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  • Re: shift linkage concept question
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Dix
    Mon, 15 Nov 2004 19:04:12 -0800
    All - I'm currently in need of some of the "nylon" bushings at the rear of my 82 vanagon diesel that guide the shift...
  • Re: Clutch job... done properly
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Mon, 5 Nov 2007 16:29:33 -0800
    ...Its called the throw out bearing 'guide tube.' . At least by me. You'll notice a groove inside most throw bearings where it slides...
  • Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:53:19 -0800
    ...Sounds like a valve stuck >>>>> in a guide to me. >>>>> >>>>> Any body else ever had this problem or got an educated opinion? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks. >>>>> >>>>> John...
  • Euro-Drive: UPDATE 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Surge
    Historical mailing list - "Robert Philp III (by way of Derek Drew )"
    Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:02:39 -0500
    ...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
  • Re: 1987 running issues.
    Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:40:11 -0500
    ...vwrobb@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Anyone remember John Muir's Idiot's guide? > The first thing to check in the won't start or will...
  • '88 Vanagon Cruise Control question
    Historical mailing list - John Graham
    Mon, 5 Mar 2012 08:15:20 -0500
    ...Is there some sort of troubleshooting guide that I haven't found yet somewhere? I haven't done any work on the van recently...
  • Re: Brake Fade
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:20:23 -0400
    ...did you check for smooth movement of front caliper pistons.. >and guide pins if it's the later style ? > >I don't think you...
  • Re: buyer's checklist
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 25 May 2010 20:36:11 -0700
    ...http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/buying/bus-buyers-guide/index.htm On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 9:23 PM, Alistair Bell <albell...
  • Fwd: '81 vw camper
    Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
    Sun, 17 Jan 1999 16:47:18 -0800
    ...I am looking for some kind of IDIOTS guide on re- installing them. It's a 411 engine. Any help will be greatly appreciated...
  • Re: LEAK!!
    Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
    Wed, 11 Oct 2000 10:43:29 -1000
    ...bike (pre Ross sell-out) VW Camper rentals in Hawaii http://www.imua-tour.com Guided surfing and mountain bike tours
  • EveryBus 2001 and Farmington
    Historical mailing list - ncbus
    Fri, 30 Mar 2001 20:39:05 -0500
    ...now is the time to fall off :) -- Chris Greensboro, North Carolina http://www.mindspring.com/~ncbus/ EveryBus 2001 Transporter Resource Guide Local Bus Club
  • Re: upgrading from 14 to 15 wheels
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 20 Feb 2004 15:37:53 -0700
    ...group/tiico _________________________________________________________________ Dream of owning a home? Find out how in the First-time Home Buying Guide. http://special.msn.com/home/firsthome.armx
  • Re: Subwoofer power
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Wed, 9 Mar 2005 20:10:09 -0500
    ...The IASCA guide book has the gauges actually required...most people waste money buying copper they don't need. Make sure the amp power...
  • Re: 2.1wbx into 85 GL
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Sun, 9 Dec 2007 09:28:47 -0800
    ...http://www.oldvolkshome.com/19to21.htm This is the guide I am using right now, to get things set up for my engine swap...
  • RE: re EV Pricing and EV sightings
    Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
    Sun, 2 Feb 1997 13:33:54 -0800
    ...Kelley's pricing guides seemed to be more accurate a reflection of = prices for Vanagons in the PNW. Hmm. Edmunds is slightly higher in...
  • Sliding Side Window Lock Repair
    Historical mailing list - Bill
    Tue, 30 Jun 1998 23:06:15 -0600
    ...On another note, since the window guides had to be replaced.....They are no longer available for 85 and older vans, however you can...
  • Re: Header bolts broken
    Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
    Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:43:15 -0400
    ...That way I >had guides for keeping things straight. Sounds similar to the technique a friend used recently. She took the flange from the...
  • Bosch Service Media
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Fri, 4 Feb 2000 07:42:45 -0800
    ...A 25 pack of hand guides for $30 could be distributed for $3 bucks or so in the unit/one/single, count 'em, single...
  • Re: Front Door window detail
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 3 Feb 2017 10:03:44 -0800
    ...This foam helps to guide and support the window as its rolled up and down. My door was missing this foam and after using...
  • 1.9l Thermostat Housing Project- Need a sample
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Thu, 6 Apr 2017 12:01:53 -0400
    ...good enough shape that the fabricator can use it as a guide. If you can help with this project, please pmail me off list...
  • Re: 88GL - Intermittent Failure to Start Continues
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sun, 8 Jun 2014 23:25:18 -0500
    ...Blue 2 pin, 20mm for fuel injection > > > Application guide lists the following vehicles: > > Volkswagen > > Cabriolet 1990-1993 > > Corrado 1990-1995 > > Eurovan 1992-1997 > > Golf...
