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  • Re: bleeding advice
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Wed, 16 Jul 2003 19:20:35 -0700
    ...what differs from >from a 1.9 to a 2.1 ? > >could I use this same guide for my 1.9 ? > > > > > >===== >Dave Vieira >Hamilton...
  • Re: Sliding Window Lock fix
    Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
    Tue, 14 Dec 2004 07:35:52 -0500
    Does the aluminium track glued to the window itself still have the plastic window guides (part number 281-847-723b)? If these are missing...
  • 2008 VW Bus & Truck Photo Calendar - Ends today / See all photos
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 2 Dec 2007 16:11:51 -0700
    ...Photo Guidelines: - Photos should be 1028 x 764 resolution minimum (1600 x 1200 or larger is better). - Photos should be in LANDSCAPE (Horizontal) Orientation...
  • Re: 5sp trans woes
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:06:06 -0700
    That little piece is half of a shift fork guide...The fork rides in several of those widgets and have 4 little bearings in...
  • Re: Rust Bubbles WAS: POR15 question.
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Mon, 7 May 2007 14:03:29 -0400
    mike, haynes has a great DIY body repair guide. it only costs maybe $15 and explains everything from very minor scrathes and dings all...
  • Euro-Drive: FIX 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Surge
    Historical mailing list - "Robert Philp III (by way of Derek Drew )"
    Sun, 21 Jan 2001 10:16:02 -0500
    ...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
  • Fwd: ebay vanagon in boulder shortfax
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Sat, 4 May 2002 11:02:08 -0700
    ...Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness > http://health.yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness...
  • Re: Smoke after head replacement
    Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
    Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:56:16 -0500
    ...Could a valve/guide problem developed while I was handling the head? (I didn't remove the valves). > or the base of the cylinders...
  • Fridge/Freezer energy requirements for a dummy!
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:19:44 -0700
    ...focus on.) Would appreciate a very brief, very simplified explanation. **Energy guide:* Energy requirements: 5.4 Amps @ 12V DC 2.7 Amps @ 24V DC...
  • AutoSite, Now Free...
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 11 Jun 1997 14:24:58 -0700 (MST)
    ...vehicle information, said that its AutoSite, 30,000-page online buyers' guide is now available at no cost for personal use by car and...
  • Speedometer markings
    Historical mailing list - Sidote, David [PRI]
    Mon, 12 May 1997 11:00:51 -0400
    ...My Westy doesn't have a tach (yet) so usually use the st muir guide of 10, 20, 40 when driving. What speed/rpms...
  • Re: Broken valves?
    Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
    Mon, 30 Mar 1998 15:59:48 -0500
    ...Does the valve stem fit OK in the valve guide?
  • Fw: Flush Mount Speakers
    Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
    Thu, 7 Jan 1999 09:13:25 -0500
    Try Crutchfield's website @ www.crutchfield.com they have a interactive fit guide that allows you to input your vehicle and tells you what...
  • Re: Tranporter Resource Guide - Beta 1.0
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Wed, 3 Jan 2001 06:19:46 -0800
    Looks like a great start...I bookmarked it. -Dana- ncbus wrote: > > When Ken Hooper says, "Jump " I say, "Sure when I get around to...
  • Re: clock-89 syncro westy
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Tue, 17 Apr 2001 14:31:46 EDT
    ...Any suggestions? I can't see inside. >> Mick, I used a sewing needle to guide the reset button back into the hole. They slip...
  • Re: Tranny swap time
    Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
    Tue, 1 Apr 2003 12:05:45 -0800
    On this tranny thread....does anyone have the illustrated guide to removing your transmission in the driveway ? What do you support the tranny on...
  • Re: What is this westy worth..?
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Mon, 14 Jun 2004 10:48:54 -0700
    ...malcolm Under "Technical articles & essays", the "Used Bus Buyers Guide" (someone put some time into that one) and "How to buy a Vanagon". FWIW...
  • Re: 134 conversion
    Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
    Mon, 31 Jan 2005 22:18:10 -0600
    ...older R-12 units and want to continue on with the guide of others who are using the R-12. So how do I...
  • Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 3 Oct 2005 09:46:10 -0400
    Modern passenger car tires may have the carrying capacity to handle the vanagon's weight..Unfortunatley you won't find them in a size...
  • Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Mon, 3 Oct 2005 11:24:00 -0500
    <<But the Vanagon hasn't.� Still the same (maybe more) weight, same suspension, same aerodynamics.� And the load rating system for tires has not...
