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• Re: vans
  Historical mailing list - bob bob
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 08:20:59 -0800
  my 84 westy is called "helmut", after Helmut's Strudel Hut on Bearskin Neck in Rockport, MA---it was my favorite place to visit...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid ... knobs
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 11:07:57 -0800
  ...antiquewish-online.com/knobs/index.htm> > > > > >The "real" > name for these .... Necker Knobs.> > > > > >Bob .... dating myself> > > > > > > > > > Actually, the knobs were most useful when dating...
• Re: Gas filler question
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 07:08:50 -0600
  ...These filler neck problems, are they fixable by using Mr. Wilfy's gas tank expansion tank fix ordoes that just fix the gas odor...
• Re: AC duct sagging
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 10:02:16 -0700
  ...in the face and chest instead of the back of your neck makes an incredible difference; that's why I've never fixed the...
• FS:1989 VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 23:57:21 -0500
  ...i have never seen the van and won't be back in that neck of the woods (seattle) for a couple of weeks. I...
• Re: Paint Codes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:57:43 -0700
  ...Use a flashlight and crane your neck. Bob '87 Syncro Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason Willenbrock" <pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Part nembers needed.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 21:16:58 -0700
  ...the Charcoal Cannister (need proper name of that part) Fuel filler neck (2WD) that has the block-off plate in it and overflow return...
• Re: early experience of the garage
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:11:45 -0800
  ...Siphon-Transmitted-Defects > are a serious problem in older cars, and usually begin with gas tanks > or gas filler necks. at present, there is...
• Re: July 4th
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 14:22:40 -0400
  ...It literally raised the hair on my neck with the fervor and clarity of his call for action and why. Now, today, I am...
• 87' Weekender for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 17:21:54 EDT
  ...I have already camped twice this year in it although I trailered it for lack of tag and title (can you say red neck...
• Re: AW Owner & SdM Alumni in The News, Tough Lady- Harmony Bates
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Thu, 1 Jan 2009 01:12:53 -0800
  ...I know Mr Thief it looks like and old wreck But mess with it and you may have holes in your neck She took...
• Could be Road Kill = brake section
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 12:04:00 -0700
  ...I pull out, but just as I'm neck & neck > with the dump truck, the macho coyboy riding the 18 wheeler, > sixpack of Pacifico...
• Re: Gas tank leaks (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Nowaczek
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 11:34:26 -0600
  ...Also, the new tanks are available ONLY with the 1 7/8" filler neck, which may require you to purchase additional parts if your...
• Cracked expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lamoreaux
  Tue, 28 Feb 1995 11:27:45 +0000
  ...It develops cracks around the filler neck that gradually stretch until they leak coolant when pressurized and suck air when the system cools off...
• Re: No longer an oil change virgin (was Changing the engine oil)
  Historical mailing list - Chrisw7971
  Mon, 11 May 1998 13:35:17 EDT
  ...it in. [though it would be a real pain in the neck (to say the least) to put on a new filter after you...
• fs parting 88 84 73
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sun, 6 May 2001 18:01:59 -0700
  ...axles rear bumpers brackets windows calipers brake booster gas tank filler neck there is alot of good parts left on her the vanagon is...
• Texas Campout
  Historical mailing list - Donald Welch
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 16:09:31 -0500
  ...The weather has moderated here in our neck of the woods and we are thinking the time is right for a campout. Just to...
• Cheap front AC for an 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 13:47:48 -0700
  ...Basically it's a simple mod that allows me to have cool air, up front (on my neck in particular). 1 - 20' roll of...
• Re: Suggestions wanted for Aug 1 trip to Quebec around Ottawa
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 5 May 2005 16:17:30 -0400
  ...We're > looking for places to go/see/camp in that neck of the woods. > > Thanks for your help, > > Cheers, > Doug > > >
• Re: Bostig suspending AT kits
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:55:13 -0800
  ...I didn't run it very long like that, but in that short time it cracked the bottom of the neck, which immediately began...
• WTB: 1983 - 5 Speed Tranny - PART II
  Historical mailing list - Tom L
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 16:06:59 -0700
  ...I am looking for a 5 speed 1983 tranny (ideally with complete shift linkage, engine mounts, engine cradle bars, oil filler neck and dip...
• Re: Many Questions
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 14:07:06 -0800
  ...converter or unleaded adapter on the fuel filler neck > but was sold and carries an American spec. VIN number .I'll be attempting > to...
• Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair (Bill Knight)
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:15:04 -0800
  ...Having redone the heads, I found my neck and arms got tired when torquing the heads bolts and while removing and installing the exhaust...
• Re: Gas Venting Problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 May 2008 01:53:28 EDT
  ...Any suggestions? Thanks. > _________________________________________________________________ > you need to install the '88 up filler neck with float stopper ball... no more backwash of fuel.. chris ************** Need a...
• Re: baby seat tether in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 23:46:23 -0400
  ...a Westy is low, so there is a risk for the neck, if you use a seat with headrest, there is no shoulder belt...
• Getting water out of fuel tank...
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 16:24:27 -0700
  ...I have a tank of bad gas because of a failed gasket on the vent line that goes into the fuel filler neck. It...
• Re: FS: captains chairs, blue, $50 pair
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 18:44:51 -0500
  ...If I lived in your neck of the woods, I would buy these and store them for some poor soul that could use these...
• Re: Westphalia Top Speed
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 21:36:44 -0600
  ...S. > Pat, my '71 westy will go approximately 75 at break-neck speed. (Ideal no wind -dry pavement- tepid temperature) While I don't...
• Re: ANSWER: How many 2WD Vanagons were assembled in Graz
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 19:06:59 -0700
  ...Steyr-Daimler-Puch >H Hannover >K Osnabrueck >M Puebla (Mexico) >N Neckarsulm >S Seat >V Westmorland, PA (US Golfs/Rabbits) >W Wolfsburg > >Interesting - they...
• For WBX Owners with Suspected Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 16:10:44 EST
  ...Tapered nose on the test chamber fits the radiator neck of most gasoline, diesel and LPG powered engines. Included Blue test fluid turns yellow...
• 12V Interior Fans Final Results
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 02:06:12 EDT
  ...Turn on the fan and the cool air blows on your face, not the back of your neck! It is great and I wish...
• great "personal cooling"device
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:39:45 -0400
  ...Previously I had tried the one the sharper image sells, that you wear around your neck, but it didn't really seem powerful enough...
• Re: changing transmission fluid...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 07:06:38 -0700
  ...Long necked funnel (about 30" long in total, with flexible neck), inserted in filler hole, then wrapped around top of trans to place top...
• Re: windshield washer reservoir?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 19:27:57 -0600
  ...even be a need to Unscrew the Ring that attaches the Neck to the Floor as they will (again, MostProbably) just separate & the Tank...
• New Fuel Tank - need help with retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 01:29:39 +0000
  ...Do I need to source a newer (used) 50mm filler neck? I plan to order a new level sender. I resealed my old tank...
• Re: Midnight Repairs/Vanagon Props
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:34:02 -0500
  ...I also see folks of all ages rubber-necking as I go around a > corner or get out of the van after parking. Maybe...
• Re: Question about turn signal indicator light
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:32:27 -0700
  ...OK, so sitting in front of the cluster and craning your neck forward to look down behind it, and pulling the wiring harness connector...
• Re: Major oil leak ...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 23:45:48 -0500
  ...left botom) http://www.benplace.com/gilles/gilles6.jpg -Oil filler neck (follow the tube where you put oil) -Dip stick hole -Oil pump...
• Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:25:21 -0700
  ...The headrests in my folks' Chrysler are in just about the perfect position to ensure I break my neck if we ever get in...
• Re: Westfalia = chick magnet
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 20:16:08 -0800
  My approach requires liberal doses of Hai Karate, a maroon hip-hugger velour jumpsuit...oh, and mirror shades and my 14k gold necklace. I...
