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  • Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Wed, 8 Apr 2009 13:21:25 -0700
    Most definitely count me in... -- Casey '87 300TD '94 100CSQ Avant '89 Bluestar
  • Re: West Coast Metric
    Historical mailing list - Lund
    Sun, 12 Jul 1998 12:22:35 -0700
    The West Coast site did not include the Vanagon as being discontinued. Bill Lund
  • Re: Double T Trouble
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Fri, 5 Oct 2001 10:20:09 EDT
    BenT, Its the analretentive aspect that is most discomforting over the years. Frank Grunthaner
  • Re: 15" SA steel wheels who sells them....URL correction
    Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
    Sun, 30 Dec 2001 15:31:08 EST
    Correction to website. www.discounttiredirect.com Sorry. Scott
  • disconnected clock
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
    Fri, 30 Aug 2002 19:28:10 EDT
    try sleeping with that clock tickin. Makes ya go nutz peace patrick 87 gon wolfs---digitial :)
  • Re: Some Comments on the Torque Wrench Discussion
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 15 Oct 2002 10:59:50 EDT
    Couldn't agree more with you're comments. Frank Grunthaner
  • Vanagon Rear Disc Brake Kit
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Fri, 28 Feb 2003 10:58:35 -0500
    http://www.smallcar.com/brakekit.htm Just ran across this link, interesting... Robert
  • Reinstalling rebuilt ECU
    Historical mailing list - Sidney White
    Thu, 15 May 2003 10:48:57 EDT
    Is it best to disconnect the battery B4 attempting the replacement? Sidney in New Orleans
  • Re: Fuel pump noise
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Fri, 26 May 2006 11:06:35 -0400
    Try disconnecting the vaccum hose from the fuel pressure regulator and see what happpens.
  • Ultra compact "modern" loaf???
    Historical mailing list - Don Spence
    Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:31:09 -0700
    For the curious... NFI, usual disclaimers apply. http://www.terra2imports.ca/import-japan122333446920266.htm
  • Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:00:30 -0700
    ...There is less pedal travel, better modulation and of course, much better fade resistance with a disc brake over a drum. First developed for...
  • Re: Something draining my battery
    Historical mailing list - randy velasco
    Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:56:44 -0800
    ...Thanks Randy On Fri, Dec 2, 2011 2:52 AM EST Dennis Haynes wrote: >First of all you should never disconnect the battery while...
  • Tires: Winston versus Discount Tire
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Thu, 18 Apr 2002 21:40:49 -0700
    ...Goodrich 27-850R-14/C All terrain TA KO 3 polyester ply sidewall, 2 steel ply tread tires at Discount tire in Encinitas, CA...
  • Transmission R&R part 2
    Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
    Thu, 5 Sep 1996 12:02:52 -0400 (EDT)
    Part 2 Step 1 of repairing the clutch was to examine the throwout bearing, pressure plate, disc, and flywheel. To my amazement I found...
  • Re: Vanagon Auction
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:32:09 -0700
    ...wrote: > Thanks! Do you also have a link to the Samba discussion? > > On 4/30/2021 4:05 AM, Stephen Grisanti wrote: > > In addition...
  • Re: tirerack.com ?
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Tue, 8 Jun 1999 20:01:12 -0600
    ...This is a "partly clowdy or partly sunny" thing, but taking the latter approach, Discount gives you the opportunity to save money by not...
  • Re: Analog dash clock
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Mon, 3 Apr 2000 07:51:35 -0700
    ...An electronic timing circuit discharges a capacitor into a coil on a regular basis. The pulsing magnetism from the coil moves the mechanical part...
  • Re: Subject: Re: Terry's Anti Semitic Insults --
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Sun, 1 Jul 2001 20:46:29 -1000
    ...This is a private discussion > board and is subject to the rules of it's owner who is open to the > persuasion of his...
  • Re: swivel seats.. for vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Wed, 8 Aug 2001 13:48:50 EDT
    ...I will offer a 10% list discount on these. Remember you must ask for the discount. Thanks, Steve Lashley http://EuroCampers.com 314-614...
  • Re: Plastic Sink basin thingy
    Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Company
    Tue, 14 May 2002 15:26:31 -1000
    >Hey, do you do what other list vendors do and offer listee discounts >:-) no, really. > > >Imua Camper Company wrote: > >> Volkswagen camper rentals in Hawai...
