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Re: CCC's bay area explosives extravaganza!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 2 Jul 1996 18:50:09 -0300 (ADT)
...Buy several 4 ft weather ballons and a roll of baling wire, second only to duct tape in its universality of use. Then visit...
Re: speshul tires for the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 11:08:35 -0700
...Europeans also have equipment attached to their vans/trucks, so I'm betting VW put a "universal" load rating requirement so they would cover...
Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:31:11 -0400
...Although it is listed as a replacement for the > W7D's due to its more universal design the actual reach is closer to > the...
Re: which one?
Historical mailing list - T Berk
Fri, 1 Dec 2000 20:33:08 -0800
...I called CarCrest > (A parts place) and if I knew how many wires > mine has I could use a universal oxygen sensor. > I give...
Re: California catalytic converter needed
Historical mailing list - Roland
Fri, 2 Oct 2009 10:23:59 -0700
...http://www.car-sound.com/02product/displayuniversal01.asp?catalogid=61597&universal=39034 $390.16 or start with the products page, then select the vehicle...
Re: Rough/nonexistent idle
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Mon, 17 Jan 2000 17:12:34 -0500
...Usually the vacuum gauge comes with a universal sort of "How To Eyeball Motor Problems With A Vacuum Gauge" booklet. Helpful. G. Matthew Bulley...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 21 May 2010 06:51:51 -0700
...1/4 drive deep socket on a 6" extension and a universal after you found them in their tunnels..45 minutes to an hour...
Re: Adding Power Steering to an '87?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:49:49 -0800
...Power uses a different input shaft to the rack (shorter) and it is fitted with a universal joint rather than a rubber disk. Steering...
HELP with wiring VW foglight switch to Hella 500's in 85 Westy
Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
Sat, 9 Sep 2000 20:55:29 -0400
...I got a "universal" 30A Bosch automotive relay from the local FLAPS and it also didn't fit. The local VW dealer looked it...
Re: mean greenie Coolant pouring from tail pipe
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:27:36 +0000
...I would even be careful of the newer "universal" formulas. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Frank Condelli Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 6:47 am...
$600!!!! was Re: Problem with Throttle Valve
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sun, 13 Feb 2000 10:24:16 -0800
...Very simple device of universal application with a few subtle variations. Not 10% the complexity of design or manufacture of the simplest Zenith ever...
Re: auxiliary battery wire gauge
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:02:18 -0400
...On Aug 22, 2011, at 3:31 PM, Troy wrote: > I just ordered another 5 deep cycle wheelchair batteries (Universal 12220) so that I...
2 syncros and a wolfsburg for sale in NJ
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 21 Jan 2005 08:44:18 -0500
...I rebuilt the driveshaft with new universal joints but it still does it. Not really that noticable. Has some minor rust and a couple...
LIST ADMIN. please help!!!
Historical mailing list - Debi
Sat, 8 May 1999 06:27:07 -0700
...But, ultimately, the level of service that you are | receiving is the result of a business decision, and not something due to | a universal...
Re: for the record water is not corrosive
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 30 Apr 2004 09:38:18 -0700
...gary --- Mike Miller <mwmiller@cwnet.com> wrote: > I'd heard that water was the most nearly universal > solvent, at least on > Earth. > > Any folks...
Re: Front Seat Upgrade............Cheap Alternative To Recaros?
Historical mailing list - John C...
Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:42:28 +0000
...Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET> > I bet the arm rests on both sides were planned to be universal so that > you can rotate the...
Re: Help...CV's were fine, but symptoms persist
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Thu, 27 Jan 2000 01:46:00 EST
...I don't know if this is the universal experience with CVs. Meaning I don't know if you can diagnose the side by...
Re: Electric Vanagon via EV West?
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:14:04 -0700
...unsurprisingly. > >>> > >>> However, they said a number of customers have purchased their > universal kit > >>> for Vanagons(!). Anyone on the list one of these folks? If...
Re: Insurance - USAA
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Tue, 21 Jul 2015 23:11:52 -0800
...I have insured almost 60 > vehicles with them over the years. > > > > Regarding tow insurance - universally, tow insurance will tow to the > closest qualified repair...
Re: Aux battery hookup
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Wed, 20 May 2015 06:14:21 -0400
...battery hookup system and 3 Universal UB12220- 22amp deep cycle wheelchai= >> r batteries. I did all the wiring as per instructions. Added the new...
Roadside engine swaps was death valley... but that would be death valley
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:41:25 -0600
...to take everything really needed, but sawhorses at least are are universally available. When it comes to the waterboxer, everything changes. I've never...
Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 7 Aug 2008 20:13:16 -0500
...Given the odd angles, I don't think it can work with >>> any unmodified "universal" set. >>> >>> >>> >
Re: A/C work question
Historical mailing list - Ry
Fri, 14 May 2010 09:07:55 -0500
...Search for universal cross-flow condenser and > > you should find quite a variety. If you go that route, source out the > > largest you can...
Re: Idea for gauge placement
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Sat, 29 Sep 2007 11:29:51 -0700
...Its a "universal" pod sold for about a dozen different cars as >> far as the listing goes. Mounting it on the cluster cover means...
Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:29:40 -0700
...Rotor either NO Coolant Leaking Head Gaskets or Expensive Coolant (uses universal type) NO Coolant Tower or Crankcase Towers to break - leaving you stranded...
Re: Warm up time
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Thu, 31 Dec 1998 19:37:19 -0600
...There seems to be universal agreement among almost everyone on that except some nitwit (just my opinion) who lived next to me with a...
Re: Mexico Vanagon honeymoon
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:23:04 -0500
...ll fly to Orlando from Merida > > and go to Disneyworld or Universal or something like that, and then meet up > > with the van in...
BOTBR
Historical mailing list
Tue, 2 Jun 1998 01:07:29 EDT
...I pumped all the universal grease out of the cartridge and then squeezed the CV lube in. Using a hypo needle attachment to the...
Re: Back Online
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 1 Apr 1999 19:08:00 -0500
...They signed the tranny off as having been checked... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Quoted from the UNIVERSAL 'SERVICE CENTER' MANUAL FOR 22 POINT 'SAFETY CHECKS, (used widely by...
Re: Cool accessory -- not politically correct
Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
Fri, 19 May 2000 04:51:23 -0400
...Gimme 06 for the universal > caliber load, cause you can get a lorger variety of loads than any other I > am aware of. All...
Re: help with 91GL problem - it likes flatbed rides too much
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Mon, 30 Jun 2003 07:56:21 -0700
...What does this say about your dealer???? They are not familiar with universal fault forcing and finding procedures????? There is still no guarantee this...
One-list is now set up for Interstates, Trucks, Safety, the Environment, Sex in Rest Stops,etc.
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Sun, 14 Nov 1999 07:11:44 -0500
...I am not planning on moderating to closely, so be your own rule maker, and enforcer using Kant's Universal Maxim. Community email addresses...
Re: Fuel pumps
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Sat, 2 Oct 2004 14:40:48 -0500
...How do I keep getting water in the system? >Is there a universal weak link in the fuel system? > >Thanks > >Kurt Grotz > >84 Vanagon...
Re: Still running rich, now what
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 21 Aug 2000 12:41:10 -0400
...Start by replacing the cheapest first, the O2 sensor. ($35 Bosch universal from list vendors). Then move to the fuel pressure regulator ($70), AFM...
Re: Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control--gROUP pURCHASE
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 06:39:43 -0400
...autoairandmore.com > > > > The web page for the unit that I got (Universal kit - PACC002) is: > > > > http://www.autoairandmore.com/aam/products/parts_and_accessories...
Re: 2 syncros and a wolfsburg for sale in NJ
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 21 Jan 2005 16:53:56 +0000
...I rebuilt the driveshaft with new universal joints > but it still does it. Not really that noticable. Has some minor rust > and a couple...
Re: Dr. Diesel meets Mr. Harley
Historical mailing list - Tromper
Fri, 29 Aug 2003 12:39:32 -0700
...back over his shoulder and very theatrically pinched his nose, the universal sign for "phew, you stink." I considered this for a moment and...
Re: Largest diameter wheel.
Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
Mon, 1 Nov 2004 22:47:28 -0800
...Very few tires carry that rating on them anymore. >> >> Below is from (Universal Tire Quality Grade) standards >> UTQG >> Ply Rating vs. Load Range >> Ply...
