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• Re: Syncro front sticker
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 09:12:37 -0600
  ...remover and you'll probably find both at the same place. IIRC I got mine at a auto body shop store that sells DIY...
• Re: Windshield washer blockage
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:44:36 -0800
  ...The 'orifice' is a small hole in a metal ball, which rotates within the plastic nozzle housing (IIRC). I was a happy camper when...
• Re: how to attach VDO water temp?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 23:57:30 -0400
  ...my oil pressure/temp and water temp gauges and senders there. > IIRC water temp parts/P/N's: > Temp gauge 250F #310-710 > Sender...
• Re: Refresh my memory about inner tie rods, someone!
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Sat, 31 Oct 2020 08:37:12 -0400
  ...I at first suspected that the rack threads weren't deep enough, but IIRC, in the end, the "positive" chamfer between the threaded part...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:40:09 -0700
  ...electric plug in engine block > IIRC it's a 23mm socket. > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > 73 Beetle > > > On Wed, Jul 29...
• Re: Living in a van
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 23 May 2002 16:36:19 -0700
  ...That was the extension cord in my F-15 > starter powered electric Juanagon. > > I believe Miller is mobile again thanks to Boston Bob IIRC...
• Re: should I buy it? (more information!)
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 19:42:39 -0500
  IIRC, it should have factory belts in back but I'd have to ask myself what happened to them. In an accident? Kids get...
• Re: Further advice on AC repair needed
  Historical mailing list - Keith A. Hughes
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 16:04:58 -0700
  ...On mine, I have an SD-710 (IIRC)compressor, and no one could locate aftermarket fittings to mate with the compressor. Result? 2 hoses...
• Re: correct tire pressure for 195 14 8ply
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 19:05:14 -0500
  ...recommendations being different front vs. rear would be the Chevy Corvair. IIRC it was 16 PSI front and 30 PSI rear... or something like...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:02:19 -0700
  ...CircClipPliers need to be the Type that > > > > Expand as you Squeeze, IIRC ~ I've done several of these but not on a > regular basis...
• Re: Wheel Alignments
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:29:14 -0700
  ...Buese Thomas <tombuese@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > I have had it done, & IIRC, they align the tracking of the rear wheels > w/ the properly aligned...
• Projektzwo driving light compatibility
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 18:47:02 -0800
  ...lights made by Hella are specific to the lower grill extension. IIRC, someone even said Hella will not make them for anyone beside PZ...
• Re: VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:48:54 -0500
  ...German Vehicle Quality A couple of years ago someone on this list posted a link to, IIRC, the J.D. Powers survey of customer...
• Re: 88 GL Newbie Needs Direction
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 19:33:36 -0800
  ...Use either VW or Mahle filters. (Available from The Bus Depot for $6 ea IIRC.) Do NOT use Fram filters. Purolator also makes an...
• Re: Brake question
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 23:03:06 -0700
  ...and pour a little liquid wrench in. It seemed to help. IIRC I also put some LW on spindle and also scraped rust off...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - Clutch throw-out level moverment ?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 18:48:30 -0800
  ...But of course there was a 10mm nut (IIRC) that threaded onto the end of the clutch cable. Obviously a totally different setup. But...
• Re: Fuel sending unit question.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:12:49 -0400
  ...I have new a fuel tank (JP Group from GoWesty, IIRC) waiting > to go in in the next month or three when I do...
• Re: 27 in tires in clamshell
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:07:22 -0700
  ...That tire diameter was 28" IIRC. This was on a '91 2WD Westy. Bob
• Re: And Now The Rest of The Story
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 11:58:01 -0700
  ...lot in > Mt. > Vernon where it had been taken in trade. IIRC his father had spotted it > and > the RV lot "just wanted to...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 11:18:50 -0700
  ...This topic came up a few months ago, IIRC, and one explanation was insufficent grounding due to engineers not understanding the demands of FI...
• Re: How long on the list?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 11:40:39 -0800
  ...official > type2/vintagebus fork, not sure when Thom dates "official inception". IIRC, I joined the list in Jan. '96 and looking at the archives...
