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Re: Moving forward - with an autotranny.....
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Thu, 22 May 2014 12:40:40 -0500
...take care >> of, and take care of it, things to do in preparation for the future of >> the tranny, upgrades and general operation. >> >> John >
VLVC: Re: Top-Load Fridge for Westy
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 15 Sep 2004 18:50:14 -0500
...As preparation for travel I normally put a >>> container of Ice in my fridge >> and >>> ran it on 120v for an overnight prep period...
Van Storage, mothball, mothballing, long-term storage
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 1 Aug 2000 22:14:41 -0400
...Are there any special needs or things that need to be done every so often, such as running it?? Do any preparations need to...
Re: B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings, one more question
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Tue, 9 Oct 2001 07:51:43 -0400
...As I said in the first post preparation is key to getting a good reading of the actual dimensions. I use a wire brush...
Re: Optima aux battery fitment
Historical mailing list - Kevin Mikkelson
Wed, 12 May 1999 10:29:48 -0700
...drilling issue altogether. >Whoopee! I decided to buy one immediately in preparation for an upcoming >trip.... > >Well, imagine my excitement as I picked up...
[vwpassat] ***Superbowl Gathering Info & Details***
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Tue, 23 Jan 2001 08:05:43 -0500
...hk >Subject: [vwpassat] ***Superbowl Gathering Info & Details*** > >Hey all, >Well a ton of stuff has happened in preparation for this Sunday. Nothing but >good...
'85 VANAGON W/89 ENGINE
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Sat, 18 Jul 1998 05:04:15 -0400
...the myriad of parts that RON sent me this week in preparation of picking up my five daughters from my ex-beloved "EX" next...
Re: Other Vanagon items I hope someone can create
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 4 Feb 2020 19:50:58 -0500
...With some good masking and good surface preparation and application, it just might work and last for a long, long time. As you said...
Re: Larry posted an update on "Jim Thompson's Medical Fund"
Historical mailing list - bernie
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 18:11:29 -0800
...has located an unlicensed care giver to help with bathing, > meal preparation and such once or twice a week. > >>> > >>> But that an expense out...
Re: Simply Stunning....
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:50:51 -0700
...All his > preparation work had paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it > doesn't even have it's trim put back...
Here's my article (written for Australian Jaguar owners, where anti-freeze
Historical mailing list
10 Oct 1994 05:33:07 GMT
...To offset this fact manufacturers add anti-corrosives (inhibitors) to the glycol mix/preparation (usually 30% ethylene glycol + inhibitor formulation and 70% water). These...
spent the day under my van
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 5 Dec 2009 23:50:49 -0800
dear others i spent the day doing some maintenance in preparation for the impending journey east to ohio from bc because this vanagon is...
'75 in CV hell (epic - part 2) pieces & parts
Historical mailing list
Mon, 5 Feb 1996 12:21:51 -0500
...Westy PS - I cleaned up, showered and scrubbed filthy fingernails in preparation to go out with a new friend to dinner and to hear...
awnings cheap, leveling blocks and a Fan
Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
Sat, 24 Oct 1998 01:03:54 EDT
...Lastly, I bought one of those very classy 6 inch 12 volt fans they sell at Pep Boys for about 15 bucks in preparation...
Re: painting my Vanagon , need advise
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:06:35 +0200
...This is done before the painting and after all the sanding, preparations. To fill in the seam sealer is not very easy to do...
Re: "Kitchen" table in Westies?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:15:00 -0600
...For that matter, if you use the table top for food preparation, that's the best position, too. If the table is too close...
Re: Getting my Westy ready for "Earl"
Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
Thu, 25 Oct 2001 15:19:08 -0400
...Schribe". > One of the corners these guys cut is Pre-Paint Preparation. I figure I might > be able to get around this be doing...
Re: It's Phinally Phriedae, and Drug prohibition created the drug lords. (
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:28:31 -0700
...Notice.....a large part of most drugs is, first the preparation ( japanese tea ceremony carrys this to extreme for example...the preparation is very...
Re: Larry posted an update on "Jim Thompson's Medical Fund"
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Sun, 13 Mar 2016 14:24:09 -0700
...has located an unlicensed care giver to help with bathing, >> meal preparation and such once or twice a week. >>>>> >>>>> But that an expense out...
Re: Sound damping product
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:25:52 -0800
...or not, but will certainly take your advice as to proper preparation. When I had the fridge out, I was surprised to not see...
Re: Simply Stunning....
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:11:57 -0500
...All his preparation work had >> > paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have >> it's >> > trim put back...
Re: B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings, one more question
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Thu, 25 Oct 2001 14:44:33 -0400
...As I said in the first post preparation is key to getting a good reading of the actual dimensions. I use a wire brush...
trip report and gas mileage
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 23:50:23 -0700
...In preparation for a overnight camping trip, I filled in gas right before the trip, then carried 2 additional people, a full water tank...
Re: Friday News Flash ............. just some stuff.
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Fri, 18 Oct 2002 18:29:19 -0700
...now that they've >thrown everything else at each other in preparation for the upcoming >governors elections. I believe that Texans invented the Organic...
87 Westy Engine/Trans removal Day 1 - or Boy, do I miss my 67 Westy!!!
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:08:27 +0000
Hi, Today I started to drop the engine and trans on my 87 in preparation of installing a new Boston Bob engine and AA...
Re: Good 'ol I-40
Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
Thu, 11 Nov 1999 20:56:50 -0600
...I was impressed by the road bed preparation. We had good equipment and packed the clay tight. It was good pay for a college...
Re: vent wing frame removal
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Sat, 22 Jul 2017 15:20:55 -0700
...side's door seals, window, wing vent glass, and frame in preparation for a paint job. The wing vent frame is intact but has...
Re: Simply Stunning....
Historical mailing list - Brandon Christophel
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 17:21:16 -0700
...All his preparation work had paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have it's trim put back...
DM: Dead Dynosaures in the form of carbon.
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Mon, 25 Oct 1999 08:44:20 -0700
...get to THE QUESTION of the day fell into que in preparation for writing down for to ask the Master of Gas. I noted...
Re: Other Vanagon items I hope someone can create
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 5 Feb 2020 01:24:14 +0000
...cold. Roofing material basically. With some good masking and good surface preparation and application, it just might work and last for a long, long...
Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
Thu, 8 Jan 2015 15:24:59 -0600
...parts I should have on hand in case I damage something? > > > > > > Any advise on the job or preparation would be much appreciated. > > > > > > Cheers > > > Kevin > > >
Re: Moving forward - with an autotranny.....
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 22 May 2014 16:14:54 -0700
...take >> care of, and take care of it, things to do in preparation for the >> future of the tranny, upgrades and general operation. >> >> John >
Re: Simply Stunning....
Historical mailing list - Annie
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:48:14 -0700
...All his preparation work > had > > > paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have > > it's > > > trim put back...
Re: Getting my Westy ready for "Earl"
Historical mailing list - ID Workshop
Thu, 25 Oct 2001 15:12:37 -0700
...of work and very time consuming. A few bits if wisdom: Preparation and cleanliness are key to success. Use only the best materials. Painting...
Re: It's Phinally Phriedae, and Drug prohibition created the drug lords. (
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:01:27 -0500
...of most drugs is, first the preparation ( japanese > tea ceremony carrys this to extreme for example...the preparation is very > ritualized ) > then there's...
Finally! Big Trip Report!
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Fri, 21 Jul 1995 11:12:33 -0700 (PDT)
...free! PREPARATION I won't go into mechanical details here, except to say I=20 sent most of my spare time the last two...
Hey!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 4 Apr 1997 03:04:05 -0500 (EST)
...I'm now furiously going through preparations (have to buy a jack, a lug wrench, some floor mats, put new fuel tank vent lines...
Re: It's Phinally Phriedae, and Drug prohibition created the drug lords. (
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:40:42 -0700
...Notice.....a large part of most drugs is, first the preparation ( japanese tea ceremony carrys this to extreme for example...the preparation is very...
Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:13:14 -0800
...and I bought that trim removal tool from my FLAPS in >> preparation for the job. >> >> Only to find that the panel was held in...
Re: Simply Stunning....
