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  • Re: grease
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:07:32 -0500
    ...www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.andyshotsauce.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of...
  • Re: Mr Lube / Walmart oil changes OK? I have the 'Mahn' OEM Oil Filter....
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:00:38 -0400
    ...Especially important is the viscosity choice on oil, changing the inlet screen, properly tightening the screen plate, and decent filter. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
  • Re: Rear Bumper recommendations wanted
    Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
    Tue, 15 Oct 2013 22:27:38 -0400
    ...COMCAST.NET> wrote: > Hi listers, > > My original rear bumper is pressed in and makes opening the license plate door hard to open enough to...
  • Re: "Wish in one hand, _____ in the other..." Clutch ?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:10:01 -0700
    ...that pressure plate gap before tightening pressure plate screws.. 4 or 5 mm does sound small, though I never watch that too much .. 7mm...
  • Re: Coolant Leak
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:37:42 -0800
    ...Could this just be a matter of taking off the plate and > sealing it with Permatex or will removing that plate open a Pandora...
  • Re: Refrigerator: Fup...Fup............Fup
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Mon, 4 Sep 2006 22:16:39 -0400
    Let me clarify, What I am saying is, what the plate's center hole does, is fit over the exhaust pipe register in such...
  • Re: Shifting Shudder Part II
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 02:33:11 -0500
    ...Only the pressure plate if I believe it's lost spring pressure. ALWAYS grease the pilot bearing, sometimes change it. Pretty much always change...
  • Re: Idle switch
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 26 Dec 2006 09:32:43 -0500
    ...Usually ships in 5-7 working days > Qty Price $37.57 > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
  • Collapsed BreatherHose Support
    Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
    Wed, 19 Jul 2000 06:53:05 -0400
    While following w/ interest the recent thread concerning the difficulty of finding the correct size, and then, the gold plated price of the fancy...
  • Re: 4 speed shift problems
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 25 Sep 2005 19:26:55 -0600
    ...This could be the master/slave/bearing/shift arm that controls the bearing, and pressure plate. If it is anything internal it usually lets...
  • Fw: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 1 Sep 2005 16:50:03 -0700
    ...and right over the heart of the plate!! And the Mariners won a game ! Jake ----- Original Message ----- From: BenT Syncro To: Jake de Villiers...
  • Re: Block heater question
    Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
    Wed, 15 Dec 1999 10:02:04 -0700
    ...it's original position when >> you tighten the nut. The cord is just long enough to route >> out by the license plate door. Be...
  • Re: Alternator belt burning up?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 5 May 2012 09:36:45 -0700
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave > www.stir-plate.com > www.towercooler.com > www.kegkits.com > www.grow-sun.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: Rear Wheel (Bearing?) squeak
    Historical mailing list - Pat
    Tue, 8 May 2012 22:20:01 -0400
    Dennis got me thinking about the backing plates. Where the shoes contact the plate should be lubed with brake grease or anti seize. Lots...
  • Re: 1984 Vanagon GL Parts Available
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:19:37 -0400
    Eric, fear not, Scott will contact you soon to buy it. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
  • Re: Rear Speakers
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Wed, 14 Jul 1999 04:51:27 -0500
    ...You can either cut proper size holes in the facia plate that covers the space under the seat, or use that as a template...
  • FW: Trans Oil Drain
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 09:04:40 -0400
    Please reply to John! -----Original Message----- From: John Welsh [mailto:jwelsh29@idt.net] Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2000 5:18 PM To: vanagon@egroups...
  • Re: Rear Bearings,
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:15:32 -0400
    ...Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 9:37 AM...
  • Re: Air scoops
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:19:04 -0700
    ...If you look at > the passenger side D pillar, there's a plastic block off plate so no air > get in the engine - then...
  • Re: limited slip differential question
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Sat, 2 May 2009 08:15:56 -0700
    The TBD is a gear operated differential..The True "LSD" uses clutch plates to control traction. As the differences in wheel rotation happen, the...
  • Re: Torque converter drive plate question....
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Fri, 7 May 2004 05:59:47 -0400
    ...Thursday, May 06, 2004 9:23 PM Subject: [VANAGON] Torque converter drive plate question.... > Hey all, > The new engine i bought came set up...
