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• Installing new headliner material in an '82 Westfalia. Tips? Or, Sites?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 2 Sep 2014 17:53:26 -0700
  ...Anyway, if anybody has ever done this job before and has some tips, techniques, insights or knows of a site titled "Installing Headliner Material...
• Attention: Frank I'm grateful for the filter post ( LOW/NO VANAGON CONTENT)
  Historical mailing list - MtnGal
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 05:50:57 -0800
  ...I have one that is called "Tech" for Virus info and other computer tips... I have one for jokes that are funny enough to...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:33:53 -0600
  ...wrote: >> infra temp gun is much faster and easier. .though higher tech of course. > > Come on, the man should get more credit than that...
• Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:16:11 -0700
  ...your wheels because the stuff is explosively >flamable and tire shop techs have been seriously injured removing tires >that are full of Fix-A...
• Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 09:09:29 -0700
  couple of tips for this task: Watch out for residual fuel pressure squirting gasoline into your face from the hose exiting outlet side of...
• Re: Technique For Removing Speedo needle? Teaspoons
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:04:33 -0600
  Hi Miguel,I'm pretty sure he's using the spoons concave/bowl side up with the tips/ends of the spoons under each...
• Re: Wanted: Engine cleaning tips
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 23:12:11 -0700
  ...Todd '88 Westy Dom wrote: > Does anyone have a good technique for cleaning a vanagon engine > without getting water all over the placeI take...
• Roadhus - New Travel Book : ROUGH LIVING-TIPS AND TALES
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 09:19:42 -0700
  ...Unemployment may just go up voluntarily if enough people read ROUGH LIVING:TIPS AND TALES OF A VAGABOND. ### ROUGH LIVING: TIPS AND TALES OF...
• Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:27:47 -0400
  ...your wheels because the stuff is explosively flamable and tire shop techs have been seriously injured removing tires that are full of Fix-A...
• Re: vw magazines
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 11:44:36 AST
  ...Good rag, avoids T&A, mostly on rabbit/golf/jetta/corrado, tech tips useful for the fiddly jobs like CV greasing, cable replacements etc...
• archives vs. neighborliness
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 07:31:20 -0500
  ...The moral support available here is as valuable as the tech tips. And I look forward to meeting more of you in person. If...
• Re: relay starter solenoid fix=brake warning light!?!
  Historical mailing list - Adam Behle
  Wed, 28 May 2003 00:18:01 -0400
  ...The relay fix was done according to the tech article on vanagon.com. In a nutshell, the ignition switch hot lead is connected to...
• Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Oct 94 8:10:49 EDT
  ...I've saved previous messages from the list posted by Joel in which he recounts James Lu's techniques using a flush tee. I...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:41:09 -0800
  ...wrote: > infra temp gun is much faster and easier. .though higher tech of course. Come on, the man should get more credit than that...
• Re: Volkswagen Bus Web Server
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 13:08:59 -0700
  ...I checked out the page at > http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu/vwbus/tech-tips.htm > and all of the links (at least the ones which...
• Winter Camping Tips.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 8 Nov 94 15:12:18 PST
  ...and lived to write me about it? -- -- ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al Knoll HP Performance Technology / / / / / Center Roseville, CA, USA 95747 / _____/ / / 916.785.5317 (Telnet 785-5317) / / / / email...
• Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 10:41:59 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Sep 5, 2015, at 9:09 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > couple of tips...
• Re: Technique For Removing Speedo needle? Teaspoons
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:19:42 -0600
  ...with the > tips/ends of the spoons under each underside of the needle, then pushing the > handles down so the spoon tips lever-up...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:32:15 -0800
  ...Oil is Killing our Cars? Has anyone read this article? <http://www.svmgcc.org/tech_tips/oil_is_killing.htm> It does say Castrol...
• Re: Broken down travelers need help ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 18 Aug 2013 04:03:07 -0700
  Happy, indeed. �Congrats to all and thanks for the tech tips. Stephen ________________________________ From: David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:44:14 -0800
  ...but I do mean to emphasize that 'home techs' who wish to be adroit with their vanagons and vanagon issues would be very smart...
• Re: Syncro starter repair
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 10 Dec 2015 11:05:36 -0800
  ...Not a Syncro owner-operator but I can see those pics notes and tips being quite beneficial for Syncronauts. Particularly the weld rod tip...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:35:22 -0800
  ...wrote: > > infra temp gun is much faster and easier. .though higher tech of course. > > Come on, the man should get more credit than that...
• Euro-Drive: UPDATE 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start
  Historical mailing list - "Jerry Thomas (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Fri, 14 May 1999 10:32:59 -0400
  ...INDEED BAD.Any insights,suggestions,or tips would be helpful.THANKS IN ADVANCE! JERRY ____________________ ORIGINAL MESSAGE: _____________________ VW TECHS, I have a 87 VW Vanagon...
• Re: Yakima bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ham
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 01:45:22 -0400
  ...I called the tech line and was told that they had not tested this rack on a Vanagon and to not use it. Has...
• Re: BA heater for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 21:20:28 EST
  ...a complete BA setup for a > vanagon > > http://www.vintagebus.com/techinfo/index.html <(-- this is what it is. > > I paid 125.00 a...
• Re: Wanted: Engine cleaning tips
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 07:53:45 -0400
  ...Fri, 17 Sep 1999, Dom wrote: > Does anyone have a good technique for cleaning a vanagon engine without getting water all over the place...
• Post chrome strip rubber cleaning Q
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 16 May 2005 08:14:58 -0700
  ...But the tips of my fingers turn black as soon as I touch the rubber. I'd like to clean up the rubbers so...
• Re: Bosch Relay Solenoid Fix - Help
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 1 Jan 1999 12:24:56 -0800
  ...Poor search technique probably, but could someone point me to the thread? Thanks. P.S., I'll lurk awhile and review the archives before...
• Re: rear stablizer bar
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:34:02 -0700
  ...There are some posts with nice pics/tips on front/rear sway bar upgrades. Good to read the ratwell page Dave. Neat to see...
• Re: gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Tue, 22 May 2001 17:58:50 -0400
  Justin ; As hard as it is to belive some Techron Injector cleaner bought my 86 up from seventeen to nineteen miles per gallon. If...
• The Idiot's Guide?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 03 Jul 1997 23:10:40 -0400
  ...The tools, the mechanic tips, how to buy a vw, what to do while waiting for it to cool! Yes some of the technical...
• Re: Body Work List?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:56:12 -0400
  ...https://garage.eastwood.com/tech-articles/epoxy-primer/ Good luck on your project! Jack R. 84 Westy, Wolfie -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Technical Performance Qs Regarding Stock 2.1l
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Jan 2006 10:49:34 -0800
  ...Thanks, I appreciate the tips. James aka Coupe
• Re: Dang exhaust leak-- any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:52:01 -0700
  ...Dang exhaust leak-- any tips? 1984 1.9L We had a loose bolt ( stripped threads by PO) at the header on cylinder number 4...
• Re: Longevity tips
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 08:45:23 -0800
  ...keep pouring in those Techron cleaners..do I sound like I own stock in the company?) >>My tips to longevity? do regular maintenance and...
• Re: Paint code for Ivory?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:25:12 -0700
  ...color/clear PPG paint and got some really expert tips and advice from their tech guy. The paintjob on an 'ABS' plastic that was...
• Re: Windshield Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 20:05:21 -0700
  ...Does anyone have experience replacing them and could give me a few tips? What brand of glass or does it matter? Does the gasket...
• Berg Vs Pauter Ratio Rockers: comments please!
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 12:27:50 -0500
  I've talked to Berg and Pauter about the ratio rockers today, and their technical differences. Here is what I found out. Both companies...
• Re: Late Friday entry. LVC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 2 Jun 2018 17:59:21 -0400
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> >> >> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> >> >> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 21:13:55 -0700
  ...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 > air-cooled Vanagon camper > Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• LINUX will double gerry's speed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 11:30:11 -0500
  ...We have in-house NT and Linux techs but I would also >like to get some help from several list members. If we could...
• Re: It's always three! (Be prepared)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:45:46 -0800
  Good tips. In hindsight, were I to buy tires again before a long diverse trip, I wouldn't hesitate to get the replacement warranty...
• stranded in san francisco...need watercooled westy tech help (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 08:19:40 -0600
  ...stranded in san francisco...need watercooled westy tech help Hello all..... my buddy is stranded in san fancisco...his 87 westy will not sputter...
• Re: Any tips on the last inch transmission mounting?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 14 May 2011 16:47:38 -0700
  ...Look, Turn, Push Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in...
• Re: Body Work List?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:55:30 -0400
  ...Body work is a combination of technical skill and art. A good body man can work miracles. A poor body job will be regretted...
• Trip Report, Maupin/Deschutes River Rendezvous VW Meet
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:07:06 -0700
  ...Lots of good coffee, beer, music, conversation, tech tips, and new friends. Friday evening, during the potluck dinner, a tow truck showed up with...
• Re: More Van Rollover news
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 01:22:46 -0700
  ...Any overloaded van is tipsy, but an overloaded van with car tires? That could skew any accident statistics. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 22:09:31 -0500
  ...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled > Vanagon camper > > 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog...
• Re: Morning Gnarliness: how to deal with
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:17:22 -0400
  ...J Squirrel wrote... >I would appreciate hearing tips from others who may have already >sorted out techniques for dealing with bucket drops. > >Those who...
• Re: windshield washing mess ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 18:46:38 PDT
  ...looks really bad on my >white Westy. > >Thanks for any tips... > >Bill _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www...
• Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 13:29:33 -0400
  ...If Van cafe i would just call for instructions as they give me technical support for such items.. > > I also purchased separately a used...
• Can One Test the Piezo?
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 02 Apr 1997 15:59:03
  After collecting methods, hints, tips and techniques for starting the Dometic fridge on LP, I still can't get my fridge working. Thanks to...
• Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:48:20 -0600
  ...Are these adequate, or should I go with the Moog, as recommended by T3 Technique? Also, tried pressing Lower Control Arm Bushing on one...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:31:50 -0600
  ...Nothing against technology, mind you, I have some of it myself, but I learned a long time ago that the KISS Principle (Keep It...
• Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 12:03:30 -0700
  ...Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted Hi bill, there are hose clamps on the two pieces of hose. the smaller hose has 4 clamps...
• Re: Mercedes wheels
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 12:09:38 -0800
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon > scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning > ********************************************* >
• Re: running rca cables to a rear-mounted subwoofer
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 18:58:49 -0700
  ...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 19:51:57 -0500
  ...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:35:47 -0400
  Thanks for the tips on this. I'm pretty sure it is the TC seal, the oil is slinging out the vent openings in...