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  • Re: Vanagon List vs. Vanagon Owner's Group on Facebook
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Wed, 22 Jul 2020 22:33:34 -0500
    Hi Ben, I think it might be time to let someone else moderate this list. There’s no reason to have your finger in...
  • I have some Gas Heater Manuals
    Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
    Fri, 20 Jan 1995 01:28:40 -0500 (EST)
    ...10pp with line drawings and black and white photos. "Volkswagen 1961-1965 Sedan Heater Kit Model 8345-C" (also South Wind) Installation, heater checkout...
  • Re: European Camper/caravan vs. ours?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 27 Aug 1999 02:28:17 +0200
    ...I understand that the model I can see here (Canada) is done by > Winnebago, and I wonder how the European models compare? Mostly conversions...
  • Re: Calif: Buying out of state
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Mon, 11 Aug 2003 16:23:59 -0700
    ...The calendar year is 2003- 29 = 1974 exempt year model The current calendar year minus 29 equals the year model exempt from smog certification...
  • A tale of two Bentleys.
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 25 Mar 2004 19:49:09 -0600
    ...don't find it in the later book, it may be in the earlier if it pertains to all models or earlier models. Jim
  • Re: Engine Conversion marketing survey
    Historical mailing list - John Reddick
    Wed, 2 May 2007 12:15:46 -0400
    I have taken a ruler to every late model Japanese V6. All are way too tall. The Audi V6 is close, and would fit...
  • speakers replacement
    Historical mailing list - JP
    Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:32:23 -0400
    ...I did receive somme suggestions from some listees but so far i wasn't able to get my hands on the suggestred model (out...
  • F.S. Westy front table support bracket
    Historical mailing list - azsun99
    Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:18:31 -0700
    ...This one is from some earlier models, not sure which years, but could fit any. Silver/gray color (paint it to match your interior...
  • Re: 1970s heater boxes
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 5 Sep 1994 00:26:34 -0500 (CDT)
    > >where can i get the factory model, and how much do they run? > You mean from someone else than VW? There is a list...
  • Re: VW AG Response Re Syncro Export
    Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
    Wed, 20 May 1998 13:40:40 EDT
    ...I didn't ask if a Syncro model would be offered, and he didn't know any more details on layout or price. Steve...
  • Re: Aiwa CD stereo option
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Thu, 4 Jan 2001 07:17:41 -0800
    ...This is not acceptable for most > modern stereos. You will need to run a separate ground wire; The late model Vanagons do not use...
  • My new '91 Westy is a '90... bummer
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Wed, 22 Jan 2003 13:47:14 -0800
    ...The VW manufacture date is 11/90 and the Westfalia date is 12/90, normally this would mean a 1991 model. Does anyone know...
  • Re: Electrical testing equipment
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Thu, 17 Apr 2003 14:43:05 GMT
    A digital VOM is essential, I have a FLUKE model 89. Next a timing light can come in handy, I would spring for the...
  • Fw: Need Model Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
    Sat, 17 May 2003 11:34:51 -0500
    ...www.autobahn.mb.ca/~rrh/Westy_Home.htm | I need a model vanagon for a cake topper at my upcoming wedding. Anyone have | any...
  • Re: Facet's water pump
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 10 Jun 2003 12:26:51 -0700
    On early models it is below the sink under the very botom cover. On later models it is inside the water tank. Mark Jay...
  • gowesty front spoilers
    Historical mailing list - Dylan Kahler
    Tue, 27 Jan 2004 01:00:25 -0800
    ...Anyone have pictures or experience with the gowesty front spoiler add-ons for pre-'88 models? I'm considering adding these onto my '85...
  • Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:38:54 -0700
    At 8/27/2008 09:30 AM,David Kao wrote: >Making change will always get resistance, including from myself. >But a modern forum no...
  • ADMINISTRIVIA - Vanagon List Moderators
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:40:15 EST
    ...Good luck to David and Ben in your future endeavors as moderators. Long live the vanagon.com list! David Clarkson 90 Westy 264,000...
  • Re: Oh Mr. Moderator . . .
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:14:17 -0600
    ...Oh Mr. >Moderator . . . > >Maggie, > >Vacations cannot prevent me from reading postings. In fact, I >smuggled my Crackberry past the phone police and was reading...
  • Vanagon seats over the years
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:09:13 -0700
    I've heard that the late model Vanagon seats have a "longer" seat, the length of the seat base from front to back. Is...
  • Re: flashing LED
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:30:36 -0700
    ...Ah, now we see the violence inherent in the system. > MODERATOR: Shut up! > SQUIRREL: Oh! Come and see the violence inherent in the system...
