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• Westy wallpaper question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 9 May 1998 01:38:02 -0400
  ...As I am really interested in 'restoration', does anyone know if the original 91 Westy Syncro wallpaper is available? Have others re-walpapered their...
• Re: Spring service completed (long)
  Historical mailing list - SBate82659
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 23:44:55 EST
  ...new fuel filter (Bosch) checked brakes (70% remaining on all original brakes) checked engine compression (155/155/155/155) topped up transmission/front diff...
• Re: Water filler lock and key for an '84
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 08:09:46 -0800
  ...I believe they are the original manufacturer of most of the Westy plastic stuff. Peter -----Original Message----- From: Steve Manning [mailto:smanning@EXECPC.COM...
• FS: Westy camper needs a good home SOON
  Historical mailing list - dparce
  Sat, 8 Jul 2000 18:03:00 -0700
  ...All original, A/C, std trans, asking $9000, but will take the highest offer. I have the optional 5th seat, both tables, dual battery...
• Re: netiquette
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 10:15:52 -0700
  ...Mike brakes, break, indeed! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karl Wolz" <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 8...
• Re: Oil in Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 15:00:43 -0400
  ...Brad -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Mary Beth and Chris Geiser Sent: Saturday, April 07...
• Re: Oil in Coolant
  Historical mailing list - BADASSBUS
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 19:13:44 -0400
  ...My 2cents Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Beth and Chris Geiser" <geiser@EXECPC.COM> To: <c> Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2001 2:30 PM...
• Re: Cleaning body seams
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 21:25:59 +0100
  ...Fish Salzburg, Austria 1987 Wolfsburg Vanagon 2.1 GL Weekender 1987 Golf Cabriolet 1991 Golf ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hector Zapata" <hector.zapata@XRXGSN.COM...
• anyone looking for a nice '82 diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 15:14:50 -0400
  ...Engine was replaced by original owner at 80K miles. I am the second owner. It came originally from California and I drove it here...
• bad hall control unit = no spark?
  Historical mailing list - jeff kennedy
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 07:44:30 -0700
  ...Would a bad hall control unit cause this? The tiico reuses the original digijet one, mine is the telefunken type, original to the van...
• Re: Expensive Noises....
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:49:55 -0800
  ...Expensive Noises.... > > Did you try checking all the lugnuts? > > Matt > > > -----Original Message----- > From: BJ Feddish > Subject: Re: Expensive Noises.... > > When it starts to float...
• Re: asking prices
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:26:15 -0800
  ...Matt -----Original Message----- From: Chris S. Subject: Re: SO-42 Rust bucket 10000USD and counting Just visit thesamba.com and see the ridiculous asking...
• Re: Value Of '82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:46:19 -0400
  ...Bryan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of J Stewart Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 11:40...
• Re: Howto: make your own searchable vanagon archives
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:12:58 -0500
  ...Regardless, the >original or .txt format, won't import to Mail 2.1 Add a .mbox extension to the original file, open Mail.app...
• Re: My 90 Wolfsburg on Craigslist
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:15:43 -0700
  ...looks great, and 'from the original owner who cared'..............one almost never can even get that. Hold out for your asking price I suggest...
• Re: windshield replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:17:25 -0700
  ...http://www.oeveedub.com/ I saw some vanagon original equipment windshield seals on there about a year ago .. was tempted to get one or...
• Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:28:50 -0700
  Can you say testicles on the list??? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Karl Wolz Sent...
• Re: Seat/Bed Swap
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:55:08 -0700
  ...Mark Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > all right..... > so when you say the '85 wolfy hardtop' is the original weekender...... > does it have a pop...
• Re: oh yeah . . the STICKERS
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 13:07:29 -0700
  ...Please review the forum for the whole chronology - you'll see that I originally advocated a 48 hour vote, but we decided to stick...
• Re: Smart Car Crash
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 26 Oct 2006 13:38:48 -0700
  ...not original, I know but still a classic. Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anderson,Chuck" <CAnderson@UA.COLOSTATE.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:02:53 -0300
  ...On my originally diesel van, this >> connection was made by a 1/4" quick connect, so apologies if it's not >> relevant to your...
• Re: SubWoofer Installation & Cuttin'up Your Westy
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 22:09:46 -0700
  Why cut up the original kick panel? Do what I've done twice and make a new front kick panel for what ever custom...
• Re: Doesn't Anyone Read The Messages They Respond To?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:18:05 -0700
  ...get sorted with the original posting. Are there clients that don't understand this convention which must go back to the Olden Mike "Rocket...
• Re: '56 Progress - front (mount)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 13:07:45 -0600 (CST)
  ...It works, but refrain from any abuse as it's just the snout of the nosecone surrounded by the original-type rubber mount. There...
• Re: Splittie Bus Windshield Drain Holes
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 03:23:03 -0500
  ...To make a long story short here were the solutions: * New Rubber from Vintage Parts, Inc. * The use of an original style 'thin' replacement...
• Re: T3 Syncro with original 39,000 km !!!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 17:47:00 -0700
  ...This will allow us to read the complete dialogue in one message and will result in quicker and more accurate responses. -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Well chuck,you've leaered all bout postal workers,but what did you do about your problem?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 12:58:13 -0600
  I sent some info that should not be on the forum! :) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason Kirk" <Gojira@ADELPHIA.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Need westy camper drain plug/basket
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:42:37 -0800
  ...I don't want to go to a camper store and buy something > > that almost fits or almost works with the original westy sink...
• Re: Frydaye Follies
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:57:27 -0700
  ...Copyright Peter Egan.... <http://www.swapmeetdave.com/Humor/Workshop/Definitions.htm> This piece originally appeared in Road & Track, April 1996 in Peter's column...
• Re: Vanagon Antenna Mast
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Mar 96 23:45 EST
  ...snip... >..but you may be able to use the original little slope-adapter. >it is a separate peice from the antenna. i put a...
• VW collectors - FS: 72 VW Kombi; and a VW Rail
  Historical mailing list - Karl Vochatzer
  Tue, 23 Sep 1997 15:56:49 -0500
  ...All original equipment. Original spare tire: never been on the ground! Clean. Only licensed for two years. Was in storage since 1973. See to...
• Re: propane tank kit?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 20:13:10 -0700
  Another place to check for the propane kit is Euro-American RV Products, 423-908-9384 I believe they were original supplier to VW...
• Re: Quality muffler for 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 20:56:42 -0400
  ...Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Gary McEachern <glmce@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 1999 10:04 PM Subject: Quality...
• Re: Vanagon List Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 11:26:46 -0500
  Can anyone provide me with the original image used for the sticker, or a good quality scan of one? I'm willing to investigate...
• Re: this is not the forum
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 14:03:02 -0700
  ...Karl ----- Original Message ----- From: "Debra Clark" <clark10006@cox.net> To: "Karl Wolz" <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, April 16...
• Re: Extra propane tank under door
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 15:52:19 -0500
  Manchester Tank http://www.mantank.com/ is the original manufacturer. Bus Depot Sells them as well I think. Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Fri...
• Re: 1.9l muffler FS
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 22:27:43 +0000
  ...so no noise i'm quite :) Joe > -----Original Message----- > From: Aristotle Sagan [mailto:killer_jupiter@hotmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 09:27...
• Re: Berg Shifter TOP
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 12:36:19 EST
  ...retain the original shifter spring a bit farther up the lever provides the same "feel" and spring loading as the original >> For me that...
• Re: What shade of White is your van? Which shade of white is most common?
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Fri, 15 Jul 2005 12:55:44 -0700
  SA vanagons and USA golfs (and other models) were Candy White ----- Start Original Message ----- From: Rob Infante <RobInfante@AOL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Source for Westfalia left-hand mudguard?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 14:08:33 -0800
  ...Tom Salicos '87 Syncro Westy EG-33 >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of >>Todd Last >>Sent...
• Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:30:10 -0400
  ...If you 'Reply to All' a > copy goes to the list and also to the originator of the message. If just > 'Reply' then only...
• Re: For Sale original 1972 westy interior, Pa
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Jan 1995 12:55:18 EST
  yes the Pa means Pennsylvania, is that near or far for you? -avery
• Re: Gas Milage
  Historical mailing list - Neal R. Hansen
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 14:28:52 -0700
  My 83 gets 21 country and about 18 city/town. Original engine 165,000 Mi. Neal [text/html]
• UNSUBSCRIBE
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Ayotte
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 08:37:30 -0500
  > -----Original Message----- > From: Jamie Ayotte > Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 10:44 AM > To: 'vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com' > Subject: UNSUBSCRIBE > >
• Re: Slow Car Fast House?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:51:36 -0500
  ...Lost posts are also why I post to the list and the original poster. >>>> >>>> Dennis >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:34:26 -0800
  ...I have a 1.6 diesel AMC head......the only one I have ever seen. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Schwaia" <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:17:31 -0800
  ...Fireman said that it might be a total loss. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Syncro 2.5 Third Owner 12 Golf TDI...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 3 May 1998 15:08:25 EDT
  ...540-667-5400 (Winchester VA) 9-5 weekdays. '84 Vanagon Westfalia, $8500, 47K original miles, perfect condition, a/c, 4-speed, water-cooled, am...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 23 May 2000 13:56:07 -0700
  ...Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of John...
• Re: Bummer
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 17:08:47 -0700
  ...Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Last" <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 4:24 PM Subject: Re...
• Re: Coolant in exhaust
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 23 Apr 2018 08:06:21 -0700
  ...Zoltan -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Haynes Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 9:28 PM To: thewestyman ; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: RE: Coolant in...
• Re: Vanagon digital clock for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 17 Jan 2016 17:36:07 +0000
  ...I bought this one >> when creeping blackness was taking over the original clock face in my >> 1990 >> Carat when I owned it. I never...
• Re: VC fluid - take a chance on this
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 10:16:21 -0700
  we don't know as we don't know the specs for the original vc fluid. there are a few different forms of siloxanes...
• Re: windshield replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:49:18 -0500
  ...Also they will be using an all black molding > rather > than the chrome trimmed original on her now, Any comments on replacement > welcome including...
• Re: Poptop Seals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 14:15:12 -0100
  ...If you are re-using your original flat seal (the part that goes across the top of the poptop where it comes down and...
• Re: Starter problem?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 15:52:09 -0700
  I've also seen this sort of thing with "sticky" solenoids (though not first hand on a Vanagon) ----- Original Message ----- From: "jhlauterbach" <jhlauterbach@email...
• Re: Skylight replacement
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 10:47:42 -0700
  ...I bought it from the original owners, who actually bought it in Germany. It still have the German license plate on the front... My...
• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:15:20 -0800
  ...Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Old Volks Home" <oldvolkshome@gmail.com> To: "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> Cc: <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Sent: Friday...
• Bus Depot Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 28 May 1999 21:51:32 -0400
  ...First, someone has suggested that the hitch mounting (which replaces the original bumper mounts) is not as sturdy as the originals. I don't...
• Westy Luggage rack seal fit
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 21:33:09 -0400
  ...When I originally removed the fiberglass Westy luggage rack from the '82, the seal was mostly gone, and it was difficult for me to...