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• Re: Volkswagen Type 2 Bus Evolution Detailed In Groovy Family Tree
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 27 Oct 2020 19:43:41 -0400
  ...On Tue, Oct 27, 2020 at 6:56 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > My first van was a 1970 Tintop, acquired in...
• Re: How to install the Westfalia sliding bench?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:33:52 -0500
  ...Jeff Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 1:31 PM, David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> wrote: > > I am not sure if...
• Re: Removing foil from the tach
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:08:02 -0500
  ...Jeff Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 30, 2020, at 3:47 PM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: > > Do you think that one...
• Re: Stereo question (Friday nvc)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Duvernay
  Fri, 1 May 2020 20:29:50 +0000
  ...flasher switch and the rear defog switch.  On Friday, May 1, 2020, 12:16:00 PM PDT, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: hi...
• Re: Friday subject - are we on the list just old farts?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 15 Feb 2020 13:47:17 -0800
  ...Bruce On Saturday, February 15, 2020, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > Nope, You need to put in more time. > > Eric Caron > > > > > On Feb...
• Re: interesting article on our van passion
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 8 Jul 2020 21:30:53 -0500
  ...Wednesday, July 8, 2020 1:22 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: interesting article on our van passion Late comers https://www.nytimes...
• Re: Alternators correction!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 14:52:21 -0700
  ...I don’t want to go up and at the starter, my hands have healed up since last time :-) Alistair > On Apr 9, 2020...
• Re: More on fridge-be-gone (home brew version)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 7 Nov 2020 15:08:34 -0500
  On Sat, 7 Nov 2020 10:31:59 -0600, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM> wrote: >I believe Robert Keezer was the gas...
• Re: Group 41 Battery? As house battery, under Driver Seat?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 5 Feb 2020 08:53:38 -0700
  On 4 Feb , 2020, at 6:08 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Leaving them on trickle or other dumb chargers will also do them in...
• Re: Oops... did it again! Backed into garage with vent open!
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:47:17 -0400
  ...Wednesday, July 29, 2020 12:02 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Oops... did it again! Backed into garage with vent open...
• Re: Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 4 Jun 2020 13:13:03 -0700
  ...or it had AC but disabled (compressor removed and/or bell removed?) On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 12:50 PM jamie@kookymathteacher.com...
• Re: Rainwater leak drivers side floor
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Sat, 4 Jan 2020 16:34:08 -0500
  ...Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2020, at 4:05 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > > I missed the "affecting the fuses...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sat, 9 May 2020 16:32:17 -0400
  ...On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 4:11 PM Ryan Cresawn <jrcresawn@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes, but with a manual transmission shouldn't the...
• Re: Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 May 2020 13:57:02 +0000
  ...Fri, May 15, 2020 8:47 pm Subject: Re: Mud Flaps are yours the SA plastic ones or the German rubber Stainless steel ones...
• Re: Real time help needed
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Sat, 28 Mar 2020 22:39:25 -0400
  ...Rick Koller On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 8:20 PM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > No spare ecu. > > There is absolutely no...
• Re: Dometic thermostat control knob
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jul 2020 13:50:56 +0000
  ...Tue, Jul 14, 2020 9:35 pm Subject: Re: Dometic thermostat control knob Wow!         You found that fast.  I’m glad as it is...
• Re: Engine died, ecu quick look
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:02:08 -0700
  ...Unless it’s decided to have a strict no weekend work policy, I’ll guess same result today :-) Ab > On Mar 30, 2020, at...
• Re: PSI and Bars, for tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 11 Feb 2020 03:16:27 +0000
  ...Rich San Diego On Monday, February 10, 2020, 4:10:59 PM PST, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: I wondered how long it...
• Re: Spark Plug Wire Shock
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 17 May 2020 16:56:25 -0700
  ...mcneely On Sun, May 17, 2020 at 2:15 PM Gene P <olgreywoof@gmail.com> wrote: > Wait, you did what? Do you mean you...
• Re: is this going to work will folks get my messages now test test
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Sat, 18 Apr 2020 16:59:45 -0700
  ...Saturday, April 18, 2020 7:36:43 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:41:42 -0500
  ...Eric > On Feb 12, 2020, at 4:14 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > > On 12 Feb , 2020, at 8:36 AM, Eric Caron...
