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• Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 04:03:17 -0400
  ...What it doesn't even attempt to do is provide the slightest fore-and-aft support -- that's for you to do by chocking...
• Re: 9-pass vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 01 Jul 1996 08:08:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...however after living with a 9 passenger Caravelle for a month in France in 94 I can equivically state there is no support wall...
• Re: Testing, testing,..1,2,3
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 16 Jul 95 17:56:01 CDT
  ...But then again, probably not! Remember, this >is only a test! This concludes our test of the Emergency Vanagon Support and Addiction System. We...
• NEWS on The Bus Depot!! (short but to the point)
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 07:56:07 -0500
  ...His pricing and support on returns has been outstanding. As much problem as I've had (in need of wheels), Ron has stuck his...
• WTB: Westy rear table arm, pre-85
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 15:17:07 -0700
  Hi Volks, I'm still searching for a pre-'85 Westy rear table support arm for my '82 Westy. This is the type where...
• Re: Sum Roofs in a 1991 GL?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 20:57:22 EDT
  The AC ducts are a tube that rests against the head liner, which is an inch or so thick with padding, and are supported...
• Re: TIICO question.........someone with one please respond
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 07:19:19 -0500
  ...the coversion or what? What happened when you contacted them for support? Did they just blow you off, or they just wern't aware...
• 85 Westy GL looking for engine or to sell
  Historical mailing list - Jean Costa
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 14:20:33 -0500
  ...http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
• Re: Flaking paint on stove control panel discussion
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 23:57:04 -0800
  When I had the paint flaking from the table support bars, I simply had them powder coated. The shop was able to match the...
• Re: Burning Van...(f)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 14:43:08 EST
  ...so "brief" -- unless > you are a polar bear. > > i hear speedo makes a special swimsuit for supporting those with extremely large ....egos.. LOL chris
• replacing engine mounts
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Sun, 22 May 2005 08:19:41 -0700
  ...Can I just use a floor jack to support the engine while I replace the mounts one-by-one? I'd also like to...
• Re: Need "Retaining Rings" Lift Supports 85 Vanagon. Plus I need instructions on how to replace the lifts.
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:15:23 -0700
  I just did this a week ago. Brought one into NAPA and matched it up in a big set they had of them. Ask...
• For Sale: captain chairs, ecu, idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:43:52 -0700
  ...set of grey captain chairs, clean, bt one has a little burn hole, other one has little support on the side bolster, $80 together...
• Re: Trip Contingencies
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:39:40 -0700
  ...Vanagon Rescue Squad - you at least have an increased amount of > support > > http://vw.upnorth.net/Vanagon-Rescue-Squad74.htm > > > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat...
• Re: Four Bicycle Carrier (Need German Translation)
  Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:29:54 -0700
  ...The other bit I'm pretty sure should read "mit Belastungsverstaerker und Versteifungsstreben". "mit Belastungsverstaerker" means with additional load supports. These are the foot...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 17:27:42 -0400
  >> For our aging road divas, I'm sure volks have the minimum support kit they keep always available in their diva...er van. What...
• Re: $70 muffler strap? 1.9L
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Apr 1997 20:57:03
  ...I have it temporarily supported with "plumbers >tape." I'm concerned about the muffler rubbing against the exhaust pipe >between #2 & #4 cylinders. There...
• Re: Microwave oven in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 21:21:21 -0400
  ...support the current draw, without regard for how long you plan to run the thing; and of course your wiring would have to support...
• Re: auto trans swap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:39:41 -0500
  ...Use a support bar over the top of the engine compartment to support the front of the engine while the trans is out. Replace...
• Bus Depot Sliding Door Screen Question
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:14:50 -0400
  ...The velco I think is a more bug resistant seal to the van than the snaps but the upper snaps do support the weight...
• Re: Stereo suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 28 May 2013 09:16:50 -0700
  One thing I ran into on both my '84 and '85 is the metal bracket that provided support in back for the factory radio...
• CV joint bolts...clunk clunk
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Jun 1995 21:29:40 -0700
  ...Thank you for your support, Steven Sr. in Derby '82 diesel American made clunkers (3)
• Re: Installing swivel seats in '73 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 May 1995 10:54:01 -0500 (CDT)
  ...remove that thang? Doesn't it provide some sort of structural support, or is it a useless evolutionary remnant? Sami ('75 Westf.) dakhlia@wuecona...
• Re: engine swap / finding mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Michael Pidcoe
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 13:25:10 -0500
  ...It would be foolish, in my opinion, for someone to enter into any conversion without first checking on the availablilty of support after-the...
• Re: (F) Looking for a Vanagon kind of wife
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 18:54:11 -0700
  ...oops this is a support group?? -- Joseph Fortino fortino1@onebox.com - email (510) 360 -7829 voicemail/fax ---- Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU> wrote: > #10...
• Re: VW Parts Availability in the Future?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 11:35:29 -0500
  ...Tom Naylor II wrote: > Happy Friday Folks, > > Just out of curiosity...Does anyone know VW's logistics criteria for > supporting older vehicles? > For example...
• Another rear heater question
  Historical mailing list - Christopher J. Fryer-Edwards
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 16:02:30 +0000
  ...http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
• Re: I'm sorry
  Historical mailing list - Erick Faith Jimenez
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 11:00:30 -0600
  ...I agree and support Pablo Bonilla, you see we both live in this beautiful latin american country, full of black, chinesse, mulato and white...
