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• Re: AIRS and VRS
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 16:01:40 -0700
  ...5, 2015 at 3:54 PM, BenT <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > IIRC, Jim Arnott reached out to the family of the late John Meeks...
• Re: CL ad: 1896 Camper. 1.9 WBX w/Carburetor?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:58:59 -0700
  ...It "lived" in Nova Scotia, IIRC, or at least somewhere in Canada. No idea if he ever sold it or what happened to it...
• Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:27:06 -0700
  ...Inflation >Don, IIRC the inflation info on the door plate of a Westy has VW specifying >30 psi front and 40 psi rear for...
• Re: Anyone making custom curtains?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:58:09 -0700
  ...But then that would only needed on hatch curtains, and IIRC, one or two side curtains. At least on my Westy. It's an...
• VW LT trucks WAS: Other types of VW motor homes
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 03:54:32 EST
  ...Rear wheel drive IIRC. Wanna see one dressed as a firetruck? Go to: http://www.feuerwehr-elmenhorst.de/images/vwlttsf.jpg BenT <A HREF...
• Re: 50 PSI Fuel lines. Enough?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:46:13 -0500
  ...26-Mar-06, at 4:16 PM, Brien Dews wrote: > Zoltan. > IIRC when I was troubleshooting my failes fuel pump last month the > Bently...
• Re: LCD clock replacement
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:30:20 -0800
  ...26, 2011 at 3:44 PM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> > wrote: > > > IIRC, any Golf, Jetta, etc. in a junkyard uses the > same clock. > > > > Mike...
• Re: And now for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 13:33:21 -0700
  ...BZ On Mar 4, 2011, at 12:08 PM, Karl Wolz wrote: > IIRC, unless you live in the boonies, shipping will kill ya compared...
• Re: no vanagon content - nice aeroplane spotted
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 15:15:47 -0700
  ...And the B-17, the B-25, a P-51 Mustang, a Corsair and IIRC at least one other aircraft fired up, took off...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 14:25:46 -0700
  ...Ken Wilford posted a great how to IIRC. > > A couple of tips: take pics of your brakes before taking them apart. > Also, do ONE...
• Re: Cruising Speed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:31:12 -0700
  ...Umm, IIRC, that 78 @ 4K was GPS checked. I'll let you know when I get back on my feets in another month or...
• Re: South African van differences - when they happened
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:34:55 -0700
  Andrew, IIRC the window and vent differences were only on the 5-cyl models. The 2.5i you're looking at would be one...
• Re: GMC motorhomes
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 07:00:50 -0400
  ...floor plan was varied which allowed for all kinds of permutations. IIRC there were several lengths available, depending on the year. The overall design...
• Re: Title Check (Carfax) Question
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 22:01:46 -0400
  ...Husband's idea of a hobby IIRC. Would I like it? Visit them a week later and it's a POS, but there are...
• Re: Vanagon gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 07:37:55 -0500
  ...wrote about having to drive 45MPH for >hours due to weather. IIRC, he got something like 30MPG over that stretch. > >Of course, if your...
• Re: New Hampshire and Maine
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 17:42:26 -0700
  ...School are also worth a look if just for the architecture. IIRC Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory is close by. Occam pond is...
• Re: removing the A/C
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 22:19:16 -0600
  ...Jerry in AZ did this and uses it for his clothing storage IIRC. I've been considering doing it but really do like sleeping...
• Re: fancy front wheel bearing nut with clamp
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:23:18 -0700
  ...parts have no >>> numbers on >>> them. 'Sorry. >>> >>> But I did use 'IIRC'. . . >>> >>> Regards, Vern >>> >>>> And what would that MBZ part number be? >>>> >>>> A search...
• Re: European VAT Questions
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:51:04 -0700
  ...vat_works/ Only paid if you are "consuming in the community". IIRC, ot was about 19% of parts I bought. When I bought my...
• Re: Breezy Knees
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 13:19:59 -0800
  ...Did your Westy c/w an owners manual? If not, IIRC, I have an owners manual in my '88 Westy. Neil. On Thu, Feb...
• Re: [WetWesties] etka on line with registration
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:36:51 -0800
  ...State. ;-) > > The newest T3 California would be about 17 years old IIRC. You can > certainly bring one Stateside. Talk to a Registered Importer. One...
• Re: new skylight & seal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:06:59 -0400
  ...bill to check seal pressure all around to make it even. IIRC it took me two tries to get it right -- maybe I was...
• Re: List member sticker
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stratton
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 00:45:48 -0500
  ...a spiffy "netvergn�gen" list T-shirt design (for this list, IIRC) somewhere on the Web that might be a starting point, but I...
• Short Tires, Tall Vans
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 11:56:21 -0700
  ...s on stock tires (185 width and probably 78 aspect ratio, IIRC). In the sports cars I've owned, tire adhesion has dominated the...
• Re: 1986 production changes
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 11:08:51 -0800
  ...displacement, IIRC. Mounting (bolt patterns) is identical, I believe. This is why the 7xx is considered a direct replacement for the 08 (backward compatibility...
• Re: From the vw news rumor mill
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 02:34:22 EST
  ...ring representing the 4 companies that merged to form Auto Union. iirc, Auto Union changed their name to Audi in the late 60's...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 18:02:16 -0500
  ...wiring? Chris On 12/16/05, Neptuno <neptunonc@yahoo.com> wrote: > IIRC correctly the blue wire is an exiter wire for the alternator. When...
• Re: Trans-awn 2000 mounting brackets source ?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 19:27:46 -0700
  ...You may be able to find it > cheaper but IIRC I paid about $80 eight years ago. > > On 6/7/07, Lloyd McClelland <lsm6...
• Re: Any advantage to swapping middle windows?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 13:47:27 EDT
  ...side westy slider on the drivers side of a AW allows you to actually open the window) chris, IIRC, you have a westy..just...
• Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 13:28:43 -0800
  ...The knock ecu also happens to take manifold pressure iirc. That is something that the digifant system does not use. Another thing to consider...
• Re: machine shop recommendations (vancouver)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 21:26:58 -0800
  ...Scott On 11/8/2013 9:01 PM, Jim Arnott wrote: > IIRC, it�s the two M6 bolts that hold the steel flange to...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:01:15 -0700
  ...rich) which should just flood the engine and cause a stall. IIRC, the switch is closed at idle and WOT. I would think the...
• Re: Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:01:32 -0700
  Can't recall who (pmailed?) me the list of parts required, and IIRC this is in the archives, but is installing new bushings etc...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:43:46 -0700
  ...Our tanks are about 2.5 gallons and propane runs 4+ lbs to the gallon IIRC. So, if we were cylinders (we are not...
• Re: Old Car Scrappage Bullshit Alert NO VANAGON CONTENT
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 16:00:24 GMT
  ...Car & Driver had an article on this a few months ago, and IIRC > they found that this would be a lot cheaper method of...
• Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 12:32:22 -1000
  ...ring, as I didn't read Bentley at the time, > but IIRC, there's a note installing that seal. > Something about powder ?? > i.e...
• Re: Transmission replacement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 10:48:12 -0800
  ...on front portion of rod to do its' thing properly though.* * * *IIRC the old style front rod exits this same hole. * * * *Neil. * On Wed...
• Clutch specs???
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 13:20:59 -0400
  ...On the baywindow buses it's usually 8MM IIRC but I cannot find a similar spec for Vanagon. I certainly don't want to...
• FS: $150 Mercedes 15" alloys w/ tires. Can be fitted to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 03:39:17 EST
  ...be slightly enlarged to accomodate the bigger Vanagon studs and bolts. IIRC the size is 15" X 6". Maybe 7" I can't remember...
• Re: Small Tear-Drop Camper
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 20:37:37 -0500
  ...I know this has been addressed on the list before but iirc it was >>> more along the lines of restoration or DIY construction... Seems...
• Re: New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs.
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:40:14 -0800
  ...calculator that's a difference of 1.63" between the two. IIRC, about 3mm is max tolerance before your VC notices and burns up...
• Re: [WetWesties] Saw a Westie getting loaded onto a flatbed today....
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:26:27 -0700
  ...left after spending a night but > that was a week ago. IIRC that one had some sort of trim strip on or > painted on...
• Re: ML 320 benz wheels on a vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:36:07 -0700
  ...60mm offset, IIRC. > > Karl Wolz > > On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 10:55 PM, <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote: >> anyone know if these are a...
• Re: steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 15:27:44 -0800
  ...steering wheel > > IIRC all I have to do is remove the steering wheel by taking off the one bolt > and put in back on...
• Re: Metric this, metric that
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 18:34:34 -0500
  ...of measurement based on the king's feet, thumbs, etc. (Again IIRC, the Spanish word for inch is "pulgada," related etymologically to "pulgar," thumb...
• Re: tool needed
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 6 May 2007 15:07:54 -0700
  ...destroying and half removing it "properly" with a small slide hammer. IIRC, I made slide hammer by grinding the pointed end of a long...
• Re: Final Westy trip of the year repeatedly foiled
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 27 Dec 2015 18:49:32 +0000
  ...The number on that relay is 99 IIRC. I've done this on both my '81 and '88 Westies. It was a "plug and...
• Re: Use These Spring Clamp Pliers?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 20:44:36 -0500
  ...the one clamp, so far, >that is a PITA, is a worm gear type on a hose between oil cooler and >metal pipe (IIRC...
• Stockton Wheel Service
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Sat, 17 May 2003 11:38:49 -0700
  ...Stockton Wheel supply wheels for this application? (5 on 112mm, ET35 > (IIRC)) 15 or 16 inch wheels would be most desired. I personally would...
• Re: Are Audi wheels unsafe on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 01:53:44 -0400
  ...to a fellow listee in Germany. I think that was Raimund. IIRC, they said the alloys were only rated at such and such a...
• Re: Small Tear-Drop Camper
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 16:41:03 -0700
  ...I know this has been addressed on the list before but iirc it was > >> more along the lines of restoration or DIY construction... Seems...
• Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc. Now have voltage data on wire from oil pressure switch to instrument panel
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 May 2017 11:21:09 -0400
  IIRC the high-pressure sender on the 2.1l has a blue body, whereas the low-pressure one (the only one on 1.9l...
• Re: Rubber bands in my radiator?!?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 29 Jun 2013 10:45:19 -0700
  ...I took apart https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/19WBXRadiatorOpenedUp#slideshow/5377715609621259522 IIRC, there's a rubber seal between each tank and core and this...
• Re: Pressing control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 10:06:14 -0700
  ...You need a vice large enough to accommodate all parts concerned. IIRC, mine is a 7". I can't recall the brand, but on...
• Re: (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:35:52 -0500
  ...So far IIRC > we've always caught it before a second one. > > Yours, > d mod > -- David McNeely
• Re: Tires again
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 17:00:43 -0700
  ...The van needed > new tires on the front, and I did not like the tires on the rear, > which were Cooper IIRC. I wanted...
• Re: CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:56:18 -0700
  ...However VW later revised their spec to put > in more than the 90 gram tube, more like 120 grams IIRC. > > Yrs, > d
• Re: Anyone shipped an auto trans?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 18:44:34 -0800
  ...About $75 from NE Oregon to Ohio IIRC. Suggestion: Make friend with your local junkyard. They ship trannys all the time. A case of...
• Re: easy.. Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 17:42:46 -0800
  ...1:16:33 PM Pacific Standard Time, > JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: > IIRC the new Nissan XTerra uses the same idea... bars over the sunroof...
• Re: Discount Tires (and Snows!) for Vanagons / Vredestein vs. Hakka
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 13:24:10 EST
  ...185's are fine for steel wheels but ..IIRC the alloys require 205's.. am i correct? reason i ask is that a friend...