  • Throttle Cable Guide Deteriorated
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:27:32 -0700
    ...wasserboxer) attached to the bell housing (?), in a vertical position, that guides the throttle cable on a straight level line to the throttle. �The...
  • Re: How to instal the plastic seat slide guide?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:13:48 -0700
    ...And, now I can feel if a seat is missing the guide. >>> >>> Thanks Alistair and another list success. >>> >>> Eric Caron >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Mar 13, 2023...
  • Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
    Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
    Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
    ...VW 422 Slotted tube VW 423 Punch, 21.5mm VW 427 Guide tube VW 428 Guide tube (tapered) VW 429 Thrust ring VW 435...
  • Re: Folding seats... where to find?
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Tue, 9 May 2000 16:41:04 -0700
    For seats, check with Chris Jordan in PA. (I think his e-mail is jordanVW@aol.com) For a repair guide, go to www...
  • Friday NVC - 70s Ford Hubcaps
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
    Fri, 31 May 2019 19:38:08 -0400
    ...Anybody here who could guide me? Apologies if this topic is out of line. Thanks, Steve 87 Syncro GL
  • Re: T'Belt Guide Clearance info
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:40:34 -0700
    Here is the file name ~ you can Google it & it will get you there TSB_002_Correct_Timing_Belt_Clearance_is_Critical_On_Subaru...
  • Re: baja trip roster update
    Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
    Wed, 6 Sep 1995 09:46:25 -700 (PDT)
    ...than you do, but looking at this copy of The Complete Guide to Baja Camping maybe San Quintin would be a good second night...
  • Help, 85 shifting problems
    Historical mailing list - Lund
    Wed, 11 Sep 1996 06:27:09 -0700 (PDT)
    ...The fellow who works on my van has looked at this problem before and said the "shift guides" are worn. The problem went away...
  • Re: Yokohama Y370's $
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Nov 1996 20:29:56 +0000
    ...My 1995 guide from Yokohama shows the LT tire as 195/75R14 ONLY, with a load rating D. max psi 65, max weight 1710lbs...
  • Fw: Westy Exterior Wax
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Thu, 8 Jun 2000 21:40:13 -0500
    > I just waxed my 84 westy with Nu Finish wax which has a good rating by > Consumers Guide. However I notice on cloth that...
  • Re: SVX-powered crewcab pickup blows trans
    Historical mailing list - sudhir desai
    Tue, 7 May 2002 06:25:26 -0700
    ...sudhir "Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com
  • Re: Shift linkage is out.
    Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
    Fri, 9 Apr 2004 14:26:16 -0400
    ...I recently used the Haynes Service and Repair Manual to adjust my linkage and found it to be a very good guide. Let us...
  • UPDATE -- '84 Vanagon in DeLand, FL
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Thu, 1 Dec 2011 10:20:14 -0800
    ...Intake valve on #1 cylinder is stuck in valve guide. He said valve was worn down 0.060 to 0.080 where it would...
  • Re: What's in your library?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Tue, 5 Apr 2011 19:58:15 -0700
    ...The Essential Guide to Emergency Medical >> Procedures and First Aid, >> * Birds of Oregon, >> * Various "Best of Tent Camping" guides, >> * Slocum's "Sailing Alone Around...
  • Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 7 May 1999 11:34:36 -0400
    ...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp >Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html >To configure or cancel your iATN account see: >http://members.iatn...
  • Euro-Drive: FIX 90 Volkswagen VANAGON, Emissions/Poor-mileage
    Historical mailing list - "Bela Zabajnik (by way of Derek Drew )"
    Mon, 24 Apr 2000 06:12:06 -0400
    ...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
  • Mexico message: addendum- seeking dog-friendly lodgings
    Historical mailing list - Deanna Scoggin Torra
    Fri, 8 Nov 2002 09:48:46 -0800
    ...mexico connect, mexico online, lonely planet, moon guide, guia roji, mexico mike nelson, AAA book for mexico, and am about to buy the Mike...
  • Re: Shift linkage BROKE and floating
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:53:15 -0400
    ...There's a (approx) 1" flange inside there that appears to > guide the shifter handle. > > I can't get into any gear. The shifter...
  • Bike Rack--Thule Speedway 2
    Historical mailing list - john schaper
    Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:49:27 -0800
    ...would seem to work on a vanagon, but the Thule application guide says that it won't fit.� Can anyone attest to whether or...
  • Re: Decisions, decisions...
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 15 May 2000 13:27:53 -0400
    At 12:58 5/15/2000, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: >valve guide seals go, etc. is it a 4 or a 6? .. sit behind...
