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  • Re: Stalling at Idle when cold
    Historical mailing list - Hotch
    Thu, 18 Sep 1997 19:29:02 +0000
    ...http://www.c-zone.net/jim96003/oldvolks.htm > oldvolkshome1@juno.com (916) 221-5342 > 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon >
  • Re: Vanagon Drag Coefficient?
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
    Tue, 23 Mar 2004 09:26:45 -0700
    I believe the new Mercedes sedans have golf ball "technology" on their undercarriage. Seems like an easy and cheap way to adapt this to...
  • Baie Comeau to Labrador to Newfoundland-Seabreeze
    Historical mailing list - JP
    Sun, 7 Jan 2007 22:05:49 -0500
    ...Also, the comparison with a recent 2WD sedan does not stand! Anyway, I did want to star a debate just to let peoples knows...
  • Electric motors in each wheel, was Re: Hybrid technologies
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 2 Jul 2008 19:03:14 -0700
    ...That is, the body could be lifted off the 'chassis' and changed out for another, so if you had this thing in a sedan...
  • Re: Passat W8
    Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
    Fri, 1 Apr 2011 14:46:49 -0400
    ...Both 2003, both pale metallic green, both 4Motion, both manumatic, one a wagon with matching green leather and the other a sedan with tan...
  • Re: Trim for door underside?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:37:13 -0700
    ...But if it had been a shiny new expensive luxury sedan I might have > been in doo-doo. > > The bottom edge of the door...
  • Re: Loose stuff inside vans.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 18 Dec 2014 19:37:35 -0800
    ...a box of tissues on >>> the back shelf of an old sedan had flown forward and cut the neck of >>> a passenger such that...
  • Re-Visiting Electric Vehicle talk - event on Sunday.
    Historical mailing list - Fel Paj
    Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:10:34 -0700
    ...possible brand new Tesla Model S (7-seater, 4-door luxury sedan), a Tesla Roadster, Toyota RAV4EV, among other electrics and electric-hybrids. a...
  • Re: Vanagon a/c
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 23 May 2011 21:06:43 -0500
    ...It was not as cool in the van as in my air conditioned sedans of various makes, but it was sufficiently cool for mine...
  • Re: Buying a new VW - anyone have salesperson advice?
    Historical mailing list - James Ballen
    Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:12:50 -0700
    ...His '06 Jetta TDI sedan has about 70k miles on it, and they've needed to do nothing but regular maintenance on it. Good...
  • Re: Friday: So, where's the Westfalia version of this thing, komrade?
    Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
    Fri, 13 May 2016 13:38:51 -0400
    ...not, >> lots of people haul loose cargo in people space in sedans. Many people >> probably haul things in Vanagons (or other vans) without securing...
  • Sound deadening material mentioned in Hot VWs
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 27 Oct 94 12:25:03 MST
    ...deadening material to the interior of "Project Streetwise" their project VW sedan. They mention three products made by "Accumat" and give a phone number...
  • FS: '85 vw Quantum GL turbo diesel- $850 (NVC)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 14 Aug 2000 13:22:46 EDT
    ...but needs recharge now.) Original VW/Blaupunkt Heidelberg premium sound system. Sedan 4door body. ---------------- Light green. (Inconspicuous color and model avoids speeding tickets) No...
  • Re: Rear axle
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 31 Mar 2002 19:57:21 -0600
    ...Any > suggestions? > > Gary > > > Gary McEachern, Reading Ma. > '90 Westy > '87GL Wolfy Weekender SubaVanagon > '87 Syncro > '91 Subaru Legacy Sedan > '93 Subaru Legacy Wagon > '76...
  • Re: EV vs. Vanagon vs. Caravan....Just t
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 16 Apr 1994 14:13:51 -0400 (EDT)
    ...wildcelt@delphi.com wildcelt@speedway.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- God invented whiskey to keep the Irish from ruling the World! '82 Vanagon '79 Beetle '73 412 Sedan
  • Re: diesel Vanagon vs. MB, Volvo, other diesel VW
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 7 Dec 2007 13:06:36 -0800
    ...Allan Streib wrote: > I'd heartily endorse a Mercedes diesel, if you can live with a sedan. > You can easily get a good one...
  • Snow newbie needs snow tire recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:34:28 -0700
    ...Mrs Squirrel is still without car since her Volvo sedan's computer registered that the transmission was due to fail. so we sold it...
  • Re: User Friendly?? Pronounciation of "diesel"
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 18 Mar 2004 22:51:21 +1300
    ...Iron counterparts, and get 40-50 >MPG in a 5 passenger sedan. Diesel is not >that hard to find. Every truck stop has it...
  • Re: A little bit of Red....
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:51:39 -0500
    ...on my bus than there is on the average mid-size sedan. But if you're painting the roof, it's a different story...
  • Re: 396,000 miles!!?? can anybody beat that?
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:33:50 -0800
    ...miles eighteen times ) on a 58 or so, 4 cylinder Mercedes sedan, documented. Also...this one I like a lot .....750,000 miles on...
  • FS: 1984 Westy in Calgary, Canada
    Historical mailing list - Dan Meeking
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 16:33:10 -0700
    ...Will also consider trades for a Volvo sedan or wagon. Please respond privately with questions. - Dan Dan Meeking - Senior Project Director Altabase Technologies Corporation...
  • I have some Gas Heater Manuals
    Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
    Fri, 20 Jan 1995 01:28:40 -0500 (EST)
    ...10pp with line drawings and black and white photos. "Volkswagen 1961-1965 Sedan Heater Kit Model 8345-C" (also South Wind) Installation, heater checkout...
  • Re: Difference in these 2 starter numbers? ( non-USA diesel models)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Tue, 19 Jan 1999 21:08:11 -0800
    ...Jim/The Old Volks Home (530) 221-5342 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon **************************************** Due to a server change the Old...
  • Re: vanagon difficulty
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Wed, 2 Sep 2009 20:31:43 -0500
    ...the only car i ever had that was easier to work on was a 1989 Mercedes 300E 4-door sedan. but it had an...
  • Re: heater hose
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 29 Oct 1998 22:32:14 -0800
    ...Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome.com ------------------------------------------- Check out...
  • rear wipers (was RE: Quick... Before my parents get home....
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:22:03 -0500
    ...when it's raining?), and don't put them on regular sedans with sloped rear windows that do gather water! Joy :::-----Original Message----- :::From...
  • Re: Vanagon a/c
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Tue, 24 May 2011 17:53:04 -0700
    ...It was not as cool in the van as in my air conditioned sedans of various makes, but it was sufficiently cool for mine...
  • Re: oil recommendations
    Historical mailing list - John Pronk
    Mon, 21 May 2001 19:08:15 -0000
    ...Double Cab [For Sale] > 87 Audi 5000 Quattro > 87 VW Fox Sedan > 88 VW Syncro Double Cab > > David's Volkswagen Home Page > http://www...
  • Carat question
    Historical mailing list - John Doherty
    Fri, 30 May 2003 22:20:43 -0500
    ...As I am about to retire I evaluated a number of 'luxury sedans' for my old man retirement car. Didn't like any of...
  • Re: State Your Age
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Tue, 11 May 2004 14:13:14 -0400
    ...Too true! that 1987 Fox (two door sedan) was the all-around best car I've ever driven. Great road feel, and dead-solid...
  • Re: Battery placement alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:47:39 -0500
    ...BTW, prior to the 1950s, it was common for American built sedans and pickups to have a battery box under the floor of the...
  • Re: For the dreamers ... TDI emissions
    Historical mailing list - swadt
    Wed, 09 Jul 1997 12:08:31 -0500
    ...Besides our 93 EV we have a 97 TDI Passat sedan. So far it's a greta car, no problems, no bugs, no loose...
  • FS 1983 Vanagon Camper - Diesel
    Historical mailing list - adam f grove
    Sun, 22 Apr 2001 20:26:12 -0700
    ...80K miles on the engine - transplanted a year ago from a sedan Just passed inspection by mechanic Currently licensed in Oregon Thanks, Adam ________________________________________________________________ GET...
  • VWs and we're off to Bolivia
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 10 May 1996 09:18:05 +0200
    ...Glen Swanson 1956 de luxe sedan daily driver 1961 221 transporter
  • Re: Michelin LTX/MS 215/75R15 tires - R Light Truck or S Family Sedan&Van
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 26 Oct 2005 16:54:49 -0700
    I have used this tire in this exact size for 11 years on my Vanagons and Syncros. I have it on 2 of them...
  • Re: New tires
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:51:51 -0400
    ...Really don't like the floating feel of big sedans like my brother drives. mcneely ---- Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> wrote: > The stock tire...
  • New stuff on 'site, Ramblings
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Fri, 24 Oct 1997 05:27:12 EDT
    ...The Old Volks Home http://www.oldvolkshome.com jim@oldvolkshome.com (916) 221-5342 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon
  • Re: Transporter designations
    Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
    Wed, 27 May 1998 09:25:03 -0400
    And don't forget the 411's and 412's. Sedans in the early seventies that also used a similar motor to the 914...
  • best cars, worst cars...dream cars
    Historical mailing list - Pierre A Lachance
    Sun, 2 Jan 2000 10:50:31 -0500
    ...three VW 1500, two squarebacks and one sedan, bought them used 71,72,73... worst for the engines, the first flat engines ??? never understood...
  • Re: new VW model has rear engine "waterboxer"
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:38:50 -0700
    ...VW is going to build a small , inexpensive > 2 door sedan with a rear engine that gets great gas mileage? A car almost > anyone...
  • Re: Plastic fuel line
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Sun, 2 Mar 2014 10:40:42 -0800
    ...anybody need to buy a vehicle ? I got 'em, in Southern Oregon ( and now a flawless emerald green low miles 1985 Mercedes 280E sedan...
  • Re: IPike Tires
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:24:54 -0800
    ...The set of Blizzacks I used on my turbo volvo sedan were just awesome when new, on packed show and ice. Thesetires still look...
  • Re: New tires - Sporty
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:28:20 +0000
    ...line, I guess...I think they finished last...behind some Mazda sedans, even. The most sporty thing about a Vanagon? You could camp in...
  • Re: Ethanol & fuel system parts
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Fri, 17 Nov 2000 11:50:32 -0500
    ...Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1984 Vanagon Westfalia 1991 Jetta Eco Diesel 1991 Volvo 240 sedan (for sale)
  • Re: Jump Seats-How to Mount to Floor?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Sat, 11 Aug 2001 19:03:23 -0700
    ...Welding is the prefered method > to > attach. > > Gary > > Gary McEachern, Reading Ma. > '90 Westy > '87GL Wolfy Weekender SubaVanagon > '87 Syncro > '91 Subaru Legacy Sedan...
  • Re: where to buy sheet metal ?
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Sat, 1 Jun 2002 06:07:30 -0400
    ...http://mobile.msn.com Gary McEachern, Reading Ma. '90 Westy '87GL Wolfy Weekender SubaVanagon '87 Syncro '91 Subaru Legacy Sedan '93 Subaru Legacy Wagon...
  • Re: Sensor Leaks
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Mon, 20 Oct 1997 12:50:25 EDT
    ...oldvolkshome.com (916) 221-5342 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon On Sun, 19 Oct 1997 22:41:13 -0800...
  • Re: [Q] Bypassing Rear Seat Heat Exchanger
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Sat, 18 Oct 1997 15:43:15 EDT
    ...oldvolkshome.com (916) 221-5342 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon On Fri, 17 Oct 1997 11:48:10 EST...
  • the difference between early motors
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 3 Jan 96 13:08:30 +0100 (CET)
    ...Would you mind sharing the secret? What have you found, and how complete is it? Good luck! Glen Swanson 1956 de luxe sedan daily...
  • Re: VW wheel compatibility (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 4 Dec 2015 13:48:12 -0600
    ...i can pick up 16 inch steel wheels from a 2013 >>>> passat sedan. I think beetle and golf wheels are different, but what about...
  • Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Fri, 21 Sep 2001 20:37:09 -0400
    ...90 Westy '87GL Wolfy Weekender SubaVanagon '87 Syncro '91 Subaru Legacy Sedan '93 Subaru Legacy Wagon '76 Camper '75 Spitfire ----Original Message Follows---- From...
  • End of the road for original "Beetle"
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Fri, 6 Jun 2003 11:24:05 -0700
    ...Puebla will continue to produce the New Beetle sedan, a modernized successor to the cult car. The New Beetle hit the market in 1998...
  • Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon
    Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:24:22 -0700
    ...Unless my battery is dead, fried, a battery no more, there's no reason to run the starter directly off that spare sedan, is...
  • Re: New Tiico engine Overheating HELP!
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 04:56:45 -0800
    ...might be the problem: "chances are very > good you have a sedan thermostat in there and not a > T3 thermostat with the > little tiny...
  • Re: Bus Depot still in business?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 19 Oct 1998 10:29:39 -0700
    ...Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome.com ------------------------------------------- Check out...
  • cylinder index (funny Friday hijinx)
    Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
    Fri, 2 Aug 2002 12:23:19 -0400
    ...220SE Automatic (6) Gawd it's so cool! '89 Fox GL sedan (4) Parts car 3 HP compressor (1) Got to have air in...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 31 Mar 2011 to 1 Apr 2011 - Special issue (#2011-266)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 1 Apr 2011 22:25:23 +0200
    ...Both 2003, both pale metallic green, = > both 4Motion, both manumatic, one a wagon with matching green leather and t= > he other a sedan with...
  • From the wire news
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Thu, 9 Dec 2004 15:09:25 -0700
    ...The Puebla operation, Volkswagen's only North American factory, employs about 13,300 workers and is the only place where the New Beetle sedan...
  • Re: This GoWesty is really starting to annoy me....
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:06:11 -0400
    ...Its taller than a schoolbus (Overhead AC UNIT) by it's got the massive windows of a skyscraper, the handling of reasonable sedan, and...
  • trip out west
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 3 Aug 2010 15:32:37 -0500
    ...clearance only, but some sedans and mini-vans made it there seemingly without difficulty, and I have driven sedans over worse). The NW section...