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• Re: Clamshell mod
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 13:52:06 -0600
  ...by the way, the spare tire is now stowed in the clamshell with > some > mods to that to accommodate the larger wheel/tire set...
• Re: Should engine mount move this much? (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:16:46 -0700
  ...tranny, > (many, many times!) measured how large the gap was between PS bracket > and carrier arm, (too large by 5/8") made up a...
• Rear Seat Re-installation question.
  Historical mailing list - Harry Rosenblum
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:54:59 -0400
  So I took the rear Z-bed out of my 1990 L to fit a large cabinet in the back for transport. I had...
• Re: Everyone OK? Hurricane Charley
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 05:34:01 -0700
  ...The two very large, old pine trees in my front yard both came down but fell away from the house and across the street...
• Re: Projektzwo Fog Light Lenses
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:42:48 -0800
  ...1) large for Hella is > > really > > large; and, 2) Projektzwo owns the rights to the lens and any order > would > > have to go through...
• About Oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  14 Nov 1996 13:02:11 -0800
  ...A quick check showed that the large Fram PH8A (Ford 2.3 liter) would fit the mounting of BMW 4 cylinder cars. Larger filters...
• Re: Using larger pistons in a 2.1 to make it a 2.2
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 21 May 2003 20:31:37 -0700
  ...I am currently building an engine using the larger pistons (and corresponding cylinders you purchase with them), but honestly don't have much (ahem...
• Re: [NVC} Personal Servers on a home PC
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:25:27 -0700
  ...I have for some time wanted to be able to send large files several gigabytes in size over the Internet but due to the...
• Westy: Convenient Mount for Large Computer Display
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 09:57:57 -0700
  I'm working more on the road now, so I needed a way to conveniently use a large computer display in my Westy. I...
• Need to Cool Off
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 12:22:46 -0700
  We have a large swamp cooler on our roof it uses a 3/4 hp motor and has a large cage to blow air...
• Re: CV joint lifespan?
  Historical mailing list
  07 Jan 97 13:17:02 PST
  ...the posibility of grinding out the races to a larger size and > using larger balls. Todd Good point. The set-up to re-machine...
• New stock fuel tank problems
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Mon, 2 Oct 2000 11:04:30 -0400
  ...Bought the square filter, and the flow on it shows small line from the tank, large to pump. What is the stock set up...
• Off to Transporterfest...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Sep 1995 06:26:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...today....Transporterfest... Brookfield Orchards, Rt 9, Brookfield, MA. LiMBO/NEATO sponsored.. Largest NE gathering of EuroVans! (mine....then again, my driveway holds that honor...
• Vanagon questions
  Historical mailing list - JanetDA
  Wed, 14 May 1997 19:01:19 -0700
  ...Does anyone make aftermarket cams or larger diplacement kits for the waterboxers? TIA DrRufo
• Re: 85 westie FS East Tennessee
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Aug 1998 16:10:24 EDT
  Humm "autotrans pump" is that anywhere near the timing belt? :) Ken Wilford John 3:16 PS Put those rather large rocks down OK I...
• Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 14:53:31 PST
  My 84 has an engine compartment bleeder valve that bleeds between the 2 large hoses on the forward fire wall. Walt Spak wnsopc3@3rdm...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock Extension
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 20:07:44 -0700
  Make your own. Large turnbuckle, eye on one end, hook on the other, $2.50 at Lowe's/Home Depot. Pictures available if you...
• (NVC) Scion xB
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 11:32:46 -0700
  Has anyone looked at the Toyota Scion xB, The boxy one, available only in California for now, I believe? Is it larger than the...
• Re: where can I find more about this? Syncro plow mount
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 11:31:14 -0500
  The mirrors you are asking about are "LT" mirrors - those used on the large LT series trucks that VW has made. Michael
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 07:26:16 -0700
  ...large, medium and small sizes > crimping tool with an assortment of spade and ring terminal connectors > electrical tape, rescue tape, duct tape > large, medium...
