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  • URGENT - Can I import a vehicle into Canada with one day's notice?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 3 May 2006 08:07:08 -0400
    ...greater than 15 years old) parts syncro from the US tomorrow. Can this be done? What documentation do I need. I am towing it...
  • Re: '69 BUS; NEW ENGINE HELP/INFO
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 25 Apr 1996 23:07:31 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Not anyone can discover the > Theory of Relativity. I certainly can't. But I can maintain a VW engine. So > can anybody else. I...
  • Re: Bus Depot Canvas Questions
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:38:24 -0700
    ...I haven't tried the OEM version, but, to be honest, I can't see how it'd be half as good again. On...
  • >There is a place in Texas, called VW Canvas (see their ad in HVW), that
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 7 Dec 1994 10:54:02 -0500
    >There is a place in Texas, called VW Canvas (see their ad in HVW), that >claims to use superior quality canvas (I have not...
  • cleaning the canvas
    Historical mailing list - Fran�ois V�zina
    Thu, 22 Jun 2000 13:12:51 -0700
    ...How can i treat the canvas to make it waterproof? is the wax based spray sold by Canadian Tire (or others) good? Am I...
  • Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
    Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
    Thu, 6 Dec 2001 02:17:32 -0800
    ...A friend has offered to convert my original one window Westy canvas to three (or even four!), using his considerable sewing skills. Although I...
  • Tires and spare tire compartment gas can
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Tue, 16 Apr 2002 17:09:12 -0700
    ...Although I lost a few knuckle skins I can see why a few on this list wanted to use that spare tire gas can...
  • Roadhaus - Need an Engine
    Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
    Wed, 5 May 2004 21:03:10 -0700
    ...I can understand if he can't afford a new engine but I'm sure he can get some used or donor parts, a...
  • Re: Canvas Replacement-I Regret Ever Buying This Van!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
    Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:30:59 -0600
    My two cents on this one, About 10 years ago Dawn from PLF made me a sunbrella canvas for my 87. At that point...
  • Re: camping ice cream
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:53:21 -0500
    ...Here is another way, if you can find the coffee cans.  I have coffee cans that are as much as 30-40 years old...
  • Re: FS nice Dehler Profi on Samba - IMPORTS
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:42:44 -0800
    Malcolm, If it is a Canadian market van, the import is relatively simple. I would recommend that you contact VW before you sell it...
  • Re: canadian listers ...read up! (nrvc)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 7 Jul 2005 10:11:39 -0700
    ...canadian listers ...read up! (nrvc) We receive money orders from Canada every month for payment of our Skreenz. They are from various Canadian banks...
  • Re: FS: 1991 Westfalia $7500
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:58:58 -0700
    ...Wonder who he works for? Does he take cash only? > > Pensioner aka "Cane Rattler" whose caning will get him a raise of 5.6...
  • Re: Clutch can only go half way ...
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 15 May 2014 08:28:29 -0700
    ...Clutch can only go half way ... Hi to the List, The clutch only can go halfway and I can’t find out why. It...
  • Re: CANADIAN THREAT!/FRI!
    Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
    Sat, 17 Apr 1999 01:47:53 -0400
    Marshall - Your Canadian intelligence services, in preparation for their imminent invasion of the good ole USA, have done their job well!!! Indeed, I AM...
  • Re: Vanagon Wiki [WAS: Curious incident of the fuel pump ...]
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Thu, 2 Aug 2007 08:50:59 -0700
    ...That said, I know nothing about wikis, and if someone who does can take a look at it they can determine if listees can...
  • Re: Leaving the forum
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Sat, 11 Apr 2015 08:35:58 -0400
    >> You can check out, but you can never leave. << Heh heh heh heh... Geo/ATL On Sat, Apr 11, 2015 at 12:53 AM...
  • Re: It is a special day, eh?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Mon, 1 Jul 2013 21:08:16 -0500
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > What can I say? We're igneous down here. HAPPY CANADA DAY to all our northern neighbors. > > Karl Wolz > Sent...
  • Re: Yellow Jerry Cans?
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 08:23:52 -0700
    >Anyone know where I can purchase those 5-gallon (20 litre) yellow "Jerry >Cans" for my Vanagon/TDI conversion? I don't want red...
  • Re: Window Trim
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Mon, 9 Jul 2001 06:33:15 -0700
    There are probably still a few of the old cans around. The new ones say right on the can that it is CO2. http...
  • Re: MMO
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Mon, 22 Apr 2002 22:36:56 -0400
    I buy mine at my local Canadian Tire, here in Toronto Canada. Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 21:33:48...
  • WTB - Pop top canvas for 81 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
    Mon, 17 Mar 2003 12:06:15 -0600
    ...Camping season has started and I need something to keep the bugs out until I can afford a new canvas. Mine's gone - http...
  • Re: Choice of Plug wires
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sun, 7 Mar 2004 23:54:30 EST
    ...I can't honestly say that they are any better than the $39 Canadian OE ones . . . >> The only above the board way to get...
  • Re: Where can I buy Vanagon paint?
    Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
    Wed, 2 Aug 2006 14:47:28 -0700
    Tabe Johnson wrote: >Where can I get some of this paint? Anywhere >besides VW? > I have used these guys for a couple of my...
  • Re: JB Weld in Canada
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 27 Dec 2006 06:48:50 EST
    ...Does somedy knows where to buy JB Weld in Canada? Canadian Tire, NAPA, Home Hardware. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy, '90...
  • vanagon.com
    Historical mailing list - jonc
    Wed, 21 Mar 2001 17:11:44 -0800
    for some reason I cannot acess this page ... can anyone tell me why?
  • Where can I find Digitool?
    Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
    Mon, 14 Oct 2002 18:27:44 -0500
    Are the digitools still availible? where can I get one?
  • Re: Help! Cant get folding table to open !! :o)
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:08:29 -0700
    Can those latches be purchased separately?
  • Re: Beer Trick (vanagon correct?)
    Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
    Wed, 31 Mar 1999 14:15:47 -0600
    ...from candesa.com (207.179.56.225 [207.179.56.225]) by >cand1.candesa.com with SMTP (Microsoft Exchange Internet Mail Service >Version 5...
  • Re: UPS BROKERAGE FEES TO CANADA - RATE CHART
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:46:59 -0700
    ...I contacted UPS Canada at > 1-800-263-8125 > and got them.The > > folks at this number can also give out > information on dutys...
  • Re: Mold on canvas, what to use to clean
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:38:50 -0600
    ...Bleach will kill the M & M but it will also destroy your canvas if left on or in too heavy of a concentration! I...
  • Re[2]: EuroVan syncro TDI / sharan url
    Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
    Fri, 13 Mar 1998 23:13:08 -0500
    > > Although none of the Canadian dealers we visited > had the cap in stock, surprisingly all of them had the new Winnebago > EV Camper. They...
  • Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:45:51 -0700
    ...Is the Suby canister bracket required if one retrofits that canister to a Vanagon? On Wednesday, August 20, 2014, SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott...
  • BBB and more (Topack Canyon boating?)
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
    Sat, 7 Jan 2012 17:49:23 -0700
    ...My girlfriend has mentioned doing a winter canoe trip here sionce I met her. So I am considering tossing the canoe atop the westy...
  • Re: Chunka Bologna
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:24:58 -0600
    Can someone explain why a vacuum leak into the crankcase can affect drivability? I thought that the crankcase ventilation system had some type of...
  • Re: Auto conversion to Manual?
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:24:53 -0400
    I was just reading some old threads and came across this: "I think if you can get an auto up to say 20-30...
  • Re: Tires in Canada
    Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
    Thu, 13 May 2010 17:29:19 -0700
    ...Where do = Canadians get tires? I've looked at busdepot's list and others and = can't find any of those locally, and shipping...
  • Re: Neat vanagon expedition accessory
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Mon, 17 Dec 2001 16:30:40 -0800
    ...Yes, put down a carpet up-top > as the cans rub the gel coat. > > I only fill the cans about 80% full. Unlike what...
  • Re: Stainless steel screws for Vanagon exterior --- now avaliable
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Mon, 14 Aug 2006 08:57:19 -0400
    Frank is right on the money here (pardon the pun), UPS and Fedex brokerage fees can add 50% or MORE to the price of...
  • Re: Buying from German Ebay.. Hard/Easy?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:59:25 -0800
    If you send with Canada Post or USPS you get tracking and you can get insurance, $100 IS automatic in Canada and you can...
