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  • Re: The Official VW Full Timers Survival Guide 2006?
    Historical mailing list - Traci and Michael
    Wed, 16 Nov 2005 18:40:02 -0700
    Hey all - I would love to have a reference like that for the future (hopeful) - thanks in advance ~ traci - park city, ut Thomas Myers...
  • Tires, Uni laredo, Yokohama etc
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Wed, 26 Feb 97 9:32:24 PST
    ...In your reference guide the recommended tire for the Vanagon is the 195-75 UniRoyal Laredo. The rating for this tire is 1325 lbs...
  • Re: Fridge/Freezer energy requirements for a dummy!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:49:50 -0400
    ...references to amps below, but I don't know which one to focus on.) Would appreciate a very brief, very simplified explanation. **Energy guide...
  • Re: Starting Batteries
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 1 Jan 2003 15:09:43 -0500
    ...The reference guide the Interstate dealers use recommends using the Group 91 battery in Vanagons (as opposed to the group 41 battery). I chose...
  • Re: Gauges
    Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
    Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:57:54 -0700
    ...resources/Technical_guides/TG13.pdf Or: http://www.kinequip.com/pressure_terminology.asp Gauge Pressure�_/**Atmospheric pressure serves as a reference level for other...
  • Owner's Manuals..Restoration Book (Was: Years of Engines)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 15 Mar 96 08:35 EST
    ...Now, like always, to the point. > The need for restoration references (books, manuals, etc.) prompted me to ask >the kind people of >the list...
  • Re: Any good Camping sites near Santa Cruz/San Francisco?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
    Sat, 15 Jun 1996 21:17:53 -0700 (PDT)
    ...I'm sure it would be a great reference. I also have the _Official_Guide_to_California _State_Parks, 1992 edition. It is published...
  • Re: Vanagon Newbie
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 2 Oct 2002 12:03:45 -0400
    ...As a reference manual, the Bentley is invaluable. However, it often details things on the assumption you'll be using the VW tools (which...
  • Re: Front heater core removal reference from archives
    Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
    Tue, 9 Sep 2003 20:30:53 -0500
    ...I did the job about a week ago, and used an old post from the archive as a guide. I found it very helpful...
  • Automatic transmission questions
    Historical mailing list - David Yates
    Mon, 28 Nov 2005 20:57:47 +1000
    ...In the 'Chilton's Guide to Automatic transmission Repairs: 1980-86 Import Cars and Light Trucks" reference is made to the 010 series transmissions...
  • Automatic 3-Point Left Center Seat Belt, Retrofit Installation
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Automatic 3-Point Left Center Seat Belt, Retrofit Installation
    April 30, 1991
    AUTOMATIC 3-POINT LEFT CENTER SEAT BELT, RETROFIT INSTALLATION ********************************************************************** * CAUTION * * Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts * * Department for latest...
  • Head torque sequence different between 1.6 and 1.9 l Diesels!?!
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Sat, 4 Jul 1998 15:44:05 -0400
    ...VAG 1332), guide pins (3070) Notes: Always replace cylinder head bolts. (They are stretch bolts) When performing repairs, carefully remove seal/gasket remnants from...
  • Re: the term "barndoor" bus... & Split door options
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 10 May 2002 22:30:40 +1200
    ...For reference see Laurence Meredith's Original >VW Bus which is a pretty comprehensive guide to Volkswagen Transporters >1950-1979. As a member of...
  • Re: now: John Muir Publications was: Death Valley
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:43:14 -0500
    HI, The Idiot Guide (aircooled) was written by John Muir. I have an autographed first edition as well as a collection of editions up...
  • spent the day under my van
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 5 Dec 2009 23:50:49 -0800
    ...michigan these three books are my reference tools and an oil dipped mechanical genius as my working guide ... so the other day my tach...
  • Re: [wetwesties] which exhaust system is best?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Brower
    Thu, 9 Dec 1999 08:30:00 -0800
    ...Peterson's Field Guides -5-volume wildlife set - for $4.99! Authoritative > pocket guides filled with color photos & quick references for nature lovers. > Order...
  • Re: "Backing Up Is hard To Do"
    Historical mailing list - Nils Huebner
    Thu, 27 Apr 2000 08:27:55 -0700
    I, too, use the rear wheels as a guide. But the biggest help has been putting a fresnel lens in the rear window. I...
  • Automatic Rear 3-Point Seat Belts, Retrofit Installation
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Automatic Rear 3-Point Seat Belts, Retrofit Installation
    April 30, 1991
    AUTOMATIC REAR 3-POINT SEAT BELTS, RETROFIT INSTALLATION ********************************************************************** * CAUTION * * Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts * * Department for latest information...
  • Re: Rear seat belt in 1985
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 17 May 1998 21:28:11 CDT
    ...LEFT CENTER SEAT BELT, RETROFIT INSTALLATION ********************************************************************** * CAUTION * * Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts * * Department for latest information. * ********************************************************************** PARTS REQUIRED...
