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  • Re: Mexico/Vanagon report-Guadalajara/Puerto Vallarta
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 11 Jan 2001 12:10:02 +1200
    ...I thought the Santana name had also >been used on the 4-door sedan version of the second generation Passat in >Europe, at least...
  • Re: 396,000 miles!!?? can anybody beat that?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:20:28 -0800
    ...miles eighteen times ) on a 58 or so, 4 cylinder Mercedes sedan, documented. Also...this one I like a lot .....750,000 miles on...
  • Re: engine efficiency, I4s, subies, etc
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 4 Nov 2001 11:59:55 +1200
    ...0064 (3) 479-7527 1986 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX CE80 diesel sedan 1989 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX CE96 diesel van 1989 Toyota Corona 2...
  • Re: New tires
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:56:13 -0500
    ...Really don't like the floating feel of big sedans like my brother drives. mcneely ---- Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> wrote: > The stock tire...
  • Re: Parting out '84 Westy.
    Historical mailing list - marcus
    Tue, 26 May 1998 23:15:18 -0700
    ...Oh well..........;-) > > Jim Thompson > 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon > Check out our latest cool stuff at: > http://www.oldvolkshome.com...
  • A Vanagon Owner with Something to Share (almost no Vanagon conten t)
    Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
    Fri, 6 Apr 2001 12:30:09 -0400
    ...Jeff Warner '87 Vanagon, '89 Fox GL Sedan, '88 Fox GL Wagon, '86 Audi 5000S, '74 Fun Bug, and other stuff PS. I'm...
  • Re: VW wheel compatibility (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 4 Dec 2015 13:49:55 -0600
    ...i can pick up 16 inch steel wheels from a 2013 passat > sedan. I think beetle and golf wheels are different, but what about...
  • Re: open your eyes
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Thu, 11 Jul 1996 14:02:39 -0700 (PDT)
    ...only apply to a standard water-cooled four or five seater sedan and possible your typical minivan and our old campers and aircooled vintage...
  • Re: bubble cars?
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Sat, 6 Oct 2001 08:08:21 -0700
    ...The idea of a shockingly fast ordinary looking sedan could have fostered the development of the Mini-Cooper 997 and 1275 rocket skates and...
  • Vanagon land speed record
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 24 Feb 2003 11:02:22 -0600
    ...little Westy right along with the big SUVs and big imported sedans. I was happily cruising at about 75 and noticed that I was...
  • Re: Vanagon a/c
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 24 May 2011 18:53:42 -0500
    ...It was not as cool in the van as in my air conditioned sedans of various makes, but it was sufficiently cool for mine...
  • Re: Spare Tire Goes Flat
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:42:31 -0600
    ...This appears to be true with the brand new > tires on my sedan, as told to me by the manager at the tire shop...
  • Re: Friday: So, where's the Westfalia version of this thing, komrade?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 13 May 2016 16:37:13 +0000
    ...not, > lots of people haul loose cargo in people space in sedans. Many people > probably haul things in Vanagons (or other vans) without securing...
  • Re: Where to aim the headlights? SA grill.
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 29 Sep 2002 22:46:47 +1200
    ...I park my van on a level stretch of road, about 7-10m (20-30') behind a car (sedan), exactly parallel to the curb...
  • Re: Stocking and Preparing your Westy - This is not spam
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 7 Nov 2004 11:05:07 -0700
    ...The sedantary can gain weight probably on just one. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info...
  • Syncros ROCK!
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Fri, 2 Mar 2007 14:01:21 -0500
    ...There is something very satisfying about effortlessly moving past a six figure Mercedes sedan at a 45 degree angle to traffic spinning its tires...
  • Re: Castor oil in automotive applications
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:28:45 -0600
    ...Not suitable for the family sedan or the Vanagon. But yes, pretty interesting stuff. mcneely ---- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > I Googled for...
  • Legacy Turbo (whole car) F/S
    Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
    Wed, 15 May 2002 12:15:12 -0700
    ...Selling my '91 Legacy Turbo Sport Sedan. If anyone wants a true autobahn-shredding Vanagon, put this motor in. It's the same, dimensionally...
  • Re: classic auto insurance loop to save cash
    Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
    Tue, 30 Mar 2004 23:09:14 -0700
    ...Less than 25-year-old luxury cars that have been "retired" to infrequent use Inexpensive 4 door sedans from the mid-1970s and newer...
