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  • REMINDER: Seattle Meetup - Nov 1, 2014 (Marymoor Park) - Show and Tell
    Historical mailing list - Varotto Hugo
    Sat, 25 Oct 2014 08:50:04 -0700
    ...Parking lot I is by a big/flat paved Recreation/Event Area and also close to the velodrome, so bring also bikes/rollers/skates...
  • Re: Do I need a new tranny?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Sun, 9 Jan 2000 10:06:34 -0800
    Sean, Are you parking on an angle? Mine was parked on an 11 degree angle and would do this too. I ask an inlaw...
  • Re: Randomly Parking Wipers
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Wed, 6 Apr 2005 10:34:02 -0500
    ...do under there! >> >>Thanks for the info. >> >>- Mike >> >> >> > >Mike, > >Windshield wipe parking is definitely a function of the relay. Remove >and readjust. Then replace...
  • Re: Stupid Car Tricks
    Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
    Thu, 5 Dec 2002 15:12:11 -0600
    ...Abandoned parking lots abound, and it's > time for stupid winter car tricks! > > Driving in snow (with good tires and food and blankets) is...
  • Re: Electrical puzzle
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:14:32 -0700
    ...brake fluid sense switch and parking brake switch (same pin) . 2.5V. 0V when parking brake is on. >> 2) Red/Black: #50 starter circuit...
  • Re: Burning Bus Crashes Into House
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:49:22 -0500
    ...http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/parking.htm mcneely
  • Re: Rear Brakes Seized?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:18:12 -0800
    I'd be suspicious of the parking brake cables myself.. not sliding smoothly and releasing properly. water in the brake drums by itself... should...
  • Re: Tire Circumference (was: Engine RPM (Re: Squeaky brakes))
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 09 Feb 96 09:20:20 CST
    ...say, in a large flat parking lot (like a way-back corner of the mall). it helps if you align the car along some...
  • Re: Gray Water Tanks Anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Burt
    Mon, 3 May 1999 20:53:20 -0700
    ...Comes in very handy for those picnics in the parking lot at the state park or when brushing teeth after a siesta in the...
  • Re: ?Roof Top "camping" Question?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 31 Aug 2001 11:05:11 -0500
    Most of the Casinos I've been to have parking garages with a pretty good view from the top, mostly used by employees vehicles...
  • Re: Parking/Camping Spots for Travelers Coming to Bob's Memorial Next Weekend
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:40:44 -0400
    ...the > Massachusetts area, I'd like to offer up to three parking/camping spots in > my driveway. I live in South Dartmouth, about 50...
  • Re: Rocker Mouldings
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 3 Jan 1997 14:37:17 -0500
    ...Mouldings" which fit on the sides to protect the vehicle from parking lot nicks, etc. If anyone can help me locate a set of...
  • paint removal solutions
    Historical mailing list - Pat Horrocks
    Sun, 6 Feb 2000 11:58:35 EST
    Many thanks to Joel, Larry, Tom & Terry for ideas re removing the grey swipe (parking lot- Grrr...) on the Tug's burgandy skin. I...
  • Re: Westy/Vanagon Paranoia - Positive feedback
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Fri, 18 May 2001 10:03:11 -0700
    Terry, Are you sure you can be sexually abused after being raped? It can only happen at Wal Mart parking... Just curious... Leon Terry...
  • Re: Vanagon List Stickers
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Thu, 28 Mar 2002 23:07:11 -0600
    ...at Wal Mart kept insisting I park in a desgnated handicap parking space--- Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://community.webtv.net/CTONLINE/TerrysHighOnLife
  • West Yellowstone
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Tue, 7 May 2002 14:06:56 -0400
    ...Don't need all the facilities, just some place where I won't get in trouble for parking and sleeping all night :-) Much obliged...
  • Mystery Westy
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Thu, 5 Dec 2002 12:19:32 -0600
    ...During the break, I observed that there was a pre-86 full Westy in the parking lot. Kind of a cream and tan color...
  • no head lights on an '87
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Sat, 8 Jul 2006 21:48:21 -0600
    ...The parking lights and the dash lights work but the low and high beams do not work. My guess is that head light switch...
