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  • Re: new CVs really hard to get on shaft- why?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Sat, 12 Mar 2005 13:01:10 -0500
    ...CVs tapped off shaft quite easy but the new ones have required some > heavy banging to get down on shaft. Is this normal for...
  • Have van will travel
    Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
    Mon, 14 Aug 2006 22:28:50 -0400
    ...If anyone needed any heavy or large Vanagon (required content) items moved feel free to contact me. I'll be in Colorado Springs, Denver...
  • Re: 7.5 mm fuel injection hose OK?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:00:54 -0700
    Why would a Vendor sell the required 7x3 hose in only 20 meter (approximately 66 feet) lengths, when that much is not required to...
  • Re: Vanagon Repair and Maintenance Class--Beginner level
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 5 May 2016 08:49:28 -0700
    ...Registration is required because class size will be limited. Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Stan 208.661.5981 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Repair...
  • Re: The TRUTH about Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Fri, 21 May 2010 12:58:54 -0500
    ...I think this should be required reading for anybody > considering Vanagon ownership. > Selling a Vanagon is more like interviewing prospective adoptive parents, as > far...
  • Ben & Jerry's VW event info request
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 6 Jun 1996 12:33:24 -0600
    ...I am currently not signed onto the list, so a post to my personal address will be required. Thanks for the help, and I...
  • Re: Re (2): Hoo Boy! (1990 - engine transplant)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 29 May 1996 17:55:21 -0800
    ...for the fuel tank? >(2) Besides the bellhousing, any other mod required to the drivetrain? >(3) What else should a potential converter have to...
  • Re: Decorative License plates
    Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
    Tue, 30 Jun 1998 19:22:59 -0400
    ...e)-idea of it [GIVE IT A GO] > > f)I am required by state law to have 2 state plates. [NO] > g) other- please...
  • Re: "Truck" mirrors for Westy?
    Historical mailing list - richard lumb
    Thu, 13 Aug 1998 09:11:55 +0000
    ...two holes are required on the upper door frame. Other than that, the mirror support folds forward/back and the mirrors give a tremendous...
  • Re: Winter camping (Roadcow)
    Historical mailing list - Captain Ray
    Tue, 7 Dec 1999 13:08:31 -0800
    ...No extension cords > or kerosene required. Coffee? Our portable > coffeemaker sits right on the > Vanagon stove and makes expresso - also steams > the milk. Cappuccino...
  • Re: Radiator Remove/Replace
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Wed, 5 Apr 2000 13:54:41 -0700
    ...Phosphate free as required by VW. Your choice. > I think there is also an issue with Ethylene Glycol versus Propylene Glycol, and I can...
  • Re: Sears battery for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Mon, 17 Jul 2000 07:14:16 EDT
    ...They required a core or else there is a $5 core charge. The price is the same whether or not they install it. This...
  • new to the group
    Historical mailing list - Dan Lane
    Wed, 3 Oct 2001 14:30:03 -0500
    ...i'm ready for the expense of that repair should be required. also, other than replacing the engine altogther, is there any way to...
  • Re: Torqued?
    Historical mailing list - John McLean
    Tue, 20 Nov 2001 11:48:23 -0800
    ...GL Aristotle Sagan wrote: > Sorry Bill, not off the information given. Required fields include mass of > the Carya ovata directing the vehicle vector (RVC...
  • Re: Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (WBX Mods)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:34:26 EST
    ...support its mounting - or what mods of the tray would be required. UNfortunately, I know of no aftermarket performance suppliers supporting the WBX engine...
  • porsche cup2 alloys
    Historical mailing list - David Johnson
    Wed, 21 Jan 2004 17:35:18 -0800
    ...Any list members done this? Is machine work and/or spacers required to make em fit? I recall somewhere that the sliding door clearence...
  • Re: Silly question about hub caps
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:45:19 -0600
    ...different on these older vans? > > Does that mean that tire rotation required removing the > > tires from the wheels and remounting them? > > No, the wheels...
  • Re: Carb conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:39:22 -0700
    Unfortunately, the required intake manifold is not included in the so called kit. The intake port configuration of a Type 4 head is not...
  • Re: Baie Comeau to Labrador to Newfoundland-Seabreeze
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 7 Jan 2007 17:03:03 -0800
    ...city to Newfounland) and they all agree that a > 4X4 is required. AFAIK This is not true, A colleague of mine did the trip...
  • JCW over windshield shelf-83 Westie
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 07 May 1996 01:14:15 -0700
    ...Two end brackets are included which required minor final fit bending. Installation into my '83 Westie took me approximately 90 minutes, and I was...
  • Re: Helmet laws
    Historical mailing list - Woten, Rodney
    Thu, 25 Sep 2003 14:00:43 -0500
    ...that matter, how about if we were required to use 5 point harnesses in our Vanagons (required VC)? That would sure cut down on...
  • Re: Towing limits
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 5 May 2005 20:24:50 -0400
    ...NY says brakes required at 1,000 pounds. This is law even if using Suburban. A break away system is also required. I've...
  • Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Thu, 8 Feb 2007 15:52:17 -0700
    Excellent point Joy! I had forgotten that there is more effort required in 'locking forward' the last movement of that crossbar. I was focused...
  • Re: A Saga Begins, Mystery of the Missing Norcold and FedEx
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:34:03 -0700
    ...Not only cheaper to ship to (no call backs required, someone there during business hours) but constant contact between the carrier and the client...
  • Re: Alternate Fuels
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 23 Jun 2003 12:11:24 -0500
    ...this includes all the farming fuels, electricity, energy input in to the fertilizers required, energy into shipping and delivering the fertilizers, to grow the...
  • Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:30:19 -0800
    Unless it's an '85 Cal-spec engine, no 115/123 chassis 300D required an electrical connection to the injection pump. My '87 300TD...
  • '84 Problems
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 14 Apr 1996 16:21:33 -0700
    ...Now it's off to the dealer to get the rims pulled, replace studs and lug nuts as required. Of course the mirror is...
  • All CA '91s really '90s?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Nizyborski
    Fri, 26 Sep 1997 13:40:30 PDT
    Oh wise ones, Someone recently told me that due to a law in California in 1991 which required all catalytic converters on new vehicles...
  • Recommendation regarding Soldering Irons Requested
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 31 Jan 1999 13:44:40 -0600
    ...There are times when soldering is required, no doubt about that. Having said this, it there a good rechargable type available? Reasoning is that...
  • Re: Body Seam Rust (long)
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Wed, 23 Jun 1999 02:01:27 -0400
    ...last, you will make any future repairs where panel > replacement is required nearly impossible. > > Sand blast, treat with a chemical rust killer, prime with...
  • Engine Heaters
    Historical mailing list - William S. Brown Jr.
    Thu, 26 Oct 2000 16:40:50 -0800
    ...attach them? It seems that it is difficult to get the required elevation rise from the first connection to the second. I was also...
  • 8-hole alloy wheels from GoWesty?
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Thu, 11 Apr 2002 08:40:39 -0700
    ...Anyone know the offset and load specs for this wheel? Who is the manufacturer? Spacers required? Bolt-on? Thanks, Dave -- Dave Carpenter Whatever you...
  • Re: No Vanagon Content/Macintosh bashing
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Tue, 26 Mar 2002 11:19:18 -0700
    ...I added the required smiley face. Besides, what I said was facts, not misinformation, so that makes me right two times today :-) (again with...
  • oil leak, part required
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Thu, 30 Oct 2003 23:17:57 -0600
    Hey team, Have a small oil leak that is dripping onto my exhaust, causing Big Stink. I have an 85 Westfalia GL. Apparently the...
  • Re: one van for two people?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Nov 2003 09:06:31 EST
    ...Hope that you get a job that required you to use the van. > Find another way to get some cash. Any relatives you can...
  • Re: where to buy 15 volt 22 microfarrad tantalum capacitor?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Sat, 18 Dec 2004 00:51:25 -0500
    ...AM, green536@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > > << http://www.mcmelectronics.com/ >> > > No, www.mouser.com -- no minimum order required, no handling charges, more > industrial oriented. > > George >
  • Interesting 16" Doka Pics
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:39:56 -0700
    ...a normal 12V setup, but the second alternator allows it to produce the 24V required to meet NATO standards. Cheers, Jeff www.autostadtwest.com
  • Re: Westy front table base mount fasteners
    Historical mailing list - AD Felder
    Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:52:47 -0800
    ...it looks like from that side, and buy the parts as required. � ________________________________ From: Mike Collum <collum@MYFAIRPOINT.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent...
  • Re: Vanagon Repair and Maintenance Class--Beginner level
    Historical mailing list - Pete O
    Thu, 5 May 2016 07:36:58 -0400
    ...Registration is required > because class size will be limited. > > > > Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. > > Stan > > 208.661.5981 > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > Repair...
  • Re: OK, Swepco gear oil..
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:29:37 -0400
    ...If a 90W GL-4 or SAE 40, 10W40, or 15W40 is required, MT-90 may be used." - that would include our VW transaxles...
  • Re: A/C Advice Needed -- not long
    Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
    Tue, 4 Jun 2002 22:06:25 -0700
    ...time to do it is all thats required--- > > You could get most of all the tools required to perform all the stuff > these guys...
  • Re: replacing axles
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:55:54 -0500
    ...2) if the otherside is in unknown condition disassemble, clean, inspect, repack or replace as required. Jason On 2012-02-18 8:38 PM...
  • Re: leaking gas when engine is on (long)
    Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
    Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:25:49 -0800
    It is so close to Fridaye and this thread is hilarious! Oh, sorry, required Vanagon content: Always have 2 fire extinguishers on board, where...
  • Re: Vans in europe?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 12 Oct 1995 12:59:20 +0500
    ...previous years mileage you used and extent of repairs >as normally required. $300 for 3 weeks unlimited driving/camping in Europe, >and less the...
  • Winnebago Rialta
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 16 Oct 1995 12:23:10 -0400
    ...4wd not required, but no Winnebagos, either. Speaking of Winnebagos, has anyone seen the Rialta model which is based on the Eurovan? What did...
  • Handling Improvements:Wheels
    Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
    Sun, 13 Apr 1997 20:46:08 -0700
    ...my 87 Westy....some folks mentioned that some machining may be required to do so. Are there ANY known years for Audi wheels that...
  • Re: GEL Tools Question?
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Thu, 16 Jan 1997 09:31:23 -0800
    ...By the way all Mastercraft tools are guaranteed for life, no receipt required. Larry
  • Re: Timing Notch? on 2.1 Digifant
    Historical mailing list - TBill
    Mon, 15 Sep 1997 14:31:01 -0700
    ...Sender II disconnected, revs at 2000 rpm) > which notch gives the required 5 degree ahead of TDC? In other words > which notch is which...
  • fog light group purchase pls read
    Historical mailing list - jim catterson
    Fri, 27 Mar 1998 08:25:54 -0800
    listees, we are still short of even the 10 units required for the group discount (even though i had 15 definites!) so this purchase...
  • eBayMotors item 582647047 (Ends Apr-25-01 21:48:23 PDT) - Volkswagen : Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Tue, 1 May 2001 00:48:25 -0500
    ...It was a long weekend, and I dogged it at work today, so some shuteye is required immediately. The Saga will continue------- Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry...
  • shifter bushing kit
    Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
    Mon, 22 Oct 2001 00:02:37 -0400
    ...I recall hearing something once about a kit that had all the required parts in it sold by ken at vanagin. I can't...
  • Re: 500W portable computer?
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Mon, 10 Mar 2003 17:09:57 -0800
    Lose the zero...If a portable required 500W or 35+A at 12v or 5A @ 100v those leetle batteries wouldn't last through the...
  • Re: Pilot bearing grease type
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:38:28 -0700
    ...In Bentley it says that > MoS2 required for pilot (needle) bearing. > > Is this standard wheel bearing grease, or ? > > TIA, > > > > Neil Nicholson. > 1981 Air Cooled...
  • Re: Hy-Rail Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Tue, 2 Apr 2002 14:05:13 +1000
    ...The track wheels may be extended/retracted hydraulically as required. > >Has anybody ever installed one of these kits? Does anybody know of a railroad...
  • Long Life Motors part 2 the nitty gritty
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 17 May 1997 14:24:02 -0400
    ...So to determine what I want in my vehicle road horsepower required tells me what the whole package needs, to do go down road...
  • Re: kappa tweeters in the dash? - speaker grille modification
    Historical mailing list - James V
    Tue, 24 Feb 2004 17:30:51 -0800
    ...I was thinking a 6.5" might even work, but I've spoken to someone else that said it required some cutting. > install a...
  • Re: Window Crank Door Speaker Handle "FIX"?
    Historical mailing list - Gene P
    Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:26:07 -0700
    ...But at $34, twice the price of the offset cranks I did get, I don't think any cosmetic sleeve would be required -- they...
  • Re: Potts new Vanagon(s)
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:47:33 -0700
    ...My buses would tend to wander and required more work to steer in general. I also never liked the seats in the buses I...
  • Re: Cab Cupholders - 5 pairs available
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:26:17 -0700
    ...cupholders, I at last have another 5 sets available. > > No tools required for installation, attach to lower center heater vent > shroud. Kit includes illustrated...
  • Re: Hitch Question - 69 Bus
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 22 Feb 95 22:20:31 MST
    ...making it rather much easier to pull the engine...no lifting required, just twist the engine 90 degrees and pull out. -- Todd R. Schroeder...