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• Re: Epidermal Layer of Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - David Priemer
  Thu, 13 May 1999 20:10:38 EDT
  If one was to use the very old technique of appling lead instead of body filler then the opening and closing could continue until...
• Wanted: One Westy swivel seat base
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 21:26:35 -0500
  ...Thanks for any leads! Karl von M�llendorf WestyVentures 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9 TD 'Otto' 1988 Audi 80 Quattro 'Car'
• Wanted: Adventurewagen
  Historical mailing list - Edward Lau
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 20:37:29 +0000
  ...Thanks for any leads.
• WANTED: blue or grey weekender interior
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 16:24:14 EST
  ...east coast preferred p-mail me with leads chris
• '85 Westy Brake Booster Location
  Historical mailing list - MMunn
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 19:20:25 -0800
  ...Simple enough eh? Just follow the hoses that lead to the booster, right? Well, let's keep it even simpler than that for now...
• removing dash / replacing front blower motor
  Historical mailing list - joe lucca
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:43:23 -0400
  can someone lead me inthe right direction to remove my dash to replace the blower motor and rewire my stereo while at it. cheers...
• part # help
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Mon, 9 Aug 2004 09:53:50 -0400
  ...Kracker 24.1400.20 12V PA66 GF30 Lot 1602 Hope someone has a lead on this one...
• Re: VDO wiring help needed!
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:41:32 -0400
  You can also run the VDO lights to the power lead off the Rheostat that controls the instrument cluster brightness on the left side...
• Re: Digifant ECU: Corrosion? And.... Rosin or Heat Damage? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 13:25:15 -0700
  ...If the saw process was used on (some?) Bosch ECU's to cut leads, maybe this helped spur on poor joint quality? (different solder...
• Re: AC cutting out momentarily
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:41:20 -0700
  ...This can lead to corrosion of the wiring, leading to resistance, leading to melting of connectors, etc. > > But an intermittent issue is most likely...
• Re: Curious no swas teh same tart issue
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 May 2012 18:23:47 -0400
  ...Suggest setting up a remote start switch or a jumper lead (long lead from RS with booted crocodile clips is just right and can...
• Re: A starting battery to starter cable replacement story
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 13:22:30 -0400
  Yes, we should all follow his "lead" and change our cables. LOL.:) -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it) - but check this out
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 09:16:33 -0800
  ...check it out!! >> >> http://webpages.charter.net/jhr/ > > The first lemming to lead his peers off the cliff is a bold and decisive leader.
• Re: Seeking "Ice Guard"
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 15:48:28 -0700
  ...Googling for 'leak stopper roof tape' >brings up some leads, and from there leads one to Google for ' "Peel & >Seal" roof tape'. This looks...
• Re: Dead Sparking Plug!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:52:08 -0800
  ...Next tested the lead by running the engine > and putting a strobe on it. totally dead. Pulled the plug, check the > electrodes - near new...
• Re: Distributor Cap and Rotor, Leads, Timing
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 14:55:54 -0400
  ...Can you mix and match big hole and small > hole rotors and HT leads? > > What is the longevity of the HT leads, distributor caps...
• R0ck! it runs right, now. stupid exhaust pipe.
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 22:20:14 -0700
  ...both bolts that hold the exhaust pipes leading from the exhaust for the rear cylinders to that thingie that combines front and rear pipes...
• Re: Curious incident of the fuel pump that did not whine in the night
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 07:40:02 -0700
  ...If no go, leave the lead in > place and check to see if power is getting to the pump connection. If > yes, remove the...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Ground
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:16:35 -0500
  ...The only permanent connection I can think of is to solder a lead to the outer housing, but I am afraid that even the...
• looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Jim O'Connor
  Wed, 4 Jan 2023 10:22:40 -0500
  ...So...Any leads would be appreciated. Regards Jim
• Where can I find...
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Fri, 3 Aug 2012 09:51:31 -0400
  ...The alt wire leading in has 14 volts, the line to the battery out of there only shows 5.2 v. Mine is branded...
• Re: List Stickers, shall I make them?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 22:15:03 -0500 (EST)
  ...So, if I order two can I stick one on my wife's mazda? Larry \ \ ===________\ /_] [__][__]| Alpha Phi Omega .|_|---------| "Bearly Muven" ^(*)=====(*)= Leadership-Friendship-Service
• Re: Lowering Busses, etc
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 13:30:03 -0400 (EDT)
  ...things > >as 'dorks' or 'geeks'? :) > > Sarah (a dork & a geek, apparently) Yeah, what she said. \ Larry \ ===________\ /_] [__][__]| Alpha Phi Omega .|_|---------| "Bearly Muven" ^(*)=====(*)= Leadership-Friendship-Service
• Wanted: Westy LED display panel faceplate
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mikkelson
  Mon, 10 May 1999 09:37:05 -0700
  ...Thanks in advance for any leads to a used or new faceplate. Kevin M Bothell, WA '89 Westy
• 90 Carat: Radiator Fan Quiet
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 22:15:13 -0600
  ...Any leads anyone? Theromoswitch? Regards Mark Magee 90 Carat Kemah TX USA 87 GL John 3:16
• curtain kits
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 10:05:00 EST
  ...can anyone lead me in the right direction? i'm looking to order the curtain kit minus the fabric. thanks joe lucca 86 vanagon
• Wanted to buy: Nice Multivan with bad engine
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 09:07:49 -0500
  ...Any leads would be appreciated. Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 1987 Westfalia Syncro TD 'Otto' 1988 Audi 80 Quattro
• Invisble shinguards, was Re: INVISIBLE BRA
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 11:10:54 -0700
  My van had "invisible shinguards" on the leading edge of the rear wheel wells. They were clear plastic (thin), wonder what kind of plastic...
• Tach wiring
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:48:02 -0800
  ...used for an optional tach? Rather find this than string a new lead through the length of my van if given the choice. Nathaniel
• Re: Radiator Fan Motor Low-Speed Inop
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 11:41:57 -0600
  ...12.1 volts on the low speed lead and 12.6 volts on the high > speed lead when I jump the radiator thermoswitch (red...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 13:23:09 EST
  ...Haynes said to connect the test light > between the _uninsulated_ lead to the switch and ground, but both > leads were insulated. So I tested...
• Re: Tire size vs. Engine RPM
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 09:49:30 -0700
  ...Using a steel tape measure, a laser interferometer or other suitable measuring device measure from the leading edge of the first mustard mark to...
• Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 12:53:26 -0800
  ...Scott On 12/14/2013 9:02 AM, Robert Fisher wrote: > It's been a few years but iirc one lead 'goes' to the...
• Re: Dead Sparking Plug!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:50:34 -0800
  ...Next tested the lead by running the engine > and putting a strobe on it. totally dead. Pulled the plug, check the > electrodes - near new...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 20:16:00 -0400
  ...The only thing > that we would get under your plan is landfills full of huge lead batteries > and sulfric acid spills after major accidents...
• Re: '90 syncro with seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Liberte, Joel
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:41:35 +0000
  ...I've been through this with my MGBs many times, but they have far fewer seams, and they are leaded. (Yes, I've done...
• Re: Lead-Acid battery reliability
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 21:48:01 -0500
  ...2011 9:16 PM To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: Re: Lead-Acid battery reliability RE: Batteries Ellen, you are going to get a...
• Continental 185R14 Back in US
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 21 Nov 95 22:10:53 EST
  ...moderately aggresive tread) and the guy mentions that their current price leader is again the reinforced Continetal. Now don't hold me to it...
• A/C Part for '87 on Van
  Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
  Tue, 20 Jun 95 00:06:01 -0500
  ...Any ideas or leads much appreciated now that summer has hit. Herb Harmison Ames, IA
• Re: 1980 Vanagon Farts...
  Historical mailing list - christian krahforst
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 09:36:39 +0000
  ...Check the ground and the high tension lead. christian f krahforst Environmental Sciences Program UMass/Boston 7039ckrah@umbsky.cc.umb.edu '65 21W Deluxe
• Want a Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Sep 1994 21:01:59 -0500
  ...Anyone got any leads (or buses)? Bart Cannon
• Camping near NYC
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 9 May 2000 19:46:49 -0400
  Anyone, I vaguely recall someone on the List mentioning a camping place conveniently located near a tunnel which leads to NYC. I think it...
• Eurovan WANTED!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 01:51:33 EST
  ...p-mail me with any leads thanks chris
• Source for Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 12:04:02 EST
  Does anyone have any leads for a source for a torque converter for an 84 Vanagon? Gossett VW in Memphis wants more than $500...
• Re: OFF TOPIC! Re: XM and Sirius announce merger
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:41:35 -0800
  ...As for satellite antenna location in the Vanagon, I just stick mine to the leading edge of the dash. Works great. Cheers, Jeff
• Re: collapse in Kennewick
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:03:02 -0400
  Sounds like it could be big rubber elbow between AFM and throttle body or one of hoses leading to big rubber elbow has fallen...
• Name for my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 18:30:02 -0700
  ...I've only had it ten years, so it's time. "Lead Zeppelin"! Okay, maybe it's been used before, but comparing to the...
• Re: trip advice, leaving today
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 13:48:45 -0800
  ...The first lemming to lead his peers off the cliff is a bold and decisive leader.
• Re: It's Almost Friday...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:29:36 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > Three billion years of evolution has lead us to this-- > > Intelligent Design my a**. > > > > Tom > > > > --- Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM...
• Re: DIY alignment? (Also, alignment numbers)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 8 May 2008 23:20:55 -0700
  ...Place two cans at the side of each tire , leading and trailing . remove hubcaps. Place 2X4 across from one can to the other , both...
• RE:Lloyds mats (was:Pop Top Seal - leading edge)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 15:50:08 -0600
  ...Now the front piece (leading edge of pop top) is split between the "bulb" and the area the clips are in and Bus Boys...
• Re: Main Battery Installation: Grease or Coat Terminals?
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 14:36:27 -0400
  ...the battery leads. > > Any opinions on this? I assume all these techniques > are aimed at preventing corrosion to the battery > leads. I've cleaned...
• Re: Important - oil pressure query
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 23:55:26 -0500
  ...Important - oil pressure query > Volks -- the suggestion has been made that grounding the 1.8 bar sender > lead (when installing a new panel into...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 21:31:09 -0400
  > > The controller triggers when it's an open circuit between the sender lead > and ground.** > Oops, forgot my asterisks there. **Connection to any constant...
• Re: Best Wheel Weights????? (Advice Needed, Stick-Ons)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 09:24:51 -0800
  ...Wheel Weights I don't have an answer for the original question but noticed in the news that as of 1 Jan lead wheel...
• exhaust replacement
  Historical mailing list - jeff seward
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:55:04 -0800
  ...anyone have any good sources or leads where I can find a complete kit? my muffler is completely rusted out and a couple pipes...
• gas for bus...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 13:26:55 -0800 (PST)
  folks, got a 73 bus, and supposedly it takes regular leaded. but someone just told me you can put unleaded in as well. that...
• Re: Special Screwdriver Source
  Historical mailing list
  21 Aug 96 10:05:08 PDT
  ...Subaru 4WD Grass Valley, California > Is there a number that will lead the very uh, competent and knowledgeable > sales person to the thing please?
• Re: Rear heater antifreeze smell
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Oct 1996 08:16:31 -0400
  ...It WILL get worse! ultimately leading to a head leak (in a year or two, maybe.) The $140 is a whole lot cheaper than...
• Re: Vanagon books
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 14:23:00 -0700
  All, "I found the VW Bus Custom Handbood" at Classis Motorbooks (~$16+$4 for shipping) thanks to Joel's lead. The number is 800...