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• Re: ## changing 1990 2.1L waterleaker oil cooler hoses in situ
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 01:20:49 -0700
  --- Laurence Smith <laurence@alanasmith.com> wrote: > Last month on my 1990 I changed the water pump, the > 2 small hoses to > the oil cooler...
• Front Seat Sizes - a measurement needed
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 18:34:32 -0700
  ...Those on swivel bases seem to be smaller (Thickness, Width, Depth etc) I've been told that's the only difference in seats from...
• Re: fuel filter: before, after, indifferent?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 12:07:23 -0500
  ...IIRC the pump is a vane pump and can probably pass a certain amount of small trash without damage; but it's absolutely essential...
• Re: kitchen cabinet LED display panel decal overlay (was touching up stove front
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:29:14 -0500
  ...It's pretty near impossible to cut letters that small. The rule of thumb for the professionals is to never cut text smaller than...
• Small kitchen for GL? Ideas please
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:56:19 -0400
  ...Y'know the kinda thing - sink/space for fridge or cooler and small gas hob. I saw one (see link below) similar idea in...
• 1972 Bus for cheap
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 95 10:00:59 PDT
  ...Body has some small dents, and a small rust hole at the battery tray, otherwise it is straight. Interior panels and headliner are original...
• Re: Thank You-part 1
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 07:04:53 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I used a small 41/2 inch angle grinder with a metal cutting disc to cut about 1 inch off the long end of...
• Need some advice on metal shavings
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 15:52:09 EDT
  ...The filter had a very small amount of metal chips (like maybe one or two chips every five folds in the filter material). What...
• Re: PAINT FRONT GRILL?
  Historical mailing list - "Small, Eric (Y2K).SDWARREN/SOPORTLAND/EricS at M ERICS - SDWCMAIL"
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 14:00:12 EST
  ...It looks great! Eric Small Portland, Maine
• Re: Porshe Alloy Wheels on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 15:42:56 -0500
  ...Cheers, MJS At 09:31 AM 2/27/00 -0800, Victor Valenti wrote: >>>> <excerpt><smaller>Is there anyone out there who has tried Porsche...
• free driver side taillight lens with small crack
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 11:16:14 -0400
  ...This lens has a small hunk missing from the orange turn signal part of the lens assembly. It's about two inches wide by...
• Re: A/C - Vintage Air Unit into Vanagon ??
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 11:35:54 -0400
  ...I was thinking you could use a small flapper box, like on small aircraft, to either have fresh or recirculated air enter the Vintage...
• Re: A BIGGER Vanagon, sortof?
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 23:13:51 -0800
  ...and, yes, I agree that it will be great to see other small C class RVs in the USA- I would like to test...
• Re: Alternative Steering Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 21:01:58 -0700
  How about being able to see speedo and tach with (smaller) steering wheel right in front of them? Leon 85 Subwagen westy 10/3...
• Need to ship small trailer from TX to MI any Ideas??
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:52:04 -0400
  Hi all I need to ship a small Trailer approx 3.5 foot by 5 foot Box with tongue. shipping from Texas to Michigan...
• 2.1 distributor drive gear installation question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:19:52 -0500
  ...Huh? Does this mean that the smaller side of the offset goes on the left side of the engine, the larger to the right...
• Re: Logging Roads and Trailers
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:47:45 -0700
  ...The logging on the most part is carried out from the smaller spurs, > not the main roads. But the trucks take their loads on...
• Re: Did this GL suffer a small engine fire?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 21:46:28 -0800
  ...Did this GL suffer a small engine fire? Was checking out an '86 GL on eBay and got a kick out of the salesman...
• Re: sliding rear window for transporter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 00:12:44 -0800
  ...With a slider, the hole would be to small except for the smallest child. One inexpensive solution is to put a hole the size...
• Re: Speaking of Heaters, who's got a QUIET plug in they like?
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:15:59 -0800
  ...It's decent, small and $20. Next is the "twin" Holmes pseudo ceramic. Mine just doesn't have the power to heat unless its...
• Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:13:06 -0800
  ...The smaller nut is for mounting the starter to the > transmission on a small stud on the transmission case. > > If the small nut stud...
• Re: Veggie Oil Westy in CDN Globe & Mail
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:53:09 -0700
  ...Yahoo! > Small Business gives you > > all the tools to get online. > > http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Building a website is a piece of cake...
• 1984 Westfalia camper van for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Gibbs
  Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:57:32 +0000
  ...Body has a little rust and a few small dents Small oil leak from front engine cover Slight fluid leak from transmission Exhaust pipes...
• Re: Load vs fuel consumption..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:06:26 -0700
  On some of the smaller Oregon roads they have weigh stations that are scattered around the state and only used sometimes. I guess they...
• Re: Replacement steering wheels
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 20:23:27 -0400
  Tonya & all- The chief reason we want a smaller steering wheel is to ease/improve movement around the front area while camping. The stock...
• Re: Why do we love that damn van so much...
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Sun, 26 May 2002 07:34:08 -0700
  <snip> It's simple for me. * It's the "smallest biggest" package I could find for transporting my shifter kart and gear to the...
• Re: ecode h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 12 May 2005 09:34:06 -0700
  ...The SA grill comes with the two smaller inner H1 lights, which I've heard variously called "driving lights", "city lights", and "running lights...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:09:47 -0400
  At 08:49 AM 7/18/2012, James Felder wrote: >If you could find a set of three or four small "machinist steps" >(Google...
• [EDIT] Baffles next to headlamps
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 14 May 2012 11:48:34 -0700
  In addition to the two radiator side baffles and that lower deflector baffle, my '84 also has a couple of smaller baffles that go...
• Re: Taking electric mirror's off the door
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:05:48 EDT
  ...You can also use a small screw driver to pop the terminals out of the plastic plug but that can be tough if you...
• Re: Ultimate Camping List;
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:50:26 -0400
  But yet small noisy poorly-behaved destructive children are welcome everywhere. Go figure. I have a nice series of posed photos of my dog...
• Re: Correct use of Dielectric grease?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 23:25:47 -0600
  ...Small bottle with a small brush applicator attached to the lid, kinda like nail polish bottles are. Since I started using it I don...
• VW EuroVan chassis "Rialta"
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 12:12:03 -0400
  The last time I looked at one I was surprised by the small amount of ground clearance of the gray water pipe. Furthermore the...
• Re: So what's the procedures to filling a small claims on a backyard bozo mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 20:22:50 -0700
  ...So what's the procedures to filling a small claims on a > backyard bozo mechanic? > > > To quote good old Bill D: > > >The shariff can...
• Re: Fuel Line Sizes
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 13:21:13 +0100
  ...Fuel Line Sizes > >When my gas tank was out, the mechanic replaced the crossover T pipe and >lines, but not the small vent lines...
• Single din face plate and silly door mat
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 9 Sep 2022 20:00:30 -0700
  Maybe it was slow day at work… Small outdoor floor, welcome? , mat . And a single din plate for a Bluetooth amp. https://shufti.blog...
• Interesting small land and sea trailer
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 5 Jun 2015 07:36:19 -0700
  http://www.opposingviews.com/i/gallery/entertainment/sealander-two-one-camper-and-yacht Hey, it's Friday and some of you might be interested...
• Memory Foam to quiet wind noise?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kote
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:24:05 -0800
  Would a small thin strip (1/2 inch) of foam help in quieting the wind noise creating a better seal for the pop top...
• Re: Engine removal on an AUTO
  Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 22:10:23 -0500
  I had the same problem finding the bolts but if you drap a small mirror next to the access hole they are pretty easy...
• Re: IS THE LIST GETTING SMALLER?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 29 May 2002 23:42:07 +1200
  > >BenT >watch some1 scream that this greeting should be in pmail WHAAAAAAAAAT!!! You p in your mail? Shame on you! That should have been...
