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  • Re: Battery Light
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 18 Dec 2005 20:50:15 -0500
    ...The first one (titled >>>>"disconnected") is the rear view of my alternator with the >>>>disconnected wire. There is already a black running to the...
  • Re: Fuel line connection check - heads up!
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Tue, 23 May 2006 14:14:25 -0400
    ...Old fuel lines get brittle, particularly in the area just before and under the clamp. Then the clamp can no longer work to prevent...
  • Re: Body work question
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:52:25 -0800
    ...guide the jacking forces >..but I was able to 'sneak' that area back about 1/8th to 1/4 inch to get >things lined...
  • Re: fuel line replacement
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:00:32 -0700
    ...or just let it roll for > a > year or two...? Keeping in mind I live in a dry, no-rust area. > > -Peter > 89 Wolfsburg...
  • Re: Muir and Bentley are good but the list is great
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Mon, 10 Jan 2005 12:34:08 -0600
    ...usual circustances), we decided to spend the night in a rest area.. On the rest of the trip, the sun and highway departments had...
  • Re: Crash Survivor
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Wed, 9 Apr 2008 21:37:16 -0700
    ...Successful people do both, with the same good attitude. (riw) ----------------------------------------------------------- View the growing list of video work at: http://revver.com/find/video/?query...
  • Re: 16" Alloy wheels
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sun, 21 Mar 2004 11:54:02 -0500
    ...users.rcn.com/derekdrew/Syncro_Madness_Area.htm" eudora="autourl">http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/Syncro_Madness_Area.htm<br> </a>...seen with 30...
  • Diff Lock Air Switch Importation (& other special syncro parts)
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Tue, 28 Aug 2001 11:30:08 -0400
    ...users.rcn.com/derekdrew/Syncro_Madness_Area.htm" EUDORA=AUTOURL>http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/Syncro_Madness_Area.htm</a></div> <div>Note: most...
  • Re: September Roadtrip to Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:35:44 -0700
    ...area, there are about 1/2 dozen sites around the lake to camp at, Maple Grove is our favourite, with an awesome sunset view...
  • Bus trip from Munich over the Alps to Venice
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Sat, 6 Jun 2015 17:04:13 +0000
    ...Did the tourist route in Venice, but also found a calmer, non-tourist area by just walking 20min along the water towards the north...
  • Re: A/C shop in CA?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 1 Jul 2006 20:04:38 -0500
    ...Here is my view. My take on R12 vs 134a is - if yours was designed for R12 - stay with it. One of the problems...
  • Pierre & listee's traveling out of your area this season??...
    Historical mailing list - * MtnGal ( Debi Tippets)
    Fri, 11 Feb 2000 11:49:47 -0800
    ...It's an Awesome sight of "The Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Oceans in one panoramic view" AND KNOWING ONLY A HIGHWAY DIVIDE THE...
  • Re: Failed Emissions Check
    Historical mailing list - Warren McQuiggan
    Thu, 26 Aug 2004 09:06:05 -0700
    ...There may be people that share the same views > :::as you on religion, politics, and the environment. However, there are > :::people that have different...
  • Feb Baja trip to see the Whales!
    Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
    Thu, 6 Jan 2011 20:12:17 -0800
    ...The boat >> ride was 2 hours total, with a 15 min zip out to the viewing zone. We >> saw many many whales, some within...
  • Re: Diesel vs Gas Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:12:05 -0800
    ...I should mention, these numbers are for the > passenger > van models (which I have), and not the Westy, which has more frontal > surface > area...
  • Re: Carolina crash
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 22 Aug 2017 20:41:32 +0000
    ...edge of The Path on Sunday night, then drove into the area seeking our spot Monday.  Found ourselves in the nearly vacant Sumter National...
  • Re: Interstates are boring
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:16:33 -0500
    ...On our recent near 6k mile trip from Oklahoma to Washington and around about in the NW and Rocky Mountain area, we spent most...
  • Re: Heater Hoses
    Historical mailing list - Roland
    Sat, 7 Mar 2009 11:10:35 -0800
    ...area. The GoWesty part description suggests that the distribution unit is a failure prone part. Here it is: http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view...
  • Re: Engine Swap - what about TDI?
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Thu, 10 Jun 1999 17:46:50 -0400
    ...As far as acceleration goes, I own a Passat TDi and I assure you, you would never know from a performance point-of-view...
