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• Re: Read carefully
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:13:52 -0700
  ...Besides, Eric has been kicked off at least twice before, iirc. He eventually does his bad penny routine and we get to go through...
• Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:06:37 -0500
  ...head) and more recently I knew a guy that had a late-model Mitsubishi (iirc) >>that busted a belt at around 30K. >> >>Cya, >>Robert >> >> > > >
• Re: Arrgh.. Headlights out on 86
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Sun, 25 May 2008 22:10:35 -0400
  ...already but it could be that the factory ground is faulty. IIRC, the factory ground for the headlamps merges both high and low beam...
• Re: 1990 Westfalia For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:11:15 -0700
  ...And IIRC the swivel seat was an > option on early models. What's the difference? Most obvious, based on what > I've seen, is...
• Re: Instrument cluster tab repair
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 4 Mar 2023 16:51:31 -0800
  ...Here are some photos of what I did, hopefully > you will be able to see them: > https://photos.app.goo.gl/xUAmV7sxMmSjAe6SA > > IIRC, I...
• Re: cheap battery smart(?) charger at Aldi
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 2 Nov 2015 20:41:35 -0500
  ...Claimed 3.8 amps on twelve volt setting IIRC. Second what Edward says about Aldi stuff. I hope some people picked up the 6...
• Re: 1991 westy - altitude sickness?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 20 Jan 2014 15:18:42 -0700
  ...Your '91 says it requires 91 octane on the fuel cover door IIRC? Is this a change in altitude performance for your van? Do...
• Re: Likely Pop Top Spring Cable Solution (Long, with pic)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:59:48 -0700
  ...done. Actually..... That is likely what one would have to do. IIRC, the hole in end of lower arm where cable passes through may...
• Re: How goods the firstaid kit in your Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:38:31 -0400
  ...traditional method" is back pressure / arm lift, aka the Schaefer method IIRC. I grew up with a ~1942 Bluejacket's Manual (US Navy handbook...
• Re: Air vs. Water
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:03:53 -0800
  ...FWIW, IIRC, the air cooled engine used in the Vanagon is similar or the same as engines in late model Bays. Obviously it's...
• Re: Air vs. Water
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:54:00 -0800
  ...FWIW, IIRC, the air > cooled engine used in the Vanagon is similar or the same as engines in > late model Bays. > > -- Casey '87 300TD...
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive - Quaife?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 10:21:08 EST
  ...They can do limited runs but there would be a minimum order IIRC. Cost would at about the price of installing a Syncro locker...
• Re: Convert GL to Westy? - add Syncro to a Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 14:15:05 -0400
  ...It also has a Subie engine in it IIRC. The folder has my name on it because I pulled the files from the archives...
• Re: Wheel stud problem
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:23:42 -0500
  ...removed > the 10mm (IIRC) drum > retaining bolts. The drum should come right off. If > not, smack the perimeter > with a rubber or brass mallet...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 07:37:02 -0700
  ...It's perhaps a half inch wide and is tapered a bit, IIRC. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Apr 27, 2016...
• Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 13:35:45 -0400
  ...ring, as I didn't read Bentley at the time, > but IIRC, there's a note installing that seal. > Something about powder ?? > i.e...
• Re: A/C Blower Fans
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:40:39 -0400
  ...In the 1.9l vans the heater blower shares a 16A fuse with the wipers and rear defrost, IIRC. Granted that circuit is overloaded...
• 1.9 engine need HG for the taking in SF.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:22:17 -0700
  ...Van has about 97k miles IIRC. The van is presently in Rancho Cordova, CA but will be moved to San Francisco later in the...
• Re: What are these things that came with my 85 Westy? BOSCH ANTENNA KEY.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 23:09:28 -0400
  ...The second is a wrench to disassemble the stove burners IIRC. The stove manual will point to its use. Yours, David
• Re: Rear Hatch Struts
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:56:30 -0800
  ...stuff, then one stiff and one not-so-stiff is recommended, IIRC. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Sat, Mar...
