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  • Wind noise?
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Tue, 27 May 2008 00:23:18 -0400
    I'm wondering, what reasonable steps can be taken to reduce "wind" noise? Even at 55-60mph, our westy is pretty loud. Thanks very...
  • Re: Closet door mod pix
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:26:26 -0700
    ...Stephen --- "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Smartly-done, Stephen! Looks like a home handyman > project for this Fall! > What...
  • Re: Hitch step new van improvement
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:38:44 -0700
    ...Actually Dennis helped pick it out based on my wife’s immediately using the hitch for a step. > > This one is about 2 feet...
  • Re: pix of little storage containers
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:54:02 -0800
    ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan > Capistrano > KG6RCR > > > > On 1/21/2008 8:44 AM Stephen Grisanti wrote: > > > While I�m posting pix I thought...
  • Re: Solar Package Link Needed
    Historical mailing list - Mark Milby
    Thu, 21 May 2015 07:46:41 -0400
    ...But thanks > > On Wed, May 20, 2015 at 2:03 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> > wrote: > > > Was it this one? > > > > https://www.aircraftspruce...
  • Re: Help. Needed North of SF
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:22:45 -0700
    ...Steven 91 Westy On Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 3:59 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > Stephans Autohaus in Sacramento http://stephansautohaus...
  • Re: While the dash is off...top priorities?
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:14:29 -0500
    ...Well, if you're just looking for pictorial step-by-step I think Ben's looks great: http://www.benplace.com/dash.htm But...
  • Re: Repair Update Shifter/Heater
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Fri, 8 Dec 2000 18:29:46 EST
    ...Any hints to do this? >> Stephen, I wish I could type well enough to cover all the ins and outs of replacing the blower...
  • Re: No unsubscribe info on any emails
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
    Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:41:53 -0600
    ...detective? aaron '87 syncro westy ej22 >From: Stephen Overmyer <S.OVERMYER@UWS.EDU.AU> >Reply-To: Stephen Overmyer <S.OVERMYER@UWS.EDU.AU> >To...
  • Soundproofing pix
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:41:06 -0500
    ...should protect you from black ops mindprobes too. ;] ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> Date: Jun 28, 2007 9:08 AM Subject...
  • Re: Euro van wheels?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 18 Feb 2014 12:03:54 -0800
    ...But what about the bolts? On Feb 18, 2014, at 2:38 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: Here's a set of...
  • Re: Oil Drain Plug Leaking
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 22 Jun 2001 08:45:31 -0500
    ...On Fri, 22 Jun 2001 09:03:07 -0400 Stephen Fry <Stephen.Fry@BANKOFAMERICA.COM> writes: > I do not know about a solution and...
  • Re: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 10 Oct 2004 08:57:05 -0600
    ...I'm > sure that a torque wrench would show uniform torque at each step. It > feels that way, anyhow. Red line and Rev limiter...
  • Re: Mark Stephens Engine?
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Wed, 3 Jan 2001 08:00:07 -0700
    I am almost certain that Mark Stephens is out of business and the warranty is no good. Although there have been reported problems with...
  • Re: Flushing the crankcase
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Tue, 9 Jan 2007 16:12:11 -0500
    Hi Stephen, The downside of this is that the deposits that break away don't always wind up getting flushed. The gunk simply migrates...
  • Re: diesel westy in NJ carsdotcom
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Fri, 13 Sep 2013 07:00:39 -0400
    ...On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 2:27 AM, Stephen Engel <sengel543@yahoo.com> wrote: > It could be, but it looks like it was...
  • Re: "step protector" project
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:59:07 -0700
    ...with the result. >> >> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/03/12/vanagon-step-protector-project/ > > Alistair, that looks like a good job, factory-like. But...
  • Fwd: Corvair-powered Bay on Virginia CL
    Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
    Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:10:27 -0500
    ...Halloween is over isn't it? On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 8:51 AM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com>wrote: > Not mine: > > http...
  • Re: Replacing window seals
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 6 Aug 2009 10:12:16 -0400
    ...Do I need special > tools? Is there a step-by-step set of instructions anywhere on the > internet? > >
  • Re: Eurovan seats into Vanagon Westy?
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:22:24 -0700
    Stephen, there is plenty on this subject on TheSamba. Go to the Forum section for Vanagons and search for 'Eurovan seats into Vanagon.' Here...
  • Re: Fw: Flashing Coolant light on a diesel van.
