM safari awd. They perform just like...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 10:28:28 -0800
  ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
• Re: Vanagon use question
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 11:50:39 -0700
  ...but no load capacity or ground clearance), not the stretch Aerostar AWD (great mileage, power, and traction but no ground clearance and no load...
• Re: Porsche in a van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:11:37 -0700
  ...much spendable funding want? > They also offered a few years of AWD cars, the Carrera 4(?).. > The problem is, the gears would not for...
• Re: VC fluid - take a chance on this
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 11:03:17 -0700
  ...situation would exist. ........" I wonder if a VC from another common AWD vehicle could be made fit? Maybe one where knowledge of filling accurately...
• Re: VW's New Chattanooga Plant
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:02:55 -0400
  ...BTW, I had a 2004 Ex AWD automatic. It got about 18 MPG in the city and 22 on the Highway. Pathetic for a...
• Re: Tires again..specifically Michelin
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:13:35 -1000
  ...various vehicles...mostly on Vanagon rims. > > This time it is an AWD GM Safari I've got for work and off season > driving. This...
• Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
  Historical mailing list - Rick N
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:40:59 -0700
  ...Safari, in many ways less fun, but cheap and easy with > > AWD.. > > So keep on truckin.. vanagon list.. Don Hanson > > > > > > On Tue, Jun 11...
• Re: Interesting Tire Info
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:56:10 -0700
  ...down better, too" but that is actually pretty wrong...4x4s and AWD vehicles have more weight, but the same contact patch (which is what...
• Re: What does an Air flow meter do?
  Historical mailing list - Kristin Dewey
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 16:04:35 EST
  ...Kristin 84 Wolfsburg GL Westy~Wolfy 90 Subaru Legacy LS SW AWD~Althea <<I have been having a strange loss of power on my...
• Re: Back in service, a real pleasure, the Vanagon (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 16 May 2016 15:09:51 +0000
  ...ve recently > been using a GM Safari AWD van for almost everything...  I picked the > Safari AWD automatic up as my winter-time worker...
• Dometic fridge update- my .02
  Historical mailing list - Jay Fitzgerald
  Thu, 01 May 1997 08:19:55 -0600
  ...take her to the beach) '90 Subaru Legacy wagon (an awesome AWD mountain town tool) '74 3.0 CS (best body design ever) '68...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 19 Jan 97 12:36:52 EST
  ...speed, $11,450 obo, 703-620-2449. '87 Westfalia Syncro, rare AWD, silver, 4-speed, excellent condition, 101K miles, $16,000, 301-432-4640...
• Stupid Car Tricks
  Historical mailing list - ian Butler
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 13:58:53 -0500
  ...But in snow, not-terribly-judicious use of the throttle results in beautiful figure 8's, huge circles, and wide half-assed AWD donuts...
• Re: Can Santa unlock my radio in 91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 24 Dec 2019 15:10:54 -0500
  ...html?XVINQ=GLX&awkw=205245486265&awat=pla&awnw=g&awcr=104893296505&awdv=c&awug=9016961&gclid=CjwKCAiAi4fwBRBxEiwAEO8_HisntGUz4Fwa9WS1t5w3UVJReU6PKa4hrb7A-mvU335nhMbRLqOlxxoCprMQAvD_BwE -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• It's A Sickness, I Tell You...
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:49:47 +0000
  ...I sold that and bought a 1996 AWD Safari. Just an hour ago the buyer of the Safari drove off. I didn't even...
• Re: Spare Tire Interference
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Fri, 29 May 1998 10:36:01 -0600
  ...I've > > never heard about this with other AWD vehicles) > > > > Anyway, it seems that the tire rubs against part of my steering linkage. Has...
• Re: Syncro Tech Info
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Apr 94 8:43:08 PDT
  > > > > > Does anyone have any technical info sources about the AWD system the > > Syncro uses? I recently bought a syncro, and am curious about the...
• Re: Spare Tire Interference
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 May 1998 22:54:29 -0400
  ...I've >never heard about this with other AWD vehicles) > >Anyway, it seems that the tire rubs against part of my steering linkage. Has...
• Great Danes (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 09:03:46 -0500
  ...but no load capacity or > ground clearance), not the stretch Aerostar AWD (great mileage, power, > and traction but no ground clearance and no load...
• SUV was road rage
  Historical mailing list - Schmidt
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 15:48:59 -0500
  ...Sure, my outback AWD did the same thing when we were a family of four. It was small, trendy, chic, and granola enough that...
