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• Re: Child safety seats
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 18:05:44 -0800
  ...Three bucks at your local outdoorsy store that sells climbing gear. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: FS: 1983 Westy Project for $350/Scrapping Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 07:59:55 -0600
  you know top gear tried to turn a vanagon into a houseboat. I wont tell you what happened, but here is the link to...
• Re: Mr Heater
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:28:26 +0000
  ...then boiling that pot of coffee and whipping up a stove top dinner with open flames a-blazing is going to cause some breathing...
• Re: Campers: Request for General Information
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Oct 1994 22:36:18 -0500 (CDT)
  ...the camp gear goes. The big >difference is that the '78 fridge is this hairbrained scheme that opens >from the top like an ice...
• Re: What is the worst design part in the Vanagon WAS-Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 23:59:57 +1200
  ...needs a five speed (OD top gear) to get the rpms closer to 3000 at 70 >mph rather than 4000+. Stock 5-speed is...
• Re: trailer
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:56:04 -0700
  ...It held 6 bikes, tubs of gear, firewood, etc. As a plus you could put a canoe on top if you wanted to. It...
• Re: AHU MTDI vs. ABA?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 9 Sep 2019 07:48:50 -0400
  ...top, especially with Techtonics cam, chip, AEG exhaust manifold. I can cruise at 80, a speed I actually can hit in third gear. But...
• '85 vanagon rebuild or burn?
  Historical mailing list - Rik Santos
  Fri, 14 Feb 1997 10:35:52 -0500 (EST)
  ...Our original thoughts were to rebuild it from top to bottom, but as we (or rather, I :) look for information about taking on such...
• ever seen such a site? akciddento
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 12:58:59 -0400
  ...our 140mph '65 Split Screen Samba or the monster Danbury pop-top bay window in the tech articles. see workshop mayhem and our buses...
• Re: : Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 07:47:25 -0700
  ...until you top off the oil level in the trans. Fill it all the way to the filler hole. Any gear oil will do...
• Re: Gear Oil: Opinion/subjective experience..long.
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 19:27:46 -0800
  ...In taking apart units for gearing upgrades or odd failures, I have seen abnormal wear on ring & pinions, pinion bearings and the mainshaft's...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 07:58:23 -0700
  ...With two boats one could go on >each side. > >I had my kayak on top, but I couldn't raise the top by myself...
• Re: Syncro transmisions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Mar 1996 23:18:16 -0500
  ...I fill my gearboxes with Mobil 1 75-90 synthetic gear oil. If you wil abuse trans, you may consider the 75-140. This...
• Fuel pump question
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 16:32:50 -0700
  ...Also I have noticed and this could be coincidence, but if the tank is down half and I top it up, it runs better...
• Re: 82 transmission advice please
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 13:52:13 -0800
  ...Check your Bentley, it might just be easier to keep topping up the tranny until you do the inevitable rebuild, which usually comes shortly...
• Re: should I get a new transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 13:48:01 +1000
  ...The only item I'm concerned with is the infamous 3-4th gear failure. My Westfalia just flipped 140,000 miles - from what I...
• Re: 1993 Eurovan with 127,000 miles: yes or no
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 17:37:46 -0700
  ...They take the camping gear out in the winter and use it for skiing, all eqp. and people. They get 5 people in it...
• Re: Bostig engine
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:02:36 -0700
  ...It's real easy to be at 3,500 to 4,000 rpm , > especially in top ( 3rd ) gear, that's just how they are...
• Vanagon tranny swap?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 1996 08:16:09 +0930
  ...Bad 1st/2nd gear...Wants to know what his options are with regards to replacement trannies. He says he'd like a 5-speed...
• Re: Luggage rack and poptop
  Historical mailing list - Probst, Tom
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 09:59:05 -0500
  ...Also good (in fact, the only product approved by many manufacturers) for things like latex gaskets on kayaking gear. Tom Probst '87 Weekender 127k...
• Re: Zetec diesel/Euro Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:24:09 -0800
  ...Pick up a copy of Top Gear magazine to check them out. IF the US currency was not in the dumps it would be...
• Stupid shifter tricks...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 18:40:11 -0800
  ...Dropped the spare and found the bushing/bolt sitting on top of it. Now I know where the mystery nut I found on top...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Aug 94 17:07:39 PDT
  ...It only went higher when the bus was running on 3rd or above gear for a long time on climbing hills. As long as...
• '82 Westy diesel-to-gas w/ rebuilt trans! $5000 (Portland, OR)
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 10:05:32 -0700
  ...Transmission has <10K since (documented) professional rebuild, is higher-geared than original diesel gearing, and the warranty *will* transfer to the new owner (it...
• roof racks for Westy with NO DRILLING
  Historical mailing list - wolfgang
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 22:45:49 -0500
  ...Even the 1A Hi-rise towers, which barely clear the roof at the top, won't clear the sides of the top. So I...
• Re: Don't top off gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:09:41 -0400
  ...There's very little vertical height between > the top of the gas tank in our beloved vans and the evaporation control > tanks and gear...
• Roadhaus - Trip Report to Bus Fusion
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 18:40:44 -0400
  ...3168 miles 4 days Average top speed 60 mph Average top RPM 3200 264 gallons of fuel 16 hours of sleep - total 26 cups...
• AAZ swap progress
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 18:55:21 -0600
  ...Finally a new set of bulli bar bumpers from Ken @ Vanagain to top it off. It all should be coming together in the next...
• Re: Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 23:14:39 -0700
  ...I'll do some googling on the topic. Thanks for the heads up! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Fw: Downshifting into 2nd: whining sound
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 09:18:11 -0800
  Sounds like tranny replacement time...second gear syncro sounds like it's shot! Karl Batzler -----Original Message----- From: Pollard, Matthew <Matthew.Pollard@OREADCA.COM...
• talk me outta this...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Tue, 4 Apr 1995 13:27:07 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Broken cam gear? Broken cam? I don't know. Maybe I don't even want to know. For the right price, I could easily...
• Re: Normal mpg?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:13:32 -0700
  ...I drive > > > mostly freeway at around 50 to 60 mph, with camping gear. No canoes on > > > top or trailers behind. > > > > > > -- > > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel...
• Re: towing
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 12:43:17 -0700
  ...It is conceivable that you might want to rip the reduction gears apart and remove the top gear from the drive shaft for the...
• some observations on the power of an inline VW 1.8 liter (Rabbit, Golf, Jetta) gas..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:37:33 -0800
  I finally put a tach into my 5sp inline 1.8l Gas VW (92 cabriolet) 84 low top faux Westie. Went for a drive...
• Re: Subaru Engines (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 29 May 2004 01:49:00 -0400
  ...I have a certain 1984 Vanagon GL which can get to 4200 RPM on 4th gears in very quick time. By the end of...
• Re: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 13:40:14 -1000
  ...first...'mechanically' speaking ..on pedal and push rod..is there a lot of loose sloppy play at the top of the pedal. It should...
• Re: westy - what do you keep in your cupboards?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 01:03:27 -0500
  ...J - under sink Can goods bottom self, light weight food top shelf. T - tray above window Two fishing rods, shaving gear, 120v flouresent light...
• Re: Don't top off gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 14 Aug 2014 09:22:41 -0400
  ...There's very little vertical height between > > the top of the gas tank in our beloved vans and the evaporation control > > tanks and gear...
• Re: [WetWesties] 1983 to 1985 Spedo calibration mph fix
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Sat, 15 May 2010 21:05:39 -0700
  ...One thing I did find out is the needle has nothing to do with the mechanics of the mile gears. The speedo cable goes...
• Re: .................... and vanagons (friday post with little Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:45:45 -0700
  ...volvo sedan, with > > > electric button shifting in and out of overdrive top gear. > > > > I can't recall ever owning an automatic vehicle. I do...
• Re: Diesel vs. Gas Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:39:25 -0800
  ...You may need to shift > to the > > >> first gear and watch engine temp goes through the popup top. > > >> > > >> David > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > ____________________________________________________________________________ > > >> ________ > > >> Be a better friend, newshound...
• Re: Car-top carrier advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 09:11:16 -0800
  ...top of a vw bus/vanagon/eurovan. Although it wouldn't be a bad idea for carry all our wet smelly paddling gear after...
• Re: Swapping auto for standard tranny?
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 08:19:58 -0700
  ...the exception) > > add darn expensive to repair to that last > > changes gears at wrong times (can kill you in extreme cases...my diesel > Skyline...
• Re: Mountain passes in NC
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 25 Aug 2001 09:23:30 -0500
  ...my 81 > vanagon............looked for a t-shirt stand at the top and definitely felt > like some sort of gold star should now be...
• new Listee
  Historical mailing list - dogsbody
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 15:37:45 -0700
  ...does have a wirring sound in 1st and second gears (even with oil topped off to correct level), and it seems to lug the...
• 87 westy tiico for sale
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 18:15:20 -0600
  ...Here's some details: - 87 Westy GL - flash silver; white top - 4 speed - 98k miles on the body; 11k on the tiico (the installation...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:10:04 -0700
  Just because the piston's at the top of its stroke doesn't mean its TDC. :) Pull the #1 plug and turn the motor...
• Re: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 12:19:50 -1000
  ...Selecting or getting into 1st gear...never an issue that I've seen, generally. I keep my shift linkage well lubed and adjust if...
• " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 12:50:45 -0800
  ...Rummaging around in the trunk, he found a bunch of fishing gear, including a spool of monofilament line. Tying the end of the line...
• Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 22 May 2007 12:50:57 -0700
  ...The first gearbox (rebuilt) lasted 75km with the stock 3rd gear. I have replaced the gear oil this weekend and there is no metal...
• Trip Report: Oregon to California
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:29:39 -0800
  ...Simply beautiful! Over the higher passes, I was slowed back to my 4th gear. I can maintain about 65 in that gear, but it...
• Ignition Switch Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Chrissy Hill
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 20:57:21 -0400
  ...Bought a $25 gear puller from Sears and had the job done in nothing flat. Once you get the steering lock housing off its...
• Re: [WetWesties] Crazy Idea On Mismatched Tires
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 20:58:54 -1000
  ...not practical to change 3rd gear in a automatic I believe.. but there is a slightly higher ring and pinion ratio , somewhat rare, Eruo...
• Bagawest Fiberglass Luggage Box
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 20 Dec 2005 20:59:46 -0500
  ...With the pop top up you can easily access the door through the pop top window (but I'm only 5'8" so I...
• Re: California Camper Tops Vs. VW Camper tops Vs. Country Homes tops
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:34:01 -0700
  ...California Camper Tops Vs. VW Camper tops Vs. Country Homes tops ....and mileage, and condition -- you know, the basics. Even if I'm not...
• f.s. syncro GL @ Carlisle 5/19
  Historical mailing list - Pat Horrocks
  Mon, 14 May 2001 09:20:56 EDT
  ...Cruise control, power locks, mirrors (heated!) & windows (rear heated!) are a joy! Granny gear, locking rear differential work. The CB is fun while caravaning...
• Size of the small ball in the 5sp reverse lockout?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:07:10 -0700
  ...Anyway, under the floor, the shift linkage of the 5sp gearbox has a spring loaded plunger to allow the lever to come way over...
• Re: 5 speed WBX transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Thu, 28 May 1998 07:36:59 +0200
  ...These are the 105mph versions and All Australian (non syncro or auto) T3s were 5 speed too.Top speed would be about 170kmh (approx...
• Re: Craig list Find--85 vanagon GL W/Subaru 6 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 15 Oct 2013 21:12:04 -0700
  ...Mine has the kitchen and the water tank but not the top or the rear cabinets and I find that suits me a lot...
• Re: 3.3L MOTOR FOR VANAGON.....I JUST GOT THE SVX
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 10:11:55 -0700
  ...Impact loading such as high torque gear changes often found in street GP situations can stress parts beyond their capabilities. Not that any one...