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  • spin-on filters
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Mar 1996 09:46:23 -0800
    ...vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv Throughout the 13 model years of the Vanagon, there were 1600cc carbureted "base models" available in Europe. The engine case was essentially the...
  • Re: Its NOT a mini-van! Transporter; renaming
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 9 Oct 2004 22:53:05 +1300
    ...It started in either the US or Britain, for marketing one model by different sunsidiaries of one company (eg Roots Group & GM) as more...
  • Re: flashing LED
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:52:19 -0700
    ...Ah, now we see the violence inherent in the system. >> MODERATOR: Shut up! >> SQUIRREL: Oh! Come and see the violence inherent in the system...
  • Re: (Fwd) (Fwd) FS '87 WWW
    Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
    Thu, 5 Mar 1998 00:52:47 EST
    ...This describes a model that I contend doesn't exist. The 87 Vanagon WLE was not a Camper model, but rather the first of...
  • Re: '84 value?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:07:14 -0800
    ...As Scott says, the later sliding door is a huge improvement that all 85 and newer models have. The better parking brake was phased...
  • Re: Front wheel bearing differences
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:42:53 -0400
    ...bearing change was made very early in 1984 model >year vans. > >Since the new model year production begins in August, the change >occurred in...
  • Q: Rust in seams
    Historical mailing list - Brian Isherwood
    Wed, 13 Dec 1995 15:10:44 +0000
    I'm back from digest mode. I found it too hard to respond and keep current. Vanagon questions: My 84 has the slight indication...
  • modified sine wave question.
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Fri, 8 Mar 1996 11:53:25 CST6CDT
    ...12v models are available but i could buy a 110v model AND an inverter cheaper than just buying the 12v one. i have done...
  • Re: Mercedes wheels CONFIRMATION!
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Sun, 12 Sep 1999 15:27:41 -0600
    The p/n beginning with "210," 2104000002, is indeed the MB part number, and "210" means the part is for Mercedes model W210, which...
  • Re: Hiace Web
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 12 May 2000 02:52:15 +0200
    ...The model Yoshi showed us looks very much like the last generation. This is the model we got here: http://www.toyota.co.uk...
  • FRIDGE WOES: HELP!!
    Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
    Sat, 26 Aug 2000 18:48:43 EDT
    Help-My fridge doesn't cool in the gas mode. It gets very cold on 110 & 12 volts, the burner lights just fine in...
  • VW logo center caps
    Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
    Fri, 23 Nov 2001 06:40:03 -0500
    ...looking the center caps on the late model Jettas and/or Passats ( not sure which model I spied ). At a glance they appear to...
  • update: CARFAX avail
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Tue, 26 Nov 2002 09:29:15 -0700
    Sorry I am in vacation mode so you will have to pmail me, also carfax said it does not have vehicles in their database...
  • Re: vanagon - warm air please!!
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 22 Jan 2003 16:41:59 -0500
    ...I don't know about the aircooled gas models, but my '82 diesel has different controls. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org...
  • Re: paper toys
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Thu, 23 Mar 2006 23:14:20 -0500
    ...there actually is or was a paper Vanagon "model" on the 'net somewhere. If memory serves it was a Magnum P.I. fansite in...
  • Re: pics of the infamous pick n pull van!
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Wed, 2 Apr 2008 22:00:09 -0700
    ...It means some kind of base model, with a >3 wide rear bench, and no refrigerator, just storage instead. Did >these have stoves? I...
  • Re: Does anyone have experience with these specific points? Was Re: Vanagon vs Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:54:41 -0500
    Wesley Pegden <wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU> writes: > It could be the reliability issues were with earlier models that have > since been worked out? I...
  • NVC Strictly Friday Stuff
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:13:44 -0700
    For all the modern techies out there http://youtu.be/kAG39jKi0lI
  • Re: Alternative alternators?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 25 Jul 1996 08:00:09 -0700 (PDT)
    Try a 90 amp alternator from a late model Golf/Jetta alistair
  • Re: leather Vanagon steering wheel from VW?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 5 Sep 2003 22:22:57 -0400
    Stock on very late model US Carats. BenT
  • Model of the New Microbus
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:51:36 -0400
    http://www.allcarmodels.com/acm/REV8444.html Check this out..
