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• Virginia to Maine trip report.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 22:44:01 +0600
  ...And, after almost an hour on the road, roadwork on I-81 held us to 5 miles in 30 minutes. I was beginning to...
• Re: H4 European Headlight report
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 12 May 2009 16:56:41 -0700
  ...Much brighter than the stock ones and even > low beams, although not much brighter, puts more light down on the > road. Before we used...
• Re: a few more cents on tires
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 19:11:28 -0800
  ...I love these tires for highway and light off road. Great road hazard warranty too! David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon...
• Re: Westy insulated blanket for pop top canvas for winter camping
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 05:55:00 EDT
  ...I am guessing it was most likely offered on Canadian models. But I don't know that for sure. Does anyone know where I...
• Re: Advice for traveling to Belize
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 11:46:55 -0700
  ...I will take the advice >> off the list if the Moderators don't feel this is enough Vanagon >> related. I will be driving a...
• Braille parking - what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 19:51:19 -0800
  ...but he just took off like nothing happened - he didn't stop, he didn't care. I could have ran after him and easily...
• Audi rims: The continuing saga
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 20:56:53 -0500
  ...These are from the alloy wheel models "Twist", "Tango" and "Montreal", all with a cool looking fake chromeVW emblem on a black background. I...
• Re: Tire recommendation requested
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:23:20 -0500
  ...The > "WR" model made sense for my use, which by assumption, sounded allot like > what you wrote. Some snow some off-road gravel and...
• Re: Benefits of a rear sway bar?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 14:17:18 +1000
  ...Polyurethane bushings (the only choice for off-roaders) have an excellent service life but...they will squeak. So...enjoy the silence and replace rubbers...
• Re: Turbo Vanagon - Audi 5000 CS Turbo Engine, OFF LIST INFO PLEASE!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 22:38:16 -0800
  ...4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992...
• Re: Best van ever designed (was: Why do we love that damn van so much...)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 26 May 2002 10:32:59 -0500
  ...has to be the cabover current-model > (1989-present) Toyota > Hiace." > Sounds like a great vehicle, But round here a "cabover" is called a...
• Re: electrical problem--apparently solved
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:44:52 -0800
  On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 5:42 PM, Trooz <trooz@roadrunner.com> wrote: > It seems that the list members who quickly guessed my...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 20:49:20 -0500
  ...If you're on standard modem it might tale a while although the pictures are all reduced and compressed. http://www.williamwareagency.com/forsale...
• Re: 1991 VW Vanagon Synchro the perfect "getaways" vehicle Article 2010
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 12:59:44 -0500
  ...It is quite common for Syncros to pull all kinds of modern off-road vehicles out of stuck situations. In May of each year...
• Re: Spare tire size?
  Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:53:44 -0700
  Scott, To answer your question about the 1987� vanagon, according to the 'info by model year' link at vanagon.com, "the 1987� Wolfsburg Edition...
• Re: CB/Ham Radio Antenna Mounting [and choice]
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 10:48:40 -0800
  ...David Marshall Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 mailto:info@fastforward.ca http://www.fastforward.ca...
• Re: Flashers
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 4 Apr 2015 10:39:12 -0700
  I don't know if model year makes a difference in this regard, but AFAIK, turn signals and emergency flashers share the same relay...
• Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - LarsP
  Fri, 2 Jun 2023 12:25:37 -0700
  ...on that pull.  So if you climb fire roads a lot, you want the model with the fan, but for regular highway travel, big...
• Re: Imminent water pump failure? Advise urgently needed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 08:36:49 -0700
  Changing the water pump at home is a minor PITA, but nothing compared to doing it on the road. Take a half day off...
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 20:35:42 -0800
  ...From what I have seen so far, the DZ transmission is the most common model on diesel Westfalia models in North America. It has...
