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• Light Covers for EV
  Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
  Tue, 19 Nov 1996 18:00:41 +0100
  ...They are a reasonable fit as they are, but with a little trimmimg in the corners it looks like they are custom made. Dont...
• Re: Rear anti sway bar on a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 20:26:33 -0700
  ...Thought it would help cornering and handling. Any ideas? > > Also does anyone have the rear heater core blower fan for sale? I need > one...
• Spring spacers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:31:05 -0700
  ...Raises or lowers a corner of the racecar... 2.) Don't believe it? Then measure the ride height, install a spacer and remeasure. That...
• Re: 81 engine in 77 bus?
  Historical mailing list - Blue Ridge CycleWorks
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 21:40:56 -0400
  ...I also know that the Vanagon had a little pipe (breather tube?) sticking up at the right rear corner of the block and the...
• Re: Westy Dash Cup Holders
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 01:44:04 -1000
  ...He went to vanagon.com and told someone about them, and the > fellow bought them all! Cornered the market, he did! >> > > That was Brent...
• Re: Headlight switch help
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 10:37:53 -0800
  ...whole cluster by taking out the four screw, one in each corner, that hold the cluster to the dash. Be careful on this, especially...
• Re: Tire Question / low profile tires
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 08:07:24 -0700
  >But it is still true that changing rim diameter alone does nothing to >improve stability and cornering. It is the characteristics of tire that...
• Re: Alko shocks - feedback?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 09:26:31 -0400
  ...There is no sway when cornering and the have a good solid feel when making evasive moves around potholes etc. If you fail to...
• Wind noises 'round the door - Followup
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 08:00:00 -0700
  ...a mysterious rushing wind noise that comes from the upper rear corner area of the driver's door when driving at speed. Many thanks...
• Re: [NVC] Clamping tablecloth to picnic table
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 17:34:44 -0700
  ...No sharp corners, same design for forty years. > <http://www.doityourself.com/invt/6758031> > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" >
• Re: coffee filter for dirty coolant?
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:27:37 -0500
  ...Therefore I'm sure the average corner garage will just as soon put new coolant in, and charge you a ton. Jeffrey Lubin wrote...
• Re: Adding rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:18:06 -0400
  ...jed/Disc%20Brake%20conversion/31caliperandhose.jpg >> > <--- neither inside corner has been chamfered. > > Neither inside corner has a Radius? > >> >> > >> > Sudhir >> > >> > On Sun, Aug 16, 2009...
• Re: Ch**slers "inventions"
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Wed, 4 Dec 1996 07:51:06 -0500
  ...BUT... > > > > Cab forward is the engine mushed as far forward as possible with the > > wheels moved to the corners. > > > > Older buses had the engine...
• Re: Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:35:34 -0800
  ...some aluminum to shim my van...to get it closer to corner balanced than it was..I think I added about 3/8" above...
• Crowded at the polls today
  Historical mailing list - Bill Bastillion
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 18:00:10 +0000
  >Some have three cornered hats, some have rags around their feet, >others are dressed in tattered and faded, blue or grey uniforms. >Some wear...
• Solenoid Type Battery Isolator. Insulate Posts? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:21:59 -0700
  ...Image of looking at corner of engine bay. Shows isolator install: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Gxwe6pu94ck/UUZ5Dgnj0NI/AAAAAAAAHNg/zoXyolS4GKU/s720/Battery%2520Isolator%2520Stud%2520Protection...
• Re: instrument cluster plastic repair
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:18:22 -0500
  ...More thorough and better looking than my repair of totally >failed corners on instrument cluster; metal reinforcement, each with a tab >bent over to...
• Re: Tire vendors
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 17:57:53 -0500
  ...Not to mention that Sylvan quit reaching for the grab handle every time we went around a corner...I'd previously replaced the OE...
• Re: '90 Front Fiberglas Bumper - HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:35:27 -0700
  Between the corner damage and the bumper, a proper repair should be in the $1500 range, if not more. BTDT Take it to a...