  • Re: Speaking of buttered pumpernickel toast-camp stove toaster
    Historical mailing list - James Felder
    Mon, 2 Jan 2012 16:09:08 -0600
    ...It tastes great, reasonably priced and comes in one-pound cans. The cans are recycled into Vanagon parts-washers. I have a lot off...
  • Re: Metric hardware at Canadian Tire
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 20 May 2002 21:36:20 -0700
    ...Metric hardware at Canadian Tire > I've only seen non-metric SS hardware at Canadian Tire stores, the stainless > stuff is clearly marked "Stainless...
  • Re: Phyrdaye Phollies Phound in Phoenix! Philm at Eleven! :)
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:23:37 -0600
    ...try this one on for size ... > > IF -- > by Junkyard Keepling > > If you can torque your heads when all about you > Are cracking theirs and...
  • Jerry can supplier
    Historical mailing list - coyote
    Tue, 18 Apr 2000 22:30:43 -0700
    Hi, As promised, here is the information on a source of Jerry cans that are (somewhat) cheaper than Griot's garage. The cans are...
  • 1982 turbo diesel
    Historical mailing list - Sharon Simpson
    Sat, 7 Apr 2001 21:41:48 -0400
    ...If the turbo is going bad is it very expensive to repair? Can it be repaired? If it can't can we run the...
  • Frydae: but it does have some Vanagon content!
    Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
    Fri, 13 Dec 2013 19:15:16 -0500
    ...Take it in that spirit! http://geekmom.com/2013/12/55-canadianisms/ Peter in Toronto, Canadianism
  • Fixing coolant pipes, Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Wed, 1 Apr 2009 13:57:05 -0700
    In the Seattle are I can fix your coolant pipes on the car cheaply and can even come to your place in emergency. There...
  • canada...
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Oct 94 11:31:32 EST
    ...yeah canoes are ok but why do 85/95% of the canadians live within 100 miles of the US border....hmmmm?? And why do...
  • Middle Seat Conversion / 2 to 3 passenger
    Historical mailing list - Rissman
    Thu, 22 Apr 1999 22:02:13 -0700
    Does anybody know if a 2 seater bench can be changed to the 3 seater bench in an 81 Vanagon? That is, if you...
  • heavily customized Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Wed, 24 May 2000 12:31:21 -0600
    ...I can't tell if the licence is New York or what. Just wondering if anyone had any better pictures of it. Cheers! Keith...
  • parts
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 28 Oct 2000 09:02:43 -0700
    ...If any one is interested you can e-mail me and I can see what I can get. Steve & Jo Ann Wacker San Marcos...
  • Re: Canadian Parts
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 2 May 2001 14:46:53 -0400
    >Where do the fellow Canadians list members buy their parts? Depends where in BC you are..............Vancouver and Victoria have Bowwow Auto (VW Aftermarket...
  • replacing gas tank crossover tubes
    Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 09:02:41 -0700
    ...I can't find it in the message archives, however. Can' t remember its subject line and no key words seem to work. Does...
  • Re: Fuel pump buzzing
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:39:12 -0500
    You can bypass the gas tank by adding a long rubber hose to the filter, and run it to a gas can. Put the...
  • Canadian dealership
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Sun, 23 Sep 2007 01:59:45 -0500
    Need a Canadian dealership close to the west coast. If you have a recommendation and a contact name and # that would be great. Hopefully...
  • Re: gas can
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Wed, 30 Jan 2002 21:41:41 -0800
    ...The cap opening mechanism goes > into a vapor release mode before it can be fully released and the transfer > nozzle affixed. The can has...
  • Re: Bus Depot Canvas Questions
    Historical mailing list - J B
    Fri, 25 Jul 2014 23:15:14 -0400
    x2 - although I believe ours was $279 back then You can see my install over a year ago and we're still extremely happy...
  • Re: Can't view archives with Firefox 4
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Sun, 27 Mar 2011 11:05:26 -0700
    ...I can't recall more than one or two places where I've seen them differ in behavior. That said, the HTML used by...
  • Cannons in Buses: was Big Van Load
    Historical mailing list - Ken and Charlotte Miller
    Thu, 2 Jan 1997 05:04:55 -0500
    Not a Civil War Cannon but a cannon none-the-less. My friends and I dug up a 20mm cannon from a wrecked fighter...
  • Re: charcoal cannister
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:30:14 -0800
    ...charcoal cannister To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 9:46 AM My charcaol cannister is compacted and causing my fuel...