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• Re: 2.1 coolant woes/Questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 10 May 2001 22:09:42 -0700
  ...Second, is the > special tool needed to take these off something you buy somewhere? If yes is > it common and universal (ie available at...
• Re: TiiCo - Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:14:01 -0500
  ...I used a universal three wire Bosch sensor from Vanagain. Ken Wilford was, as usual, a great help, and he also sold me the...
• Re: Fwd: RE: "Green" solar battery charger (NO VANAGON CONTENT)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 20:32:43 -0500
  ...newton's 3 laws plus his universal law of gravitation - the latter said to be perhaps the greatest generalization of the human mind - are...
• Re: Broken Spark Plug Electrode/Tip
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 22:47:10 -0500
  ...They may be a more universal design. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Zoran Mladen [mailto:zmaninco@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 9:05...
• Re: VW obscene parts pricing
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 22:24:19 -0400
  ...one draws the conclusion that this favorable 'dealer/part' thing is universal, Southern States (Raleigh) was a ham-fisted eye-poke from the moment...
• Re: ESC Warranty
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:31:25 -0800
  ...I have worked with Zurich (formerly > Universal Underwriters) and GE Capital. Both seem to be very fair > and reasonable from the customer's perspective...
• Re: Other Vanagon items I hope someone can create
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 4 Feb 2020 18:59:17 -0500
  ...by removing the stock, noisy roof vent and instead installed a universal fit sunroof which can be opened at the front, back, or elevated...
• Re: For those working on the WBX out of the car
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 20:39:16 -0700
  ...ad is obviously generic and those dates >>> are >>> ridiculously wrong. >>> This universal VW engine stand will fit every VW flat 4 ever made from...
• Re: Power Steering rack boot
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 22:03:32 -0500
  ...done on the passenger side. > > My questions: > > 1) I bought a universal replacement boot from a local > FLAPS. Is the the replacement a PITA...
• RE: V-6 Buick into..(rotary)
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  3 Mar 1995 10:05:01 +1000
  ...As I said, run two pipes the length of the bus to a radiator mounted in the front connect with some bits of universal...
• Re: Other Vanagon items I hope someone can create
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:37:37 -0700
  ...by removing the stock, noisy roof vent and instead installed a universal fit sunroof which can be opened at the front, back, or elevated...
• Re: Insurance - USAA
  Historical mailing list - Lovemyairedales
  Sun, 19 Jul 2015 19:13:16 -0400
  ...I have insured almost 60 vehicles with them over the years. > > Regarding tow insurance - universally, tow insurance will tow to the closest qualified repair...
• RE[2]: Enging transplants, radiators on ba
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  3 Oct 1995 12:14:53 +1000
  ...As I said, run two pipes the length of the bus to a radiator mounted in the front connect with some bits of universal...
• installing muffler and cat questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 01:49:20 -0400
  ...I thought the cat might be inferior and figured i didn't want to use a "universal" cat. So, I looked at Bus Depot...
• Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sun, 2 Jul 2017 16:05:55 -0700
  ...s idea of connecting 3 wheelchair batteries <https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Power-Group-85952-Battery/dp/B001G8FY38?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true...
• Re: Nvc-but maybe future vans-pretty please VW
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 23:37:46 -0800
  ...claptrap), but it sure as heck doesn't say much for 'universal translators'. Funny thing is, I've been in chat rooms and I...
• Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 15 Jul 2005 20:56:44 EDT
  ...There was a time when lying was considered wrong and where liars were almost universally held accountable. I think that made the world a...
• Re: Since we're talking muffler....
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 2 Jul 2017 20:23:31 -0700
  ...Since we're talking muffler.... > > I know WBX motors take special muffler but those of us who have inline > motors can often use Universal...
• Re: Dake (Ian) Collins
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:03:49 -0500
  ...He also deeply valued his associations with Maine Coast Men >>> and the Universalist Church of Rockland, and the Unitarian Universalist >>> Churches of Ellsworth and...
• Re: Wont start
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 04:57:09 -0500
  ...but to others it means "fire up and start." "Crank" is universally understood as "rotate" (because you used to actually use a crank to...
• If the gasket didn't seep, the coolant coolant residue wouldn't be there.
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:28:42 -0800
  ...I would >>even be careful of the newer "universal" formulas. >> >>Dennis ____________________________________________________________________________________ Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q&A for great tips...
• Re: After Market Vanagon Sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:39:26 -0800
  ...Or try a local sunroof place -they'll have lots of "universal" models to choose from. No idea what they charge to install. http...
• Step was:DRIVER SIDE GRAB HANDLE
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 28 May 2021 20:22:20 -0400
  ...So I did a search on the step, "Bully AS-200 Universal > Truck Step", found it on Amazon and ordered it. > > Rob > vwrobb@gmail...
• Re: Water Pump Replacement -2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 Sep 2015 08:34:00 -0700
  ...It might have gone a little easier if I had - not a universal -but instead a 3/8 drive wiggler with a 13 mm...
• Re: Mushy steering, wallowing ride
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 11:44:38 -0500
  Rick, one of the big culprits is the universal joint at the power steering rack. If you can rock your steering wheel back and...
• Re: Suggestions for internet access on the road? (Sort-of Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 30 May 2000 19:40:37 -0700
  ...Is this strictly a function of the > individual cellular carrier's capabilities, or is there a universally > adaptable solution? > - Ron Salmon > The Bus Depot...
• Re: Fuel Pump Alternative
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 May 2010 22:06:54 -0400
  ...I need a spare for the Just in case factor. > Has anyone used a Universal?? or any other then the OEM Bosch Pump? > Now...
• Re: Subject: Re: Buying a new VW - anyone have salesperson advice?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:41:07 -0400
  ...it to them at the highest possible profit It's a universal principal in sales of anything to anyone. Mike B. (not a salesman...
• Syncro Driveshaft Shot!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 13:00:01 -0800
  ...The long and short of it is that Larry noticed alot of play in the universal joint at the tranny end of the drive...
• Re: SI vs. dumb (0 cc's Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 22:30:48 -0700
  ...The European 32mm standard is nearly > > universal in cabinetry made today. > > Once he adapted, his work was made far simpler. No more 1/2...
• Re: Fw: Battery report
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:01:34 -0900
  ...think it was Karl from Westy Ventures who first recommended the > universal 12220 batteries. I have been using these things for 4+ years > now...
• Re: Free Topo Map Sources
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 11 May 2011 22:05:55 -0500
  ...They have cut out universal protocol like > NMEA. They charge outrageous prices for second-rate maps. Get an iPhone or > droid and get a...
• Re: Stuck in Council Bluffs IA
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:36:18 -0400
  ...You'll need a ratchet and a three-inch extension, possibly a universal-joint extension. If you have power steering, loosening and pivoting the...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:51:13 -0700
  ...Rotor either NO Coolant Leaking Head Gaskets or Expensive Coolant (uses universal type) NO Coolant Tower or Crankcase Towers to break - leaving you stranded...
• Re: Help! No Seat Belts!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 13:48:28 EST
  ...And I understand the "locking mechanism" in a shoulder belt could be universal, I wouldn't want to be the guy who waited for...
• Re: Help, my wallet's always empty...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 4 Apr 95 10:23:23 PDT
  ...all err; Muslim, Christian, and Jew > Two make up humanity's universal sect, > One man, intelligent without religion > The other, religious without intellect." > - Ma...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:59:01 -0500
  I used a 24mm socket with universal joint. It was still tuff to get to but I was able to loosen the switch, remove...
• Re: Getting Caught
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:45:08 -0800
  ...the no overnight sleeping in vehicles in NP parking lots is > universal now. Years ago I used to drive all day and into the...
• Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 10:47:10 -0500
  That's a universal washer. You can hammer out some of the concave curvature and it removes the slack without binding the CV or...
• Re: Cupholders
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 1 Jan 2010 16:34:44 -0800
  Bell of helmet fame markets a gem-dandy universal cup doodah retainer called an Octopus. I have several, in several cars. Here:http://www...
