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Re: Front Hub bearing removal
Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
Mon, 5 Apr 1999 11:55:19 -0400
...them before was wondering if anybody might have any "How > to" tips for me that might help make it easier. > -- TomC tcarrington@relitech.com...
Restoring <foo> was: restoring scraped-up hub caps
Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:12:36 -0700
Does anyone have any more restoration tips? I would like to rechrome(sp?) parts of the front grill. I found that metal polish works...
WTB: European Vanagon Syncro microfiche
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Mon, 21 Feb 2000 17:53:04 -0500
...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
Installing 2.1L crankshaft pulley
Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
Mon, 14 May 2001 13:33:47 -0500
Spent a couple of hours looking in the archives, just couldn't find any good tips on this. Engine is on a bench, and...
Re: Seasons Greeting
Historical mailing list - The Skylight Guy
Fri, 28 Dec 2001 21:56:08 -0800
As we slam the sliding door on 2001, hopefully everything will stay intact I thank god for vanagon dot com for all the tips...
Coolant Pipes needed!!!!!!
Historical mailing list - Chad G
Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:53:15 -0400
...Also, anyone that has done this repair and has some tips it would be much appreciated. please pmail me as I'm off the...
s&s header install and speedo question
Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
Tue, 11 Jul 2006 21:51:22 -0400
Hi all, installing my new S&S header this weekend and was wondering if anyone had installed one before and had any tips or...
Coleman SportCat - Poor man's Propex?
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Wed, 3 Jan 2007 18:06:45 -0800
Santa left me a Coleman sportcat heater, the basic 1500btu model. :-) Anyone use these while vanagon camping and care to share tips? How long...
WTB: 83/84/85 Westfalia Camper (New Jersey area)
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:11:36 -0400
...Price matters a lot! Send your hot tips this way! Wes currently with a 84 manual
Re: Front running light/turn signal
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 3 Sep 2008 08:34:53 -0500
Thanks for the tips on this. I'll check those bulbs out. The double fillament thing had occured to me but I thought the...
Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 13 May 2017 12:12:59 -0400
...All tips welcome as the more i know as I approach it the better. Hopefully not ttoo serious and I’ll get to report...
Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:08:22 -0400
...Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted > > >> I know a lot of you have taken amazing travel trips in your van, do >> you mind sharing some...
Rear Heater fan trouble shoot tips
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 14 Sep 2013 12:20:26 -0400
...m hoping to find a fix before needing to track down a rear fan. Tips are greatly appreciated. Eric Caron 85 Westfalia GL auto
Re: Tips? Toronto to Calgary through Canada
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Thu, 8 Aug 2013 11:13:40 -0700
...Trying to keep > driving around 10 hours a day. > > Any tips on places to stay, eat, brief stops along the way, things to > avoid...
Radiator disappointment
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 21 Feb 2023 22:28:25 -0500
...might get one that has a better chance of lasting. I don’t know the brand of this one. Tips greatly appreciated. Eric Caron
Where to start when signal lights don't work?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:32:27 -0400
...Could this be related? Thanks for any tips on where to start the investigation. Eric Caron
Re: Access to Westy water tank
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 11:15:32 -0700
...Any tips for opening that cabinet up to remove the old one and insert the new. We custom ordered one to fit. Has no...
Re: Anza Borrego Desert Wildflowers
Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:31:04 -0400
...Thanks for all the tips! > > Here are some pics: > http://picasaweb.google.com/chimivee/AnzaBorregoMarch2010?feat=directlink > > James V > 86 Syncro Westy, etc. > >
Followup - stranded in L.A.
Historical mailing list - Scott A. Harvey
Tue, 18 Jun 1996 12:08:30 PDT
...Thanks all for the tips. -Scott. '81 'falia
Re: How can the radio be removed?
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Tue, 20 Aug 1996 15:16:31 CST6CDT
...then move the tips of the rods on each side of the radio *to the outside* and pull at the same time. the dealer...
Re: got the projektzwo foglites! :<)
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 6 May 1998 12:11:08 -0400
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************
Re: im lucky to be alive....
