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• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 00:09:43 -0400
  ...BTW the latest universal works with any antifreezes are now mostly phosphate free. Don't get too hung up on that. Just pick a...
• Re: more x-refs for my 851.9L parts inventory
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:29:42 -0800
  ...The latest AL33x units I have seen had the "W" lead and thus are the most universal of the replacements since they would work...
• Re: Brake bleeding problems
  Historical mailing list - Mike B.
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:38:20 -0400
  ...I got a universal one, fits just about anything, but they're > close to $100 (I think it was $60 when I got it...
• Rules to live by.
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 10:05:34 -0800
  ...The eternal eye watcheth universal operations, but thou shalt not rely upon it as to thy diesel. Thine own vigilance is the price thou...
• Re: Getting Caught
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:36:07 -0800
  I think the no overnight sleeping in vehicles in NP parking lots is universal now. Years ago I used to drive all day and...
• Re: Heli-coil vs options for oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:30:57 -0600
  ...A Napa guy gave me a "universal" rubber-like > plug, which seems like a last ditch possibility. Are there any other > possible fixes? And...
• OXY SENSOR $$$$$$$$
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 May 94 22:11:30 EDT
  ...If I want an aftermarket "universal" sensor it is $79. 95. We have TWO VW dealerships here. One is HUFFMAN, they deal mostly in...
• Westy water tank locks/keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 12:19:15 -0600
  ...If you have the early style filler that's hinged at the top with the locking cap, there is NOT a universal key. There...
• Re: Bird chirps from front brakes on '84
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:35:37 -0500
  ...If your in the USA, please use the XE.com - The Universal Currency Converter ® to calculate the exchange rate on the day of your...
• Re: Cost of Hobbies
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 12:38:03 -0400
  ...My universal response is, "Have you ever changed your own oil?" The major virtue of VW's to me is that I *can* fix...
• Wanted! 1600cc Vanagon Engine Case- REALLY!
  Historical mailing list - Ian E. Abbott 225-1793
  Fri, 06 Jan 1995 08:08:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...And NO, it's NOT just a beetle or "universal" case! Wait! Before those here in the US tell me that there 'taint no...
• engineering nightmares vehicles was: cruise control speedometer sensor
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:18:20 -0400
  ...Escape Pod" (EJ22) > '73 Beetle "ain't got a name yet" > ++++++++++ > Universal Hall effect VSS fits '86 and later speedo. Works with 2WD or...
• Re: New Engine - No Power - Getting Better!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 22:23:03 -0500
  ...Dave in KC 85 Westy http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1 PS - We'll see just how good the Universal Battery deep cycles are... I...
• Re: Camper Roof rack questions..
  Historical mailing list - R.C.
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 17:27:41 -0500
  ...I think > > their newer bike carriers > > are more universal and can accommodate a variation > > in tubing diameter. > > > ===== > '84 Westy (Sparky) > '65 Kharma Ghia (Dharma...
• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 18:04:55 -0700
  ...Given the odd angles, I don't think it can work with >> any unmodified "universal" set. >> >>
• Re: Squealing Radiator Fan Motor
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 20:17:30 -0700
  ...Yep, the universal 16" radiator fan with "some > creativity for mounting brackets" seems like a great idea. After all, it's > only a fan...
• Re: For those working on the WBX out of the car
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 23:30:51 -0400
  ...ad is obviously generic and those dates >> are >> ridiculously wrong. >> This universal VW engine stand will fit every VW flat 4 ever made from...
• Re: Other Engine Swaps
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:48:47 -0400
  ...It would seem the availability of the engines and almost >>universal availability of parts would have driven more conversions. >> >>Regards, >> >>John Rodgers >>88 GL...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 14:44:04 -0500
  ...3/8" and 1/2" drive extensions (short, medium, long) and universal joints > 3/8" drive metric deep socket set > 1/2" drive metric...
