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Re: Poll: How many miles on yours?
Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
Mon, 15 May 2000 07:40:23 -0400
...So on we go, perhaps on borrowed time!! Tranny is of unknown origin from a recycler, and replaced my original one at 130K because...
Permanent coolant, Was: Coolant colour
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Sun, 17 Aug 2014 22:50:03 -0700
...Interesting stuff. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5, "Blaze" Third Owner 12 Golf TDI Original Co-Owner -----Original Message...
Re: Video From TrState Buses
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 2 May 2012 08:34:52 -0700
I'll bet the temps were about the same as we have here in Washington in August! Stuart -----Original Message----- From: B Feddish [mailto...
Re: Frydaye Follies
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:28:00 -0500
...Good to know the original source. It didn't come to me with credits. But by all means, the man should have the creditt...
Re: Go with the door sticker.....
Historical mailing list - mdstockr
Tue, 25 Feb 97 15:39:51
...They were by far the >worst handling tires I ever had, especially in the rain. > >Diesel John -----------------End of Original Message----------------- ________________________________________________ Michael Stocker <mdstockr...
Re: Step bumper hitch
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Fri, 16 Jun 2000 10:21:02 -0500
...Step bumper hitch -----Original Message----- From: Jeff [mailto:btlbug@bright.net] Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2000 11:05 PM To: Vanagon Forum Subject: Step...
Re: Oil changing engine damage
Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
Thu, 30 Nov 2000 12:20:24 EST
...As the original owner of my 91 Carat, I have performed oil changes by myself since new (every 3000 miles or so). My Vanagon...
Map Pockets
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 3 Feb 2011 08:54:59 -0500
...Driver > instinctively kicks it open -- at the map pockets.... > > So the answer to my original question is to find vulnerable > parts that have been...
Re: fs 89 westy
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:57:35 -0800
...fs 89 westy > > sorry to sell > 106,000 original miles > 14,000 miles on new motor > 4 spd > original paint > body and interior are...
Re: Scans of original 1984 US Vanagon sales brochure?
Historical mailing list - James
Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:28:12 -0400
...Scans of original 1984 US Vanagon sales brochure? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Yes. > > http://www.vwpix.org > > Angus > > > > > On Jul 17, 2015, at...
Re: Dollar value of Westfalias
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 5 Oct 2011 22:26:00 -0700
...on 'very original perfect conditon' > ...........like that's worth whatever ...7K right there. > > and .......interestingly.. > that is somewhat close to the original selling price...
Re: Vanagon Grill
Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 14:59:42 -0800
And no for the second question -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Tuesday, December...
Re: Larger or additional radiator?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 30 Jul 2001 19:12:24 -0400
The original radiator has more than enough capacity to cool that engine. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
re. (Friday)Dream van on ebay: Toyota 4x4 Diesel "SurfVan"
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
Sat, 16 Jul 2005 19:01:07 -0600
...Those Canadian vanagons now registered in America were probably all originally Canadian market vehicles. Those JDM Toyotas (and European vanagons for that matter) which...
Shocks
Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:24:37 -0600
A few years ago, I replaced my original shocks with KYB shocks and regretted it ever since. The KYB shocks are very harsh, every...
Re: Wasserboxer Distributor into A/C 2.0
Historical mailing list - King, Robert
Tue, 28 Apr 1998 11:56:00 +1000
...Decide to call it a day >and pop the original dist back into the motor. Don't know 8-(.... As the originator of the...
Radiator Fan R&R
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Mon, 21 Apr 2003 07:16:28 -0700
...The original unit had started making more noise than usual on low speed. Last time it happened, a couple of years ago, I pulled...
Re: FW: add A/C
Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
Mon, 31 Jul 2000 12:16:54 -0400
...http://www.airv.com or http://www.camec.com.au/20-Major%20App.htm Thanks, Chris Gronski Toronto, Ontario, 80 Westy "Pokey" ----- Original Message...
Re: side screen busted? RE-SCREEN IT!!! cuz they are no longer available new..
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 17 Apr 2005 16:09:13 -0600
On 4/17/05 0:40, "Zoltan" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> wrote: > The original is a clear nylon mash. I have only seen gray or...
