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  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - JordanVw
    97-08-22 01:11:56 EDT
    In a message dated 97-08-21 11:51:00 EDT, Dabluz@AOL.COM writes: << Sorry for the blank looks on this/these: what...
  • Re: Busses By the Bridge number something
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 20 Jan 2003 18:47:16 -0800
    ...Mike On 1/20/03 4:26 PM, "DaBomb" <dabomb@TANJABARNES.COM> wrote: > on 1/20/03 11:36, Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM...
  • STAT: looks like an update...
    Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
    Fri, 1 Sep 1995 13:31:41 -0500 (CDT)
    ...It has the third brake-light in the > David Baker '56 Walk-Thru Panel**** > dabaker@nas.nasa.gov > Joel, unless I read the stats...
  • Re: Vanagon Newbie
    Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
    Wed, 2 Oct 2002 11:37:50 -0700
    I agree, plus a nice welcome to a new person is just that - being nice. >>> Tanja Barnes <dabomb@TANJABARNES.COM> 10/02/02 11...
  • Dipstick tube loose, how to =?UTF-8?Q?fix=3F?=
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
    Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:53:21 -0700
    ...I n the past I've just cleaned the area as best I can and dabbed some JB Weld about the tube base. Any...
  • Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 8 Apr 2010 20:43:17 -0700
    I put a dab of Vaseline on ID of seal. Neil. On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 7:20 PM, Scott Chapman <scott_list...
  • junkyard excursion /was Re: DaBoat 2-liter update - bad heads :(
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 5 Nov 1995 11:56:23 -0700
    The seats are >normally $30 each, but are currently 25% off. Please don't ask me to go >get these seats and ship them...
  • Re: Vanagon Configuration Puzzler
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Wed, 6 Nov 2002 15:57:36 -0800
    ...Tanja Barnes <dabomb@TANJABARNES.COM> >Reply-To: dabomb@TANJABARNES.COM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Vanagon Configuration Puzzler >Date: Wed, 6 Nov...
  • Re: Rear Seatbelts - 89>syncro<GL
    Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
    Tue, 2 Sep 1997 18:20:06 +0200
    ...and store it at www.vanagon.com Helmut '80 Camper ---------- From: Dabluz To: Vanagon Subject: Rear Seatbelts - 89>syncro<GL Date: Tuesday, 2. September...
  • Re: More Prhyeday Phollowup on BUs Stolen 35 Years Ago
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:55:35 -0800
    ...leftcoastclassics.com/LCCofferings.html in Sonoma, Ca., owners name is Donn Dabney. So, does anyone on the list know this place or the owner...
  • Re: Power Mirror Install--What to do, about the bottom screw?
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Thu, 27 May 2004 11:29:42 -0600
    > A little dab of silicone to seal the hole wouldn't hurt. > >> >> > > power mirrors are heavier than manual ones..and the metal base is...
  • Re: Vanagon 89 - Clutch Slave Cyl &....
    Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
    Sat, 10 Oct 1998 19:40:31 -0500
    ...Dabluz@AOL.COM \ America On-Line: (Dabluz) To: Vanagon \ Internet: (vanagon@vanagon.com) Subject: Re: Vanagon 89 - Clutch Slave Cyl &.... G'day Folks - First...
  • Re: vanagon westy welded to top of a schoolbus.... wasRe: Vanagon Website Updated
    Historical mailing list - DaBomb
    Mon, 23 Sep 2002 12:31:10 -0700
    ...http://pic.templetons.com/cgi-bin/imget?f=brad/photo/bm02/cars/img_0232.jpg Love and Rockets, DaBomb
  • Need New Propane Shut-off Valve
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Tue, 22 Sep 2020 09:33:56 -0700
    ...com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
  • Liquid electrical tape????
    Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
    Mon, 5 Sep 2005 13:34:46 -0700
    ...Would be cool if there was some way to "dab" on something to seal things up.
  • Black Sticky Stuff
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
    Fri, 1 May 2020 17:32:11 -0400
    ...com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
  • Yakima Roof Rack Questions
    Historical mailing list - DaBomb
    Fri, 20 Jun 2003 23:42:59 -0700
    ...Can anybody please advise? Love and Rockets, DaBomb '89 Vanagon GL Los Angeles, CA
  • Steering Wheel Grinding
    Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
    Wed, 2 Nov 2022 13:35:37 -0600
    ...ring, and the turn signal switch and hit it with a dab of dielectric, but the grinding is still there when I turn the...
  • Re: "Flaming"
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Aug 1997 18:20:28 -0400 (EDT)
    In a message dated 97-08-18 10:03:52 EDT, Dabluz@aol.com writes: << All i know is that this list is wonderful...
  • Re: VW Chirp? (No Vanagon Content?)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Sun, 3 Feb 2002 09:06:03 EST
    ...distributor which are probably still common in bugs. > Just a tiny dab of grease on the points cam follower will get the chicks > out...
