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• Re: Vanagon List Moderator-let's get things underway!
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:24:19 -0500
  If my memory is correct, when Tom became totally overwhelmed with work and lost the time and interest to be the moderator, he "appointed...
• Re: Third cylinder lifter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 23 May 2010 07:15:31 -0700
  ...We will consider if the contents of this posting > may have exceeded the tolerance afforded to the author. > > > BenT > Co-Moderator > > > On May 22...
• Re: ISO '90 or '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 00:50:57 -0400
  ...Standard in 1990 & 1991. > -flourescent light over left side center window > -fiberglass bumpers and rocker moulding all around 1990 & 1991 GL models had the...
• Re: Sachs Clutch Database Found in UK For Vanagons (awsome database)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 00:21:42 -0700
  ...To be sure what model-year your VW is, look at the 10th figure in the vin. The letter A signifies 1980, the B...
• Re: NVC: quoting
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 09:09:35 -0500
  ...Make sure you're not sending in HTML mode. At work we use Microsoft Outlook...if I reply in plain text mode, it sets...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 23:34:27 +1300
  ...If you >want it to drive more safely, install wider rims to hold more volume of >air, and mount some nice modern car tires...
• Re: Moderator Re: Rad fan ballast resistors
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 21 May 2010 09:10:32 -0700
  ...I do not think we need a mechanized set of rules but rather leave the final judgment to the moderators. For example, there mat...
• Re: Advice for 85 Westy Synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 20:30:14 -0400
  ...VW did not start selling them until 1986 as >> 1986 models. Either it's not a Syncro or it's not a 1985 or...
• Bus models
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Dec 1994 12:11:24 -0500
  > However, the guy who responded to my plea on rec.models.scale >says that someone sells both the basic Revell kit and a detail...
• Re: why did VW ditch the boxer motor?
  Historical mailing list - David..M
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 11:37:30 -0400
  ...their current > models! > I just looked at the Subaru web site and it states that the ECU's of their latest models feature 'self...
• Re: 4 SPEED TO 5 SPEED SWAP
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 21:25:26 -0700
  The answer will depend on which model of Vanagon you want to do it to. Waterboxer 4 speeds use a compatible linkage and mounting...
• Re: What`s wrong/ Foreign member?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 28 May 2001 19:40:35 EDT
  ...I'm not exactly getting bombed with replies when I ask about this model. The Bentley doesn't cover the model either. BenT <A...
• Utility Outlets... not in a row?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 23:23:09 -0400
  An acquaintance at EB03 was looking around at different model Westies FS and has settled on a later model ('88) possibility. He asked the...
• 2.1 L Exhaust Header Gasket Size, Can you use any other VW model years gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:07:57 -0400
  ...Unbelievable! Its as loud as harley! Can you use any other VW model years gasket? I wanted to fix it this weekend. Called all...
• Re: Gas tank filler seal numbers
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 15:11:24 -0700
  ...The 251 201 139 was generally for 80-84 > models. Bus Depot still shows the 139B model as being available but > doesn't list...
• Re: This name is familiar
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 10 Mar 2015 17:40:58 -0700
  ...php?mode=viewprofile > <http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile <http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u...
• F.S. '85 Westy Wkndr. Wolfsbg. poptop Camper
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  01 Nov 96 18:46:59 EST
  ...It's the Westy model without sink/stove, but it does have A/C and a very large fridge (bigger than the full camper...
• Re: adding modern safety to the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 15:19:52 -0500
  ...Depending > on model year, this can include rear shoulder harnesses, air bags in various > places, traction control, anti-lock brakes, etc. I would like...
• Models
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 00:29:47 -0400 (EDT)
  ...coyote@zuni.chaco.com (Ron Lussier) > Don Kane writes: > >I just have to settle for my > >little Schabak Vanagon model that sits on my...
• Second to Last Post
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 23:10:54 -0500 (CDT)
  ...no subject and one line saying UNSUBSCRIBE VANAGON To turn digest mode on, send E-Mail to listserv@lenti.med.umn.edu with no...
• Re: Friday Trvia Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:11:20 -0800
  ...Do the "later models" have just one curtain which can be stowed against the fore or aft pillar? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71...
• Re: Unreadable posts (was also: Vanagon List Archives: A Technical Problem)
  Historical mailing list - John Thiessen
  Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:32:31 -0400
  It would appear that everyone who receives their emails from The List in non-digest mode do not see a problem. Also, everyone who...
• Re: batteries?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 10:07:58 -0700
  When I looked into this there were two models Red Top and Yellow Top. The red is normal, the yellow is deep cycle. The...
• Moderator Kudos
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:52:45 -0500
  Just a thought...I have had my moments with moderator intervention, BUT, I must say I really appreciate what they do. I am about...
• Re: vanagon in Angels & Demons spoiler within.
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sat, 23 May 2009 22:58:31 -0500
  ...to celebrate the passing of the old model year and the start of the new model year, and to remember all the gefallen Kameraden...
• Re: FW: [LCML] Stupid Diesel Idea of the day NVC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 22:14:28 +1200
  ...An FJ60/BJ60 is the model which replaced it. The model code differs in in the first letter between diesel and gas variants. So...
• Re: Newbie considering purchase of 88 "Transporter"
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 11:52:31 EST
  ...never seen that done to a canadian model, its pointless, as the canadian models are US DOT compliant other than the kph speedo and...
• Re: Vanagons with stock tachometers???
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 22:58:44 EDT
  ...Look in the archives at http://www.vanagon.com to find out how. >> theyre in all the GL models, from '85 up. i think...
• Re: Questions?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 12:24:52 CST
  ...Lubricant Capacities/Lubricant Type Model(s): Air-cooled, Water-cooled -- All 1975-1990 Vehicle: Vanagon Model Year: 1980-up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Engine Oil: Air-Cooled: 3...
• Re: Production dates: Is this van a 90?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 10:03:07 -0800
  ...Volkswagen considers anything built 01/SEP and on the next model year. So your 09/89 would be classified as a 1990..... Actually, it...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Vanagon List Moderators
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:13:28 -0800
  ...David & I have talent to bbc'ing each other on > moderator issues. That way we > don't practice double jeopardy. > > Jim, thanks for giving...
• Re: OXS Light... what model years was it used
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 14:14:55 -0800
  ...what model years was it used? > >Does anyone know what model years the OXS light >appeared on the >instrument >panel? I know I don...
• Re: [Syncro] rescue a SyncroSUNROOF from the crusher, RESCUED!!!??
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 13:53:30 -0800
  ...411/412 models indeed. > > Mark > > Old Volks Home wrote: > > > Chris - > > > > I feel the same way as you. ......... > > > > When I was into this biz full...
• Re: Vanagon 2wd Spring lengths
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 11:37:40 -0700
  ...I was just going on information that someone gave me that implied that all models got the lowered springs in mid-1988. At 08...
• Re: FS jumpseat sidepanel covers
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:43:35 -0800
  ...Just FYI, the '90-'91 base model (non-GL) Vanagons had rear facing jumpseats (gray tweed upholstery) with black side panels. Not that this...
• Re: Plastic Vanagon Models
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 21:28:31 EST
  In a message dated 2/20/00 4:04:34 PM, bpchristensen1@HOME.COM writes: << I just started building a model of an 80...
• Re: '76 Westy Water Tank Capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Arnold Schultz
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 03:41:53 -0700
  ...Owner's Manual says 7 gallons (26 liters) (76-79 Models) > >74-75 Models had a 7.5 gallon capacity as well > >Jim / BusBoys...
• Re: 80 Vangon Mystery Part
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 11:48:36 -0700
  Since I do have an 82 air-cooled cal model with electronic ignition, let me say this blunt. Points suck! Nothing but a pain...
• CV boots
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 23:10:23 -0500
  My mecanics told me that CV boots for a Vanagon 85, are a special model (about 37$ CDN each). On the catalog of Bus...
• Analyzer question
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Wed, 23 May 2001 14:45:54 -0700
  ...Anybody have any experience with this or any other consumer model? Are they accurate? It sure would seem to save me some money. About...
