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• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Fri, 2 Dec 2011 22:46:52 -0800
  ...06 AM, T Collins wrote: > Hi List, > > Anyone on the list aside from the vendors holding on to some key blanks > that they would...
• Re: Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 19:24:15 -0700
  ...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abacus from all over the place, not just Asian. I like that about the factor of ten error being...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  9/7/95 6:23 PM
  ...have enough pressure to push gas through a diesel fuel filter. Aside from that, it sounds like a great idea. My diesel audi had...
• back from the dead
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 May 95 16:22:24 EDT
  ...We've always felt that the 'Bricks' were just about the safest form of transportation, aside from Suburbans and 18-wheelers. I guess the...
• mo' motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - Barb Houg
  Mon, 11 Aug 1997 07:15:18 -0700
  ...i still think the springy motor mounts contribute to this problem, advice from the service manager respectfully pushed aside. he said he just doesn...
• Re: snow tires
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:35:41 -0600
  On 12/16/2013 9:59 AM, James wrote: > I echo that recommendation - Nokian snows are great, especially the Hakkapeliitta series. (as an aside...
• Re: How easy is it to put a poptop into a standard vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:31:31 -0700
  ...It seems like finding a CHC or ASI top to transplant > > would > > > > be > > > > > much easier because they are designed to go on a regular...
• Re: Thermostats [Was: Spooked!]
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 00:10:44 -0400
  ...The >engine will last longer with the lower temp one." > >Well, I didn't know so I set that matter aside. It may be...
• Re: BRMs for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 08:06:07 -0400
  ...On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 8:42 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote: > Cost aside arguably the best wheel/tire combination is...
• Help - Worth it or not?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Sep 95 14:08:10 EDT
  ...He has a '79 automatic bus (aside from the power issues, auto would be ideal for the traffic I have to deal with). He...
• front wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 14:17:02 CST6CDT
  ...i'd used some heat from a profane torch but it didn't make much difference, aside from making the hub greasy AND hot...
• VW Virgin...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 16:23:37 -0700
  ...As an aside: I'm in the multimedia bus. so if anyone has questions or works in the industry as well I'd like...
• Re: Wheels, once and for all....
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 22:35:00 -0800
  ...avaiable to fit). >Any specific tire recommendations for either size wheel? > >Aside from Audi or Mercedes wheels, are there others that fit (I've...
• Re: Hot air from the dash?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 16:04:46 -0700
  ...Mike Snow Camp Pendleton, California 1982 Westfalia 1.6TD 1983 ASI 1.6D -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Kirklands LT195/75-14
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 16:43:26 PDT
  ...I've got them on my '77 ASI >and >will put a set on the Vanagon when I get the head fixed. Cost about...
• Question about engine carriers - 4WD v. 2WD - Fast Forward kit
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 16:32:48 -0400
  ...Also, wondering if these carrier bars are sold individually, or if there are sources for "upright" engine mounting hardware aside from Fast Forward, which...
• Re: 85' Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 18:51:19 -0500
  ...Suffice to say that resale value aside, the uniqueness of such a brick on wheels place us, the few, the proud ...the vanageeks in...
• Re: Strange messages-- infected file
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 10:37:35 -0600
  ...http://www.microsoft.com/protect Don Preston '87 Wolfy GL ASI ~Betsy the Mp3 Bus~
• Re: NVC (well, slightly VC): Questions about buying used generator/invertor
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 3 Nov 2013 16:32:24 -0800
  ...But aside from obvious smoking, oil > leaks, odd sounds is there any good ways to ensure I'm getting a good deal? > > Cheers, > Harry >
• Re: AC and LP on Dometic question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 11:00:37 -0400
  ...As an aside, yesterday I removed the grill behind the range. It's >virtually invisible anyway and I figure removing it improves the efficiency...
• Re: speedo cable question
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 19:24:32 -0500
  ...A lot of Asian vehicles tend to use finer 1.5 thread pitch on >their 8mm metric fasteners, at least they did my Ex...
