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  • Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:25:25 -0600
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: Who's the guy (Tom?) that sells beer making supplies?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:10:38 -0600
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: Epoxy and Coolant temp tolerance
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Fri, 9 Mar 2001 11:45:04 -0600
    ...Not sure what class of plastic the disto tower is made of, but they aren't that expensive from Wilfy, like under $40 or...
  • Re: Diesel Oil?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 2 Nov 2012 20:42:28 -0500
    ...So I just change the DINO oil often. >> >> Thanks, Tom Hargrave >> www.stir-plate.com >> www.towercooler.com >> www.kegkits.com >> www.grow-sun...
  • Re: Tools
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:16:54 -0600
    ...Tom www.towercooler.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Max Wellhouse Sent: Tuesday, January 11...
  • Re: How to fit a yakima rack on a Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Woten, Rodney
    Thu, 1 Apr 2004 08:06:52 -0600
    ...rise kit but when I tried to mount it, the angled towers hit the side of the near-vertical Westy top. But today I...
  • Re: Camper Light power and ground
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 25 Jan 2022 21:57:08 -0600
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com - Electric Brewery Info www.towercooler.com - Beer Tower Cooler http://goo.gl/niRzVw - My Amazon Store www.brew...
  • Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:51:13 -0700
    ...Head Gaskets or Expensive Coolant (uses universal type) NO Coolant Tower or Crankcase Towers to break - leaving you stranded NO Air Flow Boxes to...
  • Re: German, Chinese and American Parts
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Wed, 3 Dec 2014 00:51:53 -0600
    ...com> >> <http://www.stir-plate.com/> >> >> www.towercooler.com <http://www.towercooler.com> >> <http://www.towercooler.com/> >> >> www.grow-sun.com <http://www.grow...
  • Re: wiper arm
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
    Sat, 13 Oct 2018 19:53:54 -0400
    ...replaced > by the original owner who used it as a control "tower" at a local grass > field airport. BTW, both were lost when I...
  • Re: Alloy wheel center cap
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Mon, 23 Sep 2002 09:50:23 -0600
    ...Cooper > > Brzytwa, Quick & McCrystal > > 900 Skylight Office Tower > > Cleveland, OH 44113 > > 216-664-6900 (voice) > > 216-664-6901 (fax) > > Cooper@BQMlaw.com > > JonathanRCooper@directvinternet...
  • Re: Corvair-powered Bay on Virginia CL
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:58:09 -0600
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: John Rodgers [mailto:inua@charter.net] Sent: Friday...
  • Re: Oil Filler Mods/Question on a 2.1
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:31:31 -0600
    ...By >getting a Type 1 aftermarket tower from Clauds's buggies or Empi, I >can fill the oil from the old generator tower localtion...
  • FS: Complete Thule roof rack system for Vanagon & Bus Westfalia, $299
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
    Wed, 20 May 2015 00:58:05 +0000
    ...Attaches securely to rain gutters and completely clears the Westy roof with NO DRILLING! Includes super-high-rise towers, 65" load bars (narrower/wider...
  • Re: Syncro coolant dist. Tower, was Re: WBX Plastic Coolant Pipe Inspection
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 20 May 2014 20:37:17 -0700
    I was at the local cnc place the other day picking up some work. They were unloading some aluminum bar stock, 1.5" square...
  • Re: shipping large items greyhound BAD IDEA
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:31:37 -0600
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
  • 1.9 L timing
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Mon, 7 May 2001 18:11:32 -0500
    ...as well...and check the breather hose between the oil breather tower and the intake boot, it should not be collapsed..... T Date: Mon...
  • Re: tools to have onhand...
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:53:16 -0600
    ...find a payphone just to make a phone call! Tom www.towercooler.com -----Original Message----- From: Karl Wolz [mailto:wolzphoto@q.com] Sent: Wednesday...
  • Re: Kayak Transport on a Westy
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Thu, 30 Mar 2000 09:52:00 MST
    ...Your towers on the racks would have to be tall to allow for that clearence. Rack manufactures have made parts to accomodate this but...
  • Re: German, Chinese and American Parts
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 3 Dec 2014 08:34:46 -0800
    ...com> >>> <http://www.stir-plate.com/> >>> >>> www.towercooler.com <http://www.towercooler.com> >>> <http://www.towercooler.com/> >>> >>> www.grow-sun.com <http://www.grow...
