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• Re: speshul tires for the vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:02:56 EDT
  ...they wouldnt sell me anything else, they insisted i get these "special tires" because thats what the vehicle called for in their "special book...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sat, 9 Aug 2014 23:07:04 -0700
  ...Given my time constraints and lack of special tools, I'll be only replacing the center caps and see if that cures the leak...
• Re: Choosing a VW mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Yvan Rodrigues
  Sun, 1 Dec 1996 13:34:27 -0500
  > Is it best to only let a VW 'specialist' work on your Bus (1982 Vanagon) or > are things so straightforward that an experienced non...
• firestone lube special
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 10:31:05 -0700
  ...they are having a special for $12.99. would they use a decent filter? i am going to be doing the head gaskets next...
• 89 Hunter's Special pictures
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 01:33:08 -0500
  I got my 89 Jagdwagen Hunter's Special Double Cab truck back from restoration and paint last month, and with one day of decent...
• some of the most desirable poptop vehicles for me....
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:17:12 +0000
  ...http://www.special-mobils.de/docs/portrait/galerie/gallery.htm#<http://www.special-mobils.de/> while i adore the steyer-ouch 6x6 i would...
• Re: Optima Battery safety question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 06:31:21 -0500
  <<British Leyland wiring was pretty special.>> British Leyland was special as was every other Brit automotive mfg. and all of the two wheeled vehicles...
• Re: Special Tools for the Home Mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 07:56:22 -0600
  ...Figured I had to > have one - specially having three vans. > > 2) OTC Upper Ball Joint Extractor - another one of those "must have" > special tools...
• New Arrivals. Wind Deflectors, Paulchen racks, screen kits.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 18:51:23 EST
  ...kit. (special order) *Paulchen bike rack - looks the same as the old racks, but has 2 feet that rest on your bumper. (special order...
• Re: specialty tools
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 15 May 2004 22:05:29 -0700
  ...specialty tools i need to buy some vw specialty tools specifically the timing belt tensioner wrench for the golf engine in my vanagon. i...
• Re: Isolators
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 17:04:51 -0800
  ...These > are for using 2 batteries, etc. > > Anyone know what is special about the VW that they have to make a > special one for...
• Re: Beer Survey
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 11:14:05 -0700
  ...I drink all kinds of the micro brews and specialy beers that are offered in my area. I also like some of the affordable...
• Re: Automatic reply: vanagon Digest - 9 Jun 2013 to 10 Jun 2013 - Special issue (#2013-220)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:38:56 -0500
  ...vanagon Digest - 9 Jun 2013 to 10 Jun 2013 - Special issue (#2013-220) > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Walter will be out of the...
• Re: Oil plug stripped, fix needed
  Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 09:30:29 -0700
  ...There is a special kit that he used that rethreaded the hole to a larger diameter, then a special insert is screwed in and...
• Re: Diesel Conversion specialist in CA?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 16:53:43 -0600
  joe_ernest@CCGATE.UNIONSANITARY.COM wrote: > Some time back there was mention of a guy (north of the SF Bay Area?) > who specialized in...
• Re: Re Koni Shocks?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 13:47:35 -0700
  LOREN BUSCH said: > ....I recently installed the Red - Koni Specials. .... > What was your source for the Koni shocks? > I purchased the Koni Special shocks...
• JDB imports vw camper specialists..in colorado anyone heard of them?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 09:15:32 -0600
  ...JDB imports vw camper specialists..in colorado anyone heard of them? has anyone heard of JDB imports vw camper specialists in commerce city, co...
• Re: Keith Olbermann "Special Comment"
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 12:56:03 -0400
  ...Keith Olbermann "Special Comment" > Nah... this is at least very edcuational. It won't take up much bandwidth. > It's informative. Please bear with...
• '73 bus suspension leaves
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 9 Jun 1995 06:12:37 -0500 (CDT)
  ...to know if you need a special tool to take down the front suspension leaves (anything special with the knee-joints?) Please e-mail...
• Re: First Timer - Dash Removal, heater R&R
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 8 Nov 2020 10:44:57 -0800
  I did this back in 1996 and used a vice grips to get the special bolts out. Do you know what size bolts are...
• 87 running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 17:29:05 -0700
  Hi all, Well I got my 87 back from A & P Specialties today. The problem was a bad idle switch. I had checked it...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Aug 2004 to 3 Aug 2004 - Special issue (#2004-710)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 13:49:54 -0400
  ...Ron Tipton IT Specialist III Laboratory for Information Technologies University of Tennessee
• Re: Fw: 86 syncro I-4 swap
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 12:18:18 -0500
  When you start getting into specialty parts, maintenance, major repairs, sometimes even minor repairs become very problematical. I would stick to a common and...
• Re: Oil question....not the dreaded which motor oil is best....
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:28:43 -0800
  Thank you all, I was not all that worried anyhow, just curious....oil is oil, I guess, 'specially in my Craig's List Special...
• Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 14:43:08 -0500 (EST)
  On Mon, 13 Jan 1997 HelFle8953@aol.com wrote: -> there is something special about your Vans. Even non-Westy non-synchro -> Vans don't...
• ~ alloy wheel question~
  Historical mailing list - Joe Friedrichs
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 13:21:27 -0500
  ...My question is, as I understand it I need special lug nuts for f&r (due to their different depths) are special bolts necessary...
• Announcing a new Vanagon.com featured vendor!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 12:48:50 -0800
  ...As you may know, featured vendors must agree to offer special discounts to list members. Van-Again is doing this via the following web...
• Camshaft Grind Variations (to stock or not to stock?)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 19:09:04 -0500
  ...i'm interested in the torque special, but is it wise to forego the stock cam for a different grind? also, is California Imports...
• pesky injectors
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 20:03:47 -0700
  ...I got one of those VW special tools and managed to break it trying to get injector #3 out. Anyone have any hints/special...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Jul 2007 - Special issue (#2007-680)
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 23:04:56 -0600
  ...opportunity to view and listen to MSNBC's Keith Olbermann's special > comment > on last evening's program. It literally raised the hair on...
• Great American Road Race ............. Vanagon, Special Interest?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 14:49:06 -0600
  ...Vehicles newer than 1950 must be convertibles, sports cars, motorcycles or special interest vehicles approved by The Great Race Selection Committee. Allowed modern modifications...
• Re: Opinions from TIICO customers
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 May 2001 08:53:43 EDT
  ...The kits are a special order item and many specialty places require a full payment up front for these types of items and I...
• Re: Special Screwdriver Source
  Historical mailing list - James L. McGill
  Wed, 21 Aug 1996 09:53:47 -0500 (CDT)
  ...CARVER_JEFFREY} Found the special screwdriver that retains the screw, invaluable for CARVER_JEFFREY} the points screw. $6 I already have one, they're...
• Re: throttle valve cable spring installation
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 22:35:17 -0700
  ...Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1@JUNO.COM> > ------------------------------------------- > I've had Snap On Tools for years because they always have the special > stuff...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:49:13 -0400
  ...http://content.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947390000P?vName=Automoti ve&cName=Tools+%26+Equipment&sName=Automotive+Specialty+Tools&filter=Bra nd...
• Re: Isolators
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 12:58:21 -0500
  ...Anyone know what is special about the VW that they have to make a special one for it? DDF
• Re: Vanagon Shocks (KYB's)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 17:23:09 -0700
  This company specializes in parts for muscle cars so > these shocks are a special order item. If you decide to order these from > PST...
• Alloy wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 14:19:14 -0400
  ...This includes the small hub caps and the special lug nuts. The wheels are the original VW alloys and will fit all Vanagons. Sorin...
• Re: 2009 VW Bus Photo Calendar
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 21:40:46 -0800
  ...Maybe someday JoesVan > or the Aardvark will be in that special spot for that special shot! > > Pete > '79 Westy "Aardvark" > '87 Westy "Joe's...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Sep 2015 to 11 Sep 2015 - Special issue (#2015-319)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Sep 2015 09:45:15 -0400
  ...vanagon Digest - 10 Sep 2015 to 11 Sep 2015 - Special issue (#2015-319) > Has anyone ever converted a 2.1 ltr digifant over to...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Jun 2014 to 14 Jun 2014 - Special issue (#2014-309)
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 17:42:22 -0400
  ...vanagon Digest - 13 Jun 2014 to 14 Jun 2014 - Special issue (#2014-309) Since it is an 82, it will have a the 1...
• Re: Special Screwdriver Source
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 21 Aug 1996 09:03:14 -0700 (PDT)
  And Jeff Carver thus wrote: > > I was at Sears last night obtaining a compression tester for $25. > Found the special screwdriver that retains the...
• LVC: Friday: creative solutions to engine conversion problems
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 5 Jul 2013 18:50:35 -0400
  ...Yes, that's the steering column passing through the middle of the "special" exhaust pipe. You can see the exhaust manifold in the upper...
• Alignment specialist in L.A?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 11:49:47 -0800
  ...Has anyone found a reliable alignment specialist in the L.A. area capable of performing a precision, four wheel alignment? I've looked through...
• Re: Fwd: whos 15" steel rim is GW re-selling ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 13:14:09 -0400
  ...No hub boring, no spacers, > no special wheel nuts, no special long studs.
• Re: vanagon Digest - 22 Jan 2000 to 23 Jan 2000 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 14:58:43 +0100
  David Utley wrote: > Perl wrote; > > > > Anyways, this brite light has a Xenon bulb > > > > Does it have the special electrical module so you can feed...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 06:25:19 EDT
  ...The SportRack prices should be as follows SportRack A1122 CND = $114.95 List 30 day special $89.95 USD = $79.95 List 30 day...
• Re: A Listee's Post: This weeks Canadian Tire Specials
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:37:09 -0600
  At 18:45 03/09/2000 -0600, Marshall Ruskin wrote: >Hi Volks: > >Once again, I am posting the CT web specials. > >There are seatcovers...
• Vanagon Shocks (KYB's)
  Historical mailing list - J. Stutsman
  Fri, 10 May 1996 07:58:51 -0700 (PDT)
  ...This company specializes in parts for muscle cars so these shocks are a special order item. If you decide to order these from PST...
• Re: Car Talk
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Sep 1994 17:37:29 +0100
  ...I do have on tape this special they did called live from Greaseland with special guest Arlo Guthrie. Guess what Arlo was driving(in...
• Vanagon clear turn signals $38.00 pair - smoked taillights $145.00 pair
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 12:36:59 EST
  ...WWW.IMPORTVISION.COM ------------------------------------------- VANAGON T3 FRONT CLEAR TURN SIGNAL LENSES part Number IVD4411502PAEC Description SPECIALS!! VW Vanagon 1980-1991(all models) Clear front Corner...
• Re: Carat to Syncro interior swap
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:58:37 -0700
  ...If I make sure that I get all the special "Carat" brackets etal. , is there any special reason this would not fit into a...
• Fwd: whos 15" steel rim is GW re-selling ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gates
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:54:22 -0700
  ...No hub boring, no spacers, no special wheel nuts, no special long studs. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: TC <trclark@shaw.ca> Date: Sep 29, 2007...
• Re: Transmission Prob.-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 22:57:56 EDT
  In a message dated 98-06-21 22:28:50 EDT, you write: << I need to know of any good vanagon transmission specialists, in...
• Any Recommended A/C specialists in Vancouver BC ??
  Historical mailing list - Richard & Anita O'Halloran
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 02:31:39 -0700
  ...Can anyone recommend an A/C specialist in Vancouver BC (or Lower Mainland)? Thanks for this. Rich 90 Westy Vancouver, BC Canada
• Alloy wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 13:53:23 -0400
  ...The set includes the special lugs and nuts. Price for four $600 or five for $700 plus shipping. THe wheels are in Los Angeles...
• tie rod jamb nuts
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Wed, 6 Mar 2013 00:29:17 +0000
  ...but are the lock nuts on the tie rod ends special 'jamb nuts' or just a regular run of the mill 14x1.5 nut...
• Re: removing oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:39:39 -0500
  ...No special thin wall required for the stock plug. Mike Allan Streib wrote: > Arriving home tonight with the motor warm, I wanted to change...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 May 2012 - Special issue (#2012-271)
  Historical mailing list - ZedEE Scooby
  Sat, 5 May 2012 22:55:47 -0400
  ...vanagon Digest - 5 May 2012 - Special issue (#2012-271) > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > There are 25 messages totalling 1131 lines in this issue...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:10:03 -0500
  I have one of the special tools. It uses a ratchet driven screw to drive two fingers apart to open the clips. Work very...