  • 91 Aito Transmission Part 3
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 1 Jul 1997 22:03:12 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Florida hanninkt@ix.netcom.com __ __ 1991 VANAGON Carat \ \ / / Pastel White \ \/ / 1975 TRANSPORTER __ \__/ __ Pastel White/ Station Wagon \ \ / \ / / Hawaiian Blue \ \/ /\ \/ / 1973 412 Sedan \__/ \__/ School Bus Yellow
  • Re: Bus, vanagon parts in Europe
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Sat, 30 Aug 1997 12:37:33 EDT
    ...juno.com (916) 221-5342 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon On Sat, 30 Aug 1997 17:54:13 +0200...
  • Re: new to list
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 18 Apr 1999 20:13:02 -0700
    ...Julio Tome 1963 Beetle sedan 1993 GMC Jimmy 4x4 (for sale to buy a vanagon westy) 1995 Golf [text/html]
  • Re: A/C info and questions.
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Tue, 26 May 1998 20:54:54 -0700
    ...Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome.com ------------------------------------------- NEW! - VDO...
  • Models
    Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
    Wed, 19 Apr 1995 00:29:47 -0400 (EDT)
    ...On the Franklin Mint issue, I bought the yellow sedan, then, yeah, I bought the red convertible; then, yyyeeeaaahhhh, I was stupi...er, dedicated...
  • Re: trailer hitches and towing
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 24 Feb 1995 13:28:06 -0500
    ...Chris-Craft "Bull Nosed" Sedan Cruiser. Hull # E-31-057. New owners of a 1991 Vanagon GL Westfalia (Navy Blue) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Just sit right back...
  • Re: '90 Vanagon Needs Mechanic in Chicago
    Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
    Wed, 06 Aug 1997 16:51:29 -0400
    ...Florida hanninkt@ix.netcom.com __ __ 1991 VANAGON Carat \ \ / / Pastel White \ \/ / 1975 TRANSPORTER __ \__/ __ Pastel White/ Station Wagon \ \ / \ / / Hawaiian Blue \ \/ /\ \/ / 1973 412 Sedan \__/ \__/ School Bus Yellow
  • Re: Radiator Fan
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 27 May 1998 14:41:02 -0700
    ...Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome.com ------------------------------------------- NEW! - VDO...
  • Re: [syncro.org] Re: Syncro van price range
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sat, 6 Jan 2007 09:52:10 -0800
    ...especially since my diesel wagon gets 28 mpg and her diesel sedan gets 25 mpg. If they imported a tdi quattro avant, I'd...
  • Re: At least we don't drive Triumphs.
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:19:08 -0700
    They also made a small sedan. My dad got me one, blown tranny. He said check the junkyards. Junkyards said, "A What?" Mike On...
  • Re: What to buy? Many "buying guide" questions
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 3 Nov 2001 17:35:38 +1200
    ...0064 (3) 479-7527 1986 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX CE80 diesel sedan 1989 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX CE96 diesel van 1989 Toyota Corona 2...
  • Re: Spare Tire Goes Flat
    Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
    Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:19:21 -0700
    ...This appears to be true with the brand new > tires on my sedan, as told to me by the manager at the tire shop...
  • RE: Buy of the Day
    Historical mailing list - Erik O
    Fri, 15 Nov 1996 19:57:56 -0800
    ...They were Kadrons, I saw a date 1/78 and it > said VW sedan. There were two outlets for the exhaust about a foot...
  • Re: Squeaky Mintex brake pads anyone? / Brake Squeal
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sat, 29 Jan 2005 16:42:54 EST
    ...One of my earliest cars was a '63 Jag 3.8 sedan with 4-wheel disc brakes. Shortly after that I bought a '68...
  • Re: Mercedes wheel opinion?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 3 Nov 2008 18:17:22 -0800
    ...Like a sedan will have the 6 inch wide ones, a station wagon the 6.5's. For better handling and sharper turn-in...
  • Re: 14 inch tire feedback
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 4 Jun 2018 14:00:12 -0400
    ...in my opinion all the vanagon are noisy > compared to a sedan or a luxury sedan.. so a bit more noise doesn't bother...
  • Re: Speedo Issue..
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:26:10 -0800
    ...but my 88 turbo volvo sedan does it commonly when it's cold.. gotta rap on the top of the instruments or cover. points...
  • Re: Westy-Vision
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Tue, 21 Oct 1997 17:08:14 EDT
    ...oldvolkshome.com (916) 221-5342 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon On Mon, 20 Oct 1997 19:15:59 -0800...
  • Re: Anyone have experience with selling / buying a van on eBay motors?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 4 Jun 2001 21:44:38 -0700
    ...Double Cab [For Sale] 87 Audi 5000 Quattro 87 VW Fox Sedan 88 VW Syncro Double Cab David's Volkswagen Home Page http://www...
