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  • Re: 2WD Westy springs - follow up
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 27 Sep 1999 09:18:16 -0700
    ...They have a > great reputation in the 4x4 world. > > I would be interested in single rate, stock height, stock > stiffness springs. > > Mike Snow > 1982...
  • Re: Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:50:46 -0700
    ...The only real technical stumbling block right now, is that the collector will be shorter than the stock Jetta. The overall length of the...
  • Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:16:11 -0800
    Neil, Pay attention to the stock system and consider using the same diameters and lengths of pipe. Exhaust systems are designed for length to...
  • Re: Refrigerator again
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 1 Aug 2022 11:22:56 -0500
    I still use the stock fridge, even in the Alabama heat (though I don't try it this time of year). I have no...
  • Re: Order of the dyno testing...
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Fri, 29 Oct 1999 10:49:59 -0400
    ...Any quick dyno would be good enough for one stock run. Unfortunately, the level of sophistication required for Robert (wind effect, etc.) pushes the...
  • Re: Porshe Alloy Wheels on a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Mon, 28 Feb 2000 05:02:16 EST
    ...The fronts are stock 911S. Rears are redrilled 914 hubs. Rear rotors are stock 911. The problem with the redrill job for Vanagons is...
  • Re: 87 Vanagon GL tires selection
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 17 Sep 2002 17:03:42 EDT
    ...185/R14's were stock on most Vanagons with steel rims. 205/70R14s were stock on most Vanagons with alloy Rims. (there are also...
  • Re: 82 Coolant Tank retrofit help
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:27:35 -0500
    I have brand new 82 Diesel Expansion tanks in stock for $149. The part number is 068121405B. I have two in stock at the...
  • Re: Tire size questions
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Mon, 10 May 2010 12:13:05 -0400
    ...The rep told me they will be getting those > tomorrow but they do have the 195R14 in stock. I've perused a few tire...
  • Re: wheel pattern, offset, sizes?(realism)
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Mon, 3 Apr 2000 21:18:03 +0200
    ...Did this so I > can always return to the stock configuration if disaster strikes. Frank, where did you get those 15 mm longer lugs...
  • 15" SA wheel bolts & caps
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
    Tue, 9 Apr 2002 20:08:56 -0400
    ...Do the stock syncro wheel bolts >work for these particular wheels? Also, what caps are required to finish >them off? >Thanks in advance for...
  • Re: snow tires
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:59:48 -0500
    Looks like the North American warehouse is out of stock on the 185R14 Hakka C Van tires. May have to look at Vredestein though...
  • Re: Corvair Vanagon conversion
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Fri, 24 Nov 2006 16:28:02 -0800
    ...Just so you remember that a stock Corvair engine rotates the opposit edirection from a stock Vanagon engine... ;-) Mike Rouby wrote: Will a Corvair...
  • Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 9 Nov 2006 05:56:59 EST
    In a message dated 08/11/2006 4:25:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: I have a question...
  • Re: stock 7 passenger ac in double cab?
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:44:36 -0800
    ...Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 3:31:59 PM Subject: Re: stock 7 passenger ac in double cab? Where do they plan to install...
  • Re: Chasing the Sun...or lack of it
    Historical mailing list - Pete O
    Mon, 14 Aug 2017 07:28:39 -0400
    Will do, Dave! JoesVan is a Titian Red '87 - all stock. Pete Owsianowski '87 Westy "JoesVan" > > > > > >
  • Re: Interior Light Improvements?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 29 Jan 2006 18:59:03 -0800
    RE: LED Upgrades Try here, using these throught my '90 Westy in the stock sockets: http://autolumination.com/festoon.htm
  • 14 x 5.5 steelies
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:08:49 -0800
    I know some look for these narrower stock steelies. Not mine just passing along. http://tinyurl.com/bp4pn4 � dylan
  • Re: Power window won't stay up
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:55:49 -0400
    ...The main difference between the stock regulator and the aftermarket one is that the stock one locates the motor in the bottom of the...
  • Better handling in windy conditions?
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Mon, 22 Mar 2004 08:01:41 -0500
    ...has replaced the stock tires with a discount P195/75R14 or equivalent single-ply sidewall tire rated for 1220 lbs. Messing with rim and...
  • Re: Optima Battery
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 4 Jan 2008 21:54:39 -0800
    ...The Optima yellow top/deep cycle is expensive, from two to three times the cost of a stock Group 41 battery. And the capacity...
