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• Re: Sorry no subject line: Mystery wire/drivers seat
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 18:16:22 -0800
  ...Mystery wire/drivers seat Under my 1980 Westy drivers seat is a set of wires with a fuse inline. What is this to, the...
• Re: WTB Driver's door pocket
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 22:07:53 PDT
  ...what could I keep there??? > >I was a little overzealous (and stupid) in closing my driver's door this >morning and broke the driver...
• Re: anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Jack
  Fri, 17 May 2002 18:47:05 +1000
  ...Probably more of an issue in a Syncro, but if you are trying to drive a 2WD on rough tracks this just puts you...
• Re: My wife found our Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 11:13:37 -0600
  While my wife finds excuses not to drive our 90 (clutch is stiff, rides rougher than her acura, etc.--she has a knee problem...
• Checking on new Syncro Driveshafts
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:43:29 -0400
  A while back I got a mailer from a guy in Maryland that was making brand new syncro driveshafts. I have lost the mailer...
• re: Bay Area drive-in night!
  Historical mailing list - christian krahforst
  Thu, 9 May 1996 08:49:00 +0000
  Well if it is to occur over the memorial day weekend, I'll participate by attending the Wellfleet Drive-in on Cape Cod (MA...
• [Fwd: driving syncro without a driveshaft?]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 22:08:15 -0700
  ...Ran my syncro for 6 months without the drive shaft until I replaced the U-joints. It doesn't appear any harm was done...
• Westfalia Drive Away Tent - Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Steve Klein
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 03:14:30 EST
  There is a nice Westfalia Drive Away Tent being auctioned at Ebay (www.ebay.com) for anyone interested. The actual URL is: http://cgi...
• Re: Need a Driver's Door
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 02:16:12 EDT
  In a message dated 10/6/00 3:55:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, feehan@RRCOL.COM writes: << I need a drivers side front...
• power door locks prob
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 23:06:30 EDT
  anyone ever have when the driver door is unlocked the passenger lock will not go up at all and then the drivers automatically relocks...
• Re: FAUX-wheel drive
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:57:08 -0400
  ...A syncro friend o'mine dubbed it a "faux wheel drive". LMAO ;-O jm
• Re: Campers not a good daily driver
  Historical mailing list - J. Naser Motlagh
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 19:18:55 -0500
  ...Campers not a good daily driver > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Not only it is a great daily driver, but it is also a...
• Re: Some ride height and suspension observations..
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 10:27:32 -0400
  ...All cargo was removed, the water tank was empty, the propane tank was full, and the driver (190#) was in the vehicle. Assuming that...
• Re: N. NE Mechanic advice (was: Syncro vibrations... I think it'stim e for a mechanic!)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 09:59:13 -0700
  ...Took the driveshaft back > > - he rebalanced it - no difference. He said "there's no way just a bad > > driveshaft could be causing vibration like...
• Fw: Heeeellllppp!!! (trans/final drive)
  Historical mailing list - Jed Thompson
  Wed, 15 Apr 2099 14:46:33 -0400
  ...I got under the van and the left drive shaft is very misaligned and now moves all over the place in every direcion. When...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 21:39:39 -0500
  ...It may be wise to rig an agricultural mower mechanism along the front of this device, driven hydraulically from the power steering pump -- in...
• Re: Campers not a good daily driver
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 12:26:49 -0700
  Not only it is a great daily driver, but it is also a home away from home. Or you could call it your home...
• Re: Red light rev(the Jolly guy from Rhode Island)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 21:48:02 -0500
  ...And "my" circuit actually did get built by Canon making drives under license from BASF. It was still a lousy drive, though. The single...
• Re: A-1 Driveshaft Sale Price
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 07:45:23 -0500
  ...ERic Brad Hanson wrote: >I called Storm at A-1 driveshaft last week because the time has come to replace my Syncro�s driveshaft...
