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• Re: throttle valve cable spring installation
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 21:47:22 -0500
  ...I pride myself on having all the special tools but you sure threw me on this one. Stan Wilder On Wed, 23 Oct 2002...
• Re: About those mud flap holes...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 13:45:11 EST
  ...Something over the counter from the hardware store--nothing special. Just enough "paint" to cover any possbile bare metal but not enough to show...
• Automatic reply: vanagon Digest - 19 May 2015 to 20 May 2015 - Special issue (#2015-81)
  Historical mailing list - Fuhrel, Robert
  Thu, 21 May 2015 01:28:03 +0000
  Greetings. I will be without email contact almost all of the time until late on May 31st but will try to catch up with...
• Getting the O2 sensor loose?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 16 May 2014 07:26:03 -0700
  Is there any special tricks that will help with this? Mine is due for a change soon and the last time it was really...
• Re: Automatic reply: [External] vanagon Digest - 10 Oct 2013 - Special issue (#2013-477)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 20:11:13 -0700
  And the problem has been dealt with. Jim Arnott List Admin vanagon@gerry On Oct 10, 2013, at 7:36 PM, Al Knoll <anasasi...
• found objects in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:23:35 -0800
  This special day, and Al Knoll's reminder, prompted me to take a pic of a small knife I found in an '82 diesel...
• "Who Killed the Electric Car" NVC but timely..(sorry for off topic, moderators and list)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 20:31:14 -0700
  ...A documentary about EVs that were in production quite some time ago and 'squashed' by various special interests. Don Hanson
• Re: rear brake shims
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:28:18 -0400
  Gee, Scott, that makes me feel special. ;) I have a 3/4 drive torque wrench that reads to 450 ft lbs. Mike Scott Daniel...
• Re: Antique criteria?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Sep 1995 12:04:58 -0300
  ...years, but the vehicle could only be driven to or in special events like club meets or parades, not daily driver. So much for...
• Re: SEATTLE SYNCRO OWNERS...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sun, 31 May 1998 13:07:12 EDT
  HI Charles, Redmond Werkshop specializes in VW, Audi and Volvo. I wouldn't hesitate bringing my vanagon there. Ask for Cub and let him...
• A/C o-rings
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 11:33:15 -0500
  Anyone have information about o-rings between A/C hoses and compressor? Are they special? Anyone have a source? I've got A/C...
• special assignment
  Historical mailing list - Brad Knapp
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 06:46:28 PST
  Please distribute this to everyone you know on earth. When John Glenn returns from space, everybody dress in Ape Suits. We have 6 days...
• Swearing in the church of Syncro.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 01:35:14 +0200
  ...http://www.specialcar.com/8_99/1/ I wouldn't want one, Id get an EV Syncro instead, even if it isn't off...
• Needed: Spare tire in Silicon Valley
  Historical mailing list - clerkin
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 18:24:09 -0500
  ...I just need a wheel and a tire that will hold air, nothing special, but if you have an alloy that would be fine...
• Thanks to all
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 22:41:35 -0500
  A special thanks to all who replied to my request for information on the fuel tank crossover pipe problem. Will try and respond to...
• Re: (F) Special Edition Barbies designed with the unmarried male VWaficionado in mind!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 10 May 2002 15:11:22 -0500
  Chris Stann wrote: > Beetle Barbie � pot. > > Squareback Barbie � > > Barn-Door Barbie � > > Bay-window Barbie � > > Vanagon-Barbie � > > New Beetle-Barbie � Even if it is Friday...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 31 Jul 2003 to 1 Aug 2003 - Special issue (#2003-783)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 2 Aug 2003 04:16:13 EDT
  In a message dated 8/1/2003 1:46:06 PM Pacific Daylight Time, debbwa@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > Does anyone know if the bumper...
• Detailed Pano Pictures From BBtB 2013
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 3 Mar 2013 05:38:06 -0800
  Sunday morning at BBtB this year a photographer set up a special camera mount and camera on the edge of Vanagon Gulch and took...
• Recommended Repair Shops Near Anchorage, AK
  Historical mailing list - Wes Ullrich
  Thu, 27 May 2004 04:08:04 -0400
  ...Wes 84 Westy "Elli" _________________________________________________________________ Best Restaurant Giveaway Ever! Vote for your favorites for a chance to win $1 million! http://local.msn.com/special...
