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• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:26:49 -0400
  ...That's when the most wear happens to the engine. > But the number of 50 in 20w-50 is good for the rising coolant...
• 30-50 challenge UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:44:29 -0400
  Folks, Vanagonauts.com has been very gracious and provided a hosting place to the 30-50 challenge. I thank John very much for the...
• Engine codes?
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 00:14:05 -0500
  ...1 degree BTDC at 850 +/- 50 rpm vacuum disconnected Code DF 5 degrees +/- 1 degree ATDC at 750 +/- 50 rpm vacuum connected Code DG...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 21:55:48 PDT
  ...50/50 water/coolant ratio > > > > Somewhere on a web site I once read that a 50/50 mix of coolant works >better > > at removing...
• Tail light lense temps with brighter bulbs
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 19:37:03 -0700
  Today I bought a couple 50 watt bulbs from Napa just to try them out in my 87 Syncro. I had already upgraded the...
• Re: SUBIE VAN ENGINE FIRE...LISTER NEEDS HELP in PA
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:41:37 -0700
  ...VW - 2670 hits http://www.google.ca/search?num=50&hl=en&safe=off&q=vw+%22threw+a+rod%22&btnG=Search&meta= Ford...
• Re: Tail Lights
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 23:52:16 EDT
  In a message dated 4/11/01 3:58:16 PM, planetp@EARTHLING.NET writes: << >Are you sure it's 50 watt? < YES, a...
• Re: Recommendation on Slick 50
  Historical mailing list - Erik W. Burtis
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 20:42:12 -0400 (EDT)
  > > I was at the Sydney Motor Show on Wednesday and a man on the Slick 50 stand > impressed me with his display of engines...
• Re: ~Flaming DIEsels~ Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl ...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 18:58:22 EST
  In a message dated 99-01-13 14:22:54 EST, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << locate a '81-'83 5000 turbo diesel. good luck...
• FS: Vanagon Syncro parts, engine, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 09:01:28 -0500
  ...Engine, ran great when pulled, new heads at 80K, now 156K, $500 Grille, $50 (2) Left side headlight assemblies, $75 radiator and fan, $50...
• which route to CA?(long)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 22:52:37 -0500
  ...Louis, MO 50 west 282 miles -- Kansas -- 50/35 west 537 miles Emporia, KA 50 west -- Colorado -- 50 west 1013 miles Grand Jnctn, CO...
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 21:39:40 -0700
  ...That's when the most wear happens to the engine. > > But the number of 50 in 20w-50 is good for the rising coolant...
• Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 14 Jan 2016 23:02:01 -0500
  Denis and others, Did I read earlier that there is a Mobil 1 0W 50? I’m using the 15W 50. I’m hoping...
• A/C compressors Sanden 508 vs 510
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Aug 1997 02:58:46 -0400 (EDT)
  Hey, all...Today I got a a/c compressor (Sanden 508) off a '86 Golf, for 20 bucks at a local junkyard...spun it...
• Re: Poptop.com
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 13:01:19 -0700
  ...Hollingsworth, George B GBH5 gholling@CSWNET.COM (501) 756-2195 (FAX) (501) 756-9347 Technical Contact, Zone Contact: Sisson, Mark W MWS12 mws3@ENGR...
• FS: Lotsa parts from '87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 20:02:50 -0500
  2.1 litre engine, ran great, 156K miles, new heads @ 80K, $500 ECU, $100; AFM, $50; instrument panel, $75, (2) driver's side headlamp...
• Re: Royal Purple Motor Oil..
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 11 May 2014 23:45:59 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > .....At high temps an Xw-50 protects like a straight 50w because of > additives and composition, but is physically much...
• Re: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:31:07 -0500
  The NAPA I deal with has had the 5w-50. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Fw: fs boston call him @ 508 877 5193 crewcab
  Historical mailing list - Gaelen
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 11:38:20 -0300
  ...fs boston call him @ 508 877 5193 crewcab poeple interested in the crewcab forsale can call scott @ 508 877 5193 gaelen [text/html]
• 4 Westfalias for sale
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 21:25:55 EDT
  ...2 Westfalias are at Appleway VW 509-892-2240 85 Westy 509-325-4021 88 Westy 86K miles $10,900 obo 509-487-2863...
• Re: which route to CA?(long)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 18:09:07 -0800
  Personally, I'd go US 50, or hook up and travel via old route 66. Check out the following book, it has a great...
• Re: Back from Vacation! - Correction!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 11:03:28 -0700
  ...0.559 $/l = $27.95 per 50 litre gerry cans >Alberta gas: 0.529 $/l = $26.45 per 50 litre gerry cans >Sask gas...
• Re: Slick 50
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 21:35:33 PDT
  Slick 50 was a slick con >There was brief discussion about Slick 50 while answering my whining >problem. > >It seems that for the engine...
• Re: 50 50 slider in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 13:47:36 -0700
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, albell@SHAW.CA writes: > You can use the stock screen, I do with my 50/50 windows. You just can't...
• Re: What size engine came in a '50 or '51 bus?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  10 Oct 1995 11:32:11 EST
  ...If it is a '50, you have a 50/50 chance of having the first VW bus imported into the United States. What you...
• Re: 1962 23 Window Microbus - $47,500 obo
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 19:52:49 +0200
  NOT $47.500 obo nice !! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Newcomb" <jimnewcomb@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 9...
• Re: 50% Off - Pick N' Pull
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 19:18:01 -0700
  At 10/5/2006 08:23 AM, Bob Stevens wrote: >An ad on TV (ESPN) says 50% off "everything" this weekend. >Transmissions $39.95...
• Re: Keeping mold out of a westy
  Historical mailing list - steve d
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 22:27:31 -0000
  Zoltan...50/50 what? Bleach/Water? Steve
• Re: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 10:45:01 -0500
  I use Mobil 1 15-50 in both my vanagons here in chilly Maine. Available @ Wally World in 5 qt bottles for about $26...
• Re: Friday - Westfalia Hearse Trailer
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 20:41:30 +0200
  ...There's considerable interest, latest bid is 500 Euro's which is $600! But I didn't read carefully enough. The seller entered 500...
• Re: My first Friday post: fix the planet!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:08:37 -0700
  ...chancerain] Saturday Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Cooler. Highs in the lower 50s. � ZIP Code Detail<http://www.wunderground.com...
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 22:16:36 -0700
  ...That's when the most wear happens to the engine. > >>> But the number of 50 in 20w-50 is good for the rising coolant...
• Looking to borrow / buy Vanagon 50 degree Diesel oil pan
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 19:16:18 -0700
  Hi Volks, I am going to experiment with installing a 2003 ALH TDI into a Vanagon at 50 degrees. This involves fabricating a custom...
• Castrol Syntec 5-50?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 10:43:00 -0700
  Any opinions on Syntec 5-50 for my 90 Westy Syncro? Bill
• Re: VW Electrical contact enhancer
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 00:57:19 -0400
  ...TIA. > >Cory >'86 Westfalia >'91 GLI > > >(905) 508-7500 >(905) 508-7502 FAX > >>>15ml (Service kit) $24 >>>50ml $50 >>>100ml $91 >>>15ml Concentrate $68...
• Re: FS: 80 Vanagon ASI/Riveria Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 14:28:09 EDT
  ...owned for 2 years, need > > Paid $5000, put in another $5,000. > > Asking: $3000.00 > > $5000+$5000=$10,000.. and youve owned it for...
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 01:28:21 -0400
  What I use is Castrol 5w 50. Their claim is that it's a synthetic though others have said that it isn't a...
• Re: FS, Carat/Audi wheels with new tires
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 14:15:32 EST
  ...remember most audi 5000's were NOT turbos, therefore they were 4 lug, 14". the 5000 turbos were same bolt pattern as vanagon, but...
• Re: 30-50 challenge updates results posted
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:37:17 -0700
  ...Check it out! http://www.knology.net/~vw/30-50challenge.htm<http://www.knology.net/%7Evw/30-50challenge.htm> > -- Chris S. "Jeszcze Polska Nie...
