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• Re: 90 Westy - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:01:46 -0700
  ...They > were original rear drums, as the van only has 60,000 original miles on it. > The rears were probably due for replacement anyway...
• Re: Mileage on original engines
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 17:18:50 -0500 (EST)
  My old vanagon has about 225,000 on the original engine, it did have one head replaced at 80,000 miles from an overheat...
• Re: Front VW Emblem installation
  Historical mailing list - Edge
  Tue, 11 Jun 96 22:33:53 -0500
  ...Any ideas? Can I still buy them? -------- REPLY, Original message follows -------- Date: Tuesday, 11-Jun-96 08:59 PM ========================================================================= Date: Sender: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Postings order??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Apr 1997 20:23:41 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I received replies to it the next day, but my original post didn't return to my box until today. I noticed this also...
• Re: Low Beams VERY dim!
  Historical mailing list - PATT
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 22:21:50 -0400
  ...Dirty connections or grounds are the problem usually. -----Original Message----- From: Bill Davidson <davidson@SIERRA.NET> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date...
• Westy Owners' Manuals etc...
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 22:48:36 -0700
  ...It has the (really torn up) original VW owners' manual and a really bad photocopy of a 1987 Westfalia manual. I'd like to...
• Re: Is my Syncro box about to blow
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 18:07:56 -0500
  ...Mark Rokus >My '87 SyncroWesty has over 250,000 miles on the original box. It is starting >to announce that it is time to...
• Radio in 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ra�l Barreras
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 23:16:16 -0400
  ...Is this an original radio? It seems like it! Got the antenna, got the radio but I really don't want to splice the...
• Can heads be welded?...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 12:17:00 PST
  All, What had originally appeared to be a "coolant in the combustion chamber" problem, now appears to be a "crack" or leak in the...
• suspect email - virus?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 13:22:18 -0700
  ...Chris Radcliffe chris_radcliffe@mindspring.com '90 Westy Auto "Blue Whale" -----Original Message----- From: postmaster [mailto:postmaster@MINDSPRING.COM] Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2003...
• Re: Other vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 16:11:05 -0400
  Only $65,000 too! Such a deal! :-( ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Haynes" <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, May 25...
• Re: Window tinting / valude debate
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 24 Dec 2004 10:25:30 -0700
  ...Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Reisinger" <chuckphoto@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2004 8:14 PM Subject: Window...
• Re: nightmare
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 12:42:34 -0500
  ...Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Fortino" <fortino1@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• No Orig' Posts
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:39:34 -0600
  Again, I am seeing Replies to Non Existent Originals ~ ORR ~ DeanB
• Re: Poptop lift assists
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:03:21 -0800
  Jack Bombay made the original one... http://poptopshocks.blogspot.com/
• Wanted: 4 Original Alloy Wheels for 89 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 08 Jul 1994 16:45:05 -0500
  Subject sez it all. Thanks, Bo
• Re: Vanagon digital clock for sale
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 17 Jan 2016 12:32:01 -0500
  ...I bought this one > when creeping blackness was taking over the original clock face in my 1990 > Carat when I owned it. I never...
• '74 Westy value?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Oct 1994 15:24:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The interior camping stuff is not very original, but everything functions. All upholstery is original and in good shape except that the front seats...
• Re: syncro?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 09:19:51 -0500
  ...Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 19:02:09 -0800 >From: "Mark McCulley" <markmcculley@earthlink.net> >Subject: Re: �����Re: syncro? >To...
• Re: EveryBus 2008 T-shirts
  Historical mailing list - syncro
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 22:46:24 -0500
  I think the one (or two) is actually a Eurovan! Glad to see us Eurovan owners get some respect! -----Original Message----- From: Ken Lewis...
• Vs: Message from Denmark
  Historical mailing list - Rensbro
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 23:00:36 +0200
  ...Dear mister Gerry I am a Danish owner of an original American California Volkswagen Vanagon GL, 1,9 digijet, MPV, blue, model 1984. I...
• Re: Well chuck,you've leaered all bout postal workers,but what did you do about your problem?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 14:13:23 -0700
  You can't just bring cookies to class for your favorite friends - you gotta share with all of us! ;-) Karl Wolz > -----Original Message----- > From...
• Re: New list idea
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:26:09 +0000
  Yes Eric.  As you may know, I faded again and only my replies show up.  No original posts.  Now, I am trying to figure...
• Re: Am I getting through
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 9 Nov 2022 13:19:10 -0500
  ...My replies may be getting through, but not my original posts.Hope this proves me wrong >>> Please all that get this reply. >>> Dave B...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:09:12 -0500
  ...Mine at least ('91 camper) has the kind of lock that one finds on flimsy document boxes and file cabinets, with an original VW...
• Re: O2 sensor transition time
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 7 May 2009 10:31:15 -0400
  At 08:56 AM 5/7/2009, Larry Alofs wrote: >I thought that David WAS the original poster. :-) Picky, picky... ;-) >My answer: > The one...
• Re: Crypto Vanagonites!
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 02:02:49 -0800
  can't resist. "Who is that doggie in the window" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julianna Thoennes" <mumbrue@ATTBI.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Hello??
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 08:18:35 -0400
  ...Thanks, TomC > -----Original Message----- > From: Tromper [SMTP:tromper@COMCAST.NET] > Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2003 4:02 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject...
• Re: Vanagon picture opinion please
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 21 May 2004 19:43:30 -0500
  S-class all the way!! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver w/original 14" black, steel wheels and original hub caps. Still cool!! Chris S...
• Re: Correction on fan amperage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:14:28 -0400
  ...Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET> Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 10:42 am Subject: Correction on fan amperage > I just...