Re: California law (smog)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:42:09 -0800
...That means your '78 Westy would have to have the original fuel injection setup to pass. Cheers from Sacramento, CA. Jeff -----Original Message----- From...
Re: final drive cover leaking
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sun, 4 Nov 2007 10:07:55 -0800
...Once the cover is bent from >> the original cork gasket, they do not seal well with the new style fiber. >> The "Right Stuff" will...
Re: noisy hatch struts
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:59:13 -0400
Hey any updates from the original poster on the solution? Eric Caron > On Aug 25, 2023, at 3:52 PM, Adam Grove <roverini@GMAIL...
Re: diesel conversion
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 3 Aug 2004 17:37:01 -0500
...I've got a good TDI turbo charger for 80$ or that complete CV Air Cooled for 1500$ Stan Wilder www.engineceramics.com ----- Original...
Re: adjustable ww delay relay
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:26:32 -0400
Dave, If your van did not originally have intermittent wipers (with the fixed interval), the "99" relay is not a simple plug and play...
Re: speakers for stock enclosures
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 9 Aug 2010 08:31:20 -0700
The original speakers unscrew from the back. Karl Wolz |-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of |Jake...
Re: Uh-oh: is this going to be a problem
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:56:49 -0600
...then pop-riveted (as original) into my original rectangular housing. �Looks original and works like new! >> >> Mike B. >> �----- Original Message ----- >> �From: Mike S >> �To...
Re: Brown window crank wanted
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Sun, 18 Aug 2013 18:05:30 -0700
...I actually have one, brand new, original VW brown window crank, w/chrome ring somewhere on the shelf. Not really interested in selling though...
Re: 1987 2.1 WBX For Sale
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 1 May 2010 18:07:06 -0700
...thanks, Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "john" <mreid157@XPLORNET.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 4:40 PM Subject: 1987...
For sale 1990 VW Westfalia
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Dec 1997 09:36:57 -0500
...Air conditioning, Original VW Heidleberg AM?FM cassette stereo, Standard transmission. New heads and sealed by VW dealer. No rust originally from Tucson, Arizona...
Re: FS: Westy Curtains
Historical mailing list - David-M
Sat, 29 Aug 1998 17:19:08 -0400
Marty Wallace wrote: > > I'm replacing the original curtains in my 1984 Westy. There's nothing > really wrong with them, but they are pretty...
Re: Fw: Re: "SIGNOFF vanagon"
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 5 Jul 2003 16:36:52 -0400
http://www.vanagon.com/links/lists.html#vanagon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Emily" <emily14@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, July 05...
Re: A quick report: Westies at Watkin 2003
Historical mailing list - Johnson, Dean G
Mon, 6 Oct 2003 09:19:21 -0400
...Dean Johnson '90 Westy GL > -----Original Message----- > From: Daniel Brideau [mailto:dan@HOBBYETC.COM] > > I want to say THANKS! > Dan Brideau > > ----- Original Message ----- > From...
Re: Looking for 85-91 LCD Clock
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:22:53 -0500
...I think someone must have bought out the remaining stock from the original manufacturer or something! Tom Miller ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Strickrott" <jstric01...
Westy screens
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:58:05 -0400
...As it is all black, it's better looking (in my opinion) than the original gray ones.
Original Battery Wire Gauge
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:15:56 -0800
...Saw some 1/0 gauge wire (pronounced one-ought, didn't know that), looks nice, but I think the original VW wire was fatter...
Re: 84 Westy Wolfie with 47k orig miles on Ebay
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:48:00 -0700
Look at the feedback! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 5:42...
Missing list posts
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:09:23 -0500
Hi list mods and others, I think many of us are not receiving original messages. Thankfully those that are seem to be responding and...
Re: Oversize Spare tire fitment in clamshell holder question
Historical mailing list - Dragon List
Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:43:38 -0700
i use the original i made that peter copied for the van cafe holder (my original itself was copied from Doug FitzRandolph, who originated...
Re: Cheap TPMS ( tire pressure monitor) quick review
Historical mailing list
Sat, 15 Feb 2020 21:48:22 +0000
...Dave B. -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Fri, Feb 14, 2020 9:06 pm...
