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  • no vanagon content but you may be interested anyway
    Historical mailing list - Jonc
    Mon, 6 Nov 2000 17:54:55 -0500
    ...But don't go to this Web site until you use Microsoft's patch (see below) or take the following steps to prevent other...
  • Another Odometer fix
    Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
    Sun, 3 Sep 2000 18:30:20 -0500
    ...remove back of speedo Step 3: remove advance gears and rod - little gears above mileage wheels by pulling out the shaft they are on...
  • . Vanagon Side Step
    Historical mailing list - W. Silva
    Sat, 13 Nov 1999 09:22:55 -0500
    In reference to the slider step on our van, YES it did come from Bus Boys in CA. Volkawagen made a step for the...
  • Re: Who in their right mind would pay $70 for an upper bunk step ?!?!?!?!?!?!?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 24 Aug 2002 10:57:17 -0700
    Looks like Terry Kay's step. Wonder if anyone will bite...if so I will sell you my version for $70 Canadian - huge savings...
  • Re: various interior mod pics
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:40:12 -0700
    Very nice, Stephen. Where do bungee nets like that come from? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow...
  • gas overflow - thanks
    Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
    Wed, 23 Oct 2002 21:32:57 -0400
    I've received some great advice, step by step instructions and diagrams for solving my gas tank problem. Thanks! You guys are great! I...
  • Re: Turn signal indicator troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:50:45 -0800
    ...of shoreline and a left-handed skyhook? � Stephen --- On Tue, 11/16/10, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: From: mark drillock <mdrillock@cox...
  • Re: How to Steal VW Vans Quickly
    Historical mailing list - Eric Lowe 356-7589
    Wed, 31 Aug 1994 14:32:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...I remember one night the first time I came across one of those talking alarms,"You are too close the car, step back, step...
  • Re: New awning project with pix
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:16:59 -0400
    That's a sweet setup Stephen. That awning track will also fit over the rain gutter quite nicely, the gutter then becomes the welt...
  • Re: Side Step Source? Problem Solved
    Historical mailing list - James Felder
    Fri, 7 Jun 2013 18:22:11 -0500
    ...Drill one hole in the backside center of the step itself an hook the other end in a body hole. Jim On Jun 7...
  • V-belt replacement
    Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
    Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:34:58 -0400
    ...Is there any step-by-step instructions somewhere for doing this? Bentley didn't seem to have any useful information. Thanks. Gerry
  • Re: Mention of the Possible New MicroBus
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:07:53 +0000
    "a genuine VW replace the stepchild Routan. Maybe that's the "microbus" they are hinting about." That's an interesting, if not tongue-in...
  • Re: step to upper bunk - new version
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 28 Aug 2004 09:08:57 -0700
    Tobin, sure you can clamber on to the stove top without the step, but the makes it easer, and makes it possible to climb...
  • Re: "step protector" project
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:26:42 -0700
    Does it bother you that this step protector is probably the coolest feature in your van? ;-) Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus On...
  • Re: Bought Westy with no key for water filler receptacle
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:24:53 -0800
    <<I have copied stephansautohaus on the mail. >> Wondering if Alphonso Knolls meant Steve's Lock Shoppe. I didn't think Stephen's Autohaus offered...
  • Cruise Control Troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:01:07 -0700
    To my memory (not so good!), someone once put together a cruise control trouble shooting guide with step-by-step procedures for fixing non...
  • shifter rebuild
    Historical mailing list - John McLean
    Fri, 22 Feb 2002 13:44:24 -0800
    ...Have you ( or any of the legions of listees that have done this ) written a step by step of the shifter rebuild using your...
  • Re: Honing and cylinder painting
    Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
    Tue, 8 Mar 2011 14:54:24 -0500
    ...The backward > step is the insulation value of the paint layer & the 2 steps forward > are the increased radiating properties of black verses silver...
  • Re: a window winder repair
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:00:07 -0800
    ain't that always the way :) alistair On 28-Jan-11, at 10:40 AM, Stephen Grisanti wrote: > I could have used this about...
  • Archives -- Next Steps
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Wed, 4 Mar 1998 18:41:58 -0800
    Before anyone asks, my next step is to get the *old* vanagon archives, dating back to 1994, up under the new archive system. Coyote...
