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• Re: Interior lighting
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:20:26 -0700
  ...AA batteries. I believe they are a Costco item and quite inexpensive. Madeline --------------------------------- Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links.
• 85 Vanagon - manual trans. fluid change
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:16:14 -0500
  I'm finally upgrading to Redline MT-90 transaxle fluid ($10/qtr.) and other than changing the fluid as normal, now using this Redline...
• trip reports/pictures
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:36:46 -0600
  ...La Garita Mtns of Colorado, where on the 3rd attempt I finally made it to Fremont's Christmas Camp of 1848: http://jones.colorado...
• Re: auto trans final drive
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:05:09 -0700
  ...Just need to know how and what to put in the final drive assembly. ~Annie On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 7:54 AM...
• Back home, back on the list and an airbox Q:.
  Historical mailing list - Banks
  Thu, 30 May 1996 16:08:22 -0400 (EDT)
  Hello everyone, I finally made it back from school and put about1500 miles on my bus coming home and vacationing for a week. I...
• Head Cap Nuts - part II
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Tue, 17 Dec 96 14:44:10 -0600
  ...it is unavoidable and will not hurt the final torque. but it is essential that the nut have time to compress everything while full...
• Re: Joseph Murphy's gearing question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 29 Dec 1998 16:56:05 EST
  ...The final drive on the diesel powered Vanagons was so high because you had 50 rip-snortin' hp coming on strong somewhere around 2000...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sat, 21 May 2016 22:01:30 -0700
  ...I guess I need grease for the CV joints (may as well do the wheel side as well, right?), got the final drive seals...
• Re: road trip to georgia..
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:45:01 +0000
  ...But you're right, no Vanagons ??? I wanted to drive an 89 back from Sarasota, but my traveling orders didn't finalize in time...
• Re: Weird idle-solved
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:28:15 -0400
  ...I finally decided it was heat causing the occasional problem because it would fail with the plastic cover on but would work OK with...
• Re: One more %^$ part...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:45:23 -0500
  ...I checked out the engine and finally found the true > source of our problem. It was the preformed hose from the upper left rear...
• Re: Looking for a Rabbit Pickup, DAVID
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 02:55:50 EDT
  ...1984 Diesel Transmission for strength and 3.94 final drive. 2.0L engine with a Schrick 276 cam in a 85 Scirocco head with...
• One more Auto question
  Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 10:32:41 -0800
  ...If the final drive ratios are not too far off, this might be something to look into even though I would have to raise...
• Re: Vanagon starter final drive issues?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 21:03:01 -0700
  ...is that despite being freshly rebuilt, I now have a bad > final drive. > > Sounds like a possible hanging solenoid. Sometime disassembling that part and...
• Adjusted Valves.... Off to a rough start
  Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 16:00:59 -0700
  ...Now about a month later I felt it was enough time to go ahead and final adjust them. I got it hot, popped the...
• Buying a new manual transmission - considering Go Westy final drive increase
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 May 2005 15:20:26 -0700
  ...buy a new stock 4 speed transmission with a higher geared final drive. In combination with 15' wheels, this raises the transmission ratio about...
• Re: I finally got a transplant
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 13 Jun 2017 10:33:14 -0400
  Gas or diesel? Just kidding. Congrats! Stephen Mobile > On Jun 13, 2017, at 9:41 AM, Mike <collum@MYFAIRPOINT.NET> wrote: > > Woo hoo! > > After...
• Re: heading home tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 3 Dec 2016 11:15:04 -0500
  ...This took rebuilding the 2.1L wbx once, replacing it with a tiico, replacing that with a warranty tiico, and finally replacing that with...
• Differeneces Between '86 & '89 2.1's?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 23:40:31 +0000
  I think I have finally found a suitable 2.1 for my '89 Blue Star, it is from an '86 and was pulled to...
• Re: Proper adhesive for engine compartment seal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:22:54 -0400
  At 09:25 PM 6/23/2011, Cecil Eastman wrote: >Finally scored a new seal for the engine compartment. One long >piece of extruded...
• JOEL, CHANGE THE STATS!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 29 Oct 96 20:00:08 EST
  Hey all, Well, It finally happened. Today I made it official and bought a 1981 Vanagon Deluxe Westfalia camper from fellow listmember Rick Koller...
• Tires, Tires, Tires, Tires /f
  Historical mailing list - Steven E. Broomhead, Sr.
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 12:24:31 -0800
  To finally end this discussion once and for all... The tires on my vanagon are mounted on wheels. At times I use 5 tires...
• Re: DIESEL is............
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Mon, 18 May 1998 15:20:17 -0700
  ...but! Joe On Sun, 17 May 1998, Steven Broomhead wrote: > One final word of advice .......DON'T BUY A DIESEL > > D = D@MNED > I...
• Trashed tranny
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 23:50:10 -0500
  ...Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- Finally getting around to dealing with my tranny problem. Bottom line!..... it needs an overhaul or replacement. Anyone...
• Re: Vanagon longevity
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 2 May 1999 22:49:50 -0600
  ...pass me by many years ago and have kicked myself since. Finally found one in brown that does OK, though. As long as she...
• FLAPS? (no Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lynch
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 12:25:47 -0700
  As I'm new to the list (and loving it I might add, thanks for all the info and to whoever finally picked up...
• VW parts yard in California
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 11:43:20 -0700
  They finally told me about their web site. Here it is http://www.chrisvolkswagon.com/ This is a pretty good size place with lots...
• Re: Westy middle seat & awning for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Hayward
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 16:52:56 -0800
  I finally connected with the friend of mine who is owner of these items for sale. If you are interested contact Ron Williams in...
• Re: Adding overhead a/c system to Westy..frank..Got Pics??(was:Re:Odd A/Ccont...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 18:23:47 EDT
  ...Time, FrankGRUN@AOL.COM writes: > This weekend, as I > finish some final stereo touches, I'll generate some pictures for anyone > interested. > > cool, id...
• Re: [Syncro] Old Man Emu Shocks -- Or Are They?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 01:13:48 -1000
  ...Yeah, I finally figured that out... I'm a little slow sometimes. But don't tell me I'm the only idiot out there...
• driving legal
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Thu, 17 May 2001 11:07:02 -0700
  hey folks, ive finally gotten my westie legal(registered and title transfered), after owning and driving it for nine months. feels amazing. i dont...
• OXS light on
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 17:10:42 -0500
  ...Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" (finally on the road) 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint...
• Re: Westy Shower
  Historical mailing list - alan barber
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 17:13:25 -0500
  ...Westy Shower >Well, I finally took photos of my Westy shower and posted them. I think >it works quite nicely with only minor drawbacks...
• Re: Exhaust Question: Stock, S&S, or Sebro?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 17:37:16 EST
  In a message dated 12/25/02 4:09:53 PM, agordon@BRIGHT.NET writes: << When the bolt holes finally rust away on your...
• Re: glad to meet you
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 21:43:37 -0600
  ...Since most electronics fail immediately and final I'd say its some part that is mechanical. Stan Wilder 83 Air Cooled Westfalia ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up...
• EveryBus Final Update (I think )
  Historical mailing list - ncbus
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 08:06:15 -0400
  Hi. www.everybus.com It's Tuesday and time is running out! EB is just a day or two away. Check the web site...
• ANy of you know electronics?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 10:02:47 -0800
  I was changing my instrument panel back and forth and finally I ended up with the head light not working and the battery and...
• Re: Lighter plug in dash a big joke...
  Historical mailing list - tolga
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 20:37:17 -0500
  ...This is great! For years I've been wondering where these damn FLAPs stores were before finally deciding to ask. Thanks to all who...
• fuel pump did it.. she runs!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Mon, 4 Jul 2005 07:16:02 -0700
  ...i finally ordered a fuel pump and slapped it in yesterday, and she started up like a charm. im hoping that this will also...
• 1986 & 1987 Transporters are now Importable!
