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• Re: Octane ratings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 16:49:47 +0100
  ...good idea for air cooleds, as their more extreme temperature variations can induce destructive periods of intermittent, relatively undetectable detonation. Paul puusital@adobe.com
• FS: '81 Westi $800 N.Ca engine apart
  Historical mailing list
  11 Jul 97 14:06:52 PDT
  ...A relative took the engine out and it is currently dismantled. Was given a very high estimate to fix it and now wants to...
• Re: Service in Seattle?
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 07:33:23 -8
  ...Also very capable and fair, but relatively pricey, at least compared to Louis Foreign Car Repair. -Wes > Date: Wed, 9 Jun 1999 21:47...
• Re: Shake, Rattle, and Roll...checking wheel/tire true
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 20:48:39 +1200
  ...Movement relative to the poiner tip means an irregular tire. Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand ph 64 (3) 473-8863 fax...
• having trouble with steering rack install
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:09:24 -0800
  ...the only trouble is i cant get the tie rods to turn relative to this ball joint housing for the life of me. the...
• power loss in 82 van
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 20:07:09 -0500
  ...Any suggestions on what to check next? The plugs and wires are relatively new, and I've recently been through and fixed all of...
• Re: OXS and battery LEDs
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 09:09:03 -0400
  ...Until the field windings are energized there's only the relatively weak residual magnetism in the steel frame to provide a magnetic field. Just...
• Re: Aircooled Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 17:28:27 -0800
  ...Aircooled Westfalia > > > I'm looking for a cheap aircooled Westfalia relatively close to Oregon. Let > me know. > Thanks, John > > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Search...
• Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 14:55:41 -0500
  ...Not sure on > the final price either--although relatively affordable I seem to remember--no > where near the $1000 VW wants--seems like they...
• Re: More early list memories...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:32:12 -0700
  ...I appreciate the job done by Jim as list mother, and hate the possibility of our relatively unmodertaed list descending into chaos, but also...
• Re: Reintroduction
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:25:21 -0400
  ...I am currently in New Jersey and > my hope is to find a relatively rust free watercooled Vanagon somewhere on > the east coast. Ideally...
• Re: California Emissions compliance in a 1990 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Apr 1995 15:41:45 +0100
  ...Apparently because they are already EPA approved, >it is relatively to import a Canadian Vanagon into the us...presumably >including Vanagon Single Cabs and...
• Clicking from rear axle and CV wear
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 21:26:59 -0000
  ...How do the outer and inner joints compare in terms of relative longevity? 3. The right hand side had a CV joint that only...
• Re: Installation of Westy Top
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 20:00:36 -0400
  ...MAX Stefan Weir wrote: > Being relatively new to Vanagons I wanted to ask everyone's advice on > "converting" my '82 (unnamed) to a "Westy...
• Re: The Spring is Sprug (Westy Springs)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 00:16:13 -0800
  ...Adventurewagen, soon to be donated for a tax write-off if not sold first, with correct tires and decent handling (relative to my '87)
• Vanagon-derived Military Vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 13:10:42 -0500
  ...I swear the cab (with the relatively young couple driving,) looked like a Tri-Star or double cab Vanagon, but with a large, canvas...
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL Lights Issue
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 3 May 2005 15:08:25 -0400
  Sounds like a classic case of the keyswitch going bad. Relatively easy replacement. On May 3, 2005, at 1:44 PM, Eric M. Spletzer...
• Re: Surprise Party
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 06:14:20 -0700
  ...He is relatively inexpensive per diem and is on duty 24/7. Transport charges apply. (Shipping and Handling) Photos available. Booked through May. Pensionerd...
• Re: Fw: A few questions from a newbie
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:43:29 EST
  ...Logic would dictate that the fuel pump is designed for (relatively) quite operation.
• more stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 13:07:05 -0800
  ...complete t-stat housing with relatively new t-stat, does not include coolant temp sensor 3. water pump with pulley 4. four piston rods...
• Engine Cutout
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 22:55:44 -0600
  ...O2 sensor - relatively new, replacing it did not help. CO screw setting - 1-3/4 turns from bottom (remanufactured AFM came set this way...
• Re: Head lights round experiences with LED
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:36:46 -0700
  ...current state of 7 inch round LED headlights that still look relatively stock? > > I’m hoping to avoid dark or unusual lenses. > > I have...
• Re: Video of Noise at Clutch Operating Lever. Help Diagnose Please?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 25 Jun 2017 20:44:04 -0400
  ...sound like? Or ? > > Clutch, pro rebuilt tranny, slave cylinder all have relatively low miles. > > After van is driven a while, clutch may shudder when...
• Shot trip
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 04:43:29 -0500
  Just made a relatively short trip - 165 miles - in ol' red, my '88 vanagon. Took me 5 hours, the first 2 hours due to...
• Re: Brakes- the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 1 May 2014 06:17:02 -0700
  ...procedure a waste of time...It can be a tedious job, relatively simple in concept but one that demands you make no mistakes along...
• Re: Looking for an 86-up instrument cluster w/tach
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Sun, 2 Feb 2014 09:04:51 -0600
  ...a Vanagon tach into my 84, with > lots of frustrating and relatively expensive failures. I spent a lot of > time removing and re-removing...
• Rodent damage-what works for me
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:31:30 -0500
  ...They have prevented costly damage to my relatives high dollar BMW track cars that are garaged in a heavily wooded area for 30+ years...
• re: Harbor Torque Wrench
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 9 Nov 95 11:57:36 EST
  ...All clickers are relative but letting off immediately at the click usually gave results within 10% error for the Taiwan, 5% for Sears, and...
• RE: Synchro
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 14:28:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Syncros without the "h", though, are relatively plentiful. And this list is an excellent place to start loking for one! :^) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Maher smaher@gi...
• Re: H2O belt broke...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 16:52:05 -0700
  ...Mine are different sizes, although there is a relatively large adjustment range available so you might get away with it. Their PS belt was...
• Re: Biggest vanagon load
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 10:20:10 EDT
  ...I don't recommend loading any van beyond it's rated capacity and it's relative condition. One last thing......Anyone have info about...
• Re: Road weary
  Historical mailing list - John Rodger
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 21:04:30 -0500
  ...then take off for a US tour, mooching from friend to relative etc. What's the longest trip ? I've been tent camping for...
• Re: I'm Siiiiiinnnnngin' in the Rain!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 15:27:41 +1200
  ...I would suggest a Subaru SVX; it puts out more power than a similar-sized Porsche, will be at least as reliable, relatively cheap...
• Re: Stuck throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 11:24:37 -0600
  ...I'm > guessing I drop the spare? Is replacing a throttle cable relatively easy, or > a PITA? I gotta know before I go, cuz...
• Re: Humid Air is Less Dense than Dry Air!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 14:32:53 -0700
  ...If you leave the other factors alone and raide relative humidity to 80%, the density falls to 89.0660145. This is a drop of...
• Vanagon.com stickers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Shiels
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 08:24:51 -0400
  ...In relatively small quantities I think I will be able to deliver them by mail at the following prices: - Canada - $ 8 CAD - USA - $6...
• Re: Converting '88 Vanagon into a mobile office
  Historical mailing list - vt
  Wed, 2 May 2007 19:26:25 -0500
  ...It is, today, relatively easy to pass the examination to obtain the basic amateur radio license and, once attained and with appropriate equipment and...
• Hot water
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:48:52 -0700
  ...Good for two people to clean up, if you are in Baja..(there are relative degrees of cleanliness, si?) If you need to get...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:18:51 -0700
  ...This may have occurred over more miles but was a relatively "sudden" event. I suspect coolant may be getting burned at highway speeds. Details...
• NGK Tri Tip, Use of Spark Plug Socket
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 5 May 2017 11:55:05 -0700
  ...The plug has relatively low miles on it. The tip came off with the high tension lead. I may have jarred it loose by...
• Re: I saw
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:30:41 -0800
  I'm coining a new term: "Vanagorazzi" It's a close relative to the North American Westycorazzi and the Southwestern Syncronautrazzi. They are all...
• Syncro 16 Body Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:25:06 -0700
  ...checked the archives like the dickens--- nowhere can I find a relatively close in picture of a Syncro 16 with one of its doors...
• Re: Crazy Winnebago/Eurovan Motorhome.
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 21 Jun 1995 08:47:58 -0700 (PDT)
  ...But, it's relatively cheap (not much more than the Westy) and has a really trick slide-out bathroom thingie. Stop by your local...
• Fw: Cupholders in late Westy's
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 06:47:15 -0400
  ...These are the type that fold up relatively flat. I put them in both my wife's '86 and my old '83 which I...
• Fwd: Re: Weep No More For Me
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 22:58:46 -0700
  ...Bloss" <bloss@enter.net> > > > based on the original poster's assumption that the water pump has to work > > relatively hard to pump coolant uphill...
• Re: VW's vs Meteorites
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 00:07:54 +1300
  ...Speed relative to the ground depends on earth/rock vectors... a rock FOLLOWING the earth will be moving much more "slowly" than one colliding...
• Re: Shoulder belt for middle seat?
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 12:03:30 -0800
  My 1990 has stock shoulder belt in the middle - in fact I'd prefer that my elderly relatives ride in the seats with shoulder...
• Necessity is the muthah of invention (or) Euro Trim for US Vans
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 17:22:37 -0500
  ...plastic for gosh sakes) and really weren't made for the relatively skinny US license plate. see example pic (Not My Van) at http...
• Re: failing brown plastic parts in early vanagons was: Re: pick n pull
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 17:56:53 -0700
  ...Additional chemicals can be added to make non-black pieces more durable, but it's usually too costly for things designed to be relatively...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:33:16 -0500
  ...Over its operating rpm range, it actively advances or retards the output pulses (to the ignition controller) relative to the input pulses from the...
• Gas tank reseal, how often?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 14 May 2022 11:34:09 -0400
  ...out how to safely empty the tank and store the gas! Of course it was filled relatively recently! Eric Caron 84 Westfalia 85 Westfalia
• Rear Brake Lower Anchor Pin Removal
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 20:27:52 -0700
  ...That anchor metal is relatively soft; DON'T be tempted to turn the part with something inserted between the jaws. I'm sure the...
• 14" to 16" Wheel Upgrade User Input Please.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 21 May 2013 13:16:07 -0700
  ...All these parts now have relatively low miles. I realize the Vanagon will always be susceptible to cross winds but at this point, it...
• Re: F/you think we have problems? Try owning a MB600
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:01:10 -0500
  ...the car as a 4 > door taxi! > > So, it should be relatively cheap to keep on the road, right? > > Wrong!!!! > > The starter went out...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Advice Please
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:45:31 -0500
  And I forgot to mention, my goal was to keep the rebuild relatively in-expensive. The total R&R for my 1.9 is...
• Shakedown cruise
  Historical mailing list - James E. Ferree
  Thu, 15 Aug 1996 09:08:47 +0000
  Hi VWers, I took my 84 VW to Wi for a Vanation and to visit the relatives. It was a real shake down cruise...
• Vanagons In Space [F]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Green
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 16:50:14 GMT
  ...to all you listees for making Zefram's resurrection quick and relatively painless. -- Steve Green -- sgreen@well.com Zefram -- '84 Wolfsburg Westfalia -- Folsom, CA
• Sad experience with SA Grille
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 20:17:50 -0600
  ...have made arrangements for the grille to be handcarried by traveling relatives from Pasadena to Manila. It was a good chance to bring home...
• Re: Fail-Safe thermostst
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 10:26:39 -0400
  ...temperature the permanent fail-safe feature engages; in other >words, if relatively minor overheating causes the unit to lock open, they >would probably now...
• Re: LVC Low State Sales Tax
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 19:32:59 -0400
  ...Assuming prices are relatively constant across US States, which States have really low State Tax so I can maximize my efforts. Chris P.S...