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  • OEM vanagon disc wheelcovers for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 1 Nov 2002 11:36:13 EST
    i have a complete set of 4 vanagon disc style silver plastic wheelcovers/hubcaps for sale $75 for all FOUR. this is the 85...
  • Re: Moon discs?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:01:28 -0700
    ...If moon discs are the Boldway, then by all means bold away. BenT Huhbkahp sent from my electronic leash On Jul 13, 2011, at...
  • Re: SSOOORRYYYYYY another tire thread
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:06:57 -0700
    ...Discount says RA08 NLA I'd double check with that Discount or another Discount Tires or Americas Tires (same company) because I got a...
  • Re: URGENT Clutch Info Needed
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Wed, 4 Nov 1998 02:18:44 EST
    In a message dated 98-11-03 18:25:10 EST, sxs@concentric.net writes: > I have been told that the sachs discs that...
  • Re: Discount Tires Hijack from "Dare I start a Tire thread? 15" Tires for Westy"
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:52:23 -0400
    ...BTW, I find Discount Tire to be a superb >> tire supplier. They will meet on-line prices, and one is dealing >> directly with a...
  • Re: Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
    Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
    Wed, 4 Jun 2008 22:32:14 -0700
    ...Larger 303mm Syncro brakes Does anyone know what model of MB has 303mm 5x112 discs that have 8mm more offset than the Audi 5000S...
  • drums to discs.
    Historical mailing list
    21 Sep 95 9:33
    ...Now we need to put discs up front to stop the bugger from 110mph! Ok so we know about the '68 ball joint beam...
  • Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:41:21 -0600
    ...It would be nice to know what USA vehicles the Smallcar kit is based on - what car(s) the calipers and disc fit stock...
  • Re: The Bus Depot - Vanagon list discount code
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sun, 27 Aug 2006 10:18:29 -0400
    >> To obtain the discount, you must be a current list member and >> enter list1e in the Referral Code field upon checkout. The >> discount will...
  • Re: Bus Depot Discount
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 27 Oct 2018 16:17:27 +0000
    ...Bus Depot Discount I believe that we as list members get a discount at Bus Depot.  But I don't remember how to claim...
  • Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:53:49 -0500
    ...True deep-cycle batteries are good for about a thousand cycles if you only discharge to 50%; maybe 200 if you discharge to 80...
  • Re: Listmember Discounts
    Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
    Sun, 22 Feb 2004 20:59:30 EST
    We at DVW give a discount to several of the Online groups ~~ Quantum,TDI & Vanagon // Our online store pricing cannot be changed for discounting...
  • Disc upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 18 Apr 2000 18:01:01 +1200
    I'd be interested in upgrading all 4 brakes to bigger discs, but just cannot afford it. If fitting bigger discs, the caliper carriers...
  • busdepot discount code
    Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
    Sat, 14 Feb 2015 16:21:30 -0600
    Does anyone know if bus depot has a current discount code
  • Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
    Historical mailing list - BenT
    Sat, 3 Oct 2015 00:02:20 -0700
    ...There are other general discussion forums when this discussion may continue. It's now Saturday. Please take the discussion to another forum or wait...
  • Re: Discount code for the list member at BD
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:38:18 -0500
    ...Discount code for the list member at BD As I recall, there is a minimum dollar amount to order to get the discount. Maybe...
  • Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:24:05 -0400
    ...Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs Hi all, I am just starting to replace the front discs, pads and bearings. I am wondering what is...
  • Re: List discount?
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Tue, 8 Nov 2005 19:09:42 -0700
    > Is there still a list discount at Bus Depot? If so what is it? Yes, there is still a list discount. It is 5...
  • Re: Winkler 4-wheel disc brakes
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Wed, 2 Dec 1998 20:07:28 +0100
    ...So if you want 4 discs: better call Oettinger! You can buy a 2 discs brake system at ds-tuning in germany (address on...
  • Hanging Clutch Disc
    Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
    Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:15:59 -0500
    ...When I "feather" the clutch to creep ahead or creep in reverse then the clutch disc will not fully release. ie depressing the clutch...
