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  • Weekender Seat
    Historical mailing list - Tromper
    Fri, 7 Jun 2002 02:06:53 -0700
    ...Tromper 1982 Dieselfant II "The Manatee" "Curiosity Kills more Mice the Cats." "Curiosity Kills more Mice the Cats."
  • OXS sensor on 85 watercooled vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Peter Brandt
    Thu, 25 Jul 2002 07:40:07 -0400
    ...http://webmail.pbclibrary.org/iis2/itstaff/pb_contactinfo.asp
  • 85GL won't start pt.II need help bleeding fuel system...
    Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
    Fri, 28 Feb 2003 22:38:32 -0500
    Hey folks. I got a couple of responses about my problem. Thanks. Got a suggestion to bleed my fuel system, but I do not...
  • Wanted: 15" wheels
    Historical mailing list - Brian T.
    Thu, 27 May 2004 15:28:30 -0700
    I may be selling a set of five SA Carat II wheels with 50% 205/65-15 Nokians... I have an idea what I...
  • van dies ands idles rough
    Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
    Wed, 30 Mar 2005 20:27:35 -0500
    my van idles rough and dies, when restarted it misses on time, then starts and runs rough again, it is a digifant II, system...
  • Re: Starts day, won't at night ...
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 3 May 2010 22:18:05 -0700
    ...Temp I or II have nothing to do with the Cold Start circuit. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1...
  • Re: horrible cold start idle, running rich
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:18:46 -0800
    ...There is so much >>> written about idle, fuel mix, temp II sensor, etc. that I find it >>> difficult >>> to parse pertinent info. Will appreciate...
  • Re: W/B engine speed max.
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Mon, 24 Jun 1996 12:59:00 PDT
    On 24 Jun 96 at 13:13, James Cohen wrote: > >he's talking about the old speedos with the little I II III shift...
  • Re: Buick V6 powered Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 2 May 2008 15:11:26 -0700
    ...Introduced in 1995, the Series II is quite a different engine. Although the stroke for the 3.8 L engine remained at 3.4...
  • Re: Auto tranny Fluid Mix ? Dexron III
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:41:11 -0500
    ...I have 3 qts of Valvoline Maxlife Dexron III. Can I >>> mix >>> > these? Gonna drain the tranny in a minute. thanks. >>> > Michael in San...
  • Re: mileage
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Mon, 3 Dec 2007 17:17:27 -0800
    ...Is it auto? seems to me that although dexron III is kosher, it's less viscous than Dexron. or Dexron II. Seat of the...
  • RE California Gas.
    Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
    1 Nov 1996 08:44:28 -0800
    ...the web page related to Smog Check II in California (Search on KSFO and Smog check II to find the server). " Nissan is not...
  • Re: Can I get a diagnosis please, Part II
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Sun, 27 Jun 1999 10:19:54 -0700
    ...On Sun, 27 Jun 1999, John wrote: > Sorry to read part II - Bummer ! Are the GEX products reliable ? Anyone > else on the list had...
  • Re: 90 V'gon bad gas mileage
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Tue, 21 Sep 1999 19:24:16 -0400
    ...What else should I check? Temp II sensor and ground straps. Temp II is on the side of the thermostat housing, is blue, and...
  • Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Mon, 16 Sep 2013 16:46:17 -0700
    ...swap in person. The intake didn't stick > up too high. IIRC he lowered the engine aboot 1". 1/4" at the motor mounts...
  • an attempt at an iPad mount for the van
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:16:02 -0700
    ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/08/29/vanagon-ipad-mount-mk-ii/ I wonder how Felder International is coming along with their Vanagon telegraph...
  • Re: Trip Report, Baja Whales 2012,part 1, long, boring
    Historical mailing list - James V
    Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:58:04 -0700
    ...and I was there! I hope a part II is forthcoming. James V 86 Syncro Westy
  • Re: No Clutch....
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:49:41 -0800
    ...with cable clutch. It shows up in the factory parts info. IIRC they had 1600 old school carbed motors as well. Mark Mark Dearing...
  • Re: ML 320 benz wheels on a vanagon..
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:19:12 -0700
    ...60mm offset, IIRC. Karl Wolz On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 10:55 PM, <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote: > anyone know if these are a...
