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Re: 2.2 ltr wasserboxers. Comments welcome??
Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
Sat, 2 Nov 2002 14:18:58 -0500
> to the stock Vanagon. No wiring to deal with like in the Subaru conv., and it's a new motor, not a salvage. Are...
Re: Yokohama 370 LT opinions
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Wed, 12 Feb 2003 08:33:44 -0800
When I asked the question at Costco, he said the Kirkland 195/75-14s were made by BF Goodrich. Dana Jay L Snyder wrote...
Tire rotation
Historical mailing list - Germain
Tue, 15 Jun 2004 23:06:13 -0400
Hi Volks For a standard Westy 2WD, do you do tire rotation with the spare or not? I have Michelin LTX. Is this kind...
Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:13:57 -0700
...Nankang LTR ( Les Schwab) Load range D 1875lbs at 65 185-14 54psi all corners. Winter> Hakapelita on rear at 58psi. Don Hanson
Re: Nice Westy in Kentucky
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:18:39 -0500
...Mark A Kippert <vanagon@KIPPERT.COM <lt%3Bvanagon@KIPPERT.COM> > > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Sent: Sat, Nov 21, 2009 8:06...
Re: VW Van Profiling-plates
Historical mailing list - John C...
Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:51:21 -0700
...Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM <lt%3Bdoug.alcock@GMAIL.COM> > > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Sent: Mon, Jan 10, 2011 11...
Tire Size?
Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
Tue, 24 Mar 1998 00:02:38 EST
...SIDEWALL POLYESTER 2 TREAD POLYESTER 2 + STEEL 2 LT19575R14 LOAD RANGE D MAX LOAD SINGLE 775KG (1710 LBS) AT 450 KPA (65 PSI) COLD...
Uniroyal Laredo tire
Historical mailing list - =David--M=
Wed, 19 Apr 2000 23:38:41 -0400
...I was steered toward a LT 195/75/R14 >Uniroyal >Laredo AWP load range C tire by John at TireNet. Will this tire work...
Re: Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16"
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:18:46 -0400
...The LTXs were purchased in Jan 2015, but I do not recall if they used Evertread. However, like the X-Ice, I find them...
Re: Yokohama 370 LT opinions
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 12 Feb 2003 08:47:34 -0500
...Yokohama 370 LT opinions Jay L Snyder wrote: > Get thee to a Costco. Best of the" inexpensive" tires. Kirklands rule! > If you can still...
Re: Volkswagen / Steyr Noriker 4x4
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 4 Jan 2004 12:36:48 -0800
The LT headlights and grille are different than the Vanagon. The LT is a much bigger vehicle. Mirrors are the same though! David Marshall...
Was Fridge Insulation Redo?-now how about insulation for the top of the engine hatch area
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:36:55 -0400
...neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Thu, Aug 19, 2010 8:04 pm Subject: Re: Fridge Insulation...
Re: '87 Vanagon Camper for sale at auction
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sun, 29 Nov 2020 13:44:36 -0800
...BenT Mod > On Nov 29, 2020, at 12:18 PM, Gordon Wildermuth <wildermu@ltis.net> wrote: > > Is it permissible to post a Vanagon for...
Re: Ltd. slip rear diff.
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 18 Oct 95 19:36:06 CDT
On Wed, 18 Oct 1995 12:23:10 -0400 <SyncroHead@aol.com> said: >What issue of HOT VWs magazine, please? and i buggered it...
Tire Questions
Historical mailing list
Thu, 1 Aug 1996 21:44:13 PST
...I've found LT 185/14 8 ply tires, will these work on my Vanagon? 3. Where are the Vanagon archives located? Thanks Justin
Re: Yokohama Y356D
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Sat, 24 Jun 2000 15:19:37 -0500
> << Anybody running the Yokohama Y356D LT195-75R 14? And if so, satisfied? >> > I did; they suck. Can you tell us a little more? What...
Re: GoWesty wheel / tire package
Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
Sat, 11 Oct 2003 13:53:11 -0700
...He told me that the only tire recommended by Michelin for Vanagons is the �LTX MX� LT 195/75R 14 (load rating C). This...
LTX M/S impressions
Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
Wed, 15 Oct 2003 23:36:37 -0500
Hi, For anyone considering the 195/75R14 Michelin LTX M/S tires, here are my impressions. Pro: The LTX M/S are quiet and...
Re: What will you all be driving 15 years from now
Historical mailing list
Sat, 13 Dec 2003 11:24:49 EST
...dont know where you think the VW LT series comes into this.. the LT's are VW, the Sprinters are Mercedes.. chris
Re: start bringing VW LT's in :)
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Fri, 27 Jan 2006 11:17:00 -0600
...A common subject on this list are VW Commercials ( Pritsche, Doka, Panel, and LT24-28 Campers) plus various TurboDiesel vehicles which VW of A...
Re: Sumitomo tires?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:45:15 -0700
...Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sat, Oct 22, 2011 8:13 pm Subject: Sumitomo...
Re: LTX Tire Pressure
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Wed, 8 Oct 2003 17:16:32 -0700
...51 -0700 From: Sean Garrett <SEAN.GARRETT@ASU.EDU> Subject: Re: LTX Tire Pressure "Flame suit on" Tire manufacturers (or resellers) do not give...
Re: Volkswagen / Steyr Noriker 4x4
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Sun, 4 Jan 2004 21:25:32 +0000
...Sun, 4 Jan 2004 12:36:48 -0800 > >The LT headlights and grille are different than the Vanagon. The LT is a >much bigger...
Re: 14" or 15" wheels?
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sun, 5 Jan 2003 18:01:41 EST
...Although many SUV's use LT (light truck) tires, they don't all do. A Vanagon requires the stronger sidewalls of load rated tires...
Re: [WetWesties] Beautiful white 1990 westy camper in Bellevue...
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 9 Jun 2014 18:32:19 -0500
...Those are LT 27x8.5x14 > Load Range C 6PR light truck tires. That size has been proven on many > vans including hundreds of Syncro...
Re: Transaxle tool
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 16:12:01 -0600
...arial; COLOR: #000000">On 01/15/14, <SPAN>Ben<syncro@GMAIL.COM></SPAN> wrote:</SPAN><DIV> </DIV><DIV style="FONT-SIZE...
Re: (NVC) Any other LT owners on the List?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:59:56 -0800
...bought from Ebay is a genuine NEW part for my '76 LT35. > Who would have guessed that someone was still keeping a NOS 30...
Re: Looking for 15" wheels experience
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Wed, 15 Oct 2003 19:23:23 -0700
...Currently running Michelin LTX M&S 215/75R15 tires. Comments: - Lost 5-10% engine performance on going to a larger diameter tire - Speedo error...
Re: Oh no, not tires again
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 19:25:23 -0400
> >From the manufacturer? Or from Green + Ross? Green + Ross > >My Yokohama LT 195/75R14 C tires are guaranteed and I have the paper work...
Re: Yokahama vs Michelin
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Mon, 9 Oct 2000 12:38:34 -0400
Mark Ingalls wrote: > >From Sears I can get Yoko Y370 LT 195/75 R14 for $70 US. I'd be very surprised if Sears...
FS VW LT-28 $2500 in San Antonio, TX
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Fri, 29 Mar 2002 07:16:51 -0800
rumour has it that it has a plastic windshield. Cant register in any state unless you replace it. pig-dog ugly, slow, no parts...
Re: Tire sales-people (rant + info .... long)
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 11:51:49 -0800
...Rob becida@comcast.net At 11/9/2008 10:47 AM, Larry Chase wrote: >Neil, > >I'm a big Fan of the Michelin LTX...
Re: Friday Toyota Sienna camper
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:08:30 -0500
...family:arial;color:#000000;">On 10/28/16, <span>Stephen Grisanti<bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM></span> wrote:</span><div> </div><div style...
Re: Tire Size for 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Mon, 19 May 2008 14:10:09 -0400
...Tire Size for 84 Westy I am currently driving on LT 195 75 R14 tires. My speedometer is off by A long shot. I...
Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report - Are LT Tires really safer?
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 07:08:57 -0700
...Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report - Are LT Tires really safer? DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 571 [Docket No. NHTSA...
Re: ok, now a tire question
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 15 Jun 2014 11:05:32 -0500
...I see they have the 106Q load rating I'm after as well. > Or 205R14 with 109Q! > > Jason > 1990 LT31 Florida > 1983 Westy > > > On...
Re: What years diesels?
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Mon, 15 Mar 1999 20:39:51 +0100
...The LT is not offered in the US either, and the diesel Eurovans are non-US too. PerL 88 Syncro (gas)
Re: Recall on LT Tires
Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
Tue, 3 Jul 2007 15:54:41 -0400
...Recall on LT Tires On 7/3/07, Sam Conant <samcvt@comcast.net> wrote: Well, if anyone is really curious, there was a photo...
Re: [vanagon] FS: '93 LT 28 Diesel Westfalia on samba in Oregon
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 16 May 2007 14:44:14 -0700
...Any LT less than 25 years old is not eligible for import into > the > USA. Remember, just because it is registered doesn't make...
Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Sep 2005 - Special issue (#2005-772)
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Wed, 21 Sep 2005 08:19:23 -0400
...1435 lbs > > > > I believe the minimum acceptable specs for a Vanagon are: > > > > Light Truck (LT) Tire > > - Load Index 97 > > - Max Load 1580 > > - Load Range...
Sears Michelins on sale
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Mon, 1 Nov 2004 18:47:03 -0700
Sears has their XC LT4 Michelin on sale f or 4 days. Exact same specs as below. Size 225/70SR14 is 76.49 if...
6V - 12V
Historical mailing list - Wouter de Waal
Tue, 7 Feb 1995 11:24:08 +0200 (SAT)
...But the best solution, methinks, is to use a switchmode PSU based on a Linear Technologies LT1070(?) requlator. This should give you 12V at...
Re: FS: Rare VW LT28 van $4000 in san antonio, tx
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Mon, 28 May 2001 18:19:09 -1000
...Rare VW LT28 van $4000 in san antonio, tx > In a message dated 5/28/01 8:02:37 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > jwalker17...
Re: 80 d Thermostat rocks
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Fri, 13 Sep 2002 02:30:35 +0000
<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P><BR> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV><< Does this mean my pressure cap needs to be replaced...
Re: Tire size
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:18:09 -0400
>>... tire size 27 X 8.50 R14 LT ..which is a GREAT 14 inch vanagon tire size. << Not recommended for stock steelies which are...
Best Tires for 85 Westy?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 28 Apr 1996 22:09:11 -0700
...I replaced some aging pasenger tires with UniRoyal LT light truck tires (6ply), but of course they ride like a truck. Best, Bill Lund
Re: Ltd. slip rear diff.
Historical mailing list
Wed, 18 Oct 1995 01:18:35 -0400
Joel, do you know what brand of diff he uses?Is it a modified Detroit locker or a porsche unit from a 911?I...
Re: Camping In My Westy!
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Tue, 1 May 2012 15:47:45 -0500
...12px">On 04/30/12, <SPAN>fonman4277@comcast.net<fonman4277@COMCAST.NET></SPAN> wrote:</SPAN><DIV> </DIV><DIV style="FONT-FAMILY...
Re: T3 (Vanagon) tires
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:10:03 -0400
The problem is finding any LT tire available anywhere by any manufacturer to fit the stock 14" rims on your '86. Lately, they're...
Re: Just spent 2 days in a VW LT Florida!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 5 Jun 2012 18:13:21 -0700
...Just spent 2 days in a VW LT Florida! Hello list! I am currently travelling in Germany with my wife and 2 kids. I...
Re: Safety opinion tires
Historical mailing list - Jason
Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:30:01 +0200
...The VW LT I am currently driving wears Goodyear vector 195r14c 106Q! They handle the weight of this pig very well. 14c seems to...
Re: odometer tires speed error
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Sun, 18 Apr 1999 07:03:59 -0400
Conversion to 15" rims and 205/75/15 Bridgestone 689 LT on 91 auto Westy. These measure just under 27" diameter as best can...
K&N Part Number?
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 16 Mar 2001 09:21:20 -0800
...Does anyone have it handy? (1.9 ltr. Wasserboxer.) Thx. Jim
Re: michelin discontinues xl
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Fri, 25 Jul 2003 02:48:25 -0500
Michelin LTX 197/75R14 or Angilis 205/70R14 are both good. I have Michelin MXT 205/70R14 on my Syncro, but these are no...
Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Fri, 8 Dec 2006 18:20:51 -0600
I just wanted to say that i love love love my Michelin LTX 195 75 14s that I bought from Costco. Never had a...
Re: [vanagon] FS: '93 LT 28 Diesel Westfalia on samba in Oregon
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 16 May 2007 16:43:46 -0700
On 5/16/07, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > VIN = ZVW12345612341234 > > Sure it is...... > "I see nothing. I know nothing, Commandant." BenT ps...
RE: Extra long, or Vanalong
Historical mailing list
Thu, 01 Aug 1996 15:13:06 +0300
The VW LT is the big brother of the Vanagon and all sizes are extended by 10-20 %. But in fact, it is an...
Re: Fast Forward LT mirrors
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:43:28 -0800
...Fast Forward LT mirrors > Chris, > > No, the mirrors I got FF are a perfect fit on both the top and bottom. I > just trying...
Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 29 Nov 2016 10:44:14 -0800
.... or the 205/65R15 Michelin Defender LTX M&S ? It has a very good UTQG rating but sidewall may not be as stiff as...
Re: Tire Pressure - Hankook RA08 185R14C
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 1 Sep 2012 17:23:00 -0700
I have never seen a Vanagon door sticker that mentioned "C load rated, or LT etc". The door stickers varied quite a bit over...