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• 1,6TDSL changing engine drive belt
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 13:41:02 +0300
  Hi folks! I surf through archives but don't found any comments or tips about changing the drive belt of 1,6 TDSL engine...
• 2.1L Torque/HP/rpm specs
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 13:50:02 -0500
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
• Re: REAR HEATER Repair (o-ring)
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 19:11:09 -0600
  ...Marshall >If anyone has any advice/tips on the o-ring replacement that Marshall >mentions in his e-mail, I'd apreciate it. We...
• Re: Sticky Sliding Door Rubber Seal
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 19:31:30 -0800
  ...Any quick >suggestion for what to apply to help the matter? > > >Thanks for any tips -- sciman@csupomona.edu > Car-wax the door flanges where...
• asking for travel tips
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Falvey
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 12:10:39 -0800
  Hi, By next Monday I will be the owner of a silver 91 Westy VW. If I can pull it off, I intend to...
• replacing oxygen sensor???
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 17:37:37 -0800
  ...thanks for any tips on replacing it. ed Shop Safely Online Without a Credit Card http://www.rocketcash.com
• Re: Alaskan camping list
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 14:02:08 -0700
  ...The website http://www.themilepost.com/ has travel planning tips, too. Charles '85 Westy At 04:19 PM 6/15/01 -0400, Loretta Abbott...
• Flashing coolant light?
  Historical mailing list - Dominic Robertson
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 16:04:27 +0100
  ...Does anybody have any tips or tests to perform to work out if the problem is serious or nothing to worry about? Also, how...
• leaking power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:16:28 -0700
  ...is it safe to drive? Any other tips besides: CYFB (Check your f.....g Bently). Thanks! 'chimpy '85 Westfalia 'funagon'
• Re: dark side of ebay... (nvc)
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 14:32:33 -0800
  ...Then > all your friends will come to help. ===== '84 Westy '65 Kharma Ghia (Dharma) __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more...
• Anyone Live in Oklahoma City that Can Check a Van Out For Me?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 15:12:12 -0400
  ...Any tips for what I should have the mechanic look for? Thanks, Robert NYC
• Re: jacking up tips for auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 08:30:27 -0700
  -snip- and then the replacement trans doesn't like to shift on start up, only after a short warmup, so it looks like I...
• AM Radio *final update*
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 14:04:18 -0700
  ...Thanks for all of the tips everyone. If your ever trying to track down bad reception, I guess the cable itself can be a...
• front parking brake cable
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 11:40:10 -0500
  Does anyone know a good guide or tips to removing/replacign the front parking brake cable? I did the rear cables already, and i...
• gas mileage question
  Historical mailing list - Mariposa Charme
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 18:57:02 -0600
  ...I suspect that my van is running a little rich....my sparks plug tips are black, dark black....and I am getting around 17...
• Re: Need help on color!
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:58:07 +0100
  ...Metallic (LH8U) > > > > its the above. > > chris > > > ************** > It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. > (http://money.aol.com/tax...
• Windshield Removal and Installation
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 09:29:56 -0700
  ...the windshield without breaking it to pieces? Thanks for any helpful tips. David ____________________________________________________________________________________ Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarketing...
• Engine Stands. Which works best for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:47:21 -0500
  ...Will any engine stand work for this or are some better suited for the WBX engine? Thanks for any real world tips. Wishing you...
• Re: Names
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 09:27:00 EDT
  ...to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001)
• VW Camper Family Website
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:45:03 -0800
  ...http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/ is a website for campers to post events and share camping tips and generally network. What started out as a...
• Re: ATL Fuel Cell info
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 11:10:32 -0400
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon >> scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning >> ********************************************* > > > > Michael J. Sullivan IPS "SWATteam" Architect Open Market, Inc. ********************************************* phone: 781.359...
• Re: Rear Pressure Leak - Tips and Tricks Requested
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 22:11:16 +0000
  ...Rear Pressure Leak - Tips and Tricks Requested > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > having pretty bad brain fade here I guess. > > I can't even...
• Re: 88 Westie: Problematic Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 09:11:27 -0800
  ...Any tips, > pointers, or other help would be appreciated. > > Chris Paquette > '88 Westie, Rozinante > Los Angeles >
• FW: [Syncro] Wiring And Amperage Tips For 2nd Battery & Winching
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 17:18:26 -0400
  ...Re: [Syncro] Wiring And Amperage Tips For 2nd Battery & Winching I did a similar type of installation on my passenger van when outfitting it...
• 1.5'' diameter steel coolant lines from Van Cafe
  Historical mailing list - nirav patel
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:49:44 -0600
  ...I would appreciate any tips or learnings. +nirav
• No Longer Stranded near Tawas, MI
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 30 Sep 2012 10:10:09 -0400
  ...Thank you all for the suggestions and tips - I did pass those on to him and I think that is what lead them to...
• Re: Westy Needs Slider Window
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:54:53 -0600
  ...Haven't looked at it yet, but can the class be replaced without taking the frame out? Tips??? Thanks, Tom Salicos
• Re: Electronic Ignition?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Montgomery
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 12:44:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Hintz wrote: > Hey now, > I'm kinda thinking about buying one of those electronic ignition > goodies, anyone have any experince, tips, warnings, etc. about...
