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  • Re: Big Trip Report [part 7, long]
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 01 Sep 95 13:19:43 CDT
    ...products, >replacement halogen light bulbs, distributor caps and rotors, >fuses, wiper blades... we just couldn't believe it. you mean EVERYBODY doesn't keep...
  • Re: Vanagon storage
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:00:04 +0000
    ...If on concrete, some people put >>> plastic over the concrete, mainly in humid climates. >>> Put rags under the wiper blades to keep them from...
  • Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Thu, 9 Nov 2006 11:17:04 -0800
    ...wired inline) - Stock horn remains, additional six easily > removed > - oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") - Easily cahnged > - cab window vent inserts - Easily removed > - Easily removedVW...
  • Re: Valve Adjustment during head installation?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 20 Jun 2002 12:35:44 -0500
    ...and a piece of flat steel that comes off windshield wiper blades to get TDC. (others use a screwdriver or coat hanger wire) The...
  • FS: new 508 AC compressor in the box
    Historical mailing list - dgak sdfhkasjfh
    Thu, 8 Sep 2005 16:10:46 -0700
    ...fuel I'm seeing > loads of folks walking, > > riding bikes, roller blades, scooters and my > neighbor is talking about > > buying a Vespa for short...
  • Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
    Historical mailing list - Dave Brune
    Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:36:32 -0800
    ...is much more quiet, weighs less, pulls more air, as the blades span the whole shroud opening. Plus it uses about 30% of juice...
  • Re: How goods the firstaid kit in your Westfalia?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:49:28 -0700
    ...Step 5 Give a solid whack to the back, between the lower shoulder blades, with your other hand. 6. Step 6 If the child...
  • Re: Tools and spare parts
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:45:15 -0900
    ...breaker points > 12 Sets of fuses > 2 Windshield wiper arms with blades > 1 Set of bulbs > > > All for your 1960 Sedan or Transporter. > > Instructions...
  • Re: Why I love Mercedes Benz but would never own one of their cars
    Historical mailing list - David M
    Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:09:19 -0700
    ...least $1K each) and a > turbocharger with > > electrically controlled variable pitch blades.� > This in a vehicle that will > > return 30-35 mpg ... or in...
  • Re: True Grit---
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 26 May 2002 23:59:05 -0500
    ...all new 50 > watt > bulbs for the tail lights, winsheild,wiper blades , arms, radio, > speaker's,rear hatch struts, antenna,propane tank valves, complete...
  • Re: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:10:39 -0600
    ...Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools. > 31. Removes splattered grease on stove. > 32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging...
  • Installing my Carver P4 heater (long, part 1)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Fri, 30 Oct 1998 13:50:14 EST
    ...Using the provided paper template, I selected 3 different blades. 2 of these matched exactly the exhaust and intake, and the 3rd was about...
  • Re: Fridge fan and water behind the fridge
    Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
    Fri, 21 May 1999 07:34:28 -8
    ...The airfoil shaped blades, cowled fan housing and integral fan wheel and motor, are aspects of this design. They are probably not the most...
  • Re: True Grit---
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Mon, 27 May 2002 00:11:40 -0500
    ...all new 50 watt bulbs for the tail lights, winsheild,wiper blades , arms, radio, speaker's,rear hatch struts, antenna,propane tank valves, complete...
  • Re: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:48:20 -0500
    ...Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools. > > > 31. Removes splattered grease on stove. > > > 32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging...
  • Re: Why I love Mercedes Benz but would never own one of their cars
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:39:51 -0500
    ...least $1K each) and a > turbocharger with > > electrically controlled variable pitch blades. > This in a vehicle that will > > return 30-35 mpg ... or in...
  • GNATT trip report - part one
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Sun, 25 Jun 1995 23:14:29 -0700 (PDT)
    ...sealant, jumper cables, spark plug gapper, extra plugs, wires, points, wiper blades, hoses, propane cylinders, condenser. There was more, but that's all I...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Tue, 26 Nov 2013 20:59:06 -0800
    ...As I suspected, each cluster of blades matches a standard relay socket. Nice. Neil also stated that there may be a different pinout for...
  • Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:52:44 -0600
    ...Power steering >>>> and >>>> suspension and wiper blades and shock absorbers...more rubber things to >>>> fail. >>>> >>>> Now, rubber is an excellent engineering material...solves SO...
  • Re: Valve cover oil leak..
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:52:19 -0600
    ...and a piece of flat steel that comes off windshield wiper blades to get TDC. (others use a screwdriver or coat hanger wire) The...
  • Odd bits of list wisdom and/was: RE: 91 Carat has the highway hick ups
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 12 May 2010 16:45:29 -0700
    ...I replaced my wiper blades in Cottonwood but forgot to pull the wiper arms and reset them. We were just about into Flag when...
  • Re: Electric Water Pump
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:25:42 -0800
    ...The wear on the impeller blades is very evident . So an >> electric driven water pump might prove a healthy gain in FE (fuel >> economy...
  • Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 7 Jul 2005 18:54:07 -0400
    ...S&S header exhaust system > > seven horns (wired inline) > > oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") > > cab window vent inserts > > VW logo stove grill inserts > > propane...
  • Re: Steam Cleaning?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 1 Jun 2005 18:36:29 -0500
    ...All ignition wires should be copper core, even the coil wire, rotor arm brass tip should be about 3/8" wide, narrow blades don...
  • Re: Odd bits of list wisdom and/was: RE: 91 Carat has the highway hick ups
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 12 May 2010 19:57:02 -0500
    ...Add > the > local feral cats into the equation and the wipers just generally aren't in > great shape. > > I replaced my wiper blades in...
  • Re: Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 7 May 2016 09:57:20 -0700
    ...Eco warriors leave many nasty things in the woods to hinder the progress of legitimate users of the bush - razor blades on lock s...
  • Re: MONSTER AWNING Prototype Pics on Flickr
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 4 Jan 2009 14:46:46 -0500
    ...Navy on a Aircraft Carrier and had to tie down Heli blades to pad eyes in High winds accross the flight deck. This type...
  • Re: Exciting things happening at Van-Again!
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Wed, 14 Sep 2005 17:55:32 -0400
    ...S&S header exhaust system >seven horns (wired inline) >oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") >cab window vent inserts >VW logo stove grill inserts >propane...
  • Re: Odd bits of list wisdom and/was: RE: 91 Carat has the highway hick ups
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 12 May 2010 16:59:44 -0700
    ...Add > the > local feral cats into the equation and the wipers just generally aren't in > great shape. > > I replaced my wiper blades in...
  • Re: Valve Adjustment
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 6 Jun 2003 17:50:00 -0700
    ...and a piece of flat steel that comes off windshield wiper blades to get TDC. (others use a screwdriver or coat hanger wire) The...
  • LiMBO Want Ads ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 13 Oct 95 12:07:12 CDT
    ...NOS wiper blades 68-79 bubble bus $1.00 ea. NOS FT axle assembly (complete) $500.00 call John's Car Corner, Rt 5...
  • Re: The King's English
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 29 Apr 2003 14:33:04 -0500
    ...and a piece of flat steel that comes off windshield wiper blades to get TDC. (others use a screwdriver or coat hanger wire) The...
  • Re: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:53:28 -0500
    ...Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools. Many other things are better. >31. Removes splattered grease on stove. Answer...
  • Frydaye Phollies: road trips - part B
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Fri, 9 Feb 2007 15:38:27 -0600
    ...It's not; 16 is more like an alley fight using bare blades and no gloves. Those who want to cut up on Route...
  • Re: Weird going-ons!
    Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
    Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:30:38 -0400
    ...should be reading the actual wire terminal, or reading off the blades of the pressure switch itself. My first attempt I turned the ignition...
  • Re: radiator fan grinding noise
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
    Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:18:07 -0700
    ...Is it possible to remove the three bolts and remove the motor and fan > from the shroud without removing the fan blades? > > Thanks again...
  • Wannabussers, this is your lucky day!
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 14 Sep 1996 09:05:54 -0400
    ...The windshield was badly pitted, so a new one was installed, the driver's mirror was replaced, the wiper blades are new Bosch, and...
  • Noise from rear...
    Historical mailing list - Charles E Clement/FWF/EXP/UTIA
    Fri, 6 Feb 2004 16:04:54 -0500
    ...otherwise, you'll whack your head when turning back around to get something out of the back one day. ;) - replace the wiper blades. just...
  • Re: Unsafe at any..(was Re: safe speeds) <too long>
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 29 May 2004 15:48:08 -0500
    ...The only other sound I hear Is wiper blades on snowy fluff. His bus is lovely, clean and bright, A pleasing note of all...
