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• Makeshift dipstick
  Historical mailing list - neil neil
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:06:07 -0400
  ...to stop it at right distance. I use orig. end w/ring for plug, and have marked it w/level indicator marks from orig...
• Re: 1989 Carat Vanagon For Sale... Southern Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 23:51:01 -0500
  ...When we are cutting deals more and more at greater and > greater distances, these words take on even greater import. > > I just drove 500...
• Re: Why the preponderance of air-cooled on Marketplace?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 8 Jul 2019 19:24:45 -0700
  ...Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > There are 18 Vanagons on FB Marketplace within driving distance of me. > Twelve of them are air-cooled...
• Spare Tire Goes Flat
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:48:21 -0700
  ...I just need it to work in an emergency for a relatively short distance. Information and advice please? Thanks, Mike '84 GL since new...
• Westie Audio Woe
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 May 1996 20:25:59 -0700
  ...which image well and create a satisfactory "sound stage." Apparently the distance from each speaker used in a given channel to the driver's...
• KC VW Event Annoucement & Hot VW's!
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 14:16:28 -0600 (CST)
  ...Several Bed and Breakfasts' within walking distance. As always spectator admission is FREE and all models of VW's are welcome. For more information...
• Re: Towing a Pop-Up Camper with a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 14:18:59 -0400
  ...Maintain a long look ahead, allow for ample braking distance and runs at the hills. The european towing specs are something like 1800Kg in...
• Re: 15" wheels effect on speedometer?
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 12:06:10 -0400
  ...com/~kasper/pics/westy/ > > You can check with a time-speed-distance calculation. > Next time you're on an expressway or toll road with...
• FS: complete 1991 2.1 engine, w/ ECU, etc: $700
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 11:58:10 -0500
  ...I will meet interested parties within a reasonable distance (price could be lower if you come to me and pick it up). I would...
• Re: vanagon in commercial?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 12:32:07 -0600
  ...quick clip of a vanagon traveling down the street (from a distance), then at the end quick clips of them in the van traveling...
• Re: URGENT-Vanagon garage close to HAZLETON, PA
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 09:55:15 -0500
  ...There are both a campground and a hotel within walking distance of their shop if neccessary. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. (215) 234...
• Re: Wiring 86+ dash pod into 83.5 WBX
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 22:26:38 -0400
  ...signal line (did someone say 14 ga. 'cause of the run distance?) I'm using 24-ga (maybe 26-ga) ribbon cable and it...
• Re: '85 not level?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 20:42:51 -0800
  ...the >> front. >> So I took a tape measure and measured the distance from the pavement >> to the >> fender arch. Here are the numbers, both...
• Re: Curves (no Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Walker, Phil
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 15:47:33 -0500
  ...That means >the distance between the nails would change. > >-Phil _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http...
• Re: A red letter day for Westy sightings in Madison/Wisconsin
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 20:09:59 -0500
  ...I saw a silver one in the distance > a couple months ago on Rt 34, I saw a blue one in Des Plaines at...
• Re: Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 14:54:49 -0800
  ...but this could be a shorter distance... From: Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Brake Lights...
• Re: there is another propex dealer in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 15:39:43 -0700
  ...Fair distance from Calgary. mcneely ---- Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM> wrote: > Apparently Propex is not really into protected territories. > > > > Karl Wolz > > > > _____ > > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: long-distance towing
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 10:31:47 -0400
  ...long-distance towing At 05:34 PM 9/12/02 -0500, you wrote: >I saw a really beautiful baby blue Jaguar XKE convertible absolutely...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:14:48 -0700
  ...the spacer it runs the risk of messing up the quench distance so the slight benefit from lowering static compression may F things up...
• Re: My 1983 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Jason Orr
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 13:12:41 -0500
  ...interested, should the van be within >> what they deem a 'reasonable distance' how about just saying up front >> where it is... Then only those...
• Re: #3 is way low
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 23:15:19 -0700
  ...is given the symptoms, would a replacement head go a >good distance to solving some of these problems? Are heads usually replaced in >pairs...