  • Re: repost optional bulb sizes/wattages?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Wed, 6 Feb 2008 07:40:51 -0800
    ...last year: > > --- > Rear BU/Stop/Turn BA15s - Single Contact Candelabra Bayonet Stock P21W 21W > 32 cp > US 1073 23W 32 cp 200 hours > US...
  • Re: New tires
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:30:55 -0500
    ...New tires > > The stock tire with steel wheels was 185R14 D. The stock tire with alloy wheels was 20570R14 XL. The latter is "reinforced...
  • Re: Need crossover pipe for aircooled vanagon exhaust.
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 22 Jul 2002 16:00:26 -0400
    > I don't know if the BD exhaust would be any louder than > stock, it is a stock exhaust on a 72-74. You...
  • Extractor & Heat
    Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
    Mon, 11 Dec 1995 14:00:43 MST
    I've got an extractor exhaust on my '71 (kadron) (I know, Bob, I know, but my stock muffler busted in two when one...
  • Re: H&R Springs... How low?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Tue, 15 Jun 1999 08:31:31 PDT
    ...Did you leave in the stock spacer? I actually have better front clearance because the rear is not sticking up so high. I have...
  • Re: Gas Tanks
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Wed, 13 Jun 2001 11:02:17 -0700
    ...www.busdepot.com 169.95 for a stock german tank 251 201 075AE www.vanagain.com $699 for a larger tank (22.5 gallon...
  • Re: Michelin Tire Question
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 18 Jul 2001 12:08:21 -0700
    ...The Agilis is still in production, but is only available to fit stock Vanagon wheels in 185/14. It is also available to fit...
  • Re: OEM : definition of acronyms + NOS
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
    Mon, 23 Jun 2003 13:10:41 -0400
    ...Original Equipment (of the) Manufacturer. (ie, factory, or stock) NOS means New Old Stock (ie, new OEM parts that were never used, and often...
  • Re: running rca cables to a rear-mounted subwoofer
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 19 Feb 2005 20:57:36 -0500
    The stock wiring for the emergency brake light switch goes underneath the carpet. I found it relatively easy to run cables behind the dash...
  • Re: A/C in a T3, dreams
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 22 May 2006 04:24:44 -0700
    ...If true, this greatly complicates > retrofit into the dash as a replacement for the stock air box. Removing > the stock box to make room...
  • Re: Seeking brown window crank
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 3 Apr 2007 22:59:18 -0400
    ...t seen > any on junquers, so we both need the same brown handle to keep our > vans stock & avoid the $6K non stock penalty.
  • 2.1 Engine Exhaust Stud/Bolt Questions?
    Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
    Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:22:07 -0700
    Time for some preventative maintenance on the proverbial rusting exhaust system! Presently running a stock 2.1 exhaust system with OEM Pipes and Hangers...
  • Jetta Conversion Observations
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:34:54 -0500
    ...The engine is a nearly stock ABA 2 liter block and 1.8 liter head, with Digifant brain. Advertised numbers are 115 hp @ 5400...
  • More Power to the Wasserboxer
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Tue, 28 Apr 1998 13:57:07 -0700
    ...I think that the stock design is the best I have seen, so far(I will have a custom exhaust made when I rebuild...
  • Re: Anyone install 3 point rear seat shoulder belts in camper??
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:51:20 EST
    ...The stock type reels that locate inside the body(per Bentley 68.7) and > run through a loop on their way to passenger; or...
  • Re: Westfalia and "Weekender" Differences?
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 18 Aug 1999 22:57:24 -0400
    ...The performance is terrific; much better than stock without too much fuss in adapting stuff. It looks completely stock on the outside (uses stock...
  • Re: CARPET REPLACEMENT was replacement for stock ground cable on 85 westy
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:10:59 +0000
    ...replacement for stock ground cable on 85 westy > > Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2015 14:33:05 -0700 > > > > Just use some self-tapping screws. This...
  • Re: speakers for front doors
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 22 Jan 2004 15:04:34 -0600
    ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver sam.cooks wrote: > the stock speakers handle about 10-15 watts max > > most radio CD players, etc. today...
  • Re: 27X8.5QR14 VS 185/R/14 ?
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Sat, 20 Aug 2005 09:03:14 -0700
    I run Bridgestone 215/75/15 Duelers on my 87 syncro with stock tired motor. And I pull a trailer to the dumps regularly...
  • Re: WTB: front heater core
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Fri, 1 Apr 2016 17:04:09 -0700
    ...new ones will be back in stock in about 10 weeks at your usual vendors. Should be somewhere in the $130 - $150 price range...
  • Re: Swinging table
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 18 Jun 2014 10:38:42 -0700
    ...Takes up much less storage space than the stock table but is larger. Since I've also removed the top bed, it stores in...
  • Re: Tire vs. mph difference
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:55:15 -0400
    That tire is actually stock diameter, revolutions per mile so no speedo or gearing advantage. However it really should be on a 7" wide...
  • Re: Fan resistor
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:10:04 -0700
    It seems they go out of stock everywhere at times, maybe due to the hot season. I have not done it myself but I...
  • Re: queston on H4 55/60w bulb to fit stock bulb socket
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:06:36 -0500
    ...Even if you are sucessful putting an H4 bulb in to the stock USDOT reflectors, you won't get any better light on the...
  • steering boot clamps
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sat, 24 Apr 1999 08:36:33 -0700
    ...I'm concerned because instead of using the stock steel spring clamps (or maybe they crimp on?), they used screw clamps. The larger one...
  • Re: OT - Elvis Radio - All Elvis, all the time
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Tue, 29 Jun 2004 13:00:04 -0600
    Entity caverat spoke thus: > Sirius/XM stockholder and stock/service pumper That explains it. I tried Sirius on your recommendation last year on a...
  • Re: Favourite Free Modifications
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 13 Aug 2005 10:39:28 EDT
    ...Looks stock. I use the rear defroster > switches because they are cheap/free, and put a > small square of electrical tape over the symbol...
  • Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel, work?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:22:51 -0400
    ...Using stock gearing and adjusting for the big tires the engine should be turning around 3356 rpm at 65 mph. Stock tires would be...
  • Re: Bentley wiring typo?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 9 Aug 2008 15:59:01 -0700
    ...if I don't go with a VF or Norcold first! I will double check later model years stock aux battery and fridge relay...
  • Alloys & Tires on CL
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Thu, 7 Apr 2011 11:17:31 -0700
    Good deal on some stock alloys with tires on CL: http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/2310133435.html Not mine... Cheers, Jeff
  • FS: programmable intermittant wiper relay
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 1 Jul 2010 13:07:08 EDT
    stock vw relay that lets you custom set your wiper delay speeds... plug and play.. $20 shipped conus paypal.. chris
  • Where are we?
    Historical mailing list - Kirk and Becky Stock
    Thu, 30 Sep 1999 09:09:40 -0700
    Kirk and Becky Stock 85 Westy GL Reno, Nevada __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com
  • rectangular E-Code headlights
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sun, 24 Jan 1999 11:13:06 -0800
    ...Basically the bracket attaches to the back of the headlight and then >to the stock headlight cans that hold both stock hi and low...
  • Re: 185 tires on Stock Alloys
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:01:05 -0500
    ...However, you might notice the difference in acceleration -- unless you are running an engine which is later than stock. > > BTW, stock alloys are lighter...
  • Re: Synthetic Oil(s)
    Historical mailing list - mdstockr
    Thu, 9 Oct 1997 14:00:22 -0700
    ...The benefits of synthetic are: - Improved lubrication - Ability to flow at lower temperatures - More stable base stock - Leaves fewer deposits in engine The detriments...
  • Re: studs for alloys - removal and installation� � � � � � �
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 13 Mar 2005 06:28:10 EST
    ...I have not yet tried to see if the stock studs are too small for the stock mags, I suspect that they are. You...
  • Re: Bull Bars
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:03:29 -0800
    I don't really feel secure behind the stock front bumper, but I'd rather have the bumper collapse and absorb at least some...
  • Re: 2nd Oil Cooler...
    Historical mailing list - DOUGLAS
    Sat, 22 Jun 1996 12:00:24 -0700
    ...I thought the discussion was about a stock engine and the need for extra cooling. A proper *stock* engine has no need for additional...
  • Re: Stocking and Preparing your Westy - This is not spam
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 7 Nov 2004 11:05:07 -0700
    ...comfort....ideas to make staying in my Westy more > enjoyable...correctly stocking it for the road: > > I received a catalog from "Emergency Essentials" (company...