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• Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:19:00 EST
  ...good luck finding any, though.. the merkur was only sold here '86-'90 chris
• e-b*y bidding. who`ll make it $1 ???
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 22 Nov 2003 11:52:51 EST
  ...I'm involved in some coffee groups that are heavy into finding deals on commercial espresso equipment -- they use such a policy to keep...
• Re: Older Vanagon suspension R&R
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:12:39 +0000
  ...upper control arms because of my recent > accident, and I'm finding cracked rubber donuts, rusted and worn thru donut > sleeves or bushings, and...
• Re: Check Your SPAM Folder
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:54:20 -0700
  ...SPAM box/folder for posts coming from this list.� I'm finding several posts to this list in my SPAM folder every day.� It...
• Re: Traveling from Oregon to Land of the Giants
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:56:58 -0600
  ...I had a few concerns that I might have trouble finding camping sites along the way. Should I be making reservations or are there...
• Re: 5 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS FOR SALE ON THE SAMBA
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:44:00 +0000
  ...Many are finding out the 5 speed isn't all it is cracked up to be. A regeared 4 speed is a better option...
• RE: hello again!
  Historical mailing list - Jon Peters/UB Networks
  8 May 95 13:56:53 EDT
  ...Can you tell me the findings ya'll have come up with as I haven't received any messages for over a month now...
• Aux Battery for 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Thomas
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 15:42:49 -0700
  ...It is in great condition, but after our first trip, we are finding some things that we want to add or change. The big...
• Idle Hands
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 28 May 2000 20:21:04 -0400
  ...I'm dubious about my chances of finding the right answer, so I thought I would ask here instead. My '87 Westy starts up...
• Seat cover recommedations.. also Z beds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 23:34:08 EDT
  ...Anybody have any experiences they want share? Am I just better finding a used bed. My local places don't have any so it...
• NVC - Re: key buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:25:21 -0500
  I remember the thrill of finding a burned out fuse in my '73 super beetle, I replaced it, visions of suddenly working accessories dancing...
• Brake Fluid Loss
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:12:48 -0700
  ...But this time, I'm having trouble finding good evidence of what has failed. There is a little fluid on the lower steering column...
• propane reg WX cover
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 19:33:30 -0700
  ...Are people running without the cover? Any problems (in this case, the vent will be facing the rear)? I'm thinking of finding a...
• Re: Early bird got the worm...
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 16:41:41 -0800
  ...of year the campgrounds were virtually empty, I had no trouble finding a spot each night. That was during the week, not on the...
• Re: Busses by the Bridge
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 18:54:47 -0800
  ...This list is extremely helpful in finding answers to those problems. Thank You all! Alice and I are looking forward to meeting some of...
• Re: Tire update on Yokohama Y370G
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Tue, 12 Nov 1996 19:34:14 -0500 ()
  ...The problem finding the Yokohama Y370 in the LT 197/75 R14 Load Range D appears to be that the Yokohama catalog is poorly...
• Joel, add it to the stats....
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 09:56:50 -0500
  ...I happened to ask a guy at church if he had seen any vw pickups around (this guy is really good at finding stuff...
• Re: Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:14:51 -0800
  One thing I hadn't done on previous install was to check for play while finding the sweet spot of torque on nut. I...
• Re: Camper light LED bulbs
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 5 Feb 2017 10:08:48 -0700
  ...Jared Planter wrote: > Hey all > > I'm having a hard time finding amber/warm-white LED replacements for the 3 > incandescent bulbs in the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 19 Feb 2014 to 20 Feb 2014 - Special issue (#2014-103)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:30:50 -0800
  ...It would be $$ if a shop did it? Finding a 5 speed linkage and transmission may be tough though. Neil. On 2/20/14...
• Re: lower ball jpoint install
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:47:28 -0400
  ...PS, below is the direct link to my write up, but remember Google is your friend for finding things. http://californiavan.com/frontend/80...
• Re: bumper swapping?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:02:58 -0700
  ...rear painted or chrome vanagon bumper .. I have lots of them. finding a GOOD used one .. now that is a trick. a GOOD original...
• Re: Headlight Dilemma
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 12 May 2009 10:26:01 -0700
  ...go to the SA solution, do I have better chances > of finding all the parts? In terms of adjusters, check out this thread about...
• bed conversion, bumper questions
  Historical mailing list - James Adams
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 09:31:34 -0600
  ...Will I have trouble finding a good bumper at the junk yard, and how involved is it to replace this ? Thanks in advance for...
• Re: 82 Vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sun, 3 May 1998 22:53:04 -0700
  ...I am having a > little trouble finding resources covering this model as most 1982 vanagons > were of the air cooled variety. > I need info...
• Re: 85 Vanagon non-Westy Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 13:30:28 EST
  ...together camper packages in 1985? I would be very interested in finding an original owners manual supplement for it. >> probably an ASI Camper made...
• Re: Wanted
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 07:14:09 -0500
  ...Canadia. Single cabs are even more difficult anywere in the world. Finding it in white, well my point is "you must be dreaming"! aka...
• Re: Carat Synchro?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 13:37:33 EST
  ...The interior is what I want. > I'm a minister, and I'm finding a need to be able to get old folks to...
• Re: 1983 Air Cooled Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 18:51:37 -0700
  ...this list for a good while now and I'm not finding any > > 83 > > Air Cooled Westfalias or Vanagons. > > Maybe I'm blinking but...
• Re: St. Louis area salvage yards with Vanagons in situ
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 09:47:41 -0600
  ...Louis area.? I am heading west to > Southern CA by whatever route promises the prospect of finding the > needed part. > > Tom Hanlon > Palm Springs...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 31 May 2002 06:29:50 -0500
  ...Knowing what to call the part should make finding one a lot easier. Thanks for the help. Noel - '88 GL/tiico
• Hose Help needed on air cooled '82
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Thu, 2 May 2002 00:54:00 -0500
  ...I'm having a bear of a time finding anyone with one in stock. Any on the list want to sell one?. I live...