Historical mailing list
Fri, 30 Apr 1999 10:42:44 EDT
...any tips on what to say/do/show them in order to get a better settlement figure?? any help appreciated... chris '84 5000 turbo...
Re: windshield washer
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Wed, 23 Feb 2000 20:47:06 -0600
...Cheers! Marshall Ruskin Dear List, Any tips on improving the spray from my passenger side windshield washer? The driver's side works fine. Thanks...
nice Syncro webpage
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Sat, 18 Mar 2000 10:36:37 -0500
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
Re: Oil pressure warning buzzer complaint
Historical mailing list - John
Fri, 22 Dec 2000 10:49:57 -0500
...Although I submitted it, I don't believe it was ever included in the tech tips at Vanagon.com. The procedure uses simple voltmeter...
Need Diesel Vanagon Flywheel
Historical mailing list - Robert Gruber
Fri, 23 Feb 2001 04:31:04 -0800
...different flywheel in it when I got it (Dasher?), and the tips of the teeth are worn off. Anyone else ever seen this? The...
Gauges... Oil Pressure & Speedo Cable...
Historical mailing list - PlayDoh
Mon, 23 Jul 2001 23:04:13 -0400
...is there any way to get longer hoses for these guages? or tips on how to use what I have now? Play-
Trip to Europe
Historical mailing list - Leon
Thu, 30 Jan 2003 08:38:41 -0800
...Never skied in Europe before so if you have any tips suggestuons etc would you share? Need to find low cost places to sleep...
Removing old gasket material
Historical mailing list - Dyer Lytle
Thu, 25 Sep 2003 08:29:04 -0700
Hi all, Does anyone have any tips on removing old gasket material from an engine case? I am (very slowly) rebuilding my 1.9...
Any recommendations for Westy camping in Western NC?
Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 22:09:30 -0500
...there - are parts/access near the parkway closed out? Any travelin' tips in the area? It certainly seems like a VW haven! -Julia http...
Re: 1991 Vangon GL
Historical mailing list
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 10:32:24 EST
...chris if someoneone puts a poptop on a carat, does this mean its called a "carrot top"?? :<P ************** It's Tax Time! Get tips...
Re: Archive or shocks
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 3 Dec 2024 04:31:36 +0000
...My questions for the list is any tips or steps in the process? I remember jacking up the van, having the wheel at full...
Re: Any tips on the last inch transmission mounting?
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sat, 14 May 2011 16:47:38 -0700
...Any tips on the last inch transmission mounting? Putting Sally's "new" transmission on and haven't been able to get the input shaft...
True Canadian Hints for Winter Camping at Bus BRR
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Wed, 6 Feb 2008 21:45:12 -0500
*Been getting some questions about winter camping tips and tricks. Nobody says it better than our Canadian friends to the north.* ** *Thanks to Greg...
Re: Bus Depot coolant pipe tips needed
Historical mailing list - Al Carey
Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:12:27 -0500
...My pipes look different so he could not use either my 85 or my 84 as a guide. >>> >>> Any tips from the list I...
Re: time for tool tips!! :)
Historical mailing list - Marshall
Mon, 3 Jun 2002 23:12:08 -0500
...time for tool tips!! :) > being the Brave Sole that i are, i trekked out to Wally-Mart tonight > to get some stuff fer my...
Car Alarm Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 16:04:19 +0000
Hi, seeking some tips re a Car Alarm system. Looking to secure/disable the car, add some convenience. It is a 1990 Westy, power...
Vanagon rear hatch removal
Historical mailing list - Donald Pelava
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:06:42 -0400
...Thanks in advance for any tips. Don (AZ) 1991 Vanagon camper.
Re: High Beams out on 88 GL
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:17:14 -0600
...not turn on either. > > I am checking the fuse, but also would appreciate any tips on where else I > could look. > > Thanks. > > -- > Bobby Brown >
Why are my brakes dragging!!??
