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  • Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:51:22 -0800
    ...The only time wires run "down" is with DVD player. + wire runs behind fridge and water tank, up/along back of small rear cubby...
  • Re: Smaller Angle Grinder?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:49:06 -0700
    yes, that's true, and here's a tool that will REALLY get into small places. I use a Makita die grinder. the spinning...
  • Re: POR15 question.
    Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
    Mon, 7 May 2007 09:04:15 -0700
    ...The POR15 will harden anyways however after doing that maybe 10x from the moisture and air that entered the small can each time you...
  • Re: Bottle Jack vs. Floor Jack
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:38:58 -0400
    ...But what about a comparatively small Bottle Jack? They are powerful, and cheap, and most importantly small and easy to store. I cannot figure...
  • Re: Mr Heater
    Historical mailing list - Mark Milby
    Thu, 15 Dec 2016 07:18:11 -0500
    ...I've > > not timed how long the small cannisters will go. Pretty compact when > using > > the small size propane, which tucks into the housing...
  • Re: Small Car Conversions
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:52:22 -0700
    ...Re: [VANAGON] Small Car Conversions > > I was chatting with someone this morning who is just getting his van back > from Small Car. $15K out...
  • Using a UPS unit as inverter
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:12:27 -0600
    ...In summary it makes an economic alternative to buying a small inverter and charger, and it is also small enough to bring to say...
  • Re: more interesting custom interior mods
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 3 Oct 2012 09:34:35 -0700
    What Europeans can do with small campers never ceases to amaze. Of course, $8.50/gallon fuel makes small rigs very popular, and there...
  • Re: Big brake conversion
    Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
    Wed, 1 Jul 2009 07:27:58 -0700
    ...the calipers from an Audi and sent them to Small Car Performance�(www.smallcar.com) to have the holes drilled.� I don't know...
  • 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 2 Jan 2005 00:32:57 -0500
    ...is it best to use a very small amount of gasket material and if so what type and brand would be best or try...
  • Different Speedo Cable Idea
    Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
    Fri, 28 May 1999 07:37:28 EDT
    ...Then I'd drill a very small hole through it near the end. Then I'd file out the dust cap to suit, or...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Wanted: Propex or Carver P4 furnace
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Mon, 14 Oct 2002 20:32:22 -0600
    in all my searching for the small furnaces i have only run into two. both are in operational vanagons. the company was bought out...
  • Re: Oil temp sender on 84 1.9l WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
    Wed, 27 Jun 2007 13:37:34 -0300
    ...I now get a small oil drip...which is my only oil drip...I wish I could say the same about my coolant... Pascal...
  • Re: fuel injector hose
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Mon, 22 Mar 1999 11:17:12 PST
    ...Cut off old fuel line as close to the injector as possible, then using a small knife or cutters, cut and pry out the...
  • Fwd: Dometic RM182B orifice
    Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
    Wed, 9 Sep 2009 19:19:13 -0500
    ...I have some jewelers-size welding > tips of which the smallest is ruby. It's no tiny piece, the orifice is > pierced in it...
  • Re: Small 4'x4' Utility Trailer suitable ??
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Sat, 17 Apr 2004 11:39:53 EDT
    ...My son used one, get the bigger tires, the rpm of the small ones is too high for long term use. Tom ----- Original Message...
  • Re: Diamler chrysler vw...
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Wed, 24 Aug 2005 16:51:35 -0800
    Re: "Since the 80s GM sold Isuzus under their nameplate and Ford sold Mazdas.The LUV pickup for example and the small Ranger pickup...
  • Re: Vent (Wing) Window handle removal
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:20:35 -0500
    If you can get a small piece of coat hanger or smaller and tap out the pin, the knob will pop off and you...
  • Re: Fuel with water back please
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Thu, 27 Dec 2001 13:49:17 -0600
    >>SNIPOLA<<< >>>I very seldom buy premium fuel in small towns for this reason, the fuel is more likely to have moisture in it since...
  • Re: Definitive on the 87 not using a common ground for rear speakers
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 3 Oct 2003 13:28:42 -0400
    On Fri, 3 Oct 2003, Tim Beidel wrote: > I have absolutely no dexterity when > it comes to pushing small things through small openings, and...
