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Re: Essential replacement parts I keep in my camper
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:59:50 -0700
...I'm 15 > years out of practice so would be glad for tips. > > The van is likely to have some of these things on...
Re: Break job questions
Historical mailing list - Rob
Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:22:17 -0700
...Passenger front and then driver front. > > All tips wanted > > And again how much new fluid for the change is needed? > > Any special tips for...
Re: List up!
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sat, 2 Jan 1999 09:34:32 -0500
...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon ********************************************* <bold>Michael J. Sullivan </bold><italic>Director...
Re: Friday Stuff
Historical mailing list - Chris
Thu, 6 Mar 2003 13:34:18 -0800
...Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more > > http://taxes.yahoo.com/ __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: NVC: Eurovan sliding window replacement
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Fri, 27 May 2005 11:20:09 +0200
ok no good tips from me but i had to replace my sliding window on my 92 eurovan in germany...... paid 600 euro!!! (800usd...
Re: Middle seat stuck in down position
Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:43:58 -0700
...Thanks for any tips. Gregory Smith '88 Vanagon GL
'84 westy wolfsburg full GL camper ..cheep..$1k or best offer
Historical mailing list
Mon, 3 Mar 2008 10:36:19 EST
...go for it http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=578017 ************** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL...
Vanagon Bygones
Historical mailing list - Ken Peters
Wed, 20 Jan 1999 10:20:55 PST
...question is beyond the reasoning one would expect from a VW tips list. Gong!!! Get a life already... 89 Transporter III Kees Petersen / The...
glass removal
Historical mailing list - jimkim
Fri, 9 Apr 1999 11:30:38 -0700
...anybody have some experience doing this and can pass some tips my way? Getting them out appears simple but how easy is it to...
Cleaning intake manifolds
Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
Fri, 11 May 2001 14:49:49 -0500
...Any tips on getting this stuff out, short of a couple of hours with a little wire brush? TIA, Steve [text/html]
asi/rivera
Historical mailing list - Philip Key
Wed, 13 Jun 2001 20:37:35 -0700
...ps; any installation tips are appreciated Philip 87' syncro
Re: air conditioning
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:23:10 -0600
...Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Bob Stevens '91 Westy
Re: Coolant Pipes needed!!!!!!
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Fri, 26 Apr 2002 09:24:26 -0700
...bill On Friday, April 26, 2002, at 08:32 , Chris Stann wrote: >> Also, anyone that has done this repair and has some tips it...
Cheap Internet parts? -No vanagon content
Historical mailing list - Ian X
Mon, 10 Mar 2003 04:26:07 -0800
...Thanks __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
indoor rain in a 90 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Deanna Scoggin Torra
Thu, 13 Feb 2003 11:52:31 -0800
...I can't figure out where the water is entering...any tips? Deanna in California _________________________________________________________________
Re: insurance claim tips
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Thu, 17 Apr 2003 09:16:25 -0700
Sorry I can't help with insurance info...but I would suggest you find the wanker who stole it and make him suffer "Death...
Re: ARB bull bars
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 17 Dec 2003 11:53:01 -0700
...Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work � and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx
Re: Wiring harness install - tips, tricks?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sat, 20 Aug 2005 07:54:32 EDT
In a message dated 8/20/05 3:52:44 AM, sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM writes: << I'm going to be installing a new...
installing ac condensor
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Tue, 13 Sep 2005 10:44:14 -0700
...any hints, tips, etc before i jump into it? how does the condensor attach to the radiator? thanks matthew "Racing with the wind and...
Re: Removing Radio?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 1 Jan 2006 12:23:20 EST
...COM writes: > Haven't gone to Bentley yet but any good tips on removing the radio? A > quick look just now and it appears...
Ignition wiring plug shield Removal
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:54:21 -0500
...Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL driver
Re: Cromulent, imbiggens, D'oh
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:54:13 -0800
...maint tips? > > >Oh it's an obscure reference to "The Simpsons" > > >Speech: > > >"....... embigens the common man" > > >Two teachers smoking a butt at back of...
