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• Re: replacing front brake hoses (WAS Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 21:15:02 -0700
  ...21, 2018 at 7:58 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: Finding & Placing an AirTight Cap on the Fluid Res' also helps to > minimize...
• Re: Collapsable Pushrod Tubes?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:12:20 -0400
  ...anyone have a reasonably cheap source for these? Everything I'm > > finding online now is $60 for a single tube! > > > > --t > > > > > > -- > Thanks, > Ken Wilford...
• Re: Possible aaz/ turbo diesel source?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:16:57 -0700
  ...used on the job > had > vw turbo diesels? Im looking into finding make of such units to research > which motor/s and possible source...
• Help Finding List Member
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Mar 1995 21:20:13 -0600
  Can anyone help me with the e-mail address for Tom from NEATO? I know he uses his wife's address and it is...
• Re: 87 syncro found - help
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 19:32:09 -0400
  ...a core (ie$600 trade-in) So at least $3200 + labour. Finding a good junkyard one used would be wiser. How about considering an...
• Re: finding bad syncro wheel bearing
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Mar 1996 12:07:51 -0500
  In a message dated 96-03-14 00:39:30 EST, wabbott@mtest.teradyne.com (William Abbott) writes: > > Would it put too much stress...
• Sticking park brakes
  Historical mailing list - Earl J.Smith
  Sun, 9 Mar 1997 13:09:05 -0800 (PST)
  ...Its what i'm going to do if I ever stop all the coolant leaks I keep finding and have time to do a...
• Re: Fire! (a sob story)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 07:58:10 -0500
  ...Good luck finding another Westie. Alan Bosch, aka Ever the Wannabus
• Re: baby seat tether in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 09:55:43 -0800
  ...Our mechanic ended up finding a spot just behind and beneath the rear bench. Seems to work well although we haven't tested it...
• Help: Need help finding Air Cond Parts (Evaporator)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Wed, 3 May 2000 14:27:52 -0500
  I am in need of an evaporator core(rear above bed) for my 1985 Westy. The Bus-Depot does not stock this part for...
• Re: AC Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 23:51:56 -0500
  You had better start finding and buying all the inefficient 134 A that you can find if this is the way you choose to...
• Battery death overnight
  Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 15:57:21 -0500
  ...I am having trouble finding anything except "make sure the fridge is turned off" answers. Any ideas out there? BTW, I have a LEFT...
• Re: Vanagon rust
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 12:39:37 -0800
  ...maybe you should consider finding another van and starting over- that thing looks almost dangerous. Good luck, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jens Jakob Andersen...
• engine mounting bolts
  Historical mailing list - Cameron Campbell
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:58:45 -0700
  ...I am having trouble finding one in the Vee Wee parts houses around here. Many either can't or don't want to fish...
• Re: Bentley Wanted
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:46:09 -0700
  ...Bentley Wanted > > >> Anyone with a Bentley FS for the 91GL? Having trouble finding one and >> tired >> of asking alot of stupid questions. Thanks. >> >> -- >> Michael...
• Re: Regarding Jim's resignation
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:54:55 -0500
  ...Many of us use the archives extensively and, by > using the proper search terms and methods, have no trouble finding what > we want. > > Mike >
• Re: Thank you Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:32:02 -0400
  ...Sure I could have probably found it cheaper at a junkyard but in my area good luck finding a Vanagon in a junk yard...
• Re: Splitty question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 13 Oct 2016 08:31:22 -0400
  ...the family is interested in finding it a home and I volunteered to look at it. > > So, this could also be a simple technology...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! (UPDATE!)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 13:14:59 -0700
  http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/638455.jpg ? Neil. On 7/9/15, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net> wrote: > Here is...
• Re: Sourcing a few parts...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:43:15 -0800
  Van Cafe On Sun, Dec 21, 2014 at 8:27 PM, Marc Perdue <mcperdue@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm having trouble finding...
• Re: Wheel bearing play (in Baja Sur)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:12:33 -0700
  ...in the bearing parts with otherVW's ? (not much > chance of finding a Vanagon knowledgable shop here). > Despite lots of spares in my underseat...
• nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jabin Newhouse
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:17:27 -0600
  ...I am having trouble finding the identical nuts/bolts in metric sizes that match my owner's manual (the existing nut/bolt) and the...
• Re: Diesel injection pump leaking
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:11:08 -0600
  ...Im at my last flaps napa looking for info and no dealerships for over 100miles finding the size would be great > > On Aug 22...
• Need high wattage brake light bulb part number
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Mon, 25 May 2009 11:19:31 -0400
  ...and Auto Zone was futile.  And I have had no luck finding them online. Does anyone have a part number/source for these bulbs...
• Re: RE: shower in a westy!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Aug 94 11:55:38 bst
  >>Also a problem is the plumbing to convert the coolent water into the copper >>tube. >Not to mention finding the coolant water in my...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Wed, 10 May 1995 8:57:53 -0400 (EDT)
  ...vanagons?? that's one of the problems with > non-vw shocks: finding someone that makes them. Koni makes them in Holland, > but few dealers...
• '86 ECU (digifant) needed!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Wed, 5 Feb 1997 10:14:47 -0500
  Hi All! No luck yet finding an ECU for my wifes 'new' '86. Checked everything and indeed it is the ECU (thanks everyone for...
• Re: Front seat/upholstery
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 02:29:35 -0500 (EST)
  ...You'd have better luck finding a seat, than trying to locate the material and trying to re-upholster. they're quite common. chris
• Re: Syncro FS in York PA
  Historical mailing list - Gary Norris
  Wed, 14 May 1997 16:56:40 -0400
  ...I'll post all the findings Monday night when I get back. It's an '87, 103,000 miles, cream with tan and grey...
• Wheels...Again
  Historical mailing list - David R. Paterson
  Thu, 2 Oct 1997 14:25:19 -0400
  Hey You All, I,m really having problems finding 15" wheels that will fit my '91 vanagon. The Tire Rack says that the only...
• Re: Need moulded front bumper for an 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 19:13:14 EDT
  ...chances of you finding another (for under 300) are slim, to none... i've already 'glassed back together a fiberglass front bumper that was...
• why swap engines
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 20:36:01 -0700
  ...overrides the headaches of reengineering the car, plus the headaches of finding parts for such a (sorry) mongel. Mike H. 89 Weekender _________________________________________________________ DO YOU...
• pre-83 vanagon engine swaps: gas vs. diesel
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 10:48:08 -0700
  ...explain the problem? I'd love to put my efforts into finding a dead diesel vanagon so that I could convert my gas westy...
• Re: Looking for Places To Sell Vehicles.....
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 20:44:42 -0700
  ...At 09:23 PM 05/09/1999 EDT, Kurtis Thomas wrote: >I am looking to the list for help on finding free web sites...
• Re: Dual battery charging
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 08:03:41 -0700
  ...try finding their web site. Easy enough to go to Yahoo and search on SurePower (try the two words seperated too) Bill ----- Original Message...
• Re: filling propane
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:59:07 -0700
  Donna, Might try finding the local propane supplier. They typically are more knowledgable than the local gas station. Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR (Donna...
• Re: Oil light?
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 04:33:27 EST
  ...Is it that simple? That this is just a wet weather thing? Or should I look into ripping my dash apart and finding the...
• Buy n Sell page ?
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sun, 27 May 2001 21:03:02 -0700
  ...What webpages can I go to to look for a Westy? Gotta get serious about finding a Westy since I want to spend the...
• Re: o-rings for rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 17 Dec 2001 22:38:41 EST
  ...Good luck in finding that size in less than 1000 piece lots. Sounds like the VW dealer will be seeing you walk through their...
• Z-bed
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 19:53:30 -0500
  ...I recommend finding a weekender seat/bed arrangement from a "retired" Vanagon instead. The 4" pad used there makes all the difference. Chuck Hill
• Re: cell phones (was:FGA)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 16:07:58 -0500
  ...You'll have a hard time finding anyone who will sell you one, but vast parts of the country have only analog service and...
• 81' Shift Linkage Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Price
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 09:08:14 -0600
  I need help finding replacement Shift Linkage bushings for 1980-85 vanagon. These bushings are at the swivel point on the front parts of...
• Re: vanagon sunshield
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 07:03:00 -0500
  ...Has anyone had experience with these? I've often had trouble finding a front >sunshield which actually fits correctly but these are not inexpensive...
• Re: Sprinter Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 12:37:35 -0800
  ...for the low, low price of $83,000!! I actually considered > finding a way to convert this vehicle until I saw this, but $83k...
• Central Locking
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 19:16:26 -0700
  I am continuing to troubleshoot my Central Locking, and am finding that the back to lock actuators are fine, but the front two appear...
• Re: Break-in .....need a new sliding window for '89 Westy (Left side slider)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 02:15:06 EDT
  ...To my surprise...I'm finding there are several sizes in different vans. The one I need is 28" wide by approx 15 1...
• Re: Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors and fuel rail)
  Historical mailing list - Martine Boudreault
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:51:07 -0400
  ...Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors and fuel rail) Hi, I am trouble finding tips/references for replacing the short FI...
• Re: Oil Pressure LED Missing!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:20:05 -0700
  ...Like my old boss' trick for finding which breaker a circuit is on... just touch the hot wire to ground! bzzzzt-POP! -- John Bange...
• Re: Guess the gizmo
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 5 Jul 2017 16:02:47 -0400
  ...It might be even considered silly, but it works. > But just having a magnet on a short handle is handy for finding screws etc...
• Quick Thanks! (trip report pending)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:33:20 -0700
  ...With list, and in camp help (much thanks to Jason Newton of Wallawalla for help finding this detail: image http://tinyurl.com/o4pdsko ), I...
• More Free Vanagon Parts Vancouver BC Canada
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:29:44 -0700
  Hi all. Finding more things I don't need. 40 - 1/8" long x 15 - 1/2" wide side window glass from "Transporter" 1985...
• Re: 2.1 Oil light on at low speeds
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Sat, 3 Sep 2011 21:17:05 -0400
  ...syncro (which has sat for a long time) I am now finding that > the oil light comes on and off at Idle once the...
• Re: Vanagon Wiki: MODS?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Tue, 4 May 2010 11:16:03 -0700
  Karl Wolz wrote: > > I suggest that articles be organized to mirror the layout of Bentley, BTW. > It would certainly make finding relevant data easier...
• Re: Street camping
  Historical mailing list - Jon Ulrigg (Rho)
  Wed, 19 Oct 94 09:33:00 PDT
  ...off on a side road going to someone's ranch, and finding a pullout in the road. I didn't know I was doing...
• RE: Outrageous oil change prices
  Historical mailing list - Fast, Timothy
  Mon, 12 May 1997 13:42:24 -0500
  ...BUT YOU NEED TO WATCH THEM LIKE A HAWK WHILE THEY DO IT! After finding out (from me) that you fill the oil from...
• Re: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)?
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 12:35:00 EST
  ...Mazda at (914) 381-1818. > Mamaroneck I've heard of people finding drugs in older buses, but a '93 EV? And advertising it?! Maybe...
• Re: Search for hooks
  Historical mailing list - thetrans
  Tue, 12 May 1998 08:51:51 -0400
  ...I'll check today and post my findings this afternoon. At 08:34 AM 5/12/98 -0400, Mike Wagner wrote: >I know this...
• Re: Finding Replacement Paint
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 14:19:40 EST
  In a message dated 98-03-27 14:07:19 EST, paulagon@YAHOO.COM writes: << Upon calling VW dealers in SF I was told...
• TriStar DoubleCab
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 14:29:39 -0800
  ...been emailing someone in Denver with one who was interested in finding out more about his ride. It's kinda strange. The guy has...
• Ceramic Switch ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Smith
  Thu, 4 May 2000 11:11:58 EDT
  ...and how difficult is it to replace? Also, any suggestions on finding a replacement upper grill for this vehicle would be appreciated. Local VW...