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• Re: 7 1/2 vs 8 amp fuse
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 08:49:45 -0700
  karen d wrote: >I'm having a hard time finding 8 amp fuse from local auto or hardware >store...they stock the 7/12...
• Re: R12 or R134 - How to distinguish?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:36:00 -0700
  On 6/28/06 8:32 AM, "dhaynes@optonline.net" <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > Instead of filling the system, you need to consider finding...
• Replacement Rear Seat
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 21:25:11 -0500
  ...If anyone knows the Bolt size for these rear bolts, that would greatly aid in finding bolts as well (I have no bolts). Thanks...
• Re: Tach wire on an 86
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 07:04:14 -0700
  ...Mark Jason Garel wrote: > Hello, I have an 86 Vanagon and I'm having real trouble finding where the > tach-o wire is in...
• Re: temp guage read-out
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:53:47 -0700
  ...I'll probably post my findings when I know more. Andrew '87 GL ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:47:49 -0700 From: The...
• Re: Black Friday tips?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:44:21 -0500
  ...comcast.net> wrote: > > OK folks, > > Many of you are better at finding Vanagon deals then I am. > > But, Here is all I know so...
• Re: idle adjustment problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Feb 2017 22:32:40 -0600
  ...here's the finding I check thoroughly for air leak but found none.. so I took the throttle body out and give it a...
• Re: replacing brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 15:06:23 -0400
  ...goes from the left rear to the rear > connector. > I'm finding rust in other parts of the system and I'm thinking of...
• Re: question about van shopping
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Mar 1995 01:28:44 -0600
  Good luck finding your vanagon! My folks live up north of Seattle in Mt. Vernon. I plan to drive my van up that way...
• Re: Right fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Jun 1995 10:16:11 -0400
  Gerald, I recently replaced my fuel pump and had a hard time finding an exact match for some reason too. What I ended up...
• Request: cross-post to EV
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tiessen
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 08:23:49 -0500
  ...I am now finding that 95% of the posts to this list are Vanagon related and not relevant to me. I am planning to...
• Re: Rear Fiberglass Bumper Replacement Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 22:06:14 EST
  ...good luck finding a used one! :<( chris
• Re: Caught offside!
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 10:31:32 +0100
  ...they mean > and > > continue to use original descriptions and language without finding the need > > to keep dreaming up absurd words for commonplace objects and...
• offset of 7-spoke "Adelaide" vw alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 08:27:13 -0500
  I'm having a heck of a time finding the offset of 15x7 7-spoke "Adelaide" VW/AUDI alloys, as featured on Passats and...
• Re: Personal Servers (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:04:48 -0700
  ...doesnt block traffic on. (sometimes not an easy task) I'm finding more and more these days, that I'm just using blogger, youtube...
• NEED HELP FINDING A MISSING PERSON!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:42:21 -0400
  Hi everyone, I would like to request everyone be on the lookout for a burgundy 1997 Toyota Corrolla, license plate - Wisconsin "WKV 929". A...
• help fitting van in garage
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:32:46 -0400
  ...We are having a heck of a time finding a rental house in Cincinnati with a garage tall enough to fit my 82 Westy...
• coolant level control unit location
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:34:33 -0700
  ...Not finding the info in Bently. Shows it for 86, but not 84 , that I can find. I also understand that one can put...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! Battery lifting strap!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 15:31:16 -1000
  ...2015 3:20 PM >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! >> >> I use Vice-Grips to clamp onto one...
• obvious always first - shifter problem solved!
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 15:20:32 -0500
  ...I borrowed a vehicle on Thursday and commuted half an hour to my friends over the weekend and surveyed the entire linkage finding only...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 19:31:18 -0700
  ...I recall finding a mold inhibiting spray at Home Depot up here in Vancouver. Ya. This stuff: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Concrobium-32...
• Re: Installation of Jump seat
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 09:31:10 -0800
  ...Mark A PETER MARSH wrote: > I have been fortunate in finding ONE jump seat and now need to know if I can figure how...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure? (Side question about the belts)
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Mon, 24 May 2010 20:38:26 -0400
  I'll be sure to post the mechanic's findings, after the "post mortem"! Thanks for all your suggestions!!!! Jack R. -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: fuel hose crimping tool
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:29:17 -0500
  ...fuel hose crimping tool anyone know of a good source for a tool to crimp those fuel hoses? I'm finding tools that cost...
• SWEPCO Availability
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 06:12:25 -0700
  ...The problem I have found here in northeast Florida is finding the product.� This is further compounded by the need for at least 5...
• 84 Westy - *&^#} sliding door handle - help!
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Neil
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 20:42:28 -0300
  ...for replacement! My local bus guru is having a hard time finding a replacement from the local wrecking yards. Little wonder - most 84's...
• CREW CAB DROP GATES
  Historical mailing list - Robert Busick
  Wed, 1 May 1996 09:48:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Mostly the response I get is "yeah right, good luck finding those things." Then I look at pictures from shows (especially out there in...
• Re: appropriateness (was Re: finding bad syncro wheel bearing)
  Historical mailing list - Songie
  Fri, 15 Mar 1996 19:17:28 -0500 (EST)
  > > > Oh you want a Mexibus. I doubt it. The Mexican VWs do not live up to > the German VWs. > This is the point completely...
• Re: finding bad syncro wheel bearing
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 14 Mar 96 14:25:17 EST
  Bill and Diane Killian don't like somebody's email signature bumper sticker. I think you GOTTA let that stuff go by. It's...
• Auto Transmission "bang" from 2nd -->1st
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 19 Apr 1998 17:08:24 -0600
  ...filter and gasket to install but, I've been having trouble finding Dexron II fluid. Do you think the filter is starting to clog...
• Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleed Cures Shifting Woes
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 12:51:34 -0500
  The clutch pedal seemed mushy and I was having trouble finding gears, so I tried bleeding my clutch slave cylinder. Both the master and...
• Re: Lighting ideas for cargo area?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Hosage
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 19:31:30 EST
  ...I was thinking about finding two of the glove box lights and using them. Figured they would be good becuase they are smaller than...
• rear end of van hotter than surface of sun
  Historical mailing list - Philip Jones
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 16:41:27 EDT
  Hello, I need some help (please!) finding the source of the following problem. My cat. converter and muffler run way too hot, but engine...
• Oil Cooler Coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 22:46:01 -0400
  Hi, I need help on finding a listees web site that describes the details of installing a single coolant hose from the oil cooler...
• Re: '91 bumpers on an '85 -> will it work?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 18:38:23 -0400
  ...However, finding a set of used fiberglass bumpers in good shape may not be particularly easy; new ones are too expensive. - Ron Salmon The...
• Newbie - need help finding a Vanagon list
  Historical mailing list - Selene Leone
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 16:40:20 -0700
  We are the (sometimes not-quite-so) proud owners of a '80 Vanagon which we need to find a good mechanic for in our...
• burner cover
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 17:54:20 -0600
  ...I have been able to source all these items over the years but had trouble finding all of them. Now I found them all...
• Re: [Syncro] 130 hp 2.5 VW boxer on ebay Germany
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 08:19:17 -0700
  ...No > hope of finding it if you don't speak Deutsch. I don't...
• Grey Velour Upholstery For 87 Westfalia Camper
  Historical mailing list - Linda Schultz
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 22:54:47 EST
  ...The insurance company is paying to fix it up, but we are having trouble finding that gray velour fabric or a seat kit to...
• WTB: Black Non-Power Steering Steering Wheel
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 20:40:02 -0500
  Howdy From Texas, I am interested in finding a VERY nice, black steering wheel from a non-power steering Vanagon. It must be non...
• Re: Dead analog clock - any easy fixes
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 13:07:52 -0700
  ...Hi All, Since I have had zero luck finding a 1985 guage cluster with tach I am wanting to know if there is a...