  • [f] Re: Help! '80 Vanagon info!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 02 Feb 1996 14:40:06 -0800
    ...Good Luck Jody Drew '68 Type II and '72 Type I Convertible
  • TYPE 1 WEB SITE
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Nov 1995 21:23:12 -0500
    ...67 TYPE 1 62 TYPE 1 95 GOLF III
  • Re: FW: Milwaukee Auto Show--VWoA has no plans for Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
    Tue, 4 Mar 1997 15:09:59 -0600 (CST)
    ...They have more problems than we do! Scott 84 Westy ex LR Series IIA owner
  • Re: wheels and a headache
    Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
    Wed, 28 May 1997 09:42:29 -0700
    Try www.tirerack.com Borbett II will fit the lug pattern and load range. Available in 15X7 and 16X8 sizes. Ronal R9's supposedly...
  • Re: CD
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 9 Apr 1998 01:59:46 -0700
    ...rarest publications around. (And I have a copy!!!) Jim Arnott Union, OR '68 Type I '77 ASI Riviera II (2) '83.5 Vanagon L
  • Gas Tank Leak
    Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 12:27:05 -0800
    ...Does anyone have a parts list of the stuff I should change when II get the tank out. I'm trying to avoid frequent...
  • Re: [Was: Billboard cars/vans Now: Somehthing not Vanagon related]
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Thu, 3 May 2001 16:37:14 EDT
    ...calie became a State? >> IVQUII = 4Q U2 (fourque you too) IV = 4 and II = 2 BenT on this beautiful sunny day in San Francisco
  • Just in case..
    Historical mailing list - Tromper
    Sun, 27 Jan 2002 23:21:07 -0800
    ...000 1987 Vanagon Syncro Westfalia - $12,000/obo. (206) 920-0574 JT Tromper 1982 Dieselfant II "The Manatee" "Curiosity Kills more Mice the Cats."
  • Re: Addition engine cooling thoughts and ramblings...
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 14 May 2002 09:27:55 -0400
    ...is the installation of the front tunnel from a diesel model. IIRC in my 16" w/ the stock 1.6 td, they also have...
  • Re: Carfax report
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 18 Sep 2003 03:12:35 EDT
    ...run this VIN for me? 5639063 - '63 VW Beetle Chad, Even if someone did, Carfax only goes back to 1982 model year, IIRC. BenT
  • Re: Sirius satellite radio offer
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Thu, 25 Mar 2004 22:21:03 -0500
    If you're interested in Sat radio I'd check the archives - IIRC there was quite a bit of talk about it last year...
  • Re: vanagon reading list
    Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
    Mon, 1 Nov 2004 19:30:52 -0500
    ...http://www.blackmask.com/catalo/product_info.php? cPath=25&products_id=56 r Ron Tipton IT Specialist III Laboratory for Information Technologies University...
  • Re: Gas mileage
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Mon, 27 Feb 2006 12:19:01 -0500
    ...Go to http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/bb/9000/search.html?query=acetone IIRC, the conclusion was that results are marginal at best. Geza
  • Re: Does a FORD F150 F250 F350 BRONCO SMITTYBILT fit a front of a a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:36:21 -0700
    ...pics of a bronco bumper on a vanagon ? > http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/342006.jpg Probably Bronco II which is narrower. BenT
  • Re: Starts day, won't at night ...
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 4 May 2010 00:56:41 -0400
    ...I know, there are two temp. sensors and usually the temp. II sensor is the one I would change. I just haven't experienced...
  • westie rear seat transplant?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Apr 95 15:21:30 EDT
    ...The dimensions of the type II and the Vanagon are different by about 2 inches. You're better off taking off the middle seat...
  • Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:39:58 -0600
    With a temp II sensor, you can always try jumpering the connector with a paperclip. If it doesn't die after a couple of...
  • Re: [Syncro] Syncro Safari Announcement (repeat)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Sun, 9 Jan 2000 14:34:47 EST
    In a message dated 1/9/00 10:28:54am, Steve@Schwenk-Law.com writes: > Maybe we could have a loosely organized Camp II...
  • Re: FW: berg shift kit (Lets get organized)
    Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
    Thu, 4 Mar 2004 11:49:04 -0500
    ...The funds got tied up and delays followed IIRC. It may have been due to the amount of money as these were more expensive...
  • Re: Emissions Testing
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:37:57 +0000
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  • Re: Cold Idle Problem
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 8 Sep 2017 00:57:22 -0400
    ...Temp-II is the ECU sender you're referring to. Temp-I is inside the AFM and measures air temperature. They have identical resistance...
  • Re: Subaru engine gas mileage
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 9 Jul 2017 15:03:37 +0000
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  • Re: Question about mounting the Westy single mudflap
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:33:20 -0500
    > I think the insert/grommet to be used is this one > http://m.vwheritage.com/productDetails.cfm?iItemID=56003 We have it: http://www...
