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  • Gear Selector must be pulled left to start...
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Mon, 19 Dec 2005 08:32:41 -0800
    ...thanks matthew "Racing with the wind and flirting with death So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
  • Long travel until clutch starts catching?
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Fri, 10 Nov 2006 21:39:44 -0800
    Subject says it all. Clutch pedal has about half (or a little more) of it's travel before the clutch begins to engage. Can...
  • Re: 85 Vanagon Morning Starting Issues...
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Fri, 5 Aug 2016 07:35:58 -0400
    ...She turns over > OK, but has trouble firing and 'catching'. Once she has started, she idles > and runs fine all day, and easily catches...
  • Re: MOD Mike Collum 11/28 update
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:11:51 -0500
    ...mechanics before him. <Still feeling the faint sting of smoke in the eyes...but his oxygen bottle didn't catch fire, thank goodness.> :) David
  • Re: Burning Vanagons ? ;o)
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:57:53 -0600
    ...this year to search your vehicle at the > Gate, or to catch the ones who like to try to sneak in across the > playa...
  • Re: sliding door lock info
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Shelander
    Thu, 8 Jun 2000 00:45:04 PDT
    ...I just reach in with my skinny hand and flip the lever up to release the door catch, unnaffected by the lock. I also...
  • Re: Slick 50
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Mon, 14 Aug 2000 11:38:06 EDT
    In a message dated 8/14/00 8:31:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time, jstepto@chesco.com writes: << Sorry, I'm catching up from...
  • Re: Fold-down bed latch release won't
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 3 Dec 2001 12:11:02 -0800
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356
  • Re: very Confidential
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Sun, 18 Nov 2001 08:00:12 -0800
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 On Sat, 17 Nov 2001...
  • Re: laptop hideout >>>> Border Patrol
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 10 Dec 2001 10:35:16 -0800
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356
  • Hesitation
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Fri, 3 May 2002 22:13:39 -0700
    ...Usually it catches itself in time and restarts but once it didn't. And, [there's always an and] after it's warm and...
  • anybody else in Tuscaloosa?? :)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 25 May 2004 00:12:29 -0500
    ...bozo driving his own car wouldn't catch up so i could get their tag/attention/details! :( anybody on the list?? unca joel (thought...
  • Re: Can anyone beat this? 463,000km on an 86 westy <yes>
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Wed, 10 Nov 2004 11:19:01 -0800
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.ftir.chem.uidaho.edu __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
  • Re: Port list - 89 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Tue, 15 Mar 2005 03:57:54 -0500
    ...Port liss - 89 Westy ::: :::My 89 Westy has an eye catching port liss....are there any remedies for :::this...? ::: :::Thanks :::
  • Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube and Nuptials
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sun, 4 Sep 2005 11:49:06 EDT
    ...Now, Robert, if I can sweet-talk him into being a catcher, will you be the Maid of Honor? George, a Cy Young Candidate
  • Re: come cool vanagon parts and acessories at busman.be
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:32:01 -0800
    Chris and all, Did you catch the video of the Syncro Doka driving in the surf? http://busman.be/index.html Andrew -----Original Message...
  • Re: LVC - Just ugly enough to be appealing - Suzuki X-HEAD
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 5 Oct 2007 09:49:07 -0500
    ...I wouldn't expect much but there are always after market companies if the vehicle catches on. Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We...
  • Comparison ('82 1.6l Diesel Westy/'86 2.1l Gasoline Vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Wed, 2 Jul 2008 19:25:41 -0700
    ...I know the diesel's don't catch fire, the 1.6s are woefully inadequate, both are manual xmission, the rect headlamps are nice...
  • Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:45:45 -0400
    ...These slots are the catchpoints for two bullet catches > located on the underside of the lid, in the inside of the drop on the...
  • Re: off to Yellowstone! And we're back...
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 6 Aug 2001 11:30:22 -0700
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 On Fri, 27 Jul 2001...
  • Re: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Thu, 3 Mar 2005 19:25:13 -0700
    ...Anza-Borrego Desert State Park I received this information at work today and thought some of you might want to catch the "Best Damn...
