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  • Additional Storage
    Historical mailing list - Dianne L Gigler
    Tue, 18 Jul 2000 23:11:47 -0400
    ...The outer edge of the hard plastic shell has four holes and I was able to complete the installion with just a screw driver...
  • Re: A little more to the story of how we got our Vanagon...
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 29 Sep 2004 22:52:23 +1200
    ...search >on the VIN tell us more? I've thought about shelling out the $15 or >so to run the VIN, but wasn't...
  • Instrument Housing
    Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
    Sun, 19 Dec 2004 22:46:17 -0700
    ...Does anyone on the list have a instrument housing (the black shell onto which the speedometer, tachometer, clock, switches etc mount) which is appropriate...
  • Re: VW oriented internet access provider
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 27 Oct 1996 22:19:47 -0700
    ...It would be nice if the shell account was on a machine that was well stocked with software including compilers and networking tools. It...
  • Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
    Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
    Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:51:55 -0800
    ...You do not need to tack weld the Powerflex or the Whiteline upper control arm bushing shells into the upper control arm if they...
  • Re: Convex sde mirror for early Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:48:56 -0700
    ...Is it possible to put the glass from the power mirror into > the non-power shell? Can junkyard power mirrors be fitted instead (without...
  • Diesel recipies
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Thu, 1 Dec 1994 15:33:01 CST6CDT
    ...BTW, his 1980 diesel Rabbit is for sale. ~160K, AC, LS edition, fanatic oil changes with Shell Rotella, some body rust. $800. Email me...
  • GNATT progress
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 7 Jun 1995 19:44:14 -0700 (PDT)
    Hi Volks, Dave and Shelley here - we are in Calgary, Alberta and managed to get into a computer lab here - but it closes in...
  • 'Fridge still on @ 14 days
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Fri, 17 May 1996 09:16:03 CST6CDT
    ...yes, i'm driving around with a screaming yellow "I Can't Believe It's Butter" soft margarine spread food-type container half-shell...
  • Re: Got to use my fire extinguisher too....Unfortunately
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sun, 5 Sep 1999 13:59:44 -0400
    ...have the extinguishier....the EV would be nothing more than a shell. It took the local FD 10 minutes to get to me after...
  • Re: Mobil Oil and Indonesian massacres?
    Historical mailing list - Sheila.Killian
    Thu, 9 Sep 1999 14:52:51 +0100
    ...feel sick. > Good for you - I have a similar reaction to Shell, in view of their involvement with the Ogoni people. However, on an...
  • Re: Turn Signal, But No Parking Light
    Historical mailing list - Jack
    Thu, 4 Sep 2003 16:40:01 -0800
    ...lights are the same bulb but use different filaments (2 pins plus shell). One connector pin basically disappeared due to corrosion. No choice but...
  • Re: tails from the underground.
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 31 Dec 2004 10:47:01 -0800
    ...took a drive the the instrument shell off and i got it to work. my fingers are still all with me. LOL had to...
  • Re: changing to synthetic oil - was STUPID QUESTION?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 25 Aug 2005 20:54:50 -0500
    ...went to Mobil 1 (15W50), I used 15W40 Rotella T from Shell. >> >> I use 15W40 in all my vehicles other than my vanagon. >> >> Larry...
  • GNATT report part 3
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Tue, 11 Jul 1995 22:38:34 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Then I notice Shelley is smiling, even laughing, and looking at me. When I get to the bus, Shelley tells me this guy is...
  • Re: Mercedes 16 inch wheels for Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:59:34 -0500
    Well, so far as the clam shell is concerned, sure, a 16 inch wheel will fit. It won't fit with a tire on...
  • Re: Near Death Experience in the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 19 Oct 2001 22:16:21 +1200
    ...0064 (3) 479-7527 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil preparator, shell collector, Macintosh and VW & Toyota van nut 1984 Volkswagen Type 25...
  • ADDCO is making a front sway bar for me this week, anyone else want one?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 30 Jul 2002 10:29:04 -0700
    ...Call Shelly at www.ADDCO.net and ask for a distributor near you--do not buy direct. The 1" front bar is about $160...
  • Re: Converting a salvage title in CA
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 11 Mar 2003 05:19:01 EST
    ...no pics, all you need is the vin. >> They also have shell corporations in Nevada which people set-up to hide illegal gains. Just...
  • Re: Tire size(s) that fits into clam shell
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 5 Jul 2022 07:58:16 -0400
    ...into replacing the spare tire that is located in the clam shell. >>>> What tire and tire size would you recommend? >>>> The stock tire sizes...
