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  • Re: Engine Coolant Corrosion Inhibitor?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
    Mon, 14 Apr 1997 20:22:15 -0500
    ...A bit technical but useful in understanding complex chemistry. http://triumph.cs.utah.edu/sol/tech/coolant.html Larry
  • Re: Vanagon engine swaps(long)
    Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
    Sun, 4 Aug 1996 13:05:53 -0400 (EDT)
    Hello John, You are powerhouse loaded with all these technical goodies( I mean knowledge) If we all banded together and inputted all these consumer...
  • Re: VR6 in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 09 Jun 1997 09:01:15 +0200
    ...Not very technical, but there is a picture showing the engine inside the engine compartment. It extends about 20 cm above the bay lid...
  • Re: Rear Drum - KILL IT?
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Tue, 9 Jun 1998 07:57:55 -0700
    I vote we kill this thread! All bases have now been covered, cept for the remaining technical issues. Kim Brennan wrote: > In a message...
  • Re: Squeaking Bushings
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Thu, 24 Sep 1998 14:45:15 -0400
    ...ain't room enough on this here list for both opinions. Technically, I think Gajewski is probably right. There will be some action on...
  • Painting
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 5 Apr 2000 07:51:50 EDT
    ...Fkc43/busindex.html">Frank Condelli & Associates< /A>, under VW Vanagon/Westfalia Technical Articles on my Mechanics page. Cheers Frank Condelli '87 Westy & Lionel Trains...
  • Re: Recent Touring Fuel Consumption
    Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
    Mon, 29 Jan 2001 20:22:22 EST
    ...FR 49 part 25 and all the DIN, SO (which is Technical Standard Order) and FAA, BS (which stands for solid nitrogenous bovine excrement...
  • Re: recycled german parts / eBay
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Thu, 25 Mar 2004 10:23:35 EST
    ...way of fair trading or resolving user problems either ethical or technical. Like I said before, just try to contact Mr. Ebay regarding something...
  • Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 8 May 2016 15:53:23 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • More questions on lifters etc
    Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
    Sat, 5 Feb 2011 12:29:30 -0500
    ...TIA Joe Technical Manager Alfons Haar Inc. 150 Advanced Dr. Springboro, Ohio 45066 937.560.2031 main 937.560.2032 fax 937.560.2037...
  • Re: Radio Problem
    Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
    Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:26:22 -0500
    ...PLAYER for sale, new - is it hard for a somewhat non-technical person to install? Thanks! Andree PS It's time to start figuring...
  • Re: Must be the weather... the list is back
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 24 Nov 2007 20:53:50 -0800
    ...No long technical stuff, no tire threads, few > out-of-control fridays. Just the fact, ma'am. Now that there's a > little snap...
  • Re: Brake Pads Worn At An Angle?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 24 May 2015 19:39:21 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:36:10 -0700
    ...The collector > > itself (Jetta) has 1 5/8" pipes. > > > > The only real technical stumbling block right now, is that the > > collector will be shorter...
  • Re: John Wessels Glori's Import offering Zetec & Subie engine conversions
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Wed, 3 Sep 2008 23:29:14 -0700
    ...Many BAR refs appear to overlook this technicality if everything is done right, and this is why so many technically impossible stickers have be...
  • Re: " Fail Safe " Type Coolant Thermostat
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 23 Dec 2017 13:46:22 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Radiator Fan B+ Wire Routing
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 14 Aug 2017 15:32:26 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Hightop in Croatian wreckers yard
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 28 Jul 2017 22:58:08 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 7 Jun 2015 17:40:14 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Looking for Power Window Motors and Oil Pressure Board
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:01:41 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Spare won't fit
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 2 Nov 2014 11:46:21 -0800
    ...looks like the rods that hold the spare are too low. technically speaking the carats and other vans with alloys came with a slightly...
  • Success! (Getting a broken ez-out out of my crankshaft)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
    Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:41:17 -0800
    ...ez-out out of my crankshaft center bolt. (2.0L engine). Technically, only part of it is "out" (in the form of fillings). I...
  • Re: rear stablizer bar
    Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
    Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:47:26 -0300
    ...http://www.ratwell.com/technical/SwayBars.html * Addco Sway Bar Rear 7/8" K1-354-OU Rear 1" K1-719-OU Available at Jegs...
  • Re: Speedo error
    Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
    Thu, 1 Jun 95 13:27:18 CDT
    ...fixed that and put the whole shebang (now there's a technical word!) back together, my grubby little fingers must have accidentally bent that...
  • Well... It is finally here.
    Historical mailing list - Tony Schiebel
    Tue, 29 Oct 1996 10:23:28 -0700 (MST)
    ...Cheers Tony Tony Schiebel - Technical Specialist: Implementation Team >>>>> Tony.Schiebel@simeon.com <<<<< The ESYS Corporation Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Voice (403) 424-4922 Fax (403...
  • Re: Exhaust manifold material?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Wed, 12 Aug 1998 22:28:54 -0700
    ...While technically they are manifolds because they combine two exhaust ports into a single pipe, they aren't like the old Detroit-made manifolds...
  • Re: Please Read, then I will shut up.
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Sun, 21 Nov 1999 12:54:20 -0500
    ...That was a snipped copy with the point of the idea that we don't have to be 100% technical, all the time. TomC...
  • Re: Cheap H4's
    Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
    Mon, 29 Jan 2001 15:27:56 EST
    ...This technicality must be identified in the state annual check. >> In some states the lights must be checked for alignment via mechanical aiming equipment...
