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• Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 12 May 2004 18:15:31 GMT
  ...Diesel cars have improved considerably over the last ten years, but exhaust emission control technology in petrol-driven cars has developed faster. This is...
• Re: What Makes a Carat a Carat ??
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 01:26:01 -0800
  On 3/25/06, Sam P <samhp@yahoo.com> wrote: > I have been reading with interest the discussion of the " Carat/GL " offered for...
• Re: Friday post: Why are new vehicles connected to the Net?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:46:46 -0700
  There is a good comment on this in Wikipedia that I agree with: "In-car Internet is an increasingly popular feature in cars, and...
• Re: The case of the missing brake fluid.
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 8:56:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...dcarment@ccs.carleton.ca (David Carment) > OK so if the fluid isn't leaking out the front master and the car hasn't > moved...
• NVC No spoiler, but how bout a roof rack w/ bike carrier?
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 17:03:54 -0700
  Sorry, I can't help you with the spoiler, but do you know anyone who might want a full roof rack and bike carrier...
• Re: Top 10 gay cars (F)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 14:46:53 +0000
  gay cars have raindows.. ask benny ;) doh! Joe > -----Original Message----- > From: Tim Demarest [mailto:tim.demarest@POBOX.COM] > Sent: Friday, June 13, 2003 01...
• Re: no VW sports cars?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 28 May 2004 21:42:04 -0400
  The neatest variation on the "914 theme" was the 916/8 which was built for Ferry Porsche as his personal car. This "914" variant...
• Re: deal or no deal
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 10:41:50 -0700
  ...http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/466857850.html http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/car/465311538.html http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/460989072.html...
• Re: VW credit card
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 18:58:03 +0000
  ...VW credit card > > Got a call over the weekend from MBNA and accepted a credit card that > builds > > toward a $3,500 potential rebate...
• Re: carpeting advise
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 00:09:17 -0400
  ...I really wish someone made > carpeting as good as the carpet in my Jaguar that I could install > into my Vanagon. Now that's...
• Re: Green Vanagons Was: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:27:51 -0700
  ...I carry musical > instruments.... > > > sometimes a *TUBA*.... to work) > > > > > > > > > What? you can't carry that on your back while > riding a bike? > > > > > > ;] > > > > -- > > mordo > > 1990...
• Re: Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Sun, 30 May 2010 16:19:09 -0700
  ...And there is endless free cardboard laying around. but then....hey ....this cardboard is perfect ...what if I just coated it with say ....fiberglass...
• Re: Dual Webbers on a 2.1 water cooler
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 16:18:53 -0700
  On my 2.1 L, 91 syncro westy, I recently changed from a gerry rigged bug manifold and a bug Solex carb to the...
• Re: Buying a new VW - anyone have salesperson advice?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:15:06 -0700
  I hear you on the used car bit.� We are also looking at a few user 2005 Passat TDIs - but these all have between...
• Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 17:19:06 -0600
  Mathew, It may not have relevance to your carb situation, but I have found a magnetically charged Phillips screwdriver really helpful in retrieving the...
• Re: Vanagon carrying capacity impresses
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 13:29:40 -0800
  I have not carried great weight but in one trip of my Multivan I carried a loveseat in the passenger area (jumpseats were taken...
• Engine question just curious
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 24 Oct 2017 20:13:09 -0400
  ...So, anyone know why the water boxer in the Vanagon and not the same engine as other VW cars? Or do other VW cars...
• Cartalk's VW puzzler
  Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
  Wed, 06 Nov 1996 13:39:33 -0800
  ...What was the repair? Why did the car catch fire?" (You can e-mail an answer to them at puzzler@cartalk.com if you...
• Re: Solex\Pierburg 2E3 carburettors
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Oct 1996 08:46:21 -0800
  At 09:25 PM 10/18/96 -0500, jnicholls@lucent.com wrote: >I need some information about the Solex/Pierburg 2E3 carburettors >as fitted...
