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• Re: Sudden head gasket coolant catastrophic leaking
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 09:37:06 -0700
  ...He's hired a new guy, but it will take time to catch up. If you are not in a hurry, Bug Shop is...
• NVC - Stupor Bowl Ads and a movie Review
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:26:20 -0700
  ...I'd catch this one at the local IMAX if you can... the review in Variety is here: http://tinyurl.com/2lb7wa
• Re: Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size - 87 syncro??
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Fri, 24 May 2002 10:33:29 -0400
  ...I > > thought the engine had dropped from its mount. :( > > > > This is why there is a safety catch on the carrier (at least on my...
• Driver's door lock mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Angus Johnston
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:11:17 -0800
  ...Seems like the issue is the catch (latch?) mechanism (the bit that 'clicks' on to the door spindle and that is triggered by the...
• Can you smell that smell?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mund
  Mon, 11 May 2009 14:54:09 -0600
  ...window down so that air flow moves thru the van I catch a strange funky smell. The smell is not there when the windows...
• Creaking clutch
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Sep 1994 11:04:01 -0500
  ...you're taking off in first) like there are little notches catching it. The clutch itself seems to be in good adjustment, but I...
• Re: Why VW's + T&A?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 06:55:17 -0800
  ...Gotta be careful my wife doesn't catch me ogling the live girls, but I notice she still likes the looks, and I still...
• Bras - Which one is best?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J Turinsky
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 22:22:16 -0900
  I know I'll catch some flack for this but...are all Vanagon/Westie bras the same? I know there are a few different...
• free 1.9L engine and auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Mon, 25 May 1998 17:28:33 -0400
  ...FREE auto tranny (worked just fine when pulled) !! here's the catch, you gotta come and get it from cincinnati, ohio within a week...
• Re: WANTED>>>>FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 14:28:08 -0700
  ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 On Thu, 28 Jun 2001...
• Re: broken sliding door handle on 81 westy
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 19:46:50 -0800
  ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 On Thu, 1 Nov 2001...
• Re: Towing Insurance???
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 16:25:54 -0500
  ...It has been 99% successful at catching the junk. Chris M. <"Busbodger" of "TEAM SLOWPOKE"> Cookeville, Tennessee ICQ# 5944649 scm9985@tntech.edu '78 VW...
• Re: Risk of fire?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 22:34:45 -0500
  ...shawn luft <shawnagan@SYMPATICO.CA> writes: > Are vanagons as prone to catching on fire as the earlier bay window > buses? > > - Shawn > > ________________________________________________________________ The best thing...
• Re: INFO: Griddle for westy, great for bfst lnch and dinner!
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Sat, 31 May 2003 22:21:41 -0700
  ...It has a way to catch grease on both sides. The two-burner model covers both Westy burners very well. Cost is $30. Works...
• Durham, NC to Syracuse, NY
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 17:22:42 -0400
  ...We are heading north out of Durham on 501 to catch I-81 somewhere in VA. A safe and Happy 4th of July to...
• Lock cores needed
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 08:17:35 -0700
  ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.ftir.chem.uidaho.edu __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Y...
• Re: dZ tranny?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 08:23:43 -0700
  ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" >University of Idaho >www.ftir.chem.uidaho.edu > >--------------------------------- >Do you Yahoo!? >New...
• Re: Low Brake Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:52:17 -0500
  ...either of the other Vanagons I have owned before the > brakes "catch". None of the above maintenace items changed the low pedal > at all...
• Re: electrical woes - new developments
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:29:58 -0700
  ...Turns over quickly, but won't > catch. Yesterday when it did catch the tach was bouncing all over > the place although the engine was...
• Re: sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:31:25 -0700
  ...It could be worn there, or not moving far enough to catch well. or not lubed enough, and I find that it's necessary...
• Re: Side table in Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 13:14:12 -0700
  ...If I recall, Chris Jordan made a suggestion to just remove the catch mechanism and replace it with a magnetic-type mount instead. Doesn...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 19:08:04 -0400
  ...wrapped in a shop towel to blow the coolant into a catch pan. Could have been messier than it was. Stephen mobile > On Sep...
• Re: Archive search
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 19:54:32 -0700
  On Aug 2, 2011, at 2:58 PM, ralph meyermann wrote: > Hi all Over been spending the last 6 months trying to catch up...
• Re: Friday thought for the day
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 6 May 2011 11:39:41 -0600
  ...OH Yeah? Since it's Fryeday: > > http://jamespoling.com/the-talking-dog-that-just-cant-catch-a-break/ YMMV, Mr. BZ- & Carl > > > On Thu...
• Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 6 May 2011 20:23:23 -0700
  ...Thanks for catching that. @ OP: Never mind.... <grin> Neil. On Fri, May 6, 2011 at 8:15 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote...
• Re: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:39:49 -0400
  ...separate the two so that >I know how big of a catch basin I need. According to Bryan Feddish the amount is actually infinite...
• Volkswagen Gas Heater Ebay Item #60273803
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 09:49:44 -0600
  ...Hope this helps someone, John (catching up with swamp of e-mails)
• Re: How Difficult is Headliner Installio?n
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 11:17:08 EST
  ...Luckly I couldt stand around when they replace the headliner and catch the hints and tricks. I recommend that you get professional assistens when...
• Moving a van from South Carolina to New Jersey
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 20:35:17 EDT
  ...The only catch is that there is a rod sticking out of the block so I will need to have it shipped up to...
