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• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 17:16:23 -0500
  ...week, all OK. Now still all OK. I also reused sleeves. FWIW On Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 5:07 PM, Allan Streib <streib...
• Re: Flooded Cell Deep Cycle Battery De-sulphation. Risky?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 17:43:44 -0600
  ...I can't--my charging system doesn't have such a setting. ;-) Also FWIW--my UB12220 sealed batteries under my driver seat take a...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:52:08 -0800
  So FWIW, I emailed gowesty asking if the warranty, if required, would be valid with my Jetta 2.0 conversion. Answer was still "no...
• Re: Now what have I done.... Flashing oil light??
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 21:43:10 -0500
  ...cylinder pushrod tubes. Haven't seen any stray wires disconnected either. FWIW, this is a 1.9 longblock wearing 2.1L cooling and FI...
• Re: Blower Fan troubles
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 10:56:26 -0500
  ...net>: > At 12:31 AM 12/2/2009, Kevin Gilbert wrote: >>FWIW, my replacement blower didn't have the same electrical connection >>as the...
• Lower Control Arm Bushing R&R
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 18:24:40 -0800
  ...as I really wouldn't want to ruin the new parts. FWIW, I tried a larger socket pushing on the rubber, and that did...
• Re: '90 GL for $1800 bucks!!!!!! in Rochester NY
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 11:04:48 EDT
  ...guy said it didnt leak any coolant or oil, FWIW.... chris In a message dated 99-06-05 10:11:14 EDT, joel_cort...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 20:56:16 -0500
  FWIW, this is a deal at 3x the starting bid (which would almost cover the seat belts alone from the dealer - don't ask...
• Re: AC Recharge
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 16:08:16 -0700
  Any competent A/C technician should be able to help. FWIW: you probably need MORE than just a recharge. A/C systems are sealed...
• Re: rear seat conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 11:21:50 EDT
  In a message dated 4/29/2004 8:12:24 AM Pacific Daylight Time, norm@ROWEBOAT.COM writes: << FWIW, shortly after we picked up...
• Re: Vanagon sighting: anyone see Magnum P.I. yesterday?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 14:32:59 EST
  ...guy) driving a '84 7 pass as the Island Hoppers van.. fwiw, one of the originals turned up on ebay a few yrs ago...
• Re: Reproducing vanagon parts. (was: Re: Pzwo foglight kit, wheel archs, etc....
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 12:59:54 -0700
  ...the hoops to keep the canvas from rubbing on the bows. FWIW, Tom-like I said, these parts are pretty obscure-some people think...
• Re: CV Joint Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:53:30 -0800
  ...Just clicked all the > >> time > >> til it self destructed. > > > > > > FWIW all listers, > > > > Van-cafe has a great CV rebuild "how to" on their site...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 6 May 2008 15:02:14 -0400
  Well, FWIW, I converted my '85 Westy to R134-A in Sept. of '02. What I did was, I replaced the receiver/dryer, removed...
• Re: your Boat, Ginger Clown the Dream ...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:09:12 -0700
  ...but finding any biographical data seems to be a fruitless search. FWIW, I also have a full collection of R&T from the era...
• Re: Ilitis pict
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 16:57:08 -0600
  FWIW: I am responsible for the secured network version of the website quoted below! (Except that my site uses Site Server Technology, theirs is...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 00:19:47 EST
  In a message dated 3/21/00 12:03:01 AM Eastern Standard Time, edevinney@BIGFOOT.COM writes: << FWIW, this is a deal at...
• Re: Poptop Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 10:41:57 -0800
  ...could wire it to the electronag if you still have one. FWIW Incandescent lamps (QI,Halogen,reglar ol bulbs) are insensitive buggars that do...
• Re: [Syncro] Cylinder sleeves, new problem
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 15:31:26 -0400
  ...My two cents fwiw. Good luck. Thomas Forhan
• Re: Interior Modifications, Bike carrier type (Request)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 09:18:37 -0700
  Also, FWIW, I find that I can carry my bike on the luggage rack. (front tire removed and stowed in Westy) Neil. On Tue...