• Re: cross country camping suggestions??
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 16 May 2004 05:04:01 -0700
  ...No I won't give you the details it'd spoil all the fun of finding new places. There is a Yahoo group about...
• Re: Shocking Seats!
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:25:48 -0800
  ...the blessing of forgiveness, the grace of someone else taking you as you are and finding in you an unexpected goodness. --Rachel Naomi Remen
• Re: Canadian taxes
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:20:34 -0500
  ...Christopher Gronski" <gronski@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> Robert, and any other Americans finding difficulty giving away >> Canadian Money, feel free to give it to me...
• Re: Oil Buzzer - Part II
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 02:15:54 -0400
  ...I tried finding them tonight, but it's late and I'm going to bed. That is all. Gracias. Miguel
• Propane valve replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Reifschneider
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 19:09:40 -0700
  ...It's been hard finding a place to help me with this. Apparently, all the new tanks use separate indicator and fill assemblies (probably...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Bursting Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Marty Kulmus
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 09:14:12 -0800
  ...You may be finding the weakest link in the cooling system, replacing it and then finding the next weakest. It is expensive replacing all...
• Saddest day of my car-owning life :-(
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Aug 1994 14:29:57 -0400 (EDT)
  ...MY WIFE IS SAYING "JUNK IT"!! {so cold, so vicious} My problem....Getting it home, finding the problem, ...finding a new Diesel engine...convincing...
• amp fuel injection pins
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 19:59:05 -0400
  ...the problem is that i am finding to many pins! i am selecting the proper sized that i need for the wire .5-1...
• Re: Original positive battery terminal bolt with side bolt for red wires
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:02:49 -0700
  ...He’s very good at finding small odd parts. Unfortunately, my contact with him is only through Facebook where he goes by ‘Jason Bee...
• Re: Curtain track screws
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:02:47 -0700
  ...probably want at least 25 - because of the nuisance factor in finding them! Alistair, I'm on to the toothpick trick! Thanks for the...
• Brake line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sat, 17 Nov 2012 20:52:46 -0500
  ...I'll be reusing the spring steel hose end clips, but I'm finding that the double and single plastic body line clips are...
• Rear hatch needed on east coast...please
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:47:13 -0400
  ...And by the way, I'm trying to be real optimistic about finding a replacement but please let me know if it's a...
• Used Bus Bits page update
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sat, 06 Jan 1996 14:43:34 -0700
  ...This is a good thing, as it means people are finding the page useful. A reminder: If you want a listing on the Used...
• Looking for that illusive H shaped coolant hose connector
  Historical mailing list - Graham Fitter
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 21:42:16 -0500
  ...Apparently they're not made any more, and my mechanic didn't have any luck finding one in the Boston area, and he didn...
• input shaft, pilot bearing questions
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 21:50:34 -0400
  ...Should I try to get this on further? I'm finding it very difficult to get things positioned to thread the shaft on any...
• Want to convert '87 2.1L gas engine to TDI
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 15:34:24 -0700
  ...Any ideas how to proceed? What are the usual prices? Things to look for? Websites to look at? I started looking and finding some...
• Re: finding switch able power
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 20:56:53 -0700
  Thanks Mark and all, I put it on I think G9 (hard to see but only has power when key is on) and it...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 21 Dec 2011 to 22 Dec 2011 - Special issue (#2011-976)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Weikel
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:39:40 -0500
  ...I ended up replacing the AFM, finding a few vacuum leaks, and adjusting the throttle position switch with the help of my friendly neighborhood...
• Re: [NVC] Recipe: using Turkish Coffee Ibrik (cezve) to foam milk
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:03:33 -0700
  Mrs Squirrel says the secret is finding a milk/soy milk that whips up. Not all do very well. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott...
• Re: Xmas wishes unfulfilled
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:32:32 -0500
  ...Almost as long as I've been wanting a rust-free Syncro! I'm more interested in finding a property than another Westy Syncro...
• Shorts in Wires
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 21:21:07 -0800
  ...It has only one setting for oms �, that's at 'times 1k.' Is this setting good enough for finding shorts? Some of the wires...
• Re: Finding a short
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 13 Jul 2019 17:03:28 +0000
  ...To: David Boan Cc: vanagonlist a; alex@mevay.org Subject: Re: Finding a short What Alex said. You have an open ground on the...
• Re: Manual Tranny Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 7 Mar 2016 09:44:13 -0800
  ...is that they tend to be backlogged several weeks or months. Finding a more local qualified tranny shop may be the better way to...
• Re: Need help finding Auto Trans Washers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 14 Jan 2015 17:36:21 +0000
  I stole that pic - it's the best one I've seen. Wonder where he got it? On Wed, Jan 14, 2015, 13:14...
• Re: Tire question?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 30 May 2014 16:36:46 -1000
  ...I’m having a tough time finding 1 tire. Can anyone suggest an equivalent? I did a search in the Vanagon archives using “15...
• Re: message formatting
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 9 Mar 2012 19:22:54 -0500
  ...of my nozzles to flush out some debris which=0A= > keeps finding its way to the tip. Not sure if I can do it...
• ECU fix and recall q's?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Wed, 5 Feb 1997 12:13:00 -0500
  ...Before I do this, does anyone have any words of wisdom? I'm now finding out why this vgon was so cheap :-( tony 83...
• Re: waterboxer turbo
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sat, 30 May 1998 03:57:40 EDT
  ...me any/all of your responses or just give me your findings I would really appreciate it. thanks much, jjb >> No, nobody had a...