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• Probably more apealing to the Syncro owner (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:58:38 -0400
  This is really unbelievable! <http://www.bostondynamics.com/content/sec.php?section=BigDog> http://www.bostondynamics.com/content/sec.php?section=BigDog
• Re: Exploded diagrams and Value of Microfiche Vanagon Manuals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 12:29:06 -0500
  ...If the code runs on your machine, and lets you do something you want, why not? Mac bigots sound just as silly as DOS...
• Re: Anyone seen David Marshall around? - I'm baack!
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 16:46:08 GMT
  ...Was he really visiting in-laws or was he tracking Big Foot? Maybe it's BOTH! Yeah, maybe he is related to Big Foot...
• RE: GNATT: Yosemite reservations and trip route
  Historical mailing list - Jon Peters/UB Networks
  3 Apr 95 10:10:00 EDT
  David, I had made the suggestion to Martha that we get together somewhere like Big Sur, Big Basin, Bodega... What do you think? Jon
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:14:32 -0500
  ...Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts >> got >> loose >> >> Big sockets from Sears with the Craftsman guarantee >> >> http...
• Re: Old school Rain/Wind deflectors
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:50:40 -0700
  I know that the big rig chrome shops carry such deflectors. If I can remember I'll ask my husband. I don't think...
• Re: Jetta swap: Check Engine Light Install Electrical Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:25:06 -0400
  ...A transistor is basically a big diode with a little diode stuck sideways in the middle. The big diode is reverse-biased, i.e...
• Help Me, Volks!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:24:36 -0500
  ...Towards the center of the big disk - or away from the big disk. Has anyone ever seen such a thing? How would you clutch...
• Big Bend NP
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:46:59 -0500
  If your going to go to Big Bend NP in Texas the best time is no moon, that's when you get to see...
• SYNCRO 16
  Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 13:28:11 +0100
  Whats the biggest tire size I can fit on a 16" westie..... its presently running on 195R16 but i think you can go much...
• Re: GW bigger brakes availability
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 1 Feb 2018 09:52:57 -0800
  FYI, the GoWesty bigger brakes are available once again. I don't know any details but it appears the calipers may have been redesigned...
• Re: What is the biggest & heaviest thing you've carried INSIDE yourvan?
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Mon, 7 May 2001 21:17:14 -0400
  At 6'10", 350 lbs, I am the biggest thing I've carried in my vanagon. :) John Flaherty '84 GL "Insufficient Funds"
• Re: Update On Daryl
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:28:42 -0400
  ...I hate life sometime, big time. It's way to short. I feel like screaming big time now. Ben
• Re: Big Brake + Steel Wheel ?
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Wed, 5 May 2004 15:59:54 -0700
  ...As far as stopping power, i 'think' the stock vanagon disc brakes are about as good as the bigger brake kit....as for brake...
• Re: Big Bend NP
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:13:38 -0700
  ...I'd love to see Big Bend, though. �Missed it while I was stationed in Texas and have not been back since.� Stephen --- On...
• Re: Big Brakes for 14'' rims? WAS: Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 13:22:39 -0700
  ...The only caveat is > that you need to have 15" rims or larger to use the big brake kit. > > > Do any big brakes kits...
• Has anyone heard about Overland's Audi big brakes for Vanagons 2wd & Syncro? I have this set....
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 02:22:42 -0800
  ...Has anyone else heard of these? Any Overland dealers listening? My dealer tells me it is bigger than the SA Big Brakes. He's...
• Re: Big Brake maintenance (II)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 13:55:01 +1000
  It just occurred to me...being the "big brake kit"...they aren't an Audi pad are they? Mebbe that would explain the presence...
• Re: What the heck?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:13:36 -0400
  ...a nearby big one lights up, it's a very good bet that the little one has been grounding through the big, and loses...
• Re: This Community.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Fri, 4 Apr 2014 17:58:22 -0400
  A big thank you to the community. With out your help and fellowship I would not be driving a 30 year old van. Thank...
