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  • Re: false ads on Craigslist?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 10 May 2008 17:31:06 -0500
    ...I'll give you $1200, how's that?" Running lowball ads to validate falsely low price is the only reason I can think of...
  • census
    Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
    Fri, 8 Jun 2001 23:01:38 -0400
    ...Data architecht, programmer, business analyst and accounting troubleshooter for a small multi-national manufacturing firm. Previous VWs: 1971 Campmobile (my all time favorite), '78...
  • Re: [NVC] Engineers: quick and cheerful vibration analysis?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Fri, 8 Aug 2008 23:54:09 -0400
    ...You know the simplest thing to do would be to start the trip, adjust it on the road, and see if you can tell...
  • Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products?
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Thu, 6 Jun 2013 22:03:39 -0700
    ...I know I can get a new rad from e.g. Busdepot, but I'll have to wait for shipping to Canada (while Busdepot...
  • Realities-Thanks
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 2 Nov 1996 09:19:49 -0800
    ...We appreciated the opinions and information that we received and now to assimilate it all! Special thanks to Joel Walker for all his data...
  • Re: trip report
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Mon, 10 Apr 2006 22:21:06 -0700
    ...eating my new canvas, and replacing the spare tire with one that fits in the carrier. Whew! I kept busy doing the small jobs...
  • Re: Another VDO Gauge question: Oil Temp Sender doesn't fit in Drain hole?
    Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
    Fri, 13 Sep 2002 10:32:37 -0700
    ...from Bus Depot...my mechanic (installing it) just > > found out the sender won't fit in the oil drain > > plug. > > Called Bus Depot...guy...
  • Re: speaking if clutch slave failure
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 14 Sep 2004 16:30:50 -0500
    ...5) Flywheel felt seal at the pilot bearing. (If you can find one) Check the plumbing supply section of Ace hardware they have a...
  • Re: Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:42:13 -0500
    ...I can only go by the data available to me from examining my camper and the documentation provided to me by Volkswagen through the...
  • Re: Need more help with the luggage rack tie downs
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:07:44 -0700
    ...Well, after waiting a week with no shipping confirmation from GoWesty like I always get from BusDepot, I emailed them to find out that...
  • Re: KYB Noises
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Mon, 5 May 2003 10:13:53 -0400
    An archive search found a reference to a "softer" bushing supplied for the tops of the front shocks. He reused his old stock rubber...
  • Re: Mobile1 15/50
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Tue, 6 Feb 2007 13:53:09 -0600
    ...Synthetic lubes can be >extended for both extremes as not only do they have better viscosity >indexes, they do not have the waxes that...
  • Re: Wheel suggestion.
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 3 Jan 2020 11:45:20 -0500
    ...This can be helpful when alignment is a bit off and I have some tire wear issues. I would like to keep the tire...
  • Re: Non-Family Hauler / rear lap belts are much more safe than no belt - long but read
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Tue, 15 Jun 2004 10:21:57 -0400
    ...Last night, I have spent the better part of the four hours tonight searching the internet trying to see if I can find data...
  • Re: Talk to me about AT's!
    Historical mailing list - Trooz
    Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:58:09 -0700
    ...If I pull it into second, I can easily maintain 35-38 mph at about half throttle. In my mind, that has to be...
  • Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
    Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
    Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:51:19 -0500
    ...Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group >>>>>> <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2F >>>>>> t >>>>>> iny >>>>>> url.com%2Fkhalbay&data=02...
  • Re: Jackin' Up The Van
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Thu, 30 Dec 2004 02:40:21 -0600
    ...but I can >>>>say that the 68-83.5 aircooled buses should NEVER be lifted by the >>>>engine. >>>> >>>>In an aircooled bus or Vanagon...
  • Re: Red tek update.......good stuff.
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 30 Jul 2003 10:08:15 -0600
    ...Red tek update.......good stuff. > Here is my data. 88 vanagon been converted to r134-1 a few years ago. > > Before. Running 220 high...
  • Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:23:44 -0500
    ...2016.0.7924 / Virus Database: 4793/15886 - Release Date: > > 08/14/18 Internal Virus Database is out of date. > > > > > ----- > No virus found in this...
  • VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper Bus - 1985
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Wed, 17 Apr 2002 08:54:36 -0700
    ...The > CARFAX database > includes U.S. and Canadian title and registration > activity, rental and > lease usage, odometer readings from inspection > stations, auto auctions > and...
