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• Re: List ettiquette (subject titles)
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Sun, 24 May 1998 08:00:50 -0600
  ...Kim wrote: > I'm finding that I'm deleting quite a few mailings, because the subject lines > don't indicate to me that they...
• Re: Shifting problems how adjust linkage
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 24 Jul 1998 08:52:27 -0400
  Bill, Have you had any luck in finding the information on adjusting the linkage? I'm having the exact same problem. I would appreciate...
• Re: What kind of hose clamps do you use?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 02:18:42 -0600
  ...middle of replacing some radiator hoses in my Vanagon. > I'm > finding both the factory spring clamp and after market screw type > clamps. > Does...
• Re: trim piece
  Historical mailing list - Josh Greenberg
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 09:43:49 -0700
  ...trim piece > If you are successful in finding some, please let me know. > > I am short of both on my '84 Westy I'm...
• Re: Sprinter Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 22:05:45 -0700
  ...for the low, low price of $83,000!! I actually considered > finding a way to convert this vehicle until I saw this, but $83k...
• Re: finding lighted power on an 83
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 07:52:48 -0700
  IIRC, before 1985 models there was no fuse for that circuit so no wires for it at the fuse panel. Easy to connect elsewhere...
• Re: syncro pulls ford out of mud pit
  Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
  Mon, 16 May 2005 13:35:44 -0700
  ...have fun finding the limits of your syncro, hope you dont find the limits when the van is on its side... -Raj- __________________________________________________ Do You...
• Re: Canadian taxes
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:49:33 -0800
  ...Christopher Gronski" <gronski@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >>> Robert, and any other Americans finding difficulty giving away >>> Canadian Money, feel free to give it to me...
• Replacement part -- shifter cable for '90 Automatic?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:16:37 -0400
  ...My mechanic indicates he can't find the part, which he identifies as "251-713-263C", and I'm not having any luck finding...
• Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Tue, 28 Mar 2017 22:24:49 -0400
  ...I need some stronger struts and am having a hard time finding info about them. Does anyone hear have any experience with them and...
• Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 18:08:03 -0700
  ...And though not directly related >> to this topic, I'm also finding that i might have to alter the spare >> tire area at frame...
• Re: Switching from GL5 to GL4 Gear Oil: Findings
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 17:02:09 -0800
  Huh. Ok. Will research that. Thanks. At least it improved the shifting. On 1/4/16, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > Neil > > A few...
• Re: Tiring Question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 May 1994 13:42:33 -0700
  ...We have had considerable consistently finding tires rated for 49 psi rear pressure recommended for the '84. We have found it does make a...
• Maiden voyage
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 18 May 1997 20:55:01 +0000
  ...It was quite an ordeal finding a notary on a Saturday night at 8PM. After gassing up today it turns out the avg mileage...
• Syncro for the Last Frontier
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 May 1997 13:23:29 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Any help finding one would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Much, Peter Schaefer be99capt@aol.com 916-967-4648
• Skylight Sealant Goo
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J. Turinsky
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 12:58:22 -0800
  ...The thing appear pretty stout (Built Guiness Tuff, get it? Sorry.) Anyway, I removed the hardware from the original and the poptop, finding that...
• Re: Back-of-Seat-Organizer
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 06:38:35 -0800
  ...AOL.COM wrote: > Thanks for the many responses of help to finding the LL Bean page this is > on. I tried everyway possible to...
• 70mm to 50mm fuel tank conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 08:43:00 -0500
  ...Instead of going thru the asstle of finding a 70mm neck tank, i am thinking about just converting to 50mm. From what i see...
• Re: Convert from auto to manual - possible?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 18:36:40 EDT
  ...converted a Vanagon from auto trans to manual trans? I'm finding > auto vans are available, but I just can't see myself owning...
• I have no Bentley, Please help...
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 14:17:20 -0500
  ...I have exhausted myself in the archives finding mostly answers like "Look in your Bentley pg #..." OR "Follow the procedure for checking the Aux...
• Re: KUMHO tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 03:44:54 +0000
  Solange =?iso-8859-1?Q?B=E9rub=E9?= <berubethibault@SYMPATICO.CA> said - >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Anybody has installed KUMHO tires lately and finding them very noisy. I...
• FI questions on 84 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Owen Brand
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 20:43:56 -0600
  ...When I pulled the injectors I am only finding the one that the injector sits against. I have posted pictures of the injectors and...
• Re: LED Turn Signals
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 09:48:37 -0500
  ...higher amp load parallel to the tail light turn signal. (Upon finding that Cabriolet being parted out, let me know. I might need bits).
• Re: WTB: pop-top from a late model Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 22:36:44 EDT
  ...SEAN.GARRETT@ASU.EDU writes: > > > I am looking for help in finding a Pop-Top from a later model Westy (camper > cabinets too, maybe...
• Re: Agilis on Alloy
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 14:18:34 -0400
  ...they sold the agilis in the US anymore >Where are people finding them and whats the deal with the rebate? >Cory Sammons >84 Westy...
• Re: Will these LED's work in dash? (WAS: Re: Strange dash light failure?)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 02:35:17 -0400
  ...and air vent lighting bulbs and sockets and have published my findings on my site. Take a look at http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon...
• Introduction to list . . .
  Historical mailing list - Rose Lee Geiger
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 09:40:59 -0700
  ...It's been awhile since our last one, so we feel like we're starting all over when it comes to finding all of...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! Battery lifting strap!
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 21:06:31 -0400
  ...2015 3:20 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! I use Vice-Grips to clamp onto one...
• Westy living. Was: Westy Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Feb 97 22:36:51 EST
  ...flat bed trailer that > tows great, but I'm having trouble finding a 4x8 waterproof box to go on > it. Any recommendations for such...
• Re: finding TDC
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 11:23:57 -0500
  ...05, 2000 12:16 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: finding TDC Can someone refresh me. I know there is a trick like...
• Re: 1982 Westfalia Diesel ( stock ) belts?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:52:22 -0700
  ...Is > that valid? Having a hard time finding concrete information. I do > currently have two belts on hand; one from water pump to alternator...
• '85 1.9 manual shift
  Historical mailing list - Dominic Provini Jr.
  Tue, 8 May 2012 16:08:00 -0400
  ...It's not grinding gear trouble but just finding the right spot kind of thing. It shifts smoothly up and down through the rest...
• Re: Help Finding List Member
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 5 Mar 1995 13:38:44 -0800 (PST)
  >much less two in the same issue). I write the ads exactly as they >appeared in the Auto-Trader. The first one says "Rare...
• Re: Need to get tanked ('81 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 04:05:25 -0400
  ...The problem with finding a boneyard tank is that most boneyards move their junk vehicles with a forklift. When ya combine forklift with a...
• impending winter maintanance
  Historical mailing list - rob wilke
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 18:02:38 -0600
  ...Someone posted recently about having difficulty finding it in the archives. I looked and could not find it either. Dennis are you out there...
• Vanagon Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Kate McLaughlin
  Sun, 21 Nov 1999 20:49:30 -0500
  ...Does anybody know if he puts one out for water cooled? Barns and Nobel was clue less and I have had no luck finding...
• Re: changing the tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 12 May 2000 14:04:07 EDT
  Gina; Generally people have trouble finding the filler hole. The drain hole in at the bottom near the #1 exhaust pipe. Drive Safely & Good...
• just got Michelin Agilis 61s
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 18:20:33 EST
  ...I had a hard time finding them. The usual, told they were discontinued and the like at local tire stores. Anyway I got mine...
• Cruise Control Question (fubared first post)
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 31 May 2002 06:46:39 -0500
  ...Knowing what to call the part should make finding one a lot easier. Thanks for the help. Noel - '88 GL/tiico
• Re: basic skills for travel
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 08:37:10 -0700
  Teach them to call a trusted, mechanic-type person FIRST if they have trouble, instead of finding a local garage that'll be happy...
• Re: looking for a source for metric hardware
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 19:02:57 -0400
  >I am having a heck of a time finding the necessary pipe and pipe >fittings to do the job. The threads in the crankcase...
• Timing 1.9,2.1 engines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Coggia
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 13:24:38 -0500
  ...I'm finding confusing info on whether or not to disconnect the temp sender(s) and/or other devices. Whats the deal? thanks Using...
• Re: Sink pumps out of stock everywhere?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 18:06:17 -0400
  --- Mike Elliott <j.michael.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I'm striking out on finding a replacement > submersible sink pump for > Mellow Yellow. Like this...
• Re: Death Valley
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:50:12 -0700
  ...me to, to see if they would work on my van. Finding they wouldn't, they towed the van to the shop of my...
• Re: Fw: Intermittent Wipers? and jumpseat install
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 06:29:21 EDT
  ...There are certainly a lot of references to jump seats, but finding a real reference to the install is like finding a needle in...
• Re: Need help locating lock code on rear hatch with central locking system
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 25 Jun 2013 20:40:10 -0700
  ...25, 2013 at 8:19 PM, Richard A Jones <Jones@colorado.edu> wrote: > Still no luck finding the >> code. >> > > Maybe "code red"...? > > Richard > -- BenT
• battery charger for smaller AA, D, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:15:05 -0800
  ...Suggestions on make and model? I'm not finding too many of these that have car adapters, and can handle a wide range of...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:57:13 -0700
  ...found no plastic fitting in the forward firewall on my '84, finding instead a metal fitting there. One hose from the front connects to...
• Re: Turn signal indicator troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:12:39 -0500
  ...it and report back, but will the test after that require >finding 50 ft. of shoreline and a left-handed skyhook? I think it...
• Aurgh! Vanagon climate controls make me mental
  Historical mailing list - Jones,Rich
  Fri, 08 Mar 96 12:02:00 EST
  ...just fine thank you, but those sitting in the back are finding their feet to be a bit numb. Signed, Cold feet in Canada...
• Thanks re: head gasket sealant
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Nov 1995 09:36:15 -0500
  Thanks to all those who answered my query about finding head gasket sealant for my '84 Vanagon; Doug Jones, Joel Walker, Brian Verbeek, Alex...
• Re: Cleaning the underside
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Sun, 17 May 1998 07:58:18 EDT
  ...Great for finding leaks since you're starting with a clean "slate." >> Here in the beautiful south, and in some other areas of the...
• 2.1 upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Rick Ferguson
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 07:28:02 +0000
  ...for the Subaru conversion, and I'm having a hard time finding someone willing to do the job here... Thanks for any advice, Rick
• How To Ship A Seat?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 14:50:49 -0700
  ...I failed in finding one over the last 6 months and I have since begun to modify another seat for this purpose. The problem...
• Re: Tyre sizes for 6J x 15 ET45 rims
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 23:08:27 -0700
  Don McCallum wrote: > I am finding it difficult here in the UK to get > 205/70R15 tyres which I would like. Has anyone out...
• Re: slow van, overheating, fast white westy on 91
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 11:14:26 -0600
  ...I'm a Vanagon fan, but I have to eat and take care of my family! A good kit is $2500-3000, and finding...
• Re: making a 3 person middle bench...(was Re: 3rd row seat yearly differences?
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Sat, 27 May 2006 16:17:55 -0400
  ...it in half, and slide them together.. > viola! :<) > > alot easier than finding a real 3 person middle bench seat from a 9 > passenger > van...
• 90 Westy Weekender - parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Turner
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:03:40 -0700
  ...accessable and am looking for some parts that I'm not finding on any of the sites that I've visited. Here is what...
• Re: Splitty question
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 12 Oct 2016 16:35:40 -0300
  ...the family is interested in finding it a home and I volunteered to look at it. > > So, this could also be a simple technology...
• Re: Speaking of CV Joints ...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 16 May 2003 12:25:07 -0700
  ...IIRC, it is called MO2? or Mollydisulophide? Please > report your findings to the list > Eric. > > > Jorge Osorio wrote: > > > Hello Volks. Last Sunday while on...