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Sun, 8 Apr 2001 16:01:57 -0700
    ...Leon 85 Subwagen Westy Torrance, CA stephen de la salle wrote: > To elorabate more ... > > Mine is an 82 van ...no coolant level sensor ... > > So...
  • Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:34:57 -0700
    ...On 8/29/06, Stephen Grisanti wrote: > > > The PO was helpful enough to point this out to us > during our "Westy coaching session" this...
  • Re: speaking of horns...
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:45:57 -0500
    ...cucaracha" :D On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 12:39 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > I installed dual Fiamme horns from Advance...
  • T6 dreaming on Jalopnik.com
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 16 Apr 2015 21:04:58 +0000
    ...shove-a-mattress-in-the-new-vw-transpor-1698110309?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+jalopnik%2Ffull+%28Jalopnik%29 Stephen
  • Anyone see the grey Westy on "The Mentalist" last night?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 18 Feb 2011 06:30:42 -0800
    ...through the frame in the background of a campground scene behind Jane and Hightower when they were walking to a character's trailer. � Stephen
  • '83 rear shocks replacement
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Apr 94 11:36:05 PDT
    Hi, fellow Vanagonians, Can you share your experience on the replacement of rear shocks of an '83? Steps of doing it? Trade-off of...
  • white wheels
    Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
    Fri, 26 Aug 94 13:44:42 EDT
    ...Painting the wheels white was always among my first steps on acquiring a 70s bus. I also like the blank (no VW stamp) hubcaps...
  • Seeking good condition gas (petrol) heater (BA6)
    Historical mailing list - zzIML-VANAGON
    Wed, 28 Oct 1998 08:15:16 -0800
    ...pull or NOS BA6 for sale? I am seeking one in known working condition, not a major repair project. Thanks. Stephen Gutknecht Renton, Washington
  • Re: My New SHURflo Faucet
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:15:39 -0700
    On 10/28/07, Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > > The Shurflo is a big step up. Mark, do you upgrade the pump or...
  • Re: Eurovan seat transplant pix
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:31:15 -0800
    Stephen, In this photo, there is Torx bolt visible. Does that mean the rails can actually be unbolted from the seat? http://picasaweb.google...
  • Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] Re-priming diesel fuel pump:correct procedure?
    Historical mailing list - Gary
    Wed, 5 Apr 2000 01:24:31 -0700
    ...my 82 vanagon diesel | soon, and am looking for a step-by-step description of the correct | method of re-priming the fuel system...
  • A cc'ing the heads question
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Mon, 24 Feb 2003 16:14:57 -0800
    ...Anyway, as you know, the AMC heads have the built-in step around the circumference of the head; my Plexiglas piece rests on the...
  • Re: re. Subject: German Syncro 16" driver is greeting...
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
    Fri, 7 Oct 2005 17:04:48 -0400
    ...I DON'T KNOW BUT IT'S ABOUT THE COOLEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN! STEPHEN DEMOCKO ('85 WESTY LUCI) -----Original Message----- From: Aaron...
  • Re: Re-painting front table mount
    Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
    Sat, 27 Apr 2002 17:43:30 -0500
    ...You have to make sure the round "step" doesn't prevent the drawer from opening. The step itself I bought at Michaels, a local...
  • Re: BLACKBREARD - the debacle ESCALATES
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:50:05 -0500
    ...They will have all that >information on how to dispute the value and what the next steps are. >Technically, I am not even supposed...
  • Update On Progress of My Vanagon House Sitters
    Historical mailing list - PSavage
    Sat, 25 Nov 2000 09:12:10 -0800
    Volks, Just had this re Steve & Stephanie's Cross country report, so looks like my Vanagon house sitters are well on their way! Thanks...
  • I need good photos of the heads gasket replacement procedure
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Wed, 3 Apr 2002 16:54:49 -0500
    ...If some of you guys have good pictures (digital or standard) of the procedure (step by step) I would use those for my site...
  • Re: Brown and in town...another Westy emerges.
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:18:19 -0600
    ...east today > > Kevin > > > On Aug 12, 2007, at 9:32 PM, Stephen Grisanti wrote: > >> Coming back from the river this morning I saw parked...
  • Re: Vanagon Lit
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 29 Jul 2007 06:04:37 -0700
    ...Stephen --- Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Does it say where this took place? My friend Dave & > his wife Kate had a > Pastel...
