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• 2nd battery
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 18:49:50 -0500
  ...the box is smaller then the real battery box which would lead me to suspect a smaller battery. what kind of battery do i...
• odometer mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 12:16:04 EDT
  ...anyway that small nut is gone! am i correct in assuming there is a tiny nut that goes there? any suggestions for a fix...
• Re: Armrests
  Historical mailing list - Apracticalguy
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 22:58:19 -0800
  ...I did some with by > 1986 Savannah Beige Camper GL. > > Good luck > > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http...
• Re: Idea to Re-use Worn Wiper Arm?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 27 Feb 2014 17:23:04 -0800
  ...on one, the small hole got a little out of round but did get slightly smaller. The second arm didn't (likely because I...
• Re: Poor man awning
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 21:29:50 EDT
  In a message dated 4/29/01 1:38:49 PM, thornton@math.utah.edu writes: << The clamps are also a small problem because...
• Mr Heater
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 1 Dec 2016 18:50:39 -0800
  ...I've not timed how long the small cannisters will go. Pretty compact when using the small size propane, which tucks into the housing...
• Re: Likely Pop Top Spring Cable Solution (Long, with pic)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:59:48 -0700
  ...It would possibly be smaller thus easier to fish that through the spring. Thought of that detail the other day then promptly forgot! If...
• 12V Space Heater (The Sequel)
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 21:28:29 -0800 (PST)
  ...I was hoping a very small electrical heater could heat up the small interior of the van using aux batt power. The general concensus...
• Re: Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 17 Oct 2016 15:58:32 -0400
  ...Easy to work with and easy > to find small ons. > > > > Am 17.10.2016 um 20:54 schrieb Dan N: >> at both ends of...
• Re: Automatic trans cooler question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 9 Feb 2011 18:28:20 -0500
  ...http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/533100.jpg 2011/2/9, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com>: > http://www.smallcar.com/index.php?dispatch...
• Re: Online Directories To County and City Campgrounds?
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Mon, 3 May 2010 14:41:57 -0400
  On 5/3/10, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > ...But I've found several, sometimes small, city or county run > campgrounds that are...
• Re: Key in ignition to power radio
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:13:04 -0700
  ...It looks like a fairly small wiring carrying a small load - is there any reason to use a relay here? What have other volks...
• Re: Camper tops '68-'71
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 11:21:04 -0400
  >The small square pop-tops were only used until '67. After that, from >'68-'73, the tops hinged from the front, and had a...
• Re: bug o' rama report
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 28 May 1996 13:58:27 -0700 (PDT)
  ...s seat. > do you mean by this that it has a smaller engine lid, and a big back hatch? > or the suspension is different...
• Re: RESULTS - Tire Survey
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Mar 1997 12:10:25 -0500 (EST)
  ...Previously my smaller tires over estimated distances. Now whenever I measure my odometer against the highway odometer check signs I'm off my .05...
• Piston ring compressor (reply)
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sat, 30 May 1998 13:05:30 -0400
  ...Had to use small wires with hooks bent in the end to help get the compressor over the jugs and pulled out. Small wires...
• Re: engine for a 84' vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:40:09 -0500
  ...the 4.3liter engine can be found on almost any late model s-10 blazer(the small one) and some cars. it is very...
• 84 westy mirror
  Historical mailing list - roch roch
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:56:44 PDT
  My passenger side mirror has a small round stick on blind spot mirror located on the top middle of my large mirror. I find...
• re. Need advice on buying a shop press
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 21:46:19 -0700
  ...I think you will need the 3rd smallest if you want to do a vanagon transmission. I ended up just making a press the...
• Other engine conversion options?
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:55:51 -0800
  Some of the younger kids I know here in So Cal are real savvy with the small Japanese engines from Hondas and Toyotas. Apparently...
• Clutch and Master Cylinder diagnosis and approacha and Redline
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 14:20:46 -0800
  ...http://vanthology.com/1Layout/Technical/Clutch1.html Good luck! Jeffrey Earl 1983 diesel Westfalia "Vanasazi" http://www.vanthology.com/ __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small...
• Re: How to remove HUb cap (inner)? - Springloaded?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 13:55:46 -0700
  ...CAREFULLY remove the small clip / E-ring from the end of the square drive stub, and that will release the cable from the cap...
• Re: Small (color?) TV recommendation....
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:09:14 -0800
  ...There are a bunch of small LCD TV/DVD players on the market right now, check eBay for a bunch. The Sansui setup above...
• Re: Dumb Question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:30:00 -0700
  Smallcar makes then now too http://www.smallcar.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29778 . At 3/21/2010 12:11 AM...
• Re: generators again-Honda EU1000
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:33:28 -0600
  Cheap small generator. Not that I know anything about it, but Harbor Freight lists an 800 watt small generator (110 output only) for $99...
• Re: A small part request
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 28 Dec 2022 02:53:33 -0500
  Check Ace Hardware and FLAPS. Both are likely to have what you need.
• Re: improbable fixes
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:43:15 -0700
  A tablespoon of black pepper into the radiator to stop a small pinhole leak.... Miguel
• Vanagon Rear Disc Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 10:58:35 -0500
  http://www.smallcar.com/brakekit.htm Just ran across this link, interesting... Robert
• pop up camper
  Historical mailing list - James Vidal
  Mon, 22 May 2006 15:24:44 -0400
  Is anyone out there towing a small pop up trailer with a vanagon 2.1.
• Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 13 May 2011 13:59:18 -0700
  ...12 more to eliminate the > small filter. > > Various GoWesty people have various opinions about keeping or > eliminating the small filter. �I'm a fan...
• Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Sheilah Rogers
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:20:09 -0700
  ...it's a smaller battery (that i don't have yet) and i'm not sure how much power that would really offer (eg...
• Re: New seats available for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Mike Saint-Amour
  Wed, 8 Jun 2016 15:00:35 -0700
  ...New seats available for Vanagons >>> >>> Small Car is offering some interesting seats for $500/pair. Unfortunately, >>> the rails are out of stock: >>> https://smallcar...
• Re: Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 16:03:07 -0700
  ...but it's not via a small red wire at the solenoid terminal. > > My 86 has that small wire too. > I'm just leaving...
• Re: Small kitchen for GL? Ideas please
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:36:08 -0700
  ...apetermarsh@ME.COM> wrote: From: ANTONY MARSH <apetermarsh@ME.COM> Subject: Small kitchen for GL? Ideas please To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Jul 2012 to 6 Jul 2012 (#2012-3)
  Historical mailing list - DAIZEE Scooby
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 21:34:02 -0400
  ...I was hoping to find someone renting a small (4x4x8ish???) storage unit that ships as well, but finding everyone (PODS, youship, etc) only ship...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 13:06:21 -0600
  ...My Smallcar rear disk kit came >with Girling calipers and ATE rotors from an Audi 5000 >TQ stationwagon. > >Tom > >--- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET...
• Re: Multimeter help for the idiot
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:07:52 -0500
  ...A small bulb like a dash indicator light would be better for detecting small currents. In any case you connect the bulb from the...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 17:08:01 -0500
  ...Is there an alternative to spot welding the bushing shell to keep it from spinning? Maybe drill and tap in a short small machine...
• Re: No Clutch....
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:48:03 -0800
  ...My 1989 Syncro 16 Doka and 1985 Syncro Doka both came with the unusually small horn pad. Both were originally delivered to a European...
• Re: Coolant Leak, Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 12:54:05 -0500
  Our 84 Westy does the same thing, small drip in the winter, none in the summer. Assuming that a head repair job in in...
• Re: Wanted: lower front grill mounting rivets
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 10:35:48 -0700
  ...lower front grill mounting rivets > As the title said I need the things that > hold in the lower grill. > These are small black plastic...
• Help removing a few things
  Historical mailing list - The Shaws
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 21:33:22 -0800
  ...Heater cover plate, It seems to be held on by 2 small black molded tabs. Looks easy to put on, just push, but getting...
• Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:00:39 -0700
  ...Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting
• Hi Torque Starter - Anybody installed one?
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 20:59:59 -0700
  ...It has a small cone-shaped white plastic piece that connects to a longer thin metal cylinder at the tip of the cone. Can...
• Re: small areas of surface rust
  Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 11:36:44 -0500
  ...Douglas Demarest wrote: > I've got rust developing on a small spot on the roof (where a part of my rack > rubbed away the...
• Is your Vanagon as unlucky as mine.....windshield has taken hits several times, even here on So CAL freeways
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 18:14:20 -0600
  I had a small star crack in my windshield-(windscreen) on my 85' Westy, right in front of the drivers view, of course! I...
• Re: fridge for weekender
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Tromp
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 01:44:18 +0000
  ...I have a smaller console unit for road- trips that will fit some basics, and keep the soda cold 'nuff even in hot weather...
• Re: proper battery fit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:42:54 -0500
  ...The PO had put in a smaller battery, that was much smaller than the box. It would have just roamed around in there had...
• Re: key code??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 11:35:27 EDT
  ...to remove the ignition cylinder you need to drill a small hole in the potmetal housing that attaches the ignition to the steering column...
• Re: Suggested Minimum Tools To Carry
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:40:58 -0700
  ...Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> The hammer looks a little small. :) >> > > My father (a machinist) used to say "The difference between a mechanic...
• Re: Small kitchen for GL? Ideas please
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:22:26 -0400
  ...Cheers, Harry On 03/19/2013 07:14 PM, EDWARD V BARGER wrote: > at our local CostCo just saw a small unit aprox 24...
• Re: throttle bodies - older motor with 85 tb??
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 20:18:44 +0000
  ...The plate will have two small allen bolts: > one to loosen the switch underneath and one to rotate a small cam to adjust > it...
• Re: Fire! (a sob story)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 07:58:10 -0500
  ...I have always carried a small fire extinguisher in every one of my vehicles. And I have used three or four of them on...
• Catalytic heater questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:23:48 -0700
  ...www.uscatalytic.com/catalytic/amodel.html I'm thinking about the smaller 3100a model for my van. The BTUs for this are 1600 - 2800...
• Re: Back-fire
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 8 May 2001 21:50:01 -0400
  It is a small leak in your exhaust problem. I experienced the same thing until I replaced my exhaust system. Bradley Flubacher State College...
• Buses of The Corn trip report & small gallery
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:55:34 -0400
  ...time, that's exciting! Here's a brief report with a small gallery. Those who are friends on FB already got a few photos...
• transmission, small leak fixed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 1 Jul 2011 09:56:17 -0700
  I've documented my adventures in fixing a small leak in my transmission on my syncro. It started with a simple oil change and...
• Think gallons per mile
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:14:17 -0700
  Good article here on how small improvements make a big difference: http://tinyurl.com/5sbo5j
• Re: Mr Heater
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:56:10 +0000
  I just bought the larger version with two burners, but I'm thinking about returning it in exchange for the smaller one. Has the...
• Re: Small kitchen for GL? Ideas please
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:06:38 -0700
  ...Originanlly the post was about 'small kitchen' . this isn't a kitchen, it's a stove and oven only I believe. On 3/20...