• Re: (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 07:29:14 -0600
  ...It seems to smooth out as the vehicle gets driven > longer distance. I seem to think it is the driveshafts? Could they be > dry...
• Re: what is a 17mm "socket tool"???
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 08:16:02 -0600
  ...Take a look at the distance and figure out just how much you will need. Then from here on out you have your special...
• Re: Snow driving in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 19:01:18 +0100
  ...tires..just go slow, > steady and always allow for increased stopping distance. Third...if ya dont > have to go out stay home and make...
• Fw: Re: Fw: HILL VOTES ON IP REGULATION TUESDAY: SOS
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Mon, 15 May 2000 17:41:28 -0700
  ...I pay my long > >distance bills, why should I pay yours? > > David Beierl - Providence, RI > http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ > '84 Westy "Dutiful...
• Re: difference between '85 and '87 spare tire space?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 01:38:05 PDT
  ...And the >hoses are shaped differently to accommodate the increased distance the tire >rest is from the top. > >The cheapest solution is to keep...
• Re: happy new year..and for those of you with '91 vanagons........
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 10:14:08 EST
  ...mileage, etc but I haven't been driving the car far distances anyway- did I mention the odometer is broken:). I also plan on...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 09:22:18 -0500
  ...www.ntara.com Phone: +1.919.658.1278 <<<SNIP>>> go for this sort of distance too, (my 74 has done 300,000km which is...
• Re: WiFi booster antenna (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 21:14:25 -0600
  ...antenna allows you to obtain wi-fi signals at a > greater distance than any card built into your laptop. Externally > mounted, the vendor claims...
• Re: Mapquest trip
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 12:14:03 -0800
  ...I was just goofing off but it might be of some use > to someone just for the distances involved in trip planning. > > > > Rob > becida...
• Re: tie rod removal...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:02:59 -0500
  ...Measure the distance between the center of the knuckle "cap" where it's pressed into the casting and the first thread on the tie...
• Help! I need a transmission!
  Historical mailing list - Blake Sartin
  Thu, 20 May 2010 09:07:21 -0400
  ...If anyone knows of one within reasonable distance of Knoxville, TN (or one that can be shipped if cheap enough) PLEASE let me know...
• Re: Never seen one of those!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Oct 95 07:41:38 CDT
  ...what looked like a 76 VW bus (saw it from a >>>distance)that was a converted camper (looked like a vertical pop top). What...
• Re: New vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu Bumper Stickers
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Thu, 02 May 1996 13:08:27 -0500
  ...Under this it says _vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu_ in large type that's legible from a little distance. If I can find good...
• Re: Alaska...
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 18 Oct 1997 16:00:25 -0700
  ...I hitch-hiked the same distance in 14 days. On the way up, we took the cassier highway (which i highly recommend) instead of...
• Re: Scot on vacation in California
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 10:35:29 -0500
  ...Remember, unlike Scotland, villages are few, populations are small and distances are large, so be prepared Larry and Avery Ontario, Canada Martin Laycock wrote...
• Re: Illinois emission test foolisness( semi long)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 14:54:48 -0500
  ...It might be worth trying a different testing station if there is one within a reasonable distance. At least in IL the test is...
• Brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 17:35:05 -0600
  ...Like when I put my infra-red remote temperature sensor, it's off the readable range in a drive of this distance. The van...
• EveryBus Updates
  Historical mailing list - ncbus
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 21:27:43 -0400
  ...My bus is mess and I am starting to stress :) Several long distance additions to the carabus list. There are two from Florida and...
• Re: Alternative doorhandles from other VW models?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 18:59:27 -0800
  ...Beetle > Gardiner, NY > The Vanagon handles stick out further and the distance from between the holes is diffferent. Yes, you can reuse the lock...
• 2.1L Engine for sale $1250
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 20 Nov 2006 16:26:17 -0800
  ...I am in the SF Bay Area and will drive it a reasonable distance for an interested party. Included in the sale: ECU, mis...
• Re: Misc Friday Ramblings, probably long, possibly pointless....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 18:30:12 -0400
  ...The only reason we do some of our distance driving in our new Beetle is fuel cost. If we think that we'll be...
• Re: Cell phones
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 18:26:20 -0600
  ...I get approximately 600 minutes local or long distance for that $100.00. I think they throw in bonus minutes with higher block purchases...
• Re: Vanagon Vs. Ugly Bush
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 25 May 2009 16:57:05 -0400
  ...Many years ago my dad needed to tow a car a short distance, so he took a logging chain and enlisted Mom to help...
• Re: 1987 Vanagon for sale - without engine. w/RONAL R9's
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:35:03 -0700
  ...nearly every one (if not all)�of the rims was bent. Distance shots look good, but close up shots show lots of dings and...
• Re: Wanted: Eurovan (Portland, OR)
  Historical mailing list - william killian
  Wed, 17 May 1995 00:48:12 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Extremely comfortable for long distance driving - I've done a ten hour drive with no tush fatigue. One niggly complaint - I don't really...
• RE: Busses By The Arch #11
  Historical mailing list - Shepard, Scott
  Tue, 13 Aug 1996 15:12:46 -0700
  ...Last >year's "Greatest Distance" vehicle came from Oregon. While I have >no interest, I strongly encourage everyone to go for it! It is...
• Re: Westy camper top mods for a Syncro GL?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 08 Oct 1996 08:41:22
  ...I am within driving distance of you, in southeastern Pa. .. I know of a local fellow who converted his '86 Vanagon to a Westy...
• NEATO/LIMBO Chapter Club - was Re: Club Organization
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 15:18:12 -0500
  hey aaron, list, and anyone living "within driving distance" of cincinnati, ohio: ted finesman and i host a neato and limbo chapter club that...
• FS: Vanagons with rare features, etc
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 5 May 2001 18:25:25 -0700
  ...VW Camper 70's w/ wrkg kitchen,runs good w/no need of work, current tags for a long distance trip, prfr owned by...
• Re: Eurovan vs Vanagon and Cognitive dissonance
  Historical mailing list - alan barber
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 21:41:41 -0500
  ...I drag race motorcycles and it gets used extensively for driving long distances to the tracks towing a 1 ton trailer and all kinds...
• Re: On I4 and TIICO Exhaust Fixes
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 17:18:16 EDT
  ...When the whole exhaust system is bolted/welded up, the rigidity of the system reduces the distance the muffler will bounce. What that tells...
• Re: Upon seeing bostig's handiwork
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:25:18 -0700
  ...Could one give a spec for distance from bottom of sub frame where cradle or engine bar mounts to, to the bottom (centre) of...
• Re: Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 24 Feb 2015 22:51:58 -0600
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>>>> >>>>> The distance does make things feel strange. For folks in the back there is also a lack of security with...
• Re: High beam indicator bulb. replace it with LED
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Aug 2016 22:21:01 -0400
  ...Bright dash lighting or other sources of light inside the vehicle reduce your eyes sensitivity to light at a distance. If it is really...
• Some info on Craggy Wash for those going to BBTB
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:45:43 -0800
  ...We encountered some of this last year but even though we had to drive back in some distance to find a place to park...
• Re: Anyone ever carry a Vespa INSIDE a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:51:37 +0000
  ...It is currently 65 miles from my home and I don't want to drive it home at that distance....it looks like that...
• Re: Opinion on Long Trip w/young driver to Florida from Texas
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:28:40 -0800
  ...I wouldn't lend my GF, same age as me, my van for a long distance trip. I certainly wouldn't lend my kid...
• Tires & Wheels for '89 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 1995 07:37:57 -0500
  ...be too tall and I'd wind up with too much distance between the wheel and the tread making the van's abysmal handling...
• Re: Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 17:21:15 -0500 (CDT)
  ...t know anything about it except that the number's long distance for me too. Joe On Thu, 7 Sep 1995, Casey, Tim wrote...