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• Re: VW Electric Bus, request your Vanagon comparison observations
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 24 Jul 2018 18:26:38 -0400
  ...Length 195 Wheelbase 130 Height 77 Width 78 Range elec only 270-373 Stephen Mobile > On Jul 24, 2018, at 5:15 PM, Eric...
• Re: a/c loads the system down and it stumbles and dies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:33:29 -0500
  You got it! There is a system to step up the idle and also when the power steering reached the limits of turning. Though...
• Re: Working on ...
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 06:24:48 -0800
  ...Mark On Jan 18, 2011, at 6:18 AM, Stephen Grisanti wrote: > Great ideas except: > > 1) Having to remove the headrest in order to...
• Re: Towing Vanagon/460 engine conversion/Mark Stephens/Burningman
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Sat, 1 May 1999 18:54:09 -0500
  ...Towing Vanagon/460 engine conversion/Mark Stephens/Burningman >On a similar note... > > At Wilson's Salvage in Lexington, OK (10 acres of VWs and...
• Re: Time/effort to replace clutch master cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 22:54:29 -0500
  ...without removing some stuff first)--don't need a step-by-step, just a general idea of time requirement. Is special bleeding equipment necessary...
• Re: Pilot Bearing Removal?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 12 May 2003 23:00:52 -0700
  ...Stan On Mon, 12 May 2003 23:35:17 EDT Paul Rogers <WOGNACIOUS@AOL.COM> writes: > Would it be possible to see a step...
• recommendation needed for mechanic near oakland, ca
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 May 2005 09:59:45 -0700
  ...previously, i had taken my westy to stephan's autohaus in sacramento, and i absolutely love stephan and his garage, but i figure that...
• Re: Soundproofing pix
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:58:49 -0700
  ...Malcolm > > > > --- Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > > > For anyone who wants to view the innards of a > stripped > > Westy, here are some pix of...
• Re: Euro van wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 08:48:12 -0600
  ...Thanks again! Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy On Feb 18, 2014 7:36 AM, "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > The EV...
• Re: F/ piston plane flypast
  Historical mailing list - Kevin ...
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:44:52 -0800
  ...van and 89 > Westfalia), served 1943-45, European theatre. > > Donna > 87 Syncro > > On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 1:09 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu...
• Re: My first time doing the heads
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 09:23:49 -0500
  ...Most significant is a guide to the head job posted to the list by Herb Harrison in 1996 which is an step by step...
• Re: Ladies and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:57:23 -0700
  ...it's a nice camper. > > Ben > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> > To: "Benny boy" <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Audi Turbo motor swap
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 20:36:54 -0400
  ...dugbert.com> wrote: > Check out: > < > http://www.stephansautohaus.com/VWVANAGONDIVISION/VWVanagonConversionEngines/tabid/61/Default.aspx > > > > Stephan's Syncro Westy has the 1.8T in...
• Cheap TDI donor in VA
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 2 Mar 2017 16:15:26 +0000
  ...But needs passenger front end wor... | | | | Stephen
• Best way from bumper mounted lights to under dash?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:26:40 -0500
  My next step in installing bumper mounted fog lights is to get them grounded and get wiring into the under-dash area. Who has...
• VW segment upcoming on NPR's ATC on Friday evening
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 6 Jan 2012 05:01:15 -0800
  ...on VW's plan for world market domination as the followup to Fahrvergnugen.� I�anticipate LVC, but it might be worth a listen. � Stephen
• Rocker Panels for 87 Wolfs.
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Tue, 1 Apr 1997 14:37:14 -0800
  ...VW dealer price be for them? What would the procedure be for mounting them onto my 87 Wolfs? Is drilling part of the steps?
• Re: No spark
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 23:18:10 -0500
  ...Why you no change the coil? This is the next step if I didn't have spark. Good Evening, Fred
• Re: How cavanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COMn I remove the dashboard?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 4 Oct 2003 02:57:43 EDT
  ...VOLKSWAGEN.ORG writes: << Let's see if I get this right from memory: >> You forgot the MOST important FIRST step: Disconnect the battery. George
• WTB: coolant tubes
  Historical mailing list - John Stepto
  Wed, 13 Apr 2005 13:35:46 -0400
  ...Westy. Do the plastic ones from the later models work? Are they reliable? Does anyone local to SE PA (Parkesburg)? Thanks, John D. Stepto
• Flywheel Mods?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:10:01 -0800
  Has anyone experimented with removing .25mm/.010" from the pressure plate mounting surface of a stepped flywheel to increase clamping pressure? Thanks Tom ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be...
• Re: My Westy is totaled!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:38:39 -0800
  ...it's not Fri, and I do feel bad about your van, but I figured somebody would say it. Stephen DeMocko ('85 Westy Luci)
• Local rag uses van in ad
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 07:00:49 -0700
  ...ad for its upcoming fall series.� I guess even Style Weekly can show some style occasionally: � http://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu/VanModel#5243648853280267154�� � Stephen �
• Re: Need Sender Advice (Step 1)
  Historical mailing list - shawn a. zenor
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 20:06:45 -0700
  ...Need Sender Advice (Step 1) > >This is the first step in my quest for a computer diagnostic setup for my >van. Before I invest...
• Re: a/c
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 16:47:21 -0500
  ...Now that you have already converted to 134a, you can legally step up and convert to a blended refrigerant like Freeze-12, which will...
• Re: GoWesty's headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:43:06 -0800
  ...Stephen --- BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > On 11/6/07, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> > wrote: > > > > if the need > > for the H4 lenses...
• Re: Bus won't start after winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:02:53 -0700
  Is your preference a list of parts to throw at it in a shotgun style parts replacement repair approach or instead a step by...
• Re: jackstands vs. ramps Low-boy creeper
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 07:46:56 -0500
  ...Drive the van up the steps, one level at a time. Voila! I can send email photo to those who want. I even built...
• Re: Vanspotting in Van City (as they call it) and on Vancouver Island
  Historical mailing list - Lorraine
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 12:33:21 -0400
  Yes Stephen, we do have a lot of Westy's here in Vancouver, everywhere I go I pass them. Strangely enough, and we've...
• Re: Phrydae Question: Anyone Know Stephen's Auto Haus?
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:29:51 -0700
  ...And I must further commend Stephan's auto haus who have provided excellent phone consultation to me in other Vanagon matters, and also Mike...
• Re: Stereo Wiring Help
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 23:08:39 UT
  ...Vanagon mailing list on behalf of Stephen Jones I'm trying to install an Alpine stereo in my '87 Westy. Anyway, on the Alpine...
• Re: VW
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 15:59:37 -0400
  ...On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 3:55 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > Evidently, someone else did find it first and it...
• Re: "step protector" project
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollins
  Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:12:52 -0400
  ...a couple of finishing touches, and I'm happy with the result. >> >> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/03/12/vanagon-step-protector-project/ >> >> >> alistair
• Re: "step protector" project
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:57:54 -0700
  ...a couple of finishing touches, and I'm happy with the result. >> >> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/03/12/vanagon-step-protector-project/ >> >> >> alistair
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 22:30:44 -0400
  ...Oetiker clamps - http://common2.csnimages.com/lf/1/hash/4119/3158533/1/Oetiker+-+Stepless+Ear+Clamps+Stepless+Ear+Clamp%3A+320-16700010.jpg Flat...
• bumpers on Vanagon (81)
  Historical mailing list - bill
  Sun, 09 Feb 1997 21:46:55 -0700
  ...On an American van this would be a no-brainer -- just bolt on a shiny new step bumper, and head for the lake. I...
• Re: Battery, OXS lights stay on after start
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Fri, 26 Sep 1997 11:16:39 -0600
  Stephen Jones wrote: >No ideas, but I have the exact same problem. Someone told me it may >be the voltage regulator on the alternator...
• 1986 GL won't start
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 07:53:09 -0400
  ...t get anything that says "here's the idiot's step-by-step HOW to take out the ignition switch and to put a...
• Re: GPS equipment?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan London
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 22:19:09 -0400
  ...I think I may have posted step by step instructions on the install here or on the syncro list last year. -Ryan '90 Syncro...
• =?WINDOWS-1252?Q?Re:_Installing_GoWesty=92s_headlight_upgrade_kit.?=
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 13:46:10 -0800
  On 11/5/07, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > > We ordered one of these on special last month and > Sunday was the day...
• Re: what to do when you have the fridge out?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 3 Mar 2009 10:58:12 -0800
  ...thanks for all the tips florian On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 6:22 AM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > It does, but...
• Re: testing for email delivery
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 3 Feb 2020 15:15:23 -0500
  ...s original landed in my Yahoo folder labeled Junk (typically spam). Stephen Mobile > On Feb 3, 2020, at 2:41 PM, Harry Hoffman <hhoffman...
• Re: Wrong speedometer request
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 25 Apr 2019 11:40:16 -0400
  Blame it on autocorrect! Stephen Mobile > On Apr 25, 2019, at 11:23 AM, Ron Mighton <rmighton@BELL.NET> wrote: > > I am looking for...
• Re: Looking for a project or two?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 09:35:46 -1000
  Glad to be four states away, even on the same coast. Stephen mobile > On Sep 11, 2015, at 8:21 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm...
• Re: holes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:03:01 -0400
  ...I am contemplating stepping up to a >higher power magnet. Ken, how about adding some locating pins? Yours, David
• Re: Porta-potti boxes
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:59:33 -0600
  > I would think that with 2x4 brace, it would handle most peoples weight > if used as step stool. err, the potty itself handles most...
• Phrydae Question: Anyone Know Stephen's Auto Haus?
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:08:19 -0400
  Good article - although the writer needs some deeper research of the Vanagon facts: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/24743/VW_Vanagon_Engine_Conversions_Specialty...
• Re: Volkswagen Launches Fund for Nazi-Era Slaves
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Irvin
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 13:40:49 PDT
  ...I am pleased that VW who's past politics I abhor but who's vehicals I adore are taking this step. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private...
• Re: can I fix my power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grindol
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 00:10:43 EST
  ...handy." The job is possible and worthwhile. Go for it and good luck. Yes, the Bentley is of little help on this job. Stephen
• Re: Bus Depot Rant
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 15:02:01 EDT
  In a message dated 9/7/02 2:15:38 PM, vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM writes: << This simple step will get any problem solved promptly...
• Re: Hello-and- suggested first steps for a new owner?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 19:50:18 -0400
  > The prefered method is to drive a Bentley and get a VW manual. LOL :-) :-) Then again, now that VW owns Bentley (the car company...
• Lazy mans way to oil changes-Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 16:23:02 -0800
  I dont why I never heard of these little gadgets http://www.fumotovalve.com/merchant.cfm?pid=218&step=4 be great for my...
• Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 5 May 2008 23:44:01 -0400
  Stephen Edwards <welfarewrkr@IGC.ORG> writes: > To lube or not to lube? I would lube them. I like Lubriplate Chain and Cable Fluid for...
• Re: Any interest in a larger Westy LP Gas tank, Cheap?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:31:35 -0400
  ...I currently have a "Side Step" under the sliding door, which reduces ground clearance, and, in the more than 3 years of use, has...
• Re: fuel system problems?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Tue, 6 May 2003 10:14:00 -0400
  ...It did this again the next afternoon, again only once while I was stepping on the gas in 3rd, then picked up again and...
• Re: Bentley Dometic fridge air pump mod - anybody tried it?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 13:17:13 -0400
  ...The steps are described in detail in the Bentley and it was evidently > > documented so your normal non-Dometic VW service technicians can address...
• Re: LTX Tire Pressure ... Now Noise
  Historical mailing list - ccc1
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 05:09:45 -0500
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf > Of Stephen Steele > Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 9:38 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Vanagon factory cruise control system... install resource?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:57:53 -0500
  ...I was looking for step by step for the posterity of the archives. Maybe I'll write one up and take some pics as...
• Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 12 Mar 2016 15:55:28 +0100
  ...Am 12.03.2016 um 15:37 schrieb Stephen Grisanti: > Can PM when I get home. > > Stephen > > mobile > >> On Mar 12, 2016, at 9...
• Bent Tie Rod
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:43:45 +0000
  ...pretty straightforward, and there are several YouTube videos describing the step-by-step procedure.  Also, tie rods and ends are quite inexpensive compared to...