  • Back from Mauch Chuck Campout
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:50:45 -0400
    ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZABlyWSqOM Watch closely and you can catch a glimpse of several Vanagon list members, including David our moderator...
  • Re: sliding door lock spring.
    Historical mailing list - Geo
    Sun, 4 Apr 2010 09:05:41 -0700
    ...that one that falls off frequently on the little 'hold open' catch lever... >> Yep, that one :-) No too elegant, but this happened once too...
  • thread on underpowered?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 16 Apr 1994 08:31:35 -0400
    ...a hill - 48 HP clak clak clak Funny thing is I catch up to them at the next light with 30 points lower blood...
  • Re: Ouestion about brakes-No VW Content
    Historical mailing list - Seth C. Bruggeman
    Thu, 3 Dec 1998 14:57:51 -0500
    ...If when you drag your finger across the rotor or inner-drum surface and your fingernail catches in the grooves...you should check the...
  • Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What...
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Wed, 6 Sep 2000 21:36:18 -0600
    ...mph cruisin',and silky,quiet acceleration) is how quickly > the engine catches after you hit the key. We are talking � seconds! > What I didn...
  • WHat SiZE Tires should I get?(With a new 120HP I-4)
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Tue, 26 Jun 2001 12:24:49 -0700
    ...I want to catch the sale on Michelins they are having at Sears. Whats the best all around tire size in this brand? Thanks...
  • Re: Sticky sliding door
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Fri, 11 Jan 2002 12:45:54 EST
    ...close it with just the right firmness, the latch doesn't catch. (The door has actually opened a couple of times when I was...
  • Re: Thanks Bus Depot
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 14 Jan 2002 14:16:03 -0800
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 > > For Christmas I bought my...
  • Parts Call
    Historical mailing list - David Devere
    Mon, 12 May 2003 15:48:27 -0500
    ...Here's the catch I live in North Eastern Minnesota and the closest dealer is 150 miles south in Minneapolis. So does anyone have...
  • Re: Rear hatch tents now available
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Fri, 1 Aug 2003 16:55:51 -0600
    ...Whatever would you want this for?? Catching the "fall out" if you drove away with the hatch open? No offense to the designer/vendor...
  • MC or Booster?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Fri, 4 Feb 2005 13:02:38 -0800
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.ftir.chem.uidaho.edu __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
  • Re: Sticky front door locks
    Historical mailing list - Don Spence
    Mon, 27 Jun 2005 14:36:41 -0600
    ...be pushed down 1/8" or so before the latch will catch. The passenger side won't unlock with the key but the button...
  • sliding door lock
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Tue, 14 Jun 2005 14:02:26 -0400
    ...To unlock I have to hold up the "locking catch" in the inside and then I can use the handle (either inside or outside...
  • Re: Window removal
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 27 Jul 2006 10:04:35 -0700
    ...pressure to keep the seal up > 4) Have someone outside to catch the window > > But what if you don't have any gentiles handy...
  • free 85 sliding door.
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Mon, 2 Oct 2006 09:40:52 -0700
    ...matthew "Racing with the wind and flirting with death So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of...
  • Re: Slow turnover when starting.
    Historical mailing list - Ken Olsen
    Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:49:40 -0400
    ...What else to check? >> > >> > Symptoms: >> > Turns over very slowly, sometimes stopping (or catching?) >> > Runs fine when started. >> > Battery voltage looks good. Jumping doesn't...
  • Mike Collum in Hospital again
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:24:37 -0400
    ...She's catching all the mail on his addy and will print for him. I'm sure he needs a good round of friendly...
  • re: My bus parts Stolen!!
    Historical mailing list - Ian Corner
    Tue, 16 Jul 1996 12:35:09 +0200
    ...Your absolutely right though there are scum bags out there and wouldn't you just like to catch them ;) I've just come back...
  • Is it me or my Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Sun, 15 Nov 1998 16:21:50 -0600
    ...by any law enforcement agencies...and it's not because they couldn't catch us! Roy O. '87 Westfalia (till death us do part)
  • rubber floor mats?
