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Video of Noise at Clutch Operating Lever. Help Diagnose Please?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 25 Jun 2017 17:24:38 -0700
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Gowesty reduction starter user input please
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 22 Jan 2017 09:14:27 -0800
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Re: Interesting Syncro TDI on The Samba
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 16 Apr 2016 11:59:25 -0700
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Re: Cougar and my westy. Friday.
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Fri, 11 Sep 2015 21:51:04 -0300
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Contamination.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 9 Dec 2014 13:55:30 -0800
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Re: BATTERY INFO NEEDED PLEASE
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 11 Dec 2014 21:33:04 -0800
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Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 18 May 2012 23:05:41 -0400
...Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia Well, air-cooled engines have an oil cooler because they are technically oil-cooled according to my understanding...
Re: F/ White Salmon River damn "burst"
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 4 Nov 2011 15:40:51 -0700
...Good thing they weren't involved with developing syncro vanagons ! both mechanically/technically, and appearance wise.. the longer I look at Vanagons, the more...
Re: Van idle over winter
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 23 May 2011 11:32:38 -0700
...http://www.ratwell.com/technical/HydraulicLifters.html Regards, BenT sent from my electronic leash On May 23, 2011, at 8:51 AM, Arlene K...
Re: Dealing w/ eBay vendors who want non-eBay sale
Historical mailing list - Annie
Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:33:54 -0700
...If they don't have that particular item listed, it's technically NOT >> against >> eBay rules. Only doing a transaction outside of eBay for...
11th year on the list and how it has matured.
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:40:40 -0500
Having been on the list for the fifth prime number of years; since technically 0/0 is still 1; I must say, like myself...
Re: Cold Weather Driving
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 26 Dec 96 15:50:22 CST
...oil in less than a minute! :( here's the tech bulletin: Technical Information Group: 17 Number: 87-05 Date: October 29, 1987 Subject: Oil...
Catalytic converter replacement...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Mon, 22 May 2000 17:26:53 -0700
...Genentech, Inc.;Automation adr:;;1 DNA Way;South San Francisco;CA;94080;USA version:2.1 title:Technical Writer fn:Dan Schmitz end:vcard
Re: Wanted: 1980 Westy owner's manual
Historical mailing list - Rich Barker
Mon, 4 Aug 2003 12:35:37 -0700
...Barker wrote: > Please allow me to recommend the Volkswagen of America Technical > Literature Ordering Center. They might have what your're looking for > also...
Pictures of replacement of fuel filter
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:41:42 -0700
...out that even diesel pushers need to worry about hose failure - Technical comments welcome - -learning is the place where i live most http://picasaweb...
Re: Why??? pre-heating to light the fridge.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 11:10:19 -0500
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H4 Headlight Upgrade $35/PAIR
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 2 Mar 1999 20:02:32 -0500
...I should note that these are not technically street-legal in all states (nor are the equivalent Hellas and Cibies), and technically are sold...
(SYNCROS) Syncro de Mayo 2003: Oeste, Centro, y Este
Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
Thu, 12 Dec 2002 12:32:18 -0500
...http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/ Syncro tends to have the most traffic, and is primarily technical. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group...
FW: looking for technical assistance in Wisconsin or Michigan/UP
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 23:04:45 -0400
...looking for technical assistance in Wisconsin or Michigan/UP ::: :::dear joy: ::: :::if the new oxygen sensor proves not to fix the problem, please make...
Gowesty reduction starter user input please
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 21 Jan 2017 10:41:52 -0800
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Re: Friday: One Bolt Led To Another.....
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Fri, 7 Oct 2016 14:41:30 -0300
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Re: Digijet Aux. Air Regulator
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:57:35 -0400
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Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 17 Jul 2016 11:27:54 -0700
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Re: Front end overhaul
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 10 Jan 2016 10:49:01 -0800
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Re: Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 23 Sep 2015 14:20:36 -0700
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Re: It's the annoying little things...
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:57:44 -0700
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Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 7 Jun 2015 21:18:46 -0500
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Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 9 Nov 2014 11:09:31 -0800
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Re: air cooled 2.0 1981 Cylinder head temp?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 6 Feb 2014 13:32:08 -0800
...http://www.ratwell.com/ http://www.ratwell.com/technical/FAQ/FAQContent.html#0142 The late Bay's used a 2.0 air cooled. Some...
Re: An Early Vanagon Ad
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Thu, 7 Mar 2013 18:39:06 -0800
...vwpix.org. 88 Carrera engine & trans, brakes, wheels, seats, instruments, etc. technically a Porsche, I suppose. There's one in VW's museum. Since...
Re: source for 251 947 575 (rubber stop for sliding door switch)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 1 Dec 2010 19:09:03 -0500
...Radio Shack, bless their black shriveled heart, think that "Supports English Language" is an adequate technical description of the switch. Since they don't...
Re: Home Made Brake Pressure Bleeder: *might* add moisture to brake fluid?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
Fri, 13 May 2016 18:43:43 -0700
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Re: '91 Camper Comments
Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
Mon, 3 Oct 94 21:06:20 PDT
...below > dew-point and avoiding any further condensation. > Wes, you describe technically what my intuition told me. It didn't seem like there would...
Re: The Bus Stop
Historical mailing list - Stefan Ufer
Mon, 8 May 1995 13:24:20 -0400 (EDT)
...Their sales reps were to me always nice and friendly and especially the guy for technical support is very knowledgable. Stefan '76 Camper Bulli...
Re: FW: abandoning gurus
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Thu, 5 Nov 1998 18:48:19 -0600
...abandoning gurus > > Coyote-- > > Yeah, though I have been to the Vanagon gurus, they have imparted no > useful technical wisdom on my dilemma, and I...
Re: how many photographers are among us?
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Mon, 4 Jun 2001 16:06:49 EDT
...Now days I shoot a lot of technical type photos. I still pack a 35mm where ever I go and shoot when I get...
Re: Interior Lights not working
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Tue, 11 Dec 2001 16:01:36 -0800
...guise of the T3 Caravelle in RSA, right? So you can technically buy a > 1998 Vanagon. Afterall a bus known by any other name...
Re: 2.1 Ernst Muffler Design and Failing Catalytic Converter
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sun, 2 Jul 2017 21:10:19 -0400
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Re: VC and waterpump ????sss
Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
Tue, 17 Nov 1998 19:47:24 -0800
...The following is a quote from one of their Technical Service Bulletins to address this non-problem: Technical Service Bulletin # 93-1, Dated 6...
Re: What to buy? Many "buying guide" questions
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 2 Nov 2001 20:20:22 -0800
...Here are my (non-technical and unscientific) opinions: >Are Vanagons considerably more comfortable or powerful than Type IIs? Ahh yes, I battled with this...
Re: Cockpit of a C-141, was: Fabricating a radiator fan on indicator light, with surprise ending!
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 27 May 2007 15:43:21 -0700
Yeah, Ellen - better technical documentation, and LOTS fewer variations from the technical bible! (As a former B-52 crewchief, it means something to me...
Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 26 May 2018 18:50:05 -0700
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Re: I wonder why
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 6 Jan 2018 19:22:13 -0800
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Re: First of many questions
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 17 Sep 2017 15:09:25 -0700
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Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 24 Sep 2017 17:15:29 -0700
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Re: refrigerator update
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 26 Jun 2017 14:35:18 -0700
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Re: Distributor rotor heat damage? (Solving intermittent engine stall)
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Sat, 21 Jan 2017 21:27:13 -0400
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Re: Use 195/75/14 tire chains on 205/65/15 XL ?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 3 Dec 2016 17:21:56 -0800
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Re: 14" Tire option good for winter use
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 15 Oct 2016 11:38:36 -0700
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Re: Friday: One Bolt Led To Another.....
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 7 Oct 2016 18:57:21 -0700
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Re: Oil Pressure Switch Removal
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:21:06 -0800
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Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 7 Jun 2015 19:31:18 -0700
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Re: End of the list?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 4 Jun 2015 20:22:33 -0700
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Re: I love the list
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Fri, 5 Jun 2015 19:01:28 -0500
...Fb makes is easier for swapping >>> pic's >>> but here I get quicker responses on technical questions. I think of one >>> as >>> my right...
Re: I love the list
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 5 Jun 2015 18:12:46 -0700
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WTB: Westfalia Sink Drip Tray (Vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 16 Nov 2014 19:47:56 -0800
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Re: Oil drain plug problems-Help!
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 4 May 2015 09:28:26 -0700
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What is rpm @ 70 mph?
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Thu, 16 Oct 1997 02:06:10 -0500
...age.) Does anyone with a similar vehicle, or access to appropriate technical data, know what rpm is achieved at 70 mph? Additionally, does anyone...
Re: R12-R134a and the dealer.
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 14 Jul 1998 15:40:06 EDT
...COM writes: >Both Stohlman VW in Fairfax, VA Stohlman, is actually (technically) Vienna, VA, though it is really Tyson's Corner area. I've...
Odor removal (A refreshing topic)....
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Fri, 28 Jul 2000 13:11:43 -0700
Since it's Friday, and I am fresh out of important (and unimportant) technical topics... My '87 Westfalia has had an unpleasant odor in...