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• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 11:25:08 -0700
  ...Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 2:18 PM Subject: Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL Just made a discovery. In looking at...
• Re: Big brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 11:43:13 EST
  ...Anyone that has installed the big brake kit from volkscafe? Could you tell me what the washers are for? Any tips on the install...
• Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 2 May 2016 15:19:08 -0700
  ...Mark Scott wrote: > tips....... > > the two allen screws that hold that pipe to the water pump. > the upper one is not that bad. > the...
• Re: tips on getting comps?
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:40:54 -0400
  Hey, Mr. Squirrel. The Samba, Ebay, Craigslist and Autotrader come to mind. Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy "JoesVan" WWW.Busesbythebeach.com On Tue...
• '87 GL high idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:36:53 -0800
  ...Any tips, tricks, suggestions or good-luck belly rubs on your local idol will be appreciated. : ) Cya, Robert
• Wiper Shaft Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Louis Rumanes
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 10:35:21 -0400
  ...Is there a way to do this without removing the dash? If not, does anyone have any tips on dash removal, and drilling out...
• clutch slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Steven G Wacker
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 17:29:42 -0800
  ...Anybody have any special tips for the job at hand. Steve and Jo Ann Wacker San Marcos, Ca 90 Carat 86 Syncro x 2...
• installing new clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer L. Horsman
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 12:01:50 -0400
  ...Any tips? Will this be an easy job? Anything really important I should know before I start? I know I have to pinch off...
• fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 16:23:31 -0500
  ...wondered if anyone has done this recently enough to offer any tips on removing and replacing the various components? TIA, Jim Creech 87 Westy...
• Friday Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Dave Cromwell
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 12:59:28 -0800
  ...The Crom '84 Westy __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
• Re: urban camping tips
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 23:32:53 -0400
  Oh, so was that you parked further down my street one night ? :p On Tuesday, August 19, 2003, at 11:18 PM, John Runberg...
• Beefy Catalytic Converters -- who gots?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 12:41:13 -0700
  ...I need a super MONGO strong and ugly catalytic converter! Any hints, tips, suggestions? -Ry
• Re: Tips & Tricks - Heating and Air Flow Control Levers - how to change
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:06:02 -0800
  On 2/24/06, Jim Felder <felder@knology.net> wrote: > > But Ben, some of us want to keep our levers. > > BenT pliers =, carefully ground...
• Re: Turn signals Blinking Too fast???????
  Historical mailing list - - Melissa Puckett
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 16:46:35 EDT
  Hey gang< Sure you all be happy to know (at least those of you who were nice to offer a million tips) Took the...
• Re: Was: bus alarm... guns. Now: Stealth/urban camping tips
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 16:46:41 -0800
  neil typed: > > One would assume that a 6' 2" dude would have no hesitations parking > in neighbourhoods in strange cities, but I still do...
• Re: Instrument dash lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:29:48 -0400
  ...All info and tips helpful and appreciated. Eric > On Jul 23, 2024, at 2:36 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Make sure...
• Re: speakers for front doors
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 14:40:57 -0600
  Thanks for the tips. I'm pretty budget conscious, so I don't have a lot to spend, but do you have any specific...
• Tips on removing front transmission mount rubber bushing?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 7 Aug 2020 21:35:33 -0500
  I just received my order of T3 poly bushings to replace the broken OEM bushing on the front of my diesel DX transmission. I...
• EV awning tips?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff DeLeeuw
  Wed, 08 May 1996 16:30:08 +0900
  Has anyone added and awning to their EV that they'd recommend to others? My wife really wants to put one on and I...
• Synchro Westy ('90) vibration update
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Dec 1996 18:05:51 -0800
  Thanks for the excellent tips contained in previous replys! Turns out the front u-joint is almost broken, causing vibrations. This leads to new...
• Sticky Throttle Linkage 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 02 May 1997 11:23:26 -0500
  ...Any and all tips on this appreciated. Regards Mark B. Magee 87GL 81K Kemah TX USA
• Re: In the dark
  Historical mailing list - Willie T. Lafrades
  Fri, 22 Jan 1999 13:45:29 EST
  Thank you all for the tips. I called VW for the price on the HL switch - $50.00+(ouch!). What was interesting is that...
• Propane Fill Tips?
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 00:19:06 -0400
  Dear all, So I'll be off in a few days looking for some propane for the first time in our '87. Any major...
• Westy kitchen vibration is bugging me
  Historical mailing list - Joseph McNiff
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 11:48:51 -0800
  ...Anyone have any tips? joseph 86westy
• Windscreen removal & replacement
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 07:26:46 -0000
  Hi, Anybody got any tips for removing & replacing a windscreen from a vanagon. The Haynes manual says 'refer to a VW garage' - very usefull...
• TiiCo yahoo group
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 10:43:23 -0800
  ...There's lots of really good pictures and installation hints tips and upgrades!
• exhaust coatings...
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Tue, 31 May 2005 07:44:15 -0500
  ...home without expensive equipment to coat the pipes? (i.e., that will actually be effective to some degree?) Thanks very much for any tips
• Removing rear heater in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 09:13:54 -0500
  ...Anyone done this? Any tips or thoughts would be most welcome. Brian W.
• Re: cleaning vinyl on the pillars and around the windows
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 12:48:45 -0600
  ...Cleaning vinyl on the pillars and around the windows > > Anyone have any tips for cleaning the vinyl on the pillars and around > the windows...
• Installing 5 1/4" Rear Speakers in Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 11:16:43 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any tricks to do it with everything in place? Any other tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Kevin 87 Westy > EJ22
• Re: more anti theft tips
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 15:05:18 -0500
  ...more anti theft tips I had a friend in high school with a Monte Carlo and the p.o. had put in a switch...
• Re: Help: Howto replace westy propane regulator with busdepot aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 17:55:28 -0700
  Thanks for pmail tips on the propane regulator replacement. Some cut and flare new joints. Some bends. I ended up taking out my flaring...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 12:40:08 -0500
  ...COM > *Sent:* Friday, August 9, 2013 1:00 PM > *Subject:* Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL > > Dear Volks, > > I'm trying to replace...
• Re: clutch time, reccomendations/tips?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:42:50 -0500
  ...does anyone have any tips? I'm thinking of the cheaper kit on >van-cafe > >http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa...
• Steering wheel removal
  Historical mailing list - Gregory S. Morrison
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:42:22 -0800
  ...Directions and any "been there done that" tips would be really appreciated. I'm pulling it in order to install a new turn signal...
• Re: Brake booster troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Wed, 1 Mar 1995 09:42:58 +0000
  ...I have a nice file of everyone's tips now. I'll know tomorrow what's up with the car. Harry ------------------------------------------------------ Harry Yates Internet...
• Vanagon heater fan
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Adams
  Tue, 29 Oct 1996 20:28:54 -0700
  ...been avoiding it for several years, but now it is time. Tips and parts locations would be appreciated. If anyone wants to convert a...
• tune-up 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - david radcliff
  Sun, 15 Jun 1997 11:53:30 -0500
  Im looking for tips on tune-up of 84 westy. I was unable to find anything about it on the archives(although Im sure...
• Question: Westy canvas removel
  Historical mailing list - William Carden
  Wed, 2 Sep 1998 08:28:01 -0400
  ...If anyone knows it would be great to get some tips. Thanks Bill
• Late-model 120A alternator fit on wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 17:17:43 -0400
  ...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
• Odometer repair question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 06:23:11 CDT
  ...Is this unusual or any tips? Also anybody sell remanufactured speedometers? Thanks in Advance, Mark Ingalls _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN...
• speedo cable installation
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 12:19:22 -0500
  ...Any tips for installation? I don't yet have a Bentley although I'm planning to hit up a local listee to share the...
• Friday already? Re: more ebay.de oddities...ok, what the heck are these things?????
  Historical mailing list - Ian X
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 04:48:37 -0800
  ...ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2405246140&category=23016 __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
• Re: I get no respect
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 17:28:21 -0700
  ...Any tips, other than valium? malcolm __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business $15K Web Design Giveaway http://promotions.yahoo.com/design_giveaway/
• Re: dog proof upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 22:39:10 +1200
  >any other large Go on a diet >dog owners with tips on types of material to re-do my >front seats with? im afraid...
• Re: List Tips WAS: Daryl Christensen/AA Transaxle's goodbye message
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 10:35:54 -0600
  Actually, you guys add lots of value. Nothing goes straight to the can. I just scroll through my Gmail and select/delete by subject...
• Need Wing Window Replaced ASAP.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 14:23:09 -0800
  ...How big a DIY project is it? Any tips welcome. Thanks Tom Salicos
• How much / what kind final drive oil in A/T?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Adams
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:07:26 -0700
  ...drive section? What is the best gear oil to use? SAE90, GL5 etc? And finally, any tips for doing this "on the bench"? -don
• Eugene Camping
  Historical mailing list - michael montagne
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:36:30 -0700
  ...It's been a long time since I've been to Eugene and I need some tips on where to camp. Nothing exotic. Really...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:28:18 -0600
  Hmmmm! That's one of the bet applications for IR technology I have heard of yet! By Golly, I'll bet it would be...
• Re: LEDs for the dash
  Historical mailing list - Lucas Thompson
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 13:20:12 -0700
  ...http://girr.org/girr/tips/tips7/white_led_tips.html It's 3 parts instead of 1 part and a little more complex to...
• Last minute issues, horn and turn signal...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:38:43 +0000
  ...My horn doesn't work and if you can give me some tips I might troubleshoot it during downtime. If I understand right the...
• Removing front passenger seat
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:15:03 -0500
  ...Any tips? Thanks Jeff Sent from my iPhone
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Erin Daniels
  Fri, 13 Mar 2015 17:33:20 -0700
  I'm still listening, picking up tips. I just ordered a new radiator today for my '85 Vanagon. I can't wait! No more...
• Re: Vanagon Tech Talk--free download
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 24 Jan 2014 18:35:14 -0600
  ...yahoo.com> wrote: > Jim - Thanks for scanning, uploading and posting! Works great! I can > always use more air conditioner tips! > > > Regards, > > Dave > 91 Westy > >
• Friday-need tips on visiting Wolfsburg NVC
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:15:05 -0500
  Would some of you world travelers who have made the trip to Germany and visited the Wolfsburg museum pmail me some info on your...
• Re: Heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:07:37 -0400
  Thanks all for the tips so far on how to change it out. Ben's place has the best directions so far I've...
• tips on assembling wing windows for a splittie
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 15:39:13 -0800 (PST)
  has anyone out there done this latly? i am trying to use new WCM glass to frame rubber, but am having a heck of...
• Re: Wheels (reprise)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 09:26:57 -0400
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************
• Short
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 12:19:55 EST
  ...am going through the camping equipment for the first time....any tips? thanks David 82 Westy(no name yet it is still being resurrected)