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• Re: Carat dash clock source?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 May 1997 16:43:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Most clocks "start" at 12:00 when power is applied so now your time should be correct 8-) BTW, this works on some VCR...
• Re: Major Bud Vase Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Captain Ray
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 19:02:36 -0800
  To keep up with the Synchronauts and Westineers just occasionally send posts that your VC needs rebuilt or that *#@$%@ refrigerator won't start. --- jim...
• Re: OT: Camping In Yellowstone
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 13:51:32 -0600
  http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/yvo/ Here's a link with some specific info so you can plan on just how high your Westy (VC...
• Which Mystic JT-?? in front Differential?
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 22:00:14 -0500
  ...So I was going to put in the New VC that Derek Drew got for me, but I realized before I started that: 1...
• Re: Van Cafe merges with RMW
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 7 Jan 2018 15:56:30 -0800
  ...I was shocked the first time I ordered a part from VC and it was a GW part. It was then I realized that...
• Re: Westy Fire Extinguisher: Size? Type?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 19:04:59 -0700
  ...http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc28060.htm On 12/14/04 5:36 PM, "Chris Paquette" <cxp360@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Went...
• Re: "Pickup" on eBay
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 11:27:46 -0800
  ...He said he opened the front diff and just TIG-welded the VC. Says he does not mind all scrubbing created by a permanently...
• Syncro VC failed the test
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 23 May 1999 17:15:48 -0300
  I was down at my PO mechanic getting some springtime work done on my 91 syncro westy and 'for fun' I asked him to...
• Syncro Market Place
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sun, 21 May 2000 12:57:13 -0700
  ...Hey Derek, be the first and list your VCs! steve
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 19:41:42 -0400
  On Saturday 18 October 2003 06:05 am, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > Nissan made a Pulsar with a VC too, though > it was FWD not...
• MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 18:05:34 -0700
  ...hand at welding up some parts for my Vanagon engine conversion ( - VC - ) here at home. FWIW, from what I've read, MIG welding seems...
• Re: Fuel Price Gouging - Again - It jumped nearly $1 locally
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:12:11 -0500
  ...the 70's are baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack. :) VC - even if any of my vanagons were running, i couldn't afford to fill them up! ;) unca joel
• Re: Genuine VW part
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:16:55 -0400
  ...Unless VC has a different metal one now. I believe mine was from VC about 10 years ago. I installed and it lasted this...
• VC Carrot wheels + tire size question
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Sun, 11 May 2014 21:13:11 -0700
  Howdy, I have a set of these: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1572_341/carrot-alloy.html running 225/75-15...
• Re: Brand new to me 1984 Westy /AZ to OH Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 09:21:53 +0200
  ...sc;Market Infrastructures Team adr:;;;;;; version:2.1 email;internet:robin.oomkes@swift.com title:Senior Analyst fn:Robin Oomkes end:vcard
• Re: Off-road style jack recommendation
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 11:44:44 -0700
  ...the vanagon vendors sell. (Although, I just bought the one from VC and it doesn't fit my Hi-Lift!... investigating...) James V 86...
• Re: Viscous Coupler
  Historical mailing list - paul guard
  Sat, 7 May 2016 20:24:32 +0000
  If your VC has gotten "stiffer" (and now fails the 2x4 @ idle test), then yes .. you could most definitely be causing damage to your...
• Re: Hell I can ask...
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 16:52:21 -0800
  ...MY VC will thank you too... >Rob >87SyncroGL three legged.... Worst case, you can have a new one shaved to match. We used to...
• Re: [Syncro] Another 6 million dollar question
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 20:03:34 +0200
  ...At the cost of VCs to > safest solution is to start walking. ;o) Heck, even VW acknowledges > that if one is to venture from...
• Re: aftermarket cruise control?? '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 08:39:31 -0500
  ...Any advice on which brand/model to purchase, install > gotcha's, etc, would be very appreciated. > > Please respond to djohnson@vcd.hp.com > > Thanks...
• Re: NVC (well, slightly VC): Questions about buying used generator/invertor
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 3 Nov 2013 20:50:17 -0600
  I've wondered that too. The heat in the Deep South with the high humidity makes summer camping pretty miserable during the peak of...