• Re: 1991 westy - power steering belt problem
  Historical mailing list - Kevin P Gilleran
  Tue, 14 Jul 2020 07:57:13 -0700
  ...Tuesday, July 14, 2020 7:53 AM To: Kevin P Gilleran <kevin@gilleranenergy.com> Cc: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Subject: Re...
• Re: Two questions about shady boy awnings
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:42:13 -0400
  What is the width and depth of your ARB? Thanks, Eric > On Oct 30, 2020, at 9:07 AM, Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Aug 2020 20:36:59 +0000
  ...Thu, Aug 13, 2020 10:33 pm Subject: Re: closing slider quietly Put me down as a fan  of Fat Mat.  Easy to cut...
• Re: AFM failure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:56:44 -0400
  ...Yrs, d On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 9:01 AM ddbjorkman@verizon.net < ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote: > David, I really like that oxygen...
• Re: Other driving distractions - who has a dash cam?
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Sat, 15 Feb 2020 21:13:42 -0600
  ...Saturday, February 15, 2020 8:13 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Other driving distractions - who has a dash cam? I haven...
• Re: FW: Brake reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 3 Jul 2020 11:59:51 -0700
  ...On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 11:50 AM Robert Clemmer <n51219@comcast.net> wrote: > With all this discussion about brake fluid, what is...
• Re: Two questions about shady boy awnings
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:54:09 -0700
  Any concern about theft, Jack? -MB On Fri, Oct 30, 2020 at 6:08 AM Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > Best feature I...
• Re: So stuff even happens to me!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 4 Apr 2020 09:17:59 -0600
  ...Maybe just not fully in park, Maybe the neutral switch. > > > Good to have the reminder. > > Eric Caron > > >> On Apr 4, 2020, at 8:36...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:02:05 -0400
  ...Eric Caron > On Aug 13, 2020, at 1:57 PM, Richard Smith (Smirby) <smirby@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I think all of us would benefit...
• Re: My door fell off last night
  Historical mailing list - Erin Daniels
  Sun, 5 Apr 2020 17:39:10 -0700
  ...I only replaced the one roller bearing > On Apr 5, 2020, at 5:18 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > Hi Erin, > > there...
• Re: Christmas post and general posts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 25 Dec 2020 16:35:23 +0000
  I'm asking Santa for lower oil temperatures in my 87 Syncro westy diesel [TDI] On Friday, December 25, 2020, 8:13:37 AM...
• Re: Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:10:19 -0700
  ...On Wed, Sep 23, 2020, 12:43 PM ddbjorkman@verizon.net < ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote: > Pull out the yellow pages (or internet) and locate...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Feb 2020 23:44:04 +0000
  ...Eric > On Feb 12, 2020, at 4:14 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > > On 12 Feb , 2020, at 8:36 AM, Eric Caron...
• Re: Alternators correction!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 13:56:59 -0700
  ...Ab > On Apr 9, 2020, at 1:50 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@gmail.com> wrote: > >  >>> Alternator 14.39 >>> Battery 13.91 > > That's more...
• Re: Update Re: Engine died, March 31 update and maybe ecu smoking gun?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:34:04 -0600
  ...Comments? > > > On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 7:21:34 PM PDT, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > As these vehicles are getting older there...
• Re: Zoltan's Porsche engine
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Thu, 3 Dec 2020 09:55:47 -0500
  ...On Wed, Dec 2, 2020 at 4:43 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > yes... the Boxeer engine has a lot of torque...
• Re: Vanagon + LED Brake Lights + AudioVox CCS-100
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 6 May 2020 16:26:54 -0700
  ...There are some links there to workarounds :o) On 5/6/2020 3:33 PM, OlRivrRat wrote: > Dennis & Dug or WeEMHTA > > Very interesting ~ So...