• Re: Can anyone spare a Carfax report?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:06:02 -0700
  ...BZ-drive all of mine when they run > > On Jun 11, 2010, at 1:42 PM, BenT Syncro wrote: >> ............................... >> Unfortunately, I changed the whole...
• Re: Any interest in a MA/RI/CT Drive-in Movie night
  Historical mailing list - wildcelt
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 17:58:13 -0700
  ...Any interest in doing a get > together probably at the 4 screen drive in in N. Smithfield RI (20 min north > of Prov) on...
• Syncro Tranny/drive shaft indexing
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 17:29:41 EDT
  ...I have read mention of the need to index your drive shaft when removing it for universal joint repair. Indeed, on my westy when...
• Re: how many people drive vw as daily driver
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 07:42:03 -0500
  ...The Westy is the driver now with a 120 mile commute from Oswego, IL to Lincolnshire, IL each day, 5 to 6 days a...
• Re: More Van Rollover news
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 07:59:21 -0500
  ...Of course, the report failed to the mention the precious little driver training and driver education majority of U.S.-licensed drivers receive. And...
• Re: better gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 15:26:29 EDT
  The best way to check is to fill the tank to shut-off, reset trip odometer, drive it, then fill the tank again to...
• Re: New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs.
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:24:38 -0700
  On 11/29/2012, Andrew wrote: > It is a good idea to index the driveshaft flanges and the input/output > flanges before removing the...
• Head gasket replacement driver's side only.
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 21:28:08 -0700
  I am trying to replace the driver's side head gasket on my 87 westy. I replaced the passenger side head gasket 8 months...
• Re: [Syncro] Any advantage to swapping middle windows?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 10:23:36 -0700
  On 8/8/07, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote: > > The drivers side middle window is a direct swap with the sliding door > on...
• Re: ATF and Final Drive
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 18:25:41 -0500
  Hi Mark - unfortunately I have been learning more about the final drive and tranny than I ever wanted to know - or at least not...
• Re: Snow, 4wd vehicles and syncros
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:24:21 -0500
  ...Of course, I automatically drive differently in snow than on drive pavement (give myself more space, prepare for turns a lot further back, etc...
• /f Some poetry
  Historical mailing list
  18 May 96 00:06:00 -0500
  ...My parents, my sargents would make such a fuss You see, I never did drive a Volkswagen Bus. I got out of the Army...
• Re: Speedometer question
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 22:19:00 -0300
  ...On all the front drive VW's and vanagon Syncros the cable > is driven off a gear set driven by the final drive. Usually...
• Re: Heart vs. Head
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:18:42 -0500
  Well, I didn't say "painfully slow." I said "slowly relative to other drivers." I also said that my 2.1 "handles it fine...
• Re: Call for .. Actual Vehicle Weight info
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 13:32:32 -0600
  ...Every time I drive it it feels so light compared to the other Vanagons I drive. I know the 87 Vanagon was 4850 and...
• Door locking problems
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 19:28:48 -0700
  ...But, locking the driver side electrically, the driver, sliding door and hatch lock and stay locked. 3)Unhooking power to the driver door kills...
• RE: Syncro driveshaft removal/Vibration
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 15 Sep 1996 01:02:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...from the > drivetrain. It occcurs at random right around 45 MPH. Pushing in the clutch > pedal makes no difference. I had new tires installed...
• DRL's and daytime
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 15:17:29 -0400
  ...But most of us live and drive in areas more equatorial and have no such problems. Also, What about the driver who has low...
• Re: Vanagon crash tests and crumple zones
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 19 Jan 2002 16:35:47 +1200
  ...no speed limits on German Autobahns, or anywhere out-of-town in Australia's Northern Territory. >Never drive while intoxicated >Never drive uninsured >Always...
• Re: Transmission leaking from drive shafts
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 6 Nov 2005 09:35:02 -0800
  ...Transmission leaking from drive shafts > Friday I noticed a small puddle of transmission oil underneath my 90. > On inspection today, I can see that...