• Re: AW Owner in The News, Tough Lady
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:31:47 +0000
  A Bouncer for our Get-Togethers !!! :o) -------------- Original message -------------- From: Cecil Eastman <ckelmo1@COMCAST.NET> > We have to invite her to join our bus...
• Re: Poll: How many miles on yours?
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sat, 13 May 2000 11:51:26 -0400
  ...AFAIK original bottom ends and tranny's (4 spd manual) in both. John Flaherty -----Original Message----- From: Eric Small <EricJSmall@AOL.COM> To: vanagon...
• Re: Picture of Vanagons Racing
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 14:08:54 -0700
  you have to cut off then of the web address to end with html and then you will be fine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary...
• What is an original side tent worth? What is an original side tent?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 18 May 2005 21:24:59 -0400
  ...http://www.busdepot.com/images/parts/A0022.jpg Any thoughts on how much this is worth? Does the fact it is original mean anything...
• Re: Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:21:03 -0400
  ...We'll be lucky if the replacements last half that long. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: power steering V-belt falls off
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:55:57 -0700
  ...or any of many many places. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stefan Andreasen" <stefan.andreasen@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, September 16...
• Re: wanted: new 205 mxl tires
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 15:23:55 -0500
  > I am looking for 2 new Michelin 205 70 R14 MXL tires (original > tires on Syncros) to put on my Tristar. I want to...
• Re: Relocating syncro fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 19:10:36 -0500
  ...The original location was above and > > behind the left rear wheel. This was quite easy--the most difficult task was > > removing the original fuel...
• Re: Original radio 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:49:31 -0700
  ...Could someone provide me with a picture of the original radio (or similar) >> and tell me if those radios were also found on other...
• Re: Considering keeping old propane regulator
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:32:33 -0700
  ...Saturday, April 10, 2010, 5:57 PM I'm considering keeping the original rectangular propane regulator for use with the new tank.� This way...
• Re: Phrydae Phollow Up on MicroBus Stolen 35 year Ago
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:28:08 -0500
  ...t know it was > stolen > goods. > > Then the original owner pays Allstate back the original $2500 and gets > her > van back. > > I know it...
• 87 Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Todd Crosland
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 12:52:06 -0800
  ...Includes all original camper accessories including, screens, power cord, front curtain and tables. All original manuals, original window stickers included. Includes Bentley. JVC stereo...
• Westfalia pop top screws
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 15:55:51 -0700
  ...Who sells the original slotted screws for the pop-top? Mine are all rusted , looking for original or closest match. Any and all ideas...
• Re: NOx high
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 06:53:13 -0700
  ...Doug ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Haynes" <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 5:50 AM Subject: Re...
• Re: fs 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:47:08 -0800
  ...I saw that the seller posted this in the original thread: On 1/14/08, Diane Bieber <vww85@yahoo.ca> wrote: > sorry guys for...
• Routing of rubber fuel line from engine back to fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:39:47 -0500
  I have now replaced both the original hard plastic fuel and the plastic firewall connector. I still have to "tie" the fuel line to...
• Vanagon tire ?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 18 Jul 1994 06:40:37 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I'm still looking for a used but not abused, original side tent for a Westfalia and an original hubcap. Oh no not the...
• Re: asking for help once more...(bread loafers)
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Tue, 20 Sep 1994 10:44:14 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have lost track of the original > posting that contained it but will be able to verify from my archives if > you send me...
• FW: 87 Syncro Westie
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 10:38:26 -0400
  Please reply to Sean, not me! -----Original Message----- From: Sean Meiborg [mailto:seanlana@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 9:21 PM To...
• WTB original utility ports
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 16:41:58 -0500
  We would like to buy all three (black) utility ports ORIGINAL not the replacements for our '85 Westfalia. They need to be in complete...
• Re: vanagon tire ?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 17:28:44 -0500
  ...www.MountOliveNC.info -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of John Lunetta Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002...
• Re: Working scale miniature of VW aircooled
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 12:02:58 -0600
  Werent some of the original prototype engines around 700 to 800 cc with 900cc for the first production?? The kubel was under a liter...
• '90 Factory Speakers Available
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 24 May 2006 11:51:28 -0700
  ...Set of four factory original speakers from a '90 GL Westy. I pulled and replaced with speakers better suited for the new head unit...
• Re: Original tent was:Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Feb 2018 to 14 Feb 2018 (#2018-55)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Feb 2018 14:05:01 -0500
  ...I have the original owner's manual for my camper and the original sales materials from when the first owner bought it in Phoenix...
• Re: Westy sink basket... will a loaf-style westy basket fit a vanagon westy sink drain?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:40:13 -0700
  ...Identical to the original, just setting there on the shelf. Sorry that doesn't answer your question, but ... Karl Wolz |-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon...
• Re: Westfaila Tent Question ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 22:44:31 -0400
  >Well Volksies I finally got myself an original Westfaila side tent after >years of searching for the "good" deal. Got it with a '72...
• Re: new tires
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 14 May 2001 22:42:33 -0400
  Yes, my van came originally with alloy wheels. And I don't think you'll see a frosted windshield in Guayama, Puerto Rico... -----Original...
• Re: The spirit of the original Beetle Lives on in the L1 concept (check it out!)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 10 May 2002 08:16:52 -0700
  ...The spirit of the original Beetle Lives on in the L1 concept (check it out!) > --- Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > Did you know...
• Re: Who's got their Bentley handy?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 5 Sep 2004 00:16:33 -0700
  ...My transmission was replaced by the original owner under Warranty in 1987 (so noted in the logbook that came with my vehicle). I believe...
• Re: vanagon style
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 13:00:10 -0800
  I can do it but it's not real comfortable! Donna, 87 & 90 -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...