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• Re: Luggage Rack Rattle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 08:20:49 -0500
  ...In addition to The Bus Depot seal is a U-channel with internal spring clips, just like the original except that the clips are...
• Re: Dometic manual
  Historical mailing list - Richard Williams
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 22:01:18 -0700
  http://gasrefrigeration.net/dom_techdata/MAN_SM.PDF ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gerald Masar" <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, April...
• Re: Name that Part
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 21 May 2007 17:42:17 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Last" <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday...
• Re: Answer to: New Toy
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 11:27:59 -0700
  ...I bought it from Dad with 14K original miles and sold it a year later with 21K original miles and bought a 71 International...
• Re: Paint for Dove Blue Westy top?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 9 Jun 2015 08:37:17 -0700
  ...My top is definitely original. All the paint under the fasteners was blue, but there is a bit of red overspray on the inside...
• Re: SyncroFest 2015
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 10:38:51 -0700
  ...Wong- > > 78 Scirocco > > Original Owner > > 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (Blaze) > > Third Owner > > 12 Golf TDI > > Original Co-Owner > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• unsubscribe
  Historical mailing list - lee collins
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 06:54:04 -0400
  unsubscribe ----- Original Message ----- From: lee collins <lee@TEES-N-YOU.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 6:02 AM...
• Re: How Many Total Miles On Your Van?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Reed
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 00:44:59 -0400
  ...185K+ (another thing needs fixing) And new addition this month, a 72 Beetle chop-top with original California PolyTechnic mural paint ("Airhead") -- 115K (yeah...
• Re: Speaking of modifications...
  Historical mailing list - John Tullier
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 17:29:09 -0800
  As much as I love to see a totally vintage and original bus at a show, I really enjoy seeing a well modified bus...
• Re: Radio Code for original Heidelberg VW Radio
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Wed, 31 Dec 2003 00:44:57 -0800
  ...Radio Code for original Heidelberg VW Radio >Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 12:53:11 -0800 > >Does anyone have the instructions handy for decoding...
• Subject: More list glitches? Re: Re: New heating system for the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 18:11:39 -0600
  I got Joy's original message as a personal e-mail, even though I only get the digest form of the list. >I'm...
• Re: Head rest pads
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 11:11:44 -0500
  ...This is new production using the original tooling. The colors are solid gray or solid tan cloth, designed to closely match the color of...
• Re: head-aches
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Wed, 30 May 2007 16:39:32 -0700
  ...AR -----Original Message----- From: Kenneth Lewis [mailto:kdlewis@northstate.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 4:34 PM To: Richards, Andrew Subject: Re: [VANAGON...
• Re: Is this westie layout original?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:47:18 -0800
  ...Is this westie layout original? > > Not to hijack the thread (though its getting old > anyway), is this layout original, with the seat at the...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Tue, 23 May 2000 23:14:38 -0000
  ...Regards John. ----- Original Message ----- From: BRENT CHRISTENSEN To: 'John P' ; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2000 10:48 PM Subject: RE...
• Re: Fuel line sheath / casing
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:39:53 -0700
  I replace old fuel hoses with the correct hoses and use the same sheathing as the original, and I use better, specific, fuel clamps...
• Re: Oil changing engine damage
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 15:38:41 -0500
  ...Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Lockwood" <Jshopper1@AOL.COM> Newsgroups: groupstudy.vanagon Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2000 12:27 PM Subject: Re: Oil changing...
• Re: Smart Car Crash
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 07:37:17 -0700
  ...not original, I know but still a classic. Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anderson,Chuck" <CAnderson@UA.COLOSTATE.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:13:50 -0800
  ...Your rig is certainly fixable, but maybe it's time for a Subaru engine? You'll need a new wiring harness anyway! Stuart -----Original...
• Re: Friday Beetle question
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 7 Oct 2016 22:02:38 -0700
  ...It had a original owner that used it up to about 100,000 miles then parked it in a barn. for a few years...
• Re: Fuel filler cap stuck
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:59:27 -0800
  ...Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of mark drillock Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 3:34...
• Re: Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with Vanagon and camping!--
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 06:41:43 -0500
  ...Wong- >> 78 Scirocco >> Original Owner >> 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy) >> Third Owner >> 12 Golf TDI >> Original Co-Owner >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon...
• Re: H-4 lights
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 3 May 1999 13:26:02 -0700
  Yep, the low beams are original DOT spec (and are very dim). They have the DOT symbol cast into the glass lens. The high...
• Re: Another reminder to check your fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 19:01:23 -0400
  Of course this assumes that a leaking or failed fuel line was the original cause of the fire. Something else could have been the...
• Re: Radio Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gordon
  Wed, 12 May 2010 08:25:10 -0400
  ...I believe this is to be a growing trend. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin Gilbert" <kggilbert@MYACTV.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday...
• Re: Originator Names
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 12 Oct 1994 08:20:43 -0700 (PDT)
  >I have begun receiving messages which indicate the original sender as sender >rather than the vanagon list as sender. I don't know if...
• K&N cone filter
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Mon, 14 Dec 1998 18:57:41 -0600
  Listees, I recently bought a K&N cone filter from a friend and would like to replace my existing original filter. I noticed that...
• Re: increasing safety (handling) of the syncro
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 10:54:24 -0700
  Not that I am an expert, but if your ball joints are original they might need replaced. This and other items in the front...
• 84GL with 175,900 miles - restoration
  Historical mailing list - John Bates
  Tue, 22 Apr 2003 01:53:27 -0400
  ...I especially liked Chris's "youre the original owner and you've never used the 4th gear?? ;<)" I think I read in the archives...
