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• Re: Cold Temps Cause Gas Tank Seal Leak?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 17:08:49 -0800
  I hear ya. ;) Worst offender, aside from my laziness, is that the pipe likely "wore" the O ring (grommet) into a position, then was...
• Tops that pop straight up
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 13 Feb 95 9:13:03 PST
  ...I've seen a couple of breadloaf buses with tops installed by a company called ASI. These tops had a mechanism that included some...
• re: a racial issue?????
  Historical mailing list
  22 Jun 95 22:48:00 +1900
  ...The act of revenge may have been a bit over the top, but whether the PERSON was black, hispanic, asian, indian, or white, is...
• Re: Damsel In Distress - Advice from List Silverbacks?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 22:57:33 -0500
  ...Have you had your ears checked? That aside, there aren't too many things to gurgle...Westy water tank maybe. Get someone to ride...
• Re: anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 16 May 2002 23:29:11 -0600
  ...Just to let you know, some people drive their Tahoe's really slow! An aside here: I am using my passing gear more these...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 16:03:56 EDT
  ...I looked at a lot of options for a conversion and money aside I think the subaru is the best out there RIGHT now...
• Re: 2.1 L Engine rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - Emil Lehan
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 15:30:05 EDT
  ...Thank you for your time, Emil 1984 ASI camper
• Re: Pamper me
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 13:49:56 -0400
  ...8-X dan from syr 1980 ASI TD camper ___________________________________________________ Subject: Re: Pamper me In a message dated 8/18/05 3:05:27 PM...
• Re: Bike rack suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Thu, 24 May 2007 04:53:20 -0700
  ...http://www.ontheball.com/bike_racks.htm Ellen Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI ----Original Message Follows---- From: Jamie Auch <jamie@KOOKYMATHTEACHER.COM> Reply-To: Jamie...
• Useful Brake Drum Tip - ?? - PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:54:38 -0700
  ...Seems like a good idea, so thought I'd post it. Aside from using too much of this stuff, can anyone see draw backs...
• Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Feb 2022 03:29:43 +0000
  ...Automotive<https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GVU4XQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1<https://na01.safelinks.protection...
• Propane Sniffer (Was: Propex Install at Westy Ventures)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:15:12 -0700
  ...Similar to this: > >http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002VJ0DA/sbw/ I bought a less expensive tester, a TIF8800A: http://www.amazon.com...
• Re: regarding oriental characters
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:43:40 -0700
  ...That said, most of Asia is west of California where I reside. Guess that makes Asians "occidentals" to me. Doesn't that make New...
• Re: Poll: Favorite anti-theft device?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:34:14 -0300
  ...about the Vanagons that were stolen in >> Seattle recently. >> >> As an aside, my girlfriend's Honda CRV was stolen from across the street >> from...
• Re: Cigarette Lighter
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 9 Apr 2014 11:03:15 -0700
  + connections aside.... Check brown ground wires to the ground "star" above and left of fuse panel. My guess is that while doing the work...
• Re: Turning 200K
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:07:50 -0800
  Hmmm, aside from the years when I drove across country in Van # 1 and Van # 2, I seem to have averaged around 3000 miles...
• Re: Custom Westy interior
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:37:58 -0600
  ...I drove Leon's first 2.2 Subie conversion in Moab years ago (this one I think), and the most noticeable improvement, aside from...
• Aux Batteries & electrical whatnot
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Fri, 28 May 1999 11:33:10 -0400
  ...Find it at your local library or bookseller, or failing that, visit big brother @ http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/007042778X/qid%3D927902090...
• Re: The List
  Historical mailing list - mwilliamson
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 17:25:01 -0700
  ...That aside, there is room for all with good, honest intent and a bus to ride. Just the view from here. P.S. Mr...
• Re: shore power vs batteries
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 1 Aug 2014 08:02:51 -0700
  ...www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0042B9U8Q/sbw/ I try hard to rely on only 12V appliances and USB, even when connected to shore...
