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• FWD: Re: 84 VANAGON PARTS FOR SALE - Buffalo NY
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 16:58:59 -0500
  ...The 84 is but a shell and rolling to the scrap pile. Glass is too much trouble, so if anyone needs glass, tell me...
• Ideas for Photovoltaic mount?
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Sitongia
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 10:47:36 -0600
  ...store? I'm worried, for example, about bolting into the fiberglass shell of the roof. Are there nice ways of doing that with reliable...
• Re: Can a Westy Pop Top be TOO WIDE for a passenger Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 07:45:42 EDT
  ...If you were to drive my house right this second, you will see that I have a Westfalia poptop shell stored on top of...
• Re: [Bulk] Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:14:51 -0700
  ...I've used Rotella T in everything from race cars to pickup trucks to Volvos, even Fiats, for 35 years - bearing shells never looked...
• Re: Eliminate those bothersome >s and <s
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 13:51:13 -0700
  ...when they are only responding to a small bit but some indicator is necessary.... -- Sincerely, -- Wil "We are tomorrow's past." -- Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
• Re: Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 16:27:04 -0600
  ...But, it's quite another thing to > shell out $$$ when the problem is not resolved. Any response, encouragement > or advise would be greatly appreciated...
• Re: Diesel Oil in a vanagon - is it safe?
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 11:38:56 -0500
  ...I run Shell Rotella T6 in my gas powered VW's with what I consider success. But really, who knows? I would have had...
• GNATT trip report - part one
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 25 Jun 1995 23:14:29 -0700 (PDT)
  ...We (Shelley and I) decided to go and postpone our departure a few more hours. Finally hit the road at 7:45 p.m...
• Re: More Clutch - Pilot Bearing Nightmare
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:21:46 -0700
  ...You may have > to > take a hacksaw blade and section the old bearing shell, then a needle > nosed > pliers and twist out the pieces...
• Re: Subie engine prices
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:19:20 -0700
  ...It took me (although I'm slow :o) three days to completely dismantle everything and take the shell to the crusher. & I usually get...
• Re: noisy shifting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:23:24 -0800
  ...Prior to gaining easier access, by lowering the clam shell/spare tire, I found enough room to spray lube this part. I'm sure...
• Re: repost: 71 camper for sale (IL)
  Historical mailing list - David L Finet
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 06:43:50 -0600 (CST)
  ...call and leave message for Shelly at: > 1-(618)-867-2266. (Illinois) > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > This classified was posted at the request of the author > by EPage...
• ceramic coatings
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 16:15:34 -0700
  ...The engine we did, a Briggs and Stratton 2HP destined for Shells SuperMileage Competition, showed 7% increase in torque that dropped off to 1...
• Remember those chips of metal....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 24 Apr 95 15:08:07 PDT
  ...The bearing material appears to be seperating from the shell backing, coming off in chunks. The only one that isn't breaking up is...
• Re: Hella E codes
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 18:30:45 -0800
  ...1980 to 1985 Vanagon [ Round Lights ] Bosch Round 180mm / 7" H4 Lights with Park Lamps - Each kit comes with two H4 light shells, two...
• Re: Can't remove pilot bearing
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 02:02:48 -0500
  ...I resorted to > a hammer and chisel, and that just took the top rim off the old shell, but > it's really stuck in...
• Re: I'm kinda new around here...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 22:42:45 +1200
  ...64 (3) 479-7527 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil preparator, shell collector, Macintosh and VW & Toyota van nut 1984 Volkswagen Type 25...
• Re: STUPID QUESTION?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:21:51 -0700
  ...went to Mobil 1 (15W50), I used 15W40 Rotella T from Shell. > > I use 15W40 in all my vehicles other than my vanagon. > > Larry...
• Re: Techron
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:13:50 -0600
  ...There would be Shell, Conoco, Phillips, Gulf > (still existed back then), Texaco and so on. I think gasoline is > sort of like flour. Whatever...
• Power Window Motor and Brake Light Switch Fun
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 17:49:48 -0700
  ...apply 12v it spins (but weakly) Clean off the coat of shellac/varnish and pull the two star drivin bolts (t-25?) and remove...
• Re: LED electrical questions (Building a Sylvania "Dot-Its" unit)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:47:12 -0700
  ...For sure though, a potential "shell game" to get them on. Not hard though. (had to do it on the bench as I kept...
• Vanagon Headlamp Source ?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 06:03:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...unit for $140, thanks but no thanks. $140 for a headlamp shell, I don't think so ! Seems they are made only by Hella...
• Re: mice
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 08:40:52 -0500
  ...are there hidden openings in the body shell I'm not thinking of? Maybe up behind the dash or something? Robert H Ithaca NY...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 21:22:52 -0400
  ...smell any coolant being burned though. > I'll drop the clam shell and go through all hose connections again. > > > Neil. > > On 4/28/15...
• Re: Techron
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:59:05 -0700
  ...I have good luck with Shell or Arco (believe it or not). Never tried Chevron so I can't answer that, at least for...
• Re: tires -- Don't buy the cheapie NON truck
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hornor
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 09:21:48 -0700
  ...But what is this poor college student going to have to shell out to do the right thing?????? What model Bridgestone's are LT...
• Re: propane tubing fittings
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 09:05:03 -0700
  ...It comes in a stick with a > paper shell around it. > Seen it around for years. > Seems to be like the old grease sticks...
• Re: Zetec Westy Site
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 10:42:54 -0500
  ...I would probably be willing to shell out 500, but not a grand. John Vanaru.com
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 22 Jan 2017 13:53:06 +0000
  ...a proprietary starter means that if it fails you have to shell out the > whole $300 again (and wait for it to be shipped...
• Re: dumb tire question..Studless snows..
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:29:59 -0500
  ...One make at least (I don't remember which) of studless snow tires has crushed walnut shells in the rubber, which is supposed to...
• Re: '83 Adventurewagen highroof 5spd diesel camper FS cheap...$2 grand
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:21:06 -0700
  ...Single shell too. but, maybe I *am* biased. I love my AWagen. --- On Mon, 3/22/10, BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote: From...
• Re: Vanagon running on vegetable oil
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 08:37:49 -0700
  ...There still have to be more cost effective ways...what about electric, hydrogen, egg shells??? Dave
• Re: Xenon Lights? South African grills & H4s
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 13 Dec 2003 22:57:56 +1300
  >It comes down to the design of the light shell as opposed to the bulb in the >shell. You can put a 200W bulb...
• Re: Trip Report (quick & dirty)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:49:49 -0500
  ...Go figure. > > > > > mcneely > > > Maybe BP or Shell bought out Toyota (using their Petty Cash account) and > decided to mandate the use of their most...
• Re: gasoline prefilter
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:52:47 -0800
  ...starves the pump and you can't see it through the shell...take yours out and open it very carefully to view contents...if...
• How to differentiate LSD from normal diffs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 21:20:39 +1200
  ...64 (3) 479-7527 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil preparator, shell collector, Macintosh and VW & Toyota van nut 1984 Volkswagen Type 25...
• Re: Junkyards are to blame
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 10:34:00 -0800
  ...Strip to a bare shell, repair all the holes and dents. Install all new rubber, seals, seat covers etc. Rebuilt engines, gearbox, brakes.. the...
• Re: tails from the underground.
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 31 Dec 2004 21:41:50 -0600
  ...section off at :::the head. ::: :::took a drive the the instrument shell off and i got it to work. my :::fingers are still all...
• Re: Zetec Westy Site
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 09:48:06 -0700
  ...I would probably be willing to shell out 500, but not a grand. John Vanaru.com
• Change the Stats - '91 MultiVan Purchased
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 08:00:14 PDT
  ...Kevin Disse '87 GL Syncro '91 MultiVan (wrecked shell) '91 GTI 8 valve (for sale) '85 Audi 4000S Quattro '81 Turbo Diesel Rabbit Pickup...
• Re: Fw: Air filters, K&N
  Historical mailing list - Mitch A.Miller
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 09:09:23 -0800
  ...Air filters, K&N > > >Hi all, > >Just wonderin' before i shell out $60 for a K&N air filter, Do they > make a > >noticeable...
