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  • Re: Rescue app?
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Mon, 7 Nov 2011 02:17:48 +0000
    Found it easily, downloaded it, opened it up and clicked "need help" and it returned the nearest listed Vanagon owner which was, um, me...
  • Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 8 Nov 2006 17:00:02 -0800
    I was just pointing out that the guy who is now saying not to put the battery in the back has made some one...
  • Re: Power Steering Hoses - Condelli
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Tue, 26 Aug 2003 23:42:27 -0400
    ...I bought a return low pressure hose from a local hydraulic shop. Costs about $40. There is no need for any special ends for...
  • Re: Diesel fuel lines and air leaks = nostart
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:11:28 -0500
    ...A tricky issue is that leaks both in the line > from the tank and the various return lines will give the problem. > Tired of...
  • Away to Vancouver notice
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 5 Mar 2003 06:45:57 EST
    ...Anyone wanting to place an order, please do so but I will not be able to deal with it until I return. STEBRO/Vanagon...
  • Re: eBay ship to US only - why
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 5 Aug 2005 16:06:36 -0400
    ...My bank refused one from Quebec and it cost me > $10 to return a $19 IMO! The US Post Office could not verify > it...
  • Re: Advice on Leak in Fuel Return Line
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:29:16 -0500
    ...I wish I had thought to tell the shop to replace the ENTIRE > return line. (The fuel supply line, filter, pump, and pressure > regulator...
  • How To: syncro fuel tank removal
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 25 Nov 2002 11:20:23 -0800
    ...You need to remove the filler tube (easy), tank sender and return line. Also need to remove the fuel line on the bottom of...
  • Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
    Sun, 4 Jul 2004 15:50:20 -0700
    ...This is known as the return line. If you hook up the > pressure gauge and watch it while you pinch the return line closed...
  • Re: Parts Place, Caveat Emptor!
    Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
    Thu, 16 Oct 1997 12:40:32 -0500
    ...Their return policy requires you to threaten to halt payment on your credit card purchace in order to get them to even *offer* to...
  • Re: VW obscene parts pricing
    Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
    Sat, 7 Sep 2002 14:18:41 -0500
    ...I find it much more convenient and less problematic when a return comes into reality. I do not like returning parts via the web...
  • Re: second gas tank in their vanagon? plastic tanks??
    Historical mailing list - Brien K Dews
    Sun, 29 Feb 2004 13:10:53 -0500
    ...Fuel returning to the tank goes into a "bowl" > where the outgoing fuel delivery line is located. This probably won't > solve all of...
  • Re: Radiator fan
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 6 Sep 2020 09:49:57 -0400
    ...When returning from running > errands yesterday the low speed fan would not shut off. I resorted to > disconnecting the battery to shut it off...
  • Re: removing Westy stove face plate
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 7 Sep 2017 18:50:26 -0700
    ...Too much work for limited return right? :-) But hats off to you for a nice mod install. Alistair > On Sep 5, 2017, at 1...
  • Winshield washers -- first use since buying 1984 Vanagon in 1997
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:54:48 -0400
    ...Once I stop the washing process, all the fluid in the line returns to the reservoir. Is this suppose to happen? Is there a...
  • Sorry to leave
    Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
    25 Aug 1994 10:03:04 U
    ...all the inspired thoughts from everyone else, so I hope to return soon. I am definitely going to join the Bricks across America on...
  • Where to get rebuilt Tranny?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Jul 1995 14:42:39 -0500
    Hey now, The Crunchings and Munchings have returned, telling me my tranny is not long for this world. Anyone got some good inexpensive sources...
  • Re: Sorin Bejenaru
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 18 Apr 1997 15:47:14 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Several E-mails went > unanswered, and now my last one was returned with a message that his > mailbox was full. I infer he hasn...
  • Re: Test driving '87 syncro - what to check?
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 14 Feb 1997 09:15:21 -0400
    ...If you push in the knob and drive ahead slowly, the >light show go out and you will have returned to normal drive. > > >Larry...
  • 1998 Reimo Catalogs for sale
    Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
    Tue, 31 Mar 1998 18:27:01 EST
    ...I will return your e-mail with a confirmation and hold the catalogs for one week. I have 60 accessory and 20 camper catalogs...
  • Head Survey Status
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Wed, 13 May 1998 21:58:53 -0700
    ...so much benefit from the list and offer so little in return...it will take some time, though, given the number of responses and...
  • Re: Stolen Bus Alert -- Followup
    Historical mailing list - T Berk
    Thu, 16 Nov 2000 17:58:51 -0800
    ...The old 9/10ths rule.) Let the whomever the previous owner is apply for it's return after debts have been settled. Flight to...
  • Surging Idle
    Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
    Mon, 14 Oct 2002 11:16:40 EDT
    ...I watched the technician adjust a few screws and suspect that maybe they weren't returned to the original positions. Any suggestions on where...
  • 87 Westy Stuttering?
    Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
    Sat, 18 Oct 2003 18:48:10 EDT
    I am returning from a trip across the country in our 87 automatic westy. Sometimes at around 65-70 mph it starts to stutter...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL POPE
    Wed, 5 Nov 2003 18:37:41 +0000
    Greetings Andrew, Tried to p-mail but was returned The Nokians are a little noisier than Michelins- not too bad, turn the radio up...
  • Re: TDI or not--Oil Question / Friday now
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 23 Jan 2004 10:03:18 EST
    ...I promise to post a Ruf in return. BenT
  • Re: COSTCO's - Kirkland group 41 battery
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:22:29 -0400
    ...Upon return they actually refund the purchase > price. Then you buy new battery with new warranty again. Yes indeed. I recently had a battery...
  • Re: VW's 'new' van
    Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
    Mon, 6 Oct 2008 22:21:55 -0700
    ...VW is marketing it as a minivan. > > > >And where are the camping options? > > > Coming...Westfalia may be returning to our shores. And by 2010...
  • Re: skates? Whom do I thank?
    Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
    Tue, 10 Dec 1996 18:01:47 -0500 (EST)
    ...A set arrived in the mail to me yesterday, but with > no return address, and their note not signed. It was mailed from > Auburn...
  • Re: power steering line in engine compartment
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:29:01 -0700
    ...the low pressure return pipe and hose have a simple hose clamp holding the hose onto the pipe. if that pipe is the leaking...
  • Help, was: Re: 1.9l Oil pump R&R
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 3 Nov 1998 23:45:22 EST
    ...This short change was consistent, every time just after the speed returned to idle. The noise got flatter somehow, and possibly increased in pitch...
  • Re: fuel pump noise
    Historical mailing list - Aaron
    Fri, 7 Jul 2006 14:33:43 -0700
    ...You need stick both the return (driver's side) and the inlet for the fuel pump in as it will suck the tank dry...
  • Re: Vendor Kudos- Bus Boys
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Wed, 14 Aug 2002 07:06:54 -0400
    ...It came in original packaging along with the sealing ring >and new mounting bolts and arrived undamaged. > >As an aside, if parts are returned...
  • Re: Strange happenin's this mornin' :(
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:20:45 -0500
    ...After a few minutes, life > returned to normal. > > However, after about 20 minutes of driving, I shut > down for a short while, and the...
  • Re: What is the oil flow in a type IV cooler ?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 9 Jun 2019 11:20:05 -0700
    ...Which one in the supply and return ? > > Vanagon air-cool 1983 > > Thanks > > > Chris >
  • Re: camp stoves outside but connected
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 3 Sep 2013 10:22:41 -0500
    ...When I return home, I clean the interior. mcneely ---- Tom Carchrae <tom@CARCHRAE.NET> wrote: > On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 6:12 PM...
  • Re: Plastic Ramps
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 2 Jun 2010 19:23:38 -0500
    ...I was going to return them and try using > jack stands and floor jack for extra safety since I cannot find the metal > ramps...
  • Re: Wal-Mart and battery stuff
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:28:38 -0500
    ...Wal-Mart and battery stuff Interested in your experiences in returning a battery to WM for warranty replacement. I had a 48-3 fail...
  • cheap hubcaps
    Historical mailing list - karen brown
    Fri, 23 May 1997 12:53:07 -0400
    ...They blew out the dust and it was better after that, but now the squealing has returned. This could, of course, be horse poopie...
  • Returning Power steering Rack (core)
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sat, 27 Jun 1998 21:47:16 -0400
    HI Ron, Put the P.S. rack in yesterday. It works great. IT came with the tie rod ends on it, the bushings that...
  • driving with diff lock engaged
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sun, 12 Jul 1998 09:02:04 -0700
    I committed a major faux pas while returning from Montana this week. I've been hanging a litter bag on the diff lock switch...
  • Fw: water pump output
    Historical mailing list - Martin
    Fri, 5 Feb 1999 13:56:05 -0600
    ...If I rev it up to 2000 rpm for a few seconds, the heat returns. >>I'm thinking that the water pump is not...
  • Re: Advice from the Southwest
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Tue, 9 Mar 1999 16:01:06 -0800
    ...We plan to go via Salt Lake City to the Grand Canyon, to El >Paso, and return via Dallas and Denver. Any suggestions for...
  • Re: Oil Dip Stick
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Thu, 26 Apr 2001 10:37:14 -0600
    ...Start the engine to fill the filter, shut it off, allow a few minutes for the oil in the engine to return to the...
  • Re: plastic filter before the fuel pump...was moved inside the tank...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Sun, 17 Jun 2001 21:17:25 EDT
    ...Inside of my 88, the tank has a large mesh filter in the center for the outlet and one on the fuel pump return...
  • Westfalia sink pump
    Historical mailing list - Brian Kelly
    Wed, 5 Sep 2001 21:08:40 EDT
    ...of very little use? Any experience with dealing with GoWest and there attitude to returning "faulty" goods. Brian Kelly. Faulty Towers. Kansas. [text/html]
  • Re: 1.9L coolant hose question
    Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
    Sun, 25 Aug 2002 08:15:51 -0400
    ...How did you handle that? I haven't tried really hard yet since I can return it if necessary. PS the hose was 32...
  • Lost Oil Drain Bolt
    Historical mailing list - DaBomb
    Tue, 8 Oct 2002 21:49:46 -0700
    ...On my return, seems my drain bolt (which my mechanic had mentioned appeared to be stripped) fell out and hemorrhaged oil all over the...
  • Re: NVC - Why do my post show up long?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Mon, 23 Feb 2004 16:43:10 EST
    ...Is there any way I can conform my email postings to hang to the left of the page?>> you could hit the return key...
  • Re: for the record water is not corrosive
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 30 Apr 2004 10:37:44 -0400
    ...The water surface can > then return at speed & hit the impeller, thereby eroding (not > corroding) it. This also pits boat props. If I remember...
  • Re: Living in your Westy
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 29 Oct 2004 08:06:51 -0700
    ...may be forced to reside/live in my Westy....when I return from my road trip....I'm need some tips/tricks and ideas...
  • Re: Can anyone run a carfax for me
    Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
    Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:13:43 -0400
    ...If you like it send the remaining money, otherwise return the car" Bill ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Bill Collins <wb6otg@INTREX.NET> Reply-To: Bill...
  • Off to Germany!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:32:22 -0700
    ...Catch you when I return on the 24th. Tsch�ss! David Marshall http://www.hasenwerk.ca Box 4153, Quesnel BC, Canada V2J 3J2 Engine...
  • Re: Wiper question
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 4 Sep 2008 15:10:51 -0700
    ...Main > wiper fuse is #11, a 15 amp. > > Mark > > Ed wrote: > >> 1987 vanagon >> Why dont my wipers return to the parked position when I...
  • Re: Interesting van on Ebay UK
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Mon, 5 Jan 2009 06:58:20 -0500
    An armoured Vanagon with a ;"1.7 diesel engine returning a surprisingly good level of performance and economy." !! Things that make you go hmmmmm...
  • Re[3]: The Silver Socket Returns Again! (Was Re: tiny push b
    Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
    Sat, 19 Apr 97 14:18:00 PDT
    ...The Silver Socket Returns Again! (Was Re: tiny push b Author: vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu at SMTPGATE Date: 4/19/97 3:56...
  • Re: Idle Stab.-OK to bypass?
    Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
    Sat, 2 Jan 1999 21:09:55 -0500
    ...the valve spring isn't returning the valve to its rest position. When this happened to us, our solution was: to remove the stabilizer...
  • Re: Radiator Fan Switch
    Historical mailing list - John
    Fri, 18 Feb 2000 14:18:46 -0500
    ...One is the actual engine temp and the other is the temp of the coolant returning from the radiator. First when cruising the radiator...
  • Re: Start-Stop Syndrome Returns [addt'l-addt'l info]
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:09:23 -0700
    ...Start-Stop Syndrome Returns [addt'l-addt'l info] To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Saturday, August 18, 2012, 9:33 AM YET ANOTHER...
  • Re: Bus Depot "Beep Beep"
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 28 Jan 2002 08:52:34 -0600
    ...You can't be business without having an occasional unhappy customer, example WalMart return counter. You can get faster service at the return counter...