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  • Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 4 Apr 2016 21:01:39 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Friday: Craigslist VW for Sale Ad.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 26 Jun 2015 20:08:39 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: I love the list
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Fri, 5 Jun 2015 13:52:35 -0500
    ...Fb makes is easier for swapping >> pic's >> but here I get quicker responses on technical questions. I think of one as >> my right...
  • Re: Seat Question
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 20 Apr 2015 13:49:57 -0400
    ...mark D, i knew you were gonna say this lol :) but technicalities, schmechmicalities :) you can access the seat adjustment levers from either side..left...
  • Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 28 Feb 2015 09:33:58 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Still trying to diagnose an off idle stumble.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 4 Nov 2014 09:55:20 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Decal removal
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
    Sat, 4 May 2013 06:42:39 -0700
    Another silly, non-technical question from a newbie. I have new Westfalia decals to replace the old wearing ones on the pop-top. Been...
  • Re: Aux battery hookup
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 7 May 2015 08:30:08 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: '85 lifter noise, steering pump too.
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Mon, 16 Oct 1995 13:03:45 -0600 (MDT)
    On Mon, 16 Oct 1995, John Foster wrote: > Apparently lifter noise is common and likely harmless when vans sit a long > time...see Technical...
  • Calling All Kansas City Area VW Bus Nuts!
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Wed, 4 Sep 1996 09:48:27 -0500 (CDT)
    ...We have an semi-informal group called the KC Kombis and have get togethers and technical sessions from time to time. We are affiliated...
  • bellsouth.net
    Historical mailing list - DadnotGrandad
    Sun, 18 May 2008 15:45:43 -0700
    ...I have requested clarification on this matter from AT&T/BellSouth technical support. In any case, my '84 7-passenger continues to be a...
  • Re: .................... and vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:20:07 -0800
    "But lets go back to discuss technical issues." Hey, right when the thread was moving from interesting and amusing to truly fascinating. Stephen --- On...
  • Deeply Saddened and Troubled
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 19 Jun 2001 17:11:23 EDT
    ...I routinely scan through each days postings and open the increasingly limited number of technical posts and trip reports. The remainder go quickly and...
  • Re: VW relay #53, 141 951 253B
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 3 Jun 2016 10:09:54 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: technical bulletins
    Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
    Fri, 04 Jul 1997 09:23:09 -0700
    ...It lists 152 TSBs for the > '87 Vanagon. > > Tom > > Hey Volksters, > > Does anyone know how to get technical bulletins from VW. I noticed that...
  • Re: Cheap H4's
    Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 22:45:45 -0800
    ...Michael --- Mark Sheflo <skjeflo@HOME.COM> wrote: > Might be technically illegal in most of the US, but > up here in the Northwest > our legislators...
  • Re: Fishing wire from courtesy light to behind dash
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 15 Apr 2018 14:57:19 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: $100k Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 10 Oct 2017 11:11:41 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 19 May 2017 17:58:05 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Screeching Alternator Belt
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 11 May 2017 18:27:15 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Digijet Aux. Air Regulator
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:53:59 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Slave or Master clutch cylinder bad?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 16 Jun 2016 09:05:32 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Brake Pressure Regulator Reducer Valve PICS
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:27:02 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Friday: Craigslist Vanagon Ad
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 29 May 2015 11:48:55 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Re: Rear Washer Reservoir Cap Needed
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 15 Apr 2015 10:31:39 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: molested syncro doka
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 9 Feb 2015 18:40:46 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Westy for sale in Cary NC
    Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
    Thu, 13 Oct 1994 09:28:34 -0400
    ...I know nuthin about it, just passin it on. - Frank ------------------------------------------------- Frank Terhaar-Yonkers fty@vislab.epa.gov Martin Marietta Technical Services/U.S. EPA...
  • Vanagon Floor Mats
    Historical mailing list - Tony Schiebel
    Wed, 8 May 1996 08:48:09 -0600 (MDT)
    ...Thanks Tony Tony Schiebel - Senior Technical Analyst >>>>> Tony.Schiebel@esys.ca <<<<< The ESYS Corporation Suite 835, 10040 - 104 St. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 0Z2...
  • Announcing vanagon.com chat!
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Tue, 15 Jul 1997 16:38:47 -0700
    ...features avatars, multiple user-created chat spaces, distinct areas (welcome, camping, technical), and even multiuser sketching! You'll need a modern java-enabled browser...
  • Seat removal???
    Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
    Tue, 8 Dec 1998 18:34:55 -0400
    ...This list has helped with a few technical issues in getting it to run. Now I want to ask a really dumb question on...