• Re: What Octane Fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 2 May 2002 10:38:45 -0600
  ...http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
• VolksCafe ref.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 11:36:43 -0600
  ...http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
• FS: Brown/Tan Front Doors - $50
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 12:43:43 -0700
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• NVC - Vancouver hot spots
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 14:21:02 -0500
  ...http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
• Re: cylinder index (funny Friday hijinx)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 19:26:50 -0600
  ...http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
• Re: Dimensions of bolts holding trans. to engine?
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 14:45:04 -0700
  ...That's how the transmission is supported right now but I don't think it's road worthy. >Why not do what most people...
• Re: Toyota?? - RE: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 22:37:57 EST
  ...is better with Toyota when I am logged onto my VW support group. Jeff 2 dead VW vans one good mazda, one good ford...
• eBay e-mail header: is this guy out to scam me?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 10:48:54 +1200
  ...I have forwarded both messages to eBay customer support. Funny that most items (digital cameras) on the eBay site were for sale by legitimate...
• Re: Who Supports The List / The Money Has Already Been Spent
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 18:13:35 -0700
  Jeff, Yeah. VW failed with the Vanagon. Problem is, they made them so damned good that they're still on the road and no...
• Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports WARNING!
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:26:12 -0600
  on 8/28/06 3:10 PM, Robert Keezer at warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM wrote: > "One stronger and one >> weaker is what the factory installed...
• Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 19:47:42 -0700
  RE: I've been using a piece of 3/4" ID PVC for several years, works great. There is nothing wrong with my struts...
• Re: NVC at all (computer question)
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 09:37:18 -0800
  ...It's cut way down on my "family computer support time". :-)
• Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:09:51 -0700
  ...If one already has a gasoline engine and tank installed, why not support a legit company that sells a superior [gas-fired] product with...
• Powersteering update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 18 Apr 2019 11:44:08 -0400
  ...I also went with Ken because he is great about answering my questions and has been a positive support for years. I hope to...
• Re: '67 Westy FH Paneling followup (progress rpt.)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Aug 1996 15:25:11 -0400
  ...Also looks like there is enough room behind the two pieces to glue a thin support piece over the back side of the two...
• Re: 85 Sliding Door worn - Parts?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 05:44:09 EDT
  ...You need to use a support like a milk crate to support the bottom edge while you undo all the hinges. Then once undone...
• Re: sliding door seal
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:13:10 -0700
  ...Whenever you work on the sliding door (to replace the rollers or the seal), it's best to have a support on the bottom...
• Re: ebay Vanagon with extra headroom - poptop only - no roof.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:34:37 -0700
  ...only siting on a lip in the opening, it is only supporting axial or gravity loads on it. Mr. BZ-licensed architect who can...
• Re: Dropping tranny to replace main seal and "O" ring
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 21:41:33 -0500
  ...Just pay close attention to what is supporting what else. Over-support rather than under-support. I use a steal bar across the engine...
• Re: looking to get hitched
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 23:46:50 EDT
  ...Lodi, CA their number is (was) (209) 368-8881 It bolts inside the supports for the rear bumper and attaches to the frame rails...
• Re: asking for travel tips
  Historical mailing list - J. C.
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 14:17:51 -0800
  ...Then, just loop the tube over the poptop support, suspend from the skylight w/ a bungee and let it rain straight down on you...
• Re: 82 diesel camper conversion van
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 12:19:22 -0700
  ...I was told that some early examples had wood supports which are prone to rot. I wouldn't mind owning one but this particular...
• Re: Driveline vibration 87 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 18:07:48 -0400
  ...Driveline vibration 87 automatic was the van run 'in the air' ..like with rear wheels off the ground ( very solidly supported of course ) ?
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:35:48 -0400
  ...you, but still, you shouldn't cite things you can't support as fact. Based on the original coming from 2001, and the incorrect...
• poptop mech. repair - now in Dutch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 09:18:28 -0700
  Remember the discussion on how to repair the worn bearing surface on the pop top lifting/support struts? David, Neil, and myself linked to...
• How long do gas struts last in storage?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:48:07 -0700
  ...Any ideas? I noticed vendors tend to have clearance sales on gas struts which seems to support the notion. TIA, -- BenT
• Warren Chapman drives his Syncro into the sunset...
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:01:30 -0500
  ...He was very supportive while I was in the process of converting A.B. to a Subie-Westy back in 2004. He joked with...
• here it goes again
  Historical mailing list - The Buslady
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 15:31:15 EDT
  ...I havent looked to see where it's coming from yet, but the motor support looks like it's catching the oil and dripping...
• where to find?
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Sun, 26 Dec 1999 12:17:59 -0600
  ...Does anyone know of a source for the support brackets for an 84's exhaust. Has anyone made these at home? It looks like...
• Re- oil buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 08:16:22 -0500
  ...http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
• Re: Procedure for checking computer Temp sending unit
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 18:05:38 +0000
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• Re: WBX crankcase
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 15:33:29 -0700
  ...they are interchangeable???? > > Regards, John > > _________________________________________________________________ > MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: > http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx