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• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 20:15:53 +1300
  ...driving light should be adjusted for distance penetration (whether laterally - wide-angle or directly ahead - long-distance) and set to work with high beam...
• Was Bumpersticker..Driving habits..something..Now..how about this "habit"?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:12:18 -0700
  ...They seem absolutely baffled by the concept of waiting for a safe sight-distance situation and going around a slower vehicle by using the...
• Anyone want an 85 weekender dometic fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:05:04 -0800
  ...ll even bring it to you if you're within striking distance of Marin county. I'm also open to ideas if someone here...
• Re: Starter Solonoid Blues
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 09:04:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...This bizzare fix worked for me, I can now drive long distance >all day and she always starts. Good luck. One of the rare...
• Re: LOUD Engine
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 00:16:14 -0400
  ...2 - never run any engine for a short distance. Always get the motor hot. Forget the addatives Eric On Mon, 8 Sep 1997, Scott...
• Re: braking distances. again. :)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 07:41:01 -0700
  At 09:33 PM 7/7/98 CDT, you wrote: >ok, remember the thread about how far it took to stop from 70 mph...
• 82 Westie Clutch Hydraulic Line ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Sweigard
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 18:04:57 -0500
  ...I live in an isolated area some distance from anywhere. I can't seem to find such parts in the catalogues at the various...
• Re: Speedometer problems
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 May 2000 17:47:11 -0400
  ...The intensity of interaction and hence the rotating force is increased as the magnet is moved closer to the disk -- setting this distance is...
• Opinions on old diesels with AT
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 11:09:55 -0500
  ...I'd prefer a 5-speed, but with not too many diesels in my price range ($1,500 or less) within driving distance to...
• Shifter - Lower Ball Destroyed
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:41:58 +0000
  ...ve got a Pull a Part auto salvage yard within driving distance that has an 84' Vanagon, but I have no idea what's...
• Re: Weep No More For Me
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 09:25:20 -0400
  ...I went out and measured the distance from ground level to the top of my waterpump, this morning, which is about 23". I then...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:52:16 -0800
  ...Braking force for this instance is the torque applied to the axle by the brakes multiplied by the distance from the hub to the...
• Re: GPS for farsighted eyes?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:19:47 -0800
  ...My eyes are fine for distance although a +1.00 strength does sharpen things in the middle to far distance. I have a history...
• Re: long-distance towing
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 21:04:20 -0400
  ...long-distance towing > I don't let anybody tow my vanagon. > > I saw a really beautiful baby blue Jaguar XKE convertible absolutely ruined by...
• Re: back up lights options
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Thu, 5 Jul 2018 10:06:00 -0700
  ...Spot = narrow beam for lighting up a smaller area (a "spot") at greater distances. Flood = broad beam to "flood" all the nearby are with...
• ignition problems
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Wed, 19 Mar 1997 06:36:33 +0000
  Hi, my 85 Westie has a problem starting after being driven long distances. I took a trip to Atlanta last weekend and everything was...
• Re: syncro clutch or tranny?-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 01:04:59 EDT
  ...Question..is this a function of the clutch or do I need to start saving for a tranny rebuild. ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hard to say long distance...
• Fuel line replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Thu, 10 May 2001 12:49:56 -0500
  ...What's the story with that hard plastic line the runs most of the distance from the fuel filter to the firewall? Never seen...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:22:00 EDT
  ...2WD is the distance one has to walk after it gets stuck- inevitable. Ask me how I know. >> A buddy of mine has the...
• Towing a Vehicle w. Auto Trans
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Mon, 13 May 2002 06:44:26 -0500
  ...If the engine stops running, you will probably damage the transmission, depending on speed and distance. Still, it has worked for some, and as...
• Re: The Vanagon Executive, a True Story
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 21:50:27 -0500
  ...Busch wrote: > While on the subject, what do you do if you want to tow a Westy for a > long distance? Put it on...
• Re: VW towing bar and tie down eyelets
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 14:34:57 -0800
  ...Brace yourself for doubling the stopping distances. Oddly enough, I didn't note all that much difference in the acceleration. I've pulled a...
• Re: Tailpipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 10:04:04 -0400
  Driving like this long distance will melt the plastic bumper end. It will also melt/burn off the under coating in the rear body...
• Re: Continental Tires - a little long
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 19:04:37 +1300
  ...braking distances are long, cornering grip is meager. That might be why they don't sell here. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator...
• Re: What ever happened to Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 14:51:04 -0800
  ...What's the center-to-center distance between the two holes? -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo...
• Re: engine noises
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 20:27:34 -0700
  ...Too, if you periodically check the valve clearance and find the stem/rocker arm distance "tightening" you may be looking at a valve seat...
• Re: Drafting (was Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:46:02 -0700
  ...The 3-second rule? Following at a safe distance? You ever drive a freeway in So. Cal? Crap, those folks rip along at 85...
• Re: More fridge help needed.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 20:01:59 -0400
  ...other after application of pressure? Or does one >measure the total distance that the gas has lifted the liquid from a zero >point on...
• Re: SI vs. dumb (0 cc's Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Thompson
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 20:14:37 EST
  ...we would all tell distances by the size of his ass. Of course we in Arizona like to be different. We know that "day...
• finger warfare
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 23:07:41 -0600
  ...parking lot when one of them yelled at us > from a distance of maybe 15 yards,"It's a piece of sh**!" I was...
• Re: [Syncro] Can a used gas tank be safely welded
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 06:55:54 EDT
  ...I also plan on being a great distance away from the tank when they try to weld it. One piece of information which seemed...
• 1.9 Waterboxer For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Tim High
  Sun, 11 Nov 2001 15:31:00 -0500
  ...Any rebuilders interested? I am located in the Albany, NY area and can help with delivery within a reasonable distance. Tim 83 GTI 16V...
• Re: electric or hybrid conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 07:35:53 -0700
  ...Vehicles designed to be hybrids don't need much battery capacity because they don't try to run long distances on the batteries alone...
• Re: 84 Westy Wolfie with 47k orig miles on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:34:05 -0400
  ...Not sure if I would like the lot rot for a distance drive before you go through it. C-ya Jonce >Not sure what...
• Re: ...long-distance Vanagon buying
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 08:35:29 -0700
  ...seeking advice about long-distance Vanagon buying > Hi, I've been off-list for about 9 months. Went on vacation and > delayed going on...
• Re: Logging roads and trailers
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 08:06:05 -0700
  ...We go exploring a lot and often have to back out quite a distance when the trail becomes impassible. That would be more difficult...
• Re: Need a 5th seat for my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:48:32 -0400
  ...Anything will do as I've been having a hard time finding one > within a reasonable distance from me. I'm in Kitchener, Ontario...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 10:42:12 -0400
  ...I have several rural stoplights that I can see from quite a distance, where I can often avoid stopping by coasting in gear using...
• Wanted: 1.9L engine block for Dad
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 20:07:19 -0400
  ...okay, I'll take just about anything...) at a reasonable price, and within reasonable driving/shipping distance of southeastern/central Pa., I'd love...
• vanagon electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - charles venner
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 05:06:34 -0500
  ...I can keep it running by switching the key off then back on to go short distances and it only does it when wet...
• Accurate maintenance records
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 13:19:08 -0800
  ...I made a few long distance phone calls to see if a clutch job had been done with the factory rebuilt engine. No clutch...
• Re: Westy Tent Sale----
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 18:02:58 -0500
  ...a great tent for $300 or so and pitch it a distance away for privacy for the kids or guests? And maybe get an...
• Re: Towing a syncro.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Fitzsimons
  Sat, 12 Jul 2003 21:33:31 EDT
  ...It then says: "If the off-ground wheels cannot rotate freely, the tow truck must not exceed 30mph or a distance of 30mph. If...
• What's on YOUR checklist?
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 18:10:16 -0600
  ...re interested this will be the "first" official trip of such distance, so any reassurance for my wife will be greatly appreciated! In VW...
• Re: Longer range gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 18:19:54 +1000
  ...after market gas tank for the Vanagon? Looking to increase my distance between fillups on longer trips. Thanks, Brien K Dews CC www.busesbythebeach...
• Re: rad shack voltmeter/thermometer on sale
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 17:39:21 -0600
  Entity Jonathan Farrugia uttered this profundity: > all the stores in close distance to my house showed them but there was > only the one on...
• Re: Tach wire on an 86
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 07:04:14 -0700
  ...I'm trying to get this van ready for a long distance trip up northwards, > and > I think a tach would be nice. > > Thanks...
• Fuel Price Gouging - Again - It jumped nearly $1 locally here withing in just a few hours.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:42:14 -0500
  ...25 miles further down the road - greater deliver distance by truck - it has gone to $5.25/gallon. It's a rip, and ought...
• Re: Sailboard Roof Rack FS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:42:14 -0700
  ...and distance and shipping costs are a factor. seems so obvious to me ! ----- Original Message ----- From: "B Feddish" <bfeddish@NETREACH.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Thinking about living in my van full time for a bit
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Butler
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 12:37:19 -0600
  ...I'm also in a long distance relationship right now so weekend would be spent back home in Toronto with her. The biggest complication...
• Recommend shops in west L.A.?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 2 Apr 2021 11:35:26 -0700
  ...area or over in the valley? I'd gladly go some distance for a highly-recommended shop. Thanks!
• Re: EV Westy spotted?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 17:46:14 -0400 (AST)
  ...Impossible to tell from a distance until you see the seam/weatherstripping crack along the sides. >Now show me a Westafalia Camper that seats...
• Holiday Bus Fest!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 12 Nov 1996 11:34:49 -0500
  ...If you are considering travelling from a distance, e-mail direct to arrange crashing/camping space, or whatever. Signficant others, kids, etc are welcome...
• July 19, 1997 event
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 May 1997 16:29:13 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Several Bed and Breakfasts' within walking distance. As always spectator admission is FREE and all models of VW's are welcome. National magazine coverage...
• Re: WBX Nightmares...For me I turned them into pleasant dreams...
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 21:50:16 -0000
  ...Maybe if you guys in the US are getting these sort of mileages from your WBX it is due to the long distances you...
• Re: looking for westfalia diesel with bad engine
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 00:28:41 -0800
  ...The vehicle needs to be within easy dragging distance to Tacoma, WA Mike Harrnacker Lakewood, WA __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE Valentine eCards with...
• Re: Sure. . . Summary: Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 06:54:29 -0400
  ...hammer, any hammer, enough to cut that nut in the short distance which is > available. A longer chisel, while not allowing it to be...
• Re: '86 full Westy for sale...$2000...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 06:23:02 -0600
  ...But claiming to be serious about moving your body and goods any distance without considering sitting on the side of the road or in...
• Re: NVC My impressions of the VW Toureg
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 09:51:25 -0400
  ...all within walking distance. Mike Houlton, Maine Dennis Haynes wrote: > What year was that? > I pay >1/2 that for property taxes each year...
• Re: I learned alot about my brakes today....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:52:19 -0700
  ...The larger piston (brake cylinder or disk caliper) has to maintain a close distance to the braking surface, or the pedal moves too much...