Re: mud flap
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 27 Jul 2017 06:04:16 -0700
...It seems that the original or an aftermarket version of it > is no longer > > available new. Several vendors have new mud flaps, but (1...
Re: Vanagon in disguise on CL
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Mon, 2 Sep 2013 17:45:54 +0000
...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > Wouldn't you want to know that sort of thing about a used vehicle > before you bought it? > Ron > -----Original...
Re: FS, Interior parts
Historical mailing list - Dave Creasy
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:48:57 -0500
Sorry they are gone. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Creasy" <mkcdc@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 8:59...
Re: The best GENERATOR
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:59:32 -0500
...Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:36 PM...
Re: Needed, skylight recommendation
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 17:55:08 -0400
...The skylights we sell are made on the original Delta Six molds and meet original factory specs. Those sold elsewhere are aftermarket and do...
Re: Simple Tire Question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:28:31 -0800
...Kinda tacky looking I think. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Schwaia" <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011...
Deep Pockets; was: WTB Driver's door pocket
Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
Sun, 20 Aug 2000 21:04:52 EDT
Gang, Lotsa posts on this topic, but nobody has answered the original question. Where can one purchase another of these pocket contraptions? A few...
Re: poptop seals... NOTE
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 4 Mar 2004 14:13:58 -0500
...Ours is virtually identical to the original profile. In fact, the one we ship 95% of the time is actually better than original because...
Looking for a generic seal for large sliding metal sunroof
Historical mailing list - jbclem1
Sat, 18 Dec 2004 19:14:47 -0800
...The original seal is unavailable, and was getting ridiculously expensive when it was...so I've been looking for the correct material to make...
Re: early experience of the garage
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Sat, 17 Feb 2007 18:13:35 -0500
...Joy :::-----Original Message----- :::From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf :::Of Bob Donalds :::Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 5:22...
Re: Replacement AFM technology
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:11:59 -0700
...guess thats lifetime..lol peace, Joe 85gl PITA :) -----Original Message----- >From: pdooley <psdooley@VERIZON.NET> >Sent: Sep 23, 2007 12:53 PM >To: vanagon...
Re: push rod tubes dilemma
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:45:20 -0700
...Clever folks those German engineers! > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > > The tubes shown are for a 1200 to 1600cc upright engine! > > > Howard >
Re: Climbing
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sun, 30 Jan 2011 05:20:26 -0800
...They over-grow, stretch, warp and will NEVER go back to their original shapes and sizes." Not to be picky, but that would be...
Original exhaust
Historical mailing list - marcus
Mon, 22 Jun 1998 21:18:28 -0700
I have original exhaust system 15 years and 176k. I did replace the tail pipe 3x.Never seen road salt.2 years in Agusta...
89 VW Westfalia Camper for sale
Historical mailing list - Abbo Peterson
Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:21:00 -0800
1989 VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper One owner, excellent condition, very clean, a "must see" 46,000 original miles Full camper: stove, refrigerator, sink, sleeps...
Re: Laptop Power Consumption?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 17 Nov 2002 15:55:48 -0500
...Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Bill N Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2002 3:25...
Re: Can I buy just a solenoid?
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 26 Jan 2004 10:56:07 -0800
...Can I buy just a solenoid? > Did anyone answer the original poster's question??? Can you buy just the > solenoid? > > //Jack
Wiring color question
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Sun, 20 Oct 2013 23:59:00 -0700
...direct ground)? Thanks. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy) Third Owner 12 Golf TDI Original Co-Owner
Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Sun, 26 Oct 1997 15:17:46 EST
...703-233-0958. '70 Bus, original owner, selling only as leaving area, 115K original miles, $2500 obo. 703-978-7598. OTHERS: '67 Beetle, 2nd...
Re: VW for sale in AZ
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 17:10:46 -0500
...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > > Well, that paint would likely have to have been poured, not dipped, > > unless the pieces were individually dipped than attached...
Re: Radiator
Historical mailing list - John P
Tue, 23 May 2000 20:44:09 -0000
...Regards, John 1982 air cooled. (soon to be water cooled.) ----- Original Message ----- From: John P To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sunday, May 21...