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• camp box news classified's
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 May 1995 11:14:15 -0400
  ...Stove for 59-64 Westy by Enders, try finding one of these! Todd (419) 531-2954 56 Westy, currently finishing resto on this the...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! Battery lifting strap!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 20:55:13 -0400
  ...2015 3:20 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! I use Vice-Grips to clamp onto one...
• Re: Looking for late '80s Westfalia in LA area
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 23:37:27 -0700 (PDT)
  ...But NOT yet having the best of luck finding one >(yesterday was particularly disappointing as I thought I had one but it got >away...
• NVC but of use to Vanagon pilots: a great magnifer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Sep 2016 23:30:33 +0000
  ...capable of reading the tiniest print on the tiniest electronic components, finding cracks and leaks and such. You can take a picture of the...
• Re: Dealership Replacement Speedometer Housing Colour?
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 18 May 2016 15:54:04 -0700
  ...Been using it for the last > couple of years and have given up on finding a replacement speedometer
• trouble finding help
  Historical mailing list - Fuhrel, Robert
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 17:59:12 +0000
  For one reason or another, I cannot find someone to fix my '83 Westy here in Lakeland, FL. One man would but works only...
• Re: Which Type of Grease Lasts 20 Years?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:35:10 -0500
  ...Looking forward to your chassis grease findings after a winter of slogging thru the winter crap. John Meeks '91 Vanagon MV Northern Michigan Vanagon...
• Re: About that sunroof....
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 09:32:54 EDT
  ...If you feel adventurous and want a camper anyway, I would suggest finding a complete top assembly at a junkyard and putting that on...
• Part wanted: VW '78 2ltr aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Ian Corner
  Fri, 14 Jun 1996 11:08:44 +0200
  Hi I'm having trouble finding a relatively cheap electro magnetic cut off valve (central idle system; Haynes page 54, item 60) for the...
• Re: Vanagon transaxles- sorta long
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sun, 3 May 1998 18:13:23 EDT
  ...oh, you don't have one? Anyway, this is how you go about finding out how fast your going: MPH= RPM X Tire diameter...
• Recent thread on homemade exhaust analyzers?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 10:09:03 -0700
  ...I thought I'd go into the archives and re-read that post, but now I'm not finding it in either the Vanagon...
• Re: Register your (fill in blank) domain name now!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 22:15:08 -0500
  ...Noting > such, I wanted to pass along my findings and suggest that you > register your business' name in order to secure its usage on...
• Other Synthetic Gear Lubes besides Redline?
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 13:38:52 CDT
  ...I have read the numerous positive comments about the Redline (MT-5?) gear lube for our vanagon manual transmissions, but am having trouble finding...
• Re: How to find coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 21:22:28 -0700
  ...Are there any dyes I can add to "stain" the leak or any other ways of finding a coolant leak? Paul Borghese
• Finding TDC (dumb question?)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 09:29:10 -0600
  I'm planning on adjusting the rockers on my '81 (w/ hyd. lifters) in the next day or so. I've read through the...
• Zetec Boston to Dallas Report Day 2 & 3
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 21:10:35 -0600
  ...Day 3 - I kept finding myself at 78. The engine really likes the area over 4200 rpm. I had it up to 86 at...
• Re: Tales from Europe and the dream of a mint camper.
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:21:24 -0800
  --- Martin Jagersand <jag@CS.UALBERTA.CA> wrote: > Again, no luck with finding the dream campervan. I assume that you speak German, if not some...
• Van down -- DeLand, FL, trobleshooting data obtained to date
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:44:10 -0800
  ...Does this finding mean anything? Questions: Are there any decent VW mechanics in Volusia county area? Nearby cities are Daytona, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna...
• Re: More Musings on the Updated FAQ Proposition
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 May 2002 16:15:18 -0500
  Microsoft Front Page of every version produces a searchable index, finding words isn't a problem. Finding two or three word Phrases is a...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 06:00:59 -0700
  ...with an aluminum layer?� I assumed it was black, but only > finding the aluminzed.� Thanks for the info. > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL Weekender...
• Re: 90 Vangon Trany swap
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 19:07:00 -0000
  ...Apart from the problem of finding an auto gearbox with most of the parts attached ie a sizeable chunk of car, every mechanic I...
• Re: Country homes conversions
  Historical mailing list - Ssittservl
  Fri, 27 Feb 1998 16:29:05 EST
  ...was interested in possibly having a Eurovan converted. (I ended up finding a used Westfalia instead.) He was very helpful, sent me a packet...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 05:22:55 EDT
  ...EXTERN.UCSD.EDU writes: << Many people I've talked to recommend finding some cross drilled and slotted rotors of the same size, 10.1...
• Re: New York State Motor Smoker Law
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 14:06:15 -0500
  ...Bad drivers could care less and will do anything but - whether it be finding a radio station, grabbing the tape/cd that fell under...
• Re: Any great mechanics in Denver area?
  Historical mailing list - Groff, Mongomery
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 08:03:59 -0600
  ...Any great mechanics in Denver area? > > Just moved here a while back and > am having trouble finding a great > mechanic to keep my '87...
• Re: swapping middle seat for rear-facing seats
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 14:06:52 EDT
  ...rear-facing jump seats? Is there more to it than just finding suitable seats and bolting them in? >> More like drill and bolt on...
• Exhaust System Options
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:58:46 -0400
  ...I am wondering about the quality/fit of the various �complete systems� I am finding on the various sites. I see van-caf� has...
• Re: Engine Swap - what about TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 23:03:00 -0400
  ...The tired old finding fuel excuse doesn't cut it any more, diesel is in 80% of the stations I have been to. As...
• Bleeding clutch system--resolved?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 18:07:02 -0700
  ...Pulled the master cylinder out again to inspect, figuring continued bleeding attempts would not be fruitful Findings: Clutch push rod was not correctly inserted...
• Re: Hose Clamps for coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 11 Apr 2017 21:41:21 -0700
  ...Hose Clamps for coolant pipes > > Hello volks, > > Im having a hard time finding replacement hose clamps. I need the ones for > the cooling pipes...
• Vanagon Recovered in Europe with Tile
  Historical mailing list - Oldguyflier
  Mon, 21 Sep 2015 12:55:28 -0700
  I got a couple of these bluetooth devices ( about $25 each) and they have been useful for things like finding my bags at the...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 21:07:43 -0400
  ...with an aluminum layer? I assumed it was black, but only > finding the aluminzed. Thanks for the info. > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL Weekender...
• Re: hello again!--pop top mildew
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 May 1995 15:49:35 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Can you tell me the findings Funny you should mention that, because I just cleaned my pop top yesterday. X-14 works great! I...
• New Tire experience, Y370's
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Dec 1996 12:07:31 -0500
  A final thanks to all the help finding the Yokohama Y370's at a decent price. I finally found them at about US$80...
• A good tire deal or not?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jun 1997 09:16:22 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Anyone in the DC metro area have any luck finding a good deal on tires? Thanks, ______________________ Gregg Carlen 85 Westy (148k) 76 Goldwing 51...
• Supertrapps - crappy.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 12:17:25 -0400
  ...Ended up finding a fair number of people who use them but couldn't say why with any strength. Others reported they sucked unless...
• Re: Manassas Camping
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 6 May 1998 15:39:03 -0400
  Thanks Tim and the rest of the list for your help in finding camping facilities for the Manassas event. Because its the Memorial Day...
• Re: jb weld
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 11:09:29 -0800
  ...jb weld > > I have used jb weld on several vanagon vehicles after finding out that > my local dealer was using it as a fix...
• Re: Side Vent window retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Gordon
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 19:25:52 -0500
  ...can the older windows be installed in their place? -If so there won't be trouble finding the pieces. just wondering seth gordon 84WLE
• Re: Get high campout
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 11:36:49 -0800
  ...This visitor directed exploration of the summit trail from the summit to the sea if necessary will concentrate on finding Mikey. Rather like a...
• Re: Who Sells Vanagon Batteries??
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 12:23:25 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I am having a hell of time finding a battery for my Westy. Does anyone know >of a source for...
• Re: FS90 vanagon$2000 obo, iowa city ia..
  Historical mailing list - Rooob OOOSborn
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 15:59:58 -0600
  ...My main goal is finding my van a decent home, and saving some $$$ on insurance and registration fees for two cars. Thanks! Rob, ozzzrob...
• Re: WTB: pop-top from a late model Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 15:53:54 -0700
  ...Mike On 10/8/03 3:02 PM, "Sean Garrett" <SEAN.GARRETT@ASU.EDU> wrote: > I am looking for help in finding a Pop...
• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Mon, 16 May 2005 10:57:44 -0400
  ...It seems at least for me that finding filling stations is like trying to find a payphone. They are getting harder and harder to...
• Re: Tiico Parts Availability?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 19:12:15 -0800
  ...said they tore one down, and were having a > hellofa time finding > parts for it. Gave the impression that a lot was > different. > > Any...
• twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:27:38 -0500
  ...I assumed that it was just the strut rods "finding their place" with the new bushings. Today, while everything was quiet for the most...
• Re: T3 (Vanagon) tires
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 20:33:50 -0400
  > The problem is finding any LT tire available anywhere by > any manufacturer to fit the stock 14" rims on your '86. > Lately, they're...
• Re: Replacement part -- shifter cable for '90 Automatic?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Mon, 9 Dec 2019 11:33:05 -0500
  ...November mud, any other ideas? I would guess that > people are finding alternatives or fabricating...? > > > George Gaudette > '90 Automatic Westfalia full camper "Ruby" > > > On...
• Re: shipping a bus- having trouble finding a shipper AZ to ID
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:47:19 -0600
  ...shipping a bus- having trouble finding a shipper AZ to ID Matt, You wil probably be ahead of the game simple to rent a...
• Re: Engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 21:49:22 -0800
  ...She had problems finding people to work on it (but she also had problems finding a decent Honda mechanic). Once when I went to...
• recommendation of a great VW locksmith service
  Historical mailing list - Ken Taylor
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 21:14:30 -0800
  ...Considering the odds of finding a locksmith specializing in Volkswagens and one who's a Vanagon owner, we lucked out in finding him. Ken
• Re: Aux Battery Suggestions for under Drivers seat
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:45:21 -0400
  ...death as much as the silver socket > thingy but I�m finding lots of conflicting information about this. Is > there a reasonably priced deep...
• Re: Weak Brakes - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:41:38 -0400
  ...ever since people have started compressing fluids they've been finding out the hard way how penetrable human skin it. A grease gun injury...
• Re: Vanagon mechanic in Albuquerque
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 14:49:25 -0500
  ...Might be somewhere in southern Colorado? mcneely ---- William <grateful@SWCP.COM> wrote: > I am having a hard time finding a mechanic in ABQ who...
• Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:13:39 -0400
  Hi Craig, If you're on a budget and you're having trouble finding a speedometer, just put a GPS on the dash for...
• Re: Vanagon Wiki
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 4 May 2010 08:20:16 -0700
  ...Pretty well all you need is out > there in vacuumland, its just finding it that is the pain. Sounds like you better get going...
• VANAGON LIST DOWN - YOUR ADMIN
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 06:25:18 -0800
  ...Ron Lussier, our illustrious co-admin made some comments that I think have set me on the right path to finding our servers 'troll...
• Oettinger Prepped Vanagon from German Car Mag, Need help Translating, Web Site....
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 13:28:17 -0500
  ...My only request for help would be finding an interpreter to translate the German text to English. If anybody is up for it, please...
• Refrigerator search
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 15:47:06 -1000
  ...I am more interested in finding a good used refrigerator manly because the van is not new and if I spoil it too much...
• Rare and wonderful items on eBay
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 18:57:34 -0500
  I have been able to source all these items over the years but had trouble finding all of them. Now I found them all...