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• Re: gas prices- a canadian perspective
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 14:24:42 -0700
  ...alcohol/qualities.htm > > > Robert > > 1982 Westfalia > Very interesting but a small (very small) warning. Has to do with the age of the article (and...
• Re: Small Tear-Drop Camper
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 16:19:38 -0700
  ...COM> Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2006 4:04 PM Subject: Re: Small Tear-Drop Camper > I've looked at these. They really bear no...
• Small Oil Leak 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:19:36 -0500
  Can anyone take a sec and advise, please? Started getting a small oil leak right on my rear engine support after an oil change...
• Hello All, I am back after my fiery blaze.. Have some questions...
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 11:35:21 -0500
  ...The Van has a small fender dent (not shown), some minor seam rust and is missing a small piece of plastic molding. (not shown...
• Re: Creativity needed
  Historical mailing list - rob wilke
  Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:46:55 -0700
  ...This had been mounted in the small cabinet between bench and > refrigerator. > It was vented out the side of the van. I now have...
• Re: Dual Battery Installation Instructions on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 19:54:56 -0500
  ...Why the small battery? Because it's more adequate if you plan for it, it doesn't cost much and it doesn't weigh...
• Re: HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 18:02:15 -0500
  It has been my policy over the past 40 years to go out to a smaller community to get some title changes completed. I...
• Re: Batteries and solar panels!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 07:22:34 -0700
  ...When I am parked and stationary, I often supply my Aux battery with a simple small direct-drive solar panel. The small-ish standard...
• Re: Mr Heater
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:41:32 -0500
  The small Olympian looks very attractive for a non-vented heater, and it's adjustable down from 1/8 lb/hr to less than...
• Refrigerator Self Discovery
  Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 15:57:25 PDT
  ...There is a small sealed burn chamber on the bottom left of the fridge. This is what the "mystery tube" that can be seen...
• Re: anyone added a tach/digi clock cluster to a '85 Non-GL or Transporter????
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 19:45:08 EST
  ...the other plug has no wire (where the smaller green tach wire would normally be) in the wiring junction box on the firewall there...
• Re: Creativity needed
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 10 Feb 2023 23:52:06 -0700
  ...This had been mounted in the small cabinet between bench and refrigerator. > It was vented out the side of the van. I now have...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 06:28:21 -0700
  ...small micro switch so that if the flap were closed the fan would not run, the flap can be held open with a small...
• Re: Fuel filters
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 12:39:37 -0700
  ...and those came stock with just the small fuel filter between fuel tank and fuel pump. it is common to add a 'large silver...
• RE: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 08:10:05 -0700
  ...The leak is too small to affect the mixture. However, I think that it would probably negate the effectiveness of any small vacuum reservoir...
• Re: for the record water is not corrosive
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 10:45:18 -0500
  Starting with pure and aluminum I imagine you could get small amounts of aluminum oxide or aluminum hydroxide (depending on what other factors in...
• Re: '85 1.9 Manual accelerator cable replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 15 May 2013 22:28:15 -0400
  ...connects at the > throttle it is held in place by a small retaining ring. That ring has a > little tiny allen head scew in...
• Re: engine size
  Historical mailing list - Jason Orr
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:27:20 -0400
  ...Jason O Victor 1983 1.9wb 4spd At 12:03 AM 10/28/2011 -0700, you wrote: >Only those with a small "Winky" say...
• Re: Gen Set
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:35:12 -0500
  >> Has anyone ever installed a small generator on board. Size,fuel,location noise? I am considering doing this if it can be done safely...
• Coolant Reservoir Leak
  Historical mailing list - Bill Transue
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 18:35:41 -0400
  After some nasty stop 'n go traffic in Seattle today, I was dismayed to find coolant and steam leaking out of a small crack...
• Re: Green Fuel injector
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 4 Oct 2000 14:58:52 -0400
  ...The engine runs very well with the new injector. > The original had a very small crack running from the valve hole out, the > injector...
• Re: What stickers do you have on your VAN???
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 09:43:40 -0500
  ...A Cape Cod Tunnel permit... ;o) A Cape Cod oval "country" sticker A small USA flag - and a small German flag "Thimk" One's...
• Off Topic - Photovoltaic Cells
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 09:07:56 -0600
  ...I just wondered if anyone had any specific vendors they knew of that might have really small ones and/or might be able to...
• Re: Rebuilding westy cabinets in fine wood
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 13:23:50 -0700
  ...If anyone knows where to find this stuff in small quantities, I'd love to hear about it!
• Re: Penetrating fluid
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:37:10 -0700
  ...The next aisle over I found a >>small travel bottle with a cap that would allow squirting & I bought >>that too. >> >>In the squirt...
• Cool little funnel I found
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 23:07:56 -0500
  I was shopping for home stuff in the paint department at Home Depot today when I saw a small funnel, about the size of...
• Re: Small led light bar
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 12 Apr 2016 23:19:40 -0600
  Looks like some Good Light for the Bucks ~ & the Does as well ~ & the B'ars in ThemTharWoods ~ ORR ~ DeanB On 12 Apr , 2016, at...
• Spare tire
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Fri, 4 Oct 2013 17:09:59 -0700
  ...Could I still be able to use it for a small distance should a flat tire occurs? Sent from my iPhone
• Re: "Fall camping"
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:36:59 -0600
  A small group of us Volks are headed for Comb Ridge area today, for some Ruins and Petroglyph spelunking. http://tinyurl.com/8kppmkt Syncro...
• Re: Convert '85 Westy to trailer?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 9 Sep 2011 17:29:31 -0700
  ...A small trailer will utilize its space much betterJohn
• WTB VW adjusting ring tool
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 11:05:04 -0800
  I know Small Car has a copy for $20. Anyone have a factory VW version they would like to sell. I need it ASAP...