• Re: Westy Floor
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 10 Apr 2014 09:16:29 -0700
  Finn, IIRC, the wood goes all the way to the wall. I suggest you remove the galley and seats to be able to lift...
• Re: SA rear shocks from '01 group purchase
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 15 May 2013 09:49:55 -0700
  ...these on a lightweight 16" Doka. Stiffness might be an issue. IIRC, Derek's campers weigh about 2500+ heavier than my unladen Doka. That...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Feb 2013 to 7 Feb 2013 - Special issue (#2013-71)
  Historical mailing list - Lisa Bloch
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 16:05:14 -0800
  ...If not.... > > David's post should make things clear. > > Did your Westy c/w an owners manual? If not, IIRC, I have an owners...
• Re: Propane Requalification
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 13:16:05 -0400
  ...AAA has copies of them IIRC. d David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" '85 GL "Poor...
• Re: Muirs Idiot Guide Equivalent??
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 09:14:36 -0500
  ...stores has it as well as BD etc. $25 or so IIRC? Mark Ingalls 85 GL 75 Beetle >From: John Baker <abusguy2@SPRINGMAIL.COM...
• Re: nvc: anyone had/have a Porsche 944?
  Historical mailing list - ian Butler
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 10:56:42 -0400
  ...I'm paraphrasing here but it's something like that. > iirc even the a2 golf 16v is faster than the scirocco. maybe we should...
• Re: cool panelvan on ebay.de
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 1 Dec 2002 17:41:22 EST
  ...What part do you need to see? IIRC there is a character line up near the top just like the door has. BenT <A...
• Re: Standard Vanagon Jack Base?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 20 May 2012 08:05:53 -0700
  Phil, IIRC, the jack base is designed so that it can 'rock' to the optimum position as you lift the van. When you insert...
• Re: middle seats as living room furniture
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 14:25:36 EST
  ...do you know how much early splitty middle seats sell for nowadays? IIRC the 59-62 style has the aluminum bar on the back...
• Re: Gas tank filler seal numbers
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 10:46:48 -0700
  ...com ********************************** On 10/9/06, Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > > IIRC, the first 2 versions were actually used in vehicles for different > years...
• Iron-y And, Thanks Frank Condelli ! (Radius Rod Space Sleeves)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 16:43:00 -0700
  ...The used parts I have, and (IIRC) the new OEM parts installed in my '81 likely aren't plated. Obviously it's better to...
• Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 14:17:29 -0800
  ...AC system. >> >> Am I hallucinating? Does anyone remember anything about this? >> >> IIRC, the thread also included a reference to how there was some >> attachment...
• Re: Ball joint observation 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Fri, 3 Sep 2021 22:58:19 -0700
  ...Wow. That's like some crazy cock-eyed Frankenstein neck bolts. IIRC, I'd seen the same or similar issue in a thread on...
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:54:29 -0800
  ...And IIRC, the Girling caliper has a "G" on one face. Hope that helps! Neil. On 11/21/16, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com...
• Re: Home safe but still a question about that FI plug... Now FI Source
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 11:58:48 -0700
  ...know for sure if the above FI is new or rebuilt. IIRC, vendor said it was new. Neil. On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at...
• Re: clock in diesel dash
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:04:08 -0400
  ...and one that defaults to 24 without needing any jumper cuts). IIRC the indications are almost invisibly tiny. Look for two pairs of tiny...
• Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:14:58 -0800
  ...about 17 years ago for my old (even then) Audi 5000. IIRC the cup holder lasted a year or so before it started losing...
• Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Options
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Tue, 3 Apr 2012 20:43:32 -0700
  ...pat <psdooley@verizon.net> IIRC, all i needed was a brass drift, a mallet, and some amount of patience to avoid damage to the...
• Re: Door window scrapers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 05:39:33 -0500
  ...com On 6/25/2010 11:24 PM, BenT Syncro wrote: > IIRC GoWesty sells them. Not sure who else has them. Your van may...
