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• Re: The gutted cat girl...who knew nothing
  Historical mailing list - margie reyes
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 12:33:48 +0100
  ...Wires, if not real old. > Change to electronic ignition- Drop in points eliminator- @$50-$70 > > Tune the Carbs. Balance and adjust the idle mixture...
• Re: Soft shackles
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:27:03 -0300
  ...Yesterday a rigger friend dropped by work and we >> started talking about the tow points on my rear bumper. I told him I had...
• engine conversio and gas consumption
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 09:19:53 -0700
  more data points.... Van: '82 westfalia, 180k miles total engine: '92 1800 8V, Digifant, 90k miles in van, 110k miles total. (engine swap in...
• Re: WTB: one (or two) used Hakka C2 or Hakka C winter tires
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 4 May 2012 17:03:46 -0600
  ...And, as they are directional, they can only rotate in the direction the arrow points. Running them on "the other side of the van...
• low compression
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Apr 1997 20:55:47 -0400 (EDT)
  ...acquired 80 Westy, but could not get it to run well. Points were good and I adjusted valves per manual. Still not running smooth...
• Re: Some points on why the Wasserboxer was the way for me...
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 16:20:40 -0500
  Intrepid Travelers: What would be the fun of owning a Vanagon if you knew, for certain, that you'd make it? Why do we...
• Re: Some points on why the Wasserboxer was the way for me...
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 22:59:48 EST
  In a message dated 1/13/00 7:38:19 AM Pacific Standard Time, Wolfvan88@AOL.COM writes: > does Weddle have a website that...
• Re: No instament lights
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 23:16:22 EST
  ...Radio shops use a test light to look for there power and ground points and when your lights are off your dimmer reads a...
• basic skills for travel
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 10:06:00 -0500
  ...Replace and set points. Check oil and brake fluid. Jack car and change a tire. Learn basic lay out of wires and hoses so...
• will early camper equipment fit into a late vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 01:25:32 -0500
  ...If things will fit, are there tabs/mounting points that are unique to the westy set-up (and would need to be welded to...
• nice pic on "t5 pic site"
  Historical mailing list - mortimer peaberry
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 07:52:14 -0800
  ...has anyone put 3 point seat belts in their westy for the middle seat? I know that there are high anchor points on the...
• Re: List?
  Historical mailing list - Erin Daniels
  Wed, 2 Dec 2015 11:32:00 -0800
  ...And now I'm checking out of my hotel for points unknown. My van is running great btw! Erin > On Nov 28, 2015, at...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 08:47:32 -0800
  ...The PO had electronic ignition which may have helped, but im back to the points setup now for ease of repair when travelling. (the...
• Re: 71 no start
  Historical mailing list - Gary Martin
  Mon, 3 Jul 1995 05:43:56 -0500 (CDT)
  ...In your case, your engine was nt previously running, so you must really carefully check the points and the timing. Do it a coulple...
• Re: Warning!! Something doesn't sound right here, I need some advice please
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 09:49:17 -0600
  ...FROM_HAS_MIXED_NUMS (2.6 points) From: contains numbers > mixed in > >with letters > >SPAM: SMTPD_IN_RCVD (2.1 points) Received via SMTPD32...
• Re: WBX Digifant Ground Check. No Continuity Between Some Points.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 15:08:13 -0700
  ...connected > - VOM probe to new braided engine ground strap or various points on engine > metal. > - big brown ground wire in ECU harness re-connected...
• Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 May 2012 23:25:23 -0400
  ...I > believe your 80 still uses ignition points and condenser. A bad > condenser can cause loss of spark and be affected by heat. The...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 23:07:16 -0500
  ...If you got points, set the dwell (new points are best). #4) Check your spark plug wires to be sure they are screwed into...
• thread on underpowered?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Apr 1994 08:31:35 -0400
  ...I catch up to them at the next light with 30 points lower blood pressure, and get to savour my coffee on the way...
• Pfeiffer caravan bay area time change
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 23:42:43 -0800
  ...If anyone wants to join in from either city, or from any other points south, please let me know. /martha
• Re: compression
  Historical mailing list - WaywrdCyc
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 07:20:38 EST
  ...some listening points are the oil dipstick hole , breather on top of the moter (the one that used to be a generator stand on...
• Re: Distributor replacement choices???
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 18:22:19 -0400
  ...It is a > computer controlled module that sits on top of the current distributor and > Eliminates the cap, rotor, points, etc. It has two...
• Re: Dash mounted Hula Dancer?
  Historical mailing list - Dominick DeGaetano
  Tue, 16 May 2000 12:56:01 -0700
  ...I found mine in Little Five Points (Atlanta) at Junkman�s Daughter for $8.50. The quality in my opinion (yes we all have...
• An opinion on top/bottom posting
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 10:27:11 -0700
  Everybody's making good points about the merits of both styles, but I've noticed that one thing doesn't seem to have been...
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - Dr Andrea Berardelli
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 08:38:42 -0700
  ...FYI, I am from the carb and points ingnition old school, I use 20-50 Pennzoil in all my cars, but it makes you...
• Re: Journey West
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 11:37:45 EST
  ...that way?? > > Suggestions as to cautions, things to look out for, points of interest. > etc, etc. I expect to be in the region for...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 10:39:45 -0600
  But your forgetting the "I love to clean and adjust my points" syndrome! You know the old magazine ad where the man in suit...
• Re: Reasonable cruising speed?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 08:25:52 -0700
  ...Speedometer Repair The interesting thing that Ramon's comments points our is that one of the things that hasn't changed over the years...
• Re: [WetWesties] Court ruling could impact National Forest Fees
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 08:24:10 -0700
  ...the parking lots of all the various parks, including scenic view points, tourist attractions, etc. For several reasons like outcry from moms taking the...
• Re: 91 Westfalia ground points, battery charging amps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 08:41:19 -0400
  ...91 Westfalia ground points, battery charging amps Hi, I am starting to familiarize myself with my 91 Westfalia's (2.1 standard) electrical system...
• 91 Westfalia ground points, battery charging amps
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 7 Sep 2011 23:11:52 -0600
  ...I have been a lurker/occasional poster on this list and from my eavesdropping, it seems like there are the following ground points: - Engine...
• FS: 82 Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 10:53:12 -0500
  ...the good points: the westy has a rebuilt 2.0 aircooled engine with 50,000 miles. 175,000 on body. tranny and clutch are...
• Busfusion
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 22:05:19 -0400
  ...Frank - do I get points for dedication to make it out? See the following pics: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3688/8947722613_61d45ff823_o.jpg...
• Plug gap & CDI
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 09:15:42 -0800
  ...the CDI (less responsive) and today after going back to my points I can verify it ...quick throttle is back! Go figure....(and I...
• Re: Flashing Low Coolant Light (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 18:33:29 -0500
  ...It seems that the pins that are in the sensor were leaking coolant past the pins themselves because the connector and connection points were...
• Re: Icky stuff at the Bus Depot?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 01:01:28 -0400
  ...Actually this situation points out the limitations of Internet censorship software. Sure they can keep little Johnny out of the porn sites (maybe), but...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 17 Oct 2000 - Special issue (#2000-192)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 23:08:12 EDT
  ...shouldn't harm the coil. >> But it will burn up your points prematurely, kind of like if you forget to wipe the antirust off...
• can the front blower motor be lubricated when it starts to squeal?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Dec 2003 22:41:27 EST
  ...without removing the whole dash? any trick lubrication methods or lube points? the motor still works, just squeals once in a while.. any ideas...
• WTB Side step for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:39:39 -0400
  Does anyone have a used "Side Step" (mounts in the jack points and goes under the sliding door) for sale? My wife broke her...
• radiator grill
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:57:35 -0400
  ...I have what appears to be attaching points at the top of the grill, but no screw heads or anything to remove. Once again...
• Re: Fridae Question about ignition timing..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:22:25 -0700
  ...Really 'wakes up' and points ignition car- better starting, better throttle response, no points to wear, etc. I don't touch those old things...
• Re: Red dots on speedo (was some other thread about fuel gauges)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:19:59 -0400
  Yes! Those dots are the max speed shift points. For the automatic, ignore the 1st speed dot. Your 1st lines up with the 2nd...
• Re: Rear brake shoes affect MPG.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:52:42 -0700
  ...btw, did you put lube on the contact points? I put a little dab of antiseize at these points (shoe at backing plate, bottom...
• Re: Tow Loops [back to thread subject]
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:14:13 -0700
  ...The box sections in behind the bumper mounting points are pretty sturdy (but not the lower holes, as Scott points out) but the track...
• Rear Blower Motor maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Mon, 16 Jan 2017 20:50:58 -0500
  ...figure out how to get to all of the bearings/friction points to apply a little grease. It looks like should come apart in...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:50:20 -0700
  ...Front portion of each tire points in a *little* > like snow plow skiing. What I don't get is if one tire can be...
• Re: torque, rear brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 1996 15:04:58 -0700
  Oops- Jim Davis points out a flaw- what I *meant* to say was >So I measure 1.64 feet on my breaker bar and...
• how to clean electrical contacts?
  Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 08:33:53 -0800
  ...could this be due to unclean contact points inside the outlet? What's the best way to clean them? mac == Residential Life Coordinator, Berea...
• Re: 84 NA Diesel - loss of 'performance'
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 18:13:37 +0100
  David Beierl wrote: > Two little points -- > > At 01:27 PM 3/5/2000 , Robin Oomkes wrote: > >this speed with difficulty. Lots of smoke from...
• Re: New RENT A PARTS opens doors -- $CRAP
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 14:20:01 -0800
  ...Never mind the b2b play, this is the real McCoy! The IPO will pop 500 points on day one and we can all retire...
• Re: Hello All
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 19:28:27 EST
  ...it to me. >> heads, CPU's and rods are the weak points..Oh and the A/C unit WILL come crashing down on your...
• Sealant on cooling system fittings?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Sun, 13 May 2001 13:53:13 -0500
  At three points on my '86 WBX there are metal-to-metal cooling system joints-- At a little 7mm fitting off cylinder #2, and...
• running board for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:11:38 -0700
  ...It simply bolts in to the jack points on the driver or passenger side of your van, and allows you to reach those bikes...
• Re: Can a 91 GL 7 Seater be Converted to Carat Interior?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Fournier
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 17:41:45 -0000
  ...You'll have to: -weld-in floor brackets that the jump seats fit into -rear jump seat mounting points on the back of the...
• Does anyone have experience with these specific points? Was Re: Vanagon vs Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:41:17 -0500
  ...I'm concerned about these five points...Not campers, not manual vs automatic, not offroad capability, While perhaps interesting discussion, they bear no relevance...
• Great Vendor Response was Weird Hatch Struts?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:33:52 -0700
  ...They had attachment points that were not stock, would require a non stock type mounting. Even though what was apparently needed for the install...
• Re: Special Screwdriver Source
  Historical mailing list
  21 Aug 96 10:08:54 PDT
  ...Found the special screwdriver that retains the screw, invaluable for > > the points screw. $6 I already have one, they're great! > > Do they have...
• Shift Points
  Historical mailing list - JASON M YASMENT
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 10:44:22 -0500
  While my '84 has no tachometer, I shift according to the speedometer. 1st 10mph 2nd 20mph 3rd 30-35mph 4th 40-45mph I really...
• Re: Where do I place the floor jack ?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 23:49:10 EDT
  ...If they are stacked like cribbing at the jacking points, they start to get in the way. How much are Snap-On's? I...
• Re: AFM values
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 15:47:23 -0400
  All good points, David. The more info gleanable the more potential usable applications (especially if we have smart folks like you helping us out...