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• Re: Doors Available
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:23:38 -0700
  ...and I need to get rid of a bunch of door > shells, and sliding doors, and rear hatches. If anyone wants one (or two...
• new project
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 01:05:21 -0400
  ...it goes:</DIV> <DIV>i recently purchased an 87 syncro westy "shell", recently repainted (2002 beetle red, oh well)&nbsp; i picked up from...
• Re: [WetWesties] Arco Lies!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 18:39:54 -0600
  ...was undermining his own company, but he is a family friend. shell is now advertizing "nitrogen enriched" fuel. as in nitrogen gas from the...
• Re: Gasoline Grade?
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 13 Mar 1997 12:21:01 -0600
  ...The same fuel gets used, and it gets pumped into the Exxon, Texaco, Shell, or Diamond Shamrock's own trucks, depending on which additive...
• Re: Can't remove pilot bearing
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 14:21:52 -0700
  ...I resorted to a hammer and chisel, and that just took the top rim off the old shell, but it's really stuck in...
• Re: Gas in oil
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Fri, 25 May 2001 00:22:24 -0000
  ...Replace 5 quarts of new > Mobil one with 10 w 40 Shell. This has happened one time before. What is the > problem and what...
• BA-6 Question
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 13:18:54 -0800
  ...Since this is only the outer shell (and because the label was riveted here), am I corret in assuming that the heater itself is...
• Re: westy - what do you keep in your cupboards?
  Historical mailing list - Marcia Holm
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 17:06:17 -0700
  > let's use: > A - under drivers seat oil > B - Drawer silverware, knives, aspirin, collected shells and stones, matches > C - sink cab canned goods, cereal...
• O2 sensor. How does it effect performance?
  Historical mailing list - kormak
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 17:51:52 -0700
  ...If i shell out the 130 bucks, what kind of change will I notice in performance? Is the 02 sensor just for emmissions, or...
• Re: changing to synthetic oil - was STUPID QUESTION?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 20:07:32 -0700
  ...went to Mobil 1 (15W50), I used 15W40 Rotella T > from Shell. > > > >I use 15W40 in all my vehicles other than my vanagon. > > > >Larry...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay failure points
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 23:15:41 -0800
  ...still carries the original Continental 185SRx14 spare tire in the clam-shell. >> That's not a failsafe spare part, that's an accident waiting...
• Re: 2 litre align bore
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 May 1995 20:05:41 -0500
  ...au > >Aaron, The marks you are seeing are from the bearing shells themselves. You must measure the bores to determine if your case has...
• Re: Tires again...sorry gang
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 21:20:52 -0500
  ...Tirerack says no more in production. > > Anybody have any ideas before I shell out the big bucks? > > I drive a 89 Wolfsburg custom, metallic...
• Re: Too many vehicles?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:17:52 -0700
  ...A Bulldog, a > fiberglass(!) 356 Porsche shell (no engine, and not much else to it > either). Lotus Esprits, MGs and a few Jags. It...
• hard to reach seam rust .. best options
  Historical mailing list - William B
  Tue, 30 May 2006 11:41:35 -0400
  I've totally stripped down my syncro to it's bare shell. poor naked syncro. I've been grinding off some, using phosphic acid...
• Re: Which clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:39:14 -0600
  ...My LUK clutch has been going strong now for almost 10 years and over 100k on it, including towing a Vanagon shell 400 miles...
• Web Page
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 07:32:29 -0700 (PDT)
  ...some of you that are newer than I, and have a shell account, ya gotta check out this thing called Slirp! Thom -- > Resistance is...
• Re: Snail Shape of the world - No Direct content to List Groups
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 05:12:02 EST
  ...The shell calcified in Germany. And the will be so fast that needs "Big Red" brake dust to slow down. BenTropod
• Re: Diesel Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 17:42:04 -0400
  ...Equals are Shell Rotella or Chevron Delo. Castrol and others have Diesel specific oils. Regular oils of this type will usually be a 15w...
• 85 vanagon FS - VERY CHEAP!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 08:23:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...leaks etc, it will be more than I'm willing to shell out. If you are interested make a low offer [ you probable only...