  • Eugene Camping
    Historical mailing list - michael montagne
    Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:36:30 -0700
    ...Really just need a parking spot where I can sleep. Does anyone know any areas close to Cuthbert Amphitheater where I can crash? -mjm
  • Vanagon Sighting; Mall of America
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:36:00 -0500
    ...I saw a light silver / blue 7 passenger Vanagon ( maybe Wolfsburg, maybe Carat; I was in a hurry) this evening in the west parking...
  • Re: Getting Caught
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:45:22 +0000
    That was a good one!  How about this?  I decided to camp in the Parking Structure of Cesar's Palace in Las Vegas in...
  • Re: Vanagon sighting
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 26 Jun 2015 22:24:12 -0700
    ...On Fri, Jun 26, 2015 at 8:47 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Tonight, parking at the Publix Grocery, across the parking...
  • Re: urban camping in sf
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Tue, 29 Aug 2000 23:39:56 -1000
    you mean you can actually find secure parking in san francisco for seven dollars a day? it was more than that when I lived...
  • Re: Walmart camping
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 5 Feb 2003 21:01:23 -0800
    ...if there is no sign prohibiting >> camping or overnight parking you can stay over night in the lot, >> preferably in the most secluded spot...
  • Re: Was!! now that it's Friday! Now: Rant!!
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 27 Feb 2004 13:55:50 -0500
    ...If one walks around the parking > lot, one adds 0.1 mile. Five laps yields 2.8 miles, Do two more laps on > the...
  • Re: UPDATE: stuck in 4th something strange going on
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Thu, 4 Nov 2004 16:12:34 -0700
    On 11/4/04 3:53 PM, "Chris" <chris@MCCLURKEN.COM> wrote: > I just drove the van around the parking lot and backed in...
  • Anybody at VW SuperJam XX Today, etc. ?
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:14:01 -0400
    ...Anybody know him? BTW, there was an automatic Doka in the parking lot. Cool.. Bryan
  • Re: What dumb thing do you repeatedly do with your Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:19:01 -0700
    ...But wait, there's more! While working in the galley area I forgot to set the parking brake on a gently sloping drive way...
  • Re: Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:49:51 -0500
    Even worse, it sounds as if he had a "dump" in the parking lot, meaning that he had some kind of steady leak going...
  • Re: Rear wheel studs
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Thu, 13 Mar 2014 10:02:56 +0000
    ...Release parking brake. Then > remove two small 8mm (might be 10mm). Then slip drum off. Of it's not > coming off, you forgot to...
  • Maui Rental Westy
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:46:22 -0600
    ...Evidently not! When I approached them to compliment them on their nice westy/ parking spot, the gent went off & started complaining about the "piece...
  • Re: E-Code Wiring
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:10:06 EST
    ...and then run a pigtail wire from your parking light wire to power your citi lights.. i put e-code 7' rounds in my...
  • Re: Three white Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:26:39 -0500
    ...2011 4:41 PM, george jannini wrote: > Mine is in the parking lot. See if you can spot it.<EG> > > George/ATL > > P.S...
  • Another cool Vanagon seen
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Jun 1995 20:03:15 -0700
    ...Had Santa Cruz parking stickers and a Wolf bra. What a pretty, pretty vehicle! Bill
  • FS: 1986 Passenger Syncro $4,500
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wallich
    Tue, 12 Oct 1999 16:48:43 -0700
    ...Good exterior, some parking lot dings and scratches, and a well worn rear bumper. Good interior, only a few noticable wear spots. Recent service...
  • Re: South African Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - walt spak
    Wed, 1 Mar 2000 11:42:17 -0500
    Gee, I wonder if you will be allowed to park it in the jail parking lot for the duration of your time in custody...
  • Re: Is Your Volkswagen A Sex Symbol? - YES!
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Fri, 18 Jan 2002 17:41:43 -0500
    ...a young lady if she wanted to go out to the parking lot so I could show her my Thing. So we went out...
  • Re: How to aim headlights?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:35:08 -0800
    ...On 2/22/07, Jim Felder <felder@knology.net> wrote: > > Thanks, Loren, I just need to find a suitable flat parking place and > a...
  • Sighting in Port Huron, MI
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:27:00 -0500
    Hey, I saw what looked to be about an '86 Westy in the Big Lots parking lot here in Port Huron yesterday. Are you...
  • Re: Foot actuated parking brake
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:26:01 -0500
    See now I am just the oposite. I use the space between the brake handle and the driver's seat to hold things - like...
