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• Re: travel to ak
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 6 May 1999 14:53:03 -0700
  ...In preparation I have collected extra fuel line, fuel pump, > > >clamps, and fan belt. What are some other must haves? > > >Thanks akbound > > >
• Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 00:37:35 +0100
  ...It's not a substitute for proper rust removal, > > surface preparation and recoating. If you do not get rid of > > all the rust and...
• Bus Depot and Rebuilt Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 01:10:44 EDT
  ...This is in preparation for my Turbo Audi 3A install that I never seem to have time to finish. Anyway, I wanted a basic...
• Why convert..Subie engine..etc, etc. (from Digest) Long.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:00:09 -0700
  ...When I began researching the options in preparation for buying into a Van, I think I tried to be objective about my own priorities...
• Re: Engine Swap (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 12:41:08 -0000
  ...The necessary, I hope, diesel donor parts are also on their way, >and I will begin removing the wasserboxer in preparation for installing >the...
• hose replacement-->coolant dist. replacement-->thermostat housing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:28:19 -0500
  ...In preparation for working today I borrowed a nice tool for the spring clamps that looks like this: http://i3.ebayimg.com/05/i...
• Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 9 Jan 2015 14:49:42 -0500
  ...parts I should have on hand in case I damage something? > >>>> > >>>> Any advise on the job or preparation would be much appreciated. > >>>> > >>>> Cheers > >>>> Kevin > >>> > >> >
• Re: Simply Stunning....
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:05:24 -0700
  ...All his preparation work >>> > had >>> > paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have >>> it's >>> > trim put back...
• kathy's trip report (pinnacles)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Apr 1997 09:02:00 -0800
  ...Her Majesty is back in storage and sometime this week she'll get washed, waxed and polished in preparation for our next journey to...
• Re: vent wing frame removal
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 22 Jul 2017 15:45:38 -0700
  ...side's door seals, window, wing vent glass, and frame in preparation for a > paint job. > > The wing vent frame is intact but has...
• How to not install Toureg alloy wheels on a Vanagon and why I am not driving a Syncro Doka to SdM
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 6 May 2006 01:15:36 -0700
  Hello Folks, In preparation for SdM, my buddy Jero and I went scrounging for ideas on what to bring. We decided early on that...
• Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 00:11:42 +0100
  ...I would have to say, though, that if you intend to take that much care in preparation you will probably be fine. I also...
• Re: Simply Stunning.... PICTURES!
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Losey
  Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:47:57 -0600
  ...All his preparation work had paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have it's trim put back...
• Re: Simply Stunning....
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:06:18 -0700
  ...All his preparation work > >>> had >>> > paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have >>> it's >>> > trim put back...
• 84 Westy WBoxer Rebuild - Part I
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Sun, 02 Mar 1997 21:56:26 -0800
  ...a 1600 Upright from the Bus in just 30-40 minutes. Preparation and actual engine pull took 3 days (two weekends)(by myself) and...
• Friday - Raindrops falling on my head.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 22:04:17 -0600
  ...I gathered up a set of New Mahle cylinders, my honing stones and a variable speed drill in preparation to lightly hone the cylinders...
• Summary: Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 09:25:36 -0600
  ...If not, I would go ahead and drill out the threads in preparation for a heli-coil insert. You've already done most of...
• Opening rear hatch from inside, was: Winter camping HEAT
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 17:48:50 -0500
  ...HEATER PREPARATION. Before using, I removed, disassembled, & cleaned the heater. ADDITIONAL MODIFICATIONS. EXHAUST. I attached a flexible exhaust pipe & elbow to the exh output...
• UPS fees was: Re: Canadians beware! UPS are a bunch of crooks [adr]
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 15:29:31 -0600
  ...For Entry Preparation (clearance/brokerage), take the Value only and apply the following table: VALUE Entry Prep Fee CAD$.01-40 CAD$6.25...
• Re: Engine question just curious (long winded reply)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 09:48:14 -0700
  ...The redesign was done in the '70s in preparation for the 1980 introduction of the Vanagon, but it didn't go into production until...
• Re: converting gl to be more camp-able
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 18:56:36 -0400
  ...There's space for food preparation and the top can hold a typical propane or white gas 2-burners stove. We used to carry...
• Crossing the Border the easy way
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 11:56:52 -0600
  ...11) preparation - if you cross planning on being searched, you'll often find a pleasant suprise in not being searched. If you don't...
• Re: Wasserboxer reliability
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 15:26:05 -0500
  ...Taking either on an extensive cross country trip without proper preparation is asking for trouble, though you might get the Honda serviced a lot...
• Re: Simply Stunning....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 19:23:24 -0700
  ...All his preparation work > had > paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have it's > trim put back...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:48:15 -0700
  ...and I bought that trim removal tool from my >>> FLAPS in >>> preparation for the job. >>> >>> Only to find that the panel was held in...
• Re: SA Vanagon in Adventure mag
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:33:03 -0700
  ...since the economy is down...we have allot of visitors....in preparation for the 2010..and now we hosting the Indian IPL...cricket...so...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 20 May 2005 12:03:38 -0500
  ...and the pipe? Can anyone elaborate on / disprove this statement? Any preparation necessary prior to wrapping? Cheers, Mike. On 5/20/05, dylan friedman...
• EV Winnebago - First Road Trip Report (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 13:24:51 -0500
  ...of gin rummy), to flanking tables for the cook, during food preparation time. Cons: The beds are lamentably narrow. The thin cushions, decried in...
• How an oil gauge can save your engine-was how to throw a rod
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 08:17:09 -0700
  ...took me all day Sunday just to clean things up in preparation for a > >new engine. > > > >So, I cannot stress this enough: For those...
• Re: Seeking advice for fixing many small rust spots
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:26:33 EDT
  ...will bond two pieces of metal together if the POR-15 preparation instructions are followed precisely. Countersunk pop rivets can be used to hold...
• Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:11:37 -0500
  ...x 3/8 inch...semi-circular shape. >> >> Would assume that surface preparation (diligent scrubbing with rubbing >> alcohol or similar mild cleaning agent) would be...
• Re: Spilled brake fluid Remedy!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 19:44:08 -0800
  ...Best of all it's real cheap and available anywhere you can pickup Preparation H ;-) Oh yeah put out the smokes first. Joel 89...
• Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Oct 2014 10:00:56 -0400
  ...1 and manual transmission from Edmond, OK to Spokane, WA in preparation for our upcoming move to that city. We left the van there...
• Re: Top-Load Fridge for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 11:59:44 -0500
  ...As preparation for travel I normally put a container of Ice in my fridge and ran it on 120v for an overnight prep period...
• Re: some guidance please, 86 autotrans torubles
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:08:24 -0400
  ...1.6TD to 1.8 Digifant) on my own van in preparation for our monthly Empire VW camping club outing. VW calls the 2...
• Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:08:06 -0800
  ...I didn't know anything about the codes and only last > > > > night checked them in preparation for selling to ensure it was a > > > > 2...
• Re: Summary: Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 20:30:13 -0700
  ...If not, I > would go ahead and drill out the threads in preparation for a heli-coil > insert. You've already done most of...
• Re: eBus project: A T2 Westfalia converted with electric motor and LiIon batteries.
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:05:25 -0700
  ...Early months was general work on the van and preparation. Most of the electric conversion was done very recently. Project is not done yet...
• Installing my Carver P4 heater (long, part 2)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 19:34:33 EST
  ...In preparation of installing the flue and intake hoses for the P4, I decided to drop my propane tank and do a little refurbishment...
• Re: Simply Stunning....
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:18:25 -0700
  ...All his preparation work > >>>> had >>>> > paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have >>>> it's >>>> > trim put back...
• Re: bears burgling for food?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 18:40:49 -0700
  ...Yup, no doubt about it, being 'nice and considerate', i.e. preparation, cleanliness and education are for the pantywaists- much better to just do...
