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• Re: FOR SALE: SA Goodies!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 23:10:26 EST
  ...If not, VW or junkyard should have the right part). >> FWIW - the emblem in the SA grille is a late Jetta/Golf 2 emblem...
• sheer bolts/steering column
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 02:47:50 EDT
  ...designed to sheer off in the unlikely event of a collision? FWIW I was able to remove the sheer bolts with vice grips and...
• Re: Will the wheel fall off?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Mon, 1 May 2006 10:27:08 -0600
  ...The oem ones are way more expensive than the aftermarkets, however. FWIW, Tom-what's $60-120 more versus your wheels falling off worth...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 May 2006 to 6 May 2006 - Special issue (#2006-392)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 6 May 2006 19:54:03 -0700
  ...101 was quite windy, and crossing bridge from Astoria OR to WA state, was, well *%$# scary! And FWIW, I have new "Nexen" LT tires...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 10:09:50 -0500
  FWIW, there probably are at least several hundred Vanagons on the road now with 15" front disc brakes and stock rear brakes. I don...
• Re: [WetWesties] Towing, AAA, and big rigs
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:07:02 -0500
  ...coverage. I can't offer any personal feedback on that either. FWIW, Mark Hersh 86 Weekender "Monty" prepping for big trip Sep-Oct 08
• Re: Craigslist ad: One of us?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:19:10 -0700
  ...vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=624463 >> and on ebay item # 220247956462 >> FWIW >> > > also for what it's worth ... > > it was first listed on ebay...
• Re: List Tips-worth reading!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 31 May 2012 10:32:29 -0700
  FWIW, if you want the list name in the subject, just send the following to: LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject is ignored Body: SET...
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:50:09 -0700
  ...flame is ON, and will not let the gas through.� Also, FWIW,� here is my "Fridge" post:����� http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa...
• Re: GEAR UP! 15" rims 75 series?
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 13:53:23 -0500
  At 11:08 PM 3/31/99 -0800, jimkim wrote: >My two cents on this issue(fwiw) is the engineers at vw designed the...
• Eurovan syncros
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 19:55:56 -0700
  FWIW...Peter Seikel stopped by my place for a few hours today during a visit from germany. For background...Peter has driven a bus...
• Re: Ground for O2 Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 06:33:38 EDT
  ...I added grounds to the right head and block to chassis. FWIW, I checked a spare, three wire O2 sensor. The heater circuit is...
• Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:44:25 -0700
  ...the pump >is actually sucking it out of the tank. > >Allan >-- FWIW http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa190/becida/84%20Fuel%20tank/ shows the...
• Re: Inspection bummer
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:19:34 +0000
  ...know your brakes are questionable, do them before taking it in. FWIW, I get my Westy ( and all my vehicles) inspected at the same...
• Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 3 Jul 2017 16:00:28 -0400
  ...Also, FWIW, LAtrical aha California Alternator and Starter sells a new, quality TDI starter for $85 shipped. Amazon/eBay. I have one on my...
• Re: More on Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:44:43 -0500
  ...a/c guy and save > me some greenbacks? Tahnks again, Michael. FWIW Michael, R134a is not so bad for the ozone layer, but it...
• 2.1 Viton Oil cooler Seal??
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 25 May 2011 21:40:07 -0500
  FWIW, I had been running Mobil 1 in the engine since 5k after its rebirth, but I've had several instances where the Oring...
• Re: Oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 12:54:10 -0500
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Oil filter question > > > FWIW, almost all oil filters have anti-drain back valves, and bypass > > valves as well. It is the quality...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:23:14 -0300
  ...On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 11:52 AM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com>wrote: > > FWIW, when I bought my '91 2WD new...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:21:04 -0700
  ...better. And I'm better armed to ask the right questions. FWIW, adjusting caster on passenger side, pulling rod toward front (2 turns, +/- 1...
