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  • Re: Searched Re: Rear Heater Valve O Ring,....
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 5 Jun 2015 17:31:30 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Inner tie rod
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 7 Feb 2015 12:18:29 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Apology
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Thu, 14 Apr 1994 13:36:13 -0500 (CDT)
    ...I would appreciate any knowledge anyone has gained/borrowed/stolen on the subject; bore me to death with all of the technical details, I...
  • Apology
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Thu, 14 Apr 1994 13:36:13 -0500 (CDT)
    ...I would appreciate any knowledge anyone has gained/borrowed/stolen on the subject; bore me to death with all of the technical details, I...
  • Re: Syncro experiences?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Dec 1994 13:00:36 -0500
    ...not > hardcore offroad, but some very marginal roads/tracks. > 2) Technical problems with Syncro vehicles? Anything special for > a prepurchase inspection? > 3) any other...
  • Re: VR6 in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
    09 Jun 97 07:33:57 EDT
    ...Not very technical, but there is a picture showing the engine inside the engine compartment. It extends about 20 cm above the bay lid...
  • Re: Capacitor fix - what year?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 22 Feb 2000 23:26:12 -0500
    ...Radio >Shack, a special order item. The number is RSU 11295961. Technical >information re: capacitor is courtesy David Beierl. > >I'm a little new...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:53:38 -0800
    Wow, modern engines are superior to '80's designs...amazing! Whodathunkit? I'm holding out until engines have 16 valves per cylinder--it's...
  • Re: GoWesty Auto Parts QSC piston kits
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:14:07 -0400
    ...I love how they sell a kit and then calmly state that > > they will give no technical support with it whatsoever. The customer > > support...
  • Re: Vanagon/Subaru conversion
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 3 Jan 2018 09:08:12 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general 1988 Westy Images 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group
  • Re: Mysterious Hard Plastic Tube- 2.1 L WBX.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 3 Jun 2017 20:03:41 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • '86 Steering Lock
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 12 Sep 2016 16:02:10 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:02:20 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Electric Power Steering
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:50:05 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Wont' stop blinking. New info
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Mon, 6 Feb 2012 01:13:29 -0800
    ...I have done; Full coolant system, new level sensor, new ground to the instrument panel, There must be some intricate technical reason why I...
  • Re: Whining Fuel Pump
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 16 Jun 1998 07:21:28 EDT
    ...a theory that the whine is related to restriction ("crud" in technical terms) in the fuel tank. A year or so ago I snaked...
  • Possibly Russian joining; no English
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 10:25:21 +1200
    ...I have suggested that he join Vanagon.com, and that he get a good big Russian/English dictionary including technical terms. Hopefully the people...
  • Re: lighting harness for trailer question
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Mon, 20 May 2002 12:09:40 -0400
    ...The wiring is simple if you get those little crimpon doo dads (technical term) from the auto parts store. They let you connect into...
  • Re: How many Vanagon list members
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Sun, 2 Mar 2003 05:27:45 EST
    ...Non-Vanagon or non-technical e-mail level is about the same. I do believe that the flame war level has abated considerably from...
  • Re: Converting to R134
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Thu, 5 Jun 2003 05:52:35 -0700
    ...list archive, see the following link: <http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/technical/r134a-retrofit-for-85-91-vanagons.txt> Good luck, ===== TJ Hannink Goldibox...
  • Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
    Wed, 2 Jun 2004 12:03:13 -0400
    ...Oil Analyzers is one and Cleveland Technical Center another. Check the web to see if there are others who do this. TEMiller ----- Original Message...
  • Re: Vanagon trivia - name THAT part!
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:58:28 -0700
    ...transplant/Example_Pics/Dehler_Engine4.jpg Well, Chris, isn't it technically not Vanagon trivia when no Vanagons ever came with them? Europeans got...
  • LIST ADMIN. please help!!!
    Historical mailing list - Debi
    Sat, 8 May 1999 06:27:07 -0700
    ...It is true that some mail systems are less reliable than | others, and your technical people may be doing the best they can with...
  • Re: List Member Count
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 19 Jul 2013 11:20:21 -0400
    ...I think it ebbs and flows (we are in a technical period for sure). It would be nice to have an easier way to...
  • Re: Sold our van after 21 years of incredible experiences
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:44:40 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Free: Bentley 87-89 VW Fox Service Manual
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
    Sat, 2 Jul 2016 15:19:03 -0400
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: This Will Buff Out!
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:43:58 -0400
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical < > http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Heater Valves
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 15 Mar 2016 10:49:09 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:37:44 -0600
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 20 Jan 2015 18:48:38 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Repairing the propane turn on valve
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:19:45 -0800
    ...It does > not sound like escaping gas, but gas being equalized between to chambers. > > More like a "bump" than a "pfft." Pretty technical, I...
