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• Re: Emission Controls, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Songie
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 09:37:41 -0500 (EST)
  ...We (U.S) can buy a brand new caddy that doesn't meet standards but we can't buy Mexibus that doesn't meet...
• Re: roof rack wanted for standard vanagon
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 29 Jul 2012 13:58:34 -0500
  ...roof rack wanted for standard vanagon > > Looking to carry some long ladders on top of standard vanagon, > (non-camper). > Thought is that a cross...
• FS 86 camper in Beaufort, SC $1500
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 18:44:09 -0600
  1986 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON WOLFBERG, Pop Hood, Needs Work But Runs, STANDARD, $1500, 843-522-1468 After 5pm Or 843-525-7066 Anytime BEAUFORT (South...
• Re: CA emissions standards for 83.5 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 19:28:23 -0800
  ...CA emissions standards for 83.5 Westy? Does anyone know where can I find the specs for exact emissions standards I have to meet...
• Re: 1987 Wolfsburg Vanagons Question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:32:39 EST
  In a message dated 11/27/01 10:26:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, kstewart@COPIQUIK.COM writes: > Do 1987 Wolfsburg Vanagons have the...
• Re: Weakly Statz ... faster than a turbocharged snail!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 02:30:54 -0400
  hey, you can put the 53 standard microbus back on the list. actually i drove it to get a cup of coffee today. (i...
• Re: O2 sensor wiring
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 07:25:25 -0800
  I cut the wires and so I could slip a standard wrench onto my O2 sensor. The O2 socket I was using was split...
• FS Type IV Engines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 21:24:25 -0500
  ...Zero time on the cam bearings, and Zero time on the standard size rod bearings. The crankshaft is standard on the mains and standard...
• Re: 1980 starter...man vs auto
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 13:18:13 -0400
  A standard starter predominatley has a pilot shaft extending past the gear while a Auto starter does not (the torque converter has a larger...
• Re: Recent Touring Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 20:22:22 EST
  In a message dated 1/29/01 5:41:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: << Pardon my ignorance but what the...
• Re: MIME Message! (non-vw related)
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Tue, 23 May 2000 14:08:17 PDT
  ...tim o'brien >For those of us who believe that standards are necessary, the internet is >was/is based >on standards. Standards developed way...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - George Mercer
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 10:19:14 EST
  ...I think it should have been standard, period. George In a message dated 3/3/2004 6:17:21 AM Pacific Standard Time, slowmachine...
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Thu, 19 Sep 1996 10:44:34 -0400 (EDT)
  Sounds extremely nice and extremely expensive. :) Was this a VW or Winne dealer? Do they have any info on the standard models? Trace Choulat...
• Re: BOO HOO HOO! Syncro Westy sold cheap
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 22:26:05 -0500
  ...always grgd, $12,000 > >> > > cheap by west coast standards, slightly overpriced by east coast > standards.... (even with the kinda low mileage) > i never could...
• Re: Subject: Re: Design of a New Microbus
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 23:08:40 -0600
  ...And rules/specs/standards written based on >the 'way it's always done' rather than objective standards that would allow >innovation. > > > > Yeh! Bureacracy and...
• Re: Calif: Buying out of state
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 15:49:48 -0700
  ...A 49 state (federal) vehicle is not required to meet California standards. A 1986 vehicle is not required to meet 2003 standards. Mike Snow...
• Re: new CARB rules for cats in Calif?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:48:33 -0800
  > if I sell this 85 Adventurewagon I have for sale to someone in > California........ > I suppose they would automatically need the 'new standard' cat...
• Re: 2.1l main bearing - the whole story
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 16:39:27 -0700
  ...Right down to the fact that the factory often has 2 or 3 "standard" size bearings. It also goes on to state that middle...
• '80 exhaust (California vs. Standard)
  Historical mailing list - gbasey
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 14:37:51 -0500
  ...everything is harder to find/more expensive) Is it possible to put a standard exhaust on my van? I know the standard exhaust didn...
