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• Re: TDI transplant?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 07:11:04 -0800
  ...4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992...
• Re: Nvc-but maybe future vans-pretty please VW
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 21:55:46 -0700
  ...A manual over the fuel consumption and the CO2-Emissionen of all new person motor vehicle models offered in Germany is free of charge...
• 1991 VW Vanagon Syncro the perfect "getaways" vehicle Article 2010
  Historical mailing list - Charles Nighbor
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 09:45:16 -0800
  ...It is quite common for Syncros to pull all kinds of modern off-road vehicles out of stuck situations. In May of each year...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:46:01 -0700
  ...Help! Hesitation on the road! > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 2:16 PM > I Googled... > > VW technical service bulletins...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:16:27 -0400
  ...Vanagon Intermittent Misfire Model(s): All Vanagon Digifant Fuel Injection Engines CONDITION After driving for 1/2 to 2 hours at a constant speed...
• Re: Tweak yer heater output!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 16:16:05 -0800
  If you turn off your heater (put it to cold) you stop the flow of water in this pipe. I can hardly see how...
• Re: Subject: Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 00:19:48 -0700
  ...4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992...
• Re: No unsubscribe info on any emails
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:04:52 -0900
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Tom, > > You're somewhat of an absentee moderator, but you do some things > reallywell. Thanks. > > However, I was kind of...
• Re: Birthdays and Busses
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 4 Jul 2018 11:56:20 -0400
  ...First off. Happy Birthday United States Of America. Sometimes is/been a rocky road, but still we keep on trying. Now for Vanagon content...
• Re: TACH SIGNAL-Please elaborate
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 11:25:39 -0800
  ...TACH SIGNAL > > Just checking to see if someone knows off the top of their head on this. Is > there a tach signal wire already...
• Re: '85 Vanagon Automatic Rough Idle
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 06:27:21 -0600
  ...If you have a later model there is a combined switch below the throttle body. In either case you may need to adjust the...
• Re: What are my best PC GPS options?
  Historical mailing list - jerry baldwin
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:26:36 -0500
  ...In the USA and Canada the Garmin is excellent the 350 model has text to voice so it tells you the name of the...
• Re: Boston Bob Engine
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter / Iowa City, Iowa
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 14:27:41 -0500
  ...Not made to modern tolerances is bulls*#t. Donald Baxter Iowa City, Iowa ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tolga Morawski" <tolga@MAC.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: don't use cruise control in the rain?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 08:55:02 -0700
  ...The sensor for the cruise is either at the speedometer or at the coil on modern vehicles, not at the wheel. And even if...
• gas consumption and guiness in the oil
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 17:58:32 EST
  ...now that spring is here in the east it is time to get westy back on the roads. anywho, i notice that i am...
• Re: Golf GTI oil coolers available?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 29 Sep 2001 09:15:49 -0400
  ...I think there are some TD Audi models Europe that have the same parts. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road...
• Re: No unsubscribe info on any emails
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 20:30:11 -0500
  ...No unsubscribe info on any emails > > Since the moderator has abandonded this group, I guess I'll just have to > be a dick until...
• Re: A good ham setup
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 19:01:06 -0800
  ...offer a chance of reaching out of the mountains. So -- anyone got >suggestions on a tri-band mobile FM rig? Older workhouse models commonly...
• Re: Death Valley Preparations
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 18:48:33 -0800
  ...For more trying road conditions, I might suggest the BFG AT-KO tire in your size. Relatively quiet, long wearing, excellent rock protection. Modestly...
• T3s & RHD Japs in Vancouver Island.. ramblings & rantings
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:51:11 -0600
  ...However, with = the NZ chief crime syndicate (gummint) trying to force diesels off the = road by boosting distillate fuel prices, increasing registration and = massively...
• Re: Outrageous oil change prices
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Tue, 13 May 1997 01:47:40 -0500
  ...I got > a mile down the road before it froze up. > >> > > Lawsuit?? yes? I would... > > chris Well, I sure hated to lose my trusty...
