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• Re: This could be a real buy...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:36:04 -0800
  ...water-cooled, syncro, westy poptop, etc. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Mcneely" <mcneely4@COX.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012...
• Re: Castor oil as lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:08:11 -0600
  Wasn't Castrol originally castor oil? I remember how it smelled way back then. The very essence of competition! Jim ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott...
• Re: key blanks for vanagon in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:56:09 -0700
  ...Make copies only > from the original key, whenever possible. 2. Have > the copies made at a > lock shop by the experienced key cutter, not...
• FS: Jetta 2.0l plus all conversion parts for Vanagon install
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 17:29:02 -0400
  ...PS pump, alternator and AC Compressor with the various brackets to mount them, along with the original pulleys to use the Jetta serpentine belt...
• Re: Fuel tanks and filler tubes etc. And original posts.
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
  Mon, 30 Dec 2019 21:19:28 -0800
  ...Lost posts are also why I post to the list and the original poster. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: I'm not receiving original posts where subject stars with a date
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 10 Oct 2015 12:50:42 +0000
  Not that, but I am not receiving any of my own original posts.  I only see my own messages when not trimmed from replies...
• Re: Eric Caron is on the road!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 10:26:55 -0700
  ...What other kind of Owner's Manual is there, other than an original or a copy of an original one for the year of...
• Re: Wheels for Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 30 Dec 2012 01:59:02 -0700
  ...using > a GPS). > > Thanks. > > -Dick Wong- > 78 Scirocco > Original Owner > 87 Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy) > Third Owner > 12 Golf TDI > Original Co-Owner
• Re: Dometic Rear Fan *prop* Better than CPU Fan?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 20:29:39 -0600
  ...http://valterra.com/RV/refrigerator_fans.htm Ouch! $41! It is a very close replacement for the original Dometic fan. That's what I...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Injector hose-
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 6 Aug 2005 00:07:36 -0400
  ...Mike '84 GL 7 pass (with original rings AND clamps at both ends) '85 GL Westy (with original rings and NO clamps at the...
• Re: Reached 100k on the 84 Westy-What now?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 15:39:46 +0000
  '87 Syncro Westy! ----- Original Message ----- From: John Rodgers Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 10:59 am Subject: Re: Reached 100k on the 84 Westy...
• Re: Joined the 200,000 mile club.....
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:24:43 -0400
  ...reached the 200,000 mile club last >Wednesday with my original engine with original >heads. Changed the oil and filter every 3,000 >miles...
• Low beam bulb retainer ring
  Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
  Thu, 20 Mar 2014 19:51:27 -0700
  ...Cracked my original, found a used one for a buck (joy joy!!) and then promptly broke that one changing out the original. EFF!! thanks...
• Aerodynamics, REDO
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 16:51:49 -0700
  ...http://tinyurl.com/nx4kzey Sorry. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy) Third Owner 12 Golf TDI Original...
• Re: push rod tubes dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino Sr
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:48:12 -0400
  ...Clever folks those German engineers! > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > > The tubes shown are for a 1200 to 1600cc upright engine! > > > Howard
• Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:19:20 -0500
  ...used to mount gauge cluster & other mods is original Vanagon stock. Nowadays, the problem is finding one that's intact. And, of course, the...
• Re: Found my Syncro project.
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 17:09:58 -0400
  ...Bryan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Brendan Slevin Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 3:55...
• WANTED:child's cot, westy tent, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 04 Mar 1995 12:47:06 EST
  ...water on driver's side(outside source) original cloth front seats, orange/green/black plaid original flourescent light switch with or without cover yes...
• Re: '66-'67 SO-42 Wood Quest'n (gurus pls. help!)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Aug 1996 02:45:37 -0400
  ...1) use an immaculate original panel 2) use an acceptable original panel 3) make a new panel with the grain running the wrong way...
• Re: FS 85 Westy in CA
  Historical mailing list - Carter
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 17:17:36 -0700
  ...133k original miles. No leaks. $8,000 firm. Kit Carter, Paso Robles, CA
• Re: WHAT WE'RE DRIVING
  Historical mailing list - Marie Whitehead
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 14:17:56 -0500
  I am driving an '86 Westy with an original cassette radio that no longer plays cassettes and only three of the four original speakers...
• Re: 84 Westy bucking
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 11:30:59 -0700
  ...http://www.vanagain.com/bucking1.htm Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Hartz" <ThreeHartz@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, October 21...
• Re: Syncro locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 17:58:54 +0100
  Yes, most UK and Euro syncros have both, US original models have the rear only or none. Clive '88 Syncro Transporter ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Whew! Another set of Fuel Injector Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 10:46:38 -0400
  I'll certainly second that!! When my '84 7 passenger was 17 years old I replaced the original fuel lines with NAPA's finest...
• Re: Hi anyone ever retrofit.. PW.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:41:47 -0700
  ...I got the original VW stock motor and cable back in.� Runs faster too. Good luck, Joel in Rochester NY ----- Original Message ---- From: Taeke...
• Longest lived clutch, was: Clutch Use
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 08:06:20 -0400
  I have 162k+ on the original clutch in my Jetta TD. I always let is idle in neutral, and never accelerate hard until the...
• Re: Old Spare Tire
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 23:19:21 -0800
  Don't you people ever rotate your tires? Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, November...
• Re: 185 tires on Stock Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:25:48 -0400
  The original tires that came with the alloy wheels were 205/70-14XL, Load index 97. The "70" being significant. Yes the 185R14 will...
• Behr A/C Controls
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Tue, 18 May 2010 13:11:09 -0600
  Greetings Listers, I missed out on the original discussion; Forgive me if I'm too late to the party. The Behr controls are simple...
• Re: Front Speakers
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Oct 1996 11:20:07
  ...It ain't worth even trying to reuse >the original grill. It can be done, but not with ease. I rescued the original grills...
• Re: Removing rear brake drums?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 06:11:43 -0600
  ...Then be sure to return the nut's to their original torque spec's, to prevent the rear wheels and hubs from doing the...
• Re: Ideas for Photovoltaic mount?
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 23:24:39 -0600
  I think Dave was right originally. As the roof is raised, the angle of incidence decreases. (The angle of incidence is measured from the...
• Re: Need Alternator 85 water cooled
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 15:40:22 -0700
  The AL27X is the original Alternator for the 83.5-85 1.9 Wasserboxer and is still offered by Bosch. The AL33X is a...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 11:17:59 -0800
  ...Original Coolant Sender] >> Engine Position Unit [Replaces Distributor] >> Fuel Pump Wires [Uses Original Fuel Pump] >> System Relays >> Chassis Ground >> Fuel Injector Connectors [Uses Original...
• Re: California law (smog)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:53:15 -0800
  ...Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Ben Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 2:28...
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 14 Mar 2015 06:42:02 -0700
  ...Original engine with original heads sneaking past 240K miles. Just did a tune up as I hadn't done one in a while and...
• Re: Heater fan CHIRP!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:56:35 -0700
  ...Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Robert Stevens [mailto:mtbiker62@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 12:36 PM To: Stuart MacMillan Cc: vanagon@GERRY...
• Engine Control Module Wiring Diagram and Electrical System schematic
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:42:17 -0800
  ...Does anyone have one or can point me to a readable version on-line somewhere? Thanks. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Syncro...
• RE: Non OEM VW Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 08:12:41 -0600 (CST)
  ...Mike Plickys <74462.1273@compuserve.com> > The original strap rusted out on our 85 several years ago. We fixed it using > a steel strap...
• Tire jack
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 14:40:54 -0400
  ...One person recommended "the hydraulic jack from Sears", but then, can I use the original jack points? If not, where would I place the...
• Has anyone tried Pertonix Points? What do you think of them?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Mon, 2 Oct 2000 11:34:33 -0400
  ...I understand that they only work with vacuum advance distributors and are not for use with van's originally equipped with Electronic Ignition. Were...
• Now for a real topic...
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 23:17:56 EDT
  ...I get replies to some subjects, before I get the original subject. has this happened to anyone else? Or is AOL the culprit? It...
• Service Life of FWB's?
  Historical mailing list - Wes V
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 09:21:19 -0500
  ...With all the front wheel bearing (FWB) discusssion going on I was wondering if everyone who had replaced original front wheel bearings could report...
• Re: recursion?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 23:23:17 EST
  ...The meaning of the original posting. The content of the original author is likely to be misunderstood. BenT
• Re: beater Westy
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 08:06:53 -0700
  ...originated. >I've seen the term used for old busses and old bugs and just wondered >about the 'proposed meaning' and the origination of...
• Re: Strange switch near sink
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 19:17:35 -0400
  In that it's not original to your Westy, you'll just have to trace out the wires and see where it goes ... assuming...
• Re: fs 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:35:12 -0800
  ...wrote: > sorry to sell > 106,000 original miles > 14,000 miles on new motor > 4 spd > original paint > body and interior are excelent > email...
• best way to remove original hose clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:12:14 -0500
  ...Before I do this, I was wondering what the "correct" way is to remove the little factory original hose clamps (the ones that don...
• Re: cheap low mileage 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 13:16:53 -0400
  Imagine taking 16k, piling it up in the street and lighting on fire. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: '84 Westy for sale in Bend, Oregon (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:03:20 -0800
  Van looks like it might be in pretty original condition. Maybe original paint? My '88 had little to no receipts of work done. And...
• Re: Hard plastic fuel line between fuel pump and firewall connector
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:11:20 -0500
  ...I will be replacing the segment of the original fuel line. Firewall connector is already out, but is in good shape: not brittle. I...
• Gas smell in Oil months after using Magical Mystery oil Please help.
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Sun, 11 May 2003 11:41:46 -0700
  ...It has 64K original miles; original engine (bought it from the original owner 3 years ago who never drove it) has the Berg 1...
• Trade for a Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 10:42:47 -0700
  ...I purchased this one from the original owner in 1988 with 53k original miles and have since rebuilt the whole car, including full disassembly...
• Re: BUcking list --revisited
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 15:19:23 -0500
  ...For you to be sure that this was the cause of the original problems you were having, you need to switch back to the...
• Re: How long does your Vanagon's battery stay charged when sitting?
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 8 May 2016 22:01:23 -0700
  ...OEM radio unit, working digital clock. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon GL Syncro 2.5 (Blaze) Third Owner 12 Golf TDI...
• Re: My Volkswagens-an EPA Danger (a response)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Jul 1996 01:18:15 -0400
  << What if I made my VW run CLEANER than it originaly did, like with an EFI setup? If anything, you should have the option...
• Re: Noisy V-Belts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 14 May 1999 23:03:03 -0500
  ...John Rodgers "88 GL driver in New Mexico -------- REPLY, Original message follows -------- Date: Friday, 14-May-99 10:39 AM From: Wes Neuenschwander \ Internet...
• Re: vanagon style
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 14:03:59 -0800
  ...vanagon style I can do it but it's not real comfortable! Donna, 87 & 90 -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:53:07 -0800
  ...Fireman said that it might be a > total loss. > > > > -Dick Wong- > > 78 Scirocco > > Original Owner > > 87 Syncro 2.5 > > Third Owner > > 12 Golf TDI...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 20:11:21 -0500
  ...If the threads strip with the original plug, perhaps a longer plug would help. So, it seems like the "too short" original plug might...