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• Re: Any detailing tips?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 21:01:23 -0700
  J > > Any detailing tricks, tips, or travesties to share? Currently I'm armed > with cotton swabs, lint-free cloths, and a lot of enthusiasm...
• Re: Replacing window screens?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:27:00 -0400
  ...I think that finding a nylon mosquito >>> screen >>> will be fairly easy but I wonder what installation tips someone may >>> have >>> for >>> me....like...
• Re: Again...same old story...important listings going to SPAM
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 3 Jun 2021 06:15:05 -0400
  ...sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > Dang....this is just so frustrating....so many great tips and advice, and they go to SPAM folder. > Rich > San Diego
• Re: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips? Have a complete 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:39:55 -0800
  "...You will also need to swap the lower engine to transmission mounting studs." Didn't know about the bolts, thank you. Will be replacing...
• front wiper fluid nozzle removal
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Fri, 9 Mar 2012 12:36:11 -0700
  ...Any tips are appreciated. Gregory Smith Olympia, WA, USA '88 Vanagon GL '77 Lancia Scorpion
• Westy Faucet Leakage
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:17:55 -0700
  ...figure I need to take things apart to seal the leak. Tips? -- Rocky J Squirrel (Jack Elliott) '84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana...
• replacing hoses on oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 9 May 2011 21:58:20 -0400
  ...Seems like I remember people saying to cut the hoses and remove the oil cooler to do it? Any other critical tips? Is it...
• Re: westy kitchen mod question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:53:50 -0400
  At 11:17 AM 6/10/2010, Alistair Bell wrote: >Anyone have any comments? Check out modern folding tent-campers, might get some tips...
• CV joint info
  Historical mailing list - Dave Perry
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 01:59:34 +0100
  ...Full colour, and full of useful tips-definitely worth a look! All the best, Dave Perry 87 Syncro http://user.icx.net/~penclnck/gauges...
• windshield washer
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 08:38:39 -0500
  Dear List, Any tips on improving the spray from my passenger side windshield washer? The driver's side works fine. Thanks, Woody PS The...
• Front air dam
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 01:02:31 EST
  I've recently bought a front air dam set-up,I'm looking for any tips to installing one on a vanagon that didn...
• Winkler 22.5 fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
  Tue, 21 May 2002 23:40:07 -0500
  ...Has anyone installed the Winkler 22.5 gal fuel tank in place of the 16 gal stock tank and can you offer any tips...
• 1 FREE CARFAX REPORT THRU SUNDAY
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 11:55:35 -0800
  ...might be interested, or not.......... ===== Scott Wilson 85 GL Westfalia __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
• Re: Living in your Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 12:56:41 -0400
  On Fri, 29 Oct 2004 02:54:59 -0500, Chuck Reisinger <chuckphoto@earthlink.net> wrote: ...I'm need some tips/tricks and ideas for...
• blown head gasket request for help
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 20:30:58 -0800
  ...Does any one have any tips. What parts to get? Should I do both sides? Is there a website with instruction? Etc. TIA Jere...
• speaking of skylights
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 19:34:03 -0800
  ...Any tips on how to buff out the scuffs on a skylight? -Damon ===== '84 Westy "The Van" w/2.3L WBX Vancouver, BC __________________________________ Celebrate...
• timing the 1.9
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:42:03 -0500
  ...Is that true? Also, any great instructions or tips for timing it would be nice.
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 19:51:57 -0500
  ...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog...
• Re: urban camping tips
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 11:22:21 -0600
  ...urban camping tips Just curious, what are the typical consequences of getting caught? If you are not parked in a marked tow away zone...
• Re: installing new door seal
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fayne
  Sun, 7 Aug 2011 09:36:47 -0700
  ...installing new door seal Hi everyone, Any tips for installing my new door seal from bus depot? What type of adhesive should I use...
• Re: tail light dissassembly question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 10 Jul 2014 19:17:26 -0400
  Thanks everyone, Clearly I'm not the first one to mess this up! I now can open it easily thanks to to the tips...
• Re: V Boot Replacement Tips and Caveats request
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:45:06 -0800
  ...V Boot Replacement Tips and Caveats request >In-Reply-To: <0.49fb00ba.2565762f@aol.com> > >At 10:33 AM 11/18/1999 EST, you...
• Go Westy sale item question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 1 Jan 2017 15:20:03 -0500
  ...done from the outside with no dash removal? Is t the same for the rear one? comments and tips appreciated. Eric Caron 85 GL
• Re: Zetec Using oil
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 20:28:38 -0500
  ...Thankfully if I recall they are under 20.00 and the tips are easily removed from the oil pan next time you change the...
• Re: Tips, Tricks, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Dann-o
  Tue, 15 Nov 1994 10:46:24 -0600 (CST)
  In a previous post, it was said that the wheel bearings don t come out to be greased. It is very easy to remove...
• 2.1L into '85 GL -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Graham
  Wed, 05 Mar 1997 10:49:17 -0700
  ...Curtis Graham cgraahm@novell.com >>> JonR <jonreed@earthlink.net> 03/04/97 05:34pm >>> <I'm looking for any tips on swapping a 2...
• looking for VW mechanic in SC
  Historical mailing list - Lisa C. Benson
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 08:34:52 -0500
  ...If anyone has any tips, please pass them along! Thanks! Eric and Lisa Benson lcbenso@clemson.edu
• Re: Caravana Pan-Americana gear order
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 15:06:24 -0500
  ...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
• Re: e-b*y bidding. who`ll make it $1 ???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Sat, 22 Nov 2003 20:59:57 -0500
  ...by people who do not examine the listings so assiduously but get tips on the list. Does this happen much? I don't know.
• Removing Radio?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 13:15:14 -0800
  Haven't gone to Bentley yet but any good tips on removing the radio? A quick look just now and it appears that removal...
• Re: speedo/odo off
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:13:15 EDT
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• Cromulent, imbiggens, D'oh
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:52:37 -0700
  ...maint tips? >Oh it's an obscure reference to "The Simpsons" >Speech: >"....... embigens the common man" >Two teachers smoking a butt at back of...
• Re: V Boot Replacement Tips and Caveats request
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 17:36:58 -0800
  ...which all > address the messy process in minute detail , BUT the tips and caveats of > the learned and the experienced always help. > > I do...
• Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:03:54 -0400
  ...gmail.com> Date: Sep 26, 2006 8:47 PM Subject: Re: Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts? To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Oxyacetylene...
• Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:01:56 -0700
  ...Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted > I know a lot of you have taken amazing travel trips in your van, do > you mind sharing some...
• Re: Advice about breaking in Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 7 May 2015 18:33:14 -0500
  ...Any tips or hints? What do you normally do? >> > >> > -- >> > Thanks, >> > Ken Wilford >> > John 3:16 >> > www.vanagain.com >> > >> >
• Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:11:40 -0700
  ...Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009, 12:19 PM At� 4/10/2009 10:34...
• Nose Bra
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 May 2018 11:15:55 -0400
  ...Anyone have any helpful tips or tricks to make the installation easier, or even work? A video or pictures would be helpful. Dave B.
• Re: Puddles inside the bus
  Historical mailing list - Lisa
  Fri, 03 Mar 95 09:19:50 EST
  ...Sigh, I know it's gonna cost me...does anyone have tips on where to get the seals cheap? I've found a good...
• Re: more TRUEly shocking stories
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 12 May 95 20:42:53 EDT
  ...Resultant shock felt from entry point of finger tips > to exit point on tender bits. Son shrieks, spas's out and father is > laughing...
• Re: Mudflap installation - any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 10:46:41 -0500 (EST)
  On Wed, 13 Nov 1996, Lionel Tun wrote: > I bought some original VW mudflaps to put on my 1982 bus. This was because > road...
• rust and stuff
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 21:44:16 EST
  ...Any tips on how to deal with this? Also the plastic flaps have been secured (by the previous owner) with a screw in the...
• Hydraulic leak!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 06:33:02 EST
  ...fine but of course I need to stop the leak any tips on replacing the clutch master cylinder? could the leak be from the...
• Removing/cleaning fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Sun, 12 May 2002 11:54:14 -0500
  ...Without having a Bentley in hand (already ordered and on it's way), are there any tricks/tips on dropping the tank? Once removed...
• Removing the rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Hockin
  Sun, 11 Apr 2004 16:13:20 -0700
  ...Any ideas what to do about the coolant feed hoses? Any tips or warnings? Cheers, Kirk
• Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 24 May 2004 09:11:38 -0500
  ...If the van tips over or rolls there is a mechanism in the switch that will shut off the flow of fuel to the...
• State age
  Historical mailing list - Mary Barbara
  Tue, 11 May 2004 12:12:20 +0000
  ...Mary _________________________________________________________________ Getting married? Find tips, tools and the latest trends at MSN Life Events. http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=married
• Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 22:25:36 -0500
  Marc, I have some O2 troubleshooting tips on my web site plus I made up a few gadgets which display the O2 sensor output...
• Re: list definition ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 05:42:50 -0800
  ...http://www.loganact.com/tips/afaik.html Have fun. Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "AAG - Larry Word" <word_aag@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Cracked exhaust pipe
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:11:02 -0800
  ...Anybody have any tips, tricks or warnings before I go at this thing? TIA -- Cya, Robert '87 & '86 2.1/Auto GLs
• Re: What are people using ~ Optima yellow top?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 11:26:54 -0500
  Brian Tipsword wrote: > I was wondering what folks are actually using for their 2nd battery. I have ordinary group 41 batteries for both starting...
• Looking for Vanagon Rental
  Historical mailing list - Markus Leutwyler
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:06:57 +0200
  ...Any pointers/tips for a vanagon rental? Greetings from Switzerland Markus
• Re: GPS recommendations, handheld & incar?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:42:07 EDT
  ...Rico Dagastino Memphis, TN **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:11:30 -0700
  ...Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way! > > Stuart > > DHs suggestion to clamp the XTank Hoses is a GoodOne ~ But I have > changed...
• Re: Any detailing tips?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 20:09:49 -0700
  ...Any detailing tips? There's a nice long thread in the archives about Armor All. IIRC, it mostly brings the oils in your plastic...
• Re: Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 22:13:21 -0400
  ...26, 2006 2:14 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts? Greetings Collective Wisdom, I'm changing...
• Re: mpg display (was Re: Was: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:45:49 -0800
  ...Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips.. > > We just became a dealer for scan gauge, so if anyone wants one we can > > hook you up...
• Re: # archive search problems and tips
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 01:04:18 -0800
  ...I'd recommend > reading some of the > docs/laqs about listserv at www.lsoft.com for some > more tips. Hey Tom, I read the...
• Prepping for paint!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:54:55 -0400
  ...If not I can get one started - feel free to send tips and tricks for parts often forgotten! Thanks Jeff Sent from my iPhone
• 85 won't start
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 8 May 2022 16:22:56 -0500
  ...on position? Is there a fuse for the fuel pump to check? Any other tips? Thanks Jeff 85 Westfalia with Boston Bob 2.1