• List Must Mass VW On A/C
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 Aug 94 09:42:52 EDT
  ...8987 and express their desire to see a kit offered for their particular model. "For example, VW is currently deciding whether to make a...
• Re: Metal can around distributor cap...do you need it?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 18:57:16 -0700
  ...modern static filters.) So I'm still a little perplexed as to whether the can is needed or not.� Based on the roadtest tonight...
• trip report, Portland, Oregon>Bishop, Ca. return.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:14:28 -0700
  ...First day out, I camped at a BLM campground off US 395 just northeast of Susanville, Ca after about 9 hours on the road...
• Re: GPS Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:48:57 -0700
  ...m not looking to spend much, we don't really go off road or into the > wild, just something to keep my form depending...
• Re: Do European FM Radios work in North America?
  Historical mailing list - OOMKES Robin
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 08:44:26 +0200
  ...wrote: > I am importing a Multivan from Germany and they are offering to sell me the > CD-Changer / Radio setup. Do the German FM...
• Re: A good ham setup
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 11:00:21 -0800
  ...offer a chance of reaching out of the mountains. So -- anyone got suggestions on a tri-band mobile FM rig? Older workhouse models commonly...
• Re: Jump starting without opening battery compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:20:26 +0000
  ...West Mountain Radio - DC Power Models   |   | |   | |   |   |   |   |   | | West Mountain Radio - DC Power ModelsWest Mountain Radio offers a variety of power management devices to protect both...
• Re: An interesting article on gas mileage vs. wheel size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:35:39 -0400
  ...of American Racing model AR95T77545 wheels with 225/55-17 XL tires with exceptional results. These wheels are 25mm offset and fit perfectly on...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Diesel Syncro Question: RE: Skidplate
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 21:09:41 -0800
  ...Now I can't sleep! :) David Marshall Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 mailto:info@fastforward...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Diesel Syncro Question: RE: Skidplate
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 21:09:41 -0800
  ...Now I can't sleep! :) David Marshall Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 mailto:info@fastforward...
• Re: Speedometer calibration
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 21:59:01 -0700
  Having driven with my Garmin GPS-II Plus for a while, I can say that every VW I own is off - the speedometer reads...
• Re: Fan Club Forming NVC?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 20 May 2004 10:01:07 -0700
  ...Fan Club Forming NVC? > > > You know, > > This flamefest actually prompted me to sign off for a while, so someone > else may have made this...
• CONTEST: Guess how much it cost to clean my sea container!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 11:33:03 -0700
  ...European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models
• Itchigo got broke. (subtitle: Baywindow glass needed)
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sun, 24 Aug 1997 00:45:13 -0400
  ...side of the road..He states that a officer will arrive shortly to take a report, but i decline the offer, since the only...
• Re: Details of Used 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon, Redwood City, CA - Yahoo! Autos
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:02:08 -0800
  ...some redux down the road, dents and paint, etc. But it's gotta be worth something - I had an offer for $10K at the...
• Re: just how COLD is it where u are.. - 3 here...w/ -35 WCF
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 09:47:59 -0600
  ...Any engine that was running was kept running and never allowed to shut off. At those temps you never get an engine started again...
• Re: Sightings on US 395, California
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 12:47:08 -0700
  ...Through Bishop (with a side trip to Lake Sabrina for a looksee--nice!), then past Mammoth Lakes up to Lee Vining (topped off the...
• Re: Out go the lights Yikes!
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 21:35:46 -0400
  ...I was in stealth mode, disconcerting. I cruised that way > until I could find a side road. I pulled off took a deep breath...
• Syncro 16 fender flares - Anyone got Part numbers?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 09:45:21 -0400
  ...I'll have pictures soon on the web site. > >David Marshall > >Fast Forward Automotive Inc. >4356 Quesnel Hixon Road >Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:07:15 -0700
  ...Lot's of the off-road guys are actually using large sheets of teflon attached to support structures as skid plating these days. Corrosion...
