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• VW Rialta's FS (2)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 00:19:22 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I've actually clocked one of these at nearly 80mph FWIW.... They are at: All Seasons RV Easton, Pa (610) 253-7700 chris
• Re: Automatic to manual conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 12:15:34 -0500
  ...was removing the old master cylinder and installing the manual one. fwiw, the halfshafts will need to be changed since the auto uses unequal...
• Metric fastener and fitting storehouse
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 11:54:18 -0400
  ...they get back to me on a more difficult metric fitting. FWIW i'm also checking to see if King Dick brand tools has...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 10:19:25 -0800
  ...9:24 AM, Ken Lewis wrote: > >> Found this on the internet, FWIW. >> >> " Distilled or deionized water is very aggressive Water "wants" to >> contain >> minerals...
• Re: No messages today
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 00:11:03 -0500
  FWIW, I received messages from gerry normally, throughout the day, via my regular mail account and Thunderbird. I also have a Gmail account that...
• Re: clutch linkage wear -photos
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 11:17:52 -0800
  ...its doing better because I lube it once in a while.... > FWIW Jake, I got that clevis pin from VM Autohaus in Burnaby. Possibly...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 18 May 2015 12:03:21 -0700
  ...super busy, those adjuster bar etc. details could be easily overlooked. FWIW, some pics showing how I did the hardware: https://picasaweb.google.com...
• Re: How to tighten vent wing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 9 Aug 2014 17:35:52 -0400
  ...90 only goes to 90 degrees. It's a big >difference. FWIW, '86 doesn't have A/C, '90 did. > >Has anyone modified a...
• Re: What is a Vanagon, according to The Samba?
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:50:33 +0000
  A Type 2 T3. FWIW, the whole "bus or not" argument is dumb, IMHO. The early European name for the Type 2 T3 was...
• Re: Rusted hydraulic clutch lines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:51:39 -0700
  FWIW, there was a post not long ago on thesamba regarding this. yes: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=452950&highlight...
• Re: Vanagon Bodily Fluids
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:56:39 -0700
  ...like that before a long trip without a proper shakedown period (FWIW). hehe Cya, Robert On Sep 30, 2010 1:14 PM, "Tom Buese...
• Re: Looking for Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:48:31 -0400
  ...not likely as the engine moves around on rubber engine mounts. > > fwiw .. > I have a pretty heavy duty trailer hitch for a vanagon for...
• Re: Auto tranny lost 3rd gear
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 06:49:48 -0500
  ...Any suggestions at this point? FWIW there is a guy on craigslist here who sells rebuilt trannys for $1k. Thanks, Rob becida@comcast.net...
• Synchro parts/body fs
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 17:57:39 EDT
  ...has a lot of parts on hand. I picked up a very nice middle seat to use in the Westy for $75. FWIW, Peter
• Re: 2 more questions to complete my 1.9l NA install, I hope
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 23:03:43 EDT
  ...his name and I th/ink you will find his post. FWIW I paid $275 for a German 82 radiator from my local FLAPS...
• Nostradamus (FWIW)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 10:09:26 EDT
  This may be of interest to some: Subject: Nostradamus,Addendum Here is the full Quatrain. "In the year of the new century and nine...
• Re: Bustdepot, wolf bras and so on
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 18:14:07 -0600
  ...the mind. Careful where and on whom you blow your nose. FWIW I have dealt with Bus(t) Depot for several years, they're...
• Re: Any diesel people out there?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 19:18:15 -0800
  ...be in the archives as much as yet another tire discussion... FWIW, there are two Diesel lists as well. <vwdiesel@vwfans.com> and <Audi...
• Re: westy roof cargo bag, might want to check out the one from GW's site.
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:45:57 -0400
  and FWIW GW also has thier Eurovan roof bag on sale/clearance for $59 http://tinyurl.com/b2aqb it's also plainly stated as...
• Re: Dash Noise - Buzzing
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:37:10 -0700
  ...bar. It shows each wire as Brown from there to switches. FWIW Robert, the buzzer you may be hearing is located on engine oil...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:50:49 -0700
  ...go up 11" or so, but it only moved 5-6". > > FWIW, I bled the line near the connection (via vent hole on hose...
• Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:52:09 -0700
  ...Or not. : / FWIW I've never broken a hand tool from HF. I have broken a couple of Craftsman wrenches. Cya, Robert
• Re: rear westy storage- was OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:37:00 -0700
  ...The hammer/chisel did get it loose and FWIW it was raining too. That's why I have a 6 point socket on a...
• Re: Speedometer Source - UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:01:18 -0500
  ...t work, I've got a few leads for other options. FWIW, it's cool to see my van "without" any miles on it...
• Rocky Mountain Motor Works update
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 09:44:47 -0600
  ...struck me a little odd that they'd shut down those departments. FWIW, I got my parts two days later, just as expected. Dworkin
• Re: DaimlerChrysler Bought Westfalia Stake?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Heron
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 07:58:04 -0500
  ...to compete with the domestically outfitted conversions such as winnie etc. FWIW westy has converted benz trucks in the past. >>> Stuart <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM...
• muffler strap alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 10:42:00 -0600
  ...is $7.95 and this is tons better than using hangers. FWIW. Also thanks to the list over the past few months, my 84...
• Re: Tyre Rotation
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 13:54:39 +1000
  ...tire? Anyone have their belts bust through >the tread lately? :-) Well,FWIW the tyres on my Waterboxer are Bridgestone G Grid 15x7 215 60...
• Re: Blown Torque Converter Seal....a common problem???
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 22:47:02 -0500
  ...one way clutch, etc), welded back together pressure tested and > balanced. FWIW, I am just about to drop the transmission on my '87 Westy...
• Re: 88 West Speedo cable problem after brake job
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 18:02:21 -0400
  ...of that cable, or the OXS mileage counter is now trashed. FWIW, I'm not a professional mechanic, but I never looked in the...
• Re: digifant injection
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:51:20 -0700
  ...wasted" > fuel?? An interesting question, that appears to have been answered. FWIW, I googled using the term "batch fire" and found that the correct...
• Re: Bentley Manuals-Cheap Source
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Apr 96 13:07 CDT
  ...Second-day ground >>shipping was an additional $4. >> >>The number is 216-572-0725. >FWIW, I contacted this organization (I believe it is called...
• Re: Bosch +4 plugs
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 08:22:33 -0700
  ...Todd '88 Westy Fred Brittain wrote: > FWIW, I received the following reply to a query regarding applicability > of bosch 4 plugs to my 89...
• Re: Is a Bentley worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 14:05:23 -0400
  ...get 3 gallons, then I'll have some extra as well. FWIW, I run the orange stuff though...a little cheaper. -Karl -- Karl & Kristina...
• Solar Panels. Was: batteries, power, wiring,...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 26 May 2000 18:33:45 -0300
  ...if jump started, will the solar panel keep the plugs firing?? FWIW, I have points and condenser and carb on my 91. Malcolm Donna...
• door speaker location
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Prescott
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 20:02:21 -0700
  ...someone convinces me they'll sound better elsewhere in the door. FWIW I replaced the original rear 4" speakers a pair of 5 1...
• Re: An opinion on top/bottom posting
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 10:13:16 -0600
  > FWIW, when I open a message where what appears on top is a quote of > previous posts, I usually pass. --------------------- Clip --------------------------- Its nice to...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 22:54:32 -0500
  ...9:24 AM, Ken Lewis wrote: > Found this on the internet, FWIW. > > " Distilled or deionized water is very aggressive Water "wants" to > contain > minerals...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Jan 2006 - Special issue (#2006-9)
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 13:57:11 -0700
  ...Just looked at the DB site, & yes this kit is backordered. FWIW, Tom-kit looks good even tho the small lites are not powered...
• Re: VW writeup in Newsweek...and about the next vw van for the US
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 21:39:04 -0700
  ...by chrysler? If you believe the ads Chrysler "invented" the minivan... FWIW we own one of each right now & I like my VW better...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 29 May 2006 08:16:47 -0700
  ...that to Toyota and Nissan. Fortunately they haven't heard you. FWIW, my comments were essentially limited to the US market. Safety paranoia here...