  • Re: Custom Oil/Tranny Coolers for automatic vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 12 May 2009 07:09:32 -0700
    ...If you control the cooler circulation with a tempostat switch, another "T fitting" at the drain plug area(the "low point" in the loop...
  • Re: Exhaust Design
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:22:17 -0500
    ...Exhaust Design > > >> Here's a good read with pics on a tuned system. >> >> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=270833&highlight...
  • Re: Utah Tour, April
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 7 Mar 2017 06:49:49 -0800
    ...Weekends will be very busy in the prime flower viewing areas. I cut east to hwy 95 rather than stay on the higher elevation...
  • Fw: Road Rally
    Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
    Thu, 4 Mar 1999 08:19:23 -0500
    ...shop tour, boneyard tour, $1 a plate lunch, new >MEXICAN BEETLE viewing, sales & test drives, media interviews, filming & >photos. > >4:00 p.m. - Leave...
  • Re: Waterfront campsites on Vancouver island and Bella Coola, British Columbia?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Wed, 6 Jul 2011 23:11:55 -0700
    ...The west > Canoe reach rd has many nice informal camping sites with morning sun and a > beautiful view south along the lake and of...
  • Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Wed, 9 Oct 2013 10:39:03 -0600
    ...Just an ocean view and the sound of the pounding waves. Miguel On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock...
  • Re: Busted water pump and an extra nut
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:11:30 -0500
    ...the small cross over pipe. > > Since I was working in that area, I also changed the oil cooler o-ring and > the small coolant...
  • Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
    Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
    Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:21:22 -0800
    ...Not a lot of > surface area. > Large effect. > > For your amusement and perusal. > > Frank Grunthaner > > > ************** > Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay...
  • Re: Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:39:31 -0700
    ...There > were a fair number of passing lanes and viewpoints to turn off into, but I > was in first gear for most of it...
  • Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:15:17 -0700
    ...and I have seen tow trucks with plug-in jumping > connectors in their front bumper area. > Scott > turbovans > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Rodgers" <inua...
  • Trip Report ( Long!) Eagle, AK
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:27:23 -0800
    ...After viewing the cars, eating dinner and visiting with friends and family we headed North on the Glenn Highway to get as far up...
  • The United Empire Loyalists Fall Colours Tour
    Historical mailing list - phil cain
    Sun, 21 Sep 2003 19:47:23 -0700
    ...Quinte island is the heartland of > the United Empire > Loyalists, and the area is rich with history and > full of victorian > architecture. The local...
  • Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:44:39 -0700
    ...there is access to this area by logging road ... (read this as check your van tires will they work on rocks ... my michiliens say...
  • Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:35:27 -0700
    ...and I have seen tow trucks with plug-in jumping >> connectors in their front bumper area. >> Scott >> turbovans >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "John Rodgers" <inua...
  • Trip Report: Hunting Island, SC (long, propane, Garmin IQ3600 GPS)
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sat, 2 Apr 2005 23:00:36 -0500
    I made a recent trip to the Hunting Island State Park area in SC. Left after work the Thursday before Easter weekend and drove...
  • Re: Vanagon List Moderator-let's get things underway!
    Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
    Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:01:03 -0800
    ...It sure has helped me in > other areas of life besides strictly Vanagon things. I would be more > than a bit lost not being...
  • Re: Failed Emissions Check
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Thu, 26 Aug 2004 12:11:55 -0800
    ...There may be people that share the same views > as you on religion, politics, and the environment. However, there are > people that have different...
  • Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 1 Sep 2013 02:17:13 -0400
    ...The oxygenate helps reduce carbon monoxide emissions particularly for short engine cycles and cold climate areas. In addition ethanol is a cleaner burning fuel...
  • Re: Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:24:13 -0700
    ...There > were a fair number of passing lanes and viewpoints to turn off into, but I > was in first gear for most of it...
  • mom's USA trip: your advice (so far)
    Historical mailing list - Kari Williams
    Wed, 31 Mar 1999 01:14:48 EST
    ...porta potti (to avoid nasty rest areas) 8. CB radio 9. Cell phone w/ nationwide coverage (AT&T WorldNet) 10. AAA card 11. Good...
  • Re: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
    Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:27:10 -0700
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ >>> View the growing list of video work at: >>> >>> http://www.prpeak.com/articles/2010/11/29/multimedia/video/doc4c62e5f80d228504902172.txt...
  • Re: Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:15:54 -0700
    ...There > were a fair number of passing lanes and viewpoints to turn off into, but I > was in first gear for most of it...
  • Re: Railroad Crossing Gate Coming Down!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:13:44 -0700
    ...Then close to home, in old downtown section of York, Pa, a built up and industrial area, 2-3 story buildings, narrow streets, congested...
  • Re: Battery Location - Rear Behind RR Taillight
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Wed, 21 Aug 2002 12:44:35 -0400
    ...It is outside (from a chemical >point-of-view). It >>takes up no interior storage space. Even the "weight way out back" is >less...
  • Re: Westy Luggage rack seal fit
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:55:01 EDT
    ...I have no way to view this seal at speed, but I wouldn't be surprized if it gives a little. As for the...
  • Worldwide Solution For 16" Wheel (Advances Made)
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Wed, 21 Nov 2001 14:42:04 -0500
    ...users.rcn.com/derekdrew/Syncro_Madness_Area.htm" EUDORA=AUTOURL>http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/Syncro_Madness_Area.htm</a></div> <div>Note: most...
  • Pan-a-mint Happenings at last
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Wed, 8 Nov 95 13:50:34 PST
    ...Last time I checked camping electrically was ~$15/night camping wohu was like $7 per campsite and the starry view campsite on the grande...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Best PNW scenic route?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:25:44 -0800
    ...The oceans are beginning to die in some areas, it's not the dams especially I don't think, but dams basically harm fish...
  • Re: Trip Report ( Long!) Eagle, AK
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
    Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:04:15 -0600
    ...After viewing the > cars, > eating dinner and visiting with friends and family we headed North > on the > Glenn Highway to get as far up...
  • SyncroMog Goes to Moab (long)
    Historical mailing list - John Wessels
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 23:53:15 EST
    ...At the top of the ridge we had lunch at an area that has some very deep bore holes. This area was prospected for...
  • Re: storage box
    Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
    Sat, 28 Feb 2015 11:14:35 -0800
    ...And have ply instead, with a vertical storage area under the AC, for alternately storing comforter and head rests. One of those pipe dreams...
  • Re: CV Joints
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
    Mon, 5 May 2014 08:29:57 -0400
    ...The axle has a ridged area > that holds the boot in position. Seems pretty clear that they are > expected to be tight and look...
  • hokay ...it's FRYEDAYE!! ;) time for some off-topic stuff: national parks, part II
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:08:36 -0500
    ...In the meantime, consider the following, and if you do travel to these areas allow enough time to do more than simply "collect" these...
  • Re: Syncro Ball Joint
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 10 May 1995 15:28:20 -0400
    ...areas, I could see the front of the planks catching on rocks and the whole planks leaping in the air in my rear view...
  • Re: vanagon fire
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 3 May 2011 13:46:20 -0700
    ...the article only said 'engine area'. One van ...........I still have the body, an 85 .. tangled power supply wires to a large booster amp...
  • A little [W]ednesday humor to brighten your week!
    Historical mailing list - Mike White
    Wed, 18 Oct 1995 10:04:07 MST
    ...You used to see this mainly in a few abnormal areas, particularly Miami, where it is customary for everyone to drive according to the...
  • Re: Van Theft Advisory-Perp: Ken Morgan, AKA Jake Lake
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:09:09 -0500
    ...My view is that he needs to > be made legally liable and accountable for all of his choices and > behaviors. > > Pasted emails in discussion...
  • Re: Vanagon List Moderator-let's get things underway!
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
    Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:54:01 -0500
    ...It sure has helped >> me in >> other areas of life besides strictly Vanagon things. I would be more >> than a bit lost not being...
  • 70 Westie & 75 Adventurewagon @ wreckers, VW giveaways
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 Nov 1995 12:01:05 -0800
    ...And with no lyrics, I find I can let the view out the window supply the meaning :) Speaking of bus music, The Mermen will...
  • Re: Touch up paint in spray cans?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 8 Jun 2008 16:03:51 -0500
    ...it off in the garage(which I converted to a DVD viewing/workout room). Good luck. On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 3:55...
  • Re: stealth camping article
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:02:35 -0700
    ...and i would expect the same sort of protection from my own area if a cop comes a knocking ... be respectful to them if...