  • Re: Vanagon replacement engines -- when & what?
    Historical mailing list - DaBomb
    Tue, 26 Nov 2002 11:45:25 -0800
    ...Love and Rockets, DaBomb on 11/26/02 10:22 AM, Ivan Boyd at boyd@UNM.EDU wrote: > Hi All, > > I drive an '85...
  • Vanagon Shocks
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 05 May 1996 19:58:07 -0500
    ...Donald Baxter _________________________________________________________ Donald Baxter Atlanta, Georgia 404.874-3292 (home) <dbax@mindspring.com> 404.447.6831 (work) <dab1@jhk.com> _________________________________________________________ "But alas, I do...
  • fixing power lock actuators...Re: Power lock actuators / years the same?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:17:59 EDT
    ...clean it w/ contact leaner, lube it, and put a new dab of silicone rtv on the top rubber bellows (the ripped bellow is...
  • nice shift knob
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:58:25 -0700
    ...It has a small issue, a dab of epoxy on the threads where it screws to the rod prevents it from screwing on all...
  • Re: hey (Senator Welfare Bus)
    Historical mailing list - Greg Schmidt
    Fri, 7 Jun 1996 07:58:03 -0500 (CDT)
    ...they > spelled it "volkswagon". > -- Uh oh! Does this mean Dan Quayle is dabbling in politics again? Greg '71 Westy (with now-functional CV joints!!)
  • Re: New Vanagon Body Effects
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 13 Mar 2000 22:03:45 -0600
    ...bought out by Prototype Concepts, inc., a very large company that dabbles in amusement park rides (among other things). go figure. all i can...
  • Re: Cold Idle Problem
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
    Thu, 7 Sep 2017 19:05:58 -0400
    ...link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 6:48...
  • Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] Source for small auxiliary coolant pump? (oil cooler idea!)
    Historical mailing list - Nate Wall
    Mon, 8 May 2000 16:06:22 -0400
    ...I've seen circulation pumps (electric) listed in laboratory apparatus catalogs in all shapes and sizes years ago when I dabbled in chemistry as...
  • FW: Trade My 1980 VW Westfalia Vanagon For ??? - $3500
    Historical mailing list - DaBomb
    Wed, 23 Oct 2002 00:04:43 -0700
    ...Love and Rockets, DaBomb ------ Forwarded Message From: skyline420@aol.com Subject: (barter) Trade My 1980 VW Westfalia Vanagon For ??? - $3500 Vanagon is in good...
  • Re: Alternator Light...
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 22 Jul 2003 07:27:32 -0500
    ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver DaBomb wrote: >OK, I looked through the archives for the past three years about my current >issue, and...
  • Inquiry on European Cooler Air, Inc
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Mon, 26 Aug 2002 08:30:26 -0700
    ...Seems they even dabble in VW Restoration. Comments Please. Larry Chase 85 Westy "RoadHaus" 90 Westy Syncro ... Soon Mesa, AZ.
  • Vanagon Sighting
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 28 Jan 2006 13:46:10 -0600
    ...Right smack dab in the middle of many scenes carried by the various stations was a post-85 Vanagon. Light was not good but...
  • Re: bolts for Vanagon centre seats
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 07 Aug 97 17:59:45 CDT
    On Thu, 7 Aug 1997 Andrian Dabluz said: >The van is new to me and i took delivery of the van without centre seat...
  • Re: click click click from drivers wheel
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:59:07 -0600
    ...I use a dab of silicone on the end of all mine. So far it has keep things silent... Bill On Jun 29, 2012...
  • Lost Oil Drain Bolt
    Historical mailing list - DaBomb
    Tue, 8 Oct 2002 21:49:46 -0700
    ...Love and Rockets, DaBomb
  • More tire ???'s
    Historical mailing list - DaBomb
    Tue, 6 May 2003 13:39:01 -0700
    ...Love and Rockets, DaBomb
  • Re: Terry K
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
    Mon, 5 Jul 2021 08:12:04 -0400
    ...link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Mon, Jul 5, 2021 at 8:00...
  • Re: Which Wind/Rain Deflectors?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Fri, 23 Jan 2015 10:24:27 -0500
    ...Re: [VANAGON] Which Wind/Rain Deflectors? A dab of clear caulk or the like helps them stay put. Clips would be harder to configure...
  • Re: --- where are you living??? ---
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 28 Oct 1996 06:39:25 -0600
    ...Atlanta, GA 30308-1636 404.874-3292 (home) <dbax@mindspring.com> 770.447.6831 (work) <dab1@jhk.com> (work in progress) on the WWW...
  • Re: Breadloaf.EGR_warning_light.what_does_it_mean?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
    Sun, 03 Mar 1996 18:39:41 -0700
    ...Breadloafer illuminated. ]> Thanks in advance > > David Baker '56 Jump Thru Panel > dabaker@nas.nasa.gov '76 Campmobile I think you just reset it, but...
  • Re: Running Rich
    Historical mailing list - Leon
    Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:59:09 -0800
    ...Leon 85 Subwagen On Thu, 13 Nov 2003 10:55:50 -0800, Tanja Bomb <dabomb@TANJABARNES.COM> wrote: > My '89 Vanagon GL has been...
  • Re: Dipstick tube loose, how to fix?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 8 Aug 2010 23:59:21 -0400
    ...I n the past I've just cleaned the area as best I can and dabbed some JB Weld about the tube base. Any...
  • Re: More Prhyeday Phollowup on BUs Stolen 35 Years Ago
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:12:45 -0500
    ...leftcoastclassics.com/LCCofferings.html > in Sonoma, Ca., owners name is Donn Dabney. > So, does anyone on the list know this place or the owner...
  • Re: Easter van playing.
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 20 Apr 1995 09:52:57 -0700 (PDT)
    ...When I replaced my seats recently I noticed the exact same thing on my bus! DaBoat has no rust at all except for the...
  • 1984 Vanagon For Sale
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 22 Jul 1995 17:11:22 -0500
    ...mail me directly at home: dbax@mindspring.com or at work: dab1@jhk.com or you may call. She will be spending the summer...
  • Re: auto tranny noise
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Thu, 25 Nov 2004 22:17:52 -0500
    ...Lauterbach, Ph.D., DABT 211 Old Club Court Macon, GA 31210-4708 Tel. 478=474-3027 Fax 478-474-0117 Cell 478-731-2966
  • Rear emblem
    Historical mailing list - C Snyder
    Tue, 21 Jul 2015 13:16:45 -0400
    ...I want to just put a little dab of plastic glue like epoxy on the protruding little plastic studs. What kind of glue will...
  • Re: Installing Headlight Adjusters
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 4 Oct 2009 15:44:32 -0700
    ...Is there a tool made for this? > IIRC I used a dab of something to lubricate the part that is sliding on the metal...
  • Re: Breakdown on the side of the door (Broken power mirror)
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Sat, 5 Dec 1998 18:42:42 -0600
    ...be secured to the bolt with some Lock Tite or a dab of adhesive so it doesn't vibrate loose through use on the...
  • Re: mice and chewed wiring?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 11 Aug 2002 13:12:12 -0700
    ...Then a dab of peanut butter on the fruit does the trick. They can't steal all the bait that way and the smell...
  • Re: Diesel schmiesel...i'm thinking of going electric
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Sat, 24 May 2008 09:21:03 -0700
    ...Nisi pecuniam (mailto:dug@dugbert.com) | omnem mihi dabis, ad caput (http://www.dugbert.com) | tuum saxum immane mittam.
  • What do the spring color codes mean?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 9 Jan 1999 19:05:40 -0800
    The springs in my Syncro have a small dab of color on each one. I know these are spring codes but where do you...
  • Re: Coolant Level
    Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
    Mon, 17 Jun 2002 16:31:54 -0700
    ...have fun, Tracy 85' GL "Ripple" DABredesen <DABredesen@COX.NET> wrote: Dear Vanagon Owners: Situation: Checked the coolant level on the '91 over the...
  • Urgently need STRIKER PIN for rear lock on sliding door -- '91 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:14:09 -0500
    ...Lauterbach, Ph.D., DABT 38 Meadowwood Trail Deland, FL 32724-1353 Mobile 478-731-2966 Landline 386-734-7721 Fax 386-469-9958 jhlauterbach...
  • Re: Couple of more "Westy" questions
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 28 Oct 2002 18:27:42 -0600
    ...Got to loosen the front cabinet facing, PITA and dab a tiny bit of glue when you get it the way you want it...
  • rear hatch opener
    Historical mailing list - Bill Berg
    Fri, 25 Mar 2022 03:58:10 -0500
    ...com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
  • Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Sun, 1 May 2005 09:12:03 -0700
    ...It's right smack dab in the center, on top of all the engine plumbing. Looks like this <http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws...
  • Re: Alternator Light...
    Historical mailing list - zolo
    Tue, 22 Jul 2003 10:27:32 -0700
    ...will succeed without the car getting stolen. Zoltan ---- Original Message ---- From: dabomb@TANJABARNES.COM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: RE: Alternator Light... Date...
  • Dipstick tube loose, how to =?UTF-8?Q?fix=3F?=
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
    Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:33:44 -0700
    ...I've just cleaned the area as best I can and dabbed some JB Weld about the tube base.&nbsp; Any other suggestions?</div...
  • Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:21:06 -0700
    ...AM Don Spence wrote: > Perhaps it is silicone sealant that someone dabbed in there to make > anti-rattle bumpers. Perhaps the same shop that...