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• Re: changing thermostat on 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 5 Nov 2005 18:00:57 -0500
  ...changing thermostat on 1.9l > So, I set aside this weekend to replace the thermostat on my 1.9l > (manual) vanagon. I just looked...
• Re: The hottest engine swap going?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 17 May 2007 18:42:48 -0400
  ...the zetec series 3 was made in the Brigend engine plant, so aside from being british made, they don't share anything but applications...
• Opinion on Long Trip w/young driver to Florida from Texas
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:49:18 -0600
  ...cooler seal, plugs, anti-freeze, fire extinguisher and brand new spare. Aside from the dumb-ass quotient and the 'I'm on Spring Break...
• Re: Full Sevice Gas Pumping solution. paint the cap
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 02:06:29 -0700
  ...the > petroleum distributing > engineer is either from the Asian sub-continent or > parts of Asia > minor. Same goes for the full service stations in...
• Top Ten from Old Bus Registry
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Dec 95 15:35 CST
  ...Interesting anecdotal asides: There's the Julia Roberts bus, a '65 Yellow Deluxe. And there's the bus bought from the estate of a...
• Re: Should I "bother" replacing the waterpump?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 May 2004 16:35:09 -0400
  ...also, with used Just an aside -- I had occasion a few years ago to look up the distinction btw these two terms. I made...
• Re: Gas time line: nuclear nonsense
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 08:59:03 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Andrew Grebneff wrote: >> As an aside, most of >> > the modern ships have gas turbine engines, which, while they still...
• Re: shifter linkage solved and the real problem persists...groan!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:46:01 -0800
  ...My brakes haven't been touched in 10 years (only 45k miles in that time), aside from flushing the lines every two years. But...
• Re: Rear deck mod and bed hinges
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 14:57:29 -0400
  ...Maybe you could use their mechanism with the vanagon box & pads? I've kept a set of ASI Riviera bed hinges for just that...
• Brake warning light still
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 21 May 2017 18:38:21 +0000
  ...I got the van back because he had to put it aside for a few days. So I decided to monkey with it. I...
• Re: Jump seat for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 30 May 2010 02:01:02 -0400
  ...I am >> trying >> to get rid of the extra and put some money aside for summer camping. Spent >> most of my >> hobby/fun money...
• Re: Warning Lights Audible Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Tue, 25 May 2010 12:16:16 -0700
  ...Circuit details aside, for this to be a practical gadget for most Vanagon owners, there has to be an easy way to grab the...
• Thanks for poltergeist response
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 16:31:32 -0700
  ...Thanks again! Bob Stevens 78 PopTop ASI 140K 87 Syncro Westy 90K
• Re: Amish and polution
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 15:10:04 -0800
  > A Little Aside: It being an election year each politician > is once again > claiming to be an "Environmentalist" while panning similar > claims from the...
• Re: foil-reflecting sunshade
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 19:05:12 -0700
  ...It would probably work about the same way in a Vanagon :-) Mike Snow Camp Pendleton, California 1982 Westfalia 1.6TD 1983 ASI 1.6D...
• Re: HEAT glorious heat!!! + 2�
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 17:48:09 -0500
  ...silicone sealant was only a couple bucks at the hardware store. aside from needing 24" cable ties and about five or so hours (no...
• Re: Lights on '82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:43:49 -0500
  Hii Dave, Aside from the other suggestions about checking switches and the ground I would follow by checking the light relay. GL, Tony On...
• Re: [WetWesties] Do I Live In Vanagon and Bus Land?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 16:57:52 -0700
  ...First I see a a '90 or > '91 full Wsty, Orley Blue, sitting along my path, A few stalls up about an > '85 ASI...
• Re: Import duties
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:12:27 -0700
  ...Any other shipment from > wherever (Asia, Australia, Europe, etc.) customs charges were built in to > the shipping cost (thats one reason they are so...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:34:55 -0700
  ...It is > connected by a female > plug/wire and you'll have to pull that off before you can set the long horn > aside...
• Re: Suburu/Golf debate
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 17:46:51 EST
  ...Like it or not, the California market has a lot to do with why European/Asian vehicles are running cleaner. We do buy more...
• Swivel Seat
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Tue, 30 May 2006 15:20:30 +0000
  ...The seat base project got cast aside in favor of actually having a running Vanagon... Finally got around to having the base welded in...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 08:16:03 -0700
  ...I know, for instance, that they are outsourcing work to > Asia every bit as much as we are, and that one reason their "Made...
• Re: John Muir Publications
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:51:09 -0700
  ...Interesting aside I should look into, at the end of the book, is a list of their other publications, one of which is "A...
• Re: Thermostats [Was: Spooked!]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 21:47:39 -0700
  ...As an aside, how much coolant would one expect to drain out while sorting this detail out? > > I would agree the engine t will...
• Re: Rust Converter Paint (not POR) on Engine Coolant Pipes?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Jul 2014 15:03:30 -0700
  ...find locally "off the shelf, is "Clear" POR-15. > Shipping time aside for the correct POR product, would like to use up > what I...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:16:33 -0500
  ...As an aside, one of the rods I got from Van Cafe has the divot for peening the shoulder of the rod nut into...
• Re: '85 Doka on ebay in florida..US title.. only $1700 with 16 hrs left...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 May 2007 10:51:57 EDT
  ...in Florida :-( > > Anthony > '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) > > > JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > >> aside from the crazy paint job this looks like a deal..and its...
• Re: '56 progress - 'fridge
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 14:16:34 -0600 (CST)
  ...in Britain and there is no mention at all of some of the US built campers like Safari, ASI or Country Homes. Dave Kautz
• Re: Engine out routine
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 14:11:11 -0300
  ...I have only driven one VW bus and it sure does feel Aside from making sure all the linkage is 'tight' under the bus...
• Re: 89 syncro westy backup 12 volt
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 10:03:26 -0400
  ...or so to start cooling again when the motor is turning. Aside from that, poor connections are the usual reason (like at the fuse...
• Re: Dometic, Installing in a non-camper
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 20:27:30 -0700
  ...I would be > very cautious about changing it -- aside from losing safety certifications, > you might very well upset the pressure balance which allows a...
• Re: VW writeup in Newsweek...and about the next vw van for the US
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 14:39:05 -0400
  ...begins* Aside from slowing down Chrysler with their own launch [2007]� I cannot see VW drawing anything From scratch for this Van. Aside from...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 10 Jun 2017 09:27:58 -0700
  ...Just as an aside, my full write ups on my blog (https://shufti.blog/ and use the search box on the right with search...
• Re: LPG lines, Flexible?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sun, 1 May 2016 18:29:29 -0700
  ...But that aside, you might have a problem making the curves in the flex line to match up with the fridge inlet. And you...
• Re: Notes on traveling, internet access and rv parks
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:01:13 -0400
  ...and up popped Sand Springs Road right next to the > destination. Aside from the hassle I had with Garmin over map files when I...
• DOT Approved Stainless Brake Hose Questions. VC SS Kit Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:04:31 -0700
  ...front hoses = most benefit - less bulge in hose = firmer pedal But.... Aside from pedal feel, what braking advantage do they provide? If the same...
• Re: A question of ORDER
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 6 Jan 2011 13:44:47 -0500
  ...Your instructor and his students will find it much easier to work with, and practical aspects aside it's better for the spirit of...
• Re: the Vanagon song......this is great LOL
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:13:09 -0800
  ...not listen to it, you'll be missing out on a really > cool song.., F bombs aside it put a smile on my face :)
• Heat!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 16:19:20 -0700
  All this discussion about the Plat Cat heater convinced me that it was time to address the heat issue in Bleu ('77 ASI Riviera...
• Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 27 May 2007 13:26:32 -0600
  "In your case, you could attach the reg. to the valve and then get a new rubber line, which, judging from the photos, might...
• Re: Westy Shock Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:15:19 -0400
  ...Curious as to anyone's experience and input, and if possible (aside from > > GW/Vanagain/T3T) also any suppliers. > > > > Thanks in advance! > > > > *Matt* > > Missoula...
• Re: rear hatch emblem removal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 7 Feb 2012 08:18:05 -0800
  ...the interior rear hatch panel off with the batt >> insulation pushed aside and I am looking at the black little stubs. >> >> >> >> Thanks for your...
• Must sell my Vanagon - Comments appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:48:54 -0700
  ...All my personal regrets aside, I'd appreciate any comments that would help me sell her to a good home. I realize that I...
• Re: FW: Can somebody identify/explain these?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:29:33 -0600
  ...had any body > work done to it... and it needs some. Aside from that it looks like > something you'd use for body work...
• Re: Help in SoCal asap!!!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 19:30:04 -0500
  ...Matt & Nise 81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2" Juli Tallino wrote: > > Hi, > My '84 Westy died on a 405 off ramp, just went dead, > turn...
• Re: Catalytic converter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 21:12:03 +0000
  ...Catalytic converter > > >LEGAL, MORAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES ASIDE, what are the pros and cons of > >gutting the cat. converter?
• DIY Waxoyl recipie
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 14:07:31 -0400
  ...Dan Stevens 1980 ASI TD
• Re: Diamler chrysler vw...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 16:51:35 -0800
  ...pickup. > > Mark > > Stan Wilder wrote: > > >I think all US Automakers have Asian partners in many models they > produce>(even the new Damlier-Chrysler has...
• Re: scrap vanagon prices..$15 per 100 lbs
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:33:33 EDT
  ...is little demand for > an '84 gl in an ordinary sale. > > aside from reporting on actual prices paid around the country for scrap, > any...
• Re: tach in an 85
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 14:44:54 -0700
  ...No need to ground anything to defeat the high rpm pressure alarm, just push a pin aside, details if you need them. If the...
• Re: '82 sliding door lock is loose
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 11 May 2006 17:48:17 -0400
  ...Looseness > aside the lock funcions correctly but I worry that > something is so loose > that it will vibrate into the door cavity and > possibly...
• Re: Headlight question (ignition "lock")
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 08:17:23 -0700
  ...On an aside, with the new fancy cars that turn the lights off after a timeout, I never tell anyone that they left their...
• Re: Air recirculator
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Feb 2019 14:20:22 +0000
  The way my bus leaks air, lack of outside air in the vehicle is not a problem ;o))All kidding aside, I am aware...
• '91 Carat AC - again!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:35:50 -0500
  ...Seen from the shrader valve end there is a pin that obviously works asinst the stem in the shraeder valve. It is electric -4...
• Re: What vanagon items did Santa bring you?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 26 Dec 2014 14:48:07 -0800
  ...He's British, but there is excellent coverage of Adventurewagen, Sportsmobile, and ASI/Riviera as well. A must have book for any VW van...
• Re: ECU: burned parts. PICS (Jetta Engine in Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 15 Sep 2014 13:17:13 -0700
  ...As an aside, if my original ECU was damaged prior to installing it, I'm impressed that it lasted this long. On 9/15...
• Re: Raining inside
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 18:25:37 -0400
  ...All kidding aside, I would like to know of any spots where the Bentley may be vague, or of interesting (read easy) ways to...
• Cold weather and flat tires
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 19:14:17 -0800
  ...Ellen Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI Camper Those two camping cats! �Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you...
• Re: Exhaust headers and Peanut Oil...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:45:47 -0700
  ...That's one reason (aside for performance > and > function) why ceramic coating is done both inside and out, and now > different > coatings are used...