  • radiator fan
    Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
    Sun, 23 Jun 2002 10:17:09 -0400
    ...I've checked the coolant level sensor, and disconnected the AC switch. Found some burnt contacts on the switch, but disconnecting the switch did...
  • Cheap disc brake upgrade for older Vanagons......
    Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
    Mon, 16 Aug 2004 07:53:47 -0700
    I need to get new rotors+calipers for my old 84' westy so i decided to upgrade to the 86'-91' disc brakes, they...
  • Re: automatic extiguisher wasRe: Yesterday's Engine Fire in Rockefeller Cente...
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 19 Dec 2003 22:11:15 EST
    ...Uncle Zolly, There was ample discussion of these on the list. We discussed using even a Halon system. Trouble was the unenclosed space. See...
  • Re: Noisy lifters, rockers, at startup, etc (long)
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:11:06 -0400
    ...cranking the engine with coil wire disconnected at distributor cap and grounded to block with a clip lead is fine, but leaving the disconnected...
  • Re: Michelin XCA and steel wheels for sale PNW
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 21 Dec 2004 23:12:28 -0700
    > > "I might give you a discount if you promise to go to Alaska next summer." > > What if I actually go? What if I promise...
  • Re: NVC: Friday......$52 cupholder!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 9 Feb 2008 02:49:53 EST
    In a message dated 2/8/08 9:21:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, phishman068@GMAIL.COM writes: > While browsing the web i discovered...
  • Re: Moderator Re: Bus Depot query
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 2 Apr 2009 20:11:47 -0700
    ...In appreciation for this, I have always offered a discount to members of those lists. The Samba? It didn't exist yet. Clearly there...
  • Re: Halon Extinguishers, etc.
    Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
    Sat, 11 Nov 2000 16:44:12 -0500
    ...Too many things can go wrong with an automatic system INCLUDING accidental discharge. OR even no discharge when there is a fire. It would...
  • Re: Disc Brake and Wheel Upgrade A work in progress
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
    Thu, 7 May 2020 09:27:38 -0400
    ...we > discussed. > > Eric Caron > > > > On May 7, 2020, at 12:17 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> > wrote: > > > > Brakes are GoWesty Disc kits. > > Wheels...
  • Car insurance renewal time! What a drag!
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:17:45 -0700
    ...car discount with Wawanesa, and it will actually cost MORE for 1 VEHICLE THAN FOR BOTH VEHICLES with the multi car discount!!! If I...
  • Re: Speaking of batteries...
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Thu, 20 Apr 1995 22:18:16 -0600 (MDT)
    ...the electrolyte contains hydrogen ions (H+) and sulphate ions (SO4--). > During discharge, H+ ions react with the lead(IV) oxide to give > lead(II...
  • Re: LUK Clutch Kits available!
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Mon, 4 Feb 2002 22:44:50 -0800
    ...It is probably the same kit that others offer on the list, but from the DEALER!! With listee discount, they come to just under...
  • Re: Had surging, fixed it, but did I just bandaid it?
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Fri, 18 Mar 2005 19:35:11 -0500
    ...On hot engine (off) I disconnected it then turned on >the engine to check sensor voltage. With the sensor disconnected it >started to hunt...
  • Re: Searching archives - 50 most discussed topics
    Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
    Wed, 29 Jun 2005 14:00:05 -0700
    ...Searching archives - 50 most discussed topics Zoltan, Very interesting idea. Does anyone know ... is it somehow possible to search the archives for the top...
  • Re: Delta Deep Six the lot
    Historical mailing list - John Jensen
    Tue, 2 May 2006 09:51:26 -0400
    ...Why bother with ANY of them? > > ---Disconnected my city water hookup > > ---Disconnected the water filler > > ---Planning on disconnecting 110V > > Don't > $155 for the...
  • Re: Friday OT...automatic trannys and driving habits observed
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:52:44 -0800
    "Disclaimer: 'I don't do PRNDL' " Pronounced "pernundle," according to the Gabor character on an old Green Acres episode.� Amazing what will stick in...
  • Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:40:34 -0400
    ...It runs just fine, but it got me wondering why the square pre-pump filter was discontinued. Anyone know? John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern...
  • [f] What?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Tue, 17 Jan 1995 11:32:46 -0800 (PST)
    ...Somehow you missed the discussion on how Derek feels that if the discussion strays too much from VW talk and is not really useful...
  • Bag for Westy Roof Rack
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Tue, 13 Oct 1998 13:21:41 +0200
    Hi All After Westfalia discontinued production of Vanagon roof rack bags, a different vendor starts to offer those bags again. It comes grey colored...
  • Oxidized pop-top on my '90 Westy Multivan
    Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
    Sat, 25 Mar 2000 14:27:55 -0800
    ...It's not severe, but discoloration is noticeable... perhaps 20% discoloration with the beginning of a "chalky" appearance on the bergundy (VW=red) color...
  • Re: Bus Depot Discount?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 17:09:22 -0500
    > Thought I saw someone mention a while back > that Bus Depot offers a discount to list members. > If so, how much and how do...
  • '85 Digijet Timing
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Mon, 23 Apr 2001 14:20:43 -0400
    ...Disconnecting the vacuum lines on the distributor did not affect the timing at idle. (Haynes says to disconnect them, Bentley says no.) I am...
  • Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... (addendum)
    Historical mailing list - ok artguy
    Wed, 19 Feb 2003 09:22:02 -0600
    I just went out and poked around some more; I discovered that the "fan" sound I'm hearing is the starter spinning! The bendix...
  • Re: Searching archives - 50 most discussed topics
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 29 Jun 2005 19:11:20 -0700
    ...Searching archives - 50 most discussed topics > > as an on-and-off subscriber to this forum over a number of years, i'd > suggest that...
  • Sound dampening
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:51:23 -0800
    After last weeks discussion on the secret ingredients in sound dampening "Paint" I've decided to experiment. I've got like ten gallons of...
  • Re: Window Molding - Sides and Front 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:55:49 -0700
    busdepots set is here at $229 minus five percent list discount: http://busdepot.com/view.jsp?model=43&category=47&group=114&prodgroup=1032...
  • Re: NVC: Friday......$52 cupholder!!!
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 8 Feb 2008 18:45:46 -0800
    ...On 2/8/08, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > While browsing the web i discovered the most expensive automotive drink > accessory i've...
  • Re: How to access exterior slider track
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:16:07 -0400
    "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> said: > yes, but ...............CD-ROM discs don't last forever, at all. They absolutely do not, I think...
  • 88 GL Rear Heater
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 19 Apr 2014 23:48:25 -0500
    Besides disconnecting the hoses and wiring plug - how does one remove this thing?? Thanks, John
  • 71 VW Bus For Sale $650 OBO (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Mackenzie
    Wed, 4 Oct 1995 14:10:48 -0700 (PDT)
    fyi. This should be area code 206. Disclaimers apply. ---------- Forwarded message ----------
  • What is a Tiico
    Historical mailing list - Chad G
    Sat, 2 Jun 2001 12:44:37 -0400
    all the discussion on this........can someone fill me in on what exactly it is????
  • Re: Phone list?
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Mon, 26 Nov 2001 12:04:37 -0700
    Didn't we have discussion about this some months ago and the proposed list never happened?
  • Re: cheap new o2 sensor
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sun, 2 Dec 2001 20:45:10 EST
    Extensively discussed in the archives. Includes sensor choices, wiring methods and troubleshooting. Frank Grunthaner
  • Re: The Vanagon list is run by an Agnostic!!!
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Tue, 16 Mar 2004 21:46:32 -0700
    Entity Carrington, Tom spoke thus: > discussed My sentiments exactly. -- Gnarlie
  • Syncro Adventurewagen on EP.com
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 26 Dec 2003 13:05:08 -0500
    Not mine, usual disclaimers: http://ep.com/js/mi/n0/1672933.html Thanks, Chris
  • Re: bus depot discount code- Thanks I have it now.
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Tue, 30 May 2006 17:59:10 -0600
    Thanks to several list members who forwarded the code.
  • Re: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
    Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:47:37 -0400
    ...Here is what I did- > > I disconnect each plug wire individually and the rpm would drop about > 500 for each. > > I then disconnected each...
  • Re: Battery Woes/Choice
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:03:20 -0400
    ...So according to the advertisements AGM batteries can withstand deep discharges. Good for 150 to 300 cycles. Wow! A good flooded forklift battery is...
  • Re: Tire emergency in Oklahoma City
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 20 Nov 2017 22:21:35 -0800
    ...And for my the Hancock tire install on my '88, good user experience with Discount in Bellingham. They have a lot of outlets so...
  • Re: stranded
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Wed, 28 Sep 94 19:24:00 CDT
    ...so i figure it has to be something to do with either the design of the disc brakes (cause mercedes and porsche have discs...