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Re: Clutch Question and confirm suspisions
Historical mailing list - Tarheel
Tue, 7 Aug 2001 20:06:41 -0400
...the slave becomes fully extended and the pedal is like a brick............. Adam P 81 westy (2 of them) 74 beetle 73 Transporter (new...
Re: 1988 heater lever question.
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Sat, 23 Feb 2002 19:03:34 -0500
...P <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>>81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) <DIV></DIV>>70 Single Cab "Whitey" (finally on the road) <DIV...
Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Wed, 26 Feb 2003 23:29:32 -0500
...Considering the power 'requirements' of the brick-like Vanagon I'd say the engine's powerband is ideally suited. The inline-5 Audi engines...
Re: Head gasket swap WBX..stuck cylinder help needed
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Tue, 18 Nov 2003 17:26:36 -0600
...the way? > > Adam P > Charleston,SC Coburn, WV > 81 Westy "The Brick " > 70 Single Cab "Whitey" > 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" > 73 Transporter (STILL at...
Re: Subject: Boston Bob Engine
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Fri, 30 Apr 2004 15:34:27 -0400
...he do? > > Adam P > Charleston,SC Coburn, WV > 81 Westy "The Brick " > 70 Single Cab "Whitey" > 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" > 73 Transporter (STILL at...
Re: New Sliding Door Lock
Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
Tue, 24 May 2005 12:16:43 -0400
On Mon, 23 May 2005 20:41:29 -0500, John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: >After 17 years the ol' Red Brick has a...
Re: Clog in fuel tank outlet
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 4 Apr 2021 12:04:08 -0700
...this screen into Fuel Tank? I guess they never thought these bricks > would be running over 30+ years. > I mean of course you don...
parking lights, high EV prices
Historical mailing list - Matt Brickell
Wed, 29 Mar 2000 21:24:17 EST
...of a deal compared to even a cheap new euro! Matt Brickell Olathe, KS 00 VW New Beetle TDI GLS 5spd 84 VW Vanagon...
Dead cylinder....$0.25 fix!
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Fri, 31 May 2002 05:51:58 -0400
...How bout that? Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop...
Re: Problem with ebay seller.
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Wed, 5 Jun 2002 05:55:42 -0400
...Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg...
Re: Westy mechanical training.....
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Sat, 7 Sep 2002 16:31:11 -0400
...Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 75...
Re: westy propane in europe
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Wed, 14 Jan 2004 06:09:24 -0500
...a kit! Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at...
Re: Vanagon Archives, the DVD Edition?
Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
Mon, 6 Jun 2005 14:20:14 -0400
...maintaining and knowing "everything" there is to know about our beloved bricks, why not store it offline on a couple of DVDs? >> Jorge, Fine...
Re: Plastic fuel line
Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
Sat, 1 Mar 2014 12:09:47 -0500
...been done by the po before I took guardianship of my brick. Also I believe that there is a difference in pressure on that...
Re: COOL VW Stuff...
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Fri, 29 Sep 1995 12:02:58 -0500 (CDT)
...go for the strong-runner that needs visual help before you endeavor to revive a mechanically pooped-out brick. It's much easier to...
Free trade my arse, was Back-of-Seat organizer
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sat, 1 Jan 2000 13:46:18 -0800
...And the merchants in Canukland got some heafty exchange rate ideas for US currentcy, 20% over par typically, when you exchange in the brickandmortor...
Re: Stsbilizer Link Broke
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:44:42 -0400
...and you might get hurt.BTDT :) Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at...
Vw junkyard near I77 and 70..Cambridge Ohio (name of it?)
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Sun, 24 Nov 2002 06:28:37 -0500
...Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 1976...
Re: ISO Upper Steering Column Housing
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Sun, 13 Sep 2020 12:16:09 -0500
...ABK (Upper steering cover) - is it missing or broken? > > > https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/steering-column-cover-t3-upper-black-for-switch.html > > > > > > if...
Re: changing lock security
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Wed, 7 Nov 2001 21:10:47 -0600
...wants into a Vanagon, they're getting in with either a brick or a pry bar.  The lock is not where they are...
Re: Water temp gauge sender install question.