  • Re: Engine Numbers
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 25 Jun 1998 02:29:55 -0700
    ...engine number was used Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www...
  • Re: Smart Car Crash
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:38:44 -0400
    ...in 2000 and my employer supplied a late-model 4-door sedan. A Smart and a VW bus would cover 100% of my transportation...
  • Re: 85 Vanagon - emergency brake no "catching/holding"
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:53:26 -0400
    ...In my old 1964 VW sedan when the single circuit master cylinder blew out a seal coming to a stop, thus creating an emergency...
  • Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 3 May 2011 07:13:15 -0500
    ...On the other hand, my older brother has had a half dozen or so break-ins of various vehicles, including mostly vans but sedans...
  • Re: curtains for vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Wed, 27 Aug 1997 13:53:44 EDT
    ...juno.com (916) 221-5342 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon On Wed, 27 Aug 1997 08:43:00 -0600...
  • Re: Price of OXS
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 15 Oct 1998 19:17:14 -0700
    ...VOA gets $172.40) Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www...
  • Re: Thermal Insulation;
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:48:29 -0700
    ...Excellent for SUVs, minivans, trucks, sedans, RVs. Used by OEM's in high-end production vehicles, now available for after market application! Thanks Jake...
  • Porsche transaxle in Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 16 Aug 2001 19:46:11 +1200
    ...diesel sedan FWD 89 Corolla 1.8 DX CE96 diesel van/wagon FWD 89 Corona 2.0 D Select CT170 diesel sedan FWD 92...
  • Re: Snow newbie needs snow tire recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:35:15 -0700
    ...For my other car, a turbo volvo sedan .........I have Bridgestone Blizzack winter tires, WS-50 is the model from a few years ago...
  • Re: Passat W8
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Fri, 1 Apr 2011 21:08:42 -0400
    ...If you gave me $100000 and told me to buy a car, Why would I buy a large sedan that gets bad gas mileage...
  • Re: VW wheel compatibility (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 4 Dec 2015 14:05:05 -0500
    ...i can pick up 16 inch steel wheels from a 2013 >>> passat sedan. I think beetle and golf wheels are different, but what about...
  • Re: Loose stuff inside vans.
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:19:30 -0800
    ...a box of tissues on >> the back shelf of an old sedan had flown forward and cut the neck of >> a passenger such that...
  • camper in the snow
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:10:23 -0500
    ...My brother was, in a Mercury sedan (tires unknown to me), but he got stuck for four hours, with whiteout at times, on the...
  • Re: oil recommendations
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 21 May 2001 11:10:12 -0700
    ...Double Cab [For Sale] 87 Audi 5000 Quattro 87 VW Fox Sedan 88 VW Syncro Double Cab David's Volkswagen Home Page http://www...
  • Re: Wheel alternatives...
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:08:52 -0400
    ...David > But, removing > metal from wheels that were designed for a sedan in order > to make them > fit ............... . Hmmmm. Just wondering. > > Dave Mc
  • Re: Vanagon Fuel Pump Questions
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Fri, 12 Sep 1997 16:01:07 EDT
    ...juno.com (916) 221-5342 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon On Fri, 12 Sep 1997 13:10:46 -0500...
  • Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 18 Dec 2002 22:35:47 +1300
    ...Toyota has a remarkable name for reliability, and having had several diesel Toyota sedans as taxis, I can attest to this. One taxi operator...
  • PS Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0,
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:11:32 -0500
    ...It was the year that Mercedes sedans had baby fins and Chevrolets practically had wings -- '62 maybe? At 02:55 PM 12/29/2008...
  • Anyone want images of Hiace and Estima (narrow "Previa")?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 25 Aug 2001 19:18:37 +1200
    ...diesel sedan FWD 89 Corolla 1.8 DX CE96 diesel van/wagon FWD 89 Corona 2.0 D Select CT170 diesel sedan FWD 92...
  • Re: Time Travel - Friday
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Fri, 14 Jun 2002 11:25:53 -0700
    ...Early 60's Jag Sedan 69 Jag XKE RHD Early 70's BMW 3.0 CSI Early 80's BMW 633i coupe See, I...
  • AW: G60 Corrado engine in a Vanagon? Can it be done?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Thu, 18 Jul 2002 18:40:21 -0700
    ...as the position in the Corrado and other A2 family of sedans. Obviously it is possible. There is one for sale in my Vanagon...
  • Re: Dash blower fan
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 10 Dec 2017 15:15:21 -0800
    Ha! Well thats a pretty user friendly design considering how much more "stuff" there is in a 2008 sedan. But then as I'm...