• Fender Flares for Syncro 16 - Anyone got Part numbers?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 4 Jul 2002 10:04:20 -0400
  ...I'll have pictures soon on the web >site. >> >>David Marshall >> >>Fast Forward Automotive Inc. >>4356 Quesnel Hixon Road >>Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3...
• Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 20:46:06 -0700
  ...4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992...
• Re: 15 inch rims (same thread, different day/time)
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 31 May 2000 08:07:31 -0400
  ...They are Vision model 119 (polished), 7"x15", 5x112mm bolt pattern, ET23mm offset. Cost me $850 for a set of FIVE delivered with 14mm...
• Re: 16" steel wheels?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 19:37:50 -0800
  I carry the 16" steel wheels (for tha Vanagon) in stock - they are 16x5.5" and have an offset of 35mm. The Eurovan ones...
• Re: Braille parking - what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 20:33:16 -0800
  ...Not nice to drive off after an accident. Mike On 2/27/04 7:51 PM, "David Marshall" <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG> wrote: > Today I...
• Re: Coffee and Trivia
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 20:35:40 -0800
  I would have went for Double Jeopardy! David Marshall Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 mailto...
• Re: diesel parts needed!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 20:29:36 -0800
  ...David Marshall Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 mailto:info@fastforward.ca http://www.fastforward.ca...
• About VAG Alloy Rear Spring Seats For 16" Models
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 00:02:46 -0500
  ...580-6486 Email me for viscous couplings '90 Syncro Westfalia... ...seen off-road at http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/Syncro_Madness_Area.htm Note...
• Re: Syncro/Westfalia Transplant
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 May 1995 12:44:45 -0300
  ...Option #1) For moderate off-roading why not swap a Syncro trans with locking differential into a Westy. You'll get a 5 spd...
• Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 12 May 2004 16:28:39 GMT
  ...from http://www.ucsusa.org/publications/report.cfm?publicationID=133 While increasing the number of diesel vehicles on the road offers only modest potential...
• Re: vc question on syncro / I stand corrected
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 20:01:54 -0800
  ...4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992...
• Re: FW: Offensive Nissan ad triggers complaints to stations, FTC, Attorney's General
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 08:44:15 -0500
  It is just a LITTLE bit of a stretch to say that this commercial supports road rage... Pat Dooley wrote: > > Yes, he can be...
• For Sale - 1985 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 13:44:48 -0700
  Volks, 85 WESTY FOR SALE Offering it to the list/group at what I hope is a discounted asking price. List Member Asking Price...
• re: Spare parts in 2003
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Fri, 30 May 97 17:17:47 UT
  ...available from South Africa? --- I can forward Ferdinand Pi�ch's office Fax Nr. to you if you want ... --- You will propose this at...
• Re: [Syncro] Fuel gauge sender problems
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 18:07:12 -0500
  ...It is obviously stuck, and filling the tank, lifts the float off of what it is stuck on. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net...
• Re: Machining wheels. Safe?
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 22:15:14 -0400
  ...I >>used late >>model lug bolts up front off of VW/Audi steel >>wheels, which use >>the same ball seat as the Mercedes wheels...
• Re: Possible SALE/TRADE
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 16:44:39 -0700
  ...a camper model, and would >consider older VW's in trade. Also interested in beetles... Will consider >trades or cash offers, but at present...
• Meals on the road, was: Canadians - how do you drain your dishes, eh?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 14:49:29 -0500
  ...I cannot figure out hy the 'Canadian' models would be different unless it violated some archaic Red Leaf Law. Well, this will keep me...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 06:57:05 -0500
  ...thought 4 wheel parking brake would be really good for severe >> off road. >> >> Many have mentioned Saabs and Subaru's correctly. >> I was thinking...