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:33:00 -0700
  The only good news I've had this week! I finally received my approval from the NHTSA for the import of 1986 & 1987 VW...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:44:05 -0600
  I quote one of Bob's posts : "I finally managed to upload several photos of the bustle described in my post 30580. We have...
• Re: The clock is still not going, despite ...
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:32:55 -0700
  ...I finally realized if I hold the little tiny hour button in for a very long time, it will eventually give up and change...
• Re: troubleshooting intermittency
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:25:02 -0700
  ...troubleshooting intermittency | |The semi-nagging no-start issue that finally seemed to become permanent two |weeks ago has again become intermittent.� I ordered some...
• '87 syncro: driveshaft going?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 11:12:45 -0700
  ...Front final drive alignment must be done to ensure driveshaft is installed without distortion." How do you align the front final drive? -Mark McCulley...
• Re: options for repairing poptop zipper?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 14:15:39 -0600
  ...A couple years ago I finally figured out that they weren't replacing the whole zipper, just the slider. Apparently that's what wears...
• Re: [T2] A cc'ing the heads question-answered
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 20:50:59 -0600
  ...As a final crush test you can squeeze hollow core solder and it stays true whereas the thin wall brass will have a little...
• Re: VW 3 : Locksmith 1
  Historical mailing list - Michael Perry
  Fri, 16 Aug 1996 10:28:14 -0700 (PDT)
  ...With assistance > from the author (doing the rotate thing) while he did the raking > thing we finally managed to unlock the hatch. > Final score...
• Re: bURNINGvAN 2012
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:45:36 -0500
  ...They >finally agreed to show up and they'll even let DEVO and the MTC share >the [magnesium] spotlight with them! > >I'm so...
• Re: Swivel Seat - FInally
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:58:39 -0400
  That's pretty sweet Pete - I've heard a lot of talk about these. They are very very cool - but not for me - although...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's,normal again.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 23:15:30 -0700
  ...Once I got up into the mountains around Kalispell, MT, the fan finally quit completely. Is was only then that we found the culprit...
• Re: The 205/70-14 tire you really want!
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:28:13 -0500
  So I finally ordered a set of these for el Guapo...... When buing tires from Tire Rack have you folks always told them which...
• Re: 68 Westfalia, $1200, Go Camping! (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Heron
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 09:28:57 -0500
  ...have given me some "good breaks" too i just don't usually advertise them when i am selling it. finally an honest advertisement :) michael
• oil filters
  Historical mailing list - len alcamo
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 10:43:22 -0500
  The engine, 2.0L is ready to be installed this weekend finally! I wonder if I can use a larger oil filter then whats...
• Repost: Aux. Battery Location
  Historical mailing list - Mark Bowie
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 14:57:57 -0400
  I have one final question before I start my auxillary battery installation this weekend. It seems the best place for the two Trojan T105s...
• Flanges...
  Historical mailing list - Mike and Angie Schwendau
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 11:44:27 -0500
  ...Just had the orignal Exhaust finally changed out for a Midas system. They did good work.. expect a bad seal on the head has...
• was taken off list but now back
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 00:52:19 EDT
  ...I finally had time to resign to the list and am looking forward to all the mail=) If anyone needed me for anything im...
• Re: Weakly Statz ...
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 17:03:57 -0400
  ...i'm finally going to college.. thanks, Sudhir H. Desai 1984 VW Vanagon 3.4 liter Chevy V-6 cdes@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu...
• Re: NEW WEB SITE
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 04:57:38 -0500
  Maurizio Penna wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > My VANAGON web site is finally on line: > > http://www.magi.com/~penna/index.shtml > > It is the start...
• Rebuilt engine for 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Fadi N. Makhlouf
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 12:21:18 -0500
  I think my Vanagon's head gasket finally blew! (It was just a matter of time I suppose). I am contemplating my options now...
• Re: Rodent smell
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 17:02:17 -0700
  ...apply wet, keep wet, and finally dry out. None worked, but nor make any noticeable improvement. Then I tried Odorzout. It is a dry...