  • Re: Front Heater Box Overhaul
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Fri, 12 Mar 2004 07:30:18 -0500
    ...Thanks, James V 90 Carat These contacts usually have a very small barb that sticks out of the side and prevents it from falling...
  • Re: 89 Westy needs a good bra
    Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
    Mon, 3 May 2004 19:25:06 -0500
    ...I thought it was too small at first, but found out it has to stretch out. If fits fine now after a little tugging...
  • Re: PS Re: Headlight Switch
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:17:08 -0800
    ...with small pliers and smaller screwdrives, a drop of PB Blaster, a tiny blob of dilectric grease, patience, not too much coffee. big inhale...
  • Re: Friday.....It's for peace and love baby!!
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:34:09 -0700
    ...It's for peace and love baby!! > Apparently, some of you are very small boys, so no one will think less > of you if...
  • Small Problem
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Dec 1995 23:18:41
    Noisy speedometer cable, is there a way to lubricate it or must I replace it? Happy Holidays, Sherwin
  • skylight knob?
    Historical mailing list - David M Luddy
    Mon, 6 Aug 2001 21:21:15 -0400
    HeeHoo... Anyone know of a different VW or other that uses this smaller spline knob? sunroof crank maybe?
  • Re: auto trans questions
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:42:04 +1000
    Sorry, That small space is between the flex plate and the flange on the engine. Dave
  • Re: Blower motor anatomy
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:35:51 -0700
    ...I hung a |small |LED headlamp over the upped edge to illuminate the bearing, and then I |delivered a dose of PB Blaster directly...
  • Re: Converting 12V to 9V
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 06:58:11 -0800
    >I have a small battery charger for a portable electronic device that I'm >trying to wire into the car power system. Unfortunately, it...
  • Re: Door Handle
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Tue, 9 May 2000 12:20:02 -0400
    ...There is a small spring on end. If you look at the plug, You'll see marks in the casting where it rested before...
  • Re: UPS shipping
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Sun, 7 Jan 2001 08:53:20 -0800
    ...That 'we' includes small businesses. The Goliaths need to be monitored with continual vigillance and the alarm sounded when they step out of bounds...
  • Re: shoulda said EARTHQUAKE/Re: minor jolt in California
    Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
    Fri, 2 Feb 2001 21:07:06 EST
    ...My wife and I were sitting in a restaurant in Union City when I noticed a small tree outside shaking, and there was no...
  • Re: refrigerator - high altitude operation
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
    Wed, 19 Jun 2002 19:41:07 -0600
    >For high altitude problems, you can install a smaller jet (prolly not >available) or adjust your regulator to lower pressure Get a set of...
  • Luggage rack seal
    Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
    Wed, 2 Jun 2004 16:39:05 -0400
    ...I have prevented this by using small small pieces of standard window screen fastened to the bottom of the luggage rack via epoxy. Yes...
  • Stickers - Vanagon.com
    Historical mailing list - Tom Shiels
    Wed, 14 Jul 2004 10:57:14 -0400
    Good morning Vanagon family, I have had a few people ask for a small mirror image sticker for a right passenger side window. If...
  • lifter that doesn't stay pumped up?
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Tue, 31 May 2005 18:02:07 -0700
    ...Thanks, -Damon '84 Westy "The Van" w/2.3L WBX Vancouver, BC __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new Resources site http...
  • Re: What size of profile?
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:34:40 -0400
    ...Right now, I think, I have a smaller one on that has a smaller circumference, that makes me go 'faster' to be at the...
  • Re: grill opening size in camper
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:10:40 -0400
    ...The pot is too > small > to fit on the burner without tipping over. The coffee pot will turn > on its > side if you breath...
  • Re: Stereo sounds: a little more bass?
    Historical mailing list - S2
    Sat, 24 Apr 1999 08:41:49 -0500
    ...But a good rule of thumb is that a smaller speaker in a smaller space will give a flatter frequency response. So you may...
  • Re: Finding and repairing small radiator leak?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:12:18 -0700
    ...Here it > is again; > > > My 1983 Westfalia radiator, not all that old, has a small leak obvious only > when the engine is hot. > I...
  • cameras for viewing front heater fan
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 28 Dec 2003 10:58:06 -0600
    ...you need a reasonably small video camera. I'll describe what I used and another option. For either, you will need a monitor or...
