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• Re: What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 10:01:58 -0600
  ...comparison. > > Any suggestions on how to evaluate the quality and tightness of the steering? > > For me, going 60 is relatively peaceful compared to 65+.
• WTB: $1500 worth of bus in L.A.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Oct 95 21:08:25 PDT
  ...He prefers a relatively clean interior. Any help would be appreciated. By the way, wassup up with the late October baja gig? I'm...
• Re: Reenforced...Heater Tubes!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 14:11:46 -0400
  ...out here where the metal ones just don't >> last. >> >Another (relatively inexpensive) fix is to go to a junk yard, and find a...
• motorcyles, step rails, and oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 13:50:57 -0800
  ...the oil in my boring car, an '86 Honda? It is relatively inaccessible, and if I could skip every odd filter change, while still...
• smoky oil?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 19:26:26 -0500
  ...anyways, out from the oil filler comes smoke, very hazy but nonetheless-smoke.  this is a relatively fresh engine.  is this...
• Re: Towing a Boat?
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 13:04:38 -0400
  ...Not that a relatively light little Jeep with a bigger engine should be any kind of comparison to towing with the Westy but it...
• Re: vanagons days numbered?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 21:50:04 -0400
  ...just saying that it doesn't seem to adversely impact Vanagons relative to other current passenger type vehicles. Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89...
• for calif folks wanting campers
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 12:10:23 -0600
  ... can't recall who was wanting info on a camper for their camper-borrowing relatives, but here's another one that popped up on...
• Re: Busses by the Bridge
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 18:54:47 -0800
  ...27th, hopefully get to Yuma for New Years with relatives and friends and then on to Lake Havasu. We have had our van for...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any ideas? Need some parts....
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:53:57 -0500
  ...It's a chore, but relatively easy, just > takes a lot of time.
• Re: Keeping Slop off rear window
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 08:22:39 -0600
  ...all my relatives own the company, i'm the biggest stockholder, i've made millions selling this stuff on tv and streetcorners, etc. etc...
• Re: Solar Power Charger for Van Camping
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:43:13 -0800
  ...What I like about it is that it's small but can collect and store a relatively heavy charge. I really like to have...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Oct 2013 15:08:04 -0700
  ...is going ok so far. (84 1.9L) I have spent relatively > little time on it so far, but am keen to get the...
• little trip report
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 13:40:08 -0700
  ...Yes, we go there often and we will explore other areas next time, but it is relatively close (about 2.5 hrs from home...
• Re: 1 Solar Panel: Alternate Charging Between 2 Aux. Batteries?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:10:41 -0700
  ...have a barbecue or cocktail party without that mooch showing up. Relatives. Can't kill them, can't turn them in for the reward...
• Parts Prices??
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 07:05:03 -0500 (CDT)
  ...80s Vanagon air box and wiper motor? I'm in a relatively isolated area, and have no access to either VWoA or a wrecking...
• Re: Viscous Coupling Test
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 19:58:28 -0500
  ...same number of times over a given distance, regardless of their relative inflation. So, in theory, tire inflation shouldn't affect the VC in...
• Middle Seat Mounting Clips
  Historical mailing list - Chao, Harvey
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 09:05:59 -0700
  ...Note that I believe that the reference - "through 1979" - is relative to the OLDer T2 "loaf" style vehicles and seats. The T3 Vanagon middle...
• Re: Pennzoil GL-5 gear oil - OK to use?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 16 May 2000 15:20:01 -0400
  ...Don't use it! FWIW, I run MT-90 and am happy with the cold weather shifting relative to non- synthetic. -Karl Karl and...
• Nestling
  Historical mailing list - Vicki Derrer
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 18:15:04 EDT
  ...We are relatively new to Westy ownership, but have attended several spectacular bus gatherings here in North Carolina. Inevitably, the Vanagons will circle the...
