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• Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 7 May 2012 06:04:58 -0400
  ...this > is a bit messy. > > I imagine that someone should make a quick disconnect that has some solder > inside the sleeve where you insert...
• Re: Vendor discount - Now 5% or 10%
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sat, 29 Mar 2014 16:22:41 -0500
  ...The discount comes > right off your current order, without requiring an additional order later > like "rewards points" do. The Bus Depot got its start...
• Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 17:15:07 -0700
  ...This issue has been under discussion here since the 25th of last month, and not just restricted to Fridays. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott...
• O2 Sensor discovery
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 18:55:02 -0500
  ...One thing i did discover: i had the shop guys replace my Temp II sensor while the van was up on the lift for...
• Re: Parts availability in Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:54:29 -0700
  ...Acapulco) with a broken front >disc brake (1990), the bearing exploded and fissured the int�rior of the >disc, i feel bad because i...
• Re: Last gasp: low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:15:26 -0700
  I never had inspectors disconnect the idle stab unit back when the van had a 1.9. Thinking about it, I haven't had...
• RE: Hoo Boy! ('90 Transplant: Corrado Torque Data)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 29 May 1996 11:49:35 -0400
  There is a nice discussion of rechipping the G60 engine at http://www.thepoint.net/~bwhite/corrado/faq/G60_Power_Upgrades.html Bottom line...
• engine swap
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 14:52:58 -0800 (PST)
  ...any opinions ??? and do i disconnect it right at the tranny or where ??? gregor, 73 westy "FESTUS"
• Re: Battery cables
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 20:38:23 -0700
  At 06:49 PM 8/1/98 -0500, Marvin Westenburg wrote: >And you're right--a >discharged house battery would discharge the vehicle battery...
• Re: [wetwesties] New National Park Pass
  Historical mailing list - HMF STOERMER
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 00:00:58 -0700
  ...Also provides for discounted campground fees at most locations. Washington State Parks has a discount fee program for the disabled as well, but I...
• Re: Deep cycle battery - 85 Home Made Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 11:26:57 -0700
  ...I used it to disconnect the main from the auxiliary battery when the motor isn't running thereby allowing the auxiliary battery to run...
• Re: front disc brakes, a tool list requested
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 9 Nov 2003 12:52:52 -0600
  ...of all the > tools I'll need to change the front disc brakes... > > I've done it before with a friend who knew more...
• Westy fridge fan, How Important Is It?
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 20:56:15 -0400
  While on the subject of fridge fans, I disconnected my fan last summer due to excessive noise. Recently purchased a 120mm computer fan to...
• Re: Low-voltage alarm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:00:48 -0400
  ...It's a good place to stay above: "Occasional dips into [this >range] are not harmful, but continual discharges to those levels will >shorten...
• Re: Whoopeee! New list split suggestion
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 12:02:50 -0800
  ...NO VANAGON CONTENT, no > discussions of repairs, no discussions of outings, or adventures, and > please, no comments about preventative maintenance. Further, please, no > lawyers...
• Re: Camping Battery
  Historical mailing list - olmcons
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 19:16:14 -0400
  ...The inrush into a discharged deep discharge (try saying that three times fast) battery is not very high. I use an isolation switch to...
• Re: SA van
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Tue, 12 May 2009 08:14:47 +0200
  ...If you cannot access the disclaimer, please obtain a copy thereof from us by sending an email to: disclaimer@investec.co.za
• Re: Rich Running....Vanagon Syndrome? HELP!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Jan 2016 17:22:03 -0500
  ...Drove home and then disconnected the wires >to the O2 sensor. Took the van for a drive. Ran like a champ for >about 5...
• Re: While Discussing Gas Prices repeated
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 19 May 2012 16:37:45 -0700
  ...usually referred to as the "Labor Theory of Economics", was discredited and dropped from any serious economic discussion by about the mid 1800's.
