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• Arizona Listees?
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 07:15:18 -0700
  ...of dry powder at relatively low elevation (5000 ft.--I live at 4800) That's what I generally do this time of year, but...
• Re: splittie - one of ten wrost(worst)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 16:08:09 +1200
  ...its BIG(spacey), The VW is pretty big too, though not excessively wide like the Dodge its >relatively safe, SAFE?? They handle so abysmally...
• Re: why so testy?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 15:08:35 -0400
  Alan Bosch wrote: > Isn't that akin to saying "...a little pregnant..."? HEY! All things are relative. In February my wife was "a little...
• Re: FS VW LT-28 $2500 in San Antonio, TX
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 18:47:23 -0000
  ...several times -- wonder why it won't sell? Think > parts are relatively unlikely without the airfare to go look for them > personally? Did these...
• Re: How long should the yellow be?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 16:56:24 -0500
  ...I've heard part of the reason police issue tickets for red-light running relatively rarely is because it's dangerous -- if a cop...
• Re: Converting 'Salvage' to 'Clean' title? How honest is it?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 20:50:39 EST
  ...If you want to apply your relative morality in order to screw some schlemiel looking at a refurbished junker which you are selling, at...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? NEW Improved! With Wheel Bearings!!
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:28:52 -0800
  ...Shocks & ball joints & bearings are relatively inexpensive, it's the labor that will break me. We say we are paying full market price for...
• cheap '85 Westy....3500 bucks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Mar 2016 03:06:31 -0400
  ...interior looks relatively complete... and has a clean title. heres the kicker - they spelled westfalia wrong....so it wont come up in most peoples...
• Re: vanagon list spamming......is it everyone or just me?? Re: rdurham_92037
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 12:42:41 -0700
  ...Only getting from these three sources and in relatively massive quantity these past few days. BenT
• getting and staying bent...
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 13:33:36 CST6CDT
  ...What happens is I > get them installed and after a relatively short time, the blade tends to > stay bent in one direction so that...
• Coolant Leak from Coolant Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - DELGADOAJJ
  Thu, 14 May 1998 18:44:57 EDT
  ...I am almost 100% sure it's a crack in the expansion tank, since the coolant level sensor is relatively new (1yr). But before...
• Vanagon Replacement Radios: Data Requested
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sun, 4 Apr 1999 18:18:04 -0500
  ...the one sold by Parts Place in Michigan, and it is relatively expensive. I don't want to have to alter the mounting plate...
• Re: Outrageous Parts Price
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 23:23:18 -0500
  ...Does anyone know of a better source/price for what seems to be a relatively cheap item. Melvin, maybe you can get a muffler...
• Re: Friday - hazards to our van (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 14:21:12 -0800
  ...guns, right? and, the fact that it was going through something relatively rigid (that deforms plastic prior to rupture), and you've got a...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 12:32:10 -0500
  ...the centerline of front wheels moves down relative to van as weight is removed and shifted to frame. dlk >Forget the degrees, for this...
• Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 11:35:46 -0800
  ...Add to that the probability, no - the certainty, that relatively few headlight systems will keep that ideal alignment over time due to lack of...
• Re: Operating temperature? (temp gauge needle, etc)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 4 May 2008 18:44:56 -0400
  ...I suppose the term "Low Temperatures" is relative. Maintaining normalish (likely they'll be slightly higher) running temperatures is important. Too cool can be...
• Re: speedo/odo off
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:10:28 -0400
  ...can calibrate the speedo rate by moving the drag-cup assembly relative to the magnet, assuming there's provision to do so. But the...
• Re: 15" tire pressures?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:20:53 -0400
  ...A rear stabilizer bar will decrease the traction of the rear, relative to the front, in a turn. The reason many cars have only...
• Onboard Battery Charger Sizing (Was: Oops.....)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 09:54:35 -0700
  ...I can see times where one might be off grid for a few days and need to charge a battery(s) in a relatively...
