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  • Re: HELP - NEED YOUR ADVICE ABOUT BRAKE
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 4 Jun 1996 15:50:50 -0400
    ...I tried to >bang on the disc brake wheel to loosen up the disc unfortunate it didnt >work that way. they have drum brakes...
  • Re: VW Owners Club?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
    Wed, 16 Sep 1998 21:22:40 -0600
    I've joined this club, but haven't had the (mis)fortune to try the discounts yet. But I got a T-shirt and...
  • Re: Vanagon.com site
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 12 Dec 2000 17:50:38 +0000
    And now I have to enter the discussion. If someone breaks into my Vanagon, breaks the steering lock, hot wires it (or picks the...
  • Re: OK to disconnect heater core.
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Wed, 30 May 2001 19:59:23 EDT
    It may help a bit to disconnect the heater core.........but. What I found was that a lot of hot air comes in through...
  • Start problem fixed, thanks list!
    Historical mailing list - van man
    Sun, 30 Sep 2001 20:11:03 -0700
    ...What was it? Well, one of the wires going to the solenoid had disconnected. I knew that was the first thing I should have...
  • Re: while on the idle topic
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Fri, 17 Aug 2001 14:59:01 -0400
    Try disconnecting the O2 sensor. It starts feeding the ECU data after a minute or so. Better yet, disconnect it and hook it up...
  • Very Sudden Coolant Leak URGENT!
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
    Thu, 2 May 2002 21:26:22 -0500
    ...and i discovered a coolant leak up front. The leak seems to be coming from just above where the hoses enter the radiator. The...
  • mystery hose disconnected
    Historical mailing list - Bill N
    Mon, 4 Nov 2002 09:50:57 -0700
    I have a hose that is disconnected, and I don't know where it is supposed to connect. One hose comes off the front...
  • Water Treatment / Purification
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Wed, 1 Jan 2003 09:22:10 -0700
    Volks, A few months ago I remember a short discussion about treating water sources. The concern as I recall was bacteria. Some first hand...
  • Re: discharging AC
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 7 Jan 2003 13:01:47 EST
    In a message dated 1/7/03 12:40:27 PM, david@PIMBASWORLD.COM writes: << Is there an easier way to discharge the AC...
  • Re: OT personal favor - LET IT GO!
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Fri, 9 Jul 2004 20:18:38 -0400
    People, David had the good sense to point out that this is not a list discussion topic...please take his advice. We don't...
  • Re: Product discovery
    Historical mailing list - John
    Mon, 7 Nov 2022 08:49:27 -0800
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  • Re: Rear top loading cabinets
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Wed, 7 Jan 2015 00:38:56 -0500
    C'mon, disco, I'm sure you've spotted those curtain retainers by now. They work great, no fuss, no extra bits. :-) Karl
  • Volkswagon Bus Repurposed
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:46:08 -0500
    ...http://dsc.discovery.com/cars-bikes/volkswagon-bus-repurposed-as-a-star-wars-imperial-walker.html Enjoy. John
  • Re: bio based motor oil (no vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:38:40 -0500
    It's still Fryeday, so let me throw this question out- WWVU? (what would vegans use) Discuss. <EG> George/ATL
  • Fry-Day Phun - The latest Vanagon Man video!
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:11:30 -0800
    Holey Castle Nuts! I discovered another exciting and informative episode of "Vanagon Man". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCKS8eOD6gg
  • more on cable end fixing
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:52:03 -0700
    here are some folks discussing cable end problem in a machinists forum http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/archive/index.php/t-30465.html Alistair
  • 12V LED mood lighting?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:14:49 -0500
    Has anyone put any LED mood lighting in their T3? -- Sent from my mobile device Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
  • Re: replacing heater blower!
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Fri, 2 Jul 1999 16:00:23 EDT
    Advice? DISCONNECT THE GROUNDING WIRE @ THE BATTERY! Then open your toolbox wide and do not schedule anything for the remainder of the day. Richard
  • '87 westy fs $4500
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Fri, 16 Nov 2001 16:18:13 -0800
    VW 1987 Westfalia Camper Van, 85K, stove, fridge, sink, sleeps 4. $4,500. Call 466-1646. not mine, usual disclaimers. bill '87 syncro westfalia
  • '87 westy for sale
    Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
    Sat, 16 Feb 2002 13:53:28 -0800
    not mine, usual disclaimers. ames iowa. VW Vanagon Camper, 87. 130,000 well maintained miles, rebuilt engine. $4000. 515-292-9145. best hunting! bill
  • Bus Depot Discount code
    Historical mailing list - phil cain
    Wed, 4 Feb 2004 09:18:40 -0800
    I forgot what is it? Phil __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/
  • For Ron at Bus Depot
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
    Tue, 11 May 2004 19:26:46 -0700
    What are the dimensions of this awning...what discount code do we use for being a member of the mail list...Thanks....Chuck...
  • Removing Oxygen Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
    Tue, 13 Jul 2004 18:31:05 -0400
    Hi I know this has been discussed before, but the oxygen sensor is a real bugger to get off !! I'm about to give...
  • Re: Discolored Dash Board (ashtray)
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 9 Oct 2005 01:58:38 -0700
    > The TR-6 was a bike? Both a bike <http://tinyurl.com/8xerd> and a car <http://tinyurl.com/77ua8>. Those crazy brits!
  • Wall paneling for campers?
    Historical mailing list - The Westy man
    Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:53:11 -0700
    I wonder if it has been discovered yet, which wall paneling is found to be the best and where to find it. Anyone? Zoltan
  • Re: Key in ignition to power radio
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:40:34 +0200
    ...If you cannot access the disclaimer, please obtain a copy thereof from us by sending an email to: disclaimer@investec.co.za
  • Re: [Syncro] Larger 303mm Syncro brakes
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:50:39 -0700
    ...Does anyone know what model of MB has 303mm 5x112 discs >> that have 8mm more offset than the Audi 5000S / 100 / 200 disc - time...
  • toy bus, disconnecting shift linkage for engine swap
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Jul 1995 15:43:47 -0700
    ...just getting mentally set for that engine swap from the 73 bus to the 74 and vice versa...do i need to disconnect the...
  • Re: Warning:To Syncro owners
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 20 Aug 1996 11:25:32 -0300 (ADT)
    ...I'm guessing the clutch disc had a lot of cracks in it, and finally let go at higher but normal RPMs. If you...
  • Re: erratic and weird idle discovery...
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 14 Aug 2019 15:12:16 -0700
    ...erratic and weird idle discovery... > > hi all... > > here's a discovery I want to share... > > the idle of my van time to time acting...
  • Re: Fw: Re: Battery Isolators vs. Relays
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 13 Dec 2001 14:30:41 -0500
    ...A battery like the Optima starting battery that is rated for fifty deep discharges might be a good compromise -- typical starting batteries probably can...
  • Pressure Regulator/FI problems
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
    Thu, 26 Aug 1999 05:40:59 GMT
    ...2.0 (29) connected 2.5 (36) disconnected for both digifant and digjet (mines digifant). I disconnected the hose both with the engine running...
  • Re: New led strip under gutter
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:09:32 -0500
    ...They still are discrete leds light sources in there, but the over > all effect is one of continuous strip of light. > > Any, adhesive backed...
  • Re: Wiring/electrical connections discussiions
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:02:33 -0800
    ...On Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 11:48 AM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > I have yet to discover that resistor in my...
  • Moderator Re: Bus Depot query
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 2 Apr 2009 16:15:35 -0400
    ...Any other use is in some way fraud, and if Ron discovers that it is being widely misused he will no doubt abolish it...
  • Re: 15 inches wheels
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Fri, 23 Oct 1998 01:29:15 EDT
    ...I'd check around on sizes with Discount Tire or the Tire Rack on tires. The tires that I have now are from Discount...
  • Re: Syncro Parts or standard?
    Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
    Sat, 20 Feb 1999 21:14:15 EST
    ...I need new front discs, pads and steering rack for my 87 Syncro, oh yes, and an upper right balljoint plus front outer driveshaft...
  • Re: Weekend from hell 3
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 7 Mar 2000 18:08:13 -0700
    ...Had fuel at injectors, spark at the > plugs, and no obvious disconnects (wires, vacuum, etc.). What it does have > is a dead ECU. Everything...
  • Re: AC elec fire
    Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
    Thu, 15 Jun 2000 11:49:11 MDT
    ...When I dropped the front housing and started working my way back I discovered that the wiring harness connector (about even with the back...
