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  • Re: WTB: knob for skylight
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Oct 1999 01:11:20 EDT
    ...Beige plastic. >> fyi, its the same knob as the '68-'79 bus westy jalousie window knob. or a regular outside home faucet spigot knob...
  • Re: [vanagon] FS 86 camper $1000 in cleveland, oh?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Mar 2004 00:33:28 EST
    In a message dated 3/26/04 12:25:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, VW4X4@FYI.NET writes: > > Right .... and one small detail left...
  • Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Tue, 29 Jun 2004 03:41:58 +0000
    ...Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET> >Reply-To: vw4x4@FYI.NET >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt >Date: Mon...
  • Re: Rotor thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Tue, 17 Aug 2004 07:25:49 -0400
    "a picture would resolve that issue very easily" You got it! http://www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/in1.jpg http://www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/in2...
  • Re: 86 Vanagon - Engine won't start
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Sun, 18 Apr 2004 21:16:22 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: 82 air-cooled eating idle stabilizers
    Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
    Mon, 15 Nov 2004 22:28:19 -0500
    ...Eric Zeno <vw4x4@fyi.net> > Date: Sunday, November 14, 2004 11:07 am > Subject: Re: 82 air-cooled eating idle stabilizers > > > Air cooled engines...
  • Re indoor rain in a 90 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Steve Overmyer
    Fri, 14 Feb 2003 12:25:19 +1100
    ...Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET> >Subject: Re: indoor rain in a 90 Vanagon > >Front widow seal....ALL of them leak, sooner or later. Clean...
  • Re: Thermostat help needed
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 3 Sep 2003 00:00:59 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: need to ship a transmission
    Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
    Sun, 28 Mar 2004 22:54:14 -0500
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: noise reduction
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Fri, 22 Oct 2004 09:09:29 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: Anyone need 2.0l main bearings?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:26:14 -0500
    ...for them? I am going to be charging $125 a set FYI we already sell them for $99. http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber...
  • Voc-Tech was Re: New evaporator?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 4 Mar 2011 13:50:35 -0500
    At 09:06 PM 3/1/2011, A PETER MARSH wrote: >FYI the "new" engine is rebuilt and installed in the Vanagon. If >you...
  • Re: FYI - Value on older vehicl
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sat, 8 Jun 1996 00:09:20 -0500
    At 03:01 PM 6/7/96 -0500, you wrote: > 6/7/96 12:53 PM > >I have discovered that Kelly Blue Book publishes...
  • Re: Maps?!?!
    Historical mailing list - Dan Geer
    Thu, 27 Apr 1995 22:20:10 -0400
    ...keep this topic restricted to private e-mail, I think. Sorry... fyi, map makers include small, irrelevant yet intentional errors so as to provide...
  • RE: announcement: Passat mailing list
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 3 Jul 1996 20:48:43 -0500
    ...Without face to face >communications your joke may be viewed as criticism. >Abbreviate when possible: > >Examples: > > IMHO = in my humble/honest opinion > FYI = for...
  • Re: Totaled camper van
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 13 Sep 2003 00:40:46 EDT
    In a message dated 9/12/03 3:08:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, vw4x4@FYI.NET writes: > Simply tell them no, and ask...
  • Re: More 2.1L coolant system woes (long)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Thu, 30 Dec 2004 17:26:40 -0600
    Nope, It's an FYI kinda thing. Dick the Bruiser Personified Power Purging Cooling system's ala Zenoland. I'll have to call VW...
  • Syncro on Yahoo is down
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Tue, 18 Jan 2005 08:18:57 -0800
    Just an FYI, the Syncro Yahoo group appears to be out of service. Messages are not being forwarded and there are no messages to...
  • Re: Noisy Lifter Solution, nothing great, just FYI
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 6 Mar 2006 19:26:15 -0500
    Maybe change the oil soon afterwards. I think thist 12 ounces of solvent is rather nasty stuff.It will probably evaperate out ,but the...
  • Re: FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 4 Oct 2006 08:44:17 -0400
    I have a rear brake hardware kit (new in bag) that I obtained from a listmember (origin unknown). By "eyeball" my nails look to...
  • Re: FYI - Venting for mobile refrigerators
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Fri, 6 Jul 2007 15:39:25 -0600
    > Too bad you couldn't redirect some of the air-conditioning to behind >> the fridge or even re-pipe air from the door ventilation...