• Re: front floor mats
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 19:28:38 -0500
  ...They are a nice heavy rubber that seems that it > would catch snow and water fairly well. They look nice. > They just do not...
• differential lock servo 87 syncro? I need one.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 09:31:49 -0800
  ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356
• Re: 1.9L coolant hose question
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 16:38:38 -0700
  ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 On Thu, 15 Aug 2002...
• Flywheel TDC mark? and tranny access hole?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 09:30:36 -0800
  ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356
• Re: Vanagon Census, State of MA
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 13:57:40 -0500
  ...have the day off work so what else to do but catch up >on Vanagon E-mails! Ok, aside with this "trivial" to others...
• Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 14:53:14 -0500
  ...Lines for fuel that are high pressure? > >Could the oil filter, oil pump, or oil line ever catch on fire as well? > >Robert >NYC > > > >
• Re: Frozen
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 22:33:39 -0600
  ...F to 20 degrees F in just a few hours and catch you very frozen. Have already added the heavy blankets and emergency propane...
• Speaking of lubricant.....
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 15:35:38 -0500
  ...Tom > My latch wouldn't catch the door. > It was a sticky latch mechanism. > The cable wasn't allowed to move freely since > the...
• WTB: DK tranny (aircooled)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:42:37 -0800
  ...and flirting with death So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the...
• Re: hope this is a syncro!
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:15:37 -0400
  ...and flirting with death >So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the...
• Re: wanted: 14" wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:36:33 -0800
  ...The only catch is that you will have to travel down some of the washboard roads in the Mojave, Alvord and NE Nevada deserts...
• Re: I need a lug wrench
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 09:13:42 -0800
  ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 On Thu, 15 Nov 2001...
• floating on highway, cold bad idle?
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 12:58:56 -0800
  ...If it catches it makes this horrible belt squealing sound, then I step on the gas, and it will wind and stop making the...
• Re: how much swarf is normal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 19 Aug 2015 09:18:05 -0400
  ...To really answer this a person would have to catch it on filter paper, rinse off the oil with a solvent, dry, and then...
• can't go forward
  Historical mailing list - Lisa Bloch
  Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:52:06 -0700
  Last Sunday, at Camano Island, the van wouldn't catch after three days of sitting unstarted. The WetWesties got it going and it's...
• Re: Ok. What's the catch? ('91 Westy Syncro: 14K ?)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 14:53:22 -0400
  Every once in a while... There's somebody who just bought one, and owned it. Took it to the dealer for service at first...
• Re: 911-Drivetrain in 66 Micro??
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 09 Feb 96 19:20:42 CST
  ...of course, the brakes melt and catch fire, but ... >). :)
• foil-reflecting sunshade
  Historical mailing list - =David-M=
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 19:47:38 -0400
  ...Fortunately it did not catch fire. >If you are using one, check to see if yours is causing damage. > I fail to see how...
• Re: Gearing up for cross-country!
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 15:47:29 -0600
  ...You might catch a break in the weather, but since no one can predict the weather ......... As the famous man once said, Stay south...
• Re: Is there a way to do a "key-word search" in Archives?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 11:33:17 -0800
  ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho
• Re: separating CV from shaft
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 11:22:11 -0800
  ...Wipe off the grease first, push the boot out of the way, so the thing doesn't catch on fire. Harald http://www.geocities...
• Assistance needed.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 18 May 2003 13:28:52 -0400
  ...I looked at it but the catch seems to be worn off. I am speaking about the part that bolts to the trailing edge...
• Re: VW emblem
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 28 May 2003 19:02:48 EDT
  ...sometime you'll even catch > him giving the 2 fingers on one hand and 3 on the other. jofor, i am actually holding up...
• Re: rear hatch bike racks
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 21 May 2003 14:27:34 -0700
  ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 On Wed, 21 May 2003...
• 5/14" Vanagon alloys for $250
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 3 May 2005 14:34:08 EDT
  ...it now" price of $250 for 5, 14" factory vanagon alloys. Catch is there are no lug nuts, (but maybe Ben T can hook...
• Re: Porta potty go boom
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 13 May 2005 13:04:00 -0700
  Hah! I can't believe I didn't catch that! I probably missed it because I'm likely one of the few who reads...
• Re: Five Year Dream Car Pick
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Nolan
  Mon, 3 Oct 1994 11:40:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...BUT! there's some gotchas! (I think joel meant "catches", but > I think maybe "gotchas" and "catches" are pronounced identically in > Alabamese.) > > 1. they...
• Re: removing pilot bearing???
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 09:49:51 -0800
  ...Shift it >sideways to catch the edge of the bearing, then with another >washer and nut, tighten the nut until it pulls against the...
• Re: Larger tire front storage was fixing the missing posts
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 5 Jan 2020 17:29:42 -0800
  ...BenT > On Jan 5, 2020, Eric Caron wrote: > <snip> >> But, When I put back the shell and used Ben’s front catch the original...
• Re: Ongoing "Honk" as diesel style starter engages
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 8 Jan 2014 15:14:39 -0800
  ...Every since I have owned it, when the engine catches and the > starter motor is cut off, there is about a half second of...
• Re: (NVC) How come people change names?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 20 May 2011 20:21:02 -0700
  ...On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 8:11 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > Ooh -- good catch! > > On Fri, 2011-05...