  • RE: Uniroyal Laredos from PC (Tire Deals in DC Area)
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Wed, 18 Jun 97 12:39:11 PDT
    ...In your reference guide the recommended tire for the Vanagon is the 195-75 UniRoyal Laredo. The rating for this tire is 1325 lbs...
  • Re: Starting Batteries
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Wed, 1 Jan 2003 22:02:00 -0800
    ...The reference guide the Interstate dealers use recommends > using the Group 91 battery in Vanagons (as opposed to the group 41 > battery). > > I chose...
  • Fwd: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
    Historical mailing list - Gene P
    Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:10:15 -0700
    ...everyone's reference of choice, but they still recommend and sell MT-90. 3) The Redline website has an application guide: plug in your...
  • VW Tech manuals, Must haves, and DIY maintenance & vehicle reliability
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:39:46 -0400
    ...In fact his may be the original idiot's guide self help book that started those yellow books. in any event it's available...
  • Re: Was: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
    Thu, 19 Jul 2001 15:55:01 -0400
    ...the upper belt guide attachment point will be behind the air conditioning housing that runs vertically over the D-pillar. so you would have...
  • Re: Auto transmission questions
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Thu, 6 Mar 2014 12:45:33 -0800
    ...Look > at what is happening to the Syncro Westies (don't use GW as a reference > - that's a whole 'nother ball game) Straight...
  • Info for Inuvik possible-trekkers ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 12 Nov 95 13:17:49 CST
    ...The Alaska Wilderness Guide, $16.95/$18.95Can The Milepost of backcountry Alaska! Includes tips on visiting Native villages, an adventure travel directory, descriptions...
  • Re: Fridge/Freezer energy requirements for a dummy!
    Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
    Fri, 4 Jun 2010 06:53:25 -0700
    ...references to amps below, but I don't know > which one > to focus on.) Would appreciate a very brief, very simplified > explanation. > > > **Energy guide...
  • Re: Microbus Badges
    Historical mailing list - Greg Childs
    Sat, 5 Dec 2015 07:26:28 -0700
    ...Even a parts list or maintenance guide to cross<br> &gt; reference would be helpful. It just seems like there isn't a parts...
  • Re: the term "barndoor" bus..(was:Re: Sheryl Crow in a Bus
    Historical mailing list - Toma Keller
    Thu, 9 May 2002 22:38:27 -0700
    ...For reference see Laurence Meredith's Original VW Bus which is a pretty comprehensive guide to Volkswagen Transporters 1950-1979. As a member of...
  • Re: Thinking Alaska trip...
    Historical mailing list - Mick Reynolds
    Fri, 28 Apr 2000 15:40:00 GMT
    ...I think someone else said to take "Mileposts", the Alaskan guidebook. Great reference. A really cool highway to take on the way up there...
  • Re: Haynes Manual
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Wed, 29 Mar 2000 17:29:40 -0500
    ...But I collect Vanagon reference material 'cause you never know what you'll find. To wit, I have the following: - British "Haynes Manual" - American...
  • Re: Helicoil protocol yet again.
    Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
    Thu, 22 Oct 1998 10:12:47 -0400
    ...If by "protocol", you mean, "how do I choose the right size?" again, the HeliCoil display has an exhaustive chart/reference guide. If it...
  • Re: Eurovan Awning or Screenhouse
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 13 Apr 94 21:32:47 CDT
    ...Guide Forest City, IA 50436 page 88 i've looked through all the german books i have, and can't find any reference to...
  • Re: Tranny swap: All Forward Gears too High.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:04:33 -0800
    ...For drivetrain height, I went by feel seeing where to position drivetrain up/down (shifter provided point of reference). BUT... in hindsight, it could...
  • WESTFALIA ADVICE NEEDED!
    Historical mailing list - Kramer, James
    Wed, 01 Feb 95 14:26:00 EST
    ...things that should and shouldn't be)? Is there a reference or buyers guide for making good choices out there? What are the pros...
  • Re: How To Find Stuff in ETKA?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
    Tue, 22 May 2007 22:25:11 -0500
    ...Tue, 22 May 2007 17:19:43 -0700 > > Maybe I've missed something in the past but is there any guide (or > can anyone...
  • Re: HELP!!
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 12 Jun 2001 22:13:20 -0500
    ...Valve guides worn and oil siphons into the combustion chamber, rings/cylinders worn and oil is passing by, etc. To clear the air (no...
  • Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:26:44 -0600
    ...everyone's reference of choice, but they still > recommend and sell MT-90. > 3) The Redline website has an application guide: plug in your...
  • Forbidden and Secret Internet Files & Reports 404
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 27 Feb 2001 11:49:16 PM
    ...No Id/no reference electronically managed accounts, Anonymous numbered accounts, Tax-free investment, Debit and credit cards. Alternative ID cards, Second passport programs and...
