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  • Re: Pictures (Cell Phone) OT.
    Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
    Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:37:12 +1000
    ...If > anyone can respond, off list would probably be best. > > Is there a way to get digital photos from my mobile phone (sprint) into...
  • Friday rant
    Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
    Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:56:30 -0700
    ...Since then, despite a few requests he has not answered my emails. This is contrary to my past experiences with the list. I would...
  • Need Car CD Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Mon, 4 Jul 2005 21:40:28 EDT
    A few weeks ago my ever curious son, Johnny Cash, Jr., approached me with a question I did not want him to ever ask...
  • Re: 82 Diesel Radiator - Rare - Needed
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Sat, 7 Jun 2014 21:33:23 -0600
    ...My daily > drive is down 15 days so far... > > My shop says 82' diesel radiators air not out there from usual places. We > have...
  • more missing
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 20 Apr 1996 13:46:02 -0500
    Alright, thanks to everyone who gave me the advice with my missingness. I figured out the cause of the missing as severly fouled plugs...
  • Is a Bentley worth it?
    Historical mailing list - Katherine Maas
    Mon, 19 Jun 2000 20:32:06 -0400
    I have been noticing the Bentley references a lot in the postings and today my Bus Depot catalog arrived in the mail! While I...
  • Vanagon gl Headlights
    Historical mailing list - william ferris
    Sun, 13 Aug 2000 09:10:32 -0700
    Help!!! Hi I am visiting some friends for their wedding and just realized that my headlights aren't coming on at all. When I...
  • Re: carpet - Cleaning
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 27 Sep 2005 14:01:46 -0700
    On 9/27/05, Skarloken, Donna S. <DSkarloken@reedsmith.com> wrote: > > My 19 year old son put a transmission from a Mercedes in my...
  • Re: my radiator fan running without a fuse!
    Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
    Fri, 4 May 2007 12:03:00 -0700
    bingo! so so simple! thanks! -p -- fuzzy@california.com (sent from my mobile phone) -----Original Message----- From: Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> Date: Friday...
  • Locking engine hatch on '66
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 Jan 1996 11:18:17 -0500
    I'd _really_ like to lock up my engine on my '66 bus. Does anyone know where I can get a locking latch for...
  • it works! thanks
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Fri, 31 Mar 2000 11:10:01 -0800
    hey there, i solved my "running like poop" problem. I had just replaced my oxygen sensor- so i ignored it as a problem... but...
  • Radio Retrofit
    Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
    Thu, 20 Apr 2000 11:18:45 -0700
    ...This leads to my question: Since my current radio is truly "off" when I turn it off, will my new radio drain my battery...
  • Shift Kart in Vanagon - Pictures
    Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
    Sat, 12 May 2001 12:12:25 -0400
    Some of you were curious as to how I'd get my shifter kart into my Vanagon. I have put some pictures up on...
  • Synthetic Tranny Oil?
    Historical mailing list - JOHNSON,DAVID (HP-Vancouver,ex1)
    Wed, 31 Oct 2001 11:03:40 -0800
    ...I'm told that synthetic oil can reduce the severity of my cold shifting issue and my push out my impending tranny rebuild. Any...
  • alternator/ stalling problem
    Historical mailing list - Dion Cooze
    Tue, 22 Jan 2002 11:21:48 -0700
    Hi all, When I recently replaced my v-belt for my 81 Westy, my alternator light was continuously on. I inspected the alternator only...
  • Re: Strange clacking (valve Lifter?) noise.
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 21 Apr 2002 19:47:41 -0500
    Eric Unrau wrote: > William, > > I have experienced the same problem (noisy lifters); My search off the > archives > turned up two solutions: > > 1) use a...
  • 87 Vanagon v 90 Cabrio ISVs
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Fri, 25 Apr 2003 15:06:58 -0400
    Hi All, I decided to take a closer look at the ISVs in my 87 and my wife's 90 cabrio. BOTH are two...
  • Big Brake questions?
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:55:23 -0600
    ...My neighbors machine shop can make my caliper brackets for a very reasonable price so going 4 wheel disc may be in my budget...
  • postings dissappear
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Aug 1997 06:38:20 -0400 (EDT)
    ...I don't really care to re-read my own drabble, but want to understand mail server werkin's. Any info on this mystery...
  • postings dissappear
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Aug 1997 06:38:20 -0400
    ...I don't really care to re-read my own drabble, but want to understand mail server werkin's. Any info on this mystery...
