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  • Re: radio
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:08:19 -0500
    ...I have the stock radio with cassette player that is flaking out. I would like to replace it with an other as it has...
  • Parts for your stock Dometic Fridge
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:58:54 -0400
    ...We will be stocking brand new OEM ones for $39, starting in about 6-8 weeks. We also offer many other commonly needed Dometic...
  • Re: Problems with cigarette lighter?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:30:45 -0700
    Yeah, the stock one has a funky connection system and comes loose, allowing a short. It is not worth attempting to fix the standard...
  • Free Wheel Covers to good home
    Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
    Sun, 3 Dec 2000 12:23:53 -0800
    I have a set of 4 Vanagon Stock Wheel covers from my 85 Westy which I would like to give to a good home...
  • Michelin Agilis51 215/65R15's are the same diameter as stock 185/82R14's
    Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
    Sun, 3 Dec 2000 16:43:05 -0500
    Because these have an aspect ratio of 65 the diameter EXACTLY matches stock 185/82R14 tires. I am still tossing around the idea of...
  • Re: Oil block off adapter for WBX
    Historical mailing list - John Connolly
    Fri, 27 Jun 2003 21:09:28 -0600
    the stock filter and location is excellent. IMO, you should use the sandwich adapter to run to the cooler, and retain the stock filter...
  • Re: Source for small auxiliary coolant pump? (oil cooler idea!)
    Historical mailing list - Karl M
    Tue, 9 May 2000 15:01:29 -0400
    ...Now THAT makes a lot of heat! In stock form in a stock van, no problem. Or with no turbo, with it's bearings...
  • Re: Thicker anti-sway bar
    Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
    Tue, 25 Apr 2017 13:58:04 -0400
    ...These two modifications, with stock springs, are, in my opinion, the optimum road suspension for a stock height 2WD Vanagon Westfalia Full Camper giving...
  • Help! I need an ADDCO front sway bar...
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:02:58 -0700
    ...The front bar is a replacement for the stock bar, except it's 1" vs. the 7/8" stock, and I prefer urethane over...
  • Re: Hatch lock
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Tue, 21 Jul 2015 13:39:44 -0500
    As far as getting the keys code cut, most locksmiths can do it though not all will stock the blank. Chances are pretty good...
  • Airhead Parts, Ventura CA
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:35:13 -0700
    ...I spoke to Rodney who confirmed they had the part in stock, that it would be shipped out today and he would send it...
  • Re: repeated water pumps failing
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Fri, 4 Feb 2000 11:16:40 -0800
    Does he have the stock diam. pulley. If not and if it is smaller than stock, cavitation caused erosion/corrosion of the pump might...
  • Re: 2.1 fits right in
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Tue, 8 Nov 2005 18:45:11 -0500
    >I know as a fact, demonstrated in my very own driveway, that a stock >1.9l exhaust WILL NOT fit directly on a stock...
  • Wanted: 4 or 5 stock 14" Vanagon Steel Wheels
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Mon, 5 Sep 2005 16:31:46 EDT
    Hi Volks, I'm loooking for a set of 4 or 5 of the stock Vanagon steel wheels for my Syncro. Hoepfully cheap and...
  • want a high roof?
    Historical mailing list - chris
    Sun, 16 Apr 2006 10:03:14 -0700
    ...I find this website in my book about converting a stock T3/T4 into a camper (by lindsay porter) looks like they are just...
  • Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Wed, 7 Nov 2007 09:17:29 -0500
    ...How many times have you been to Mexico with a stock VW engine??? Include the aircooled in the count, and get back to us...
  • Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:18:05 -0500
    ...I would rate 225/75R16 as a problematic tire size for a stock vanagon Syncro. On Dec 22, 2008, at 1:05 PM, David...
  • Re: WR-C, CS, and C2 Nokian tire questions
    Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
    Tue, 4 Nov 2008 20:00:47 -0300
    ...I've been looking for a solution to my tire dilemma, go with stock 14" or move up to large diameter wheels. I'm...
  • Re: Exhaust Question: Stock, S&S, or Sebro?
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Wed, 25 Dec 2002 16:06:28 -0500
    >I looked through the archives and found mixed feelings on the header vs stock >exhaust systems. I am replacing the rusty exhuast system on...
  • Re: WTB: Adaptor Plate for Stock Diesel Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Thu, 4 Dec 2003 09:43:43 -0500
    ...I plan on doing the 50deg mount as in the stock Vanagon diesel. I need a stock diesel adaptor plate for use as a...
