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• Catalytic heater questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:23:48 -0700
  ...Is 2800 BTU warm enough for a normal vanagon with no extra insulation when used in relatively mild winters (20 - 30 degrees F.)? Can...
• Re: Displacement Efficiency etc and the half-Lilley
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 02:50:23 EST
  ...Your speedometer is adequate as you are only looking for relative changes. I find that a small voice recorder (not voice activated) can be...
• Re: headlight switch?
  Historical mailing list - Rob S.
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 17:05:48 -0400
  ...headlight switch? > > >> where can I get a headlight switch FAST and relatively cheap? >> >> i'll check the local yards tomorrow, but if that doesn...
• Sound dampening
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:51:23 -0800
  ...I think adhesion will be the real factor, but adding the glue should help :) A relative suggested peel and stick cork tiles. With all...
• MPG redux
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:00:42 -0400
  ...I've accepted relatively low fuel economy as inherent to the experience and I don't obsess any more. I am content with my...
• Re: vanagon crash looked vey ugly
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 18:20:37 -0600
  ...headed for their new home in San Francisco after > dining with relatives in the Santa Cruz County town of > Aptos, said Officer Christian Oliver...
• Re: SA rear shocks from '01 group purchase
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 15 May 2013 09:41:14 -0700
  ...These are going in a relatively lightweight Doka - 3610 lbs. empty. BenT On May 15, 2013, at 8:20 AM, "insyncro" wrote: > I have...
• Re: [NVC] Create electricity-free cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:41:16 -0500
  ...Have you done any experimentation to determine just how cold this "refrigerator" will be compared to ambient, at different relative humidity values? mcneely ---- Rocket...
• Re: so-34 doodad prices
  Historical mailing list - UTORInfoCommons
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 09:39:12 -0400
  following on my previous post i am wondering if anyone could assess the relative scarcity or monetray value of these other so-34 items...
• Re: Charging system strange symptom
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 08:11:26 +0300
  Dave, by saying 'high resistance' David speaks relatively meaning 0.01 ohm is high resistance in this case. At high currents only a little...
• Is SELLING welcome on the list?
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 15:28:45 -0700
  I'm relatively new and want to know if advertising parts for sale on the list is a welcomed practice. I assume the list...
• Re: wipers no longer aligned with each other 87 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 14:24:57 EST
  ...linkage > connecting them to each other that would prevent any change > relative to one another. It's the driver side wiper that seems to...
• Re: Why do JC Whitney Battery isolators have this VW caveat?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 11:47:42 -0500
  ...alternators are fine in cars with short battery cable runs and relatively small battery capacities. My Volvo's charging voltage stays nicely at 14V...
• rear inner tire wear - weak spring fix - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 21:00:19 -0400
  ...Any suggestions on raising the springs without replacing them? Rubber spacers? I and my relatively new Michelins beg for help. Just upped the pressure...
• Re: power steering failure.....no need to realign
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 08:39:52 -0600
  ...It's not difficult to keep yours relatively straight, > but you'll likely need a shop for proper alignment. > > Thia ain't necessarily so...
• Re: Expensive Syncro Westie
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 20:23:09 -0700
  ...Expensive Syncro Westie > Relatively IN-expensive 1991 syncro westie on Samba: > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=340164 Mine! > malcolm > > > --- Rob...
• Re: Skylight Guy Anywhere?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:21:43 EDT
  ...some young relative of his was supposed to be taking care of skylight orders while he was gone, but thats all i know.. ************************************** See...
• Re: Ok you doubters, do your research first!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Thu, 2 Jan 1997 15:28:59 -0800 (PST)
  ...The specific heat of synthetics is relatively lower than conventional oils, thus they are not as good conductors/transducers of (engine) heat. Although the...
• Vanagons in ~6000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Sun, 27 Sep 2015 10:11:20 -0700
  We left Oregon in late August on a trip to visit relatives in the middle and eastern US as well as visit friends and...