  • Re: Headlight Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:42:34 -0700
    ...But I've left the headlight switch on more times than I can think of. So that buzzer is helpful. -- RJS On 07/28...
  • Re: Head (gasket) fix
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Fri, 3 Apr 1998 16:09:40 -0800
    ...privatre rebuilt heads/ vw rebuilt heads / jb weld heads / ceramic coated heads, etc., so we can get some measure on whether one method of...
  • Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 4 Jan 2018 14:20:43 -0500
    Hi Neil, I can’t easily follow samba threads. Can you give me a little info about the thoughts on the 1.9 thread...
  • Frydaye Follies: useless info
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 24 Sep 2004 21:31:20 -0500
    ...if you're in canada or europe, lemme know the country,province, and city. and i'll tell you if your bus has a...
  • Re: Fwd: Need advice on a van cover...
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
    Fri, 2 May 2008 08:28:26 -0700
    ...Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> > > > Hi all, > > I'm shopping to buy a nice quality outdoor bus cover for my '87 pop-top...
  • Re: Cooling System, '86-91 Vanagon Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Mon, 19 Apr 1999 20:04:01 -0500
    ...I could not locate >>the referenced hoses in the Bus Depot database either. Ron did tell me >>he is still working on a "replacement...
  • Re: The end of MS Streets & Trips
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 7 Jul 2014 21:41:14 -0400
    ...Residential have pointy tops, businesses don't.&nbsp; You can select to find only business, only resident, both when you're doing a search...
  • Re: Japan's Tsunami and our Left Coasters
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:39:25 -0800
    ...These features can > easily turn a 4� Tsunami into a localized 20� Tsunami! > > Tom > www.towercooler.con > > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY...
  • (Fwd) MPG Survey Results - a repost
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 14 Jan 2000 13:54:00 -0400
    ...One eurovan, one bus, one response did not break out city & highway, and one response did not include any MPG data; these were not...
  • Re: camping in Europe
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Sat, 27 Jun 2015 16:41:01 +0000
    ...It is a general app so it can connect to many databases (as opposed to many other pay-for or free apps that come...
  • Re: '84 value?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:31:49 -0800
    ...Re: '84 value? > > > > > > > > " The next year, 85 is considerably better, and 86 to 91's much > > better > > > > yet. " > > > > > > > > Can Scott or someone else explain...
  • Re: transmission
    Historical mailing list - Paul N. Oliver
    Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:23:40 -0600
    ...do yourself a favor and replace all the bushings and the shifter cup while your at it. Yves I did not mention, my 84...
  • Re: [NVC] Engineers: quick and cheerful vibration analysis?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:39:43 -0700
    ...I am, in short, ideally-suited to pack up a house, a family, and a business, and move them, my stuff, and myself 1...
  • Euro-Drive: 89 Volkswagen Vanagon, Qua, Emissions/Poor-idle
    Historical mailing list - "Christian P Malacrea (by way of Derek Drew )"
    Fri, 31 Mar 2000 09:47:42 -0500
    ...Federal Misc Data: Quatro, 4 WD, federal Symptoms: Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall Occurs: On Decel, Cruise, Idle, Intermittently ____________________________________________________________ Hello all...
  • Re: fuel pump noise
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Tue, 11 Jul 2006 11:18:39 -0700
    ...new Bosch from Bus Depot > and had it installed. The noise has remained exactly > the same, as near as I can tell. It will...
  • Re: Hose clamps
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 29 May 2011 22:11:44 -0500
    ...http://www.kegkits.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=OCLAMP And, no, I'm not trying to drive business to my store...
  • Re: 12 Volt for radio.
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Thu, 7 Aug 2003 07:46:14 -0400
    ...bus. We went for a drive with the lights on and I turned up the dimmer switch. The radio cut out. I can only...
  • Re: Steering Wheel Cover
    Historical mailing list - Dave Brune
    Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:58:54 -0800
    ...the > dimensions of my wheel. > He said they would add the data to their system. > Two days later the new cover showed up, and...
  • Re: GPS for farsighted eyes?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:10:03 -0800
    ...I do >> have a GPS with the 4" screen, a Pioneer, and I can see it fine when >> mounted >> on the dash. BTW, I...
  • Re: nuts/bolts
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:20:59 -0800
    ...nuts/bolts > > > > > > When completing repairs to my bus, I want to switch out the heavily > > rusted > > > nuts and bolts as needed. I am having...
  • MPG Survey Results - a repost
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sat, 13 Feb 1999 15:30:35 -0400
    ...One eurovan, one bus, one response did not break out city & highway, and one response did not include any MPG data; these were not...