Re: Best chance of passing emissions?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 18 Aug 2005 19:13:50 -0400
...Best chance of passing emmissions? > > Hi All, > > Any tips on what to do to have the best chance of passing emmissions? > I just found...
Re: Rear Washer Reservoir Cap Needed
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 14 Apr 2015 22:33:51 +0000
...a generic > cap (Coke bottles, etc) that wi9ll work or do I need to source an OEM cap > for this? > Thanks for any tips. >
re. webasto bbw46 heater advice request
Historical mailing list - gary lee
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:16:58 -0600
...if any list members have had any experience with these heaters: tips etc. Turn it on once at least once month. They seem to...
Won't start cold
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:41:56 -0400
...Any tips? Thanks, 82 Westy
re:heating ideas
Historical mailing list - Ed.
Tue, 3 Oct 1995 10:14:10 EDT
...as a kid, I discovered on a winter campout that by lighting the tips of my shoes on fire, it kept my feet plenty...
Re: Water from a/c dripping everywhere!
Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
Wed, 30 Oct 1996 14:18:04 -0600
...Clean out the tips of those caps, reassemble. danno 67 double cab 78 westfalia 87 syncro 87 jetta der busbesitzer gruppe: see us on...
Replacing the lower ball joints on my 82, Help!
Historical mailing list - Dan Q
Wed, 25 Aug 1999 18:47:08 -0400
Hello, Does anyone have any pointers/tips/advice for replacing the lower ball joints on my 82 Westy? The uppers were rather easy...but...
What size is the..
Historical mailing list - Steve Grayer
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 15:14:29 -0400
...Any spare tire tips or advice?? I'm also lookin for an '86 or newer Westy without and engine and/or tranny. I'm...
need 2 14" standard rims for 87 gl
Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
Mon, 11 Dec 2000 20:08:14 -0800
...anyone have any for sale or have any tips on getting reasonably priced ones? TIA ed eddebolt@netzero.com _____NetZero Free Internet Access and...
Re: more anti theft tips
Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
Wed, 28 Mar 2001 18:46:51 EST
I put a big DIESEL badge on the back of all of my cars. get the biggest one you can from a rabbit or...
Clutch Problems
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Sun, 13 May 2001 12:50:47 EDT
...Also does anyone have any tips which would make R&R easier. Thanks in advance. Rico Dagastino Munford, TN
Re: Kill The Thread
Historical mailing list
Mon, 9 Jul 2001 12:14:22 EDT
...why make it easier by spinning a long thread > of insider tips from van owners themselves? > Yikes! > How about a little common sense. > Phaedra...
arm rest woes:
Historical mailing list - jax harvell
Fri, 12 Jul 2002 21:38:22 -0400
...any tips are greatly appreciated. jh
CV joint questions
Historical mailing list - Brian T.
Tue, 22 Oct 2002 08:48:42 -0700
...Thanks! Brian Tipsword Salem, Or __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Y! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your web site http://webhosting.yahoo.com/
BD Tent
Historical mailing list - Pablo Bonilla
Tue, 28 Jan 2003 11:53:30 -0600
...get some info on its benefits and drawbacks, as well on tips about its usage, care, etc. Thanks a lot. ------------------------------------------------------------ Pablo Bonilla aylajg@racsa...
Exhaust valve material
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Fri, 28 Feb 2003 13:30:19 -0800
...valves, right? Thanks, -damon ===== '84 Westy '65 Kharma Ghia (Dharma) __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
1.9 Head Gaskets
Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
Mon, 24 May 2004 15:00:13 -0400
...job, like push rod tube seals or do they come with a head gasket kit? Any helpful tips or insight is greatly appreciated! Rod.
Re: Oppinions / Best deals on Bilstein shocks?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:26:42 -0400
...at 19:11, Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote: > > Konis > >Any tips on where to find them? Looks like they are about $425/set...
Installing a Rear Window on a Doka
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:22:04 -0700
Anyone out there have any experience installing the rear window on a doka? Any tips? This sucker is a PITA to get in. Please...