• So long, for now
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Oct 1995 13:23:50 -0400
  ...See you all around the corner! Chris '76 Camper
• Re: 87 Westie: Overheat light comes on with midrange temp!
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 12 Dec 1996 23:51:52 -0800
  ...one sticking in the top of the expansion tank (left back corner--not one by license plate hole). As I recall, a weak antifreeze...
• Re: Where's the ID character letters on Vanagon tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 07:03:47 -0700
  ...Any Suggestions? On mine, it's on the main case, left corner between side and bottom, between the left output flange and front of...
• FS 90 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mark Flynn
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 09:37:39 -0500
  ...79,500 miles, excellent condition w/great engine & drive train, & great body, except front right corner where a deer head got in the way...
• Re: Installing new brake pads in 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 17:46:58 -0700
  ...When it comes to brakes, especially the marginal Vanagon brakes, I don't cut corners or cost anymore, it just isn't worth ANY...
• Re: recall notice 86-91 air conditioning ducts
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 18:51:40 -0400
  ...Pull down all the ducting and put it in the corner of the garage (along with the evaporator, hoses, and all the crap from...
• Re: Cool Vanagon Mod!
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 08:21:50 -0800
  ...Looks like it could be fun, until you come around a corner and get surprised. Maybe that is what the large sun roofs were...
• 93 Eurovan $1500 obo, denver CO usa area
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 22:53:04 -0600
  ...2 small dents on passenger door and rear driver side panel, missing rear bumper corner. Motor needs work (timing belt). Located in Denver. I...
• Re: Newbie Question Flood - Water Tank
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 01:07:30 -0500
  On Fri, 14 Nov 2003, David Beierl wrote: > Those fittings in the corner are for the fill hose and fill vent, I > reckon. On...
• Re: Working on Gravel
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 23:23:05 -0600
  ...Keep it rolled up in a corner of the garage. Roll it out and lay on it. Soft smooth dry etc. Stores easily and...
• Test Report on non HD Bilstein shocks on a westy coming up
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 16:36:46 -0700
  ...I wanted to go high quality, but not necessarily high performance cornering on the westy, so I avoided the HD shocks which some volks...
• Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:49:40 -0500
  ...the front diff of a > syncro..He > loves it and likes the way it "pulls" through the corners noticibly > better > than the stock setup.
• Re: OHC heads on VW luftboxer?
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:31:53 +0200
  ...it fit. > > I know BMW experimanted with DOHC heads for its twinboxers, but it > wasn't workable because of resulting lack of cornering clearance. >
• Re: Add-on Oil Coolers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 May 1995 10:49:20 -0500
  ...van, but >something that would fit in the engine compartment (in corner across from >battery?) would be OK. > >Anyone running one of these? How...
• Re: Intro again
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 19:20:05 EST
  ...These are damage prone w/o the addditional bracing a tthe bottom corners. The units are very heavy and thus break when not reinforced...
• Re: Some good info about E-code headlamps & "City Lights"
  Historical mailing list - G Challis
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 23:47:30 -0700
  ...That way the "city light" glows on the front corner, and a tail light on the rear corner.. and hopefully nobody slams you because...
• Re: Vanagon weights
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 30 Oct 2017 15:23:36 -0700
  ...To my surprise the van weighed in at 970 pounds all 4 corners. 3,880 pounds. Adding weight, My 190 pounds going in and...
• Re: Instaboost 400 storage bag
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 14:40:47 -0700
  ...the trip, had printed in very small type in one lower corner ~ " When refolding this map, Refold it Differently " ~~ Have always Loved that Line...
• 1986 Westfalia with 16" tires
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 15:53:52 -0700
  ...handling has improved dramatically and keeping up with traffic through the corners is no problem and brake dive is almost nonexistent. I am wondering...
• Re: pop top canvas swap and ceiling treatment
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 23:54:00 -0400
  > > I think the little strip of fabric wire ducting that North Westy puts in the front drivers side inside corner of the canvas is...
