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• Re: fuel injector hoses, replacing
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 10:49:57 EST
  ...I also found that the Bus Depot has the original brand of fuel line that came on our vans. Mine original lines held up...
• Re: 200,000 Mile Club
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:54:32 -0700
  Congrats!! Jere -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Rob Durham Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 11...
• 1985 van for sale
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Wed, 16 Aug 2017 10:16:44 -0400
  ...It's got the original motor 183,000ish miles, in good running order. Transmission works well too. The van was bought in South Florida...
• Re: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 16 May 2015 10:39:54 -0700
  ...canister fell off. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (Blaze) Third Owner 12 Golf TDI Original Co-Owner -----Original...
• Re: Brake Pads
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Mon, 1 Sep 1997 07:55:24 8
  I recently replaced the factory original pads on my '91 Westy at 65K (along with the original rotors, arrgh!!). Very similar mileage to my...
• Re: poptop screen repair
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 13:15:17 -0700
  carefully. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mick Kalber" <hotlava@interpac.net> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 12:27 PM Subject: Re...
• re 1986 GL vanagon for sale special edition hobicat
  Historical mailing list - Janice Subotnick
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 13:42:31 -0800
  ...FYI 1986 VW GL vanagon for sale--special hobicat edition (sailboat painted on side) original owner , 46,507 mileage, just put almost $2000 into...
• Re: inflate tires up to max pres?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 02:29:20 -0800
  The tire pressures shown in the door jamb are for the tires that originally came with the van. If your tires match the specifications...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 23 May 2000 15:48:58 -0700
  ...Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA -----Original Message----- From: John P [mailto:jmp@bt-pacific.co.nz] Sent: Tuesday, May 23...
• Re: Gas Mileage and Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 11 May 2001 07:39:27 -0800
  ...After re-reading my original post I would like to clarify that the Temp I sensor only indicates an "extra rich mixture by say...
• There's a New Wheel in Town... NEW PICTURE
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 18:26:17 -0700
  ...Jason > -----Original Message----- > From: Jeffrey Schwaia [mailto:jeff@vanagonparts.com] > Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 6:19 PM > To: Jason Kirk > Subject: RE: There...
• Re: 110-volt Hookup box wanted
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 26 Jun 2017 05:12:52 -0400
  The ones I sell are made from the original Delta Six mould and design that Trevor the Skylight Guy bought from The Delta Six...
• Re: Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with Vanagon and camping!--
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 07:56:25 -0400
  ...Wong- > >> 78 Scirocco > >> Original Owner > >> 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy) > >> Third Owner > >> 12 Golf TDI > >> Original Co-Owner > >> > >> > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Vanagon...
• Re: Paint code for Ivory? TCP Global color library page
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:27:43 -0600
  ...Courtney ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 4:53:57 PM...
• Re: square headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 07:50:44 -0800
  -----Original Message----- From: Budd Premack <bpremack@WAVETECH.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Tuesday, January 12, 1999 11:03...
• Re: auxilery battery
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 06:46:51 EST
  ...I put a Sears Diehard Marine battery (more than double the capacity of the original) in my '85 Weekender by rerouting the original cable...
• Re: Hatch Struts
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 09:27:40 -0500
  ...These are from the original German supplier to VW but are a pair of stronger struts rather than the strong side/weak side configuration...
• Re: Who has PS pump rebuild kits?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 16:30:24 -0700
  ...Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Roger Taylor Sent: Monday, October...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 11:08:57 -0700
  ...It is > the "latent" heat of vaporization that makes mechanical refrigeration > practical. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Reached 100k on the 84 Westy-What now?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Mon, 14 Aug 2006 14:27:45 -0600
  ...The engine is the original 1.9 w/ the only serious repair work being the heads on original warranty?, new water pump, new starter...
• Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:52:54 -0700
  David B's original note is in the archives 7/28/2012 http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1207D&L=vanagon...
• Re: rear lift shim question
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 08:56:20 -0400
  See my original Mr. Polak Pads from 2001. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=380912 That will give you a visual...
• Re: Fuel filler cap stuck
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:34:09 -0800
  ...The replacement cap may look like the original but still >> need the small key. >> >> Mark >> >>
• Re: mini review of Ecoque grill (van camping grill/bbq)
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 18:57:01 -0600
  ...The original Pyromid or at > least the last people to make it were out of Bend, Oregon. Either a > copyright/patent agreement or just...
• Re: What is this hole....?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:08:55 -0700
  ...How are your polyethylene patching skills? Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Bryan Feddish Sent...
• Re: auto trans final drive
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:30:50 -0700
  ...Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 9:39...
• Re: VC fluid - take a chance on this
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 09:48:13 -0700
  ...the specifications of the > original siloxane and compare to what you can buy off the shelf. > Problem is, original specs are not published, or...
• Re: 84 Westy, skylight source?
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Thu, 7 May 1998 09:51:31 -0700
  -- -----Original Message----- From: Dane Tessler <dane714@WORLDNET.ATT.NET> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Wednesday, May 06, 1998 1:19 PM...
• Fw: Is my Syncro box about to blow2
  Historical mailing list - Andreas
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 20:02:51 +0100
  ...My 87 Syncro has 188k km on its original transmission, Id be interested to hear from anyone who has got significantly more mileage out...
• Re: Silly-sounding question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 19:44:12 -0500
  ...but no where near as cold & satisfying as Molson Canadian Arctic air... -----Original Message----- From: David Beierl <dbeierl@IBM.NET> To: <vanagon@VANAGON.COM...
• 87 syncro westfalia for sale
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 10:57:20 -0800
  ...See below. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [SyncroSafari] 87 syncro westfalia for sale Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2003 12:28:19 -0500 From: Concord Commerical Ins...
• Re: [syncro.org] Wheel offset
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 22:32:08 -0800
  ...to make the rim sit in the "middle" of where > the original rim was. > > David Marshall > I'll have to stand by Mark Drillocks...
• Re: Painting Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 18 May 2005 17:09:29 -0700
  ...They have a web site with .com Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Keese" <brian.keese@STILTMART.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday...
• Re: NAIAS Detroit Opening
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 22:49:16 -0800
  ...Garrett Adams 83.5 GL Adventurewagen -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of BA Sent: Monday, January...
• Re: fs 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:04:53 -0500
  ...wrote: > sorry to sell > 106,000 original miles > 14,000 miles on new motor > 4 spd > original paint > body and interior are excelent > email...
• Re: Refrigerator elimination thoughts
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:33:41 -0400
  If the original fan isn't very close to silent it's worn out. Yrs, d
• Re: Window Tinting
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Thu, 1 May 1997 12:44:40 +0000
  Ummmm....made a mistake in the original posting it's 20% tinting for the sides and back...
• Re: '85 VANAGON GL BARGAINS!!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 14:37:26 -0400
  Marcus - I'm willing to swap my original exhause system for your lid, even! BOB
• Re: 86 syncro I-4 swap
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 23:13:57 -0400
  All of my Vanagons were originally 2.1liter wasserboxers (they are all Syncros too.)
• Radio removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:17:51 -0700
  Got my new radio/stereo in. Any tips, tricks on removing original radio from 86' Westy? Jim C
• Re: Auto trans not upshifting not getting original questions!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:29:10 -0700
  ...So > what I try now is when I see one I look up the original sender and then > copy them on a reply. Then...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 6 Apr 97 12:23:52 EDT
  ...OTHER VWs: '66 Beetle, original restoration by dealer/collector, 3000 miles on rebuilt engine, showroom condition, $6900 obo, 301-776-3744. '66 Beetle, nice...
• Re: ETKA and Windows XP
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 20:15:11 -0800
  ...I don't have it here at work, I'll email it when I get home > tonight. > > Brian > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Noel Cookson" <ncookson...
• Re: Gas smell in Oil months after using Magical Mystery oil Please help.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 May 2003 18:03:27 -0400
  ...It has 64K original miles; original engine (bought it from the original owner 3 years ago who never drove it) has the Berg 1...
• Fwd: RE: Re: wrong internet address for tents-Address is OK. Try the tilde
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 28 Jun 1997 06:44:51 -0500
  ...Tom Hanlon ------- FORWARD, Original message follows ------- Date: Friday, 27-Jun-97 09:26 PM To: smko \ Internet: (smko@iag.net) Subject: Re: wrong internet...
• Re: Clutch Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:36:36 -0700
  ...I was lucky to stumble across them. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy) Third Owner 12 Golf...
• Re: VW Necessity...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:13:45 -0800
  ...I think the original ground strap (at least on mine) was a 10mm to the battery terminal. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• 1966 Westfalia Campmobile sold for $99,000
  Historical mailing list - Agent99
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 21:10:21 -0400
  ...Roof rack, no pop-up room, 22,000 original miles, meticulously maintained since new (bus was washed and covered in blankets after every outing...
• Re: Hidden Key & Code
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Oct 96 10:05 CDT
  ...Then, use the copy and store the original. Ever notice how much keys wear with age. Better to wear out the copy than the...
• Re: Mounting VW Alloys on '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - J.W.Brier
  Tue, 12 May 1998 19:43:10 +0200
  ...No problem but you need the original nuts and bolts for the alloy wheels. If you do not have them prepare yourself for a...
• Re: Map Pockets
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 10:52:45 -0800
  ...Driver >> instinctively kicks it open -- at the map pockets.... >> >> So the answer to my original question is to find vulnerable >> parts that have been...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 09:22:58 PDT
  ...202-238-6459. '63 Beetle, excellent condition, black, new interior, no rust, original oak roof rack and dashboard parcel tray, $4200 obo. 202-364...
• Re: Starting question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 May 2018 16:27:36 -0400
  ...Dave B. -----Original Message----- From: David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sat, May 26, 2018 9:54 am...
• Re: Fridge frustration
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 19 Jul 2015 11:11:55 -0700
  ...Zoltan -----Original Message----- From: Maureen Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2015 10:57 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Fridge frustration Hi folks My...
• Re: Logan Pass - blew the expansion tank temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 15:21:04 -0700
  ...They will all get brittle and fail sooner or later, and it's already later for the original parts on our vans. Stuart -----Original...
• Re: VW Necessity...
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:06:17 +0000
  I think the original ground strap (at least on mine) was a 10mm to the battery terminal. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Michael Collum
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:22:09 -0400
  ...AFM track cleaning wisdom >I was told that the capacitor fix only worked on the > digifant system, so if you have the original digijet...
• '73 T II Thangs
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Jun 95 10:35:49 +0200
  ...one? Also, finding a new original headliner wasn't that hard, but I have problems finding the original plastic sleeves that go over the...
• Re: VANAGON digest 845
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 11:33:47 -0600
  ...Please don't repost the entire original posting (especially the longer ones). Some of us may gripe about the use of excessive bandwidth but...
• Re: Stainless Exhaust Update
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 21:41:18 -0400
  ...Here in Texas I finally replaced the muffler on my '87 after 10 years, and the rest of the exhaust is still original (160k...