• Re: Porsche in a van
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:25:22 -0700
  ...much spendable funding want? > They also offered a few years of AWD cars, the Carrera 4(?).. > The problem is, the gears would not for...
• Re: Stereo suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 28 May 2013 13:27:26 -0400
  ...http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bnxMmpCYxgx/shopsearch/kenwood_excelon.html?awcp=1t1&awcr=2236337273&awdv=c&awkw=kenwood%20excelon&awmt=e&awnw=g No...
• Re: What TYPE of person drives/buys a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:08:11 -0500
  ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
• Re: T5 - why? (A little Friday)
  Historical mailing list - alan barber
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 15:11:53 -0500
  ...For example, it will be offered in FWD, RWD, or AWD. This is a first for VW transporters, and is a huge step in...
• Re: Small windscreen wiper repair
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 06:58:01 -0800
  ...My other vehicle, a Safari AWD (cause I can't afford a Syncro) has those rain and wind 'shades' that you add to the...
• Re: Priced a little high?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 21 Jul 2014 12:12:48 -1000
  ...it's not a Porsche, just like some other AWD van is not a Syncro .. just like some other watch is not a Rolex...
• FS: '86 Syncro with '91 Subaru 2.2L. Tacoma/Seattle, WA
  Historical mailing list - Gordon Holtgrieve
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 10:26:19 -0800
  ...Also would be a good parts car to go from that tried VW motor to an AWD powerhouse. Details are below. See www.kennedyeng...
• Re: NVC: I want a sports car
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 13:08:35 -0800
  ...It's an AWD supercar. It would be more fair to say some Lamborghini models are rebadged Audi's like the Lamborghini Gallardo. ( Audi...
• Re: Advice/ opinions/possible sale
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 26 Dec 2018 14:23:15 -0500
  ...I'm on the > winter road in my cheapy GM Safari AWD, and it works fine... I guess it > might be time to pass...
• Re: Tires! 15" or 14"?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 1 May 2016 07:22:35 -0700
  ...I've been running Asian tires (14") on both the Vanagon and my 5000# Astro AWD van....Go Form brand, got mine from a...
• Re: Syncro as a daily driver?
  Historical mailing list - mario
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 15:58:14 -0800
  ...is gonna go down before I would in my sport compact. AWD is always a benefit in the rainy season while the FWD commuter...
• Concept Bus animations- Spare list- New folder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 00:27:54 -0700
  ...Now, to get VWAG/VWOA to do one up in a W8 powered AWD Synchro (Double slider) Dormobile variation that sold for $25,000...
• Re: Who syncro-knows it all?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:16:08 -0400
  ...ALL of the options my Wolfsburg Edition van has, in an -> AWD vehicle. -> I don't think I've seen too many Syncros with...
• Re: Toasters....are vanagons like them?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:13:38 -0800
  ...from the early 90s with their mid engine rear drive or AWD. And a supercharged motor. I like those even older toyota 4x4 small...
• Re: FW: Adding Slick50 to engine and transmission of 91 Westy,Opinion?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 14:17:06 -0500
  ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
• Re: Sticker Removal~&~Need Mirror
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 12:39:24 -0500
  ...very > close, but no cigar...(sorry). > > :o) Kristin > 84 Wolfsburg GL Westy~Wolfy > 90 Subaru Legacy LS SW AWD~Althea
• Re: AWD
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:56:45 -0800
  I love old-skool Quattros. I had an '89 90Q that I acquired as a wreck. I never got the chance to drive it...
• I did it.. i just bought my first (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sat, 19 May 2007 19:50:33 -0700
  We have a 98 V70R AWD. It goes like lightning...so does the money to keep it on the road. Mostly the electrical has...
• FW: [Audi-VW-Diesels] all wheel drive and emissions testing? - Answer
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 21:11:39 -0700
  ...An ASM test on equipment with a 2wd dynamometer is NOT suitable for a subset of vehicles (non-disengageable traction-control, full time AWD...
• Re: Automatic Shifting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 21:22:34 -0600
  ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
• Re: Tires again..specifically Michelin
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 17:14:50 -0600
  ...various vehicles...mostly on Vanagon rims. > > This time it is an AWD GM Safari I've got for work and off season driving. This...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 31 May 2022 14:17:01 +0000
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• Re: Car Talk Vanagon caller/Elements
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 11:38:10 -0800
  ...much clearance; > even the 4Motion model wagon is a sedan with AWD, even if it was available on > the Euro here. The propane tank...