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• Re: Cv Circlip removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 16:33:28 -0600
  Most FLAPS carry the snap ring pliers with interchangeable tips thst should work for you. Or, you could buy a pair pliers whose tips...
• Fwd: [WetWesties] 2nd try - stuck back seat so cannot lift & convert to bed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 7 Aug 2012 07:54:58 -0700
  ...wetwesties@yahoogroups.com Looking for tips on how to unjam the release for the backseat of westie. When I pull the knob, the left...
• Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:07:23 -0500
  ...Any tips and tricks for R&R on this beastie?? Thanks, -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http...
• Re: Longevity tips
  Historical mailing list - George Hahn
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 15:50:18 -0700
  Stuart MacMillan wrote: > > Anyone else have some tips? Any others with more than 100K on their > heads? Thanks Stuart. My Westy has 165K on...
• Archive Searching Tips
  Historical mailing list - Roy Long
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 21:00:48 -0400
  ...Doubt this very much, any tips on efficient archive searching would be very helpful. Thanks in advance, RW '89 GL PS: I can't...
• Re: [Re: more anti theft tips]
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Payton
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 16:54:59 EST
  ...more anti theft tips > > > > In a message dated 3/28/01 5:09:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, > > chrisdamico@YAHOO.COM writes: > > > > << i know...
• Re: Tips? Toronto to Calgary through Canada
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ellsmere
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 13:35:06 -0400
  ...Trying to keep driving around 10 hours a day. > > Any tips on places to stay, eat, brief stops along the way, things to avoid...
• Re: Trailer wiring tips?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 6 May 2012 23:16:59 -0700
  ...and am now looking at my least favorite part - electrons! > > Any tips or suggestions to wire things up? It looks like I'll have...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 16:41:34 EDT
  ...you read what I said "The four tips ensures firing of the plug." NOT all four tips fire. I know and I think it...
• Re: Any detailing tips?
  Historical mailing list - Norm - RoweBoat
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 21:54:15 -0700
  ...Any detailing tips? Spring cleaning this weekend! The Westy patiently tolerated the pampered confines of winter storage, and fired right up thanks to the...
• need A/C tips. 87 gl
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 14:04:41 -0700
  ...Thanks for any tips. Ed Reno, NV 87 GL
• Bus Depot coolant pipe tips needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:00:30 -0500
  ...Any tips from the list I can share with him as to the orientation of the Bus Depot four piece kit? Eric
• Pop top installation tips
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:27:50 -0500
  ...Just wondering if anyone has any tips? I understand i don't need to glue the pop top seal to the top, although I...
• Re: Longevity tips (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 17:40:19 -0500
  ...Longevity tips (longish) >Since someone asked, here is my story: snip >Using a product called "No-rosion" from Applied Chemical Specialties in >the cooling...
• Re: [more anti theft tips]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 15:26:46 MST
  ...are there any more tricks and tips on anti theft devises? someone mentioned a fuel switch a couple of weeks ago.... chris __________________________________________________ Do You...
• Re: Invitation to Alaska
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sat, 18 Jul 2015 23:01:24 -0800
  If you need anything, including travel tips, or make it into Anchorage and can meet up shoot me an email. Mark in AK On...
• coast crawl
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Tue, 03 Jun 1997 11:27:13 -0700
  ...If you have gone this route or any part of it, would appreciate any tips on camping (or overnight parking) spots, VW fixers to...
• Re: cv joint tips
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:13:22 -0700
  ...Dose anyone have any tips? This will not be > my > first cv repacking, but a first on a Vanagon. Thanks! > > Brendan Slevin > 84 GL...
• winter driving tips
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 17:52:39 -0800
  ...All tips would be appreciated. Thank you much! -Aaron Mckay mckayaa@oit.edu college student in mechanical engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology '85...
• rear bumper removal steps
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 11 Jan 2014 17:41:43 -0500
  ...I greatly appreciate a few tips. Eric Caron 85 GL Auto Westfalia
• '88 Westy Frig
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Oct 1996 08:47:24 -0600
  ...I am interested in any tips you may have on "lighting the frig". The frig works well on 12 volts, 110 volts, and propane...
• Re: Wanted: Engine cleaning tips
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 05:37:54 -0700
  ...Engine cleaning tips Does anyone have a good technique for cleaning a vanagon engine without getting water all over the place I take it...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:06:31 -0700
  Nice and simple, means I like! Thanks, Miguel
• Re: Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:56:20 +0000
  ...There are a few good pics and tips here: http://www.knology.net/~vw/dash/ Joe T. >From: neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> >Reply-To...
• NO MAIL
  Historical mailing list - ken stockinger
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 14:25:04 -0800
  __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
• Fw: Re: 85 Westy GL- Winterizing tips?/Newbie Tips
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 09:29:46 -0500
  -, use only VW oil filters (or those sold by the List vendors); never >use Fram or similar. 20-50w Castrol and 10-40w Castrol...
• Re: # archive search problems and tips
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 14:07:20 -0500
  ...I'd recommend reading some of the docs/laqs about listserv at www.lsoft.com for some more tips. Take care, TomC tcarrington@relitech...
• Any tips for a rookie with an aircooled?
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 19:10:58 EST
  ...Now the point of this email...since I am a rookie any more tips on prolonging the life of my aircooled engine?( if you...
• Re: wither my gas mileage?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 08:02:26 -0500
  ...What's >going on? Any tips? It's been windier and colder lately, but can that >really be all thats happening? I need some...
• TIPS TO AVOID..... Auto Theft
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 22:18:09 EST
  http://www.wimall.com/intelpro/index9.html Ran across this web page...
• Re: Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - - Melissa Puckett
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:48:04 EST
  Well thats a start anyhow. HOpe fully its nothing too serious, Thanks for the Tips
• Re: clutch time, reccomendations/tips?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:07:41 -0400
  ...does anyone have any tips? I'm > thinking of the cheaper kit on van-cafe > because that $60 difference is a lot to us...
• Power antenna/New paint job
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 11:33:13 -0500
  ...Rear Drum Removal Tips: These babys are on there...any tips? Front Bearing Parts/Replacement: Your preferences if any? Your help is appreciated... Lee...
• Part request interior panel
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 26 Dec 2022 12:21:56 -0500
  ...I feel like there were some useful tips on this some years back with some product recommendations. Thanks for tips or suggestions. I’m...
• tips and tricks for brake caliper reassembly with rubber dust boot
  Historical mailing list - Vision Wizard
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:19:16 -0400
  ...So, if anyone who has done this job has any tips, tricks, or pics, please share. Thanks.
• Vanagon GPS Tips Tricks Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Thu, 28 May 2009 19:35:22 -0700
  ...Anybody got any tips, tricks, recommendations? This unit will accept an SD memory card so I will be reading about it. Seems to me...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - ken stockinger
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 14:58:52 -0800
  NO MAIL __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
• Re: REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT TIPS?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 15:18:05 -0500
  ...REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT TIPS? hey everyone am finally getting around to replacing my rear axles on my '90 westy,automatic, any helpful tips to...
• Re: Wanted: Engine cleaning tips
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 08:13:25 -0700
  ...Engine cleaning tips > Fri, 17 Sep 1999 01:38:15 +1000 > Dom <dmoon@METZ.UNE.EDU.AU> > Does anyone have a good technique for...
• Re: Faucet install tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 08:20:11 -0400
  ...I > would appreciate any tips on a successful exchange. My old faucet is > leaking. > > My first head scratcher is that the wire on the...
• Re: Tips on preparing drivers side lock
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 21 May 2016 22:20:28 -0400
  ...05/21/2016 02:13 PM, Eric Caron wrote: >> Lock repair tips requested. >> >> I’ve noticed recently that my driver’s side lock felt...
• V Boot Replacement Tips and Caveats request
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 07:09:21 -0800
  ...I have the four manuals, Bentley, Haynes, Russek and Chilton, which all address the messy process in minute detail , BUT the tips and caveats...
• Re: [vanagon] Windshield Removal tips
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 9 Oct 2012 20:11:08 -0700
  Oops. Missed trimming AND sent it to the wrong v'gon list. Sorry. Jim
• Alternator continuous-duty rating?-V-belt drive rating - thanks
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:22:32 -0400
  "Thanks for the tips, Dennis. You guys that know a lot are a great help to us that don't know so much." Ditto...
• Headed South
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 12:25:01 -0500
  ...Thanks to everyone on the list who provided so many great tips on camping in the keys.We haven't committed to one spot...
• 2WD Fuel Filler neck parts / Saddle Tank install tips
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 22:57:47 -0400
  ...2WD filler neck through the body? Anyone have any other install tips for a saddle tank? I have already secured the filler neck, drivers...
• Re: Need more help - the dreaded flashing red light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 22:19:10 -0400
  ...The resistance between the probe tips has to be less than ?150,000 ohms? -- if the tips are coated with oxide it will make...
• Re: Cabrio buying tips? - NVC
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 13:43:13 +0000
  ...Was wondering > > if anyone had any tips on > > certain things to look at/for? > > > > Thanks, > > D > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to...
• Radio removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:17:51 -0700
  Got my new radio/stereo in. Any tips, tricks on removing original radio from 86' Westy? Jim C
• Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 09:09:29 -0700
  couple of tips for this task: Watch out for residual fuel pressure squirting gasoline into your face from the hose exiting outlet side of...
• Re: List Tips-worth reading!
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 31 May 2012 17:10:36 +0000
  ...List Tips-worth reading! > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I've got to stress how well this works (thanks for the link Will), it...
• Re: Any detailing tips?
  Historical mailing list - John D. Foster
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 09:49:27 -0700
  ...Thu, 29 Apr 2004 22:10:36 -0500 Subject: [VANAGON] Any detailing tips? > Spring cleaning this weekend! > > The Westy patiently tolerated the pampered confines...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 17:28:21 -0800
  ...Ignition Switch Source & Tips > In a message dated 12/19/2005 9:08:02 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, > Tom@SALICOS.COM writes: > > Last...
• Re: Paint preparation tips...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 26 Jul 2017 15:29:19 +0000
  ...Paint preparation tips... Can someone offer a suggestion on a good way to Not loose the ends of the wiper fluid tubes inside the...
• Pilot bearing replacement tips?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 07:26:21 -0800
  ...For when I finally find the time to pull the tranny, are there any tips to replacing the pilot bearing? The Bentley shows a...
• Re: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:57:32 -0800
  ...Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips.. "It is standard on many modern Honda's and I imagine many other modern cars that the alternator...
• anybody carry a roof on a camper
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sat, 29 Sep 2012 12:50:39 -0400
  looking for tips on carrying a pop top on a westy without damage. mike
• Camping Tips - friday funnies
  Historical mailing list - Martin L. Jara
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 10:43:49 +0000
  Little or no Vanagon content but what the heck, it's Friday. Marty '85 Westfalia [message/rfc822]
• 1987 vanagon rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Cole
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 14:51:44 EDT
  I'm replaceing the rear brakes on my 87 Vanagon and I'm looking for tips & trick..
• Re: stereo
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Tue, 9 Sep 2008 06:24:43 -0700
  Thanks for the tips, will pursue! Jim On Sep 9, 2008, at 6:23 AM, Jeff Lincoln wrote: > Blaupunkt