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  • Free Vanagon Parts Vancouver BC Canada
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:21:56 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: pop top canvas swap and ceiling treatment
    Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
    Mon, 1 Jul 2013 23:54:00 -0400
    ...Every canvas made from > Sorry technical error (I am terrible with the keyboard on my iphone) But I was saying every canvas made should...
  • Packard-Bell Technical Help
    Historical mailing list - vanagon
    Monday, September 25, 1995 11:44PM
    To All: The people I'm staying with have a Packard Bell 'Legend' 300SX computer. It has only 1 mebabyte of memory. They don...
  • Packard-Bell Technical Help
    Historical mailing list - vanagon
    Monday, September 25, 1995 11:44PM
    To All: The people I'm staying with have a Packard Bell 'Legend' 300SX computer. It has only 1 mebabyte of memory. They don...
  • Re: Re Pay Pal
    Historical mailing list - Bill
    Fri, 5 May 2000 20:30:34 -0700
    ...probably want stickers, and it would be a shame if a technicality prevented us from getting them. Kath, Rob & Vanita (87 Westy) North Vancouver...
  • Re: Cheap H4's
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Mon, 29 Jan 2001 14:19:06 EST
    ...Swapping to H4's, though technically illegal in the US, is a popular way get improved lighting. BenT San Francisco
  • clutch hard to get into first&second
    Historical mailing list - s w
    Fri, 9 Nov 2001 10:57:31 -0800
    ...it is quite messy, gummed up even...forgive my lack of technical discription, don't have the bently in front of me....anyway, it...
  • Vanagon alternative fuel
    Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
    Thu, 31 Jan 2002 17:35:35 -0800
    ...Because technically, fossil fuels are animal by-products in part. I have a friend who tried this and he said corn oil is inferior...
  • Re: gas saving strategies without touching a wrench
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Tue, 6 Sep 2005 18:01:33 -0700
    Not to be completely anal (i really don't care), but your statement is only true technically, not by intent. If RPMs are above...
  • Re: First, apologies
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:27:02 -0700
    On 6/23/2006 10:55 AM Tim Demarest wrote: > > To answer your *technical* question, yep, it's all pretty > straightforward, no hidden surprises...
  • Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 8 Feb 2007 20:51:51 -0500
    ...On Feb 8, 2007, at 7:56 PM, Joy Hecht wrote: > My plan, BTW, is - hopefully with Kim's technical assistance - to > put in...
  • Re: Deeply Saddened and Troubled
    Historical mailing list - Matt Sim
    Tue, 19 Jun 2001 19:28:31 -0400
    ...I routinely scan through each days > postings and open the increasingly limited number of technical posts and trip > reports. The remainder go quickly and...
  • Re: NVC - Good article on technical analysis of engine oil filters
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:48:16 -0400
    ...NVC - Good article on technical analysis of engine oil filters I agree - the proof is in the pudding. I'm surprised that you have...
  • Re: List Status & Update
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 8 Dec 2017 17:41:56 -0500
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Vanagon Outing in SF bay area
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 3 Sep 2015 18:31:30 -1000
    ...As this is a public park ,we all just happened to meet here by > chance as we do not have a Permit technically . There...
  • Re: Correct headlight?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 30 Jun 2015 19:48:51 -0700
    ...Richard Atwell covers it well (with pictures!) http://www.ratwell.com/technical/BoschH4.html > On Jun 30, 2015, at 5:22 PM, Jeff Palmer...
  • Home Made Brake Pressure Bleeder: *might* add moisture to brake fluid?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 13 May 2016 14:27:25 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Big Battery = Destroy Starter
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 3 Apr 1995 12:43:25 -0400
    I was reading in the Bosch Technical Instruction booklet about Electric Starting Motors and it says, "Blah, blah, blah... Starting systems are designed to...
  • Was: YES:6-ply tires, what about 15" wheels
    Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
    Thu, 6 Oct 1994 09:54:40 -0400
    ...comments? - Frank ------------------------------------------------- Frank Terhaar-Yonkers fty@vislab.epa.gov Martin Marietta Technical Services/U.S. EPA P.O. Box 14365, Mail Stop 4201-2...
  • non-technical - and I thought it didn't get better
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 10 Oct 1995 14:43:44 -0700
    Volks, My sweetie Jean gave me one of the big Solido '66 Kombi toys- 1:19 scale, for my birthday. I checked, it contained...
  • Re: VR6 in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Mon, 9 Jun 1997 09:42:32 +0000
    ...I found an article in 'VW Scene'. > Not very technical, but there is a picture showing the engine inside > the engine compartment. It extends...
  • Re: looking for technical assistance in Wisconsin or Michigan/UP
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Thu, 9 Sep 2004 15:39:18 -0400
    dear joy: when you have things fixed, please let the list know what was troubling matilda. i have to say, i was disappointed in...
  • Re: Bentley page 97.63 HDLT/PRKG labels confusing
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 5 May 2015 08:45:20 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: drill - was Fuel pump/filter
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 6 Dec 2014 11:44:11 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: bus?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:35:38 -0500
    ...After I got home, and read the registration card. > It seems, I now own a "STATION WAGON" Technically they're correct. In fact, according...
  • Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX? - Anybody want the facts?
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:27:21 -0700
    ...Summary for the Syncro article http://www.members.shaw.ca/ragnarhairybreeks/technical%20articles/syncro%20optimised/syncro1.html I swear, it must have been translated...
  • Re: 2.1 Ernst Muffler Design and Failing Catalytic Converter
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 2 Jul 2017 17:55:15 -0700
    ...Fortunately, for now, I'm technically ok w/o a cat; my bus didn't come with one from the factory. Neil. On 7...
  • Re: [T2] FreakyFunFridaysForever!
    Historical mailing list - Solomon Scott A SSgt 62 AGS/LGG
    Fri, 2 Feb 2001 08:34:00 -0800
    ...No technical talk whatsoever, this is for the other lists. We talk about sightings, trip reports, toys, living on, in or near busses, frustration...
  • =?UTF-8?Q?50=C2=BA_Adaptor_Plate_Install_Angle_Check_please=3F?=
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 2 Oct 2017 14:17:15 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Engine running badly
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 1 Oct 2017 15:09:49 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Is something killing my starters?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 26 Jun 2016 13:35:09 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: @#$%! Trees!
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 17 May 2016 06:03:30 +0000
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 4 Apr 2016 09:58:00 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: ETKA 7
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 16 May 2009 06:34:47 EDT
    ...what would you like to know ? >>>>>Hi - anyone here have some technical knowledge of the ETKA 7.0 software? If so, please email me...
  • Re: Syncro Tech Info
    Historical mailing list - Paul Bjork
    Tue, 12 Apr 1994 18:00:43 PST
    > > Does anyone have any technical info sources about the AWD system the > Syncro uses? I recently bought a syncro, and am curious about the...
  • Re: Dometic Camper fridges
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 21 Apr 1996 20:56:45
    ...You can reach technical people at that number (who I have found to be very helpful), or they can refer you to a local...
  • 90 westie rough at idle and low rpm
    Historical mailing list - Lincoln C DeWitt
    Sat, 10 May 1997 16:00:44 -0600
    ...runs rough (stumbles, or misses for lack of a better, more technical = term) when accelerating, especially through the 2,000 - 3,000 rpm range...
  • Re: Newbie
    Historical mailing list - Trish or Brodie
    Fri, 8 Aug 1997 07:05:16 -0700
    ...the posts on this list, but they are a bit too technical for what I need to know at this point. Thanks in advance...
  • Header from Ahnendorp
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Thu, 8 Jun 2000 13:19:22 -0400
    ...Anyone ever try one of these? Since the catalyst is no longer in the original position, I think the header would be technically illegal...
  • AFM Harness
    Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
    Wed, 28 Jan 2004 20:13:59 -0600
    ...This issue had been addressed in a VW technical bulletin and they recommend using a harness with a chip in it (part # 025.906...
  • Re: Front heater motor
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 10 Mar 2017 16:00:25 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Dial Gauge. Was: Re: Oily Oily Clutch. ....
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 30 Mar 2016 23:36:46 +0000
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical < > http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Hesitation, HELP
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Fri, 15 Jan 1999 16:10:20 -0500
    ...Tried everything, > > >UNTIL I by accident found the following VW Technical Bulletin. > > > >Here is a copy and it applies to all watercooled Vanagons, not...
  • Re: $100k Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 10 Oct 2017 10:34:01 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Switching from GL5 to GL4 Gear Oil: Findings
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 4 Jan 2016 17:02:09 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • 2.1 Push Rod Cover Fabrication?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:35:47 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Vanagon Outing in SF bay area
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 12 Sep 2015 17:21:53 -0700
    ...As this is a public park ,we all just happened to meet here by > chance as we do not have a Permit technically . There...
  • WD40 Diplace or Wash Off Brake Fluid?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 21 Jul 2015 12:16:03 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 18 Feb 2015 08:57:46 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: VW of Canada Remanufactured Diesel Engines?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:59:02 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Recommended battery booster works great
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 21 Nov 2014 09:32:32 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • RE: Cooling Intake Air
    Historical mailing list - UTORInfoCommons
    Fri, 21 Jun 1996 14:59:12 -0400
    ...I don't have enough technical knowledge to offer what the bottom line is but in my experience they are dawg ugly (especially on...
  • Re: change list to newsgroup?
    Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
    Mon, 12 May 1997 08:46:38 -0700
    ...I don't know any of the technical reasons on why one is better than another or what is involved in administration.... I suppose...
  • Re: ATF and final drive fluids
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 4 Jul 2002 09:51:53 -0500
    ...p-mail as I use the digest > > TIA > Fred > 89 Westy Technical Service Bulletin # 93-11 June 15, 1993 directs that henceforth Vanagons with...
  • engine cleaning
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
    Thu, 4 Dec 2003 11:51:30 -0600
    ...Am ordering parts from Boston Bob who is also very helpful with technical support. (would highly recommend him to anyone undergoing major engine repairs...
  • Re: Wire connectors for relay blocks
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 9 May 2016 13:23:46 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Burning Bus Crashes Into House
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:49:43 -0700
    ...I wish folk would explain such technical "jargon"....... is it "related" to a "kerb"? BenT, I'm glad you put in your location, but...
  • Re: fuse box
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 14 Jul 2006 07:16:39 -0400
    ...At the left (Table of contents) click on Technical Section. Scroll down nearly to the bottom. On the right hand side you'll see...
  • Re: The Value Of a Mechanic That Knows the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:37:13 -0400
    ...What is the technical term for 'air leaks in' that > occur > between the throttle plate and the air flow meter ? > > > > un measured intake air...
  • Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:16:42 -0700
    ...The collector > > > itself (Jetta) has 1 5/8" pipes. > > > > > > The only real technical stumbling block right now, is that the > > > collector will be shorter...