  • Re: engine dying while driving
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:49:39 -0500
    ...Ken Wilford at Vanagain.com. I think he has sells them. IIRC, they are plug and play. John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL...
  • Re: I'm fixing a hole [in the fresh water tank]
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:56:06 -0700
    ...Hole in Water Tank Mike, IIRC there is a vent and hose from it that goes back up to the filler so that when...
  • Invention of the minivan...
    Historical mailing list - THE BUSLADY
    Thu, 23 Oct 1997 21:58:09 -0500
    ...the things!?!?!?!?!?!? Sorry Caravans...MicroBus was here a looooooooooooooooooong time afore ye! ____ Buslady,Buskid & "MrEd II" 1989 VW Vanagon Carat SoCal Peace,Love & Fahrvergnugen!
  • Re: Geographic Signature
    Historical mailing list - Bill
    Sat, 4 Apr 1998 18:05:56 -0700
    ...The land that time forgot....................part II, in 3D! Bill '85 GL <>< "I'd rather be hiking the greater Yellowstone" "Lost in the Beartooth...
  • Re: Is it me or my Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
    Mon, 16 Nov 1998 19:04:34 -0500
    ...Heck in the mountains above Chattanooga, one can always find a Type II out in the front yard without driving too far. Cheap vehicles...
  • Campers For Sale in NC
    Historical mailing list - Vicki Derrer
    Tue, 29 Aug 2000 18:46:45 EDT
    From today's Charlotte Observer (Call them, not me!) 1963 Type II Camper, very good cond., 1835cc, dual carb, safari windows, $5,800 704...
  • Re: wiper motor fix???
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Thu, 21 Dec 2000 17:16:30 EST
    Anyone please correct me if I'm wrong. IIRC the wiper park feature should be controlled by the windshield wiper relay. I had this...
  • australian list member sending virus??
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 18:43:14 -0800
    ...Anyone in Oz using this server might want to do a virus scan of their system... iiNet Technologies Pty Ltd in Perth. Thanks... Bill
  • Re: Interesting things in glovebox,VW orgins, "joker"...wolfburg, etc.
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 21 Mar 2001 22:47:53 EST
    Brian, IIRC the "Joker" is a specific model in Europe. I think it's a Westy kind of model. There is a listee with...
  • Re: Interesting wiper issue...electrical
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 25 Sep 2002 07:28:53 EDT
    ...Self-park feature is a function of the relay IIRC. BenT Wipers <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html">Vanagon Cafe...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 17 Oct 2002 (#2002-1249)
    Historical mailing list - Trooz
    Fri, 18 Oct 2002 08:21:55 -0700
    <could someone tell me if they actually used a <cable clutch in the early vanagons (US models)? <Tromper <1982 Dieselfant II <"The Manatee" I...
  • Folding Mid Seat
    Historical mailing list - Tromper
    Fri, 18 Jul 2003 12:17:32 -0700
    ...to Seattle shipping would be death for that I suspect) Tromper 82 Dieselfant II-No Middle Seat :o( Curiosity Kills more Mice then Cats
  • Re: Slider door extension
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:51:23 -0700
    ...tires? > > > Todd > '88 Westy Detlev was offering them over in Livermore. IIRC it was about $200. I had mine extended by a local welder...
  • Re: Off topic...fires in So Cal
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:25:21 -0700
    ...during the Oakland Hills fire. Ironically it started Oct. 20, 1991. IIRC some newspapers described the winds as "...Santa Ana-like offshore winds..." Stay...
  • Re: Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF?
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Wed, 26 Feb 2003 06:37:29 -0600
    ...I am thinking >> about using mobil 1 atf is the Dexron III and dexron IIE rating compatible >> with our Vanagon dexron II rating? thanx...
  • Re: horrible cold start idle, running rich
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 7 Nov 2010 11:35:56 -0800
    ...There is so much >>> written about idle, fuel mix, temp II sensor, etc. that I find it >>> difficult >>> to parse pertinent info. Will appreciate...
  • Series II mistery :-)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Apr 96 11:11 GMT+0200
    Hi all Steve asks: >>'6? Series IIA SW - factory fitted Lucas immobiliser >Is this by chance a Sunbeam Alpine or Tiger? If it's...
  • Re: Replacement speakers for '87 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Thu, 2 Mar 1995 10:31:30 -0800 (PST)
    ...A similar discussion is going on at the vintage list only it started up with outfitting a Type III Squareback. The road/engine VW...