• Re: Pondering new commuter car (FRIDAY ONLY TOPIC)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:08:30 -0700
  ...in most road driving situations in snow. Check out the Scion xB. I have the first generation, and the current model has a bigger...
• Re: Looking for a padded horn button for a later model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:40:39 -0800
  ...and still see failure modes they've never seen before. I do have one, in good condition. .. that's black vinyl padded, usually seenon...
• Re: canadian listers ...read up! (nrvc)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 10:11:39 -0700
  ...4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992...
• Re: New Syncro ... Email List
  Historical mailing list - Tom Niksch
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 04:44:04 EST
  ...Not wanting those who subscribe to SyncroSafari to be overburdened >with too much email on topics other than off-roading with Syncros, I didn...
• Re: How does a Westy Camper Handle in the Snow?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 22:40:58 -0800
  ...Carry chains front and rear for off the paved roads. I would not head up on real steep snow-covered roads no matter if...
• Re: TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 09:56:32 -0700
  ...For example take a Syncro off road and you will appreciate high torque. Yesterday I hit wet clay which grabbed and sank my front...
• Re: [Syncro] to chain or not to chain
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 17:34:01 -0500
  ...York, NY & Washington, DC drew@interport.net '90 Syncro Westfalia... ...seen off-road at http://www.tiu.net/~des/vw/drew/index.html Also...
• Re: Canadian exportation of Vanagon to the USA
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 20:17:14 -0800
  ...name of the customs officer you processed your stuff! :) David Marshall Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J...
• Re: firewall fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:52:49 -0700
  the fuel lines on the late 80's gas models are a factory recall known safety hazard ... replacement of all is advised to avoid...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cybulski
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 15:31:51 -0500
  ...keep the buses on the road so that we can enjoy them. Monthly dinner meetings, quarterly inter-chapter cookouts, maintenance days, and an annual...
• Frydaye NVC Re: ROAD TRIP!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 08:37:08 -0700
  ...After about fifteen minutes of trying to understand each other, ("What model?" ""Chevy K-14" "What model?" "K-14" "No, what yar model?") he...
• Re: Upon seeing Bostig's handiwork
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:52:54 -0700
  ...that takes off like it has a V-8 in it is fun. I also think this is a good modern choice as it...
• Re: Converting 'Salvage' to 'Clean' title? How honest is it?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 07:41:43 -0500
  > Salvage laws make absolute sense when it comes to late model > cars for safety purposes. But from an insurance companies point > of view, our...
• Re: An interesting article on gas mileage vs. wheel size
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:38:40 -0400
  ...of American Racing model AR95T77545 wheels with > 225/55-17 XL tires with exceptional results. These wheels are 25mm offset > and fit perfectly on...
• Ultimate Tall Tires was Re: New 15" wheels and tires for OTTO!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 20:42:23 -0400
  ...Nice open on/off road >tread design, modern carcass, beading to protect the wheel lip. I think this >is the largest tire that will...
• Re: anti theft for hubcaps?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 18:20:53 -0800
  ...4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992...
• Re: Ultimate Tall Tires was Re: New 15" wheels and tires for OTTO!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 08:55:55 -0400
  ...Nice open on/off road >>>tread design, modern carcass, beading to protect the wheel lip. I think this >>>is the largest tire that will...
• Re: Vanagon Acceleration Times
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 00:57:49 -0500
  ...off. I've got my Type IV engine inventory up to five now so I guess I can feel safe taking a road trip...
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  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 28 Jul 2023 22:24:31 -0500
  ...well…and surprisingly good in the snow and can handle some off > road. I drove mostly on highways and so preferred them for travelling...
• Re: Hall sender/advance ?'s
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 21 May 2001 11:18:34 -0700
  ...4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 mailto:info@fastforward.ca http://www.fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992...
• Re: A new tire thread!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 15:21:23 +0000
  ...rim width issue? > > This is for a full camper, moderate driving, no off road, no > snow. The > Bridgestones on there aren't bad but...
