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  • 85 Volkswagon Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list - Lee McGee
    17 NOV 1995 17:44:33 GMT
    ...Everything works! Very good body, good tires; time for brake work, but that's all that's required. $4,000 or best offer. Lee...
  • Re: Unleaded Regular or Unleaded Premium?
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Sun, 19 Dec 1999 08:28:51 -0800
    ...can I >burn 87 octane fuel or will 92 octane be required? Will the 'knock >sensor' intervene to eliminate engine predetonation with low octane...
  • Help Wanted at the Bus Depot
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 31 Jan 2000 13:16:10 -0500
    ...These people will be handling calls from customers who are ordering by part number, so no VW knowledge is required (although an interest in...
  • Re: AIRS style assistance required
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Sun, 6 Apr 2003 12:30:09 EDT
    Hi , I get the Vanagon list in digest mode so I may be too late to do anygood. I am located between Savannah and...
  • Re: water system question
    Historical mailing list - Various
    Tue, 9 Sep 2003 11:33:54 -0300
    ...the crack wasn't very obvious and required close inspection to reveal. Not a very expensive item to replace at your local RV dealership...
  • Re: hesitating even after new fuel filter
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 23 Jan 2004 10:30:58 -0500
    ...In most places car washes are not only connected to the sewer, they're required to have oil seperators. It's a lot better...
  • Re: VW warranty? (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Thu, 18 May 2006 18:01:31 -0400
    ...It's time for regular servicing - can anyone tell me if I >am required to have it serviced at the dealer (to ensure the...
  • Re: 2nd try - Bostig 2nd Gen Zetec Kit
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Tue, 27 May 2008 18:35:17 -0700
    ...Easy to install, nothing required Cons: noisier than the airbox option, if driving in dusty environments, increased cleaning frequency is required 2) Brand new...
  • Re: [NVC] Pee for Fuel - no joke
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:42:32 -0700
    ...Fuel cells as we currently know > them are not required. No high pressure super cold vessels required for > storage either. > > This was developed at...
  • Re: Torque Wrench Opinions
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Mon, 20 Feb 1995 16:29:27 +0000
    ...The Proto wrench can be repaired and recalibrated if required. Hope this helps. Harry. ------------------------------------------------------ Harry Yates Internet: hyates@bcit.bc.ca '90 Syncro Westfalia...
  • AC relays & diagrams
    Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
    Wed, 30 Jun 1999 15:38:38 -0400
    ...vw resource manual for the period vehicle shows three (3) relays required (?) any tips here?? all help would be most graciously appreciated. thanks in...
  • European vs. US specs.
    Historical mailing list - Dave Nielsen
    Sat, 20 May 2000 12:27:07 +0200
    ...Does anyone know what is required to convert a German specs Vanagon to U.S. specs (I know it probably depends on the state...
  • Re: Wrench Size Inquiry
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 13 Jan 2001 11:43:00 -0600
    ...run into trouble... > > JN > > Chad wrote: > > > > What size allen wrench is required to remove the filler plug on a 4sp manual > > tranny for an...
  • Re: South African 5-cylinder conversion is available!
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Tue, 8 Jan 2002 14:51:17 -0500
    The first 5-cylinder kit (includes new 5-speed trans) is $6500 + freight and installation if required. Sorry for being so cruel. :-) Karl ----- Original...
  • interior light question
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Fri, 2 May 2003 12:48:24 -0700
    ...several on ebay but always think that some modifications may be required. Are there any easy drop in replacements? thanks gary __________________________________ Do you Yahoo...
  • Re: removing insulation adhesive
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:55:29 EST
    ...I think I once used mineral spirits to remove some well-aged carpet adhesive in a Vanagon, although it still required some elbow grease...
  • Re: return fuel lines
    Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
    Wed, 15 Feb 2006 08:27:01 -0500
    ...to reroute that line need to know if >high pressure fuel line hoses are required. >This is on an 82 AC Westy. > >Thanks, >Jake
  • Re: Convertible car seat for Vanagon - Canadian Safety Standards
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:21:51 -0700
    ...mounts into a factory threaded hole - no drilling or welding is required" Perhaps see if the threaded hole exists on your Cdn van then...
  • Re: Heater control bulbs - how many?
    Historical mailing list - Jack R
    Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:44:17 -0400
    ...what is required to replace this bulb, I can't imagine that an entire dash removal required? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: winter driving to Spokane
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 11 Nov 2014 09:04:40 -0600
    ...of > explaining Mountain/Snowflake, Chain requirements, etc. > > Washington State --- chains sometimes required on two wheel drive vehicles > even with 4 dedicated snow tires. All...
  • Eclipse viewing
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Jul 2017 17:57:48 -0400
    ...We've done the required internet searching and have passed through Casper in the past. We'll be camping in Buffalo for a few...
  • Re: Air Flow Meters
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:53:34 -0500
    ...Call him on the phone to > place > the order and pick his brain if you need to, he will spend whatever time is > required...
  • Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:38:38 -0700
    Maybe the van required a tow from a regular tow truck and the shaft was disconnected to protect the differentials. (Tows are on my...
  • Re: lug nuts torque-
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:33:08 -0400
    ...It may be that the recommendation is based on the required higher load range commercial (or reinforced) tires often being bias ply at the...
  • Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:07:38 -0400
    ...2009/10/26, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>: > What is the purpose of this? Any maintenance required? Thanks. > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT...
  • Re: Bosch 009 and CA smog
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 30 Nov 94 10:38:36 PST
    ...Most VW's that I know of have at least one diaphragm on the distributor (mine has two) and they are required to pass...
  • Re: Ball joints replacement
    Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
    Sun, 23 Aug 1998 01:25:16 -0700
    ...but the lower ball joints look difficult in the VW tools required. Does anyone have exact location in archives(Month,Year) of above info...
  • Re: Is it a Truck, an RV, a Car , a Station Wagon or just a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
    Mon, 11 Jan 1999 19:58:25 -0600
    ...So the hi-mount center third brake light required on all cars in the >US since 1985 was 1987 was the first year for...
  • OME syncro shocks
    Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
    Mon, 24 Jan 2000 17:52:10 +0000
    ...Also Im interested in the latest list spring purchase, my home mail is stewartsignol@aol.com, so when we finally get the required nos...
  • Fw: Starter Switch Replacement
    Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
    Sun, 29 Apr 2001 22:55:50 -0400
    ...I rather not do this if not required. Help from anyone who has done this? Please P-mail me , because I'm acessing the...
  • Re: Double T Trouble
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sun, 14 Oct 2001 02:06:49 EDT
    ...Not up to brine and hence slave electrode technology is not required ... just maintainence and fresh inhibitors. pH is the most serious threat to...
  • Re: Utility rear bumpers ?.....Have your welder make one
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Mon, 22 Apr 2002 20:14:04 -0500
    ...http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/projektzwo.html Perhaps a good muffler shop could bend tubes at the required angles and lengths? Chris. '85...
  • Re: Road Haus Two LVC
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Thu, 6 May 2004 12:30:11 -0400
    ...A designer friend has the Rebel and speaks highly of it. Required Vanagon Content: we'll be using the 10-D to (hopefully) document...
  • Re: fiberglass rear bumper on a single/doublecab??
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 14 Feb 2005 22:01:10 EST
    ...Lots of fiberglass work required. > > so what kind of bumpers do tri-stars have on the rear? fiberglass or steel? chris
  • Re: [NVC] Dual Monitors
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
    Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:50:06 -0500
    ...Anyone know how to set up dual monitors, software and hardware >> required, >> etc, et. >> >> Thanks, >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL Driver >> > > > > -- > Shawn Feller > Ohio > www...
  • Pics required... 88-91 non-poptop in white.
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:58:11 -0500
    Hi Volks, I am planning on a vehicle wrap for my vanagon, and it would really help if someone could forward me some photos...
  • Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Thu, 6 Aug 2009 18:56:35 +0200
    ...http://www.old.investec.com/EmailDisclaimer/emaildisclaimer.htm The disclaimer also provides our corporate information and names of our directors as required by law...
  • Re: DMV Comment and Question
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:08:28 -0500
    ...No inspections required. BTW-Did not even ask if I had insurance. >> ;-) >> >> Now...I haven't looked into this yet, but since they gave...
  • Re: Is anybody still on this list?
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Sat, 14 Mar 2015 20:52:48 -0700
    ...Java know how required. I was under the impression that David Beierl was tinkering with it. BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Mar...
  • Re: Westy conversion
    Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
    Wed, 16 Apr 1997 15:49:16 -0700
    ...I had this done on my van.....no welding required. I am obvioulsy skipping some steps but you get the idea.... Chet -- Chet Douglas...
  • Re: Thinking about the 5 speed tranny switch?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Wed, 3 Mar 1999 09:03:53 -0500
    ...Can you elaborate a little more on what was required to mount this transmission? Did you need a welder? Did you have to alter...
  • Re: Westy - 2nd battery
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Sat, 3 Apr 1999 21:24:42 -0700
    ...battery - Where can I install a second >one and what is required. Also, didn't these all come with a second >battery? No. This...
  • Re: Taller tire size comparison, and a question...
    Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
    Fri, 3 Sep 1999 00:05:38 -0700
    ...Sorry, I did not find out what the offset was, but they were a straight bolt on, no machining required. Also used Porsche studs...
  • Thanks Everbody - but IOpener Ordered OK
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Mon, 20 Mar 2000 22:58:00 -0600
    ...the mods together - anybody else interested? More information on the mods required is at http://i-opener-linux.net/ Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Iron...
  • Re: Friday how-to clean spilled FISH sauce in the van
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 7 Feb 2003 14:59:53 EST
    ...Insurance required at buyer's expense. Estimated at US $8,500 per ml. BenT
  • 3 questions: starter/ignition switch/temp warning light
    Historical mailing list - K G Gilbert
    Fri, 19 Sep 2003 23:48:06 EDT
    ...cap and rotor/and starter - which required disassembly of air filter housing and throttle body. TIA, Kevin
  • Re: gas prices- a canadian perspective
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Sun, 6 Mar 2005 22:35:41 -0600
    ...I don't think the Digijet,or Digifant would be able to handle the correct volume of fluid required to make the engine run...
  • Re: A3 engine in Westie / Wire harness, ECU
    Historical mailing list - Modl6971
    Sun, 10 May 1998 17:06:36 EDT
    ...I have all needed electronic capabilities, so I can make any type of required signal. Maybe when I figure out what wire is the...
  • Re: charge rate at main & aux batt
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Mon, 27 Mar 2006 13:58:46 -0700
    ...the voltage supplied by > the alternator is HIGHER than > the voltaged required by the battery during re-charge > > Is an under charge condition to...
  • oem faucet hard to turn on/off
    Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
    Sun, 12 Aug 2018 10:15:18 -0500
    ...That hasn't happened and a good grip is required to turn it and with wet hand it's almost impossible. Before I start...
  • Re: Clutch Bolts, Washers, Note in Bentley
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 30 Sep 2017 13:25:32 -0700
    ...On 9/30/17, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Why is a spring washer required on the M8 x 18 but not on...
  • !RE: Spotted this unique VW camper in Jerome
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:07:02 -0500
    ...But given that the rear door is on the right, and it has side marker lights (not required for most overseas markets at the...
  • Re: '90 (GL) Front Fiberglass Available - Vegas
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:33:32 EST
    ...To that end, *price = FREE + Shipping* (if required). I'd obviously prefer that it go to someone within driving distance, but given that I...
  • Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Thu, 6 Aug 2009 18:25:50 +0200
    ...also provides our corporate information and names of our directors as required by law. The disclaimer is deemed to form part of this message...
  • Re: Mud flap update (NOT the same as US OEM mud flaps)
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 3 Dec 1998 20:16:11 -0500
    ...No drilling in the body panels is required to mount the mud > flaps. For details see my posting in the archives: > http://gerry.vanagon...
  • Smog Check & Inspection problems?
    Historical mailing list - Robert S.Williams, MD:Laptop
    Wed, 27 Jan 1999 08:20:18 -0600
    ...No smog checks or safety inspections are ever required. The responsibility to ensure the vehicle you own is roadworthy is your own. So here...
  • Re: orange coolant...who uses it?
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Wed, 26 May 1999 20:07:24 -0600
    Surprised to hear Dex-Cool not available in some locations--Dex-Cool is a General Motors spec and is required in Saturns. Should at...
  • Re: Costco - not for everyone
    Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 00:43:08 -0700
    In my neck of the woods (Seattle), for identification we're required to carry a Costco card and punch cards from Starbucks and at...
  • ,Your pre-approved $5000 credit card or $30K business credit line
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 14 Feb 2001 09:40:22 PM
    Yes, you have been Pre-Approved !! Guaranteed Approval, NO Security Deposit required ( Your pre-approval code is -- A32 ) For a PERSONAL credit card call...
  • Poptop Alarm was Re: ebay car?
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Thu, 14 Feb 2002 11:43:47 -0500
    ...Looks like less than $10 buck in parts from your local hardware store and a not much technical knowledge required, because let's face...