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• Re: Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was EngineConversions)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 23 Sep 2000 20:34:19 -0500
  ...Technical (and even more figorously so, scientific) terms are > static; use a technical term incorrectly and it's abuse. > > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin, New Zealand...
• Re: Big Thanks and Brake Wear PICS
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 16:36:35 -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: Synthetic oil test by AAA
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 6 Jun 2017 16:20:45 -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: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 18:18:47 -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: hard to start in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 6 Nov 2016 11:14:51 -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: Intermittent squeak at a wheel
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 12:48:54 -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: Automatic Transmission Fluid Contamination.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 9 Dec 2014 18:29:22 -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: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 7 Jan 2013 10:44:33 -0800
  ...something like, "This should work..." or "...will work" because these are technically not the 'correct' hardware. If it was, you wouldn't have to...
• Re: What to keep on hand to not be stranded
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:00:11 -0400
  ...What you carry may depend on your technical ability. If it is a vehicle down part that is common, and easy to fix at...
• Re: '67 Vanagon in Motorcyclist Magazine
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:25:47 -0700
  ...Ural Tourist sidecar rig, but when making comparisons of levels of > technical sophistication you think they get the object of the comparison > right. Anyway...
• Re: Fw: Head Problems (87 GL) The rest of thestor...
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 14:08:15 -0800
  ...ftp://gerry.vanagon.com/pub/technical/HeadGasketProcedure/ Also, while talking with my Mechanic, he showed me how sometimes the ends of the plastic coolant...
• Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 02:53:14 EDT
  Hi List, Maybe i am hitting on a tired or soon- to-be -tired subject but technically it is still Friday for me as...
• Re: Owner's Manual
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 01:11:10 -0500
  At 12:05 AM 2/4/2002, John Tullier wrote: >By the way, for those who have responded regarding the >technical use of the...
• Re: Email List Status?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 22 Apr 2018 10:29:21 -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: Anyone use pressure switches to light up westy cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 5 Dec 2017 09:44:45 -0500
  ...tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello all, > > I am looking for your technical advise on a project. Our family recently > put together and inaugurated a...
• Re: Rodents chewing your wires from Consumers reports
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 4 Oct 2017 13:52:01 -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: Front Springs
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 5 Jul 2017 17:27:35 -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...
• Friday: Bosch MAF (mass air flow meter)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:16:31 -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...
• 2.1 wbx Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 May 2017 16:08:33 -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: Best Awning and why
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 1 Jul 2016 22:52:33 -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: Additions and corrections to Technical Transmission Question.
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Sun, 17 Apr 2016 11:04:32 -0600
  I would first check & verify the shift linkage provides proper gear change. Since this is an engine conversion, adjustment dimensions for the shifter have...
• Re: Attention Neil M. Dometic fridge exhaust wrap
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 18 Apr 2016 23:17:59 -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 Push Rod Cover Fabrication?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:39:35 -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: VW
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:00:46 -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: Why???
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Thu, 26 Feb 2015 22:07:24 -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: Weird idle-solved
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 21 Oct 2014 19:08:21 -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: Quite good short tech articles
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 18:57:08 -0800
  ...Worth a look. > > http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site/Technical_Articles.html > > Keep the dirty side down, and the shiny side up ! > Scott
• Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:32:19 -0400
  ...We've considered this and decided that it's perfectly legitimate > technical discussion, just the same as any discussion of mechanical > bits. Anyone not...
• Re: rear stablizer bar
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:34:02 -0700
  ...on various units available and installation > instructions... > > http://www.ratwell.com/technical/SwayBars.html > > * Addco Sway Bar > > Rear 7/8" K1-354-OU > Rear...
• Vent shades/wind deflectors Helmut, pls read
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 08:43:45 EST
  ...i know they're technically NLA, but maybe they'd have a few leftovers. once again, heres the website for Mac Neil Auto, the...
• Hawaiian Phrases
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 27 May 2001 14:38:22 -1000
  ...sphincter is makala 'amo but is a technical term. in pidgin people say 'okole head for butthead. lolo is usually used for idiot/butthead...
• Unusual Post - Technical, Information Bearing & Helpful
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 18:41:41 EST
  In a message dated 2/20/02 8:09:09 PM, TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM writes: << I would recommend some aircraft hose to make it...