  • BIG RED FLAG > SmallCar BellHousing + LUK Clutch Disc = Disaster ~
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Tue, 20 Jun 2017 22:46:30 -0600
    ...Clutch Disc in a SmallCar BellHousing ~ Disaster Happens ~ 6Mo old Metal Slave/Release Bearing from VW Dealer + Brand Spankin New Luk Clutch Disc resulted...
  • Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:55:38 +0000
    Hi all, I am just starting to replace the front discs, pads and bearings. I am wondering what is the best way to get...
  • Re: timing settings...
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 31 Jan 1997 15:24:41 -0800
    >| where did you read that the coolant sender should be disconnected? I >| disconnect the idle stablizer, but I have never heard that anything >| else...
  • Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Sun, 6 Sep 2020 16:10:51 -0500
    ...Disconnect the rar hinges before disconnecting the raiser bar in the front and 2. Do I disconnect the hinges from the body, or the...
  • North Carolina Bus List
    Historical mailing list - wb6otg
    Sun, 22 Apr 2001 17:04:54 -0400
    After some discussion at Every Bus, I have set up a list for VW bus owners in central North Carolina, and anyone interested in...
  • Moon discs?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
    Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:38:51 -0400
    Ok, insane brain f@rt - should I buy Moon Discs for my '84 camper?????
  • Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Thu, 6 Aug 2009 18:25:50 +0200
    ...If you cannot access the disclaimer, please obtain a copy thereof from us by sending an email to: disclaimer@investec.co.za
  • acceptable way to discharge A/C at home?
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Fri, 11 Nov 2005 16:32:48 -0500
    ...I've moved my compressor as much out of the way as I can without disconnecting the hoses, but would really like to remove...
  • Re: clutch disc
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:29:04 -0400
    I remember that you can use a 10mm open-end wrench as a 'go/no-go' guage for disc thickness measurement. If it fits...
  • Re: Beetle discs
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 12 Apr 2000 02:52:15 +0200
    Benjamin Tan wrote: > IIIRC no US Spec Type I (aircooled beetles) came with front or rear disc > brakes. This has always puzzled me, as...
  • rubber shims available for leveling the lefty sway
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Fri, 11 Jan 2002 14:27:51 -0800
    Today I went to a rubber dealer and aquired some rubber discs which I plan to place under the 3/8 inch thick shims...
  • DOUBLE Listmember Discount at BusDepot
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 5 Dec 2008 19:28:16 -0500
    ...From now until midnight on Sunday December 14, as a listmember you qualify for DOUBLE listmember discounts on most orders OVER $100. This will...
  • Re: ECU reset, O2 voltage stability
    Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
    Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:21:17 -0800
    FWIW, several threads on the forum at TheSamba mention that you should disconnect and then reconnect the O2 sensor with the ignition off to...
  • Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 21 Dec 2005 21:32:30 -0500
    www.smallcar.com has rear discs for Vanagons. Not sure if they work w/14" wheels. On 12/21/05, robertmstewart <robertmstewart@mac.com...
  • Re: Discussion police (End of thread)
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Wed, 18 Nov 1998 11:56:05 -0800
    As the head discussion cop, I would have to say that posting good or bad service reports for Vanagon vendors is very germain to...
  • Re: Discount Tires Hijack from "Dare I start a Tire thread? 15" Tires for Westy"
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:30:47 -0600
    On Sep 14, 2009, at 10:19 AM, Dave Mcneely wrote: > ....................................... > > I first learned of the tires from Discount Tire (called America's > Tires...
  • Re: ECU reset, O2 voltage stability
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:41:12 -0800
    ...1) Disconnect the Temp II, and rev over 3000 three times. 2) Same as above, but rev four time 3) O2 Sensor, as discussed...
  • '85 Vanagon - won't come off idle
    Historical mailing list - Kenn Draymon and Corinne Janow
    Sat, 11 Dec 1999 21:28:14 -0800
    ...Trouble vanishes when temp sensor is disconnected. So, leave it disconnected you say. Ah, but it won't start while sensor is disconnected. Local...