  • Windshield crack(s) repair
    Historical mailing list
    22 Mar 1996 00:20:10 GMT
    ...Long story short, this one fellow agrees to look at the cracks (a 7 incher, and a small little 0.5 incher) and manages...
  • Re: POR15 question.
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 7 May 2007 11:32:47 -0400
    ...What people do is to either buy the POR15 in the very small cans, or punch holes in the lid and use sheet metal...
  • Re: tee between the warm up (auxiliary) air regulator and manifold the small connection had a restrictor in it
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 31 May 2011 13:33:16 -0400
    ...Incidentally, for folks who've broken the small arm but left a bit of a stub - 6 mm fuel injector hose is a tight...
  • Re: replacement fridge?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 23 Jun 2003 09:15:22 -0700
    ...They make too much noise to be in a small space a few feet from your head. Even when they start out quiet when...
  • Re: Solar Package Link Needed
    Historical mailing list - Mudd 'Not Jack' Sparrow
    Wed, 20 May 2015 14:59:36 -0700
    ...While you're at it, start looking for a small washer. There is no really smaller washers. Not really. I think Haier has a...
  • Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 4 Mar 2013 09:18:37 -0800
    I used a foam roller, worked on small sections (1-2 sq ft) at a time and "tipped" off the rolled areas with 2...
  • Re: Looking for Small Propane Tank
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 3 Oct 2009 17:44:51 -0700
    ...I can't find > a > small tank for less than $75.00. Has anybody found something more > reasonable? > > Tom Salicos > '87 Syncro Westy EG...
  • Re: Vanagon Lawsuit
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Sun, 29 Apr 2001 22:05:17 -0700
    ...jpg > > If anyone cares to make the file smaller, I'll put up the smaller version. > > Thanks, > > Jason M Yasment > '84 Westfalia > Troy, NY...
  • Re: Stub Axle / Grease: Enough Is Too Much
    Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
    Sun, 8 Feb 2004 15:43:57 EST
    ...in Yugoslavia produced a small car called YUGO with 2 doors quite comfortable for 2 people and maybe a small dog /some of you...
  • Aux Battery Wiring
    Historical mailing list - Jeff and Jen Gilbert
    Sat, 15 May 2004 11:32:18 -0700
    ...30 - thick red wire, 13.8v 85 - small black/red wire 0v 86 - small blue wire 13.8v 87 - fat pinkish/red wire 13...
  • Re: adding an oven to a westy
    Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
    Sun, 8 May 2005 07:49:59 -0500
    Dusty, Go to backpackerspantry.com where you can see a great portable oven small enough for backpacking, but which would be great in a...
  • Re: Buses by the Beach Bus BRR! At Pokagon State Park in Angola, Indiana!
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:29:35 -0500
    ...Still a small chance we won't make it but that's small. Pedro - save some room in your rig for a transmission :) cause...
  • Re: Size of the small ball in the 5sp reverse lockout?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:43:29 -0400
    Used in Beetles and Golfs up to 2007... Yrs, d
  • Re: Power Door Lock Actuator Small Springs.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 1 Oct 2015 12:21:30 -0700
    > Turning a slightly undersized drill BY HAND, "Turning a slightly undersized drill BIT ...." Neil.
  • Re: Starwagen Gets A New Heart!
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 15 Apr 2015 11:24:33 -0700
    ​RE: What Engine? A small block Chevy..... :) Actually a NW Connecting Rod 2.3L WBX
  • Westy Alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:46:21 -0800
    A small collection including a 4wd Toyota ? http://picasaweb.google.com/anasasi/WestyAlternatives?feat=directlink Others by request. Pensionerd
  • Fuel Filters
    Historical mailing list - The Martins
    Wed, 11 Mar 1998 07:45:25 -0600
    Is the small plastic fuel filter prior to the fuel pump interchangeable with the large metal one ? Thanks, LJ
  • Throttle switch
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Thu, 8 Mar 2001 21:53:08 -0800
    Is it better to have the throttle switch adjusted to the smaller or larger range of the allowed adjustment?
  • Re: WaterWetter Supercoolant in diesel vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:37:13 EST
    Used it for nearly 18 years. Small but measurable effects. In the archives. Frank Grunthaner