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• Re: heater
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 09:53:54 -0500
  ...anyone tell me the differences and are > > people in the process of importing them now or in the relatively near > > future? Thanks > > Dick Lynn
• Selling '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Byron Spears
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 21:36:24 -0400
  ...When I say lookin' good, it's relative; about every panel has a ding or 2. But the a/c is working good and...
• Re: Coke adds life
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 18:38:48 -0600
  ...Thai gave the impression that > drinking > Coca Cola would bring your relatives back to life. Not a big seller > there. > Kinda like the "Nova...
• Re: Introductions and electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:38:53 -0800
  ...They are relatively cheap and easy to replace. Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to...
• Re: van value
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 15:33:05 -0700
  ...I'm talking very clean & relatively rustfree examples with no major issues. White ones seem to sell for a few hundred more on average...
• Re: vanagon crash looked vey ugly
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 10:47:07 +0300
  ...headed for their new home in San Francisco after :::> dining with relatives in the Santa Cruz County town of :::> Aptos, said Officer Christian Oliver...
• Re: Poptop conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:03:07 -0700
  ...Since most buses rust from the bottom up, finding a donor might not be too (a relative term) difficult. It would not surprise me...
• Re: What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 10:06:01 -0600
  ...comparison. > > Any suggestions on how to evaluate the quality and tightness of the steering? > > For me, going 60 is relatively peaceful compared to 65+.
• Re: '86 Vanagon West Camper
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:48:11 -0500
  ...We bought all they had (about 150 tanks) and they sold relatively quickly. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234...
• Re: Headlight wiring for 80/100 bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 15 May 2010 11:21:33 -0600
  ...Still relatively anemic illumination with that > combintation IMHO. > > David > > >
• Re: [WetWesties] !PLEASE HELP! Adding a cabinet door to the rear westy closet
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 22:35:19 -0400
  Loren, Have you tried sourcing one (tambor door) from a cabinet shop? They are relative common in higher-end kitchens on "appliance garages". Don...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:44:05 -0700
  ...tire options available for 14" rims when there's so many relatively cheap larger diameter rims out there (check Craigslist, there's tons). For...
• Re: Drain Plug? What's a Drain Plug?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 11:51:50 -0600 (CST)
  ...BTW, I'm assuming the outside of the plate would be the better location than the inside, for relatively obvious reasons. 8) Joe '71...
• Re: Heat handling design error help
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Jun 1996 23:18:39 -0500
  ...Specific heat is the ability of a substance to absorb heat, as relative to water.. Air = 0.241 BTU/lb/deg Lubricating oil = 0...
• Vanagon- Chev 2.8 V6 swap
  Historical mailing list - "Doug Watkins (by way of Ron Lussier )"
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 15:17:45 -0700
  ...My choice of Chev V6 is its availability,it's compactness, and relatively high horsepower(Approx 135 in X11trim). Once again any help or...
• Re: DO YOU KNOW??
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 16:13:08 +0000
  ...Shock replacement on > a Vanagon is probably relatively easy but I have other priorities right > now. The "Sadie" in my web address was Born...
• Re: gas mileage question
  Historical mailing list - Walter Gomes
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 23:39:23 -0700
  ...on relatively moderate terrain Other weather factors: There are none. (I live in Southern California ;) Highway MPG: gets around 16-17mpg highway on very...
• Re: Butt marks on door jam!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 22:15:50 +1200
  ...Why am I getting a shock? Is this an >indication of a bad ground, or would you call it relatively normal?? Yer van's...
• Re: what other marque's seats will fit the vanagon seat tracks?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 10:11:01 -0800
  ...The stock seat cushion is relatively short. Decided that it was not an easy thing to mount, plus it's bigger and interferes with...
• Locating some cabinet Locks (and... is it a good idea?)
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 11:21:54 -0700
  ...Obviously even locked cabinets could be pried open relatively easily with a crow bar. Of course this would totally destroy the cabinets. So should...
