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  • Re: friday - home made rosin flux
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:55:33 -0700
    ...Nicely done too! > > More VC. I used what little brazing skills I had to make my custom foot > heat flaps on my air to...
  • Re: Spare Tire Interference
    Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
    Fri, 29 May 1998 09:56:18 -0600
    I sure as hell don't 'coddle' my VC. My '86 Syncro (GL, non-Westy), aptly licensed "Rancid", doesn't get coddled at all...
  • Re: Friday: LeMons 24 Hour Race
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 18 Sep 2015 21:53:01 -0700
    ...N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Well, there is a touch of VC in this; a Vanagon is shown for a second or > two. > > video...
  • Re: VC-Advance Auto Parts Referral Program
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:03:31 -0500
    OK...My bad. Nevermind. Just never tell your frineds or family about a good repiar shop or restaurant in the future. Michael in San...
  • Re: HAPPY THANKSGIVING, FELLOW CANADIANS!
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:07:50 -0500
    How bout some VC, Jake? ;-) Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 11:57 AM...
  • Re: Baja trip report, whales, rain, GO!! long
    Historical mailing list - Katy Hahn
    Mon, 1 Mar 2010 09:07:36 -0700
    ...I'll say no more due to limited VC. Geo
  • Re: Drive without a driveshaft?
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Thu, 23 May 2002 17:03:16 -0700
    ...U-joints. > While it's out, can I drive the van, or will that turn the VC into the > Amazingly Expensive Grenade from Hell? >
  • Re: G-mail (LVC)
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 19 Oct 2005 10:00:49 -0700
    ...Do I need an invite for G-mail? > > I'll throw in some VC here - that "half-honk" I was experiencing (and > thought was...
  • Re: NVC (well, slightly VC): Questions about buying used generator/invertor
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 3 Nov 2013 17:46:53 -0800
    RE: Generators Stink I've been carrying and occasionally using my Honda Eu1000 for almost seven years now. And I do not recall even...
  • Re: New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:57:20 -0800
    ...The VC is pretty senstive to mismatched tires.. to the degree that Syncro owner's should rotate 5 evenly worn tires .. starting with 5...
  • Re: VC and waterpump ????sss
    Historical mailing list - KBatzler
    Tue, 17 Nov 1998 20:30:42 -0800
    ...COM> Date: Tuesday, November 17, 1998 6:38 PM Subject: Re: VC and waterpump ????sss >>It is normal and in fact necessary for the...
  • 12V cords/adapters
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Wed, 17 Dec 1997 08:12:33 -0800
    ...A TV/VCR and an air compressor. I need an extension cord for the cigarette lighter and I would also like a 110v AC...
  • Re: Viscous Coupling Test
    Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
    Wed, 9 Dec 1998 13:34:04 -0500
    ...So, in theory, tire inflation shouldn't affect the VC in our Syncros. In practice it does. WHY? -Larry '86 Syncro Westfalia [text/html]
  • Re: Is something killing my starters?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 27 Jun 2016 22:38:09 -0500
    ...I later found it on VC. The mechanic that instaled it for me along with the starter was really impressed with the adaptation and...
  • Re: Additives
    Historical mailing list - Russell Patten
    Tue, 13 Jul 2004 21:49:52 -0500
    ...tmiller <tmiller@vcmails.com> >Reply-To: tmiller@vcmails.com >To: Russell Patten <toolvanagon@HOTMAIL.COM> >CC: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Fuel Octane...
  • Re: syncro-tire pressure
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 20 Jul 2004 18:28:54 -0400
    ...As the pressure in increasing in all the tires, this is not an issue for the VC. In addition, by the time a change...
  • SyncroFest 2013
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:35:59 -0700
    ...Let the other fool beat up his ride! Oops, I mean "hey pal, how about a lift up the mountain, my VC is dead...
  • Re: Westy-Vision
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Mon, 20 Oct 1997 13:58:30 -0700
    ...would love to know how and where they >mount a TV/VCR unit in a Eurobago, and moreso in a Westy. My neighbours unit...
  • Re: 2nd Battery Time Again...
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 10 May 2001 16:31:58 -0500
    ...I run the radio, 12V TV/VCR Combo, Interior lights, Portable CD player on an adapter.