• Re: Purging Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Sat, 14 Jan 1995 16:19:14 CST6CDT
  ...Watch the coolant level take an immediate dip (rad cap off, peering inside filler neck) when the rad fan comes on! It resumes the...
• Re: swamp coolers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 1995 11:22:45 -0300
  ...Get one made, use part of the filler neck from a wine box (quality no less) and stitch it all together. I have seen...
• Itsy bit O'Confusion (lengthy but hope this clears it up)
  Historical mailing list - Don Griffin
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 11:54:38 EDT
  ...a bunch >> of white trash red-necks. "How about some Krapa Autolite shit fire white >> trash red-neck plugs for your Vanagerm SIR" Don...
• Re: TDI engine value
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 00:31:21 -0400
  ...Without pump and injectors its only worth $500 around my neck of the woods.... Jason On 2011-08-01 11:59 PM, "BenT Syncro...
• Re: Complaint DEPTand INFO!
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 20:21:32 -0500
  ...Everything I say is fact. > > As far as the bus filler neck hose you refered to I have thoise, in >stock, I sell them...
• Re: Will a Jetta fuel pump work on a westy?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 14 May 1999 19:31:24 -0400
  ...are very few scrapped Vanagons on this island; none in my neck of the woods. Any help is appreciated. Cheers, Bob Norman '81 Westy...
• Re: Does gas spill out when you fill your tank?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 08:50:50 -0600
  ...would come out ( about a cup full or > more) the filler neck. > > I investigated the seals on the expansion tanks along with the white...
• Re: Stuck in MD
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 20:22:35 -0800
  ...is closed, the call of a >stranded Vanagon owner in my neck of the woods must be answered. I've spoken with >Theresa by...
• Re: Any other OK/TX/KS listers around?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 14:29:27 -0500
  ...curious to see if there are any of you from this neck of the >woods... Most of the list seems to be concentrated on...
• FS: rare 1.9L coolant tee fitting (its NLA at dealer) 83-85 van owners read
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 23:56:20 EST
  ...the problem is that the plastic necks can crack, and since you cant get this part new anymore from VW, you will be stranded...
• Re: vanagon rear hatch jailbars on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Steve Overmyer
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 14:52:16 +1000
  ...backwards thru said glass when you roar off the mark with neck-snapping acceleration... ;) Actually,my jail bars really did save the back window...
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 17:01:17 -0500
  In addition to Mobil one havingthe big lips, Castrol Syntec does too DM&FS At 11:55 AM 9/12/2005, jimt wrote: >Will...
• Re: windshield fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 5 Jan 2013 19:13:05 -0600
  ...design? Like the fill neck > >>> can be separated from the tank? Maybe a leak at that union? > >>> > >>> Maybe Bentley shows that detail? > >>> > >>> Maybe I...
• Re: Aux fuel tank update.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 22:26:03 -0500
  ...coming along nice! However, I need some suggestions for a filler neck, filler cap system that would work with the larger Diesel pump nozzles...
• Re: Aux fuel tank update.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 09:37:11 -0500
  ...His filler neck just came up inside the passenger side front wheel well and was easy to get to and required no body work...
• Re: Back From Mothballing, Mystery Coolant Leak - bump
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 May 2012 16:01:49 -0400
  ...For the tank, look for internal stress cracks in the neck area and around the midsection flange. If you can't see through the...
• Speaking of tops
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Nov 94 16:54:58 pst
  ...in modern tents? The notion intrigues me because here in our neck of the woods (PNW), there is no such thing as dry weather...
• Rear Window Wiper Retrofit
  Historical mailing list - SBate82659
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 21:47:22 EDT
  ...panel with the cut-out for the washer fluid reservoir filler neck. I did NOT get the rear wiper relay or column switch (hindsight...
• Re: Message tally (F)
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 01:53:32 -0700
  Always wanted to have a neck tie party for the guy who came up with the springs on the license plate.I have used...
• Re: fill up overfill
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 07:22:40 -0400
  ...Apparently the Syncros have a LARGE filler neck which is lacking > on the non-Syncros. Whatever it is, the extra gas capacity is a...