• Hydrogen powered?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 18:01:15 -0500
  ...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
• Re: Ordered New SA Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 07:19:24 -0500
  ...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
• Re: winter hibernation over! Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 10:53:14 -0500
  Dan, It is a good idea when parking any vehicle for an extended time to remove the battery, and charge it periodically, during the...
• etka6 (help)
  Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 12:57:42 -0400
  ...I wonder if anyone has tips for this version of etka. Has anyone installed it on 2000? Has anyone seen information elsewhere on the...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:31:43 -0800
  On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 7:49 PM, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > Of course they do - at the Piggly Wiggly...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:33:53 -0600
  On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 4:08 PM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote: > On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 2:09 PM...
• Re: [Syncro] Berg Vs Pauter Ratio Rockers: comments please!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 09:49:53 -0800
  ...I would prefer to go with the pre-cut pushrods no matter which rockers we use. > > Rocker arm tips: > Berg says roller tips reduce...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:52:40 -0800
  ...Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way! Great tips, thanks all! Unfortunately, there have been so many run problems with this van...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 13:18:24 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Subject: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL > > Dear Volks, > > I'm trying to replace...
• Re: transmission jacking up tips?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 00:11:31 -0700
  ...transmission jacking up tips? > Craig, > > Second person very helpful. Third is a nice luxury. > > I can't believe you cannot find help. If I...
• Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Mon, 19 May 2008 11:55:30 -0500
  ...Shazam >Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks? > >Scott, > >You really ought to try Kroil!!! > >I maintain that...
• Re: Tips for removing drums??
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:03:10 -0500
  ...0700 > From: musomuso@gmail.com > To: aquasheck@hotmail.com > Subject: Re: Tips for removing drums?? > CC: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > > Back off shoes. E...
• Rear hatch screen snap
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 7 Feb 2022 09:25:29 -0500
  ...is the prefered way to either rivet back? Is there a trick I’m not aware of? Tips appreciated. Eric Caron 85 GL Auto
• Re: Sliding door lower track repair
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:39:31 -0500
  ...lay/glue a piece of stainless steel sheet metal trimmed > to size in there for the bearing to roll on? > > Thanks for any tips.
• Re: Check your spam folder - Gmail workaround
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 09:16:51 -0700
  Good tips. I've been remiss in my gmail useage. I had never checked my spam folder. Looking now, I see sporadic Vanagon member...
• Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:16:11 -0700
  5 years at a front end shop and I've dealt with a lot's of fix-a-flat tires. Never had one blow...
• Re: I'm Looking for 1(or 2) Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 09 Jun 1997 15:27:35 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any tips for finding one or two of these rare >items? An archive search turned up nothing. You might want to...
• Re: beware of parking garages!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Aug 1997 21:22:26 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Bauman) writes: << Anyone else out there have clearance stories and/or tips? >> Yes, on T-2's you can keep your radio antenna extended...
• Re: My parts and accessories wish list
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 07:54:15 -0400
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************
• Trip midwest: any VW bus/vanagon or Diesel places not to miss?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 21:17:45 -0400
  ...I'd appreciate any tips on VW bus/vanagon or VW Diesel junk yards or other interesting sights on the way. Thanks, Martin
• Re: Windscreen removal & replacement
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 00:33:31 -0800
  ...tim (master cutter of windscreen gaskets) > Phil Marston wrote: > > Hi, > Anybody got any tips for removing & replacing a windscreen from a > vanagon. The > Haynes...
• Engine Conversion looking for solutions to exhaust problems......
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 21:22:34 EST
  ...There will be mufflers, tips and other parts. To keep the parts from melting add CERAMIC COATINGS! On my stock vanagon exhaust I can...
• child car seat tether
  Historical mailing list - Hydesmith
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 23:45:34 -0500
  ...My local garage will do it, but I would like to know if there are any tips. -- B Hydesmith/83 Westfalia/Winnipeg/MB/Canada...
• Re: xcountry tips
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 09:23:30 -0500
  See the Great Lakes if you can, and if going through Minnesota, visit The Lake of the Woods and Itasca State Park. Cool stuff...
• Re: Ham radio ?
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 15:59:15 -0500
  ...90 Westy Syncro, Cannot get the SVX power soon enough! > > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more > http://taxes.yahoo.com/
• Re: cats and campers
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 23:33:30 EDT
  ...Thanks. > -- > whatever you do, dont ask Stan for any tips on the above... ;<) chris
• map sensor
  Historical mailing list - Wes Ullrich
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 14:16:03 -0500
  ...Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work � and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx
• Re: blown head gasket request for help
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 22:32:07 -0700
  ...miles, only 90K on this > engine). > Does any one have any tips. > > > > What parts to get? > > Should I do both sides? > > Is there a...
• cutting hole in van floor
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:01:46 -0700
  ...Any hints, tips, suggestions on how to do this? Thanks Jerry
• Re: Steering rack replacement
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 11:07:55 -0800
  ...http://tinyurl.com/86oe9 Tom --- Brian Tipsword <nobleman1962@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > I just poked around the archives and am looking for > the reman companies...
• Subie ENgine Pull Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Sat, 7 Jul 2007 17:17:54 +0000
  ...Ant tips /advice before I get out the big hammer? Thansks, Jeff
• LVC need info on camping at Watkins Glen during races
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 12 May 2014 10:46:08 -0400
  Would some of the east coast member who attend races at Watkins Glenn and camp in their Westys post some tips for a first...