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• propane fill valve
  Historical mailing list - mesick
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 12:24:28 -0500
  ...what is the net wisdom on dealing with leaky fill valves, modification, replacement, kits? not cooking with gas in Mississippi, hillary
• Digi-Key catalog online
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 7 Aug 1996 13:04:26 CST6CDT
  ...they have most of the parts for those oddball VW modification projects we seem to find ourselves in, they sell blue LEDs :), they AREN...
• Speaking of mirrors (was painting)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 14:34:41 -0400
  ...I plan to make this modification this spring as I need more mirror adjustment for a good view rearward. Malcolm S
• Re: Need relay mod with sylvania Xtra visions?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 20:24:18 -0400
  Mike; Everyone can benefit from the headlight relay modification, especially if you increase the current. You can see how I did it (and why...
• baY 16" BBS wheels
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 08:11:32 -0800
  ...offset that should fit on any Vanagon or Bus with minor modifications of the lug hole/seat surface. <http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws...
• Re: Rebuilding westy cabinets in fine wood
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 19:50:13 -0400
  * Have ya ever seen an old van that's been through both home modification (panelling, wood floors, Well the ideal thing to use is...
• Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:10:44 -0500
  ...Jake de Villiers wrote: > You sure Karl? The wheels I got bolted right on with no modifications > whatsoever. Of course they're real Mercedes...
• Re: SA mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 3 May 2006 22:55:07 EDT
  ...These mud flaps will not work all that easily in the rear with fiberglass bumpers, although can fit with some modification to the bumper...
• Tiico and California Smog
  Historical mailing list - Chris Schaefer
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 11:57:12 -0800
  ...Unfortuneatly, the smog referee, who is job it is to certify cars with significant engine modifications now tells them that he won't even...
• Westy closet mods?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:31:19 -0800
  ...I don't usually hang clothes in it, so shelves? Drawers? While I mull ideas for modifications, I would enjoy hearing about (or seeing...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Peter Young
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:23:18 -0500
  ...readily available engine kit that fit into the Vanagon without major modification, I would be first in line to buy it from you! Peter
• Re: Closet mods- pictures
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:40:13 -0400
  Geneva, you did a great job ! Congratulations ! That's one of the most useful modifications I have done to my Westy, you WILL enjoy...
• Re: Interior Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:34:52 -0700
  I saw a solar panel mounted there to keep a battery topped off. Rob becida@comcast.net At 8/13/2011 08:09 AM...
• Re: Dometic Frig - Realistic Cooling
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:29:43 -0700
  ...Various degrees of success have been reported with either or both of those modifications.
• Need help Installing a Pop-Top on a non-Westy vanagon
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 19:42:45 CDT
  ...I seem to recall reading about someone else's conversion (with details about modifications to install the upper bunk), either on the list or...
• Audi Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Colin Stanfield
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:24:16 -0500
  ...I'm beginning what will probably be a patient search for a deal on used rims which may or may not need modifications for...
• Re: 1.8 to 2.0 aba swap
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 30 May 2012 10:57:26 -0400
  ...A stock ABA distributor needs some modification to work with a digifant system. Or you can modify the digifant distributor, take your pick. Another...
• Re: Front Bumper (Syncros especially)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 14:59:53 -0400
  ...Derek's subsequently took a sawzall to the offending license plate frame, which is a good, functional modification. After Derek's plea for a...
• Re: Tempurature
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 8 May 2002 15:24:46 -0400
  ...I do clutch change for the racing one, axles, racing modification to the suspension, and my speciality is head rebuilding (Gasket, ports, mating head...
• Re: AC does loses freon
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 09:46:08 -0700
  ...I gather that the conversion to 134a can be made without major component modification. Going to freeze 12 required no modifications. I am tempted...
• Re: SubWoofer Installation & Cuttin'up Your Westy
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:02:07 -0400
  ...the carpet.) The combination sounds great, yet there are no visible modifications to the interior. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com...
• Re: Taller tire size comparison, and a question...
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 00:05:38 -0700
  ...if 15" Mercedes > steel wheels will fit a Vanagon properly without modification - i.e. > not need to be milled to clear the hub, correct...
• Re: Head light relay modification.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 05:05:01 EDT
  In a message dated 10/17/99 4:50:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kdlewis@JUNO.COM writes: << To summarize; instead of directly supplying...
• Re: Question for those running on 15" rims
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 15:00:20 -0400
  ...Decided on the smaller size so that I could carry a spare in the normal place up front with minor modifications. the Michelins are...
• Re: sliding door 1984 fits?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 22 Nov 2003 10:10:37 -0500
  ...I'm not sure if this fan is directly backwards-compatble onto the earlier years, or whether some modifications would be needed. (Chris, are...
• Re: Favourite Free Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Barb Cotton
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 04:17:37 -0700
  I travel with my dog, which means dog hair everywhere. I went to Walmart, bought 2 rag rugs and sewed them together to make...
• Re: 215/65/16 in clamshell?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 14:18:00 -0700
  "Does a 215/65/16 tire fit fully inflated into a syncro clamshell with little or no modification?" Mine didn't. I had to...
• Re: info on the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Wed, 19 Sep 2001 23:52:03 -0700
  ...Dometic had a pump modification kit available for older fridges (mine is an '85; newer models may already have the modification), but it cost...
• Re: cooling system modification, OK?
  Historical mailing list - Bolliver
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 10:50:58 -0600
  ...cooling system modification, OK? >Hi, I'm almost complete in the following task, > >My '84 vanagon had a rusted return line on the cooling...
• Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 23 May 2011 13:24:14 -0700
  ...There is an advisory on the page: >> > >> > "The disadvantage of making this modification on water cooled >> > Vans is that the higher RPM causes higher...
• Re: Virginia to Alaska and back--maps, Internet, places to camp, and modifications to the van
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:25:15 -0800
  ...faucet and my wife says this is > one of the best modifications we have done to the van. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:56:14 -0800
  ...I agree that some modifications are questionable at best and others down right dangerous but switching to 15" or 16" wheels and tires can...
• Largest Tire in Spare Tire Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:44:18 -0500
  ...Seth Hatfield (owner of H&R Motors) in Santa Barbara did a simple modification on my spare tire carrier. This has allowed a Michelin...
• Some blog updates
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:51:42 -0700
  ...First, a little modification to my iPad mini mount http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/10/30/vanagon-ipad-mini-mount-update/ A very embarrassing...
• Re: 5 speed vanagon transmission
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 2 May 1998 13:04:17 -0600
  ...But, is > there such a beast? And will it work with my stock 2.1 engine without > modification? > Jim, Five speeds were used in...
• Re: throttle body modification question 84 to 85
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 14:36:25 -0500
  Dave; What is the reason for not using the correct part? Ken Lewis 86 Crewcab,60 T-5 Coupe. On Thu, 18 Feb 1999...
• 215/75R15 vs. 215/65R15 Tires
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 14:56:54 -0800
  ...I am pretty sure 215/75R15 is the maximum size for the spare tire bay without modification. True? 2. What is your favorite 215...
• Re: Call for an impromptu "Engine challange at the WALmart" in Petersburg, VA
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 19:05:14 EST
  The main purpose would to test the power and driving characteristics of the various engine options floating around on the list with the modifications...
• Oddball Dokas
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 6 Feb 2004 00:22:05 +1300
  ...and certainly feasible body modifications. Though the four-wheel-steering would be difficult to engineer correctly. I had the idea, in the 80s, for...
• Re: 1986 & 1987 Transporters are now Importable!
  Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:27:42 -0700
  And a regisrtered importer is likely to want- $1000? $10,000? for - just some paperwork? Some paperwork and some minor modifications? paperwork and a...
• Success! (List subscription modification) Thanks all, I'll keep in touch...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:48:05 -0800
  Thanks for the advice to change my Vanagon List subscription options. I was successful. I will be hitting the road tomorrow AM with a...
• Re: cooling system modification, OK?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 13:33:09 -0600
  ...cooling system modification, OK? > While I can think of no reason not to use a piece of plastic pipe picked up >at Lowes pure...
• Oil pressure sender & VDO gauge upgrade, anyone of you guy did the conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 16 May 2002 15:53:08 -0400
  ...which prices? 4)- If a modification is to be made to the sender, can you explain the modification? One question remains! Which sender to...
• Rear AC Blower
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Mon, 4 Nov 2013 20:13:43 -0700
  ...Ron from the Bus Depot assured me that the front blower would work with several modifications, splicing the old connector and drilling two holes...
• Changes in Spare Tire clam shell for 205 tires
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Aug 2014 15:20:09 -0400
  ...wires to accommodate the wider 205 tires? I would imagine the modifications allows for 20 mm increased space but I wonder if there is...
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  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:33:12 -0400
  ...what it's like for tall > people! > > An easy and quick 'modification' of the neck would fix that problem. See disclaimer below. -- Chris S...
• ADVICE/Info Needed!
  Historical mailing list - A groovy kinda' guy.
  Tue, 21 Feb 1995 12:30:20 -0900
  ...the heating system be modified? Any information on this type of modification would be greatly appreciated! Also- I have never seen a VW camper...
• Ground Shut-off Switch Needed
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 12:21:48 -0800
  ...Does anybody know of a pull-plug key or other external disconnect? (I seem to remember reading about a VW hot-rod modification for...
• I am looking for Mudflaps for my Syncro and either a Jump seat or middle seat with rails.
  Historical mailing list - Andy Langesfeld
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 10:04:29 -0500
  ...Does anyone in the list (vendors or otherwise) know of Mudflaps that will fit the Syncro without much modification? (VW or not). I tried...
• Re: Are there screens for side windows of a 91 Carrat?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 22:38:16 -0400
  ...This one fits the newer Volkswagen Winnebago conversion and slight modification and it will the Vanagon style window as well. If anyone has a...
• Re: Favourite Free Modifications
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 10:36:06 EDT
  In a message dated 8/13/05 12:28:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time, xtabe@YAHOO.COM writes: > 1) I made a little block...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 12 Aug 2006 14:13:28 -0700
  ...interesting idea with proper modifications. > > On Wed, 9 Aug 2006 09:52:40 -0400, Daniel Stevens <dosteven@SYR.EDU> wrote: > > >but i'm seriously...
• Re: For Canucks Only -what kind of battery?
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 13:44:29 -0800
  ...And, it will not fit without a few minor modifications to the compartment lid. Is this true even with a Wolfsburg Westfalia with the...
• Re: anyone have any experience w/ Van-Cafe's 48" hi-lift Jack??
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 08:07:26 -0700
  ...I would say you DO have to do this modification otherwise the high- lift will rub and scrape against van body when in use...
• Another Helpful modification
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:29:27 -0400
  Some PO or mechanic of my "new" beast welded a small rack on the slot in the alternator adjusting strap. It mates with a...
• Re: Round Foglights
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 13:14:24 EDT
  ...Plus, no modifications >are requred to make it fit. Now here is a curious thing. In my Syncro, the third switch position is occupied...
• Re: Need a 5-cyl engine hanger?
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Sat, 22 May 1999 21:34:24 -0400
  ...Audi engine so that the engine > compartment lid will close without modification. I've completed and > installed front transmission mount extention. As we speak...
• Re: slider doors (was will it fit?)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 12:23:52 EDT
  ...will either of these sliding doors fit with a minimum of > modification? > > no. cant use a 82 door on a 91. fyi, ive got...
• Re: Seat Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 14:09:13 -0500
  The rear screens and the front curtains use "button" snaps and snap onto the van. These are like the snap fasteners on a coat...
• Front seat replacements
  Historical mailing list - Toma Keller
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 22:10:06 -0800
  My '91 vanagon front seats are really uncomfortable and I was wondering if the Eurovan seats fit in the tracks without modification. I have...