• Re: Want to convert '87 2.1L gas engine to TDI
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 15:58:11 -0700
  ...Any ideas how to proceed? What are the usual prices? Things > to look for? Websites to look at? I started looking and finding some...
• looking for insurance for my vanagon in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 09:28:54 -0230
  I need to register my van in Newfoundland, and I'm having trouble finding insurance. The agent who got me my home insurance is...
• Re: changing shift points
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:37:01 -0500
  ...I tried searching >the archives but i have yet to be successful at finding anything >what-so-ever in there. > > >
• Battery for 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Mon, 19 May 2008 17:49:29 +0000
  ...Can anyone simplify this for me? I am having trouble finding a replacment battery anywhere in my town. 1. What is a good battery...
• Re: Splitty question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 12 Oct 2016 19:10:12 -0700
  ...the family is interested in finding it a home and I volunteered to look at it. So, this could also be a simple technology...
• Re: SWEPCO Availability
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:01:19 -0700
  ...turbovans.com >> or if anyone can get me the link to finding my local oregon swepco >> dealers.......that would be nice too. >> >> >> ----- Original Message...
• Re: K&N Cone filters Cold Air Intake for vanagon-eliminate factory airbox
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Sat, 25 Dec 2004 16:53:28 -0500
  ...So, a Christmas present for me:) Thanks to Chris for giving me some insight, thanks to dumb luck for finding the exact part I...
• Re: buying a type 1
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Foley
  Fri, 05 May 95 11:34:02 PDT
  ...I check out bugs every so often for people and I turn up in overalls wiel= ding my favorite rust finding cold chisel (none...
• Re: cheap source for 12V SAE connectors for solar panels?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 13:24:21 -0800
  ...I've googled and even bing'd > the internet but I'm only finding retail type pricing on > them. Anybody BTDT on this? > > Edward >
• Re: Ultimate Camper Option
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:44:43 -0700
  ...Thanks for finding this link Jeff. Glad you both found it so I could see it too. Mike On Fri Apr 15 21:56...
• troubleshooting intermittency
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:44:16 -0800
  ...Since I have the pieces it seems crazy not to use them but most of the satisfaction of troubleshooting is finding out what the...
• Re: Tires again! Please help!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 21:40:19 -0400
  In a message dated 96-09-03 23:14:27 EDT, you write: >I'm having a very hard time finding tires. MXL's...
• <NEED> autotrans flexplate
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Sat, 13 Dec 1997 16:11:47 -0800
  ...Good enough incentive for me, since the odds of finding a low mileage TDI engimne are zero or less. bye, Tim
• EGR/Oxygen Sensor Warning Light Reset-Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 9 May 1999 22:22:24 -0500
  ...I am having trouble finding the reset button. I know that the mileage counter is the box on the speedometer cable, accessable from the...
• Gas Mileage (once again)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 01:23:11 +0200
  ...The rest was city driving around Oslo, including much goofing, not finding the right way etc. I also have a quite heave right foot...
• Re: Porsche 6 cyl, was conversion
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 10:42:26 -0500
  Which is why the WATER-COOLED Porsche engine is the way to go! (Good luck finding one, though!) Cheers, MJS At 02:07 PM...
• Vanagon Ashtrays under Auto-Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Patcher McGee
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 20:38:58 -0800
  ...Vanagon.com, but anyway this is where I got mine, after finding out the dealer wanted $35.00, and Bus D. still wanted $25...
• ENGINE FAILURE-could be caused by too lean air-fuel mixture
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 00:26:25 -0600
  ...Malibu Tony 85' Westy 1.9L finding out lots of stuff about the motor and how to make it really last........anyone have any...
• Re: WTB Westy, I'm tired of looking
  Historical mailing list - tony yeh
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 23:37:39 -0700
  ...I need some help finding a good westy $12k or >less. >Non applicance preferred but will consider full camper. Am willing to go >to...