• Re: Van-Cafe Brake Kits
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 20:51:54 -0600
  ...and see if you think the VC Kit looks exactly like this Overland, Audi-based kit on my van. Got these from BenT, and...
• Re: Syncro question
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 21:48:15 -0700
  ...Test the VC to make sure it is not binding too much (I could write a novel on the meaning of that phrase). Steve...
• ZOLTAN, t.v hookup for van
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 09:02:36 -0700
  ...Purchased a 13" > TV/VCR combo from wal-mart. It sits nicely in the top of the cabinet (over > the sink) and is secured...
• Bad Trans axel. Thank you!!
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 21:40:15 -0400
  ...to reinspect for further diagnosis. That leads to the next question. VC(probably) or front axel (pinoin etc.). How will he be able to...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:27:45 -0700
  ...bob (can hardly wait to see what this inspires............)OH, I havva vanagon (VC)
• 89 syncro 7 passenger for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 16:13:21 -0800
  ...Cruz), OME shocks on all 4 corners, new 27x8.5x14 Bridgestone Dueller A/Ts (including the spare), new driveshaft, new VC. Upholstery and interior...
• F.S. 86 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 11:48:47 EST
  ...lock works VC functions heads don't leak no exhaust leaks transmission is good The bad: engine bad, might need rebuild (knocking sound) no...
• Re: Trip Odometer Myth(?)
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 08:20:28 +0000
  ...junk it has to be the >speedometer. > > > > Engine? Trans? Switchgear? Locks? VC? > > _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 12:03:13 -0400
  ...TEMiller ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Brodbeck" <gull@gull.us> To: "tmiller" <tmiller@VCMAILS.COM> Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004...
• Re: SA grills available again
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:17:39 -0500
  ...way it currently appears, it's a few bucks more than VC. The list discount does not apply to these, so Volkscafe is indeed...
• Fw: re:Temperature Sensor Light/Difficulty Starting
  Historical mailing list - Alexander Dallas
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 20:39:32 -0500
  ...I had looked for years for. > >Harold Jaynes > [text/x-vcard] BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:2.1 N:Dallas;Alexander FN:Alexander Dallas ORG:US...
• Re: What is your dream van? Friday Topic
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 05:46:17 -0700
  ...turbo diesel Syncro with 3 lockers (front, > middle and rear, no VC), > 16' wheels, rubber tray-like matting throughout, > safari hatches over the > front...
• Re: AFM symptom? Won't Start After Being Off for +1 min.
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 20:07:01 -0500
  ...I drove about 70 miles once on the highway with it unplugged, runs awful though. -Hans ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Miller" <tmiller@VCMAILS.COM...
• Good Used Syncro front diff FS
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 17:19:56 -0500
  ...I have removed the VC from it but otherwise it is in good shape. The tranny fluid that came out of it looked relatively...
• Re: Must be the weather... the list is back
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:45:09 -0800
  ...Even with a Westy. (VC) I'm so sorry. Gotta go. Spagetti is burning. ;^) Neil. -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" (Bustorius) http...
• Re: bad fit brake switches
  Historical mailing list - sailingfc dslextreme.com
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 18:17:14 -0400
  ...When I ask VC about this, the 2 terminal is NLA and the 3 terminal is the replacement. The spacing is also wider than...
• Re: Syncro tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 15 Jun 2020 19:11:24 -0700
  ...The VC should take care of difference > anyway. > > Cheers > > > Bob > > http://idiopath2017.wordpress.com > http://idiopath2018.wordpress.com > https:/idiopath2019.home.blog > https:/idiopath2020...
• Re: Another bumper built update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Apr 2014 09:57:59 -0700
  ...the beefing up process of my tubular bumper I got from VC. Thanks for the ideas. I haven't tried to fit my 215...
• Vancouver BC VW meet Sunday May 19
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Thu, 16 May 1996 13:26:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Copley VW Busses to Inuvik! ============= (604) 689-2660 www.chaco.com/~coyote/trek /_| |__||__| :| putta tobin@vcn.bc.ca July 22-Aug 14 96 O...
• FS: 86 syncro GL Weekender aft-market pop top
  Historical mailing list - Derrek Wittmann
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 15:01:23 -0700
  ...The tranny, difflock and VC are in good shape. The brakes are good. It does not leak fluids E.I. coolant, oil, power steering...
• 1988 Vanagon GL weekender for sale in NJ!
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Romero
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 10:16:51 -0400
  ...working Air conditioning, Rear folding bed, Rear wiper, Power mirrors, newer center console with 4 cupholders AND TV/VCR w/ remote control (fits beautifully...
• Re: No real VC, water tank question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 17:09:45 -0300
  I drink my tank water all the time. I also drain my tank after each camping trip and once a year I clean it...
• Re: new driveshafts for raised vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 12:51:17 -0400
  ...Various VC joins and axles have been suggested. I've found a better solution, this German made driveshaft set up.It allows extreme axle...
• Re: WTB: Syncro Speedo
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:04:10 -0500
  So when a Syncro owner wants to remove the driveshaft/ VC for 2wd only use, they lose their speedo, too? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark...
• Re: Are synchros more trouble than they are worth???
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 01:20:52 -1000
  ...Most syncros with a good deal of miles on them need new VC's. Ask Derek about that. Also look on the syncro list...
• Re: Are synchros more trouble than they are worth???
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 01:20:52 -1000
  ...Most syncros with a good deal of miles on them need new VC's. Ask Derek about that. Also look on the syncro list...
• Re: New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:44:44 -0800
  ...New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs. > > The propshaft which joins your transaxle to the front diff/VC can be > removed. Four bolts/nuts at...
• Re: cost of a westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 08:11:09 -0700
  ...and VC. Everything else is essentially the same as 2wd. As for insurance, the typical policy provides coverage for market value of the vehicle...
• Re: replacing Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 23 Jan 2017 09:16:31 -0800
  ...on VC site they suggest to > get the heater box clips. I didn't get to there yet.. so my question... > > are those clips...
• FS: 90 Syncro Westie
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  17 Oct 1995 13:05:13 EST
  ...have both?), 70K-80K miles, roll out awning, portapottie (?),TV and VCR, white color, grey interior, "very clean for a vehicle of this age...
• Silicone, silcone/latex caulking question (Has VC. Honest!)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:53:48 -0800
  Hi all. In working on fresh air/heater box, I have used "Mono Ultra Bath& Kitchen" caulking to seal parts I made. One ex...
• Re: Maybe some VC
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:54:39 -0500
  ...Maybe some VC I hope everyone had or is having a Merry Christmas. I am playing a Xmas mechanic with a difficult problem to...
• Re: broken speedometer needle
  Historical mailing list - James Vogl
  Thu, 20 Apr 2017 11:39:03 -0700
  ...in the process of taking out the speedometer to send to VC for > repair, I broke the needle (clumsy me ! !) I put it aside...
• Re: 91 Carat: 15 inch rims vs 16 inch rims
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 08:33:26 -0700
  ...Thinking of going VC Euro-look Alloys in 15 x 7 ET 23 or 16x7 ET23. 15 inch - 205/65/15 and 205/70...
• FS in VA: '69 Single Cab truck
  Historical mailing list - Dan Resler
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 19:41:05 -0400 (EDT)
  ...resler@liberty.mas.vcu.edu
• Re: Gauges /f
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 17:32:02 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Copley VW Busses to Inuvik! ============= (604) 689-2660 www.chaco.com/~coyote/trek /_| |__||__| :| putta tobin@vcn.bc.ca July 22-Aug 14 96 O...
• For Sale 86 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 16:34:49 EDT
  ...lock works VC functions heads don't leak no exhaust leaks transmission is good The bad: engine or top end might need work (tapping...
• Syncro working fine again
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:12:39 -0800
  ...Thanx to both Daryl and Derek! Now to find out why the VC is not working... Z __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS...
• Re: Inappropriate posting coming (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 8 Nov 2008 14:58:42 -0800
  ...read. Rather bleak in some ways, but food for thought IMO. VC: if things get really bad, I'll pack er up and live...