  • Re: bathtubs
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:52:05 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
  • FS: '84 Vanagon Camper
    Historical mailing list - Fred D. dyen
    Sat, 4 Dec 1999 02:03:01 -0900
    ...will allow top to be popped Canoe rack - fabricated high Thule towers (no longer available) adapted to Yakama bars I'm interested in $3...
  • Re: The Ideal vanagon
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Thu, 16 Oct 2003 16:02:48 -0400
    ...even if a > cell phone is turned off and the battery is out, the cell phone tower > will still be able to contact it...
  • coming soon: San Francisco Van-O-Rama ... September 2004
    Historical mailing list - BenT
    Thu, 15 Jul 2004 18:09:25 -0700
    ...I lost a friend on that first airliner that was crashed into the towers. That was flight attendant Betty Ong. Anyway, we held the...
  • Re: We lost an icon last night.
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:13:18 -0400
    ...Just waxing nostalgic about my time in Boston in the 80's, driving my old VWs around RT 128 and seeing those radio towers...
  • Re: Friday Beetle question
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 8 Oct 2016 17:22:01 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com http://goo.gl/niRzVw...
  • Completed coolant hose repair, now throttle switch needs replacement
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:07:20 -0700
    I finally got all the hoses replaced and along with a new aluminum distribution tower. Wow, what a job that was! I bet I...
  • Re: Reminder - The Bus Movie
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 29 Jul 2012 12:11:21 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: [vanagon] finalizing my idle issues
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 14 Feb 2002 15:15:19 -0600
    ...the > engine seals...might run ok temporarily if you leave the tower > unsealed > while you get a hose. > > Dennis? > > david > > > -- > David Beierl - Providence, RI...
  • FOD & crimp fittings
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Wed, 10 Apr 2002 19:18:21 -0700
    ...Finishing up the overhaul of my cooling system today, I removed the plastic coolant distribution tower and when I pulled it off of the...
  • Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:23:44 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com – Electric Brewery Info www.towercooler.com – Beer Tower Cooler http://goo.gl/niRzVw - My Amazon Store www.brew...
  • Re: Heads-Up - Potential Odometer Fraud
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Thu, 21 May 2020 08:20:41 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com - Electric Brewery Info > www.towercooler.com - Beer Tower Cooler > http://goo.gl/niRzVw - My Amazon Store > www.brew...
  • Re: Test Test
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Thu, 21 May 2020 15:03:04 -0600
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave >>>> www.kegkits.com � Electric Brewery Info >>>> www.towercooler.com � Beer Tower Cooler >>>> http://goo.gl/niRzVw - My Amazon Store >>>> www.brew...
  • Re: engine size
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:41:52 -0700
    ...diesel, from the factory ) at the base of the oil breather tower.. on the aluminum case, look for "MV' ...which would be a 2...
  • Re: mac & gps [LVC]
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Fri, 27 Jul 2001 17:06:00 -0700
    ...who uses their (magellan,garmin,etc.) gps with > a > (g3/g4/imac/tower/powerbook) mac? > > macgpsy? mac gps pro? anyone have experience with > the...
  • Re: Westfalia-Yakima rack questions
    Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
    Sun, 21 Sep 2003 13:46:28 -0400
    ...deal with the kayaks and boats. > > * Will the Yakima 1A HiRise towers clear the camper top on a Westy? > > * Will the Yakima 1A with...
  • Re: '87 Westy Weekender owner needs help!!!!!! 2.1L wbx running rich??? ideas??
    Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
    Sun, 17 Jul 2005 00:54:57 -0400
    ...bolts - not the greatest place for a ground, considering the breather tower is plastic. Clean this ground and get a good contact with metal...
  • Heading to the woods of Maine!
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:15:36 -0400
    ...So, we'll be heading up 95 tomorrow am.....taking a swing to Bucksport to check out the Penobscot Narrows Bridge/Observation Tower and...
  • Re: Fuel filter location on 87 Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:24:18 -0700
    Guess no one has answered this yet - It's cleverly hidden behind the 'spring tower' in the left rear wheel well. Remove RR wheel...