• Re: Friday-You must be mad -- or not.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:25:38 -0500
  ...I think you have a point that RISK=ADVENTURE, but keep in mind that it's entirely relative and varies greatly from person to...
• FW: 88 GL digital clock
  Historical mailing list - Dave Weaver
  Tue, 7 May 2019 19:30:57 -0400
  ...All in all the process was relatively easy with everyone's suggestions. Thanks! Dave 88 Vanagon GL 2.1 90 Westfalia TIICO 2.0
• happy 99
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 17:50:52 -0000
  ...This is not a virus (it is a worm program) and it's relatively new so your current virus software may not be able...
• How to move a swivel base???
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 23:07:44 -0600
  ...HOW DO I MOVE THE PASSENGER SWIVEL BASE FOREWARD? I know it has been done before because there is a relatively new aftermarket battery...
• Stuck throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 10:24:12 -0700
  ...I'm guessing I drop the spare? Is replacing a throttle cable relatively easy, or a PITA? I gotta know before I go, cuz...
• '85 Westy Spring Height
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 16:08:07 -0400
  While discussing replacement springs, Steve Schwenk said in part: > I too am curious what they will > be relative to the taller '85 springs. The...
• Help with value
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 22:05:08 -0700
  ...Since I am in the middle between a friend and a relative, with both asking me how much it is worth, I thought I...
• Re: OEM : definition of acronyms + NOS
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 08:39:51 -0400
  ...COM> Nitrous in a Vanagon? Hmmmmmm??? Wouldn't that be a relatively easy whay to get extra, albiet temporary, power for hills and passing...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Swaps
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 12:47:56 EDT
  ...Minimal would be a relative term. I keep a few on my links page though I haven't updated for a while. See if...
• Re: Newbie Question Flood - Tire jack
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 11:37:33 -0800
  ...direction, when locked into the jack point on the body of the Van;lifts the Van with relative ease. best:: Phil Z. '87 Westy
• Re: What is your screen resolution?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 18:05:33 -0500
  ...My wife uses a relatively new Dell desktop with a screen res of 1024 X 768. Mike
• 86 Weekender Westy still for sale in NJ $3500
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 28 May 2005 09:31:53 -0400
  ...I thought it would go by now at the relatively cheap price of $3500. It is red, and has no stove or sink, but...
• Re was Alarm system, was Bus story - using a gun??? Now this gun stuff worries me; VC, honest
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 17:31:46 -0500
  ...Unless you plan on touring and camping in the the ghettos of US cities, it's relatively easy to avoid gun violence. I do...
• Re: A little OT - old soviet passenger van photos.
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 12:50:21 -0500
  ...Because its a truck it is relatively easy to work on. On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 12:19 PM, Jake de Villiers < crescentbeachguitar...
• A road-trip report
  Historical mailing list - B
  Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:25:16 -0700
  ...meet me, and we wended our way back westward, visiting various relatives scattered along the route. A blog, with a few pics, is at...
• Re: Drafting (was Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:50:58 -0400
  On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 1:59 PM , Greg Potts wrote: > Hi Marc, > > The benefit of "drafting" is the reduction in relative wind...
• anti-time
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jan 95 16:02:31 MST
  ...Also a limerick, which I can't remember, about a guy who sets off, in a relative way, and arrives the night before. -- Todd...
• 2 beater busses wanted
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 12:49:15 -0500
  ...The only qualifications are that they be in *relatively* sound mechanical shape and cheap. They will be used as daily drivers and work vehicles...
• 87 synchro gl parts
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 17:33:31 EDT
  ...The body is relatively rust free (seams) with only a few minor dings. I just need a few odds and ends but the owner...
• Re: Volkswagen Launches Fund for Nazi-Era Slaves
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 07:55:58 -0700
  ...As a relative new-comer to the list, you should listen for a while before telling people to shut up. Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier...
• Re: ENGINE SWAP
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 19:39:30 +1200
  ...in 1975 at least, and the Type 4-engined vans were relatively uncommon in most places. Our European members could confirm this. Andrew Grebneff...
• Re: Fuel Tank Sender Replacement
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 22:53:48 +0000
  ...Not only does it hold the O-ring in place, but now the sender installed with (relative) ease. I plan to lube the gromets...
• Re: insane AC idea
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 19:41:51 -0400
  ...Heck, there are relatively few components when you think about it. Just plan on replacing them ALL...>> I've been going down that road...
• Re: My Cat is empty
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 17:00:45 -0500
  ...VW cats are relatively inexpensive, but I've seen prices over $300 for some cars. And of course if the car has bad compression...
• Re: Vanagon Project FS
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 15 May 2004 07:18:20 -0700
  ...5 miles on the reassembled engine, instead of >the oil being relatively clean, what drained out instead was a whole lot of >gasoline. I...
• Fail-Safe thermostst
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 17:55:15 -0400
  ...temperature the permanent fail-safe feature engages; in other words, if relatively minor overheating causes the unit to lock open, they would probably now...
• Re: vanagon syndrome week - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 19:58:52 -0700
  ...I dunno how you might rate in 'absolute' grumpiness but in relative terms I think George particularly and to some extent Stan set the...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank-Syncro tank into 2WD Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 15:52:15 -0400
  IIRC, the syncro engine and tranny sit lower relative to the frame and body to accommodate the tank and leave what limited room there...
• Re: Oh Deer, Oh Deer & Air Bags
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:11:56 +0000
  <this makes the 2nd relatively minor accident on an air bag equipped car or truck that I've heard of this week where the...
• Re: Tires, Parts, Etc.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 25 May 2017 21:15:32 -0400
  ...I have been led to believe that it is grounds for failure (PA inspections being relatively stringent). However it is rarely enforced because mechanics...
• Re: Voltage regulator or some other electrical issue??
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:17:33 -0800
  ...If the relatively new alternator was a rebuild from the local FLAPs failures are not uncommon. And batteries can go bad also, I had...
• Re: Round Headlight Buckets: Galvanized Steel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:44:03 -0700
  ...Overkill I know, but these have a surprising amount (relative to your comment) of surface rust. OTOH, they would out live me even w...
• Re: Utah/Arizona Camping
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 27 Nov 2010 05:12:05 +0000
  ...Can anyone recommend some scenic and relatively untravelled camping locations in So Utah/Arizona. I have 7-10 days before my new apartment is...
• Problem installing a baby seat
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:42:57 -0500
  ...The buckle is at a very awkward location relative to the baby seat. The problem (really my poor choice of seat, I guess) is...
• Re: Six Guys Find Fault Fix & Flee Fleecing Fiefdom
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:40:06 -0700
  ...didn't have none of this implant stuff....' It's all relative. It wasn't that long ago that people were making that cross...
• Re: Sure. . . Summary: Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 15:53:57 -0400
  ...it allows the job to be done in an environment of relative ease and space. YES, it's still a nuisance. -- Stephen Chillicothe OH
• Re: mouth washing soap
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 18:03:38 -0600
  "Relatively small amounts have the desired effect of making your intention clear to the naughty boy, especially if administered in conjunction with suitable spanks...
• Re: clock
  Historical mailing list - vt
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 20:37:58 -0500
  ...clock > On 10/31/07, Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> Then it goes fast as dark? > > > Everything is relative. I like to...
• Re: Found a Binz Crewcab
  Historical mailing list - Bren Smith
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 14:07:41 -0700
  ...Neighbors gave the name of a relative. Relative >said owner lives in Florida now and was generally uncooperative. I >need to do more detective...
• Re: Campground near Leavenworth
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 28 Jul 2015 10:39:35 -0700
  ...Isnt there a relatively large state park campground just outside of Leavenworth? Already mentioned? Neil. On 7/28/15, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com...
• Spark plug wire order
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Thu, 16 May 2013 16:52:39 -0200
  It's time to get my van out of storage, the old girl had been relatively trouble free until last summer. Bought new spark...