• Re: Taking out middle row in 7 seater
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Feb 1997 16:04:26 -0500 (EST)
  ...I had >to cut a line in the carpet from the seat to the sliding door - is this >usual? > > Aaaarrrrgghhh!!!!! DUH!!! well, I guess...
• RE:consumer reports
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 May 1997 08:31:17 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The car's that usually get the high ratings by CR are those car's which are very "appliance-like"...hardly the type of...
• Re: Update to power steering rack replacement- Surfacing shaft suggestions
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:33:40 -0700
  ...It is rebuilt by Cardone and the C in Cardone stands for > > Crap!!! On there site > > http://www.cardone.com/English/Club/Products/Steering...
• Aluminum Car Trailer for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 10:25:17 EST
  ...I am selling my aluminum car carrier trailer. It weighs 900lbs and will carry 3300lbs. Double axle with surge brakes on both axles. Has...
• Re: 16x7" VW Vanagon Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 19:56:41 -0800
  If you look carefully at the lug holes, you'll notice that one set of 4 is set in a slightly larger "circle" if...
• Anyone with Carfax?
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Sat, 9 Apr 2005 04:58:34 -0700
  Could anyone with CARFAX run WDBCB20A7DB041049 for me? Thanks. Jean-Woo ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Wallace" <jwallace@MSAD43.ORG> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: carpeting advise
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 23:45:59 -0400
  Outside of used Vanagons, no one makes a custom molded carpet for the Vanagon. Though you can put in a request (as I have...
• Anyone have opinions and photos of replacement carpets?
  Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:44:40 -0700
  I'm considering replacing the front carpet in my Vanagon. I was wondering if anyone who has done this has opinions about the quality...
• Re: Another losing Contest Entry
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Nov 94 21:37:21 EST
  This Guy Is Finished! Thankful Group Interrupted Finally! That's Grodie Isn't Frank? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario...
• Westy Carpet;
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 17 Apr 2004 13:05:57 EDT
  I hope it's OK to do a WTB post on the list? I'm looking for an OEM rubber backed, brown Westy Carpet...
• Carfax anyone? nVc
  Historical mailing list - Dan Wohlers
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 17:50:12 -0700
  Wondering if someone could run a Carfax check on a car I am looking to buy. Email me off list. Thanks, Dan djwohls@yahoo...
• wanted: carat/wolfsburg rear sofabed..in crappy shape (i need seatbottom frame)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 05:23:58 EST
  i need the rear seatbottom frame from a '87-91 carat or wolfsburg... anyone got a crappy or ripped, shredded, burned up whatever rear...
• ANYONE HAVE CARFAX?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Noll
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 18:56:23 EST
  ANYONE HAVE CARFAX?
• Re: Eurovans future (now-vw does not make sportscars)
  Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 10:43:54 -0700
  ...Also, ALL front drive cars are understeering pigs to some degree, think about it, (hint-weight transfer). The Euro cars and US cars are...
• VW Hail and Farewell
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 01:39:04 -0500
  > For those of you who COULD care less... > I need to adjust/update what I call my full V-List signature... as follows: Thanks...
• Re: Cargo area cover
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 18 May 2010 08:27:53 -0500
  ...Or in some cars, you can still get to the cargo area with it > closed. > They keep your stuff from flying around and from...
• Re: Vanagon Westy insulated?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 95 21:46:54 EDT
  ...dcarment@ccs.carleton.ca > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6 voice - (613) 788-2600-6662 fax - (613) 788...
• Re: Cargo Floor Liner
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 14:53:31 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Does anybody? >> Hey, what are the cargo floor dimensions of the Vanagon? Wolfsburg West is repro-ing the black rubber cargo floor mats for...
• Valvoline MaxLife Challenge - Not SPAM
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 17:19:54 -0500
  ...Valvoline MaxLife wants to know how much you love your car! If your car's odometer reads more than 75,000 miles, then enter...
• Re: Van Break in
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 12:15:44 -0400
  "Locks only keep honest people out. " Honest people don't try to get into any car, locked or unlocked, that isn't theirs. Unlocked...