• Re: Vans in space
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 15:57:02 -0500
  ...Gerry has rejected >the file as too big, so if anyone wants a copy, please let me know directly. How big is too big...
• Re: How do I test the big end bearings
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 09:36:35 -0500
  Zoltan wrote I still do not know the way big end bearings should be tested Zoltan the rod bearing when worn shows the cooper...
• Re: Cargo net for overhead Westy storage
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 18:40:22 -0300
  <FontFamily><param>Times New Roman</param><bigger>I found that two smaller bungee cord spiders (left side, right side) that work very well. Also...
• Re: Think I found the reason for SLOW DIESEL vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 09:38:29 EST
  I had the lightweight engine cover on my '85, and I replaced it with the big metal one. The big metal one is quieter...
• Yarrrgh!! Help - Computer Guru's needed again[NVC]
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:29:51 -0600
  ...And the Big computer works fine on the Plasma TV, but the big computer will not make an image on the regualar monitor on...
• Virus on list, be careful
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 17:04:57 -0400
  ...michael schiesser <drschiesser@bigplanet.com> >Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> >From: michael schiesser <drschiesser@bigplanet.com> >Subject: Lets rip out the...
• Real 110v AC power off of the engine ?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:09:00 -0700
  ...No need for a big invertor...but you have to run your engine for big juice :(
• (Friday NVC) I was wrong about the CAFE standards
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:45:59 -0700
  ...According to an article in Business Week, it's advantageous to have "big footprint" vehicles in the product mix. The CAFE standards changed in...
• Also great stop especially if you like vintage model tractors Home - Big John Super
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 27 Dec 2014 15:27:40 -0800
  http://bigjohngrocery.com/ There must be a lifetime of thought in the last second if we are to live from moment to moment.
• Re: Agilis tire source?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 19:54:09 +0200
  I wrote: > this dimension was > created by several of the big car manufacturers together with several of the big > car manufacturers That should be...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit - related Q
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 08:20:53 -0700
  Volks, Had the SA Big Brake Kit sold by Go Westy installed by them a bit over a week ago. Having put approx 1000...
• Syncro rear hub removal, spindle nut size
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 16:05:12 +0000
  ...Does anyone know what size wrench I need to remove the spindle nut that secures the hub? It's bigger than 1 1/2...
• Re: Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list
  20 Nov 95 17:56
  Replacing the ball joints it fairly simple, but not easy without a nice BIG press. I am currently doing all four on my '68...
• Re: Real 110v AC power off of the engine ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:11:39 -0700
  ...No need for a big invertor...but > you have to run your engine for big juice :( >
• Re: biggest thing
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 7 May 2001 19:06:39 -0700
  ...my vanagon is SOOOO big, that once I put ANOTHER vanagon inside it. They said it couldn't be done! > > mark...
• Re: The Vanagon Executive, a True Story
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 17:59:22 -0500
  ...A BIG Texas rig had a full Westy in > tow Wow. I'm trying to imagine what it'd be like to own a...
• Lubricating Big Sunroof Cables
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Sat, 14 Jun 1997 19:13:00 -0700
  'Got an '85 Weekender with the big sunroof. I'd like to lube the cables and runners. Can I just unscrew the aluminum covers...
• Re: Summer temp. inside Vanagon VS Paint color
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Sat, 29 Nov 2003 21:24:32 -0800
  ...BIG, really BIG difference. That's why I'm having the top of the top painted white on my '90 Westy....
• Re: Big package. Real big.
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 15:37:46 -0800
  ...Real big. > > > Forward Air 1-800-726-6654 They take items without a pallet. Airport to > airport.
• Gas tank Questions
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Sun, 26 Feb 95 18:21:04 EST
  ...How big (capacity) are late model tanks? 2. How big are vanagon tanks? 3. What's the biggest tank you can fit in a...