  • Re: Material Source for Custom Table Leg
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 20 May 2018 11:20:25 -0700
    Hey Steve, I just quickly turned down a bit of aluminum stock to check fit in table leg receiver. Turned to 1.375. Yeah...
  • Re: 2.1 Ignition Timing, Advance beyond stock?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:00:19 -0400
    ...2.1 Ignition Timing, Advance beyond stock? Has anyone tried advancing their timing beyond the stock setting? Did you get more power? I do...
  • Re: any deals on stock size tires?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 3 Jul 2018 17:38:58 -0700
    ...Tue, Jul 3, 2018, 3:36 PM mike riley <mkriley1@hotmail.com> wrote: > looking for some reasonably priced tires for stock wheels thanks > > mike >
  • Hi-Speed Exhaust System
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
    Mon, 30 Sep 2013 10:04:30 -0400
    Does anyone offer a "better" exhaust system instead of the stock system. I say "better" because "hi-performance" and vanagon in the same sentence...
  • FS: 65 kombi ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 02 Jun 96 20:59:22 CDT
    ...The only deviation from bone stock is the 1776 cc. single port engine. Stock exhaust. New rubber throughout. New headliner, upholstery paint (Ultra maroon...
  • Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Fri, 12 May 2000 15:37:46 -0700
    ...Malcolm > > Trying to make non stock functional by adding more non stock is one way to go. With this abscence of methode, results will...
  • JPEGs of raised lid, Mazda 4WD van, S African grills
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 14 Feb 2002 22:56:00 +1200
    Plastic stock engine lid modified to fit over GM 3.8 V6, with extended stainless replacement of stock latches. Uses formed steel wall. Mazda...
  • FS: adjustable vanagon headrests(adjust forward and back, unlike stock ones)
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 24 Mar 2002 14:40:19 EST
    ...the stock vanagon ones just go up and down, and are very uncomfortable..these are very comfortable and adjust in all positions. p-mail...
  • Re: costco 15" tires
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
    Tue, 17 Jan 2006 14:10:16 -0700
    ...i could give them some other car with 15" stock rims, and just bring the wheels over for mounting? -----Original Message----- From: Aaron Pearson...
  • Re: Cat/Muffler Too Low? (PICS)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 31 May 2008 08:52:13 -0700
    ...Yah I'm going by memory in terms of what a stock Vanagon looks like, so I appreciate the reference to your exhaust. :^) Neil...
  • Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 8 Nov 2006 19:34:17 -0800
    ...We have proper documentation for the stock Vanagon. Thus > I argue that it is best to keep the system as stock as possible so...
  • Re: 15" audi wheels with tires Seattle CL $150
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:06:12 -0700
    ...I liked the set because they look just like VW 14" stock. More authentic look than any Mercedes rims. And they are better than...
  • Re: Custom Cat Heaters
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Fri, 14 Apr 2000 15:32:23 -0700
    ...good for running heater on camp battery The stock Plat Cat is low on electrical draw. >2) 7000 BTU output. 5500 is not enough...
  • Re: aux fuel tank
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:13:23 -0600
    ...Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom? > > There was a SA group purchase back around 2003, a bunch of listees > bought these...
  • Re: 15" audi wheels with tires Seattle CL $150
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:58:22 -0700
    ...They look very similar to Vanagon stock rims but better > in my eyes of the overall look. They are 15x7 rims. It will be...
  • WTB Used Brown '81 V-gon Seat Covers
    Historical mailing list - Leavitt
    Tue, 25 Mar 1997 19:28:09 -0500
    Howdy all, I am looking for stock brown vinyl/cloth ar just plain vinyl-only front seat covers to use in my current reupholstering...
  • Re: transmission types vs codes
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:28:08 -0500
    ...Maybe not a > > problem with a Subie or ZTec, but with stock it took some getting > > used to. With stock Agilis tires, the tranny...
  • Re: Luggage rack tie downs.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:04:59 -0700
    That's a good idea to let you attach hold downs at don't fit under the coachman loop type stock brackets. I installed...
  • Re: ECU & Coolant Temp Sensor
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:10:33 -0500
    At 11:20 PM 3/10/2011, Anthony Egeln wrote: >We've pretty much given up on attempts to repair the stock coolant >temp...
  • AC fitting source
    Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
    Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:21:48 -0400
    ...Anyone know of a source that stocks them? I couldn't find anything about the specific part # or a supplier in the archives and...