  • Re: Rear Axle Nut ~Man that's big!!
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Sun, 29 Jul 2012 05:40:31 -0600
    Oh yes the torque multiplier the technical term for cheater bar! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Jul 29, 2012 6:36 AM...
  • Re: '85 lifter noise, steering pump too.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 16 Oct 1995 12:22:57 -0500
    ...common and likely harmless when vans sit a long time...see Technical Bulletin 15 87-02. I have had this symptom on my 86...
  • Re: Need propane regulator for 83.5 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
    Tue, 7 Oct 1997 07:42:11 8
    ...While not technically difficult (*if* you can get a *direct* replacement - which, frankly, is *not* likely), there are some real risks inherent in doing...
  • Make Money at Home
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 3 Feb 2001 23:04:41 +0100
    ...15 - 20 hours of work per week) ______________________________________________________________________________ The money is not in the technical end, IT'S IN THE MARKETING ! ! ! NO SELLING ! ! ! Not an...
  • Re: Kinda-Friday has anyone built a diesel boxer?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sat, 30 Nov 2002 08:37:49 -0800
    ...sure the answer is "OF course - no!", probably due to > excellent technical reasons such as the boxer config is meant to be as light...
  • Vanagon Driveability Complaints
    Historical mailing list - George Averill
    Wed, 30 Apr 2003 23:50:23 -0400
    ...Superseded Technical Bulletin 92-01. For all water cooled engine vanagons. Condition: After driving for an extended period of time at a constant speed...
  • Re: New electric power option?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 5 Jan 2008 11:33:48 -0800
    ...I am curious what sort > of reaction they use, but their literature is very light on technical > detail. I wonder how much heat these...
  • Re: New! Wasatch Westies Google group
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:01:25 -0600
    ...It's not meant to be a technical >> discussion forum, but rather a social outlet and source for local >> help and >> support. Anyone is...
  • Re: E-Code Headlights
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:45:44 -0500
    ...them that way, not because they couldn't do any better technically. Aside from that, US RHD cars would have had their headlights replaced...
  • Re: Thought problem for Friday
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 16 Mar 2018 12:32:25 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Where best to check my Westy water system?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 20 Jan 2018 13:15:59 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Cold Idle Problem
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 7 Sep 2017 16:33:49 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Throttle Body Switch Cam
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 30 Mar 2017 08:16:53 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:52:08 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Tow strap?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 23 Dec 2016 10:52:07 -0800
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Fuel
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 20 Oct 2016 11:11:02 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Sat, 2 Jul 2016 12:43:33 -0400
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Friday: Craigslist Vanagon Ad
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 29 May 2015 15:23:16 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general > > 1988 Westy Images > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical > > Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group
  • Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 7 Jun 2015 20:15:27 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Securing table
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 24 Nov 2014 16:08:39 -0600
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Squealing brakes! Where to find missing shims?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:01:17 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 18 Oct 2014 14:14:43 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • I've been waiting ALL WEEK for Friday.....
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 5 Aug 2011 13:06:22 -0700
    ...Adrian Newey (currently the chief technical officer of the Red Bull Racing Formula One team) said that the original four-cylinder turbo units were...
  • RE: Bob n' Grendel.....
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Wed, 4 Oct 1995 11:26:25 -0700
    ...My son has this idea that a technical person doesn't have to be able to write well. Thanks Bob, and thanks vanagon list...
  • Re: Registering a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Killer Banshee Productions - Kriss De Jong
    Thu, 17 Sep 1998 11:39:51 -0700
    ...http://www.resrocket.com TekNoSan@resrocket.com Technical Support Manager Jam the Vortex! Real time collaboration on the net.
  • Re: size of 87 vs 91 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Mon, 21 Sep 1998 10:32:39 -0700
    ...Someone must know about the technical bulletin VW issued in this matter. Hot blow drying is not recommended. >>So what is most collectable? >>Definitely...
  • Re: TECH SERVC. BULL.?
    Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
    Mon, 11 Jan 1999 20:05:31 -0600
    >I have heard that there is a VW Technical Service Bulletin dealing with the >height of the coolant expansion tank. I recently replaced my...
  • Cylinder firing order: Bentley & Muir
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 11 Dec 2001 21:50:58 -0400
    ...In my Bentley (up to 1991) in the Appendix at the rear (last few pages) of Bentley's book, on page #27 under Technical...
  • Bench seat posts/stops Question.
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Sun, 28 Jul 2002 00:27:30 -0700
    ...I am not sure of the exact technical name of them but they are the two posts that stick out of the side that...