• CCC's Jan. location revealed!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Dec 1996 23:38:48 -0800
  ...Huge cutting boards, (yes plural) for ease of meal preparation. The kitchen, eating area and living room are all open to each other, forcing...
• Re: hose replacement-->coolant dist. replacement-->thermostat housing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:10:26 -0800
  ...In preparation for working today I borrowed a nice tool for the spring clamps that looks like this: http://i3.ebayimg.com/05/i...
• Syncro de Mayo Este - emerging plans and other important information
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 16 May 2006 02:12:40 -0400
  ...We can have space to easily have some of our discussions there and meal preparations will be much easier. And showers after a day...
• Head replacement and stupidity
  Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 10:40:01 -0800 (PST)
  ...Decide to do it on a sunday (only day I had as we had rehearsals for a play, preparation for a Science Fiction convention...
• Friday fun, decode your Vanagon factory M codes
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 8 May 2009 10:35:59 -0400
  ...F�_hrungsschienen M-707 / M-730 Factory-installed preparation on chassis with driving cab (basis for Karmann Gipsy) M-709 zweite Fahrgastt�_r bei...
• Re: Rear bearings and grease question
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:28:09 -1000
  ...especially when I was mounting one to an angle plate in preparation for drilling to install a zerk fitting, I started to think about...
• Re: Summary: Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 07:42:54 -0600
  ...If not, I >> would go ahead and drill out the threads in preparation for a heli-coil >> insert. You've already done most of...
• Camping stuff I built for my Vanagon (non-Westy)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Sep 1996 17:44:28 -0400
  ...Since the door swings down & stops at a 90deg angle, the inside of the door acts like a breadboard for food preparation. Through the...
• Re: Simply Stunning....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:12:26 -0700
  ...All his preparation work >>>>> > > >>>>> had >>>>> > paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even >>>>> > have >>>>> it's >>>>> > trim put back...
• Re: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:10:39 -0600
  ...In particular, I would avoid any uses that bring this or any other material not intended for such into contact with food, food preparation...
• F/ Guns!?? I got your guns right here!! (vw-powered guns, that is...)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 16:23:29 -0500
  ...assembly Thnaks to the following for all their help in the preparation of this item: Major D. Aldous & Sgt. Mick Wise at 202 Battery...
• Re: 87 Westy Engine/Trans removal Day 1 - or Boy, do I miss my 67 Westy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:16:09 -0700
  ...started to drop the engine and trans on my 87 in preparation of installing a new Boston Bob engine and AA transmission. I've...
• Re: SA Vanagon in Adventure mag
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:39:52 +0200
  ...since the economy is down...we have allot of visitors....in preparation for the 2010..and now we hosting the Indian IPL...cricket...so...
• Re: Subject: Re: Used Van Need help
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 07:49:51 -0700
  ...From many years of experience; It takes several hours of preparation, general checks and appraisals and some maintenance before each extended trip. It is...
• first trip in newly restored van. Verdict is still out if Westy will stay...
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Mon, 15 May 2006 20:18:36 -0400
  ...It was a "shake down" cruise so I shouldn't be so hard on it.but there was much preparation, attention to detail and...
• Re: Cooling woes and the aborted trip to TBTT (somewhat longish...)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 15 Jul 2000 19:34:11 -0700
  ...Cooling woes and the aborted trip to TBTT (somewhat longish...) > In preparation for this weekends Transporters by the Tunnel, I did a little > prepping...
• Re: Simply Stunning.... PICTURES!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:42:06 -0700
  ...All his preparation work had > paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have > it's > trim put back...
• Re: Simply Stunning....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:36:43 -0700
  ...All his preparation work > had > paid off. The van is incredible looking and yet, it doesn't even have it's > trim put back...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:24:11 -0800
  ...and I bought that trim removal tool from my FLAPS in >>>> preparation for the job. >>>> >>>> Only to find that the panel was held in...