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  • Re: Slider Extension-Really large tires and related expenses!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 7 Mar 2013 11:49:13 -0800
    that's sort of what I was thinking.. usually on a syncro with really big tires the springs are taller than stock. On 3...
  • Refrigerator lighting--Vitrifrigo C51 for sale
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Thu, 1 Sep 2011 10:19:39 -0800
    ...I have a custom grey plastic laminate for the front, as well as a full extension drawer that I will include that goes above...
  • Re: [NVC] Toyota camper
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:44:32 -0700
    ...c-cars-vehicles-RVs-campers-trailers-travel-trailers-campers-Toyota-camper-van-slider-extension-4WD-diesel-27-MPG-W0QQAdIdZ271575687 >> >> Tom >> > > > > -- > http://www.dougalcock.com
  • Re: tents
    Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
    Tue, 18 Jul 1995 20:58:46 -0400 (EDT)
    ...The question is > - what good is it? > It's only an extension, approx 4-5 feet long and, of course, the width of > the...
  • Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft
    Historical mailing list - Stuart
    Thu, 25 Nov 1999 12:42:08 -0800
    ...Just don't bung up the splines, use a large drift or 3/8" socket extension and tap the shaft through. Catch it (helper...
  • speakers made easy
    Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
    Sun, 22 Feb 2004 21:15:00 -0500
    I added speakers to the westy....once I figured it out , no handle hitting speakers, no handle extensions. I used Pioneer speakers front and...
  • Re: drilling out axle bolts
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 2 Dec 2003 00:44:10 EST
    ...reach into that space inside the trailing arm? --- Or a drill extension. is it possible to do this drilling without damaging the cv's...
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Sun, 11 Dec 2005 22:09:47 EST
    Good plan. Is there a website with a picture of these flares or arch covers installed on a Vanagon? And what's the difference...
  • Re: Starter Bolts 91 Automatic
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Sat, 21 Apr 2007 16:17:56 -0700
    ...Use an 8mm socket and a long extension and hold it from the far side of the starter. Make sure the neg. terminal of...
  • Re: Fw: Re: Removing interior heat (was window tint physics)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Sun, 9 Mar 2003 19:21:03 -0800
    I have one of these lock extensions but haven't used it yet.. you have to reinstall it each time you use it... I...
  • Re: Window Crank Door Speaker Handle "FIX"?
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:25:59 -0500
    ...to hide the full extension. > > > > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van_1356962481370/page_1664_176/window_crank_extension_pair.html > > > >-- >Neil n > >65...
  • Re: Extra Gas
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Feb 1997 15:10:14 +0200
    ...But I can't use them because of the extension to the rear. This hits my exhaust system. What kind of details you like...
  • Re: wierd EV sighting (well, wierd here in the US)
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Fri, 24 Oct 1997 08:46:27 +0300
    ...rear doors but had a very well >integrated looking high roof extension. The double >rear doors were also extra tall and extended up to...
  • Aux Battery Idea
    Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
    Thu, 1 Jul 1999 18:41:34 -0400
    ...From the terminals on the relay beneath the drivers seat run extensions out of the compartment. 2. Obtain a boat battery box and whatever...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Jan 2000
    Historical mailing list - Todd Crosland
    Thu, 6 Jan 2000 22:17:29 -0700
    ...Thule also sells an extension to carry 4 bikes, as well as attachments to carry skis etc.. Todd Crosland
  • Re: Living in a van
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 23 May 2002 19:13:27 EDT
    ...That was the extension cord in my F-15 starter powered electric Juanagon. I believe Miller is mobile again thanks to Boston Bob IIRC...
  • Re: Inverter advice needed
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 27 Jan 2004 12:00:24 -0500
    On Tue, 27 Jan 2004, Jeff Kennedy wrote: > For the record, instead of hacking the stock > wiring, I ran a short extension with a...
  • Re: torquing axle nuts
    Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
    Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:39:45 -0500
    ...Sorry, I'm sure there is a formula about length of extension, leverage, etc. But I don't know it. So in the case...
  • Re: oil pressure problems,still
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:44:15 -0400
    I have purchased an M-10 X 1.0 to 1/8 NPT 27 adapter for installing my oil pressure gauge extension hose which...
  • Re: Paint the plastic bumper extensions?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:04:22 -0800
    I used Fusion also, several years ago (matte black) and I'm pleased with how well it's holding up. Looks fine. -- Mike "Rocket...
