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• Keys from code
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 9 May 2022 22:02:39 -0400
  ...The original keys felt very loose and in fact the rear hatch lock was very tricky to use. Now, the rear hatch lock works...
• Re: Testing
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Mar 2022 22:39:35 +0000
  That's interesting.  I had that problem once before.  Original posts didn't go through. Anyone else care to chime in? Dave B. -----Original...
• Awning guy line tensioners
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 21 May 2017 08:41:50 -0700
  ...The original ( and there are commercial knock offs) had a design that really appealed to me. Instead of rewarding the company with my money...
• Re: Nitrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Fri, 23 Oct 2015 12:28:25 -0500
  ...Is there any easy way to rotate the air back? Greg -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• 85 Vanagon Parts in San Diego
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Wed, 24 Sep 2014 01:13:48 -0400
  ...I still have the original floor mounting clamps and spacers as well. Monroe Shocks - Set of 4. I used these for 9 months and...
• Re: Air scoops
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:07:44 -0700
  ...they effective? > > Thanks. > > -Dick Wong- > 78 Scirocco > Original Owner > 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy) > Third Owner > 12 Golf TDI > Original Co-Owner >
• Re: de-Westy a 73?? $$$
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 May 1995 00:11:05 -0400
  If at all possible, DO NOT strip out the camper equiptment! There are precious few clean, original Westies out there. For you to strip...
• buses for sale: 1968-1979 (from Hemmings)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 08 Jul 95 12:33:13 CDT
  ...collection must go. (901) 587-5805 (TN) 1969 Westfalia, original paint, Calif, pop-top, good shape, $1,500 (619) 530-8253, San Diego, CA...
• Re: Tranny synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Feb 1997 00:13:07 -0800
  ...asks: >are you referring to an automatic >transmission, or a manual? Uhmm, well, as the original poster I was inquiring with a manual trans...
• Fwd: Looking for mirror 85 vanagon-SOURCE
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 09:27:21 -0500
  ...tom hanlon palm springs, CA ------- FORWARD, Original message follows ------- Date: Sunday, 13-Jul-97 12:31 AM >From: Dead Head \ Internet: (cooldoc@iguana.ruralnet...
• Re: NGK part number for 3-electrode spark plug
  Historical mailing list - David Ohlemacher
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 06:04:45 -0400
  OOPS you're right, I was comparing platinum's Dave 86 Vanagon GL -----Original Message----- From: Justin B. Jensen [SMTP:jjensen@SPRINTMAIL.COM] Sent...
• Re: TGIF!!!! Non-vanagon content - cartoon
  Historical mailing list - Inua
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 10:21:38 -0500
  ...No Flames!! LOL John Rodgers '88 GL Driver -------- REPLY, Original message follows -------- Date: Friday, 13-Nov-98 10:44 AM From: - James Shinosky \ America...
• Re: '83-'84 westy striped seats for sale
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 02:12:44 -0500
  ...I do still have the original Continental spare tire on my '85GL, which STILL has 26# of original German air within! BOB - WA4RRN '85GL...
• Re: how to put out engine fire?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Knight
  Fri, 14 May 1999 16:23:39 -0700
  Most are electrical in origin>disconnect the battery---FAST ----- Original Message ----- From: Pollard, Matthew <Matthew.Pollard@OREADCA.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Canvas: Cotton or "Sunbrella" ??
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 10:07:34 -0700
  ...There's been a lot of posts in this group about the wonderful absorption, expansion qualities of the original canvas. Some have purchased replacement...
• carpets from Hicksville??
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:50:28 -0500
  ...They make *mats* to protect that original carpeting and they sell it through catalogues. The fellow who answered the phone said that there is...
• Re: Vanagon List Hat
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 23 May 2001 13:31:25 -0700
  Can we position the logo on the drawers so that Peter is hanging out the window? ;-) Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Stann" <ChrisS...
• Re: anyone have a westy with this passenger side jumpseat/storage box??
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 10:24:57 -0800
  ...One came with my '90 Westy, color was wrong, apparently originally from a brown/beige interior instead of the gray interior on my '90...
• FW: 1.9 wasserboxer for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 21:02:26 -0500
  Sorry, Carlisle, PA 17013 (near Harrisburg; 1 hour north of MD border; < 2 hours west of Philly) Dana -----Original Message----- From: Mike Collum [mailto...
• Re: Cigarette Lighter socket..."tighter" ones available?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:13:50 -0700
  ...Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "kevin obrien" <kevindobrien@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 8:29 PM Subject: Cigarette...
• Re: RE 87 2.1 Fuel Line
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:30:53 EST
  ...The fuel pump on my vehicle is still the original as well. I would highly recommend getting your replacement fuel line from Bus Depot...
• Hub cap questions. Pics.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 14:03:32 -0800
  ...They might be original. They feel "hefty". Anyone know if these 14" caps will fit 15" steelies like these: http://www.van-cafe.com...
• Re: SA headlight upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:57:29 -0400
  ...Where the original "Screws" (90� twist screws) go between two pieces of metal to hold the original grille on, you'll want to insert...
• Re: Sliding door mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 22 Mar 2015 20:07:19 -0700
  ...Good Luck. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (Blaze) Third Owner 12 Golf TDI Original Co-Owner -----Original Message...
• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:52:36 -0500
  Does this stretch bolt issue apply to a 2.0 air cooled? thanks -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Another Speedometer question
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Waxman
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 23:36:35 -0500
  ...I don't know if the speedo on the original went (that's why I think it was replaced). Is there any way to...
• Fw: WESTY CABINET T MOULDING
  Historical mailing list - Barb and Scott Stothers
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 09:05:17 -0500
  ...WESTY CABINET T MOULDING > > > > Dan > > If you immerse the "T" molding strip in boiling water it can be stretched > to its > > original length. The...
• Re: 81 Westy Question, Please help
  Historical mailing list - Wolowicz, Shawn
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 09:17:57 -0700
  ...Thanks for the info! ^_^ Shawn Wolowicz ----- Original Message ----- From: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@vanagon.org> To: Wolowicz, Shawn <wolowicz@MASCOM.NET> Cc: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: WTB muffler strap for 85 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 11:30:14 -0500
  ...The original type rusts thru very quickly because it is at high temperature and rather thin. Hardware stores or home centers usually have the...
• Re: Westy roof strength
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 17:09:29 -0400
  ...Other than the black-rubber-shoe foot prints, no damage as far I can tell. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Tuovinen" <mst@AK.NET> To...
• Re: How old is your spare?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:26:06 -0400
  ...The spare was probably the original to the van, or at least it was one of the original tires. Over the years it had...
• Re: Friday Beetle question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Fri, 7 Oct 2016 16:18:59 -0400
  ...It had a original owner that used it up to about 100,000 miles then parked it in a barn. for a few years...
• Re: Wheel/hubcaps "look" options
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:28:29 -0600
  ...I think he may have meant that the moon caps were original VW caps, but not that they were the original caps from this...
• Re: [Syncro] Relocating syncro fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:30:27 PST
  ...The original location was above and > > behind the left rear wheel. This was quite easy--the most difficult task >was > > removing the original fuel...
• Re: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/car/540019138.html
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:28:26 -0800
  ...Cheers, Jeff Autostadt West 2301 Vehicle Drive #G Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (916)638-9914 -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Simple Tire Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:57:13 -0800
  ...this van has a 5 speed gear box which makes it even better! Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Haynes [mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com...
• Origin of the Metre/Meter (Was: Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer - What a Sad, Sad Example)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Jack
  Thu, 16 May 2002 21:42:07 +1000
  > Actually I believe the original definition was in terms of the earth's > circumference, just like the nautical mile. <g> Nope, actually it was...
• Re: Who bought syncro westy in PA? SAD
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:32:47 -0700
  ...This van SHOULD have gone to another person who would love it and take care of it directly from the original owner. The original...
• Re: noisy hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 25 Aug 2023 08:26:23 -0700
  ...has any > comments// > Is anyone getting this or my original post?? > Here is the original post. > Hi all.One of my hatch struts has...
• Re: Cool Tool for Rusty Nuts, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 9 Nov 2013 17:50:02 -0800
  ...More from the Snap-On truck! Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Stuart MacMillan [mailto:stuartmacm@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2013 11:08...
• Re: Front Floor Mats--Info Roundup
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jan 95 09:44:49 pst
  ...The person who originallly posted a notice to us about >the Lloyd mats suggested in his post (I cannot remember who told us about...
• Original logo keys for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 23:41:46 -0500
  Several weeks ago Peter Buettner reported that he had located the part number for the original keys. I have gotten a limited supply of...
• Re: Engine Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 21:21:24 -0500
  Hi Chad, My 85 Westy now has 262,000 miles on it original engine, original transaxle. The heads have both been off twice, and...
• Re: Tires and Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 20 May 2001 17:36:03 -0500
  > Westfalias with GVW of 5093 Lbs should be running a tire equal to the > original equipment. > To make it real simple: People driving Vanagons...
• Re: ETKA and Windows XP
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 17:28:00 -0800
  ...Brian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Noel Cookson" <ncookson@NETWORKUSA.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 4:19 PM Subject: Re...
• Re: HARLEY AIR COMPRESSOR - End this thread.
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 19:33:42 -0500
  ...The Harley engine was originally a bullshit > > compressor. If you ever talk to a Harley (it pains me to use this word) > > "rider", you...
• noisy hatch struts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:16:52 +0000
  So, am I the only one who has experienced this problem?Noone has any comments// Is anyone getting this or my original post?? Here...
• Life of spare tire in clamshell
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 9 Mar 2021 18:50:05 +0000
  I run 16" GoWesty alloys and correct tires.  But I keep a 14" Vanagon steel wheel (with 5 original nuts and 5 original bolts...
• Re: #99 intermittant programmable wiper relays
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:41:01 -0800
  ...3B0-955-531 Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of J Stewart Sent: Monday, February...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:04:38 -0800
  ...FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 1:25 AM not mine..but...
• 79 Bus For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 03 Jun 1996 23:46:19 -0500 (EST)
  ...Here are some facs about the bus: -1979 VW Bus Original Red/White -Original Motor Transmission 205,000 miles and still very strong -Many...
• Vanagon Pop-Top Conversion Experiences
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 06 Sep 1995 19:46:45 PDT
  ...Kevin Disse 87 Syncro (GL model now) 91 MultiVan (wrecked) 91 GTI (original 8 valve) 81 Rabbit Pickup (Turbo Diesel conversion) 85 Audi 4000S...
• Re: Longevity tips (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 13:04:07 -0800
  ...I am the original owner and it has never been inside a VW dealership for anything after the initial warantee period. Most of the...
• Fw: The end of the dashboard Disco!!
  Historical mailing list - Lance Lovell
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 23:07:09 +0100
  ...The end of the dashboard Disco!! ----- Original Message ----- From: Lance Lovell To: Sent: Thursday, October 21, 1999 10:46 PM Subject: The end of...
• Dead Beat?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 18:42:17 -0500
  ...Would the List member, who originally posted the warning, please email me or can anyone point me to the original posting where I can...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Sat, 30 Dec 2000 17:40:31 -0800
  ...The nut and outside bushing from the original fit on it. That's my $0.02 for the day. Jere 90 GL 88 GL
• Re: Austin Mini for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 23:42:36 -0500
  ...Karl ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Bus Depot" <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 9:49 PM Subject...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 22:04:36 -0600
  ...Nothing less than what was originally there. Last muffler I did on a syncro, I welded up some additional supports and brackets. ALL the...
• Re: Davids Hot Water System?:
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 11:25:20 -0700
  The original link I had is broken, but a Google search turned up this link: http://www.type2.com/des/vw/ Scroll down to...
• Re: Spring Cleaning an Air Cooled Engine
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 18:47:14 -0700
  Those were magnesium cases, like the original bugs. Vanagons have aluminum cases, but there is still a real fire hazard, especially if you don...