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• Re: VW alloy center cap availability
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:32:18 -0400
  ...On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 12:44 AM, Ed Duntz <eduntz@hotmail.com> wrote: > I just acquired a parts van with some stock...
• Re: This is not about tires!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 6 Jun 2004 09:46:44 -0500
  > What is the largest tire the stock spare tire carrier can handle without > hassle? I read in the archives that 27" wheels can be...
• Fridge for sale & propane tank for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:57:32 -0800
  ...A bit smaller than stock, removed from an Adeventure Wagon. Great shape, no rust, paintd flat black. includes valve, but no regulator. $185, make...
• Re: Group 27 Battery?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 2 Feb 2020 22:08:34 -0800
  RE: Battery Stock is a Group 41.
• 1958 VW Microbus - Rebuilt stock drivetrain $1500 OBO (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Thu, 23 May 1996 14:24:55 -0700 (PDT)
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• Re: Timing on 1600DP
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 16:07:56 -0700
  ...This is a stock >1600DP with an 009, single QP and Weber progressive. I am running 87 >octane fuel in it. I have it...
• Fwd: I actually have brand new 2.1l Crankshaft Bearings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 29 Jan 2022 10:47:30 -0500
  ...I actually have brand new 2.1l Crankshaft Bearings in stock! To: Vanagon List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> I usually don't advertise things...
• Re: lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 14:39:08 -0500
  <<<Mr Lilleys cam has about 8 degrees increased duration and NO increase in lift at the cam It is after all a stock cam...
• Re: Help with a Stereo Upgrade for Power Window 89 Carat
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 11:42:48 -0400
  ...opening where the > stock units are? > > rob > > > I replaced the stock speakers with Infinity 3.5" > Kappas using the stock grills. I added a...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 15:50:09 EDT
  ...BenT 1989 Syncro 16 Doka 1.6td (stock) 1988 Wolfsburg Edition 2.1 WBX (stock) 1987 GL 1.8 Digifant inline-4 (cheap conversion...
• Re: removing stock lighter socket
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:41:42 -0400
  ...Thorburn" >> >> Does anyone have a quick "how to" for removing the stock dash mounted >> lighter socket? > > From a long ago post or webpage (sorry...
• Re: SA Quad Round Headlight Grille kits FS!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 21:01:45 EST
  ...NET writes: << Can you tell me are these lights better than stock lights? The low beams on my 90 are so bad I think...
• Re: 5w20 motor oil?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 17:18:16 -0500
  ...Yet, in our area, not one supplier stocks this weight of oil - not even the Ford dealership. -Larry kenneth d lewis wrote: > Larry; > I...
• performance mods for wbx
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 22:36:53 -0400
  ...stock 2.1 wbx.My Questions are what kind of power improvement can I expect,what rockers will work best with a stock engine...
• Front Speaker Wires 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Sat, 21 Dec 2002 13:42:19 -0800
  ...Does the brown wire one go under the dash and ground somewhere or does it go back to the stock radio. I know the...
• Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 17:00:02 -0800
  I was just pointing out that the guy who is now saying not to put the battery in the back has made some one...
• Re: [vanagon] identifying stock spring rates (when springs are removed) colored markings
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 10:37:44 -0700
  ...different > years. > > how can you tell them apart? > > volkswagen paints its stock springs black. > > there is however a colored marking that was painted on...
• Re: subject Re: Stock tire size
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:54:15 -0700
  ...a 205:65x16 tire can be stuffed into the stock (smaller) carrier. Get a longer 14mm Bolt (same diameter and thread pitch as the...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 19:34:38 -0800
  > They DO keep the keep the stock look. BUT, the Euro H-4s are being > sold by Fastforward for US$330 JUST FOR THE...
• Re: Aftermarket power window regulators?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:29:10 -0400
  ...They are different than the stock power window regulators in that they use the crank method to move the window like a manual regulator...