  • Re: Vehicle taxes
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 19 May 2001 09:51:36 -0700
    ...be the only state w/o a DMV website. > > BenT > <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/vanagoncafedmvreourcepages.html"> > VC dmv resource page</A> >
  • Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 23 Aug 2002 17:11:58 EDT
    ...clive.harman-smith@ntlworld.com writes: << No I haven't been vcrawling about under one lately, but I'd like to have one to...
  • Towing a syncro
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Fri, 13 Sep 2002 09:34:37 -0700
    ...The VC senses the difference in wheel rotation and will try to drive the front wheels to match the towed speed.
  • Re: Help me order rubber and window bits
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 15 May 2005 22:00:17 -0600
    ...http://www.busdepot.com/catalog.jsp?model=44&category=47 I'm not selling BD over VC. That's just where I'll be...
  • Re: Fw: Planets and Stars to Scale.... (very teeny tiny itsy bitsy VC). :)
    Historical mailing list - Will Snodgrass <VE6VWJ>
    Fri, 6 Feb 2009 20:48:44 -0700
    That was cool. Thanks for sharing. joel walker wrote: > Subject: Planets and Stars to Scale.... > > even on friday, i wouldn't normally posted astronomy...
  • Re: 14" spare on 15" syncro? NO
    Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
    Fri, 28 Apr 2006 15:09:17 EDT
    ...You would likely do damage to your VC, front differential, or transaxle if you drove with that one much smaller wheel and tire on...
  • absolutely no VC - about lamps going on and off
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:19:24 -0230
    Does anyone know why some floor lamps (especially halogen lamps) go on and off all the time? And how to fix it? I really...
  • White fuse= ?# amps?
    Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
    Sun, 7 Jul 1996 21:02:04 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Copley VW Busses to Inuvik! ============= (604) 689-2660 www.chaco.com/inuvik /_| |__||__| :| putta tobin@vcn.bc.ca July 22-Aug 14 96 O| | putta...
  • Re: Shape of the world - No Direct content to Listg Groups
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 29 Nov 2001 14:42:42 EST
    ...I pray to Thee O mighty God of Torque to came to my VC. BenT
  • Re: some notes from counterman mag
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 21 Oct 2002 17:56:03 -0500
    ...flog off obsolescence stuff to us at $0.05/Kg, > specially VC's > and gearboxes! > > Clive ------------------------------ Clip ------------------------------ ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers...
  • Re: Volkscafe.com is now Van-Caf�.com
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 16 Oct 2005 10:52:59 -0700
    ...international flap over the name "Ugg" for sheepskin boots from Australia. VC: I carry a pair in my Westy). Seems that a US company...
  • Re: AW Owner in The News, Tough Lady
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:01:15 +0000
    ...skiing at Alta this fine day with Leon from L.A. VC: driving my Syncro up there ... nice to have a changing room in...
  • Re: Tires - Syncro (frequently discussed)
    Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
    Sat, 28 Dec 1996 03:01:59 +0100
    ...Isnt the VC there for to take out some mismatch in the driveline? Peter Larsson 1994 EV Crewcab Syncro
  • Re: Winters in the van...
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 15 Nov 2002 22:25:49 -0600
    ...Along with the heater I run my TV/VCR and everything gets real comfy. (TV/VCR is 12v/120v) Having used both Coleman Gas...
  • Black Friday tips?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:49:22 -0500
    ...far. Vanagain has 10% off plus extra points for future shopping. VC says sale is coming but I don’t see any details. I...
  • A/C Pillar 91GL
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:25:56 -0500
    Happy Frydaye! VC-Need to inspect and leak check the a/c hoses in the DS rear pillar. Got a local source for the...
  • Re: Starter Cleanup
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:27:53 -0500
    ...I thought you thought was a VC day and didn't want you >> to waste it. Give us something off-track so it feels...
  • Re: Utah Emissions
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 8 May 1999 13:27:35 -0400
    ...I was under the impression that dynamometer testing can be dangerous >to a syncro, expecially the VC. Is this the case? If so, are...
  • Re: does Khan drive a Vanagon??
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:45:50 +0000
    ...http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0763266/ (VC) "King of the Hill" Westie Side Story (1997) (yes, "westie") alluding to his new Laotian neighbor. ... that...
  • New Information on Viscous Couplings
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Fri, 6 Aug 1999 07:32:37 -0400
    ...If you refill a VC so that it is full it will burst its seals. Never refill so it is full. (The proper percent...