Historical mailing list - Jonny Miner
Sat, 3 Dec 1994 19:38:30 -0800 (PST)
I posted a few weeks ago about my brakes, recieved some tips, followed some advice, and they're still dragging! :-( I've replaced the...
He's Baaa-aaack! /f
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Tue, 7 Feb 1995 09:04:12 CST6CDT
With a mighty flick of his finger-tips Super Digester sheds his cloak of restraint and enters the real-time mode once again! Hi...
Adding A/C
Historical mailing list - Shannon Flanagan
Thu, 12 Mar 1998 20:10:09 -0800
...or can I have it done with a new system? Any tips? Also, same rig needs a new canvas(?) portion of the pop top...
Re: Side Vent window retrofit?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 4 Nov 1998 08:37:55 -0500
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************
Cool summer tips for your Westy
Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
Wed, 17 May 2000 20:34:42 EDT
Here's two things we did to our Westy that we love: 1. Tint the windows. It doesn't have to be gangsta black...
changing belts
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Wed, 1 Aug 2001 10:06:32 -0700
...any tips or tricks? otherwise i'll follow bentley. thanks. bill '87 syncro westfalia http://www.scruznet.com/~kasper/pics/westy/
Re: indoor rain in a 90 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 13 Feb 2003 15:11:13 -0500
...I can't figure out where the water is entering...any tips? > > Deanna in California > > _________________________________________________________________
Mysterious tire noise.. problem solved
Historical mailing list - Kun Chang
Fri, 4 Apr 2003 23:49:11 EST
Thanks folks, for all the excellent tips. I removed the spare tire from under the van, luckily it is in excellent shape, with alloy...
LCD DASH CLOCKS FOR SALE - 85-91 VANAGON!
Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
Mon, 3 May 2004 16:34:14 -0700
...Thanks! -Mark _________________________________________________________________ Getting married? Find tips, tools and the latest trends at MSN Life Events. http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=married
Re: ps rack install tips? / Have I Been Outed?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:02:59 EDT
In a message dated 10/21/05 12:24:22 PM, refisher@MCHSI.COM writes: << >After he picked me up off the floor, I...
ETKA 7 -download using Opera
Historical mailing list - Jim Kurpius
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 07:31:12 -0800
...Any tips? Please, those who have the full download, please help us slowpokes and seed your finished copy. Marooned pirate Jim
Re: guess this part!! anyone know what this thing is??
Historical mailing list - vt
Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:04:33 -0500
It looks to me to be a key/tank cap remover where the to side/end tips fit into endentations on each side of...
clutch time
Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:39:47 -0700
...I am wondering what the best kit is and also, can the replacement happen with out removing the engine entirely? Any tips are greatly...
Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 8 Oct 2015 20:19:02 -0500
...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 > > air-cooled Vanagon camper > > > > 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog...
Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 6 Apr 2020 11:28:47 -0700
...There should be > tips on that in archives. If the steel pipes on engine are not heavily > pitted (thin at spots) from corrosion, strip...
rear heater core, drip drip ooze
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 29 Dec 2014 18:47:58 -0500
Hi Listers, Well almost fully successful on the rear heater core exchange but just a few more tips would be appreciated. I was able...
Re: Any detailing tips?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 30 Apr 2004 11:40:50 -0500
...Any detailing tips? > There's a nice long thread in the archives about Armor All. IIRC, it mostly brings the oils in your plastic...
Re: Black smoke running rich
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 13 May 2021 08:57:01 -0400
Hi John, I hope you have found some tips and made some progress. Still must be a good feeling to get this engine running...
Re: removing speedo meter needle
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 6 Sep 2017 09:07:45 -0700
thanks all for the tips... I am doing the transplant of the face a US spec speedo (miles/km) that has a broken needle...
Re: Spark plugs - 2.l L
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 27 Sep 2014 17:55:49 -0400
...If you want the multi tips get the 4477 Quads or the newer version. I forgot the new number. I am on the road...
Custom Curtians
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 28 Jan 2014 18:57:27 +0000
...you add backing for insulation or to block the sun? Any tips or thoughts? Anyone have patterns? My wife was talking about making a...