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• Re: urban camping in sf
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 16:19:14 PDT
  ...and secure is a relative term, is it not? >> > >Most people feel less secure when with relatives. Everything is relative. > >However, for the purpose...
• Re: removal of silicon cauking
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 08:39:42 EDT
  I found that a buffing wheel and Meguir's polish wax took it off relatively quickly on the bolts on the poptop that the...
• Re: Why gas prices can change so quickly
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:33:26 -0500
  Roger, That is all so true - it's all relative. However, I don't buy Potato Chips in bulk and rely on them to...
• How do you spell Westphalia?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Sep 1994 01:21:48 -0500
  A run of my mbox through the spell checker produced this relatively inane, and useless info: Westfalia Westfallia Westphalia WESTY Westy westy Westys I...
• What's the difference in Febi and Meyle lifters?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:32:20 -0600
  ...Does anyone have any opinions about the relative value of these lifters? Thanks, Jim
• Re: Distributor cap for 2.1 L--sloppy fit
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 20:44:29 -0500
  ...It is controlled by the position of the distributor body relative to the rotating shaft. The end of the rotor is wide enough that...
• Re: scraping glue in the sun
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 09:58:15 -0700
  Everything is relative. Relatively rustfree Vanagons are more plentiful and less expensive here. I know where my priorities lie.;-) BenT sent from my electronic...
• 'Bye
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jul 1995 11:46:43 -0500
  ...Wisconsin, Minnesota and Ontario and the annual Let's Visit the Relatives run. Back in 2 wks! Mike Wright 68 Camper (Frau Blucher) 79...
• skylight gasket/seal
  Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 09:04:03 -0700
  Does anyone know a relatively cheap source for such a seal? My skylight has some hairline cracks, but it appears that the leak may...
• Re: Coke adds life
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 09:28:43 -0800
  I seem to recall the translation in Thai gave the impression that drinking Coca Cola would bring your relatives back to life. Not a...
• FS KYB shocks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:26:37 EDT
  ...The front have around 35,000 miles, no leaks and in good shape The rear are relatively new under 400 miles. 4 for $44...
• NVC: Type 1 case
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:54:17 -0500
  ...Anyone have a decent AS21 or fuel injection (late AS41) Type 1 case for sale, relatively cheap?
• Re: Speaking of Heaters, who's got a QUIET plug in they like?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:49:40 -0500
  How loud is loud? I guess that's relative. Anyway, I use a Holmes heater, it is small, relatively quite and puts out mucho...
• Seattle craigslist Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 08:46:15 -0700
  There are some 'relatively' low cost westies on the Seattle craigslist this morning. http://seattle.craigslist.org/search/car?query=Westfalia Rob becida@comcast...
• Vanagon Safety?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 16:28:45 -0400
  ...don't attack me, attack the ideas. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Is the Vanagon a safe vehicle? What makes a safe vehicle? 1) relative weight - actually relative momentum...
• Awnings
  Historical mailing list - John Pinkham
  Tue, 7 Jun 94 17:50:35 EDT
  ...Seems a trifle much, but all is relative, I suppose. '91 Camper john John.Pinkham@lambada.oit.unc.edu
• digital clock illumination problem
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 23:15:33 -0500
  hey big list, my van has nearly achieved full illumination (relatively speaking). the only thing left is the digital clock on the dash (85...
• Re: Tools for testes
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 11:29:10 -0800
  This nun Vanagroin relatives off that leased. Spoking of knots, there are a gropes of Scotsmens who have a place called Syncro-Nutz. McGill...
• Diesel mod people question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 09:36:08 -0600
  What engines did you look at in deciding to mod? What physical size problems? Weight problems? Are there any relatively "flat" diesels out there...
• Caveat Emptor, or: So You're Buying a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 06:25:39 -0500
  ...Even the fridge works! This van is relatively has relatively low mileage, for better or worse; I think it's been sitting (save periodic...
• Re: Here's one I'll bet big bucks ain't in the archives
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 18:46:03 -0800
  ...Everything is > relative. Affordability is relative. When I was going to school, they told > us ALL CAPS was used to EMPHASIZE a word. Now...
• CAD model
  Historical mailing list - Jack Jordan
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 15:35:08 -0600
  I'm relatively new to the list, but I really enjoy the conversations. The CAD model really caught my eye. I would appreciate it...
• Sanding Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 10:24:22 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The air sander makes a relatively quick, easy job of it. Sanding takes a layer of fiberglass off; how much depends on how deep...
• Name for bus trip...
  Historical mailing list - John Kaufman
  Sat, 6 Aug 1994 09:08:56 -0700 (PDT)
  There is really only ONE definitive term to use when referring to a relatively slow moving surge of scary critters, oozing across the country...
• 84 Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 13:57:43 -0500
  ...cal.) Asking $6800 Has new exhaust system valued at $550 One year old battery Relatively new Michelin tires All camper accessories work
• Re: Intro
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 01:27:49 -0800
  ...You sound pretty normal to me but then everything is relative. I am well skilled in the art of BS as the many in...
• Re: California Gas Price Complaint Form
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 04:51:17 PDT
  ...With relatively cheap gas (compare to Europe) we have little incentive to conserve. Isn't there a traffic/pollution problem -- particularly in West Coast...
• Re: NVC: Monster Lupo
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 09:02:20 -0700
  The twin-engine VW is a relatively old idea. I still remember this from the early 80's: http://www.driversfound.com/scirocco/history...
• Re: Got em! Itchigo's wearing 370s!:) (Inflation ? at end)
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Corrain
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 08:06:07 -0500
  ...Well, relatively.)
• Re: owner manual needed!
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 04:01:10 -0700
  ...They are relatively cheap. John McLean 87 Vanagon GL > Does anyone know where I can buy, borrow, or download an owner's manual for...
• Re: weigh a little, carry a lot! ;)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 00:21:14 -0500
  > I wonder what road vehicle wins the award for highest payload capacity > relative to its own weight? our very own T3 single-cab pickup...
• Re: van value
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 23:13:32 -0700
  ...I specified my opinion to Joel relative to SF as he is also from around here. The ironic thing is most folks feel West...
• Re: Runaway digital clock
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:38:47 -0700
  ...Any ideas from anyone?????? << > > > > What is happening is the clock is set to "relative time". That is, when > > your > > Vanagon reaches light speed and...
• computer speakers?
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Sauerhaft
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 19:55:07 -0500
  Volks, Has anyone out there used any computer speakers for his/her Vanagon? The speakers are relatively inexpensive, sound pretty good, and can be...
• Re: Great MPG westy on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:11:16 -0500
  ...if pulling a boat, it has a nice hitch and handles > relatively large boats nicely." > > Am I the only one not getting anywhere near...
• Re: Muffler Bearings, was RE: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:39:39 -0800
  ...Since this ball joint >allows relative motion between 2 different exhaust pieces you could in >theory call this a bearing.
• Re: Tent Canvas Question
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Mon, 18 Nov 1996 13:23:14 -0800
  ...However, has anyone checked into an awning shop? They make canvas awnings relatively cheap usually. If the guy already has the poles, the canvas...
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 09:22:59 -0800
  ...unladen kerb weight without driver for the 241, Microbus de luxe. -Dana- > > They > > aren't light vehicles either. > > it's all relative, andrew... they...
• Re: is it a 91 or 87?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 18:11:33 -0400
  ...it's most likely an 87 with 91 cosmetic parts > added, which is relatively easy to do. <snip>
• Solar Power Charger for Van Camping
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:37:07 -0800
  ...What I like about it is that it's small but can collect and store a relatively heavy charge. I really like to have...
• Microbus side-window modification
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:38:52 +1300
  A relatively simple modification which radically alters a van's appearance. Could cost a bit to have the glass made, though... See: http://s660...
• Re: shift rod
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Mar 1996 06:25:00 -0500
  The socket can be repaired, relatively easily. Simply weld a bead up aech side and then use a cut off tool the recut the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:55:38 -0600
  ...It changed colour relative to pH. You then compare to a standard colour chart. > pH meters for around the shop >
• Replacing Ignition Coil
  Historical mailing list - Franklin Wood
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:36:56 -0700
  Does anyone know if it is difficult to replace the ignition coil on a 93 Eurovan? Looks relatively simple, but maybe there's something...
• Re: clock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:27:05 -0700
  On 10/31/07, Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Then it goes fast as dark? Everything is relative. I like to think...
• 1981 Fuse S9 Potential Future Loads
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 17:07:33 -0700
  ...For the 1981, is that fuse relatively large for the current loads because VW anticipated the radio as a future load or am not...
• Re: one van for two people?
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 07:34:43 -0800
  ...Any relatives you can borrow from? Any > trustworthy relatives you can "sell" the van to, with the understanding that > you can buy it back...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:12:11 -0500
  ...Since they make and sell all three types, I tend to trust their relative figures. Here's how they rate the relative performance of...
• NEW handle!
  Historical mailing list - Gina Godat
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 22:32:13 EST
  Friends, relatives and aliens.... I have a new handle/email addy to go with my new route. Rt26@aol.com I will be driving...
• Re: It's a Beatiful Day in America!...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 14:33:39 -0400
  ...I wonder what road vehicle wins the award for highest payload capacity relative to its own weight? David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94...
• Re: Vanagon Safety?
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 19:01:16 -0700
  ...don't attack > me, attack the ideas. > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Is the Vanagon a safe vehicle? What makes a safe vehicle? > > 1) relative weight - actually relative momentum...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 09:43:39 EST
  ...better than a STOCK Wasserboxer???? Adding power to the Wasserboxer is relatively EASY. The Wasserboxer engine is NOT that complex if the machine work...
• Re: Travel necessities
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 20:32:49 -0500
  Mike, Any relative of the 2.8 family is an antiquated non-current design--- Forget about the prehistoric GM V6 ( Phooey, arg, cough, spit...
• Re: fridge thermometer
  Historical mailing list - Rich Durant
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 15:34:14 -0700
  ...But, I haven't been able to >locate one that has a max/min feature in a relatively small base unit. By >relatively small...
• Re: Shoddy German Workmanship?
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 08:33:44 -0700
  ...Oh, really...my relatives, who were in Berlin when the russians came marching in, would beg to differ... They remember very well what happened.
• Re: Wanted: Idea for cheap motion sensor alarm (to protect vancontents)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 22:44:01 -0600
  Eric Brown wrote: > > Has anybody come up with something simple and relatively inexpensive? Eric, Radio Sh@ck has 5 small battery operated portable motion...
• Re: 15 in. rims
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Sat, 27 May 2000 20:46:21 EDT
  The steel ones I had were marked ET45 for the offset and the cooling holes were further out relative to the 14" Vanagon rim...
• Thermorest
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 16 May 2000 23:42:39 -0400
  ...I know I won't find one of these cheap, but has anyone found a good source with relatively lower prices for these? On...
• Westy v. Adventurewagen
  Historical mailing list - Dar Crammond
  Wed, 24 May 2000 18:06:33 EDT
  ...I have read the AW pamphlet that outlines the plusses and minuses relative to the Westy. Any real world experience or preferences out there...
• Re: (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 23 Nov 2000 09:05:27 -0700
  ...enjoy it! mush? > > HK > > Enjoy the turkey, relatives and mush! > >Robert >