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  • Re: Great American Eclipse, Monday April-8-2024, mid day in Texas
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Mon, 13 Feb 2023 12:35:26 -0800
    ...Couple of good state parks near, including Lost Maples State Natural Area and Hill Country State Natural Area. The former is on a fantastic...
  • Re: purching and camping equip questions.
    Historical mailing list - Todd D. Gadberry
    Mon, 19 Jun 2000 22:58:43 -0700
    ...I was able to remove flooring without damage to carpet or floor panel to view 5th seat brackets... looks like one could cut floor...
  • SyncroMog Goes to Moab cont.
    Historical mailing list - John Wessels
    Sun, 7 Apr 2002 00:54:43 EST
    ...It has incredible grip and traction but some areas are very steep. This is an easy play area but has some very difficult areas...
  • Re: Subie engine prices
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:11:26 -0800
    ...It would have to be with that many vehicles in such a small area. However, I do know that they increase the registration fees...
  • Re: head gaskets, my turn
    Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
    Mon, 16 Aug 2004 20:00:46 -0600
    ...van towed to my local shop > (European Auto Works in Mtn View) to get the water pump replaced. > Definitely more expensive than if I...
  • Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon
    Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:38:28 -0700
    ...and I have seen tow trucks with plug-in jumping >> connectors in their front bumper area. >> Scott >> turbovans >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "John Rodgers" <inua...
  • Trip report: Back from 2 weeks in southern interior BC, Kootenay lakes region.
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Sat, 21 Jul 2012 10:21:11 -0700
    ...Now the OHV crowd can buzz around in areas separate from those seeking serenity. We continued through Banff, Yohoo and Glacier National parks. Stayed...
  • Re: VW of Canada Remanufactured Diesel Engines?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:42:38 -0600
    ...It is a slow car, and I guess in some areas of the country that is a deal-killer, but not in mine. The...
  • Re: Another fuel line question
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:46:12 -0700
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ View the growing list of video work at: http://revver.com/find/video/?query=LastonLastof&search_on=owners
  • Re: Copious Fuel Leak at Both Manifolds
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Sat, 16 Feb 2013 07:57:41 -0800
    ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4393 I called the always-reliable Dick's Automotive Transport for a flatbed to carry...
  • Re: Need Help diagnosing a Non-starting '86 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:16:38 -1000
    ...of the known failure >>> areas that can keep a van from starting. >>> >>> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=349429&highlight=wiring...
  • Re: lost brake line...
    Historical mailing list - robert feller
    Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:59:56 -0500
    ...Unfortunately most of them will break > anyway. > > > > robert feller wrote: > > ouch, just took a look and that is a horribly tight knuckle buster area...
  • Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:15:38 -0500
    ...I have also seen Vee shaped short fins (V in plan view) for use in similar situations. The wide part of the Vee at...
  • Re: Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:58:19 -0700
    ...However the airdam itself >> adds frontal area, which increases drag... so a properly-designed >> airdam is a compromise. >> >> Rear spoilers are supposed to work...
  • Re: VW T5 California Camper
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Sun, 8 Jul 2007 13:08:04 -0600
    ...Since we don't plan to spend much time in > the camping sites anyway (more driving around and > enjoying the activities and the view...
  • New to List and Trip Report (LONG)
    Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
    Mon, 13 May 2002 12:24:15 -0400
    ...One area is engine and road noise. Now I must admit, I am quite spoiled as my daily driver is a 2002 Passat, but...
  • Re: How much can I "safely" carry in my Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:02:24 -0700
    ...I don't know of many slopes between us- Cocoa Beach area to Tampa area... One concern I have is carrying all those bags...
  • Re: How wipers work / rain-X
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 25 May 2002 19:05:34 -0700
    ...just sort of > > bounce as the swing past my view. > > The Bosch mostly wipe in the middle and the two inches on either end...
  • Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:52:01 -0600
    ...those reasons, backing in strange, dark areas, tail-gaters, high-beamers: > > http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23283&category_id=&category...
  • Re: GPS Reccommendation-Garmin Nuvi 750
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:46:13 -0800
    ...have found ourselves unacquainted enough with an area and unable to get internet -- and have discussed a GPS -- just have not grabbed the brass...