• AW: What's a "carat"?
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 22:58:52 +0200
  Hi, it was easier :) See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carat_%28mass%29 Regards Christoph 1985 Caravelle GL syncro Germany -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- Von...
• Re: car survey (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 08 Nov 94 09:03:05 CST
  ...For example for question number one, ">1995" > 1) What model year is the car: (eg: 1993) >1988 > 2) Which of the following includes the...
• Re: CL ad: 1896 Camper. 1.9 WBX w/Carburetor?
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:43:34 -0700
  In Europe they had carbs. Z ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011...
• Re: Audi G60 Caliper Carriers, source?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 06:06:21 -0700
  ...Any suggestions would be well appreciated. > Rockauto only offers an exchange, Carpart.com doesn't have a listing, and > FLAPS won't sell them...
• Got me a T1 Type 2
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 03 May 1994 13:10:03 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Besides having the dual cargo doors, this one still has the cardboard/glass divider between the cab and the cargo area. Now all I...
• Re: What's the biggest box you carried in a VW
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  17 Sep 96 00:47:19 EDT
  I once carried a 10' piece of countertop home from Building's Screwed in my '72 Westy, all doors closed. Also an extra large...
• Re: Floormats and carpet
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:31:06 -0800
  ...This also got me thinking about putting a removable carpet over my camping area carpet. Suggestions welcome.
• Re: secret stash uncovered
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 12:43:10 +1200
  >1) peel back carpet in front of the drivers seat and remove the wires from >the front of the box ( connects to relay under...
• Re: Roof Rack Options
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 14:03:28 -0600
  ...My carrier simulates having "bar type" roof racks mounted on the back door of your van. You can carry up to four bikes, or...
• Re: Be careful what you buy on eBay, or did we get lucky?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 14:03:11 -0600
  ...Be careful what you buy on eBay, or did we get lucky? > > > >To: >, vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >From: Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@ipa.net> > >Subject...
• Exploding battery
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:47:06 -0700
  Once I had a battery exploded in it's compartment as I wanted to start the car. Must have had one of the cables...
• Re: Need a Carb Id, please
  Historical mailing list - Richard Kurtz
  Sun, 10 Mar 1996 23:02:35 -0600
  Marlin Bates, IV wrote: > > My '68 Bus has a Solex 30/31 PICT Carburetor. Can some one identify the > year on this? How possible...
• Re: Lowering vanagon springs - just use Carat/Wolfsburg springs..
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 14:41:26 EDT
  ...i have some stock "lowered" springs on a carat and wolfsburg i am parting out but dont currently have the means to remove them...
• that syncro alert
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 07:55:37 -0800
  ...the car is in pennsylvania. hence my push towards those of you local to the car. finally, the carfax report doesn't list anything...
• Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 20 Aug 2013 22:10:38 -0700
  I'll take a poke at this one....I just revived a couple of carburetor motorcycles after a long storage period and I have...
• More (early) Friday Funnies....
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 08:24:17 -0500
  Enjoy...this came from Car Talk.... "Car and Candy" An eight-year-old boy is walking down the road one day when a car...
• New carpets and curtains anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 11 May 2015 17:06:15 -0700
  ...Anyone have experience with the Go Westy (or other) carpet and curtain kits? I'm also going to get a bid from an upholstery...
• Re: Another Heating system Q.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 22:16:06 EDT
  I have heard that something called water wetter also helps to reduce coolant temps.....DC -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton University Ottawa...
• Carb. problems - Help
  Historical mailing list
  24 Nov 94 24:42
  ...Does anyone knoe the difference (and what cars/vans they were fitted to) between the Solex 30 Pict-1 and Solex 30 Pict-2...
• Re: Lunch with Bentley
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 19:19:56 EST
  ...DC -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6 voice - (613) 788-2600-6662 fax - (613) 788-2889 Email address...
• Re: Vote southern Ontario!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 17:11:48 EST
  ...DC -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6 voice - (613) 788-2600-6662 fax - (613) 788-2889 Email address...