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• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Derek
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 18:29:19 -0700
  Hi Eric, >> BTW if those plugs you put in are the single >> electrode, they are going to kill your coil, and >> leave you stranded...
• Re: TIPS
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:42:00 -0700
  On 4/26/07, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > > <SNIP> > BTW, for anyone contemplating this swap who is in need of a PS...
• Re: GoWesty2.3--how do you like it?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:52:29 -0700
  ...Well said! BTW weren't there like 2000 of these conversions? Thanks, Miguel ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to...
• CARFAX anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:21:24 -0700
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=662826 BTW, bumpers look wrong for a 1990 to me) -- Bret Berger, Engineer StoneFly Technology...
• Re: Vanagon List Moderator-let's get things underway!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:16:58 -0500
  ...those that reads all posts so I wouldn't be one to filter out (NVC) material. BTW, I'll be 67 next month. Mike
• Re: Mercedes Wheels Installation Question 90 GL
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:50:03 -0700
  Another BTW, You don't want to use vanagon ball seat lugnuts, they don't fit the clk interior contour correctly. Vanagon ball seats...
• Save Me
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Dec 2017 17:53:54 -0500
  ...at once). I need some Vanagon Content. Please Help; Dave B. BTW, Christmas was Great. Hope your Holiday was too. Best of the New...
• Grille emblem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Sep 2017 11:14:12 -0400
  ...Am I doomed to buy a new one? BTW, I lost the e-mail about the trim black paint from NAPA that someone brought...
• Re: 110VAC Wire Re-Routing
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 20:19:31 -0800
  ...a campground in Oregon while connected to a bad power outlet. BTW, since using the tester I've never run into a problem connection...
• More V@L Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Fri, 12 Jul 1996 12:23:21 -0500 (CDT)
  ...L Stickers I'll part with too. First come, first served. BTW, I'm planning on keeping my sticker on the bus, though I...
• POR15 in VW Trends (source addr)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 14:38:07 -0700
  ...VWT, Morristown, NJ 07962-1235 (800) 457-6715 BTW: The magazine lists tons of "our" web pages in an article on pg.72. -ellis\
• Re: Waving Vanagon drivers (again)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 14:27:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...electric porta-potti. I think he has some electric pliers, too. BTW, >that's all on his "FIVE" cyl. westy. Don't think I...
• Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Sat, 18 Oct 1997 12:24:22 -0500
  ...is the silver 87 partialy blocked by the Ghia's hood, BTW my alloys aren't for sale. :) Dave dave@v-dub.musa.com...
• terryville, ct show
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 12:48:58 -0700
  ...had a pretty good vanagon turnout and a big swap area. btw, will be bringing a pair of vw black leather a2 [golf or...
• Re: San Francisco meet -- east to west
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 22:53:55 EDT
  In a message dated 8/20/01 8:17:37 AM Pacific Daylight Time, desa4622@YAHOO.COM writes: << >BTW, does anyone know of a...
• Re: Wipers wont Park when turned off??
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 13:32:42 -0700
  ...configured to do this. I thought you were just being cute. BTW - Aristotle Sagan is NOT my real name. tim _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download...
• Dometic improvement
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 29 Nov 2003 21:20:48 -0700
  ...Oh, BTW, I have both an '87 and '89 Vanagon if this helps Benj
• Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:55:32 -0600
  On the other hand, if you cut your liquor bill by 50% for a couple of months (this formula works for me btw,) there...
• Re: daily driver = RUST Re: Friday Ramblings, definitely long, certainly poin...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 22:31:27 EDT
  In a message dated 4/14/07 9:08:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM writes: > BTW: Chris, Re: your picture...
• Re: Draining/refilling oil of the Vanagons transaxle?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:49:00 -0400
  ...right? Works fine, better if you can raise the funnel higher. BTW, 90 weight _gear oil_ is about the same viscosity as 40 weight...
• Re: Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Tue, 27 May 2008 11:45:47 -0700
  > Do you happen to know btw, if your California gas is 10 % ethanol like > all our Oregon gas is now ? I'm near Sac...