• Re: Funny "catch" in the steering
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:52:35 -0700
  ...On 3/18/2014 8:37 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Check the universal joint going to the rack. These will cause the steering > to...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 04:50:19 -0700
  ...Rotor either � � NO Coolant Leaking Head Gaskets or Expensive Coolant (uses universal type) � � NO Coolant Tower or Crankcase Towers to break - leaving you stranded...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 04:57:18 -0700
  ...Rotor either � � NO Coolant Leaking Head Gaskets or Expensive Coolant (uses universal type) � � NO Coolant Tower or Crankcase Towers to break - leaving you stranded...
• Idea for inexpensive exhaust with cat.
  Historical mailing list - Thoreau
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 13:48:48 -0600 (CST)
  ...I could buy a universal cat, with these header flanges or weld some on and basically bolt a cat in between the collector and...
• Re: HTML
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Thu, 25 May 2000 07:05:04 -0700
  ...but, the whole point here is that plain text emails are .universal. In a world of distributed computing this is an essential factor in...
• Re: cruise control speedometer sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 19:21:59 -0700
  ...cruise control speedometer sensor >John, >I sell a Hall effect VSS that fits in the stock cruise sensor hole in '86 and >++++++++++ >Universal Hall...
• Re: [Fwd: Reaching skylight knob]
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:00:53 -0700
  ...my own query (below), How about removing the knob, > connecting a universal joint to the shaft, then a 6'' shaft, then > attaching a knob...
• Re: Aux battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 7 May 2015 10:12:59 -0400
  ...battery hookup system and 3 Universal UB12220- 22amp deep >>>> cycle wheelchair batteries. I did all the wiring as per instructions. Added >>>> the new Truckfridge...
• Re: boulder vanagon wave
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 21:31:58 -0600
  ...or in towns, but out on the two-lanes > it's universal. They would wave at you as they died in a firey crash...
• Re: We lost an icon last night.
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:35:43 -0400
  ...Vanagon > types (Bob's term) -- and not just because of his universally respected > mechanical expertise. My condolences to everyone who knew him. > > - KMM > -- Brien...
• Re: anti-seize + oxy sensor ??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 07:53:18 -0700
  ...Just buy the Bosch universal for about $40, works fine, even in the three wire systems, just get the wiring right! Or you might...
• Re: power steering
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:43:21 -0400
  ...But, a Chrysler minivan forum also brings up the issue, so I would say it's almost universal. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Need inspiration. Lacking motivation on my engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 16:35:19 -0700
  ...I'll give anything a try. > I find that as soon as I check my cynicism, I get better results > almost immediately and universally...
• Re: Other Vanagon items I hope someone can create
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Tue, 4 Feb 2020 17:05:38 -0600
  Eric, I desecrated the pop top on my 91 Multivan by removing the stock, noisy roof vent and instead installed a universal fit sunroof...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 14:22:31 -0400
  ...On the other engine I work on (Universal Atomic Four) when the mix is too lean at idle it coughs and quits. >Most likely...
• Re: Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 23:55:22 -0400
  ...I have dreams of their carrier universalized and modular so that the one carrier with different sets of bolt on mounts can be used...
• Re: Invertor ?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:02:43 -0800
  ...Invertor ? > > The one on eBay is an aftermarket Universal DC adapter. > Inside it is a small switching power inverter with > adjustable > (selectable from a...
• Re: Oil Pressure Kit
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:40:08 -0400
  ...that's as easy as it gets), -low cost, readily available, universally compatible pressure gauge, -retains all the original oil system characteristics. g On...
• Mexico Vanagon honeymoon
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:40:42 -0400
  ...It's a 3 day transit, during which time we'll fly to Orlando from Merida and go to Disneyworld or Universal or something...
• Re: Oil temp's up again
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 16:24:37 -0700
  ...Speed shops sell a "universal" equivelant. I think others are amazingly forgiving for being told that you shouldn't let it idle too long...
• Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX? - Anybody want the facts?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:33:29 -0500
  ...Nonetheless, I would point out to the list that the figures in the texts are in a universal language. How did you get babelfish...
• My Son needs YOUR help in getting his Dad's van back on the road
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 6 Jun 2017 02:06:54 -0400
  ...I am sure there is almost universal agreement that it is an embarrassment for my Son to be seen riding in his Dad's...
• Re: STOP IT ALREADY! Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:03:17 -0700
  ...data of rock in water? >> >> now do same for hydrofluoric acid >> >> universal solvent is just hyperbole. >> >> alistair >> >> >> >> >> On 24-Sep-10, at 9:44...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 05:56:04 -0400
  ...BTW > the latest universal works with any antifreezes are now mostly phosphate > free. Don't get too hung up on that. Just pick a...
• Re: Fw: FW: [FW: Hey!] sikzh..ooh yea..free stuff!!!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 06:55:21 EST
  ...for those members who have not realised the need for a universal e-mail address that can be used from any location. Once we...
• Re: ESC Warranty
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:20:08 EST
  ...I have worked with Zurich (formerly Universal Underwriters) and GE Capital. Both seem to be very fair and reasonable from the customer's perspective...
• Re: Help with Extend-A-Stay
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:17:29 -0400
  ...Basically the two hoses you got allow you to hook up to the extend a stay and other other sides are universal adapters to...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid Protectant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:39:24 -0800
  ...It says "Converts regular PS fluid into a universal fluid to be used in vehicles such as..GM, Chrysler,Ford, Toyota, Honda and more...
• Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 11:10:58 -0500
  ...077VH600WS Valor VH-600WSD Headrest Monitor > 030905010A Vizualogic 90-5010-AP Universal DVD Player > 020CZ500 Clarion CZ-500 CD Receiver > 107DB6501 Polk Audio db6501...
• RE: throw out bearing
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 09 Apr 1997 10:42:30
  ...or what they call it, you're likely to get the universal one because it is the one Sachs sells for this application. That...
• Re: Michelin Agilis51 215/65R15's are the same diameter as stock 185/82R14's
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 18:47:39 -0800
  ...And yet are under the load rating of the Agilis 81's (106R) which Frank hated so much (though he had a bad universal...
• Re: Wanted in LA area: knuckes etc from power-steered van
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 01:28:49 -0800
  ...If that's the case, you'll also need the universal joint that is specific to the power steering Vanagons. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts...
• Re: Stuck Cylinders: Any New "Tricks"?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 10:53:21 -0800
  The only thing you haven't tried is the universal wrench, HEAT! Use a propane torch to slowly heat the top of the cylinder...
• Re: On the road.................a couple of issues!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:29:40 -0800
  ...1) Tie rod ends 2) Upper A-arm bushings 3) Lower Ball joint bushings 4) Universal joint in the steering column 5) Spare tire...
• Oxygen sensor info.(Read this)
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 10:48:34 -0800
  ...Apparently, (some one who knows about this correct me) the universal sensors are shipped with a special connector- not soldered on and shrink wrapped...
• Re: SI vs. dumb (0 cc's Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 21:38:40 -0500
  ...The European 32mm standard is nearly > universal in cabinetry made today. > Once he adapted, his work was made far simpler. No more 1/2...
• Re: camping spots at 9:00 PM
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:49:27 -0400
  ...camping spots at 9:00 PM ::: :::A universal problem in the west is the fear the authorities have for :::the unauthorised human body. If...
• Re: Squealing Radiator Fan Motor
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 20:23:11 -0700
  ...Yep, the universal 16" radiator fan with "some >> creativity for mounting brackets" seems like a great idea. After all, it's >> only a fan...
• Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 09:45:39 -0700
  ...077VH600WS Valor VH-600WSD Headrest Monitor > 030905010A Vizualogic 90-5010-AP Universal DVD Player > 020CZ500 Clarion CZ-500 CD Receiver > 107DB6501 Polk Audio db6501...
• Re: water pump
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Aug 94 13:06:21 EDT
  ...Other tools used were a 3/8" drive, metric sockets, universal joint, various extensions, siphon hose, catch pan and pliers for the hose clamps...
• Wanted! 1600cc Vanagon Engine Case- REALLY!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 10:39:39 gmt
  Ian Abbott asks: > What I'm seeking is the 1600cc (gas, carb) Vanagon case. > And NO, it's NOT just a beetle or "universal...