  • Re: Slider Extension-Really large tires and related expenses!
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 8 Mar 2013 08:46:35 -0800
    Here is the fix: http://www.subarugears.com/ Unfortunately 2WD only, I guess you can't reverse the rear output shaft. Something to work...
  • Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:20:02 -0500
    ...They're convenient for the manufacturer and nobody else (except for the folks who make foot-long extension cords to plug them in to...
  • Headlight upgrade issue
    Historical mailing list - John Jensen
    Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:54:04 -0400
    ...A) Screw those ground wires into the chassis, or B) use a sort of piggyback extension to create extra places on the grounding star...
  • Re: rear heater, was 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:32:11 -0500
    ...that some vanagon owners don't know > about. > the oil filler extension is one. > rear heater valve is another. Well, I know about the...
  • Re: New A/C for Vanagons Available in Mexico?
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Tue, 22 Feb 2000 13:18:09 -0500
    ...put it right in the driver's window and run an extension cord or hang a generator off the bumper. Visibility is a bit...
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Mon, 12 Dec 2005 10:38:17 -0500
    Chris we'll see where this goes. It may be possible that John may be able to modify the syncro 16 arches so they...
  • OE Vanagon Diesel engine mounting hardware on eBay
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 2 May 2006 20:31:01 -0700
    ...Post 1982 Engine Mounting Bars - item # 8062323000 Oil Filler Tube, extension and cap - item # 8062324681 Passenger side metal mount - item # 8062325332 David Marshall Fast...
  • Re: Pass front seat bed or other 3rd bed ideas?
    Historical mailing list - Adam Butler
    Thu, 2 Apr 2015 22:54:18 -0500
    ...thinking a small extension in the front could make it a bed. (Or >> swirvel the seat and make an extension towards the rear) >> >> Something...
  • Re: REQ: "Idiot's Guide to Changing Spark Plugs"
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Thu, 30 Aug 2001 03:04:40 -0500
    ...once the connector is > off, it's hard to see down there. > put the extension into the socket, then the extension onto the ratchet...
  • Re: Rough Living In a Westy
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
    Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:39:29 -0800
    ...The campsite operator took pity on us and loaned us an extension and heater. Make it quite cozy.
  • Re: Hella Light Source
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:44:43 -0800
    ...This is the fog lamp used in the Pzwo lower grill extensions. I have never been able to find a substitute for this lamp...
  • Paulchen accessories wanted
    Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
    Thu, 8 Feb 2001 00:58:03 -0700
    ...Anybody have these for sale or know where I could get them? 1 Base rack extension with support brackets 2 telescoping rails 2 load...
  • berg short shift kit for sale
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
    Thu, 26 Apr 2001 08:51:45 -0500
    ...SALE!! Say $15+shipping? Any takers? I didn't get the extension, it must be nice from what I hear, I just got the...
  • Re: GL to Carat Conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 26 Jun 2002 20:45:38 EDT
    ...cut it off?>> Just bend it back. << 2) is there an extension for the bench seat mounting post on the driver's side? >> The...
  • Re: saturday stumper: why do Canadian westys have the elec.outlet down low?
    Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
    Sun, 23 Mar 2003 17:30:59 -0500
    ...We > > bought a US electrical plug, cut the "Canadian cord" and rewired it to > > accept a "US extension cord".... > > Are Canadian electrical outlets different...
  • Re: Adding windshield fluid? Where?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 24 Dec 2005 16:13:17 -0500
    ...Oil filler extension... > John, quit rubbing it in. I drove a Vanagon for over ten years before I > found out about the oil filler...
  • Re: Internal 115V power
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 27 Dec 2007 02:46:42 -0600
    ...That should make breakaway > easy.But I just might install a red "Power On" light just to alert me > that the extension cord is...
  • Re: 1981 Rialta-Welcome Me Back
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 4 Mar 2015 22:46:27 -0500
    ...A Rialta, has a full, extension, up top. Not the half, and front bars for the sleeper, roof. Take a look into my Twitter...
  • Re: Puzzling water drip
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:06:17 -0400
    ...My 15 amp extension cord plugs into the adapter and the adapter plugs into the campground's service box. They cost less than $6...
  • Re: oil filler tube top nut
    Historical mailing list - Owen
    Wed, 19 Nov 2003 00:29:10 -0600
    ...Use an articulated or maybe better described as a U joint fitting for your 3/8 drive and a short extension. This worked fine...
