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• Re: Heli-Coil an Engine Oil Drain?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 03:22:44 EDT
  ...I'm nervous about doing this because: *** Then you have the hassle of finding or machining a drain plug to not only fit the...
• Re: what's an '80 L worth?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 13:49:57 -0600
  ...what's an '80 L worth? > I paid $450 for it as it had no power...replaced wire harness resistor > after finding broken lead...
• Re: Vanagon Doctor, Wheel squeal
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 13 Jun 2019 22:21:42 +0000
  ...so eventually the problem will be found, but I’d prefer finding it before failure. It seems constant and not different depending on speed...
• Re: Jump Seat Levers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 16:07:50 -0500
  ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I have been having a pretty hard time finding any of these used for my Carat. No luck on the Samba...
• Timing Issues
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 15:31:47 -0600
  ...Having trouble finding a working tach and I need desperately to go shopping for one on Monday. Thanks John
• CA Smog Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Scott Harvey
  Tue, 25 Oct 94 09:09 PDT
  ...BUT, in the past when finding a vehicle I would work out a deal where I would purchase the vehicle if the owner obtained...
• Bentley Manuals and 82 aircooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Thu, 16 May 1996 08:12:20 GMT+1000
  ...I don't want to go to the expense (cost + US$42postage) of getting the manual here and finding it is not the right...
• '87 Syncro rear window defrost
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Mon, 4 Nov 1996 15:07:43 -0900 (AKST)
  ...If anyone has a method for finding the problem, please share it. Is there anything in the Bentley manual that might help? I searched...
• Re: Columbus Day Mid-Atlantic Camp-out?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 03 Sep 1996 17:14:29 -0400
  ...However Skyline Drive will be literally bumper-to-bumper with leaf peepers, and I'd suggest finding an alternative route for our caravan. Also...
• finding new listmembers
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Low
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 09:13:16 EDT
  Ever see another great looking vanagon/eurovan and think....hmmmmm, they should be on the list. Well, here is a little invitation i leave...
• 85 Vanagon non-Westy Camper
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Glenn
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 08:40:24 -0700
  ...together camper packages in 1985? I would be very interested in finding an original owners manual supplement for it. Question 2: I am looking...
• Re: Coolant can kill your engine
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 21:26:34 -0600
  ...are honest, I do believe they would have a hard time finding a manufacturer or supplier of sub-standard coolant and hardly think they...
• Re: Any experience with auto transport companies?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 04:43:23 -0600
  ...Harry did a great job of finding good transporters at very competitive prices and Larry was on time both for pickup and delivery and...
• Help westfalia history & pics needed
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 11:44:11 -0700
  ...We have been using http://www.dogpile.com but not finding the info needed with exception to the vanagon and the new euro van...
• Vanagon parts CD
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 09:41:05 -0500
  ...There is nothing to stop me going to a VW dealer finding out the part then going somewhere else to buy it. It would...
• Re: "True" speed with BFG 27 x 8.5 tires
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 5 May 2000 20:59:06 -0400
  At 18:20 5/5/2000, BRENT CHRISTENSEN wrote: >Anyone have any hard or anecdotal data that refutes this finding? Anyone >have any comments...
• Re: Cruise Control Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 20:39:44 -0700
  ...Having had to come up with my own trouble-shooting guide after finding the Bently guide slightly lacking. (But a good first start) I...
• Friday Navigation Quiz WINNER
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 22:55:10 -0500
  ...He correctly identified 3 concurrent interstates as I-39,90,94 in WI, and came closest to finding I-55,64,70 crossing the...
• Re: Help finding a Fresh Air Hose
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:05:13 -0800
  If you mean the hose and block-off panel that goes at the bottom of the right air intake channel.. coming down from the...
• Re: 86 Syncro - What Should I Do?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:14:07 -0700
  ...Better off finding a buyer that wants it the way it > is, and sell anything else separately. > Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in...
• CLEANING SEATS
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:21:39 -0800
  ...Thanks, Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) --------------------------------- Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel...
• Asheville, NC- Haven for VW Vans Hijacked Thread
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:23:04 -0700
  ...you shouldnt have a hard time finding vanagon > parts > there.. > > chris >
• Re: B Bob needs help with archives
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:24:13 -0700
  ...verizon.net> wrote: > As the subject lines says I need help finding some of the replys I have > made about tightening WBX head studs...
• New Floor Mats?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 19:14:15 -0800
  ...But all I'm finding are passenger area mats for Westy / Carat configuration with the rear-facing jump seats. Anyone know where I can...
• Re: Splitty question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 12 Oct 2016 16:38:01 -0400
  ...the family is interested in finding it a home and I volunteered to look at it. > > So, this could also be a simple technology...
• Re: H4 led bulbs, trying out another pair
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 17 Oct 2017 21:19:23 -0400
  ...18:39 Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> napisał(a): > I posted back in Jan/feb my findings with drop in H4 led bulbs. Been...
• Re: Gas tank hard to fill
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 07:45:13 -0800
  ...I'm interested in finding out some possible ideas. On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 7:40 AM, Gordon <gordonmahung@gmail.com> wrote: > I...
• Re: Gray laminate
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 24 Nov 2014 22:39:49 -0500
  ...Lowes has been the source for me, but for some reason I am having trouble finding it again on their website. There are others...
• Re: Fire Wall
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2014 08:44:55 -0400
  ...Does anyone have any suggestions on replacing this, as far as finding materials, or options for different materials? Thanks David Boan
• Re: Vanagon Westie interior lamp
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 09 May 1996 20:22:37 -0700
  ...know." I love research, and I promise to report any interesting findings I encounter. "How come you can buy a small fluorescent lamp for...