• Re: Spooked! - Oil discussion
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rasmussen
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 18:05:48 -0700
  On Sun, Jun 05, 2011 at 05:02:50PM -0700, Loren Busch wrote: > engine rebuilder here in the NW this very subject came up...
• Re: 50 50 slider in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 12:22:48 -0700
  ...wrote: > You can use the stock screen, I do with my 50/50 windows. You just can't > close the window with screen in...
• Re:(Distilled water) Coolant Replaced with non-VW brand
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 10 Oct 1996 18:22:22 -0400
  ...When I found out that the "richer" mixture caused my coolant lite to blink all the time I went to 50/50 again. Lite...
• Re: Motor Trend Write-Up: 1987 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 01:19:39 EST
  ...that only about 500 Wolfsburgs were made in 87, does anyone know if this is true? >> well, then all 500 must have been sold...
• Mobil1 Supply/Price Update
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 20:55:47 -0600
  Local Walmart here in Cedar Falls doesn't currently have 15/50, but they do have a decent winter mix in a High MIleage...
• Re: temp 2 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 16:19:47 -0500
  > My temp 2 sensor reads approx 2k ohms when cold and 400-500 ohms when hot. Is this a normal reading or is there...
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 12:04:05 -0400
  ...20W-50 oil question > > I went to sleep early > 20/50 is the right stuff and can be used most of the year here...
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 3 Jun 1998 18:19:42 -0700
  Some one please correct me if I am wrong on this one but 15w-50 and 20w-50 are the same weight once the...
• Re: Switching to synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 08:16:36 -0700
  I'm curious as to why you want to change to a lower viscosity oil rather than going with say 15W-50 like Mobil...
• Lookie at what I found...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 11:50:29 -0700
  ...24.50 SOL 8032 1966 VW Combi Van, "Hippie" Solido1/18 24.50 SOL 8038 '58 VW Rallye Solido1/18 24.50 VIC R008...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:08:12 -0400
  ...24 0.34 = 22 0.50 = 20 0.75 = 19 1.00 = 18 1.50 = 16 2.50 = 14 4.00 = 12 6.00...
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 07:18:22 -0700
  I went to sleep early 20/50 is the right stuff and can be used most of the year here in the north it...
• Re: What coolant is currently being used? Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 8 Nov 2008 16:22:49 -0800
  ...Cap it and write 50/50 on the outside. Now I measure 2qt of distilled water and pour that into the remaining uncut anti...
• Re: 5000 lb hitch
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:08:19 +1200
  >Wow! Where did you get a 5000 lb hitch? Jeez, my hitch weighs only 45 lb!
• FS: jumpseats $50 each
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:42:42 EDT
  i have 2 jumpseats from a '93 eurovan MV. $50 each. local pickup only in allentown, pa
• Re: Keeping mold out of a westy
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 20:18:44 -0800
  Zoltan wrote: I recommend a 50/50 solution to be delivered....... Solution of what????????
• 1959 "Double Cargo Door" Bus For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jul 1996 21:23:12 UNDEFINED
  ...message ------- -- Roy Nicholl Atlantic Systems Group Phone: (506) 453-3505 Incutech Centre Fax: (506) 453-5004 B/S 69000 E-Mail: Roy.Nicholl@ASG...
• WANTED: Audi part
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Jan 1999 04:15:22 EST
  ...i need a right side headlamp for a '86-'91 audi 5000 / 200 turbo, or turbo quattro. any info appreciated, chris '84 audi 5000s...
• Re: 50 50 slider in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 13:12:59 -0400
  ...yes a 50-50 passenger van sliding window will fit in there.. but you cant use your westy screen. i have tons of those...
• Re: Freeze Plugs was Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 22:14:33 -0600
  ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > 'canadian mix' ? .. > stronger than 50/50 I imagine. New term to me. > > 50-50 protects to 32...
• Re: technical oil viscosity question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 22:26:55 -0500
  ...Hot 50-weight is still a lot thinner than cold 20W-weight. david David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84...