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• Re: Lid Clearance - Friday the Cat --Again.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 09:36:12 -0600
  esCATorial green indeed. I've seen the book "how to wok your dog" for dog lovers. so Stan, how about writing something like "cool...
• Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:55:58 -0700
  ...coolant seeped up between the steel pin and plastic body to escape through electrical connection. I suppose that could be fixed by some JB...
• Re: BLACKBREARD - the debacle ESCALATES
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:42:00 -0800
  ...BLACKBREARD - the debacle ESCALATES > To: "David Kao" <dtkao0205@yahoo.com> > Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > Date: Monday, November 10, 2008, 2:10 PM > I...
• Re: Radiator bleeder screw - Lost washer :(
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 21:24:54 -0700
  ...It is notched so loosening it will allow enough coolant to escape to bleed the system. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: VW drivetrains in early '80's Dodge cars
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 19:33:57 -0700
  ...Ford > was lucky to be able to import the Escort from Ford Europe (they called > it the "World Car") and GM quickly borrowed a...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Jijm Henry
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 20:21:35 -0500
  ...after all >>smaller molecules need smaller holes to >escape. >> >> >> > Hmmmmm.....Okay that may explain why my '84 Wolfy uses > some oil and I also...
• autoTRANSMISSION rapidly leaking in 90
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 20:04:26 -0500
  ...lots of fluid escaped from the trans when the motor was removed..which I had not anticipated. Is there a seal or something I...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon sputters and blows black smoke on highway.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 10:17:21 EDT
  During my sputter/smoke escapades, it randomly happened when the engine was warm. After a long time of trying everything else, a guy with...
• Re: [WetWesties] Troubleshooting drinking water pump
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 10:24:38 -0700
  ...Steve EJ22 -> '86 Westy "Escape Pod" -------------------- At 03:37 PM 8/31/2003, you wrote: >>Inside the cabinet adjacent to the water tank where...
• another boring trip to Maine and Vermont.
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:21:46 EDT
  ...If I can escape the family (a rather big if, it is a family weekend) I hope to go sample the trails. ciao rob
• Re: Oh Deer, Oh Deer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:24:11 -0700
  ...it's a fine running 30 mpg 1995 Ford Escort Wagon.............initial estimates are right on what I guessitmated - $ 2,960.00.........and the...
• Re: miles
  Historical mailing list - Michel O'Hara Escaravage
  07 Mar 1996 08:11:25 -0500
  ...Mike Esc. 85 Westy S.H.S.C. Toronto, Upper Canada
• Re: free van (NO VW Content!!)
  Historical mailing list - Michel (O'Hara) Escaravage
  28 May 1996 15:23:56 -0400
  ...Mike Esc. 85 Westy Indica Toronto Upper Canada
• Re: My $%&$%& van
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 12 May 1999 00:11:53 -0500
  ...the bleeder screw on the radiator until the air has fully escaped. This is all covered in the Bentlley manual. There are also many...
• Re: Rear Vents
  Historical mailing list - George Chapman
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 21:09:37 -0700
  ...the pressure increase from having air vents open at 60MPH) to escape. I imagine they help eliminate pressure on passenger eardrums as well. As...
• Re: water system question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 08:16:00 -0700
  ...Good Luck, Steve EJ22 -> '86 Westy "Escape Pod"
• Re: Factory cruise control
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 10:05:48 -0700
  ...times per revolution? Or is it something fancier? (Hall effect?) Thanks! Steve '86 Westy "Escape Pod" '73 Beetle "ain't got a name yet"
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:52:47 -0700
  ...can certainly beleive that on a sqaure ended vehicle.� Our 95 Escort wagon with a long slender roof top box on that extended to...
• Re: just heard on the news
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:52:35 -0700
  ...13/2010 -0700, Alistair Bell wrote: > > > >> The driver of the truck escaped with minor injuries, but two people > >> in the van both suffered serious...
• Re: 93 Microbus arrives: Anyone have a South African ETKA?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:09:47 -0500
  At 11:07 PM 11/11/2009, Andrew Grebneff wrote: >And who you callin' a solicitor? Mon cher Monsieur l'escargotist, I'm sure...
