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• Re: cold start problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 30 May 2000 06:33:37 -0700
  ...Mike Snow Camp Pendleton, California 1982 Westfalia 1.6TD 1983 ASI 1.6D -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Catalytic convertor
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 08:41:44 -0500
  ...is not an issue. > Anything I should be aware of? Putting aside inspection or environmental issues (and a reminder that such a modification is...
• Re: Bad Gas...gummed up stuff..
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:05:37 -0400
  ...I am re-activating a couple of our old dirtbikes...A DRZ Suziki and a KTM...These were pushed aside without very much thought...
• Agon
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 04:22:06 -0400
  ...http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0801856000/lexico 2. http://www.salon.com/ 3. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0374526990/lexico...
• Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:59:03 -0400
  ...You see the same behaviour in Japanese CEOs, and elsewhere > > in Europe and Asia. > > > > Whereas North American CEOs hardly ever resign over such things...
• Re: winterizing
  Historical mailing list - JOHN WESTENBERG
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 10:45:01 -0600
  ...What a treat! Barbara in Missoula soon to have a 89 syncro with ASI poptop
• Bus Muffler to AC Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Vince Speelman
  Tue, 10 Oct 2017 13:25:46 -0400
  ...does anyone aside from german supply sell this adapter? https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT_i_kosFL1lNyU7bGs6PKCBJWNORzGRzDGCBxEiS_laOrylW9bJQ 2. can i...
• Restoration Shopping List
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Mon, 29 Feb 2016 21:49:25 -0500
  ...As an aside, does anyone have a Diesel Vanagon L rear hatch badge in good shape? mine is reusable but tired. -- Regards, Peter Kraiker...
• Re: Kickstarter to drive a Westy across China
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:02:40 -0500
  ...the drive to Alaska or camp along the Florida Keys but Asia is really not in the picture. Rob vwrobb@gmail.com Volkswagen Enthusiast ....
• Re: Do I Live In Vanagon and Bus Land?
  Historical mailing list - Lucas Thompson
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 10:56:39 -0700
  ...First I see a a '90 or > '91 full Wsty, Orley Blue, sitting along my path, A few stalls up about an > '85 ASI...
• Operation Gas Tank: '90 into an '85
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:40:08 -0400
  ...Steal the tank from Grover (the '90) and put it in Gertie So aside from the tank outlet being a different diameter are there...
• Re: MOD Mike Collum 11/28 update
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:25:35 -0800
  ...dyke picking up > faggots", > or some such thing. > > Umm, all that aside, I'm not a prude, but there's a line between > proper...
• RE: Fresh Air Fan in '84 Westy - ARGHHH!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Jun 1995 13:02:20 -0400
  ...So, I set aside a day, removed the entire dash, split the air box (it had clips, not welds), then tested the fan directly...
• Re: Worn Locks?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 09:36 -0600 (MDT)
  ...If you have an original key in (near) original condition, set it aside as the master for subsequent reproduction. If you don't have...
• Re: Hmm..Orange Vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 21 May 1998 12:37:31 -0700
  ...paint code for it?:) > >> > > > yep...my buddy has a '80 Vanagon ASI Camper that he's nicknamed "The Great > Pumpkin".....Clementine orange... I doubt...
• Re: Hoover "Sermons" off-line
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 22:47:26 -0700
  ...http:www.type2.com and follow the "Sermons" > > link. > > > > Thanks for the wisdom, Bob. > > > > Jim Arnott > > Union, OR > > '77 ASI Riviera > > '83.5 Wasserleaker
• Differences between '85 and '86 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Russell Talbot
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 16:59:03 -0400
  ...and haven't found a satisfactory response to the following question: Aside from the engine, what differences are there between '85 and '86? I...
• Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 14:24:04 -0700
  LEGAL, MORAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES ASIDE, what are the pros and cons of gutting the cat. converter? There was something on the list about...
• Fwd: [T2] Stolen Bus
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 17:09:28 -0800
  ...1972 ASI Blue VW Campmobile Type 4 > engine > VIN: 2322137800, old Oregon plates KJJ 426. Taken from my driveway in > Milwaukie, Oregon Sunday morning...
