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• Re: Generic, three wire, O2 Sensor choice for digifant?
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 19:34:00 -0400
  ...The universal (u-splice-it) is $30 while > the plug in oxygen sensor is normally $120 (however I have a special on it > for...
• Re: engine stands
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 09:30:33 -0700
  ...Do the standard > universal style engine stands work well for VW engines? > > Thanks, > Jake > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing >
• Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:16:52 -0600
  ...A local shop has offered to put a "universal" muffler on including tail pipe, everything welded, for $150, or an Ansa muffler, with new...
• Front Grill Spray Paint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Wed, 9 May 2012 13:51:43 +0000
  '84 Westy I have a new spray can of Rust-Oleum "Universal Advanced Formula" All-Surface Paint (wood, metal, plastic, masonry), Flat Black. No...
• Re: Need Help - WTB Aftermarket Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 22:58:40 -0500
  The audiovox ccs-100 is a nice universal unit, works well on Vanagons. under $100 on ebay all the time... this write up from...
• Re: adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 22:58:26 -0700
  ...the rear hatches are universal 80-91. the only difference is the lock style... just re-key the late model lock to fit the...
• Re: Yosemite Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 20:13:07 -0700
  On Mon, 12 Jul 2004 11:03:21 -0700, you wrote: >The universal vanagon wave seems to be the 'peace' >sign or 'thumbs up...
• vanagon carbon fiber custom automatic shift knob
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 13:25:52 EDT
  ...picked it up at Pep Boys, its universal, looks great and took 3 minutes to install. and it makes your van run better! (not...
• Re: Beginner's guide to Vanagon wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 25 Apr 2015 18:44:40 -0700
  ...thank you On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 6:39 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > Universal old car wiring diagram: http://www...
• Re: Friday Listserve Humor
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 23:37:04 EST
  ...URL. >> That should be an "a" not "an." As in "a" Universal Resource Locator. I'm in Mars and Santa said it's not...
• Re: front floor mats
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 10:24:15 EST
  ...Mark, Are the Rubberqueen mats really made to fit the Vanagon or are they the universal mats which the buyer trims to fit? Rich
• Steering Wheel
  Historical mailing list - Adam B
  Sun, 11 Jan 2004 19:09:07 EST
  ...Is there something wrong with it or do they just not have one? Also, are all steering wheels universal, could I swap the one...
• Re: Binding Steering....
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:43:59 -0500
  ...When you slide > under the van look at the power steering rack and then you will see the > universal joint that attaches to it...
• Re: Steering coupling / universal
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 06:30:36 EDT
  In a message dated 6/24/00 12:11:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Steering coupling / universal >> Keith, I...
• Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:44:02 -0700
  ...sheesh, have a look! > > > and what the heck does this statement mean or prove? > >> >> Water is known as the universal solvent due to its...
• Re: Power Steering Universal Joints in limited stock
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:04:15 -0700
  ...GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > >> I just got three of the small universal joints that attach to the power >> steering rack on all Vanagons with...
• Re: Seat Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 17:51:41 +0000
  ...seats are universal > > left or right. > > >
• Re: Sticky steering - on center
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Oct 1996 14:35:51 -0800
  ...best > course would be to replace the joint. > > it should be a fairly universal (ha! get it? universal joint?) application > that can be matched...
• Re: Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:39:34 -0800
  > Along the same lines, does anyone make a trailer wiring kit for the Vanagon? I picked up a universal wiring kit in my FLAPS...
• Re: '56 Kombi update: DMV/clutch
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 03 Nov 1994 17:08:45 -0400 (EDT)
  Sorry to hear 'bout your "fun" with the DMV, its refreshing to know that DMV personnel traits are universal. As I've always said...
• Re: Dashmount options for smartphones?
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:58:21 +0000
  I repurposed a Gomadic Universal Replacement Holder (http://www.gomadic.com/universal-windshield-car-auto-mount-pda-phone-holder.html) which has a ball...
