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• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 1 Aug 2020 21:37:27 +0200
  ...I think my 84 did but I don’t remember if my 85 does I haven’t seen my van in over 5 months...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sat, 1 Aug 2020 15:20:41 -0500
  ...I think my 84 did but I don’t remember if my 85 > > does I haven’t seen my van in over 5 months...
• Re: Going back to air cooled!
  Historical mailing list - mike ingle
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 09:19:54 -0700
  ...This is an update to my 1984 head gasket/overheating saga... After nearly two months of having this bus sit in my yard due...
• Re: Come out of the closet, all
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 09:39:32 -0700
  ...It's very directly related to where I go in my Van for camping trips. I find myself doing more exploring in my van...
• Need help communicating with GERRY
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:27:30 -0500
  I would appreciate some help from the list. �No, not for my 91 Subie Vanagon, but for my iPhone. �I am trying to get...
• Re: I finally got a transplant
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:02:20 -0700
  ...BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Jun 13, 2017, at 6:41 AM, Mike <collum@MYFAIRPOINT.NET> wrote: > > Woo hoo! > > After more than...
• Re: 2 year no-cost maint?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Sep 94 13:06:35 CDT
  > > > > I just took my EuroVan in for its 15K mile maintenance. > My dealer is saying it is $135. My recollection is > that the '93...
• RE: Westy Mystery Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  16 May 1995 12:06:57 -0800
  I don't know (yet), but if you find a couple first, send me one... : ' ) _______________________________________________________________________________ My, my... the telepathy running wild on this list...
• Those notches on the pulley
  Historical mailing list - Bob Gourley
  Thu, 4 May 2000 11:59:51 -0700
  I want to thank David Beierl, Christina and Michael Nichols and Joel Walker for responding to my plea for help reguarding setting the timing...
• New write-ups on my website (some TiiCo content)
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 19:02:20 -0700
  Hey guys, just wanted to let you know I got a couple more write-ups put on my website. These include some pics of...
• Window trims on my '87
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 10:42:59 -0800
  Ok, I'm sure everyone knows how the trims on older Vanagons (at least on my '87 Westy Camper) do go bad/ugly/breaking...
• Re: Any clever nicknames?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 10:24:37 -0600
  Chris...are you married? How's she like that? teasing ;>) Bob i nicknamed my vanagon: "the vanagon" i nicknamed my cat : "the cat" i...
• Re: Behr AC removal -- anyone done it?
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 11:03:03 -0400
  I have the Behr system in my 85. I'm getting ready to convert it to R134 . The system works great! With the dual...
• Re: Vanagon List Moderator
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:35:28 -0800
  My personal indifference engine has spit out a response of "yeah sure, whatever" I would just kindly encourage folks to include "NVC" in their...
• Re: fwd: ("My Party" E-Mail Virus Warning)
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 20:45:20 -0800
  I got the message also and my Norton program caught it when I tried to open up the files. William Polowniak 1989 Vanagon GL...
• first week of july project (part 1)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 21:06:26 -0400
  Okay, so after getting my solar panel, that meant I had a project to do....get it mounted on my Westy. Several years ago...
• Potentially Odd Request
  Historical mailing list - tim
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:59:02 -0400
  Last year I purchased a 1985 weekender in excellent condition to replace my 1985 Weekender rustbucket. I will be swapping out my 2002 2...
• Re: ContiTech Belts - Is It a Good Choice?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 19:01:10 EDT
  In a message dated 98-08-13 17:13:03 EDT, you write: << My current VW/Gates (original) belts on my Vanagon have lasted...
• Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 09:24:12 -0600
  My observations based on driving my Westy in the snow: 1. My Firestone Firehawk R4S 27x8.5 R 14 highway-rib tires are great...
• Accelerator Pedal problem, so I think....
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:35:42 -0400
  So I am driving my 88 Wolfsburg today down to the beach, cruising down the road and my Accelerator Pedal felt like It was...