• cup holder
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kimball
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 13:29:32 -0800
  solution for cup holder- cup holder (Walmart $6.00) fits snugly between arm rests and sits on small tall cooler (holding wine and liquor...
• Re: Non OEM VW Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 13:55:58 -0600 (CST)
  ...Lifetime warranty, also slightly smaller than stock, slightly louder than stock, under $100 from my FLAPS. Dean
• Interior Camping Heater
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd Perkins
  Sun, 13 Apr 1997 13:28:59 -0700
  Hi With all this talk about heaters, could somebody recommend a small 120V portable heater to warm the inside of the westy during cold...
• Help: Broken Cylinder Head bolt
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 19:01:19 -0400 (EDT)
  While removing a very rusted exhaust pipe I have broken one of the bolts with only a very small part of it still sticking...
• free table leg---line forms to the right...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 23:00:24 -0700 (MST)
  ...I gues there would be a small market for them... <for free!> ;-0 -ellis\
• 2nd Vehicle, any sugestions?
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Sun, 12 Jul 1998 19:49:52 -0700
  I'm looking to buy a smaller ''zip around town type" car to keep the wear and tear on my 84 westy to a...
• Re: Pic for Gas Tank Parts Too Small--Reprise
  Historical mailing list - BILLV
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 12:47:29 -0600
  The Clips on that Invoice were not for the Gas Tank! The hose was an upgrade instead of using the braided type BILLV '85...
• Re: Keeping Cool in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 11:31:40 EDT
  ...net/catalogs/catalog.asp?category=76002&prodid=1105721">EuroCampers.com & ForYourVW.com - Accessories for all Volkswagens and Small Cam</A> . Never tried them though
• Re: small car VW engine conversion-- Minivans
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:34:18 -0800
  http://www.gladwell.com/2004/2004_01_12_a_suv.html has some factual data regarding SUVs, the ministry of fear, and woosie drivers...
• Re: Rear disk brakes
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 18:30:03 -0400
  smallcar.com has one that a number of people have had installed not me, just know about it -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD All incoming...
• trailer and lights
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 08:07:23 -0400
  ...Are the connections (plug-outlet) standardized? I am thinking to get a small trailer (already got the hitch)... -- Karl '81 Westy "Jenny" Wilmington, DE
• CARAT table for sale
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:37:10 -0700
  ...for sale complete with brackets and mounting hardware. Asking $25.00. Small chip (1/4") on the top. Local pickup only. I am in...
• V-12 power in your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:25:55 -0500
  ...http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/feature-guy-builds-world-s-smallest-4-stroke-v12-engine-is-aircooled-video-
• Re: small coolant hose replacement tips needed
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 12 Jan 2014 08:55:52 -0800
  ...what is the function of this hose? it's too small to be a bypass. is it a seasonal application for heat distribution to...
• Re: [vanagon] Toilet (Porta Potty)
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 11:03:00 -0800
  I purchased the small porta potty with the chemical liquid for a trip in the vanagon. I made a box to put it in...
• Re: '97 VW Stereo Install
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 10:30:59 -0400
  ...Is has a large red/white wire, a large brown wire, a small grey/blue wire, a small brown/white and a small brown...
• RE :(NVC) New Zealand car question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:04:34 +1000
  ...FYI, the Toyota Starlet is a small 2 door/4 seater shopping cart of about 1200cc.Probably a good thing for your son to...
• Re: Target Compass
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 13:08:41 -0800
  ...Although not familiar with the specific compass you are referring to I'm familiar with the general type, the small flux gate (or electronic...
• Overland Eurospec 2.0L Complete Conversion Kit For Sale -- $1900
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Fri, 31 Dec 2004 11:28:19 EST
  ...The reason it's getting sold is that I'm pimping the AW for Jimmy Buffett (seriously!), and he wanted Smallcar's first ever...
• Re: PERFECT wireless thermometer for the westfalia fridge!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:11:41 -0400
  ...A better smaller unit would be better ! On 2011-07-13, at 10:25 AM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > No Name brand, 10 bucks...
• Re: Well so far it's beat me. >:-(
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 19:42:51 -0400
  ...This is a variation of the tension-and-tap method I suggested -- just want to point out that you want a small hammer for...
• Re: Westy Sink Drain Question
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Tue, 5 May 1998 08:49:21 -0700
  Malcolm, You have it the small tab is the "screw" that holds the bottom of the sink trap on. You just unscrew it and...
• Fuel Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 21:29:17 -0700
  ...However the larger 7mm one fits the small front hose barb nicely. Also the 12mm "vacuum" hose fits snuggly over the larger rear filter...
• MYSTERY wires
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 11:54:54 -0300
  ...there is a wire with a small round four pronged (male) plug (larger round than a pencil, smaller that a dime) mounted on top...
• Re: Faucet Question----
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 May 2002 11:52:54 -0400
  ...Although come to think of it they could have put in a very small orifice somewhere in the line to control the flow. In...
• Re: Cost of Ownership
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 17:25:47 -0700
  ...I have a small problem with the temp on hill climbs but I will solve it with a extenal oil cooler, I'll install...
• Re: VW towing bar and tie down eyelets
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 21:19:58 -0500
  ...For a small trailer such as you describe, they will work fine. If you want a beefier hitch, I can help you there. Let...
• Re: 1.9 gasoline engine drinking water? Severe?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 12:06:50 -0800
  ...The first time I started to put in coolant every few hundred miles, I later found out that my cylinder head had a small...
• I have some of the 025121171 coolant pipes for sale
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 17:13:47 -0400
  If you need this small pipe that attaches to the passenger side of the engine block and is a small 90 degree bend, please...