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• Simply Stunning....
  Historical mailing list - Brandon Christophel
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:04:12 -0700
  ...All his preparation work had paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have it's trim put back...
• Re: Oil Drain Plug Bolt Rounded Off.
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 23:05:47 -0700
  ...some such. It must fit snugly in your improvised screw slot. Preparation is everything here - act like you're only gonna get one chance...
• Re: Dometic failure on propane, one time
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:02:28 -0500
  ...In preparation for the long trip we made this summer, I filled up with propane from a vendor I have never used before. Since...
• Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 12:20:32 -0700
  ...excessive > > ventilation and splatter-zone offered by the al fresco > > food-preparation experience, but I'd be less worried > > about your Westy interior than...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:42:02 -0400
  ...OIL PRESSURE LIGHT I suggest start preparation for removing the lower left push rod cover.. like start spraying penetrating oil on the exhaust flange...
• Re: Moving forward - with an autotranny.....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 22 May 2014 10:31:28 -0700
  ...take care > of, and take care of it, things to do in preparation for the future of > the tranny, upgrades and general operation. > > John
• Cooling woes and the aborted trip to TBTT (somewhat longish...)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Sat, 15 Jul 2000 20:02:32 -0500
  In preparation for this weekends Transporters by the Tunnel, I did a little prepping and primping on old Phred. Nothing severe - change the oil...
• Re: Undercoating/rustproofing recommendations ?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 12:41:54 -0500
  ...Does anyone have any advice on >this subject? like things to look out for or do in preparation, etc.? Most >importantly, can anyone suggest...
• Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 17:45:52 -0500
  ...I would have to say, though, that if you intend to take that much care in preparation you will probably be fine. I also...
• Re: Busses By the Arch next weekend...
  Historical mailing list - Beni
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 09:59:37 -0500
  ...I gotta see all this!!! > > Anyway, I'll get back to my preparations, so please drive carefully, > caravan if you can and we'll...
• MAP & DETAILS! VWRoad Rally! "HIPPIE DAYS 98"
  Historical mailing list - yippee!
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 12:14:45 -0500
  ...SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 1998 9:30 a.m. - Begin gathering @ Days Inn for photos & preparation to leave. 10:00 a.m. - Leave Days Inn...
• MAP & DETAILS! VWRoad Rally! "HIPPIE DAYS 98"
  Historical mailing list - yippee!
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 13:05:34 -0500
  ...SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 1998 9:30 a.m. - Begin gathering @ Days Inn for photos & preparation to leave. 10:00 a.m. - Leave Days Inn...
• Re: Getting my Westy ready for "Earl"
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 15:19:03 -0400
  ...Schribe". > One of the corners these guys cut is Pre-Paint Preparation. I figure I might > be able to get around this be doing...
• Re: Tire trivia
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 06:37:48 -0800
  ...BFG A/T KOs from my '88 to '82 Westies in preparation for > possible snow on our trip this week. I decided to measure...
• Re: Painting
  Historical mailing list - Tom
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:57:52 -0600
  ...base coat) for a uniform finish > - Bumper & Tire Conditioner > - Additional sanding & preparation for adhesion > - Integrated clear coat > - "Starfire Colors" > - Extra final cleaning > - True separate...
• Re: New Engine / Insurance (off subject/ happy ending)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 18:09:14 -0400
  ...In > preparation to haggle I did my research on the cost to replace the car. > The insurance company offered to total the car and...
• Re: READ THIS: How to throw a rod--update and prevention
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 17:57:46 PDT
  ...took me all day Sunday just to clean things up in preparation for a >new engine. > >So, I cannot stress this enough: For those...
• Re: diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:29:12 -0700
  ...diesel engines > I'm in the preparations stages of an mTDI (one wire) build for my > Bluestar, > so I'll get the best of...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:11:14 -0500
  ...Good preparation both financially and mechanically are keys to really enjoying these fine vehicles. All vehicles for sale have one thing in common. Their...
• Re: Phrydae Question: Who drives a TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 15:57:10 -0400
  ...One of the best moments of owning a > diesel car was during the evacuation of Houston in preparation of hurricane > Rita. We had travelled...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:44:48 -0400
  ...I usually try the penetrating fluid bath and other such preparation, but I often had to escalate to using selective heat with a propane...
• Re: Van on Bring a Trailer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:45:03 -0800
  ...When I got the first water cooled > vanagon (an 84) after few years I realized that trip preparation no longer > included a pre-trip...
• BNNTA preparations update,,,
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 15:23:16 -0500
  forward from Bill Bowman: Hi all, We are feverishly getting ready for the hordes of Bus enthusiasts that are about to descend on us...
• Re: Top-Load Fridge for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 16:39:00 -0700
  ...As preparation for travel I normally put a > > container of Ice in my fridge > and > > ran it on 120v for an overnight prep period...
• Re: Painting
  Historical mailing list - Tom
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:57:15 -0600
  ...base coat) for a uniform finish >> - Bumper & Tire Conditioner >> - Additional sanding & preparation for adhesion >> - Integrated clear coat >> - "Starfire Colors" >> - Extra final cleaning >> - True separate...
• Re: Which Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:12:02 -0700
  ...but when I put the > alloys on my old van in preparation to sell it I have decided that I like > the way they...
• Re: Dropping the tranny - advice NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:20:16 -0800
  ...Dropping the tranny - advice NEEDED > In preparation for EveryBus I though it might be nice to have 4 forward > gears instead of the 3...
• Re: Removed windows...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 22:45:20 -0400
  ...the day today removing the > >> windows from my '87 Westy in preparation for getting the van painted. > I'm > >> feeling pretty good about this...
• Re: Simply Stunning....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:10:30 -0700
  ...All his preparation work had paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have it's trim put back...
