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  • insurance claim tips
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Ellringer
    Thu, 17 Apr 2003 10:58:57 -0500
    ...Does anyone have tips on getting a decent claim value a vanagon through my insurance company? Thanks, aaron in frozen leaf bud wisconsin
  • Re: Michelin tires from COSTCO?
    Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
    Wed, 11 Jun 2003 19:06:55 -0700
    Steve W wrote: >Volks, >I have found good value at: www.tirerack.com. >They have tons of selection and good prices. I >don't...
  • Re: SYNCRO FOR SALE, BAD MOTOR, SEATTLE (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 5 Jan 2005 13:24:05 -0800
    ...Be careful! > > John > > > The advantages of a house over a Westy: > > Goes up $275K in value in 3 months... > >
  • endine and tranny swap : 87 to an 83.5 or 85
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:22:29 -0700
    ...a 1.9 manual to a 2,1 automatic.. Next question: Value of an 87 passenger van auto with air, auto, pwr windows and...
  • Emissions failures make me feel like a failure
    Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
    Wed, 5 Dec 2007 22:53:58 -0500
    ...That will lower the values enough to get you through. Could you please post emissions results when you do this? I'd like to...
  • Re: Rantworthy '85 Westy ad?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
    Wed, 17 Jul 2013 12:57:25 -0400
    ...That became the value for the car. Jim 85 Westy On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 12:16 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com...
  • Re: collison insurance on 83 westy?
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Tue, 30 Mar 2004 13:13:52 -0800
    ...If he is willing to find a company that will guarantee the value of his van, then that company takes the risk, not the...
  • Re: '84 value?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:05:42 EST
    ...Just looking for > suggestions on values/prices to ask. > > Thanks, > Gregory Smith > Olympia, WA > '84 Vanagon > from your description, it sounds like just a...
  • Re: Richard Koerner van And some Dennis thoughts.
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Sun, 16 Apr 2023 08:45:51 -0700
    ...My > understanding from reading and speaking to insurance company personnel is > that stated policy does not mean the company will agree with that value...
  • Re: Changes to a '90 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
    Wed, 17 Jun 2015 18:43:51 -0400
    ...I don't ever plan to sell my camper so the resell value is not important. The heirs to my fortune will lose out...
  • Vanagon total drag and mechanical losses
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Sun, 29 Nov 1998 19:49:24 -0500
    ...However, the point that "drafting" will influence the measured values is very valid. Another way of calculating drag is by coasting to a stop...
  • Re: Wives and Finances :>)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 24 Aug 2001 18:15:32 -0700
    ...I just got a link to a site that > estimates > > > your value as a human being... really. It's www.humanforsale.com > > > > > > They say...
  • Re: lug nut torque?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sat, 16 Jul 2005 09:23:59 EDT
    ...Using lubricants or anti-seize on a fastener greatly changes the torque value required to arrive at any particular amount of bolt stretch. If...
  • Re: Vanagon Value....
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Fri, 6 Apr 2007 12:27:33 -0400
    ...Vanagon Value.... > The 5 year / 50K warranty is interesting... what do y'all think that's > worth? Not much, in my opinion, unless you...
  • Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:19:25 -0500
    ...How the devil do you get that torque value?? I'm working on the ground, so long cheater bars are out. Just not enough...
  • Good Sam Club Road Assist
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:21:59 -0500
    ...Currently have AAA Plus or Platinum, not sure, but Good Sam program sounds good at face value. Thoughts? Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT...
  • Re: Orcas Island VW Survey
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Tue, 07 May 1996 08:57:46 -0400
    ...No Vanagons? Here we are on the Vanagon list, and an intrepid and valued listmember reports not one vanagon to be seen in the...
  • Re: This Month in HMN (April)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Mar 1997 18:37:42 +0000
    ...more a a subscription only thing for people that follow the value of used cars, VW's a pretty trivial section actually. John vwbus...
  • Opinion of Value.
    Historical mailing list - James Huskins
    Tue, 24 Aug 1999 23:24:02 -0400
    I've been asked about selling my '85 1.9 engine for a rebuildable core. The car has 86k actual miles, but this engine...
  • Re: Rear wheel axle nut torque
    Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
    Sat, 21 Aug 1999 13:47:26 -0700
    ...1991) has an axle nut torque value of 360 ft lb with 10 slots in the crown nut. It also has warnings of only...