  • Re: best new heads?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 25 Sep 2000 17:27:19 -0400
    ...had come through (at that time) with some improperly hardened valve guides or some such thing. I personally have had no warranty claims on...
  • Shift rod boot? and seats
    Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
    Thu, 22 Mar 2001 22:41:58 -0700
    ...Page 34.2 of Bentley (Vanagon) shows a picture of a shift rod boot just right of the guide ring. Is this the part...
  • Re: Roadtrip
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 8 May 2002 08:27:49 -0700
    ...many mountains for my 82' Diesel Westy? > > > Shaggy > > > ===== > Shaggy > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness > http://health.yahoo.com >
  • Re: heat slider switch
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:11:57 -0800
    ...Maybe you can reach under the dash or through the ash tray hole and guide it back into the sheathing. Then don't open...
  • Re: Xenon Lights?
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 12 Dec 2003 23:18:26 -0500
    ...I expect there will at least be some changes in the aiming/pattern guidelines. -- David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 VW Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic...
  • Brake Job
    Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
    Tue, 9 Nov 2004 11:37:17 -0800
    HI all - Can anyone recommend a good guide for a first time brake job? I've never done it because I've always figured...
  • Vanagon parts avilable and can be delivered to the Busvolk Festival.
    Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
    Sat, 9 Aug 2008 10:32:25 -0400
    ...Cheers, Gerry www.vanalong.com ________________________________________________________________________ Looking for a good movie? Check out our 2008 Summer Movie Guide. http://entertainment.aol.ca/summer-movies/?icid...
  • First day on the list. First questions
    Historical mailing list - Dom
    Sun, 5 Sep 1999 04:31:43 +1000
    ...I rebuilt the type 2 myself using the idiots guide (primarily), a gregory's manual and advice from two reputable Australian rebuilders (when my...
  • Re: Fwd: Van stories.
    Historical mailing list - Annie
    Fri, 7 Oct 2011 19:39:38 -0700
    ...how many people are interested and then come up with >>> some guidelines. >>> >>> The PIF is Pay it Forward fund. I guess it should be...
  • Re: Warning - WA Dept of Trans & Chemistry
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sun, 24 Nov 2002 00:20:56 -0600
    ...City seeks less salt for winter streets New guidelines expected from feds Sat, Nov 23, 2002 By Mary Agnes Welch The city is trying...
  • Re: On to new adventures
    Historical mailing list - turbotransporter
    Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:55:45 -0800
    ...I had my guide dog and a retired guide. > > This summer I will be in the same situation as my current guide is retiring...
  • Sliding window removal vid
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 5 Jan 2014 11:42:21 -0800
    ...One thing not shown in vid is the removal of the plastic guides at bottom of slinging window. I'm wondering if any list...
  • Fwd: Need Price info on Clean '83 Westie with 76K Miles
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 13 Jul 1997 13:39:32 -0400 (EDT)
    ...But it's a guide. Jeff 83 Westy
  • Clutch chattering and bucking 84 on
    Historical mailing list - Denis B�lisle
    Wed, 8 Oct 1997 00:29:54 -0700
    ...chatter nothing Did the flywheel was refaced on your van?? the guide sleeve for the bearing is good no spots no nicks not pitted...
  • Fwd: '81 vw camper
    Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
    Sun, 17 Jan 1999 16:40:07 -0800
    ...I am looking for some kind of IDIOTS guide on re- installing them. It's a 411 engine. Any help will be greatly appreciated...
  • Re: 80 Vangon Mystery Part
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 19 Jan 2000 20:38:03 -0500
    ...The Bentley has a great troubleshooting guide for those of Only good thing about points system is that when it breaks you *might* cobble...
  • Re: Thinking Alaska trip...
    Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
    Fri, 28 Apr 2000 01:15:47 EDT
    The definitive guidebook for driving in Alaska is The Milepost. If you are going to Alaska, you need it. If it's never occurred...
  • Re: Tach in - how the hell do I set the clock (84+ vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
    Mon, 14 Aug 2000 12:47:54 +0200
    There's a beautiful, step by step guide at vanagon.com on how to replace your clock with one from a basic, carb-driven...
  • suddenly knocking engine (help)
    Historical mailing list - Michel Bertin
    Fri, 7 Mar 2003 00:21:57 -0400
    ...Can anyone guide a bit and explain what could have happenned so suddenly. Thanks, Michel Bertin
  • Re: Tip and Tricks: Smoke Signals
    Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
    Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:25:12 -0700
    ...or Blue-white Smoke - Usually an oil problem - rings, bad valve > guides, scored cylinder wall. A compression check is in order on this > one...