  • Re: new project
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 20 Aug 2003 06:50:16 -0500
    ...here it goes: > i recently purchased an 87 syncro westy "shell", recently repainted > (2002 beetle red, oh well) i picked up from a deal...
  • Christmas story?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 23 Dec 2016 12:27:01 -0500
    ...myself a re seal kit for gas tank, BenT’s clam shell kit, and a new throttle cable. Also some new lug bolts and...
  • Re: Techron
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:04:49 -0500
    ...There would be Shell, Conoco, Phillips, Gulf (still existed back then), Texaco and so on. I think gasoline is sort of like flour. Whatever...
  • Re: list secrets revealed! Giant Shell org!!!
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 3 Dec 1999 08:17:24 -0800
    All the 'information' contained in this message can be explained by the address: Bemidji, MN. As my folks left MN a while ago [around...
  • Rebuilt Auto Transmission Source?
    Historical mailing list - W. Silva
    Sat, 24 Mar 2001 08:54:58 -0500
    ...I'm hoping to get some insight into the leaking before having to shell out allot of bucks so anyone with some knowledge on...
  • PARTING OUT '93 EUROVAN!!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 May 2002 17:41:41 EDT
    ...plus good title, good glass, bumpers, doors, dash, wheels, interior stuff, etc..he is stripping the van down next week and sending the shell...
  • Re: muffler options
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 22 Jun 2006 07:04:57 EDT
    ...Right now my muffler is just a rusted shell and I kind of like the sound but I need a new one. See my...
  • Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Tue, 22 May 2007 21:25:31 -0400
    ...Ideas? Looks like the state of California will shell out $500 to help fix it, but what to fix? Could pinholes in the exhaust...
  • Re: front suspension rebuilding (squeak squeak)
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:58:58 -0700
    ...What I found was > that no matter who manufactured the parts, the seal on the outside (where > the plastic meets the outer metal shell...
  • 2.1 engine rebuild--details on bearing #3, please?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 4 Jul 2008 13:35:21 -0500
    ...Furthermore, on the other bearings, the imprint on the bearing shell is "right reading" from the pulley end of the crank, but not on...
  • Re: Engine oil
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:51:00 -0400
    ...What do you guys think of >>>> the diesel oils like this the shell rotella stuff like this >>>> >>>> https://www.autozone.com/motor-oil-and...
  • Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:15:38 -0700
    ...I'll drop the clam shell and go through all hose connections again. Neil. On 4/28/15, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote...
  • Re: stud size on ignition coil?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 28 Jul 2012 19:50:45 -0700
    ...seen have Faston male spade terminals in > pairs, and the connector shells hold two females each. If you're > making up a regular crimp...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Arco Lies!!!
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 5 Feb 2012 20:57:31 -0500
    ...I'm with you on Shell's "nitrogen" marketing. Is the stuff inert? Is it explosive? Does it increase NOx emissions? Curious minds would...
  • Phoenix College Event Report!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Mar 1996 10:42:07 -0700
    ...Kent! Rusty thought that he could have pushed the half wired / non motored '67 Westy Resto shell to the show and took "Best Camper." ;)
  • Re: lunch call
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Fri, 5 Jun 1998 14:26:33 -0500
    All these years my pa and ma told me armadillo was really possum on the half shell. I'm crushed(but so is the...
  • Re: 84 VANAGON PARTS FOR SALE - Buffalo NY
    Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
    Sun, 25 Jun 0102 13:49:44 CDT
    ...The 84 is but a shell and rolling to the scrap pile. Glass is too much trouble, so if anyone needs glass, tell me...
  • Re: microbus is dead / VW sales NVC
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
    Wed, 19 May 2004 10:56:37 -0500
    ...Thankfully some people decided to shell out the cash then - or else where would we all be now? ******************************************************************* CONFIDENTIAL - This e-mail transmission and...
  • Re: a vanagon trailer??
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:51:10 EDT
    ...Has > anybody seen a vanagon chopped into a trailer? I know of a good vanagon shell > at a junk yard... it would then match...
  • High Idle
    Historical mailing list - Paul
    Wed, 1 Sep 2010 06:46:52 -0700
    ...I ran some 91 octane Shell through it with some injector cleaner in it too. And for the most part it is running fine...
  • Re: More Clutch - Pilot Bearing Nightmare
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 9 Jun 2010 10:36:34 -0700
    ...You may have to take a hacksaw blade and section the old bearing shell, then a needle nosed pliers and twist out the pieces...