• Re: 84' Vanagon shuts down
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 10:32:15 -0800
  ...The little metal protector cover doesn't fit on it, but oh well, I don't travel on gravel roads much anyway. It cost...
• Re: Vanagon ABS
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:18:20 -0800
  ...if only they knew to let off the brakes to get steering back. > and even with modern ABS.........if all the wheels are locked...
• Euro Highness ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 11:07:56 -0700
  ...And on the road we all wave and wave back. The later and the earlier model owners may hesitate for opposite reasons. I just...
• Re: trip report, Portland, Oregon>Bishop, Ca. return.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:31:18 -0700
  ...at a BLM campground off US 395 just northeast of > Susanville, Ca after about 9 hours on the road, with one detour, an hour...
• Re: Has anyone put Aquatreads on a Eurovan?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Mar 1996 22:53:01 +0000
  ...We usually get tons of rain > in the summer here and I would like to stick to the road as best as possible. > > Last...
• Re: Tiico conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 21:23:09 -0700
  ...European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Jason Yasment...
• Re: AC Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 14:09:24 -0500
  ...told that I would be much better off to replace the old York compressor with a modern Sanding (not sure about the spelling) compressor...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Feb 2012 to 9 Feb 2012 (#2012-94)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Drier.
  Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:59:40 -0500
  ...Special Thanks to Daryl of AA Transaxle > > I think that anybody that goes on a "5800 mile month long > road trip" > > with out their...
• Spare parts in 2003
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 30 May 1997 11:02:58 -0400
  ...like the >M-Class from MB or all those light-duty Off-Roaders like RAV 4, the new Honda >etc. So heavy-duty 4x4...
• Re: (f) Recipe for "Bus Roll" (long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Perry
  Fri, 06 Sep 1996 19:46:27 -0700
  ...As the van exited the road, a side marker caught the bumper and punched out the right turn signal. Dad hit the floor. Watching...
• Re: Baseline readings for Digitool Diagnostics?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 1 Jun 2006 21:31:24 -0500
  ...let off the gas then begin to flicker again when the engine slows to idle speed. Chuck '85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo...
• Re: Bus Depot SPAM, again!
  Historical mailing list - frank furter
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 05:39:46 -0800
  ...simple. > > I too subscribe(d) to other lists, Audi, Porsche, and Off-Road, and the > vanagon list is the worst. Please don't reply...
• Re: ISO camper
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 17:56:21 -0400
  ...One of our number ( www.roadhaus.com ) spent a very large amount of money looking for and re-building a 'reliable' camper. Check out...
• Re: Fix it as it needs?...or Go For IT!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:14:01 -0700
  ...SW deserts in pretty cool camper > rigs...usually diesel, often very off road capable..There are companies > that will do the legal crap to...
• Re: very likely people have already seen this vanagon for sale .. his is my first real sitdown time with email since wednesday of last week so i hope you can forgive my tardy post
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:55:09 -0800
  Euro vanagons continued with round headlights I believe, and did not switch over to rectangulars in 86 as North American models do. The don...
• Re: tri-star fender flares------looking for pictures of these on Vana gons.....anybody seen these?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 06:58:44 -0400
  ...They are not >cheap, but they are very nice! > >David Marshall > >Fast Forward Automotive Inc. >4356 Quesnel Hixon Road >Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3...
• Re: Tire Performance Difference: 185 vs 205
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:17:30 -0500
  ...The taller sidewall gives the vehicle a more robust stance and i feel more confident off road with them, and as i just found...
• Mermen, Sound Isulation/Absorbtion
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 17:36:44 -0800
  ...and also found the Soundcoat bulletin on vehicles, "Noise Control For Off Road Vehicles". I made 17 copies of the brochure and will be...
• Re: 16" steel wheels?/E code lights, relays
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 19:41:25 -0800
  ...We are no longer offering a light relay harness for the Vanagon. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC...