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  • Re: Small VanVac reccomendations? [12volt?]
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Jun 2006 22:40:02 -0500
    http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=4757970 -- Steve SKL Enterprises Inc. http://EuroCampers.com 636-337-7700 voice 888-797-5994 - phone...
  • Bentley for sale at amazon,.com $62.97
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:08:04 -0700
    That is a good price. --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business.
  • Re: 1985 Steel Coolant Pipes and "Air Cooled" 1981 Gas Tank
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 3 Jan 2011 18:20:58 -0800
    ...Or, were the long pipes on the diesel a smaller OD? >> > as far as I know, the coolant pipes, whether smaller diameter steel, or...
  • Re: Tie Rod Boot replacement
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Wed, 17 Sep 2003 23:37:14 EDT
    ...The outer tie rod end had to be worked through the smaller end of the boot, but it was not a big deal. One...
  • Re: help fitting van in garage
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:09:45 -0800
    ...Maybe something like the small donut tires used as spares on > passenger cars. How small can you go? Any help is appreciated. > My wife...
  • Re: Just like a Vanagon, but modern..
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:06:47 -0800
    ...Toyota's first mini van sold in the US (1983?) was cool looking, > it too was Vanagon like only smaller, and even came as...
  • Creativity needed
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:21:14 -0500
    ...This had been mounted in the small cabinet between bench and refrigerator. It was vented out the side of the van. I now have...
  • Coolant hose clamp size and style
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:02:34 -0500
    Hi helpful folks, I’ve learned that when I walk into a FLAPS for a small thing I need a very clear description. I...
  • Coolant pipe end repair
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Mon, 8 Sep 2014 12:14:20 -0700
    I'm curious if anyone has had any success with making small repairs on the coolant pipe ends ( plastic ones ) using epoxy ? If so...
  • Re: Fire
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:05:28 -0800
    ...and there's not being totally freaked out by a fire while it is small. 'regular civilians' should be extra careful of course and...
  • Re: So let's talk about carrying green 1 LB Coleman cylinders
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Wed, 2 May 2012 12:46:58 -0400
    ...I need small and short vertical (<10"), or short and small horizontal. I won't put propane indoors for constant camping use. On 5...
  • Re: And now for NEW TIRES
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 4 Mar 2011 18:27:35 -0600
    ...Well, it is an option to replace an old spare, even the temporary use small spare tire. Replacements are available. mcneely
  • Repairing a coolant hose
    Historical mailing list - Annie
    Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:48:14 -0700
    I've got a hose that's got a small tear in it. Other than the tear, the rest of the hose is in...
  • :0
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 04 Jul 1995 19:13:40 -0500
    ...Revved the engine and a small amount of white smoke came out ( same color as from a tailpipe on a cold day.) Now I...
  • Sliding door difficult to close
    Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 11:23:29 -0400
    ...Lately the difference between too hard and too soft has become smaller and smaller. Now, it is almost impossible to get it to latch...
  • Re: Guess what?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 18 Apr 2002 22:48:19 +1200
    > >Hi Andrew, >The Japanese market has the car category that is called peculiar *KEI*. >They are very small. Friend probably used the part of...
  • Fridge Air Flow
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Fri, 21 Jun 2002 11:18:58 -0400
    What is the air flow pattern for the fridge fan? It seems like it would be easy to install a small muffin fan into...
  • Re: Vent Window Removal
    Historical mailing list - Simon
    Wed, 17 Jul 2002 17:17:03 -0600
    ...The small, phillips-head chrome-and-black screwdrivers that come in a set of 6 in a small plastic case- you know the ones...
  • Re: For those of you who want to 'tow' a boat with yer van...
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sat, 17 Jul 2004 18:27:51 -0700
    ...I watched the buy take it off the roof of a small car and put it together by himself (I gave him a hand...
  • Re: Propane
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sun, 15 Dec 2013 15:02:51 -0500
    ...You can add a second under-van tank, an upright gas grill tank, or (with a small optional adapter) even a disposable 1 lb...
  • Re: I-4 conversion: power steering lines
    Historical mailing list - VW4X4
    Mon, 30 Jan 2006 07:35:33 -0500
    ...I'm using the >small, round cast iron power steering pump and brackets from a '90 golf (engine code RV), >because it it the...
  • Re: SA Grille
    Historical mailing list - wheelierider
    Wed, 29 Mar 2006 09:22:26 -0800
    ...It has the smaller louvers. I haven't gotten around to installing it and my new H4 round lights yet. I planned on putting...
  • different bolt pattern and center bore on early vans?
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Mon, 5 Feb 2007 10:27:35 -0800
    ...there is no way they fir on my van - the bolt pattern seems too small, more like 5x110, and the center bore is too...
  • Looking for a receiver hitch...
    Historical mailing list - Tim King-syncrowesty
    Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:56:33 -0800
    ...It's going to be used for bike hauling (two heavy xtracycles + two kids bikes) and maybe the occasional small utility trailer. It's...
  • Re: AC While Camping
    Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
    Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:34:49 -0400
    On Jun 10, 2010, at 6:27 AM, Rob wrote: > I've been thinking about building a small AC unit into the Vanagon. > Maybe...
  • Re: AC Bracket
    Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
    Thu, 4 Aug 2005 21:00:54 -0400
    ...It was built to fit one of the small 5000BTU AC units you > find at Costco. The small gap that is left at the...
  • Re: Smaller Angle Grinder?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:50:32 -0700
    ...that will be >>> small enough to fit into more cramped quarters? I know I need a 4.5" >>> (or smaller?) and likely a Makita...
  • Re: proper battery fit
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:45:07 -0400
    ...The PO had put in a smaller battery, that was much smaller than the box. It would have just roamed around in there had...
  • Re: Blower motor anatomy
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:24:11 -0600
    ...I hung a small > LED headlamp over the upped edge to illuminate the bearing, and then I > delivered a dose of PB Blaster directly...
  • Re: Bostig suspending AT kits
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:58:36 -0500
    My belief is that the automatic transmission market was responsible for only a very small percentage of their overall sales. This was clear when...
  • Re: rust repair
    Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
    Fri, 9 Mar 2001 10:09:33 -0500
    Andrew, The small amount of rust you see is the tip of the iceberg! The majority is on the inside hiding behind the trim...
  • Re: small car VW engine conversion
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Tue, 24 Feb 2004 15:58:28 -0800
    ...COM> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 2:16 PM Subject: Re: small car VW engine conversion > http://www.gladwell.com/2004/2004_01_12...
  • CICCW Calender 2010
    Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
    Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:45:26 -0500
    ...10-11-12 Grand Rassemblement R�gion Lanaudi�re Sainte-B�atrix A camp ground with 500 places and small lake in the center...
  • Re: Gen Set
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:40:19 -0800
    I've followed with interest this thread about small Honda generators (like th one I have and occasionally use) and find the comments interesting...
  • Smallcar 2.2L (90 - 95) Exhaust Manifold Replacement
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:29:37 -0400
    ...I ordered and received a new stainless steel exhaust manifold from Smallcar and installed it tonight. What a difference between removing this single manifold...
  • Re: Replacing the battery in '84 Vanagon . . .
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 4 Apr 2009 09:59:12 -0700
    I have found that the slightly smaller Group 48 is rated as stronger than the 41 of the same brand from the same big...
  • Brake fluid: poison=not
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
    Tue, 29 Nov 1994 00:51:43 -0700 (MST)
    ...This is most frequently seen in small children. However, if the brake fluid is swallowed (or motor oil for that matter) it will pass...
  • Re: Westy Front table survey
    Historical mailing list - MtnGal
    Fri, 16 Apr 1999 15:12:46 -0700
    ...I bought a table (w/ large and small arm/ and bracket) for storage I place the large table top against the wall behind the...
  • ID sticker vote
    Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
    Sun, 12 Mar 2000 08:00:39 -0500
    ...One smaller, round or squarish one (such as the jazzy yellow "VL" design) that would fit well in a rear window and one larger...
  • Re: Noisy lifter
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 1 Dec 2000 06:57:01 -0700
    ...I can ask my mechanic, who I'm going to see today, what the stuff (a small vial of red liquid) was. Karl Wolz...
  • Re: Removing Front Shocks Question
    Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
    Tue, 27 Feb 2001 16:04:31 +0000
    ...There's a small unthreaded portion of the shock above the >threaded part, but I've not had any success clamping on to this...
  • Re: Solar panels and curtains
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Tue, 6 Aug 2002 17:13:35 -0500
    I have a small 50 watt Siemens panel I mounted on the roof of my Westy. It just barely keeps up with my 12...
  • Re: Stuck brakedrum
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Sat, 24 Jul 2004 15:37:04 -0700
    ...Remove 2 small bolts holding drum to hub. Back off adjuster star several turns so drum won't hang up on shoes. Smack the...
  • Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 26 Jul 2005 18:16:20 -0500
    ...Black Bears vs Westy Canvas? > > Bear Advisory > > The California State Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, > ............. > > Black bear droppings are smaller and...
  • Re: Radio in the vanagon
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 4 Jul 2005 18:21:58 -0600
    ...They are available these days in much smaller sizes. However I have never seen one for the radio slot of a vehicle. Might be...
  • Replaced evil Temp2
    Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
    Thu, 24 Aug 2006 22:22:27 -0400
    ...out real easy, clip came out with small screwdriver, then 19 mm wrench and a small amount of coolant... I'll post my results...
  • the group 42 Battery works better in a Westy than a group 41
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 15 May 2007 11:28:49 EDT
    In a message dated 5/14/07 2:10:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time, pbrattan@GMAIL.COM writes: > Actually the Group 42 is smaller...
  • Re: DTV Transition and AC/DC TV in Van
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:57:38 -0400
    ...My laptop has better resolution than most smaller LCD TVs anyway. On Sep 13, 2008, at 11:22 AM, Michael Sullivan wrote: > Was just...
  • Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:02:09 -0500
    ...The diameter of the ball they >are >machined to fit is smaller. There is a guy on Samba selling hybrid >nuts >needed to properly...
  • skylight knob
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:38:16 -0700
    Any trick to removing the skylight knob? I removed the small center screw, I would think that a straight pull out would remove it...
  • Re: FW: 1990 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon GL - $2500
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:29:37 -0700
    For me the screaming give-away is "including shipping and handling" as if it were a *model* Vanagon or a small part.... Richard
  • dashboard fan?
    Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
    8 May 1995 10:12:41 -0800
    I'd sure like to install a small dashboard fan to make the summer traffic a little more comfortable -- anybody done this? any advice...
  • Re: CVjoints or???
    Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
    Sat, 3 Oct 1998 23:30:54 -0230
    There's a small chance it's just loose lug nuts. Actually had this happen to me a couple of times. Can be very...
  • fuel filter befour the pump
    Historical mailing list - Lee Spear
    Wed, 10 Apr 2002 17:51:44 EDT
    IM looking at the manual it shows a small filter before the pump. i don't have that did that take out my pump...
  • Re: AC upgrade - in-dash
    Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
    Thu, 1 Aug 2002 09:45:50 -0500
    ...at a AC universal system at a local automoblie show. Go to Vintageair.com. Small units that will fit in anything. Goos Morning Fred
  • Re: Anyone fabricate swivel seats ?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 7 Mar 2003 20:26:11 -0500
    ...Good Lawd! Do you take small children as down payment? Or a used Tiico alternator bracket? Chris.
  • Port liss - 89 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Apracticalguy
    Mon, 14 Mar 2005 11:04:03 -0800
    My 89 Westy has an eye catching port liss....are there any remedies for this...? Thanks --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our...
  • Re: Swivel seats -- how not to make them wobbly
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 15 Jan 2007 19:58:16 -0500
    Barring the location of the proper parts, why wouldn't the small nylon glides that are sold for chair legs work? Mike
  • Re: Hybrid Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Thu, 4 Oct 2007 13:48:28 -0400
    It's already been done.....by high school students from Maine's smallest public high school http://www.northhavencommunityschool.org/Electric%20Vehicle% 20Project/science2...
  • Re: Small Car's SVX conversion?.........not a good idea
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Mon, 9 Sep 2002 12:00:18 -0400
    Just consider this, it may be a problem with Small Car, or it may be the person who they did the work for who...