• Re: Align-boring?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 08:33:31 EDT
  ...Are bearing shells sized for this application readily available or is the oversize accommodated in some other manner? 3/ The same questions apply to...
• Snail Shape of the world - No Direct content to List Groups
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 22:49:45 +1200
  ...Nissan makes a vehicle by that name! But of course a van can be said to have a shell... Maybe I could call it...
• Re: STUPID QUESTION?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:53:42 -0500
  ...Before I went to Mobil 1 (15W50), I used 15W40 Rotella T from Shell. I use 15W40 in all my vehicles other than my...
• Re: Need a shower? Got tools?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Thu, 9 Apr 2015 17:20:28 -0700
  ...Need a shower? Got tools? I am kicking around the idea of using my modified clam shell for tool storage, thinking my 215/75...
• Re: Bus names.
  Historical mailing list - Virreira, Victor
  Fri, 14 Jul 95 17:00:00 EST
  ...You know, kinda slow, hard shell on the back, portable home, etc :-) -Victor 84 Westfalia >---------- >From: vanagon >To: Multiple recipients of list >Subject: Re...
• Re: exploding cartridges
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 16:06:48 -0300
  ...tin tips over you lose bigtime BTW! Almost as much fun as pitching in a handful of .22 shells tim s. (aka: pyro pete)
• Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 14:48:15 -0600
  ...Every once in a while I'll come out from under my shell and hire out a repair. EACH and every time I get...
• Re: Upgrade your door handles FREE/Friday fun
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 May 2003 16:29:45 -0700
  ...off the plastic ink tube and then fill the outer pen shell with seeds and plug the cap back in The little bit of...
• Re: SERious Bucking after warm up...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 06:54:34 -0400
  ...What shell I do? Zoltan
• Re: Eliminate those bothersome >s and <s
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 10:14:47 -0500
  ...when they are only responding to a small bit but some indicator is necessary.... -- Sincerely, -- Wil "We are tomorrow's past." -- Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
• Order a Skylight (Montreal area), joint order?
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
  Sat, 6 Aug 2005 11:13:22 -0400
  ...The double layer skylight consists of the outer shell, and the glued-in transparent piece. The "After Market" manufacturers have started selling single layers...
• Conversion vans
  Historical mailing list - David L Finet
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 17:36:14 -0600 (CST)
  Does anybody have any information on a conversion company called Adventure Campers? I have a '71 which has a fiberglass shell on top and...
• Re: Removal of cat converter
  Historical mailing list - Tony
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 13:50:10 -0700
  ...That way you can still use the shell, > saves the cost of the > replacement pipe. > > Bye, > Mark Ingalls > 85 GL > 75 Beetle > > > > >From: Jermide...
• Re: A little more to the story of how we got our Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Kate Sumbler (ktpupp)
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 18:33:44 -0400
  ...search > > on the VIN tell us more? I've thought about shelling out the $15 or > > so to run the VIN, but wasn't...
• Re: DOn't use SM rated oils Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:59:52 -0700
  ...run SM rated oils because of the >> lack of zinc additive? > > > Shell Rotella T "Synthetic" (actually, a Group III, hydrocracked > petroleum basestock) 15W-40...
• Motor oil - Re: [VANAGON] Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 17:32:53 -0700
  ...Personally, I use Shell Rotella T synthetic 5W40 in every internal combustion engine I own. From the F350 to the 4 stroke string trimmer...
• 2.0l Engine Main Bearings available!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:25:27 -0400
  ...boxing and the have the VW logo stamped onto the bearing shells! If you think you might have a need in the future, I...
• Re: screwed part deux..the insurance company's offer??./ salvagecert.???
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 11 May 1999 10:01:32 -0700
  ...When the insurance company sends the remains to auction they buy shell back and re-assemble it. In states where there is no salvage...
• Re: I'm looking for a 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 08:00:25 -0700
  ...I have a buyer for > my 87 and am ready to shell out up to 15K for a 91 > Westy. If you have one...