    Historical mailing list - D. Gentle
    Wed, 8 Sep 1999 18:53:50 -0500
    ...use the deeply grooved rubber floor mats in our vehicles to catch the puddles. The stock ones seem to be too small for our...
  • Re: [wetwesties] Milestones
    Historical mailing list - HMF STOERMER
    Sun, 16 Apr 2000 23:49:48 -0700
    [...] Randy; You have your priorities mixed up :) The LEAD story should have been about your daughter catching the trout. The second story should have...
  • Re: FS: speedometer $35
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 9 Jul 2001 09:24:01 -0700
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 On Mon, 9 Jul 2001...
  • what size is the Oil Pressure Sender?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Wed, 7 Nov 2001 12:26:40 -0800
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356
  • Re: 85 van and Insurance companies
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 2 Oct 2003 15:00:34 -0400
    Of course you all know that as we educate the insurance company on the value of our campers, they'll eventually catch on and...
  • Re: vanagon style
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Tue, 18 Jan 2005 08:37:30 -0500
    ...good catch as you only see a little of it. I had to dig mine out of the recycling to find it. JFF On...
  • Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sun, 3 Jul 2005 23:27:27 EDT
    In a message dated 7/3/05 8:29:36 PM, rrecardo@WEBTV.NET writes: << A Magnet work OK George ? >> I don't think...
  • Re: Gas time line: nuclear nonsense
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 5 Sep 2005 18:21:16 +1200
    ...And hoo boy, if one catches fire, watch that baby burn! -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz...
  • Re: Vanagon Sighting in SE PA
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 8 Jul 2007 10:27:52 EDT
    In a message dated 7/5/07 8:13:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, bfeddish@NETREACH.NET writes: > Not only did I catch a...
  • Re: Five Year Dream Car Pick
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 2 Oct 1994 19:01:19 -0700 (PDT)
    ...BUT! there's some gotchas! (I think joel meant "catches", but > I think maybe "gotchas" and "catches" are pronounced identically in > Alabamese.) > > 1. they...
  • Heavy-Duty Air Filters
    Historical mailing list - Ray Perry
    Sat, 17 Apr 1999 10:00:23 -0700
    ...I did wonder what that clear (now) catchment thing was upstream of the airfilter. Is it part of some sort of gravel-catcher or...
  • Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:54:42 -0800
    ...supposedly more suited for the type of debris the headlights are catching. BenT sent from my electronic leash On Feb 10, 2013, at 10...
  • Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:10:28 -0400
    ...Read what the book says about not letting the pushrod catch on the lip of the lifter when you put it back... -- David Beierl...
  • O2 Senson
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Bibler
    Thu, 17 Apr 1997 22:28:20 -0700
    ...I still haven't gotten around to really checking the rear door catch. Maybe this weekend....
  • [Fwd: Possible Coffee and Chat / Beer]
    Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
    Fri, 18 Sep 1998 01:11:08 -0700
    ...You will probably catch the machine, but leave a message. Have a good trip. R.Feuerriegel 88 syncro [message/rfc822]
  • Re: Grease Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Mike Harrnacker
    Thu, 14 Dec 2000 12:29:28 -0800
    ...www.greasecar.com --- Scott Kraning <OuiSki1@AOL.COM> wrote: > Hey All- > > Did anyone happen to catch the bit on 'Ripley's > Believe it or...
  • Re: '87 Westy tire grief - long
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Fri, 20 Jul 2001 09:14:56 -0700
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 On Fri, 20 Jul 2001...
  • Re: Replacing gear oil
    Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
    Wed, 19 Dec 2001 17:37:16 -0500
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" > University of Idaho > www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356
  • Re: Mt. Diablo
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Mon, 15 Apr 2002 12:42:09 -0700
    ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" > University of Idaho > www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 > >
  • parts needed
    Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
    Tue, 17 Sep 2002 03:17:45 -0400
    ...I need the two black plastic parts that fit in the door jam just below the door catch. They are used as a kind...