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• Re: new CARB rules for cats in Calif?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 17:10:45 -0800
  ...Even > then, you could have a hollow cat shell and an extremely well tuned > engine and you might still pass. The problem the California...
• Re: : Snow Tire Recommendation- re studs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 18:38:38 -0500
  ...Snow Tire Recommendation- re studs Toyo makes a fine snow tire that has embedded walnut shell pieces. Legal year round. Available in 195-75...
• Re: Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 23 May 2007 15:33:26 -0700
  ...boot > >hole up. > > > >Ideas? Looks like the state of California will shell out $500 to help fix > >it, but what to fix? Could pinholes...
• 2 Bugs and many parts must go!! Moving!!
  Historical mailing list - Chip & Stephanie
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 22:00:21 -0800
  ...had time to mess with it. -67 Bug This is a shell. Missing fenders, deck lid, interior. Trunk has big dent in it. The...
• Re: Fast German Auto chip--let's test it!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 00:36:27 -0500
  ...by how many? Are 40 or 50 of us willing > >to shell out $10 to satisfy our "inquiring minds?" > > > >What do you think Robert...
• Re: Nutshelling WIZBANG
  Historical mailing list - t
  Sat, 13 May 2000 16:30:13 -0700
  ...tim Doktor Tim wrote: > Superb, that's the nut shell, folks. This is the foundation of wizbang > economy. If it makes you feel great...
• Re: better seats
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 23:50:42 +1200
  ...I got a couple of locally-made (copied, actually) 1-piece fiberglass rally bucket shells (a wider one for the passenger side) and had...
• Re: Techron
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:58:08 -0700
  ...I've got Shell 87 in the tank now and should have an > initial read of that one in a week or two. :) > > > Date...
• Luggage Rack Rattle
  Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 20:42:22 -0700
  ...self-adhesive weather-stripping (normally used between pickup beds and camper shells) along the top of the windshield so that the rubber bead of...
• Re: White smoke when cold
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 13:54:28 -0500
  ...Water can actually puddle in the muffler and if hollow, the catalytic converter shell as well. When you drive it, are you driving it...
• Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here AAA Plus!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:29:32 -0800
  ...to a VW specialist, > or > > close to home, not just the Shell station down the road. > > > > I just renewed AAA in California and they...
• Re: titling and registering camper in Washington
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 14 Jan 2015 22:02:44 +0000
  ...cooking or sewage disposal, and is enclosed within a solid body shell with the vehicle, but excludes a camper or like unit constructed separately...
• Re: Christmas related Vanagon items?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 31 Dec 2016 05:57:40 -0800
  ...include , new throttle > cable, gas tank re seal kit, and clam shell modifications. > > > > So, any Vanagon related or camping related gifts to share? > > > > Best...
• Re: favorite tires 10 years old
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:24:04 -0400
  ...d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > With some effort and deflating the clam shell can be modified to hold > that tire. A compressor under the back...
• speedo
  Historical mailing list - ray hale
  Tue, 05 Sep 95 15:41:41 EST
  ...i climbed underneath, lea fed the new cable thru the disconnected parcel tray and down by the headlight shell inside. it took several tries...
• Re: sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 12:20:39 -0800
  ...Having done about half of his van, a cargo E150 (bare shell of a van, but he's swooping it up), it makes a...
• Re: Removing front AC from 84 Vanagon - need some info
  Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 21:28:57 -0600
  ...I am hesitant to just yank hard as all is > > attached to that flimsy plastic shell. Any tricks or pointers here. > >On the "rear...
• Re: Oil Level Lifters With Mann W 719/30 Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 09:21:10 -0800
  ...I'm pretty sure this was the Rotella I used: (Shell Tech Sheet pdf): http://tinyurl.com/ofwcbtr I read elsewhere it may contain...
• Re: Car-top carrier advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 09:11:16 -0800
  ...Car-top carrier advice needed >Recommendations and/or caveats needed about mounting a Sears hard-shell >cartop carrier to my 1987 GL. My wife...
• Wiring observations
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 12:26:31 -0700
  ...Leaves you with the shell, where you can glue in the new tweeters, and it's even pre-wired... just have to run 1...
• Re: My Bucko update ll
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 08:14:33 -0800
  ...the bottom. >>>> >>>> I am now only using alcohol-free >>>> gas,Texaco, Shell, Chevron, etc. but not >>>> ARCO. >>>> >>>> All of their grades of gas have...
• Non-phos E-Glycol(Dex Cool)
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 16:12:10 -0700
  ...For a time in the 60's, Shell UK made this spec for the English marks. Most of the extended life fluids meet the...
• Re: Adding Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:46:33 -0500
  ...late 80's I believe. >Porsche even had a 911 body shell, that they had treated with their process >to meet the requirements of...
• Gas Boycott...ROTFL was: More info on the "Gas Out".
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 22:54:43 -0400
  ...CHEVRON---April 18th through April 25th EXXON------April 25th through May 2nd SHELL-------May 2nd through May 9th Union 76----May 9th through May...
• Victoria VW show mini-report
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 08:46:33 -0700
  ...Looked like the guys started with a bare shell and are trying to make some sort of street cruiser. Must ride like a rock...
• Re: Headlight Alternatives for 89 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 14:54:34 -0400
  ...Each light kit comes with: > >* Left and right Hella H4 light shells (outer lights) >* Pair of 55/60W H4 bulbs >(upgradeable to 80/100W...
• Electrolux Fridge or Compressor Fridge?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 00:38:53 -0700
  ...So���.how many > of you are willing to shell out that kinda loot to keep your beer cold ? > > > On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at...
• Re: Spotlight
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:58:07 -0800
  ...and I would rather cut >>> through van metal than that hard shell..... >>> Miguel >>> >>> >>> He who possesses art and science has religion; he who does...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 13:54:14 -0800
  ...Someone would have to really rave about option 4 to make me shell out the extra. > > So, I have two questions: > > 1. Which is...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 25 Jan 2020 14:43:20 -0500
  ...Will I use the original clam shell or use the Van Cafe holder? Both can be correct answers but it is nice to know...
• Re: alaska/inuvik trip
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 11:40:19 -0700 (PDT)
  ...minute, power loss due to incomplete traction, increased grades, etc. [snip!] > Shelley and I spent $572 on gas on our 7,800 mile GNATT...
• Re: Soft lifters (was: clarify .006 on lifters) and Trasco filters
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:25:25 -0800
  ...oil changes scenario, that baby was > really stopped up, gummed up, shellacked up and I could definitely > tell > that the engine flush was cleaning...
• Seeking replacement engine! Could be TDI? (was Re: Urgent Need of a Vanagon mechanic in Truckee, CA)
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 15:29:23 -0700
  ...out what the deal is without fixing anything, or I could shell out a good deal of $$ for a new engine and installation, and...
• GNATT fuel log
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 22:59:38 -0700 (PDT)
  ...7 161 16.60 19.08 1.299 87R $12.60 Shell Gallup, NM 92488 15.34 277 18.06 18.72 1.229...
• Re: Questions about Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 20:11:28 -0500
  ...If you are using a "C" rated oil for diesel engines (Shell, > Chevron, Pennzoil, etc.) and your engine is not on its last legs...
• Re: Cooking the Roll----
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 11:01:08 -0800
  ...pot roast, > > whatever--- > > > > It had an inner oven, and an outer shell, that the exhaust passed > > through and cooked your groceries as you drove...
• Re: Adventurewagon high top molds
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 18:05:20 -0600
  ...Probably not suitable for boat > hulls or airplane wings, but given that no significant structural stress > would be on a camper shell the precess...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:01:58 +0000
  ...won't buy Castrol anything anymore, due to > their disingenuous marketing. Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5W-40 is about > $15/gallon at Wally world...
• GNATT report, part two
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 21:55:57 -0700 (PDT)
  ...After seeing their bus, Shelley and I felt like we were driving away in a brand new 30 foot Winnebago! Driving out of Santa...
• Re: HID kit on eBay
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 4 Mar 2009 07:22:44 -0800
  ...However I still stand by my recommendation of not to use them in low beams - put a halogen and HID in a halogen shell...