• Re: Fuel filters
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 09:59:36 -0500
  ...The small filter upstream of the pump located between the tank and the pump is actually a screen intended to keep larger junk out...
• Re: 2006 Sprinter custom built "Westy" photos
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:50:59 -0700
  ...You can see we borrowed plenty of ideas from his > Vanagon, and changed things to suit his requirements. > > We added a large indoor garage...
• Ferry me across the Mercy
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 19:23:59 -0400
  ...The far side (western side) has a large campground at the dock (yes, I decided to camp there.) I know there still are a...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 16:02:26 -0700
  ...On 7/1/2013 1:48 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > why the exclamation mark after Turkey? > > It is the world's 15th largest GDP...
• Re: Mercedes Camper
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 09:21:13 -0500
  ...Mercedes Camper > Per Lindgren wrote: > > > It doesn't have > > any larger wheels than the 4x2 models (195/70R15), > > I have a little to add...
• Re: Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 07:26:00 -0700
  ...In that case, you should allow yourself a bit of slop by adjusting it to the larger figure. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:20:54 -0800
  Stan, some of us have the later model Vanagons with the much larger single piston in the calipers. The "C" clamp is very useful...
• Re: Bosch metal fuel filter - made for same or different fuel line diameters?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 22:04:53 -0400
  Todd, Some (most) early Vanagons came with the small 'prefilter', some later ones came with both, or just the large metal one. The large...
• Re: Max tire diameter for Carat
  Historical mailing list - Gary Schreiber
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 16:53:53 -0500
  ...Max tire diameter for Carat > > > Hi all, > > What's the largest tire you can cram in a Carat wheel well? Carat's > have shorter...
• Re: New brakes and pedal question
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 23:55:23 -0400
  ...This will be further enhanced by the larger rotor diameter and the larger brake pad surface. With disc brakes there should almost no piston...
• Re: slightly incorrect coolant hose, will it be ok?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 18:42:22 -0500
  ...Ok, so maybe I've whined now and then... : ) Mark Ingalls 85 GL _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail...
• Bumper end cap how to?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 15:45:03 -0800
  ...how to for the front bumper end caps? I can't seem to figure out how to get to the large carriage bolt out...
• Re: shipping large items greyhound BAD IDEA
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:47:08 -0800
  There's a couple of homeless guys using it for a couch right outside the bus station in Omaha. -- Cya, Robert '87 & '86 2...
• good vanagon scrapyards that ship?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 15:32:29 -0400
  Hi, I was wondering if anybody has any recommendations for scrapyards (anywhere in the country) that have an unusually large selection of vans? (Looking...
• 90 Westphalias FS SF
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 12:52:09 -0800
  ...1990 Westfalia 29.5 k miles, mint, warr., $21,000 510 525 8348 1990 syncro Westfalia, large tires, 66k miles, $24,000 415 381...
• Re: Custom Sleeping Bags for Westys
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 4 May 2001 23:07:22 -0500
  ...They have a large selection of sleeping bags. I think a double wide bag would work for you. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 74 Westy (Clementine) 85 GL
• Re: Muffler Strap
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 14:26:44 EST
  ...Just like large hose clamps and you can get them at a home center store in the heating/plumbing section. [text/html]
• simple-minded like me?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 14:17:21 -0700
  ...It's a large file so you may want to save it first. http://www.engr.uconn.edu/~jobrien/snowtowcar.wmv Dan Haydon 91...
• Re: stupid electrical question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:14:53 -0800
  ...5v at wiper Most likely a bad/corroded connection causing the large voltage drop. Check the ground connection at the wiper motor, then the...
• more ???? Re: Diesel alternator
  Historical mailing list - andrew swingler
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 13:40:36 -0800
  ...That being said putting in a larger alternator will not increase your charging rate unless you run a larger cable direct from the alternator...
• WBX big valve heads and flow bench results
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 22:14:36 -0400
  ...I decided to try a set of larger valves and larger harder valve seats. After all the work to get larger valves and seats...
• Need Help with a Stereo Upgrade for Power Window 89 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 12:50:59 -0700
  ...A thought to replace the rear stock speakers that in the air conditioning top housing with larger speakers, just don�t know how large...
• Re: shipping large items greyhound BAD IDEA
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:33:41 -0600
  ...shipping large items greyhound BAD IDEA In a message dated 2/25/2012 7:56:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: Rebuild, Replace, or Start From Scratch? (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 22:03:14 -0500
  James, Prior to doing anything that requires a large monetary outlay, try changing the oil, and use 20/50. Yep, she has a lot...
• Re: Cutting down spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 10:34:35 -0500
  ...The larger spark gives a better burn, but make the engine run quite a bit hotter. You'll probably notice a difference at higher...
• Re: Larger Size Windshield Wipers?
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 11:34:39 -0800
  ...can it accept a larger wiper too, or is it at the max already? j/c I have 20" & 19" on the front too...
• Re: [vanagon] whats the biggest 16" tire you can run on a 2wd vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 22:01:47 -0700
  ...i buy tires... > basically i am trying to see what the largest 16" tire i can run on a 2wd > vanagon without rubbing.. the...
• Re: Gas mileage query for bostig converts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:36:45 -0500
  ...or something >>> larger? >>> I'm getting around 15mpg, city driving, right now and wondering how >>> much savings can be realized with larger rims. >>> >>> Cheers...
• LT-28 highroof camper...was Re: BIG VW Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 12:33:01 EST
  ...Very > nice, but also very different and very large. Check out this on eHay > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIQUE-1976-VW-EXTRA-LARGE...
• 15" Tire Rack Steel Mercedes wheel for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 18:00:31 -0700
  ...The offset is a little large for 2WD Vanagons though fine for Syncros. This means 2WD Vanagons will need spacers up front and possibly...
• Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Wed, 28 May 2008 13:24:38 -0600
  ...You get our raw synthetic crude and we get stuck with toxic tailing "ponds" and open pit mines so large you can see them...
• Use These Spring Clamp Pliers?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 16:29:10 -0700
  ...In tackling the cooling system of my '88 Westy (WBX), I did what I "shouldn't" by using a large set of adjustable pliers...
• Re: Thanks again! Fuel pump repair (longish)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 13:58:15 EDT
  ...had a filter before the pump and later models added the >large >metal filter after? I wouldn't drive without a filter before the...
• Re: Head gasket replacement: how much?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 12:44:35 -0600
  ...The 2.1 also uses a larger throttle >body and of course a better exhaust. > >The 1.9L fuel injection and ignition supports the...
• Re: 85 Steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 14:31:05 +0000
  ...The non-power steering models are larger diameter (more leverage). I swapped a smaller one onto my non-power steering 84'. David Wilhite 84...
• Re: Coolant pipe connection
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:13:28 -0400
  ...If what's left isn't turned down (sanded down, maybe) it'll end up being larger than the metal nipple on the crossover...
• FYI has some one been co opted
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:08:49 -0700
  dear list members suddenly today i have begun receiving large amounts of spam with messages of salvation ... i have been reporting to gmail as...
• Replaced oil line on engine this last week. Large leak. I also repaired my water pick that was not putting out pressure . Good times. Bill Witz 84 Westy 1.8 T
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:40:18 -0800
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• Re: lower ball jpoint install
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:30:17 -0500
  ...Don't forget the large circlip. A machine shop will do this for very little, usually while u wait. Alan Felder Austin TX 82...
• Vanagon Westy Mud Flap
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Sep 1996 06:17:27 -0400
  Fellow Westy owner (82 AC Westy) here in Augusta needs a replacement for the large rubber mudflap that protects the propane bottle. Thanks. Post...