• Heat shrink connectors with solder ring in the middle. Tried 'em
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 19 May 2019 20:58:57 -0500
  ...e699-4c96-bf08-bb772ac0e242&hsa_cr_id=5029917940301&sb-ci-n=asinImage&sb-ci-v=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com...
• Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Bracket Arm (passenger side)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 17 Oct 2018 08:50:40 -0700
  ...Muffler bracket position aside, is the bracket (arm) between oil pan and muffler bent to help make the bracket stiffer? Direct link to image...
• Looking for advice re. Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 14:07:17 EST
  ...I dont speak spanish though I am fluent in french and italian and have travelled extensively, mostly in Europe and a little in Asia...
• Re: FS: Ebay: Vanagon Hatch Holder
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 07:33:43 -0800
  ...Thanks for sharing. : ) Aside from that, I hope you have liability insurance. I had this vision of some poor sap getting brained when one...
• AC options
  Historical mailing list - Emil Lehan
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:59:02 -0400
  Folks, My 84 ASI Vanagon never had AC, but I want AC and will be starting from scratch. There are a few options I...
• Re: Ebay FS, wasRe: Expensive Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:03:45 -0700
  > > On 3/21/07, Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote: > > > > Hi Robert, > > > > Batman aside, if you've seen "Pacific Heights", you wouldn't want...
• Re: I love my bus
  Historical mailing list - Ellen
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 20:06:22 -0700
  ...Catch you all later! Ellen & Lola, 85 Vanagon ASI & Coee, Camping Cat Extraordinaire Don't wait for a light to appear at the end...
• Re: Non-cooling Fridge on Propane
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 9 May 2000 13:32:51 -0400
  ...alcohol and compressed air in that orifice, most particularly anything metal. Aside from messing with the cross-section, what effect would a burr have...
• Re: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts VW PAYS--CANADA?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 11:31:25 -0700
  ...USA only, or does it apply to Canada as well? And aside from the difficulty of designing a lap belt system that would work...
• Re: Zero Emission T3
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 20:51:44 -0600
  ...george jannini wrote: > > > http://www.vintagebus.com/gallery/image/2002260.JPG > > Aside from one obvious question ("How did they DO that?"), it's > amusing...
• Re: Heli-Coil an Engine Oil Drain? / From the Real World
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 17:13:38 EDT
  ...All kidding aside, I think the best road for Barry to follow is to use an expansion repair plug made just for the purpose...
• WTB: Vanagon in Baltimore or within 200 miles
  Historical mailing list - Neptuno
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 21:43:19 -0800
  Hello List, This would be my first actual posting aside from the few I have placed giving my .02 cents about a few repairs...
• Re: Who has the most Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 16:50:52 -0500
  ...1982 diesel 1982 diesel sunroof 1982 diesel work truck (running) 1980 ASI camper turbo diesel (running) 1980 westy camper (tranny donor) 1985 storage shed...
• Re: Acoustic properties of common materials
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 14:08:12 -0800
  ...npoole@telus.net> wrote: > > See http://www.nrcratings.com/nrc.html. > > Aside from the acrylic/cellulose slop I'm putting on as a first...
• Re: FS
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:28:30 +0000
  Original aside, that is a nice looking van. The work looks like good quality and all it really needs is some camping interior items...
• Re: Yokohama Y356D - where???
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 09:47:12 -0500
  ...Yokohama Y356D >I have the Y356 in 185R-14 D in my ASI Camper. I am very satisfied so far. >Steering is positive, with...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:15:41 -0700
  > Aside from the corrugated bit I like your theory. I just checked mine again and sure 'nuff, like yours, it's NOT corrugated. There...
• LDT (Long Drive Theory) and other musings
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 4 Nov 1994 15:33:26 CST6CDT
  ...goes down!) and engine never been in need of any repair aside to routine timing belts etc. Here's (IMHO) the key: 2500mi oil...
• Re: Wheels...Again
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 15:31:41 -0400
  ...I have, and so have countless others without a problem aside from machining the centers..35,45..makes no difference. this thread has been...
