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• April HMN adds.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Apr 1996 17:52:28 -0500
  ...resto, $2600 (314)524-6000 MO '64 deluxe, sunroof, 1776cc, 12V, lowered, safaris, $6500 (704)324-4167, (704)324-0189, (800)849-3360 x...
• Re: KEP/Group Response
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 13:18:17 -0700
  ...Bonus on the Syncros is that the lowered engine _may_ not need their modified air intake plenum, the 2WD vans need to keep the...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 13:20:23 -0400
  ...301-765-0812. '67 Beetle, very beautiful, white/black interior, Billett dashboard, lowered suspension, alloys, $4700 obo. 703-425-8012. Sean Bartnik Fairfax, VA...
• '78 WESTY raffle chances 1 IN 22 !!!
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 16 May 1998 18:43:50 -0400
  ...I'd like to see those chances lowered a bit with the resultant increase in donations. Anyway if you haven't entered, or if...
• Re: Sears disaster- LONG
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 May 2001 23:11:07 EDT
  ...van is being held up by the drivers door!!! the idiot lowered my van with the driver's door open, and it got caught...
• Re: Clutch Judder
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 20:56:07 -0600
  ...the tranny, I only loosened the front mount center > bolt then lowered the engine and trans and pulled the engine out the > rear. I...
• Re: battery questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 13:36:53 EST
  ...What I meant is that our standards are being lowered by WalMart and Sears, and then don't get me started on the myth...
• Re: Getting a Handle on the Handling of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:35:46 -0700
  ...It had the factory lowered suspension. I put the KYB shocks on. When I went into a curve, the van would lean. If I...
• Tires... Difference between LT and Passenger
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 12:02:31 -0500
  ...rough ride. By comparison, I also have a '92 Jetta GLi. Lowered higher rate springs, Bilstein Sports, and plastic suspension bushings...and much lower...
• Re: Max tire size
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:36:24 -0800
  ...Generally 28" tall will fit without problems unless you are running a weird wheel or have lowered the vehicle. On my Syncro, stock ride...
• Lowering A/C cabinet in a Westy easier than bus ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 17:58:46 -0400
  ...Can anyone who has lowered their A/C cabinet in their Westy confirm this ? Thanks Trying to be cool Dave L.
• Re: convertible westy?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 21:21:25 -0600
  ...Once the windows are lowered the top half of the vehicle, minus the windshield, is gone. The difference between this and a sunroof is...
• Re: Making of a Vanagon - Now New T3
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 16:18:11 -0500
  ...I've lowered my standards enough that I don't care what van VW uses I'd like to see another Westfalia sold here...
• Re: rear seat hinges
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:31:47 -0700
  ...Means raising the engine cover so >>> I need the hinges that lift the rear seat when the seat back is >>> lowered to make it...
• Cigarette Lighter
  Historical mailing list - vw woody
  Wed, 9 Apr 2014 11:51:40 -0500
  ...I have the instrument panel exposed, stereo out, glove box out , and fuse box lowered , and I can't find any loose connections. Thank...
• Re: Replacing Engine System Fluids
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 14:13:12 -0500
  ...The other (and primary) issue is that brake fluid gets *hot* and its boiling point is drastically lowered by moisture. If it boils, i...
• Samba ad response
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:37:31 -0500
  ...86 Weekender Camper FS- price lowered Price: 1695.00 at: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=837510 and sent the following...
• Re: Unorthodox Inst. Cluster Electrical Question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:59:58 -0400
  ...WBX temp gauge mounts in the cluster, would > the stabilized (and lowered?) voltage help my Hastings gauge read more > accurately? Seems pretty straight ahead...
• Re: camper fit in garage?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Fri, 14 Jul 1995 09:14:06 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I've found I can get it lowered by 2" easy that way, and if you have a portable electric compressor, it only takes...
• FS: 86 Vanagon GL with extra cooling vent in block
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 06:23:41 -0400
  ...stuff you're asking for - somebody help me move this - please! Lowered price(again), someone with time has got to be able to part...