  • Refrigerator Fan Upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
    Sat, 31 Jul 2004 14:51:35 -0500
    ...remove refrigerator (always fun) Step Two: remove old fan and bracket. Step Three: Cut old fan wires about mid way up Step Four: realize...
  • Re: Replacing Front Step Section
    Historical mailing list - eric ley
    Mon, 6 Apr 2015 12:23:57 -0400
    ...Replacing Front Step Section I need to weld in a new Front Step Section on the passenger side of my '83. Is that too...
  • Re: A/C Repairs -- Get Out the Vaseline
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:41:14 -0700
    ...Stephan at Stephan's Autohaus (by Sac City college, http://www.stephansautohaus.com) updated my AC at the same time as I switched to...
  • Insulation on Engine Compartment? Side Steps?
    Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
    Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:52:39 -0800
    ...So I want to get a long side step for the passenger sice, and another step for the driver's side. Any recommendations on...
  • Re: Subaru Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Fri, 5 Jul 2013 14:50:31 -0400
    ...Thanks for the reminder, Stephen. On Jul 5, 2013 2:21 PM, "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > You'll want to join this...
  • Replacing Front Step Section
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Mon, 6 Apr 2015 11:41:59 -0400
    I need to weld in a new Front Step Section on the passenger side of my '83. Is that too close to the gas...
  • Volkswagen Mini Van
    Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
    Fri, 15 Oct 1999 13:55:07 -0500
    This web page is done by a engineering group and has a step by step alignment process for the Vanagon with pics! Are these...
  • Step bumper hitch
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Fri, 16 Jun 2000 19:18:13 -0400
    ...Has anyone ever drilled through the bumper of a Vanagon and bolted a step bumper towing hitch to it. Would this be safe? I...
  • How to replace fuel hose?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Sun, 15 Aug 2004 13:01:07 -0700
    I'm Looking for a step-by-step instructions (hints, tips, whatever) for replacing all high pressure fuel lines & clamps on a 1.9l...
  • Re: cupholder coup pix
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:15:37 -0700
    ...Stephen --- Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Where'd you put the pix Stephen? On the Yahoo site? > > On 6/25/07, Stephen...
  • Re: getting the fan blower switch out...Haynes
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:37:28 -0700
    ...Thanks! Stephen --- pepperd <heymrpep@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > hey stephen > haynes does publish a watercooled version, but it is > a british import, for transporters. i...
  • Re: Side Step Source?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 7 Jun 2013 13:13:26 -0700
    http://www.bus-boys.com/bbaccess.htm#step -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 72 411 Station...
  • Re: timing question
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Sat, 11 Mar 2000 10:27:14 -0500
    ...In short, is the procedure done so that we can check that the plunger travel from step 3 to step 5 (TDC) is about...
  • Side Step Source?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 7 Jun 2013 11:30:52 -0700
    Does anyone know of a current source for one of the side step/running boards that goes below the sliding door? The type that...
  • (f)"starter". . .
    Historical mailing list - Skip Correll
    Wed, 01 Feb 1995 20:50:00 -0400 (EDT)
    This list is enough of an addiction that a 12 step recovery program is in place but not very effective in my case. I...
  • Re: Old Van Identification
    Historical mailing list - LARRY DTIMOTHY
    Sun, 30 Aug 1998 17:43:45 -0700
    Stephen Gutknecht wrote: > Do yo have a VIN number? Stephen > To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Old Van Identification > > I've accquired an old...
  • Re: New awning project with pix
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:11:54 -0400
    ...John On Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 9:13 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > True, but then you have to stash a...
  • Re: Local dealer's tiki makeover
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 22 Nov 2013 14:52:00 -0800
    Try this: � https://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu/WBVWTikiTheme?authkey=Gv1sRgCLr8vqCciY7qsAE# On , Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: Sorry,�I did not have the permissions...
  • Re: How do I
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:52:54 -0700
    http://gerry.vanagon.com/info/unsubscribe.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stephan White" <beetsport@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, April 30...
  • Re: WTB Side step for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:03:28 -0500
    ...Jim On Apr 26, 2004, at 8:39 PM, Mike Collum wrote: > Does anyone have a used "Side Step" (mounts in the jack points...
  • Re: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:41:41 -0700
    ...they seem to leave steps out if you > know > what I mean. > Dustin ~ Jeffery Earl's step by step is archived at: http://www...