• Re: Families - what do they know?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 22:15:49 -0500
  ...My SO is fully supportive of my Vanagon addiction and happily talks about, plans, and buys accesories for future camping trip and adventures. My...
• What are these things that came with my 85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 20:52:18 -0400
  A couple mysteries arrived with my 85 Westy today. They are pictured here: http://www.mischko.com/van_keys Any clues what these are...
• Re: Energy Myth - Remotely related to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:07:28 -0600
  ...The other works fine on my computer. http://www.clearlydeparted.com/environment/energy-myths-realities-keith-rattie-ceo-questar.html bob
• Van DMV registration cost
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 16:57:44 -0700
  WOW! I got my DMV bill today for my 84 Westy and it was for $175.00 ! my 1980 Toyota w/ commercial plates was...
• Re: "Don't leave home without it" items
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 19:43:59 -0400
  1) My wife 2) My wife's stuff 3) Any of my wife's stuff we had to turn around and go back home...
• Re: My little Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 20:29:25 -0400
  Sorry guys, I just read my post.."plugs, points..". No, no points; just rolls off the keyboard that way. Even my '67 Sunbeam doesn...
• Instrument cluster - 87
  Historical mailing list - Dar Crammond
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 13:16:55 -0400
  Hello list - My oil pressure light (and buzzer) did not work when I bought my Vanagon. I checked the sensors and they seem to...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_[VANAGON]______________Re:_[VANAGON]_Re:_Fuel_gaug?= =?utf-8?Q?e_doesn=E2=80=99t_show_full?=
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 29 Aug 2022 22:38:52 -0400
  Jeff, FYI your post showed up in my Junk (iPhone) and Trash (laptop) folder. Stephen Mobile > On Aug 29, 2022, at 1:51 PM...
• More HP Stories?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Aug 94 08:05:00 UTC
  Hi y'all! I just got thru talking with my independent machanic that Derek pointed me to. He asked me to find out what...
• VLVC - Battery experience with WalMart
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:40:03 -0400
  My main vehicle is an '88 Vanagon Camper, but I am also the main motor consultant on my wife's Toyota Sienna. So my...
• Re: Gas in my ear (OUCH!)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 20:26:48 -0800
  ...Gas in my ear (OUCH!) >Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 22:40:21 -0800 > >Subject line says it all. I was replacing my fuel...
• AC Question
  Historical mailing list - James Ogul
  Thu, 9 May 2013 17:36:57 -0400
  Thanks to all for your response to my question on the AC system for my 85 Westy. Based on what you've said I...
• Re: Spark Plugs: Bosch Single TIp to NGK BP6ET Tri Tip User Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:57:46 -0400
  ...Van still doesn't run and my pattern baldness is still blamed on my long deceased mother! YMMV Pz Sent from my rock off...
• Re: Bus Boo:
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:50:19 -0400
  ...Don't worry, my boyz > Cheez and Billy the Hurt are nearby providing security and vigilance. Don't > be messing with my SnapOff Metric...
• Re: Internal Debate
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 07:51:08 -0400
  ...that is the question!" - removing my > transmission myself and replacing leaking seals and clutch. Several years ago I removed the transmission from my '85...
• RE: EV oil change
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 03 May 1996 10:47:31 -0400
  Maybe I'm just getting lazy in my old age...but I send my EV to the = dealer now. My dealer sends out the...
• Hi my nne is Brian and I am a Vanagon addict (EBAY)
  Historical mailing list - brian M.
  Tue, 20 Jan 2004 17:19:06 -0800
  As part of my 12 step program, my therapist has informed me I should sell my van. I dont have the time or patience...
• searching the archives
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:52:44 -0700
  Hello All, I have been a member of vanagon.com for a few years, first with my '84 westy and now with my '86...
• '84 1.9l knocking rattle left sd of engine
  Historical mailing list - Choreboy
  Mon, 8 May 2000 22:02:18 -0700
  Hi everyone! First of all I would like to extend my thanks to everyone actively involved in this list. I used to be subscribed...
• Re: Cooling temp light flashing...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 04:26:12 -0700
  ...Cooling temp light flashing... > Pertaining to my '87 Westfalia: > > Whilst driving through downtown San Francisco today, my coolant light > began flashing and stayed flashing...
• thanks and questions
  Historical mailing list - Kim G
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 10:00:27 -0500
  Hi list, Thanks for all the great help and advice for fixing up my van! If I wouldn't have found this list last...
• Outgrown my Westy?????
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 00:44:31 -0400
  > 1985 Westy GL for sale� > I have finally outgrown my Westy And then... > That's sad man, > I`m 53, & I hope to be...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 08:24:10 -0600
  ...working on my > vanagons and most of my paycheck goes into keeping my vanagons running... > > wait..i dont own my vanagons...my vanagons OWN...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 09:09:49 -0600
  ...working on my vanagons and most of my paycheck goes into keeping my > vanagons running... > > wait..i dont own my vanagons...my vanagons OWN...
• Re: Vanagon Seats and Sciatica
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 08:10:27 -0700
  ...I have > discovered that my Vanagon has the most perfect seating on my place for > comfort with this body's malfunction. The way the...
• my '83 watercooled westy passed away!
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Wed, 26 May 1999 00:54:57 EDT
  This will be my maiden voyage.....My '83 westy died yesterday at 252,000 mi may she rest in peace. Now the search is...
• Re: tire circumference
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:08:36 -0400
  ...The 10/10 calculator shows my revs/mi as 800. My speedometer says 820. So I guess my speed will show as 97.5...
• Westy safety
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:25:56 EDT
  > I am looking to purchase my first Westy after a string of VW cars. My > fiancee is not too keen on what whe perceives...
• Re: Your thoughts on auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - RP
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 11:58:30 -0800
  ...I did like shifting the manual, and felt more in control of my speed. I did not have to use my brakes as much...
• Re: Best Tint?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:50:02 -0600
  Madico, Sun Guard, Llumar, and 3M are the most frequently used by shops in my area. I'm going to go to my local...
• Subiegon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Jul 2022 14:33:54 -0500
  Since completion of my '05 Subaru engine conversion, I have been enjoying the heck out of my van. Man-o-man does that thing...
• Wallaced?? NO... Myers'd
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 18:43:33 -0800
  Looks like we're going to be Myers'd (or is it always called Wallaced?) till January 9th... Ah crap! Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message...
• Re: Stolen Syncro FOUND!!
  Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 11:10:41 -0700
  ...This theft has been on my mind since it was announced here because I live in the same neighborhood. My own pride and joy...
• My window won't stay fixed (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Drahzal
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 14:49:22 -0500 (EDT)
  ...This is real freaky...My Van had blow-by...yours did. My diesel blew up..yours did. My timing belt lost teeth, yours did...
• My Vanagon is Fast!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Payton
  Fri, 18 May 2001 07:53:31 EST
  I don't know how many of you read my travel tale, but I just got my van all fixed up again & it's...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Noise
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:58:19 +0000
  ...Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> > I just got home from 15 days, mostly on the road, on my Haka CS under my '90 > Westy...
• Re: VW Van Profiling
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 7 Jan 2011 10:16:23 -0800
  ...My biggest complaint is how long it takes for them to run my background check (or whatever they do back there while I wait...
• Re: anybody there?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 8 Mar 2020 11:26:42 -0400
  ...And, on my return almost all my lists, many on diverse topics were relatively quiet. My van is in good hands but not near...
• Re: A Chuckle From My Local VW Dealer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:43:13 -0700
  ...I've used the local VW dealer in my area for wheel alignment in the past. They in fact are a very good shop...
• Westy Shorter Than My Honda?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 8 May 2009 10:45:47 -0700
  ...Since it's daytime parking downtown, my first thought was: "How hard will it be to find a parking spot for my Westy? Is...