• Re: Interior Cargo Net - Source?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 16:36:40 -0700
  ...attached to the "gutter" >above the stove (I don't know technically what that area's called - to me >it's a spice rack...
• Clutch Master Cylinder Removal?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 09:52:21 -0800
  ...http://www.vanthology.com/1Layout/Technical/Clutch1.html "OK, I'll leave it at that since I've already gone on for far too...
• Re: Has anyone added a sliding 2 person Middle seat to a westy?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:48:12 -0400
  There are (technically) 3 different sized rails. In a passenger Vanagon there are 2 different lengths, so as to make sliding in the middle...
• Re: Vanagon reliabillity reputation (Long)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 12:58:55 -0700
  ...When I talked with engine > suppliers, I asked to talk with their head technical guy to discuss WHAT > goes into their reman motors. When...
• Re: Rubber Rivets
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sun, 14 Oct 2018 19:37:18 -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: Distributor Shaft Pin
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 8 Jun 2017 17:04:00 -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: Oil Pressure Switch Removal
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:14:37 -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: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:30:21 -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: Probably get this one for $2k
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 29 May 2015 18:15:31 -0700
  ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> "Jaco" Images, technical Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
• Re: End of the list?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 4 Jun 2015 17:48:45 -0700
  ...The List is more technical and Fb more social. In my opinion. Doesn't mean we couldn't do more to make the list...
• Adapt 1.9 Coolant Reservoir to 2.1 ?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:00:27 -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: Decal removal
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 2013 16:43:12 -0400
  ...Another silly, non-technical question from a newbie. I have new Westfalia decals to replace the old wearing ones on the pop-top. Been...
• Re: registering Matilda in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:48:56 -0400
  ...Customs and Border Protection is part of the Department of Homeland Security, so technically you're both right, but it is Customs and Border...
• Re: vanagon camper seating capacity
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 13 May 2010 10:44:24 -0700
  ...rear bed and the front seats, ala' 12-passenger SA Microbus. Technically, you can make a 10-seat Westy given enough time and/or...
• Re: Lost archives?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 1 May 2015 09:09:38 -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: Cell phone cutoff
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 10:01:00 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, the surplus gun turrets >>from all those WWII bombers, are pretty much sold out by >>now... > >Maybe Q from James Bond's technical...
• Re: Safare Custom Camper for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 23:31:18 -0600
  ...Talk to Bob Hoover about the technical aspects of rigging the throttles and gearshifts... :-) ;-) :-) Peace, ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edmund A. "Eddie" Hintz **|** "You may say I'm...
• The Idiot's Guide?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 03 Jul 1997 23:10:40 -0400
  ...The tools, the mechanic tips, how to buy a vw, what to do while waiting for it to cool! Yes some of the technical...
• Re: a/c ducting
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 23:37:36 EDT
  ...Also see the Technical Bulletin Group 87, Number 89-01, dated August 31, 1989.
• Re: FS Clymer Manual, 80-82 and Diesel --w/ 70's quiz
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 12:32:03 -0400
  ...In my opinion the Bently is >very technical, and seems to start off somewhere other than in the beginning >of the task at hand...
• Re: Repair nightmare on vacation! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:14:10 -1000
  ...The old >air-cooled motors were no more reliable than the wasserboxer, the >air-cooled stuff just got much better technical support. big snip...
• New Member
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ayers
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 17:58:33 -0600
  ...I do not have the technical expertise that many members have, but do share your enthusiasm for Vanagons. When I subscribed I used the...
• Re: Where is the water comming from
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 15:21:56 -0500
  ...I appear to be missing those siver thingys (Technical term) that used to be there. Other than that the rubber looks fine. Do I...
• Re: Deeply Saddened and Troubled
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 16:46:07 -0800
  ...I routinely scan through each days > postings and open the increasingly limited number of technical posts and trip > reports. The remainder go quickly and...
• Re: Spanish help in Argentina needed
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 15:24:38 +1200
  ...I have a 1981 Vanagon Kombi (aircooled?) engine 2.0 and in Argentina there is no technical information (remember, they get Brasilian T1s & T2...
• SA's AUDI 5 Cyl. thoughts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Nov 1996 20:22:40 +0200
  Hello Listees, According to another request about technical information to Vanagon to AUDI 5 Cyl. engine conversions I received this friendly answer from the...
• Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 20:17:31 -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: rubber washers for mounting Westfalia luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:44:06 -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...