• Re: Why do you like your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 21:55:36 -0500
  ...that I can get 27 mpg (diesel) when no currently manufactured van comes close to that, and the "simplicity - relatively speaking" in repairs.... Chris
• Re: No Flag on this Van...
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 14:55:34 -0600
  ...themselves, they're all politicians, and not >even in the good [relatively speaking] sense. Scumbags. Cory Hawkins '85 Eurospec 'Spunky' -------------------- Life is not what...
• Re: FS VW LT-28 $2500 in San Antonio, TX
  Historical mailing list - Stones
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 14:05:26 -0500
  ...several times -- wonder why it won't sell? Think >parts are relatively unlikely without the airfare to go look for them >personally? Did these...
• Re: OEM : definition of acronyms + NOS
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 13:10:41 -0400
  Nitrous in a Vanagon? Hmmmmmm??? Wouldn't that be a relatively easy whay to get extra, albiet temporary, power for hills and passing? Has...
• Re: Tools for testes
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 13:35:01 -0700
  ...Tools for testes > This nun Vanagroin relatives off that leased. Spoking of knots, there > are a gropes of Scotsmens who have a place called...
• vanagon parts FS in WI
  Historical mailing list - Root, Tim
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 12:01:33 -0500
  ...I am just passing this along from the local (relatively local to me) VW Club list. Sorry if this has already been done. T...
• Re: running rca cables to a rear-mounted subwoofer
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 20:57:36 -0500
  ...I found it relatively easy to run cables behind the dash and then under the carpet (especially on the drivers side) since the stock...
• Re: is it a 91 or 87?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 18:00:26 -0400
  ...it's most likely an 87 with 91 cosmetic parts added, which is relatively easy to do. I guess it could be a 91...
• Re: Vanagon GL interior upgrades.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:10:31 -0700
  ...size. > > I'm assuming that you want the installation to look relatively > stock/professional. :) > > On 10/17/07, Chad Lyles <chad.lyles@gmail.com...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:48:46 -0400
  ...Has a relatively new radiator, new LT truck tires > (less than 10k). The engine has a relatively newly Bosch certified rebuilt > injection pump (cost...
• Re Caveat Emptor, or: So You're Buying a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 07:55:26 -0800
  ...Even the fridge works! This van is relatively has relatively low > mileage, for better or worse; I think it's been sitting (save periodic...
• Re: VW VR6 engine
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 11 Oct 2016 14:02:59 -0700
  On Oct 11, 2016 12:06 PM, "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > Relatively heavy engine, as has been pointed out at times. > > Stephen...
• Re: A couple of questions.
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:42:15 -0500
  ...A good exposition of oil properties relative to temperature can be found here: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com Regards, John Meeks '91 Vanagon MV Northern...
• Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:24:29 -0300
  ...It seems to be relatively straight forward, remove the oil filter, remove the nut on the oil pipe, lower the exchanger and replace the...
• Used Bus Bits page update
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sat, 06 Jan 1996 14:43:34 -0700
  ...The order of the actual entries is still relatively random. I've actually been asked to take stuff off the list, because it's...
• Re: Rusty battery trays
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 08:42:58 -0500
  ...These type battery cases are readily available, and relatively cheap. It has worked very well for me. BTW - you might have to cut an...
• Propex Heaters?? Enough heat?
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 14:20:48 -0500
  ...I know answers will be relative to the length of time in use and the outside temperature while camping. My particular interest is for...
• Re: Fuel Leaking at Filler Tube and Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 23 May 2012 19:45:56 +0000
  ...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > Every time I fill up my 85 Vanagon, a relatively large amount of fuel > leaks out. As best I tell...
• Anyone Recommend an Overnight Camp Spot Along I81
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Thu, 7 Oct 2010 20:35:16 +0000
  All, My family will be traveling in our Westy to visit relatives in northern VA and will be traveling along I81 from TN and...
• pop top seal.... solution?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Jun 1997 14:50:31 -0400 (EDT)
  so i think ive come up with a relatively painless compromise to the drooping pop top seal problem that happens when the steel clips...
• Re: DO YOU KNOW??
  Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 15:17:04 -0500
  ...Shock replacement on a Vanagon is probably relatively easy but I have other priorities right now. The "Sadie" in my web address was Born...
• Re: Vanagon jerking
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:33:00 +0000
  ...Austin wrote: > At 11:26 AM 3/20/99 -0500, you wrote: > >Hello everyone, > > > >While driving at relatively low speeds (10 .. 30 Miles / hour...
• Fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 08:45:29 MST
  ...in AZ heat might need new lines and if it is relatively inexpensive Ill just replace all the hose and clamps. I've seen...
• Traveling hwy 1 in CA, where to camp? caravan?
  Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 23:50:11 -0400
  ...august, afterwards we'll drive down the coast and visit some relatives in san diego. Since we want to go in a slow way...
• Re: 85 Man Tran Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 20:27:22 -0600
  ...pull - an extension >will emerge that allows spill free oil fills - relatively speaking. What year did they start this? My 85 has no such...
• Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:07:06 -0800
  ...Catalytic Converter – see through baffles relatively new 13.   Muffler – relatively new – no mouse nests 14.   Oxygen Sensor - relatively new 15.   ECU - swap 16.   Distributor...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:52:00 -0400
  ...Because of the >> change in the angle relative to the ground, the propeller blade on the >> right going down takes a much bigger bite...
• Re: Door vapor barrier
  Historical mailing list - Dean S
  Tue, 13 Jun 2017 10:16:20 -0400
  ...house vapor barrier wrap if you are unfamiliar with it..its relatively cheap and easy to work with...??? DS On Tue, Jun 13, 2017...
• High Idle until warm
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:32:15 -0800
  ...I have a relatively short commute to work and by the time I get there the van is idling at its regular mark. Thanks...
• Re: instruments, interviews
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Feb 95 21:08:52 EST
  ...t blocked by the oil cooler it still may run "hot" relative to the others (in theory); I am sceptical but you are right...
• Fw: What's it worth? Price Quote
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 27 May 1997 13:45:41 -0400
  ...I think there are better experts on the list than me on the value of Canadian Westies and the relative merits of the Eurovan...
• Re: happy 99
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 15:05:20 -0800
  ...This is not a >virus (it is a worm program) and it's relatively new so your current virus >software may not be able...
• Re: Unusual Achilles heel discovered...
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 07:29:53 -0600
  ...t put a used one in when a new one is relatively inexpensive. Make sure you mechanic looks over the hoses that connect to...
• Re: Convert from auto to manual - possible?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 18:36:40 EDT
  ...once converted his car from auto to manual, and it was > relatively easy, but that doesn't mean anything for the vans. Has anyone...
• Re: Tires
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 13:06:35 -0700
  ...even in Texas, even without a cat, that will get the relative difference. EG: if the original rr is 13" and the new rr...
• Re: Country Home Camper? - center seat
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 18:43:45 -0700
  ...It can be unbolted and slid out the side door, after > which covers are bolted over the seat rails to provide a > relatively flat...
• <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 13:48:28 -0800
  ...After the steep learning curve of becoming acquainted with the design issues of this engine, and the relatively low price and availability of subaru...
• Freeware to reduce image file sizes for my Vanagon website?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 10:15:36 -0800
  ...http://jones.colorado.edu/jones/BByBridge/ Clean looking, with good sized images that load relatively quickly. On the whole, I prefer this k.i...
• '66 Brake problem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 95 07:45:00 EST
  ...If I pump a few times in relatively quick succession, I get (subjectively) braking power. At this point, if I hold the brake pedal...
• opinions needed - to buy 70 westy or not?
  Historical mailing list - Clent
  Wed, 22 May 1996 17:25:42 -0700
  ...a baja) and would appreciate opinions on this year vs others, relative strengths, good year for trannies? etc it comes with an engine out...