• Re: Tire Pressure - what's on the sidewall or what's on the van?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:03:49 -0500
  ...I inflated the tires to > what's on the sidewalls of the tires (60psi IIRC). The Vanagon says > 30/40. I think inflating less...
• Re: Need Read Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 01:11:12 EDT
  ...not recall writing that my neighbor was bashing my rear bumper. IIRC, I said something like "... YOU subject YOUR Vanagon and/or Westy to...
• Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lug bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Jouko Haapanen
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 09:20:39 -0500
  ...Part number 701 601 139 B iirc. This will give you 4-5 more revolutions for fastening. >> Jouko, The problem is not usually availability...
• 85 1.9L timing mark - once and for all
  Historical mailing list - Rio D. Rafael
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 20:17:15 -0800
  ...Problem is, under the 86, the timing is 5 BTDC (IIRC). So, I would have to assume that the v-notch in the visually...
• Re: Degrading Comments
  Historical mailing list - Douglas L. Urner
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 09:35:10 -0700
  ...question! :-) I have vague memories of how they work in aircraft . . . IIRC, turbocharged aircraft engines maintain sea level power output until you reach the...
• Re: Weird Tiico starting problem -- please Help!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 13:04:33 -0700
  On 11/13/04 12:05 PM, "Jeff at Vanagonparts" <jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM> wrote: > IIRC, 12.3V for a battery "at rest" (i.e...
• Bad New Battery?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:39:15 -0500
  ...Still, no matter how much I charge it, the fridge LED is always on yellow (below 12.5 volts IIRC) within an hour of...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 21:51:42 -0800
  ...the powder type units is that they pack down over time. IIRC, where such extinguishers are used in commercial buildings or shops there is...
• Re: loose cigarette lighter
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:53:57 -0700
  IIRC, two plastic tabs that are part of the lighter housing, hold it in place behind the dash. FWIW, when I had my dash...
• Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 1 Jun 2021 10:37:55 -0600
  ...Everything he is building is top-shelf, tested, and > worthwhile IMO. IIRC, he is/was a master tech with a Porsche racing team. > Have...
• Re: 1990 Hightop "Atlantic"
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 1 Dec 2016 17:36:13 -0400
  ...wrote: > > It's what they call the Westy hightop in Europe. IIRC the poptop is called a California. > > > BenT > sent from my electronic leash...
• Re: Tranny rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 10 Mar 2016 01:46:17 +0000
  ...I had mine built with a taller 4th gear, and the oiling plate mods for a great price (around $1900 IIRC - the oil plates...
• Re: Heater Box
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 13 Jan 2016 17:46:00 -0800
  ...This may be what Jim refers to, but IIRC, there's small (Phillips head?) screws somewhere in the middle possibly hidden under a foam...
• Re: Fiberglass Paint
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 20:58:51 -0800
  ...stops looking great, another $30 and it'll look great again. IIRC I added a little Penetrol to retard it a bit. Interlux just...
• Re: SoCal beach camping?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:39:54 -0700
  ...Santa Cruz county, that was okay, but just to the north, IIRC San Mateo county, it was Big No No. I think this info...
• Dometic Exhaust & Intake O Ring Positioning?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:25:30 -0700
  ...shows how I determined which groove O ring should seat in. IIRC, installing O ring one groove further away from manifold made it seal...
• Re: Info on Weekender FS in Boulder?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:49:24 -0600
  ...And that is the general geographic area where there was an > engine re-builder, Ken Morgan IIRC, that created real problems for a lot...
• Re: Which lock cylinder is for what & pics of power vs. non-power hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:33:23 -0800
  ...Both power & non-power lock doors used the same lock cylinder which IIRC is the one with the square end. That square peg is...
• Re: Broken Gas Tank Fitting...DOH!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:12:49 -0700
  ...down the road) I'll bet the brass is just fine. IIRC, brass is/was used in carbs. And, since these tanks come out...
• Re: Water tank questions
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 14:03:32 -0500
  ...The cap on the water tank drain is larger, IIRC. Live and learn. Jay