  • Re: Cool Vanagon found on Ebay
    Historical mailing list - Mike Walker
    Thu, 26 Aug 1999 11:50:13 -0400
    ...I understand that the model I can see here (Canada) is done by Winnebago, and I wonder how the European models compare? Are the...
  • oxygen sensor on CAT?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
    Fri, 4 Feb 2005 11:21:36 -0800
    Is there supposed to be an Oxyen sensor on the CAT converter, for an 81 federal model? The CAT I received from busdepot has...
  • Re: Flooded Cell Deep Cycle Battery De-sulphation. Risky?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:09:29 -0700
    ...USE THIS MODE WITH CARE. THIS MODE USES A HIGH VOLTAGE AND MAY CAUSE SOME WATER LOSS IN WET (FLOODED) CELL BATTERIES." "The 16V...
  • Re: still confused
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 28 Jan 1997 13:57:47 -0500 (EST)
    ...Complete Camper models were offered every model year from VW, the later models being named the Vanagon Camper GL. These include all the camping...
  • FS: Vanagon Polizei Model
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:20:27 -0400
    ...Revell VW Polizei Bus Model Kit - Excellent condition. Parts still sealed in plastic bags. $25, plus shipping. Here are some pics: http://www.vanagonparts...
  • Classic 1987 VW Sales Video for Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - niel blackwell
    Sun, 19 Apr 1998 10:40:00 -0400
    ...Features manufacturing footage, all models including Weekender, Westy and Synchro. Models in video are 2.1 1986. Produced by VW Communications network, very well...
  • e: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
    Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
    Fri, 23 Aug 2002 10:26:17 -0400
    ...So does the new Mini Cooper. > ^^^^^^^^^^^ > >Meant the Mini Cooper sport model, of course. The base model Cooper >doesn't have a scoop. David...
  • model makers - mod. new beetle into van
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:29:22 -0800
    ...http://www.korkutvarol.com/Microbus1.html modifying a new beetle plastic model kit to make a microbus. Alistair ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List...
  • Re: Updates at www.Vanagons.org
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Thu, 2 Jan 2020 19:52:09 -0600
    ...This leaves 1985 as the only year not yet covered in the site's year-by-year, model-by-model pages. 1984 had five...
  • Re: censorship
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Tue, 19 Jun 2001 08:58:08 -0700
    ...we must remember, this list is moderated by tom, and there are certain rights of ownership that go with this moderation. hell, he has...
  • Re: censorship
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Tue, 19 Jun 2001 11:09:22 -0700
    ...Private parties can censor anything they want to, including on this list. \ Besides, Tom is a great moderator and his edicts deserve respect even...
  • Re: Rogue Horn - Friday
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 21 Mar 2003 17:34:35 -0600
    ...I've also seen brake light mode, emergency flasher mode (for fake alarm activation) and the very popular seat belt mode that honks until...
  • Trade Vangon Roco Models?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 6 Apr 2015 15:11:19 -0500
    I have the following Roco Minitanks (1:87 scale or close) models and I want to trade any one of them for an ivory...
  • Campers: Request for General Information
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Tue, 4 Oct 94 16:53:29 -0500
    ...Walker, I have a file that describes the changes made to each model year of bus (that information is what leads me to want...
  • NEW Eurovan MV/Weekender clarification
    Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
    Sat, 17 Aug 1996 12:54:23 -0400
    ...However, I was aware of those models made by Westfalia in '93. As my folks are looking only for a new model, I was...
  • Re: Westy/Vanagon parts sources
    Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
    Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:24:00 +0100
    ...Since > then VW has had Syncro versions of numerous models, but none of them in the > USA. :( > > The Vanagon Syncro was sold in the...
  • Re: Vanagons in Germany
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Tue, 27 May 2003 08:13:02 -0700
    There are even Westy Malibu models in Europe identical to ours. Leon 85 Subwagen On Tue, 27 May 2003 10:05:47 -0400, Bill...
  • Campbell's VW splittie model offer
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Sun, 1 Jun 1997 00:43:41 +0000
    While clipping coupons, I found this offer for various old model trucks, etc. from Campbell's soup, among them a splittie. Check out: http...
  • Re: Speaking of models. . .
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Fri, 12 Sep 1997 18:08:38 EDT
    Matt - Ron Lussier posted awhile back a site that has 'em - For those looking for the Vanagon Westfalia camper model, it's also available...
  • Re: Opinions Wanted
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Wed, 9 Jun 1999 23:41:12 -0500
    ...It has 130-165 hp (depending upon model), plenty of low-end torque, and no head gasket concerns. For the moderate difference in cost...
  • Re: Moderator???
