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• RE: How to check for loose main bearings
  Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
  Tue, 06 Sep 94 09:25:00 cdt
  ...a valve? My experience ('70 Bus) was with an engine that ate number 3due to detonation caused by overheating. I replaced the p/c...
• Re: Help looking for Dometic Fridge Parts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 18 May 1999 22:13:06 -0400
  ...Maybe the dog ate them? > >Any help on aquiring these door inserts/retainers >would be greatly appreciated and you will toasted to >next time...
• Info on brake caliper bolts...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 22:58:43 -0800
  ...for the '86-up floating caliper.) For dual-piston Girling or ATE calipers in 80-85 Vanagons: This is just a conventional two-piston...
• Re: Blind Spot Mirrors.....Where do you put yours?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:09:57 -0800
  ...The stick on mirrors ate up about 75% of the usable flat mirror space, but once my brain adjusted to those convex mirrors, I...
• carpet replacement suggestion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Sun, 4 Apr 1999 20:09:27 -0600
  Volks, The PO of my 89 Westy apparently spilled more than he ate when using the kitchen/tables. Consequently, the carpeting next to the...
• Re: adding an oven to a westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 7 May 2005 21:35:48 -0500
  ...www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp? > product_id=5010D700T&c > ategoryid=27400> > jimt > > > On 5/7/05 6:25 PM, "Dusty Edwards" <dusty...
• Re: [VANAGON] 1.9L running hot....i deas ? UPD ATE running a 70� t-s...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 18:59:29 EST
  In a message dated 3/25/06 2:25:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, drillock@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > Why don't you explain what...
• Beyond Vanagons -keeping older vehicles
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:49:25 -0700
  ...Lite rain and big winds we warm and dry in our Westy as we watched Northern Exposure on our dvd player, ate grill tri...
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:03:33 -0500
  Thanks everyone, The mechanic was able to figure out that these are ATE.... The rack is leaking profusely. Steering bushings are goners.... Lots of...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 May 2012 19:50:55 -0400
  ...I doubt it but maybe gas ate some of it off and that's what I see? Thanks Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image...
• Re: bmw brake booster "upgrade"
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 16:47:09 -0800
  ...booster. > (e.g., here: > http://catalog.importrp.com/item.wws?mfr=ATE&sku=BMW018726&source=GOOGLEBASE > ) > (I'm not interested in installing a used...
• Re: '71 single cab pickup?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 11:47:19 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Call the guy and tell him it's sold as long as it's not ate up in rust; then get in the car...
• 82 won't crank was 82 won't start when hot
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 11:18:21 -0400
  ...Super A tractor around the field and we carved pumpkins and ate BBQ. Lots of fun. I did find time to correctly replace the...
• Re: Biggest Dog Crate lengthwise
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 20:30:35 -0500
  ...I first made one out of wood lattice but they ate it. My boxer weighs 125 lbs and the Lab/Shepherd weighs 70. Mike...
• Re: Peel and Seal Complete-Pics
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:48:54 -0700
  ...Don't atempt on a > really > cold day. Heat gun really sets the material and will be a real PI to > remove. Almost felt...
• MODERATOR: Mike Collum Update 2
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:02:54 -0400
  ...I took him breakfast and he ate with >no difficulties except for having to take a bite and put the mask >back on to...
• Re: Need window cranks
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:35:44 -0700
  ...Sure, there are the cheep $2 to $4.00 Window Cranks from Brazil ATEMIS. I use these on both my 84's, don't...
• Lysol Foaming Bathroom Cleaner cleans Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Dec 2015 00:20:49 -0600
  ...coat of wax, for the dash and other interior area suggest aterward wiping with a damp/wet cloth. Also apply the method to glass...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:46:17 -0700
  ...I'll grab a new cylinder locally today, and I've ordered the rest from Autohausaz, as they have ATE cylinders, and a good...
• Re: Bleeding brakes. Motive, si!
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:58:37 +0000
  ...make sure we got totally > fresh fluid to all four brakes. ATE Super Blue/Gold are my brake fluid of > choice. > My only problem...