• Re: transmission life expectancy? 175k+
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 20:34:31 -0500
  ...I am the original owner. Nothing has ever been done to it, unless I am forgetting a oil change somewhere long ago when I...
• Re: Bar's Leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 01:43:09 EST
  ...It's amazing they are so "low > tech". > > ken wilford owns a '90 carat with over 250k mi on the original engine - with the...
• faq
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 08:58:40 -0700
  Sorry, lost original instructions. How do I get the faq, archives?
• Re: 87 Synchro CV Boots
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Oct 1996 10:23:16 -0800
  > > I changed a boot on my 94 syncro and bought an original boot from my VW > > dealer. It was made in an hard glossy...
• weakly(R) Washingtion Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 27 Oct 96 9:42:19 EST
  ...116k mi, runs/looks good, original paint, carport kept, $2200, 703-360-1544. '73 Beetle, no rust, original, $1400 obo, 703-960-9507. '71...
• Re: Dok Off List
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Wed, 24 May 2000 18:25:02 -0400
  ...I have carefully indexed an cross referenced all of his original postings from his original incarnation as compared to the postings of his second...
• Re: Middle seat in GL
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:24:19 -0800
  ...They used the area originally for a wheelchair, so the floor has > bood and rubber floor over the original carpet. > > Recently an email here...
• Re: best way to remove original hose clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:02:02 -0800
  ...Scott www.turbovans.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Mike Collum Sent: Saturday, January 26...
• Re: Horn installation
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:50:23 -0400
  ...instruction on the box and found on the net requires a wire running from > pos (+) of battery to the horn, the original pos (+) wire...
• Westfalia Pop Top Zipper Repair Product Recomendation
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:26:34 -0400
  ...My wife then sewed proper stops on the ends so that the original zipper won't repeat that trick. I'm keeping one of...
• Re: moon caps, and who knows?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:29:20 -0500
  ...http://www.feddishbasses.com/vw/magazine/index.html Bryan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Geo...
• Pop-Top Repainting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 21:23:05 -0400
  ...I believe the original finish on the top had some level of "gloss" to it. It may not have been high gloss, but it...
• Re: Tranny synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 19:22:16 -0800
  ...Westy, 240k on original trans, regular grind in 2nd, adding MTL made very little difference. '85 Jetta, 370k on original trans, regular grind in...
• Speakers and Door handles....Oh My
  Historical mailing list - Michael L. Smith
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 14:51:46 EDT
  ...I wanted to let everyone know that I have had a good experience in upgrading my poor old Blaupunkt original tape deck. Ive moved...
• Re: reggaemail (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 23:33:08 -0700
  ...Jeanne ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeanne Maly <traveller57@CABLEONE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, April 17, 2000 11:22 PM Subject: Re...
• Re: Carpet shopping recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 15:55:38 -0800
  ...Aaron 85 Westy -----Original Message----- From: Fryday [mailto:fryday@CALIFORNIA.COM] Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 3:55 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Westy water tank pump
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 18:25:06 -0400
  > A couple of weeks ago I asked about water tank pumps. > A couple of people advised getting an original replacement. > Thanks to those people...
• Re: Need Alternator 85 water cooled
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 15:41:14 -0700
  The AL27X is the original Alternator for the 83.5-85 1.9 Wasserboxer and is still offered by Bosch. The AL33X is a...
• Re: What is that strip? - it isn't just decoration!
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 16:06:11 -0400
  ...I didn't see it when the original post went by in 2000 and never remember seeing comments contrary to what I posted in...
• Re: Rear hatch release thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 8 Feb 2019 14:09:19 -0500
  ...These are made by welding a bent piece of 1/4" steel rod to the original latch, closely duplicating what VW did. The printed...
• Re: mud flap options
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Mon, 31 Dec 2012 21:42:00 -0500
  ...After our Alaska trip July-August we needed to replace the original mudflap on our van. We opted to go with the 2 front...
• Re: Trade bras?
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 12:04:37 -0700
  ...Tom Salicos '87 Syncro Westy EG-33 > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Shawn MacDonald > Sent...
• Re: Air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:08:27 -0700
  I've bought a Vintage Air, Under the dash heater / airconditioner. ( the original heater will be completely removed ). I bought it to do a...
• Re: Gas Caps???
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 00:04:58 -0400
  ...We get $19.95 for original German Blau units, but most any parts house will have an American-made one for probably half that...
• Re: FIBERGLASS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 23:39:10 -0500
  ...I sent to the wrong list!!! John Rodgers Redfaced in Alabama -------- REPLY, Original message follows -------- Date: Wednesday, 18-Nov-98 07:39 PM From...
• Re: NVC what is spam?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 14:23:45 -0400
  I had thought it originated from the acronym: Self-Promoting Advertisement Message. Michael ---------- > From: Richard Golen <rgolen@UMASSD.EDU> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Propane Leak! Yikes!
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 19:59:36 -0700
  ...The replacement was round in the center and slightly longer than the original. With some careful bending of the copper tubing and a few...
• Re: [Re: beater Westy]
  Historical mailing list - UWannaDeaL2
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 10:21:15 -0500
  ...originated. >I've seen the term used for old busses and old bugs and just wondered >about the 'proposed meaning' and the origination of...
• Re: Replacement for S&S Muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:58:18 -0400
  ...TEMiller ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed Shultz" <Shultze@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 8:35 AM Subject: Replacement...
• Mystery lines (at least to me)
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:47:29 -0700
  ...Any suggestions on what to use to replace them with? Help! -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy...
• Syncro Temp Gauge Sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 21:22:06 -0400
  ...In particular, I'm looking for a VW "original to the van" sensor (maybe removed for troubleshooting sometime, and if you are like me...