• Re: Stock westy kitchen light improvement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 19 Jul 2022 21:21:55 -0700
  ...I will likely be on my own to find LED replacements for the bulbs. >> >> >> >> I have already put LED bulbs in the stock kitchen...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 20:26:16 -0600
  ...But the stock lights aren't $330 a pair. >> > > >> > >No, they're $200 for a pair (busdepot).... not a huge difference.... >> > > >> > >> > Okay, a much...
• Re: Oil pumps
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Sun, 3 May 1998 16:59:39 -0700
  ...Pulled it, put back in the stock pump. > > >Actually, while the type IV pump is different, you >can install a type I > >pump quite...
• Did I receive the correct stainless steel coolant pipes?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Sat, 10 Jan 2015 11:50:24 -0600
  ...All the stock photos I see on venders websites show the pipes for these models to be pretty much symmetrical and the same length...
• Re: Seems to be alot of vanagons and loafs for sale
  Historical mailing list - Standley, Craig
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 12:07:33 -0800
  ...The only difference is that > your > > stocks that were worth $250,000 are now worth $25,000. Unless you sold > > them when they were...
• Re: Is there a better Upgraded compressor for the 88 up 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 22:03:38 -0700
  ...Replace the condenser with a parallel flow unit about the same size as stock, maybe a bit bigger that fits in the stock location...
• Re: stock engine mount
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 18:12:50 -0600
  ...stock engine mount >> > >> > >> > > Long story short, I gave my 1.9 away with the stock engine mount >> > > crossbar attached. >> > > Only after, did I realize...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel Advice
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 29 Apr 2019 18:51:00 -0700
  ...2 of those were in diesel vans most common diesel, DZ trans code stock 810 rev/mile tires, 70 mph in 4th, 4600 rpm...
• Re: Alternate Syncro Ratios and Configurations #2
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 14:45:26 EST
  ...4.57, 4.83, 4.86 (stock Syncro), 5.38, 5.42, and 5.86. While these are stock ratios and fairly easy to...
• Re: Redline Gearoil properties
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 08:45:50 -0700
  Dominic, The key difference with synthetic oil is the "base stock" from which it is made. Synthetic base stocks are made in the lab...
• Re: Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 1 Jul 2021 21:43:15 -0400
  ...I have managed to accumulate > ten (YES, 10) extra stock hubcaps for the stock 14 in rims. They are the > large diameter type with...
• Re: Nut Size - Found it - Saw splitty's too
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Thu, 9 May 2013 13:02:29 -0400
  ...I opted to take a long lunch and drove to Garnet VW who happened to have 2 of these in stock. I'm not...
• Tire size questions
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 10 May 2010 11:54:39 -0400
  I called Bus Depot to see if they have the Hankook RA08 tires in stock. The ones on the website say 185R14. The rep...
• Re: That wonderful ignature VW "chrip"!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:09:46 -0700
  ...Nice tight air cooled engine with a properly sealed stock exhaust. Almost a "bleep, bleep bleep" sound. Ah the memories...... Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81...
• Re: Better Mileage Anyone? (without going ala Lilley)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 10:09:18 -0700
  ...So you're really not talking a stock engine... and so the information on plugs may not apply to our stock Waterboxers? Also... I...
• Auxillary water tank question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 11:34:17 EST
  I was thinking about adding a 45liter water tank that fits under the floor on the slider side and removing the stock tank inside...
• Re: [T2] what years are diesel engines available
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 15:10:10 -0700
  ...With stock replacement there are no modifications required, with a gas to diesel conversion, there are many mods required, and some quite costly in...
• Re: Missing jack & lugwrench
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:32:07 -0400
  Note, if you have a syncro with larger wheels, the stock jack can lift it higher than this model. On Aug 29, 2005, at...
• FS: Two 15" wheels with tires
  Historical mailing list - David O'Bryan
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 20:04:09 -0400
  ...The larger tire diameter gives a little less than 10% increase over stock which is great for lowering highway rpm's. I'm selling...
• Brake hose too long?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 01:02:32 -0500
  ...It is about 5-7" longer than stock. Wiill a longer than stock brake line negatively affect the hydrualic pressure (preformance) to that wheel...
• Re: Sucky Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Thu, 2 May 2013 23:38:01 -0400
  put your stock tires and wheels back on
• Re: transmission types vs codes
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:20:44 -0500
  ...Maybe not a problem with a Subie or ZTec, but with stock it took some getting used to. With stock Agilis tires, the tranny...
• Re: Help with 1980 dizzy please
  Historical mailing list - Standley, Craig
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 10:06:00 -0800
  ...My rebuilder put in a 009 inplace > of > my shot vacuum advance stock dizzy. I want to put in a stock dizzy. The > vendor...
• Re: Cross winds and shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 7 May 2006 00:23:56 -0400
  Neil, Recently I upgraded all my shocks to the KYB Gas Adjustable from the old stock units, wow what a difference. In high winds...
• Re: Front Heater Box Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 15:01:34 -0800
  ...Whereas the flap is about 2" wide and the stock material covers the entire flap. Was the stuff you found in the weather-stripping...
• 110 VAC circuit breaker guard, was Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 20:26:27 -0400
  ...You can >skip the knurling, just turn one on a lathe out of aluminum rod >stock. But I may be the only person on...
• Re: Mystery engine cutouts
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:26:13 -0700
  ...And yes, I've BTDT, both in an '85 (stock 1.9L) and my '90 (stock 21.L)
• Re: A/C Compressor for '84 Wolfsburg Weekender
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 10:03:55 EDT
  ...The fittings on the stock Vanagon A/C pump are both the same size where the Jetta fittings are two different sizes. I sell...
• Re: Relocating the battery to the rear of the van - ideas anyone???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 04:25:24 -0500
  ...min > on that side this month) My factory stock 1990 syncro 16" with a stock 1.6td has the battery on the passenger side...
• Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 14:58:07 -0800
  On Fri, 7 Jan 2005 14:42:31 -0800, Jason Kirk <Gojira@adelphia.net> wrote: > What are the possibilities of modifying a stock 2...
• Two Types of Air-Cooled Vanagon Stock Engines?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 10:57:48 -0800
  During an on-line parts search I was asked which type of stock air-cooled engine was in my 1980 Vanagon ... a 2.0L...
• Re: SA grill availability
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:09:58 -0500
  ...I've tried > Van-Again > but they are out of stock. Anyone else have it in stock at a fait > price and > shipping fees...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade: New Circuit and Switch?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:24:03 -0800
  ...install new switch and dedicated circuit, (no added relays), > bypass ignition switch, use stock hi/low relay, connect supply of > circuit in at stock...
• Re: Bilstein Shocks Vs. Stock
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 09:13:28 -0400
  > How much an improvement over stock do the Bilstein > shocks make on the 2WD Vanagon? Are they worth the money? > I had KYB's...
• Re: a substitute for stock footman's loops on luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:38:17 -0400
  ...I'm > using 2" Harken eye straps, and did this mod a few years ago and I > like the eye straps over the stock...
• Re: VR6 into a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 19:15:52 +1200
  ...The stock trans is suspect even with stock power... either beef it with Aussie Albins gearset (you choose the ratios) and thicker Albins mainshaft...
• Re: Infinity Reference Series Speakers and Other 4-inchers; Fitment?
  Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 11:56:57 -0700
  ...For the front doors, as mentioned above, I used a Dremel rotary saw tool to saw off the threaded part of the stock speaker...
• for sale: vanagon captains chairs/front seats w/ armrests..(80-84 westy owners!)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 12:25:34 EDT
  ...these are a great upgrade for you 80-84 westy owners with your stock straw filled, uncomfortable armrest-less front seats.. did you know...
• Re: stock antenna - no AM stations?
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 15:33:35 -0700
  ...stock antenna - no AM stations? > I had an old baywindow before and the stock antenna on that seemed to pick > up AM stations great...
• Re: Wolfsburg bumper kit or rear black fiberglass bumper wanted
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 20:52:30 -0400
  ...They have a slightly thinner profile, allowing them to be used with the stock bumper mounts on a Vanagon that didn't come with...