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• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler & Missing Conductor.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 15:50:19 +0000
  ...Vanagon with which I have had a personal relationship. <SNIP> George - IIRC, on my '87 the wires FROM the O2 sensor to the point...
• Re: westy fridge combustion chamber sealing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 22:33:09 -0600
  ...get all that hot > -- not > even enough to discolor it particularly, IIRC. > > david > > -- > David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- > http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon...
• Re: mice
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 10:24:26 -0500
  ...They are highly poisonous IIRC so I doubt anything is eating them. You have to check them periodically to replace them before they completely...
• Re: Urgent Need of a Vanagon mechanic in Truckee, CA
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 21:00:51 -0700
  ...High end sorta guy IIRC. Lemme poke around and see if I can come up with his name. Might well be within your 100...
• Re: Propane tank certification
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 24 Jul 2018 12:51:38 -0700
  ...This is a distant memory but IIRC, the price for just a new tank was around $700 CND in the GVRD. I landed a...
• Re: E15 fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:00:31 -0800
  ...Not 2+ gallons. (And IIRC Heet is methanol, not ethanol.) Jim
• Re: Muffler substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 27 May 2009 11:08:03 -0600
  ...the VW dealer recommended them over their own which was $290 IIRC. I compared the OE muffler to the Midas before I let them...
• Re: A different camper van... MB Marco Polo
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 23:08:49 -0500
  ...extended holiday, touring around the states with his wife and son. IIRCC it based at +/- $42K and he had it accessorized to about $54K...
• Re: Cigarette lighter removal
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 13:30:09 -0500
  Hi William, IIRC the cigarette lighter is held in by (I think it's 2) plastic tabs. You can get access to the lighter...
• Re: Brake fluid
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Fri, 4 May 2018 14:44:51 -0400
  ...On Fri, May 4, 2018 at 2:37 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote: > IIRC (but check the owner's manual), the correct...
• Re: differences in '91 westys vs earlier westys
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 21 Jun 2016 22:57:13 +0000
  ...3:03 PM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> >> wrote: >> > >> > And IIRC the shortened closet door started in '88. >> > >> > Early '89. I had a...
• Re: Time for new tires!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:25:50 -0700
  ...Bus Depot sells these IIRC. On 4/17/15, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote: > > My current tires are Michelin 185R 14C. While the tread...
• Re: Oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:31:15 -0800
  ...disappear > thus allowing the wire to "hang loose" and get damaged? (IIRC, it's > close to the crank pulley) > > The wire I replaced had...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:28:46 -0700
  Haha. "in spades" Terminal joke. Good to know, and appreciated. IIRC, very little if any brake fluid dripped down during master cylinder R&R...
• Re: pulling parts from a diesel (what to scavenge)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:00:34 -0500
  ...Is the '03 TDI a "desirable" engine for this swap? (IIRC, some TDI's require less fabricating etc. than others for this application) Will...
• Re: [WetWesties] Friday question- will this break your window??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:17:05 -0500
  ...wipers park. > > I've seen this on a number of vehicles -- IIRC Suby Outback and Honda > Accord included. It should unstick the blade from...
• Re: Smaller Angle Grinder?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:00:37 -0400
  ...If there's a I had a 4" Makita, cost around $70 IIRC ten years ago. Liked it a lot. Got stolen. Have a...
• Re: Vanagon Buyers Check List?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 13:15:14 -0700
  ...http://members.tripod.com/~wetwesties/buyers.txt IIRC, Ron Salmon (of the Bus Depot) has/had one too. I don't have that link...
• Re: Coolant/Oil that oil filter interface.. reasons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:29:58 -0700
  re I have also read that in SOME 2.0 engines, (2000-2002 MY IIRC) there can be significant oil consumption. I wonder what...
• Re: Brake fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 4 May 2018 18:35:21 -0400
  ...Brake fluid IIRC (but check the owner's manual), the correct brake fluid for the Vanagon is DOT 3. It matters, because they have...
• Re: Dash Noise - Buzzing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:45:38 -0400
  ...both oil senders into the electrical harness in the engine room. IIRC wire colors are yellow and blue? Anyway, the 0.3 bar sender...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 12:56:29 -0700
  IIRC, the switch situation is as follows: '83.5 - two switches. One at idle position, one for full throttle enrichment '84 - one switch. Full...
• Re: toxic bird poop
  Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
  Mon, 16 May 2005 10:10:30 -0700
  iirc it's urea that did for your paint. Birds concentrate their waste, so's to save weight by not using liquid to dispose...
• Re: Water tank level system
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sun, 22 May 2016 17:12:36 -0700
  ...My '82.5 had a different design IIRC. On Sun, May 22, 2016 at 2:34 PM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: > I...
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 30 Jul 2015 20:18:42 -0700
  I've only done that job once but IIRC, tools that helped: belt wrench for pulley removal http://www.harborfreight.com/2-pc-rubber...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 27 Apr 2014 08:38:27 -0700
  ...boots were one of my first jobs as a newb owner. IIRC, I used this Pennzoil grease: http://www.pennzoil.com/other-car-products...
• Re: New Wolz
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:13:50 -0700
  ...7lb, 8oz, 21", >> IIRC. >> |All fingers, toes, etc. present and accounted for. >> | >> | >> | >> |Karl Wolz >> > > > > -- > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 11:25:58 -0700
  ...of an old inner tube, or something similar. > > Thanks, �David McNeely > IIRC, the square red cap on Pos. post that c/w the new...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:29:56 -0700
  ...Not that it's gotten ugly this time but IIRC there was a completely overheated debate about this a year or so ago. Back...
• Re: [WetWesties] anyone have a photo or exploded diagram of the wiper stalk/switch?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 12:32:00 -0800
  ...Is there supposed to be a little spring or > something else to hold the horseshoe things in place? IIRC, there is a spring(s...
• Re: Air Cond Duct Recall - Part question, recall #
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 21:50:19 -0500
  From a whole file of Vanagon recalls by NHTSA that I downloaded from vanagon.com web site files section IIRC: ----------------------------------------- 1986 Vanagon through 1991...
• Re: camping amidst bears, safety question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:13:09 -0800
  ...And IIRC, there was signage stating that one had to store all food in these containers. The higher fee not withstanding, for that reason...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:38:31 -0400
  ...weld it (removing all > the air from the tank is one iirc). I read about them in a welding > book I have. It's...
• Re: Any detailing tips?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kennedy
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 12:57:40 -0700
  ...It adds oils back into the material instead of > leaching it > out (also adds UV inhibitors, IIRC). Not cheap, but a it works well...
• Re: Friday NVC: help making a website with Apple?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:27:31 -0800
  ...I suspect this was Apples way of making me buy a newer version of iLife (which includes iWeb IIRC). To this I answered in...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 11:58:31 -0800
  ...engine warm. It idled, ran, ok after a brief warm up. IIRC, I disconnected the idle control module in an attempt to eliminate it...
• Re: Speedometer difference
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Mon, 18 Sep 2017 16:51:28 -0700
  ...That's the revolutions per mile IIRC. BenT sent from my 16" > On Sep 18, 2017, at 4:26 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL...
• Re: Dometic fridge question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 2 Jun 2014 07:20:21 -0700
  ...ratings for the 12 volt element as for the 110v element. IIRC both are 85 watts. The 12 volt mode operation often has degraded...
• Re: Some Assembly Required? (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:06:05 -0800
  ...giant display box like those Maito uses on their model cars. IIRC, his name his William from Denmark or thereabouts. Pics should be in...
• Re: instrument cluster plastic repair
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:12:52 -0500
  ...https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/AddWBXCoolantGaugeForAirCooledToWaterCooled#5396021595459416978 > >Great web page Edward. IIRC, I had read your page noting the clever >use of the DB25...
• Re: VW SUCKS...Re: name change of Volks Cafe...
