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• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:57:27 -0400
  ...Friday, June 01, 2001 1:00 PM > Does anyone have experience with this suggested modification below? I've always thought that with the locking...
• Re: Anybody ever install a Hy-Rail kit on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 21:48:09 -0600
  ...kit? I would like to know how they did it? Any modifications required? > > Would this not be a hoot? > > Dennis Lockwood > 91 Carat > Original...
• Camper modidfications
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 15:57:29 EDT
  Best modification I've done is to replace the dim green fridge LED with a bright blue led. Blue for COLD... I was simple...
• Re: Speaking of modifications...
  Historical mailing list - John Tullier
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 17:29:09 -0800
  As much as I love to see a totally vintage and original bus at a show, I really enjoy seeing a well modified bus...
• Re: Wall Street Journal article about Japanese car camping
  Historical mailing list - Dan Wohlers
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 17:52:32 -0700
  ...They have listservs that list all > the best > parking lots to camp in, where to find bathrooms and showers, all > sorts of > modifications they...
• Re: Comments on Dash and Gauge Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 23 May 2005 16:17:17 -0700
  ...Comments on Dash and Gauge Modifications In a message dated 5/23/05 11:31:03 AM, kevindobrien@yahoo.com writes: > > Awhile back you...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 17:57:47 -0500
  ...the price is so reasonable considering > all > the upgrades/modifications that it seems waaaaayunder-priced to me. > > bob > > On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at...
• Re: Fielder industries take notice
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 14 Mar 2017 20:53:45 -0700
  ...coming out its dark winter of discontent and the >> "silly vanagon modifications and gizmo department " is now up and running >> again. >>>> >>>> It's leather...
• Re: Crazy pop-top modification idea
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Mon, 4 Jul 2011 15:50:21 -0400
  This is a nice hightop option. http://canadianhightops.ca/ On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 2:31 PM, Daniel Rotblatt <d.rotblatt@verizon.net...
• Re: Speaking of mirrors (was painting)
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 13:05:11 -0600
  ...I plan to make this modification this spring as I need more mirror adjustment for a good view rearward. Malcolm S -- Fred 91 GL
• Re: 83 Westy L; Radio Install
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 15 May 1999 15:44:47 -0400
  ...83 Westy L; Radio Install > Does anybody have suggestions on which radio to use for this bus without > modifications to the dash. Crutchfield catalog...
• Who wanted the German "How to Build your own Camper Book?"
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 9 Oct 1999 21:29:49 EDT
  ...off-road modifications, electrical systems, gas systems, how to install a heater or furnace, how to install a high roof or poptop and much...
• refilling disposable propane cylinders
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 13:16:04 -0700
  ...No modifications on your westy tank would be needed. Gary
• Help...
  Historical mailing list - Lisa Allseits
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 13:54:02 -0700
  ...I am REQUESTING HELP, in locating a tech facility which can do the gov't required modifications to my european '82 Vanagon Doublecab(Doka...
• Re: Hi Lift Cams, Rockers
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 13:51:59 -0700
  ...Efficiency may or may not increase with the modifications. cheers, pensioner
• Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 23:18:08 -0400
  ...One person who has already installed one of these claims to have made some modifications to boost power output to the tune of 185...
• Re: Westy Mods
  Historical mailing list - David Robertson
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 12:22:38 -0400
  ...Lee wrote: >> >> > Another couple of westy modification ideas: >> > >> > - Open rear door from the inside >> > __________________________________________________________________ McAfee VirusScan Online from the Netscape Network. Comprehensive protection for...
• Re: Rear disk brakes
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 12:57:34 +0200
  ...No machining or modification on Vanagon�s suspension necessary, just bolt on. I sell the complete setup for 2060Euro plus shipping (all new parts...
• Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (Part 3)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:43:23 -0500
  ...The best I have done is getting a 215/65-16 tire in there with some modification. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: California law (smog)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:01:02 -0500
  ...to this engine is kind of ok, but no crasy Nitro modification... at least at the time of the test! What i find bit...
• Re: Changes in Spare Tire clam shell for 205 tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Aug 2014 22:06:33 -0400
  ...wires to accommodate the wider 205 tires? I would imagine the modifications allows for 20 mm increased space but I wonder if there is...
• bURNINGvAN 2012
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 8 Dec 2011 13:36:18 -0800
  ...The lies will be concerned with costs [wildly underestimated, ease of conversion/ modifications [wildly overestimated] and fuel mileage [hopelessly optimistic] Bring your own lies...
• Re: Middle swivel captain's chair to front of Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:32:36 -0800
  ...1:30 PM, Oxroad <oxroad@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Is there any modification needed to use the optional 5th swivel middle > captain's chair in...
• repost: wants bus stories
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 03 May 95 23:32:03 CDT
  ...These modifications tell something of my wanderlust and need for travel. I feel there is indeed a culture and a set of ideas and...
• Re: Sticker has copyrights?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 13:58:16 -0700
  ...It is a modification of the Volkswagen "Driving Man" cartoon(?) to which VW certainly has a copyright. All that said, If no one brings...
• Re: cooling system design / Reinvention of the Wheel Banished!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 06:51:23 -0500
  ...i it is a close fit, but it fits without any modifications. in its mounted position the top of the radiator is about midway...
• Re: Faucet modification
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 10:58:17 -0700
  I decided to use a 'horn button' (Push and hold for 'on', let go for 'off'), rather than a toggle switch as I did...
• bURNINGvAN
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 4 Jan 2009 20:01:00 -0800
  ...food, drink, lies about mileage, dreams about upgrades, hopes about reliability. Modifications, both real, planned and well, just plain pie in the sky. Hear...
• Thermostat for Dometic Fridge (fan), where to find?