• The Bus Depot awning
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 17:50:04 -0400
  ...Would you consider doing a custom color for extra charge? Thanks, r Ron Tipton IT Specialist III Laboratory for Information Technologies University of Tennessee
• Re: power steering
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 12:26:09 EST
  ...Is this Automatic Transmission Fluid or a special > type of steering fluid. > > vanagons use regular Dextron automatic trans fluid in the power steering resivoir...
• Re: cover for refrigerator flue outlet vent
  Historical mailing list - Uncle Beer
  Wed, 31 May 2006 11:08:33 -0700
  I have an original one that came with my van, nothing special. You can find them at gowesty for 8 bucks. Just do a...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Feb 2011 - Special issue (#2011-100)
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Sat, 5 Feb 2011 20:59:04 -0500
  Good to -xx does not mean it freezes at (-xx)-1. It just get slushy unless it gets REALLY cold. Ian On 5-Feb...
• Re: Merry Christmas from Huntsville, AL, USA
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 25 Dec 2010 12:50:07 -0600
  ...But down here it's something special. It's already melting. Tom Hargrave www.towercooler.com www.stir-plate.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Auxilliary waterpump for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 09:20:58 -0700
  The Parts Connection ( http://www.thepartsconnection.com/specials.htm ) has these listed as a weekly special: "Auxiliary Water Pump-(Turbo Cooling)-Bosch: $129.95...
• specialty insurance for upgraded 91 westy syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Beth Carroll
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 22:56:15 -0400
  ...Their "specialty" insurance isn't an option either because the van isn't old enough to qualify (must be 20 years old). I'm...
• Re: Roadhaus donations
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 6 May 2004 10:10:08 -0400
  ...Make it special with great ideas from the Mother�s > Day Guide! http://special.msn.com/network/04mothersday.armx > >
• Re: out comes the tranny (again)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 07:09:27 -0600
  ...There are listmembers who have special expertise in electronics, transmissions, fuel systems, body work, suspension systems, and so on. We all benefit from your...
• Re: Driving with no Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 08:18:45 -0400
  ...In >> other words - a somewhat special Vanagon part, one that our vendors >> carry, but even they can't work magic all of the time...
• full throttle switch boost?
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 08:05:04 -0500
  ...time I >>checked) special tool for checking the timing on your Digifant Vanagon. >>That >>is if the dealer even has special tool number 1367...
• interesting subaru problem
  Historical mailing list - mortimer peaberry
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 19:14:49 -0800
  ...is recommending > that a special conditioner be added to the engine cooling system of > certain 1999 through 2002 model year Subaru vehicles equipped with...
• Who are these people?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 20:55:05 -0400
  ...Has anyone had any dealings with what appears to be a West Coast car dealer specializing in VW campers? http://www.highway-one.com...
• SPECIAL DEALS On Parts - clarification
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Mar 1997 10:21:10
  Just to clarify, since when I read the copy that posted to the list it seems the columns didn't line up right (at...
• Re: peeling paper interior panels
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 18:56:18 -0400
  As I understand it, it is best to use the 3M product that is specially made for car interiors. It is made to withstand...
• 1.9 factory rebuilt engine special
  Historical mailing list - Peter B
  Mon, 10 Jul 2000 17:07:28 -0700
  Rebuilt engines from VW South Africa for $ 1995.00 outright (no core return) plus freight from California. Comes with new water pump, oil filter...
• Re: Vanagon Sightings in CA
  Historical mailing list - John Andersen
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 18:50:30 -0700
  ...the name of the place with the high prices is Magnum Motors, they vans aren't really that special this place just sells to...
• Rear Brake Drums
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 12:27:11 -0700
  ...is there a special puller or extractor for it, or is it just simpler to deal with the 46 mm nut? regards, Ed Mellinger...
• Dog-days of summer (Grillin'on the road)
  Historical mailing list - Justin Wolfe
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 15:19:04 -0400
  ...in their westy. Easy things... difficult things... things prepared before trip... specialties... You name it! Tips to make cooking on the road as tasty...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Diesel to Gas engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 00:35:38 EDT
  ...STOCK 82 diesel vanagon 4-speed gearing, and it is not hard to do ! Scott Foss - turbo diesel vanagon & conversion specialist. >> Why? Frank Grunthaner
• Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Dec 2002 to 29 Dec 2002 - Special issue (#2002-1486)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 05:57:07 EST
  In a message dated 12/29/2002 2:57:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > I'm looking for a...