• Re: Flying without pilot (bearing)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 09:49:18 -0800
  ...I discovered my pilot bearing was obliterated, with a very thin shell > > of it remaining in the crankshaft cavity behind flywheel. The Bentley > > manual...
• Re: list secrets revealed! Giant Shell org!!!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 13:26:50 +0100
  GM, Your imagination is bigger than the joined forces of all of Hollywood's film and soap manuscript writers! I cant imagine how you...
• Re: Cheap H4's
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 18:46:49 -0800
  ...The bulbs burn out quickly and the shells are just plain bad! I was sent a sample of some Italian H4 7" lights (called...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:57:09 -0500
  ...The Distributor is original with 209,000 miles on it so I might suspect that, but I would hate to shell out 200 dollars...
• Re: Question about front heater core removal... blower motor wires
  Historical mailing list - GMac999
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 20:58:12 -0800
  ...The power wire from the fuse panel to the fan switch connector can be released from the connector shell with a jewelers flat blade...
• Dashboard Altars
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 02:24:07 -0700
  ...wildflowers, leaves, > sticks, stones, bones, kelp, sea shells, etc. with the occasional plastic > novelty thrown in for good humor. > > The idea is to create...
• foam footing found for 'falia floor
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 08:52:08 -0800
  ...The plywood was finished "clear" with shellac then a rubbed finish of varnish followed by wax. I had originally meant to face the plywood...
• Ed Hackett's big oil FAQ (long) Subject: New oil data
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jul 94 8:11:24 PDT
  ...155 430 -25 .9 --- Shell Truck Guard 130 450 -15 1.0 .15 Spectro Golden 4 174 440 -35 --- .15 Spectro Golden M.G...
• Re: Techron
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:43:01 +0000
  ...I've got Shell 87 in the tank now and should have > an initial read of that one in a week or two. :) > > > Date...
• Re: Anyone want a $1200 AAZ donor Jetta in San Francisco?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:19:11 -0400
  ...Sold the shell to the scrap man for $175, anyone need an AHU Mk3 tranny? She's getting all new gaskets and being placed...
• Re: (Bad Machanic)-- solution
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 08:33:25 -0700
  ...Re: (Bad Machanic)-- solution > > I would black ball this shell of a human being until he rots of > > poverty. I would make sure that...
• Re: Yankee bus invades the South! (Part I long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 14:50:24 -0700 (PDT)
  ...My brother and I slept in the back bed of the pickup with a shell on it. Well about 3 in the morning, we...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 23:24:05 -0800
  ...the square >grille >using of course a modified or new mounting shell this might do. Has anyone done this? I was contemplating it myself...
• Ahoy!
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sun, 16 May 2004 16:31:53 -0500
  ...Picked up some sea shells for my ashtray and a small "Welcome Aboard" lifebouy to hang in the bus, and a little ocean perch...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 19:35:59 -0500
  ...Truck Stop 12.94708029 1 > Pilot Truck Stop 18.32807571 1 > Shell 15.52268857 13 > Union 76 17.63727884 7 > Unknown 15.7309149 2...
• Re: how do I tow a bus?!?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 May 1995 09:51:19 -0700
  ...Rusty VanBondo (Suffering from resto burn out) Phoenix, Arizona USA \\\ ///\\\ /// '57 Single Cab (European) \\\ /// \\\ /// '63 15 Window (Shell/Project for MUCH later) /// \\\ //\ /// '67 PopTop...
• Re: Deer Strike, Stories anyone??
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 13:30:53 -0500
  ...Once magazines are empty and their collective 60 shells are spent I disengage the firing mechanism. By now I should have located at least...
• Re: Airbox Q & A - Completed!
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 08:53:01 -0700
  ...Sealing the shell to the body structure is the easy one. That would be where the strip foam type arrangements would work fine. > > The...
• Re: oxygen sensor input wire
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:12:47 -0700
  ...Otherwise, unless there's > obvious physical damage or crimping of the green shell I'd put it > about last place as a possibility. Do...
• Re: Resurrect the Vanagon? Letter Writing Campaign?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 17:25:57 -0700
  ...4.5 minutes and > two people to attach to the body shell, the T4 takes under 1.5 minutes and > is done by a...