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• Water leaking in vents at the bottom of the rear hatch when it rains
  Historical mailing list - David White
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:38:27 -0700
  ...The internal seal around the hatch is relatively new and in one piece all the way around. The window gasket is probably original. There...
• Friday flammables
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:24:23 -0700
  ...I guess it's all relative. We are sitting on 15.9 gallons of gasoline with a flash point of -50 degrees f There...
• Rear coilovers & Procomp shock mounts at BurleyMS
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 17:57:10 -0700
  ...Might just be the hot ticket for those like me who have a relatively lightweight Doka. The only springs I can find presently are...
• Re: Binding when turning & no dirve shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 13 Oct 1997 23:22:21 -0400
  ...or lots of $ along the road....or is the difference in > relative rotations between the left and right front wheels alone sufficient to > cause...
• Re: extractor exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Sun, 7 Feb 1999 21:46:02 -0500
  ...Most of the extractor type systems, > such as the Bugpacks, Empi's, and Thunderbirds, are of relatively thin metal > and in many cases are...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 17:42:54 -0800
  ...better than a STOCK Wasserboxer???? > >Adding power to the Wasserboxer is relatively EASY. The Wasserboxer engine >is NOT that complex if the machine work...
• Syncro upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hazen
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 15:38:26 -0700
  Sorry for repeat - new to list and did not find info in archive relative to question. I currently own a '87 GL Westy (156K...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 13:47:37 -0600
  ...For the record, the old plugs were not bad > and were relatively new. I had to turn the carb setting > back down to get...
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 09:58:00 -0800
  ...unladen kerb weight without driver > for > > the 241, Microbus de luxe. > > > > -Dana- > > > > > > They > > > > aren't light vehicles either. > > > > > > it's all relative, andrew... they...
• Re: Locating some cabinet Locks (and... is it a good idea?)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 15:27:14 -0300
  ...Obviously even locked cabinets could be pried open > relatively easily with a crow bar. Of course this would totally destroy > the cabinets. So should...
• Re: upgrading gauges
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 10:49:32 -0400
  ...I'm sure someone out there can be a little more technical about this, but it is relatively easy. You also have to decide...
• Re: stalling
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Thu, 20 May 2004 08:41:55 -0700
  ...happen to me about 12 years ago, > when my van was relatively new (1886). Got worse > and worse, until it was dangerous to drive...
• Re: Air mass meters Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:57:31 -0800
  ...Of course then the question is whether the relatively aged contraption that is the Wasserboxer-Digifant stands to gain much by the extra significant...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Centre_of?= =?UTF-8?Q?_Rear_Wheels?=
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:47:12 -0700
  This image gives rough idea of crank centre height relative to the rear apron. AAZ diesel using stock diesel carrier bars (and piece of...
• Advice about black oil on back of diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 22 Aug 2014 09:27:42 -0400
  ...It has a relatively low mileage 1.9l NA engine in it and a rebuilt fuel pump with all new injectors. The customer is...
• Re: Purchase price is just the down payment
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:15:31 -0400
  ...You can pay for it up front and enjoy driving it or you can get a fixer-up'r relatively cheap and spend the...
• Re: Advice from the Southwest
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 22:52:46 -0800
  ...Advice from the Southwest >Ian Cameron wrote: >> >> We are planning to drive from Victoria to visit relatives in Texas (Dallas) >> in April. We plan...
• Trailer hitch (tow loop kind) needed in Los Angeles area ASAP
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 21:02:46 -0800
  I have to help a friend move a large, but relatively light (fiberglass auto body parts) box this coming Monday. Is there anyone in...
• Re: throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 09:34:18 -0500
  ...My question is relatively simple but i was > wondering how you list members reassembled unit. Does one > put a small amount of grease on...
• Re: VWSA Big Brakes
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 22:10:36 -0800
  ...More likely it'll come over with the first relative to come here. Got a half dozen or so on my father's side...
• Re: 85 water pump
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Wed, 23 May 2007 17:24:32 -0700
  ...At least, I assume it's a 1.9l, although I have the receipts showing a full rebuild, and can see miscellaneous relatively new...
• Re: Increased WBX displacement
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 11:45:17 -0700
  ...I will be happy with such a relatively small increase, because it will be replacing a 1.9. All I am doing is putting...
• Re: removing the A/C
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:37:51 EDT
  ...more storage > will have any relevance some years down the road in the relative prices of a > new vanagon vs. an '89 that already...
• Re: Advice needed for cross-country trip
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:11:59 -0400
  I'd suggest a relatively small laptop (Macbook with a 13" screen would be about as big as I'd recommend) with wifi and...
• For those with automatic transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:38:11 -0800
  ...category_pa rent_id> &category_id=&category_parent_id= to a relatively cheap aftermarket finned tube cooler with no thermostat control for $169 from...
• Re: Bentley Manual-prices clarified
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 17:56:25 -0700
  ...I have obtained the Bentley for the 68-79 for relatively cheap but have found that the splittie manual is pretty spendy. I found...
• Re: evaporative a/c option
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 15:41:51 -0700
  Evap coolers do work really well, as long as the relative humidity is 45% or below. You get constant, cool fresh air, you can...
• Westy, Food, Bears!
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 13:23:57 -0700
  I'm a relatively new Westy owner. I'm wondering if anyone has experience camping in Bear Country. I thought about going to Yosemite...
• Re: dilema
  Historical mailing list - Geroge A Lehman
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 22:07:52 -0600
  ...Overflow for excess relative's kids when they visit. An ice fishing shanty (just drive out on lake, cut hole, put up tarp / lean...
• Porsche 911 Engine
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Sat, 12 May 2001 09:13:23 -0400
  ...The magazine was dated somewhere in the early 80's, I'm sure - I think the Vanagon was relatively new when this article came...
• HELP I need the housing for my water pump
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 16:23:17 -0400
  ...I thought the repair today was going to be relatively easy.............but with my van they never seem to be. thanks, Chad 85GL 1...
• Re: Double T Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 00:39:26 -0500
  ...I highly doubt that an "H" fitting with relatively small dimensions, or inner surface area, all by itself, will cause any catastrophic results. It...
• detaching power steering fluid lines
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 18:11:22 -0800
  ...should these nuts/bolts move relative to each other? which way should i be turning the one further away from the rack? cw or...
• Re: [clutch] MASTER and SLAVE
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 13 May 2004 10:39:06 -0400
  ...Among customers of mine who have bought just one or the other, I have indeed noticed that a relatively high percentage end up ordering...
• Re: Please help with head leaking question
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 09:46:34 -0600
  ...Please help with head leaking question > > one of my relatives is a big vintage triumph guy. He is a big > believer in Hylomar. Last...
• Re: Diamler chrysler vw...--update( new style voyager)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 07:54:10 -0700
  ...off topic, but I just learned another interesting bit of info relative to modern van models... They, Daimler/Chrysler, are working on a Hybrid...
• Re: engine ground strap
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:16:22 -0500
  ...The cables are meant to be used either where insulation is required (carries +12V) or where there is no relative movement between the parts...
• Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel air ratio update
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 08:58:07 -0500
  ...Exhaust gas temperature is used as a relative measurement again, not an absolute in these cases. The only limitations I know of in terms...
• Re: Strongbox center console
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 19 May 2015 08:18:00 -0700
  ...A relatively safe place for your passport, laptop etc. Rob vwrobb@gmail.com On Mon, May 18, 2015 at 3:29 PM, dofunk@yahoo...
• Re: Friday NVC: European Union switch to diesel not working so well
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 22 Jun 2014 14:48:00 -0300
  ...YAHOO.COM> wrote: > >> But you CAN buy the Subaru diesel engines here: >> >> http://www.boxeer.com >> >> >> And for a relatively reasonably price too! >> >> Anthony
• RE: 1600 in a 73 - round 2
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 2 Jan 96 18:22:45 EST
  ...When you are computing relative value of Type 1 versus Type 4, keep in mind that, all other things being equal, the Type 4...
• Bosch 009 on T4?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 20:26:15 +0000
  ...When number 1 is at TDC, where should the mark on the distributor housing be relative to a axis through the center of the...
• Re: Holiday Trek, meet bus owners?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Retherford
  Wed, 6 Dec 1995 15:51:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...any relatives in Indiana? -Paul -- Paul Retherford |V| http://infocom.com/~paulr |WC| Not very conducive to paulr@infocom.com |W| |VC| heavy concentration
• Re: Smogging
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 01 Jul 1997 12:49 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I found the car had sub-optimal plugs - they were okay, Bosch, in the same relative heat range, but not exactly what was recommended...
• Re: Exhaust system question (89 vanagon gl)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 19:31:53 -0600
  ...Jay > > Perhaps those of us with relatively new 2.1s should remove those bolts while we > still can, and replace them with stainless steel...
• AMC heads------bad valves, replace when you buy the new head
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 18:20:54 -0600
  ...are not hardened and you will have valve problems in a relatively short time......He likes the new German ones, but reccomends the used...
• Re: Diesel Fuel vs. Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:32:26 -0600
  ...I have relatives in minnesota that used to distill out probably somewhere in the order of about 200 gallons a year. Mash to the...
• Re: those of you who have installed a fuel line replacement kit
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:31:07 -0500
  ...Spring clamps a much better > solution apply a relatively constant clamping force regardless of small > changes in the diameter of the hose and tube...
• Re: Racks
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 18:15:39 -0500
  ...the force on the reciever somewhat, but this still is a relatively small amount of weight, or so it seems to me. And many...
• Re: Moving in my Vanagon, part 2 LVC
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Fri, 6 Oct 2006 18:16:35 -0400
  ...Got a friend or relatively willing to make the drive with you? -- Wil
• Re: About that steering wheel and those seats....
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 6 Mar 2007 09:30:13 -0800
  ...The position of the steering wheel relative to the where > the > driver's lap would be is the limiting factor. > > > And with a little...
• Re: Strange & Neat instrument on Samba
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:26:22 -0600
  ...it too, was a little optimistic, but relatively speaking it did the same thing as a needle-based vacuum gauge. My add on VDO...
• Re: Adhesive recommendation for rear motor insolation
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 23:37:25 -0400
  ...I should clarify though that I only had to glue up two relatively small sagging portions of the engine compartment insolation. the majority was...
• Re: driving in gusty winds...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 12 May 2013 20:15:23 -0600
  ...cliffs and through the various side canyons....a tall profile and relatively short wheel base vehicle like our vans....they 'feel' the wind.... Put...
• Re: GoWesty! Headlight upgrade Kit.... instructions from 3 years ago?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:29:21 -0700
  ...I'll bet is will read better if Alistair said: "It is relatively trivial to make your own kit and save some money. Do...
• Update
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 15:27:32 -0800
  ...The major flaw in this theory is that I've found the bone yards, where Vanagons used to be a dime a dozen, relatively...
• Re: Nevada- A/C or No A/C?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:15:57 -0700
  ...To a degree, it's all relative and dependent on what YOU are comfortable with. Still, humidity or no, 110 flat out sucks with...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  96-04-09 11:31:06 EDT
  ...Has anyone ever considered a turbo kit > for the waterboxer engine? It seems to me that this would be a > relatively easy instalation with...
• RE: My wheel nuts are frozen!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 28 Feb 1997 08:01:47 -0700
  ...However it is good only through a relatively small arc since the alignment changes as the lug turns. This is not a problem though...
• Re: HELP!!! Electric Problem
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 10:52:25 -0800
  ...Any lead with a significantly low reading (relative to the others) may be indicative of a wire with a "short". Bad relays, solenoid, etc...