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• Re: What's that? Welcome mat
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:34:52 -0700
  ...Seasonal and monthly rates were quite reasonable IIRC. The idea was to keep the riffraff out. The only pop-top was a Eurovan which...
• Re: Horn shorted to ground?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 8 May 2002 22:52:58 -0500
  ...Will both problems be fixed with a new turn signal switch (which includes the lever IIRC?) Thanks Jeff > Under the steering wheel. The hub...
• Re: Frig fixed but...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 04:06:25 +0000
  IIRC, the rubber gasket goes on first, the round peice with the pear shape hole in it which screws to the vent from the...
• Re: Cable Shift Linkage? (tranny)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:58:01 -0800
  ...one could be set up with the air > cooled tranny? (which, IIRC, may be getting tougher to get all the > shift linkage parts for...
• Re: VW OBD Handheld Code Reader Questions (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:34:55 -0700
  ...IIRC, Bentley notes that some early years (93' > IIRC) didn't c/w this wire in the harness. > > > > >> the OBD-I systems I am...
• Re: Clutch specs???
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:55:38 -0700
  ...On the > baywindow buses it's usually 8MM IIRC but I cannot find a similar spec > for Vanagon. I certainly don't want to...
• Re: Source for new hoses, jsut in case...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:33:27 -0700
  ...Gates brand IIRC. I might have the PN's somewhere. And *somewhere* I have a pic showing the Gates and OEM from an '85...
• Re: FS: Aircooled.net Tube Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 19:24:28 -0500
  ...About >>> 1200.00 US total IIRC. Whew! >>> Michael in San Antonio >>> 91GL AT 'Gringo' >>> 73 Beetle >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at 4:35...
• Re: lanolin, was Re: little vanagon content -cosmoline vs wd40
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:09:22 -0700
  iirc, lanolin is essentially cholesterol secreted by sheep. One instance where cholesterol is useful. Some sailors use it on rigging turnbuckle threads and other...
• Re: cognitive dissonance and refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:54:23 -0400
  ...Like my brother's 35-foot "diesel pusher," complete with 8-kw Onan diesel genny under the front and IIRC roughly 1,000 lb...
• Re: Big doh! by mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 13:27:34 -0700
  ...First > of all, why did they remove the caliper to replace pads? >> > > IIRC the only way to get the pads out is by removing...
• Re: Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 21:12:03 +0000
  ...t make much difference. Legally one is on much shakier ground. IIRC the fine is about $10k. Jim Ed DeBolt wrote: > > the environmental damage...
• Vans FS in SLC
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 12:53:43 -0700
  ...of a look inside. $2900 Jerry Combs dealer, 1100 South State, IIRC Just thought I would pass it on as there seem to be...
• Kelly LT Tires; Anyone Tried 'em?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Sun, 4 May 2003 11:10:28 -0700
  ...and the LTX's came only in a 195/75R 14, IIRC. Not sure if the tire shop really thought the LTX was a...
• Re: Hubcaps?
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 17:23:44 -0400
  ...84's The Flying saucer type were on '84 Wolfburgs & up, IIRC http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hubcap-for-1984-VW-Vanagon_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33744QQitemZ8001315440QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW or...
• Re: [Syncro] Has anyone heard about Overland's Audi big brakes for Vanagons 2wd & Syncro? I have this set....
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 10:04:09 -0800
  ...Overland hasn't sold any of the new ones yet anyway. IIRC, the SA > > calipers use a 59mm piston, same as the '86-91...
• Re: source for replacement fridge fan
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:34:49 -0700
  ...bracket > > I made a bracket out of a piece of scrap metal like > this: > > http://musomuso.googlepages.com/home > > IIRC the metal piece was...
• Re: flue vent assembly
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:09:30 -0700
  ...It also has diagrams including one for the flue IIRC Dometic Service Manual <https://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/DometicRM182B.pdf> Neil. Neil. On...
• Re: Headrest
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Sat, 5 Oct 2013 15:01:14 -0400
  ...the rear seat of the >>>>> vanagons? And if yes, where to buy those kits? Thanks >> >> >> >> IIRC GoWesty or JustKampers has these kits for sale.. >>
• Re: Gas pedal woes
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 07:52:45 -0700
  Izzat an autotranny? More expensive cable and more difficult replacement, IIRC. But still! Is it too late to move it to another shop? Karl...
