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• Re: rebuilt aircooled engine for '81 westie needed
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 5 Oct 2016 15:19:05 +0000
  ...What's a > good rebuild to buy? > > Any and all other tips welcome > thanks > Al >
• Heater
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Sun, 25 Jan 2015 19:21:30 -0500
  ...Also any tips for starting one up after unknown years of sitting and collecting dust. Eric Ley Garage Mechanic ELM 2001 Demers Saint-Antoine...
• Rear view mirror
  Historical mailing list - Silvia Carranza
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 23:09:39 -0500
  ...Anyone have any tricks or tips on installation? Silvia '86 Tin Lizzie
• Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 17:54:00 -0500
  Now I have the hose - next question. How would one go about replacing that hose with fuel in the tank?? Can't clamp the...
• Recommended RV CO monitors and placement?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 13:04:22 -0700
  ...Any recommendations for battery-powered monitors, and any tips on suitable placement locations? -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore.
• High Beams out on 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:03:26 -0400
  ...I am checking the fuse, but also would appreciate any tips on where else I could look. Thanks. -- Bobby Brown
• POISON ! was: Traveling Tips ...
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 19 May 1998 09:44:33 -0400
  Never put coolant into any kind of container that children might mistake as a beverage container. A 1 gal milk jug is very bad...
• O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - TWessner
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 10:28:42 -0600
  ...Any suggestions other than massive doses of WD-40? Any tips would be much appreciated. Thanks, Trent Wessner Saskatchewan, Canada twessner@cableregina.com
• Throttle adjustments help wanted
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Thu, 13 May 1999 17:39:09 +0100
  ...I'd like some tips on the two settings on the FI throttle body. 1. The idle position of the throttle, and its relation...
• Re: cost of vanagon parts?? / LiMBO
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Aug 1999 14:16:35 EDT
  ...bi-monthly newsletter, outings, tech tips, classifieds, etc. email Jim at limbo@bcn.net for more info on joining chris
• Front Heater Valve Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 10:27:20 EST
  ...My question is will I introduce a big bubble into the cooling system when I replace it? And are there any tips/tricks to...
• Another Chris Supporter
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mighton
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 10:32:06 -0400
  I too have appreciated the many good tips and suggestions Chris has provided over the years. I have bought product from Chris which has...
• Normal oil temp and oil leak
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 18:20:01 EDT
  ...The driver's side is leaking:( Any tips before I install the next one? Thanks, Coop
• Re: Tips on filtering email
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 29 May 2002 12:21:38 -0500
  Tip: With Hotmail you can scan & read the e-mails you like, then delete a WHOLE PAGE of e-mails with 2 Clicks. Mark...
• Door catch rod seal - Part #?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 19 May 2003 13:25:25 -0400
  ...Any tips on where to look? Greg. 82 Vanagon
• Best Place to Buy a Transmission on the east coast...
  Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 18:54:20 -0500
  Hey All, Anyone have any tips on good places on the east cost to buy a rebuild auto tranny for an 89 vanagon? Or...
• Lubricant for rear shift linkage?
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 08:49:58 -0500
  ...Someone know offhand? Any tips before the job begins? Tom 90 Westy 01 Golf 67 freezing ass
• Re: Homemade bike rack for '85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 12:55:22 -0700
  ...Bob Stevens http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico _________________________________________________________________ Get holiday tips for festive fun. http://special.msn.com/network...
• Noisy Fuel Pump - '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Russell
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 12:55:06 -0700
  ...Anybody have any other tips, hints, solutions or experience with this. Is the fuel pump on its way out? Thanks Steve ('84 Westy, "Moaning...
• speakers for front doors
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 09:45:53 -0600
  ...Anybody have tips on replacements? Are there some good speakers that wiill fit right in the vw hole, or am I best off locating...
• Camping tips and tricks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 13:04:09 -0600
  When camping in the van, organization is crucial. For recycling plastic shopping bags, save your paper towel roll centers - that cardboard part, and stuff...
• changing thermostat on 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 5 Nov 2005 17:40:59 -0500
  ...What tips do people have that have done this job? I was really hoping to do it without loosing all my coolant. Is this...
• Re: Safety Tips for Women
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 14 May 2008 08:04:14 -0400
  At 07:29 AM 5/14/2008, Greg Potts wrote... >Mythbusters ... were able to show conclusively that a cell phone does >not generate that...
• Re: Vanagon GPS Tips Tricks Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Thu, 28 May 2009 23:00:34 -0700
  ...Vanagon GPS Tips Tricks Recommendations Doug, with the traveling and tourism work that I do from my vanagon, the GPS (in my case a...
• Re: more anti theft tips
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 30 Mar 2001 10:10:25 +1200
  ...are >there any more tricks and tips on anti theft devises? Fuel switches Ignition disabling Starter disabling Fuelpump disabling Battery isolator Linelocks on brake...
• Re: Tips and Tricks wanted: Roll-up windows
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:26:20 -0500
  ...I'm > requesting any tips and tricks omn how best to do it, and what pitfalls > to avoid. I want that door to be...
• Invitation to Alaska
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 18 Jul 2015 16:56:22 -0500
  ...Please send a note for more info or travel tips. Mike Saint-Amour www.slowcarfasthouse.com
• Door seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sat, 7 Mar 2015 19:19:15 -0800
  ...Any tips or tricks that might help me along? My assumption is peel it away, clean off any residue, and reverse the removal. Thanks...
• Source For Screws For Pop Top Canvas Found
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:40:58 -0700
  Thanks for all the great tips on finding stainless screws for the pop top canvas. There is a source for a complete kit from...
• Speedo Cable Fitting
  Historical mailing list - Tyson, John
  Fri, 14 Jul 95 16:18:19 gmt
  ...Has anyone any top tips for said idiot (thats me) on this operation - is it easy is it hard, Also getting my seamstress friend...
• Re: new URL of interest
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 11:01:39 -0700
  ...You've given me some good tips and URLs. Keep it up, I eagerly await each of your new discoveries. James >Keeping with my...
• Preventing (or delaying) head leaks
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Sat, 08 Mar 1997 21:54:47 -0500
  Does anyone have any tips on delaying the head corrosion that eventually results in leaks on the wasserboxers? I have read conflicting things about...
• Ballpark mileage figures please
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 19:36:49 -0500
  ...Vanagon Vanagon Syncro Thanks for any tips, ...Markus
• California Beach Camping ??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Sun, 13 May 2001 12:30:30 -0700
  ...I have heard that there are places we could camp on the beach, like in the Half Moon Bay area ??? Any tips? Thanks Tom...
• Re: Any tips for getting the aux battery in? Seat in the way!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:47:58 -0700
  RE: Installing Aux Battery Remove drivers seat by running it forward and off the rails. Small stop on the side of the track must...
• Cleaning a Westy Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Crawford, Neil
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:03:44 +0000
  Are there any secret tips/tricks to cleaning a very dirty pop top or is it just a matter of climbing a ladder and...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 11:13:34 -0700
  ...There should be tips on that in archives. If the steel pipes on engine are not heavily pitted (thin at spots) from corrosion, strip...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 10:08:36 -0700
  ...COM Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 1:00 PM Subject: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL Dear Volks, I'm trying to replace...
• Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:42:30 -0800
  ...Any tips? >I can't seem to split the engine case. I'm POSITIVE I got all the > bolts/nuts off and was hoping...
• Re: Propane Fill Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 08:09:33 -0500
  ...Propane Fill Tips? |Any major, peculiar-to-the-vanagon things I should know that, for |example, the person filling the tank that has never...
• Re: Fuel Fire / engine fire/ tips
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 17:35:29 -0500
  ...Fuel Fire / engine fire/ tips Anybody know if this blanket would stop an engine fire from entering the cabin on a vanagon if it...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:15:09 -0500
  ...Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way! Stuart DHs suggestion to clamp the XTank Hoses is a GoodOne ~ But I have changed...
• Re: Alaska trip tips
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 22:21:41 -0500
  >I was wondering if anyone would care to offer some tips on traveling > to Alaska by VW in the summer. Plan to drive. > Tips...
• Re: Technique For Removing Speedo needle? Teaspoons
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:19:42 -0600
  ...with the > tips/ends of the spoons under each underside of the needle, then pushing the > handles down so the spoon tips lever-up...
• Re: Vanagon GPS Tips Tricks Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 28 May 2009 21:56:48 -0500
  ...on the other side of the GPS divide. > > Anybody got any tips, tricks, recommendations? �This unit will accept an SD memory card so I...
• Re: Audi 5 cyl installation tips
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 21:51:32 -0000
  ...Audi 5 cyl installation tips > I know this is a touchy subject. But here goes. > I may need to take the 5cyl out of...
• Timing tips for Idiots
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:43:44 -0600
  ...So - any tips here? I don't sen a timing scale anywhere, and have yet to find any sort of timing notch, although I...
• Re: Again...same old story...important listings going to SPAM
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 2 Jun 2021 19:54:48 -0700
  ...sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > Dang....this is just so frustrating....so many great tips and advice, and they go to SPAM folder. > Rich > San Diego
• Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 May 2020 16:50:05 +0000
  ...although they look like an easy install, to no avail.  Any tips. tricks or best practices anyone can lend me?  I bought all 4...
• Re: Looking for tips on torquing the rear wheel bearing nuts
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 27 Jul 2019 22:47:16 -0400
  Also use a regular socket instead of one of the stamped steel plates designed to be hit with a hammer. The price is not...
• Re: Paint preparation tips...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 25 Jul 2017 13:53:56 -0400
  Tape each of the two loose ends to little wire pigtails? Stephen Mobile > On Jul 25, 2017, at 10:42 AM, John Goubeaux <jlgoubeaux59...
• Re: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips? Have a complete 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:40:59 -0700
  On Jan 22, 2014, at 3:20 PM, Cunegonde <cunegonde.van.westfalia@GMAIL.COM> wrote: Who knows a Portland shop that will swap the...
• replacing vanagon windshield seal
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:53:12 -0700
  ...i was planning on replacing the windshield and vent seals this upcoming weekend and wondered if people have tips on usual course of action...
• Re: Can I drain coolant from someplace more accessible?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:53:24 -0400
  ...Thanks for the tips. Scott Chapman wrote: > Replacing radiator. > Bentley says to drain coolant at head drain point. I'd rather not > remove the...
• Re: Vanagon Rear Bumper Needed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 15:12:31 -0400
  ...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
• Canoe Carrying on Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 14:23:54 -0800
  ...Any tips on the best way to attach it to the poptop for transport that is safe/secure, but not a fortune. It's...
• ford oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - aj
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 16:21:05 -0800
  ...Does anyone have information on the wire connections {two white,one black) to the plug of the original sensor and/or tips on doing...
• Rear Bearings,
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 09:37:08 -0400
  ...Any one have any tips? Thanks Kevin 87 Westy Burlington VT --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http...
• Re: Sound insulation info and tips
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:20:13 +0000
  the link is www.rubberplastics.com flo On 3/16/06, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Yeah 1/2 inch thick times 5...
• Re: Alaska trip tips
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 07:09:28 -0700
  If you drive up, we really liked a side trip to Atlin, BC and Dawson City, Yukon is a must see, they have a...