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Re: Tiico into Diesel
Historical mailing list - Robert S Keezer
Mon, 22 Oct 2001 15:35:24 -0700
...The kit or some of the essential components would make it very fast compared to converting from the original Diesel to a 91 FI...
Re: Radiator cardboard and its replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:12:18 -0800
You're just going to make 'block off plates' or 'end plates' ......... You can do a better job than VW did easily. Mainly one...
Re: replacing flex plate with flywheel
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Thu, 7 Dec 2023 21:41:35 -0500
...replacing flex plate with flywheel > > Ah yes, thanks Jim, I completely forgot that "small detail" > > On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 12:43 PM...
Re: adjusting rear brakes! removing rear drums
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:29:07 -0600
...Will not come off. > Any way to drive it off with a drift through the backing plate? Make a > mullandore port? > Mike > ----- Original Message...
Re: WTB: rear panel for collsion repair
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:36:10 -0700
...An acquaintance got the backend of his 86 2wd Westy smacked. > Needs the sheet metal sectioned just below the license plate opening to > the...
Re: Does the H4 bulb put out more light than the 9004 bulb?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:11:14 -0600
...www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.andyshotsauce.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of...
Re: run for the border
Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
Fri, 6 Nov 1998 13:47:46 -0500
Tony, As per the Virginia DMV, you can get "3 day" (????) temp plates from them to transport the vehicle. However, this will require you...
Re: Let's not let this happen again if we can
Historical mailing list - George Jannini
Fri, 1 Sep 2000 14:50:01 -0400
...He recommended this even if you were traveling out of state where your license plate would brand you as Unarmed and therefore an easy...
Re: throttle body rebuild
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 19 Aug 2013 19:34:29 -0500
...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
Re: Clutch change?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:24:41 -0700
...pressure plates last really, really well. what i find is that the friction on the forks and moving parts in there get rusty or...
Re: Squeaking Wheels When Brakes Not Applied
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 10:52:36 -0400
...Another >point of interest is, when I pulled out the old pads, which I think were the >originals, there was a thin metal plate...
Re: Cabin table will not unfold in a Wolfsburg Vanagon
Historical mailing list - quadrat
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 20:06:09 -0700
...So, get some strong rare earth magnets and steel plates from an old hard drive, or a list vendor if one has them, and...
Re: Making a Zeer Pot (low tech refrigeration)
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 29 Mar 2014 19:56:31 -0500
...http://goo.gl/8Te6R3 Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com...
Re: [vanagon] any particular brand of connectors?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 11 Jul 1999 19:47:37 -0400
...say it, but you should use tin-plated (or tinned) copper braid, just like the original. I can make you up one for a...
Re: Winnebago or Westfalia?
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Wed, 2 Aug 2000 09:13:46 -0700
...All the new EV campers are done by Winnebago - thus the nickname "EuroBago" :-) Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus" Santa Barbara, CA ----- Original...
Re: Hylomar or other gasket sealant
Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:48:53 -0700
...British car suppliers still carry the original UK stuff: http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=31616&SortOrder=1 Moss Motors also has...
Re: buying out of state/registration & insurance issues
Historical mailing list - Frank Goodrick
Thu, 7 Jan 1999 12:03:06 -0500
...So I was about to sell it, leaving my plates on it until the new owner imported into the States & then registered it in...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 3 May 2012 20:15:03 -0500
...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: flexible PCB
Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:56:03 -0700
...I guess one could be done in rectangular form then hand > trimmed. > > Thanks, Tom > www.stir-plate.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
Re: Ask Yourself Folks, What Would a Good Running One cost?
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sat, 13 Jul 2013 13:25:05 -0400
...www.kegkits.com > www.stir-plate.com > www.towercooler.com > www.grow-sun.com > www.raspberryproject.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: adjusting sliding door?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 10 Jan 2001 09:38:09 -0800
...For a perfect seal you may need to replace it, it may be hardened into the contours of the original bus and not match...
Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Wed, 25 May 2005 11:31:46 -0700
...plate in there that is off center. But, I am sure, there will be other guyst to chime in on this. Zoltan ----- Original Message...
Re: seat "guide pieces"
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:58:51 -0800
He's talking about these little flat pieces of plastic that are in the regular seat tracks. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: funny note
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Sat, 13 Feb 2016 04:30:18 +0000
...I've been pulled over for the Q & A - expecting grief for the (legitimate) German plate on the front. they turn around, turn on...
Re: Cash for Clunkers Tally
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:05:47 -0500
...1924 > > Our Web Sites: > www.kegkits.com > www.stir-plate.com > www.andyshotsauce.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: 1.9 without expansion tank?????????
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Thu, 16 Dec 2004 17:12:48 -0800
Actually, the tank behind the license plate flap is correctly called a coolant recovery tank (or reservoir) as there is no pressure for expansion...
Re: Cut tranny input shaft while still in tranny? (for engine conversion)
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:11:07 -0800
That should depend on the thickness of the adapter plate. TIICO should know how much their plate needs but I wonder how thick theirs...
Re: Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with Vanagon and camping!--
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 1 Jul 2013 02:39:44 -0500
54 Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com -----Original Message----- From...
Re: Speaking of diesels.... Mercedes?
Historical mailing list - Thewestyman
Tue, 4 Jun 2013 20:55:17 -0700
...Plus in the original car, you can easily get 30+ MPG on the highway. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com...
Re: Check my head?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:58:59 -0600
...www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.andyshotsauce.com -----Original Message----- From: Benny boy [mailto:huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA] Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010...
Re: Trailer Hitch question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 25 Feb 2000 13:51:42 -0500
...But the ball itself is undoubtedly more expensive as it has to grow at 90 degrees out of a mounting plate, and also not...
Re: Gas prices
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:48:54 -0600
...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
Re: Importing New Vanagon from South Africa
Historical mailing list - mike barker
Thu, 16 Nov 2000 09:03:21 -0500
...Very nice-just like we used to get here. -----Original Message----- From: Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@AOL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY...
Re: Engine Change
Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
Thu, 16 Dec 2004 00:47:20 -0600
...Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul & Becky Oliver" <oliver8@TDS.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 11:12 AM Subject...
Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:17:53 -0600
...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of John...
Re: jumpseat cylinder housings
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Mon, 10 Mar 2003 14:52:43 -0800
...It's actually a > simple tube welded to a reinforcing plate. The plate gets welded to the > floor. Now if you are putting these...
Free parts from 1985 Westy-you pay shipping
Historical mailing list - C. Pius Weibel
Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:30:14 -0500
...Fuse Panel and wiring from under dash Indicator light/wiper arms and mechanism (from steering colum) 1985 original manuals for vanagon and for westy...
Re: another oil temp. gauge question
Historical mailing list - Edge
Sun, 26 May 96 00:23:59 -0500
...going to mount the gauge in the dummy plate. Thanks everyone, Sean -------- REPLY, End of original message -------- -- Jeff Keith President Computer Creations Inc. edge...
Sort of Free 85-1.9L Original Used Parts
Historical mailing list - David Gunning
Thu, 25 May 2006 18:35:09 -0400
...an original under-the-rear-seat heater (venting chute box and motor), and the front plastic face masking plate to the original ceiling AC...
Re: Priming the oil pump
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:45:10 -0800
...oil pump gears and the cover plate, put the ultra thin gasket under the cover plate. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tabe Johnson" <greentabe-vanagon@YAHOO...
Re: [T2] A cc'ing the heads question-answered
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 3 Mar 2003 20:02:54 -0800
...Since I'm cc'ing the heads using a plate that sits on the ridge I'm including in my measurement of combustion chamber...
Re: Passenger seat swivel base is loose
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:02:00 -0800
...That's a pretty offensive comment... >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of >> kenneth wilford (Van-Again...
Re: titling and registering camper in Washington
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Wed, 14 Jan 2015 19:56:35 -0600
Does not getting a collector plate involve restrictions on the vehicle? Things like mileage restrictions, when said vehicle can be driven, etc.? In Massachusetts...
Re: South African Grille headlight conversion on an 84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Wed, 22 Sep 2004 12:04:50 -0700
...For the US Market (as original): 80-85 Vanagon: 111 937 505 M Fuse box, uses old style, porcelain fuses 86-91 2wd Vanagon...
Re: Question about westy poptop crossbar
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 07:50:01 -0700
...interior parts (poptop struts, shift lever, table legs)? Are they > zinc-plated, galvanized, etc.? > > I'm not planning to repaint mine, but like Jim...
Re: diesel parts
Historical mailing list - Larry Steffen
Fri, 28 Feb 2014 11:35:12 -0800
...diesel all original, runs great, and want to make a single cab flat bed using my big collection of alum. plate, tubing and channel...
Re: throttle body fun
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 10 May 2010 01:25:46 -0400
...Frank Grunthaner -----Original Message----- From: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sun, May 9, 2010 10:05 pm Subject...
Rear Hatch Switch?
Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
Wed, 12 May 1999 18:25:07 -0700
...striker plate. Before I drive my local VW dealer's parts guy crazy I wanted to confirm that the switch is VW original for...
Re: beemer van
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 26 May 2006 07:38:23 -0700
...Joe BeerVan -----Original Message----- >From: John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> >Sent: May 26, 2006 7:17 AM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re...
Re: misrepresentation on ebay...
Historical mailing list - Tromper
Fri, 12 Jul 2002 14:43:30 -0700
...I don't understand the purpose of blocking out the license plate number- Robert 1982 Westfalia ----- Original Message ----- Wrom: RESKPNKMB Sent: Thursday, July 11...
Re: Removing top
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 5 Jul 2016 14:20:21 -0700
...https://picasaweb.google.com/117189706757545167023/VanagonPopTopHingeTroubles?noredirect=1#5497921924520735490 Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
Re: high oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:23:58 -0700
...In the case or at a bypass > plate? If bypass plate It's the filter. > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Re: engine stand
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Mon, 14 Aug 2006 18:57:11 -0700
I had a HF stand and I used it on the WBX (with flex plate on) no problem. I just got very long bolts...
Re: adjusting rear brakes!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 22 Dec 2014 19:20:22 -0500
From the backing plate you push the wheel down to tighten, up to loosen. If the brakes are set up correctly including the hand...
Re: New design for a towable - space age meets Vanagon.
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:05:32 -0600
...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
Re: Removing interior heat (was window tint physics)
Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
Sun, 9 Mar 2003 10:42:27 -0800
...Mark 82 Westy -----Original Message----- I had alway thought that a great big plate over the vanagon, would be a great heat shield. I...
Re: Add your van pic to a google map of listmembers
Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:57:06 -0600
what is that on tabe's plate? did he mistake a "shoutout" for a "sh*tout"? aaron '87 syncro gl ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug...
Re: engine swap
Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
Wed, 11 Aug 1999 12:27:36 -0700
...The original WBX crossmember will still fit to accommodate the skid plate. The deck lid has to be modified, basically a 3" hut. This...
Re: digijet FI adjustments
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:32:19 -0400
...The Digijet requires very specific set up for the throttle plate, ignition timing, idle speed and CO. The adjustment on the AFM is only...
Alternative Part & Design to Bosal Diesel Exhaust Hanger? (15* I4 Jetta engine)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:04:53 -0800
...Not trying to outsmart the original VW design, just come up with a suitable commonly available part. Image of Bosal DV hanger: *http://tinyurl...