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• popseal installation tips
  Historical mailing list - Carol Sussman
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 12:09:47 EDT
  Just ordered the aftermarket seal from Bus Depot. They don't include any instructions. Anything someone who has already installed one can tell me...
• Re: Tips on running Speaker Wire to the Back speakers of a86Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 03:46:16 +0100
  - Lauren Pelzer wrote: > The amp doesn't get too hot to keep under the front seat? Somebody warned me > against putting it there. No...
• Re: Should I Remove My AC Entirely?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 17:29:59 EDT
  ...Makes the Vanagon even more tipsy. The powerloss is acceptable to be in exchange for comfort. I can just turn it off when I...
• AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 13:46:16 -0800
  Thanks for all the tips folks. Today I grounded the AFM and cleaned the resistive surface with electrical contact cleaner. I think I have...
• Re: Winkler 22.5 fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 21 May 2002 23:22:42 -0600
  ...of the 16 gal stock tank and can you offer any tips? Also, has anyone ciphered what effect the weight of 6.5 extra...
• Re: Fuse box manipulation
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 11:09:27 -0300
  ...you > who are fuse box savvy have any cautions, insights, or tips besides > ground strap disconnections in advance of the work? Thanks in advance...
• Winters in the van
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 11:37:50 -0800
  Anybody have any general tips for camping in the van during the winter? I plan on doing a few high elevation camps this winter...
• My Vanagon plays the kazoo...the fix
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 15:50:55 -0800
  ...Brian from Salem, Or 85' Westy "rusty" __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
• my tailpipe rides too high
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 08:12:51 -0800
  ...thanks gary __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
• u joint for steering
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 23:02:32 EDT
  ...any opinions or comment would be great and tips on putting it in thanks Patrick 87 wolfs 277k
• Re: Friday Syncro pROn (again)
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:21:30 -0700
  ...and the fall colors in El Cap Meadow. sorry for the double posting.. tips on getting Gmail to behave are also welcome. cheers, -t
• shuddering and knocking... engine mounts?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:28:05 -0400
  ...Could these problems be due to engine mount issues? Thanks for any tips, Wes '84 1.9l
• Re: vanagon Digest - 21 Mar 2007 (#2007-311)
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:40:12 +0000
  ...Joe T. _________________________________________________________________ It�s tax season, make sure to follow these few simple tips http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/PreparationTips/PreparationTips.aspx?icid...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 13 May 2017 11:30:42 -0400
  ...it I’d love > to start with any list suggestions on tips for tank removal and inspection > or other likely problems such as hose...
• Ratio Rockers with swivel/roller tips?
  Historical mailing list - Clark, Patrick
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 08:58:52 -0700
  ...opportune time to add the 1.25 ratio rockers and swivel tips at that. I have the chip standing by in a spare 022D...
• Re: Beep On Ignition
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Mon, 20 Nov 2017 17:59:29 -0500
  ...key to start > my van. > Anyone else every experienced this? Any tips to diagnose? > > Thanks, > Brent > > -- > Brent Weide > Portland, Oregon > www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/ >
• Re: List Member Count
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:05:54 -0700
  Wonder how we could improve the Vanagon List for EASY photo attachments?� Vanagon improvements and fixes, and secret camping spots and adventures.� Tips and...
• Speed sensor mod kit "kit"
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 22:50:44 -0800
  ...http://ivanagon.com/i_Vanagon_Tips.html It shows a modification to the vanagon "speed sensor" that allegedly cures the deceleration cutout problem. I...
• replacing brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 14:59:15 -0400
  Anyone have any tips on replacing brake lines? Searched the forum, but didn't see much. I've watched some YouTube videos on how...
• 86 Westy Oil , trip summary
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jun 1996 20:57:35 -0400
  ...So another round of heartfelt thanks go out to everyone who helped with tips and suggestions. Heck I might even start sending you people...
• ?Propane Refridgerator Starting
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 09:30:19 -0500
  Vanamaniacs, I'm sure I saw tips on firing the propane refridgerator in a Westy Camper but, I can't find url. So, help...
• alaska\yukon travel books.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 17:10:28 -0800 (PST)
  ...when i was hitchhiking up there a couple of years back i found their tips to be right on ! fun to read, too, compared...
• Re: Wheels, once and for all, Bill in Lake Tahoe.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 10:42:04 -0500
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************
• Blankety-blank CV Snaprings
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 21:11:50 -0400
  Anybody have some tips on how to get these darned snaprings back on the end of the driveshafts? I got them off somehow to...
• Re: S. Africa conversion pix up
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 16:11:38 -0400
  ...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
• Toronto Meeting
  Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
  Mon, 28 May 2001 19:53:41 -0400
  ...We're a friendly bunch and we'd love to trade new Vanagon stories and hot tips with new faces. The 2nd Cup is...
• Re: Finding TDC (dumb question?)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 14:52:11 -0600
  ...And thanks a ton for all the tips. I just went and picked up a set of valve covers; I'm going to try...
• filling the seat track gap-1990 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Deanna Scoggin Torra
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 08:11:13 -0800
  Any tips on the best way to fill in/cover up the metal tracks that remain after removal of the center seats? I'm...
• Camping w/ 2 year old - suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 12:38:48 -0800
  ...handy gem (works great for storing gear up front too) Regards, Brian Tipsword Good Ole Volks West http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/GoodOleVolksWest/
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:25:09 -0700
  ...COM> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 8:42 AM Subject: Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension. > Well if you guys just...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL-Bracket direction
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 22:36:54 -0500
  ...2:25 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL > > Hmm. Mine were installed like a U...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 21:13:55 -0700
  ...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 > air-cooled Vanagon camper > Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• TEXAS SMOG LAW ORDEAL
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 08:48:39 -0500
  ...Anyone have any tips of passing such a test........ I do routine maintenance and all plugs/wires/cap/rotor are all within 7 K...
• Re: Sliding door adjustment tips
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 27 Jun 2018 21:21:17 -0400
  ...I appreciate the tips. It gives me encouragement to keep after a solution. Eric Caron 85 GL Auto On Jun 27, 2018, at 19...
• Re: Trailer wiring tips?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 May 2012 17:10:59 -0700
  ...and am now looking at my least favorite part - electrons! >> >> Any tips or suggestions to wire things up? It looks like I'll have...
• Re: Clutch Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:42:22 -0400
  ...Angus On Jun 16, 2013, at 2:34 PM, Keith Hughes <keithahughes@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Anyone have any tips for bleeding clutches that refuse...
• Headlights out
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:34:29 -0600
  ...the same time - not burned bulbs, but some other reason? Any tips on checking it out. Already checked the fuses. They are ok. Thanks...
• How Do I ......
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 May 2011 14:31:00 -0500
  ...Are these re-usable, or are they something I need to plan on replacing? Would appreciate any "how to" tips on this project. Thanks...
• Auto Tranny TLC
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 21:51:28 -0500
  ...and it is my first one at all, any and all Tips and Tricks for Auto Tranny TLC would be appreciated. Thanks, John -- John...
• Rear Pressure Leak - Tips and Tricks Requested
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 14:01:23 -0500
  The rear pressure sensor is leaking. It is a PITA location and I can't get to it with anything I have. 24mm deep...
• FINALLY -- pix of the un-named yellow beast
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 08:36:23 -0400
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************
• Re: Vanagon Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 11:41:28 EDT
  In a message dated 98-07-18 10:05:37 EDT, (Bill Collins) wrote: << Any tips on replacing the radiator fan? I get the...
• Removing Heater under back seat
  Historical mailing list - Bassim Dowidar
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 10:59:47 -0800
  ...It moves but won't slide out from underneath the vent. Tips? Thanks Bassim ===== With fingernails that shine like Justice and a voice that...
• Helicoils
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Sat, 18 May 2002 00:10:44 -0400
  ...Does anyone know where I can purchase helicoils? Also, I would appreciate any tips on installing one. I've seen it done, but never...
• Oil spray Rod modification
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 10:30:21 -0500
  ...See Tech bulletin at ( http://www.dolphinsci.com/techbull.html ) other > tips for a cooler running engine. Regards, --Jeff Strickrott 82 Westy, South Florida
• Retrofitting Power Locks - sliding door, rear hatch?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 08:50:04 -0400
  ...Also, where did you run the wires to the rear hatch? Thanks for ay tips, ...Markus
• Clear hose from top of air filter box
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:57:36 -0500
  ...How bad is this?? Thanks for any tips, Wes '83.5 westy vanagon
• Re: Radio removal
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:28:05 -0700
  ...Any tips, tricks on removing original > radio from 86' Westy? > > Jim C > Since you sound like you don't have the radio removal tools...
• Re: clutch time, reccomendations/tips?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:45:51 -0500
  ...clutch time, reccomendations/tips? > > >>Try splitting the difference with Bus Depot's $159 Luk HD kit. A >>little more than the than the $130...
• Recurrent Stalling Solved by Techron
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 13:34:08 -0600
  ...Did VW change injector tips in later model vanagons? Smaller orifices? Anyone got any ideas. Carat has 67K (yes I said right, 67K) orig...
• Re: Water tank pump replacement tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 15:46:53 -0400
  ...Water tank pump replacement tips wanted > > Hi listers, > > I have benefitted greatly by consulting you folks before taking on a > repair. This time I...
• Re: 85 Westy GL- Winterizing tips?/Newbie Tips
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 00:22:11 -0500
  Jon, Welcome aboard! An 85 Westy for $ 2,500 Cdn (about $ 1,700 U.S.) is a real steal. The parts alone are worth...
• Re: cv joint tips
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:16:09 -0700
  ...Dose anyone have any tips? This will not be my > first cv repacking, but a first on a Vanagon. Thanks! > > Brendan Slevin > 84 GL...
• Gas Tank refresh tank prep?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 9 Sep 2022 15:27:30 -0400
  ...are needed to complete the refresh so won’t be doing the change until I have everything. Tips on tank prep appreciated. Eric Caron
• Re: Fuel sending unit question.
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:34:47 -0400
  ...to avoid these issues? Thanks also Dennis and Ken for the tips on the fuel sender. I assume soapy water and mouth air pressure...
• Re: rebuilt aircooled engine for '81 westie needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Preysz
  Wed, 5 Oct 2016 16:12:51 +0000
  ...What's a > good rebuild to buy? > > Any and all other tips welcome > thanks > Al
• webasto bbw46 heater advice request
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:22:17 -0700
  ...if any list members have had any experience with these heaters: tips etc. of the wall suggestion for camping use for heater is to...
• Question about rear turn signal wiring
  Historical mailing list - James G. Reed Jones
  Thu, 14 May 2009 22:12:58 -0400
  ...So my question is does anyone know of any weak points that I should check first? Also any other tips on where to look...
• Sagging rear on 71 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Apr 95 15:17:23 EDT
  ...How difficult is it to replace rear torsion bars in a '71 bus? Has > anyone out there actually DONE this? Any hints or tips? >
• Re: Bob Hoover Sermons CD-ROM is SHIPPING!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 08:18:49 -0500
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************