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• AFM symptom? Won't Start After Being Off for +1 min.
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 10:11:25 -0600
  ...Neither does disconnecting the Cold Enrichment Switch (new). So, I have to rule those out. The Idle Stabilizer also checked out fine in my...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for older Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 11:57:10 -0400
  ...Cheap disc brake upgrade for older Vanagons...... > I need to get new rotors+calipers for my old 84' westy > so i decided to upgrade...
• Re: What is the container behind the rear passenger-side wheel?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 21:09:28 +0000
  It's the Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) activated charcoal canister-Robert1982 Westfalia1992 Golf Hi all, I was working on something on my van and discovered...
• Re: Ltd. slip rear diff.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Christie
  Wed, 18 Oct 1995 13:39:49 -0400
  ...slip rear diff. > I was recently discussing winter vanagon experiences with a buddy of mine, > and he mentioned that a limited slip rear differential...
• Re: unplug '86 idle stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 20 May 1997 20:58:19 -0500
  Dave wrote: > > I have had my idle stabilizer, 1987 2.1l, unplugged for about 4 months. = > My VW dealer actually disconnected it, I have...
• Trashed Tranny
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 10:34:59 -0500
  ...Turns out that the pilot bearing was gone - kaput! - flywheel damaged, clutch housing full of hypoid oil, clutch disc soaked, tranny input shaft bearing...
• Re: funny disc?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 15:22:34 -0600
  ...I just received a > longblock from AVP and it has these discs on each head > about the size of a dime (one also on...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 17:47:45 -0700
  ...Capacitance cells would be trouble when discharged but should > charge and jump the same as a lead acid. ...I'm guessing since they > don...
• Re: '88 Vanagon disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 22:10:44 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: '88 Vanagon disc brakes Just did a complete front brake job. New rotors, new...
• Re: hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 11:02:47 -0400
  ...10 percent discount,but contact me first for the discount before purchacing
• Re: Problems on the road
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 01:38:53 -0400
  ...If the fan stumbles too, then it's the switch.....most likely it is loose....If you get no results from this, disconnect your...
• Re: Negative Terminal (Stupid Question)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 20:19:05 -0400
  ...auto manual that I have seen in my life) say to >disconnect the negative terminal from the batter before performing.. X, Y, >Z,. etc...
• Re: Michelin Tire Sale at Costco - $60-$80 discount per set
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 19:30:15 -0600
  ...note that there is a Michelin tire sale at Costco that > discounts a set of 4 (or 5) tires by $60 or $80, depending...
• Re: power steering
  Historical mailing list - Gab and Em
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:50:06 -0400
  Question: Is there a pressure regulator upstream of the orifice to vent PS fluid from pump discharge back to pump suction?
• FYI- Tire info video
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 1 Apr 2012 11:00:03 -0400
  Some fuel for the tires discussion. Enjoy: http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/collections/skinned-knuckles/skinned-knuckles-reading-tires/index.shtml
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 21:46:53 -0400
  Raimund, you have been blessed, please send the email and put me out of my misery.
• FS: 68 camper w/tent, Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Mackenzie
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 09:15:59 -0700 (PDT)
  As seen in Seattle Times of 7/24. All disclaimers apply. $1850, (206)323-9318. records from '72.
• Autobodystore.com link
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 23:41:12 EST
  <A HREF="http://www.autobodystore.com/cgi-bin/config.pl?index">Click here: Autobodystore.com BBS Discussion Board - Message Index</A>
• OT list
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 19:28:50 -0700
  FWIW, there is a list for off-topic discussion. Just point your browser toward: <http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/bus-life> Jim
• marvel mystery oil
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 22:10:01 -0500
  Anyone know where I can purchase this in Canada? I was told tonight that Canadian Tire recently discontinued it. Thanks Jeff
• If I only lived in Germany...
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 12:44:12 -0500
  Not mine, usual disclaimers http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=2404877432&category=18298 Thanks, Chris
• Volkswagen Brake Disc on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 18 Aug 2003 21:54:37 EDT
  Need a brake rotor? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=34199& item=2428303631
• Re: I get no respect - Correction
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 12:47:52 -0400
  This is Vanagon content!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a lot more valuable and interesting than tire, coolant color and wiper discussion. Cheers
• mail no mail
  Historical mailing list - Sam P
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:08:58 -0700
  Please discontinue my mail until I return. SAM --------------------------------- Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search.
• Re: Why disconnect the clock?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 18:54:52 -0400
  ...Why disconnect the clock? A few months ago I bought an 80 Westy, and among other things, the clock was not working. Today I...
• Re: Battery Reserve Capacity Calculations - 2nd Posting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 23:28:32 -0400
  ...For thorough discussion of this visit http://www.amplepower.com/ and read through the discussions of charging available there (not always under completely obvious...
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 11 Nov 1998 07:47:04 -0500
  Dear Mark, What does "disconnect" mean? Did you "rip out" any wiring??? Technically, the only thing one needs to do to de-activate the...
• Re: Vredestein Tires
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Fri, 19 May 2000 03:26:05 -0000
  ...I talked to Discount Tire (www.discounttire.com) here in the > Denver area. They are not listed on the Discount Tire Web page. I...
• Dramatically Improving AC capacity
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 11 Nov 2001 06:46:37 -0600
  ...However, on very hot and humid days - it is barely adequate but usually inadequate for complete respite from discomfort. Discussion: There are several approaches...
• Re: Bucking/misfire on the Freeway.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Jul 2006 09:23:50 -0500
  ...The easy one is to run it until it happens again, then stop, disconnect the O2 Sensor and run it a bit. If the...
• Re: Please Help! Starting problems 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 12:26:36 -0400
  ...Tried > disconnecting the TS as discussed several times. Waited 1 minute - no start > - still low cranking power. Came back 2 hours later, turned right...
• Re: Turn signal system failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:24:28 -0800
  ...With the stalk in center position > the indicator glows dimly. > > Changing the emergency flasher relay (21) didn't correct the fault. > > I have disconnected...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 14:30:20 -0700
  ...Now that I > know the fully charged voltage, how do I determine the fully > discharged voltage so that I can find the voltage number...
• Blinking Red Light of Death
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 13:59:02 -0400
  ...I disconnected the two radiator hoses and did multiple clean water flush and drains. The radiator seems to flow as it should. What incredibly...
• Re: ? bout Arkady
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:07:18 -0800
  ...So you feel that asking 800+ people to comment on your negative experience with an individual is better than discussing it with a moderator...
• Re: ??? Vitamins Below Retail ???
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 03 Sep 96 06:31:48 CDT
  On Tue, 3 Sep 1996 01:56:33 -0500 Mary Zinini said: >For further information on vitamins and health supplements >at DEEP discounts below...
• 2.1L Cylinder barrel rebore
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 19:58:20 -0600
  This question has come up a few times in discussions with different people concerning my engine rebuild. Can the barrels be bored to oversize...
• Help: Lights Wont Turn Off
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 2000 08:01:57 -0700
  ...So far have tried disconnecting the headlight/parking light switch. (Lights remain on)and have removed the fuse which controls these lights (dash board...
• Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 23:35:40 EDT
  ...Because of this I believe the front disc brakes provide the lions share of the braking force. I find the brakes on the Vanagon...
• Re: battery going?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 23:04:40 -0400
  ...not likely, but symptom of easy cold start and subsequent difficulty starting warm/hot could be explained by disconnected #2 sensor. essentially, the resistance...
• Re: Wall paneling for campers?
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:32:43 -0700
  Somehow I never seen anyone discuss this. Some of the older campers need the headliner changed in the front by this time. Not mentioning...
• Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 18:49:47 EST
  ...In this very List alone, there has been countless discussions about "Westies" which were not real Westies but conversions from a bus. The discussions...
• Re: Harrowing Vanagon Honeymoon Adventure
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 17:42:43 -0700
  ...http://www.vwmaxiwesty.com/gallery.html http://www.vwmaxiwesty.com/testimonials.html I read the posts dated Nov 2003 and from the discussion it...
• Re: GoWesty's Thanksgiving Sale is Here!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 28 Nov 2014 12:04:41 -0500
  ...There are some exclusions for the discount, most notably special-order or made-to-order items, sale items, tires/wheels, engines/transmissions. (These items...
• Cruise Control on '90 Westy Not working
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Feldstein
  Tue, 04 Mar 1997 09:56:00 -0800
  ...After taking care of a couple of problems ( clock and glove box light disconnected, after market stereo not hooked up nicely), I notice that...
• Re: VW club
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 May 1997 15:24:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...There is also a 10% VW Club discount with some of the area FLAPS. So far this has saved me enough to pay for...
• Re: <F> Westy Appearance Package aka help for the sedate
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 13:49:46 -0700
  ...The discerning owner could discard their own > hubcaps. The Real Westy experience without letting on that you shower daily. > ;-) > Have a great weekend! > Greg...
• Voltages from O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 07:34:44 -0500
  ...1)leave the O2 sensor connected and take the reading from the O2 lead to ground? 2) Disconnect the O2 sensor and take the...
• flooding tip
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:43:12 -0500
  Wes, if you don't want to wait to start your van after it has flooded, just disconnect the ECU, crank it a bit...
• Re: metal bypass coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:07:55 -0400
  I love this list !!! I love this list for the laughs I get about the things that are discussed the names that people give...
• a question
  Historical mailing list - varahtjy
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 23:30:40 +0300
  Hello, I've got a question regarding that stuff we discussed recently, please read it here <http://assist.todomarriage.com/ueacot> Wishes, varahtjy
• Cable spring clamp pliers on sale at Sears
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Sep 2015 12:30:22 -0500
  Reg $40. I just walked out is Sears with the item 947390 for $24.00. Discontinued. Jim
• Re: windshield washer reservoir?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 21:27:09 -0400
  have you inspected it? a lot of times the reservoir is fine either the lines or the pump has come disconnected
• Re: Ugliest Vanagon Dash?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 08:38:55 -0500
  Thanks for that- I needed a good laugh. Tacky 70's live on. Prolly a disco ball in back somewhere. G.
• Over-worked subject Matter
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 07:39:02 -0600
  Instead of complaining, I found a neat way to eliminate stagnent subject matter. "Discard". Whew! that was tough! Terry 85 GL
• Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
  Historical mailing list - Duncan Cameron
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 15:29:56 -0600
  I love it. Bus Depot hasn't had muffler bearings or clutch belts in months. <LOL>
• Friends don't let friends drink and Sawsall
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 17:42:51 -0500
  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=1872166926 Not mine usual disclaimers. Thanks, Chris
• Subaru-Vanagon FS
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 23:10:26 -0700
  http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/103766392.html '89 Vanagon with a Subaru conversion for $2800. Not mine, usual disclaimers apply. Cheers, Jeff
• VW's 'new' van
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 19:19:24 -0700
  I just saw an ad for the Volkswagen Routan on the Discovery channel Rob becida@comcast.net Western Washington State, USA
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Letter of resignation
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:14:35 -0500
  ...I certainly think there's much less flaming and more actual discussion going on, even if off-topic stuff has been rather rampant. 2008...