• Re: Lowering kit?
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:16:01 -0700
  ...Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:08:32 -0700 Perhaps you could have the floor lowered? Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "joseph Trussell" <joetruss@HOTMAIL...
• '87 syncro + electrical problems: no power windows, wipers, headlights, etc.
  Historical mailing list - john russell
  Tue, 3 Sep 2013 12:07:44 -0700
  ...to the top of the radio and locate power supply. * also lowered the glove box all the way to get access from passenger side...
• Re: Shock Absorbers, '90 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 11:20:37 -0400
  ...when I replace the springs (I've got the new Boge lowered springs from Bus Depot waiting to be installed). Dave 90 Westy At...
• Re: Any tips on the last inch transmission mounting?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 14 May 2011 16:47:38 -0700
  ...Does that indicate a complete miss or that the rounded front of the shaft is entering the hole? Engine front is lowered so the...
• Re: Wheel spacing Question II
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 05:52:04 +0000
  ...install on my 71 Bus that is lowered or 56 single cab that is >Very lowered with disc brakes and 5x112 bolt pattern adapted...
• Re: Toasters....are vanagons like them?
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 18:46:27 -0800
  ...Full > Chrome, > lowered, fully automatic, woven cord, bakelite plug, waay vintage...Ebay > 150419155730 will get you one in fine fettle. I have Mom's...
• Re: german vanagons accessories
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 20:59:22 -0400
  ...Can they? I also noticed that many vans were lowered without a camber problem. Particularly the rear. When I put weight in mine the...
• Re: My overflow tank is full of oil!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:24:11 -0500
  ...When I lowered the hose I left about 1/8 cup > > > flow out and all blue. Opened the expansion tank and it was a...
• Re: sad decline and a new sighting in Richmond VA
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:00:09 -0600
  ...van front I got a pic of the local fenderless, RHD >lowered Beetle rat rod that I've seen before. Talk about a strange...
• Re: Those ramps
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Tue, 8 Feb 2011 15:35:12 EST
  ...There were some guys who drove old VW bugs out there, big old ball tires lowered pressure and would stay out of the deep...
• Re: Wipers - Go/No-Go
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:34:36 -0700
  ...Please disconnect the battery before dropping the fuse panel down and poking around in there! While you have the fuse panel lowered be sure...
• Re: What's the easiest way to drop a stock engine?
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:12:14 -0700
  ...I simply set up a sawhorse > over the engine hatch and lowered it to the ground with a chain hoist. > > Jim > > > -- > No virus found...
• Re: Cigarette Lighter
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Apr 2014 11:52:12 -0700
  ...decipher. > I have the instrument panel exposed, stereo out, glove box out , and fuse box lowered , and I can't find any loose connections.
• Re: [Lowering the vanagon]
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:01:40 -0800
  My '88 Westy is lowered with H&R springs and my mudflap is nearly dragging. Someone else posted an opinion to avoid H&R...
• Re: linkage woes
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 18:14:17 -0700
  ...This rod tends to get bent at some point as the engine or tranny are lowered for service. I find that loosening the 17mm...
• Re: long-distance towing
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 08:23:34 -0400
  ...I've seen a car lowered off of a flat bed into a dealership service lot with the cable hooked over a tie-rod...
• Re: Drip tray to fit over stove - 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:42:30 -0800
  ...It should never be used to heat or cook anything as it will distort and discolor easily if lowered over a lit burner. Mark...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 23:56:04 -0700
  ...How many of you have ever raised or lowered the rearend on a bug by readjusting the springplates on the splines of the torsionbar...
• Re: tires tires and more tires...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 16:29:54 -0700
  ...on SA wheels ~ Much better! Great off road setup before I lowered the van. > > > > At the lower portion of this list of pictures is...
• Re: Who syncro-knows it all?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 10:59:06 -0700
  ...There is no going back! > > In the rear, the trannys bolt in much differently, and the engine/tranny > must be lowered to allow room...
