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• Re: Crumbling Flue Vent Cover
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:07:13 -0500
  ...One problem is that this stuff is relatively thick and you might end up with unsightly wrinkles in it. Also, if you leave it...
• Re: Freeware to reduce image file sizes for my Vanagon website?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 21:13:11 -0500
  ...edu/jones/BByBridge/ > > Clean looking, with good sized images that load relatively quickly. On > the whole, I prefer this k.i.s.s. apporoach...
• Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel air ratio update
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 07:57:52 -0800
  ...Exhaust gas temperature > is used as a relative measurement again, not an absolute in these cases. > The only limitations I know of in terms...
• Re: Need a Camping Spot in Texas
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 20 May 2010 17:33:24 -0500
  ...I'm sure your relatives would like me, everyone does, right? Right? Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' 73 Beetle...
• Re: Throttle body question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:51:21 -0700
  ...spare TB (2.1) which has about 90K miles and is relatively tight. The orifice is uncovered by the plate on this one (bottom...
• Re: Fuel Tank Re-Seal Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:46:11 -0400
  ...Most of our vendors have a kit they sell and I think they are all relatively inexpensive. Have fun :) Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie...
• Re: Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:07:14 -0500
  ...It seems to be > relatively straight forward, remove the oil filter, remove the nut on the > oil pipe, lower the exchanger and replace the...
• Re: Ovaled Radius Arm Hole Repair
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:53:31 -0700
  ...and transfer the measurements? I would think they are the same relative position, though I'm not certain. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2...
• Re: In defense of Ron
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 07:56:16 -0500
  ...if you can't forgive any relative incoveniences experienced by dealing with an overtaxed small businessman (been there), then you always have the option...
• Admin/List Fees???
  Historical mailing list - Cam Murphy
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 18:01:18 +0100
  First off, I am relatively new to the list, and look forward to checking my e-mail daily (usually more often) . Secondly, I really...
• Re: Road weary
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 08:49:30 -0800
  ...then take >off for a US tour, mooching from friend to relative etc. > >What's the longest trip ? I've been tent camping for...
• Re: Rear Disc Brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:06:18 -0800
  ...Putting (say) Audi discs on a Syncro is relatively easy: pull the old rotor off the studded hub, put the audi rotor on, and...
• Re: in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 12:32:10 -0400
  ...Cars like the British sports cars will always be around because of their relative rarity and classic status. Same with the classic British, Italian...
• Re: Window crank hitting new front speakers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 02:23:48 EST
  ...I think the clearance works out to the same wich is relatively slight, but maybe enough. Go Westy part # GVW-SPACERKIT $35 added clearance...
• any interest in Doka/Sinka back sliding window? (rear window, not side windows)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:33:24 EST
  ...this would be relatively easy to make.. its just getting enough people interested to make them.. anyone interested? chris 85 doka 84 sunroof 91...
• Re: NVC: Type 1 case
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:15:18 -0800
  ...His #1 bearing spun. > > Anyone have a decent AS21 or fuel injection (late AS41) Type 1 case for > sale, relatively cheap? > -- roger w There...
• Hauling a large item from MI - FL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 14:23:47 -0500
  ...Just wondering if anyone would be making a trip from Florida to MI any time relatively soon and have room to transport a full...
• Re: Need mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:50:06 -0500
  ...I'm sure the list will find someone, especially since you threw in Bluegrass. :-) BTW- I have relatives nearby that I will have to...
• Re: ADVICE NEEDED.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 4 Jan 95 16:29:29 PST
  ...I agree with him that the bus can be a can-o-worms, but they are still relatively cheap to maintain and are quite...
• Re: EV Extended Warranty
  Historical mailing list - hal roth
  Fri, 05 Jul 96 11:11:22 EDT
  ...I have gone to them four times now in three years and they have been cordial and relatively prompt. The repair shop calls them...
• Re: gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 15:07:54 -0800 (PST)
  ...A recent model was very envious of the > (relatively) huge mirror I have over the sink. Hey Patrick, Don't forget that you and...