• Re: Syncro Westy Springs vs. non-Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 17:54:05 -0700
  ...Stock springs are pretty good on passenger model Syncros (at least until they get tired) but the heavier Westys really should have had stiffer...
• Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 20:10:29 -0400
  ...So does the new Mini Cooper. ^^^^^^^^^^^ Meant the Mini Cooper sport model, of course. The base model Cooper doesn't have a scoop. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David...
• Re: New circuit board options
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 21 Jul 2019 12:57:43 -0500
  ...I’m looking at both the Vanagon.org <http://vanagon.org/> and Gowesty.com <http://gowesty.com/> models, and while they both appear to...
• Re: ya say ya can't see at night? blind as a bat?? ..
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 03 Nov 1996 22:26:51 -0800
  ...I know many people with late model Vanagons have discussed changing to early model grills and installing these bulbs, this works great to as...
• Re: How many 2wd Vanagons were assembled in Gratz?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 10:53:01 EDT
  ...The only other Graz made 2WD Vanagons I've seen have all been 1991 models. I speculated that by then the Hanover plant had...
• Re: Vanagon List Moderator
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:42:23 -0500
  ...I suspect you'd be a great moderator. Unfortunately, I think that having any commercial interest *other than in the list itself and the...
• wasserboxer gas htr
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 03:19:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...The reason I asked if your van was a Canadian model was that usually all Canadian syncro's had gas heaters (Webasto BBW46 w...
• Re: Plastic Vanagon Models
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 13:18:16 -0800
  ...Mark --- Brent Christensen <bpchristensen1@HOME.COM> wrote: > I just started building a model of an 80-83.5 Westy > from Revell. Bought it > on...
• Re: Vanagon in a Time Capsule?
  Historical mailing list - Pablo Bonilla
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 19:28:28 -0600
  Harald, Do you know where can I find those miniature vanagon models? I've been looking for them with no luck so far. You...
• Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:30:31 -0700
  Yes, you are right, 80-83 models had the early standard springs, not the taller 84-85 springs. I am currently researching the details...
• Re: Swapping a tach for the clock?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:36:30 -0700
  ...The base model non-GL's or L models in 90-91 rarely had tachs and > only as an extra cost option. The tachs...
• Re: Aux. Gas Heater -Eber...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 03:04:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...The reason I asked if your van was a Canadian model was that usually all Canadian syncro's had gas heaters (Webasto BBW46 w...
• Re: Whats a Caravelle Carat & whats an Adventure Wagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 01:36:01 EDT
  ...Wolfsburg models I have seen except instead of 2 rear facing jump seats it has 6 high back captains chairs with the 2 center...
• 1981 vs 1982??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Feb 1997 16:57:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...Several wrote saying that this started at the beginning of the 1981 model year, but apparently this difference began mid-year 1981 with some...
• European Camper/caravan vs. ours?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Walker
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 13:12:04 -0400
  ...I understand that the model I can see here (Canada) is done by Winnebago, and I wonder how the European models compare? Are the...
• Westfalia Rear Overhead Cabinet In Later Models?
  Historical mailing list - Les Shiaman
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 12:56:38 -0700
  ...Were some late model westies (88-91) made without a/c? I haven't seen the later models with the rear overhead cabinet. I...
• Re: Location of 120V land line outlet - Canadian models
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 10:19:39 -0800
  ...the 120V outlet up to the water > > inlets, like the American models and shortening the cord? Would it make > > more sense to move the...
• Re: Wolfsburgs
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:54:59 -0800
  ...Mark Clint Kolda wrote: > At least some of these models had a 12v/110v refrigerator behind the passenger seat, factory dual batteries, a rear...
• Re: Sucky Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 2 May 2013 13:20:22 -0400
  That's well within the range of normal gas mileage for that model. Mine (same model less miles) gets 14. : / -craig On May 2...
• No good deed.. WTB Vanagon Jack
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:30:47 -0400
  ...My van is a non-skirted 85 model, so a short arm model will do fine. Let me know how much shipped to Tampa...