• Re: What Should I See On the Temperature Gage?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:03:44 -0700
  ...install a resistor to > get accurate temp readings on my gauge. FWIW. > It wasn't registering > at all when I bought it. He's...
• Re: Rocker arm question
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:28:56 -0400
  ...Mike Collum wrote: > FWIW ... when I got my '85 1.9 the rocker on one side has larger nuts on > the adjuster than on...
• Re: Cross Country trip - update
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:14:16 EDT
  ...Just pick one up and keep it handy in the map pocket ! >>>>>>>FWIW, I found these pages *incredibly* slow to load. Personally I'd...
• Wipers only have one speed,
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 16 May 2016 06:42:12 -0700
  ...might save me pulling the dash and checking the motor etc? FWIW....I have repeatedly tried to use the archives of the Vanagon list...
• Re: Auto tranny lost 3rd gear
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:56:20 -0400
  ...do a search of > the archives. > > Any suggestions at this point? FWIW there is a guy on craigslist here > who sells rebuilt trannys for...
• Re: Dual Valve Springs
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:45:13 -0400
  Chris, FWIW, My "spare" 2.1 engine was remanufactured by VW of Canada with VW heads. They have the double spring configuration. John Meeks...
• Re: Lost archives?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 1 May 2015 09:09:38 -0700
  FWIW, I just used "April 2015" to "April 2015" parameters and got results. Also, http://gerry.vanagon.com/archives/vanagon.html ? Neil. On 5...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 9 May 95 17:11:31 CDT
  ...Austin, TX >Reply-To: "Lee Thompson" <lthompson@fisher.com> > In the FWIW department, I've heard (and had some personal experience) that French Michelins...
• Re: VolksCafe ref.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 15:05:12 -0400
  ...there. I'm stupid or the site is not user friendly. FWIW, I have them in stock for $63.60 (with listmember discount), part...
• Carb problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 20 May 2003 14:55:20 -0700
  ...some form-a-gasket to try and seal it up better. FWIW I'm still waiting for a guy to fabrecate an adapter plate...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:34:27 -0800
  ...herring? If it's a real clue, where would you > look? > FWIW, compression braking is generally only found on diesel trucks. Theres a valve...
• Re: Light em up, Ralphie
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:00:57 -0700
  ...bargain. > > Gitchaself some for those upcoming dark nights in the campground. > > FWIW Ralphie was "Puff Driver" He drove an AC-47 and lit em...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - Captain Ray Nemo
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 19:59:34 -0800
  FWIW, I purchased this VWT. I was amazed at the lack of vanagon content. There was only one story by this idiot who talks...
• Re: reliability of Vanagon automatic transmission ?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 22:21:55 EDT
  ...end performance is the same in a auto, or a manual. FWIW, ive had quite a few of both, and see no difference in...
• Re: '89 Blue Wolfsburg GOLF/JETTA: Photos???
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 22:56:41 +0100
  ...7:06:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, > > swalker72@KNOLOGY.NET writes: > > > > > > > FWIW, this color was also available on the '89 Golf Wolfsburg. > > > > yes, as...
• Re: HELP!!!! does anyone on this list have a '89 Blue Wolfsburg Edition?????
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 19:52:13 +0100
  ...7:06:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, > swalker72@KNOLOGY.NET writes: > > > > FWIW, this color was also available on the '89 Golf Wolfsburg. > > yes, as...
• Re: re. I did it.. i just bought my first (NVC) car... straying from the
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 19 May 2007 21:37:11 -0700
  FWIW, I paid $6k for my '87 Mercedes turbodiesel wagon (300TD), four years ago. You can acquire plenty of the very reliable 124 chassis...
• Re: How do I remove these clamps???
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 21:30:51 -0400
  ...Vanagon/photo#5071982140890273234 > > I guess I could use a hack-saw. FWIW, I do not need to save the hose. > > Thanks. Malcolm > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Choose the...
• Re: Brake Proportioning Valve: Traps Air?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:27:52 -0700
  ...Might be time for a new line(s). > > Nice write up and pix Neil. > FWIW When I replaced all my hard and flex brake...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 25 Jan 2017 02:55:20 -0500
  ...a wbx bell housing use the same flywheel diameter and depth. FWIW, I've sold the TDI starter adaptors to folks with V-8...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 16:02:26 -0700
  ...The parts I have gotten from there have been ok, fwiw. On 7/1/2013 1:48 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > why the exclamation...
• Re: Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 19:11:34 +0100
  ...I remember one of them was > white, FWIW. THere is a 1991 Singlecab Syncro for sale at the Mercedes Benz Truck delaer here in...
• Re: vanagon friendly firehouse
  Historical mailing list - stephen steele
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 22:15:54 -0700
  FWIW, I live at a firestation every third day. On my last workday there were two Westies parked at my station all day... my...
• Re: panel snaps - was storage pocket IN sliding door...was Re: Magazine racks?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:10:06 -0700
  ...them you might be able to find something that works local. FWIW I bought a panel for my '87s sliding door from a junk...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:24:15 -0800
  ...your engine WITHOUT OIL! Dang! > Really, I saw it on TV! > > > > FWIW, I used Slick 50 for awhile in a Chevy 2.6 > l...
• Re: heater, interrupted
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:41:33 -0500
  FWIW, when I first got my '85 Westy, back in '02, it was obvious that the thermostat was stuck open. When I removed it...
• Re: Loud Fuel Pump/Fuel Pump Mount - Was: Thank you Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:49:48 -0400
  ...identical to the ones they used on Saab 96 exhaust mountings, FWIW. They have a metal plate with a ?6mm? stud on each end...
• Re: Winterizing the water system
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 15 Oct 2016 07:19:00 -0700
  FWIW, I have had the system freeze. I have pre-85 Westies with the water pump under the sink. If I don’t prep...
• Re: Free Rims
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:54:08 -0700
  There is a glut currently in the world aluminum market, fwiw. It is endlessly recycle-able, one of it'sseveral postive attributes. Far cheaper...
• Re: Fuel Injector Rebuilders - who do you like?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:13:21 -0500
  ...used Cruzinperformance and was very satisfied...and they repainted the >injectors. FWIW, I sent two spare injectors in case my original four did >not...
• Re: Warming Engine OIL
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 19:22:47 +0000
  > FWIW, In my 79 bus, all I use is Valvoline 10W30. > It spit 20W50 out when I tried it last oil change. What do...
• Re: ANOTHER great tire buy......
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 22:05:20 -0500
  FWIW: I use that tire on "The Iron Igloo" (84 Westy) in Winnipeg, and I LOVE it. Excellent highway performance and excellent winter traction...
• Re: Digifant ECU - Difference in Yrs 86-91???
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 22:08:45 -0500
  FWIW my '91 seems to run OK with an ECU from an '86. Larry A. Warren Chapman wrote: > I have an 86 Van that...
• Input Shaft Notes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:35:28 -0800
  ...Some from archives, some from good old BS & T. (wadda great band) FWIW, I swapped shafts between 2 DK's but kept each gear...
• Re: AFM cap fix, maybe fixed my very intermittent problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 22:31:04 -0700
  ...same outlook though I haven't driven the more powerful swaps. FWIW, from a then (and still) newb engine rebuilding point of view, though...
• Re: Kennedy Engineering website?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:20:25 -0700
  ...link. Didn't know of the web site you linked to. FWIW, they do the email thing. At least they did with me about...
• Re: Dished Washer With New CV Joints?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:56:25 -0600
  ...TIA, Jeff > > FWIW, using my old boots, which look good-been burned before by the 6 month boots that come in these kits.
• Re: Coolant Gauge Mystery
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 6 Jan 2011 13:29:41 -0500
  ...2011, J Stewart wrote: >I wouldn't doubt that it was. FWIW, my previous Vanagon, an '84 >Westy, never did have a properly working...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:16:37 -0500
  FWIW I got a quote of $25 to get all 20 of my MB knock off alloy wheel holes reamed out from 12mm to...
• Re: Windshield Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 10:45:46 -0600
  ...Ron Salmon > The Bus Depot > http://www.busdepot.com > From the FWIW department, I also belong to a VW Scirocco mailing list and there...