• Re: Rear Heater Leaking on '85 GL
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Sep 1996 13:48:30 PST
  ...The core I repaired by first finding the leak with compressed air and holding it under water. Then I used flowable RTV used to...
• low power in re-built 2.0 vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 05 Mar 1997 09:04:48 -0800
  I'm looking for some assistance in finding what ails my beloved vanagon 1980 7-passenger. I've just had the engine re-built...
• Re: Reasonable source of rear bumper for '87 gl?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 02:19:55 UT
  ...That seems like a lot of money for the thin piece of chromed >metal that makes a bumper. >Is there any chance of finding...
• Re: Van Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen & Anna Tumarkin
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 22:07:04 -0400
  ...I would recommend finding a new installer for an alarm. If they can't find a hole in a Vanagon, then what else are...
• Re: Wheels...Again
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 22:48:44 -0400
  ...Paterson) writes: << I,m really having problems finding 15" wheels that will fit my '91 vanagon. The Tire Rack says that the only wheels...
• any experience with supertrapp mufflers?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 22:11:04 -0400
  ...i am having trouble finding a place to route the exhaust on my new 3.4liter v-6 setup, and the supertrapp's take...
• Re: different exhaust Q? studs or bolts?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 19:41:11 -0500
  ...factory 9mm/8mm stud is cheap and available, the killer is finding that M9x1.5 tap, or any M9 tap for that matter. On...
• Re: Oh Well... Stripped Oil Drain Plug...
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 13:51:17 -0700
  this reminds me - what sort of bloody washer is *supposed* to be on the WB engine? I have been unsuccessful finding anything at my...
• Re: cooking in the van....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 08:00:07 -0800
  ...The thrill of spending two hours trying to light off the refrigerator, the ecstasy of finally finding someone who knows how to fill your...
• FW: oxygen tester in 86 vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 12:04:35 -0700
  ...Can you help me with finding an answer to whether or not an oxygen tester is to be used on this for $115 ? They...
• Re: Finding TDC (dumb question?)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 10:09:58 -0800
  >>>You can use a coat hanger wire or other >>>screwdriver or whatever to put into the #1 spark plug hole and rock the >>>vehicle...
• Re: Make of Propane furnace (was Overseas Travel Questions)
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 11:16:41 -0400
  ...I finally got around to finding the literature that came with the furnace (the unit was installed by one of the previous owners, and...
• Re: Engine advise
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 14:44:31 -0800
  ...which engine should I use and/or where >would >you suggest finding a good engine? > >TIA, >Tom _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with...
• Re: Michelin LTX vs. Yokohama Y370
  Historical mailing list - Tom Shiels
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 13:23:20 -0400
  On Fri, 12 Sep 2003 10:24:01 -0500, Andrew Gies <andrew_gies@CANGENE.COM> wrote: >Where are you guys finding these tires? > >I...
• Leaks (Rear Door? Window Seals?)
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Thu, 25 May 2006 15:47:52 -0400
  ...In the back, it's the cushion that I keep finding soaked although I can't figure out where it's coming from. In...
• Re: Sink pumps out of stock everywhere?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 18:06:39 -0400
  --- Mike Elliott <j.michael.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I'm striking out on finding a replacement > submersible sink pump for > Mellow Yellow. Like this...
• Leaking fluid, power steering
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 23 Jan 2020 09:29:58 -0500
  ...Now being blind I’ll have a bit more of a challenge finding the source. Anyone know the common failure points in that area...
• Re: Syncro Westy in Toronto
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ellsmere
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:19:55 -0400
  Usually when it's a scam they don't go through the labour of finding one with local plates. But the moving out of...
• Re: front wiper fluid nozzle removal
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:49:11 -0800
  ...Help!� I need to remove one of my nozzles to flush out some� debris which keeps finding its way to the tip.� Not sure...
• 1.9L Fuel Filters
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:29:26 -0400
  Ok, so I've seen this discussed ehre before - however I wasn't having any luck finding exactly what I wanted int he archives...
• Re: Car Quest. the worst
  Historical mailing list - Greg Merritt
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 12:54:14 -0500 (EST)
  ...but I was having terrible trouble finding it anywhere. I tried Car Quest on a whim. Took three employees about 10 minutes to find...
• plugging holes in tin
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Sat, 25 May 1996 21:59:15 -0400
  ...Wish me luck on finding a more permanent solution -- any ideas? Sean
• Engine Swaps/Turbo charging-info Dbase.
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 11:44:14 -0500
  ...I'll then post all my findings, and then someone can archive it I won't be starting the actual conversion until next spring...
• Re: Haynes Manual - Group Purchase?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 12:02:27 -0400
  ...He has trouble finding the on/off switch on a computer.
• Hellp....need dismantelers names
  Historical mailing list - Bob Calkins
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 18:46:02 -0700
  ...so the chances of finding one would be better. please send me your Dismantelers names and phone # or e-mail address I NEED ONE...
• Re: TriStar DoubleCab
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 23:38:12 -0400
  ...been emailing someone in Denver with one who was interested in finding out more about his ride. > > It's kinda strange. The guy has...
• conversion
  Historical mailing list - Larry V. Brown
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 12:47:56 -0400
  ...I am having trouble finding a place to put it, so the belt will clear. Has anyone solved this problem? I am sure I...
• Re: Good VW Junkyards near central Massacusetts
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 14:41:15 -0400
  ...I have come to the point in my VW enthusiast career when I would greatly benefit from finding one or two good junkyards in...
• Re: Route 66 east to west solo and female
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 05:28:24 -0700
  ...theres nothing like finding a perfect spot to sleep on a little side road where noone's gonna bother ya, but what i find...
• Re: Thermostat install Question
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 14:28:29 -0700
  ...Pyrex dish in an oven with a window in the oven door would seem to be a simpler solution than finding a suitable location...