• Re: dumb fuel injection question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:13:35 -0400
  ...the injectors >open. >( minor variation is fuel pressure, which changes slightly relative to >intake manifold vacuum ...as affect by the fuel pressure regulator ) Actually...
• Re: Was: question: Sorry, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:04:24 -0400
  ...But yes, the relative humidity in the air is steam (or water vapor), as is the water in a tire. > From racelinecentral.com (note...
• Transporting a vehicle cross-country
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 14:56:50 -0500
  List members, I'm relatively new to the list and a Westy Wannabe. I'm looking everywhere for a 89-91 Westy, road ready...
• Re: Road weary
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 23:48:10 -0500
  ...then take > off for a US tour, mooching from friend to relative etc. > > What's the longest trip ? I've been tent camping for...
• Re: Parking side by side (The family thing)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 May 2001 09:34:58 -0500
  ...However, they will usually take > the spot > > next to you even if the parking lot is relatively empty. > > > > > > i did that once and came...
• Re: Sensors, rough running and problems
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 17:05:57 -0400
  Blake; Rough idle is a relative term when it comes to Vanagons. You might check your plug wires. I did this by unplugging them...
• Re: WTB: 5 speed transmission
  Historical mailing list - Steve Overmyer
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 16:44:39 +1100
  ...All manual waterboxers sold here were 5 speed and with our $ running at about $0.58US it'll be cheap holiday and a relatively...
• Re: '87 temperature gauge
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 18:00:09 -0600
  ...piece of crap and should not be trusted except as a relative indicator, so for example if your van normally runs at 2 O...
• Warm climate thermosat?
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Hockin
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 00:32:24 -0700
  ...What can you far more knowledgeable volks tell me about how the 2 t-stats will each fare in their relative weak extremes? Would...
• Re: Unexplored engine swap possibility?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:33:40 -0700
  ...A bit low on hp and torque, but a few tweeks could fix that, and it would fit relatively easily with the SA installation...
• Re: Fuel Price Gouging - Again - It jumped nearly $1 locally
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:48:45 -0700
  ...is nothing compared to what our European listmembers are paying. <http://www.aaroadwatch.ie/eupetrolprices/> The US of A still has relatively cheap fuel...
• Re: What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 15:51:04 -0600
  ...It�s a tough question, loose being a relative term� > > >> On Aug 1, 2017, at 8:06 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> DougT...
• Another warm up strategy
  Historical mailing list - Doran Nugent
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 14:55:39 -0800
  ...Neal" <jneal@NETCOM.COM> wrote: > Any thoughts on these engine warmup strategies > relative to engine wear? > > 1.Start and just drive. Convenient, but high...
• Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:20:58 -0800
  ...Catalytic Converter � see through baffles relatively new > 13. Muffler � relatively new � no mouse nests > 14. Oxygen Sensor - relatively new > 15. ECU - swap > 16. Distributor...
• Re: Need Type 1 (Bug) Engine
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:21:25 -0500
  ...It's too rough to justify putting in a brand > new engine, but if I could throw a relatively cheap engine in it and...
• Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 May 2011 07:13:07 -0700
  ...has this to say about torquing: "Torque recommendations are meant as relative guides, it will not generally possible to actually use a torque wrench...
• Re: GoWesty! Headlight upgrade Kit.... instructions from 3 years ago?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:53:30 -0700
  ...BenT Syncro wrote: > I'll bet is will read better if Alistair said: "It is relatively > trivial to make your own kit and save...
• Re: Reintroduction
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 3 May 2010 11:24:57 -0700
  ...currently in New Jersey and my hope is to find a relatively >rust free watercooled Vanagon somewhere on the east coast. Ideally, >I am...
• Heat Exchanger mystery, solved!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 08:08:14 -0800
  ...the remains that are still attached to the flapper pivot *are* at whatever angle they need to be relative to the flapper. Thanks! Bill
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
  Fri, 29 May 1998 12:27:15 -0400
  ...Operation was thereafter relatively stable. On my last trip, setting the cruise control freqently resulted in the speed dropping 3-5mph. Then it would...
• Re: heater
  Historical mailing list - Philip Hanson (Volt Computer)
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 21:00:59 -0800
  ...people in the process of importing them now or in the relatively near future? Thanks Dick Lynn Is this a heater a guy like...
• Installation of Westy Top
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 18:58:33 EDT
  Being relatively new to Vanagons I wanted to ask everyone's advice on "converting" my '82 (unnamed) to a "Westy" using a spare pop...
• Re: no start
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 09:04:39 -0800
  the battery is old > though, could this be the problem? Old is a relative term.... 3 years? 5 years? 7 years? ... look at the...
• Re: Hankook tires - fits the bill?
  Historical mailing list - Ross W Cupples
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 19:28:13 -0400
  ...I don't know anything about Hankook > other than they are Korean tires that are relatively new to the market here > (USA), but this...
• Opinions requested on Front Floor Mats
  Historical mailing list - Milo
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:03:19 -0500
  ...that sold a relatively good fit instead of the vanagon specific ones?
• Re: Denver VW?
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Tue, 14 May 2002 06:23:33 -0400
  ...I think it's a relative. --peace-- stu > > > >In Denver. Painters Grinding for motor work They rebuilt my engine 70K ago and it has...
• Re: ENOUGH, ALREADY! (was Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 08:50:22 -0800
  ...Nah, how 'bout the lobar intricacies of camshaft design, the relative merits of conjoining LP tanks before vs. after the regulator, and whether the...
• Re: Looking for a speedometer - 89
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 00:20:25 -0500
  ...This will ensure relatively long life on a new one. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Dan Wohlers wrote: >Hello Volks, > >I am looking...
• Good Used Syncro front diff FS
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 17:19:56 -0500
  ...The tranny fluid that came out of it looked relatively clean (I could see through it) and the magnetic plug didn't have any...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:27:09 -0800
  ...Fuel pressure and injector flow rate are relatively constant, so it should be a simple matter to calculate the average duty cycle on the...
• Re: HELP Stranded Vanagon Owner at Folk Fest
  Historical mailing list - David Agosta
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:01:23 -0400
  ...I'm a relatively new Vanagon owner and being stuck in a field with a broken, 22 year old vehicle that's impossible to...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:43:34 -0500
  ...There are relatively few 15" tires that meet Vanagon specs, and scarcely any 16" ones. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Nov 2016 06:50:55 -0500
  ...I'm not experienced with high-altitude operation, but I wouldn't expect vacuum readings/manifold pressure to be greatly affected relative to ambient...
• Re: Musing About Recent Trip - Too Long
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:39:20 -0500
  ...Whether it’s a rest stop, a parking lot, a soccer tournament or a relative’s drive way. Two beds, a fridge, a sink...
• Reintroduction
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:13:17 -0700
  ...I am currently in New Jersey and my hope is to find a relatively rust free watercooled Vanagon somewhere on the east coast. Ideally...
• Air Conditioning - best years or ???
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:03:50 -0700
  A relative in Redlands California is looking at Vanagons and asked me a great question, but I don't have a great answer. He...
• Re: Parts Prices??
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 11:02:33 -0600 (MDT)
  ...80s > Vanagon air box and wiper motor? I'm in a relatively isolated > area, and have no access to either VWoA or a wrecking...
• last minute checks
  Historical mailing list - JSYKES
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 10:38:41 BST
  ...only made a couple of long trips, so the van is relatively untested, so please keep your fingers crossed for me. I will let...
• Re: model 235
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 13:46:46 -0400
  ...rehashed this thread but does anyone have any idea what the relative scaricity of model 235 is nad if the 60' would have come...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 21:56:02 -0400
  ...Once mine was out, it was relatively easy to open up the combustion chamber and verify that the 'sparker' was working. In doing the...