• Re: New Brake rotors.pads
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 16:38:24 -0700
  ...The replacement ATE rotors on my Westy have stood up quite well, without the benefit of Cryogenic Thermal Cycling. Unless yer gonna do a...
• New brakes, now pulls to the left
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 19:16:18 -0700
  ...I said I used to rebuild them for the price of an ATE rebuild kit; he countered that it would be more for him...
• Re: There once was a dog...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:26:12 -0700
  ...My dog "ate" a 10 x 10" square out of one of the inserts. >> > > Before Scott wakes up and gives you a blast...I...
• Ackworth, Tires, and Oil
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Nov 1994 15:15:17 -0600
  ...Any truly good map should have Ackworth--it's the smallest inorpor- ated town in Iowa, for God's sake. 68 people! And we...
• Re: Mark vs. the Distributor - Chapter 1(was "Driving dog" pin
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 14:01:48 -0800
  ...Yours makes me want to toss up the proverbial cookies I just ate. -MB Stan Wilder wrote: > Go ahead and laugh! > I got my...
• Re: Peel and Seal Complete-Pics
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:07:01 -0500
  ...Don't atempt on a >> really >> cold day. Heat gun really sets the material and will be a real PI to >> remove. Almost felt...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Feb 1999
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 14:55:15 -0500
  ...Sincerely, John Hung Auburn, AL 84 GL >ate: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 16:08:31 -0600 >From: Dave <dave@V-DUB.MUSA.COM> >Subject...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:47:04 -0400
  ...regulator", by that i mean that if a worned water pump ate the fragile case mating surface, and you put a new one, it...
• Re: Chinese restaurants ....no Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 21:43:51 -0600
  ...said the people would just steal the dog....for >supper. > >I ate all kinds of things that I didnt recognise but whenever possible I...
• Re: More Info on Copper Core German Radiators
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 16:05:09 -0600
  ...you will find this on girling, ate, raybestos, sachs, and many others. i only became aware of it recently but checked our stocks at...
• bURNINGvAN four
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 18 Feb 2006 08:27:00 -0800
  ...Planning next year�s extravaganza took a bunch of time too. �Gonna have it again next year?� �Yup� �Great� Then we ate and drank...
• Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:14:46 -0500
  That's what I replied earlier today...but apparently Gerry ate the message, I don't see that it posted. The wheels are in...
• Re: W pretour trip report
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 9 Jan 95 11:51:13 PST
  ...We thought of you all as we ate the brownies that were intended for the potluck. Thanks for the phone calls, though - Were those...
• Re: Long, Big Rant about a Crappy VW Dealership -Chevron Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:57:32 -0700
  ...get along for a while, What ever was in Shell fuel ate away at fuel gauge sending units causing them to behave erratically as...
• corrosive green stuff
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 08:09:29 -0800
  ...JB weld to fill in the places where the old pump ate into my block.First, I cleaned the places w/ sandpaper and mineral...
• Re: brake pedal to the floor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 05:01:07 -0400
  ...Only ATE still has this spring. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jonce Fancher Sent...
• Re: Brake question......
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:50:41 -0700
  ...I use ATE Super Blue and ATE Gold, alternating the two so I can see when I get Fresh new fluid out of my...
• Re: [VANAGON] running hot....ideas ? UPD ATE running a 70� t-sta...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 11:25:44 -0800
  Why don't you explain what was wrong with your vehicle that was causing the high reading? If you can't exactly answer that...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:58:30 -0700
  ...Wheel cylinders are new ATE. Master cylinder was replaced not that long ago. I flush the hydraulics regularly. In terms of my question, as...
• RE: 86 Vanagon antifreeze problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 08:55:32 -0800
  ...Could this be a fluke, bad w ater >pump or the dreaded head gasket. Thank you for any advice. You are leaking fluid somewhere...