• Re: Friday - engine stand suggestions
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:21:41 -0400
  ...I'm kinda looking for a universal stand I can >>> put my Subaru engine on. When the Subaru goes into my Vanagon, I'd...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 26 Mar 2007 to 27 Mar 2007 - Special issue (#2007-325)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:28:08 -0700
  ...camping spots at 9:00 PM > > A universal problem in the west is the fear the authorities have for > the unauthorised human body. If...
• Re: Question on Surepower 1315 Install
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:29:15 -0500
  ...This is a major pain in the butt when you have to take the connection apart later, but electrical tape is universally available at...
• Re the insane elevation of camping to a tea ceremony
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Cotton
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 11:55:28 -0800
  ...let's us out). > > Camping is maybe the latest of the universal, > democratic, low-cost > activities to succumb to the propensity of excessive > wealth...
• Re: Something off reec.autos.vw
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 11 Oct 94 8:01:12 PDT
  ...Agreed.... > > R.A.VW about 2 years ago was the closest thing to a "universal" > VW list. Then the watercooled types wanted to split...
• mounting bracket for t1 into t2
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Bowling
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 11:21:38 CST
  ...Looks like this is some kind of universal case, right? But there is nothing behind the top left mounting hole. I'm confused at...
• Re: I''ve got a name
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 17:58:27 -1000
  ...He's honey-colored and robust and owes his life and health to URL's, the universal resource locators of the world wide web...
• LVC/ Re: Why Americans Are the Jerks of the World!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 21:22:29 EDT
  ...They were the same brand I had seen in Wal*Mart for about $2 (the one's in wall mart were universal-fit for...
• Re: headlight alignment parts, headlight replacement
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:38:35 -0700
  ...http://www.xpel.com/products/universalhl.asp points to the generic section. Time to keelhaul the mainsl and flatten down the batches whilst breaking...
• Re: oops, more questions on O2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 09:07:57 -0400
  ...The reason is that by unplugging it and going to default mode they masked another problem. > The universal Bosch sensors properly spliced usually work...
• Re: Bird chirps from front brakes on '84
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:19:53 -0500
  ...If your in the USA, please use the XE.com - The Universal Currency Converter � to calculate the exchange rate on the day of your...
• O2 Sensor Replacment options
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 07:26:29 -0800
  ...I received your email regarding the part number I listed for a Universal Bosch three wire sensor and have attached it below. My primary...
• Re: Haughty lawyers...Uugh (was libel, retraction etc)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 14:14:14 -0600
  ...Law and/or Common Sense and An Expert on All Matters, Universal and Otherwise, and demanded a retraction and apology from lawyer no. 3...
• Re: Emissions Problems/90 Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - John Koloski
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 19:47:47 -0400
  ...I would not have hesitated to an install an "el-cheapo universal replacement". ---------- From: Gary Stearns <gstearns@SPRINTMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 31 Jan 2019 to 2 Feb 2019 (#2019-28)
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Sun, 3 Feb 2019 13:59:12 -0500
  ...This is the >> shaft that goes under the van, between the steering relay box, and the >> universal for the power steering rack. It has...
• Re: Was regarding the Dremel - now 4 pack ub12220 batteries install
  Historical mailing list - Danny C
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 21:18:08 -0700
  ...Best Way To Remove I'm installing the UB12220 Universal 12V 22ah batteries (4) in the aux box under the driver seat. I prep...
• AGM group 41 battery choices?
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 2 Jul 2013 19:53:54 -0800
  ...It would have to be the universal brand. They have been the true energizer for me. I think I'm into year four and...
• Re: bike racks and stickers
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 13:32:01 -0800
  ...I think that you will find universal agreement from those of us with the Paulchens that they are the best way to go. The...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:05:33 -0400
  ...Rotor either > > > NO Coolant Leaking Head Gaskets or Expensive Coolant (uses universal > type) > > > NO Coolant Tower or Crankcase Towers to break - leaving you stranded...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 14:32:54 -0600
  ...In the case of 5 cylinder Audi diesels driving an automatic, I suspect that's almost universally true. John