• Re: Top Ball Joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:16:30 -0700
  ...3 allen-head bolts IIRC. Then the usual removing any cotter pins, > and > removing the nut. Reassembly should be easy except of course holding...
• Re: CB Radio - Navy Hymn
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:15:13 -0700
  ...the Naval Academy is more USMC-oriented than is generally known. IIRC, up to 1-in-6 of my classmates could choose to be...
• Re: Front, driver's side turn light...
  Historical mailing list - Phil
  Thu, 6 Jan 2011 16:44:57 -0800
  ...wrote: > Phil, > > I'll bet you have a burnt out bulb. IIRC, it's dual filament unit, meaning both running and blinking elements in...
• Re: Friday NVC: British Carburettor hilarity
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:08:54 -0700
  ...rap. In my limited experience, I had no issue with them. IIRC the Strombergs Volvo used were not as good. Didn't know about...
• Re: RPM?MPH
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:14:11 -0500
  ...The Bentley says 8% higher than real speed is acceptable up to Dec. '84 IIRC, slightly less thereafter. Glad they weren't making moon...
• Westy canvas attachment
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:54:18 -0800
  ...The replacement top is from a much later Westy. '89 or so IIRC. The later top uses aluminum strips similar to the ones that...
• Re: An Early Vanagon Ad
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 7 Mar 2013 21:05:40 -0500
  ...owned Vanagon they'd put one of their big engines in. IIRC the article said they used it to take engineers around to conferences...
• Re: San Francisco Advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:49:19 -0800
  ...wrote: > I would recommend checking with BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit). IIRC, they do not have 24 hours service. On the plus side, their...
• Re: VW Fox question (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Fri, 1 May 2009 22:03:53 -0400
  ...Also you can only use panels from foxes from (iirc) 90-93 because the changed from CIS-e to digi after 89. My expirience...
• Re: economic woes and such ..
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:57:03 -0400
  ...He thought various good things would come of it, mainly IIRC that practically nobody would be unable to afford a vehicle because of standardization...
• Re: westy fridge combustion chamber sealing
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 22:48:16 -0600
  ...It's a tiny flame (candle size) and the box doesn't get all that hot > > -- not > > even enough to discolor it particularly, IIRC.
• Re: instrument cluster plastic repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:47:39 -0800
  ...Very ugly! No pic will be shown! ;) >> Used LePage "5 Min." Metal type epoxy IIRC. >> >> Neil. >> >> On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 9:05...
• Re: Westy type/serial plate
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 09:48:35 -0700
  ...bench seat >>> tell us? Mine says "Type P27", and "E.04009". IIRC, "E" is shorthand for >>> "serial number" in German. >>> -- >>> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel...
• Re: Rt.Hand Drive Vanagon question
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 06:46:22 -0700
  ...David Etter (dsl82westy) > > >David, > >I had an 82 T25 (RHD) Singlecab. IIRC the windshield washer bottle >was still under the left side floor. Why...
• Re: Bus windows
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Sat, 7 Jun 2008 10:56:01 -0600
  ...windows could be had in Brazil until the late > 70's. IIRC > they had splitties well into 1979. I saw some > Brazilian buses in...
• Re: Fuel Line replacement w/gas in tank
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 14:49:31 -0500
  If the tank was full, it would weigh well over 100#, but wouldn't slosh, right? IIRC, it took every stroke of my Craftsman...
• Re: Short shift for 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Shirewood
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:10:24 -0700
  ...of folks running around in Syncros with a Berg SS kit. IIRC, they are configured the same as a 2wd 5-speeds. > > > BenT > > sent...
• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:26:53 -0600
  ...the > block than a 1.9L engine is? > > John > > Hey John IIRC Boston Bob always used the 1.9L rods in his motors , I...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 6 May 2010 07:39:24 -0700
  ...Its not a deal breaker, as you can easily bend the rubber hose to go (under IIRC) around the frame members. Oh and one...
• Re: Redline gear oil
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 09:53:14 -0700
  ...the archieves will have the posts, they started about 9 months ago, IIRC. dylan ________________________________ From: John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Pop top Restoration--
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 22:01:10 -0700
  ...One of them is a product for thinning house paint, IIRC. Anyway, make sure you get the right one. Karl ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry...
• Re: who has upgraded their front vanagon door SPEAKERS??
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 13:51:38 -0500
  ...I think they're 3-1/2", IIRC. Don't know if they're still available but it's worth checking. And here's...
• Re: Vanagon Buyers Check List?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 13:52:19 -0700
  ...check list is at: > >http://members.tripod.com/~wetwesties/buyers.txt > >IIRC, Ron Salmon (of the Bus Depot) has/had one too. I don...
• Re: Bus passes up a Porsche GT3
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 22:07:22 +0100
  ...And it screamed, of course. >> >> Stephen > > > > IIRC that rabid Rabbit was made a Swiss Company I thought the logo > said "bb" > Not sure if...
• Re: How to keep mirrors in place
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:56:33 -0700
  IIRC, that's what happened to mine. But I chose to run a bolt all the way thru. I like your solution with the...
• Re: idle adjustment problem
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:20:56 -0800
  Chris Corkins, IIRC, removed the ICV and plugged the throttle bypass. Made it sound like he was happy with that as a permanent solution...
• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 13:15:42 -0800
  ...automatic EV? IIRC, in other on NA markets, some EV's c/w a 4 cyl. and manual transmission so I *think* the manual...
• Re: Vanagon On Craigslist
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 13:28:37 -0800
  ...an air cooled engine in the pic? (sheesh. I had one. IIRC it used points/condenser in distributor. Or did it?) Neil. On Tue...
• Re: How much does a Westy weigh?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 04:18:13 +0000
  ...I weighed mine on a truck loading scale a couple of years ago, loaded for camping, but with no passengers, IIRC it was about...
• Re: Tiico convert question
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 18:35:54 -0800
  ...Tiico convert question > I was able to get to 90mph yesterday. IIRC it was only spinning at around > 5k RPM (The motor is rev...
• Re: CV Joint Packing Grease?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 21:25:28 -0500
  CV joint grease contains IIRC moly-disulfide (sP) Special for high pressure areas. This is what came with the joint. Don't waste your...
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 20:05:52 -0500
  ...Have to check but IIRC it is the >>> same on my 82. >>> >>> BenT >>> >>> >>> >> >
• Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 10:07:45 -0700
  ...The hose will then come off and the ring just falls > >> free. > >> > >> Mike > >> > >> > >> > >> neil wrote: > >> > IIRC, I used a short piece of hacksaw blade...
• Re: 3 speed heater fan switch in canada ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:54:54 -0800
  ...Yes it eventually fails, but IIRC, they can be > found for not a lot of money. > > I had thought that one could use a...
• Re: Any detailing tips?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 12:18:41 -0500
  ...It adds oils back into the material instead of leaching it > out (also adds UV inhibitors, IIRC). Not cheap, but a it works well...
• Re: registering Matilda in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:29:54 -0400
  ...and the duty on his at the time was around $600 IIRC. If you have AC you will also have to pay a $100...
• Re: wives and vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Thyer
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:21:04 -0800
  ...of possibilities here including steps that just sit on the ground. IIRC its got to bolt to the floor, but fit in the space...
• Re: nvc: anyone had/have a Porsche 944?
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 09:05:40 -0600
  ...I'm paraphrasing here but it's something like > that. > iirc even the a2 golf 16v is faster than the scirocco. maybe we should...
• Re: VW LT trucks WAS: Other types of VW motor homes
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 10:57:11 -0500
  ...Rear wheel drive IIRC. > > Wanna see one dressed as a firetruck? Go to: > > http://www.feuerwehr-elmenhorst.de/images/vwlttsf.jpg > > BenT > <A HREF...
• Re: AC systems
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 03:14:54 -0400
  ...That was a factory and dealer option IIRC. Suppose I can take some pics tomorrow just for the halibut. BenT