• Vanagons for sale in the SF Bay area (correction)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Apr 1995 12:23:12 -0700
  ...1990 dark blue, 33k miles, Automatic, Power steering, A/C, Power windows & door locks, CC, Radio/Casette 1989 charcoal, 53k miles, Standard, Power steering...
• Re: Retrofitting power steering-is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 14:11:28 EDT
  In a message dated 98-04-27 00:44:24 EDT, Benjita writes: << PS wasnt standard on your van??? that's odd.. chris >> It...
• Re: The Extra Battery
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 07:10:35 EST
  In a message dated 3/25/00 7:13:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << The Extra Battery >> Barry, the...
• Re: cup holders
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 18:05:30 EST
  In a message dated 2/8/00 5:28:11 PM Eastern Standard Time, OneWesty1@AOL.COM writes: << Does anyone know where to get...
• Re: Question about car receivers (taking advantage of Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 11:19:23 -0800
  "My last couple of installs were different brands but had the same wire colors. [...] maybe there is some standardization in this industry." Further inspection...
• Re: help fitting van in garage
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:50:04 -0400
  >A Westy will fit in a standard garage, with a roll-up door, provided the >door is rolled up all the way so the...
• Swapping auto for standard tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 16:01:40 -0600
  ...Has anyone successfully swapped out an auto tranny for a standard? I would probably drop in a fifth gear while I was at it...
• Re: Sale prices for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 22:57:25 EST
  In a message dated 3/11/02 2:43:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, dmc@CYBURBAN.COM writes: > It was a burgundy Wolfsburg with...
• Re: Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Vent: @ Electrical Connection?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:50:30 -0700
  ...But the > installation of this cap is inconsistent as most Vanagons I've > encountered have just the standard cap (trivia: standard cap is also...
• Re: Bright Orange Plaid
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 24 Jan 95 16:22:18 PST
  > > If I am correct, the only colors a '74 Westfalia came in were your > orange for the standard and Yosimate(sp?) Yellow for the...
• Re: antenna replacement complications
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 23 Jun 2001 14:42:01 -1000
  > What Mick is describing is what is on my 90 GL, thought it was standard > oem. It's black if that matters. REALLY??? Wow...
• Is there a difference in the 2.1 engine for auto trans vs standard transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 22:46:58 +0000
  Hello All, I'm about to purchase a 2.1 engine came out of a vanagon with a standard transmission and I'm questioning...
• Re: Smog inspections
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 07 Jul 1997 20:04:04 EDT
  ...Not sure what the standards are in other parts of California (if they are different) using the dreaded Smog II system (required with a...
• Re: rear bed seat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:27:55 EST
  In a message dated 2/21/02 1:35:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, acs0207@MYBLUELIGHT.COM writes: > My '87 (non Westy) GL has...
• Re: standard vs auto
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Oct 1996 23:20:59 -0400
  ...I think I would rather have a standard, but would like to hear about others' experiences and preferences... >> Unless you plan on towing, I...
• Re: Recent Touring Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 17:40:54 EST
  In a message dated 1/29/01 12:36:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, cwmundy@OPTUSNET.COM.AU writes: << ISO >> Pardon my ignorance but...
• Re: Elec Ig and low revs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 95 11:29:35 EDT
  On a related matter, and one that may be of interest to those running standard ignitions - the consensus on rec.autos.tech is that...
• Cabin Fleece Sleeping bags write up [ LVC]
  Historical mailing list - Tom Myers
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 22:59:48 -0400
  ...They are standard sleeping bag size and two can be easily zippered together. I was looking for something lighter than a standard sleeping bag...
• Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:39:42 -0700
  ...Per PA vehicle code: "Federal standard." A minimum standard of vehicle or vehicle equipment performance issued under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety...
• Re: dim headlights
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:00:48 EDT
  In a message dated 99-08-11 19:46:09 EDT, you write: << just replacing your regular sealed beams with H4's, using standard...
• Re: standard westy vanagon
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 21 May 1998 11:32:44 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-21 08:31:39 EDT, henning@FP.COM writes: << all right!!! my 1980 standard westy is a rarity...
• Re: Use of standard CV axles on an automatic
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:48:57 -0700
  ...CV-axles that were removed from a standard Vanagon. Can CV axles from a standard Vanagon be used use on an automatic Vanagon...
• Re: women and standard gearbox - Was come out of the closet all
  Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:49:33 -0500
  ...While it may be true that some women shy away from the standard gearbox, I have always preferred it. I've driven many kinds...
• VDO oil sender with untapered threads?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 8 Dec 2011 18:52:39 -0500
  ...Does anybody now if the VDO sender comes in a version with standard M10 threads and a sealing washer, instead of tapered threads? Thanks...
• Freeze-12 and refrigerant oils
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 16:37:22 -0700
  ...http://www.autofrost.com/oil/index.html It would seem that Freeze-12 doesn't mix well with standard lubes, especially the standard oils...
• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 09:24:26 EST
  In a message dated 11/25/02 9:05:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, vanagon@volkswagen.org writes: > In Canada, it is law to...
• Re: miserable a/c...'84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 01:34:18 -0500
  There was a Westy (from Florida) at BBTA this past Labor Day with standard Westy a/c which had been modified so that the...
• Rear Shocks 2wd v. 4wd
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 16:57:25 -0800
  Has anyone ever compared a standard vanagon 2wd rear shock with a syncro rear shock re length? Has anyone attempted to use a bilstein...
• Re: Question about car receivers (taking advantage of Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 10:59:03 -0800
  ...Is this some kind of > > industry-standard connector with industry-standard wiring? > > > > -- > > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott > > 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, > > Bend, Ore. > > >
• Note Re: More Fuel Pump Weirdness - Has Mercury gone retrograde again?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:30:27 -0400
  At 04:28 PM 4/21/2010, David Beierl wrote: >The standard pump pulls fuel from the tank very nicely -- it's a >positive...
• Replace syncro with standard transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 12:10:16 -0700
  Is it possible to install a standard transaxle in place of the Syncro transaxle, as a temporary fix to get it back on the...
• Re: FS: Roller Tip Rockers (Pauter 1.3
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 10 May 2001 10:26:24 -0700
  CA testing has two tests - assuming that you get the 'standard' smog test. Every year a small percentage of what CA thinks are 'high...
• Re: Engine Decisions
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Sep 1996 01:18:15 -0400
  ...I thought the failure to meet emissions standards was the reason you can't import Mexican VW's??? >> The Safety standards are another reason.
• Re: Auto/Standard
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 23:28:02 EDT
  ...give me pros/cons in regards to an automatic versus a standard vanagon? My wife can't drive a stick so I was wondering...
• roof rack wanted for standard vanagon
  Historical mailing list - ron ourada
  Sun, 29 Jul 2012 12:21:26 -0500
  Looking to carry some long ladders on top of standard vanagon, (non-camper). Thought is that a cross member at front and back securely...
• proposed posting title formats
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 13:49:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...What I'm proposing is that for common message types, that there be a standard subject line format. for example, for reports on repair...
• Air Filters Diferences
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Wed, 2 Apr 1997 08:48:08 -0800
  Hi, In checking out prices for air filters at BusBoys, they sell 3 different kinds for my year of van.; Standard duty, Heavy duty...
• Re: Ordered New SA Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 21:35:48 EST
  ...BenT In a message dated 3/1/00 6:22:37 PM Pacific Standard Time, firestream@MINDSPRING.COM writes: << This guy must be joking...
• Re: wanted: main bearings 2.1wbx
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 13:14:12 EST
  ...They are standard 2.1l main bearings by Kohlbenschmidt (OE supplier). I also have standard 1.9l main bearings for $99 a set. These...
• Mexican buses
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 13 May 1999 10:35:21 -0400
  ...on vehicles there is no way a Mexican bus could be registered in the US due to the lack of safety standards and emission...
• Re: fog light switch
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Winterpacht
  Sat, 9 May 1998 23:15:34 -0500
  VW has a switch available which is just like your standard light switch, I think it cost around 15-20 dollars, Mark McCulley wrote...