• Re: Bus Depot Replies
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 07:15:23 8
  ...I've sent 3 emails over the last month - in including a followup - and haven't heard a thing, aside from the autoresponder program...
• WetWesties Maryhill Trip
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 17 May 1998 10:09:48 -0700
  ...Jim & Lisa Arnott Union, OR '77 ASI Riviera II
• Re: Who makes the straight-up pop-top?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 13:19:33 EST
  ...The one in the photo on Vanagon.com was made by ASI, the same company that made the "straight up" conversion for the last...
• Re: microbus is dead NVC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 20 May 2004 19:21:59 +1200
  ...Both are very poor handlers onroad, but the VW is the less bad of the two. > >Both US and Asian automakers are working on...
• Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 13:01:43 -0800
  ...All kidding aside, least expensive real engine swap solution is still VW inline-4 IMHO. BenT -- BenT
• Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 16:42:58 -0700
  ...You end up with a > much better motor that fits just like the original WBX. > -Hans > > >> All kidding aside, least expensive real engine swap...
• Re: [vanagon] primary vehicle strategies????
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 21:29:41 -0700
  ...folding bicycle that would fit > under > the rear seat?? All kidding aside, my bicycle did save me once. The fuel line just ahead of...
• Re: Labor, 28 hours, customer say, i have no money....
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 18:07:51 -0700
  ...Ellen Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI Just got back from the Toyota/VW dealer in town where they fixed my flat tire for free! Whoo...
• Re: broken speedometer needle
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:36:07 -0700
  ...for >> repair, I broke the needle (clumsy me ! !) I put it aside while trying to >> find out how to mend it...but somehow I...
• Re: Friday Trivia Question, Westy Owners Only
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 17:21:42 -0600
  ...She flipped the visor down, and as she adjusted it, said, "What's this?" as she then moved the cover of the mirror aside...
• Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 26 May 2010 16:42:36 -0600
  ...for 'made in China'. > Nevertheless, the quality appears to be good and I could not have > afforded one before they became sourced from Asia.
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:08:51 -0400
  ...was clearly visible on the pipe where the hose had slipped. Aside from the corrugated bit I like your theory. -- David Beierl - Providence RI...
• Re: Rust protection - Oiling - caution
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 17:05:24 -0400
  ...of using MOTOR OIL for rust > proofing. DON'T DO IT. Aside from the stink, it will rot rubber > (hoses, insulating pads, grommets, Door...
• 88 FS Honolulu
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 16:36:23 -1000
  ...he says it has 20K ORIGINAL miles on it! It's an ASI conversion with a refrigerator and a microwave. I can't believe...
• Re: steering wheel/seats
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 00:46:10 -0800
  ...I had this problem (not being able to see the tops of > the gauges) in a 1985 ASI (?)(some place in Seattle) conversion. > Stay...
• Need info on making curtains, rods, etc.
  Historical mailing list - KLR CS
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:36:25 -0700
  ...The original curtains on my ASI Riviera had little poppers on the back that held plastic pieces that allowed the curtain to slide on...
• Re: Westy Shock Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:13:36 -0700
  ...Curious as to anyone's experience and input, and if possible (aside from > GW/Vanagain/T3T) also any suppliers. > > Thanks in advance! > > *Matt* > Missoula...
• FW: What dumb thing do you repeatedly do with your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:28:37 -0700
  ...Ellen Lola, the patient '85 Vanagon ASI camper �Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there...
• Fair price for a Joker?
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Sat, 7 Jul 2012 12:16:58 -0400
  ...people including a man who wants to sell his '86 Joker. Aside from sitting for two years and thus covered with the expected grunge...
• Re: Exhaust headers and Peanut Oil...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:46:38 -0400
  ...For much of the length of the exhaust (pre-resonator/muffler), this isn't an issue. >That's one reason (aside for performance and...
• anybody wanna buy a blue 84 1.9 digijet vanagon. (please!)
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 05:19:54 -0700
  ...reply and i will provide contact info it runs pretty good. aside from the idle being all wrong (ain't got no tach, or...
• Re: Mexico questions
  Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 14:59:14 -0800
  ...re also thinking about a trip to Mexico with our dog. Aside from taking a rabies certificate, do you know if there's any...