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 02:32:53 +0100
  On Friday 21 Oct 2005 00:23, Jeffrey Schwaia wrote: > IIRC, Peter told me that they've been in negotiations with VW for over...
• Re: Unusual lube places
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:47:49 -0800
  ...can't see what post or words you are referring to. > > > > > > > > IIRC That's the second time you've said that recently. What's...
• Re: VW OBD Handheld Code Reader Questions (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:39:12 -0700
  ...IIRC, Bentley notes that some early years (93' IIRC) didn't c/w this wire in the harness. > the OBD-I systems I am...
• Re: Great device for lubing cables
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 5 Jul 2019 10:27:44 -0700
  ...dan On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 10:05 AM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > IIRC, some chain lubes are the "dry" type...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:32:48 -0600
  ...at 2:08 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > >> ~ I recall many SummerDays with temps in the Mid120s ~ IIRC 128�F >> was the highest
• Re: Short shift for 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 02:54:41 -0700
  ...of folks running around in Syncros with a Berg SS kit. IIRC, they are configured the same as a 2wd 5-speeds. BenT sent...
• Re: FS: Aircooled.net Tube Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 08:35:48 -0700
  ...October?� Saw the ad this morning.� About > 1200.00 US total IIRC.� Whew! > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > 73 Beetle > > > On Fri...
• Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 7 May 2009 10:31:22 -0700
  ...Anyone know if the air cooled 2.0 flywheel bushing would fit? My memory is sketchy on this, but IIRC, I replaced mine when...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:21:33 -0500
  ...The later style with IIRC an integrated plug instead of individual spade terminals, is of considerably lighter internal construction. A/T backup light switch...
• Re: parking brake adjustment frozen
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 26 May 2011 17:10:10 -0700
  Isn't the front cable NLA? IIRC it is. You'd think the heat would melt the nylon and allow the nut to come...
• Re: Oppinions / Best deals on Bilstein shocks?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:10:47 -0600
  ...I paid about $212 + shipping from an E Bay vendor for 4, IIRC. YMMV, Mr. BZ On Mar 12, 2008, at 4:49 PM...
• Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc. Now have voltage data on wire from oil pressure switch to instrument panel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 29 May 2017 05:24:35 -0400
  ...12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > > IIRC the high-pressure sender on the 2.1l has a blue body...
• Re: Canadian Westfalia Shore Power Cord Warning
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 2 Feb 2015 14:59:06 -0800
  ...have to wonder if the wrong type of connector was installed. IIRC, the OEM connector on my '81 was "molded" to the cord. When...
• Re: Speaking of idle stabilizers ...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:02:26 -0700
  ...I'd have to bust out my Digifant pro manual, but IIRC, isn't there a current check one can do? Neil. On Wed...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:52:00 -0700
  ...Power Steering Rack Question > Craig, Have you had someone turn the wheel while you watch the hoses? > IIRC, > you can unplug the switch and...
• Re: One BIG Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:26:53 -0600
  ...They bought it after Airstream stopped production of them in 2006, IIRC, for only $61K, down from retail of about $100k! Very, very nice...
• Re: Fuel pump dead? Help!!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 10:52:08 -0700
  ...The Piersburgs are > smaller diameter and have a rubber sleeve (IIRC) to bring them up to the > Bosch diameter. > > david > David Beierl - Providence, RI...
• Re: AUDI V6 IN WESTY?
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 10:44:23 -0400
  NO NEED TO SHOUT! HIT THE CAPS LOCK KEY AGAIN TO TURN IT OFF! Raimund Fuessner, who's on the list IIRC, did just...
• Re: speakers for front doors
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 18:21:13 -0500
  ...Others have made mods to their crank arms and chosen > different, though more expensive, IIRC, speakers to solve > this. I offer a window crank...
• Re: Tach rewiring
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 11:27:43 -0600
  ...Same for the Tach, IIRC. Could this be the reason? I guess I want to know almost the same question can this be bypassed...