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• Re: Rubber Seal Treatment
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:29:16 -0600
  FWIW--the Porsche Club experts on interior/exterior restoration recommend Lexol's Vinylex in general for interiors (non-leather.) Lexol claims it is for...
• Re: Bostig, Zetex, Tiico - what do those names refer to?
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:24:25 -0400
  FWIW, last I heard 'Tiico East' aka Foreign Auto Supply in Maine was planning to take over where 'Tiico' left off. Bob Stevens wrote...
• Engine Conversiions
  Historical mailing list - J Gieseking
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 00:35:46 EST
  ...I have a 1993 Nissan Maxima V6 in my 1984 Westfalia, and I love it! Trouble free after 3k on the conversion.... FWIW.... James
• Re: Battery for van
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:52:12 -0700
  ...Also, FWIW, not all have the vents that a cabin installation needs. Both Bosch and International do. mcneely On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at...
• Laser Diodes??
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 11:20:04 -0700
  ...cc:Mail Text Hmmmm...sounds pretty cool but doesn't work too well for stoplights Light Emitting Diodes are different from Laser Diodes FWIW...
• Re: '86 up vanagon owners....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 20:53:43 EDT
  FWIW: Situation: 91 Carat Original Owner 169,000 miles on original engine. Heads done at 110,000. Change oil every 3000 miles since day...
• Re: need stereo-KISS
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:14:59 -0800
  FWIW: Speaker grills: I took my dremel tool and cut the grills off my stock speakers to use on newer/better speakers. The rear...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 12:24:55 -0500
  Found this on the internet, FWIW. " Distilled or deionized water is very aggressive Water "wants" to contain minerals and distilled water will attack cast...
• Re: Head gasket, cracked head, or more?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:16:12 -0400
  FWIW; I got a lot of worrisome bubbles in the coolant reservoir after installing my rebuilt engine. Evidently it takes quite some time for...
• Coloured instrument lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 08:06:20 -0800
  FWIW, someone mentioned "condoms" to put over your instrument lights. Years ago, they were a stock part at your local Porsche dealer. Used on...
• Re: Removing safely the inside mirror
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 19:27:40 EDT
  FWIW, the same idea crossed my mind but I found that the sun visors will do an excellent job of holding up the front...
• Census
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 08:59:08 -0400
  FWIW Doug Alcock 43 yrs old '84 Westy Toronto, Canada Occupations --- currently a programmer, formerly contractor, estimator, journeyman painter Avocations: Music -- singer/songwriter/guitar...
• Baja in October!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 21 Jun 1995 13:41:53 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Baja in October!!!! >To: "Multiple recipients of list" <vanagon@lenti> FWIW: The full moon in October is the first weekend -- nice "nightlight" feature...
• Dometic DC power consumption
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 5 May 1998 08:55:47 -0700
  FWIW, I was glancing at my Dometic installation manual yesterday and came across an interesting spec: The refrigerator draws 7 amps when operating on...
• Re: Horn don't toot
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 17:41:26 -0800
  Hi All FWIW, When the horn in my two vans stops working I have found that cleaning the ground contact that fits into the...
• Re: Any way to ship economically from Germany?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 16:17:52 -0500
  ...Hmm, UPS rates are similar, FWIW.
• Re: Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 8 Aug 2011 22:55:41 -0400
  FWIW, if I recall correctly the original waterboxer drain plug sealing washer was aluminum. I use to stock these all the time when I...
• Re: Possilbe coolant leak in heater core vicinity
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:53:18 -0400
  At 03:21 PM 6/14/2011, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >fwiw ..I don't think I've ever seen a later model radiator...
• Re: Bad Posting Style
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 21:51:11 -0400
  ...I'm not sure what the Netiquette is, just my preference FWIW. Malcolm S
• Re: re. rear facing jump seat pictures
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 15:36:46 -0500
  FWIW, That mounting mechanism is exactly what my U.S. '90 Carat has. Of course, my rear facing seats have lap-only belts unfortunately...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome??
  Historical mailing list - Marty Kulmus
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:53:42 -0800
  ...the key to off, just a wiggle. I think my ignition switch is getting flaky. FWIW Marty 65 Karmann cabriolet 87 Westy 01 Passat
• Re: Emergency fuel line repair
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 19:36:00 -0500
  ...I carry it not only for myself, > but in case I pass unfortunately souls like your self. > > FWIW, in more than one case, I...
• Re: Higher output alternator?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:57:10 -0400
  ...alternator? I >have power "nothing" > in my van if that makes a difference.. FWIW, in '82 the Vanagon shifted to 90-amp alternator... d
• Re: Opinions Please...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Feb 2010 02:31:33 EST
  ...29:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, wolzphoto@Q.COM writes: FWIW, I don't care for the graphics of the sticker; too "Eighties...
• Re: Warming Engine OIL
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 21:30:24 -0500 (EST)
  FWIW, In my 79 bus, all I use is Valvoline 10W30. It spit 20W50 out when I tried it last oil change. I've...
• Re: shifting problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 21:42:39 -0800
  FWIW, I've found that at the trans, the metal socket does all the wearing. I replaced both the socket and the ball, but...
• John Muir
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 10 May 2002 06:33:11 -0700
  FWIW, I received the Summer 2002 copy of American Heritage of Invention & Technology magazine yesterday. In it, there's an absolutely delightful article about...
• Re: squeaking-upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 20:58:34 -0400
  > So far, I have the best luck with the Meyle brand. > > Dennis FWIW, those are the ones that I carry. - Ron Salmon The Bus...
• Re: Early Friday Post--don't open until September 6
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 22:32:57 -0300
  Fwiw (and speaking of reading), DEF/urea has been discussed several times right here on this very list- in fact, as is true of...
• RE: Baja in October!!!! [f]
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  21 Jun 1995 11:55:42 -0800
  _______________________________________________________________________________ > FWIW: The full moon in October is the first weekend -- nice "nightlight" > feature... If I know Martha/Bradley, they'll have there own form...
• Re: Test equipment--"Official VW multimeter"
  Historical mailing list - BILL V.
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 09:33:28 -0600
  FWIW. I use the Fluke 23 series III multimeter. My favorite Fluke meter for electronics usage is the Fluke 87. Adding my dollar two...
• Re: Fuel Injector Rebuilders - who do you like?
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:17:56 -0500
  ...used Cruzinperformance and was very satisfied...and they repainted the injectors. FWIW, I sent two spare injectors in case my original four did not...
• Fast German Auto Catalog On-line
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 18:47:42 -0700
  ...t show prices but lots of good parts numbers and pictures. FWIW, you may want to check it out: http://www.fastgermanauto.com/ Jim...
• Winnebago or Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 14:32:48 EDT
  ...seen both a Eurovan Winnebago conversion and a Eurovan Westfalia conversion. FWIW, the Eurovan Westfalia had Canadian license plates. I had thought all Eurovan...
• Vanagon body molding pieces on eBay -
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 20:21:33 -0700
  ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1860651631&rd= 1 FWIW, David Jaffe '91 Syncro Adventurewagen "Waldorf" Portland, Oregon
• VW van count
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 17:22:35 -0700
  ...Rob becidawa@hctc.com Now in western Washington, USA ps/ FWIW saw 57 Subarus & 5 of the older Toyota vans (the ones that looked...
• Re: FS: Bentley Manual Vancouver WA CL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:28:31 -0700
  fwiw .. I saw a hard cover Bentley , new, in a parts store the other day. On 4/20/2012 2:02 PM, neil n...
• Is site up?
  Historical mailing list - Gregory S. Morrison
  Tue, 12 May 2009 11:19:39 -0700
  ...Did the server get fixed? Do I need to resubscribe? FWIW, I didn't realize the Vanagon List was so addictive until I didn...
• Re: Proper torque of lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:26:07 -0400
  FWIW, I've been torquing fronts and rears on my '84 7 pass to 125 ft/lbs for the past 18 years and the...
• Re: Bettk'a'fer????????
  Historical mailing list - James .
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 11:56:56 -0700
  >>"Kafer" is the name for the VW Beetle in germany. fwiw.. >And Bett means 'Bed' in German....some meaning starts to emerge... Bedbugs? -James...
