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• Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 09:53:20 -0700
  ...The hose will then come off and the ring just falls > free. > > Mike > > > > neil wrote: > > IIRC, I used a short piece of hacksaw blade...
• Battery changed now engine stumbles
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:44:46 -0400
  ...no/low power on acceleration unless I do the switch thing. IIRCC, this van has the factory tantalum cap fix. Cables tight and uncut...
• Re: ATF: Is it change or don't
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:45:43 -0700
  ...in winter (Salt Lake City) temps at startup, before warmed up. IIRC, it was Redline I changed to, which may no longer be best...
• Re: The black box in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:16:33 -0800
  ...Your fuel pump relay (2 in one IIRC) should be on the firewall. (upper LH in pic): http://tinyurl.com/yjkjw7a Neil. -- Neil Nicholson...
• Re: ACRONYMS: Mailing List Slang
  Historical mailing list - Erick Faith Jimenez
  Tue, 28 May 2002 15:57:29 -0600
  ...Recognition FWIW For What It's Worth FYI For Your Information IIRC If I Remember Correctly LOL Laughing Out Loud IMHO In My Humble...
• nine pass and 12 pass van..(was Re: Vanagon sighting
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 14:46:08 EST
  ...bench front seat and full width middle seat.. very cool van.. IIRC tom may even be contemplating putting it on the market, so this...
• Re: your favorite 12 V accessory
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:37:30 -0500
  ...Very little electrical resistance IIRC--maybe that's why it doesn't get hot. The 12 volt compressors work great but will overheat if...
• Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 19 Jan 2020 09:18:55 -0800
  Thanks Dennis. Helpful info. IIRC, the GoWesty upper control arm bushings may require similar adjustments. The bushings supplied by T3 may not? I may...
• Re: Starter problems
  Historical mailing list - TCollins
  Mon, 30 Jun 2014 16:07:35 -0400
  IIRC I could see 12 something at the battery. I will double check this evening. Tony > On Jun 30, 2014, at 4:04 PM...
• Re: adding resister to center 1.9 coolant temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 6 Jul 2010 23:37:55 -0700
  ...The Luxembourg being closest to the graph >> in the A3 Bentley This is for my Jetta swap, but IIRC, graph is the >> same for...
• Re: Audi Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:39:48 -0800
  ...and he has pics of audi rims on vanagons. >> > > Actually Bill, IIRC the later Audi's such as the ones in the Ebay > auction...
• Re: 2 non vanagon links...
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 23:45:00 -0400
  ...ad agency in England and was recorded all in one take. IIRC it took them a couple hundred tries before they got it in...
• Re: Wheel tightening technique
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 09:12:27 -0600
  ...bolt. > > Incidentally VW specifically warns to install lug bolts/nuts dry - > IIRC there is a sticker to that effect inside the rear hatch of...
• Re: Bilstein Shocks was New Shocks and Lessons (Re)learned
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 5 May 2008 17:03:38 -0600
  ...BZ On May 5, 2008, at 4:42 PM, Loren Busch wrote: > IIRC (from discussion and research about two years ago) even though > Bilstein...
• Re: 99 Wiper Relay Blows #16 "Term 58" Fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 19:28:22 -0800
  ...aftermarket stereo in-out of dash the same day fuse blew. > IIRC, the PO hacked up some of the wiring to the cigarette lighter...
• Re: Who's the guy (Tom?) that sells beer making supplies?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:43:03 -0600
  ...PM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM> wrote: > On list, from Fla, IIRC. > > Thanx, > > Karl Wolz > Sent from my electronic umbilicus ----- No virus found in...
• Re: DPO's cablemania
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:20:15 -0800
  ...the two larger phillips holding the lever assembly to the dash. IIRC, you can pull it far enough out to peruse things. Before going...
• Re: ASA Type 8 (Mercedes) wheels from tire rack for a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:04:05 -0800
  ...I got mine (when I > had them) from TR. > IIRC they are 23 ET, meaning they allow the slider to pass by safely by...
• Re: Alternator parts sources
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:02:22 -0800
  ...Less than $6.00 IIRC. They'll have 'em for you tomorrow. Ten minutes with a soldering gun. Nine times outta ten all that...
• Re: What is this part called?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:49:44 -0700
  ...the proper > name of something :) > > Those are pricey. > > Yes it snapped - IIRC it was already welded onece before. Given that it snapped, was the...
• Re: rhein rims
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Sat, 30 May 2009 23:06:49 -0700
  ...You will only get about 4 threads IIRC ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kim Brennan" <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, May...
• Re: brake fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 15:45:15 -0800
  Richard, IIRC, most of the German car owner's manuals recommend changing the brake fluid every 2 years. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original...
• Re: Alas...A Good Moderator is Hard to find or Vice Versa
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:39:20 -0800
  ...a couple of years ago, for a little under a year IIRC, Gerry (the machine, not the man) was in the habit of sending...
• Re: Spotlight
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:58:59 -0800
  ...Neil?). > So what was your flashlight count Loren? More than 10 IIRC. ;) (thanks for the pointer to CREE flashlights folks) I need a brighter...
• Re: 80c or 87c thermostat?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:47:44 -0400
  ...What's the use of a lower temp thermostat? Stock is 87 and these are 80 IIRC.
• Kristen Laurite was What's that? - a single woman's view on camping and safety (you asked...)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:22:02 -0700
  ...25 years old and traveling to California for a new job. IIRC, She had spent the previous night in a listmember's driveway. Hence...
• Re: Capacitor for filter on AFM
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 13:21:41 -0700
  ...environment doesn't appear to call for a particular dielectric > material. IIRC Tantalums are intended for small physical size, low voltage, > medium capacity. > > RatShack...
• Re: Ceramic Engines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 09:01:17 -0700
  IIRC (and it's been a long time), the one of the first successful uses of ceramic coatings in engines was in the all...
• Re: Rare red '91 Carat-Wolfsburg on ebay...
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 10:09:49 -0700
  ...VW badged the tornado red '91's as >>> Carat-Wolfsburgs..(double whammy!) IIRC these were only offered in Tornado >>> red.. >> >> The tornado red / Carat...
• Re: Bilsteins 2 different types?
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Fri, 14 May 2004 23:02:58 -0700
  ...Bilsteins 2 different types? Iirc the Heavy Duty ones are firmer and are intended for rougher usage. Ian Anderson Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tromper...
• Re: Longer range gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 00:47:33 +1200
  >IIRC Winkler, a German company (aka Das Kraftwerk) still makes the >larger tank. Pricey though. They knocked-off lots of Oettinger parts >for the...
• Re: source for replacement fridge fan
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:20:04 -0700
  ...http://musomuso.googlepages.com/home IIRC the metal piece was for joining wood (construction) can't think of prope name right now. Fan is...
• Re: Oil Cooler and Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 18:17:00 -0500
  IIRC, I had to hold engine RPM's revved up while reservoir cap was open. This will allow the water pump to 'pull' the...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:17:57 -0700
  ...VeryLarge Socket(I think > the one for the RearAxleNut > > is BigEnough IIRC) to Drive the NewSeal in ~ But once you have CVJ Unbolted > & out...
• Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 4 Mar 2023 19:44:07 -0500
  ...https://photos.app.goo.gl/xUAmV7sxMmSjAe6SA IIRC, I made some dams out of tape and filled with JB weld, then drilled those for screws...
• Re: Rear brakes frustration
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:04:25 -0800
  ...careful not to put the fluid reservoir under too much pressure. IIRC, even 12 PSI was enough to push fluid through system. Very useful...
• Re: Leaky Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:55:45 -0800
  ...while ago. Regardless maybe some vendors have NOS of that run. IIRC it was suggested that pre purchase, one could plug one end and...
• Re: some vanagon applicable products from lee valley
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 7 Sep 2011 13:32:38 -0400
  ...for 10-15 years before it got "lost." Cost about $80 IIRC. Blowtorch, hot blower, two sizes of solder tip, hot knife. Would cut...