• Re: REAR BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 23:12:43 -0400
  ...For the wheel cylinders, I would find a foreign parts place that will get you the original ATE's. The dealer is now re...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:10:10 -0400
  ...Is this the right caliper? yes, for the right hand side ( passenger's side of your 83.5 vanagon ) hellava deal ....brand new Ate...
• Re: Brake Expert Questions/PICS/Rant
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:48:16 -0400
  Those Nugeon's are about $52/each for ATE, $58 for Girling. I've just never liked the fact that these "rebuilders" bead blast...
• Re: New Brake rotors.pads
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 15:30:00 -0400
  ...see I can get Listed from least expensive order Rotors Zimmerman ATE Brembo POWERSLOT CRYO (way expensive) Pads JURID PBR Bendix if your fav...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:45:53 +0000
  ...My Smallcar rear disk kit came > >with Girling calipers and ATE rotors from an Audi 5000 > >TQ stationwagon. > > > >Tom > > > >--- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET...
• Re: '90 power window problem...
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 6 May 2001 14:17:21 -0700
  ...I couldn't not do that as my motor 'ate' the cable once it was loose from the guide. So, if your window goes...
• Re: Slowly Disappearing Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 09:14:35 -0800
  ...Time to get a Pit Bull!! > > > > > > Yeah, like the one that ATE an 8-year-old > > girl in NZ a couple of days ago...
• Re: Sizes of large fastners?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 May 2012 12:49:36 -0700
  ...On 5/12/2012 10:22 AM, Phil Zimmerman wrote: > ate: Sat, 12 May 2012 10:56:00 -0400 > Reply-To: "kenneth wilford (Van...
• Re: Can you swap 82 and 87 interior?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:41:43 -0800
  ...If you ate talking about a Wolfsburg Edition 87 with the folding table and plastic panels, there are provisions that need to be made...
• Re: Enthusiast Behavior (Lightbulbs)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 21 May 1999 18:16:54 +0200
  ...because they're enthusiasts too. Where I haven't gone > yet: Ate brake fluid. Lubro Moly or Motul motor and gear > oil. > > In the...
• Re: Brake Caliper Question
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:16:53 -0400
  ...Brake Caliper Question > > I'm rebuilding the ATE calipers on my 1985. I've never understood why > there are two bleeders. It makes sense...
• RoadHaus - Incredible Vanagon Reliability Story
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 09:08:18 -0700
  ...trip - 3 fan belts / stone chip roads of the Yukon just ate them up - Drive shaft u joint / still had the original 160k mile...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 00:05:24 -0400
  ...I ordered new ATE cylinders, ?? drums and 'Enduro' shoes from Autohausaz, mainly because they had stock, price was good, and I know they ship...
• Re: Wheel cylinders with oem spring?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:57:29 +0000
  ...I sell the ATE rear wheel cylinders which are OE. Any other brake parts you might need we have in stock. I even have...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:04:52 -0700
  ...I'll grab a new cylinder locally today, > and I've ordered the rest from Autohausaz, as they have ATE cylinders, and a > good...
• Re: Vanagon Antenna options
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 18:23:51 -0700
  ...Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote: > > > Hi Volks, > > > > The local car wash ate my antenna this past weekend. Am i doomed to > > dealer prices on...
• Re: Big Brake options
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:15:04 -0400
  ...booster was functioning correctly? Is it >>> possible that either a new ATE or BMW would have helped? >>> >>> How much work was it to modify...
• Re: *Sigh* Leaky Wheel Cylinder (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 14:37:20 -0700
  ...dealer (now $60 list) along > with the spring kit ($22) and ATE wheel cylinders. Make sure the drums are > in spec, less than 9...
• Civil Spam Defense
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Oct 1995 22:24:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The most rancid stuff I ever > >ate! They came in big 5 gallon tins... > > whoa, now! THAT was the civil defense stuff ... that crud...
• Re: Recommendation for Popup Tent. 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 3 Apr 2013 09:38:41 -0700
  ...Which is best? > > A lot are hot for the Canadian tent maker (atelierspk@hotmail.com) and > am wondering why. > > Jon > > -- > "Until one has loved...