• Re: CD
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 14:57:36 -0500
  ...publish it in other media.<< Is a CD different media than magnetic media on a hard drive.? John Rodgers '85 GL Driver in Alabama
• Re: Brake fluid needed?
  Historical mailing list - - James Shinosky
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 17:48:48 EDT
  Yeah you can add some more brake fluid prior to your two hour drive home but drive carefully. And afterward, have the entire brake...
• I GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - The Buslady
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 22:10:37 EST
  ...I GOT MY UPGRADE!!!!!!!!! I can now legally drive a big bus! YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEHHHHHHAAAWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (that was the scaryiest thing ive ever done in my life...
• Sorry no subject line: Mystery wire/drivers seat
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 17:29:14 MST
  Under my 1980 Westy drivers seat is a set of wires with a fuse inline. What is this to, the stove/fridge panel? Sean...
• Re: FS: Syncro Driveshaft
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 10:13:39 EST
  In a message dated 1/20/02 5:30:58 AM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: << The Syncro drive shat >> Frank, How much to ship...
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 09:22:59 -0800
  ...unladen kerb weight without driver for the 241, Microbus de luxe. -Dana- > > They > > aren't light vehicles either. > > it's all relative, andrew... they...
• Re: OT VW doesn�t want drivers anymore
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 08:21:26 -0700
  RE: Driverless VWs Didn't I see somewhere that this is for a special section of the Dakar Rally this year or next? With...
• Re: Translation needed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 22:21:12 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Vanagon List Meet/Campout Version 1.?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 11:48:44 -0600
  Yeah, but wouldn't you want to drive to South Dakota for THE campout? (It's only about 8 hours for me!) Al Brase...
• Syncro FS - east coast
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 12:25:36 -0400
  I need more space in the driveway, so this van needs to go. Rust-free except the usual minor seam rust. Runs/drives good...
• funky jitter tranny
  Historical mailing list - Radish150
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 23:00:07 -0800
  ...I can remove the drivetrain, separate > the engine from trans, maybe separate AT from final drive but then what? > Do I have a shop...
• Re: friday...whats the FASTEST youve driven in your vanagon????
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 18:19:30 -0800
  ...friday...whats the FASTEST youve driven in your vanagon???? Check out last month's car and driver, near the front, there's a review...
• Re: Driveline noise under load ??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:00:24 -0500
  ...Then in a big parking lot, > pull the steering wheel to the stops and drive in a tight circle, first > one way, then the...
• Re: Opinion on Long Trip w/young driver to Florida from Texas
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:54:24 -0800
  ...Then go on a test drive with just the other driver so you can convey what you need to without peer pressures. Hide a...
• Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Tue, 25 May 2010 15:08:30 -0700
  ...My driveway is 5 degrees. It's either work in the driveway or on the busy street. Not a big fan of working on...
• Re: limited slip rear end
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 96 06:02 EDT
  ...Correct me if I'm wrong but...installing this locking mechanism to the rear differential does not a 4 wheel drive make, maybe a...
• Re: small car VW engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mr. Polak
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 09:16:22 -0600
  Ben huot said: > Bla bla bla bla.... > Vanagon CAN'T handle speed over 75, they drive like shit under heavy wind > condition, why would...
• Re: Curious locations for hardwired 3 way cig power outlet ?
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 22:38:40 -0600
  I mounted a three outlet 12v plug block on the right hand end of the sink cabinet. (behind the driver's seat) I got...
• Re: GL in Greenville
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:06:19 -0500
  mordo wrote: > I spotted a happy <85 GL driver this morning on Greenville Blvd in > Greenville. The Vanagon was black or midnight blue. > Driver...
• Re: More counter-intuition re traction (some token VW content)
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 22:35:32 -0500
  ...Well, I've driven numerous rear wheel drive vehicles with studded tires on the rear only, never found it to be a problem. Only...
• Re: More counter-intuition re traction (some token VW content)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sun, 26 Dec 1999 10:02:51 -0500
  I think the unnamed racing driver was probably making the point that front wheel drive cars, although they often have superior traction for getting...