• Re: FS: '90 wolfsburg Syncro TDI
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:40:33 -0800
  IIRC, a 90 or 91 Syncro base model was available in Pastle White or Flash Silver. The Westy Syncros of those years were available...
• Re: Instrument cluster change
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 11:01:53 -0700
  ...They are quite different IIRC. Some folks have said that the tach wire is already run in some vanagons, so check around for that...
• Re: A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 19:34:35 -0400
  ...I had the A/C converted to R-134 last summer. IIRC, it did this before I had it converted too. I did replace...
• Re: Shock advice
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 22:12:07 -0800
  IIRC he said that they failed unexpected and early. And when they failed they become rigid so that it looks like good shocks when...
• Re: guess the engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 19:39:27 -0800
  IIRC, except for the 1.5 Bunny motor, the engine size is cast into the block. You might poke around Tom Carrington's engine...
• Re: Digitool for the Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 19:50:28 -0500
  ...The connections at the ECU would be different but the ones at the Digitool itself would be essentially the same IIRC The plans and...
• Re: Ride height (was Re: Total restoration cost!)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 08:39:05 -0500
  ...or 200K parts still have lots of life left in them. IIRC, there's a panel vanagon near kingston with less than 100K on...
• Re: thoughts on a late model TDI engine into a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 10 Feb 2018 13:31:01 -0800
  ...it simple with one wire to help avoid codes/limp modes. IIRC the > 1z/ahu can use the original 50° oil pan. I believe...
• Re: Wipers only have one speed,
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 16 May 2016 12:22:43 -0700
  ...Did you add moly grease or similar at those wiper pivot points? IIRC, Bentley shows Moly for that and the ball/socket joints on...
• Re: Turbo for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 15:04:10 +0000
  ...Nice performance but didn't last long IIRC. The engine just won't tolerate much > in the way of boost, compared to the "new...
• Re: Diagnostics needed 2.1
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:11:12 -0500
  ...When engine warms up, T-II voltage IIRC is a few tenths of a volt. If at any time voltage is either zero or...
• Re: Dashboard fan in 86 syncro vibrating badly...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:29:00 -0400
  ...I melted metal pins into place and rebuilt the clips with filled epoxy (J-B Weld or similar) IIRC. Access to the clips is...
• Seat Belt Help and Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 10:52:41 -0500
  ...JordanVW IIRC noted that front belts will work in the rear, which would save me from having to argue with the dealer guys about...
• Re: E-code lights/SA grille
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 23:50:37 PDT
  ...it is most effective - under the fog and on the road. IIRC, >"city lights" are more for others to see you and not the...
• Re: 235/45/17 tires fit? (Jap 5-stud is 112x5 PCD)
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 07:19:21 EDT
  ...latching position. A couple of list vneodrs sell this longer arm. IIRC VanAgain & Vanagon Projekt sell the Winkler manufactured part. They are quite pricey...
• Re: is it a 91 or 87?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 14:56:45 -0700
  ...the attention of those who only want a 1991 Syncro Westy. IIRC the "H", which is the tenth character in this Syncro's VIN...
• Re: Fridge Fun..... well, NEW fridge fun!
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Wed, 19 May 2010 17:23:04 -0500
  ...of bends around and serves on two sides of the box (iirc). The newer fridge has two, one around the top and one on...
• Re: weak seat belt retractor
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 20:44:25 -0400
  ...Well under $100 IIRC. Since the nylon belts can't get any better > over time, why not fix the problem and upgrade your safety...
• Re: cleaning windows with tinted film
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 10:23:00 -0700
  IIRC Armor-All acts more like a solvent than adds oil. It draws oils to the surface from deeper in the plastic and posibly...
• Re: test - list problems?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 6 Nov 2008 19:51:16 -0800
  ...Jim sent a note to the Wet Westy list about maintenance. (moving the pages to a different web hosting service IIRC). Maybe he did...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:33:46 -0700
  ...I used to shove it through with a syringe IIRC. > > And this is a long shot, but there's some kind of turbulence > generator...