• Re: vanagon difficulty--comments from a van newbie
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 09:54:43 -0400
  ...These vans, in my opinion, are more maintenance intensive than modern American & Asian drivetrains. A Toyota or Ford can really get away with a...
• Transmission Ratios, Diesels, Conversions
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 14:24:27 -0700
  ...Were they brushing aside their own engineering data? And yes, if a mere 60 mph is your intended highway cruising speed then the diesel...
• Re: Propex Install in '84 Wolfsburg at Westy Ventures
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:48:25 -0700
  ...http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002VJ0DA/sbw/
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:28:52 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Anyway, chimeras aside, what hose would be good to cut to insert this > tank-type coolant heater: > > http://www.jcwhitney...
• Re: No heat from my 84
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 17:59:33 -0700
  ...Just kidding; get a copy of the Bentley manual and set aside a bit more time to fix it. "John P. Flaherty" wrote: > > Hi...
• Re: Power Mirrors not working
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 13:56:03 -0500
  ...one cut any wires when they > put in the stereo, btu aside from that, I don't have many ideas! > > Thanks! > Keith Adams > Calgary...
• Re: Catalytic convertor
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 11:38:12 -0700
  ...To quote Ron: "Putting aside inspection or environmental issues (and a reminder that such a modification is not street-legal in the U.S...
• Re: A "Get High Campout." What does it mean?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 11:10:43 -0800
  ...just leave unless there were special circumstances, like in Europe or Asia where people think we are nuts to not smoke anywhere we please...
• Re: [NVC] Do you like camping in the rain?
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:22:19 -0700
  ...I am fortunate to have the ASI conversion, which has the vinyl tent, and I can pop it inside my garage and run a...
• Re: Heat shrink connectors with solder ring in the middle. Tried 'em
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sun, 19 May 2019 23:03:16 -0400
  ...e699-4c96-bf08-bb772ac0e242&hsa_cr_id=5029917940301&sb-ci-n=asinImage&sb-ci-v=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com...
• Fwd: Whistling from rear end
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Mar 2019 14:50:26 +0000
  ...is quiet enough to hear a whistling (wink, wink,).  All kidding aside, I have a similar noise from the right rear, more of a...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Bracket Arm (passenger side)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 17 Oct 2018 12:13:45 -0400
  ...is for a 1.6 NA diesel engine. > > Muffler bracket position aside, is the bracket (arm) between oil pan > and muffler bent to help...
• Re: LVC Friday: Camp Fire Heat Damage Cell Phone?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 10:46:30 -0700
  ...I could on the cell phone with isopropyl but did not. Aside from a slightly dodgy "on" switch, the phone now works. Another WW...
• Re: Bosch 72150 or Wix 51342
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 21 May 2010 10:38:53 -0700
  ...was called out as the correct filter > at Shucks. > Thanks Jeff Hartman > Juneau AK > 1986 Vanagon ASI conversion 2.1 liter 4 sp manual >
• Re: No Lo/Hi Beams
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:24:38 -0700
  ...uncertain > cell connection but plenty of BLM land to camp on over there. > An aside: I left my campsite in a hurry this morning...
• 1969 Bus/Camper - help on purchase?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 11:26:33 -0600
  ...Also, hints of typical problem areas (aside from the obvious problems of a 30 year old bus) would be good. The guy has done...
• Re: Headlight question (ignition "lock")
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 15:48:40 +1200
  ...thinking goes. >> >> Now that's one feature I have to consider ASININE! >> -- >> Andrew Grebneff >> 165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand >> <andrew.grebneff@stonebow...
• Solar panel wrap-up
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 08:48:36 -0700
  ...As an aside, I did put an ohm-meter on a panel this morning, and the responses regarding diodes seem to be dead on...
• Re: Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 11:14:06 -0500
  ...You can probably get that done by going to Harbor Industries or other big Asian Importer for their fact sheets. http://www.machinemart.co...
• Re: Wait a minute, I drive a Ford Falcon! (No Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 03:36:16 EDT
  ...what a blast to drive :<) aside from the body, the car is virtually identical to the 64 mustang.. ford must have done something right...
