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• Speedo Repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 16:46:01 EST
  Many years ago, I finally broke down and stopped trying to fix the speedo gear and shopped around for professional repair. These guys charged...
• Re: East cost Syncro De-Mayo gathering
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 15 May 2006 20:01:36 -0400
  ...The final details will be worked out in the next day or so and posted there and on several major lists. Sam -- Sam Walters...
• Re: Final pictures (the red beast)
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Tue, 6 Mar 2007 08:31:51 -0500
  Ben, Your van is absolutely amazing. The only problem is that it's too nice to use. The thought of a stone chipping that...
• Success!
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:42:12 -0700
  ...on August 12th, putting the head on and installing the engine-finally. I've been driving an old, borrowed Volvo 740. Not my favorite...
• Re: 91 Auto Final Drive ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:26:47 -0500
  ...91 Auto Final Drive ? > > > Well, I found that in the archives from vanagonparts.com and on Frank's >> website. That looks like the correct...
• There and back
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 14:31:09 -0700
  ...I know the difference.) Thoughts on that? Finally, what a great rig for camping. Except for a blowout (I KNEW those tyres were too...
• Mid-engine DoKa resurrection
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 18:30:39 +0200
  The mid-engined double cab I built way back (2002), I finally bought her back from my friend (the previous owner while building) After...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 07:46:57 -0700
  ...You finally broke loose and spent a 100$ in repairs to that old dog you drive. I'm thinking that you are as cheap...
• Re: Final Call for parts off of totaled 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:54:58 -0700
  ...23, 2007 5:13 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Final Call for parts off of totaled 91 Vanagon Looking to get this...
• Re: Secret Headquarters
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:08:21 -0700
  ...47 PM Mike Miller <mwmiller6@att.net> wrote: > Vanners, > Here's, finally, an in depth, serious film starring a vanagon. And as a > bonus...
• Radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 09:41:20 -0400
  ...Well, my car finally gave me something to do. When returning from running errands yesterday the low speed fan would not shut off. I...
• All sorted, was Re: Hosting desired.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 May 2015 07:06:25 -0400
  ...Yrs, d At 12:46 AM 5/13/2015, David Beierl wrote: >Volks, ibm.net has morphed and mutated and is finally about to...
• Re: '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:02:05 -0500
  ...John On 3/27/2012 7:24 AM, Joel Cort wrote: > AND FINALLY the INJECTORS. Rather than go through the agony that I > just...
• Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:03:55 -0800
  Nice one MIke. alistair On 2011-11-17, at 8:16 AM, Mike S wrote: > At 10:31 AM 11/17/2011, ralph meyermann...
• Re: Finally got my rebuild back.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Nov 94 9:06:07 EST
  On the issue of the vibrating wheel; does the brake pedal pulsate? If so this usually points to a rear drum that is out...
• Reasonable source for parts [2]
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Jun 95 11:28:09 EDT
  ...I finally got them from Courtesy Auto Service (608)-244-8088 for $35 a piece (50% less than dealer!!!). These people are also knowledgeable...
• Re: 84 Westy Gas Mileage?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 06:39:16 PST
  ...cause, (only in the Vanagon) the coil to over heat and finally > quit! > Eric Zeno > Interesting! Has anyone else had this problem? Our 85...
• Propex: On the Way!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 11:23:28 -0500
  ...Tonight I'll send out a specific confirmation to the recipients, with UPS tracking numbers and a final accounting. If there is a problem...
• Re: Water pump (for sink) needed
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 16 May 1998 12:18:40 -0100
  >The water pump in the water tank has finally died in my 83.5 Westy. > If anyone has a replacement or knows where I...
• Tomorrow's THE day!!!
  Historical mailing list - Torje Evensen
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 23:20:09 +0100
  OK all - Tomorrow's the day!! I'm FINALLY going downtown to pick up my "new" 80' VW Bus!! Yeeha! I'll let you...