  • Re: Shipping big and/or heavy stuff on eBay - Forwardair is thebest
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sun, 1 Oct 2000 10:49:22 -0700
    > > Just say no to my Vanagon? > > You mean have fun with family and friends instead of working on my van? ... > > > > Is there a clinic...
  • My VW TD
    Historical mailing list - EVARISTO AMIG� VALENCIA
    Mon, 13 Nov 2000 00:33:49 +0100
    ...My mechanic don't know what happen in my VW. Because the oil don't go out by tube and by turbo. Before to...
  • Idle control switch (how much?)
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Sat, 13 Jul 2002 07:00:40 -0700
    My mechanic has told me my Idle control switch is what's ailing my 1986 westy, and causing the intermittent idling. Anyone have an...
  • updated pictures
    Historical mailing list - mdc
    Sun, 27 Apr 2003 13:44:57 -0700
    Hey there- looking at my server logs, it would appear that my shameless plugs for my vanagon worked to some degree. go here to...
  • Re: g12 coolant
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 23 Apr 2004 02:25:25 -0500
    ...Both in my 85 GL And my 88 GL. Just flush the system and change the coolant every two years. Regards, John Rodgers 88...
  • crankshaft pulley
    Historical mailing list - jed batchelder
    Wed, 31 May 2017 00:10:24 +0000
    i noticed on my 83 vanagon that the pulley for the crankshaft is hard to spin by hand. Is that normal. my alternator spins...
  • email address for transmission advice
    Historical mailing list - Woaca Woaca
    Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:04:58 -0700
    Not sure if my message was clear about how I can be contacted if you have feedback or advice re my transmission issue. My...
  • WANTED: POWER STEERING PUMP 2.1L WBX
    Historical mailing list - Joe Lin
    Sun, 19 Dec 2004 11:59:27 -0800
    Just replaced my steering rack, but it seems like my pump died. anyone have one for sale? --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? All your favorites on...
  • Re: John Wallace Day
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 27 Jul 2005 15:38:02 -0400
    I've renamed my portable John Wallace. Wallace goes with me on all my camping trips. I don't know how my wife will...
  • ECU compatability ?'s, need references
    Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
    Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:54:56 -0700
    My ECU in my 82 CA westy needs replacing. The bosch number on the current one is 071 906 021 B What others are...
  • Welfare Quotes
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 18 Oct 1996 00:17:01 EDT
    ...I am forwarding my marriage certificate and my 3 children one of which is a mistake as you can see. 11. My husband got...
  • Re: Pulled engine today
    Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
    Wed, 13 Sep 2000 23:41:41 -0000
    ...trying to get my sh*t in order before > tackling my infirmed 80 Westy. > > Much to my surprise, I managed to pull the engine...
  • Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:50:40 +0000
    Here's my recent experience with aerodynamics and mpg. On the way to Everybus in April I had my 12x12 EasyUp strapped to the...
  • Re: A Chuckle From My Local VW Dealer
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:28:40 -0400
    ...A Chuckle From My Local VW Dealer > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I've used the local VW dealer in my area for wheel...
  • Gas in my ear (OUCH!)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
    Sat, 17 Nov 2001 22:40:21 -0800
    ...I was replacing my fuel filter today, making sure I wasn't right under the filter so I wouldn't get any gas in...
  • Re: I updated my website (finally)!
    Historical mailing list - Roberto Munoz
    Mon, 25 Aug 2003 19:55:40 -0400
    ...I updated my website (finally)! > Hey folks, I updated my website (finally). There are more things to add to it, but it is quite...
  • Re: Car tastes of our teenagers
    Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 18:32:46 -0700
    It took me 5 yearsfrom when I got my licence to when I bought my first Westfalia, a white '86. I bought a white...
  • Camper question
    Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
    Mon, 30 Dec 2013 10:09:23 -0800
    Sorry for the crazy question...just sold my 1993 Westfalia Eurovan and bought a 1986 Westfalia. On the Eurovan Westy (Canadian model) when it...
  • ATF fluid
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 9 Aug 2010 10:23:20 -0400
    I have read a lot of posts on transmissions both manual and auto lately and I have a question about my automatic on my...
  • Brain Fart - oops -Re: Convex right side mirror:
    Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
    Sat, 16 Jan 1999 10:25:29 -0800
    Couple of people have pointed out my mental paralysis in my reply this morning: 1. There was indeed a convex right side mirror from...
