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• Choosing a VW mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Tue, 5 Nov 1996 20:40:49 -0000
  Is it best to only let a VW 'specialist' work on your Bus (1982 Vanagon) or are things so straightforward that an experienced non...
• Re: vanagon parts/All Euro Auto Supply??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Nov 1996 12:06:39 -0400 (AST)
  ...site is www.business.com/euro/vw.htm , then hit home and check specials etc. I found the parts below under the Audi specials...
• Alloy wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 21:32:28 -0500
  ...I have all five of them with the special lug nuts and bolts for $600. If anyone is interested let me know. Sorin Bejenaru...
• Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Claude Lachance
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 12:18:44 -0400
  ...I have on my west special wheels made by Jackman and one of my center hub cap is missing. I tried to find on...
• Fwd: Diesel Conversion specialist in CA?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 20:58:05 EST
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• Removal of transmission (support of engine)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 21:15:28 -0700
  ...I have none of the specialized jacks, chains, I see mentioned in service manual. I have one small 2 ton floor jack, 2 scissor...
• Re: pesky injectors
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 21:50:55 -0600
  ...I got one of those VW special tools and > managed to break it trying to get injector #3 out. Anyone have any > hints/special...
• Re: Ever heard of a "Hunter" ? syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 22:25:54 -0600
  ...the vw brochure, in german, for the 'hunter special' starts out with ... Volkswagen. Fuer Jagd, Forst und Freizeit. and shows a green 3-door...
• Brake Repair '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joe Denison
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 11:29:53 -0700
  ...I have been told by a local brake specialist that I need to have every brake component mounted on the wheels (front and rear...
• Re: Special Screwdriver Source
  Historical mailing list
  21 Aug 96 10:08:54 PDT
  ...Sears last night obtaining a compression tester for $25. > > Found the special screwdriver that retains the screw, invaluable for > > the points screw. $6 I...
• Re: European Tail (FOG) Lights
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 16:33:53 -0700
  And the lense is special, too...different from all the other lights back there! Per Lindgren wrote: > "Dr. Rainer Woitok" wrote: > > > I don't...
• Re: A very special VW Van!
  Historical mailing list - Kirchner, Tony
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 10:30:31 -0600
  ...A very special VW Van! > > Too funny...I wonder what exactly is it's purpose........looks like a > pokemon ball....... > hehehe, > Tracy > David Richoux...
• Re: Spoiler - would it keep the rear glass cleaner?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 17:23:59 -0600
  Entity David Brodbeck spoke thus: > If you do this, however, you risk defeating the special engine monitoring > features of the rear window -- see, VW...
• On tools
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 12:25:22 -0500
  ...I'm fascinated by specialized tools. There always seems to be a specialized tool, for just such a situation. The tools often aren't...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 May 1995 20:05:31 -0500
  ...While browsing the Bentley manual the other day in my spare >time, I noticed that it says that you need a special tool to...
• Re: EVER HEARD OF SPECIAL STEERING COLUMN GREASE?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 22:13:27 -0600
  ...The haynes manual mentions a special > VW grease to be used on this bearing... > > I don't have a clue...has anyone ever greased...
• Re: Very special expedition Syncro for sale in the US
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Bager
  Tue, 8 Jun 2010 01:13:59 +0200
  ...new owner do the paperwork that needs to be done? There must be some import-specialists here on the list. Happy driVWing Jens Jakob
• Re: Spoiler - would it keep the rear glass cleaner?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 20:36:36 EDT
  ...us writes: > If you do this, however, you risk defeating the special engine monitoring > features of the rear window -- see, VW designed the van...
• Carat to Syncro interior swap
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Boyd
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:27:50 -0700
  ...If I make sure that I get all the special "Carat" brackets etal. , is there any special reason this would not fit into a...
• SPECIAL DEALS On Parts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Mar 1997 10:13:34
  Hello All, Below are some one-shot deals and distributor specials that I got. I'll have these prices for a few weeks, or...
• Driving with no Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 20:05:24 -0500
  ...In other words - a somewhat special Vanagon part, one that our vendors carry, but even they can't work magic all of the time...
• SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 17:46:30 -0500
  ...I know it takes a special tool to deal with these. I would simply cut them off but I'm pretty weak from all...
• VWAG in WIRED Special Edition
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Oct 1995 16:39:37 -0700
  ...WIRED Special Edition, page 91. ellis\
• Re: USAA / classic/specialty ins./adjusted value"
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 May 1999 22:36:47 EDT
  ...they suggested i go with another insurance company that handles classic/anticue/specialty insurance.... know of anyone reasonable?? thanks chris
• Re: Vanagon oil pressure switches,or the lack thereof!!
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 15:08:24 -0400
  Philip Menchions wrote: > > The wire to the oil pressure sender near the water pump comes with > special "L"-shaped connector to keep the wire...
• FYI - Audi wheels are a DIRECT bolt on for the Eurovan
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 04:50:32 EDT
  ...no spacers needed, no machining needed, no special lugs needed. they even have the same offset (et45) as the eurovan, and use the same...
• Happy Thanksgiving!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:49:39 -0500
  Hope everyone is enjoying the special day. Dennis
• Re: JDB imports vw camper specialists..in colorado anyone heard of them?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 01:15:18 +0000
  ...JDB imports vw camper specialists..in colorado anyone heard of them? <DIV></DIV>&gt;Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2002 16:21:47 EST <DIV...
• Selling Vanagon Westfalia business
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 28 Aug 2018 09:42:46 -0700
  ...Lots of tools, machines, tons of parts new and used, books, special tools, etc, etc. The person interested should be spending time here learning...
• Re: Canadian Tire and Listees - saving money
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 07:48:38 -0800
  ...When buying many things, asking about available discounts, coupons, sales, rebates and special deals many times results in savings. The class pointed out that...
• Re: Auxilliary waterpump for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 06:25:42 -0700
  Mike Catlin wrote: > > The Parts Connection ( http://www.thepartsconnection.com/specials.htm ) > has these listed as a weekly special: > > "Auxiliary Water Pump-(Turbo Cooling...
• vanagon " L "
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 00:59:55 -0800
  ...what exactly is a Vanagon " L " ? Was this a special model with special equipment? I have seen one or two around and both had...
• Re: Keith Olbermann "Special Comment"
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 11:17:14 -0500
  ...Keith Olbermann "Special Comment" >Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 08:57:45 -0700 > >Nah... this is at least very edcuational. It won't take...
• Re: Engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 18:49:24 -0700
  ...Special trailing arms, special hubs, special shifter box, special shift rod, the list goes on and on. I wanted to do this ever since...
• Re: Proper adhesive for engine compartment seal
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:51:50 -0700
  Nothing special. Use a normal houshold glue. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cecil Eastman" <ckelmo1@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, June...
• Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 23:17:22 -0500 (EST)
  On Mon, 13 Jan 1997, SStones wrote: > > On Mon, 13 Jan 1997 HelFle8953@aol.com wrote: > > -> there is something special about your Vans. Even...
• No Subject
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 10:45:47 EST
  ...I don't know myself how to choose a winner but everyone make sure you vote! Special thanks to all the people that are...
• Shift shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 05:31:30 -0700
  ...Also, are there any special things that I need to know about replacing this seal (like special tools or problems that might be encountered...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Oct 2005 - Special issue (#2005-816)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 22:14:42 -0700
  ...vanagon Digest - 2 Oct 2005 - Special issue (#2005-816) > Oof. Diet time. > > > > Jim, > > > > Interesting numbers. > > > > Last Time you weighed the Van you had, > > > > 4350...
• Re: NEW BUSDEPOT WEBSITE!!!! (Big specials, too!)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
  Tue, 29 Sep 1998 02:12:23 EDT
  RON IS THE MAN!!!!
• Re: jack WAIT!!! SPECIAL JACKS FOR FIBERGLASS SKIRTED VANS
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 1 Mar 2008 19:16:57 -0800
  ...Multivan > > full GL campers did not use the special jacks. > > i have some of these special fiberglass sideskirt jacks for sale if your > interested...
• 2.1L tune up help needed
  Historical mailing list - All of Us
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 19:37:04 -0500
  ...Bentley mentions two (2) special VW tools, specifically #1367 and #1473, to be used during tune ups. I have my trusty timing light and...
• Re: Renaming vanagon Digest Posts - 13 Feb 2010 to 14 Feb 2010 - Special issue (#2010-137)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:39:00 -0500
  ...Renaming vanagon Digest Posts - 13 Feb 2010 to 14 Feb 2010 - Special issue (#2010-137) I have been wondering...Is there a way to...
• Re: new seat covers needed
  Historical mailing list - Steve Tew
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 20:18:51 -0600
  I knew a guy in the Detroit area that speciallized in boat upholstery and covers. Those seats could come out and get the treatment...
• Special Tent Pricing for Busses Not even close to the Arch
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 13:45:35 EDT
  ...P-mail me for special pricing. I will also have wind deflectors, window vents and side door screen kits available at the event for...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Nov 2003 to 4 Nov 2003 - Special issue (#2003-1061)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 14:50:26 -0500
  ...How much trouble are > they to change and are there any special tricks I should know about? Whatever you do, don't ignore them...
• Alloy wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 13:24:55 -0400
  I have a set of five used 14 inch original VW Alloy wheels for sale complete with the special lug nuts and bolts and...
• Re: Special Tools for the Home Mechanic
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 09:23:15 -0600
  ...Figured I had to >> have one - specially having three vans. >> >> 2) OTC Upper Ball Joint Extractor - another one of those "must have" >> special tools...
• Re: Radiator Remove/Replace
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 13:28:34 -0700
  ...Also, where does > one buy the "special" antifreeze? The "special" Autobahn brand antifreeze is a dealer item for about $15/gal, some VW specialty...
• Hoop Humbug----
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 23:27:35 -0600
  ...Hmmmm--Van special-----must have something here---- Load range D 1840lbs.@ 65 psi---- 2 plys rayon 2 plys steel 2 ply sidewall---- Hey this...
• Re: speshul tires for the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 22:19:52 +0200
  ...these special tires that they had to special order in.. > they wouldnt sell me anything else, they insisted i get these "special > tires" > because...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 11:26:40 -0700
  ...No Special Tools required other than Circlip pliers, seal puller and a method to install the new seal. Have I got that right? Many...
• Re: Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 30 Jun 2024 09:35:39 -0600
  Send Me a Link,,, I am not able to find any special clamps for Silicone Hose on they’re site ~ > On 29 Jun , 2024...
• Re: EVER HEARD OF SPECIAL STEERING COLUMN GREASE?
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 10:40:21 -0500
  ...The haynes manual mentions a >special >> VW grease to be used on this bearing... >> >> I don't have a clue...has anyone ever greased...
• Respray
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 18:55:12 -0000
  ...metallic paint? Should it be done by a VW specialist or a body repair specialist? How much labour time should one allow? Thanks! Lionel...
• [Fwd: Re: [Fwd: Re: Todd Hill: Syncro under load vibration-reply]]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 22:02:07 -0800
  ...Although syncro vans are not their specialty, they have been successful with of them. They are specialist in BMW drive shafts, which I know...
• FS: Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 14:33:37 -0400
  ...Price is $500 for the set including the special lug nuts and bolts. Sorin Bejenaru California Campers Specializing in VW Westfalia Camper Rentals and...
• Re: Exhaust parts for CA '80 2.0l FI needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 09:19:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...Many yards, particularly the specialty yards, now regularly ship parts out UPS. Some specialty yards even have some kind of net presence. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young...
• Re: cheap battery smart(?) charger at Aldi
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 2 Nov 2015 17:48:52 -0800
  same here this is it ? https://www.aldi.us/en/weekly-specials/special-buys-for-oct-28/oct-28-detail/ps/p/auto-xs...
• Re: Hoo Boy! (1990 - engine transplant)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 May 1996 13:14:05 -0500 (EST)
  this is in reference to the "special gastank" i forgot to mention that he did say that the gas tank he ordered had a...