• Re: Tire emergency in Oklahoma City
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 20 Nov 2017 22:21:35 -0800
  ...Last time, Bridgestone tire (on my Prius), puncture with a screw. > About 10K miles on the tire iirc. Different Discount shop from where I...
• Re: Front end overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 19:16:30 +0000
  ...used that tool w/o the need to apply heat but > IIRC, someone suggested this can help. > > Neil. > > On 1/10/16, Jim Felder...
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:35:37 +0000
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > I've only done that job once but IIRC, tools that helped: > > belt wrench for pulley removal > http://www.harborfreight.com...
• Re: Aluminum to brass thread galling
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:18:08 -0800
  ...It is an anaerobic sealant IIRC, and the excess never hardened and got all over you. It did seal well and reduced galling in...
• Re: Here's a stupid request
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:44:10 -0700
  ...The other has 4.85 IIRC. I understand there are 5.83 & 5.43 but not stock in a WBX equipped Syncro originally sold...
• Re: MotorHomeClassification
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 14:43:16 -0000
  ...Over $100 per year IIRC. My agent explained that insurance companies figure that RVs don't spend as much time on the road, especially...
• Re: 5 speed transmission for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 04:55:07 EDT
  ...Are they available in the US new or rebulit ? >> Terry, US bound Vanagons only came with the 5-spd in the 1983 diesels IIRC...
• Re: AW: Water deliberately added to gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 13:27:41 -0500
  On Tue, 10 Dec 2002, Simon Reinhardt wrote: > IIRC, it's because the water flashes to steam. Therefore, properly > timed water injection augments the...
• Re: no power
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:04:04 -0400
  ...Search the archives for lots of negative feedback on GEX engines, IIRC. But it still might be some of the usual ignition, fuel injection...
• Re: Oil pressure alarm problems problems--this is a good one for any one up for a challenge.
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 16:28:57 -0400
  ...Mark Drillock, IIRC, explained to me how to ground this and fix the problem in the 85. I also found some info from searching...
• Re: About that steering wheel and those seats....
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 6 Mar 2007 11:14:11 -0800
  ...Built by Isuzu, IIRC. Cheers, BenT
• Re: 85 Vanagon - Clutch throw-out level moverment ?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 18:12:13 -0800
  I recall seeing something about this on the list a while back (last summer?) IIRC, there was speculation as to whether or not a...
• Re: Letter to VW
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:21:44 -0500
  ...the Americas or get the govt. to drop the import tariffs. IIRC, it was called the "chicken tax" and was slated for repeal in...
• Re: CV Bolt Lock Plates
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:48:01 -0700
  ...The dealer had some, but IIRC, I might have installed a few "normal" thin flat washers on mine. Kinda makes me nervous.... --- ;^) Just a...
• Re: removing the stripe
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:09:25 -0600
  ...or less loosens decals, etc. and I used it as well. IIRC that goes on maybe 30 minutes before then put it on again...
• Re: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO - LT195/75R14/D tires - first impressions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 11:03:03 -0800
  ...that just recently. Saw a video of the techniqe on youtube. IIRC, this is an improvement to that BFG tire. Nokian uses a different...
• Re: Good Multi- Gas detector?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 2 May 2012 10:53:17 -0700
  ...They were $20-$55 each IIRC. But then I discovered placed like Lowes, Home Depot, & OSH carried 'contractor packs' there's typically 4-6...
• Re: Painting done, now see the movie....
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:14:19 -0700
  ...He shows the technique Don refers to IIRC. Looks like a huge improvement! I now think I have the worst looking Aussan Brown van...
• Re: Tapping under rear passenger wheel area
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 10:05:54 -0700
  ...tire wear, talk to a good alignment shop for another opinion. IIRC, bad shocks tend to cause "cupping" of the tire tread. What you...