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 16:41:08 -0400
  ...http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ and may perform the simple modifications he suggests, but something is obviously awry from my last pull of...
• Re: Insturment Cluster
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:07:18 +0000
  ...I also need to know if 84,85 or 86 as 84 and 85 do not require Bostig's TACH modification as the 86...
• Re: Tools and spare parts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 07:38:23 -0800
  ...did was to make vehicles that work in difficult conditions without modifications. > > alistair, that is true. but my remark was to contrast the flexibility...
• Re: Custom Westy interior
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:24:15 -0700
  ...propane output at the burners, so wanted to check into this modification myself. He's rerouted the plumbing using a couple of 90° ells...
• Re: Transporter (Vanagon) Driving Position
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Sat, 31 May 1997 18:29:25 -0700
  ...anyone met this problem and can anyone offer any hints on modifications > >to help. (I thought of looking for a taller wife but that...
• Re: WBX Nightmares
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 21:06:12 +1300
  ...steep hill (it did have a 1916 kit but no other modifications, and one piston was bad). I'd have driven it at this...
• Re: Seat Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 20:14:35 -0500
  James, forgot to mention one item (as I have not already thrown enough garbage your way) while a middle seat can be mounted that...
• Re: Would any transmission fit?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 06:16:33 -0800
  ...OK, with enough modifications these could be used but are too much trouble for normal owners. Mark zolo wrote: > > HI guys, > I have a...
• Re: Front A/C Modification
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:03:32 -0400
  Not answering your issue, I have found that the times the rear AC appears to not be working, I've had a vent up...
• Re: Expensive Syncro Westie
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Thu, 22 Mar 2007 16:51:41 -0600
  ...Making modifications to a Westy is something like playing a game of chess, you have to think several moves ahead; what will the final...
• Re: Oversize Spare tire fitment in clamshell holder question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 23 Sep 2016 08:29:02 -0700
  ...I’m using the Van Cafe holder but would prefer my original clamshell with a reasonable modification. Eric Caron 85 GL Auto On Sep...
• Re: Rear disks in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 01:39:09 EST
  ...about the rotors? How big are they? Are you performing this modification on a 2wd or a Syncro? If on a 2wd, how are...
• Re: That closet door thing (was: Re: Fw: 2 small camper modification!!!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 23:05:18 -0400
  > I think it changed in 87 with the grey interior. From then > on you can gaze at yourself in the closet mirror, without having...
• Re: horsepower increase
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 07:38:07 +0000
  ...I might add that your local emissions department can significantly hinder easy power modifications. I.E. cams. Anything else other than cams usually makes...
• Re: turbo? SUDHIR!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:32:35 -0700
  ...long turbo owner and seeing how they have made kits and > > modifications for every engine out there, I'm wondering if anyone has > ever...
• Re: Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 2 May 2010 18:21:12 -0500
  ...No modification needed to make it work. The appliances you mention, besides being hard on a van electrical system (so much so as to...
• Re: They Only Write When They're In Trouble...
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 08:47:14 -0500
  ...Multiple owners/modifications before me. > The major engine modification was removal of the fuel injection gear and > replacement with a Weber (I believe) single...
• Re: Larger Wheels...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 16 May 2006 12:53:21 -0700
  ...You need to determine the type of driving you want to do and the modifications on your van. Offroad types would have taller side...
• Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 15 May 2012 21:54:59 -0700
  ...My other German vehicle in the past, it was fine-tuned by the engine builder on a Mustang chassis dyno...every modification we added...
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:29:19 -0400
  ...until I could get to a >spot to work on the modification. That quick action brought that >needle down enough to breathe easy. Did...
• Re: Backup Lights Always On, Stiff Shifter. "Selector shaft, modifications" P 35.60a
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:07:39 -0700
  On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 3:04 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > Or take that whole assembly off and see...
• Re: Front Bumper Trim Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:54:29 -0700
  ...Where did you get your clips? I recently re-installed one of mine using Chrysler clips and had to do some modifications. The original...
• Re: fording in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - t
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 22:59:49 -0700
  ...the Sahara, this > 'Technical Recommendation' is what VWAG believes are essential modifications. > Poke around in it a bit, and you'll find the 'recommended...
• Re: Fw: 2 small camper modification!!!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 06:02:34 EDT
  In a message dated 4/21/2002 7:48:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Finally in '87 they apparently...
• Re: oil and gas
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 18 May 2005 12:10:54 -0600
  ...Standard commercial bio-fuel does not require modification of the vehicle. The problem is that the commercial bio-fuel blend (B10 or B20 diesel...
• Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:34:58 -0700
  ...From your trans mount modification photos it looks like you have too little clearance. I'd say 3/4" all around should do it...
• Re: Eurovan seats in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:53:02 -0400
  ...was wondering if the front and jump seats from a EV will fit? If so what > years? Any modifications needed? > > Thanks, Joe in NH >
• Re: Custom Westy interior
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:19:50 -0400
  ...propane output at the burners, so wanted to check into this modification >> myself. He's rerouted the plumbing using a couple of 90� ells...
• Aux Battery: Life span of charged battery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Sun, 3 May 1998 22:07:57 -0500
  ...Both of my batteries charge off the stock alternator with no modifications made except tapping into the existing relay under the driver's seat...
• Re: Weekender seat/bed into my '81--How do you install it?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 09:22:34 EDT
  ...How does it go? Major modifications >> it will not work. the problem is, you made the mistake in getting one from a Carat, which...
• Re: Cdn Tire Mufflers....
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 21:45:55 -0500
  ...Cdn Tire Mufflers.... > A muffler that works in the stock location with minimal modification-slightly > larger muffler straps and use of a three bolt...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 12:07:15 -0800
  ...A small and simple modification to the wiring harness is required for the newer temperature sensor. Mike Snow -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...