  • Re: Snarky and in-groupish
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 7 Nov 2010 15:21:53 -0600
    And our moderators DO have some flexibility, and they do uh, "moderate" the list. It gets off the track enough to be interesting, yet...
  • vanagon dependable jd powers study
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sun, 09 Mar 1997 09:41:51 -0500
    ...In fact, a review of the list of top 1990 models reveals that eight out of the top ten vehicles are compact pickups. Close...
  • Re: That wonderful ignature VW "chrip"!
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:50:48 -0500
    ...Later I had a ragtop sunroof model - can't remember the year, but it had the chirp and a '69 hard Sunroof model with...
  • Vanagon Toys? Matchbox size?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
    Mon, 3 May 1999 14:16:48 -0400
    ...It is a Revell model. He had a couple other models that have been >discussed here on the List
  • Re: Multivan..
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 4 Jun 1999 12:11:24 EDT
    ...I also saw some baseline vans badged as "BUS", and some as "transporters" (kombi's and pickups) and of course the nicer models being...
  • Re: Real world practical life of the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
    Sun, 11 Aug 2002 00:12:40 -0500
    To all, The Model T's and A's were a bit more simple than what we are driving, and made for the common...
  • emissions data
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Sun, 29 Aug 2004 12:41:46 -0400
    ...so i would like to find out the emissions of several model years and makes of volkswagens. i have no idea where to acquire...
  • Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
    Historical mailing list - honemastert
    Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:56:47 -0700
    ...in digest mode.. it's a PITA to read this list on a 'Crackberry' Doable, but not my first option as it usually gets...
  • Re: Fixing the missing posts
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 3 Jan 2020 10:43:17 -0500
    ...This leaves 1985 as the only year not yet covered in<br class="">the site's year-by-year, model-by-model pages.<br...
  • technical bulletins for vanagons, campers, syncros
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 05 Apr 94 22:33:51 CDT
    ...from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1985 ......................................................................... VW Technical Information Group 19, Number 87-03 Date: December 21, 1987 Model(s): Vanagon, Water-cooled, model...
  • Model year question on 90/91 Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Wed, 16 Mar 2016 21:53:41 -1000
    ...Anyone know the letter in the Vin that indicates year model for those years ? I know what it is for earlier vans, like up...
  • Re: Question about late model mirrors
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:12:05 -0700
    ...How do you remove just the glass part of the late model electric > mirrors that came on the carats? > > Thanks, > > Jim > Jim, Push the...
  • ISO white slider door on East Coast
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Wed, 3 Jun 2009 09:51:29 -0700
    ...I am looking for a late model white slider door with power locks stock and no holes drilled for fiberglass cladding. No hardware, window...
  • Re: Rare Vanagon Toy - Ebay
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 20 May 2009 01:19:18 -0700
    ...time in > YEARS that I've seen this model available. > > It's a Revell model European Polizei Vanagon, Italian I think. . . > > Check it out...
  • 88 Westy-Third Seat Option?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Jul 1995 17:57:53 -0500
    Just wondering if the later model westy's had a third seat option. There is one for sale near where I live and it...
  • Re: 16" stock wheels????
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Mar 1997 16:42:45 -0500 (EST)
    ...16" wheels ever offered on vanagons? If so, what models, years etc? Some rare models of the all-wheel-drive Vanagon Syncro's were...
  • Converting electric Dometic Fridge to propane
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 27 Jan 1997 18:05:18 -0800
    ...Anybody know if Dometic makes conversions, or does anybody have one of the propane models for sale? 12V model only runs 8 hours on...
  • Canadians - how do you drain your dishes, eh?
    Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
    Tue, 7 Dec 1999 17:08:08 -0800
    My Canadian Westy (1990) stove does not have the fold down dish drainer tray that the US models have. I think all Canadian Westies...
  • Vanagon Subsription renewal problems
    Historical mailing list - David Hayward TELEPHONE
    Mon, 23 Apr 2001 22:49:16 -0700
    ...I have tried sending it in both "reply" mode (to the notice) and as a "new mail" and nothing works. I am using Outlook...
  • Re: mirrors, or?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 14 Dec 2001 09:02:17 -0700
    ...I just noticed on a picture of a model > (Ravel Magnum PI Vanagon mode) that the Mirrors are backwards, or are > they? Can they...
  • Re: High idle woes
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Thu, 13 Feb 2003 21:22:03 -0800
    I've been told that the later models used a screw clamp that wasn't as good as earlier models.... that were some other...
  • Re: (NVC) But my comments on the concept Microbus...
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Mon, 22 Dec 2003 09:30:45 -0500
    ...The New Beetle could have been a modern > rear-engined boxer-powered car, but no, instead they tacked a tacky > skin onto the tawdry...
  • digest mode index
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Thu, 7 Apr 2005 08:10:03 -0700
    I get the posting in the digest mode. Is there anyway to get the indexed number to appear on the posting so that you...
  • Re: Dometic cooling fan noise
    Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
    Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:02:14 -0700
    ...I'm pretty sure it's a 12v model. Has anyone replaced theirs with a quieter model from Radio Shack or other places? I...
  • Re: quick trip report
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:46:47 -0700
    ...Fisher wrote: --snip-- son bought a 1916 model Swiss Army helmet --snip-- Does it take model glue or is it a snap-tite? What...
  • Re: '67 Westy Resto form Hell Update
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 May 1996 00:45:27 -0400
    ...67 model year started in late 66, and they changed the locks from the T series key to the Lseries key. 67 model year...
  • Re: [Syncro] Paging a 1988 Syncro Owner
    Historical mailing list - Brad Estergaard
    Mon, 18 Jul 2005 22:24:03 -0700
    ...They > are > the same as 1989 models, they have fiberglass bumpers and the rear window > vents. Colors however were the same as 1987 models...
  • Re: bumpers and tables on vanagon questions
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Wed, 15 May 2002 15:37:52 -0400
    ...Both of the two '87's on ebaY look to have chrome window trim, like most of the GL models of that model year...
  • Re: Vacuum Brake Booster
    Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
    Fri, 23 Aug 2002 11:10:46 -0400
    ...This warning functionality, internal master cylinder seal failure, was dropped starting with the '85 Digijet models. The models listed above with the three terminal...
  • Re: Camper seating arrangements
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Fri, 1 Nov 2002 16:45:44 -0800
    ...The 85-87 Camper models (non-GL) and the 90-91 Multivan models are what you are looking for, they seat six or seven...
  • Re: difference's between model years
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:23:04 -0700
    The nice part is that some later model improvements can "bolt up" or be modified to fit earlier model year Vanagons. - seats - "power" side...
  • Re: cluster troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Wed, 6 Jun 2012 10:53:01 -0400
    ...The same foil blank was designed as able to be used for > single oil pressure switch models and dual oil switch dynamic models. When...
  • Re: OFF TOPIC! Re: XM and Sirius announce merger
    Historical mailing list - Dan W.
    Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:18:47 -0800
    ...You say "let the moderator do his job". Hmm seems not to long ago the moderator was doing his job in regards to the...
  • Follow Up on Reality Check Thread
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:42:59 -0800
    ...There are price lists there for some of the current models. Want a Marco Polo? You're going to be at or above $100...
  • Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Thu, 28 May 1998 07:51:33 -0700
    ...during all driving conditions? > So, does that mean that the 12v mode is only for backup purposes when >propane runs out? > >Gregg (Conshohocken, Pa...
  • Re: Syncro splash guards(?)
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 10 Aug 1999 03:43:54 +0200
    ...Any pointers for a picture?? > >> > > dont have a pic, but all US model syncros had them, as well as UK model > syncros. Still cant...
  • Re: CV boots
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 3 Mar 2000 22:39:24 -0600
    ...CV boots >My mecanics told me that CV boots for a Vanagon 85, are a special model >(about 37$ CDN each). On the catalog...
  • Re: Beetle discs
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 01:59:23 +0200
    ...Same goes for the 1302 and 1303 models (also known as the Superbeetle), those with 1300 cc engine had drums, the S models (1600...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
    Mon, 4 Dec 2000 22:41:24 -0500
    ...text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" >Perhaps the difference is in the brand/model.... what FRS hand held did you >use? Motorola TalkAbout...