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• Thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Holm
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 19:08:56 -0500
  ...Serious testing/trouble shooting will begin shortly and we will post our findings. Regards, V&M Holm 84 Westy
• Breathable Van Cover wanted: European & US Sources
  Historical mailing list - steve d
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 22:51:32 -0000
  I'm looking for a breathable cover for my westy and having problems finding one the UK. Does anyone have any recommendations for either...
• Need help finding wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 14:10:37 -0400
  I've been looking around but can't find replacement Rear wheel studs. I would prefer to use the longer ones for the alloys...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:03:10 -0400
  ...Finding one is harder than finding something that uses it. :) On Jun 27, 2011, at 2:35 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > very nice...
• T4 A/C Pulley
  Historical mailing list - Mike Allen
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 12:05:34 -0600
  Need help finding a A/C drive pulley for a T4 engine. Anyone have one laying around or know where I might find one...
• All set on Tail light...thanks
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 07:04:42 -0500
  Thanks to everyone that sent me info on finding a tail light for my 88 Vanagon. Getting one from a list member. You guys...
• Trouble finding help
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 10:02:13 +0000
  I would give a call to Kenny's VW Repair, Holiday, FL. Ken's a good guy and he's been fixing buses and...
• Exhaust Guides
  Historical mailing list - David G. Hobbs
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 17:04:18 -0600
  ...Having my heads redone and they have not had any luck finding these. Any help is greatly appreciated as always!!! Thanks David David Hobbs...
• Weekender fold-down bed in brown checked?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 5 May 2001 05:30:12 -0500
  Hi Volks, Anybody know the chances of finding a weekender fold-down rear seat for a golden beige 85 GL? It has the brown...
• Re: Michelin MXT 205/70R14 - two found
  Historical mailing list - Roger Stone
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 22:37:29 EDT
  ...Chances of finding any on the East Coast is nil. Again, appreciated the post. Roger
• Re: (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 23:05:52 EST
  In a message dated 11/4/01 9:32:02 PM, JM060356@AOL.COM writes: << I am in need of help finding The paint...
• Re: finding the color code
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 08:26:28 EST
  duh! I am sorry for the slip up.(new to the list) The van is a champagne beige according to my wife. I am...
• stock 16"steel wheel appeal
  Historical mailing list - Mick's freeserve
  Wed, 8 May 2002 18:21:19 +0100
  ...I've still not had any success finding a stock 16" steel wheel for a spare for my Syncro. Any body ? Any wheels or...
• Re: Looking for late '80s Westfalia in LA area
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 23:54:26 -0700 (PDT)
  ...But NOT yet having the best of luck finding one >(yesterday was particularly disappointing as I thought I had one but it got >away...
• Re: Looking '72 Westy popup canvas
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jun 1996 20:56:03 -0500
  ...I >live in Utah and finding VW Transporter parts is like finding camels >in the ocean. > I recommend VW Canvas in Austin, 512-926...
• Need an good used automatic trans...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 09:05:49 -0700
  Hi folks, A friend of mine is having trouble finding a good used automatic for his 84 Vanagon. Anyone out there have one laying...
• Re: Campground near Leavenworth
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 28 Jul 2015 10:12:31 -0700
  ​RE: Finding Campgrounds The best source I have found, with 22,000+ public campgrounds, is here: http://www.ultimatecampgrounds.com/uc/index.php And...
• Re: cold start skipping
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:25:26 -0800
  ...I'm finding *many* vanagon throttle switches not making contact at idle. I'm finding the later type switches ( where it's one switch...
• finding TDC
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 11:15:45 -0600
  Can someone refresh me. I know there is a trick like popping the left valve cover and watching the valves open/close. Something like...
• Looking for Good set of Vanagon Alloys!! Help Someone!
  Historical mailing list - Nick Meyers
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 14:07:45 EDT
  ...Please any help appreciated in locating a set as I am having a hard time finding them, thanks! Nick Meyers
• late season campsite advice/info?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 20:19:59 -0500
  hi list, any members know of a good online resource available for finding campsites (preferably with RV hookups)? also, is it necessary to make...
• How to get to the archives
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 11:49:32 -0600
  ...Am I the only one who has trouble finding them? :) Who would like to share the steps? go to www.vanagon.com and there...
• Re: New GRABBERS and question on installing shocks
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 12 Jan 2019 10:52:51 -0700
  ...rated load index 97, 1,580 pounds All the info I'm finding shows Load Index 97 > 1609 Lbs ~ not much more but more ~
• Help finding POP TOP paint-light tan
  Historical mailing list - Charles Roberts
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 02:05:00 EST
  Doing repair on my 1985 westy Brown with the cream colored fiberglass top. Does anyone know of a color in a paint-can I...
• Re: Help finding paint code
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 12:33:11 -0700
  kenneth d lewis wrote: > greetings and salutations: > my 86 ttransporter (crew cab) is at the paint shop and the painter can > not locate the...
• truck production #'s
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Burhanna
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 13:30:44 EST
  Does anyone on list know of a link or source for finding the production #'s for vanagon single cab, double cabs, syncros, etc. I...
• Rear Window Washer
  Historical mailing list - The River Clan
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 07:06:50 -0700
  Hi All, I still haven't had any luck finding an operators manual for our 87gl... and I can't figure out how the...
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 15:39:02 -0700
  ...but I'm having a difficult time finding a > place to re-fill the tank in my local area. It's got me a...
• Re: Winter tires availability in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 15 Dec 2007 09:32:26 -0800
  ...So when I went looking again in July of this year I had no trouble finding them and got competing quotes from two sources...
• Re: trouble finding help
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 10:18:41 -0800
  ...trouble finding help For one reason or another, I cannot find someone to fix my '83 Westy here in Lakeland, FL. One man would...
• Re: Need Westy Propane Tank - EASY TO FIND
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 18:04:29 -0500
  ...And Dana replied: > Yes I am !!! First try finding one that is good. Then try finding one for > $100 that is good. The extra...
• Re: in need of an engine-87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:47:33 EST
  ...me >>>finding a spare VW engine somewhere are slim, If it was your mechanic that there was a slim chance of finding an engine...
• Re: What are the Mercedes wheels that fit the vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Sat, 3 Sep 2011 22:47:22 -0700
  Those clk's are et37 and DO need a spacer unless you run very skinny tires (205/195), good luck finding that, or if...
• $30 group 41 battery
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 06:52:50 -0400
  ...I thought someone said they got one at Wal-mart, but I'm not finding one there, and they are even more expensive at...
• Touch of heat...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Dec 1995 17:43:06 -0500
  Congratulations on finding heat. You mention using Rustoleum on some rust patches. Do you have a positive experience with it actually stopping rust? I...
• Any syncro specialists in Detroit area?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Charles
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 15:35:45 EDT
  Ahoy syncronauts I talked to a fellow who's selling a syncro in Detroit but he's have problems finding someone to repair it...
• Re: FW: Euro-Drive: 87 Volkswagen vanagon, Misfire
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 22:53:01 -0700
  ...I will post my findings. If you find a speedy solution, please post it. Yours in Vanagoning; John s
• Re: Never again, was: locked out
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 21:54:00 -0500
  ...Good luck finding a neighborhood hardware store with the correct blanks to make Vanagon keys!
• Re: Michelin Tire Sale at Costco - $60-$80 discount per set
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:08:55 -0400
  ...I was unsuccessful finding suitable tires any ANY of the big franchises or wholesale stores. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
• Re: Need Westy Propane Tank - EASY TO FIND
  Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 09:49:29 -0800
  Yes I am !!! First try finding one that is good. Then try finding one for $100 that is good. The extra $150 is worth...
