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  • Euro-Trans: FIX 91 Volkswagen Vanagon , Mechanical, input shaft
    Historical mailing list - "Richard Meissenheimer (by way of Derek Drew )"
    Wed, 12 Jan 2000 09:26:54 -0500
    ...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
  • Cruise control con't
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
    Wed, 5 Jun 2013 21:15:46 -0700
    So I get my Bentley's out and study the set up of the CC, and get ready to follow the troubleshooting guide. First...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
    Mon, 3 Jun 2013 12:14:22 -0700
    ...or after market.� If stock there is a very good trouble shooting guide in the Bently manual.� If after market a whole different story.
  • syncro front spring spacer
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:11:58 -0700
    ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/07/17/vanagon-syncro-front-spring-pad/ I also spent a little time making a tool to guide the...
  • Propane guage on 84 Westy?
    Historical mailing list - John Thomas
    Mon, 21 Jul 1997 22:28:15 -0700
    The Campmobile owners guide that I got from the previous owner does not have any mention of how to tell how much propane you...
  • FS: Misc Parts, So Cal
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 18:33:41 -0700
    ...Sliding window set for middle windows, good condition, need guides 7. Rear side window glasses 8. Dash pod, almost good condition, gauges are excellent...
  • Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Mon, 22 Jan 2001 22:41:45 -0600
    ...On a long trip, I will add a pint to my gas to lubricate the valve stems, and guides. And also it is dynamite...
  • Source for OEM (German) parts
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 19 Sep 2002 08:58:11 -0700
    ...I'm looking for the boot the covers the guide pin/rear shift linkage connection near the transmission, part # 251 711 167A. None of...
  • Re: Pilot Bearing Removal?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 13 May 2003 00:34:43 EDT
    ...slow in some ways and might need some sort of visual guidence. Um Kay? >> I'm sorry, but I have two beautiful kids who...
  • Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
    Historical mailing list - Ken
    Thu, 31 Dec 2015 13:04:42 -0500
    ...Sounds like a valve stuck in a guide to me. Any body else ever had this problem or got an educated opinion? Thanks. John
  • Re: Bostig, Zetex, Tiico - what do those names refer to?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 3 Sep 2009 11:48:34 -0700
    ...I'm asking a Dummy's > Guide to Automotive Terms kinda question: > > Are "Bostig," "Zetex," and "Tiico" model names of engines, names of engine...
  • Re: vents
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 22 Apr 2005 17:35:11 -0400
    ...On Apr 22, 2005, at 4:21 PM, patrick wrote: > Above the sliding door in the curtain rail guide there are two vents. > This...
  • Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:27:49 -0500
    ...We make the guide pin, I have the bushing for that and the boot. We also have the double ball shift levers new and...
  • RE: Running HOT!, help, '80
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 7 Jul 97 05:23:51 UT
    ...the O2 sensor voltage output as a lean/rich guide, and Bentley as a guide. Here's what I found: (BTW, California version '80...
  • Re: Shifting 5 speeds
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:32:59 -0700
    ...Do Not try to "guide" the shift lever through the gears...it does better if you just push it straight forward or pull it...
  • Re: Intermittent smoking and rough running.. Inline 4 conversion engine, long..
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:43:43 -0400
    The VW I4 engines are notorious for bad valve stem seals and worn guides. With the proper tolls, the seals are fairly easy to...
  • Re: Cross country trip
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Mon, 21 Mar 2016 23:54:25 +0000
    ...Geo's Guide to National Parks and also the Guide to Scenic Highway and Byways (300 best drives in USA), and are going to...
  • Re: syncro fuel filter replacement
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 3 Aug 2010 18:59:54 -0700
    ...syncro fuel filter replacement > wrote a guide of sort, with pics, on how to remove the fuel filter on > a syncro. > > Oh laugh it...
  • Re: Friday Funnies - Mechanic's Tool Guide
    Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
    Fri, 8 Jan 1999 08:44:40 -0500
    It's always amazes me how others on this list (not you or ME of course)... post photos scanned from magazines with no credits...
  • Re: luggage rack storage chest
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Wed, 17 May 2000 18:30:43 -0500
    ...Bloss wrote: >I just received a military surplus medical supply chest from Sportsman's Guide >today. The measurements for front to back in the...
  • VW LT sighting in Phoenix
    Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
    Mon, 29 Apr 2002 15:34:31 -0700
    ...lanes over at 75mph. ;-) -Ellis\ (oh yeah, that guy!) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com
  • Re: FAQ Site Basic Instructions
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 4 Jun 2002 08:39:55 -0700
    ...Have you assigned subjects to contributors? and Are you proposing we layout the FAQ using the Bentley as a guide/format model? Its is...
  • Re: Disposal of old watery gasoline??
    Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
    Fri, 25 Jul 2003 20:27:44 -0400
    ...safe and inert, a friend at EPA said there are no guidelines for the proper disposal of old gasoline. Suggestions? > >Regards, > >Mike Nichols >2...
  • Re: Coolant bleed advice
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Mon, 8 Sep 2003 18:47:13 +0000
    ...Coolant bleed advice > > Hey Folks, > > Just wondering if anyone has a copy of the Boston Bob's guide to bleeding > coolant, couldn't find...
  • Re: '85 Vanagon power loss
    Historical mailing list - Lastfogel, Darren
    Tue, 21 Sep 2004 08:49:54 -0400
    ...It has an excellent step by step diagnostic trouble shooting guide that the Bentley or Muir's book doesn't even come close to...
  • Re: end of camping season????
    Historical mailing list - 87 Westy
    Tue, 21 Sep 2004 07:20:33 -0700
    ...Here is the link to the pattern/guide I used to cut the canvas sections of the insulation. http://members.aol.com/fkc43/graphics...
  • Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 3 Oct 2005 12:11:19 -0400
    What we need is input from our South African friends as to what THEIR Vanagons/Caravelles/Transporters/Microbuses had as recommended tire pressure. Especially...
  • OT but germaine to list FW: Top vs Bottom Posting
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 13 Nov 2002 17:49:33 -0800
    ...And it violates list guidelines, which ask that you quote selectively in your replies. We had a lengthy and heated discussion of this and...
  • Re: What's in your library?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 6 Apr 2011 09:06:59 -0500
    ...The Essential Guide to Emergency Medical > > Procedures and First Aid, > > * Birds of Oregon, > > * Various "Best of Tent Camping" guides, > > * Slocum's "Sailing Alone Around...
  • bentley manuals
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 07 Jun 94 21:43:46 CDT
    ...818) 967-5171 1963-1967 type 2 $69.95 Idiot's Guide $15.95 others not listed Performance Specialties (california) (310) 220-1141 80...
  • Re: failing brown plastic parts in early vanagons was: Re: pick n pull
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 4 Apr 2008 11:42:40 -0700
    ...they all turn to chalky crumbly dust.. > > chris > > > ************** > Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel > Guides. > > ( > http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide...
  • Re: Looking for a bearing
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:11:57 -0400
    ...COM> wrote: > Hi, > A friend of mine has to get the guide roller for his slider door. The VW = > par no is 251843423A. Does...
  • camping on bureau of land management property
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 29 Jul 1995 19:45:46 -0700
    I just got the GREATEST book! By Michael Hodgson, it's called "America's Secret Recreation Areas" - Your Travel Guide to the Forgotten Wild...
  • Re: Motor Theory For Dummies
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:37:57 -0800
    ...The compleat idiot >guide" Great book for the idiot and starter (all of us were there once) and >has meat for the more experienced...
  • bizarre vanagon sighting... sense of humor.
    Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
    Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:53:56 -0500
    ...The tour guide pointed out that the builders had a sense of humor. There is an R2-D2 glued on to it as well...
  • Power steer. rack rebuild?
    Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
    Wed, 2 Aug 2000 09:45:36 -1000
    ...bike (pre Ross sell-out) VW Camper rentals in Hawaii http://www.imua-tour.com Guided surfing and mountain bike tours
  • Re: synergy?
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sat, 5 May 2001 10:08:37 -0500
    ...I run it in my gas, when I'm going on a road trip, to lubricate, the valve stems and guides, and it also...
  • Re: Marvel Mystery Oil - How to Use? Yes...I'm completely RETARDED!
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Fri, 9 Nov 2001 21:16:21 -0600
    ...Drop it in your gas to lubricate the valve stems and guides---keeps the injector's clean. Use it for cowlogne---one drop behind...
  • Center Console
    Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
    Fri, 4 Jan 2002 10:30:24 -0600
    ...In addition to cup holders, I want one that has a large storage compartment that will hold travel guide-size books. Many of the...
  • Re: patching canvas and screen
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 28 Apr 2004 10:56:00 -0400
    ...thanks jason _________________________________________________________________ From must-see cities to the best beaches, plan a getaway with the Spring Travel Guide! http://special.msn.com/local/springtravel...
  • Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 16 May 2007 10:04:16 -0400
    I should have mentioned that I replace the coolant every one to two years so the corrosion inhibitors are always fairly fresh. Mike Mike...
  • Shady Business was Honest Mechanics
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Thu, 9 Aug 2007 10:53:16 -0500
    ...Pizza Hutt Tanning Salon and is a river guide - not sure which river He also spends part of his time following the band Wide...
  • Re: Vanagon prices
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 4 May 2017 15:17:11 +0000
    ...s happening with Vanagon values lately? > > > > This from the NADA BUYERS GUIDE. I pulled this up yesterday, > > > > 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Carat > > > > May 1, 2015...
  • Re: mom's USA trip: your advice (so far)
    Historical mailing list - Bill
    Wed, 31 Mar 1999 12:21:27 -0700
    ...You can get a guide at most decent sized gun dealers that explains the laws on a state-by state basis. Bill (SE Arizona...
  • Re: How to know a good deal??
    Historical mailing list - Kris Estes
    Wed, 10 Nov 1999 12:19:25 -0700
    ...Are there some simple guidelines to follow such as " a 95 westy with >100K will most likely need these major/minor repairs upon purchase...
  • Jalousie windows for sale? $150
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:15:34 -0700
    ...So unless someone in Northern California thinks they can guide me through this the windows are for sale. They are in Sacramento and I...
  • Re: Blaupunkt in Canada?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
    Thu, 6 May 2004 13:52:57 -0500
    quote "According to the installation guide this unit will NOT fit a Vanagon... Oh well..." Isn't the size of the Vanagon stereo the...
  • Re: Ronal wheels!?!?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 9 Dec 2004 01:03:13 -0500
    ...even > with +3 fitment (according to tireracks guidelines) we could get away > with a /50R17 tire. > That would rock... > Have a setup like the...
  • Re: Propane tank fill valve replacement...
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 8 Mar 2005 12:24:17 -0700
    ...sized file to surface > it by using the case as a guide.Looks good.Pump goes on today in the > snow.Thanks > > The brass...
  • Re: idiot's guide to vanagon seam rust repair. please read
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 2 Mar 2005 18:46:13 +1300
    >i agree that a penetrating oil is great stuff.. does a great job at keeping >rust away before it starts....but here in america...
  • Re: VW Camper & Bus Magazine is Here!
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:00:34 -0400
    ...There are tons of tech > articles, pictorials, buying guides, info on camper > conversions never found in the U.S., and more. Each issue is...
  • Re: Air Scoops - How do you Make them?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Sat, 8 Nov 2008 00:27:59 -0500
    ...Anyone know of site that has a step by step guide? Robert On Nov 4, 2008, at 1:15 AM, Bob Stevens wrote: > I...
  • FW: Euro-Drive: 80 Volkswagen vanagon, No-start
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Thu, 20 Jul 2000 16:53:34 -0400
    ...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
  • Re: I'm about to give up...
    Historical mailing list - zolo
    Tue, 23 Mar 2004 14:23:24 -0800
    ...The plates that sandwich the shifter guide bushing can > be bolted to either side of the ears that stick out of the tranny. If...
  • Need AC Hose for Vanagon or info
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 8 Sep 2011 10:42:27 -0400
    ...In order to do this I am going to need a used hose as a guide or I at least need to know the...
  • take the list of VW shops
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Fri, 8 May 1998 15:08:58 -0500
    ...http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/vwshops/ and put it in your glove box along with the LiMBO TTT guide. While there are still...
  • Re: Cleaning front air dam
    Historical mailing list - PSavage
    Sun, 23 Jul 2000 08:29:13 -0700
    Top of the Morning! For answers to this question and more, find yourself a copy of "Ultimate Auto Detailing--Your Hands-On guide to...
  • cold start problems\dying
    Historical mailing list - s w
    Mon, 6 May 2002 10:41:24 -0700
    ...any ideas appreciated, thanks ===== Scott Wilson 85 GL Westfalia __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com
  • Re: Disposal of old watery gasoline??
    Historical mailing list - Ri
    Sat, 26 Jul 2003 11:10:32 -0700
    ...safe and >inert, a friend at EPA said there are no guidelines for the proper >disposal of old gasoline. Suggestions? > >Regards, > >Mike Nichols >2...
  • Actual Weight Distribution of loaded Vans
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 9 Oct 2005 14:42:22 -0700
    ...you? good tire, larry chase www.roadhaus.com www.roadhaus.com/shops.html www.roadhaus.com/tires.html www.roadhaus.com/tires/guideline.html