• Re: Westfalia font
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 16:47:32 -0700
  ...http://specials.msn.com/msn/security.asp
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:33:10 -0500
  ...Any special little bender tools to get > the turns "just right"?
• Re: transmission rebuild
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:34:47 -0500
  ...a rebuilder may not neccessarily do without asking? Is replacing 4th gear still an issue (popping out when worn)? special synch rings? anything special? > > > > > >
• '57 Kombi(realone)FS~cheap
  Historical mailing list - rusty vanbondo
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 12:01:48 -0700 (MST)
  ...the this price you have to mention the "Rusty VanBondo Special" or "Internet Special" $800.00 FOB Houston, TX Seller is planning advertising locally...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 18:53:40 -0600
  ...I know it takes a special tool to deal with these. I >> would simply cut them off but I'm pretty weak from all...
• Vanaogon repair in NY?
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 15:12:33 -0400
  ...Ye Old Volks Haus, Mount Vernon ("Specializing in repairs on Volkswagen and most foreign cars") - Immediately said they were notorious for cylinder head leaks...
• Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:50:22 -0400
  ...Subaru - need special carrier bars - need special adaptor plate - reliable and powerful - can be expensive due to custom parts 5. VW 4 cylinder in...
• Re: Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - eEric Ley
  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 08:42:47 -0500
  ...do it but you might prefer taking it to someone that specializes in front end work and alignment. As it should have an alignment...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 28 Apr 2016 15:20:47 -0600
  ...BusDepot lists it as a special order for $1.79. I don't know if they really can get it. The ETKA diagram shows...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On Documentation
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 20:08:47 -0800
  ...http://www.smartdraw.com/specials/electrical.asp Stuart -----Original Message----- (snip) . . . .I have often thought about creating a complete wiring schematic just for Olly...
• Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - tina canny
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 10:57:38 -0800
  ...any tire and wheel place do this? Or should I take it the guy who is a specialist do the wrk? Thanks in advance
• Re: Anyone out there?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Aug 1994 20:07:35 -0800
  ...all day. >Do I smell? Yes. -- Bob Kenyon | "Pilots take no special joy Beautiful Downtown San Jose, CA | in walking. Pilots like rrk@rahul...
• Re: Special Screwdriver Source
  Historical mailing list
  21 Aug 96 10:05:08 PDT
  I just called Sears, the details: Name - Screw Starter Stock Number - 41024 (division 9 hardware) - Jeff '80 Westi, '67 Sqbk, '64 Ford Crewcab, '87...
• Caravan exhibition Dusseldorf, URL
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 11:12:45 -0700
  ...de/CARAVAN97 Find the last offers and new links to manufacturers. Specially follow to dehler-mobile to find their EV-camping conversion. Helmut '80...
• Re: Vanagon Digest - 9 Apr 1998 to 10 Apr 1998 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Ralle
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 10:20:53 +0100
  Hi volks, i read something about the CD of the archive, great idea! I will buy one or two if it is ready, please...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Mar 1999 to 14 Mar 1999 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Jason & Laura Cornfeld
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 18:38:11 -0700
  Hey anyone have a 2.1 Longblock that will let me make payments?? I have a good job.. just no savings as of yet...
• Re: Twelve, Six and a verdict on Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Kari Williams
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 18:37:10 EST
  ...You've always had a knack for stirring up the natives. >> i'm a special education teacher! it's in my BLOOD!!!! ~kari
• black handles repainted
  Historical mailing list - roch roch
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 20:53:17 PDT
  ...Rather than spray paint, is there any kind of special paint to brush on these handles? thanks ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from...
• Alignment
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 00:41:00 PDT
  Can you trust your basic tire shop to give your vanagon a good alignment? Is it a special kind of alignment at all? _________________________________________________________________________ Get...
• RV: water in exhaust after fresh heads installed
  Historical mailing list - Erick Faith Jimenez
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 13:19:56 -0600
  ...pressure flushed/cleaned in a specialized shop. And try again. Erick Faith '90 westy "ELKE" Imua Camper Company [mailto:res0jfr1@VERIZON.NET] Wednesday, 03...