  • Re: Rear view mirror success almost.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:12:06 +0000
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  • Re: FWD Vanagon ;-)
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Tue, 19 Sep 2000 08:58:43 EDT
    ...I guess the VC is ok. I wonder how far I could go like that without something going kaput. :-) -Larry >> Larry, I have heard...
  • SUDDEN POWER STEERING FAILURE
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:09:15 -0700
    ...I think the VC was healthy. I can't complain that it died as I parked it in my driveway, but that is also...
  • Re: Reaching the end . . .
    Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
    Tue, 31 Oct 2000 08:56:20 +0100
    ...sc;Market Infrastructures Team adr:;;;;;; version:2.1 email;internet:robin.oomkes@swift.com title:Senior Analyst fn:Robin Oomkes end:vcard
  • Re: VW Parts Pricing-Now VW's In Old Movies
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 10 Aug 2013 03:58:25 -0700
    ...Ah a simpler time for sure! One day, I'm going > >to dig > >out the old VCR and make a list of all the...
  • Re: clutch chatter
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:19:06 -0700
    ...not the cheaper "gold" coloured parts? I see VC has the "real deal" http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_646_212/cross...
  • Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:25:52 +1300
    > I havn't heard of an LSD for a syncro front diff - just locking front diffs, > solid shaft instead of VC, etc. A viscous...
  • Re: Viscous Couplings Everywhere! (was: Silicone Syncro Oil Source *maybe*)
    Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
    Fri, 20 Dec 1996 17:31:04 -0800
    ...I'd love to have > > three of these > > > instead of two diffs and one. > > > > > > WEll, If you put a VC on each Half shaft...
  • info request re: factory European carburetors
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Thu, 10 May 2001 20:50:38 EDT
    ...hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html">Vanagon Cafe</A> <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepagesale2.html">VC classifieds page 2</A>
  • The Syncro project arrives...
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Wed, 21 Feb 2001 14:52:58 -0700
    ...He had bought it to pillage the front diff out of it because his VC packed it in. I have his old diff and...
  • Re: Syncro drove! For the first time in 13 years!
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Sat, 14 May 2011 20:37:32 -0400
    ...nice upgrade to feel, and there was no binding in the VC while turning. It's a keeper! Now if I can only get...
  • Coolant temp gauge not working
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Tue, 17 Oct 2017 09:39:11 -0700
    ...I am thinking of getting this coolant gauge replacement at VC ( http://www.van-cafe.com/temperature-gauge) what else I have to do...
  • Re: that is one very beautiful vanangon ... sigh ...
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:27:24 -0500
    I think it IS VC. No price, tho. Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at...
  • viscus coupling
    Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
    Wed, 26 Nov 1997 11:43:40 -0800
    Well, folks, it look like my vc has quit. No symptoms, no vibes, the front wheels just don't join in the fun when...
  • Re: Friday Sunday
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 12 Feb 2006 14:22:41 -0800
    ...Off-the-wall question: > Does anyone have a clue where the gas cap is on an M60A3 tank? Don't > bother > Googling it. > > VC...
  • Re: Labor, 28 hours Now: VC joinup
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 18:43:08 -0400
    >I am constantly amazed, during my travels, that the number of Vanagon >drivers I talk to that have never even heard of Vanagon.com...
  • FS: 88 Syncro Reimo 112i, advice needed!
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Mon, 31 May 1999 17:00:40 +0200
    ...My biggest concern is that there was a massive oil sweat on the front diff, around the VC. Should I worry? I had no...
  • Re: `NETVERNUGEN'???
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Fri, 17 Oct 1997 15:56:37 -0400
    ...who is a German native plus she teaches > German here at VCU and she replied that she had no idea. Is it a > (misspelled...
  • Re: Problems with the u-joints of the driveshaft
    Historical mailing list - Derrek Wittmann
    Thu, 29 Apr 1999 22:15:42 -0700
    Has anyone considered replacing the bushings that support the transmission and front differential / VC. If these bushings wear out over time they might affect...
  • Re: So you want to go to a 094 five speed...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Wed, 9 Feb 2000 08:49:22 EST
    ...457 Ring and pinion and ACHIEVE the SAME RESULTS!!! The front VC is driven by the shaft from the trannys mainshaft. Talk to Weddle...
  • Re: Vendors Come Through(DVW & Bus Depot)(no serious VC)
    Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
    Thu, 11 Mar 2004 21:29:38 EST
    Mark ~ We will send all the the items you requested for the gang .If you need more time to make up a larger gang...