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• RE>Middle Seat Installation
  Historical mailing list - Chao, Harvey
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 15:58:31 -0700
  ...The larger bolts fasten the tracks down to existing threaded mounting points on the floor, and the smaller bolts are used with the clips...
• Re: Favorite stickers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 28 Dec 2019 22:52:48 -0500
  ...a Westy rear view mirror is useless anyway because it only points at the headbanger cabinet over the bed...might have to make myself...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay failure points
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 23:06:58 -0700
  I was - back on '05. Turned out to not be much of a spare. Got me to Amarillo though, while slinging chunks of hard...
• Emission test on 87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sallye Clark
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:40:28 -0700
  ...pass on both areas the first fail was in idle and only off 5 points(too high) HELP any ideas?? Sallye and Pete Clark
• Re: Swivel Mods for 91GL Captain's Chair
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:31:31 EDT
  ...MAC.COM writes: > Does anyone have a diagram of the weld points? > > well since you have to cut these off a junked westy...then...
• Re: Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 13 Sep 2016 21:26:05 -0300
  ...looking for something heavier than 10 gauge for the primary ground points (presently using pieces of repurposed 4-guage welding lead). > On 13-Sep...
• Re: WBX Digifant Ground Check. No Continuity Between Some Points.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 15:51:00 -0400
  At 03:25 PM 6/9/2012, neil n wrote: >Under these conditions: PS - In case Scott forgets...remind us what engine and year...
• Re: Followup--Clutch Linkage wear
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 18:55:52 -0500
  At 06:40 PM 3/6/2009, RICHARD KOERNER wrote: >Maybe will address the grounding points and lube everything I can >think of while...
• '72 engine questions
  Historical mailing list - Ed.
  Mon, 9 Oct 1995 10:56:18 EDT
  ...it points straight to the left and is not connected to anything. The other is a thin black bar directally above the fan housing...
• Help me fix my crappy idle, PLEASE!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 09:14:51 -0500
  ...I've got a new battery, hotter spark plugs, new cap, rotor, and points. I know the engine is back there, but why must...
• Head gasket replacement
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 09:29:04 -0700
  ...before on their own could let me know of some warning points or things to watch out for. I am also considreing replacing the...
• Re: Flaming Fram Filters
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 03:09:15 +0200
  ...to save the world? I must admit he had some good points when not recommending the Fram, and all I recommend is that you...
• Re: Eurospec question
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 18:46:41 -0600
  ...No big deal, just some minor points.
• Re: Better gas mileage without $$$$
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 00:44:09 EDT
  ...I lost points on a test once for thinking there was - teacher was a hard a##. >> OK, MarkeyMark. Don't get technical unless you...
• Re: [vanagon] Any climbers out there?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 16:34:56 -0400
  ...was the 2nd (known) person to summit all 48 state high points and that I, and my 2 brothers, were the 5th, 6th, & 7th...
• Replacing A/C Fusible Link -- Where to buy?
  Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 14:00:27 -0400
  ...I will begin the process of tracing this to see if there is a further problem with the ground points or connections. Is this...
• Cleaning grounds in dash
  Historical mailing list - Luke Sponholz
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:38:50 -0500
  ...I cleaned all that out as well as the junkyard gunk in it, and now I'm wondering - where are these ground points I...
• Re: Timing theory
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 18:28:09 -0400
  ...the exact moment of the >spark) and the distributor mearly points to which plug is going to fire. Distributor has two sections, primary and...
• Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:50:26 -0400
  ...I believe that the problem is related to my changing out the >> breaker points for a pertronix electronic ignition module but it may also...
• Re: The Vanagain Game (F)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 22:09:12 -0700
  ...extra points should be given for: - what year - what style (syncro, westie, vanagon, double cab etc) - getting the other driver to wave at you...
• Re: bemused by wiring
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:13:15 -0500
  ...Do you know if all lighting and accessory grounds are home runs to the under-dash ground points or do they ground elsewhere on...
• Black Friday tips?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:49:22 -0500
  ...Vanagain has 10% off plus extra points for future shopping. VC says sale is coming but I don’t see any details. I think...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 13:31:59 -0400
  ...The point is you need both points data to make a more accurate assessment of engine condition. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Sep...
• Starter wiring question
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:09:03 -0800
  1980 Vanagon air cooled 2.0L, type 22 no options like A/C or BA-6 heater The starter has three connector points, the...
• Re: Driving in high winds
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Nov 94 10:58:57 EST
  ...Any way judging from your points, it would probably be good to check out the shocks eh? They make for an interesting drive over...
• 57 pt check up
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Oct 1996 09:47:11 -0700 (MST)
  ...I figure out of 57 points they are sure to find "something" that needs IMMEDIATE ATTN! ;-) -vanbondo\
• Re: DOT 3 IS this Okay?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 21:13:16 -0400
  ...DOT 3 and DOT 4 are not the same stuff; they not only have different boiling points, they are chemically different, and react to...
• Re: Need advice on buying an early Eurovan
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 03:24:17 EST
  ...to look for, what to avoid, and what are the weak > points of the Eurovan. > > email dave at: allendesignsf@yahoo.com he is a...
• New Mexico replies
  Historical mailing list - vw woody
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 17:20:01 -0500
  ...helpful&nbsp; list members who helped me find camping sites and points of interest.</P> <P>The people on this list are always very...
• Re: Hurry Folks! The Price Will Go Up If It Runs!!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:12:50 +0000
  ...for it ........is low miles. > nd if it's not rusted, for where it is ..........that's big points to > the > ositive of course.
• Re: Ebay vin# switcharoo?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:23:12 -0700
  At 7/18/2008 04:24 PM, Mike S wrote: >Everything points to an '87 which has had a 1980 VIN put on it...
• Re: Can I carry a motorcycle on a Type III carrier?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 09:37:54 -0600
  ...tongue weights first factor is the limitations of the mounting points. standard mounting point on the vanagon is the little hooks. a second mounting...
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 18:47:15 -0600
  ...Remember, when you're trying to dump heat, making certain points in a system hotter is the objective. And yes, I seem to have...
• Re: Vehicle inspections
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 18:50:15 -0500
  ...On prepurchase inspection of any RV class A to class C (westy) the first three points of the inspection were Roof (from inside) Floor...
• Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 09:04:20 -0500
  ...problem with electronic points in the type 4 >>> motor? >>> My >>> '80 Vanagon was running great before I installed these points from >>> Hot-Spark.com...
• Dremel, was Re: Best Way To Remove
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 18:03:40 -0300
  ...Cratex-type rubber abrasive points and wheels, half-speed or less. Polishing wheel and points, rouge. Really really want to have -- right-angle attachment...
• Re: size of nut (bolt?) on crankcase pulley?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:38:42 -0800
  ...With the cap off the dizzy you can see which way the rotor points on each engine in their current position. Make sure the...
• vanagon misfiring after 30 mins
  Historical mailing list - Tom Ervolina
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 12:27:07 -0400
  ...It started a few days ago and I opened up the distributor and cleaned up significant deposit from the rotor and cap arc points...
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - David
  Fri, 31 Mar 2017 13:02:22 +0000
  At what point in time do we grow concerned with the structural integrity of the mount points and all this weight they bear? Just...
• Re: Transmission replacement
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 08:58:54 -0800
  ...transmission provide service in 1983.5 > watercooled without mods to mounting points and linkage? > Both are 4 spd. > > I have a 1983.5 with...
• Re: Tow Loops [back to thread subject]
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:24:15 -0700
  ...are there any official points at the front of a standard Vanagon (with no modifications) suitable to hook a line onto to extract a...
• Should I buy a '70 single cab with a blown engine fo
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 6 Dec 94 21:23:39 PST
  ...it, for $1200, old > engine pieces included. > ----- erotic description of high points of single-cab deleted --- > > I'm MIGHTILY tempted by this single-cab...
• Re: cv-joints. a tale of sleezy bars for cv's.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 94 10:40:34 PDT
  Couple more points... flip the axles end for end so that the "other faces" of the cv joints are taking the wear (when driving...
• Re: Rev limits
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 1995 07:54:14 +0600
  ...Who is DIN? Also, I had thought that Muir said in the famous book that the shift points are 15-30-50. It turns...
• Re: Need:instument pod frame
  Historical mailing list
  15 Aug 96 05:42:25 PDT
  The dash pod on my '80 had a couple of broken mount points. I removed & replaced that pod zillions of times due to speedo...
• AW: Electrical/starter problem?? 2nd
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kraewinkel
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 10:35:08 +0200
  ...i�ve soldered mine (plug to cable) at the connecting points. after that trouble was gone. use some battery pole grease(directly translated from...
• Re: Fuel Sender Ground
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 14:55:45 -0400
  ...I've already checked the grounding points behind the fuse/relay panel (#8 & #10). Seems this would be a logical place, but again according...
• Re: [vanagon] request
  Historical mailing list - Pat Collins
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 04:11:24 GMT
  ...DOUBLE Rewards points, > NO annual fee & rates as low as 9.9 percent FIXED APR. > Apply online today! http://www.onelist.com/ad/nextcard1 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
• 5th Seat Installation Instructions Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - James Wetzel
  Mon, 27 May 2002 11:55:02 -0400
  ...partially looked under the plywood to see what look like mounting points, just not sure how the rails fit into the equation. Thanks in...
• Re: Accelerater pedal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 10 May 2002 13:53:18 -0400
  ...You can lubricate >all the linkage points, I do this and it helps a bit.I wish I had cruise >control. It would make...
• Re: Best Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:44:39 -0400
  Each year has its good and bad points, but after reading about the rod bearing problems in the 2.1, I think I'll...
• AC ducts creaks are no more...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 10:39:31 EDT
  ...Teflon grease on all the joints and on the body contact points for the front A/C duct to see if it would quiet...
• passed DE inspection
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 11:46:14 -0400
  ...2469 (2200) (my mechanic did an oilchange/~filter, tune-up (new points, spark plugs and a new oil pressure switch) before hand) compression was...
• idle and vacuum diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 14:06:04 -0700
  ...A vibration movement, worn guide, 2 points of movement slow, worn plugs, occasion drop, valve /intake leak, constant low, vacuum leak/ timing issue. That...
• Bettin on "The Bus" and the Steel Curtain
  Historical mailing list - gary goldey
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:37:56 -0800
  ...PUTTING MY USA currency on The Steel Curtain by over 14 points...I guess you could consider it Vanagon content if you realize Pittsburg...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 10:46:28 -0500
  Mike, I wish it had a carburetor on it and points.... I think that may well be the last resort, which I'm about...
• Re: oil pump change in the van??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 12:07:42 -0600
  ...open things up enough to get more pressure to the weak points inside this old wbx. Roger -------------------------------- Clip ----------------------------------------- Air cooled type IV do not...
• Re: Adjusting the idle on '82 AC Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:42:49 -0700
  ...arrow in the pic points right to the screw I'm discribing above. have fun ! love your vanaogn. scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message...
• Fw: Redundancies
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Wed, 24 May 2000 00:01:45 -0000
  ...line between any two points on the general's body, with the general getting to select any pair of points he wished. The first...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:25:30 -0400
  ...wire." > If you read the next answer down on Quora, he points out that electromigration is an issue in integrated circuits, where current density...