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  • Re: Custom cabinet
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Thu, 19 May 2016 14:13:46 -0300
    ...I was hoping to build something small to the left of my existing small cabinet above the stove. > > > > Bryan > > > > Sent from Mail<https://go...
  • Help me split the case!!! (amended)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Fri, 21 Aug 1998 19:55:46 -0700
    ...Cumulative ----------------Description---------------------- --Count-- 1 small bolt/nut at lower front of engine behind flywheel 1 1 small bolt/nut even lower at front of...
  • Re: OT: Can a boat like this be easily towed/launched with my MB/Van?
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Fri, 16 Sep 2005 12:20:21 -0700
    ...I got some initial and subsequent negative feedback on the MacGregor boats, so does anyone have some specific suggestions for a small daysailer? Must...
  • Re: camping accessories? Coleman Camping Oven
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 6 Oct 2006 08:12:38 -0500
    ...Yahoo! > Small Business.
  • Re: Electric windows
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 17 Oct 2016 21:53:43 +0000
    ...Easy to work with and easy > > to find small ons. > > > > > > > > Am 17.10.2016 um 20:54 schrieb Dan N: > >> at both ends of...
  • Re: dashboard alters
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Fri, 15 Dec 1995 11:12:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...There, every vehicle, house, store, and large closet has a small shrine containing at least a figurine of the Christ child, referred to as...
  • gas tank...
    Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
    Wed, 19 Jun 1996 06:45:02 -0400
    ...no big deal, except it has a small petcock with a lever on it, 'bout 3"-4" of stiff wire to the lever. The...
  • RE: Rear heater core - solved
    Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
    Fri, 10 Jan 1997 17:19:07 -0800
    We don't have the polo here (USA)! It is smaller than the Golf...if I remember right, its boardering on the "mini" catagory...
  • Re: 82 Diesel Glow Plug Problem?
    Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
    Tue, 6 Oct 1998 17:51:33 -0400
    ...Small metal strip held in by two screws under a small black panel. NO IDEA where to tell you to look on you van...
  • Re: All those with toddlers...
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 29 Jan 1999 21:14:39 +0100
    ...Of course, as an uncle, I always do my best to spoil her and get her into VWs, buying small bugs (not too small...
  • Help! correct steering boot clamps?
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sun, 25 Apr 1999 09:06:21 -0700
    ...the smaller one I'm not so sure... seems like an awfully small screw... 1/8 inch diameter maybe . Anyway, do you think these...
  • Re: auxiliary battery for 87 westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Marco Biancardi
    Wed, 12 Jan 2000 21:08:56 -1000
    ...is worthwhile buy it? Can I used the relay and the smaller stock wire that came standard with the westy or do I still...
  • Re: Airbrushing small paint flaws on my Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Sun, 27 Aug 2000 09:07:32 -0400
    ...I spray some into the lid and use a small paint brush to apply thin layers. The paint is much thinner than the touch...
  • Nice 1985 Westfalia for sale
    Historical mailing list - Kyle Gardella
    Mon, 4 Mar 2002 08:39:37 -0800
    ...The original paint has some small rock chips and small door dings, but still shines. Never wrecked, no rust anywhere. Interior is nearly flawless...
  • Re: Fw: 2 small camper modification!!!
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 21 Apr 2002 12:51:03 -0700
    ...2 small camper modification!!! > makes me wonder if you have the "front" table in the "rear". I don't know if > the pipe/tube...
  • Re: acceleration with air cooled
    Historical mailing list - STEPHANIE WOLZ
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 00:05:33 -0700
    ...I just passed smog with flying colors (no > small matter for an '81 here in California) so now I can turn to the related...
  • Re: Aux Air Flow Regulator
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Mon, 29 Jul 2002 19:00:37 -0400
    ...Also there is a small degree of adjustment possible with the small nut on the side. Good Luck and Drive Safely Ken Lewis 86...
  • Re: Sad News: MSDS is no longer offering the Porsche engine swaps
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 7 Sep 2002 11:36:40 +1200
    >Big problem....small demand for all that HP..... A shame, as the van can handle lots of power easily. >Another problem......a 230HP (easily...
  • Re: Window-unit A/C?
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Mon, 26 Aug 2002 11:20:55 -0400
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Has anybody on the list rigged up a small window unit air conditioner for >camping or driving use? I've...
  • Oil drain plug
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Wed, 27 Apr 2005 14:22:48 -0700
    ...000 on it ..Any help would be grateful.... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/
  • Re: Cool idea for table
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Thu, 29 Jun 2023 02:50:00 -0400
    I'm not aware of anyone else copying, who are you referring to? I do sell to several vendors large and small. Karl
  • Re: Fixing Vanagon Air Conditioning....trying at least
    Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
    Fri, 9 Aug 2019 19:09:20 -0400
    Does anyone have any actual first-hand experience with the SmallCar dash mounted air conditioner? Please share with the list?
  • Server contribution
    Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
    Thu, 9 Apr 2015 17:06:34 -0400
    ...A small price to pay for this communication. Sent from my electronic leash! Geneva Saint-Amour www.slowcarfasthouse.com
  • Re: Headlamp adjusters
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 9 Sep 2013 07:34:07 -0700
    ...Cheaper sometimes on small stuff.
  • Re: small car VW engine conversion-- Minivans
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:41:02 +1300
    >Like any good politician they know how to represent the numbers to make >them appear favorably to their agenda. Er... MISrepresent!
  • Re: alt belt keeps coming loose
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Mar 2005 20:01:09 EST
    rust on pulleys can eat up belts pretty quick too... check for "rubber dust" and a belt that keeps getting smaller... chris
  • Re: Wire gauge for the shielded wire for the O2 signal?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 19 Sep 2014 16:23:29 -0700
    This wire on my vehicle looks about 16ga, quite small. It goes unshielded from the O2 sensor about 15", snaking up into the engine...
  • Re: 1985 Steel Coolant Pipes and "Air Cooled" 1981 Gas Tank
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 3 Jan 2011 17:54:05 -0800
    ...Or, were the long pipes on the diesel a smaller OD? >> > as far as I know, the coolant pipes, whether smaller diameter steel, or...
  • Re: Trinkets (T-shirts) + VW ads
    Historical mailing list - Joel Danke
    Fri, 05 Jan 96 14:37 CDT
    ...The front page was white with a small (1" diameter) VW logo and the caption "If this makes you think small, think again." Then...
  • Re: Help with coolant system
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:35:26 +0200
    snipped-------- I need suggestions on how to remove the small crimped-on clamps on the small hoses going to and from the coolant rail...
  • REDUCED 89 WESTY FOR SALE
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
    Tue, 5 Nov 2002 15:24:24 -0500
    ...2 small dings about 1" diameter and some minor scratches. Alloy wheels w/ Michelin MXT's and 40% tread Power Steering A/C works...
  • Re: ADBQ
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sun, 4 May 2003 11:25:51 -0700
    ...Even if you use a small wire/relay to connect it for charging purposes it is wise to use a regular battery ground clamp...
  • Re: coolant disposal
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 1 Dec 2003 19:03:08 -0600
    ...That should mean septic tanks and sewer plants should be able to handle it in small quantities. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver David...
  • Re: Vanagon, Rear speaker enclosures
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 3 Oct 2008 08:21:33 -0700
    ...The enclosures are glued tight and they are definitely smaller than 4". I think you could probably Dremel them apart and epoxy them back...
  • Re: tiico question
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:59:17 EDT
    ...Now run your small diameter vacuum line (3mm) from the small fitting on the pcv valve to another smaller "T" (you should be able...
  • Rust Converter Paint (not POR) on Engine Coolant Pipes?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 6 Jul 2014 14:32:43 -0700
    ...Will a typical rust converter paint (RustCheck, Plastikote, etc.) withstand temperatures seen at the small coolant pipes on the WBX engine? Am searching to...
  • Window Rust-Not ready to paint
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:54:03 -0500
    I have a small amount of rust in the PS side lower widow seal. About 3 small spots to amount to total size=dime...
  • Re: 1.6L , 1.9L, 2.1L Pressure plate Q??
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 7 Nov 2008 20:24:38 -0500
    ...small number of early 1983 1.9L Vanagons. (In all my years selling Vanagon parts I've only seen one.) Diesel uses a smaller...
  • Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
    Wed, 14 Jun 2000 23:08:07 -0700
    ...cable, fasten this onto the van by drilling a small hole and using a small phillips screw to attach to the van frame. These...
  • Re: FW: add A/C
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Mon, 31 Jul 2000 13:04:09 -0400
    ...The minimum opening size seemed small, about right for a Vanagon side window or door window. It was more than $200, probably more like...
  • Re: stripped screw holes for the upper bed:
    Historical mailing list - Clark, Patrick
    Sat, 29 Jul 2000 21:26:31 -0700
    ...The instructions for mixing a small quantity of Resin and Hardener is straight forward-- but once applied to the stripped out holes (i.e...
  • Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 7 Apr 2004 12:58:33 -0400
    ...The broader RPM range also lets you use the 4-speed more effectively -- it essentially makes the gaps between the gears seem smaller. Because...
  • Re: Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Sun, 28 Aug 2005 13:13:28 -0700
    ...5mm rubber hose from the vent tank that goes to this small 6" diameter plastic hose that then crimps to 5mm rubber hose at...
  • Re: photo of vanagon fire: illiteracy
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:06:21 -0700
    I dispute the "small stuff" aspect of this, but will post no more on it. Stephen --- On Fri, 6/13/08, J Stewart <fonman4277...
  • Re: What features from the Vanagon would be necessary in a new vehicle for you to consider it an adequate or improved replacement? was: "Brand new" bus now Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 7 Apr 2007 21:26:54 -0700
    ...The small 14" wheels are desirable for > better fuel economy (note that almost every high fuel economy vehicle > has small wheels....there is a...
  • Re: Gas/fuel tank
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:10:35 -0600
    I have the small plastic filler neck installed at the moment with its grommet weather stripping adhesive sealing it to the large grommet in...
  • Re: Mr Heater
    Historical mailing list - Mark Milby
    Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:55:08 -0500
    ...For size, heat and propane consumption I'm going to >> > exchange it for the smaller one. >> > >> > Thanks for the input >> > >> > >> > On Thu, Dec 15...
  • Re: Front wheel rattle
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Tue, 8 Jul 2014 08:25:11 -0600
    ...What is supposed > to hold this small cap in place? on the driver's side the cap has a small > pin like thing coming...
  • Re: Grey water tank (81 Vanagon Westy)
    Historical mailing list - C. Sullivan
    Wed, 14 Apr 2004 22:00:58 -0700
    ...It seemed a bit odd, because there is an almost natural place for a small tank right there, and the hose definately seemed "after...
  • Re: Penetrating fluid
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:09:08 -0700
    ...The next aisle over I found a > small travel bottle with a cap that would allow squirting & I bought > that too. > > In the squirt...
  • Re: I need info on Audi 5 Cylinder motors
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Fri, 30 Oct 1998 19:08:26 +0100
    Sorry for the previos mail: >One small tidbit: apparently the 5 cylinder >engine in the Audi GT (perhaps the Audi >80 >too?) had a...
  • Re; east german drivers
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Tue, 19 Jun 2001 01:43:02 EDT
    Hi, I am presently in a small town outside Budapest in Hungary (on my way back to SC from Australia). I can tell you...
  • Mystery Accessory
    Historical mailing list - James Piotrowski
    Thu, 23 May 2002 14:03:06 -0600
    ...No, this is not a lighter-type hole, smaller than that. The strange socket looks like maybe it holds a type of lightbulb I...
  • Two small questions
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sun, 8 Jun 2003 16:16:42 -0400
    Just getting ready for a little roadtrip and I would like to fix a few small items. I have an 85 Westfalia GL, automatic...
  • Re: So far away..Silver Socket
    Historical mailing list - SStones
    Wed, 2 Jul 2003 15:59:45 -0400
    ...The silver socket is an even smaller diameter than normal size cigarette lighters which are smaller than vanagonian cigarette lighters.
  • Re: Steering wheel options
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 7 Oct 2004 15:25:36 -0600
    ...I wonder how a smaller SW would do? The scirroco seems not that small. Might be ok. I would nver go for a real...
  • What do you cook when camping?
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Fri, 29 Jul 2005 14:14:26 EDT
    ...Alpha Farm, I was traveling on a small logging road, that seemed to get even smaller as I traveled along. When I came upon...
  • Re: small adapter needed - air cond.
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:20:02 -0500
    ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 7:05 AM Subject: small adapter needed - air cond. About two years ago I converted my 84...
  • Re: New Year's on I-40
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
    Tue, 2 Jan 2007 11:30:06 -0500
    Anybody remember the days when you bought a new VW and you were automatically subscribed to VWoA's magazine called "Small World" (or was...
  • Re: replacing upper bunk with storage
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:33:32 -0700
    ...Held in place with small brass 'L' brackets and small screws. If using plastic storage bins you need to to provide something to keep...