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• inside door panel materials?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 13:09:03 -0700
  ...Thanks for any tips, suggestions or otherwise tomfoolery. cr
• Re: 3rd Brake Light
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 09:39:10 -0800
  ...I have it wired to the brake light circuit and it works fine Any tips for running the wiring John? I have one of...
• Re: Need help on color!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:34:47 EDT
  ...chris ************** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001)
• Ball joints and steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 20:15:57 -0500
  ...I'll study the Bentley, but does anyone have any tips or tricks that might not be obvious, considering I've not done this...
• Re: Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:03:30 -0800
  ...maint tips? > ::: > :::Hey. Mucho good pics! > ::: > :::I recall seeing them some time ago. likely wouldn't have re-found > :::(such a cromulant word) the...
• Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 23 Oct 2021 23:46:49 +0000
  ...but thought I would ask the gang if they have any tips.  Also....it would be super helpful to have wires of different colors...
• Re: clutch time, reccomendations/tips?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:40:16 -0400
  ...clutch time, reccomendations/tips? > Try splitting the difference with Bus Depot's $159 Luk HD kit. A > little more than the than the $130...
• Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 17:18:13 -0800
  And on the topic of tips for staple type canvas replacement, there's some great looking ideas here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum...
• Re: [WetWesties] 2nd try - stuck back seat so cannot lift & convert to bed
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Tue, 7 Aug 2012 14:00:54 -0500
  ...wetwesties@yahoogroups.com > > > Looking for tips on how to unjam the release for the backseat of westie. > When I pull the knob, the left...
• Amsoil By-Pass Filter - Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 15:07:31 -0900
  ...Therefore, if any of you would like to share your tips on the system (what are the parts/part numbers to get), installation, location...
• Strut Bar Removal Tips
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:25:20 -0800
  ...A few tips: pre soak nuts with penetrating oil remove all dirt/crud from the bolt threads prior to removal take your time. Possibly...
• Over spray care
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 8 Apr 2021 13:56:48 -0400
  Hi list, Hoping for some tips on how to remove undercoating from interior panels and paint without doing more harm then good. I’ll...
• =?windows-1252?Q?Westy_Alert=97iOS_6_demo?=
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:25:23 -0500
  < http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/09/ios-6-tips-and-hidden-features/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired...
• removing input shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 13 May 2012 09:24:34 -0400
  ...Thanks for any tips! Wes
• Re: Auto Tranny TLC
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 23:08:24 -0500
  ...Thanks for all the other tips too. John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com...
• Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:24:21 -0700
  ...Sorry - I should have said they return to you the injector tips and the_ pintels_ that they replace.
• Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Mr.mds
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 11:42:44 -0400
  ...Was wondering if there are any tips/tricks/recommendations on installing my tank? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks for your time. MS _________________________________________________________________ New! Get...
• Gopher site / gas heater
  Historical mailing list - Joel Danke
  Sun, 02 Oct 94 23:03 CDT
  ...I got the addresses for info on gas heaters, but would still like opinions on installation locations and safety tips. Thanks again (including gopher...
• Re: Re Subaru tips
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 12:09:23 -0600
  Woodcock, Frank wrote: > > Correction to website address - spell check zapped the http bit! > > Pictures of a Subaru engine swap with an Australian article are...
• SA 5-speed transmission
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Thu, 13 May 1999 16:45:33 -0700
  I'm looking for anyone who has installed the 5-spd SA transmission for tips and tricks about installing this. I'd also be...
• "The List"
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 20:13:49 EST
  ...So any tips on how to brainwash my wife? :) David
• VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 11:12:01 -0500
  ...need to drain your system to replace a pipe? 3) Any tips on removing and installing coolant pipes? A cursory glance indicates they look...
• loose sliding windows
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 14:25:30 -0400
  Dear All, Any tips on servicing the locking mechanisms on the lsiding windows. The buttons on mine seem to go up and down as...
• Replacing belts on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 17:33:16 -0800
  ...on a 2.1 with A/C ? If anyone has any tips or tricks on this, I'd love to hear them. Is there...
• 4 quad tip plugs for sale
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 08:18:17 -0500
  I put CDI in my car and thus do not need these Bosch quad tips any more. Paid $7 apiece, used 1000 miles. No...
• Spring startup
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 11:30:39 -0400
  ...Can somebody provide a few spring startup tips other than the usual fluid level checks. I tried the archives several times to no avail...
• xcountry tips
  Historical mailing list - Brian Scotto
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 06:37:04 -0400
  I am planning a xcountry trip in my vanagon, .. i will be leaving NYC in may, anyone have good suggestions, on places to vist...
• winter storage westy diesel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 21:48:39 EST
  Any tips on storing a westy diesel for the winter it will be in a garage, mainly I would like to know about the...
• Re: urban stealth camping..
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 18:44:14 -0700
  --- John Parson <bentway@IWON.COM> wrote: > L Anyone else got any urban camping tips? From what I read on this list folks are welcome...
• Re: Replacing Rear Axels tips and tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 04:07:28 -0500
  <snip> Any words of wisdom to replace the rear axels and cvs? <snip> Go here. http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm It's one...
• (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 21:36:56 -0500
  ...the joint is okay without removing everything? And is changing just the boot easier than changing the whole bearing? Thanks for any tips... -Wes
• Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:00:54 -0600
  From the old days of working on aircraft engines. Trying to find the cylinder not firing? Mark the exhaust stacks just outside the cylinder...
• Re: 85 Westy GL- Winterizing tips?/Newbie Tips
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 03:46:00 -0500
  ...85 Westy GL- Winterizing tips?/Newbie Tips >David M has inquired why my suggestion to Newbies was to avoid Fram oil >filters. > >I hope...
• Re: Msg for Brian Tipsword was RE: vanagon Digest - 3 Jan 2006 (#2006-10)
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 15:06:52 +0000
  ...Msg for Brian Tipsword was RE: vanagon Digest - 3 Jan 2006 > (#2006-10) >Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 08:22:40 -0500 > >Sorry to...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:01:03 -0800
  Great tips, thanks all! Unfortunately, there have been so many run problems with this van (he's been stranded twice) my son has no...
• Re: Dang exhaust leak-- any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:52:01 -0700
  ...Dang exhaust leak-- any tips? 1984 1.9L We had a loose bolt ( stripped threads by PO) at the header on cylinder number 4...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 12:39:41 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Subject: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL > > Dear Volks, > > I'm trying to replace...
• Re: Rear window removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:30:56 +0000
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• Clutch Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:34:54 -0700
  Anyone have any tips for bleeding clutches that refuse to be bled? I just replace all the hydraulics on my '86, and can't...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 12:27:17 -0500
  On Sat, Nov 24, 2012 at 11:22 AM, Dick Wong <sailingfc@dslextreme.com>wrote: > Thanks for the tips on the other areas to...
• Need TIPS restoring on Westfalia '66
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 May 1996 01:21:19 -0400 (EDT)
  Hi, I just brought Westfalia(SO-42) bed, seats, and closet at Manassas, VA today. The condition of Westfalia wood materials are kinda stale...
• Re: Longevity tips (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Michael B. Harrnacker
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 14:43:34 -0800
  >adding a 10 gauge ground wire connected from the > right head to the common ground on the case and back >to the body. What...
• 85 gas tank removal
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 13:08:31 -0400
  ...85 gas tank removal does anyone know how big a job this is, or have any helpful tips, diagrams, I've been leaking gas...
• Re: windshield washer
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 12:01:09 EST
  In a message dated 2/23/00 8:46:09 AM Pacific Standard Time, WoodyHalsey@COMPUSERVE.COM writes: << Any tips on improving the spray...
• Auto transmission drain
  Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 22:42:55 -0700
  Any tips or words of technique for draining the fluid from my 1987 auto trans? Lacking a drain plug, it looks like I'll...
• Re: Any tips for replacing front wiper fluid tubing?
  Historical mailing list - David Meade
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 22:19:04 -0700
  >At 02:43 AM 6/8/2002, David Meade wrote: >>So does any have any tricks or suggestions on how to easily do this...
• Re: Tow Bar for Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Al Gearhart
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 16:35:42 -0600
  For those of you who do so with any regularity or over any distance, what kind of tips can you offer? Al Gearhart Bartlett...
• engine compression ratio '84
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 20:59:53 -0800
  ...Thanks, Gregory Smith '84 Vanagon lumber/baby hauler Olympia, WA __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
• Rust Removal
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 14:40:24 +0000
  ...Any suggestions, tips, pointers or product plugs? Anyone have a webpage outlining rust removal procedures? Thanks, D -- David /NJ 85 Wolfsburg Westy "Beatrix" 90...
• WTB 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 19:50:34 -0800
  ...engine-long block only needed- thanks- Robert 1982 Westfalia _________________________________________________________________ Get tax tips, tools and access to IRS forms � all in one place at MSN...
• Grey water tank Help Anyone ever install one?
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Thu, 20 May 2004 08:59:55 EDT
  ...BUT how the hell do I do it? If any of you reading this have done it please send me some pics and tips...
• Simple Timing Question on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Mon, 17 May 2004 20:12:38 EDT
  ...Thanks to Mark Keller, he has posted lots of timing tips. Thanks, Ed
• Reinstalling rear glass in hatch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 21:36:57 +0000
  ...Is this a doaable DIYS prodject.If so can anyone offer some tips on doing this. I searched thhhe archives but came up empty...
• Request - Tips & Tricks - Wiper Arm Removal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 16:07:02 -0500
  I need to replace the right hand wiper arm. The old one won't come off. That little sucker just refuses to budge. I...
• Fuel tank grommets, fittings and hardware change out
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:29:19 -0600
  ...Any tips and tricks anyone would share on how to best get this done - and what to look out for? Please reply off list...
• Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 12:03:30 -0700
  ...Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted Hi bill, there are hose clamps on the two pieces of hose. the smaller hose has 4 clamps...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL-Bracket direction
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 20:44:29 -0400
  ...2:25 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL Hmm. Mine were installed like a U...
• Re: Break job questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:13:21 -0700
  ...Passenger front and then driver front. > > All tips wanted > > And again how much new fluid for the change is needed? > > Any special tips for...
• Re: Seam rust repair tips WAS (Re: is primer/sealer weathertight?)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:35:22 -0700
  On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 1:22 PM, John Anderson <wvukidsdoc@yahoo.com> wrote: >.... > Some tips on the initial question as well (seam...
• tips on assembling wing windows for a splittie
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 95 18:33 CST
  >From: Matthew Henricks <mjhenks@ENGR.CSULB.EDU> >Subject: tips on assembling wing windows for a splittie >has anyone out there done this latly? i...