  • Changing the engine oil
    Historical mailing list - Katherine Lee
    Sun, 10 May 1998 10:06:55 -0700
    ...Having always taken my vehicles to a quick-lube type of shop, and realizing that I might be shelling out a lot of money...
  • warped brazilian rims
    Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
    Sat, 12 Dec 1998 16:24:19 -0600
    ...of that never reimbursed me for the shipping I had to shell out to send their own heads back to them until they finally...
  • Re: Headin' down the highway FRIDAY NVC
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Thu, 5 Aug 2004 14:39:33 -0400
    ...anything about Airstream that is the original >clear coat on the shell with near to no flaws in the finish. >She needs a little...
  • Re: WANTED: fuel pressure regulator
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:05:04 -0800
    ...pretty high mileage and it doesn't seem worth it to shell out the high price for a brand new one. anyone have an...
  • Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 22 Jan 2017 07:15:12 -0800
    ...By comparison, GW's configuration with the mounting adapter built into a > proprietary starter means that if it fails you have to shell out...
  • Re: exploding cartridges
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Jul 95 07:29:49 EDT
    ...Almost as much fun as pitching in a handful of .22 shells. tim s. (aka: pyro pete) ========================= He would have been a "big hit...
  • repost: 71 camper for sale (IL)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 15 Dec 95 23:15:19 CST
    ...call and leave message for Shelly at: 1-(618)-867-2266. (Illinois) ---------------------------------------------------------- This classified was posted at the request of the author by EPage...
  • Berg: stock shift lever rebuild Part #s
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:22:59 EST
    ...823 711 255 bearing shells (need 2) $2.19ea 823 711 643A upper ball half $3.00 251 711 645 lower ball half $5...
  • Re: Carrying loose propane tanks?
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Fri, 24 Sep 2004 12:07:02 -0700
    Pleasant thoughts of rolling mortar shells disguised as 5 lb propane tanks. Any accident, or heaven forbid an engine fire... I drive my propane...
  • Re: Heater blower replacement
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 2 Jun 2008 06:39:57 EDT
    ...As I am reassembling the two halves of the shell, I'm wondering if I should use some kind of caulk or sealant around...
  • Re: Spooked!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 4 Jun 2011 16:00:17 -0700
    ...Personally, I use Shell Rotella T synthetic 5W40 in every internal combustion engine I own. From the F350 to the 4 stroke string trimmer...
  • Re: ETKA Part look up
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 1 Sep 2009 23:28:46 -0700
    According to Google and the Bus Depot they are standard size rod bearing shells for a VW Quantum 5 cylinder motor... The Bus Depot...
  • Re: Best Dash Cleaner and Protector - Armorall or ???
    Historical mailing list - Greg Boege / Earthstraps
    Sat, 16 May 2009 13:37:20 -0700
    ...http://earthstraps.com/303.html Greg Boege Earthstraps Cargo Nets 369 Capistrano Shell Beach, CA� 93449 USA 805-4590613 www.earthstraps.com --- On Sat...
  • Seam Rust Observation
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 29 Oct 1999 10:50:38 -0300
    As previously reported, last month I took EVERYTHING out of the interior of my 91 Syncro Westy and took the empty shell van to...
  • Re: ? Plastic Weirdness ?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 12 Oct 2001 22:42:51 +1200
    ...64 (3) 479-7527 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil preparator, shell collector, Macintosh and VW & Toyota van nut 1984 Volkswagen Type 25...
  • Re: Bought an Infared Thermometer....now what????
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Sun, 8 Sep 2002 09:33:37 -0400
    ...I > took it in the shorts today at radio Shack and shelled > out $40 for a spiffy Infared Thermometer > > ...can any of you recommend...
  • Re: GNATT 2nd call for participation! READ THIS! :)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 4 Apr 1995 08:19:43 -0700
    ...Rusty VanBondo (Like, way old and over employed) Phoenix, Arizona USA \\\ ///\\\ /// '57 Single Cab (European) \\\ /// \\\ /// '63 15 Window (Shell/Project for MUCH later) /// \\\ //\ /// '67...
  • oil weight
    Historical mailing list - EThom2726
    Sat, 4 Apr 1998 13:04:23 EST
    ...My husband is trying to get me to switch to Shell Rotella 15W40 which he uses in our other 3 VW cars. Any ideas...
  • Re: Pop Top Resto
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Sun, 29 Jul 2001 22:21:03 -0700
    ...I have a Glasstite shell on my Toyota. They sell a product that will take out the chalk and leave a shiny white finish...