  • Re: Self-tapping Theft Prevention
    Historical mailing list - Phil S.
    Wed, 4 Sep 2002 19:15:09 -0700
    ...I could leave the face plate attached all the time and nobody messed with it even though it was a $350 Pioneer CD Tuner...
  • Re: Photo ticket at stop lights
    Historical mailing list - Miller, Ryan
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 09:10:47 -0700
    ...Ryan ============ ,,,,,, /__||__||__|:| ,'putt,' o| | ,' putt, '-O--------O-''''''''' -----Original Message----- From: Sean Garrett [mailto:SEAN.GARRETT@ASU.EDU] Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 8:46 AM...
  • Fwd: '87 Vanagon front license bracket?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:34:00 -0700
    ...RESPOND TO THE ORIGINATOR IF YOU HAVE AND ANSWER!!! ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <CyberScott@att.net> Date: Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 5:26 PM...
  • Re: What happened??
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Fri, 31 Oct 2003 12:26:20 -0700
    Should be a silver plate with a reset button in the middle just below the 120V outlet. You most likely exceeded the rated capacity...
  • Re: The stuff
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 2 Nov 2012 20:44:24 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: 85 Brake Adjusting Plug
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:11:21 -0500
    ...Joe -----Original Message----- >From: Joseph Fortino <fortino1@EARTHLINK.NET> >Sent: Feb 17, 2010 1:54 PM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: 85 Brake...
  • Re: California law (smog)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:42:09 -0800
    ...That means your '78 Westy would have to have the original fuel injection setup to pass. Cheers from Sacramento, CA. Jeff -----Original Message----- From...
  • Re: Automatic transmission Issue
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Sat, 3 Mar 2018 02:17:15 -0500
    ...COM> wrote: > > > > You have a broken flex plate. Not surprising at 335,000 miles! > > > > Stuart > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge question
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Sun, 30 Jul 2000 16:12:06 -0700
    ...to assume that the plates are below 32 degrees... :-) Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus" Santa Barbara, CA -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
  • Re: engine cooling fans
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Wed, 14 Aug 2002 00:46:57 +0100
    ...Clive '88 Syncro Transporter ----- Original Message ----- From: "SpaceKommander" <jboldway@BEE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 12:47 AM...
  • Re: Ideas on shipping/towing from Nova Scotia
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 20 Aug 2003 20:37:20 -0400
    ...rather than drop $700 on a roadmaster bar and base plates? Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 19:06:29 -0400...
  • Re: German, Chinese and American Parts
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 2 Dec 2014 21:52:14 -0600
    ...com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com http://goo.gl/niRzVw -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
  • Re: FIRE!!! (True story from this morning)
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:54:22 -0800
    ...I knew that if I opened the license plate, flames would come jetting out and I would probably just oxygenate the fire, so I...
  • Re: Help! Problems on the road! Smoke! or something that smells like it, a...
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Tue, 23 Mar 2004 08:17:49 -0800
    ...have fun Joe -----Original Message----- From: Ben huot <huotx@VIDEOTRON.CA> Sent: Mar 23, 2004 7:49 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject...
  • Re: Iceland
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 25 Jun 2013 19:21:00 -0500
    ...www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: Was Iceland, now Westy Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 27 Jun 2013 20:03:39 -0700
    ...www.kegkits.com > www.stir-plate.com > www.towercooler.com > www.grow-sun.com > www.raspberryproject.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: Butterfly in Throttle Valve Housing Part# 022 133 141B
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:48:26 -0700
    ...if it's like the hole 1.9 waterboxers have in their throttle plate, it's more like 2.5 or 3 mm. looks...
  • Re: LED Flash light
    Historical mailing list - JD Foster
    Thu, 25 Sep 2003 13:55:41 -0700
    I thought the magnet was a strapless-option for users with a plate in their head? =) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wesley Alden Pegden" <wes@CS...
  • Re: I want to say "only in Detroit"... (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Wed, 7 Apr 2004 00:51:33 EDT
    ...It had a homemade plate stuck on its grille which read, "WHEN U HOT U HOT". On the deck was its counterpart, "WHEN U...
  • Re: WTB - Power Steering Pump
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Thu, 1 Apr 2004 16:56:48 -0800
    ...Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Tim Demarest Sent: Thursday, April...
  • Re: Just when you think you have seen it all....
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:10:37 -0400
    ...the back seat > should be plus the original sink, gray-water tank... > > From the license plate I'm thinking coffee, but why a triple...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Help!!! Won't start
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 19 Apr 2015 13:49:54 -0600
    ...Either or both the switch and contact plate are worn >> out. Very common on the automatics these days ! That switch and >> contact plate were...
  • Re: TPS Adjusting Screw damaged, Can it be fixed?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:28:31 -0700
    ...I think we are talking about a 2.1 here, ( though 1985 1.9 uses the same switch arrangement, with a smaller throttle plate...
  • Re: propane tank needed for US 85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Thu, 11 May 2000 19:08:19 -0400
    ...Use the plugs, and have the tank blasted, tested by the propane place, then have them weld on a new data plate. Then re...
  • Re: $100k Syncro
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Tue, 10 Oct 2017 10:28:52 -0700
    "... less than 12,000 original miles, .... ." Hmmm...... . The skid plate for the propane tank is seriously rusted. Is that reasonable to expect on a...
  • Re: coolant tank cap
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
    Sun, 20 Sep 2015 15:36:13 -0400
    ...so it is good to have a spare on hand too. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
  • Re: Suddenly nothing
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:48:12 -0400
    ...flex plate you won't get the engine to run. > > Sent from my Windows Phone > I can't type anyway! > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From...
  • Re: misrepresentation on ebay...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Thu, 11 Jul 2002 09:13:01 -0700
    ...I don't understand the purpose of blocking out the license plate number- Robert 1982 Westfalia ----- Original Message ----- Wrom: RESKPNKMB Sent: Thursday, July 11...
  • Vanagon trailer hitch for sale: was: Re: VW towing bar and tie down eyelets
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:48:04 EST
    ...w/ mounting plates, hitch, and ball. mounts to any vanagon, chrome or fiberglass bumpers..doesnt matter. chris
  • Re: rear bumper Like new FS
    Historical mailing list - Katy
    Wed, 22 Jun 2005 09:21:27 -0500
    ...applying for "classic car" plates for the van (in PA). For this the van > will need to have the original bumper (I send 4...
  • Re: Friday Beetle question
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 8 Oct 2016 17:22:01 -0500
    ...com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com http://goo.gl/niRzVw -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
  • Re: Treatment of "wrecks" by wreckers
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Tue, 5 Jun 2001 12:05:18 -0500
    ...with the plates on. Not sure if the age cutoff point is 20 or 25 years of age. DM&FS -----Original Message----- From: Mike...
  • Re: Hit a deer today in my Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Sat, 7 Sep 2013 00:39:08 -0700
    ...www.kegkits.com > www.stir-plate.com > www.towercooler.com > www.grow-sun.com > www.raspberryproject.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Driveline vibration 87 automatic
    Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
    Mon, 9 Sep 2013 07:21:38 -0600
    ...I am wondering if a weak transmission mount (I believe it is original) would cause something like this. The next thought that I don...
  • Re: Anyone see this ridiculous ad?
    Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
    Sat, 17 Jul 1999 18:40:24 -0700
    ...plate dispenser! > > Yup, and a trash bag dispenser! That alone should increase the value about > $1500-2000. If it also has the original German...
  • Re: camper front seat pivot
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Fri, 18 Aug 2000 11:25:56 EDT
    ...It welds onto your now-Westy tracks (rendering your original tracks useless). The turntable top which rides on the round plate has a set...
  • Re: Calling all sources for non-stock bumpers
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Thu, 12 Sep 2002 17:42:56 -0400
    ...plate over top part of bumper to step on with possible stowage under >plate. > >What a wish list huh? I know I most likely...
  • Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:09:02 -0700
    ...Maybe the interface between the TIICO plate > and the tranny is more open to position variances that account for such > an assertion. I'm...
  • Re: Download Request
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 3 Dec 2011 18:14:08 -0600
    ...After all I did wait until FRIDAY. > > Thanks, Tom Hargrave > www.stir-plate.com > www.towercooler.com > www.kegkits.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...