  • Couple of questions....
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 23 May 1996 23:38:41 -0700
    ...31 --*-*-* Please check out my web page: -*--*--* http://www.stocko.sonnet.com/Fujidom/
  • Re: Mexican Connection
    Historical mailing list - David Bayer
    Mon, 23 Mar 1998 17:36:48 -0800
    ...Thus one can mount a VW inline 4 at either 0 degree or a golf/jetta stock tilt of 15 degrees. Assuming that the...
  • Re: Heater Core O ring?
    Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
    Tue, 11 Jan 2000 08:42:48 -0700
    ...They have an assortment in > stock and can match your old one. He wrote me the next day that he was > back > on the...
  • Syncro Performance Exhaust sytem needed
    Historical mailing list - John Branstrom
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 20:13:30 EST
    ...As I'm used to the nice throaty sound of the RustThrust something a little louder than stock would be OK. It must work...
  • Michelin MXT 205/70R14 - two found
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Tue, 7 Aug 2001 17:05:02 -0700
    ...The sales guy looked up his stock and said that he had two Michelin MXT 205/70x14 tires in stock. I'm not interested...
  • Was:Re: Radio Safe mode.
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 24 Sep 2001 21:47:43 -0500
    ...VWs I have owned! > -- > Stephen (listening to a great stock, coded radio with horrible stock > speakers) > Chillicothe OH I just put in a pair...
  • FS: boston accoustics and pioneer front speakers for vanagon -drop right in
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 Nov 2004 00:37:01 EST
    ...also have stock vanagon speaker grilles that have been modded to fit these speakers $40 for the pair of pioneers and $75 for the...
  • Re: Stocking and Preparing your Westy - This is not spam
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 7 Nov 2004 11:38:48 -0600
    ...Alaska*. * John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Gnarlodious wrote: >If I was stocking up for a trip, spam would be the last thing I'd...
  • Re: westy sink faucet
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:12:20 -0400
    ...We have them in stock. http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=255070808 - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW...
  • Anyone have an upgrade for the master cylinder?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:00:09 +0000
    ...or Audi vehicle would be a drop in replacement for the stock Vanagon unit. (Or vacuum booster) I've always thought it would be...
  • Re: PS lines
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:35:13 -0700
    ...ends. > You do not need the stock hoses hard or soft. > I have done this to many stock and converted vans. > Depending upon your...
  • ABA 2.0 I4 @15 degree adjust engine height? (a few questions)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:15:13 -0800
    ...This is for a 15 degree I4 install of a stock ABA 2.0 engine. To provid visual reference for "proper" installed height of...
  • Re: engine recommendations
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 Jan 1996 14:12:02 -0800
    ...Stock carb (?), 009 dist, stock displacement >(1600), stock exhaust (?), & stock cam. I would go for a stronger carb and exhaust, a higher lift rocker...
  • Re: replacement for stock ground cable on 85 westy
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 24 Jun 2015 14:33:05 -0700
    ...replacement for stock ground cable on 85 westy Can I have your screws :) Mine disappeared. And my carpet is cracked along that seam darn...
  • Re: exhaust system
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 23 Sep 1998 20:41:03 -0500
    ...and West Coast Metric and > they do not have a stock replacement and VW dealer says same thing. Anyone > got a suggestion? But of...
  • Re: Stock fridge vent delete option
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 23 Jul 2022 20:26:30 -0700
    ...And I repurposed the stock fridge vent . >> https://shufti.blog/2022/07/23/vanagon-stock-fridge-vent-delete-option/ >> >> Alistair >
  • Re: window crank spacers for speaker clearance
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 15 Feb 1999 10:03:13 -0500
    ...But you can get high quality front door speakers that will simply drop in to the stock location and clear the crank handle, with...
  • Re: Re lifters for new engine?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 25 Mar 2003 06:38:30 -0500
    ...Donalds... > > > While it is a stock cam IT DOES HAVE increased lift at the cam... also an > increase in duration. > How do you get...
  • Re: Bright lighting
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:36:21 -0500
    ...them in the mtn cabin--stock 115V fixtures, > 20 watt tubes, with an Iota ballast replacing the > stock. The fixtures are ~$5, but I...
  • Increasing strength of engine mount area for 3.3l Subaru
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:14:51 -0400
    ...Attach a 1/16" steel corner-stock piece above the frame rail. With the corner-stock piece, I would weld a gusset between the...