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  • Re: Removing Rear Spring Plate (Safety!)
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Tue, 14 May 1996 10:21:59 -0700 (PDT)
    And Jim Ellis thus wrote: > > BTW: Serious note~ I also underscore the saftey aspect of this procedure!!! > Keep all appendages/digits clear of the...
  • Re:~<{([*f*])}>~ What?
    Historical mailing list - dworkin
    Tue, 17 Jan 1995 16:16:54 -0800 (PST)
    ...Northerly climes > Only if you are not afraid to "Gopher Baroque" :-) BTW, I apologize, both to those in attendence and those not, about failing...
  • Re: peanut butter storage in Campers
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 7 Jul 1995 18:40:50 -0700 (PDT)
    ...toxin grows on the peanut before it is made into butter. BTW, spanish peanuts grown in southern ontario are supposed to have a lower...
  • RE: foamy green stuff
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 17 Apr 1996 10:57 EDT
    ...I really only noticed it when it got cold. Again thanks. BTW: I use valvoline 10W30 and yes the oil leak appears to be...
  • Re: Use of Tow Dolly to Move a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 21 Aug 1996 00:28:44 -0400
    ...ed Berroth 84 Westy Wolf 87 Stinkcrow BTW:Don't try this in any way with a Stinkcrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Re: lighting questions
    Historical mailing list - John Becker
    Mon, 23 Dec 1996 20:32:57 -0800
    ...My memory is poor, but the part number Joel mentioned sounds about right; ZVW-123-251 Have a great Holiday Becks BTW I had...
  • alloy wheels
    Historical mailing list - james catterson
    Wed, 13 Aug 1997 10:17:31 -0700 (PDT)
    ...as the wheels fit flush to the brakes w/ the spacers. btw i have a bunch of the appropriate wheel bolts that were sent...
  • Re: Need SOCAL mechanic.....
    Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
    Thu, 29 Oct 1998 17:37:44 -0500
    ...know, its a long shot), he's good and very honest. BTW, if you find him, let me know, I'd like to know...
  • Re: Re. Jerry Can source
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Thu, 20 Apr 2000 08:28:15 -0400
    ...Swiss military surplus cans BTW, for the purist, most are actually 20 liters, not 5 gallons. I have some East German and Russian cans...
  • Re: What Specific Model Optima Auxiliary Battery Should I Buy? Any Comments on the Hella Kit?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Fri, 29 Sep 2000 12:02:32 -0700
    ...about 4 1/2 feet.... (from a Battery/Starter wire cable sold at the FLAPS BTW) Bill
  • 6" or 4" door speakers
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Fri, 8 Dec 2000 20:22:54 EST
    ...should I use the stock location or someplace else on the panel? Would the 6"ers fit the stock location? BTW thanks for all...
  • 6" or 4" door speakers
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Fri, 8 Dec 2000 20:23:00 EST
    ...should I use the stock location or someplace else on the panel? Would the 6"ers fit the stock location? BTW thanks for all...
  • 6" or 4" door speakers
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Fri, 8 Dec 2000 20:23:51 EST
    ...should I use the stock location or someplace else on the panel? Would the 6"ers fit the stock location? BTW thanks for all...
  • how much should my gas gauge fluctuate??
    Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
    Sat, 16 Jun 2001 19:47:29 -0700
    ...my temp guage seems more stable btw. any thing I should do about this?? ed
  • Re: Newbie >>>> Intro .. sorry ... LONG
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 20 Nov 2001 17:44:39 -0400
    ...How's that?? And BTW, my post should have read a "fuel filter before the fuel PUMP". malcolm On 20 Nov 2001, at 15...
  • Re: e-bay oil pump dispute
    Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
    Thu, 29 Nov 2001 15:40:58 -0800
    ...their name, and try to work things out. Ben T wrote: BTW, who is the seller? I frequent ebay and would be interested on...
  • syncro article posted
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 27 Jan 2002 11:04:13 -0800
    ...com/alistairbell Even non-German speakers will get something from it. BTW, if anyone wants to volunteer to help in the translation of these...
  • Re: AC leak - how much to recharge
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Fri, 16 May 2003 09:14:54 EDT
    This link will help you out. <http://gti16v.org/tb879503.htm> BTW, I ran my A/C the other day and only got warm...
  • Re: black box above coil
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Thu, 17 Apr 2003 11:56:17 -0700
    ...and sure enuff the replay had popped something was loose inside. BTW i think these control the fuel injectors. Joe On 17 Apr 2003...
  • Re: XCA tire Warning!!
    Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
    Sat, 15 Nov 2003 22:11:06 -0800
    ...title should read "Dangerous if used on out monster motor homes". BTW, interesting site. Seems there are some people out there that are obsessed...
  • Re: brake pad replacement
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:04:42 -0500
    On Thu, 26 Feb 2004, Ben T wrote: > BTW, I didn't mention that turning the wheel the direction you are working > will make...
  • Re: GoWesty 16" Wheels
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Sun, 19 Sep 2004 13:01:30 -0700
    >BTW, IIRC Go Westy's wheels are NOT modified Mercedes alloys. They are >custom cats for GW in China to the Ronal pattern commonly...
  • Re: list definition ?
    Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
    Thu, 27 Jan 2005 05:39:26 -0800
    ...It stands for "As Far As I Know" When they really get going it's like, BTW - FWIW & AFAIK, BTDT. YMMV. HAND. Try this...
  • Re: What's the shortest/lowest stock rear spring besides from the Carat?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:28:46 -0700
    BTW, pic of trailer can be found at the link below. The Doka it's attached to is a lowered 2WD. The trailer will...
  • Re: Camping tips and tricks
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 12 Feb 2006 08:35:39 -0800
    RE: "BTW, we stuff our extra plastic grocery-shopping bags into one of the > compartments on the Duluth Trading Company organizer that hangs on...
  • sliding door screen
    Historical mailing list - John Middelkoop
    Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:23:36 -0500
    ...I've never seen one in place, anyone have one? suggestions?? BTW its only beginning to be warm enough in upstate NY to think...
  • OE Radiator question
    Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
    Sun, 20 May 2007 07:34:07 -0300
    ...It's heavier than my new Behr (which BTW I can see the VW logo scratched out of the side, right under the Behr...
  • Re: Chuff, Chuff, Chuff
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
    Wed, 5 Sep 2007 16:22:11 +0000
    <BTW, my brand-new exhaust system already looks like it's 4-5 years old, complete with a rusty tailpipe. What's up with...
  • Dometic refrigerator, Circulating fan, 12v power
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:35:01 -0700
    ...I'd like to avoid running a lead up, over, thru, btwn and under like the bozos did at the factory for 12v power...
  • Re: SS version of luggage rack bolts?
    Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
    Wed, 18 May 2005 08:32:30 -0300
    ...sells. They do not have the pointy end but they work. BTW I also used them for the same SS screws for the pop...
  • Re: replacing window glass seals
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
    Tue, 19 Nov 2013 07:23:36 -0500
    ...I have an '83 BTW. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXMJGHTfFqE Thanks, Bryan
  • Re: Frydae windmills was Re: The ever changing thread
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:13:37 -0700
    BTW, please note the time on my post, still Friday where I am :) On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 11:12 PM, Loren Busch...
  • Re: Help locating Parts
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 7 Jan 2011 13:21:10 EST
    ...i have them btw)
  • Starter removal
    Historical mailing list - Danny Bean
    Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:03:50 -0400
    ...so what do you suggest to get this stupid nut loosened and off. Btw its pretty rounded off now. Daniel Bean 615.973.4942
  • Re: Rear Brake PICS. Have Questions, Need Critique.
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 22 May 2009 18:15:43 -0400
    ...hole. They weren't before the work, either. They're offset like in the original poster's photo. BTW, the brakes work fine. Mike
  • Bentley Delivery
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Jun 1996 08:03:12 +1000
    ...I will be doing a few other things while over there!) BTW, the Corrado powered Syncro Westy in Santa Barbara is now $25,000...
  • Re: fuel injection/gauges
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 29 Aug 94 16:43:22 EDT
    ...misc/vanagon/files use gauge and sensor as your search terms. BTW go with VDO and electrical gauges/not mechanical ones. DC -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment...
  • Re: Scat Enterprises?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Jun 96 16:08:14 +0200
    ...this is true you can be sure they deliver good quality. Btw, Porsche has a division dedicated to classic Porsches, Porsche Classic GmbH. *I...
  • Re: Bob Hooverisms
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 Nov 1996 23:39:49 -0500
    ...Then they are hardened. >> Hmmmmm, I thought VW solid lifters were supposed to be convex when new to help with the rotation???? Anyone??? BTW...
  • Fw: Re: Lithium Brake Paste
    Historical mailing list - KBatzler
    Tue, 20 Oct 1998 21:32:22 -0700
    BTW: I called the local VW dealer about this lithium grease for brakes and I was quoted $23.90. Karl Batzler -----Original Message----- From...
  • Compatibility of AFM harness with early Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Tue, 6 Jul 1999 09:09:41 -0700
    ...with earlier engines? (particularly 83.5 and 85) Thanks in advance. BTW, if it is compatible with 83.5, then I think the harness...
  • Where does front license plate hang?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Mon, 25 Sep 2000 16:49:30 CDT
    ...need to hang a front plate and I see no provision. BTW I am missing the right front bumper impact strip, did it hang...
  • Re: Re; New Guy
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sun, 13 May 2001 00:19:57 EDT
    ...my turbodiesel will work better when I chill the fuel first. BTW does your Vanagon need Vaniagra to get started in the morning? BenT
  • Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 10 Jun 2004 18:42:00 -0700
    ...Malcolm --- Derek <helios@SABER.NET> wrote: > >> BTW if those plugs you put in are the single > >> electrode, they are going to kill your coil...
  • Re: 3.4liter v6 to 1.9liter turbo4 conversion in progress.
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Wed, 17 Aug 2005 00:07:17 -0400
    ...mist a-la sti intercooler mister to lower temps even more) btw... have you been to the bar in sf called zeitgeist?, just curious...
  • Fan third stage fuse and relay location
    Historical mailing list - David Shepherdson
    Tue, 21 Jun 2005 09:42:04 -0700
    ...also another problem but it seems to be working fine now. BTW sorry about the reference to an "air cooled 87 syncro" I dont...
  • Re: Mold remover
    Historical mailing list - Niall Mac Caughey
    Tue, 28 Mar 2006 22:24:41 +0100
    Ri wrote: BTW, we have found that "back out", an enzyme cleaner from our local coop will remove any mold spots easily. Lotsa mildew...
  • Re: INFO wanted: Who had the California license plate SYNCRO?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:50:22 -0700
    ...Why not do SYNCRO16 > instead? BTW - my Ontario plate is "VANAGON"... > > Chris I took SYNCRO@gmail.com because I figured it would be tougher...
  • Re: July 4th
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 4 Jul 2007 10:12:11 -0700
    ...David. And I'll add the Marines Hymn to the list. BTW, Sousa was a Marine. On 7/4/07, David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo...
  • Re: Hatch Latch--Loren Bush comment please
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 5 Jun 2007 18:21:25 -0700
    ...Plus, it's 'cool' to come up with an elegant solution. BTW, the turnbuckle wasn't my idea, I just posted some pictures. I...
  • Re: Out of Office AutoReply: Re: Wallaced?
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:45:01 -0500
    OoO btw, not OOF. On Jan 28, 2008 8:12 PM, Richard Golen <rgolen@umassd.edu> wrote: > How ironic....getting Wallaced in response to...
  • Re: roadside memorials/ No vanagon content
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 20 Jul 2004 22:20:54 -0500
    ...There is no telling what a moose in that predicament might decide to do. <G> BTW-BTW - I did see the new Canyon Creek...
  • Re: Starter for Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 16 Oct 2020 16:39:51 -0400
    ...the Syncro > starter is shorter? That's been common knowledge forever. > BTW, if you had some of my adaptors and new SR0425N starters you...
  • Re: VW
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:35:44 -0700
    ...had *again* a clean ride. > Are we polluting while driving? Yes. > > BTW, I am irritating on purpose :-) > > Am 24.09.2015 um 00:05...
  • Re: Westy Stove Parts ?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
    Mon, 16 Jun 2014 09:32:22 -0400
    ...Please keep the List informed of your progress, and their availability! BTW, I'm a graphic designer by trade, so if you haven't...
  • Re: Thanksgiving Song [NVC]
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Thu, 22 Nov 2012 06:16:13 -0800
    ...you can get the stream at www.wmvy.com Great station BTW Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2012 08:54:49 -0500 Alice's Restaurant...
  • Re: Smacked the steering wheel and the van died
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:12:49 -0400
    ...The usual reason for extra horn-i-ness is another key on the ring > that made it into the slot btw wheel and housing. >
  • Re: VW 2.1 and Subaru 2.2 FS
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:28:59 -0600
    Craig...link is not open to public. BTW-Do Texas folks get first dibs? Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On...
  • Re: Flooding in Cal
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:54:38 MST
    --Steve Johnson said:-- > > BTW, I loved your response to Joel's 'micro-buses reach 40' > announcement. I tried to email you, but it bounced...
  • Gas heater parts?
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Tue, 17 Oct 1995 11:37:00 -0600 (MDT)
    ...and they're too high. Thanks in advance for any info. BTW, if you know of a yard that may have heaters they'll...