• ignition switch and seat belts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 95 19:16:35 EST
  ...Well "all the juice" in a six volt system is kinda relative. In the same beetle I installed a set of used seat belts...
• Re: heating water for westy camping trips
  Historical mailing list - J Anderson
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 12:13:09 -0500
  ...The water only got really hot when it was relatively warm out and the sun was beaming. By dinner time, it would only be...
• Re: Westy Wind Problems
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 19:01:33 -0800
  ...beginning and/or does it get worse with age? Also are there any relatively inexpensive fixes? Thanks, Cam Canadian Forces Geilenkirchen, Germany [text/html]
• Re: Al foil protection/Friday
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 09:48:10 -0600
  ...for Cecil Adams' (The Straight Dope) take (Cec must be a relative of Bloomquist, I swear). http://www.straightdope.com/columns/000609.html Have...
• Re: [Syncro] My Advice on 15" tires (16" fender flares)
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 09:29:23 -0500
  ...Still relatively quiet, and much better off road. A easier way to decide might be to read an off-road tire test. I currently...
• Re: [Syncro] Has anyone put a turbodiesel system in a gas inline-4?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 21:57:35 EST
  ...Of course these are usually done on relatively light weight Jetta's and Golf's. I'm sure I can get things like fuel...
• What trans will interchange
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
  Thu, 16 May 2002 19:31:37 -0500
  ...Now the 100,000 dollar question is how new a Vanagon can i go up to and still have a relatively easy install. I...
• Re: Map Pockets
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 10:36:37 -0600
  ...These had been discontinued for years. > They would certainly outlast used ones, and at $29 (half of the original > price) they're relatively inexpensive...
• Re: grounding for shore power
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 19:42:08 -0400
  ...that. I just bought a new outlet from BusDepot or GoWesty. Relatively easy to replace. As to the hazards. Assuming that everyplace you plugged...
• Re: kayaks on roofs (was RE: How Far can a ....
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 14:31:24 -0600
  ...Not an exciting picture, but it does show how the racks > and boat are placed relative to the poptop. I was wrong about the...
• Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:16:54 +0000
  ...One of the reasons I bought some pretty expensive rims to replace some very heavy, relatively inexpensive rims, was not their static weight, rather...
• Re: 50 worst cars, and the vanagon isn't one of them
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 18:01:13 -0400
  ...It's an incredibly functional vehicle, whether comfortably hauling 7 passengers or camping equipment, that gets relatively good gas mileage (decent even by today...
• The Walrus Speaks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Jul 2023 23:57:50 -0500
  ...would be thinking this, but I am strongly considering selling my relatively new to me SUBIEGON. So many negative things have happened with and...
• Re: Mercedes 16 inch wheels for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:08:05 -0700
  ...So let's assume it's 7.5" which is relatively common. That would mean it's 38.1mm wider than Carat alloys. Meaning...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:28:46 -0700
  ...That metal box was a relatively bad idea. Do it once, do it right! (well that's my ultimate goal anyway ;^) Neil. On Thu...
• Vanagon transmission fixed.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 95 18:33:21 CST
  ...A new clutch input shaft from VW was $60 and was relatively easy to install. If it had been over $100, I was starting...
• Re: vanagon turbo-diesel
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 17 May 1996 11:34:17 EST
  ...of the thing a good deal but does hint at the relative ease of installing an engine that is config- ured very much like...
• Re: Email attachments
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 14:44:03 +0100
  ...It is relatively harmless except that it > spreads itself very quickly by attaching to all the new emails you send. IF > you get an...
• Re: propane valve?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stratton
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 11:08:15 -0500
  ...Apparently that style of fill valve is relatively difficult to find these days, so they made a special effort to refurbish it, rather than...
• Re: When Gerry goes down...
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 10:48:40 -0400
  Isn't there also a relatively new, racist, sexist, still-angry-vet, NRA, join-the-militia, conspiracy-theory, y2k meltdown, CFC's are okay...