• Re: camper closet removal? Weekenders cheaper?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 18:30:06 -0500
  ...The exhaust pipe on my vehicle gets discolored, too. Should I buy a new one? ---- Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > on the other...
• VW discontinued 1.9 oil filters?
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:38:51 -0400
  Went to local dealer today for an oil filter 070115561 for my 85 westy and was told VW has discontinued this filter. The parts...
• Re: Go Westy discount code
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 12:33:22 -0400
  ...Often our everyday 5% discount beats their periodic 10% one, and you don't have to wait. - Ron Salmon � The Bus Depot, Inc. � www...
• Re: Hankook I-Pike Winter
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 29 May 2011 21:38:01 -0600
  On May 29, 2011, at 8:33 PM, Jamie Auch wrote: > Excuse me if this has been discussed in the past, but the website...
• What oil to use?
  Historical mailing list - Granola
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 04:56:02 -0500
  I know I'm asking something that is often discussed, but I'm new to the list and haven't been in on the...
• Re: Is this guy on the level? Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 10:19:16 EDT
  ...Use some discretion in > the future. Hey man, it wasn't me who got your daughter... oops.. wrong discussion. Nevermind. Happy Friday. BenT
• Re: Awnings - NEW Vanagon Awning!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 11 May 2004 23:19:47 -0400
  > What are the dimensions of this awning...what discount code > do we use for being a member of the mail list...Thanks....Chuck... The...
• Re: Non-Family Hauler
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 11:43:39 -0400
  I am glad that we are having this discussion/recollection at this time. My wife and I just found out that we are going...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 08:00:26 +0000
  Forgive my usual ignorance but I dont have both sets of parts, stock and SA caliper/discs staring me in the face. If it...
• Re: The Truth About Timing Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 20:15:47 -0400
  ...I disconnected the idle stabilizer and adjusted the idle > speed to spec (it dropped significantly and the timing variation stopped > when I disconnected the...
• Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 15:40:01 -0700
  ...So I decided to take the Vanagon, and to disconnect the wire to the dash O2 meter, just in case the van's weird...
• Another Two Battery Set-up
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 13:26:07 -0400
  ...The thinking was to disconnect this battery once at the campsite and save it for the trip home. Everything would run off of the...
• Re: Van Theft Advisory-Perp: Ken Morgan, AKA Jake Lake
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:21:14 -0800
  ...Hello Everyone, A Mod closed this discussion last night at 7:51pm. Perhaps you didn't notice because the MOD tag on the subjectline...
• Hankook RA08 195R14 tires for sale with warranty mounted and balanced on wheels
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 11:16:57 -0400
  ...List discount price is $200. -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
• Re: Rapid Idle when Warm / Throttle idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 13:16:24 -0700
  ...A warm engine should idle at the 880 RPM with the idle air motor disconnected. Even though the system is always active, the base...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Info
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 20:04:25 -0500
  ...2.5 bar (35 or 36psi) with vac hose disconnected. When I ran my tests the first time I had 32psi with the vac...
• Re: Electrical discharging a capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 17:49:33 -0400
  Hello, still interested in the instructions? Yur very brave.I hope your not discharging a capaciter that is bigger than you. If your discharging...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Taeke
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:22:14 -0400
  ...And in rate of self discharge. Since it costs money and time to put amps back in the battery and they are rated for...
• Re: Alternators and batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:40:55 -0400
  ...The discharge ratings are for 10 hours, not 5. The discharge voltage is 10.2, not 10.5 volts, etc. And what is the...
• Re: Ordering Parts Online
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:41:17 -0700
  ...A great discussion on the topic of getting parts to keep our cherished Vanagons running. No real flames in the thread but just good...
• Re: Bus Depot Order Status Update
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:46:53 -0500
  ...Bryan, You forgot to put "LIST H4 DEAL" in the comments section when ordering, which was necessary in order to get the additional discount...
• Alternator Bearings (90 Amp)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 18:34:32 -0500
  ...VW wants $285 (before 15% discount) for one and FLAPS wants $149 (before 10% discount). I had just replaced the brush/regulator in this...
• Re: Disconnect 12V System?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 21:08:27 -0400
  At 20:29 4/10/2000, frank & susan malinowski wrote: >Is there an easy way to disconnect the 12V connection to the refrigerator There...
• Re: Propane Heating - Cheap Coleman Alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 22:34:44 EDT
  In a message dated 9/9/01 7:14:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time, sfsoulsurfer@MINDSPRING.COM writes: << Have folks discussed the Coleman 'Black...
• Silver Disc Wheel Covers For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 18:04:52 -0700
  Hello everyone! I have 3 Silver Disc style Vanagon wheel covers for sale. Two are in great condition the other has an inch notch...
• AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Thu, 12 May 2005 12:42:53 -0500
  My '85 Vanny has always had the AC Compressor disconnected. The PO told me he disconnected it to rermove the engine and replace the...
• Re: Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors and fuel rail)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 20:49:05 -0700
  ...Get a dremel tool and a stack > of cutting discs. Make sure the line is empty of fuel, the sparks from > the cutting discs...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:46:01 +0200
  ...If you cannot access the disclaimer, please obtain a copy thereof from us by sending an email to: disclaimer@investec.co.za -- Jake 1984...
• Re: Discount Code
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 23 Oct 2013 16:21:03 -0500
  ...The discount for both is 5%, I know BDs is for orders over $50 but I do not remember if there is a minimum...
• Assistance needed
  Historical mailing list - HARRY OBER
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 11:17:27 -0700
  ...While getting familiar with it the other day I discovered that the wiper speed control module that plugs in in the fuse box was...
• Re: Wonder if this device will plug into a diesel Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 16:36:10 -0400
  ...Depending on results, discounts will range from 5% to 25%. > > > - Gnarlie > "In Minnesota, where the highway speed limit is 70 mph, drivers who go...
• Re: temp II sensor (syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 14:15:53 -0400
  Re- check O2 again, by disconnecting at the plug. Run like this until it acts up. Removing the O2, makes ECU going to a...
• Re: Brake work pictures
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:54:50 -0700
  ...new pads, turned or replaced discs, new brake fluid . If only pads are installed on used discs.... if that works, fine, And it often...
• Re: Clutch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 11 May 2003 09:38:31 -0600
  ...If nothing, disconnect at the bottom of the clutch master and check fluid. If nothing disconnect the line from the fluid tank and see...
• FryDay a real FRY day
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:07:34 -0700
  Ok, so getting ready to take the camper in tomorrow for brake work I disconnect and remove the removable CB and HAM radio and...
• My FINAL Tire Comment... I promise!
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Sat, 24 Mar 2007 15:30:59 -0700
  ...I researched and priced out switching wheels to 15 or 16's, then decided to just take the Yokohama's back to discount and...
• Re: Fridge+Stove removal question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 05:59:45 -0000
  ...Then you can disconnect the gas lines in the cabinet as you go. If you want to pull the whole cabinet, you should still...
• Re: Spray Nozzles??
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 06:57:22 -0700
  ...ask the next > questions (I'm sure It may have been discussed): > > 1) is there a better spray nozzle for the vanagons? > 2) Is...
• Re: Cleavis pin HELP (and adventure of t
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 23:25:56, -0500
  ...original engine and clutch- I prophylactically replaced the clutch disc and cable, noting the disc still had mm of material before rivets and cable...
• Westy Sink Drain Question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 5 May 1998 11:19:08 -0400
  I've checked the archives but I could not find any discussion of the sink. If I missed it, could you please point me...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 20:53:48 -0700
  ...org/ provides the most comprehensive discussion of headighting I've ever seen, and beam patterns are thoroughly discussed in the FAQ. (Yes, this is...