• Re: hey guys, this is COMPLETELY NVC, and off topic, but i need to update my summer wardrobe and was looking for some advice~
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:09:02 -0800
  ...Me = proud member since 1979 (IIRC. Might've been '81) MAF = Mass Air Flow meter Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http...
• Re: A/C ducting
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:25:17 -0400
  ...The recall period is over and the repair kit is > almost NLA (only about 20 bucks but IIRC iI had a problem trying to...
• Re: warm refer
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 08:22:51 -0500
  ...Are you sure your getting juice in >the 12 volt circuitry. IIRC it's only a heater. The 110V AC just heats up the...
• Re: July on Newfoundland
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 13:44:09 -0800
  ...Lawrence (near Sept-Iles Que, IIRC?) to Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador still "passable"? T. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tobin Copley Bowen Island, BC, Canada 49deg 23'N...
• Re: San Francisco Advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:15:27 -0800
  ...wrote: > I would recommend checking with BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit). IIRC, they > do not have 24 hours service. On the plus side, their...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:39:11 -0400
  ...way off, even given the lax standards for the 1984 models (IIRC Bentley gives a max of 7% optimistic for the early part of...
• Re: Standard Vanagon Jack Base?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Mon, 21 May 2012 03:14:15 -0200
  ...at 8:05 AM, Ben T <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Phil, > > > > IIRC, the jack base is designed so that it can 'rock' to the...
• Re: Pan
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:00:57 -0700
  ...PM, neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > And if not them, IIRC, this guy has a good rep and parts: > > > http://vanagon.eu/ > > > Neil...
• Re: 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:32:20 -0500
  ...it this past summer. The part is definitely still in production. IIRC I spent about $200, and it passed smog just fine once it...
• Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lug bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Jouko Haapanen
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 13:33:51 -0500
  ...Part number 701 601 139 B iirc. This will give you 4-5 more revolutions for fastening. Jouko Haapanen -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 21:33:20 -0400
  ...Also, a friend who converted his diesel to I4 replaced the existing tranny w/ one out of an 86 IIRC without a hitch - he...
• Re: RPM?MPH
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:19:45 -0500
  ...The Bentley says 8% higher than real speed is acceptable up to Dec. '84 IIRC, slightly less thereafter. Glad they weren't making moon...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 11:33:39 -0700
  ...on, engine off. > IIRC, on later model years the ISV "hums" only when engine running. > Possibly ONLY due to a change somewhere else in...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 10:26:57 -0700
  ...ask the RV shop about which type of nut to use. IIRC, the shop I went to sold me "forged" nuts. On 4/3...
• Re: charcoal cannister
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:45:03 -0800
  ...full;init:.jpg compare it to P 20.33 in Bentley. IIRC, I removed the Jetta canister (from the donor) from underneath. Cheers, Neil...
• Re: Electrical connection prep.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:07:21 -0700
  ...a high quality $$$ cleaner he liked to use on crucial connectors. IIRC, it was stabilant-22. IOW, using that would've required less fussy...
• Re: Emissions Test Failure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 16:31:42 -0700
  ...I always had to have fresh oil and crank up the idle to the max they allowed (1100 rpm IIRC) to pass, but that...
• Re: Final Westy trip of the year repeatedly foiled
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 27 Dec 2015 09:23:32 -0800
  ...The number on that relay is 99 IIRC. I've done this on both my '81 and '88 Westies. It was a "plug and...
• Re: [vanagon] Syncro diesel parts
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 14:14:43 -0800
  It's been posted multiple times on various lists including this one, IIRC. Each time there is a change in the ad, the seller...
• Re: pushrod from auto. trans to throttle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:09:57 -0500
  ...The adjusting range on the throttle screw is five or six turns IIRC. You've got a nice tight throttle body now, so keep...
• Re: Tires again
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 18:14:59 -0500
  ...The van needed new tires on the front, and I did not like the tires on the rear, which were Cooper IIRC. I wanted...
• Re: Late night - blinking light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 12:36:54 -0400
  ...it's on the new improved fuse panel with the rest. > IIRC you have to drop the fuse panel >down to get to it...