• Re: Price of Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 14:25:45 -0500
  ...Lost of time on the preparations. Its done next >week and I won't have a lot more to do on it. >Anyone has...
• Re: Simply Stunning....
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:41:32 -0500
  ...All his preparation work had > paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have it's > trim put back...
• Re: [NVC] Coffee brewing and cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:28:55 -0400
  ...Yellow's :::sink drain line started a mini-thread about coffee preparation :::techniques. I know that many people like the taste of coffee when...
• Re: TCWBC 2013 Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:20:45 -0500
  ...They say preparation is everything in Winter > Camping, and they are right. Lots of carbs also help. > > What more can I add? I dunno...
• Re: travel to ak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 6 May 1999 18:56:30 -0500
  ...In preparation I have collected extra fuel line, fuel pump, clamps, and fan belt. What are some other must haves? Thanks akbound -------- REPLY, End...
• Re: Oil Drain Plug Bolt Rounded Off.
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 05:06:43 -0400
  ...some > such. It must fit snugly in your improvised screw slot. Preparation is > everything here - act like you're only gonna get one chance...
• VW camper event Sunshine Treffen 2010 - announcement
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Tue, 6 May 2008 12:03:11 -0400
  ...also allowing for 2 years in the planning, location arrangements, vehicle preparation and financial saving. ALL are welcome to join along the routes, either...
• Winter prep
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Sep 94 22:06:40 EDT
  ...All this was done in preparation for what will likely be a very cold winter. It took about 8 hours in total to complete...
• Re: Adios
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 16:54:42 -0800
  ...done at a dealer Monday like hoses, this and that in preparation for a >> trip >>> from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas in Baja...
• Re: New Engine / Insurance (off subject/ happy ending)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 15:16:34 -0800
  ...In > preparation to haggle I did my research on the cost to replace the car. > The insurance company offered to total the car and...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 16:26:41 -0400
  ...What became clear to me in the three course that I took, preparation and cutting until you are into good steel is the key...
• Winter camping HEAT
  Historical mailing list - J. C.
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 13:43:15 -0800
  ...HEATER PREPARATION. Before using, I removed, disassembled, & cleaned the heater. ADDITIONAL MODIFICATIONS. EXHAUST. I attached a flexible exhaust pipe & elbow to the exh output...
• Re: Traveling/Camping With a Baby
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 13:12:21 -0700
  ...kids...' Like many other things is all about the planning and preparation. We try to keep travel segments to about 4-6 hours per...
• Re: 2.1 assemble
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:06:41 -0500
  ...I have never done a "dry" assembly on an engine in preparation for > assembling it. If you know how to use a torque wrench...
• Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 8 Jan 2015 15:16:36 -0600
  ...parts I should have on hand in case I damage something? > > > > Any advise on the job or preparation would be much appreciated. > > > > Cheers > > Kevin >
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
  >ENGINE >Inserts for intake air cleaner > K&N Air Filter.......... *** I prefer the paper ones >2 engine oil filters.... *** 25k miles/3000 = 8 oil...
• Re: Larry posted an update on "Jim Thompson's Medical Fund"
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 13:13:39 -0800
  ...has located an unlicensed care giver to help with bathing, meal preparation and such once or twice a week. >>> >>> But that an expense out...
• Re: Other Vanagon items I hope someone can create
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 5 Feb 2020 00:28:18 +0000
  ...cold.  Roofing material basically.  With some good masking and good surface preparation and application, it just might work and last for a long, long...
• Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:25:06 -0500
  ...I didn't know anything about the codes and only last > > > night checked them in preparation for selling to ensure it was a > > > 2...
• Re: Simply Stunning....
  Historical mailing list - Brandon Christophel
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:24:09 -0700
  ...All his preparation work had paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have it's trim put back...
• Tinkering with the Digifant Fuel Injection to make it better...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 08:46:42 EDT
  ...In preparation for the Digifant upgrade chip [I want the FI to be setup as stock, with no artificial setting (Non-stock)], I have...
• Re: Grill fix glue?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:09:31 -0400
  ...If you don't mind the repair showing, mask the front and extend the preparation carefully onto it, then use the same strip instead...
• Re: Top-Load Fridge for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 19:27:02 -0500
  ...As preparation for travel I normally put a > > container of Ice in my fridge > and > > ran it on 120v for an overnight prep period...
• Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:49:38 -0700
  ...Would assume that surface preparation (diligent scrubbing with rubbing alcohol or similar mild cleaning agent) would be the key to a lasting repair. Rich...
• Re: Which Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:19:20 -0700
  ...but when I put > the > > alloys on my old van in preparation to sell it I have decided that I > like > > the way they...
• drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 3 Oct 2014 19:28:25 -0500
  Bonnie and I drove our 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile with 2.1 and manual transmission from Edmond, OK to Spokane, WA in preparation...
• Re: bumper repair was Re: tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 19:57:07 -0600
  ...It took a chisel and hammer to remove this wad of epoxy that had no surface preparation, no clamping, and fell into the water...
• Re: SA Vanagon in Adventure mag
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:18:47 +0200
  ...since the economy is down...we have allot of visitors....in preparation for the 2010..and now we hosting the Indian IPL...cricket...so...
• Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 22:12:16 -0500
  ...excessive > > ventilation and splatter-zone offered by the al fresco > > food-preparation experience, but I'd be less worried > > about your Westy interior than...
• Re: mystery mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 20:32:19 -0800
  ...Most likely poor preparation > in > > the original installation. > > > > Argh, what a nightmare. Stories like that further convince me that no > mechanic but me will...
• Re: Simply Stunning....
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:32:39 -0700
  ...All his preparation work had > > paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have > it's > > trim put back...