Historical mailing list - Brandon Christophel
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 17:25:05 -0700
...All his preparation work had >>>> paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have >>> it's >>>> trim put back...
Re: Simply Stunning....
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:53:54 -0700
...All his preparation work >> > had >> > paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have >> it's >> > trim put back...
Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 3 Oct 2014 18:07:37 -0700
...1 and manual transmission from Edmond, OK to Spokane, WA in preparation for our upcoming move to that city. We left the van there...
Re: swapping vanagon for Prius (was RE: license plate light bulbs
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Mon, 23 Aug 2004 14:49:10 -0700
...I replaced a broken transmission this spring, replaced the thermostat and replaced the rear brake cylinders and shoes in preparation for a two-week...
Re: On with its head! (Replacing right head on an '87 2.1 l)
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 24 Aug 2007 23:54:13 -0400
...He is now in possession of a shiny new >AMC head and we are making preparations to put it all back together. >I've...
Re: Simply Stunning.... PICTURES!
Historical mailing list - Brandon A. Christophel
Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:51:26 -0700
...All his preparation work had paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have it's trim put back...
Re: Poor gas Mileage
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:09:24 -0500
...I do not use it for local driving, except in preparation for a trip. If that ends up being several runs across OKC, especially...
Long trip, short report
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Wed, 16 May 2001 22:06:09 -0700
...Construction everywhere in preparation for the Olympics. A number of dead deer and elk, hit by vehicles, along some of the highways in Utah...
Painting Your Westy Poptop
Historical mailing list - Scott Wetzel
Tue, 9 Dec 2003 17:42:19 -0800
...primer and 2 quarts of the paint to complete the job. Preparation: After scrubbing the top with Marine Clean (Por 15's cleaner) and...
Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 9 Jan 2015 09:58:57 -0700
...parts I should have on hand in case I damage something? >>>> >>>> Any advise on the job or preparation would be much appreciated. >>>> >>>> Cheers >>>> Kevin >>> >>
Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 17:55:19 -0800
...I would have to say, though, > that if > you intend to take that much care in preparation you > will > probably be fine. I also...
Re: Sound damping product
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:40:24 -0800
...or not, but will certainly take your advice as to proper preparation. When I had the fridge out, I was surprised to not see...
Re: Oil Leak From Oil Pump Housing
Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
Mon, 25 May 1998 17:20:12 -0400
...from the >dealer?, a VW parts store? Also, what other precautions, preparations should >I make before I undertake this task? I am only a...
Any interest in a 1987 Weekender? * Photos *
Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
Mon, 3 Oct 2005 11:16:40 -0700
...why I must sell it and it was filled up in preparation for a cross-country drive when the ignition system gave out and...
No emergencies anymore, (longish) was: emerg. repairs/solutions
Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
Thu, 22 Oct 1998 21:41:41 -0400
...inventory of Snap-On tools, and a small parts shop in preparation for my next maintenance interval. The vehicle would signaled this interval by...
Re: Grill fix glue?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:54:52 -0500
...If you don't mind the repair >showing, mask the front and extend the preparation carefully onto it, >then use the same strip instead...
Re: Simply Stunning....
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:01:05 -0700
...All his preparation work >> had >> > > paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have >> > it's >> > > trim put back...
Re: changing auto transmission
Historical mailing list - David Yates
Fri, 25 Nov 2005 17:38:34 +1000
...I THINK that's it for preparation. It CAN be helpful to put a chain under the engine and secure it round a pipe...
Re: Simply Stunning.... PICTURES!
Historical mailing list - Brandon A. Christophel
Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:17:26 -0700
...All his preparation work had paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have it's trim put back...
Re: Cooling woes and the aborted trip to TBTT (somewhat longish...)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 16 Jul 2000 19:45:13 -0500
...John Rodgers '88GL Driver in Birmingham, AL Alan Bosch wrote: > In preparation for this weekends Transporters by the Tunnel, I did a little > prepping...
Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:58:08 -0700
...x 3/8 inch...semi-circular shape. > > Would assume that surface preparation (diligent scrubbing with rubbing > alcohol or similar mild cleaning agent) would be...