  • Throttle Valve Switch
    Historical mailing list - Marlan Blair
    Wed, 14 Sep 2005 19:26:51 -0400
    ...Then, after looking for the hundredth time at the image in the Bently manual, I see a reference for later in the model year...
  • Re: The Official VW Full Timers Survival Guide 2006?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 17 Nov 2005 18:09:14 -0500
    ...Chris On 11/16/05, Traci and Michael <tmrmb@xmission.com> wrote: > Hey all - I would love to have a reference like that for...
  • Re: How To Find Stuff in ETKA?
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Tue, 22 May 2007 21:52:08 -0700
    ...Tue, 22 May 2007 17:19:43 -0700 > > > > Maybe I've missed something in the past but is there any guide (or > > can anyone...
  • Amazon.com Books, re: A book from Peter Russek Publications, Ltd.
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 22 Jul 1997 15:16:03 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Keyword searches reference elements of the title, the author's last name and the subject categories that a book fits into. Generally speaking, it...
  • 7mm Fuel Hose Land--DIN code mystery
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:52:41 -0500
    ...I searched the Internet for a DIN code reference guide but quite without result. _______________________________________________ Derek Drew New York, NY CEO & Co-Founder http://www...
  • Re: Nvc-but maybe future vans-pretty please VW
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 1 Jan 2005 21:55:46 -0700
    ...Reference after guideline 1999/94/EG: The fuel consumption and the CO2-Emissionen of a vehicle depend not only on the efficient utilization of...
  • Re: Rear seat belt in 1985
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 17 May 1998 21:26:40 CDT
    ...the upper belt guide attachment point will be behind the air conditioning housing that runs vertically over the D-pillar. so you would have...
  • Digital format 'Bentley' project (longish)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 3 Aug 1996 00:34:16 -0300 (ADT)
    ...We number almost 300 owners, all in need of a solid affordable repair/reference manual, and we're all computer geeks (err... more or...
  • Re: The Tire Replacement Manual
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 2 Nov 2017 18:55:15 +0000
    ...For all the recent questions I once again would like to point out this reference guide. http://www.tiresafety.com/images/Tire%20Replacement%20Manual...
  • Re: Haynes Manual
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 29 Mar 2000 20:44:12 -0800
    ...But I collect >Vanagon reference material 'cause you never know what you'll find. To wit, >I have the following: > >- British "Haynes Manual" >- American...
  • E
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 3 Nov 2012 18:48:10 -0500
    ...In fact, if I am not mistaken, I got that information from the same GM author that your citation references. I am stating this...
  • Re: VW Parts CD availability
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Mon, 4 Feb 2002 22:52:06 -0800
    ...Great when using as a buyer's guide at work. Rennie VolksDragon@earthlink.net Los Angeles Peyton Cramer VW Bill Knight wrote: > > On a...
  • Finally! Big Trip Report!
    Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
    Fri, 21 Jul 1995 11:12:33 -0700 (PDT)
    ...the reference books we took with us. I recommend=20 the following books to anyone travelling to Mexico: - The people's guide to Mexico...
  • Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
    Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
    Wed, 6 Apr 2016 18:31:58 -0700
    ...Samba, thanks for the reference. I'd like to follow up Mark's suggestion, but what is the rear guide bushing plate? It's...
  • Re: Propex alternative?
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Tue, 5 Nov 2013 10:53:08 -0800
    ...the road" will guide those who wish to travel in that style. Stalking the wild asparagus is also a fine reference tome for wilderness...
  • Re: Throttle Valve Switch
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Wed, 14 Sep 2005 19:59:44 -0400
    ...next > to the throttle > body, and clearly shown in the Bently guide are missing. That didnt help > me > with the wire. > There is no...
  • Vanagon syndrome
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 15 May 2021 01:18:20 +0000
    ...The temps 2 and O2 sensor inputs relay heavily on proper ground reference. Check for stray voltages on the O2 sensor wire outer sheath...
  • Re: Maps vs GPS
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 10 Oct 2009 06:33:39 -0700
    ...Some out of the way places are referenced like that in guidebooks or online, so you can simply enter the latitude and longitude numbers...
  • Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
    Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
    Thu, 7 Apr 2016 09:24:12 -0600
    ...Samba, thanks for the reference. > > I'd like to follow up Mark's suggestion, but what is the rear guide bushing > plate? It's...
  • Re: How To Find Stuff in ETKA?
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Wed, 23 May 2007 09:32:16 -0700
    ...Tue, 22 May 2007 17:19:43 -0700 > > > > > > Maybe I've missed something in the past but is there any guide (or > > > can anyone...
  • Re: Propex alternative?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 5 Nov 2013 11:03:15 -0800
    ...the road"� will guide those who wish to travel in that style.� Stalking the wild asparagus is also a fine reference tome for wilderness...