• Re: Coolant Low Level Light Useful?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:35:33 -0400
  ...bleed screw and combustion gases (as well as some coolant) would escape without overpressurizing the system and without overheating the engine. I could go...
• Volks-Motorsports & Syncro air filter
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 10:04:21 -0800 (AKDT)
  Wow! Kyle must have escorted my package of parts up here personally. I called him Friday afternoon to order some bumper end caps and...
• Re: traction, transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Captain Ray Nemo
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 10:32:59 -0800
  ...My plain jane 85 Escort would go anywhere in the snow or ice. What's a Vanagon Atlantic and a Joker??? ===== Ray Nemo IXOYE...
• Re: Ill start from the beginning (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 21:11:52 -0500
  ...good working order. > > Good luck! > > -- > Stuart MacMillan > Seattle > > '84 Vanagon Westy (Escape vehicle) > '65 MGB (Daily driver since 1969) > '74 MGB GT (Undergoing restoration...
• Re: Propane Tank, Overfill - what happens?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 31 May 2001 20:53:45 -0400
  ...for it. >Where does it go? Stays right there. >Does it escape through the vent on the regulator when you open the valve to...
• historic syncro coincidence
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 19:59:14 -0800
  ...Rolt distinguished himself by attempting to escape from the Colditz Castle prisoner of war camp in Germany during the Second World War. He shared...
• Re: Propane Gas Still On?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 13:14:39 -0400
  ...I'm fairly certain no gas is escaping unless the stove burners >are turned on. Thoughts? > >Thanks in advance, >Josh >83.5 Westy
• Re: AC system still charged after six years?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 14:13:38 -0700
  ...crack a hose fitting and see if anything hisses or escapes. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Barrett" <dbx@POBOX.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Aux Battery system, volts escaping to ground!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:25:58 -0400
  I have reinstalled my aux battery system, with my starting battery as my aux and a new starting battery. However, trouble is on the...
• pumping up new shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 16:33:12 -0700
  ...Mark McCulley 74 loaf (daily driver) 87 syncro Westfalia (urban escape pod)
• Phx to Escondido to Pomona to Phx?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 23:12:09 -0700
  As a shot in the dark is anyone from Phoenix area or passing through Phoenix going to the Familienfest and Pomona? I specifically would...
• Re: Propane Tank, Overfill - what happens?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 30 May 2001 21:54:22 -0400
  ...What exactly happens if there is too much > propane pumped into the propane tank? > Where does it go? > Does it escape through the vent...
• Re: Fuel Pump Substitute Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 18:01:24 -0400
  ...cooled fuel injected VW and also mid-late 80's Ford Escorts. The actual pressure is determined by the regulator, so any pump that...
• Re: Meter recommendation
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 09:51:12 -0500
  ...The smoke is what makes it work, and once it's escaped you might as well > throw it away. I haven't smoked a...
• Re: Ford's new silicone goo... interesting stuff for our Syncro!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 08:17:31 -0700
  ...Steve EJ22 -> '86 Westy "Escape Pod"
• Re: Skylight flex arm
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 17:12:39 -0800
  ...automotive/vanagon/pics/misc/skylight_support03.jpg> Steve EJ22 -> '86 Westy "Escape Pod" ------------------------------------------------------------- At 04:21 PM 12/20/2003, you wrote: >I have...
• Re: and WIFI at Panera's
  Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
  Tue, 3 May 2005 09:51:01 -0700
  ...CALIFORNIA (all Southern California) Carlsbad, CA � 1935 Calle Barcelona Escondido, CA � 1286 Auto Park Way Irvine, CA � 3988 Barranca Parkway Los Angeles, CA � 8647...
• Re: Catalytic Converter Clogged ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 21:23:50 -0700
  ...converter > > > > > > > > (3) i replaced elbow pipe but seem to have air escaping between the gasket > > > > of the catalytic converter and the new pipe. > > > > > > > > (4...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 12:02:41 -0700
  ...says. > > I’m pretty sure this kinda tool has a name , escapes me, and can be bought > . > > Alistair -- Neil n VE7TBN 1988 Westy 50º...
• Re: The TRUTH about Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 22 May 2010 06:17:15 EDT
  ...There's this add running on the local TV from a new car dealer here in Ottawa, the name of which escapes me at...
• Re: Sob!! $ob!!
  Historical mailing list - Emerson Schwartzkopf
  Thu, 4 Aug 1994 08:48:44 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Any comments on this to make this thread a little more lively? Emerson Schwartzkopf Gunnison, Colorado eschwa@csn.org A warm spot in a...
• Carefull! (was: Leaking Coolant Sensor)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 17:18:56 -0700
  --- Chad G <groch@WORLDCHAT.COM> wrote: > I have coolant escaping from around the coolant > sensor at the top of the > expansion tank. Air is...
• Fwd: [T2] Buses By the Falls Campout June 21 22 2002
  Historical mailing list - ncbus
  Sat, 11 May 2002 14:01:26 -0400
  ...Jitter Bug" Niagara >Falls, Ontario Serious relaxing beside the pool , to escorted tour >of the FALLS >area, including a Free winery >tour. http://www...
• Re: Generic Wiring of Bosch O2 Sensor/ Cat implode
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 17:44:54 -0700
  ...Happy motoring, Steve EJ22 -> '86 Westy "Escape Pod"
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 12:24:20 -0700
  What's it weigh? Steve '86 Westy "Escape Pod" (EJ22) '84 Westy "Yard Furniture" (Blown WBX) '73 Beetle "ain't got a name yet...
• Re: Alko Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:38:21 -0400
  ...they're a decent shock for the price... > > Steve > '86 Westy "Escape Pod" (EJ22) > '84 Westy "Yard Furniture" (Blown WBX) > '73 Beetle "ain't...
• Re: Where do jumper cables go on an 87 westy?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 07:23:26 -0800
  ...YMMV Steve EJ22 -> '86 Westy "Escape Pod" ------------------- >The battery cable connector looks neat but I think I will put that on the >list of...
• Re: Vanagon Automatics...... (was :Re: cheap '89 Bluestar on CL
  Historical mailing list - James
  Wed, 22 Jan 2014 22:47:03 -0500
  ...models that used to come with manuals, such as the Ford Escape, Nissan Pathfinder, Xterra, Altima and Maxima, Toyota RAV4 and Camry, and even...
• Re: tsunami
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:40:56 -0800
  ...early > this morning, > hundreds of cars parked at the summit - people escaping the coastal > areas. > Definitely in a safe location here at 2000 ft...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:07:07 -0500
  ...cuz of the heavier than air issue and no way to >escape. Actually quite a few boats use LP gas for cooking -- I think...
• Re: Vanagon leaks heat...
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 21:37:42 -0800
  ...But, some heat still escapes. It is not a big problem in the winter, but in the summer it can be unbearable in 90...
• Re: how much oil in 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 13 May 2002 19:31:32 -0700
  ...The 83+ uses a different setup though the differences might escape the notice of the casual observer. Mark Alistair Bell wrote: > > For a graphic...
• The plot thickens
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 14:24:56 -0700
  ...At this point I am rather demoralized by the huge vacuum created as the dollars are escaping my checking account. Anyone want to buy...
• Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 27 May 2007 16:14:57 -0700
  ...Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Miguel Pacheco" <escorpion1955@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 3:31 PM Subject: Re...
• Re: Spark plugs caps
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:25:04 -0700
  ...The rubber ring helps keep air flow around the motor and not from escaping out the spark plug access holes - the rings should be...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 04:18:31 -0800
  ...Just as I have no craving for escargot, there has not been a great demand in my garage for any French autos or trucks...
• Re: TII South African Engines (Boxer Rebellion)
  Historical mailing list - se7en
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 12:04:28 -0800
  ...to place your order? If so, were the > funds placed in escrow? Glenn: Yes and no, respectively. I just sent him a check for...
• Re: Oil Level Again
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 15:54:09 -0700
  ...to give the oil "hold up" time for the air to escape. Yes, >more oil solves some problems, but, if not designed properly, can...
• Re: My Cat is empty
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 10:42:11 -0700
  ...air conscience doesn't bother me though. > > Roger VanTill > 89 Westy "The Moose Lounge" > 86 Syncro "HUMMVW" > 92 Escort "The Turd" (sorry,it runs)
• About cats in van
  Historical mailing list - prb
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 11:51:26 -0700
  ...Do your cats try to escape out windows at traffic lights and rest stops? If not, I'd figure crating the dog would be...