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  • Re: Analog Mouse
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Wed, 13 Sep 1995 09:27:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...One place he ALWAYS checks, is to look carefully into the front nostrils on either side of the propellor, checking for... you guessed it...
  • Darkness & Charlie's pages have MOOVED!
    Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
    Wed, 1 Oct 1997 18:55:50 -0700
    ...http://www.slurpee.net/~keen/west/darkness.html The Turning 40 Nostalgic VW Service Tour, and Search for the Beginning of Wind http://www...
  • Re: FS: 88 vanagon, 1058643 miles. :)
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 6 Nov 1999 20:51:03 -0600
    ...that's what the ad says (http://www.classifieds2000.com ...under > Vehicles and follow your nose) > > "1988 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1,058,643 Miles <i...
  • The CV-Joint servicing & maintenance is up and running
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Mon, 22 Apr 2002 20:11:44 -0400
    ...in my hand!!!! I still have some grease in my underwear, nose, ears, shower, garage, the van, on my girlfriend private parts!!!!!!!!!!!! And so...
  • Re: late vanagon parts needed....whole a/c system for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 14 May 2004 12:16:18 EDT
    ...Most of the time the water drips out, but if I > park 'nose down' the water drips out of the crack. Is this a...
  • Re: replacing oil cooler O-ring
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 3 Mar 2005 10:10:23 -0500
    ...Get a couple of pairs of needle nose vice grips and put hose over each of the claws, this way you can clamp off...
  • Re: FS: NOS front door, sliding door, rear hatch, & ignition lock cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:37:50 -0500
    Gee Ben , I didn't even get a chance to ask what year the sliding door handles were for ---- I think the 86 and...
  • For Sale: '66 MicroBus
    Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
    Mon, 11 Sep 1995 13:35:20 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Needs cargo floor sections, rockers, and outriggers Needs new front nose.. looks like Rusty VanBondo has been here ;-) Carb might need to be rebuilt...
  • Re: Alternative Part & Design to Bosal Diesel Exhaust Hanger? (15* I4 Jetta engine)
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:36:38 -0800
    There is a similar but curved part used to mount the nose of a tranny in some aircooled VWs. I have used them in...
  • Re: Help! installing new muffler - 1st time
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 28 Sep 94 20:54:03 PDT
    ...Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) =============================================================================
  • VW web page
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Tue, 20 Jun 1995 20:32:17 -0700 (PDT)
    ...schwarze@nosc.mil '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Re: timing belt?
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 22 Sep 94 9:34:36 PDT
    ...Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) =============================================================================
  • Re: eternal VW misconceptions
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 Nov 1995 22:25:50 -0600
    ...I am learning to type with two fingers now instead of with my nose only... and by the way BUD its Company's not...
  • Cheap NOS!?!
    Historical mailing list
    09 Apr 97 09:50:27 PDT
    Wow! Shamelessly acquired for the greater good from the Type3 list. > To: gregm@umich.edu > Subject: Information > > Hello Greg ! > Read it & weep, folks. Let...
  • '81 vanagon speedo gear broke
    Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
    Thu, 28 May 1998 18:53:47 -0600
    ...It causes smoke to come out of my ears and nose... arggh! I asked the guy if he'd just sell me the part...
  • Re: Open container (alcohol) law & the Westy????
    Historical mailing list - David-M
    Wed, 4 Nov 1998 16:56:57 -0500
    ...I know common > sense would say that is fine but a nosey police officer and a poorly > written law could get you/me in...
  • Re: VW tent for sale
    Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
    Mon, 9 Nov 1998 11:52:50 -0800
    ...Usual disclaimers apply. > Thanks, > TomC > > VW Bus Tent, 62 -67, NOS never used, missing a few poles. , $325.00, > (703) 777-3183 > > Location: Leesburg...
  • Re: Front Heater Fan Squeak
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Mon, 27 Nov 2000 12:02:57 -0700
    ...It involves a borescope and a long-nosed oil can. If you remove the upper grill and look under the airscoop, you'll find...
  • MMO sale---
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Fri, 10 May 2002 23:15:09 -0500
    ...in plastic bottles, or the original metal gallon cans, for the nostalgia aficionados-- They also have Rislone on sale for $3.00 for 2...
  • Re: Head re-installation: two questions
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Mon, 29 Sep 2003 20:58:00 -0600
    ...like a $2.00 pair of cheap Chinese angle-jaw needle nose pliers from > Harbor Freight. In a pinch (which is usually what I...
  • Re: coolant hoses (Cost, is the only issue)
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Tue, 9 Mar 2004 17:16:06 -0800
    ...A few have hit it on the nose (IMHO) you could carry all the tools in the world and replace all the parts as...
  • Re: How do I remove these clamps???
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Sun, 3 Jun 2007 21:30:51 -0400
    ...to resuse i often reform the square crimp section with a flat nose chisel and a pounding block or anvil. jonathan On Sun, 3...
  • Re: Exhaust port bolt size needed ? Try This FIRST
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sun, 1 May 2005 11:35:40 EDT
    ...Get a pair of miniature needle nose or round nose pliers, the smaller the better. If you do not have anything this small, regrind...
  • Re: Go Westy sale item question
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 1 Jan 2017 18:14:36 -0800
    ...Go Westy sale item question Hi folks, Windshield nosel both standard and dual are on sale. I’ve heard complaints from my drivers that...
  • Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 12 Oct 2013 10:53:17 -0700
    If fuel in tank is relatively low, safely park on incline, nose down? Some fuel will likely come out of the pump but not...
  • Re: (NVC) Any other LT owners on the List?
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:36:22 -0800
    ...LT35. > Who would have guessed that someone was still keeping a NOS 30+ year > old carb for one of these beasts? > > Someone did and...
  • Re: Salvaging busses from 'yards
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 13 Oct 94 7:42:42 PDT
    ...Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) =============================================================================
  • STATISTICS VANAGON
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Sep 94 16:19:56 CDT
    ...csuhayward.edu 113 steve@molly.tn.cornell.edu 106 SCHWARZE@IO.NOSC.MIL 106 derekdrew@aol.com 102 WSELF@VIKING.EMCMT.EDU 56 MACKLOW...
  • Re: A Friendly Wave
    Historical mailing list - JonR
    Thu, 11 Jul 1996 14:07:04 -0400
    ...excited when they see my Van, usually 'cause my Beagle Pup is doing a "Snoopy Vulture" with his nose in the Defroster vent...) JonR
  • Re: Cost of restoring '67?
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Thu, 4 Apr 1996 17:26:35 -0800 (PST)
    ...day! Thom -- > If a cow laughed, would milk come out her nose? Thom Fitzpatrick thom@calweb.com - http://www.calweb.com/~thom Keeper of...
  • Re: overheating 82
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 31 Aug 94 13:09:04 PDT
    ...Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) =============================================================================
  • Re: replacing old pop-top screen
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Mon, 28 Nov 94 15:35:54 PST
    ...Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) =============================================================================
  • Re: need part suppliers numbers
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 11 Sep 95 16:20:03 CDT
    ...however ... :( this grease will LEAP off the joints onto your shirt, face, hands, arms, neck, nose, and any other nearby expanse of human flesh...
  • Re: Eurovan Weekender Westfalia Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 20 Aug 1999 13:02:28 -0700
    ...Eurovan Weekender Westfalia Conversion > The problem is the nose on that short vehicle takes too much floor space > away from the back. We have...
  • Re: Difference in transmissions.
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 6 Jun 2002 21:02:51 -0700
    ...Different nose mounts and the shift linkage is way different. Gearing is likely different too but more info is needed to determine this. All...
  • how do you disassemble an '83 steering wheel?
    Historical mailing list - Marc
    Fri, 28 Mar 2003 18:21:40 -0500
    ...I was able to get needle nose pliers in there and pop them off, but then I'm not sure where to go. I...
  • Re: Need Radio Antenna for my Double Cab
    Historical mailing list - Richard Barker
    Fri, 5 Mar 2004 14:06:40 -0800
    My DC has a ragged hole drilled (torn?) on the nose above the drivers headlight. I'm thinking about welding it over and switching...
  • Re: Mud flaps
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:21:41 -0800
    ...i got a NOS one from derek drew > though. > the right front one, i bought from go-westy, i think it was like 65...
  • LiMBO want ads ... for sale:
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 08 Dec 95 13:59:49 CST
    ...Fred Garnes, Randolph Rd., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 (218) 847-3973/ 8180 nights (MN) Nose bra (wolf) for '80 to '83 vanagon (air cooled...
  • Re: Camper Refer Madness
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Tue, 3 May 94 10:46:09 PDT
    ...Custom Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser?) ===============================================================================
  • Re: Street camping
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 19 Oct 94 9:48:21 PDT
    ...Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) =============================================================================
  • WARM/HOT START PROBLEM
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Wed, 21 Oct 1998 20:55:51 -0400
    ...Fuel economy has taken a nose-dive. If I drive the 12 miles to work (last 5 Interstate), and turn the engine off, it...
  • (f) no content: End of the World and Vanagon timetable.
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 30 Jun 1999 08:15:43 -0400
    ...This Sunday is the day Nostradomus (sp) predicted the world will end. Well, it's been real. It's been fun. But it hasn...
  • Fire ext. vs. insurance???
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Fri, 30 Aug 2002 15:01:36 -0600
    ...through the top, the license plate, underneath??? I'd be pretty hesitant to stick my nose in there with a gas tank a few...
  • Re: New generation of vw busses (T5 photos)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 30 Nov 2002 00:02:13 EST
    ...no, it looks like the current T4 eurovan with an updated nose and wheelarches. the vehicle is in pre-production testing, often times they...
  • Re: Ratteling lifter<s>
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 13:16:15 -0500
    ...wrote: > Was wondering it any O' you fine coffee drinking > vanagon owners have had this happen... > > Ya park nose down hill for a few...
  • Re: How To Find Stuff in ETKA?
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Tue, 22 May 2007 21:52:08 -0700
    ...Engine and Chassis Nos. > in "Remarks" column. > 5. Forward sample or sketch showing measurements in case of parts not > illustrated in parts list. > 6...
  • 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
    Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
    Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:02:27 -0700
    ...Any common places where I should look first before going from nose to stern looking for it? Also failed on the emissions. Previous owner...
  • Re: What dumb thing do you repeatedly do with your Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:36:21 -0600
    ...Really really had to pee. > Replacement cap fell off somewhere...aftermarket cap sucks, locator > "nose" > not as long as original, nor is it tapered...
  • Re: Friday - NVC - Air Cooled Question
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:45:26 -0400
    ...If it runs, even better-you can still get NOS parts for them if you look hard enough. Volks have spent big bucks on...
  • Re: Let's See Now!
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Mon, 31 Oct 94 15:05:37 PST
    ...Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) =============================================================================
  • Re: 82 vanagon for sale, Chicago
    Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
    Wed, 22 May 1996 16:42:34 -0500 (CDT)
    ...A '78 model with some nose damage and a knocking rod. $300 (I think). Call Caldwell's VW Service in Reeds Spring, MO (417...
  • Re: Grendel, Thursday IIb, evening
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 6 Oct 1995 06:33:03 -0400
    ...a sad shake of the head, as when asking >>for Mastodon Nose at a Chinese restaurant. Suck, shake, "So solly. No have." Bob: Although...
  • Re: Front VW Emblem installation
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Jun 1996 21:33:54 -0500
    Edge <edge@interramp.com> writes: > >This may be a stupid question but, How do I get to the back side of the >front nose...
  • Re: [Syncro] Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 10 Feb 2006 22:08:00 -0800
    ...I have been using needle nose pliers > and holding my tong just right for this and often end up breaking at least > one of...
  • Heater box r&r
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Mon, 6 Nov 2006 13:32:24 -0500
    ...and soundproofing the nose while it's all out.. Dan
  • My 85 just passed Maryland emissions inspection
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Wed, 5 Jul 2006 11:31:15 -0700
    ...Uncompletely burnt fuel in the exhaust still stung my nose as I read the report. PASS PASS and PASS. Good till March 2008. Ha...
  • Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's,normal again.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 1 Mar 2009 20:27:14 -0800
    ...Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's,normal again. > Hi Keith, > > The failure we are discussing has always happened on the...
  • FS: 1966 Type 221 MicroBus
    Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
    Sat, 16 Sep 1995 19:10:14 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Needs cargo floor sections, rockers, and outriggers Needs new front nose.. looks like Rusty VanBondo has been here ;-) Carb might need to be rebuilt...
  • Re: Hot brakes!
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 15 Apr 2018 17:05:49 -0400
    ...If it doesn't, keep your nose alert, pull over and cool the poor things. Dave B. -----Original Message----- From: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL...