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• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 23:38:04 -0600
  DAVE, Here is a good guide for choosing oil. You want to choose an oil with a high viscosity index (VI). For engine "break...
• Thanks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 12:03:00 -0600
  ...I got pointed to the Edmunds Old Car price guide, then someone posted it to me. I got advice on how to deal with...
• Hey...I'm Back!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Jun 1997 08:34:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Went to VW again, got the VIP treatment...agin...our tour guide owns a 72 double cab...and isinto VW vans...he may be...
• Re: interior rear heat
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 24 Sep 1997 16:48:07 +0300
  ...the crewcabs which fits nicely between the two front seats and guides fresh or hot air from the front feet outlet to the rear...
• Re: Brazilian Eurovan Coming?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 21:14:50 +0200
  ...call > them that? Brazilvans?) From what I've seen in buyers guides and ads, the late 80s Fox was a German car. Go figure...
• rattling front door windows
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 11:06:36 -0700
  ...So I was wondering if replacing L shaped upper/rear guide channel and/or the inner/outer window slot weather strip (Bentley 57.2...
• Dead starter fixed
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 09:32:10 -0800
  ...stuck, so try it again." Thanks John Muir and his Idiot's Guide!! Steve Calvin, the 84 Westy Hobbes, the imaginary 92 Syncro Westy
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 16:30:10 -0700
  RE: Nitrogen in the tires Long thread on this a while back. Bottom line: Air is already 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, 1% 'Stuff'. Going...
• Re: Archives (& Dennis Haynes) solves headlight problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:58:04 -0500
  ...David took such care to guide me through the tricky details of the assembly of my westy, the internal contents of which were piled...
• 1.9l Head torqueing. Was: 1.9l TD swap
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 23 May 1999 20:12:36 -0400
  ...VAG#1332), guide pins (VAG#3070) Notes: Always replace cylinder head bolts. (They are stretch bolts) When performing repairs, carefully remove seal/gasket remnants...
• Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 17 Oct 2017 09:52:02 -0700
  ...I've done the head once, when I built this motor it got valve guide seals Only... the guides were within spec. Sparkplugs looked...
• 91 Camper Dash Chirping noise in turn.
  Historical mailing list - gneiss9
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:44:44 -0600
  Can anyone guide me in finding what sounds like a chirping noise from the dash/grill area when cornering at highway speeds? This pronounced...
• RE: East Coast Gathering???
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Jan 95 08:04:41 EST
  ...I've not been an organizer in the perspective before so if someone will sign-in and guide me, I'll attempt to do...
• Advetising on the list
  Historical mailing list - Austin Becker
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 16:12:08 -0500
  ...Though I would like to keep ads to a minimum (perhaps setting out some guidelines?), I vote for keeping them coming. Austin 91' Multivan...
• Front heater flaps
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 17:48:18 -0800
  ...I have got in there a looked at it and it seems that the metal shaft is loose in its guide. Anyone else experiencing...
• Who is radio code contact?
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 10:52:52 -1000
  ...bike (pre Ross sell-out) VW Camper rentals in Hawaii http://www.imua-tour.com Guided surfing and mountain bike tours
• Re: Ronal wheels!?!?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 23:30:33 -0500
  ...even with +3 fitment (according to tireracks guidelines) we could get away with a /50R17 tire. That would rock... Have a setup like the...
• Local gas price Info
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 11:53:48 -0700
  ...adventure, good life, larry chase www.roadhaus.com www.roadhaus.com/shops.html www.roadhaus.com/tires.html www.roadhaus.com/tires/guideline.html
• Re: Rear table leg holding bracket
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 17 May 2007 17:06:44 -0700
  ...A solution for this is to add a guide rod. Simple to do. A pice of 3/4" dowel and a dowel screw in...
• Shore Power Cord Reel?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 3 Aug 2013 14:13:53 -0700
  ...This Reelcraft hose roller guide is 3.125 inch diameter: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003NNZB9Q/sbw That would allow more flexibility...