• Re: Power Steering Universal Joints in limited stock
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 05:42:20 -0400
  ...GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > I just got three of the small universal joints that attach to the power > steering rack on all Vanagons with...
• Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:15:20 -0700
  ...grey (parrot), I received the > following question. > > "If it's a universal solvent, what do you keep it in?" > > Pensionerd. A magnetic field induced...
• Re: One-list is now set up for Interstates, Trucks, Safety, the Environment, Sex in Rest Stops,etc.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 07:35:38 -0500
  At 07:11 11/14/99 , Bulley wrote: >enforcer using Kant's Universal Maxim. If *I* kan't, *You* kan't? <g> david David...
• Re: EUROVAN EXHAUST
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 06:59:29 -0500 (EST)
  ...They use so called "universal" mufflers that are the approximate size for your car, and a couple of different makes/models, etc. I admit...
• Universal joint wrench
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 22:27:49 -0400 (EDT)
  Hi all thanxs for all your help ....Well the question of the day is on a wrench for the driveshaft....when takeing it off...
• 87 Vanagon Steering joint - torque?
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 04:07:32 +0100
  Hi guys, what's the correct torque for the two nuts and bolts which connect the universal joint to the power steering pinion on...
• Syncro CV question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:32:41 -0800
  Is there any way to remove the axle shaft from the hub on the front of a Syncro without that universal puller tool on...
• Re: Generic, three wire, O2 Sensor choice for digifant?
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 12:59:25 -0700
  ...The universal (u-splice-it) is $30 while > the plug in oxygen sensor is normally $120 (however I have a special on it > for...
• CV joint info
  Historical mailing list - Dave Perry
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 01:59:34 +0100
  ...The car in question is a Jetta, but the principles are universal. Full colour, and full of useful tips-definitely worth a look! All...
• Re: tank switch
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 11:28:43 EST
  ...vanagon gas tanks are universal from 80-91 except syncro. hopefully its not rustier than the 84 one.. chris
• Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:13:20 EDT
  ...One source: _http://www.batteryuniverse.com/Sealed-Lead-Acid/Universal-Battery/UB12220/G Z12180NB_Universal-Battery_UB12220_Sealed-Lead-Acid-Battery_ (http://www.batteryuniverse...
• Re: Well, it's over. (Prices)
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 20:57:52 EST
  ...The universal joint and parking brake cable are new and have never been installed. The hub caps are in good condition except one that...
• Re: Wagon-R power steering
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Mon, 6 May 2002 18:45:27 +0900
  ...Assembly indicate steering shaft, motor, universal joint, computer. And, steerling shaft, motor, universal joint are composed of the parts of the unity. Speedo-sensor...
• Re: Need Radio Antenna for my Double Cab
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 18:37:24 -0600
  ...Do they still make > those old universal swivel-types that have a butterfly-wall-anchor-type > mechanism? I really don't want to drill...
• Two unheated O2 sensors available
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:35:18 -0400
  ...One Bosch 11027 universal in retail box. JC Whitney price today $14. Yours for postage. One Bosch 0 258 001 929 in remains of...
• Re: adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 01:54:23 EDT
  ...the rear hatches are universal 80-91. the only difference is the lock style... just re-key the late model lock to fit the...
• Re: loses power on hills
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 02:29:39 -0400
  ...The difference between a universal converter and a dedicated converter is that you pay a local guy a few bucks to cut the old...
• Re: The Dying 86 Vanagon - engine cuts out
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 08:00:35 EDT
  When you replaced the O2 sender did you get a universal one where you have to splice the wires together or did you get...
• Re: Question re: can i use a universal 1 wire Oxygen sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 08:40:05 -0700
  I've been using these on my '84 for ten years now, I am on my second in 200,000 miles. Works for me...
• Re: Behr, of a price, A/C unit
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 23:40:33 EDT
  ...grand !? > JC... > are they made specifically for a vanagon? or something Universal that "can be made to fit with *slight* (aka major) modifications"....? chris
• Copy of: The price of air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  24 Dec 96 12:50:48 EST
  ...dryer (166), I got a NEW reciever / drier at my local NAPA for 25 bucks. (they're pretty much universal) screw the dealer............... chris
• Re: <syncro> driveshaft 13mm nuts
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 12:41:29 -0400
  ...Tim snip If you fasten a safety strap under the drive shaft toward the front universal joint, you can eliminate pole vaulting as a...
• Re: Installing round headlights in an '89
  Historical mailing list - Hector Luis Zapata
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 01:35:12 +0000
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P>That retaining ring is universal, you can get them anywhere. Check the "HELP" section at your FLAPS...
• Porsche engine mounting ring work on waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 14:46:42 -0800
  Does anyone know if this rather sturdy looking engine mount ring for a universal engine stand will fit on a waterboxer? http://www.mainelycustombydesign...
• Re: Battery for Aux in my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 10 May 2010 18:02:13 -0600
  http://www.batteryuniverse.com/Sealed-Lead-Acid/Universal-Battery/UB12220/GZ12180NB_Universal-Battery_UB12220_Sealed-Lead-Acid-Battery I'd recommend 4 of these...
• Re: Inner Tie Rod Tool. Work on Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Mon, 23 Jun 2014 17:30:15 -0400
  ...Bill I made my own "crowsfoot" type wrench for this but wonder if something > like this: > > http://www.kmstools.com/cta-universal-inner-tie...
• Carfax again
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 13:14:10 -0400
  ...Remember that Carfax records begin with cars made in 1981 and newer...when the universal 17-character alphanumerical VIN system was instituted. Tracey
• Re: local fuel prices
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 22:35:52 -0400
  I'm sorry, that feature is NOT a universal web application. A pet peeve of mine, but $#%^&! MSN I can't see it on...
• Re: fuel pumps
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 14:23:02 -0700
  ...Am I missing anything? Why so expensive for the fuel >>pump---------and--------are there any universals that would work? One >of >>the sales reps...
• Need Radio Antenna for my Double Cab
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 16:27:49 -0500
  ...Do they still make those old universal swivel-types that have a butterfly-wall-anchor-type mechanism? I really don't want to drill...
• Re: Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 14:35:55 -0500
  You win b/c I've never seen one that wasn't toast!!! <VBG> > > The Supers had no bushings or bearings between the "X...
• Re: Coolant part confusion - need some help!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 18:16:01 -0500
  ...To take the guess work out of ordering (and for the positive attributes of stainless steel), I ordered the universal junction from Van Cafe...
• Re: Need inspiration. Lacking motivation on my engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 15:23:26 -0400
  ...The principles of success are universal. http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Universal-Principles-of-Success&id=29545 Here's one for us all to consider...
• Re: CV-Joints (was: Web Page Update / Crew Cab update)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 12:26:01 -0800
  ...If however there is an angle between the two shafts and they are connected by a 'universal ' joint there is a tiny amount of...
• 8 miles per gallon solved!
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 22:58:57 -0400
  ...New VW temp sensor and universal oxygen sensor solved the problem. Perhaps a VW temp sensor has parameters that are slightly different from an...
• key for water tank
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 16:58:00 -0800
  Is it true that the key for the water tank on a westfalia is "universal"? If so, anyone have a source to order? Mine...
• Re: Cutest Vanagon toy!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 19 May 2004 12:54:42 -0700
  ...Cutest Vanagon toy! > Have you played with those miniature remote-controlled cars? > You'll love > this! > > http://www.universalhost.de/html_bit/bitmac/VW...
• Re: "Ford style" starter soloniod - good for battery relay?
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 21:21:12 -0400
  >Would one of those "universal Ford style" starter soloniods work? They are >made to work at heafty battery currents, but not for long periods...
• Re: local fuel prices
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:38:10 -0600
  on 4/20/06 8:35 PM, Kim Brennan at kimbrennan@MAC.COM wrote: > I'm sorry, that feature is NOT a universal web...