• Re: To table or not to table
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 21:11:07 -0700
  ...The table never budges, makes no noises or marks and is relatively easy to extract and reinstall. -Larry BRENT CHRISTENSEN wrote: I tried this...
• Re: Where have all the Vanagons gone?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 21:35:33 EDT
  ...Other parts are relatively Vanagon-free. It is my unsubstantiated belief that Vanagon production averaged only slightly more per annum than Porsche 911 production...
• Newbie Alaska trip completed
  Historical mailing list - jrbelknap
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 18:25:50 -0700
  ...the odometer now proudly reads 214k and she feels as strong (relatively speaking) as before. Averaged slightly over 20mpg, all up, all in, running...
• Re: ?Brighter Turn Signals?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 10:13:03 -0500
  ...I hadn't thought to look in junkyards, since LED brakelights are relatively new and late-model cars don't tend to turn up...
• Re: definition of acronyms + NOS
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 14:00:51 -0400
  At 01:10 PM 6/23/03 -0400, Thomas wrote: >Nitrous in a Vanagon? >Hmmmmmm??? >Wouldn't that be a relatively easy way to...
• Engine Miss
  Historical mailing list - Peter Pollard
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 02:26:09 -0500
  ...Checked all readings from ECU to relative parts all fine. checked idle stailizer valve and unit ( electricals). Adjusted CO content by voltage of the...
• Re: Weird POWERLOCK Problem
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 00:04:43 -0800
  I can't help recalling that someones dead relative was sending messages this way to him. Is that possible with you? Zoltan ----- Original Message...
• Big Brake maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 31 May 2007 21:10:46 -0400
  ...A relatively simple job, other than pushing in the brake caliper piston. I seem to remember this being easier on the stock brakes. Took...
• Re: Dot 3 brake fluid question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:48:50 -0500
  ...Residing somewhere that has a relatively flat terrain I can't ever recall running into anyone who has ever overheated their brakes - let alone...
• Re: Engine conversion ?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 14:39:38 +0100
  ...I'm relatively new to the Vanagon list, though I've been into VW's > for about 19 years and have been a past...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Clevis Hole: Help Determine Vanagon Mileage?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 27 Mar 2014 08:39:47 -0700
  ...Would the amount of wear at the clutch pedal clevis pin hole help one gauge if a Vanagon has relatively low or high mileage...
• Re: Thanks for input on 14" alloy wheels and 195R14 size tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 18:25:50 -0800
  It's all relative. If you've been driving a mid 60's Lincoln Town Car stock vans feel like formula 1 cars. If...
• Re: ventilation levers
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 11 Nov 96 13:52:55 CST
  ...note, if you will, the relative positioning of the lever end!! it only goes back on correctly one way ... otherwise, it'll bump the...
• re sending photos
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Fri, 23 May 1997 00:07:13 -0700
  ...JPEG.) Now, what's the best way to generate it? One relatively inexpensive way would be to use Adobe PhotoDeluxe, either Mac or Windows...
• Re: Sad experience with SA Grille
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 13:27:30 EST
  ...have made arrangements for the grille to be handcarried by traveling relatives from Pasadena to Manila. It was a good chance to bring home...
• Re: window crank spacers for speaker clearance
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 10:03:13 -0500
  ...I use a pair of Orions, relatively high end ($100+ a pair, as I recall) 4-inchers with dome tweeters, which fit perfectly and...
• Re: Just one head?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 20:39:57 EDT
  If you look in the Bentley you will see that a crack between the valves is relatively normal and has a tolerance which I...
• Re: Humid Air - Some Comments
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 10:41:56 -0700
  ...Raising relative humidity from 20% to 80% (at 90 degrees F) has about the same effect on density as an elevation change of 125...
• Vanagon Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - John Philcox
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 09:45:50 -0400
  ...285K miles, original heads, still running relatively strong in spite of low oil pressure and all the standard leaks. Should be good as a...