  • Re: Centre bores Syncro Wheel option
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 2 Apr 2021 04:27:39 -0700
    ...In order to expand the area, I made some longer hooks, replace front bolt with longer one, and replaced the washer with a solid...
  • Re: Dallas
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:36:02 -0800
    ...simply shining the light around the area to show there were other things going on that day .... TMZ followers will know that miss ashley...
  • Re: 4th of July trips?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 21 Jun 1997 10:50:22 -0400
    ...Really beautiful view from the camper, with the sound of the waves in the background all night long. Costs about ten or twelve bucks...
  • Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Tue, 23 Sep 2003 07:14:36 -0400
    ...Which will work best in a given area of the country is >>dependent upon, climate, costs, and the willingness of the people to embrace...
  • Re: Battery Light
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Sun, 18 Dec 2005 20:40:09 -0500
    ...The first one (titled > >>"disconnected") is the rear view of my alternator with the > >>disconnected wire. There is already a black running to the...
  • Re: Ninja Camping (was Wal-Mart parking lots)
    Historical mailing list - Ryan
    Wed, 21 May 2008 23:05:29 -0400
    ...next to a day-use area not far from >> the freeway (no camping allowed). I had a great view of a lake out the...
  • Re: Idea for gauge placement
    Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
    Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:37:50 -0700
    ...The gauges are, as Scott mentioned, easily viewed while driving yet not in the way. I used oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant temperature and...
  • Re: clean air again
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Wed, 4 Aug 1999 12:51:07 -0400
    ...the most polluted areas of the country because it >gets into the ground water and stays there! Concentrations in some >areas of California are...
  • Re: Thoughts on antenna replacement
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:00:01 -0500
    ...hangs down from the >> mounting point, all stored within the underdash area of the car. Almost >> nothing sticks out on top. >> >> The problem you...
  • Legal Advise Please ...[Fwd: Crash Report]...[longish]
    Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
    Wed, 6 Jan 1999 22:08:16 -0500
    ...send them two (2) repair quotes and pictures showing the damaged areas to be covered. Due to the passing of Hurricane Georges, the rquested...
  • Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item#594039241: Volkswagen : Bus
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Tue, 7 Aug 2001 09:29:34 -0700
    ...Currently $1,200.00 > To bid on the item, go to: > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=594039241 > > > Item Description...
  • Re: September Roadtrip to Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:36:12 -0700
    ...area, there are about 1/2 dozen sites around the lake to camp at, Maple Grove is our favourite, with an awesome sunset view...
  • Re: lost brake line...
    Historical mailing list - robert feller
    Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:43:41 -0500
    ouch, just took a look and that is a horribly tight knuckle buster area inside the wheel well...I'm a bit scared now...
  • New technology has become available
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 10 Mar 2001 02:00:23 PM
    ...We will place you in key demographic areas that best fit your site to insure the people that visit your site are qualified. There...
  • Re: roadtrip
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:33:32 -0500
    ...Stopped in > last August on my way to another event in the Bay area and was > disappointed in my reaction to the people-pollution...
  • For Sale - 1985 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Thu, 5 Dec 2002 13:44:48 -0700
    ...other view points very welcome. The Bad News is: She has a Salvage Title The Good News is: She has a Salvage Title Good...
  • Re: westfalia = chick repellant. (friday)
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 7 Mar 2009 23:09:56 -0800
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ View the growing list of video work at: http://revver.com/find/video/?query=LastonLastof&search_on=owners and ... older...
  • Re: head gaskets, my turn
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Mon, 16 Aug 2004 22:01:51 -0400
    ...van towed to my local shop > (European Auto Works in Mtn View) to get the water pump replaced. > Definitely more expensive than if I...
  • Re: Living the Dream
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 4 Aug 2015 16:58:45 -0400
    ...He moved up to join us from the louder camp area below. A 1978 Westphalia with Hawaii plates almost camped with us but he...
  • Re: Water leak on the passenger side creating a pool of water in footwell
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:06:46 -0400
    ...view pics of a vanagon rust repair. > www.benplace.com/alain87.htm >>> >>> You might be able to see the underside of this area with...