  • Re: Matchbox (Lesney) Cars
    Historical mailing list
    10 Jul 95 16:36
    ...I'll check it out in my Matchbox collectors guide tonight. >Uh, I also found my die-cast Millenium Falcon but you guys probably...
  • Tire chains / Phone #
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
    Wed, 6 Nov 96 22:52:37 UT
    ...I finally got a new catalog from The Sportsman's Guide. Their number is 1-800-888-3006 or 1-800-888-5222. They...
  • Re: Vangon Haynes Manual (1990s ?)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Wed, 21 May 2003 13:34:08 -0700
    ...Vangon Haynes Manual (1990s ?) Working on a Vanagon 90 Carat Waterboxer Have the Bentley guide on order with Amazon, but have heard mention of...
  • Re: Miniture Instrument bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 15 Jun 2004 10:38:42 -0500
    ...George in Ormond Beach. > > _________________________________________________________________ > Looking to buy a house? Get informed with the Home Buying Guide from > MSN > House & Home. http://coldwellbanker.msn.com/ >
  • Link to Dummy's Guide to filling LPG tank?
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:22:09 -0800
    I used to have a link to a page that showed how to fill the Westy LPG tank. The kind of thing a fellow...
  • Euro-Drive: UPDATE 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start
    Historical mailing list - "Jerry Thomas (by way of Derek Drew )"
    Fri, 14 May 1999 10:32:59 -0400
    ...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
  • Re: Pahrump NV - place to camp ----> TECOPA
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Tue, 11 Jan 2005 23:54:18 -0500
    ...How strange! I don't much go to the places in the AAA campground guides - they are all full of RVs and frankly I...
  • Re: Some shift linkage mods
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Mon, 9 Aug 2021 11:52:55 -0300
    ...But nothing quite as good as this one :-) > > And a guide bushing just forward of that cup thing. > > https://shufti.blog/2021/08/08...
  • Re: first time buyer
    Historical mailing list - Brad Pauly
    Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:42:27 -0800
    ...read this? > > http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/buying/bus-buyers-guide/index.htm > > and all of the other GREAT info on the vanagon...
  • Oil filter on a '74 transporter?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 6 Sep 95 09:27:24 EDT
    ...i know this engine had been majorly rebuilt but would someone add an oil filter? hmmm....maybe i misread hayes and the idiots guide...
  • Re: Transmission- won't hold a parked car on a hill
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 28 Jun 1999 08:48:42 -0700
    ...wheels either toward the curb or in what ever direction will guide the van towards the closest obstacle in case it does slip. You...
  • Re: 80 Vangon Mystery Part
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Wed, 19 Jan 2000 12:50:38 -0700
    ...The Bentley has a great troubleshooting guide for those of > us with the cal model air-cooled vanagon. If you have electronic ignition, > why...
  • All German car show - Pensacola, FL
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Sun, 13 Aug 2000 20:36:20 -0500
    ...Peoples choice $1 per vote!! Guided tours of the Museum, bring your lunch (no grills) or eat at the Museum. Fun starts at 9am...
  • Vanagons in hot climates
    Historical mailing list - =David-M=
    Thu, 24 Aug 2000 05:39:50 -0400
    ...My Arizona orientation guide says rubber items deteriorate faster in the heat and advises frequent changes of coolant hoses. Is this fact or bull...
  • Re: Shipping an engine to Boston Bob
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
    Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:40:44 -0400
    ...mail much, guess he's busy with engines) and he will guide you. Maybe when he ships you the engine, you can ship the...
  • Need help setting timing and idle on digifant
    Historical mailing list - Philip Jones
    Sun, 10 Jun 2001 17:02:44 EDT
    ...Speaking of which, I wanted to recheck the timing and idle adjustment-has anyone on the list developed an "idiot's guide" to tuning...
  • Re: Yellow Jerry Cans?
    Historical mailing list - Boroko
    Fri, 22 Jun 2001 01:46:29 -0700
    I got from Sportsman's Guide. German construction and very well built. Can for about $10, spout for another $6. The mil green might...
  • Phoenix Vanagonites...
    Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
    Tue, 30 Apr 2002 08:23:19 -0700
    ...Thanks for the inclusion/invite. -Ellis\ Family Camping? Cha, that happens PRIOR to having a family. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to...
  • Update - Calendar/Screensaver/Wallpaper Photo project
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Fri, 15 Oct 2004 19:09:35 -0700
    ...index.htm Reminder .... Photo submissions can be made until October 30th. Guidelines for photo submissions: http://www.roadhaus.com/Calendar%20Project%20Info.html Larry...
  • Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Mon, 3 Oct 2005 11:10:35 -0500
    .<< About the blowouts, did you mean Ford Explorer/ Firestone or was there a Bronco/Bridgestone fracas that I somehow missed?>> I wasn't the...
  • 90-91 Rear Shoulder Belt AC Pillars?
    Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
    Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:54:48 -0400
    ...I was able to install fine and cut in the slot for the belt guide in the lower side panel. The problem is my...
  • Re: Drips at gasket, can't tighten more
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:12:29 -0600
    ...There's plenty in the archives to guide you through step by step. Good luck, Jim On Feb 21, 2007, at 4:05 PM...
  • Re: Getting Rich to sell parts
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Wed, 12 Sep 2001 20:42:31 -0700
    ...8) Most importantly, do not allow anyone ( including > yourself) to get rich while following these guidelines. I have heard > that many entrepreneurs have done...
  • Fwd: Re: Fwd: Re: Ignition Switch..HELP NOW PLEASE!
    Historical mailing list - j dunne
    Mon, 6 May 2002 11:52:18 -0700
    ...Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness > > http://health.yahoo.com > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness...
  • Re: Oil question....not the dreaded which motor oil is best....
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:06:37 -0500
    ...just to have a look-see and > perhaps do some valve guide seals. But for now, I will be glad to escape > my least...
  • Re: Westy rear table mods: here's another one
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 3 Aug 2009 18:27:51 -0600
    ...to use your hand to pull it up, it's just guided by the "insert" rather than flopping around once it leaves that bottom...
  • BN4: metering vs diaphragm pump question
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Mon, 8 Jul 1996 14:06:30 CST6CDT
    ...could someone tell me how i could verbally guide the seller thru this difference in terms of what they could describe on the heater...
  • Valve oil sealing rings.
    Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
    Fri, 9 Feb 1996 00:38:54 +0000
    ...Did only certain engines have these? Do I need to buy some? Is oil leaking down the valve guide a problem with horizontal valves...
  • Volkswagen Chronicle
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 05 Jul 1996 13:51:22 -0500 (EST)
    ...Volkswagen Chronicle" by Graham Robson and the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide. Not a bad book....has a 20 page chapter entitled "A Van...
  • Re: Carat FS
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Wed, 25 Aug 1999 15:19:55 -0700
    ...used car guide lists retail at $10.500 in >average condition. this van is above average.. >Call 802 660 1900 w/ questions Since you...
  • Re: table knob replacement
    Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
    Fri, 27 Oct 2000 08:15:02 -1000
    ...bike (pre Ross sell-out) VW Camper rentals in Hawaii http://www.imua-tour.com Guided surfing and mountain bike tours
  • TIICO. Exhaust solved, now timing.
    Historical mailing list - Sean B.
    Sun, 7 Oct 2001 19:35:46 -0700
    ...Should I just take it to my mechanic to finish it up, or is there an Idiot's Guide to Timing out there somewhere...
  • Re: Phone list?
    Historical mailing list - George Jannini
    Mon, 26 Nov 2001 13:38:18 -0500
    ...We also travel with VW's official dealer directory and the Vanagon List's own shop guide. George/ATL '89 Westy, Wernher ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET...
  • The use of "Volks" prohibited
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 16 Oct 2005 09:59:58 -0700
    ...adventure, good life, larry chase www.roadhaus.com www.roadhaus.com/shops.html www.roadhaus.com/tires.html www.roadhaus.com/tires/guideline.html
  • Trip Report - Toronto Canada to Mexico and Return
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Mon, 6 Mar 2006 18:33:45 -0700
    ...adventure, good life, larry chase www.roadhaus.com www.roadhaus.com/shops.html www.roadhaus.com/tires.html www.roadhaus.com/tires/guideline.html
  • Re: Free battery and Fridge For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:04:13 -0700
    ...It would be nice if Dometic would publish something like "Idiots guide to troubleshooting and fixing your 182A". I've come to believe that...
  • Re: rear air scoops on eBay - HOME DEPOT MOTORSPORTS
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 4 Jun 2008 17:01:37 -0700
    ...http://www.homedepot.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOM/HomePage/Know_How/Buying_Guides/Building_Supplies Here's a better pic and better price from...
  • Re: On to new adventures
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:43:52 -0800
    ...I had my guide dog and a retired guide. > > This summer I will be in the same situation as my current guide is > retiring...
  • Re: $#%&*!@ Shifter! Or, Zen and the Art of Hitting Reverse
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Sat, 22 Jul 1995 13:50:58 -0600 (MDT)
    ...One thing I had a problem with was the guide ring on the shaft that protrudes from the tranny into the shift rod that...