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• Re: Trip report: only 1 cooling system incident (long)...
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Sun, 20 Aug 2000 18:50:57 -0700
  ...I've got them on my '77 ASI and will put a set on the Vanagon when I get the head fixed. Cost about...
• starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Donald Welch
  Wed, 9 May 2001 09:02:12 -0500
  ...O2 sensor and has not improved or worsened as a result. Aside from this the engine runs excellent..(thank you Bob Donald..!) Thank you...
• Re: vwdieselparts.com
  Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 11:21:53 -0500
  Boy, that makes me feel even better about the $2350 I paid for my 82 diesel (ASI conversion, 185k miles, 29 MPG)! Yee-haa...
• Re: [WetWesties] Caution............. New Villain Coming
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 21:30:02 -0700
  ...Bill '76 ASI Riviera
• Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 14:42:31 -0800
  ...You end up with a > much better motor that fits just like the original WBX. > -Hans > > > > All kidding aside, least expensive real engine swap...
• Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 15:12:09 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver John Bange wrote: >>Why is this conversion not bigger in the US? (aside from availability of >>propane) >> >> > > >Up...
• What a real VW mech @ the dealer has to says about a vanagons
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:40:09 -0700
  ...you do not want a vanagon, we will not even take them in to work on!! I heartily recommend either buying an asian or...
• scrap prices
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:58:43 -0400
  ...is little demand for an '84 gl in an ordinary sale. aside from reporting on actual prices paid around the country for scrap, any...
• Re: LP tank level detection proposal, its Friday..
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 01:35:11 EDT
  ...My 1983 ASI diesel camper has a > propane tank from Manchester tank with a built-in level gauge. The gauge is > made by the...
• parting out 85' Westy in Denver, CO...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 08:49:54 -0700
  I found a freshly scrapped 1985 Westy at Eur-Asian auto salvage in Denver, CO. It's chocolate brown with the tan interior. I...
• Re: storage for Vanagon stuff
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 11:26:10 -0500
  ...Lots of containers come back empty from > the US to > Asia. IIRC that is called in some circles as a trade deficit w/ > Asia...
• Re: Early vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 15:40:08 -0500
  I have a Oct 79 ASI Riveria converted vanagon camper.. ASI had to have ordered early to get a early chassis to convert in...
• Re: junk yards for Vanagon parts.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 00:53:47 -0800
  ...the list is Asia <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia>, Africa<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa>, North America <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
• Re: F/ engine swap candidates found at local scrapyard
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:32:20 -0800
  Cripes! you would need a 2.1 to drive the fan needed to cool that 18 cylinder, twin row monster! As an aside, those...
• Re- Drivin' in Mean Wind
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  8 Nov 1994 09:45:08 U
  ...s something that I haven't seen in this thread yet... Aside from stone chips peppering the face of your fine vehicle, has anyone...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 96 22:34 CDT
  ...At the time I thought that this was asinine but now I realize that that Saab was a masterpiece of aerodynamic engineering, for having...
• FI poltergeist exorcised
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 14:31:07 -0700
  ...Happy holidays! Bob Stevens 78 Camper ASI 140K 87 Syncro Westy 90K
• Bus depot / List vendors
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 11:14:18 -0700
  ...As an aside, there are several excellent list vendors. If you don't want to use Ron, check out the URL shown above for...
• Re: full paint job prices and OEM color question for beige Westy
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 03:20:25 +0100
  ...I am not sure about other markets like Africa, Asia and Australia/NZ PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Selling my 82 Diesel Vanagon ASI Camper
  Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 13:15:11 -0400
  I'm reluctantly selling my 82 diesel Vanagon ASI camper. I bought the vehicle back in February as a realization of a long-term...
• Re: alaska/inuvik trip
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 11:40:19 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I would set aside a minimum of $800 for the Alaska trip. > > > > Does anyone want to suggest how much money to save ahead for...
• FS: 1990 vanagon gl
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Sager
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 14:06:48 -0400
  ...the engine and transmission have never been touched ( aside from tune ups, and replacement of alternator and belts) under my ownership. the paint is...
• Re: tsunami
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:05:29 -0700
  ...http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42024659/ns/world_news-asiapacific/ "Near Gold Beach along the coast, a couple who went near the water...
• Re: delta six industries
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Jul 94 01:16:03 EDT
  ...so i put it aside since i had a jillion other projects (transmission, engine, a/c) also, the blinking coolant warning light. mine started...
• speeds in eurovans.
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Fri, 30 Sep 1994 14:07:51 -0500 (CDT)
  Just as an aside, the top speed for a Vanagon and Eurovan is roughly the same. I have an '84 Vanagon and my parents...
• motor swapping
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 95 11:31:08 EST
  ...slowly renewing my bus and have until now ignored the engine aside from an occasional touch of oil :) and periodic tuneups. I have no...
• Re: Copy of: Ch**slers "inventions"
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Dec 1996 11:43:53 -0800
  ...small van, although i dont know my histroy of Euro and > Asian cars too well.. > I used to have a 1960 Mercedes 220S with...
• Digitool wannabes - I have twelve 35 pin ECU connectors for sale!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 19:41:35 -0700
  Volks While doing my weekend inventory and I have set aside twelve 35 pin female ECU connectors. These are the same connects as used...
• LVC: Traveling to Alaska in Winter
  Historical mailing list - nate_daniels
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 11:41:16 -0500
  ...1) Aside from heavy coat / boots / hat / gloves, any "God help her if she forgets that!" type of stuff she should be taking? 2...
• Wiring radio to accessory instead of battery?
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 25 Mar 2007 09:58:12 -0700
  ...that something be? Thanks for any insights, Ellen Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI _________________________________________________________________ Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from...
• Stuck Strut Bar Bolts
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:19:39 -0800
  ...http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/RadiusArmBolts.jpg/RadiusArmBolts-full;init:.jpg I pre-applied penetrating oil, but aside from heat, vibration, are there any tricks...
• Re: Bad Gas...gummed up stuff..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:38:03 -0700
  ...old dirtbikes...A DRZ Suziki and a > KTM...These were pushed aside without very much thought about 5yrs ago. > The > one has a larger...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 19:31:18 -0700
  ...I don't do tubs. ;) All kidding aside, once you're cleaning up in the back, you'll see! But.... the stuff did work...
• Re: Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 20:36:48 -0500
  ...Fuel Pump Noise Aside from the normal startup sound, every once in awhile I hear a noise that sounds like cavitation noises? Like what...
• Re: BRMs for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:25:38 -0700
  ...BRMs for Vanagons? Cost aside arguably the best wheel/tire combination is Derek Drew's CV-900 wheels with 225/60-16XL tires. Dennis...
• Re: Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 1 May 2010 17:24:45 -0700
  On May 1, 2010, at 3:14 PM, VWBrain@aol.com wrote: > Well excuse me Ben Maybe I should have said asian - american cars...
• need help identifying cause of noise
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:19:52 -0800
  ...decided to go with a synthetic Mobil one grease and put aside the grease that comes with the kits. How much grease can actually...
• Chick Magnets & that pesky OXS light
  Historical mailing list - Ellen
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 10:37:38 -0800
  ...Thank you very much, Ellen Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI Coee, traveling cat extraordinaire Don't wait for a light to appear at the end...
• Re: Head (gasket) fix
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 12:49:11 -0700
  We could do a survey to see if we want to do the survey :) All joking aside, if there is another head-leak survey...
• Camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Cathy Thompson
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 10:20:49 EDT
  I have a 1982 ASI Camper for sale. This is a rustfree California van that made its way to the Midwest and hasnt seen...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Dec 1999 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - David M.
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 17:54:24 -0500
  ...What really amazes me is Japan and I think other parts of Asia/Indonesia might too. There were few cars and trucks before WWII...
• Re: 5-spd (094) tranny? (early 80s v'gon)
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 22:06:05 -0800
  Hi..."Harold' is an 83 diesel with a five speed!!! He is also an ASI conversion...."Harold"is very awesome,,,he is not available...
• Need feedback on making a commercial space to fix *your* vehicle
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 22:07:40 -0700
  ...There would be an ASI-certified mechanic next door to do work if needed, also extra, of course. Who thinks its a good idea...
• The tale of two VWs and the scam that didn't fly.
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 06:55:12 -0700
  ...these ideas: jerk them around AND insult their manhood/intelligence/gullibility... Aside from the time it takes to indulge these crooks, jerking them around...
• Re: That VW Brown...
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:11:52 -0500
  ...Wed, 25 Apr 2007 04:52:46 -0700 > > What is the brown color on my '85 Vanagon ASI then? There is a color chart...
• do you have a keen eye? Re: slightly bizarre Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 12:29:59 EST
  ...then the mods began. -ASI Poptop added (this may have been done right when it was imported new, as '85 was one of the...
• Vancouver.CANADA! - ASI
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Aug 1994 10:41:31 +0800
  Sorry, I had forgotten there was a Vancouver in Washington, but the one I meant was Vancouver, CANADA! If somebody really wants it and...
• Re: Hot engine
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 17:37:16 -0700
  ...Normal? And can off timing affect > how hot my air cooled runs? > > thanks, > > Matt & Nise > > 81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2"
• Re: vw solar battery charger
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 20:39:03 -0800
  ...I was exactly in your situation (well, not 3 months but 2-3 weeks) and aside from the battery discharge problem (from various circuits...
• Re: Me Too: Remote control door unlocking?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 16:52:18 -0600
  ...This was the best $120 I ever spent on my 83.5 Westy, aside from professional window tinting. The only caveat is that you...
• Re: What to replace in a rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 20:48:14 -0600
  ...As an aside, I recently posted about lots of noisy lifters when the van sits for several weeks. I closed my eyes, and started...
• Re: MB Viano New Vanagon Entry?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 22:59:45 +1300
  ...http://www.prestigecar.ch/Viano.htm >> > >Saw a bunch of these in Asia last week. Quality did not look up to par >with I...
• Re: Where can I buy Vanagon paint?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 08:37:53 -0400
  Aside from just about any auto body supply place, NAPA will mix up paint in a spray can for about $16. Just provide the...
• Re: So wha-da-ya call a Vanagon with no legs? (Frayday humour)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 17:27:10 -0800
  ...Gerry is talking to Hotmail just fine : ) > > Ellen > Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI > > > Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 08:33:56 -0800 > > From: musomuso@GMAIL...
• Re: Brand new leaky rocker covers
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:59:15 -0400
  ...Ideas? >> >> Don >> '87 2.1 Vanagon GL ASI >
• Re: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 8 May 2004 16:35:19 -0700
  ...We're an all VW family... '77 ASI Riviera, Daily Driver (hers) Bleu '81 ASI Riviera Weekender, Work in Progress (mine) Un-named as...
• Re: LP Gas Tank needed - other source than GoWesty?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot, Inc.
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 07:40:48 -0400
  ...Can I rely on GoWesty or should I look elsewhere? Aside from needing to find a reliable shop I�ll need new poptop seals...
• Re: Where to get Axel wrench?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Wed, 23 May 2001 17:16:07 -0700
  ...Sears, now they have a Home Depot right near by (politics aside) they have Husky tools that are made i the USA and are...
• WBX engine symptom
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 19:01:45 +0000
  ...As an aside the rotor was "welded" on the dist shaft and had to be severly "nuked" to remove it. It's amazing how...
• Re: Newbie Question Flood - Water Tank
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 22:12:24 -0500
  ...I'm am going to move it (some day) to the hidden space right aside the water tank, acess thru the cabinet just left...