  • Re: Late model hatch lock in 83-earlier hatch?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 2 Jul 2013 16:06:40 -0400
    At 04:04 PM 7/2/2013, Ben wrote: >Perhaps, something as simple as a step drill bit plus the indent >method in my...
  • Re: recall/service bulliten listing link
    Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
    Wed, 02 Apr 1997 22:01:38 -0800
    Syncronaut@aol.com wrote: > > went to alldata site exactly what do I do step by step to get info > could not find 89 van...
  • Aircooled Heads Fly Cut or Step Cut?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
    Fri, 11 Oct 2002 16:01:29 -0400
    Hi Everyone, Getting rebuilt heads for my top end rebuild and AVP asked if I want Fly cut or Step Cut? Is there any...
  • Confusing electrical problems FIXED!!
    Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
    Sat, 27 Oct 2007 12:54:26 -0700
    thanks to all that pointed me in the right direction...and thanks to vanagonauts website and the guy that posted step by step instructions...
  • Re: Vanagon weight(NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Wed, 8 Dec 2004 17:23:30 -0900
    ...Step one: park car in front of rear doors on the trailer. Step two: park Loader behind car with forks positioned over car. Step...
  • Re: Pottery Vanagon sighted
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:46:52 -0600
    ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Potter and Moldmaker Chelsea, AL Stephen Grisanti wrote: > Stopped at the local hardware store for some porch-project stuff...
  • Step-cut heads?
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Wed, 3 Apr 2002 07:47:28 -0800
    ...What, exactly, is step-cutting? I presume that this lowers compression. I've never read about anyone having this done when getting their heads...
  • Re: cupholder coup pix
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:42:44 -0700
    Where'd you put the pix Stephen? On the Yahoo site? On 6/25/07, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Okay, I've...
  • Removal of Stove Top in 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Mon, 8 Sep 2008 09:17:40 -0400
    ...I'd appreciate any advise or step by step instructions that can be provided. It will sure be nice to be cooking with Gas...
  • Re: Engine swap step by step.
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Thu, 21 Apr 2005 17:01:29 -0700
    ...Engine swap step by step. > Replacing exhaust manifold that was improperly replaced by former owner's > incompetent mechanic, has escalated to very difficult, if...
  • aluminum side step
    Historical mailing list - Robert Mac Dowell
    Thu, 1 Apr 2010 18:29:15 -0400
    I'm looking for an aluminum side step for my 84 westy. I was going to buy from go westy but the shipping costs...
  • Re: exh stud - drilling out is tough
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 4 Jul 2012 09:22:20 -0700
    oh great, thanks for the encouragement :) cheers alistair On 2012-07-04, at 3:16 AM, Stephen Grisanti wrote: > Incidentally, Chester the machinist said...
  • Re: New awning project with pix
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:59:20 -0400
    ...Edward At 10:14 AM 10/15/2008, Stephen Grisanti wrote: >Subject line says it all. Have a look: > >http://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu...
  • Re: step
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 3 May 2006 20:22:36 -0400
    On mine I drilled holes up through the bottoms of the jack slots that lined up with the pretapped holes in the side step...
  • Re: 81 Clutch Slave Cylinder Removal
    Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
    Mon, 6 Aug 2001 00:23:45 -0700
    ...Step 1) Raise the back of the van 12" Step 2) place 18" x 18" or larger hunk of 1/2" or thicker plywood...
  • Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:46:00 -0800
    ...Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used To: "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: A 1968 Volkswagen Single Cab Transporter
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 7 Dec 2017 01:01:41 +0000
    ...https://get.google.com/albumarchive/112729414255295600165/album/AF1QipNnAF8QSTGPCWXif_LEC8AhoYx7lhLdOqIQ3O0n/AF1QipOxpsHSAcpg1nUYSTnVzsqkokhPLcBHTxBlz9DQ?source=pwa&authKey=CMLY19uil5i54wE#6496602924905518562 Stephen On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 5:25 PM...
  • Re: Rantworthy '85 Westy ad?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 18 Jul 2013 05:26:50 -0700
    ...On 7/17/2013 6:45 AM, Stephen Grisanti wrote: > Looks nice enough but is priced at the upper end of the scale by...
  • Re: Are Vanagons pretty?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:41:52 -0800
    On Feb 28, 2010, at 4:18 AM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > " http://tinyurl.com/qw9nhl " > > Ooooo, one of those racy shower...