• Re: WOMBATS? Re: Anybody made a bull bar?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 01:03:05 -0400
  Marsupial. Smaller than a Kangaroo. On Tuesday, August 12, 2003, at 11:58 PM, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > ok, what the hell is a...
• Re: Tire ratio effects
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Fri, 15 May 2009 17:04:18 -0400
  ...These tires are mounted on GoWesty wheels (16x7.5 with ET=23mm) with SmallCar disc brakes front and rear. The brakes add maybe 4...
• Re: Exhaust port bolt size needed ? Try This FIRST
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 1 May 2005 11:35:40 EDT
  ...Get a pair of miniature needle nose or round nose pliers, the smaller the better. If you do not have anything this small, regrind...
• Replacing Gas Tank Cross-Over Pipe on 84
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 08:50:14 -0700
  ...Retighten. (I used a small, flat, ratchet-type Phillips = screwdriver.) 16. Reconnect small hoses to expansion tanks, replace tires, spare tire = cover, spare tire...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 07:26:16 -0700
  ...small sizes > crimping tool with an assortment of spade and ring terminal connectors > electrical tape, rescue tape, duct tape > large, medium and small phillips...
• Re: Another question about cleaning poptop roof
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:00:30 -0700
  ...The small area I tested (about 5 square > inches) came out bright and shiny with very little effort on my part. > > My question: Is...
• Re: Logging Roads and Trailers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 Jul 2020 07:51:03 -0700
  ...More like a small town with school, stores, etc. Had reputation of producing some of the best old growth doug fir. Changing tech etc...
• Re: Heater fan CHIRP!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 21:49:34 -0700
  ...5 VDC signal used to control (ie small potentiometer behind stock switch) here is a smaller one http://www.bakatronics.com/shop/item.aspx...
• Re: Adding rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:21:03 -0400
  http://www.smallcar.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29828 Not cheap, about $800 and you also need 15" wheels minimum. It...
• Re: If I have a small cut ...
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:48:46 -0400
  ...If I have a small cut ... To: Zoltan <thewestyman@gmail.com> While it isn't a perfect repair, I've had very good success...
• 86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
  Mon, 02 Jun 1997 18:14:22 -0500
  ...We looked at it and the body has several small to moderate dents, aa small amout of seam rust and the center bench is...
• Re: Thank you
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 22:16:29 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I used a small 41/2 inch angle grinder with a metal cutting disc to cut about 1 inch off the long end of...
• Re: OXS light on dash
  Historical mailing list - Gary Edwards
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 00:35:19 EDT
  ...There is a way to reset this light by pushing a small button located somewhere above your spare tire. More than this I cannot...
• Tents only, no campers
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 18:47:54 -0400
  ...He had a small tent set up, but clearly was camping and sleeping in his van. That was OK with the ranger,but in...
• Re: Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 07:26:00 -0700
  ...If the throttle and switch are in good condition, I'd say to the smaller end of the range, but you may find that...
• Re: folding kayaks (was Traveling lighter)
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Sat, 28 May 2005 12:43:24 -0400
  ...I have seen small ones at Walmart, also looked at a Sea Eagle. Any input would be helpful. Thanks. > > > Barb > 83 Westy > > Never regret...
• Re: 12v speakers, wireless
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 1 Nov 2013 13:42:18 -0700
  ...to A/B thie Big Jambox to the smaller Jambox? > > Less low end in the smaller Jambox? Not as good as a speakerphone? > > Thanks...
• Re: Success!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 14:34:14 -0400
  ...Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting >
• Re: Air mass meters Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 18:48:00 -0500
  ...fascinating what people will fall for and buy) but unfortunately no, a small fan won't do you any good... they do help keep...
• Re: Vanagon vs Element..from digest mode..
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:51:46 +0000
  ...The Element (IMHO) is an excellent small SUV, and the Vanagon is an excellent camper, but I don't think one can replace the...