  • Re: Headlights wont shut off, even with key out... suggestions ?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 29 Oct 2005 22:45:13 -0400
    ...Mike TC wrote: >>85 1.9 GL >>This seems the reverse of all the past issue i can find in the archives >>I disconnect...
  • Mobil 1 and SM rating...
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:00:12 -0400
    I know the SM discussion was just had recently. However, reading through that discussion, it seems nobody mentioned this: The "reintroduced" 15w-50 Mobil...
  • Re: Can a battery terminal clamp cause a battery to discharge?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Fri, 8 Aug 2008 21:02:16 -0700
    ...Can a battery terminal clamp cause a battery to discharge? > That certainly wouldn't cause a "Short". > > I once had a battery clamp that...
  • Re: dual battery? hobigesuss!/Lets try this again!
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 16 Jun 2000 01:02:14 -0400
    ...the amount of draw that will discharge the battery in 20 hours. As you increase the rate of draw, the total available capacity becomes...
  • Fire Suppression Solutions 2
    Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
    Tue, 3 Aug 2004 12:42:48 -0400
    I looked this company up yesterday after the fuel / fire discussion. seems like a good low - tech solution for someone looking for a fire...
  • Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, UPDATE
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 1 Oct 2011 23:48:19 -0400
    ...So much for a definitive > answer....but hope this discussion was useful. > > David > > Quoting "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>: > >> This discussion has all been...
  • Re: dome light door pin switch-discovery
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 11 Oct 2005 12:32:32 -0700
    ...dome light door pin switch-discovery > While tracing a dead battery issue with my 1989 WE jetta I discovered a > very handy item for...
  • Re: The Vanagon Owner's Creed
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Mon, 18 May 2009 20:28:45 +0200
    ...If you cannot access the disclaimer, please obtain a copy thereof from us by sending an email to: disclaimer@investec.co.za
  • Re: Leak from LPG auto-stop valve's discharge port?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:17:51 -0700
    ...fellow gets his tank properly filled to 80%, then spends two days at 105F+ temperatures -- might this also trigger a discharge? And now the...
  • Re: Battery Woes/Choice
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Mon, 9 Jun 2008 15:20:11 -0700
    ...Jeff On Jun 9, 2008, at 2:31 PM, Mike Elliott wrote: > Hi Jeffrey -- you can sorta determine depth of discharge based on > voltage...
  • Re: Removing Stickers, Decals
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Sun, 16 May 1999 08:13:40 -0700
    3M makes an attachment to their Roloc(drill chuck adapter) which consists of several white thin circular plstic floppy type discs. When spun at...
  • Rich Running....Vanagon Syndrome? HELP!
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Wed, 6 Jan 2016 22:05:38 +0000
    ...Eventually I disconnected the wires to the sensor. Yesterday, the new 02 was installed and connected, and within 5 minutes, the old symptoms (loss...
  • Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:30:55 -0700
    ...What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro? > Syncro Listers, > > Challenges with 86 Syncro > > Transmission is out (STUCK in 2nd gear...
  • Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
    Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
    Tue, 2 Feb 2016 09:05:07 -0500
    So, other than the bracket that attaches the carrier to the hub, how are the Burley Motorsports rear disc brakes different than the SmallCar...
  • 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Fri, 3 Jan 2014 07:27:33 -0600
    ...If I leave the idle stabilizer valve (which hums as it should) disconnected, the engine starts and after a warmup - idles delightfully around 800...
  • Re: E-code square headlight set - $?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:10:36 -0500
    ...if the money can work out. > > -- > Chris S. > Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" > > > -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
  • Brake service
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 11 Jan 1995 23:38:42 -0600
    My Bentley manual has this in a "caution" box in 46[Brake-Mechanical Components]: "When machining brake discs, equal amounts must be taken off...
  • Re:Split Window brakes
    Historical mailing list - King, Robert
    27 Jul 1995 09:02:31 +1000
    ...earlier splittie and then discs from a later bay window will then bolt up to the 68...ergo discs brakes in your split....I...
  • battery isolator installed
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Mon, 7 Jun 1999 10:24:35 PDT
    ...Anyone having questions should pmail me as this topic has been discussed adfinitum and I don't want to clutter the list with yet...
  • Re: Door buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Tue, 12 Sep 2000 22:15:25 -0400
    >Does anyone know a quick and easy way to (correctly and safely) disconnect >the annoying door buzzer that goes off when you leave your...