  • Re: Gas Tank Leak
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 17:33:37 -0500
    ...There is also a How-to on the vanagon.com ftp site (go to message lists/vanagon file archives/technical/how-to) that explains...
  • Another nice russion VW site...
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Mon, 10 Dec 2001 06:53:32 -0800
    ...russian site, but it sure has quite a bit of .pdf technical documents relating to Vanagon (content tax paid here...) as well as other...
  • Re: Boston Engine
    Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
    Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:50:25 -0400
    ...he was a great technical help with my engine swap last summer tom ---------- From: Duane Fahey Reply To: Duane Fahey Sent: Wednesday, July 30...
  • Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 2 Jun 2004 12:17:35 -0400
    ...Oil Analyzers is one and > Cleveland Technical Center another. Check the web to see if there are > others who do this. Thanks for the...
  • Re: This GoWesty is really starting to annoy me....
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Wed, 2 Apr 2008 14:20:42 +0000
    ...well, there is none! >So there is NO �quivalent that mean you can't compare prices!!!!!!!!!! Well, technically not true. Check out http://autoramblings...
  • NVC; Why do I have to keep reading These technical manuals?
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Mon, 24 Oct 2005 08:15:08 EDT
    ...s a fool Why do I have to keep reading These technical manuals? And the joint chiefs of staff And the Bankers on wall...
  • Re: New Vanagon: No Radio = No Antenna?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 30 Jun 2015 17:45:37 -0500
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> >> >> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> >> >> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Snarky and in-groupish
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 7 Nov 2010 10:41:44 -0800
    ...technical than this list - and it was much > more rigid (at least at the time I was on it) about any non-technical > aspects...
  • Re: Jim Thompson
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 3 Feb 2018 13:51:04 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 1 Aug 2017 13:30:46 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: anti squeel shims install questions
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 25 Jul 2015 09:31:47 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Vehicle does not start, ignition miss
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Vehicle does not start, ignition miss
    March 31, 1990
    ...reference only. Always check with your * * Parts Department for latest information. * **************************************************************** ========================================================================... from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 .......................................................................... Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-01
  • RE: Midas or not
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Thu, 02 Nov 1995 13:08:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...People were always smiling, nice, courteous; and the resulting work was technically sloppy, in every Midas I went to. >while the mufflers stay the...
  • Re: T2/T1/0.5?
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Tue, 3 Apr 2001 06:32:51 EDT
    ...That meant they were technically building some of them in 1967. They did continue to have the larger 5x205mm wheel bolt pattern until 1971...
  • Re: Lost archives?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 1 May 2015 11:52:52 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: valve lash adjustment question
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:40:00 -0700
    ...valve lash adjustment question > Here is some information that will be of much use in your adjustments. > > http://www.ratwell.com/technical/HydraulicLifters.html...
  • Re: New electric power option?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 5 Jan 2008 10:44:09 -0800
    ...I am curious what sort of reaction they use, but their literature is very light on technical detail. I wonder how much heat these...
  • Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 7 May 2016 17:53:05 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:43:01 -0700
    ...So > technically there should be only 1 email from myself to the list posted. > > It is clearly a post master issue with the list...
  • Bosch Service Media
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Fri, 4 Feb 2000 07:42:45 -0800
    ...Price ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Automotive Handbook $27.95 Technical Terms $48.95 Automotive Electric/Electronic Systems $29.95 Diesel Fuel Injection $27.95 Automotive Brake Systems $21...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Arnold Schultz
    Sat, 22 Mar 1997 02:10:43 -0800 (PST)
    ...Just look at these examples of sexually irresistible men in technical professions: * Bill Gates * Larry Wall * Linus Torvalds * MacGyver * Larry Ellison * Marc Andreasson * Steve...
  • Re: Diesel Instrument Cluster Blue Ribbon: Glow Plug Light Wiring Confirm Please?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 21 Aug 2017 16:51:52 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> >> >> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> >> >> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical >> <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • (Bob Donalds)
    Historical mailing list - Samuel Chimento
    Tue, 14 Dec 1999 14:47:57 EST
    ...Also if I do rebuild the engine my self, would you be available for technical questions as I proceed with the job.{ I am...
  • Re: screens for sliding windows
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:20:56 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: 1993 Eurovan 2.5 Ground Strap At Hood
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 4 Nov 2015 14:56:31 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Solar Panel Controller Failure Cause? PICS (was: 'solar controller warning')
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:35:21 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Brake Caliper: Rebuildable? PIC
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 20 May 2015 11:52:31 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 15 Oct 2014 22:12:34 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Vanagon/Eurovan rentals in Colorado?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 May 1996 21:57:48 -0500
    ...Randy Farchmin ---> farchmir@milwaukee.tec.wi.us Dept of Natural(?) Sciences Milwaukee Area Technical College
  • Re: Screwed cap at base of fridge
    Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
    Tue, 6 Oct 1998 11:08:01 EDT
    ...ftp://gerry.vanagon.com/pub/technical/Refrigerator-Manual.txt/ It says the tube is for condensation. I had my fridge out Sun and can...
  • Re: Powder Coat ?????
    Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
    Tue, 29 Jun 1999 02:33:54 EDT
    ...Not the most current and technically advanced method as I believe that its been around since the '40's, but was cheap and effective...
  • Re: FUEL hose clamp
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:01:34 -0800
    ...60 or 10/$14 + shipping but they will be last clamps you ever need vanagon wise :) background http://www.ratwell.com/technical/FuelHoses.html