  • replacing front disc rotors
    Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
    Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:06:51 +0100
    anyone got a canned 'how to' or link to a web site explaining same ....started off with one rippley disc - need to replace in...
  • discussion list
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 17 Nov 1994 15:04:13 -0500
    Is ther a discussion group that you know of that focuses on eurovans? thanks harvey goldman
  • List discount?
    Historical mailing list - Damon Lowe
    Tue, 8 Nov 2005 17:12:03 -0500
    Is there still a list discount at Bus Depot? If so what is it? thanks D
  • Re: Water pump?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:43:19 -0800
    ...I too can get the discount even buying from a dealer. I just need to tell the dealer that I got the discount last...
  • Re: vendor discount
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:04:27 -0700
    I view a 5% discount as nice but trivial on the small orders I place. I'd rather have it add up to something...
  • Bus Depot discount code
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
    Mon, 14 Jun 2004 13:18:34 -0700
    What is the Bus Depot discount code for the members of this list...Thanks...Chuck
  • Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Thu, 9 Apr 2009 09:35:19 -0700
    So, what's the interference issue here? The rims, steering knuckle or balljoint? When I installed 334mm discs and Brembos on my Mercedes, I...
  • Re: Shuddering clutch engagement
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Sun, 16 Apr 2000 08:57:13 -0400
    ...The disc I took out was a canadian sachs disc i put in a no name cheapo disc and it has never chatered again...
  • Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 5 Mar 2007 10:30:59 -0500
    ...I don't > remember > any discussion of this creating any problems for any one.
  • Re: Bus Depot Discount
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 27 Oct 2018 17:01:01 -0400
    The Vanagon List discount code is list1e and it goes in the "referral code" field on checkout. You get 5% off most orders over...
  • Re: Bus Depot Discount
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 27 Dec 2004 19:41:11 -0500
    We give a 5% discount to list members on everything except special order items (accessories). Just FYI. It pays to call and compare. Just...
  • Re: MOD Re: Bus Depot Listmember Discount (Ongoing)
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:35:26 -0400
    > And part of the support we give them today is being discreet > about the list discount. It's specific to *this* list and it...
  • FW: Listmember Discounts
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Mon, 23 Feb 2004 09:38:18 -0500
    Yes, Van-Again gives a 5% discount on orders over $100. Many times this will pay for the shipping (of course on a large...
  • Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
    Tue, 2 Feb 2016 08:46:56 -0500
    Small Car of Subie conversion fame also sells rear disc BRAKES. ;-) Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia 01.02.2016 o godz. 20:18...
  • Clutch Disc, installing
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Clutch Disc, installing
    February 28, 1989
    The clutch disc hub and matching splines of the mainshaft are not to be lubricated with MOS2 grease as described in the repair manual...
  • Re: Parts Discount
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 26 Jan 2005 23:43:26 +1300
    >I understand there is a discount on Gowesty.com for list members. How does >one get the discount? Are these the best guys to...
  • Re: Disc brakes on pre-'71 buses.
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Feb 96 11:42:38 +0100
    ...it adjusts automatically as the pads and disc wear. It all comes down to this: the rubber ring in a disc brake cannot retrieve...
  • Re: Bus Depot Discount Code??
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Tue, 30 May 2006 15:21:27 -0600
    What's the bus depot discount code? Please reply directly as I am on digest. Thanks
  • Re: bus depot disocunt code was/WTBoutside door handle
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
    Mon, 23 May 2005 15:00:07 -0600
    ...we're talking about a whole ~$7.50 discount, not a big deal. plus, both the offer of a discount and ron salmon's...
  • Re: Electrical discharging a capacitor
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Sat, 2 Jul 2005 04:52:26 -0400
    ...no discharge instructions given here. instead, a warning that capacitors are not play things, and that discharging a capacitor will not neutralize all of...
  • Re: insurance terminology
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:56:20 -0800
    ...Should you wish to have further discussion on this topic, please take it offlist. Doesn't sound like any new information is being discussed...
  • Optima Battery Discussion
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 21 Oct 2003 16:06:28 -0600
    Volks, I'm confused by the Optima Battery discussions that occur from time to time. According to most of what I have read ... the...