• caliper pics
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 15:13:23 -0800
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/bleeding-failure/ I hope it serves as a warning to others :) btw, I have to say again...
• Re: Wannabus still lookin' (was: '70 Bus - Is this a good deal???)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 08:12:52 -0600 (CST)
  ...Exactly! BTW, back in my other life when I owned my '70 bus, I didn't do anything more than my own valve adjustment...
• Re: Friday Toyota Sienna camper
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:16:00 -0700
  ...ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote: > Yet another attempt to be a Westy. BTW, watch your head (and feet) > > Dave B. > > > On 10/28/16, Edward...
• Re: Speedo needle sits still sometimes
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 14 Jan 2014 08:25:36 -0800
  ...On Jan 14, 2014 8:04 AM, "Rocket J Squirrel" <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > "(Link works BTW: www.overseas-speedometer.com)" > > I'm...
• Fwd: Specialty light sought
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 6 May 2011 07:55:45 -0700
  Is the Sears snakelight available? Or was it Black & Decker? (B & D toaster ovens are crappy quality BTW).... But I digress.... Here's one...
• asparagus and smelly vans
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 21 May 2010 10:33:13 -0500
  ...Or, as David said, if you are among the 78% of folks who can't smell it, why worry? BTW, it is one or...
• Backfiring
  Historical mailing list - JERRY HULL
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 14:44:40 PST8PDT
  ...Is this indicative of any impending problems, or should I just relax and enjoy scaring the occasional pedestrian?? BTW, I've about given up...
• Re: How to Steal VW Vans Quickly
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 8:52:47 CDT
  ...what happened to my brother... (They stole his non-working radio, btw; bet they got a surprise.) Joachim -- I'm not an engineer, but...
• A visit from the stork!
  Historical mailing list
  20 Jun 96 16:14:00 -0500
  ...I already own one. I just had to get that out. BTW this is my second, so at least I'm not new to...
• Westy w/o engine
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 18:24:31 -0800
  ...a specific manufacturer of engines that I should look for and others I should avoid? BTW, I live in the LA area. TIA. mark
• Re: 1985 Westfalia heaters
  Historical mailing list - Chris P. Gibbs Photography
  Mon, 02 Sep 1996 10:25:22 +0000
  ...Oops, mees never paid the $100 customs duty, nobody ever asked...dearie me! BTW. The propane feed pipe (plus everthing else) cost less than...
• Teeing into the booster line
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Aug 97 09:35:24 -0700
  ...least it was on my '71) which would affect the readings. BTW, I learned about this the hard way on the '71. I left...
• List Hat
  Historical mailing list - LSheeley
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 10:30:17 EST
  BTW, not real sensitive about the subject cause it's happened for most of the 48 yrs I am old, but I am a...
• Re: Vanagon back in US in 1999
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 29 Sep 1998 11:33:26 -0400
  > BTW it has the 2.8L GLS engine. HP has been reduced from 170 to 140 but > torque is way up. it makes these...
• Electrical Testing
  Historical mailing list - Nath�n Lebr�n
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 15:00:53 -0500
  ...Any thing else? I think I can handle the first one. BTW: Thanks to everyone who responded to my exhaust question. Nate El Great...
• OT: minivan 15 years
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 03:37:14 -0800
  ...http://www.cnn.com/US/9810/29/minivan.anniversary/ BTW, it is really quite un-interesting. PerL
• Re: Can I weld Wasserboxer heads
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 15:12:34 -0500
  ...http://www.bostonengine.com/ BTW, even with international shipping, I think you can do MUCH better on that price unless there's something I...
• Re: Heat!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 17:34:45 -0700
  ...even my 3,000 BTW Olympic heater won't run that long continuously.... maybe half that long. You might want to check it out...
• Re: Syncro Race at Hollister
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 11 May 2001 22:09:06 EDT
  ...Bring that Mercedes of yours so we can have spare tires. BTW I don't exactly have a van. It's a Doka. BT
• Re: how much should my gas gauge fluctuate??
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 08:48:18 -0500
  ...my temp guage seems more stable btw. any thing I > should do about this?? > > ed Sounds normal.