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 21 Jan 2004 09:23:50 -0500
...its head........... > >Adam P >Charleston,SC Coburn, WV >81 Westy "The Brick " >70 Single Cab "Whitey" >74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" >73 Transporter (STILL at...
Re: Vanagon Crashworthiness
Historical mailing list - J.W.Brier
Wed, 29 Apr 1998 14:18:51 +0200
> The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash > tested one of our beloved bricks at 35 mph head-on into a fixed barrier. Actually that...
Re: TIICO vs. hot rod WBX
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Sat, 27 Apr 2002 07:04:11 -0400
...Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg...
Frydaye Follies?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 4 Apr 2003 00:26:17 -0600
...W O N A G K E F S J B Brick C L O V O L K S W A G E...
Re: Pressure cap
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Sat, 22 Nov 2003 21:26:48 -0500
...Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop...
Re: A good excuse for a trip in the van..more (Long Post)
Historical mailing list - BA
Thu, 12 Apr 2007 21:43:06 -0700
...And vanagons are brick-shaped balloons in the crosswinds. On this last trip we especially noticed that the turbulence from following large vehicles are...
Re: Buying parts in England?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 7 Feb 2014 14:09:52 -0600
...Where would this person start?? I know brickwerks is in West Yorkshire, but that is almost 4 hours away. I there a shop near...
Re: vw uniqueness
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 24 Aug 94 12:46:01 CDT
On Wed, 24 Aug 94 12:42:10 CDT Gerald Skerbitz said: >On our trip, we waved at all of the VW Bricks we...
fs: vanagons in nj not mine!!!
Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
Wed, 16 Jan 2002 13:14:28 -0800
...phone is 732.842.2307 next one was in the auto shopper and i think is in Brick NJ. the ad reads: 1990 Volkswagen...
Re: Driving with no Power Steering
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 6 Jul 2007 06:59:40 -0500
...but I did "git'ter done!" Thanks again, Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver John Rodgers wrote: > OK Gang, > > The Red Brick split the...
Re: 101 MPH Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - BenT
Tue, 12 Oct 2004 22:39:36 -0700
...though i must admit that the prospect of a huge brick flying by them is probably what causes them to accidentally release their foot...
Re: No injector pulse 81 AFC vanagon
Historical mailing list - dr
Mon, 31 Mar 2003 15:17:10 -0500
...vgonman@msn.com wrote: > It is brand new > > Adam P > 81 Westy "The Brick " > 70 Single Cab "Whitey" > 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" > 73 Transporter...
Re: boy or girl?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 6 Jun 2005 16:37:22 -0500
...etc, etc, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver of the "The Red Brick" Joy Hecht wrote: >Oh dear, does that mean Matilda should be named...
Re: Driving with no Power Steering
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 4 Jul 2007 21:22:40 -0400
...Edward At 09:05 PM 7/4/2007, you wrote: >OK Gang, > >The Red Brick split the pressure hose back by the PS pump...
Re: What in fuel can wreck engine?
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:07:53 -0500
...last time I posted about brick testing I got thoroughly flamed though... guess it's because I'm a "vendor". Hope that the engine...
Re: Cardiac Event
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 1 Apr 2008 21:23:42 -0500
...I drove myself in the Red Brick to the clinic at the > VA hospital to see the PC. I was rushed to the ER...
Re: Question about battery light
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Thu, 4 Apr 2013 17:50:14 -0700
...I have been trying to troubleshoot the battery light > staying on and I am bumping my head against a brick wall. The cluster > seems...
Re: power
Historical mailing list - Rian Mullins
Sun, 24 Oct 1999 14:16:35 -0400
...Hell, you can nearly give up prozac! >Give up Luke on trying to make your two ton brick go faster. Come over >to the...
'85 westy q's
Historical mailing list - tony moore
Sun, 17 Sep 2000 09:20:39 -0700
...westy and had some q's as my memory on these bricks is failing :-) 1) as with all the other vanagons i've owned...
Re: headlight reminder
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Thu, 23 May 2002 06:18:09 -0400
...Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg...
an offer...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 21 Sep 94 17:55:23 EDT
...I thought I might separate some info by SPLITS, BREAD LOAVES, BRICKS, and Eurovans (do we even have a name for these yet?). Topics...
Re: Unfortunately have to say goodbye to the list
Historical mailing list
Thu, 9 Sep 1999 01:41:02 EDT
In a message dated 9/9/99 1:20:41 AM Eastern Daylight Time, bricknord@WEBTV.NET writes: << of park and rolled about 100...
Club hammers and chisels (2)
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Wed, 11 Sep 2002 00:57:33 +0100
...An electrician's chisel (2 1/2" wide flat blade) used for 'chasing' conduits into brick walls is also very useful in your toolkit...
automatic gas mileage.
Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
Sat, 22 Feb 2003 10:51:56 -0500
Pushing a 4,500 lb box with the drag coefficient of a brick wall up to 60 mph takes a lot of fuel, no...
thoughts about fuel filters etc
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 7 Jul 2004 10:11:12 -0700
...added high temp protection of the synthetic when I have a brick being pushed by a small engine, especially during summer, loaded down with...
Re: Air intake "scoops"
Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
Wed, 15 Dec 1999 08:32:33 -0400
...Looking at your brick in the car park the air scoops recede into the body, in the NACA style. There's quite a bit...
Re: Overheating (still) Help!
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 22 May 2002 11:02:41 -0400
...Overheating (still) Help! Ok, So the old brick overheated on me the other day and blew a "t-piece"(that's the real name...
Re: Revs per mile , was: 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:53:16 -0700
...is much more useful than the one at miata.net - http://brickwerks.hostinguk.com/VehicleSpecific/T3/info/mods/alloys/altwhls.htm On Tue, Mar...
Re: Real Pop top Conversion Solution for Non Pop Top Vanagon's
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sun, 3 May 2009 14:33:51 -0400
...a person who installed the conversion in the >> UK. >> http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/topic30479.html >> > > > Neat neat neat. > > Nice of him...
AFC injection problem
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Mon, 1 Jul 2002 07:25:44 -0400
...Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 75...
Re: basic tools...?
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Fri, 14 Jun 2002 19:29:49 -0400
...Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg...
Re: Cross winds and shock absorbers
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Sat, 6 May 2006 21:26:34 -0400
...But..... > > Has anyone experienced that upgrading to better than > stock or replacing worn out shocks helps the Brick > deal with cross winds better? > > A...
Re: ECU Testing
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 12 Jul 2015 10:11:59 -0700
...Idling was too high and car ran > rich after the swap ....SO while not a "brick" the ecu is NOT "good to > go", but...
Plea for unusual interior bit, Champagne 78
Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
Mon, 04 Nov 1996 16:51:28 -0500
...bus sitting in a junkyard (distinct two-tone paint, brown on the bottom, brick-reddish orange on the top), PLEASE take a look and...
Digitool data help needed...more info..................
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Fri, 31 May 2002 17:47:22 -0400
...Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg...
Re: Free Sirius satellite radio system
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Thu, 26 Jun 2003 16:34:07 -0700
...Thu, 26 Jun 2003 17:13:28 -0400 >> > >> >clue me in! >> >Adam P >> >81 Westy "The Brick " >> >70 Single Cab "Whitey" >> >74 Beetle "Ol...
Re: Help with front heater blower.........part number needed
Historical mailing list - Tolga Morawski
Mon, 29 Mar 2004 10:30:02 -0500
...I cannot find the PN on etka............ > >Adam P >Charleston,SC Coburn, WV >81 Westy "The Brick " >70 Single Cab "Whitey" >74 Beetle "Ol...
Re: Oil Pressure Switch
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:58:41 -0700
...old one (soften it up again) by placing it on a brick or some such and > heating it to red hot. You can either...
Re: Proper Clutch use
Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
Tue, 29 Jun 1999 08:21:52 +0000
...This is one thing both my wife and I agree on! ; ) Tyrone Bif Pine Key, FL 87 GL Syncro 85 Westy 85 Brown Brick...
Re: Your early Morning/digifant/digitool brain teaser
Historical mailing list - Marshall
Fri, 14 Jun 2002 09:20:25 -0500
...Any ideas? Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988...