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• '91 Westie Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Sat, 30 Aug 1997 10:54:32 -0700
  In the San Francisco Bay Area: > VW '91 Westfalia, 4WD, grey, 50K mi, $19,500. 415-868-0747 Cris.
• 50W Tail Lights
  Historical mailing list - Prendergast David
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 13:58:56 -0400
  Does anyone have the Napa part number for the 50W tail lights? David Prendergast Greensboro, NC 336-545-8063
• Re: stainless screrws posting #2
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:03:23 -0400
  ...For example, three sets will cost $5.50 for shipping. $3.50+$1=$1=$5.50 If included with a purchace in my ebay...
• Re: sanden sd508 vs sd709
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:59:09 -0400
  ...SD 508 has 8 cu.in. The 709 runs much more smoother than the 508 because of the added cylinders.The 508 is very...
• Re: coolant Saga Con't.
  Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 08:13:19 -0400
  yes, a mixture of 50/ 50 is good enough....many many many years ago, my chemistry teacher even told us that if you put...
• CrewCAb in boston phone #! is 508 877 5193
  Historical mailing list - Gaelen
  Sun, 18 Oct 1998 15:04:35 -0300
  CrewCAb in boston phone #! is 508 877 5193 Talk to Scott MacPhail Gaelen [text/html]
• Re: hi-speed hijinks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Jul 94 10:33:07 -0400
  ...85mph in my '89 Vanagon GL (unladen,5000+ RPM) 115mph in my '90 Fox GL (two people, 5000+ RPM) 145mph in a '92 Corrodo...
• Re: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:48:40 -0500
  Are you using your van as a winter daily driver? Temperatures in the teens? If not than just stay with the 15w-50. As...
• Re: oil advice
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 13:04:38 -0400
  When I spend winters in northern Maine, I use Castrol 5w-50 in my wasserboxers. When the engines are cold, they "Think" the oil...
• Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 02:46:10 EDT
  ...So was the final consensus that the 5000 wheels are a good fit? >> 5000 turbo wheels, and mercedes wheels are good alternatives. the audi...
• Tiico engine DEQ certification
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Maurer
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 16:02:42 -0700
  ...Wilsonville, OR 97070-9215 503.685.8879 v 503.803.8386 c 503.685.8839 f
• Re: 30 to 50mph...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:19:12 -0400
  ...http://www.knology.net/~vw/30-50challenge.htm Chris S. On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 12:15 PM, Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net...
• 50% Off - Pick N' Pull
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 09:23:36 -0600
  An ad on TV (ESPN) says 50% off "everything" this weekend. Transmissions $39.95..... Go get 'em, Volks.... bob
• Re: Part numbers needed please
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:39:57 -0800
  ...Formerly 251-919-501 A) The 501A/D will replace the 501 PLAIN if the connector is changed as well. Temp Sensors 101 is...
• Re: Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 08:06:48 -0500
  ...of W15-50 and the rest regular 20-50.... then I top up between changes as needed with more 15-50.... that's why...
• SEVEN Westfalia's For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 10:47:26 -0800
  SEVEN Westfalia vans FOR SALE! --------------------------------------- 87 Syncro Westfalia 4x4 ------> $16,000 87 Syncro Westfalia 4x4 ------> $16,000 87 Syncro Vanagon, Air -------> $7,500 90...
• Fender lip rubber prices/customs charges
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Mon, 8 Sep 1997 09:35:29 -0400
  ...plus shipping $7.50, so a total of $28.50 which would be reimbursed to me. > >$192.50+28.50=$221.00. Actually, we...
• Re: Get Your Sad Faces Ready: 50 Studebakers Destroyed In Fire - Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 19:12:10 -0800
  RE: Studebakers Destroyed Damn, my second favorite cars, from the mid '50s.
• Re: repost optional bulb sizes/wattages?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 05:58:13 -0800
  ...200/5000 hours US 1157 27/8W 32/3 cp 1200/5000 hours +1 P3496 27/8W claimed 45% brighter +2 H1157 50/15W...
• Re: Audi / Golf and Vanagon auto transmissions ARE the same!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 23:52:28 EST
  ...4:09 2.71 1.50 1.0 2.43 Golf 3.41 2.71 1.50 1.0 2.43 Audi 5K 3...
• Re: Snow handling
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 15:47:27 -0700
  Actually, as another said, 50% are above the median, by definition. That's why I found it funny that 84% rate themselves as above...
• Re: 50 50 slider in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Don Dahl
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 14:04:52 -0700
  ...wrote: > >> You can use the stock screen, I do with my 50/50 windows. You just can't >> close the window with screen in...
• Re: 87' VW Westfalia - $12500
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 02:35:15 +0000
  Total truth in that, I am a master of 50/50 paint jobs (looks good at 50 feet or 50mph). I painted one '75...
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 09:54:53 -0400
  ...20W-50 oil question I went to sleep early 20/50 is the right stuff and can be used most of the year here...
• Alloy rim tires for sale!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Apr 94 02:08:07 EDT
  ...Tire # # Miles Tread Depth Price Comments Used Remaining ------ -------- ----------- ----- ----------------------- 1 3,500 0.75mm 47 Like new 2 3,500 0.75mm 47 Like new...
• Re: Van tour- any caveats? (hahahaha)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 18:00:16 -0500
  ...Flush engine, treat with Slick 50. Never tried it in a Volkswagen. > I would not put Slick advertising, ugh, I mean 50 in your...
• FS 90 Westie
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton/Cris Torlasco
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 12:45:04 -0700
  In the Bay Area(San Francisco, etc.): > > VW '90 Westfalia Loaded, exc cond. $17,500 510-293-5071 > Automotive Vans--New Ad! Cris.
• engine for sale-86 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Flanagan
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 17:53:39 -0800
  hello list, saw this in the Portland, OR newspaper: 86 Vanagon H2O Motor New heads, bad bearing $500 503.632.3935
• A/C 50 amp fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 19:50:51 -0700
  Is it common to blow that 50 amp A/C fuse? What does it cost? Where? Thanks, Bill 90 Westy Syncro
• Re: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 04:50:19 +0000
  Mobil 1 5w50 synthetic is VW rated for the 501.01 and 505.00 oil specs, good for older diesels, don't know about...
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 11:37:02 -0700
  ...20W-50 oil question > > I went to sleep early > 20/50 is the right stuff and can be used most of the year here...
• Re: Freeze Plugs was Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 19:41:58 -0600
  ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > never had the problem myself. > 50-50 mixture is so easy to have in there. > For most...
• Audi 5000 turbo motor info
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 2 May 1999 23:55:15 -0400
  For those contemplating a turbo 5000 motor for a vanagon engine swap, be sure the donor motor has strait valves. This is an interference...
• Re: Save this Vanagon!!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 10:49:01 -0700
  ...Why are the nice deals too far away! I'd give 500 in a heartbeat > > for this if it were closer... :-( $500 for a...
• Re: Audi Parts in a Vanagon (Frankensteinagon?)
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 00:43:51 EST
  In a message dated 98-03-05 00:34:47 EST, pdooley@gte.net writes: << you must mean '82 audi 4000....all 5000's...
• Re: [WetWesties] How do Vanagons do in the snow?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 23:44:14 +1300
  > Also when stopping, the weight of the vehicle shifts >forward which pushes weight distribution front and >rear to 50/50. Even weight on both...
• Re: Might be buying'86 Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 21:01:52 EST
  ...Audi 5000S > ahh, you're a glutton for punishment! :<) but never fear..the vanagon auto trannies are more reliable than the audi 5000 auto...
• parting 74 84 88
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 12:04:44 -0700
  ...rust orange color 50.00 front doors from vanagon 84 color blue 50.00ea front doors from 74 transporter orange 50.00ea rear hatch...
• Slick 50
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 04:58:14 -0400
  ...I used Slick 50 oil treatment twice on my 90 vanagon that now has 181,000 miles on it's original engine and still...
• cheap '85 westy. $1800 bucks in NY.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 May 2015 01:29:02 -0400
  _1985 Volkswagen vanagon westfalia camper pop up_ (http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/5025492279.html) http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/5025492279.html
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - WILLYWISE
  95-08-26 19:50:53 EDT
  ...Call 502-899-7768 or 502-426-1116. Ask for Bill $3750.
• Re: AC parts interchangability
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 12:05:38 -0400
  Hello, the SD 508 is 5 cyl., and 8 cubic inches.Hence 508. The largest displacement compressor , and the best , probably is the 510.
• 98 AHU installed at 50 deg
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:41:50 -0400
  Hi, If I install that engine at 50 deg, will I have to modify the engine compartment lid ? Best regards. Gilles Turmel
• Re: What should I do about a tank of old gas
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:15:00 -0500
  Go with 50/50 mix of fresh gas/old gas and it'll run fine. Mike B.
• FS: Lots-Of-Parts II
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 23:17:31 EST
  ...Handles 50 $20.00 2 Door Latch 30 $10.00 2 Sliding Door Handle 50 $30.00 2 Sliding Door Latch 50 $10.00...
• Re: 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Hits 500,000 Miles, VW Tears It Apart
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Fri, 4 May 2012 19:40:49 -0400
  ...2001 Volkswagen Jetta Hits 500,000 Miles, VW Tears It Apart http://www.automoblog.net/2012/04/27/2001-volkswagen-jetta-hits-500000-miles...
• Re: 27x8.50 14 LT, does it fit. - SORTA
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Thu, 13 May 1999 10:03:38 -0400
  ...The spare tire is pretty bald and a different tire. > > Will a 27x8.50 14 fit in the sapre tire carrier? > > Thanks -- Rich Durant...
• Re: coolant system trivia
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:48:29 -0400
  ...The van was designed to run properly with a 50/50 mix...if yours is running hot, something's wrong. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 08:35:46 -0400
  ...Then refill with premixed or 50/50 Prestone with distilled water, test coolant after a good drive to make sure you have a 50...
• Subscribe
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jan 97 10:00:46 PST
  ...Box 1000 Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 (503) 685-3539 Voice (503) 685-3322 Fax
• FS: 81 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 16:12:05 -0700
  ...Needs head reblt, $500. 509-308-9610
• G 50 - What is it?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 11:19:58 -0600
  Can any one tell me what a G 50 (?) tranny is and what's so special with it? Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• 30-50 challenge updates results posted
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:40:05 -0400
  http://www.knology.net/~vw/30-50challenge.htm Enjoy... and please submit more results! It's fun, easy, and tastes great! Chris S.
• Re: Tail Lights
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 09:42:50 -0400
  ...writes: > ><< >Are you sure it's 50 watt? < > >YES, a 50-watt halogen, much cooler than the 50-watt incandescent >> > >Okay. Now, do you...
• Re: Need heater hose?
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:19:38 -0700
  ...http://www.gatespowerpro.com/Comergent/en/US/adirect/gates?cmd=catProductDetail shows 50 feet for that part number. Also, that's why I posted...
• Re: Transmission Oil Additives
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 06 May 1997 09:31:05 -0500
  Niel Blackwell wrote: > > Has anyone tried the SLICK 50 type (moly based) additives in their manual > transmissions? Any success? > > 84 Westy "Wally" Wally and...
• was: why doesnt anyone want an 85 vanagon....Now Vanagon 500$
  Historical mailing list - Erin Randolph
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 09:41:03 -0700
  Hey folks, I appreciate all who replied, but i really need to be rid of this thing....I wont go under 500$ I have...
• '87 westy in atlanta.. $6 grand.. low miles
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 May 2015 02:56:22 -0400
  not mine.... _87 VW Westfalia camper_ (http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/5012105494.html) http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/5012105494.html
• 30-50 Challenge
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:07:08 -0400
  Folks, It's the weekend and a perfect opportunity to get your stopwatch for a little fun! http://www.knology.net/~vw/30-50challenge...
• Re: Castrol Syntec 5-50?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 12:49:34 -0600
  On Thu, 24 Jun 1999, Davidson wrote: > Any opinions on Syntec 5-50 for my 90 Westy Syncro? > Bill I've been running Syntec...