  • Re: More Friday Stuff You Think You Are Driving An Old Vehicle? semi-old
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:23:48 -0800
    ...More Friday Stuff You Think You Are Driving An Old Vehicle? semi-old To: "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: Torque wrenches
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Sun, 22 Mar 2015 11:02:35 -0500
    I figured let everyone know of the good deal if needed and local On Mar 22, 2015 10:17 AM, "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo...
  • Re: transmission problem?
    Historical mailing list - Durby Suniga
    Thu, 22 Mar 2001 09:46:56 -0800
    ...When I step on the accelerator, the van doesn't move forward instantly. It feels like it's not engaged, then suddenly it engages...
  • Re: Home Made Bull Bars- Now step bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Woodrose Dawn
    Thu, 30 Sep 2004 18:32:43 -0700
    --- Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > Why not just glue some non-skid to the top of the > bumpers where you step? > You know...
  • Re: Longer range gas tank? Source.
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Sat, 25 Sep 2004 11:23:58 -0700
    ...There could easily be trickier ways of getting fuel to the tank, too, without cutting a hole. -Damon --- Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote...
  • late Friday offering - Haynes does it again
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 26 Sep 2004 09:01:22 -0700
    Maybe this could help get Old Joel W's mojo working again. :) Alistair -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Woman Manual - The practical step-by-step guide to women...
  • Re: Radio Safe mode
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:00:11 -0700
    ...don't really remember if there is a specific precedure step by step how to do, what buttons to push and how long, etc...
  • Re: Hijacked thread..Your 2.3 GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
    Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:35:20 -0800
    ...Have you ruled out the 1.8T conversion done by Stephan's Auto Haus in Sacramento? http://stephansautohaus.com/VWVANAGONDIVISION/VWVanagonConversionEngines.aspx Melissa '84...
  • ISO Wheel Covers 85 Up
    Historical mailing list - Little Bear
    Tue, 12 Dec 2000 02:26:46 -0500
    ...Namaste, Stephen Fry 1985 Westy
  • Re: Oil Level Issue and Comment
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:38:58 -0400
    ...It seems to disspell a few myths. -- Stephen Chillicothe OH
  • 85 Camping Bus Circuit Analyses
    Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
    Wed, 3 Jul 2002 07:04:35 -0500
    ...Can someone walk me through the steps to diagnose? Jon A Durham 256-722-8692
  • 84 automatic is in N. Alabama
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 1 Mar 2006 13:01:43 -0600
    I stepped on my own pet peeve when I neglected to mention that the aforementioned 84 automatic for $1650 in in north Alabama about...
  • Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:56:03 -0500
    > The falling tree? > > Stephen > > > My apologies to Ron - but that was sort of funny. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one...
  • Re: Unreadable messages
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Thu, 21 Dec 2017 20:03:29 -0500
    What about now? Chris > Wiadomość napisana przez Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> w dniu 20.12.2017, o godz. 09:30: > > For whatever mysterious...
  • Re: Rear speakers.
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Thu, 27 Jul 2017 22:28:29 -0500
    ...Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 27, 2017, at 8:27 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > > Ah, there's the discrepancy. Millimetres...
  • Re: Two separate Westy sightings in Richmond yesterday
    Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
    Mon, 2 Sep 2013 18:10:06 -0700
    ...from my iPhone On Sep 2, 2013, at 4:07 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > This pretty unusual, especially an hour apart...
  • Re: FS: 87 Vanagon Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 29 Apr 1999 20:06:17 -0400
    first, you step into a Rialta or a class C Motorhome with all the amenities. Then when you get spoiled, you look for a...
  • Re: Step bumper hitch,Yada, Yada, Yada.
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Mon, 19 Jun 2000 10:09:23 -0500
    ...18, 2000 11:22 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Fwd: Re: Step bumper hitch,Yada, Yada, Yada. Chow,Chow, For Now Terry
  • Re: Bad sounds update!
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:51:48 -0700
    ...On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 10:22 AM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > I suspect the Ford V8 is in a tow...
  • Re: Would this be a fair trade?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 4 Feb 2011 22:48:48 -0700
    ...They're not getting our Westy!" I love her (Stephanie, that is). Karl Wolz _____ From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
  • Re: Locking differential
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 2 Jan 2018 11:20:31 -0500
    ...Stephen Mobile > On Jan 2, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Stephen Edwards <chibicyclist@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > How far down does one air? The regular...