  • Re: Test Test
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Wed, 20 May 2020 23:18:49 +0000
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave >> www.kegkits.com – Electric Brewery Info >> www.towercooler.com – Beer Tower Cooler >> http://goo.gl/niRzVw - My Amazon Store >> www.brew...
  • Re: Speaking of diesels.... Mercedes?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 4 Jun 2013 22:59:18 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
  • vertical bike mounts
    Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
    Fri, 10 Jul 1998 16:04:01 -0500
    ...To prevent this problem, and give clearance for the wiper to work, I mounted a standard Yakima bar using standard Yakima towers across the...
  • Re: Oil leak, dip stick seal?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 3 Apr 2023 12:40:40 -0700
    Could it be from the breather tower? There's an O-ring seal on the bottom of it. On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at...
  • FW: RE: My new purchase...'82 diesel Westfalia
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Feb 96 07:34:03 PST
    ...Drahzal Rational Software Corporation One Tower Bridge, Suite 225 West Conshohocken, PA 19428 (610)940-2105 E-mail: mattd@rational.com Date: 02/02...
  • Re: Test Test
    Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
    Wed, 20 May 2020 16:26:44 -0700
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave >>> www.kegkits.com – Electric Brewery Info >>> www.towercooler.com – Beer Tower Cooler >>> http://goo.gl/niRzVw - My Amazon Store >>> www.brew...
  • Re: Diesel Oil?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 2 Nov 2012 20:01:06 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun.com -----Original Message----- From: James Felder [mailto:jim...
  • Re: interesting air cooled rear engine would this fit my vanagon :)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:27:03 -0800
    ...interesting air cooled rear engine would this fit my > |vanagon :) > | > |Why would you want to? > | > |Thanks, Tom Hargrave > |www.stir-plate.com > |www.towercooler...
  • Re: Nominations are now open: Top 10 Ugliest Parts to Fail
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Wed, 2 Sep 2009 01:17:51 -0600
    ...Number 2, replacing the coolant distribution tower/manifold, 1.9 or 2.1, with another plastic, or a stainless unit as supplied by our...
  • Re: Download Request
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sat, 3 Dec 2011 18:24:39 -0800
    ...www.stir-plate.com> www.stir-plate.com > > > > > > <http://www.towercooler.com> www.towercooler.com > > > > > > <http://www.kegkits.com> www.kegkits.com > > > > > >-- > 1989 Swedish...
  • Ball joint observation 2WD
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 2 Sep 2021 12:56:58 +0000
    ...A 10mm washer needs to added to get the top washer to clamp on the shock tower spacer bushing. The GoWesty ball joint spacer...
  • Re: list problems
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 5 Nov 2017 11:39:38 -0600
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com http://goo.gl/niRzVw...
  • Re: Lead-Acid battery reliability
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Thu, 9 Jun 2011 21:48:01 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Trip report - Mendocino Nat. Forest (long)
    Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
    Tue, 4 Aug 1998 16:36:25 -0700
    ...I spent both nights parked next to the fire lookout tower at Anthony Peak at 6954 ft. The peak has spectacular 360-degree views...
  • Re: Pressure releife valve
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Wed, 7 Sep 2011 12:07:29 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: Full-Size SLIDING DOOR SCREENS $79!
    Historical mailing list - Paul Albert
    Wed, 5 May 1999 00:09:12 -0700
    ...On May 3, 1973, the Sears tower at 1,450 is finished a becomes the WORLD'S tallest building.
  • Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:05:33 -0400
    ...Head Gaskets or Expensive Coolant (uses universal > type) > > > NO Coolant Tower or Crankcase Towers to break - leaving you stranded > > > NO Air Flow Boxes to...
  • NOS YAKIMA HI RISE 1A's FOR SALE
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Thu, 4 Jul 2013 20:23:18 -0500
    This set of 4 Yakima 1A towers will fit the raingutters of the Vanagons they are brand new in the box. They retail for...
  • Re: Carburettor Set Weber 44 IDF VW Wasserboxer 2,1
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:12:26 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: Injectors - Cleaning
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:44:13 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom www.towercooler.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Alistair Bell Sent: Saturday, June...
  • Re: how did this happen ... ?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 11 Jan 2001 08:41:18 EST
    ...The way I remember the spark plug wire order on the distributor cap is to think of the four towers on the cap as...