• Re: Needed: Audi 5000 lugs around?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 12:20:54 EDT
  ...I was going to go for the rims but the tire finding situation put an end to that. >> ?? you cant get 215 75 15...
• Re: thefts, security
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 17:09:04 -0800
  ...But your homeowners or renter's insurance will) Best to check with your agent before finding this out the hard way. Todd '88 Westy
• who sells vanagon dashboard switches
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 21:38:54 EDT
  looking for a vanagon toggle switch to put into my empty 3rd slot I havn't had much luck finding one----anyone? 1984 passenger...
• Welcome!
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 14:05:06 -0700
  ...Welcome to the group! Madeline in Phoenix --------------------------------- Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and...
• Re: Pure Sinewave Inverter
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 15:15:57 -0800
  ...Mark, can you provide a link to the specs you are looking at for these batteries? I'm having a hard time finding them...
• '87 GL on The Samba
  Historical mailing list - Mark Baker
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 13:24:13 -0700
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=476241 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to...
• Re: trouble finding help
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 10:07:07 -0800
  ...trouble finding help For one reason or another, I cannot find someone to fix my '83 Westy here in Lakeland, FL.� One man would...
• Re: Refrig for 84 Westy [chauvinism]
  Historical mailing list - Redwood
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 13:41:33 -0700
  ...for a modern replacement? >> >> Frankly, I'm more interested in your finding a "modern replacement" for your >> *analogy* -- I know this is a predominantly...
• Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 07:39:56 -0500
  ...with an aluminum layer? I assumed it was black, but only finding the aluminzed. Thanks for the info. Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender...
• Re: BA6 Info - Findings - Maintenance group
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 00:18:24 -0500
  What does this piece look like, and how far does it extend? Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: Ken Wyatt <kokopellis@ATT.NET> Speaking of heaters...
• Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 13:54:44 -0500
  ...I keep finding them around in crevaces and nooks and crannys- to this day!
• Short-finding technique was Re: Electrical help please!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 20 May 2009 12:09:46 -0400
  ...fuse issue? Here's a technique that can be useful in finding shorts: Wire up a stoplight bulb or other load in place of...
• Re: BA6 Info - Findings - Maintenance group
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 10:42:45 -0500
  ...BA6 Info - Findings - Maintenance group > > > I used flexible stainless-steel on a Stewart Warner gas heater in my '74 > Westy. It can be found...
• trivia question
  Historical mailing list - Blbachman
  Wed, 27 May 1998 00:16:29 EDT
  ...T3 Transporter = Vanagon (to 1991) T4 Transporter = Eurovan Yet I keep finding references to the Vanagon as a T2 Transporter. What gives? Mistake on...
• Re: the new "microbus" sucks.. Re: Uh oh, new Bus a go!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:28:29 -0700
  And you think finding 195R/14 tires is tough. Pocketbook OUCH! tim in san jose > > 3.2 liter 230hp V6, 5 speed Tiptronic, 245...
• Diesel Dipstick!
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 17:08:54 -0700
  ...I had my dipstick stolen last week out of my 82' Diesel vanagon and am having trouble finding a replacement. Anyone have a spare...
• Re: Bad juju?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:16:09 -0500
  ...Problem now is finding a reservoir cap to modify. Nothing around seems to fit. The carboy plugs don't worke because of the plastic...
• NY Westy spotted in Richmond
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 13 May 2007 07:33:54 -0700
  ...Anyone on the list? Stephen ____________________________________________________________________________________ Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains...
• Re: Searching for gray drivers door panel, rear bed cushion, GL/Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:07:49 -0500
  ...I often have people asking about finding a good van. Lately I've had two folks tell me that when they retire in a...
• Need help finding Auto Trans Washers
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Wed, 14 Jan 2015 09:23:47 -0600
  My transmission rebuilder ('87 2wd Automatic) just called and says he needs: "The 2 plastic washers for the planetary gears, they're red with...