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• Re: Winter tires
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 18:52:13 -0400
  ...Brown Jr." wrote: > Hello List! > > The question of the day is "what winter tires are you using?" I am having a > difficult time finding...
• Re: (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 18:44:01 -0800
  ...George and '87 Van O'(alpine)White --- Jim Morgan <JM060356@AOL.COM> wrote: > I am in need of help finding The paint code for...
• 81 Vanagon Interior Panels
  Historical mailing list - Ron Schlamp
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 19:40:53 -0600
  ...I am finding it difficult to get a match at any local auto upholstery venue. I was hoping to avoid having to replace the...
• Re: Never again, was: locked out
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 00:32:02 -0700
  ...Why? Perhaps you all live in the wrong places? *L* tim in san jose > >Good luck finding a neighborhood hardware store with the correct...
• Re: New Vanagon with coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Michael Amato
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 08:28:04 -0500
  ...I am not sure that my skill at finding a leak will be any better than his. I also noticed this morning after starting...
• Re: New to list question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 18:03:25 -0600
  ...route here in the midwest (US) and I'm interested in > finding some information about RHD coverstions for a vanagon. More than > likely an...
• Re: Searching archives - 50 most discussed topics
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 17:56:00 -0700
  ...I often have a hard time finding things in the Bentley. Likewise the BTDT (when they're there at all). Part of the problem...
• Re: porsche engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:22:55 -0700
  ...If I ever get around to finding a cheap 3.2, one of my Vanagons will probably get a new powerplant. http://www.msdsinc...
• Re: Bentley error
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:09:44 -0700
  ...not finding it in the Bentley book yet. anyone care to direct me to the right spot in the book ? s. ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Older Vanagon suspension R&R
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:34:33 +0000
  ...upper control arms because of my recent > accident, and I'm finding cracked rubber donuts, rusted and worn thru donut > sleeves or bushings, and...
• Diesel van availability
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Mar 1997 14:05:12 -0800
  ...I am now finding a need to haul lots of recumbent bicycles around so I am thinking of buying another. I have the following...
• 1991 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile water faucet fail
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:00:45 -0500
  ...I suppose it is just a matter of using a multimeter and finding any broken path. Lots of wires and connectors it seems. mcneely
• Re: Trip Report - Baja & Ballenas
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:16:22 -0600
  ...although I will be out and about sooner.....screwing around and finding adventure. We will spend ten or so days in Baja, then head...
• rear defogger wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 2 Dec 2011 13:14:31 -0800
  ...Bentley says it is in the left side of engine compartment, but having no luck finding it (supposed to have black wire in and...
• Price for Front and Rear Vanagon Glass
  Historical mailing list - robby kilborn
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 14:22:40 -0400
  ...Currently in Connecticut, heading up HWY 1 to Maine, we are not having much luck finding auto shops who can replace the glass. There...
• Re: NVC-Cruise Recomendations
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:27:02 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any > recs on finding one at a good price? Would be departing from > Galveston(probably) and would like to go somewhere...
• fuel tank sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Hunt
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 06:12:35 EDT
  ...vanagon with success? my fear is finding a good servicable 80-81 tank will be rather difficult! Not to mention all the junk yards...
• shifting woe's
  Historical mailing list - Ray G
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 19:59:11 +1000
  ...I suspect it was caused by "she who must be obeyed" always having trouble finding the spring loaded reverse! Ray 89' Transporter.
• Re: Trailer Hitch Picture
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 17:35:43 -0400
  ...It originally came off of a '71 411 sedan, so chances of finding one are pretty rare. For pictures and a writeup, go to...
• Re: Get high campout
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 12:15:00 -0800
  ...This visitor directed > exploration of the summit trail from the summit to the sea if necessary will > concentrate on finding Mikey. Rather like a...
• Re: FW: Rectangle headlight conversion to common 200mm headlights
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Sat, 2 Nov 2002 13:17:27 EST
  ...I'll let you know my findings in > the year 2050 when they are concluded and I have just won the Nobel Peace > prize...
• Re: Finding Vanagon shop manuals
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 06:16:31 EDT
  In a message dated 10/14/2003 8:28:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Anyone know of a good...
• Re: my 83.5 Vanagon gets no power
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 23:34:37 -0500
  ...find. Any thoughts? New cat converter: $99. New 02 sensor: $29. Finding a mechanic who doesn't charge you $987 for $130 worth of...
• Re: Had to get towed last night
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:40:08 -0600
  ...The trick is finding it without buying too many needless new > parts. The main thing is to follow a set of tests, not that...
• Re: Bentley Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:17:39 -0700
  ...Bentley Wanted > Anyone with a Bentley FS for the 91GL? Having trouble finding one and > tired > of asking alot of stupid questions. Thanks. > > -- > Michael...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 19:00:32 -0500
  ...If you > can't find 12 volts on one of these then you are doing something wrong > and not finding 12 volts on the...
• Re: 16 inch wheels & tires
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 27 Oct 2018 19:41:11 -0400
  ...I’m still leaning toward finding good 14 inch tires. Eric Caron 85 GL Auto On Oct 27, 2018, at 19:35, Dan N...
• Re: shipping large items greyhound BAD IDEA
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:42:24 -0800
  ...I have found really large items can take longer because the loading crews have more difficulty finding for them under the bus. To help...
• Re: [Bulk] Re: AAZ diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 08:29:11 -0700
  ...I think it's yahoo but >> haven't had any luck finding it. > > > Yup. Yahoo: > > http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Diesel-Vanagon/ > > Neil...
• Re: How to remove the inside middle rear view mirror?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:29:58 -0700
  ...Does anybody know how > it comes off? > > I scoured the bentley manual with no success finding anything about > removing that mirror. It feels like...
• RE: '85 engine trouble -- help!
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sun, 15 Oct 1995 19:17:49 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I haven't bothered finding out what is really wrong, but it's NOT the thermostat. It's the gauge or the wire. (I...
• Re: gasoline prices
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 10:45:00 -0400
  ...Except that we'll have gotten there, by sweating our brains >out in and R&D effort, not by accidently finding ourselves over dead...
• Re: clarification please
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Wed, 26 Feb 1997 20:50:08 -0600
  ...If your mechanic has trouble finding it in his cross-reference book, it's because it's listed funny. I can't remember where...
• quad grill bra!?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Clay
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 11:05:25 EST
  ...THe change seems only to be a bit a re wiring work, finding the older light buckets and a little bit of work. My...
• Re: T3 syncro production
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 22:42:02 -0700
  Simon Glen wrote: > > As for finding a wrecked T3 Syncro and removing its Syncro components and fitting > them to a two-wheel-drive T3...
• Re: Rear Window Washer
  Historical mailing list - Hans Lindemulder
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 12:52:53 -0400
  ...Rear Window Washer Hi All, I still haven't had any luck finding an operators manual for our 87gl... and I can't figure...
• K&N Cone filters Cold Air Intake for vanagon-eliminate factory airbox
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 11:59:55 EST
  ...from what someone told me, this adapter was also used on all '92-'96 Ford Escorts, so i bet finding one would be easy...
• vanagon shows and swapmeets....
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 23:34:38 -0800
  ...i owe him the favor of finding out..... thanks florian
• Re: New GRABBERS and question on installing shocks
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 12 Jan 2019 15:32:45 -0500
  > > They were rated load index 97, 1,580 pounds > > All the info I'm finding shows Load Index 97 > 1609 Lbs > ~ not much more...
• Power steering high pressure hose - pump to metal line
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Jan 2016 19:22:01 -0600
  ...Installed and removed four used hoses before finding a good one. It should be easy enough to make one of these hoses up, but...
• Re: Campground near Leavenworth
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 28 Jul 2015 10:39:35 -0700
  ...On 7/28/15, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > ​RE: Finding Campgrounds > The best source I have found, with 22,000+ public campgrounds...
• Re: A camping season with the Bus Depot Add-A-Room
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 7 Oct 2014 15:34:36 -0700
  Where you finding that fabled $69 rear hatch tent? No such thing listed at <http://www.busdepot.com/awnings-tents-and-add-a-rooms...
• Re: Under the rear folding seat
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:50:12 -0700
  ...Jul 11, 2012, at 8:34 PM, Loren Busch wrote: > RE: Finding Stuff Alongside The Rear Seat > My step son lost his wallet on...
• Re: FRIDAY OT - Headlight aimage
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:49:32 -0500
  ...You may be surprised what > you > hear. > > Anyone willing to post their findings, especially if you live in a > state > that does not require...
• RE: Cheap VW Dealer parts?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 08 Mar 1996 09:36:00 -0800 (PST)
  >Aside from my delight at finding one, I was surprised to find something >related to the Vanagon other than the list stickers that cost...
• Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jon Walton
  Thu, 02 May 1996 10:58:08 -0700
  ...Just replaced the original shocks with a Monroe product called the "Trailbuster Gas LT" I am finding them to be more of a "buttbuster...
• Fwd: Looking for mirror 85 vanagon-SOURCE
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 09:27:21 -0500
  ...bummer!!!! Having no luck in finding a replacement in the area..... Any idea where I could find one??? Thanks, Doc...... ------- FORWARD, End of original...
• Re: Pop top kits for Carats
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 17:18:42 -0700
  ...the hard part is actually finding one in good > condition at a reasonable price! > > KENWILFY@aol.com wrote: > > > Yeah VW did it for a...
• Coolant Hose Size for Heater?
  Historical mailing list - James Wagner
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 14:50:42 -0500
  Hello All, I am having a problem with finding the correct coolant hose for my 85 Vanangon. The hose connecting the right cylinder head...
• Re: mudflaps: advice pls
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 14:20:15 -0500
  ...BTW, I'm finding the heat >quite good in the vehicle so far. >-- >B Hydesmith/83 Westfalia/Winnipeg/MB/Canada/hsc@mac.com >Winnipeg...
• Oil Filter: Mahle OC 108 or 48?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 23:42:40 -0700
  ...the archives are unavailable and I've wasted tons of time finding that out. So can someone remind me which is the right filter...
• Oscilloscope Waveforms for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 13:18:39 -0700
  ...The DSO can be a very powerful tool for quickly finding drivability problems. Or it could be that I'm just trying to find...
• Re: Interpretting Compression Values- 88GL?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 11:20:23 -0700
  ...At 11:13 AM 06/04/2003, you wrote: >Hi Folks, > Did a compression check today, and need some help finding what these >numbers...
• Re: Adjusting Valves
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:37:16 -0400
  For my 1.9 L I had similar problems finding or understanding the process. One source of information I used was on a Porsche...
• Re: finding switch able power
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 02:59:24 -0700
  Oops, I should have pointed out that the power to G9 will switch on with the headlight switch while the power to G3, G2...
• Re: temp 2 sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 14 May 2005 10:19:59 -0400
  ...Perhaps this confusion is part of the reason you are having problems finding things? Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com No Name...
• Re: Too many vehicles?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:31:55 -0700
  ...Problem is I keep finding cars in barns in the process. I actually found an BMW (Isetta) 600 and an NSU Prinz in one...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 06:09:54 -0800
  I also lost my brake lights when I added a trailer light connection into the rear taillight circuit. The problem ended up being a...
• steering U-joint Re: Looking for part
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 14:26:28 -0500
  Please post your findings. I talked to my local drive shaft shop. He stated he can rebuild them, cheap, but he won't because...
• Re: shipping a bus- having trouble finding a shipper AZ to ID
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:49:43 -0500
  Come on drive it, it's an adventurewagen. JFF On Dec 18, 2007, at 1:46 AM, Matthew wrote: i am trying to ship...