• Re: Vanagon running on vegetable oil
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:21:28 -0400
  ...There still have to be more cost effective ways...what about electric, hydrogen, egg shells??? Dave
• Re: muffler options
  Historical mailing list - Lon Bordin
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:09:48 -0400
  ...Right now my muffler is just a rusted shell and I kind of like the sound but I need a new one. V/R...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 16:21:54 +0000
  ...Since I was painting this Westy and doing a color change I had it stripped down to a bare shell. I filled the ribs...
• Re: News Flash
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 1995 10:04:39 -0700
  ...Rusty VanBondo (Not that Gullible!) Phoenix, Arizona USA \\\ ///\\\ /// '57 Single Cab (European) \\\ /// \\\ /// '63 15 Window (Shell/Project for MUCH later) /// \\\ //\ /// '67 PopTop Westy (Ground...
• Re: Wood Westie Interiors (T2)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 09:30:08 -0800
  ...This is done easily with a wash coat of 3 parts denatured alcohol and 1 part shellac. Ken Ken Bowen kenb@sirius.com
• Fast German Auto chip--let's test it!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 12:13:42 -0800
  ...by how many? Are 40 or 50 of us willing to shell out $10 to satisfy our "inquiring minds?" What do you think Robert...
• Re: O2/ECU coaxial cable
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 09:22:00 -0600
  ...Open the ECU connector shell on the harness, and you will see the cable (sorry, but I don't have a manual with me...
• Re: The Flat Earth Encounter
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 16:14:51 -0800
  Oh NO! This new evidence destroys my whole cosmology, based on the notion that the world is flat and balanced on the shell of...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:27:46 -0700
  ...maybe there's coolant pooling in the spare tire or clam shell? We'll see. On 4/28/15, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com...
• Re: dashboard alters
  Historical mailing list - Poor Richard
  Thu, 14 Dec 95 12:37:34 EST
  ...wildflowers, leaves, > sticks, stones, bones, kelp, sea shells, etc. with the occasional plastic > novelty thrown in for good humor. > > The idea is to create...
• Re: stripping the undercarriage
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 1995 15:53:33 -0300
  ...2 months, just to strip all >that stuff. > In a nut shell... powertools! get an electric drill and various size wire wheels and a...
• York, PA area - Digitool
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 08:37:03 -0400
  ...it works? I'm planning on getting one, but I just shelled out about $600.00 for tires and Autobahn antifreeze. And next week...
• Re: please, please, follow up
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 19:04:42 -0800
  ...n as is and the engine so i can just get out. > the shell is a 90 gl > burgundy in color with grey interior...
• Re: Great MPG westy on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:11:16 -0500
  ...Maybe he found the location that magic device that Exxon and Shell Oil > have kept hidden away for years which increases gas mileage?? > > I...
• Re: List census
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 02:47:32 EDT
  ...except for the Dexcool) 1998 GMC Sierra Extra-Cab, white w/shell, boring. For Sale! (to be replaced by a double cab? I must...
• Re: Are they still making the bus/Vanagon anywhere these days?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 20:35:14 -0700
  ...A quick Google turned up several places selling > "Complete body shells are assembled to a high standard from parts > manufactured on original MG factory...
• Re: Doors , hatches Available
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:11:48 -0700
  ...and I need to get rid of a bunch of door > shells, and sliding doors, and rear hatches. If anyone wants one (or two...
• Re: Buying vanagons as parts donors
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:46:52 -0500
  ...are you telling me you actually > have to *pay* to get your carcasses hauled off? > > i can strip a vanagon down to the shell...
• LagWagen Wannabussers Listen Up
  Historical mailing list - Turbo
  Sun, 19 Jan 1997 22:20:32 -0800
  ...The shell was purchased from a wreaking yard (have >> > reciept) almost completely stripped down. Still needs an engine and >> > some minor electrical, but I...
• Re: 16" Syncro Double Cab on eBay.de
  Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 22:32:41 -0700
  ...18298&item=3108950573&rd=1 I've never seen that hard shell thing on a doublecab before. Does anyone know if that thing attaches...
• Re: [CONCH-L] Freshwater barnacle
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 09:35:12 -0700
  ...Mienis > > Funny, in 1990 I found a colony of these flourishing in a tributary > of the Peace River, not too far from Shell Ck...