Re: Syncro Tranny Removal Procedure/tips
Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
Fri, 24 Dec 1999 13:13:36 -0500
Hi Tim, all listees, Tim asked about tips on removing the Syncro trans. I've removed mine twice, pretty much following the Bentley manual...
Re: Lubrication tips one at a time.
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Fri, 4 Sep 2015 08:39:55 -0400
...Jack Botts <johnnyjewel43@hotmail.com> wrote: > One of the best lube tips I've gotten is the use of the lubricant Wurth > HHS 2000...
Re: Burning Man Tips?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 14 Aug 2003 15:11:02 -0600
...Burning Man Tips? Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2003 14:54:54 -0500 I've got a good friend who is driving his Bay Window...
Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 19 Dec 2005 14:18:24 -0500
...Ignition Switch Source & Tips > > > >>After thinking more about your post ... >> >>Is the starter making "Grinding" noises or "Cranking" noises? >> >>If Grinding noises, then, again...
Re: rear wiper repair tips
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:06:17 -0700
...fuse knowing which one might be affected would be a big help. > > > Tips and recommendations are greatly appreciated. > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Westfalia Auto
Wiki BZ Shelf Derby contestants - more updates
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 2 Feb 2008 08:05:08 -0800
...DISCOVERED: "Storage Space Tips" by Kenny Rogers aka Fukengroovan aka catmando at http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Storage_Space_Tips (Pause for applause) "Guards...
mpg display (was Re: Was: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:07:36 -0500
...Ken Lewis wrote: > Here is a site with some gas saving tips: > http://forum.ecomodder.com/showthread.php?t=44 > > Section 4; item #8...
Re: Replacing window screens?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:08:08 -0400
...I think that finding a nylon mosquito >> screen >> will be fairly easy but I wonder what installation tips someone may have >> for >> me....like...
Throttle adjustment
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Sat, 24 May 2014 20:19:57 -0400
Any tips on a good way to adjust the length of the rod for the accelerator cable to the throttle linkage on an automatic...
Re: Horns, improvements
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:40:48 -0400
At 03:36 PM 8/21/2013, Marco wrote: >Thanks for the tips, Mark. I have ordered one of those Hella horns >from the...
Making a Bed--any advise?
Historical mailing list - Doug Demarest
Mon, 11 Oct 1999 15:56:42 EDT
I'm looking for tips on building a stable sleeping platform in my Vanagon. Its just plain bench seat version. I've removed the...
Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolts
Historical mailing list - KiddPanoscha
Sun, 25 Jun 2000 20:30:06 -0400
...Does anyone have any tips on the best way to drill them out? I was not planning on removing the head and the position...
85 Alternator Selection Weirdness
Historical mailing list - joe brown
Mon, 24 Feb 2003 07:07:34 -0800
...for all years, even though most places have it for only 86-88?? --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more
Re: Rust Project / Lookie, Lookie, Lookie. . .
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Thu, 16 Sep 2004 16:10:45 EDT
...writes: << Does anyone who has done this project before have any tips, pictures, or advice on how to do this? >> For all you Westfalians...
Re: Battery Bracket - Where to get one?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 9 Mar 2008 13:04:50 EDT
...chris ************** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001)
Re: Any detailing tips?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 30 Apr 2004 12:18:41 -0500
...Any detailing tips? > So what is the best thing to use in its place? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Stan Wilder [mailto:wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET...
Re: Power steering update
Historical mailing list
Mon, 8 Apr 2019 19:05:59 +0000
...thanks Ken for the info on the rebuilt rack! So, any tips from the group on next steps? info from your experiences. And, any...
Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Sat, 5 Sep 2015 12:12:23 -0700
...Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted > > Hi bill, > > there are hose clamps on the two pieces of hose. the smaller hose has 4 clamps...
Re: Heater Cable from Bus Depot?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 10 Oct 2014 07:44:35 -0700
"So, back at it...Anyone know of any info on replacing the cable? Or perhaps tips when doing it on setting it up right...