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• Re: why so testy?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:18:18 -0500
  <<<snip>>>...northern Maine...<<<snip>>> Isn't that akin to saying "...a little pregnant..."? Alan Bosch & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)
• Portland
  Historical mailing list - pete
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 12:11:48 -0800
  Or possibly CT, IN, TN, TX, AR, CO, FL or KS ? Uh huh, and would that be Maine or Oregon? :-) > > > > Joy
• Re: Joe's Tranny questions...
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 16:28:33 EDT
  ...Replace old style with new style 3rd/4th hub, replace 3rd and 4th mainshaft halves of gearsets if excessively worn, replace mainshaft ball bearing...
• Re: 2.1l main bearing - the whole story
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 16:39:27 -0700
  On 1 Oct 2001 at 16:05, harald_nancy wrote: > 2.1l main bearing set: > Just bugged a couple of VW dealers some more...
• Re: HIJACKED!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:29:46 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] HIJACKED!!!! "One must try to understand the culture..the essential Macho mindset that comes with mainland Mexicans. An insightful book about the...
• WTB: automatic transmission core, near FAS in Maine if possible
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:02:26 -0700
  ...If I knew, it would NOT been shipped by UPS! So the best scenario would be someone near FAS in maine that could drop...
• Re: overheating
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 20:11:33 -0500
  ...When I place my hand on the main (large) coolant line behind the thermostat housing ( and crawl under the bus to feel the main...
• Re: Odyssey Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 09:26:51 -0600
  ...I've had one as my main battery for 6 years Pete. No change, still cranking away. I like it's size for being...
• Re: Oversized main bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 23 May 2012 15:40:14 -0400
  ...ve got my 1.9 waterboxer open and it needs new main bearings. The case > appears to have been line bored to 0.5mm...
• Re: repairs/solutions (long)
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 17:34:22 -0700
  to drive an inadequately-maintained >vehicle. Trying to save a dime by not fixing something until it fails >completely is short-sighted. > >gmb > Rob...
• Re: posting to the backup Vanagon list
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 21:09:24 -0700
  ...I assume that some of the members there do not want to deal with the volume of mail from the main list (98 posts...
• Re: city water hookup size
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 19:59:05 -0800
  ...Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US> > Reply-To: Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US> > Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2002 21:05:04...
• Contact List Project / Contact Information
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 11:31:34 -0500
  ...Rather than re-inventing the wheel and maintaining a seperate list if we piggy back on AIRS we'll have a much richer resource...
• Need to store my vanagon in Maine
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 19:56:51 -0500
  ...Thanks, John Flaherty Portland, Maine '84 GL
• Re: Syncro tranny whine-reply
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Sun, 17 May 1998 17:00:38 EDT
  ...When that bearing finally fails it tends to allow the mainshaft to move back and forth resulting in broken 3rd and 4th gear sets...
• Re: Fw: Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Thu, 10 May 2001 09:20:41 -0700
  ...is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle? > I bought a brand new '87 Westy to be used as a my family's second vehicle...
• Re: Preemptive water pump replacement? Miscellaneous Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:18:50 -0500
  ...BZ-what's a guy from Hawaii doing moving to Maine? (Besides Mike in Houlton Maine)? Answer: Grandkids!
• Interesting oil leak - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:05:18 -0700
  ...Interesting oil leak - HELP! > > So, I'm up in the northern part of Maine with an interesting problem. On my way up here, my...
• Re: AC Hose Repair
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:59:30 -0700
  ...As a first step, I find that I need to replace all the > hoses (main hoses leaking in several places) [all other components appear...
• Re: Gas Heater?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Mon, 18 May 1998 02:19:25 -0400
  ...it is basically a gasoline fired furnace that > needs periodic maintenance (plugs, cleaning, etc) > if you are not familiar w/ the unit, have it...
• List Member in Farmington, ME area?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 14:49:08 EDT
  The wife and I are headed up to Maine-iac land for the next week. Forced to take my Jetta diesel because we are...
• FS: Westy in New England
  Historical mailing list - Ethan Allen
  Thu, 1 Jun 2000 09:41:03 EDT
  1980 vanagon Westy for sale in southern Maine (portland to be exact). Spent 90% of it's life in New Mexico, then moved to...
• Re: ATF screen
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 10:07:26 -0800
  ...Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US> >Reply-To: Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: ATF...
• LPG Regulator Leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 16:55:52 -0700
  Last weekend camping, I kept smelling natural gas, and I discovered a constant, small outgassing from somewhere around the regulator (this was with main...
• Re: Strange electric problem!!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 07:17:32 -0500
  ...and on the main >light switch unit....still!!! > >So anyway....rear left flasher light problem, stays on everytime the main >switch is on the...
• Re: Spark plug gap
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 9 Mar 2012 11:19:49 -0500
  Try these, no gap required: http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=5
• Re: Optima batteries
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Thu, 6 May 1999 08:27:28 -0700
  See their web site at: http://www.optimabatteries.com/main.htm They have a dealer locator there. Todd '88 Westy
• Re: Where are we from?
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 22:25:20 -0400
  John, Sandie, Sean(17) and Keith(15) are from Standish Maine USA. 1984 Vanagon GL 1984 Rabbit GL
• Here's a new sport fer' ya
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 16:45:17 -0600
  Drifting ........ not just for the homeless anymore. http://www.lookoutdrift.com/html/main.html Stan Wilder
• diesel deal
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 12:10:40 -0500
  Current bid is $188.50 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4501616844&category=15296#mainImage
• Re: Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions.
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 10:19:10 -0800
  ...Then you run the risk of pushing whatever sediment that was in the main coolant lines and the radiator into the engine. If you...