  • Re: What Goes Where
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 6 Jan 2013 09:23:51 -0700
    ...parts/tools/lubricants are under the bench seat with the chains, extension cord, jack, breaker bar/6pt socket, ax, saw, shovel, umbrellas, front curtains...
  • Westfalia features!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 25 Nov 1996 11:33:09 +1000
    We had a thread a while ago about several people not knowing about the oil filler extension tube on the Vanagon. While camping at...
  • Starter removal
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Sun, 23 Jul 2000 21:19:20 -0400
    ...I have tried the extension rods from my socket set, but they put the ratchet in an almost unworkable position. I have checked archives...
  • Re: Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Sun, 13 Oct 2002 14:46:29 -0400
    ...how large are the sliding door extensions you can get to clear larger rear tires? Would these work? Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Sun...
  • Re: Friday Navigation Quiz
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 25 Jul 2003 13:23:10 -0400
    ...I-895 (Harbor Tunnel in Baltimore), I-295 (In DC) I-795 (Northwest Extension in Baltimore) and I_695 (Baltimore Beltway) I'm sure...
  • Re: Solar Panel config?
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:54:05 -0700
    ...connected to a Solar Boost 2000E > solar controller via 6-gauge "extension cords" which I made from some > nice wire I got at West...
  • Re: [subaruvanagon] Musing About Recent Trip - Too Long
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:38:42 -0500
    ...For taller persons I can see having a shifter extension. However, if the shifter is extended, the "throw" in increased. The short-shift kit...
  • Re: What's that?
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:27:02 -0400
    ...With the addition of a top extension, today’s Class B Motorhome has adequate head room and storage facilities. Frankly... I think we are...
  • RE: Westfalia features!
    Historical mailing list
    27 Nov 96 09:13:59 PST
    ...Already told tale of someone filling crankcase with fuel though oil filler tube. - Jeff > > filler extension tube on the Vanagon. While camping at Yosemite...
  • My parts and accessories wish list
    Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
    Mon, 29 Jun 1998 10:53:16 EDT
    ...Did Westfalia ever make the snap-in-the-rear-door bed extension for the T3 Westfalia? 5. Any good ideas for stone protection for...
  • Re: Short shift kit
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Thu, 12 Mar 1998 13:44:07 -0700
    ...Gene Berg recommends both the short shift kit and a shift extension be installed at the same time. The net result are throws about...
  • List Sticker Contest Extended Deadline
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
    Wed, 1 Mar 2000 23:36:36 -0800
    ...I received three requests to extend the date, none to not, so I am giving a ONE WEEK EXTENSION for image submittal. I re...
  • Re: After market Window Winders ??
    Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
    Mon, 10 Oct 2005 12:56:33 -0600
    ...If you can spare the $40+ the extensions sound like a more refined solution. :) -bret JordanVw@aol.com wrote: >> For a quick and dirty...
  • Re: crazy Terry going on the allignment rack
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 15 Sep 2006 20:48:53 -0700
    ...crazy Terry going on the allignment rack > > i just odered a jack extension from CT (Crazy Terry aka Terry Kay aka > ricky ricardo LOL...
  • Re: rear air scoops on eBay
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
    Wed, 4 Jun 2008 14:17:18 -0400
    ...Most folks would never notice the extensions. Jonathan Poole '83 ac westy
  • Re: Filler spouts for large-mouth bottles of oil, windshield washer and antifreeze jugs
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Fri, 10 Jan 2003 12:50:57 -0600
    I've had pretty good luck extending the extension spout and grasping the end of the filler neck(oil, that is) and using the...
  • Re: The most butch vanagon I've ever seen
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Mon, 3 Feb 2014 22:17:31 -0800
    ...to visualize. >> >> if using a trailing arm mount .. >> is it an extension of the forward stock-like trailing arm ? Can't imagine that. >> if...
  • Re: solar panels
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Thu, 9 Apr 2009 13:16:24 -0500
    ...I know that I bring a 50 foot > extension > cord to put mine a little ways away from the van. Then I hardly > notice...
  • Re: Pull out oil filler
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Thu, 9 Nov 2000 13:03:32 -0800
    ...Pull out oil filler > > > Am I the only one who didn't know that there's a nifty slide out extension > > inside the oil...
  • heads up...seam rust on vanagons w/ fiberglass bodykit
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 20 Jun 2004 13:40:04 EDT
    ...NE, its a good idea to take a 10mm socket and extension and unbolt the drivers side piece (it hinges up) and take a...