  • Re: Ninja Camping (was Wal-Mart parking lots)
    Historical mailing list - Ryan
    Wed, 21 May 2008 23:05:29 -0400
    You know back in the Phish heyday (sigh...) I'd clock 4-6 hr naps in all sorts of parking lots and rest stops...
  • Re: Since we're talking about electrical problems...
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
    Wed, 18 Jul 2018 15:20:42 -0400
    ...Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com> > > > wrote: > > > >> > > > >> I noticed a few weeks back that I don't have a driver's side parking > > > light > > > >> any...
  • Stealth Camping in Las Vegas
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:11:05 -0800
    ...OK...here's the specifics.� Am stealth camping while we speak in the back parking lot at the T-----cana casino.� (Hint:� sounds like...
  • Re: subject Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:21:37 -0700
    ...The Audi's have the parking brake setup but according to the guy who actually did the work on my van hooking them up...
  • Re: That wonderful ignature VW "chrip"!
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:16:26 -0700
    > My son was doing this this past winter in an abandoned �parking lot > in Waterloo. �He woke up a cop napping nearby at 2AM...
  • Re: # warning buzzer for turn signal and parking lights left on
    Historical mailing list - SStones
    Tue, 30 Sep 2003 11:09:38 -0400
    ...These lights are > > also not affected by the ignition switch. > > Situation #2 is much more common, because when I > > turn into the parking spot...
  • Re: Friday: Need help planning camping adventure to Smithsonian
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 7 Jan 2017 14:24:26 +0000
    ...As mentioned, parking near the Mall can be a hassle.  Try to get there early (~0800-0900 for 1000 openings) and don't expect...
  • Re: 90 Westy - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:55:14 -0700
    ...Doesn't say good things about the parking brake as supplied...or is it called the Emergency Brake? Probably not called the E brake...
  • Re: Wal MArt camping in a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 21 May 2008 09:46:49 -0500
    ...Years ago I pulled into a Wal Mart parking lot near Springfield Missouri in my '74 Westy. It was around 11 pm at night...
  • Stereo questions
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sat, 21 May 2022 21:52:33 -0500
    ...Also it requires a connection to the parking brake. Is that complicated?? Hate to start fussing with things … Thanks Jeff
  • Re: How Tall is Tintop Syncro?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
    Sat, 26 Apr 2014 02:21:20 -0700
    ...dskarloken@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I may have to get into a parking garage tomorrow in that the limit is 6ft 10 inches tall. I...
  • AC Vanagon sighting at RR museum in Green Bay
    Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
    Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:37:03 -0700
    ...Fitting that it was at�a museum; National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, in the parking lot. I don't know the last time...
  • Re: Burning Bus Crashes Into House
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:29:30 -0700
    ...The Flatlandians are the ones who fail to curb their wheels & forget don't engage the parking brakes. Some can even be observed running...
  • Re: 90 Westy - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:28:43 -0700
    ...Driving with the parking brake on would have worn/heated and maybe distorted or cracked the rear shoes. I'd try that before planning...
  • Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:02:32 EST
    ...most insurance companies will TOTAL a vanagon for a parking lot ding. literally. chris
  • Coolant Changing
    Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
    Wed, 26 Aug 1998 14:45:01 -0400
    ...An earlier post about parking the van on an incline convinced me that I needed more information. Barry Armitage
  • LOCATION OF BRAKE WARNING SENDER
    Historical mailing list - Jerome Perkins
    Mon, 11 Sep 2000 04:20:26 EDT
    Hi, Can anyone tell me where the sender for the brake warning lite system is? (Not the parking brake switch}. I have a 84...
  • Re: replacement skylight
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 14 Oct 2000 14:16:36 -0400
    > i recently broke part of my skylight off of my '87 Westy. (trying to fit > into a parking garage) Where can I get a...
  • Front end squeeking
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Tue, 13 Jul 2004 03:32:10 EDT
    ...But at low speeds--parking lots and the like--seems to be getting worse, or maybe just more annoying. Any ideas? Jeff 83.5...
  • Anyone going to USGP?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 9 Jun 2005 22:09:55 -0500
    ...I'd rather do better than a walmart parking lot, hopefully someone knows of a good place to stay near indianapolis--state parks? If...