  • Re: Vanagon.com stickers
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Fri, 25 Jun 2004 13:14:13 -0500
    ...Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET> >Reply-To: vw4x4@FYI.NET >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Vanagon.com stickers >Date: Fri, 25 Jun...
  • Fix rear bench, Vanagon Lounge brackets
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:28:22 -0400
    ...Jeff did you see this? Eric Caron > On Sep 22, 2023, at 9:34 AM, Markus Benne <mbenne@M-BASS.COM> wrote: > > Fyi > https...
  • 1. Which 2.1 muffler? (6)
    Historical mailing list - Paul van Dyck
    Mon, 4 Apr 2016 10:14:52 -0400
    ...out completely but not sure if it caused the stud issues. Fyi- Never driven on salt. Might want to make time or $ allowances for...
  • Re: Friday: NVC but FYI
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:50:11 -0500
    Very good, hector. Thanks for posting! John Rodgers On 6/28/2013 12:47 PM, Hector Zapata wrote: > http://www.rd.com/slideshows/13...
  • Re: 16" Tire recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:56:56 -0700
    ...On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 11:40 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > Just FYI, for the sake of Mercedes CLK wheel...
  • FS: 77 camper for sale (Eugene, OR)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 26 Jun 96 20:35:24 CDT
    FYI: contact them, not me: Article: rec.autos.marketplace.54770 From: sullivk@gladstone.uoregon.edu Subject: VW '77 Westfalia 84K mi $5000/OBO Eugene...
  • '86 Syncro for Sale
    Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
    Sun, 12 Jan 1997 15:17:56 -0500 (EST)
    FYI- Read this in the Atlanta Journal Classifieds yesterday: Volkswagon Westfalia 1986, 4WD Porche eng, a/c, ps, pb. $6000 770-478-0764 Kenyon...
  • Re: Instant power loss
    Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
    Fri, 5 Dec 1997 02:05:35 EST
    In a message dated 97-12-05 01:24:05 EST, vw4x4@FYI.NET writes: << Now the next problem. My 1986 Syncro all of...
  • Re: Bull Bars?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 17 Jul 1998 11:11:15 EDT
    ...posting? yes...flame me...we'll need it for the barbeque... :<) FYI - i'll be posting some cool pics of vanagons in the Wolfsburg...
  • Audi Engine specs
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sat, 12 Dec 1998 18:40:21 -0800
    Just FYI - Here are the specs on the Audi 5-cyl engines vs the Waterboxer (1998 used): AUDI AUDI VW Engine Specifications 2.2L...
  • Re: Toolkit
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Tue, 23 Nov 1999 22:23:14 -0800
    ...should never make it to the list. > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z > Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler > Who (what?) is this...
  • Fwd: For Sale In Austin, Texas 89 synchro FS
    Historical mailing list - Sean Patrick
    Tue, 23 May 2000 16:38:44 -0000
    FYI, crosspost from EV_UPDATE group: SeanG --- In ev_update@egroups.com, "Ken Korn" <kkorn@j...> wrote: Found these in the Austin, TX classifieds...
  • FS 15" wheels, was FYI Audi wheels are a direct fit........
    Historical mailing list - selten
    Fri, 18 Jul 2003 17:22:11 -0500
    With all the talk about the Audi wheels going on a Vanagon ,I would like to offer up a set of Audi rims that...
  • They're baaaack - Fuel Tank crossover tubes
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Fri, 10 Mar 2006 18:09:42 -0800
    ...about a month but they DID show up. Nice and shiny... FYI - the tube did not come with the grommets, so if you order...
  • Re: compression test
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Tue, 22 Jun 2004 04:32:43 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: Is Wood/Gas Possible for For Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:47:12 -0500
    Just FYI, here's a link to to Google's translator. <http://translate.google.com/#fi|en|> Just paste in the link below. It...
  • NEWS on The Bus Depot!! (short but to the point)
    Historical mailing list - Joe
    Tue, 28 Oct 1997 07:56:07 -0500
    ...parts quickly! I'm glad to here things are going well! Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
  • Re: thanks for sldg door help!
    Historical mailing list - BADASSBUS
    Thu, 19 Apr 2001 09:52:22 -0400
    ...prompt and accurate help with the slider bearings on > my door. FYI, they are a standard 608 double sealed bearing. I had them > "in...
  • FYI 1990 GL in GA for sale...........
    Historical mailing list - Kurt Stewart
    Wed, 28 Nov 2001 14:12:57 -0500
    1990 VOLKSWAGON VANAGON, GREAT BODY!Burgandy,AC,Auto, pwrsteering, pwrbrakes, grey interior,110K miles,NEEDS NEW engine--could be good for parts or transportation...
  • Re: I'm thur
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Apr 2004 05:52:00 EST
    ...and Wolfy in on a mint condition Yugo. > > > Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote: > > > TOday I had it. Went right to the dodge dealer...
  • Re: Millenium Viruses
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Fri, 17 Dec 1999 07:51:49 -0800
    ...EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Friday, December 17, 1999 4:23 AM Subject: Re: Millenium...
  • Re: tire update
    Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
    Sat, 5 Jun 2004 13:45:03 -0400
    ...tire update Where can we find thes? Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC...
  • Re: What's the definitive word on tires??
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:10:52 -0500
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: 86 intermittently cuts out -MN
    Historical mailing list - Mark Rovere
    Thu, 16 Jan 2003 09:50:03 -0500
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: help needed quick! Bleeding Clutch...
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Thu, 27 Nov 2003 19:35:14 -0500
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: FYI has some one been co opted
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:26:40 +0000
    ...2008 15:17:13 -0500 > From: magikvw@GMAIL.COM > Subject: Re: FYI has some one been co opted > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Me...
  • Re: electronic limited slip differential idea for 2wd vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:24:52 -0400
    FYI, I have gotten all sideways and stuck on wet grass in my Syncro with rear diff locked when 4WD would not engage due...
  • Re: FS: Stock Wheels and Covers (Hubcaps)
    Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
    Fri, 23 May 97 16:57:00 PDT
    ...PVC plastic hub caps for 20$ for all four => 5$ apiece. FYI 'Greg '87 Vanagon GL Westfalia 'Govinda' ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: FS: Stock Wheels...
  • Thermo System Inc. Phone Number Update
    Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
    Thu, 28 Aug 1997 10:55:24 -0700
    ...vented catalytic heaters which can be installed in motor homes/Vans. fyi -- current price is $339.95 if purchased directly from the company. It...
  • NPR Car Talk
    Historical mailing list - Ed Berlett, Music
    Mon, 8 Dec 1997 11:39:03 -0500
    FYI I don't know how many of you listen to "Car Talk" on NPR, or if it is carried across the US, but...
  • Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sun, 23 Jan 2000 21:02:37 -0500
    Finnally someone else is on this jerk! Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler On Sat, 22 Jan...
  • Re: Need city water inlet for Westy
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot, Inc.
    Wed, 14 Mar 2001 10:34:02 -0500
    > FYI, Bus Depot has electrical inlets for $40 (for my year anyway) and > both water inlets are $50. They're all black and it...
  • Re: ecu 025 906 022 d
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 29 Nov 2001 17:49:27 -0600
    > I have rebuilt Digifant ECUs ready to ship for $200 (again FYI). I don't > charge a core charge up front either, I just...
  • Re: [Syncro] Engine conversions
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 25 Feb 2004 19:53:08 EST
    ...2:59:25 PM Pacific Standard Time, green536@HOTMAIL.COM writes: FYI Overland doesnt offer the TDI kit anymore. Only gas I-5 kits...
  • Re: Which transmissions are identical to my '87 4 speed?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 11 Dec 2004 23:10:37 EST
    ...the updated fix for the 3/4 slider hub crack prob. fyi, i have a good 4spd trans available from a 90 vanagon chris
  • Re: Roof Rack width survey
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
    Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:21:42 -0700
    ...So I'd need new bits.=20 Just fyi, a lot of Thule accessories do fit round yakima bars (and mine). However, Yakima does...
  • Re: [vanagon] JB weld repaired heads
    Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
    Fri, 6 Aug 1999 07:56:06 -0000
    ...EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, August 06, 1999 11:39 AM Subject: Re: [vanagon] JB weld repaired heads...
  • Re: Why am I hear? (free H.P. for syncros)
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Fri, 1 Oct 1999 08:30:59 -0400
    ...EMZ [SMTP:vw4x4@fyi.net] Sent: Friday, October 01, 1999 8:02 AM To: Bulley Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Why am I...
  • Re: Need info on overhead A/C
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Mon, 22 Nov 2004 23:33:05 -0500
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...