• Re: wanted to buy in TX
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 18:38:40 -0600
  ...he > is > located just outside dallas, tx and has no experience with vanagons, > so if > you know of something in relatively good shape that...
• Re: Question About ECU Programing
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 09:06:37 EST
  ...9L Digijet, which I just might have owned for some of the 15 years before this relatively new engine replacement was available Aurora, IL
• Central Locks--driver's side actuator
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 12:01:16 -0800
  ...Are these prone to some relatively common and easily rectified condition--i.e. dirty contacts, bent tabs, etc., or, do they just go kaput...
• Re: This GoWesty is really starting to annoy me/Sportsmobile
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 11:54:15 -0700
  ...Everything is relative. Seen a few of their products. Though they did not appear to be particularly good values for what they sold for...
• Re: emission ethics
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 22:00:20 -0400
  ...if iowa has relatively clean air, yet uses coal relatively extensively and has relatively little auto emissions regulation, how can this be? answer: a...
• Re: 1981 Fuse S9 Potential Future Loads
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 21:31:09 -0700
  ...The fuse seems pretty large for what appears to be a relatively small load so I thought maybe I'd missed something. My fog...
• Re: Squeaking front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Feb 2015 09:47:21 -0500
  ...wrote: > > My son's '87 squeaks an obnoxious amount even on relatively smooth roads. > It there a recommended spray lube I can use on...
• rear wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:46:33 -0700
  After I replaced a relatively new inside rear wheel bearing the other day, I got to thinking about how the grease is supposed to...
• Re: Heat won't shut off all the way
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 14:58:38 -0500
  ...Is this > relatively easy to fix? NO. It's impossible. (German engineering strikes again.) Some things that may help: 1. Remove spare tire. Make...
• Re: Front heater blower
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 17 Jul 1999 10:25:48 -0400
  ...The blowers fail relatively commonly. The cores less commonly, although if/when one does, it alone would cost you more than the $250. The...
• Re: Michelin MXT Specs.
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 07:19:16 -0700
  ...While this sounds good, I must point out that the treadwear rating is relative ONLY to the SAME manufacturer's other tire lines. Considering...
• Re: jugs, vw that is...
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 17:27:55 -0600
  ...the motor is out of the bus- this should be a relatively easy question. Is a hose-clamp ring compressor the way to go...
• Hawaiian Phrases
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 27 May 2001 14:38:22 -1000
  > > I like 'Gonk.' I adopted a few of his Polynesian relative's phrases while > > living in Hawaii -- okole (bottom)+ puka (hole) = butt hole and...
• AT & Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Andrew M Fox
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 19:39:45 -1000
  ...Leak is relatively slow. Does anyone know where i can get or make a hand pump for putting some presssure on the coolant tank...
• Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lug bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 09:48:55 EST
  ...I guess they aren't cheap, but in relative terms of upkeep/maintenance/modification a small cost to make sure your wheels stay on...
• Re: Westy outside shower, open rear door from inside the van
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 21:39:22 -0800
  ...I would make a similar modification to my Westy if the cost were relatively low. How much did the faucet cost you? - Ron Salmon...
• Re: Friday -Thanks Guys Bumper Sticker Contest
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 23:20:36 -1000
  How about "Speed, its all relative" " Fast is not in my vocabulary" Aloha, Ed On Fri, 13 Dec 2002 22:24:06 -0600 Stan...
• Re: Fw: RoadHaus - 2004 VW Campout Event Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 13:37:44 EST
  ...There is a relatively small sub-group called the SoCal VW Campers. Two of the members, Fred Koester and Shari Rooks, are (so far...
• Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 14:05:13 EST
  ...Not sure on the final price either--although relatively affordable I seem to remember--no where near the $1000 VW wants--seems like they...
• Re: Can someone host my Vanagon work page?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 9 May 2006 11:27:47 -0400
  ...It's >> relatively easy (well, it is now that I've done it) but >> I took a bunch of photos and notes during the...