  • Valve Adjustment
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Mon, 9 Jun 2003 08:38:33 -0700
    ...and a piece of flat steel that comes off windshield wiper blades to get TDC. (others use a screwdriver or coat hanger wire) The...
  • Re: Weird going-ons!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:45:08 -0400
    ...should be reading the actual wire > terminal, or reading off the blades of the pressure switch itself. > > My first attempt I turned the ignition...
  • Re: Hex Wrenches
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sat, 25 Dec 1999 08:11:51 -0800
    ...gallon of pre-mixed 50-50 coolant, air filter, windshield wiper >blades) and such. oh, yeah, >- MATCHES. lots of matches. safety kind, of course...
  • Re: Noise from rear...
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 6 Feb 2004 16:07:29 -0600
    ...otherwise, you'll whack your head when turning >back around to get something out of the back one day. ;) > >- replace the wiper blades. just...
  • Re: Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
    Sat, 7 May 2016 10:54:50 -0700
    ...Eco warriors leave many nasty things in the woods to hinder the progress of legitimate users of the bush - razor blades on lock s...
  • Re: Noise from rear...
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 6 Feb 2004 15:58:55 -0600
    ...otherwise, you'll whack your head when turning >back around to get something out of the back one day. ;) > >- replace the wiper blades. just...
  • Washingto Post article on vanagon.com
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Thu, 30 Aug 2001 10:22:45 -0700
    ...Ever go to Trak Auto or Pep Boys for Vanagon parts? Unless you need something simple like wiper blades, spark plugs or oil, forget...
  • My Wilde Ride (humor) (fwd) [F]
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 21 Mar 1996 16:37:14 -0800 (PST)
    ...The good parson came out at our > approach and rotated his arms like helicopter blades. He was wearing a big > floppy hat he no...
  • Re: Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 7 May 2016 13:12:25 -0700
    ...Eco warriors leave many nasty things in the woods to hinder the > progress of legitimate users of the bush - razor blades on lock s...
  • Re: Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
    Sat, 7 May 2016 13:48:13 -0700
    ...Eco warriors leave many nasty things in the woods to hinder the progress of legitimate users of the bush - razor blades on lock s...
  • Re: 81' New Owner To Do
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 18 May 2004 23:17:11 -0500
    ...and a piece of flat steel that comes off windshield wiper blades to get TDC. (others use a screwdriver or coat hanger wire) The...
  • Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:38:43 -0500
    ...and a piece of flat steel that comes off windshield wiper blades to get TDC. (others use a screwdriver or coat hanger wire) The...
  • message for stan
    Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
    Tue, 14 May 2002 09:15:37 -0600
    ...and a piece of flat steel that comes off windshield wiper blades to get TDC. (others use a screwdriver or coat hanger wire) The...
  • Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:34:13 -0500
    ...and a > piece of flat steel that comes off windshield wiper blades to get TDC. > (others use a screwdriver or coat hanger wire) The...
  • Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 7 May 2016 16:51:06 -0700
    ...Eco warriors leave many nasty things in the woods to hinder the >> progress of legitimate users of the bush - razor blades on lock s...
  • Re: Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
    Sat, 7 May 2016 19:06:52 -0500
    ...Eco warriors leave many nasty things in the woods to hinder the >> progress of legitimate users of the bush - razor blades on lock s...
  • Re: Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
    Sat, 7 May 2016 20:06:28 -0700
    ...Eco warriors leave many nasty things in the woods to hinder the >>> progress of legitimate users of the bush - razor blades on lock s...
  • Re: Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
    Sat, 7 May 2016 23:30:59 -0500
    ...Eco warriors leave many nasty things in the woods to hinder the >>> progress of legitimate users of the bush - razor blades on lock s...
  • Re: Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - Grant Johnson
    Sat, 7 May 2016 21:39:51 -0700
    ...Eco warriors leave many nasty things in the woods to hinder the > >>> progress of legitimate users of the bush - razor blades on lock s...
  • Re: Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
    Sat, 7 May 2016 20:32:37 -0700
    ...Eco warriors leave many nasty things in the woods to hinder the progress of legitimate users of the bush - razor blades on lock s...
  • Big Trip Report [part 7, long]
    Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
    Fri, 1 Sep 1995 10:01:22 -0700 (PDT)
    ...products, replacement halogen light bulbs, distributor caps and rotors, fuses, wiper blades... we just couldn't believe it. We chatted some more, then turned...