• Re: "Stealth" mishaps: WAS Are pop-up tops really necessary??
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:41:55 -0800
  ...and forget that the Class B campers like our Westfalias and ASI's are out there. The rangers admit that the law doesn't...
• Re: Westy LuggageRack Noise
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:12:08 -0700
  ...is there an easy long term fix / or any long term fix aside >> >> from not driving that fast or removing the rack ~ >> >> ORR ~ DeanB
• '87 Vanagon turns and turns but won't start
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston
  Sat, 12 May 2012 19:44:09 -0700
  ...So, I’m back, kinda. :-) Some of you may remember me and my ‘87 Vanagon ASI “Betsy” from a few years back. I actually...
• Re: Do I Live In Vanagon and Bus Land?
  Historical mailing list - VW Vanagon
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:59:18 -0700
  ...First I see a a '90 or >> '91 full Wsty, Orley Blue, sitting along my path, A few stalls up about an >> '85 ASI...
• Re: Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 1 May 2010 20:43:03 -0700
  ...com wrote: > > Well excuse me Ben Maybe I should have said asian - american cars, >> as it seems a lot of them are made in...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:35:34 -0700
  ...All that aside, there are some rules about common courtesy. We don't need to write it to know it's being broken. We...
• Diesel + Gas = Explosion
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jan 1995 14:38:41 -0500
  ...stroke w/o a catalytic >converter-- absolutely no change in running aside from a little more >smoke in the exhaust. It probably doesn't...
• Re: Logo lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 13:42:10 -0400
  ...their logo that they stick in the light, always annoys me. Aside from the tacky factor, I think anything that gives any possible confusion...
• Re: who bought that ebay 83 diesel passenger van for $3400?(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 12:40:54 -0800
  ...VWs outnumber oil burners? > >Cockroaches outnumber humans too. ;-) > > > >Jim > >'81 Luftboxer ASI Weekender > >'82 Diesel Westfalia > >'83 Wasserboxer 7 passenger GL > >(Guess which one...
• Re: Damn has this list gotten ugly lately...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 15:15:35 -0700
  ...All kidding aside, I agree with you. Can't we all just get along?? It's Frydaye after all, the list is supposed to...
• Re: piston rings!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 22:10:25 -0600
  ...Dustin Schmidt wrote: >i just bought my first vanagon, an 81 asi/riviera camper. the previous owner put new heads on the motor and...
• project 2: fuel lines done, now on to fan
  Historical mailing list - Brian W.
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 14:13:10 -0700
  Well the fuel lines project (first project for newbie) went well, aside from needing to pull out part of the intake to get at...
• Re: Weight Distribution
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:34:35 -0700
  ...compartment (AW furniture doesn't leave much room for hauling motors.) Aside from kicking myself for the oversight, I made a couple of observations...
• Re: Heat inside the camper.. No Carbon Monoxide detectors another option.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 5 Jan 2015 18:28:01 -0500
  ...I just ordered one from Amazon, $70 vs. $85 at >> Camping World: >> >> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B005GSFUWE/sbw/ >
• Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:22:50 -0700
  ...shutoff voltage. > > Mike's talking about removing the cap entirely, so aside from the fact > that the newer level controllers *need* that timed blink...
• Re: Fuel Injection Question
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M. Merritt
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 10:05:47 -0500 (EST)
  ...Did the engine come from a bus or from a 411/412? As an aside-- a fellow on the vintagvw list has spotted a...
• Re: what's the best kind of gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 06:38:24 -0400
  ...believe otherwise, but ALL > gasoline comes out of the same pipeline. Aside from the fact that it is > seasonally adjusted, the brand doesn't...
• Re: RATS!! All that work, now Dometic won't cool on LP now Coffee
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:22:00 -0700
  ...heh heh Ellen Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI ----Original Message Follows---- From: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> Reply-To: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> To...
• Re: Fryeday Sociology
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:43:31 -0700
  ...How many Asian Vanagoners are there out there? Karl Wolz |-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...