  • I am NOT unsubscribing : D
    Historical mailing list - Crimson Hawk
    Wed, 17 Mar 1999 19:22:43 -0500
    ...My daughter handles my e-mail now and has to wait for my Vanagon digests to download (my laptop is on the blink). She...
  • ignition-HORN!
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Thu, 16 Mar 2000 15:06:53 EST
    hey all, yesterday, i repalced my 02 sensor and now (this is probably completely unrelated) my horn goes off when i start my van...
  • Re: My fridge wants to know if it's level enough...
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 22 Feb 2003 21:32:13 -0700
    (I mostly park with my engine end up a little, like to sleep on the incline. Acid reflux) Stan Wilder I do that. Then...
  • Re: 87 Won't Start - Part III
    Historical mailing list - Various
    Thu, 28 Aug 2003 20:56:17 -0300
    Whith it seeming to only fire on two cylinders, first things I'd check are the distributor/rotator my 2� worth Fred -----Original Message...
  • Re: GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - Orlo Elfes
    Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:20:25 -0500
    My experiences with GoWesty: - prompt and thorough replies to my e-mails with questions - very helpful on the phone - extremely knowledgeable - good website with...
  • Re: boy or girl?
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Mon, 6 Jun 2005 16:05:52 -0600
    > I can't even remember the name of the previous owner, but he'd hardly > recognized my Westy now: > My Westy doesn't have...
  • Driving a PS Van w/o PS
    Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
    Thu, 15 Sep 2005 09:33:22 -0400
    ...I have already ordered my new rack, but its not here yet and I have a 400 mile round trip jaunt this weekend...I...
  • Fridge, keeps blowing out and backfires durring ignition
    Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
    Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:43:31 -0700
    ...It seems to me like the fridge in my 84 worked better on propane then this one in my 87.. Any sugestions?? Thank you...
  • Re: seatbelts + airbags
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 Nov 1995 23:33:19 -0500
    >> My dad's '60 Sunbeam Alpine came from the factory with seat belts. >> So did his '63 Ford Falcon van. > >That's weird, my...
  • My Syncro made it!
    Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
    Sun, 29 Oct 2000 23:45:18 -0800
    Thank You to all who helped with my urgent plea for advice. The cork stayed in the coolant sensor hole all the way to...
  • I finally have a New passenger to ride in my Vanagon :)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Fri, 30 Nov 2001 10:39:19 EST
    I have a new passenger to ride in my customized Vanagon. My baby decided to finally come out of his safe place, into the...
  • Re: Type RV, With Digifant 2 Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Thu, 29 Nov 2001 16:33:28 -0800
    Sorry I didn't get the post, from which I got the vanagon address, entirely edited in my previous post. Please forgive my sloppiness...
  • Flashing light
    Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
    Tue, 2 Sep 2003 17:46:06 -0500
    I started up my 84 today to have the coolant light flash for about 5 minutes before finally turning off (the flashing light there...
  • =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Friday=3A_Peace_signs=E2=80=95the_old_ways_live_?= =?utf-8?Q?on?=
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 1 May 2015 22:16:10 -0400
    > On May 1, 2015, at 10:06 PM, Eric Caron <homefire45@gmail.com> wrote: > > here in VT my drivers tell me that my 85...
  • my solution to high gas prices
    Historical mailing list - gary goldey
    Sat, 3 Sep 2005 00:49:44 -0700
    call me loony but I have seen prices drop 10-15 cents in my town ---rather than me telling you here just go to...
  • Re: Motoring in the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:35:54 -0700
    ...in my van. > > Climb, climb, rattle on the front seat; > Spree I spraddle on the backseat; > Turn my key, step on my starter, > Take...
  • Nice little Zerex shower this afternoon...
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 7 Aug 2010 19:41:53 -0700
    ...Been putting off changing my motor over to a new to me one and I have been having heating issues lately. Slight leak in...
  • Recall Information
    Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
    Wed, 19 Mar 1997 13:26:59 -0800
    I was checking out the 'Vanagon Recall Information' FAQ & I've determined that my '87 Vanagon GL Wolfs. falls within some of the affected...
  • Re: Speaking of Painting...
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:38:45 -0400
    Hi Tom, My "off the top of my head" guesstimate was $1200. But if you go to an independent shop and tell them it...
  • Re: The Vanagon Wave
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Wed, 29 Jan 2003 06:28:44 -0800
    my " x boss " drove a miata, 1 time my clutch cable on my bug frayed and would in-gauge looked under and said oh...