  • Re: Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
    Sat, 7 May 2016 23:30:59 -0500
    ...Too many people that only think of themselves, not others or the area. :-( GregM -----Original Message----- From: Alistair Bel [mailto:albell@shaw.ca] Sent...
  • Re: ebay item 2441355519 BUY A TENT, A BRAND NEW KIA, AND STAY IN A MOTEL!!!
    Historical mailing list - Road Trip
    Tue, 11 Nov 2003 10:03:59 -0800
    ...https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.)
  • The Head is Off, Assume Cracked?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Smith
    Mon, 7 Apr 2014 10:45:20 -0400
    ...I don't see any cracks in the cylinder head combustion area (hairline or larger), although I have not cleaned all the carbon deposits...
  • Re: Coast toCoast!
    Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
    Tue, 12 Apr 2005 10:40:53 -0400
    ...Any > interesting > > places to see/avoid, stay or scenic views not too far off the main > > expressway or even a better route suggestion? > > Will...
  • Re: Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 2 Dec 2007 06:30:42 -0600
    ...There are two areas in which the "I think" mode is not gonna fly but the "I know" mode is the one to be...
  • Re: Vanagon List Moderator-let's get things underway!
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:31:48 -0500
    ...It sure has helped me in > other areas of life besides strictly Vanagon things. I would be more > than a bit lost not being...
  • Re: eBay Motors item 2409707944 (Ends Apr-08-03 11:48:14 PDT ) - Dodge : A 10...
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 4 Apr 2003 10:30:24 -0800
    ...Even the normally open area > you can see when the top is down inside (where > the tent always looks like it is all bunched...
  • Syncro de Mayo Este 04
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 29 Mar 2004 12:33:42 -0500
    ...Hopefully the skies will be a little better this year and the view will be visible. Then north along the ridge to the beginning...
  • Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:43:05 -0800
    ...Not a lot > > of surface area. > > Large effect. > > Last spring we drove to Florida with a Radio Flyer wagon tied to the > roof luggage...
  • Re: Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 7 May 2016 13:12:25 -0700
    ...The gates locked usually in areas of active > logging, or if there is a big fire hazard. > > Road roughness - you should have good tires...
  • Circumnavigated the Great Salt Lake in Our Westy
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 4 Jun 2009 16:57:57 -0600
    ...The wind was calm in this area, the sun was > getting low in the sky, the views were phenomenal, & dinner was > cooking. What else...
  • Re: Value of '82 diesel
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:32:40 -0800
    ...Successful people do both, with the same good attitude. (riw) ----------------------------------------------------------- View the growing list of video work at: http://revver.com/find/video/?query...
  • Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 3 Mar 2007 11:26:17 -0800
    ...Where do you folks camp where you receive TV signals? I can't think of any nice camping area in SoCal where one would...
  • Re: Who knew? This list has a Facebook group
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 14 Aug 2020 12:18:15 -0400
    ...I might even be able to do it in such a way that you don’t need to be a Facebook member to view...
  • Re: Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:58:06 -0700
    ...There were a fair number of passing lanes and viewpoints to turn off into, but I was in first gear for most of it...
  • Re: AdventureWagen
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Wed, 09 Jul 1997 21:16:35 -0700
    ...I looked at one here >>>in the Houston area (just called rather), and researched the factory. >>>All is as you say, but one question...
  • Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:27:11 -0800
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ View the growing list of video work at: http://revver.com/find/video/?query=LastonLastof&search_on=owners and ... older...
  • Re: Failed Emissions Check
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Thu, 26 Aug 2004 09:30:07 -0400
    ...There may be people that share the same views :::as you on religion, politics, and the environment. However, there are :::people that have different...
  • Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 1 May 2012 15:19:41 -0400
    ...On May 1, 2012, at 12:53 PM, Derek Drew wrote: > I chimed into the thread at > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic...
  • Re: How do you carry your cargo?
    Historical mailing list - --------
    Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:24:53 -0500
    ...They need a good view of the road to mature and >age properly. > >I'm also a big fan of those little "Gear Hammocks...