• Re: Captain's Chair vs. Kitchen top cover
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 19:02:32 -0800
  ...Mark Oxroad wrote: > Hey folks-- > > When did the configuration on the Westfalia kitchen top cover change to > where the front-most corner is tapered...
• Re: vannie front table bracket
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:38:35 -0700
  ...vannie front table bracket > hey guys I am looking for the front table corner bracket that goes behind > the drivers seat thanks later mark...
• Re: Where are you when you write?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 18:51:00 -0400
  ...I have chatted with a couple of you and even found that one of you lives right around the corner from my old neighborhood...
• Replacement sky lights from Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Fri, 29 May 1998 11:24:00 -0700
  ...rubber weather strip on the rear (of the bus) side or corners. I pushed the cover as far forward as it would go but...
• Re: Viscous Coupling Test
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 19:58:28 -0500
  Because you spend time turning corners, causing the shape to change on the outside edges (more so when under inflated)? -----Original Message----- From: L...
• Re: Seeking curtain rod cover
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 18 May 1999 07:50:10 -0400
  ...It would be easy to do, except for the corners areas. Here you would end up with a 2 " gap. Any got any Ideas...
• Re: Poor Man's Awning
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 01:03:58 -0400
  ...I used PVC elbows at the corners. Make sure to get heavy enough pipe to carry the load. My awning is 10x10, and kinda...
• Porch(e) engines
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 20:20:27 -0800
  ...Fine handling with a polar moment of inertia allowing ~1G cornering forces with stock Pirelli CN36 tires/tyres and an admirable drag coefficient. Styling...
• Re: Funny clunking noise
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 09:39:04 -0500
  ...Seemed to be worse going downhill or around a corner. Any > suggestions would be appreciated; motor mount, cv joint, transmission? > Thanks!
• FS 90 vanagon $695 Barstow, CA area
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 11 May 2003 01:18:00 -0500
  ...the center panel on the drivers side, between the wheels appears slightly different color than the front door and rear corner. it does appear...
• Re: Confused about valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 15:37:04 -0400
  ...When I look at the distributor the order of the plug wires (starting in the upper left hand corner where the notch is located...
• Re: Bazooka Sub Locations?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 18:37:21 -0400
  ...It's meant to be located in a corner. Any input will be greatly appreciated, Thanks, Paul 85 WWW
• Collectible Car Insurance
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 17:14:06 +0000
  ...a statement and it’s not “turn right at the next corner.” Sure it won’t prevent you from gettin... | | | | View on amac.us...
• Re: Voltage stabilizer installation?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:07:45 -0500
  ...The corner tabs holding the whole shebang to the dash enjoy > shattering too. > > Geo/ATL >
• Re: early experience of the garage
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 13:46:07 -0500
  ...early experience of the garage > Joy Hecht typed: > > No no, that's me! I corner the market on stupid questions. Or at least on...
• That peppy little 2.2 digest response
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:15:38 -0800
  ...That would be some sight, burning away from a signal, clouds of tire smoke from all four corners.. Don Hanson
• FS: 86 front AC duct no cracks
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:22:41 -0500
  ...There are on cracks in this one and the corners have been reinforced from behind with special epoxy for plastic then painted to match...
• Re: Message to Newbies now on wiki
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:17:00 -0700
  ...vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Newbies log in/create account (upper right corner of the screen) and add Edit the page as needed. Thanks, John...
• FS: bumper end caps and mounting hardware, fits all years
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:08:41 -0700
  ...first up are 4 bumper end caps (one for each corner) and the mounting hardware for all years of Vanagon. Brand new, perfect condition...
• Re: Propane/LNG Power
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:16:32 -0900
  Your local propane vendor, not the corner gas station but the corporate office for your area should be able to assist. I used to...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? NEW Improved! With Wheel Bearings!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:35:42 -0800
  ...They, of > course, recommend also replacing the driver's front corner spindle > assembly, all four wheel bearings, plus all four shocks, at the same...