• Re: refitting propane tank
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:59:32 -0800
  ...That pressure needs to be regulated (lowered) to a "set" amount that appliances can proplerly use. i.e. you don't need to turn...
• Re: Clutch slave r+r from bracket: What Works?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:37:33 -0700
  ...bolts of and the engine is slanting down the recommended amount (lowered 6" at the rear flange) plus a little more. The problem is...
• Re: Go Westy auto trans cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:40:09 -0400
  ...So I lowered the thing, re-started the engine, and the leaks were coming from both ends, turned out all the bolts holding the...
• Re: Go Westy auto trans cooler
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:58:51 -0700
  ...So I lowered the thing, > re-started the engine, and the leaks were coming from both ends, turned out > all the bolts holding the...
• FS: 82 Vanagon Diesel (New Price)
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 11:29:16 -0400
  I posted this awhile ago, but have lowered the price as I broke a rear control arm. 82 Vanagon Diesel Light Blue w/black...
• Re: Lowering vanagon springs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:26:07 +1200
  ...If I screw it up, H&R sells >lowered replacements for 200 bucks for set of 4. NO springs are mild steel. Mild steel...
• Re: Lowering [Was: Speed limits...]
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Thu, 29 Sep 94 12:54:01 PDT
  ...I can't get over the 4X4 pickup > trucks that are lowered to the pavement. One bag of cement in the bed > of these...
• Re: Accessing Rear Brake Lines above Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 02:08:16 EDT
  ...For every inch the forward end of the engine is lowered, the nose of the transaxle will drop more than two inches. I would...
• Re: How I spent my weekend...
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 09:49:11 -0500
  ...who needs to use drop spindles and lowered rear ends. just >carry gravel. >15.00 at night its free at the strip mall in...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:45:58 -0700
  ...Perhaps that number is lowered in cooler climes. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Mike S [mailto:mikes@flatsurface.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 May 2013 10:45:18 -0700
  ...end isolators 83+ Right contoured for PS pump (TIICO) Syncro bars, lowered engine position with tabs for skid plate I have seen a steel...
• Spotted a I-4 conversion for sale
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 17:16:14 -0700
  ...He lowered the price to $4,750 ob. '82 diesel converted to '96 jetta with 50k. Ohio lic. plates. Phone 360-705-9812 Olympia...
• Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 10:06:46 -0600
  ...coolant flow to the to the front radiator as the temperature lowered... but I imagine that it's not cooling off sufficiently for that...
• Re: age of listees?
  Historical mailing list - Elliot Kane
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:03:22 -0800
  ...if i was in a '07 WRX STi, lowered, with a huge rear wing and BOV screaming, now that would have gotten their attention...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 08:44:30 -0400
  ...New Haven 70 BUS, lowered, new tires, pulley, van belt, runs great, red, Georgia title & tag, am/fm cass, $1500 OBO. (813) 930-8470...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Swap information please!
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 07:51:00 +0200
  ...In Syncros the engine is lowered by 2 cm or 3 cm. In this way you can't use the regular Diesel engine mounts...
• Re: central door lock issues
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 20:04:36 -0800
  ...The fronts need to be lowered 1/2" but it's straightforward. It's also a good time for an alarm/keyless entry system...
• Re: Porsche 911 Engine
  Historical mailing list - Carl Cobb
  Sun, 13 May 2001 20:53:51 -0700
  ...Needless to say, this thing moved! While stopped at a light, > >some kids in an lowered import were overheard commenting: "Why would > >anyone would...
• Re: german vanagons accessories
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 22:30:30 -0400
  ...Can they? > > I also noticed that many vans were lowered without a camber problem. > Particularly the rear. When I put weight in mine the...
• Re: Audi I5 installation questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 01:30:39 -0800
  ...So how is this accomplished? Is the engine lowered slightly by shimming the carrier down? If so, by how much? Does anyone know exactly...