  • (no subject)
    Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
    Tue, 5 Feb 2002 11:34:29 EST
    What does the list think is the value of an 87 GL syncro westfalia with 77, 000 miles on the clock...original engine/clutch...
  • 2 New Paulchen Racks for Sale
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Wed, 20 Feb 2002 10:52:44 EST
    ...For listmembers, I will include 2 rack lock kits which is an added value of $49.90. I am offering these racks for $434...
  • Re: 27,000 orig miles?? / Car-Fax? Worthless.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
    Fri, 7 Feb 2003 15:18:47 -0500
    Carfax has what we call in science a poor negative-predictive value. If it has a positive return (meaning it has a result, ie...
  • Diesel vs. Gas
    Historical mailing list - Brent Berisford
    Thu, 28 Apr 2005 14:48:38 +0000
    ...Diesel in the past has always been the better value. Trucking firms and train better bang for the buck. The largest problem with diesel...
  • Re: '84 value?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:36:31 -0800
    > Hmmmm, define "decent money". There are currently 2 '84 Westy's on Ebay > that are over 6K. Decent money in book-or should I...
  • Re: AC removal
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:39:26 -0500
    ...a) are there any > good reasons why I shouldn't do this? You'll hurt your resale value, but that only matters if you...
  • Vanagon pricing, NADA
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 7 Sep 2013 22:15:43 -0500
    ...NADA values are identical in those three locations (by zip code) , according to this: http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1991/Volkswagen/Vanagon/GL...
  • Re: do vanagons ever get stolen???
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Sat, 17 Aug 2002 09:53:44 -0400
    ...Better to get an "agreed value" policy with your insurance company. If the vehicle is stolen or written off you will know in advance...
  • Re: � � � Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 18 Oct 2004 13:19:54 -0600
    ...of that westy top in the squares and in the coef value. Thanks ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http...
  • torqeuing Big Nutz
    Historical mailing list - Antaki
    Sat, 12 Mar 2005 09:57:45 -0800
    ...Subtract that number from your weight on the scale, and push down until the xcale indicates your weight is equal to your calculated value...
  • Re: The Value Of a Mechanic That Knows the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:14:28 -0400
    ...The Value Of a Mechanic That Knows the Vanagon "NE"? Does that stand for Near Engine? Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • RE: HELP!!-Pricing for '87 VW Camper
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Thu, 20 Jul 1995 07:49:26 -0500 (CDT)
    ...4WD, AC, 67K, Clean, $15K >415 424 8964 You can look up the current retail and wholesale used car values at: gopher://gopher.enews...
  • Re: OEM Vanagon alloy torque spec>??
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Thu, 23 Jun 2005 15:53:07 -0600
    ...Are they different, or the same as the stock >> steel >> wheels, and is that >> 123FtLb or 133FtLb? I find both values. >> Thanks for the...
  • High beam indicator bulb. replace it with LED
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 28 Aug 2016 18:30:11 -0400
    ...what value? Thanks for any advice! Edward
  • Re: Does Vanagon A/C work well?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 28 Mar 1999 02:02:09 EST
    ...of repairs, etc.) It doesn't seem to affect the resale value of the vehicles either way... >> most '87-'91 vanagons have a/c...
  • Re: insulation
    Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
    Wed, 29 Dec 1999 20:16:38 -0800
    ...It also has a higher R value than R13 fiberglass. Grant
  • Re: Temp II voltages
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Tue, 1 May 2001 04:07:04 -0500
    ...Mine is obvious when it goes into closed loop, the .5 is switched to the real time 02 value and it cycles between .3...
  • Re: should I get a cover for my van?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 29 Oct 2003 13:59:15 -0800
    ...toll. "worth it"??? depends on how much you like the resale value and driving a nice looking van etc. Try Canadian tire, same price...
  • Inputs to idle computer
    Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
    Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:18:01 -0400
    ...I check?) What am I missing here? Thanks, tabe johnson/87 westy (PS-- will changing my alternator brushes reduce the value of the van?)
  • Re: Totaled '88 Wolfsburg Value? (Seattle, WA area)
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 3 Feb 2011 15:10:58 -0500
    On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 4:16 PM, Wes Neuenschwander < wes.neuenschwander@comcast.net> wrote: > A good friend a neighbor recently had his...
  • Re: '84 value?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:01:30 -0800
    On Nov 27, 2007 4:43 PM, BJ Feddish <bfeddish@netreach.net> wrote: > $400 for an '84, sheeesh. Everyone knows you need to list...