• Re: Montana suggestions:no VW content
  Historical mailing list - Sminkey, Scott
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 09:46:53 -0400
  ...You could go out with a guide in a drift boat and float and fish down the Yellowstone or Gallatin or Madison rivers. It...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:33:41 -0400
  ...Assuming the "guide Pin" is what i think it is.... Go to any FLAPS (I used Autozone) and get a hardware set. It includes...
• No current at FI injector plug
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:08:30 -0800
  ...operate starter, test light must flicker.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "If NO, refer to AFC Troubleshooting Guide (pg 7) catalog no. US 42-00...
• Re: 88GL - Intermittent Failure to Start Continues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 18:05:34 -0700
  ...Blue 2 pin, 20mm for fuel injection Application guide lists the following vehicles: Volkswagen Cabriolet 1990-1993 Corrado 1990-1995 Eurovan 1992-1997 Golf...
• '91 Vanagon Sliding door hardware
  Historical mailing list - T-rev Reynolds
  Tue, 10 May 2011 09:48:21 -0600
  ...Does any of the vendors have kits for sale with the common bearings and guides that wear out? Thanks advance to anyone who can...
• VW Micro-Bus Repair Books...
  Historical mailing list - Mr. Spock
  Mon, 04 Jul 1994 20:10:10 -0800
  ...like one of those 'VW's for Dummies' or 'Idiot's Guide...' etc... I hope someone can make some good recommendations here. I know...
• Re: best gasoline to use
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 14:31:48 -0700
  ...Next time you need an engine rebuild, put in unleaded-compatible valve guides. If you must, there are lead substitutes available at FLAPS, located...
• Off Road Instructor dumps Jeep and brings his Syncro to SdM Este
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Thu, 22 May 2003 15:12:34 -0700
  ...Jeeps to Syncro de Mayo Este! He has been a trail guide at five Jeep Jamborees as the Off-road training instructor for a...
• no spark (after timing/dwell checked?)
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:59:53 -0700
  ...Does this mean the distributor is 'shorted', as the troubleshooting guide in my Clymer manual suggests? I checked the 'double relay' per the directions...
• Fw: sharring from ETKA7
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:31:25 -0800
  ...Could someone please guide me through it and provide the software titles if needed. I would like to use the pictures and send the...
• Re: Fwd: Van stories.
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 19:38:21 -0700
  ...how many people are interested and then come up with >> some guidelines. >> >> The PIF is Pay it Forward fund. I guess it should be...
• Re: reverse (manual) shifting
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 09:17:40 -0700
  ...Matthias On Jun 7, 2007, at 3:24 AM, Mike wrote: > Those rails and guides ARE your reverse lockout mechanism. So it > is very...
• Thanks for a great online Vanagon maintenance guide
  Historical mailing list - Ellen Marchand
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:04:30 -0700
  Happy Friday! Finally sick of my "sometimes they work, sometimes they don't" keys, I asked Steve if he could cut me some new...
• Re: syncro fuel filter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 19:00:00 -0700
  ...takes like 4 mins longer then a 2wd maybe ;) On 3-Aug-10, at 6:29 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > wrote a guide of...
• Any Books on European Camping
  Historical mailing list - Ric Golen
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 20:25:59 -0400
  ...Anywho...anyone out there know of a good guide or book on camping in Europe and or listings of European campgrounds? Thanks. Ric
• Re: sliding windows 85GL
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:08:12 EST
  ...allow movement/locking in about 3 posistions. > > your little plastic spacer guides have decomposed and fallen out. the dealer sells these for under 2...
• Fwd: <FMBC> Full Moon in Joon 2002
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 20:15:48 -0700
  ...Wolfsburg Weekender "VanGo(gh)" '84 VW Wolfsburg Weekender "'NutherBus" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com
• Re: Rubber floor mats?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 16:14:25 -0400
  ...M How about a replacement rubber step that fills the area better, and is sloped as to guide the water in the step, out...
• successful trans swap...thanks to all
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Stangeland
  Sat, 15 Mar 2003 14:06:58 -0800
  ...special thanks to stan wilder for all the air-cooled info and buying guide in the beginning, and for always replying to my posts...
• Re: idiot's guide to vanagon seam rust repair. please RED
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 16:25:29 EST
  In a message dated 3/1/05 1:51:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, THX0001@AOL.COM writes: > Nature gave us the answer long...
• Re: Shift linkage BROKE and floating
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 12:21:24 -0500
  ...There's a (approx) 1" flange inside there that appears to > guide the shifter handle. > > I can't get into any gear. The shifter...
• Re: True cost of AMC heads for 1.9L and 2.1L: bare for $240 to$216!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 09:59:24 -0700
  ...They say the heat transferred up the valve causes more valve guide wear and thus problems because they heat transferred up the valve stem...
• Re: Cutting aluminum wheels with hole saw?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 10:42:22 -0700
  ...This became the guide hole for the hole saw center bit into the back side of the plywood. The big hole in the plywood...
• Re: Van stories.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 19:19:56 -0600
  ...a book, it might be a good idea > to create some guidelines. > For example: How many people want to contribute, how many pages to...
• moderating etc
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 13:56:57 -0700
  ...And we went through all of this before, polling members about posting guidelines etc. its not a "democracy" , its a mailing list, privately owned...
• Oil sealing rings on valve shaft???
  Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 21:39:44 +0000
  ...Do I need them? If so where can I get them? Is oil leaking down horizontal valve guides a problem? Thanks Aaron J. Wood...
• Trans swap in 83 Westy:tips?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 02:00:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have the Bentley book as a guide. If anyone has experience with this removal and installation and has some tips to offer I...
• Re: Transporter Crew Cabs??
  Historical mailing list - Edward Berlett
  Thu, 21 May 1998 11:15:47 -0400
  ...Can anyone guide me to a place where they > are plentiful?? I'd prefer one w/ a dead engine for a transplant.(and lower...
• KOA vs Truckstops
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 26 Sep 1998 14:36:23 -0400
  ...Truckstops: "A Complete Guide to over 5,000 Truck Stops in the U.S. & Canada" Paperback - 375 pages New 1998 edition (January 1998) Globe...
• CV replacement, all or just the clicking one?
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:03:46 -0700
  ...for now? thanks again ===== Scott Wilson 85 GL Westfalia __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com
• utility trailers???
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 11:07:32 -0700
  ...or ideas? thanks again ===== Scott Wilson 85 GL Westfalia __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com
• Re: FYI : 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 22:03:40 +1200
  ...car testing institute that collects information >from car manufacturers and use that given info as guideline when an >engineswap is made ... >These are the...
• AT fluid
  Historical mailing list - trooz
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 15:35:49 -0700
  ...I went to my FLAPS and he said all they had was Dexron III, then looked it up in some kind of guide he...
• Re: Can I convert my power windows to manual?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:38:26 -0700
  ...Make sure you get all the parts, including the plastic guides, for the manual ones -- removing it yourself makes sense. You'll need a...
• SEATCOVER SWEET DEAL
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:05:23 -0700
  ...members might be interested in this deal at The Sportsman's Guide: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/ Gen-u-wine leather seat covers under $70...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO vs. CA
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 07:31:32 -0800
  ...Anyway, for those so inclined, you can read the BAR guidelines on engine swaps below: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- - Engine Replacement and Rebuilding Guidelines Overview Engine changes continue...
• Re: Interesting things in glovebox,VW orgins, "joker"...wolfburg, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 07:09:22 -0800
  ...and the tour >of europe was with a guide (in another camper), herding as many as a >dozen folks in such campers. the guide...
• Re: Book tip: Road atlas and guide book in one for Canada.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:42:55 -0700
  ...I've had many guidebooks and also many > maps and road atlases (in fact I have several shelves full). The problem > with guidebooks is...
• Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - "Richard Meissenheimer (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 09:51:46 -0500
  ...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
• Help needed Poinciana, FL, area
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:23:13 -0400
  ...Last time I used van, the rear hinge on the sliding door fell out of the guide way. Ken at VanAgain may be able...