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Re: dumb question from a new guy
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 00:59:58 EST
In a message dated 3/4/01 9:16:01 PM Pacific Standard Time, msfandan@HOME.COM writes: << what is a 1.8t motor...
Re: dumb question from a new guy
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 00:59:58 EST
In a message dated 3/4/01 9:16:01 PM Pacific Standard Time, msfandan@HOME.COM writes: << what is a 1.8t motor...
Re: Tranny cooling hoses
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Sat, 24 Mar 2001 21:41:06 -0600
...Just used standard heater hose. It's just coolant flowing through there. There is a transmission filter, access is by removing pan. Steve Sandlin...
Re: Yellow Jerry Cans?
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 12:46:59 -0400
...Never seen a yellow metal copy of the standard red can. Sullivan, get out your primer, prep, and paint to match your TDI van...
Re: Westfalia DIVCO Conversion .
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Fri, 7 Sep 2001 22:15:13 -0500
No preporation-H needed, Benny------ It comes standard with Select Comfort air seats. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah) 86 BMW 325 ES...
Re: rear hatch
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Sun, 25 Nov 2001 02:16:15 EST
In a message dated 11/24/01 11:55:18 AM Eastern Standard Time, Awf986@AOL.COM writes: > > will a rear hatch from an...
Re: Speaking of Humorous---
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 11 Jan 2002 21:31:13 EST
In a message dated 1/11/02 6:20:19 PM Pacific Standard Time, dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET writes: << >Karl "the strong" German "His strength...
Re: Westys for all Marques.. was: Re: Canvas Tent on ebay
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Tue, 5 Feb 2002 21:45:27 EST
In a message dated 2/5/02 4:33:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, tomn@dslextreme.com writes: > It's another hybrid using a...
sunroof question
Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
Tue, 5 Feb 2002 08:51:51 -0500
...This may be crazy but I would love to install it on my van a standard diesel model. Has anybody installed the big sliding...
Re: Interior color (f)
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Sun, 24 Mar 2002 13:16:17 EST
In a message dated 3/23/02 5:59:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, Willolyn99@AOL.COM writes: > <Why did pre-'87 VW vanagons...
Porsche's SUV
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 6 Oct 2002 08:04:20 -0600
http://carpoint.msn.com/advice/standardart.aspx?contentid=4021262&src=msn ....was that 0-60 in a 5K vehicle 5.6 sec.....or 56...
Re: Rare Munchkin Ice Cube Tray for sale!
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Tue, 12 Nov 2002 22:34:38 EST
In a message dated 11/12/02 7:29:51 PM Pacific Standard Time, jrasite@EONI.COM writes: << And what would shipping be? Due...
Re: FS 87 Syncro
Historical mailing list - John Becker
Wed, 5 Mar 2003 07:18:57 -0800
...In a message dated 3/4/03 5:23:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, > bcminc@QWEST.NET writes: > > > > Sold > > > > is this the sunroof van?
Re: Escatorial green....was:Re: looking for a good one!!!
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 4 Apr 2003 22:26:52 EST
In a message dated 4/4/2003 5:01:03 PM Pacific Standard Time, wilden1@juno.com writes: > Rat fink you know I collect...
Re: Still looking for a single Vanagon alloy wheel?
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Fri, 28 Mar 2003 18:13:20 EST
In a message dated 3/28/03 2:05:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, danrich@CCMAUI.NET writes: > Still looking for a single Vanagon...
Re: Kings English
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Mon, 28 Apr 2003 16:09:49 -0400
In a message dated 4/28/2003 11:58:06 AM Eastern Standard Time, Ben Huot writes: > What the hell am I saying!!!!!! What...
Re: vanagon power steering lines
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Fri, 4 Apr 2003 17:10:10 EST
In a message dated 4/4/03 4:20:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, AlanCote@AOL.COM writes: > I've got a leaky power...
Re: Removing the muffler
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Mon, 28 Jul 2003 07:04:56 -0400
...to the top forward bolt. >> > > Requires magic ! Special wrenches, I recall doing this with standard hand tools, but don't remember the specifics. Bill
Re: NVC: Epoxy for bumper molding repair
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Sun, 28 Dec 2003 00:25:24 EST
In a message dated 12/27/03 11:40:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, tromper@COMCAST.NET writes: > After all you are what you...
Re: TAKE ME OFF OF YOUR LIST....
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Tue, 23 Dec 2003 16:30:56 EST
In a message dated 12/23/2003 1:05:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET writes: Thanks I've been wondering why...
Re: TAKE ME OFF OF YOUR LIST....
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Tue, 23 Dec 2003 16:41:32 -0500
In a message dated 12/23/2003 1:05:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET writes: Thanks I've been wondering why...
Re: Source for Awning "brackets" ??
Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
Thu, 5 Aug 2004 12:48:08 -0700
...If it has the standard rail on the back you can get rain gutter mounting brackets from any RV shop that handles A&E...
DC Lighting conversion for brightness
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Wed, 25 Aug 2004 13:50:47 -0700
Anybody know the formula for converting the following brightness spec (30,000cd/UF) into lumens? The standard 8watt flourescent in the weekender produces 400...
Re: GULP! Syncro GL to Syncro Westy backyard conversion...I am not afraid!
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Sat, 20 Nov 2004 12:20:05 EST
In a message dated 11/20/04 11:54:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, drillock@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > I may > attempt to document the...
Re: Oil Plug Insert
Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
Tue, 4 Jan 2005 03:04:51 -0800
...Is this just a standard 3/8 bolt or does it have to be replaced with a specific replacement? Dave 83 1.6 Diesel
Re: Wood Stove Westy
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Thu, 25 Nov 2004 01:02:14 EST
In a message dated 11/25/04 12:28:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, albeeee@mchsi.com writes: > Is it possible that that bus...
Re: Watercooled Mexican Microbusses?
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Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:18:47 EST
In a message dated 1/7/05 11:10:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, Jahsurf@AOL.COM writes: > Does anyone know > if these are...
Re: [vanagon] "Spare" Vanagon gas cap?
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Sun, 13 Feb 2005 21:02:21 EST
In a message dated 2/13/05 7:19:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, jrasite@eoni.com writes: > > Anyone got one? Local filling station...
Re: Best van shenanigans ever!!!! only 3.5 hours to friday
Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
Fri, 13 Jan 2006 16:54:09 EST
In a message dated 1/13/2006 1:18:09 AM Eastern Standard Time, sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM writes: http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Re: Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN?
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Thu, 23 Mar 2006 05:16:40 EST
In a message dated 3/22/06 6:02:11 PM Eastern Standard Time, S.OVERMYER@UWS.EDU.AU writes: > Also, the front grille...
Re: running hot....any ideas?
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Fri, 3 Feb 2006 01:21:53 EST
In a message dated 2/3/06 12:08:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: > Thermostat sticking? Water pump getting lazy...
Re: propane tank R&R, comments needed...
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Mon, 20 Mar 2006 14:19:31 EST
In a message dated 3/20/06 1:50:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, bueses@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > Aren't the OG westy propane...
Boogie Woogie Re: Early Vanagon upholstery?
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Sat, 3 Dec 2005 23:15:30 EST
In a message dated 12/3/05 9:49:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, gronski@GMAIL.COM writes: > It sounds like the pattern that...
Re: Metric this, metric that
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Mon, 30 Jan 2006 18:37:13 -0600
...BS! (Brithish Standard, that is.) Jeffrey Schwaia wrote: >Kim, What have you done!? > >Metric v. SAE is akin to conservative v. liberal, subaru v...
Re: Interior panel plastic retainer clip availability
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Fri, 10 Feb 2006 04:04:38 EST
In a message dated 2/9/06 1:50:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, jjolson@GWTC.NET writes: > It was in the 20s... > > thats...
Re: SA grills available again
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Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:16:21 EST
In a message dated 12/19/06 9:32:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM writes: > mine > include the correct chrome emblems...
Model changes
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
Fri, 15 Dec 2006 10:31:47 -0800
Can anyone tell me what year VW upgraded the interior of their vanagons/westies? My '80 Riviera has a standard truck interior - rubber floor...
Re: 82 w/square headlights
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Mon, 28 May 2007 18:05:56 -0600
...For all the bashing of the stock square headlights, I think they are better than the standard sealed beams in my '81. Don't...
Re: [The USPS has just approved a new 39 cent stamp with a Vanagon on it.
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Sat, 30 Dec 2006 12:28:08 EST
In a message dated 12/30/06 12:22:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM writes: > http://www.flickr.com/gp/90778605...
Optima Battery
Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
Sat, 5 Jan 2008 19:56:33 -0500
...why don't you folks use a standard Vanagon battery. Fits just fine under the driver's seat. Works great so long as you...
Re: Skylight
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Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:25:05 EST
In a message dated 12/21/08 8:59:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, mwmiller@CWNET.COM writes: > theskylightguy.com ************** One site keeps you...
Re: FYI.. oil drain plug
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Thu, 31 Aug 2017 08:11:19 -0700
...When I bought my camper (1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile), it had a non-standard oil plug, with a 17" head. Due to the...
Re: EV Driver's Ed
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 Apr 1996 19:44:37 -0500 (CDT)
...was time to teach him the fine art of driving >a standard. > >My wife's Subaru was chosen for this duty over the EV...
air pollution thread...
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Jul 96 22:37:04 MST
...The government cannot make a car meet standards > enacted after it was manufactured. You are only required to obey laws > *after* they are passed...
RE: Needed - EV Oil Filters
Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
Tue, 11 Feb 1997 18:37:00 -0800
...party filter company listed it as being the same as the standard VW filters. If there's no difference other than the big nut...
Re: wow.. got an extra $40k?
Historical mailing list - William B
Wed, 31 May 2006 15:14:31 -0400
...at his projected price, with shipping and the 4000 fee to make it comply to us standards it'd be around 22. slap on...
RE>Middle Seat Installation
Historical mailing list - Chao, Harvey
Tue, 7 Sep 1999 15:58:31 -0700
...It has been several years, and memory is somewhat dim over time, but I installed an 8th seat into a standard 7 passenger vanagon...
Fwd: I actually have brand new 2.1l Crankshaft Bearings in stock!
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 10:47:30 -0500
...But I thought I would mention the fact that we have brand new German made Standard by Standard KS main bearings in stock for...
Re: Spare Tire Question
Historical mailing list
Wed, 2 Apr 1997 14:34:24 +1000 (EST)
>Perry, > >The spare tire mount under the front of the vehicle will only comfortably >hold a standard VW rim with a 185 tyre.Any...
Re: Vanagon fuel requirement
Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
Mon, 14 Sep 1998 15:09:18 -0700
...My understanding is that Chevron, Amoco, Exxon, Standard, Esso were all once part of the all powerful Standard Oil owned by J.D. Rockefeller...
Re: Importing New Vanagon from South Africa
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Mon, 13 Nov 2000 14:59:03 -0800
...I know shipping is one issue, but I am not sure if the US emission standards would be met by their units. Unless you...
Re: Wheels, off-set, etc.
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Tue, 12 Mar 2002 14:49:49 EST
In a message dated 3/12/02 6:31:39 AM Pacific Standard Time, gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM writes: << 1982 Vanagon.... Will this fit...
Re: Optima Battery Discussion
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Thu, 23 Oct 2003 18:18:28 -0600
TJ, > Any cutting/hacking required to the vehicle? Both by 85 Westy and 90 Westy Syncro required the "standard" battery box modification to accommodate...
Re: Electrical puzzle
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:57:50 -0400
> > I was under the impression it is a 5.0MM wire ~ Suppose close enough ~ > 5.0mm^2 isn't a standard DIN wire size...
Re: says it is a VW - ? -- in the friday file
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Fri, 30 Jan 2015 14:10:36 -0500
...Eastern Standard Time, rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM writes: http://bringatrailer.com/2015/01/26/vw-mechanicals-1975-snow-trac-st4/ -- roger whittaker 604.414.6266...
Re: 91 Westy - SA Grill upgrade?
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Fri, 14 Nov 2014 14:11:30 -0500
...Eastern Standard Time, steve@WILLIAMSITCONSULTING.COM writes: The replacement cost for a 91 grill is almost $300, ????? huh?? i have a whole pile of...
Re: LPG tank ... white paint or varnished steel?
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Wed, 5 Nov 2014 00:51:10 -0500
...Eastern Standard Time, rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET writes: I say have it chrome plated!! :-) bling!!! better yet, cover it in scottish plaid...or maybe checkered...
Re: Need a-pillar metal replacement
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Mon, 27 Jan 2014 14:41:47 -0500
...Eastern Standard Time, jim.felder@GMAIL.COM writes: http://www.knology.net/~felder/Vanagons/pillarrust.html any good metal fab guy or bodyman can...
Re: Asking again for middle seat armrest plastic cap
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Mon, 6 Jan 2014 20:21:19 -0500
...Eastern Standard Time, jim.felder@GMAIL.COM writes: Prefer brown but doesn't really matter. they never came in brown. black only. same cap...
Re: [WetWesties] Spokane woman recovers VW microbus stolen in 1974 (Seattle T...
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Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:44:51 EST
...Eastern Standard Time, h2oboxer@OPTONLINE.NET writes: Let's see how long it takes before she cashes it in..... my bet is youll see...