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• what does the BBC choose? :)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 21:37:08 +0000
  Coincidental with Joel's discovery... I was helping out at my son's elementary school book fair and found a little volume called something...
• SWAY BAR DISCONNECTS.....GREAT FOR SYNCROS!
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 4 Jul 2002 22:08:43 -0500
  Have you guys seen the new sway bars that have pins so that you can reach in and actually disconnect the link from the...
• Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 18:03:34 -0500
  ...They'll come right out after you disconnect the pipes. Worst case spot weld a nut to them and back them out. >>> Steve Cotsford...
• Re: Information on Klimaus or Kilma Headliner Air Conditioners.
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 04:59:49 EST
  ...We've had discussions on this on the list in the recent past. The discussion centered aorund using it for Double Cab duty as...
• Re: Does Germansupply.com give a "vanagon list" discount?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 19:05:12 -0400
  ...05, at 10:43 AM, Christopher Gronski wrote: > Does Germansupply.com give a list discount? Can someone plase send > me the code? > > Thanks, > Chris > > >
• Re: Hanging Clutch Disc
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:05:14 -0600
  ...Hanging Clutch Disc > http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=251721263A > > likely that feller. > > bob
• Bus Depot Discount Code & Shipping to Canada
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:02:49 -0500
  ...The brokerage fees can be tremendous and are not disclosed in advance; you can get a nasty bill upon delivery. However, FedEx Air shipments...
• Re: Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 16:49:31 -0700
  M= and all, The sticker discussion is/was germane to the group. It did, no, it does belong right here, where anyone who is...
• CENTral locking tip...
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:50:59 +0000
  One tip that I discovered while trying to find a broken wire in the door harness was to follow the wires out of the...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 12:59:49 -0700
  Not to mention the ease of maintenance with disc brakes, reason enough in my book to convert every wheel you own. Angus Angus Gordon...
• Re: insurance
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 09:19:00 -0700
  ...our discounts are for good driver and married. unfortunately, because my wife has been driving for more than 10 years (does this suck, or...
• Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Mon, 1 Feb 2016 20:52:04 -0500
  ...email that they are working on a rear disc break. > > for the vanagon,Would rear disc breaks improve breaking noticeably? I’ve always heard...
• Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 08:33:15 -0400
  ...Vielen dank! On 4/6/09, Raimund Feussner <ray@v6bus.de> wrote: > Hi listmembers, > > as some of you know, I developed a 4-disc...
• Something draining my battery
  Historical mailing list - randy velasco
  Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:43:19 -0800
  ...I jump started the van and it ran for 20 minutes, After the 20 minutes I disconnected the negative wire from the battery and...
• Re: precautions to take when welding on van
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Jan 2019 16:09:55 +0000
  ...precautions to take when welding on van What precautions should be observed when welding something on the van? Disconnect battery ground? Disconnect ECU? -Mark
• Re: Rear speakers.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 27 Jul 2017 17:18:14 +0000
  I just installed a set of the speakers under discussion here, The Jensen DUBS240. No problems encountered. They fit like they were designed by...
• 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:31:38 -0500
  ...Then discovered bent push rods. Next a loud tick or clatter that won't go away no matter what - so bad lifter perhaps the...
• Re: tire needs resolved, I guess
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 09:45:05 -0500
  Oddly enough there seemed to be a discount tire under construction almost next to Costco when I got my bfg set Velma 82 1...
• My turn with the O2 sensor issue.
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 14:34:05 -0500
  ...When I disconnect the O2 sensor it runs better warm. I connected the volt meter and while disconnected it ranged from 0V at cold...
• Re: Driving: Right vs. Priveledge
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Mon, 07 Apr 1997 10:53:37
  ...I >> don't care if you banter like biddy hens off the list, but political >> discussions aren't appropriate on the list...at least...
• Smog Test/ Speedometer (can't get in the archives)
  Historical mailing list - Bowie, Mark T
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 16:40:08 -0800
  I know this has been discussed before, but I've been unable to get into the archives for over a week. Please forgive me...
• Re: check/change master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 10:49:31 -0600
  ...4 screws, disconnect speedometer cable (just pull back connector and slip out), and then disconnect electrical connectors that simply plug in. At that point...
• Re: NOW, REMOVE SKIN DISCOLORATIONS, SPOTS, MARKS AND SCARS PERMANENTLY!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 12:27:13 EST
  ...NOW, REMOVE SKIN DISCOLORATIONS, SPOTS, MARKS AND SCARS > PERMANENTLY! > > > > SKIN PROBLEMS? WE CAN SOLVE THEM. > i think it will work for road rash, cinder...
• Collision Insurance - uninsured motorists
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:11:09 -0800
  ...I discovered to my dismay that in some states (Kansas being one) that if you are struck by an uninsured motorist it falls under...
• Final Report on Injector Color Codes
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 25 May 2006 08:56:03 -0700
  ...Does the color of the plastic parts on WBX injectors (yellow or green) have any significance? In a discussion with my local injector re...
• Re: New problem (updated O2 sensor question)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:13:58 -0400
  On my 1.9 engines, if I disconnect a working O2 sensor, the only noticeable difference is lower gas mileage. It goes from about...
• Re: Don't cry for me Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:57:33 -0500
  ...Could it be because they never discuss > Subaru problems on this list? > > I wonder what other secrets they are keeping from me. :-) > > > > -- > Chris S...
• Re: precautions to take when welding on van
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 2 Jan 2019 15:11:28 -0800
  yes.. YES.. disconnect both ... tig welding?