  • Passat Syncro??(non-vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Davis
    Sat, 16 Oct 1999 11:31:04 EDT
    ...Due to some "technical probs" apparently the introduction to the US market has been delayed, but they have a new story every time we...
  • Re: Anyone have this tech text?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Wed, 1 Aug 2001 09:11:37 -0500
    ...Anyone have this tech text? > Gerry's ftp server is down, and I'm looking for this file: > ftp://gerry.vanagon.com/pub/technical...
  • Re: front brake and rotor job
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sat, 7 Feb 2004 13:16:35 -0800
    William, Try the "Technical Section" of my web site: www.vanagonparts.com Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
  • Re: Load-Inflation table for RA08 tire
    Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
    Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:44:58 -0500
    ...Britos > > Assistant Manager > > Technical & Service Team > > Hankook Tire America > > 1450 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07087 > > (973) 406-3614 > > (973) 633-9980 fax >
  • The 'tone' of the list; was RE: List filtering thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sat, 3 Jan 2009 12:22:43 -0800
    ...Several posters described experiences on lists that went hard-core technical and essentially died off shortly thereafter. I agree that the balance as it...
  • Re: Meteor is home. 1.6 diesel conversion?, Austin
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Fri, 3 Apr 2015 12:15:47 -0500
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> >> >>> >> >>> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy >> > >> >>> >> >>> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical >> >>> <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: April Euro Show in CT
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:50:32 -0500
    ...the tuner scene but isn't a >Vanagon technically a European Import? I asked about Technically? I mean, I mean...what else is it...
  • Vanagon Engine Temps & Oil Levels / Drama or Contribution / Technical Comment
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 15 Mar 2006 22:38:30 EST
    Larry and other interested parties, A few technical comments. Edward Maglott (sp?) (a man with an excellent memory added to a strong set of...
  • Re: Use Fuel Pressure Tester to Test Cooling System Pressure? (engine running)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 21 May 2017 14:13:27 -0700
    ...Such highly technical terms I'm using. lol. Neil. On 5/21/17, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey Tubaguy, > The gauge will...
  • Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
    Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
    Mon, 3 Aug 2015 13:14:52 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical < > http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Very Technical Question on Shocks
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:01:52 -0500
    ...Very Technical Question on Shocks > Given these conditions: > Modern shock absorbers have variable damping rates depending on > where they > are in their travel. > The...
  • Re: Totally Dead in Niagara Falls
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 6 Aug 2017 17:56:01 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Front shock dust cover bumper
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:00:02 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: radiator fan
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:02:52 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 23 Jun 2016 10:33:38 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 15 Jul 2016 12:12:39 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Solved?? Re: further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 26 May 2016 23:52:00 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Sad and depressed
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 1 Apr 2016 10:40:44 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:03:28 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Rebuilt Throttle Body
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:33:49 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Advice on TD engine problem
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 28 May 2015 10:10:36 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Rear Axle Housing Bolts: Use shallow O2 Socket?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 22 Apr 2015 11:00:08 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • VC: Late Friday Entry
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:00:43 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Burning Bus Crashes Into House
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:49:53 -0700
    ...I wish folk would explain such technical "jargon"....... is it "related" to a "kerb"? >> >> BenT, I'm glad you put in your location, but...
  • Re: Camper tops '68-'71
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Apr 1995 11:21:04 -0400
    ...After that, from >'68-'73, the tops hinged from the front, and had a small cot up top. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ the above statement isn't technically...
  • Re: four-position wiper stalk, 78 bus
    Historical mailing list - Ian Kirkwood
    Tue, 12 Mar 1996 19:49:42 +0200
    ...Maybe Q from James Bond's technical department could come up with something. Could use it here too. Ian K Cape Town --------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Maher...
  • Re: Super-technical question
    Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
    Sun, 6 Oct 1996 23:48:11 -0400 (EDT)
    Sorry I didn't mean to start a problem, But I just don't have the time to mess with engineering non-sense in...
  • Clutch and Master Cylinder diagnosis and approacha and Redline
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Sun, 13 Mar 2005 14:20:46 -0800
    ...http://vanthology.com/1Layout/Technical/Clutch1.html Good luck! Jeffrey Earl 1983 diesel Westfalia "Vanasazi" http://www.vanthology.com/ __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small...
  • Re: Vanagon fuel requirement
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 15 Sep 1998 08:29:35 CDT
    ...Refer to current Technical Information Circulars for description of deposit grading system. PREVENTION Prevent deposit build-up through the use of gasolines with injector...
  • The good old days ;) What the list could be again. Was: SPAM
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Tue, 19 Jan 1999 15:10:20 -0500
    ...Don't get me wrong, I appreciate technical discussion. I just think that the list has degenerated into a cacaphony on commercial gizmos without...