• Re: vanagon style
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 06:18:40 +0000
  ...pretty cool. -------------- Original message -------------- > FWIW, the latest Urban Outfitters catalog has a couple of clothing models > hanging out next to a vanagon, one of...
• Re: brake question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:45:28 -0700
  Sheilah, FWIW, that's DOT 3 and DOT 4, (Dept of Transportation standards). Took me a moment. 2 hours is not unfair for the...
• Re: Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 14:53:36 -0700
  ...the EPA mileage ratings on it, and see if you still feel the same way. FWIW, my '82 Westy IS my daily driver. Larry
• Re: Remove gas cap without key?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 18:55:02 -0400
  FWIW ...... My '84's gas key is EXACTLY the same as my '85's gas key. The '84 was sold new in Hawaii. I...
• Re: FWIW PS
  Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 00:18:40 -0700
  ...15:46 -0700 >From: "Matthew L. Dekker" <mdekker@ESKIMO.COM> >Subject: FWIW > >Hello everyone, > >While I'm (hopefully) closing in on a gold/auto...
• Re: all my R12 is gone..? (bummer)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 25 May 2005 10:35:29 -0400
  FWIW, Duracool is >NOT< a mix of R134. Freeze12 is. On May 25, 2005, at 1:19 AM, Vanagon wrote: > > All of the alternatives...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:23:07 -0400
  FWIW, they also run without the AFM attached (at idle), without the O2, without the AAR, and without the Temp 2. Quite amazing. I...
• Re: I love this list...but way too much email...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 10:57:49 -0600
  ...I would like to pass on how I deal with it, FWIW: > I love to read the emails on the list but it takes...
• Re: VW Necessity...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:34:15 -0800
  ...damn memory! > > > alistair > > On 21-Jan-11, at 9:59 AM, Tom Buese wrote: > >> FWIW, BZ Shelves use 11mm U bolts in Vanagons! >> >> YMMV, >
• Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 01:06:17 -0800
  Don't work for 'em, but FWIW, NAPA is having a sale on Bosch plugs. $.99 ea with a $.30 rebate for up to...
• Re: found new pistons and cylinders for cheap
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Mon, 31 May 2004 19:24:22 -0600
  FWIW, Ken Morgan @ Euro Cars (remember him?) tried the chinese P&C's at first, but found that they weren't even consistently round...
• Re: Nostradamus (FWIW) ENOUGH!!!
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 13:05:35 -0400
  ...Nostradamus (FWIW) Hoax. Please spend 5 minutes researching things before passing them along. He didn't say that stuff. -Craig > -----Original Message----- > From: Ken...
• 2.1l starter current
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 22:34:50 -0400
  ...be more as the placement on the wire wasn't ideal. FWIW this beast has seemed to be to be a somewhat difficult cranker...
• Re: FW: Meet & Marry The Latin Goddess Of Your Dreams
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 13:45:55 -0800
  ...t be CHEESECAKE, would it? I'm more interested in BEEFCAKE. FWIW. Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron Lussier ( ) \ _/__ Lenscraft coyote@lenscraft.com \ / \X / 229 8th Street Unit...
• Re: Bettk'a'fer????????
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 12:01:19 EDT
  ...a Westfalia-esque package however > it said "Bettk'a'fer". > "Kafer" is the name for the VW Beetle in germany. fwiw.. chris [text/html]
• Re: La Madeleine - the largest Westfalia campout in North America
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 21:20:47 -0700
  At 09:06 PM 4/18/2003, you wrote: >FWIW how to get there from Sacramento CA....or 2300 Miles on I80 for fun...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:45:38 -0800
  FWIW - Great book on fasteners.............. http://www.amazon.com/Fasteners-Plumbing-Handbook-Motorbooks-Workshop/dp/0879384069/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books...
• Re: Tri-Star Prices FWIW
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:58:23 -0800
  ...Tristar Prices FWIW > You could buy a refurb Unimog, rides worse than the tristar, verrrry noisy. > Fully refurb ~20K for a 1968. Or a...
• Wal-Mart and battery stuff
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:42:30 -0800
  ...I had a 48-3 fail just inside the 2yr warranty (Eversnort brand or something like that) FWIW they say a 41 or a...
• Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:26:47 -0400
  ...Their package says, "Made in USA" (FWIW). Mike