• Re: Center console ideas was: Large empty Space Behind rear light
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:09:47 -0800
  ...On Sun, Feb 23, 2020 at 10:01 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > I”ve seen many different ideas on this space...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:53:17 +0000
  ...Rich San Diego On Sunday, November 29, 2020, 3:48:13 PM PST, Jamie Auch <jamie@kookymathteacher.com> wrote: Thank you Richard. I will...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:13:26 -0800
  ...Alistair > On Feb 23, 2020, at 9:10 AM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > >  > it's a good idea to use that space...
• Re: Friday subject - are we on the list just old farts?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 16 Feb 2020 09:37:13 -0700
  ...Those things would take an awful > lot of abuse and just keep on trucking. > > > On Sat, Feb 15, 2020 at 1:47 PM Bruce...
• Re: Oops... did it again! Backed into garage with vent open!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 13:24:46 -0700
  ...But, it was a try, right? > On Jul 29, 2020, at 12:47 PM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > > Great idea with the...
• Re: Useful, if pricey, vanagon related tool
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 17 Oct 2020 14:03:42 -0400
  ...and watch for the Black Friday sales! Eric > On Oct 17, 2020, at 1:51 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > > Hi dan...
• Re: Test Test
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 20 May 2020 23:04:01 +0000
  ...On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 4:03:01 PM PDT, Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@gmail.com> wrote: Ed, i never received your email in...
• Re: leaky windshield
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 5 Jun 2020 14:09:25 -0400
  ...What is the conclusion? Eric Caron > On Jun 5, 2020, at 1:03 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I think I found...
• Fwd: Is the Vanagon drive able with dash and cluster removed?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 4 Mar 2020 17:36:14 -0500
  ...Wed, Mar 4, 2020 at 5:16 PM Subject: Re: Is the Vanagon drive able with dash and cluster removed? To: Thomas Casal <thomas...
• Re: Sad news of Darrell Boehler passing away
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:27:27 +0000
  ...Wed, Feb 19, 2020 9:17 am Subject: Re: Sad news of Darrell Boehler passing away Very sad news, very sad. Alistair > On Feb...
• Re: Add a Room
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:42:33 -0500
  ...Broken ribs suuuuck! On Mon, Feb 10, 2020, 4:32 PM ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote: > If wondering about space, there is...
• Re: Syncro fuel level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Tue, 8 Sep 2020 11:49:15 -0400
  ...Rick On Tue, Sep 8, 2020 at 11:06 AM Gilles H Turmel <gilles.turmel@sympatico.ca> wrote: > Hi, > > Il I have to change...
• Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:43:04 -0600
  ...That would be a good spare to have on hand, regardless... > On Aug 25, 2020, at 8:39 AM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com...
• Re: Vanlife during a pandemic (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:50:25 -0400
  ...Eric > On Apr 17, 2020, at 5:15 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Interesting read: > https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/when...
• Re: 1989 Bluestar with tons of upgrades for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
  Mon, 3 Feb 2020 13:14:02 -0800
  ...On Feb 3, 2020, at 12:28 PM, Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET> wrote: Hopefully this one won’t go into spam folders...
• 110 Volt shore power question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:24:18 -0400
  ...August 14, 2020 at 4:36:59 PM EDT > To: "ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET" <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>, "vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM" <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: front heater valve troubles?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:29:11 -0700
  ...mcneely On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 3:59 PM Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > Go with the cheap and easy replacement, $10...
• Re: Anyone know of a good Westy LED ceiling light they like?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Mon, 19 Oct 2020 22:36:43 -0700
  ...just blinding and cold when installed. -MB On Mon, Oct 19, 2020 at 9:48 PM Tom Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote: > You can...
• Re: Intake manifold hose
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:11:53 -0700
  ...dan On Fri, Jun 26, 2020 at 12:01 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Those can be made to work. Just some...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 13 Feb 2020 11:34:31 -0500
  ...Eric Caron > On Feb 13, 2020, at 11:16 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > > Thanks Chris, > > But still a little confusion. Looking...
• Re: Leaky rear heater
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 15 May 2020 17:43:22 -0700
  ...mcneely On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 4:01 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > A leak from the rear heater is one...
• Re: K&N air filters
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 16 Nov 2020 10:48:15 -0500
  ...Monday, November 16, 2020 10:18 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: K&N air filters If it was a superior filter...