• Re: Fast German Auto chip--let's test it!
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 12:38:10 -0800
  ...by how many? Are 40 or 50 of us willing to shell out $10 to satisfy our "inquiring minds?" What do you think Robert...
• Re: Westy grey matching paint
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:31:21 -0700
  ...The product is an oil-based egg-shell >> finish " Accu-Pro Int./Ext. Alkyd Eggshell Enamel" >> and the color mix for a quart is...
• Re: A/C Removal
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Feb 2022 23:14:27 +0000
  ...be left with more packing space (in the empty A/C shell).  I'm not sure how heave the unit itself is, so I...
• Re: Hollywood Bike Racks - Any Experience?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 13 May 2013 11:57:41 -0700
  ...I like > the Yakima dn Thule racks I've seen but for how often we will use it I'm > not willing to shell...
• Was: Go Westie engine....Then !.8 turbo swap
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:11:00 -0700
  ...But still, a lot of money to shell out for a conversion that may be not so durable. One thing about turbo motors is...
• Re: How goods the firstaid kit in your Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:57:44 -0400
  ...That issue, about three inches thick, was primarily devoted to the manufacture of explosive shells for the war, including an operation-by-operation description...
• Re: cv-joints
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Jul 94 15:12:52 bst
  ...So, before I shell out for a new joint, what is the verdict of the net-jury? Is the c.v. joint guilty or...
• Re: what's the best kind of gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 23:06:45 -0500
  ...it's not unusual to see the Amoco truck filling up an Exxon station or the Shell truck filling up a Chevron station. anybody...
• Re: Those of you saving your pennies for a Jake Raby aircooled motor take note ..
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 19:33:41 -0500
  ...so that VW published a service bulletin that in a nut shell lowered the compression on the engine after a re-build. If one...
• Re: Hollywood Bike Racks - Any Experience?
  Historical mailing list - J B
  Tue, 14 May 2013 14:09:32 -0400
  ...I like > the Yakima dn Thule racks I've seen but for how often we will use it I'm > not willing to shell...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 20:25:44 -0500
  ...can't see), and the spark will jump to the outer shell thru the crack (instead of at the spark gap), causing a high...
• Re: Tire size questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 May 2010 23:11:08 -0400
  The clam shell and hold down bars are different for the vans that came with the alloy wheels or 205/70-14 tires. An...
• More info on the "Gas Out".
  Historical mailing list - MtnGal
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 13:57:01 -0700
  ...CHEVRON---April 18th through April 25th EXXON------April 25th through May 2nd SHELL-------May 2nd through May 9th Union 76----May 9th through May...
• suspension
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 17:52:50 -0700
  ...Check yours BEFORE you shell out big bucks on Billsteins trying to improve the ride. If you see fethered or cracking edges on bushings...
• Re: ripples of diaster ..
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 07:35:05 -0700
  ...and one shell > station dropped their prices by 2 cents. > > all stations have long lines of cars, waiting to get gas ... even as > late...
• Universal Cases
  Historical mailing list - James N Gagliardi
  Mon, 10 Apr 1995 17:23:10 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Am I correct to assume that most newly built motors are built with the Universal Cases? Actually before I go shelling money out for...
• Re: to fix or buy $$$
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 09:04:27 -0700
  ...Stop the Violins) Phoenix, Arizona USA \\\ ///\\\ /// '57 Single Cab (European) \\\ /// \\\ /// '63 15 Window (Shell/Project for MUCH later) /// \\\ //\ /// '67 PopTop Westy (Ground up resto...
• Re: Cool accessory -- not politically correct
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Thu, 18 May 2000 21:09:21 -0400
  Ty, Another option that would work well is a 12ga shotgun with 3" magnum sabot shells in it, Remington makes a very nice semi...
• Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ?? I5
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 20:31:26 +1200
  >In a message dated 6/15/01 4:08:51 AM, andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz >writes: > ><< Try e-mailing Shelleys VW in...