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 6 Mar 2003 07:52:24 -0800
    ...Mark "Miller, Ryan" wrote: > > I want to know where the moderator is for this list. This type of exchange > should get both of you...
  • battery combiner - automatic charge relay - another model
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:08:51 -0700
    ...but this model has the advantage (i think) of being able to adjust the charging voltages and the cut off voltage. After I install...
  • Re: Name that engine...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 23 Feb 95 13:42:07 CST
    ...for model years 1968-1979 218-000-001 Vehicle Type ------------------------------------x|| | 2 - Transporter || | Vehicle Model ------------------------------------x| | 1 = Kastenwagen (Panel Truck), later also | | High-Roof...
  • Re: dometic fridge
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Thu, 13 Aug 1998 08:23:48 -0500
    ...I installed a fan inside and out, this >improved the electric modes but it doesn't cool on propane mode. The list >taught me...
  • Website On-Line Catalog Update
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 11 May 1997 14:13:29 EDT
    ...Coolant System Parts with Exploded Diagrams - Diesel and Wasserboxer Models (Includes Radiators, Fan Switches, Coolant Tank Parts, Temp Gauge Sensor Switches, Water Pump & Thermostat...
  • Re: Daryl Christensen/AA Transaxle's goodbye message
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Tue, 29 May 2012 17:03:11 -0600
    ...Yes, having to read in digest mode would be good. Richard [reading the list (in digest mode) since 1992]
  • What kind of bus do I have?
    Historical mailing list
    03 Nov 1995 21:56:43 GMT
    ...I've got three windows behind the doors, seats, an original two tone paint, and headliner. >model 22 is the Microbus (headliner, 3 windows...
  • Re: Wolfy / Carat Registry Update[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
    Historical mailing list - L-Soft list server at vanagon (1.8c)
    Fri, 21 Nov 1997 16:27:46 -0800
    ...Try HELP. > Model (Vanagon GLWolfy, Vanagon Wolfy or Carat...): Unknown command - "MODEL". Try HELP. All subsequent commands have been flushed. Summary of resource utilization...
  • Re: O2 Sensor Voltage
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 4 Feb 2001 03:40:21 -0500
    ...Doesn't "open loop" mean the ECU isn't >receiving a signal from the O2 sensor, and operating in its "default" >mode? Once the...
  • Re: Model designation Numbers all Model VWs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:57:49 -0800
    ...Model designation Numbers all Model VWs > Hi all > Not sure if some one can send me to somewhere to find out what the > Model...
  • Re: Ford Excursion(longish reply) 4WD Japanese vans
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 3 Aug 2002 20:33:08 +1200
    ...Japanese cars have a 4-year model cycle, though the "all-new" model often uses the previous floorpan, engine and more. Their vans generally...
  • Re: Westy/Vanagon parts sources
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:54:34 +0000
    ...Since > > then VW has had Syncro versions of numerous models, but none of them in the > > USA. :( > > > > The Vanagon Syncro was sold in the...
  • restraint in postings
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 9 Apr 95 18:46:24 -0600
    ...It becomes "moderated discussion" either if the authors >moderate it, or someone else does. I have to disagree here. Restraint is entirely appropriate. Dialogue...
  • Re: Westfalia font?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 11 May 1997 02:42:15 -0400 (EDT)
    ...model doesn't come with a 'Westfalia' decal, and I'm hoping to figure out how to do it myself. >> Which Camper model doesn...
  • Determining Chassis #
    Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
    Sun, 7 Feb 1999 18:55:27 EST
    ...My predictament is that for the '84 models there are 2 different outside wheel bearings. How do I determine this # from the VIN. Here...
  • Caravelle
    Historical mailing list - David..M
    Wed, 24 Feb 1999 20:07:36 -0500
    Per Lindgren wrote: > > After some discussion of the names of different VW models, I decided to pick > up an encyclopedia, and see what most...
  • Re: NEW WEB SITE-copyright
    Historical mailing list - David-M
    Thu, 4 Feb 1999 11:01:12 -0500
    ...and DAVID-M is COMPLETELY WRONG if the photograph is of > a person, because the photographer nees a model release to > publish it, and...
  • Re: Recall
    Historical mailing list - * MtnGal
    Wed, 5 Apr 2000 10:12:00 -0700
    ...86-'91 Center ventilation duct could break and fall on passenger. Models: 29,500 vans, with factory-installed air-conditioner, made 8/85-6...
  • Re: Need Model Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sat, 17 May 2003 19:25:48 -0500
    >I'll bite> I have two model vanagons an orange and tan two tone that's >metal and maybe 3" long, and a largeryellow...