• Kendal
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 19:55:22 -0800
  ...Mail Administrator<Postmaster@one.bigtribe.com> >Reply-To: Mail Administrator<Postmaster@one.bigtribe.com> >To: mark_hb@hotmail.com >Subject: Mail System Error - Returned...
• Re: An antidote to any early-winter blahs you might have
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 10 Nov 2012 10:34:52 -0800
  I'm a friend of Big Blue. On Nov 10, 2012, at 8:07 AM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > <http://www.bigbluevw.com/2012...
• Re: FW: Virus Alert! This is the big one W32/Magistr (no vanagon vir us content)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 13:29:18 +1200
  >All, > >Even as we speak the virus team at Xerox is gearing up and for this big bad >virus. Thank apple for Mac!
• Re: Rotor Stuck - Need tips and tricks for removal
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:52:21 -0800
  ...A big pair of Vicegips. Squeeze and pull until it comes off or breaks. Mine broke but no big deal, I was replacing it...
• Re: South African Big Brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:00:53 EDT
  ...Anyone know the part number (or Audi year/model) for the brake pads for the South African Big Brakes -- front brakes? I'm needing...
• Re: Your going to love this!
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 00:36:35 -0800
  >Eric wrote: >I could Weld a BIG steel beam on for a bumper! >I wonder If I could get in any trouble for that...
• Re: big badge grille
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 13:44:57 -0800
  ...Looking to "upgrade" the grill on my '86 to > a "big badge." What year did they make the emblem bigger, and will a later...
• Re: price diff. between 2wd and 4wd SA big brake kits?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:35:21 -0400
  ...reason? > > how hard would it be to adapt a syncro big brake kit to fit a 2wd? > > chris >
• Re: Cup Holders
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 14:13:15 PDT
  ...I like being able to put in a big >cup like you get from Taco Bell, or Biggie sized Wendy's. The stock ones...
• Big Brake Kits?
  Historical mailing list - SUBSCRIBE vanagon Anonymous
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 04:30:11 -0400
  Anyone using a big brake kit on their early model vanagon? Would like to know results, how hard they were to install, and any...
• Re: Radiator Fan Swap
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:46:59 -0800
  ...Don't > connect the existing small fan wires to the big fan. The big fan setup gets > a separate power feed from the battery...
• Re: Re LED and lighting the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 08:26:51 -0500
  ...Jim in Atlanta [text/enriched] <excerpt><paraindent><param>right,left</param><bigger>Can any one tell me what the little screw on plug is...
• I want a bigger diesel turbo in it ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 25 Jan 2017 23:58:32 -0800
  Hello everyone, I would like to put a bigger diesel into my van I have in Europe. It has a 1.6 turbo diesel...
• Re: Appropriate VW musicians....
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 13:34:08 -0700
  ...big ol' BRRRRRUBPT CLICK CLICK noise right in the middle of Hot 'Lanta... =) * "The Band" at the Big Pink * Doors' Texas Road house Blues...
• Re: Why go to big tires?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:43:40 -0700
  Al brings up the other really good reason for increasing the wheel diameter- you can fit bigger front brakes in there! The Van Cafe...
• Re: Big Brake + Steel Wheel ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 5 May 2004 16:25:24 -0700
  ...As far as stopping power, i 'think' the stock vanagon disc brakes are about as good as the bigger brake kit....as for brake...
• Re: Big Brake options
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:40:57 -0500
  ...You’ll FEEL like your van is stopping easier. > > What they didn’t say but I wonder … with the bigger booster, while more effort...
• Big Sur/GoWesty Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 22:28:31 -0700
  Hi All, I'll be headin' out for a short 4 day road trip to Big Sur with a visit to the folks at...
• Hi to the Tan Westy at Big basin
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Mon, 13 May 2002 09:18:58 -0700
  Hi all- I camped across from a beautiful tan late model Westy Vanagon at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in California yesterday and just...
• Re: easy.. Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 20:01:02 EST
  ...Ben, just how BIG is your driveway?? :<) How many? Not "How big?" BenT