• Re: fastest vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 16:28:23 -0500
  ...4th, '87 Wolfsburg, 2.1L waterboxer, 205/70R14 tires, stock tranny. BTW that's over the redline and off of the speedo scale, coincidentally...
• Re: WAS Re: 1984 synchro weekender for sale
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 22:25:04 EDT
  ...You sound like you would know, what tranny was in the 914? >> BTW, Peder, 914's come with the 901 tranny like the oldest...
• What did you use...(85 coolantjob)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 11:23:39 -0400
  ...Thanks and BTW, it does matter which way the coolant flows into and out of the radiator. Thanks again. Rich and Annemarie 85 GL...
• Re: Power Steering Removal (WAS: Re: Vanagon handling.)
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 18:26:21 -0700
  ...fluid circulating through it <shrug>. -Dana- > > BTW, both my wife and I don't mind the extra effort to steer the van, > because it...
• Re: Political eruption, Bulley Style; was Vanagons for Peace
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 08:42:40 -0500
  ...Matthew Pollard wrote: > > no Matthew, just traditional list etiquette.... > matthew, another jury member BTW. > > "G. Matthew Bulley" wrote: > > > > Sure glad we've got you...
• Re: Nice Rubber Floor Mats
  Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 22:22:43 EDT
  ...and I must agree that they are of the highest quality. BTW I picked them up at OE Vee Dub, Inc. for $39.00...
• Re: 12 mpg ???
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 21:26:54 -0700
  ...I get about 21 on the way back, BTW. Karl Wolz > > Our new-to-us 84 Westy got 15mpg on a recent 500 mile...
• Re: clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 01:40:52 -0500
  >BTW: Did we determine if slave cylinder was politically >incorrect of not?? >How about remotely actuated clutch cylinder? > >Cheers, > >Jeff >www.vanagonparts.com Jeff...
• Are Syncro and 2WD Vanagon Brake Lines the Same?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 01:29:11 +0200
  ...want to start pulling brake lines if they are not compatible. BTW, if any of the brake lines are different (rubber or metal), which...
• Silver socket wiring
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 12:11:44 -0700
  ...as I have no accessories for the silver socket, but just in case I ever get an adapter.. BTW, this is an '84 Rich
• Re: MPG redux
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:56:58 -0400
  ...C2 tires. This is confirmed over many miles and several years. BTW, it only gets about 17 mpg with the O2 sensor disconnected. With...
• Re: Got carrots to transport?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Apr 2016 12:58:04 -0400
  ...in that carat. maybe room for the easter bunny as well. btw there was a local guy years ago who used to use a...
• Re: Road trip song and video
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:43:22 -0600
  ...driving a Vanagon I think he certainly has the > spirit! It's 'G' rated, BTW :^) > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU6fJs5pmYE > > Enjoy, > > Gary >
• FIFA and Complaints
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:03:03 -0500
  ...responses to me, or just send em to www.myonlyhobbyisvanagons.org. BTW-I only check that inbox every NEVER. Michael in San Antonio 91GL...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:57:46 -0500
  ...Yours, David At 05:53 PM 12/4/2009, mordo wrote: >component to cause this condition under the conditions described above? BTW, >the engine...
• Re: VW/Audi Wheels (very nice and not mine)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:24:30 -0500
  ...price, I bet. I can p/u and ship if needed. BTW- Heard the 2009 Rabbit uses 5X112. Just a thought. P.S. Miguel...
• Michelin Mystery $60 Tires
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Aug 94 9:53:53 PDT
  ...are the same company and that is where > I get mine. BTW I'm in eastern PA > > Leo Unfortunately, none of the phone books...
• Re: 9-pass vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 11:11:03 -0600
  ...James >BTW didja know that there are 11 passenger T4s? Yep, one can get the 9 pass >configuration with two side-mounted jump seats...
• Re: EV/Projektzwo
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 16:08:25 -0600 (CST)
  ...I'll leave the pix there for a few days only. Btw., the price for this double-cab is $170,000 DM (not 100...