• Re: Subject: What about replacing Vanagon engines with more fuel efficient ones? (long answer)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:43:16 -0700
  ...htm The site may give some insight to the original poster. FWIW, even though I'm doing an I4 swap, I'm not "pushing...
• Re: did I get a defective gas tank
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:50:16 -0800
  ...the return which looks OK. > > Is this, indeed, a defective tank? FWIW Richard, here's one of my pages with a very similar pic...
• Re: copper crush washers
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sat, 31 Aug 2019 19:33:21 -0500
  ...crush washer. I pay 13 cents US from my parts supplier. FWIW, back when I was still doing customer service the proper gasket was...
• Re: drive shaft removal - 12 pt. star tool
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 17:39:49 -0600
  ...Rik, Also FWIW, if you have a good quality 12 point such as SnapOn, you can hammer it into the allen head a few...
• Re: Battery expertise of Becket Cantrell - author of posts uploaded yesterday
  Historical mailing list - mike .
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:24:39 -0800
  ...Mike On 2/22/07 10:22 AM, "Sam Walters" <sam.cooks@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > FWIW, the following are the qualifications of Becket Cantrell...
• Re: Why convert? was Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 13:01:20 -0700
  ...I, for one, am still "on the fence" regarding which engine I'll convert to. (FWIW, at this point it's between a diesel...
• Re: Re : Re: My 2 mods
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:58:36 -0700
  ...BZ On Jan 31, 2008, at 4:35 PM, Mike Collum wrote: > FWIW, I have a ScotTowels plastic paper towel holder and the way...
• Re: fridge....saga continues
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:19:41 -0800
  And FWIW, reverse threaded fittings I've seen, have a notch on each point of the nut. Neil. On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at...
• Re: Kickstarter to drive a Westy across China
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:02:40 -0500
  ...you're finished, get the kickstarter going and I'm there! FWIW I'm not going to really be interested in someplace I can...
• Re: MOD Mike Collum 11/28 update
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:25:35 -0800
  ...parents out there who try to teach their children proper > etiquette and > cannot let them read the "family-oriented Vanagon list. > > FWIW > > Karl Wolz >
• Re: Metal railing along rear glass?)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 23:38:42 -0500
  ...241-853-441 - $10.65 each >> FWIW, if you want Jailbars, the only piece that is "Vanagon Only" is the Middle Bracket, that is...
• Re: just got Michelin Agilis 61s
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 20:13:50 -0600
  ...I got them for $99 each! I love them! AB Jeffrey R wrote: > FWIW I just got delivery on 4 Michelin Agilis 61 185...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Jul 2004 to 28 Jul 2004 - Special issue (#2004-695)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 20:04:19 -0700
  ...So FWIW M 8.8 is SAE Gr. 5. M 10.9 is SAE Gr. 8. I'd recommend the M 10.9, look...
• gas prices was:Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 13:07:47 EDT
  ...It wasn't until they saw all those Honda's & Toyota's out > there that they realized something might have changed. > FWIW in '73...
• Re: Considering scrapping my project van after forking out over $26 grand
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 22:26:01 -0500
  ...Allan On Jan 1, 2008, at 9:19 PM, Mike Collum wrote: > FWIW, I would certainly have no qualms about selling/sending things > to...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:54:03 -0700
  ...a LONG column of water would change the readings. Dunno..... Anyway..... FWIW, (for newbies like me) I made the manometer with 1/2" clear...
• Re: DIY engine hoist?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:01:44 -0500
  FWIW I have done this on diesels and waterboxers with a chain hoiust (the ratcheting kind) and a metal saw horse. I cut two...
• Re: plug and play intermittant programmable/adjustable wiper relays for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:28:41 -0800
  ...alistair On 2012-02-21, at 10:57 AM, Tom Buese wrote: > FWIW, I got one of these & could not get it to work...
• Re: swivel seats
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 17:15:17 EST
  ...and re-weld them into your van. use your existing seats. FWIW, i have a partial swival mechanism for sale.. top part. just needs...