Re: Getting Caught
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:54:46 -0800
...the no overnight sleeping in vehicles in NP parking lots is >> universal now. Years ago I used to drive all day and into the...
Re: rear wheel wobble
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 16:22:24 -0600
...different, although I thought > that most wheel bearing were pretty much universal. Also I'm no > expert yet. This is what I've learned...
Re: Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
Thu, 11 Jul 2002 17:54:40 -0700
...autoairandmore.com > > > > The web page for the unit that I got (Universal kit - PACC002) is: > > > > http://www.autoairandmore.com/aam/products/parts_and_accessories...
Re: Mexico Vanagon honeymoon
Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:26:15 -0700
...ll fly to Orlando from > Merida and go to Disneyworld or Universal or something like that, and > then meet up with the van in...
Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 12:07:27 -0400
...BTW > the latest universal works with any antifreezes are now mostly phosphate > free. Don't get too hung up on that. Just pick a...
Re: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Mon, 13 May 2013 08:29:29 -0700
...custom fabrication 34" 1.75 dia secondary pipes dumping into a 2.5" collector to a OBD II extra load universal cat to a...
Boston Bob memorial cruise and campout
Historical mailing list - Dale Ward
Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:56:28 EDT
...1, 1:00 pm, First Parish Unitarian Universalist Congregational church, Wayland, MA 01778. Overflow parking is located behind the Wayland Town Hall, 41 Cochituate...
Re: Fun Bus Trip report
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 12:59:37 -0800
...In addition I think I am experiencing both > drive shaft universal joint issues and maybe a bad VC joint. I get a real > bad...
Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:09:48 -0700
...It is perhaps the most universal of the VW 90 amp alternators of >> the vintage covering our vans and many original Bosch longer part...
Re: rear wheel wobble
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 14:24:58 -0700
...different, although I thought that most wheel bearing > were pretty much universal. Also I'm no expert yet. This is what I've learned...
Re: Auxiliary battery recommendations
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Fri, 3 Jun 2016 08:47:27 -0400
...I use these http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Power-Group-85952-Battery/dp/B001G8FY38?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage...
Anyone got a bike rack or towing hitch?
Historical mailing list - Clark Carr
21 Apr 97 16:53:27 EDT
Arrghhh. (The universal sound for frustration) :<) What's the smart way to carry a couple of bikes or snowboards? No really, this is not...
Re: VW antifreeze ?
Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
Sun, 23 Dec 2001 21:24:17 -0500
...or etheylene glycol? > I am inclined to think this is a universal color coding like those used for fuels like stove oil and Diesel...
Re: Syncro driveshaft problems (maybe?)
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Fri, 4 Jun 1999 16:11:32 -0400
...driveaxles, diff > > > mounts, diff bearings checked, and driveshaft balanced with new universals) > > > before I put my driveshaft back on. If it still vibrates, I...
Re: Front Seat Upgrade............Cheap Alternative To Recaros?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Mon, 8 Dec 2008 15:09:29 -0700
...Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET> > >> I bet the arm rests on both sides were planned to be universal so >> that >> you can rotate the...
Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:21:13 -0400
...It is perhaps the most universal of the VW 90 > amp alternators of the vintage covering our vans and many original > Bosch longer part...
Re: Was: Re: John Wessels Glori's --- Now: California Engine Conversions
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:37:20 -0400
...I know what you mean, but you can't speak in universals about it, that's the crux of the problem. Jim Akiba On...
Re: Fuel pump question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:32:14 -0400
...I've used a few and they work. > > Back to the terminals for the most part the pumps supplied are a universal fitment. While...
Re: In need of cooling system parts
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:32:10 -0700
...I had actually thought of making a sort of 'universal emergency hose repair kit' out stuff like that to keep in the van but...
Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
Historical mailing list - dylan
Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:35:30 -0800
...I have seen a screw type regulator for the Vanagon that was a bit more universal and accepted some of the other VW motors...
Re: body work vs. mechanical work-Now Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:56:06 -0700
...IMHO, one universal factor is money. So for me, when the right opportunity presented itself, (Jetta engine + donor parts $600 ..... but I didn't...
Re: CV-Joints question
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Mon, 7 Dec 1998 12:52:57 -0600
...This time I'll describe the simple 90 degree link Universal Joint, often simply called a U joint. They are NOT CV joints, and...