• Re: Another trip to SWFL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:44:30 -0700
  With those oil pressures I wouldn't worry about main and rod bearing clearance very much. Those are great pressures I think. Generally, the...
• 1984ish Vanagon - seriously, how reliable?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 19:55:25 -0400
  ...They have generally been dead reliable, though obviously over that span of time I did plenty of maintenance (timing belts, head gaskets, suspension work...
• How to get top half of main bearing out? (AARRGH!!)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 14 May 2001 10:25:26 -0700
  Hi, I'm trying to replace the main and rod bearings in my 1.6L diesel-powered Vanagon. The engine is in the car...
• Re: VW Warranty
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 18 May 2006 15:20:46 -0700
  ...Should any problems arise that would require a warranty fix, however, you would have to provide proof that all of the regularly required maintenance...
• Re: Random Thoughts on Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 3 May 2014 06:57:23 -0700
  ...I'd say that the VANAGON is no easier to maintain than any other German car made in the 80's Whaa? You ever...
• Re: Dellorto Carb question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 13 May 2001 15:22:18 EDT
  ...It adds power and inproves the midrange transition from idle to main. It allowed me to go to a smaller main jet, that i...
• 1.9l Standard Main Bearings Available
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 11:48:03 EST
  I am getting a few sets of the 1.9l Standard Main Bearings again. These are Mahle. The price is $99 for a set...
• Re: bubbling in coolant during flush
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 May 2002 18:06:03 -0400
  ...Why do people do this? All cooling system maintenance should be done with a cold engine. Rapid temperature changes are no good. The cooling...
• Re: Van Interior Floor Covering
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 18:40:19 -0400
  ...Installed > some in the main compartment and in-between the front seats. Works GREAT. > Feels great on bare feet. Catches liquids and keeps them...
• Re: preventive maintenance
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:32:40 -0700
  ...Guess I'm saying allow for more time than you think to do maintenance. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil...
• Re: Dual Battery Relay - Part 2 (long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 18:00:52 -0500
  ...low amperage trigger; high-amperage main. Thus, the ONLY way to get more charging amperage to the aux battery is installing BOTH a high...
• Re: snow chains
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 08:46:27 -0800
  ...they'd never do that on the main highway... they don't close the main highway because of the snow itself... they close it...
• Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 9 May 2001 15:59:05 -0700
  ...is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle? I'm wondering for how many of you your Vanagon is your main means of transportation, and...
• Deep cycle battery installation tips
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 May 1997 01:09:12 -0400 (EDT)
  ...is connected in parallel to the main battery when the ignition is on) but discharges as a separate system. I had to hook all...
• Re: Long hose from front to back bad too...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 16:47:39 -0700
  ...the main coolant hoses connect to metal pipes that go front to back. those can rot out for sure .. 'usually' the most wear, stress...
• Crankshaft end float.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 21 May 2002 16:41:22 -0500
  ...a) New front main seal. $12.00 b) New starter pilot bushing in the bell housing. $1.20 c) Inspect the throw out bearing...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Apr 2007 (#2007-423)
  Historical mailing list - vt
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:14:35 -0500
  ...Tis not time to neglect ones chores > whilst > other toil in maintenance servitude. There is no shame to be had in self > maintenance, kind...
• Re: Clarify On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 23:02:07 -0700
  ...I installed an EXTEND-A-STAY kit that can be used to connect a green bottle or large tank in case the main tank...
• An answer: adding auto trannie fluid - where's the hole?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 19:59:24 -0500
  ...A fellow listee (Bob Berkemer) suggested the following maintenance task in a p-mail - and I am posting it with his permission: > >Check the...
• Re: .01 Main Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 10:18:11 EST
  ...mm. �That would increase the stroke to 78 mm. �You could maintain the stock rods. �You would need to have some of the top...
• Re: Kombi? HA!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jul 1994 06:59:43 -0400 (EDT)
  Ok, smart guy.....explain "Variant"... we already have an explanation for "Deviant".... he who maintains lists and writes songs! 8-) Ric
• Exhaust mainifolds
  Historical mailing list - J Rudolph
  Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:22:45 -0700
  Well, its finally happened. Whole thging needs doing from Heads to Cat. Any Ideas where to buy? BIG MONEY from the dealer.
• Re: Idea to motivate contributions for list maintenance
  Historical mailing list - VANAGONE
  Sat, 7 Mar 1998 20:45:23 EST
  Count me in on that one...gettin tired of the old one 'bout now! Jerry 8-)
• Car show
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 9 May 1999 20:11:37 -0400
  Hi Volks Any Maine listees or others going to the Bonny Eagle car show on Sunday, May 16? John Flaherty Standish, ME
• main site
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 11:55:53 -0500
  where is site headquarter for this vanagon listing? I would like to look at the rest of it including archives, etc. tim
• Busses by the Buoy Date?
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 17 Aug 2003 20:02:56 -0400
  Hi all, Anyone know the date/location of BBTB this year? Thanks, John P. Flaherty Portland, Maine '84 GL
• Re: [WetWesties] Where is The Heat Going?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:09:52 -0700
  Got to start asking shorter questions. Main question was Where does the heat go with the Norcold?
• Re: Mechanic in Maine?
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 18:40:10 -0400
  ...Mechanic in Maine? > <<Anyone know of a good Westy mechanic in southern Maine?>> > > No, though I can tell you who to avoid if you...
• Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:43:56 -0700
  ...Each and every > member > of this list is likely to value a low-mileage, well-maintained vehicle > higher than a high-mileage, poorly-maintained...