• headlights
  Historical mailing list - Kristin Dewey
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 04:05:44 EST
  ...Now I'm finally getting around to actually replacing the inadequate ridiculous excuses for headlights that are currently on my van. Do I really...
• fuel pump rely problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 22:02:55 EST
  Thanks to all that helped me, I finally found the problem!!!! It was the ground for the ECU inside the van it was slightly...
• Re: Engine swap conversion details are now online!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 25 May 1999 16:34:44 -0600
  ...I will have final pricing late tomorrow [Tuesday], but I > thought I would give everyone a Victoria Day / Memorial Day sneak preview! > For more...
• Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 02:46:10 EDT
  ...So was the final consensus that the 5000 wheels are a good fit? >> 5000 turbo wheels, and mercedes wheels are good alternatives. the audi...
• Oil
  Historical mailing list - Todd Thompson
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 10:06:33 EDT
  ...very informitive, find out whats going wrong before it goes wrong. Finallly found a private lab over the internet. "www.blackstone-labs.com" they...
• Re: Audi V8 in Vanagon already exists!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 18:10:24 +0200
  ...Now I know > that they finally did it!
• head gasket leak
  Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 19:29:46 -0500
  AAGH Just as I am finalizing Vacation plans Driving from NJ to FL 1800 miles, wouldn't ya know it the head gasket is...
• Re: Choosing Tires for 15" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 16:12:26 +0200
  Karl Wolz wrote: > When you go to an oversize tire, you > are effectively raising the final drive gear ratio, Yes, if you go to...
• Graz Production Site for later 2wd Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 09:57:25 +0000
  ...I've heard the last edition 2wds were not produced in Hannover, but rather sent partially completed to the Graz plant for final assembley...
• Re: Finally got some SA Grille Kits in Stock
  Historical mailing list - Mike & Shari
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 13:45:51 -0700
  What's that supposed to mean? Rico Sapolich wrote: > In a message dated 9/25/01 10:18:02 AM, KENWILFY@AOL.COM writes...
• Re: FS: 1991 Vanagon GL - Seattle *pictures*
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 14:58:45 -0600
  How many miles? Engine condition? David Thoresen wrote: > > Yeah! Finally got some clear weather and some time to take some pics... > > http://www.epicfoto...
• He has finally arrived!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 02:37:20 -0700
  Well, thought you all might like to know that we did indeed have a baby boy. He was born Monday the 21st at 4...
• Re: recycled german parts / e-e-e-eBay
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 26 Mar 2004 17:06:33 EST
  ...At every auction I've ever gone to, there was a big sign that said "ALL SALES FINAL". >> I don't know if the...
• Fumes? from fridge
  Historical mailing list - BajaLeo
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 21:32:32 -0800
  Thanks to the fridge article at Vanagon.com and from reviewing the posts from over the years, I finally got my fridge working. It...
• Re: Vanagon GL 90 2.1L engine unexpectedly stalls while driving
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Thu, 20 May 2004 15:29:44 -0500
  ...I finally tracked down the problem to a faulty wire going to the Hall Sensor - one of the three wires that enters the side...
• Re: Transmission advice needed 3-4 syncro hype? (Also higher gear)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 31 May 2005 14:04:27 -0400
  I understand that the 3-4 slider problem was finally fixed for the 90 model year.Maybe you,(like me)should keep your eyes...
• Re: Last Leak Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:23:56 -0800
  ...Last Leak Fixed > --snip-- I finally have that rarest of all Vanagons: the kind with > NOTHING leaking from it! > --snip-- > > Maybe not, but now...
• Re: switching from manual to automatic
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:56:41 -0700
  > I think the best automatic would be one with a slightly taller third > (final) gear. I think I'd settle for a taller R...
• Replaced muffler
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 15:58:42 -0700
  ...a reason people pay to have this done. Stephen ____________________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com...
• Re: Celebrate
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 09:58:11 -0800
  ...After 2 days of trying to understand how to get on the vanagon list I am > finally in. Hopefully alive and well. > > Kenny Rogers >
• Re: Transaxle Trouble 3rd & 4th - Away from Home
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 23 May 2009 15:58:13 -0500
  ...The final solution was to replace the shifter arm on the side of the transmission. When that was done, it sure shifted better - but...
• VANAGON List - Back ONLINE
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Mon, 24 Nov 1997 14:01:55 -0800
  ...The Vanagon list is officially back online, finally ! Feel free to begin posting. Warning: There is quite a backlog of messages that were in...
• Re: More email trouble
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 09:49:53 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Larry or Joan Alofs wrote: > A couple of weeks ago our house finally got DSL thru ATT. This meant...
• Hydr. lifter finally pumped up '81 (long)
  Historical mailing list - Charles F. Webb
  Sun, 12 May 1996 23:32:05 +0000
  ...After changing to a thinner oil and letting those suckers clank for a while they finally worked. (I could not remove them, too much...
• CB Power .
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 09:28:20 -0800
  Hi Volks, CB power per the FCC is the power delivered to the final power amplifier not the measured RF power out of the...
• Re: Auto trans wisdom please?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 May 2012 18:15:33 -0400
  ...For welding the final drive it is doable but any miss-alignment in the final assembly will result in torque converter bushing wear and...
• We are finally on the road!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Fri, 3 Jun 1994 10:20:33 -0400 (EDT)
  Hi folks! After three months we finally got our 85 Vanagon running. The reason was to replace the water pump. Now running on its...
• Computer Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Erik Rhodes
  Fri, 8 Aug 1997 08:28:35 -0700
  ...When it finally gets warmed up and driving, it's fine, runs like the happy beast it is while it's temperature is in...
• Re: Strange No Start
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 15:58:45 -0600
  ...If I could finally get the revs up above > 2500-3000 rpm I would be O.K. Finally, one day, I was unable to...
• Re: Auto to manual conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 12:20:04 -0700
  ...It's the final iteration of an old design and there's no compatible lock-up converter that'll fit in its place; and...
• Re: Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry and EASY GAS CAP FIX
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:19:09 -0700
  ...Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry My 84 Westy's gas tank filler tube entry is finally about to give up the ghost as years...
• Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:52:31 -0400
  ...So need to add several of the VC special clamps and will hopefully finally get this smell under control. Fingers crossed. Eric Caron
• Subie conversion mystery
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Oct 2022 23:57:11 -0500
  ...I tend to agree since I found excess movement in the final drive axles coming out of the transaxle. I can get that fixed...
• Re: Trailing arm replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 23 Jul 2022 10:08:16 -0700
  ...On Sat, Jul 23, 2022 at 9:42 AM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > Finally getting round to posting a few pics of...
• Re: I want a bigger diesel turbo in it ...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:47:39 -0500
  ...Of course no matter what you choose, the trans will need upgraded 3rd-4th gears if not a taller final drive.
• Backup lights not working all the time
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 6 Nov 2014 17:04:11 -0500
  Finally got the coolant warning lights/buzzer squared away. On to the next part of list is to fix the backup lights on my...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:07:22 -0700
  Finally ~ the link @ the bottom of this reply worked On 18 Dec , 2012, at 10:09 PM, Rob wrote: > It looks like just the...
• 6V/12V Gauges the final (part 2)
  Historical mailing list
  20 Oct 94 24:19
  Do you reckon we can cause a crash on the prices of "rare" 12v fuel fuel gauges! I still don't understand why VW...
• 'Bye
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 09:59:28 -0500
  Off to a conference on the west coast, then back home where it's finals week, then :) :) :) school's over. I'm going to...
• anybody heard from Doug Jones?
  Historical mailing list - sean bartnik
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 20:59:00 -0400
  ...I'm supposed to be buying some stuff from him and would like to get the final arrangements made. Doug, if you're out...