• Re: broken speedometer needle
  Historical mailing list - James Vogl
  Thu, 20 Apr 2017 11:39:03 -0700
  ...for > repair, I broke the needle (clumsy me ! !) I put it aside while trying to > find out how to mend it...but somehow I...
• Fw: Hey, did I miss something?
  Historical mailing list - LEM
  Tue, 5 Jul 2016 02:52:02 +0000
  July 4, 2016 Happy Fourth Of July from California! Best wishes to all : ) , Linda And one happy 1981 Vanagon (The 1982 Version of ASI...
• VW Mudflaps?
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 13:38:08 -0700
  So Lola, 1985 vanagon ASI, backed over a partially buried boulder at Tokatee Falls campground. Broke the right rear mudflap assembly off. The mudflap...
• Re: Rear End Clunk
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 06:41:45 -0700
  ...No change, and the List suggested German brand joints over the Asian CVs, so I swallowed hard, and replaced Chinese with German Lobro. Same...
• Re: Brand new leaky rocker covers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:41:34 -0700
  ...Ideas? Don '87 2.1 Vanagon GL ASI
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:51:13 -0700
  Anyway, chimeras aside, what hose would be good to cut to insert this tank-type coolant heater: http://www.jcwhitney.com/ZEROSTART-TANK-TYPE...
• Early Distributor Question
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 09 Apr 1996 19:06:47 -0700
  ...bad shape, a bunch of grease and grime on them, but aside from that they are probably good. No caps or rotors, tho :( Thom...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 19:31:21 EDT
  ...Should just done brakes squeek, or should >I >take it back? > >Thanks >Matt >81 ASI Riviera "....." ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET...
• Re: Lanolinl for rust proofing
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 12:44:07 -0800
  ...Lanolinl for rust proofing > > Entity Alistair Bell spoke thus: > >> As an aside, I found one source stating that the much venerated "Cosmolene" >> was a...
• Re: http://www.samstagsales.com/vwaudi.htm
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 11:51:59 EST
  ...Unfortunately, their cost can sometimes amount to still double what the Domestic or Asian manufactured counterparts costs. BenT
• piston rings!
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Schmidt
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 14:29:30 -0500
  i just bought my first vanagon, an 81 asi/riviera camper. the previous owner put new heads on the motor and re-ringed the...
• Re: Rear End Clunk
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 23:08:55 -0400
  ...No change, and the List suggested German > brand joints over the Asian CVs, so I swallowed hard, and replaced Chinese > with German Lobro. Same...
• Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good?
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 00:05:30 -0500
  ...Made in Asia. We have been selling these locally since 1987 and under normal driving conditions are of equal quality at under half the...
• Re: slightly bizarre Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 18:52:58 -0800
  That is an ASI poptop, not a Westy top. The bed does not hinge out over the opening, all or nothing . It slides out...
• bucking at 2K rpm
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 12:30:18 -0500
  ...So what do you think? Temp 2? O2? Throttle Position Switches? Any thoughts? I have really no running issues aside from that bucking from...
• Re: Best Vanaogon Brake Pad
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  5 May 1995 09:50:06 U
  ...brakes that are quiet, or brakes that STOP you?!" As an aside, Campagnolo, an Italian bicycle comp./wheel manufacturer, once considered brakes as tools...
• Re: insulating connectors (was: dying battery/alternator)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 13:42:16 -0400
  ...tubing, but don't know how long it lasts. (as > an aside, swaged connectors are really marginal at best - they should be > soldered wherever...
• what is EMPI?
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 19:26:37 -0400
  EMPI, like many other American companies, sold out to asia and imports all kinds of junk. You can get Chinese crank pulleys and tools...
• Re: Questions about Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 17:46:30 -0700
  ...Mike Snow Camp Pendleton, California 1982 Westfalia 1.6TD 1983 ASI 1.6D And a '53 Chevy truck that never gets mentioned on this...
• Question for Gas Heater Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 14:02:13 -0500
  I have recently purchased a '78 ASI Riveria Camper. It has what looks to be a factory installed gas heater. It is located in...
• Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 20:13:58 -0400
  "Double flammable" safety concerns aside, I have 10's of thousands of "fridge lit" miles on my van, and it has NEVER gone out...
• Re: hi-speed hijinks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Jul 1994 10:51:32 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Let's see some Asian *sedan* do that! I would be really p.o'd if I were flying IFR (I Follow Roads), and...
• Re: Bosch or Hella Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 10:51:14 -0500
  ...could very well be, depending on how loud the noise is). Aside from that, the Pierburg pumps make a high whine that I find...
• VW Bus Migration Route
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 09:59:15 -0700
  As a further aside re meeting listees, I am lucky in that I live right along the migration route for VW campers on the...
• Re: no vanagon content-monte carlo help
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 07:45:25 EST
  ...I was hoping that someone could give me some tips >> Tracy, Aside from the pride of accomplishment, which I certainly can't quantify, you...
• Re: Water to Fuel device - New - Really Works!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:13:31 -0500
  ...Just a little aside - I have a buddy that does all his welding with a water/hydrogen generator torch. Makes beautiful welds. Better than...
• Re: Replacement for hatch panel?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:22:59 EST
  ...has taken its toll and it's time to replace it . . > . > > Aside from buying the kit from Bus Depot and doing the cover work...
• Re: Towing a trailer
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Oct 95 11:21:52 CDT
  ...Lotsa >mountain passes aside, given enough time to take my time, it must be >possible. > Again, Help? Advice? Anyone who's towed a trailer...
• Re: Westy heating query
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 22:50:28 -0800
  Richard, I have this great Hydroflame propane heater that fits in my 1986 ASI conversion. The blower draws from the 2nd battery, and it...
• Re: Power Mirrors not working
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 13:06:22 EST
  ...one cut any wires when they put in the stereo, Btu aside from that, I don't have many ideas! >> Have you listened if...
• '88 Hiccup gone... or is it?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 12:07:45 -0700
  ...Drove both ways basically non stop at around 105-115 km/h and the 2.1L WB was flawless the whole way, aside from...
• Power Window Motor Was Re: Window Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Fri, 24 Dec 2004 15:41:18 -0500
  Just as an aside for those of you working on the power window regulator problems. One of mine stopped dead cold (fortunately full up...
• Re: Mechanical tests for my spare air cooled engine?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:58:24 -0700
  ...On 8/30/07, vanagonvw <vanagonvw@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > Aside from a compression test, measuring end play, (and of course > > installing and running!) are...
• Re: Synthetic Oil question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 9 Sep 2008 10:52:05 -0500
  ...done when switching from regular dino to synthetic? Or is it > asimple as an oil change? > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call...
• Re: PayPal Double Dipping My Account
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 14:50:42 -0700
  ...The only trouble I had with money was with someone from Asia using the credit cards from our credit union to buy diamonds on...
• Re: Fuses
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:46:02 -0700
  ...I have red, white, and blue, so patriotism aside anyone know the values? Or even what they're called so I can google the...
• Dash blower install...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 05:21:52 -0400 (EDT)
  ...blower assembly in his '80 Vanagon kombi ASI Camper. Obviously since it is a kombi, it didn't have the blower. I have stripped...
• Re: bike rack for breadloafs (maybe vanagons too)
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 21 Aug 1996 12:44:55 -0400 (EDT)
  ...they can be swung aside for > engine work, and the total cost of the materials was about $10 (though > it did require some welding...
• new skylights (was Smelly Skylights)
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 10:22:46 -0800
  ...of plastic (although it doesn't seem too bad >now;^) > >But aside from that...Haven't we all started into something on the van...
• Re: Fw: Re: screwed part deux..theinsurancecompany'soffer??./salvagecert.???
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 14 May 1999 11:12:18 -0600
  ...They > "voluntarily" established a "subscribers savings account" when I joined. > Funds that are not needed each year are set aside to my SSA, which...