• Re: AUTO TRANS
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 01:45:17 -0800
  ...On the otherhand, they may not be able to afford to get their transmission "...gone through..." Everything is relative. YMMV. BenT
• Re: anybody there?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 8 Mar 2020 09:25:15 -0700
  ...And, on my > return almost all my lists, many on diverse topics were relatively quiet. > > My van is in good hands but not near...
• 63 Westy sold for CHEAP
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 1995 09:31:35 -0700
  ...All mint green and 100% dry and relatively straight considering it's age (perfect nose/dinked rear passgr corner). Asking price had been $1500...
• VWs in Southern Cal
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 04 Jan 1996 15:42:00 -0800 (PST)
  I recently mentioned that "The Recycler" is the best classified-ad paper in Southern California to find relatively rust-free VWs. Turns out they...
• Re: Vanagon back hatch
  Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 10:52:26 -0500
  > > Vanagon owners! > I'm relatively new in the vanagon scene but I've noticed > with many of the vanagons that the ...I'm not...
• Re: 82 diesel westy for sale RI
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cronin
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 02:02:39 -0500 (EST)
  ...diesel engine and camping interior fuctional. > > Everything inside seemed intact and relatively clean. The tires were not > > so hot. It seems like a good...
• air cooled is cool (still trying...)
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 23:11:43 -0700
  ...Vanagon and breadloaf Westies were relatively common coming and going. Air-cooled is truly cool. Cheers, Art =1A
• Re: test of VC
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sat, 18 Oct 1997 00:06:00 -0400
  In a message dated 97-10-14 08:20:50 EDT, bayer@SYBASE.COM (Dave Bayer) writes: << does anyone know a nice and relatively...
• Re: oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 16:01:50 -0400
  ...Is there something special about oil drain plugs relative to regular bolts? The local VW dealer wants $9 for one! BTW, the same VW...
• Rad. fan R & R
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 18:24:59 -0700
  ...Is this possible, or is it just worn out bearings/bushings, or something else vibrating? Is there an easy (relative to Vanagons) way to...
• Re: Official Vanagon CB Channel
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 16:49:46 -0700
  ...Channel 2 is also relatively traffic free. T. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tobin Copley Bowen Island, BC, Canada 49deg 23'N-123deg 19'W '82 Westfalia 1.6L...
• Crazy idea - hail shelter
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 12:10:46 -0500
  ...We had had it relatively cool and lots of rain. Most of the rain is accompanied by storms close by and we are frequently...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:55:28 -0700
  ...up by the hinge mechanism when opening and closing the hatch. Relatively stiff rope with a woven casing such as the sailboat sheet lines...
• Propane Detectors
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 13 May 2007 15:58:17 -0700
  ...Hope it wasn't someone on the list! Fortunately they escaped relatively unscathed. Anyway, I'd like to get a propane detector before we...
• Re: Importing from Canada to US
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 14:24:10 -0800
  ...new in Canada by VW of Canada), then import is a >relatively simple and inexpensive process. > >The first thing you should do is to...
• Anyone want an 85 weekender dometic fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:05:04 -0800
  ...It isn't currently working, but it's in relatively good condition physically. Is there anyone in the SF bay area that might be...
• Re: Anyone want a $1200 AAZ donor Jetta in San Francisco?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:19:18 -0700
  ...Anyone who really knows AAZ's should have a clue what the PS & AC system is worth relative to that price.;-) Trans is worth...
• Re: $30 group 41 battery
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 08:50:03 -0600
  ...You now have a battery that will drain down rapidly and will recharge relatively few times. Starting batteries are not designed to be drained...
• Re: splitting californians
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 15 Nov 1994 09:57:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...if all you dudes and dudettes >from the shake-and-bake state will tell me your relative location within >california (north or south), i...
• Re: 87 synchro gl parts
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 16:21:07 -0600
  ...The body is relatively > rust free (seams) with only a few minor dings. I just need a few odds and ends > but the owner...