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• RE: Head Help!
  Historical mailing list - Skip Correll 615-757-5508 (School)
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 21:50:05 -0400 (EDT)
  ...My best luck has been finding heads in junk yards and having them rehabed in a local shop called Dover Cylinder Heads. One of...
• Re: 12V Space Heaters?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 10:10:26 -0400 (AST)
  >I am interested in finding out about 12V space heaters for my van, >preferably one with a low electrical draw. Any info about this...
• Re: 83 h20 fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 15:27:09 EDT
  ...If this doesn't help then try finding a fellow list member that would allow you to borrow thier ECU to make sure this...
• Leaking Gas Tank (non-Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Southard
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 22:23:41 -0400
  ...I'm having a great deal of difficulty finding a replacement tank (new or used) for any reasonable amount of money. I want to...
• Finding TDC on a 1600 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 10:31:30 -0000
  Hi All, The timing mark(s) on my flywheel pulley have long since rusted away. I still have the timing point on the pulley...
• Re: Getting parts numbers (& rumor of dealer parts departments)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 11:36:34 -0500
  > Can anyone tell me how to go about finding the part numbers I need? > Basically I am putting a new engine, and possibly rear...
• Re: Never again, was: locked out
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 22:00:12 -0700
  ...Have an extra key cut; and purchase a small Phillips-head screw >> driver. > > Good luck finding a neighborhood hardware store with the correct blanks...
• Re: westfalia 2nd battery question
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 11:03:24 -0800
  ...asked the list at least twice in the last year without finding an answer. And Bently is NOT the easy answer unless you are...
• Re: High beam indicator ... is a Blue light bulb
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 00:39:34 EDT
  In a message dated 6/4/03 11:30:16 PM, joel_cort@YAHOO.COM writes: << After finding out that outrageous price I headed...
• weekender Z beds for sale..Re: Seat cover recommedations.. also Z beds
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 02:24:51 EDT
  ...Anybody have > any experiences they want share? Am I just better finding a used bed. My > local > places don't have any so it...
• Overhead cabinet door
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:06:37 -0500
  ...I pulled the A/C out a few weeks ago to create more storage space, but haven't had any luck finding a door...
• Re: Vanagon List vs. Vanagon Owner's Group on Facebook
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:44:59 -0400
  ...It definitely is a great way to keep in touch with > high-school and college friends. > For fact-finding missions; however, it definitely has...
• Re: bumper build - end cap attempt
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 3 Aug 2013 15:56:07 -0400
  ...I was making things up as I went along, and that means >finding mistakes after some work has been done :) > >http://shufti.wordpress.com...
• Traveling from Oregon to Land of the Giants
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:50:31 +0000
  ...I had a few concerns that I might have trouble finding camping sites along the way. Should I be making reservations or are there...
• Aux Battery Suggestions for under Drivers seat
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:12:33 -0400
  I know this topic has been beaten to death as much as the silver socket thingy but I’m finding lots of conflicting information...
• replacing brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 14:59:15 -0400
  ...I'm finding rust in other parts of the system and I'm thinking of replacing with all new lines. -- Mark 1990 Westy (2...
• the blinking light
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Jul 1994 10:48:58 -0400
  ...I think the level must have been the trigger although i recall checking and finding it was up to max in the relevant tank...
• Re: Vanagon plea from western Belize...
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 07 Dec 1996 16:44:04 -0400
  ...They destroy indigenous cultures. > >Coyote This is a VW list, are we to start finding out what a person belives in before we help...
• extra seating
  Historical mailing list - Tom Bielavitz
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 11:11:56 PST
  ...I'm interested in finding out which models come with the extra, rear-facing seats. Is it because the Vanagon is a Wolsburg, or...
• Re: Back from Germany - No more Westfalia Campers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 07:40:02 -0700
  ...Did you rent the Westfalia? If so who and where? Did you have trouble finding places to camp or was it easy? Todd Francis
• Off topic request
  Historical mailing list - John Dorn
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 16:02:51 -0400
  Hello all, Sorry this is not a specific vanagon question but I am having trouble finding an answer. Does anyone know "a good way...
• FS:Vanagon Speedo/Tach/Clock Cluster
  Historical mailing list - Dave Christensen
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 15:49:58 -0700
  Hey all -- bought this from from Ron back in the fall, haven't gotten around to finding the conversion box for my diesel and...
• Re: How to find coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 15:30:48 -0700
  ...can add to "stain" the leak or any other ways of > > finding a coolant leak? > > > > Paul Borghese _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer...
• Re: Wives and Finances :>)
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 12:01:43 -1000
  ...It's finding the buyer that may be hard but then again you never know... Mick Hilo, Hawaii [text/html]
• Re: Finding TDC (dumb question?)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 14:52:11 -0600
  >I'm led to believe that you are new to the 81 You are correct, sir. And thanks a ton for all the tips...
• Mexico questions: Morelia, Patzcuaro, Hidalgo, Tuxpan and Cuernavaca
  Historical mailing list - Deanna Scoggin Torra
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 10:46:42 -0800
  ...I can't find anything under $150 (!) in Morelia, so I'm considering camping in Patzcuaro, or finding a hotel in Hidalgo or Tuxpan...
• Re: VW emblem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 May 2003 09:59:59 -0700
  ...13 -0400 Robert Prouse <rob@PROUSE.ORG> writes: > I had trouble finding a used one, there aren't too many Westy's > around > here...
• Re: Who knows Terry Kay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 09:59:53 -0500
  ...Who knows Terry Kay Does someone can help me in finding Terry Kay; the email adress on its Vanagon Upgrades do not seems to...
• Re: Vanagon mechanic in Albuquerque
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 15:09:20 -0600
  ...Bob On Jun 2, 2011, at 10:25 AM, William wrote: > I am having a hard time finding a mechanic in ABQ who is...
• Re: Propane quick release parts for heater
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:47:35 -0600
  >The only issue I am running into is finding the proper fitting. I > found a quick release at the local gas place and it...
• Re: "Kicking Out Window" Removal Technique
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:49:55 -0700
  ...Robert, what are your findings ,here. Does a locking strip make kicking more difficult?
• Re: WBX-6 - Xmas wishlist
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 06:10:05 -0700
  finding parts for this would be tough in years to come. the engine was avaialble on the Samba about three months ago out of...
• Re: Gasoline -
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Wed, 28 May 2008 11:18:42 -0700
  ...We are using oil at a rate faster than we are finding and that equation isn't going to change I am afraid. The...
• Re: Help troubleshoot my instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:27:37 -0800
  ...So frustrating! Do you think that finding a cluster from an actual '86 van would make any difference? ...both the ones I've been...
• Re: OH Dear, OH Deer: I got a call from Mel the Ins Co Guy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 13:31:09 -0800
  ...If you are so sure of the value than you shouldn't have any problem finding a direct replacement in the same condition, buying...
• Re: Electrical short, need advice...
  Historical mailing list - Brian Kelly
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 21:38:21 EDT
  ...My > > electrical skills and knowledge are nill. > > > > Can one of you electricle gurus give me some pointers > > to finding out where the problem exists...
• Re: Smelly rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Mon, 7 Oct 2019 08:01:50 -0400
  ...By pressurizing the system while cold, the leaks will collect and not immediately evaporate, giving you a better chance of finding them. -Alex, who...
• Re: Vanagons are too cool?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:04:06 -0400
  ...Soon he pointed to his teenage son waiting in their vehicle and said the son had been asking about finding one for a while...
• Re: AAZ diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 08:39:28 -0700
  ...I think it's yahoo but > > haven't had any luck finding it. > > > Yup. Yahoo: > > http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Diesel-Vanagon/ > > -- Casey
• Re: Vanagon 2.1 Suddenly Dies- Need Help
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:41:05 -0400
  ...I believe you'll be finding more and more as the fatiguing solder continues to get worse and worse. It's the directly time...
• RE: crank bearing removal
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 13:15:14 EST
  ...A job like getting the bearing off the crank is a way of finding nice-to-work-with, appropriately priced experts for the times...
• Re: Yokohama 370s
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 09:33:39 -0400
  ...I've searched all over >http://www.tirerack.com with no luck in finding the Y370 mentioned >anywhere. Can >you help me? >Larry > Sorry...
• Re: kenflaming
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 19:52:47 EST
  ...I think all of us would feel a lot less confident about finding parts and information if it weren't for the entepreneurs and...
• Re: Looking to buy in Maryland
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 18:32:50 -0400
  as a marylander myself, i feel no qualms about saying maryland sucks when it comes to finding good deals on solid vanagons... if you...
• Any Members in France: Tous membres en France
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 10:59:30 -0300
  ...I am looking for some help finding sources in France. If you could please contact me, I would be very appreciative. Thank you. Malcolm...
• Re: degree of failure (HG)
  Historical mailing list - �ѻ� Tim Crooks
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 17:46:47 -0500
  ...You may be delighted or disappointed, but it is worth finding out. -- ���� �ϼ���, (Work hard, but don't kill yourself at it) [Korean Proverb...
• Re: Costco Tires?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 16:46:03 -0800
  ...On Tue, 14 Nov 2000, James Lipman wrote: > Has anyone tried the Kirkland brand tire? I'm having a > hard time finding the Michelins....
• Re: bus depot
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 19:10:19 -0800
  ...you try and smear the name of a reputable company to thousands before finding out the truth first. Why do you even care? It...
• Re: Re-wiring doors (power windows, etc)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 13:49:36 -0400
  ...I am assuming that >finding wire that matches the color scheme of the stock wiring will not be >difficult.... Bwaw-ha-ha-ha..... Sorry...
• Re: [WetWesties] Westy canvas attachment
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:16:23 -0800
  ...Little screws for the pop top hold down strips That's good to know, others have had a problem finding screws just the right...
• Re: Another portable hot water on demand system
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:05:33 -0400
  ...Having trouble finding the exact product >though. Anyone have any ideas on where to look? Marine stores... -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws...
• Re: Van stalled out today.
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sat, 21 May 2005 12:21:31 -0400
  ...Failing those checks finding the problem, it's back to finding which item you are missing - fuel, air or spark... Don in Reidsville, NC...
• Re: Fuel sending unit question.
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:34:47 -0400
  ...I assume soapy water and mouth air pressure with the other holes plugged is good for finding leaks? Thanks as always, Alex
• Re: Finding a short
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 13 Jul 2019 08:55:32 -0400
  What Alex said. You have an open ground on the house battery. As soon as you connect a load to it the positive terminal...
• Re: Front top shock bushing needed PN# 251-411-130
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:05:38 -0400
  ...T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello folks, > > I need help finding a bushing for the top of the front shocks. > I recently had...
• Re: 86 cabinet cad
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Sun, 11 Jan 2015 21:08:12 -0600
  ...to add the cushion tee trim to and it's tough finding the right shade. Just curious. Thanks. Abel. On Jan 11, 2015 9...
• Oil-fill tube needed 82' 1.6 diesel NA
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:04:34 -0400
  I am having trouble finding the plastic oil filler tube for a 1.6 diesel na 1982. This dip stick tube goes from tag...
• 91 Camper Dash Chirping noise in turn.
  Historical mailing list - gneiss9
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:44:44 -0600
  Can anyone guide me in finding what sounds like a chirping noise from the dash/grill area when cornering at highway speeds? This pronounced...
• Re: manual
  Historical mailing list - Nancy E. Dodge
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 08:06:18 -0700
  ...didn't have it in the glove box, and I'm finding I need this little book more and more as this is my...
• Propain in the neck
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Dower
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 16:29:05 -0500 (EST)
  ...I had no luck finding a replacement valve around here. If anyone has any suggestions I would be very greatful. Tanks a lot! -Mike...