• Re: stereos
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 03:19:31 EST
  ...This > worked well and it was extremely easy to wire for the installation folks. > FWIW my sink drain leaks slightly into that cabinet right...
• Re: spammed after sending to the list ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 21:08:57 -0700
  ...is about ten years old, I don't hold much hope. FWIW, most virii these days are Micro$oft virii. Exploiting security holes in...
• 85 Westy - needs mech help
  Historical mailing list - Al Gearhart
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 08:45:26 -0600
  ...I may just do that... I am open to all opinions... FWIW, an air cooled owner stopped by one day and recommended his mechanic...
• Re: Interest in clear US spec sidemarkers?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 19 Jun 2004 15:45:51 -0400
  ...and thought I would pass the info on to > the list. FWIW, I've dealt with this seller (Cullen) in the > past, and he...
• Re: lug nut torque?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 10:02:05 -0600
  ...Everytime! FWIW, Tom p.s. Had to take the front wheels off recently to put new caps on my alloys, pulled out my 300...
• Re: stereo
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 9 Sep 2008 07:21:52 -0700
  ...subtle colors. Long out of production but available used of course. FWIW the Orlando/Los Angeles series faceplates although different looking are interchangeable. On...
• Re: funky sound from front heater?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:35:01 -0800
  ...move heater levers. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE4Ex_X3mqA > FWIW, it's an E flat dropping down closer to D <grin> Sounds...
• Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:29:08 -0400
  ...Their package says, "Made >in USA" (FWIW). > >Mike The stuff has been in common use in marine circles for at least a decade, but...
• Re: 1990 Blinking Coolant Light Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 08:43:08 -0700
  ...drop in the main tank, or a > problem in the dash. FWIW - I had an intermittment flashing coolant level light that I finally traced...
• Re: F.S. 85 Vanagon: weekender pkg.
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 11:40:58 +0000
  FWIW, I am STILL trying to sell the same van, also well maintained but a little worn for $1400, not to knock the other...
• Re: transaxle lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 09:23:09 -0500
  ...What is the right stuff? Is GL5 ok in an 87 manual >transaxle? > >Darrell > > Hi all, FWIW, I replaced the gear lubes in my...
• Re: Oh Deer, Oh Deer
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:05:45 -0400
  ...Jump > into the road then stop and look at you. > > FWIW Vanagons are MUCH tougher than bays. Hit a buck at about 10 mph...
• Re: Air vs. Water
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:57:14 -0800
  On Jan 23, 2009, at 11:33 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > FWIW...............since we're all chiming in here......I can not > quite...
• Re: Westy Cookware
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 17:56:58 -0700
  ...And FWIW I just heat the water in the same stove top > pot I use for most other things to avoid carrying an extra...
• Re: refilling propane bottles, potential hazards?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 18:35:41 -0800
  ...Feels better and is WAY cheaper. :) On Nov 6, 2007 6:18 PM, Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@gmail.com> wrote: > FWIW --- I swore off...
• Re: Rear closet removal
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:45:28 -0700
  ...the same size as on a regular VW Vanagon GL Campmobile. FWIW, though I am not at all likely to take advantage if available...
• Re: the 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:25:25 -0400
  ...On Jun 29, 2011, at 1:58 PM, Rob wrote: > The front one is shorter? Different colors? > FWIW my seat has the backs that...
• Alternatives to Freon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Aug 97 09:20:20 -0700
  ...Anyway, FWIW. I seem to recall that one or two listmembers have reported converting to FR-12 with excellent results. Barring any future unfavorable...
• FWD: FS Golf '86 for parts (Durham NC)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 15:13:44 -0500
  ...a decent source for your engine and all the associated electronics. FWIW, I bought a similar car for $350 with the engine running just...
• Re: need bad ECU/wire harness for 81
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 07:50:58 -0600
  FWIW, you don't chop up your old wiring harness to add a Digitool - that's not required. You do have to solder the...