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mangold
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 05:24:45 -0700
  please take me off the discussion group; mangold@ez2.net [text/html]
• FS: Supercharged Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 17:02:32 -0500
  Not mine, usual disclaimers: http://vwsyncro4sale.tripod.com Thanks, Chris
• LUK Clutch info.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 10:08:46 EST
  ...The LUK clutch disc has wider metal pieces that hold the outter disc to the inner hub of the clutch disc. This makes for...
• Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 20:27:03 -0400
  ...After further investigation it was discovered > that the stain was comprised of a 64 Chevrolet and the remaining parts of > the same vehicle. > Upon...
• Re: 85GL Acting Wierd........
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 08:46:01 -0800
  I don't think he had the battery disconnected while doing the work this might caused a short also, when I did my fuel...
• Re: Have you ever broken a clutch by push starting a vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:23:54 -0500
  ...This is why the Syncro clutch disc is a different part number than the 2 wheel drive vanagon. The engine speed had nothing to...
• Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:07:42 -0700
  ...Remove the noise dampers (black accordion gizmos) on the heat > system and disconnect the heater/flapperboxes. I've always just disconnected the heat control...
• Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Apr 2021 21:12:10 -0400
  Hi List, Today we got a opportunity to test the GW front big brakes and rear discs. A ca coming off interstate 91 did...
• Re: Friday moderation discussion - Starting point
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:00:08 -0400
  ...Strom wrote: >> These guiding principles should be written down somewhere and >> discoverable. As a new member, it was difficult for me to learn the...
• VWoA did fine by me
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Jan 1996 12:39:31 -0500
  ...As a result of the discussions on this list I called VWoA to discuss. They were very nice, requested local dealer verification of the...
• Trottle body switch- What is it for?
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 20:44:30 -0500
  ...They disconected the trottle body switch and it now works fine, but they did not know what the purpose of the switch is. Should...
• Van Sighting in Indy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:53:16 -0400
  ...It has a strange flocked coating, mine is a little discolored > and > wondering what has been used in the past. > > Many Thanks > > Dave
• FW: Whoopeee! New list split suggestion
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 09:59:37 -0700
  ...NO VANAGON CONTENT, no discussions of repairs, no discussions of outings, or adventures, and please, no comments about preventative maintenance. Further, please, no lawyers...
• Re: Reversibility, was REAR DISCS
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 06:59:25 EST
  ...the Vanagon disc: I was inspecting some of my available parts tonight (morning now). I have a couple of sets of GTI/GLI rear...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 10:32:56 -0700
  ...Now that I know the fully charged voltage, how do I determine the fully discharged voltage so that I can find the voltage number...
• Re: ECU question, w/ O2 disconnected
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 10:21:00 -0800
  ...ECU question, w/ O2 disconnected > I disconnected the O2 and right off the bat it ran rough at idle and blew > black smoke while...
• Re: CDIs
  Historical mailing list - Brian M. Miller
  Fri, 1 Mar 96 9:48:40 PST
  ...We can then simplisticly model the CDI circuit as a charged capacitor discharging into a series RLC circuit. For such a circuit, the discharge...
• Re: Sears disaster - Steve's solution
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Fri, 25 May 2001 14:01:04 -0400
  ...My 15" SA 5-spoke alloys have a center disc help on by a single hex screw. If the guy in the shop doesn...
• Re: 11MPG!
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 19:04:00 -0600
  ...Full of soot, right? It's your O2 sensor. > >Disconnect it. Shud take care of the problem immediately. > > > > Should read, replace it. The oxygen...
• Re: OME Syncro Shock group purchase - How to order your set!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 03:14:09 -0600
  ...Many business do this and it is not against Visa regulations to give a cash discount. If you would like to take advantage of...
• Re: Rear Disc Brake, Pics avail.
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 19:04:45 +0100
  I uploaded a zip-file with some photos of my 4-disc vented brake system. http://kfz.freepage.de/rfeussner/brake.zip 755KB At...
• tailgate light switch ground
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 19:29:26 -0700
  ...A few weeks ago I discovered (or did I re-discover?) where the ground wire from the tailgate light switch actually grounds out. The...
• Re: Frieday Chicken Count Before They Hatch
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 08:31:20 -0500
  ...nine chickens lay in nine days? > > -- > Chris S. > Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" > -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
• Water pump leak
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 10:38:30 -0400
  I discovered that my water pump is spewing out water from the shaft that the two hoses connect to. Is there some sort of...
• Is battery isolator better than a relay?
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 02:59:01 MST
  ...setups charge both batteries while the engine is running and disconnect (and prevent discharge from) the main battery when the engine is off? Cary...
• Fw: Re: Door lock ? and Carpet kits
  Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
  Sun, 16 Dec 2001 17:43:42 -0500
  ...After she had the car for three years I discovered that if you hold the door latch open you could lock the door without...
• Re: repairing crevice corrosion at panel joints - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 13:48:38 -0500
  ...Be aware of that when using a grinding disc. (Use a breathing filter at a minimum to avoid breathing in the dust, be it...
• Re: door handle needed
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 17:52:01 -0400
  ...These are now discontinued by Volkswagen. However, for now we still have them available new. These are a common failure item and it may...
• Re: 1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:08:16 -0500
  ...I disconnected and joined the 2 connectors of the stabilizer, and then adjusted the air screw.The timing is still off, so I have...
• Meineke Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dumas Magee
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 09:50:28 EST
  ...for shop supplies comes out to $677.82 after my big "discount" It was Saturday night, Vanessa needed the car for work on Sunday...
• Re: Gowesty Discounts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 23 May 2017 23:35:14 -0400
  Why not buy from a vendor that has the best price everyday?
• Rating
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:38:59 -0000
  Listees, What the hell is much discussed list rating G or PG means? Ark