  • Re: Van Cafe/ RMW solves another problem--permanently Dennis' take!
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Sat, 24 Aug 2019 12:58:26 -0700
    ...As someone owning Vanagons from the early years and having Fun Bus from new I can tell you that the coolant tank failure is...
  • Busses By the Arch... (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Geosh Fathauer
    Sun, 26 Jul 1998 16:55:08 -0400
    ...ve been very busy lately getting ready for BBTA #14. The flyers are in the mail to those on our database. Henry DeKuyper has...
  • Re: !PLEASE HELP! Adding a cabinet door to the rear westy closet
    Historical mailing list - Danny
    Fri, 5 Jun 2009 20:05:04 -0700
    ...I used to have this style door in an old 70's vw bus with a ASI conversion. Can anybody help me find this...
  • Re: [Syncro] Fridge burner indicator light bright, then dim?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 7 Jan 2003 14:51:27 -0500
    ...But the chips are cheap, about a buck at Radio Shack, and you can look up the data sheet on the web for the...
  • Re: Solar Package Link Needed
    Historical mailing list - James
    Tue, 2 Jun 2015 00:07:48 -0400
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Or you can pick up a 45 watt kit from Harbor Freight for $149.99. > http://www.harborfreight.com/45...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Making a Living....
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 3 Apr 2009 22:35:21 -0700
    ...from what ?? There are lots of business ideas .. as you have seen ... the real question though is what are your skills can you sing...
  • HELP! Low Compression 80 Vanagon. What next?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 30 Jun 1996 21:31:00 -0400
    ...I'm not rich but can come up with some money. I also = have worked on my bus before with the last effort a...
  • Re: Coleman Fuel For You CamperHeads
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 9 Apr 2011 12:38:19 -0700
    ...VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 4/8/2011 6:13 PM, Max Wellhouse wrote: > Bought a can of Coleman...
  • 85 with Factory sunroof -1500
    Historical mailing list - Tromper
    Mon, 23 Feb 2004 11:28:55 -0800
    ...Here's the data Mileage 135k Motor. I'm no wasserboxer type, but it seemed OK. No visible leaks on the heads didn't...
  • Re: Those brown caps that go over the screw heads in the westy
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:17:21 -0400
    ...Database: 267.12.5/149 - Release Date: 10/25/2005 Jonce Fancher 57 Single Cab 66 Sunroof Bug 66 Variant Squareback 71 Sunroof Bus...
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - Extracting its case studs/inserts
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:44:27 -0700
    ...I worry about the lower end busting off. And I would sure be applying heat, like from a torch, plus the hammer whacking treatment...
  • Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:23:32 -0500
    ...This increased travel means that when the wheel drops the axle shafts now get over extended and the rear springs can become loose and...
  • Re: reinstalling gas tank
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Sun, 4 Feb 2007 10:32:11 -0800
    ...While a lot of the > rubber on our car can withstand oil, I don't see a reason why they would > have designed the...
  • Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 9 Mar 2011 11:52:13 -0500
    ...I'm only stating what the published data says. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for...
  • Doktor Tim's Website was Re: KYB was deal on Boge
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Sat, 5 Feb 2000 08:19:18 -0800
    ...One point of data. I can't tell you how many 30+ year old Mercedes I have seen with original 200k+ Bilsteins still functioning...
  • Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
    Historical mailing list - Michael Blackburn
    Fri, 5 Jul 2002 08:35:49 -0600
    ...them from Bus Depot. But, the only other part needed was a muffler. The shop used a standard '5" Dodge Can' and welded the...
  • Re: Road Story to share
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:41:12 -0400
    ...You've got to love the bus community (and Canada :) ) -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus P.S. - Gertie...
  • Re: Buzzer of Death (2.1)
    Historical mailing list - John Koloski
    Wed, 1 Nov 2000 20:57:18 -0500
    ...He saidthe sender sent oil pressure data to a computer which also examined other data like temperature and running time before making a decision...
  • Euro-Drive: 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Hesitation/Low power
    Historical mailing list - "Robert Grove (by way of Derek Drew )"
    Thu, 29 Apr 1999 22:07:10 -0400
    ...AutoWorks Riverside, California, USA iATN Business Sponsor http://www.iatn.net/atn/moblwrench.html ___________________ TEST AND REPAIR DATA ___________________ EXHAUST GAS READINGS (Idle) CO = 2...