• FW: '83 Aircooled Vanagon for Sale
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 20:04:59 -0500
  Forwarding from the Type 2 list. Contact him, not me. FWIW, I've seen this Vanagon. Very nice looking, minimal rust, straight body, two...
• Re: Vanagons For Sale
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:23:03 -0700
  ...near as I can ascertain > Vanagons 2 & 3 are not Westfalias FWIW, I think SD's point was that Vanagon 1 is not a...
• Re: Searched. Steering rack grease substitute? + questions PIC
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:17:22 -0500
  ...the seal. > That being my first thought of any negative impact. FWIW, many years ago I put Pennzoil 707 red grease on the manual...
• Re: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - Denmiester
  Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:36:20 -0500
  FWIW...I was in the dealers showroom last week pricing options on possibly a TDI wagon...sticker shock nearly killed me...LOL Anyhow, the...
• Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 4 May 2014 13:25:06 -0500
  ...still > idle fine when none of those loads are put on it. > > FWIW, first thing I'd look for is a vacuum leak(s).
• Re: Thermostat soup: A comparison.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 21 May 2009 07:33:30 -0400
  ...it cool enough before I put more coolant in the overflow? FWIW, I had a cap that passed the suck/blow test but when...
• Mild funk
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 11:37:08 CST6CDT
  So is anyone else sitting here in a mild funk because they can't go on Da Trip? FWIW, here's what I would...
• Re: WTB: Transmission from 80-82 Aircooled Vanagon-reply
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Sun, 17 May 1998 17:50:18 EDT
  Martin, FWIW here is my 2 cents: You're going to spend a lot of time and money fitting a TDI into your Van...
• Re: poptop canvas installation
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 08:01:23 -0800
  ...I think I'll invest in a good power screwdriver and get several sharp phillips bits with it too! Please clarify your statement: "FWIW...
• Re: vanagon style
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 12:04:41 -0800
  ...pretty cool. > > -------------- Original message -------------- > >> FWIW, the latest Urban Outfitters catalog has a couple of clothing >> models >> hanging out next to a vanagon, one of...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 20:37:47 -0700
  ...Toyota's out there that they realized something might have changed. FWIW in '73 I was sitting in those gas lines (on an even...
• Re: LED light product
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 17:17:56 -0600
  ...time, and now is a definite part of my Westy kit. FWIW. David. > On a vaguely related noted, I recently bought a nice fan...
• Re: Oh Deer, Oh Deer
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:47:24 -0500
  ...Jump > into the road then stop and look at you. > > FWIW Vanagons are MUCH tougher than bays. Hit a buck at about 10 mph...
• Re: mechanics in Maine?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:24:59 -0800
  ...ve seen this happen). > This is a simple and obvious test. FWIW, my first thought was clutch hydraulics. i.e. master/slave clutch cylinder...
• Re: Battery for van
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:01:34 -0700
  ...it to ease getting in and out of the battery box. FWIW, MB On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 3:40 PM Mike Miller...
• Re: Anyone receives my messages?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:38:15 -0800
  Thanks Stuart. Bookmarked. FWIW to others, something that's easy to overlook. I just tried it with the THANKs command. Most people have "sigs...
• Re: FW: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:38:44 -0800
  ...I have one of those pumps, complete, and rebuildable. for sale. fwiw....i've seen a few VW diesel turbo failures ...but no run...
• Re: Another Pressure Bleeder "How to" + Question
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:04:08 -0500
  ...No muss, no fuss ;-) FWIW I use a Motive bleeder. John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon...
• Re: Brake Parts Recommendation/Advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:05:08 -0500
  ...You forgot to include your famous catch phrase: "bring money". <grin> FWIW, I am finding the Raysbestos *Premium* shoes to be ok. Neil. -- Neil...
• Re: Lube Points on New Front Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 15:55:07 -0700
  ...Nice to know re copper antiseize. >> >> FWIW listers, the product that c/w the rebuilt calipers (in small >> "pillow bag") �is called "Ceramlub 2800...