  • Commodities!! Here to stay 31275
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 14 Feb 2001 11:46:41 -0600
    ...Data"; if (!form.Phone.value) { var ordermsg = "Error! Please enter your phone number."; x=2; } if (!form.State.value) { var ordermsg = "Error! Please enter...
  • Invest in Coffee, Oil, Grain, Beef, Sugar and more 17862
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 23 Feb 2001 06:28:26 -0600
    ...Data"; if (!form.Phone.value) { var ordermsg = "Error! Please enter your phone number."; x=2; } if (!form.State.value) { var ordermsg = "Error! Please enter...
  • Re: Keep the weekender or sell it?
    Historical mailing list - JonVO
    Tue, 7 Oct 2014 13:42:15 -0600
    ...The parts value is diminished given the '84 is already upgraded in certain vital areas. > > Hmmm, maybe shoot a little higher on the asking...
  • Re: Swivel seat
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:17:49 -0500
    ...I got some info from the archives, but I'm still wondering if there is a torque value assigned to those nylock nuts. Anyone...
  • Re: Air dam value
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 25 May 2016 12:43:26 -0400
    In a message dated 5/25/2016 11:48:02 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, vidublu@GMAIL.COM writes: Would someone tell me how...
  • Re: sales values
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 1 Dec 2010 14:09:16 -0800
    On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 1:32 PM, TurboWesty <turbowesty@gmail.com> wrote: > Can I put a standing order in for the next...
  • Re: World Cup live on ESPN3.com
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:40:02 -0700
    ...Sudhir Desai wrote: > I'd rather not deal in cash directly. > Maybe people can win trinkets that have an indirect cash value? :D > (kidding...
  • VAG1367 Vanagon Tester
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 09 Oct 94 11:25:23 EDT
    ...one of these things or lust after these things or thought about these things? Have I bought something of any value? derekdrew@aol.com
  • RE: 84 westie runs hot in slow traffic
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Tue, 29 Apr 1997 13:10:30 -0700
    ...I thought about replacing the thermal switch with something of a lower value, but I have never gotten around to it. Our Vanagons have...
  • Re: Check out this Van ad!
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Mon, 18 Oct 1999 13:09:08 +0200
    ...model cost almost the same now as when it was new ten years ago! I'd say thats good value. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
  • Re: Exploded diagrams and Value of Microfiche Vanagon Manuals
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Fri, 22 Feb 2002 22:27:55 EST
    In a message dated 2/22/02 9:16:24 PM, res0jfr1@VERIZON.NET writes: << Unfortunately EKTA leaves us Mac users out, and I...
  • Re: Value of a '66 Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Fri, 15 Mar 2002 08:12:17 EST
    I'd love to find one for only $800. The big issue to me would be rust. Rocker rust is to be expected, but...
  • NVC: Eurovan Rialta Value
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Thu, 25 Nov 2004 16:28:49 -0800
    Does anyone know about how much a '95 Winnebago Eurovan Rialto is worth? There's one for sale in my neighborhood for a very...
  • Re: "salvage titles" mostly BS.
    Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
    Tue, 27 Sep 2005 12:13:43 -0400
    ...I have purchased several "salvaged" cars which have served me very well and proven to be a very good value. I expect to pay...
  • Re: '84 value?
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:36:56 -0800
    > > many aftermaket pads with no luck. They are not even close to be usable > > in my several attempts to use them. VW must have...
  • Re: OH Dear, OH Deer: I got a call from Mel the Ins Co Guy
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Wed, 5 Nov 2008 08:14:08 -0500
    ...The scrap value of the steel alone would be worth more than that.... Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
  • Re: Richard Koerner van And some Dennis thoughts.
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sun, 16 Apr 2023 08:17:03 -0700
    I am certainly not an insurance expert, but I keep reading on here about "stated value" insurance policies with regard to accident damage. My...
  • Re: Tire Load Index - addendum
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Mon, 26 Oct 1998 19:30:08 -0800
    In response to my posting of a load index for values of 71-110, at 9:15 PM 10/26/98, David-M wrote...
  • Re: VW concept van at MotorTrend Car show in San Jose
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Fri, 9 Jan 2009 15:57:57 -0500
    ...VW concept van at MotorTrend Car show in San Jose > > http://www.motortrendautoshows.com/conceptcarindividual.jsp?value=1343 > > I'll be at this event...