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• Battery Connections
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 12:36:47 -0500
  ...I know I am supposed to use the connection with the two big wires in back of the drivers seat on my Westy. But...
• Re: Water pipe thermostat to waterpump R/R
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 02:06:29 -0400
  ...http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/water_pump.htm You are up for a good bleeding of the system, clamp the 2 big hose that...
• Re: Big Emblem Grill, Round Headlights
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 16:14:23 +0000
  ...It was a round 2-headlight grille, >>>but >>>had a BIG VW emblem in the middle; big like the ones on the 89-91...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Jun 2015 - Special issue (#2015-165)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:40:08 -0600
  ...http://koolatrononline.stores.yahoo.net/p9-traveller.html As I and others mentioned, big RVs and houses all over the world have gas fridges...
• Re: Biggest/Strangest loads carried in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sat, 1 May 1999 20:03:44 -0400
  ...COM> Sent: Saturday, May 01, 1999 5:36 PM Subject: Re: Biggest/Strangest loads carried in a Vanagon > To me, the ability to haul...
• Re: VW Power on hills
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 14:58:19 -0400
  Do you do as I do in my '84 automatic and downshift on big hills? Locking it into a lower gear does make a...
• It's just not the same...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:45:53 -0800
  ...The size of the combo...not big compared to what most snowbirds take along, but much bigger than a vanagon...not so handy. Trying...
• Re: Rotors on SA Big Brake Kit, 2WD vs Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 14:22:39 -0500
  ...Rotors on SA Big Brake Kit, 2WD vs Syncro > > >I purchased a South African Big Brake kit as part of the group > > purchase a...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:32:27 -0400
  ...upgrade getting a big positive thumbs up from us. >> >> Eric Caron >> 85 GL Auto >> Updated spindles to 86 with GW big front and rear...
• Re: 205/70/14 General Altimax Tires (no need to start a big thread)
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:18:59 -0500
  ...205/70/14 General Altimax Tires (no need to start a big thread) Hello - Please there is no need to start a big thread...
• holiday travel sights...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Nov 1994 17:01:35 -0600
  ...On the north side of the channel is the Great Big Parking Lot for all of the new cars that are off-loaded from...
• Re: Alternate Fuels
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 18:43:48 -0700
  ...It's something to think about but with big oil it's not going to go anywhere on a big scale. I just got...
• Re: diesel vans must be hot!?!?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 11:48:47 -0700
  ...Ahh, a big mistake you say. There were probably a few friends that thought I was a big loser then too. But who knows...
• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 1 Mar 2011 10:06:32 -0500
  Hi George, "Bigass Golding" is a superfluous redundancy. Nice to see some sparks fly though. Greg On 3/1/2011 9:24 AM, george...
• TIre Pressure: Was: S. Texas Vanagons or whatever Labor Day-- Not so Big
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 19:21:46 -0500
  ...Texas Vanagons or whatever Labor Day-- Not so Big To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com FYI--Gonna hit Padre this weekend at Goose Island base...
• Re: anyone done REAR DISCS?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 11:53:18 -0700
  ...automotive applications have bigger brakes in rear than in front--I don't know whether Audi front brakes are bigger than Vanagon front brakes...
• window installations
  Historical mailing list - Robert Young
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 09:30:31 -0400
  HELP!!! I need to know how to install a sliding side window and the big hatch window. I have new glass, the old ones...
• Re: If your Syncro Westy just isn't doing it for youanymore...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 22:16:02 -0500
  ...I bet it qualifies for that big light-truck tax deduction, too, if you can call it a business expense. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE...
• Re: Costco Tires Deal
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 10:52:54 -0800
  And for folks that want the Nokian Hakkapeliittas, I jsut got them from Big O Tires. $100 each installed. Discount Tire offered for $100...
• Re: Window Tint Removal
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 09:42:24 EDT
  ...I just did it with my windows, no big deal. Get yourself a bottle of windex, spray liberally, scrape carefully. The toughest part was...
• Death Valley Camping/Sightseeing in a 2wd westy?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 15:25:02 -0700
  ...planning such a trip for her Big 50, but what the heck, she doesn't want a big party, no cruise to BFE, no...
• Re: Friday post: Why are new vehicles connected to the Net?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Aug 2015 11:32:26 -0400
  BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU........ LOL
• Re: Mexican buses
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 May 1999 09:42:54 EDT
  I love Big Brother don't you? :) Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16
• Re: Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 9 May 2003 22:03:14 -0700
  Snip..."This big nut doesn't have to come off to do brakes!" Hmmmmmmmmmm....
• Re: bURNINGvAN
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Sat, 15 Jan 2005 21:56:26 -0700
  > You said it !!! > > it's no biggie, if it's cold! (done there, been that) >
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 15:36:55 -0800
  Big meal? On Feb 7, 2011, at 2:54 PM, Larry Chase wrote: > digest > > larry > roadhaus.com
• Re: Are pop-up tops really necessary??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 06:42:58 -0800
  ...The biggest advantage other than standing and storage while camped is the added ventilation the top provides. If you plan to cook much inside...
• Re: Adding the camper stuff
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 8 May 2007 16:05:07 -0700
  ...component ina freezer bag & label that bag -get a big ones & smaller 1 -the bigger 1 ia an area disasemble & the smaller has bits...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:15:49 -0500
  ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com; syncro@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires > > >I understand to mount REALLY big tires on your...
• Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 5 May 2010 20:37:22 -0800
  I believe that Go Westy or perhaps I read it on the Samba that one of the biggest problems with upper control arm bushings...
• Re: Spare for 15" wheel, with front big brake kit
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:48:21 -0700
  ...Does that tire fit without rubbing when you turn? I'm switching to BFGs for my "fun" van with the big brakes. I had...
• Re: Chevron with Tecron-where do I buy?
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 13:51:23 -0700
  ...Timothy Gardner <caninewolf@HOTMAIL.COM> >Hello, >Hmm anyways big question I was told to use Chevron with Techron for two >tanks of gas and...
• Re: Reccomendation for a non-synthetic tranny oil? and Where would I get it?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 00:51:39 -0400
  ...Peter <printstud@BIGFOOT.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, October 07, 1999 4:11 PM Subject: Reccomendation for a non-synthetic tranny...
• That big nut on the rear hub...
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 13:43:28 -0800
  ...In looking at the Bentley, it appears that the BIG nut on the end of the rear spindle has to come off in order...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Feb 2006 - Special issue (#2006-104)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 22:38:12 -0800
  ...And a BIG difference in sound from the existing tape player. Should be even better when I get the new radio/CD player in...
• Re: Paint questions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 16:30:54 -0800
  ...your vanagon into "Bigfoot", or pretend your GL is a Porsche, go for it...but in the end, we have big square heavy underpowered...
• Re: Why go to big tires?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:00:14 -0700
  ...Bricks have big wheel wells, that the stock 14" wheels and tires don't fill very well. They look like toy tires on a...
• Re: Big Valves for me?
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 21:02:05 -0400
  ...i'm going to like being married! :-) Big >valves it is for me and my van. 2325 displacement >with big valves. Should be a...
• Re: re drafting big rig
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 08:18:51 -0800
  hate is a big word, try and not use it. anyway I share the road and obey laws just as much as cars do...
• Re: Spring Pads
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:49:44 -0800
  ...has > something to do with the big bang when I go over speed bumps (that's my Big > Bang theory anyway). > > I saw that...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:24:12 -0400
  I purchased a 1 13/16" 3/4" socket from Napa for $14.29. 1 13/16 is 46.0375 mm, entirely adequate for...
• Old vs New Engine seals was Re: Further adventures
  Historical mailing list - dean c aukes
  Tue, 09 Jul 1996 08:22:30 -0500
  ...This is the big >>gasket that goes between the engine tin and the floor of the engine >>compartment to keep all that nasty hot...
• Re: Back from Mammoth, carb thoughts (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 27 Sep 1996 08:03:24 -0700 (PDT)
  ...By plying Joel with a big rib-eye steak, I figure I knocked at least 2 mpg off of what mileage they could've...
• If your building a dune buggy this is a big help.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 13:05:46 -0500
  If any of you folks are building Dune Buggies this tool is a big help. http://blackhead.netfirms.com/vogel.html I've used...
• Re: Big John Flaherty Re: EuroVans have more passenger room
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 20:23:34 -0500
  ...com Sent: Friday, March 08, 2002 7:53 PM Subject: Re: Big John Flaherty Re: EuroVans have more passenger room In a message dated...
• re. Need advice on buying a shop press
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 21:46:19 -0700
  ...I ended up just making a press the size I wanted, just big enough to do vanagon transmissions. The harbor freight presses were too...
• Re: Calling Keith Overgaard{?}NVC
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:21:18 -0700
  Sounds like you're in big trouble, Keith. I recommend moving to another state, changing your name, and growing a big mustache. And do...
• Re: Death Valley Meetup
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:25:48 -0800
  I agree Loren! Big difference between 2 thousand feet and 10 feet elevation. Bernie
• Thanks Ken Lewis! (Re: Bled the Coolant)
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 17:15:13 -0800
  Big Thanks--just what I needed, a little "tough love." ; } P
• How big the water tank?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:30:06 -0600
  Can someone tell me what volume the Westy water tank holds? Thanks, Paul
• Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:31:43 -1000
  it's a big deal because.... 1. VW is supposed to be 'the people's car' ...like we love and trust good ole friendly...
• Re: GW bigger brakes availability
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 19:56:30 +0200
  ...GW bigger brakes availability > > We have a supplier for our big brake kit. I would have to call them on Monday to see if...
• Re: That big nut on the rear hub...
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 14:54:14 MST
  ...That big nut on the rear hub... >Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 13:43:28 -0800 > >I am going to try and tackle a...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: 16" alloys for the vanagon, check this out
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 25 May 2001 22:26:19 +1200
  ...A bigger pinion (more teeth) with smaller-diameter crownwheel (fewer teeth) will give taller overall gearing, ie higher road speed in a given gear...
• Big Lots things for your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 10:12:01 -0400
  I was at the Big Lots store the other day and saw some things to use in the Vanagon for cheap. I bought a...
• Re: piston ring size for 2.1???
  Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
  Thu, 14 May 1998 16:04:03 -0500
  ...After you put the two thin steel wiper rings on, it still looks too big, but whne you squeeze with your ring compressor it...
• Re: Black Friday question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 12 Dec 2017 09:48:20 -0800
  Biggest Auto Anything sells is the eight foot, I don't think ARB makes this style any bigger. At least I don't see...
• Looking for a piece of power steering line
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:49:54 -0400
  ...Basically where the big nut is on the end, at the rack and then measure back 10" and cut it right there. The low...
• Undercoating Removal Tech Aid
  Historical mailing list
  05 Jun 97 08:39:57 PDT
  ...Obvoiusly scrape off the big stuff, but alcohol may do a nice final cleaning. BIG WARNING - This stuff IS flammable, so use due caution...
• Re: Heat for camping
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 13:46:06 -0700
  ...However, I am writing from the Southwestern part of the country where fires are often a big, big, no-no. If the salt has...